Rodger Wasson and Erica Bowser-Poppelreiter discussed research into the way consumers receive the message sent by the agriculture community during their pres- entation entitled “USFRA: Moving the Movement Forward” during the Kansas Farm Discussion was encouraged as the presenters talked about effectively communicat- Bureau annual meeting held in early December. ing the message of agriculture. Be transparent, make it personal is message of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance By Donna Sullivan, Editor other big business, which is Wasson and Poppelreiter provides them with the level Poppelreiter encourage pro- bilization Team to be part In the ongoing effort for not very good.” shared research on how the of transparency they desire. ducers to go to the of the conversations be- farmers and ranchers to “tell Cautioning against over- public receives the message “Labels aren’t the con- USFRA website, www.food tween consumers and food their stories,” their words used catch phrases and “ag of agriculture-related vid- sumer’s idea of transparen- dialogues.com and make producers. may be falling on deaf ears, speak,” Wasson said that eos using the same dial cy,” she continued. “Trans- use of the many tools “We need to set the bar according to Rodger Was- food producers need to en- method that measures the re- parency in their mind is available to help tell their higher for ourselves and we son, owner and president of gage in a dialogue with con- sponse to political advertis- being able to find an expert story more effectively. can’t condone the bad actors Wasson & Associates. He sumers and lead the conver- ing. A video discussing the to talk with and answer their They can also join the in the industry,” Wasson reit- and Erica Bowser-Poppelre- sation. “It’s a long-term willingness of producers to questions.” Farmer and Rancher Mo- erated. iter of Ketchum North campaign, not just an adver- be transparent to consumers Wasson pointed to the American Corporate Prac- tising program,” he said. received the highest ratings, many practices that have Our Values, Our Commitment tice, a leading public rela- “It’s a long-term effort in the while others with more typi- improved on the farm over From the USFRA website tions firm, presented a work- way we are talking about cal ag messages didn’t fare the years, and says that con- We are the farmers and ranchers of America. shop on behalf of U.S. Farm- agriculture and finding ways as well. sumers would find that Americans and their children eat and drink what ers & Ranchers Alliance to get into the popular cul- “What are they concerned knowledge reassuring. we grow and raise. (USFRA) at the Kansas ture.” with?” Bowser-Poppelreiter “Continuous improvement Our life’s work feeds and nourishes our families, our neighbors, our communities, and our country. Farm Bureau annual meeting Consumers are most in- queried. “Pretty much every resonates well with con- We embrace this great responsibility as stewards in early December. terested in the long-term ef- tool available to us from sumers,” he said. “Use the of our food, our land and our animals. Comprised of many state fects of the food they feed hormones to antibiotics, bio- language of food rather than We commit to working together, regardless of and national agriculture or- their families. “Safe, abun- technology and fertilizer. ag speak – not what the type, size or philosophy of our farms and ranches, ganizations, including Kan- dant and affordable doesn’t They are pretty familiar with product is, but what it does. to continue improving our food supply. sas Farm Bureau and the resonate with consumers,” those products and are very Make it personal.” We commit to doing everything in our power to protect and improve human health and the enjoy- American Farm Bureau Fed- Bowser-Poppelreiter a- uncomfortable with them. “Our tendency in agricul- ment of our food. eration, USFRA strives to greed. “Affordable – at what We need to figure out how to ture is to immediately get de- We commit to making the environment – the land, bring everyone involved in expense to quality? Abun- talk to them about these fensive,” he said. “What are air and water that belongs to all of us – healthier agriculture to the table to dance – we have an obesity things that make them un- you doing today that you’re and sustainable for all generations. help lead the discussion with issue in our country and comfortable in a way that we doing better than last year? We commit to keeping our animals healthy and consumers about food pro- we’re wasteful with our can share our stories and What are some of the key well cared for. We commit to the business of farming and the duction. food,” she said, explaining they understand how we use continuous improvement health of our economy, knowing that what makes “USFRA was created to how what consumers hear is these tools judiciously and practices that you are doing our businesses stronger is producing the highest be able to realize that things not the message producers effectively and with great on your operation? Ac- quality products. are different, what we’re believe they are sending. precision.” knowledge their concerns – And we commit to sharing information about our doing isn’t working and we “The old arguments that we Their research indicates we need to do a better job of methods freely and openly. Farming and ranching is our profession – but for most of us, it is also our need to change our ap- talked about in the industry that showcasing their farms explaining what we do and life. The food we grow and raise reflects our char- proach,” Wasson empha- really aren’t resonating with and giving people the expe- why we do it.” acters, our commitments and our lives. sized. “The bottom line is consumers.” rience of the farm or ranch Wasson and Bowser- things are getting tougher and people trust us less. They think of us just like PERC announces the Propane Farm Incentive Program The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announces the re- than diesel irrigation engines, and propane reduces deposits on engine com- lease of the Propane Farm Incentive Program, a nationwide research and ponents and decreases overall maintenance costs. Additionally, new gener- demonstration initiative in which farmers can receive more than $4,000 to- ation propane-fueled engines produce fewer emissions than gasoline- and ward the purchase of new propane-fueled irrigation engines. diesel-powered systems. Farmers who participate in the program will receive a $400 incentive per By working with OEMs, PERC has helped commercialize new equip- liter of engine displacement, up to 10.3 liters or $4,120, toward the pur- ment and propane-fueled irrigation engines that are fuel-efficient and clean- chase of a new propane-fueled irrigation engine. Qualifying equipment er burning than traditional models. must be new, original propane-fueled engines and equipment that have ob- “While it’s clear that propane offers a multitude of benefits for farmers, tained the proper U.S. Environmental Protection Ag-ency and/or California we’re really seeking to improve and build upon our existing technology,” Air Resources Board Certification. Leitman said. “With the feedback and performance data collected through The program aims to support propane-fueled agricultural equipment as the Propane Farm Incentive Program, we’re able to better develop equip- it emerges out of the research and development pipeline. Feedback and per- ment to meet the needs of those who use it the most: farmers.” formance data from the program’s participants will be used to inform future Currently, nearly 40 percent of farms in the U.S. use propane to run product development. pumps and engines, heat buildings, and dry and process crops. As gasoline “This program gets at the core of the significant investments PERC has and diesel prices continue to rise in recent years, propane has remained an made in the agricultural industry,” said Mark Leitman, director of business efficient and affordable fuel alternative on the farm. Nearly 90 percent of development and marketing at PERC. “By offering incentives to farmers in U.S. propane supplies are produced in the United States, giving farmers the exchange for performance data, we’re establishing a mutually beneficial re- security of using an abundant, domestic energy source. lationship that will assist in developing new technology to support the in- Farmers can participate in the Propane Farm Incentive Program through dustry.” equipment dealers nationwide or by submitting an easy online application Research has shown that propane-fueled stationary irrigation engines http://agpropane.com/incentive/. can help producers improve their bottom line in several ways. Propane-fu- For more information about the Propane Farm Incentive Program or to eled irrigation engines cost up to 14 percent less to purchase and operate see a list of eligible equipment, please visit www.agpropane. com. Page 2 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 reserve program, food in 16 pays for his/her school about agriculture and no ing commentator on agricul- stamps, nutrition – where breakfast. one tells it better than en- ture and rural Kansas. Born does it come from? Now that direct pay- gaged, knowledgeable farm- and raised on a diversified In spite of the dwindling ments have been cut dra- ers and ranchers, Thatcher farm in northwestern Kansas, funds available for agricul- matically during the last says. Today, everyone must his writing reflects a lifetime ture, Thatcher believes couple years, crop insur- step up and speak out. of experience, knowledge and Congress is well aware of ance is the next farm pro- John Schlageck is a lead- passion. By John Schlageck, Relations. the crisis impacting live- gram to be targeted. Kansas Farm Bureau “We have 38 programs in stock producers. She is “Crop insurance already Though critical to farm- the 2008 farm bill that ex- hopeful this will translate has a big bull’s-eye on it,” ers, ranchers and con- pired in October,” Thatcher into some form of livestock Thatcher notes. “It’s the sumers, the farm bill has says. “There is no funding disaster assistance. same idea behind why peo- not been at the top of the and no plan for continua- And while most people ple rob banks. It’s where the list of issues on Capitol Hill. tion at this stage.” in farm country are betting money is – it’s easy picking.” Instead, lawmakers are de- And while disaster assis- there will be a one-year ex- Farmers must continue bating how to avoid what’s tance for livestock produc- tension of the farm bill, to voice their opinions to known as the fiscal cliff. In ers may be one of the hammering out the details members of Congress about case you haven’t heard, this biggest concerns for Kansas may be even more difficult the importance of crop in- fiscal cliff is a series of tax producers, every one of because of the polarized surance. Thatcher says the The weeks leading up to this Christmas have been far increases and spending cuts these 38 programs have pro- Congress. An example of number of producers who from calm and peaceful for our country. First there were set to take effect Jan. 1. ponents clamoring to make this is the struggle on how contacted their congres- the constant talks of the fiscal cliff we are about to Many farmers are hoping sure their interests will be much to cut from the food sional delegation on farm- plunge over, which would possibly thrust our struggling lawmakers will see passage in the extension, or next stamp program. ing issues dropped off dur- economy into another recession. Then to put everything of a five-year farm bill— farm bill. Participation in the food ing the past summer. She with its $20 billion-plus in The other key issue yet to stamp program has in- says this is a trend that must else that we worry about into perspective, there was the savings—as one way to keep be resolved is how to pay creased nearly 70 percent be reversed. horrific school shooting in Connecticut. We were all left from going over the econom- for it. Livestock disaster as- since 2008. Republicans “While your Kansas con- reeling as reports of twenty children killed began to ic precipice. sistance alone is estimated would like to cut this pro- gressional delegation is come in. We pictured the faces of our own children, In any case, agriculture to cost between $600 and gram by nearly $16 billion well aware of the stakes in- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends, and could- will be looking at a one-year $700 million. while the Democrats don’t volved in the next farm bill, n’t wait to get home and hug them close or at least hear extension of the farm bill, That money doesn’t fall want to cut a nickel from your own neighbors, friends their precious voices on the phone. according to Mary Kay out of the sky. the $770 billion. Only one in and those people in your Thatcher, American Farm Where do we find it? three children pays for urban and suburban areas We wondered, how could this have happened? What Bureau Federation senior Do we take it from direct his/her school lunch, are not up to speed,” kind of monster does something like this? Some of the director of Congressional payments, the conservation Thatcher says. And only one Thatcher says. “Take time families have done interviews on television, bravely shar- to tell them what’s happen- ing their heartbreak with the rest of the world. We sat ing in agriculture.” glued to the screen as photos of the children were shown Some of these Kansans and President Obama read each of their names. Our could be the guy who sits behind you in the pew at hearts broke. church. They may be from It is human nature to want to analyze the problem, rural America but that search for clues as to what caused it and do all that we doesn’t mean they under- can to be sure it never happens again. The death toll stand 78 percent of the farm wasn’t even in before stricter gun laws were being dis- bill goes toward nutritional cussed. It will become yet another polarizing issue of our programs. society. Hopefully it can be thoughtfully examined rather “We’ve got to start (telling our story) some- than emotionally charged and necessary changes can be where,” Thatcher says. made without gutting our second amendment rights. As ”Five years ago, less than others have pointed out, Timothy McVeigh didn’t need one half of farmers or a gun for the Oklahoma City bombing and Al Qaida I can’t believe it is already five extra hours. Then maybe I will ranchers knew that less Christmas. Why does it seem that get close getting everything done. used box cutters and an airplane to take down the World than ½ of 1 percent of the Trade Center. Those bent on evil will find a way to carry during the Christmas season time Now you see my family’s dilem- HSUS money goes to animal passes at about twice the rate it ma. My list is short and simple. I re- shelters.” it out. should? This year we hustled just to ally, really wish they could find them Others believe if some As I think of the gifts bought for those children that get our Christmas shopping done on for me but they tell me it is impossi- farmers are doing well, all will go unopened on Christmas morning, and the fami- time. Each year I start the season ble. However, the last item on my list farmers are prosperous, lies whose lives will never be the same, it’s a little hard Thatcher continues. That’s with great ideas of what I will do. is within everyone’s reach and I hope to imagine celebrating a “normal” Christmas with my not necessarily the case. own family. I long to shelter them from the evil that is so Then, poof, it is Christmas and all of each of you will consider getting it Kansans all know live- pervasive in our society, but in my heart know that is an my grand plans are passed by. This for me. In light of what happened stock producers are paying year was no exception. last week, it is needed now more dearly for the feed for their impossibility. Each year I am also asked by my than ever. stock. The drought has I cannot shelter them. All I can do is daily lay them at family for a Christmas wish list. I The final item on my wish list is caused ponds to dry up and the feet of the one whose birth we celebrate at Christ- pastures haven’t provided mas. And I can pray for those families whose children guess being hard to buy a Christmas for each of us to develop relation- adequate grass for three gift for is part of getting older, or ships with everyone we come across are now forever in His arms. May they find comfort in years in some regions of the that knowledge and experience God’s peace that passes maybe it is part of being a parent. each day. I have seen much debate state. Either way, I even struggle to put to- on what caused the tragedies that There’s a story to tell all understanding this Christmas. gether a gift list of ideas that are in filled our news over the past week. I the appropriate price range. Well, think we are missing the most obvi- here is my list; maybe you can see ous problem. We live in a society why my family has such a hard time where it is increasingly easy to drop finding something for me. out and isolate yourself. We have Number one on my list this year stopped taking time to know our was rain. Okay, I will take snow also, neighbors. I am not picky, and I just want pre- We text when we could make a cipitation of some kind. But I am not phone call and we send e-mails just talking about a run of the mill when we need to take time to talk to inch of rain; I want a lingering two or that person face-to-face. We have no three day storm followed by three time to meet our neighbors and more storm systems just like it. I avoid those who we do not under- want my ponds full and I will not stand. It is too easy to get lost in the complain until I am armpit-deep in maze of the internet. It is easier now mud and even then it will take me a than ever before to fall through the while to grumble. cracks and become lost. That is the Next on my list is cold weather. I real tragedy. know that sounds crazy. Why in the Each day we need to show those world would I want cold weather? around us that we care. We need to This is Kansas and we need cold take the time to develop relation- weather to make things function ships with the people who come into the right way. I must admit the our lives. If each of us reaches out to warm winters are nice but it is the people around us I truly believe just not normal. Along with that, if it no one would go through life unno- is frozen it will be easier to feed in ticed. That would make our world a the mud after all the rain I have safer place for all. 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Remove Dash ground black pepper holiday season always brings add. Pour over the frozen the hot fat. Be sure not to use and drain. Add oil as needed 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped to my mind the candies that roast. Wrap tightly in foil too much flour in mixing. and stir-fry chicken, garlic, 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese my mom made when I was and put in a baking dish. Just enough so you can han- onion and ginger until Paprika much younger and even into Bake at 250 degrees for 5 dle it. Makes about 40. chicken turns white. Re- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin my adulthood. Although my hours. ***** move from skillet. Add broc- with nonstick coating twice. Place sliced ham into bottom mom has been gone for 18 NOTE: I use a little salt Marlene Walker, Min- coli and stir-fry until crisp. and sides with a crisscross pattern to form the crust. 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Whisk butter- 9-inch unbaked pie crust sugar and shortening in a 1 egg every 2 minutes and scraping the classics in Better Homes milk and next 5 ingredients Combine first 5 ingredi- bowl and beat 30 seconds. 1/2 cup applesauce sides and bottom of bowl. & Gardens recipes.” in another bowl. Gradually ents in a large bowl, stir well Stop and scrape bowl. Com- 2 cups flour Spread on absorbent paper to TURKEY & STRAWBERRY stir buttermilk mixture into with a wire whisk until bine flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon soda cool. If desired, sprinkle SPINACH SALAD flour mixture just until dry blended. Sprinkle pecan salt and orange peel. Add to 1/2 teaspoon salt American cheese food pow- 1 pound asparagus spears ingredients are moistened. halves into pie crust; pour the egg mixture and mix 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon der over warm mix. Store in 1/3 cup bottled poppy seed Fold in pecans. For tender syrup mixture over pecans. well. Fold in the cranberries 1/4 teaspoon cloves air-tight container. Makes 11 salad dressing pancakes don't overmix bat- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 and walnuts. Spread batter 1 cup seedless raisins cups. 1 teaspoon finely shredded ter. Pour about 1/4 cup batter minutes Lower oven to 350 into a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf 1/2 cup nuts Conventional Oven: In orange peel for each pancake onto hot degrees and bake 25 more pan. Bake at 350 degrees for Cream sugar and shorten- preheated 250-degree oven, 1 tablespoon orange juice buttered griddle. Cook 3-4 minutes or until center is 55 to 60 minutes. Remove ing; add egg and applesauce. melt margarine in open 8 cups fresh baby spinach, minutes until tops are cov- set. Cover with foil after 25 from pan and cool on a wire Sift soda, salt, cinnamon and roasting pan. Stir in taco sea- torn fresh spinach or as- ered with bubbles and edges minutes to prevent excessive rack. cloves with flour. Mix with soning, Worcestershire sorted greens look dry and cooked. Turn browning. Cool completely ***** egg and sugar mixture. Add sauce and pepper sauce. 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries and cook 3-4 minutes until on a wire rack. Gale Rathbun, Webber: nuts and raisins. Bake on Gradually add cereals, and/or whole blueberries done. Griddle should be heat- ***** CONFETTI CASSEROLE cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 18 peanuts, pretzels and cheese 3/4 to 1 pound cooked turkey or ed to 350 degrees. Dorothy Pacha, Marysville: 1 pound lean ground beef minutes in a 325-degree crackers; stir to coat evenly. chicken, cut in 1/2-inch cubes ***** FRITTERS 1/4 cup onion, chopped oven. When cool cut into Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted Shirley Deiser, Kanopolis: 2 cups Bisquick 1 teaspoon salt squares. minutes. If desired, sprinkle Snap off and discard JALAPENO POPPER 2/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon pepper NOTE:Butter cream American cheese food pow- woody bases from asparagus. SPREAD 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard icing may be put on if de- der over warm mix. Spread If desired, scrape off scales. 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junction against saloons their duties.” the thread of civility was the prisoner released. without recourse to local With the support of the stretched to the breaking Sumner County Sheriff officials. Any attorney Law and Order League, point in late 1885. Frank Henderson an- could act in lieu of the Sumner County lawmen When another whiskey swered with an army of of- county attorney. arrested Frank Noyes and peddler was arrested Sum- ficers who arrested eight- Strengthened by offi- Dave Sharp for illegally ner County officers were een of Caldwell’s toughest cial support, prohibition- selling whiskey. They challenged by a mob of crowd. Hostility against ists in Caldwell formed spent thirty days in jail armed men bent on gain- the temperance movement the Law and Order League and were released. Just ing the release of their in Caldwell intensified. to pressure the whiskey after their release, some- friend. The beleaguered Threatening letters sellers. The league was one burned the home of lawmen held up in the were sent to advocates of the Temperance move- prohibitionist Enos Blair, baggage room of the rail- prohibition. Principled ment’s version of vigilan- editor of the Caldwell road depot until the mob men found their lives in tism. As described in a Free Press. In the coming dispersed. But the calm danger, but rather than temperance publication … days other prohibitionists was only temporary and timidly crawl away, prohi- “There can be no better were threatened. Tensions when caught unaware the bitionists sent their own KansasWar became Against the first Demonwere encouraged Rum when way for the people to bring continued to build until lawmen were overrun and message to the whiskey state in America to pro- John Alexander Martin their power to bear than hibit the sale of liquor was sworn as the tenth by organizing themselves through constitutional governor of Kansas on Jan- into Law and Order amendment. The amend- uary 12, 1885. Governor Leagues, for the purpose ment, passed in the 1880 Martin presented himself of manifesting to the offi- fall election, allowed a as a moderate politician cers the fact that there is a loophole to keep frontier before the state legisla- public sentiment demand- saloons operating. Even ture January 13, 1885. In ing that the laws shall be so, opposition to “Demon that speech Martin asked enforced; and, if need be, Rum” grew steadily in the for legislation to provide taking such action as will years to come. By 1885, the certain adjustments to the bring law-breakers to pun- “Wild West” days were be- enforcement of the law in ishment, thereby restoring ginning to wane on the order to make prohibition peace and order through Kansas frontier. less obnoxious and hope- enforced and vindicated From its founding, fully more effective. In law. Caldwell had made its liv- spite of the governor’s re- “The people make the ing from the rowdy cow- strained position, the tem- laws, but they have too boy. Saloons were an im- perance movement contin- much delegated their au- portant part of life in Cald- ued its relentless attack thority to enforce their well. But times were upon the manufacture and own laws to officers who changing. A local chapter use of alcohol. feel at all times the strong of the Women’s Christian The Kansas legislature pressure of the lawless Temperance Union had listened to rising voices class against a proper ad- formed in December of across the state and ministration of law, and 1884. Several saloons tem- strengthened the pro- too little pressure from porarily closed as a pre- hibitory law with a clause the law-abiding and patri- cautionary response. to allow any private citi- otic citizens in favor of a Frontier businessmen zen to bring permanent in- faithful performance of

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LIVESTOCK Auger, PTO w/swing away; 5- shank 3-pt. V-Ripper; IHC 5' Unused Loader Attachments Linn Portable 1/2-circle Tub, twin Sell with no reserve. alley & Linn squeeze mount on Cutter; JD 3-16 PT Plow, good; Howse 3-pt. 10' Cutter, good; Stout Brush Grapple 66 w/ skid wheels, very nice outfit; MF 110 Manure Spreader, none nicer Rhino SE 15' Batwing Mower, steer quick attach; Stout Brush good; NH 351 Grinder Mixer; Grapple XHD84 w/skid steer anywhere; Prefert Headgate Alley + Alley Cattle Stop, like Caldwell 8' 3-pt. Blade; Land quick attach; Stout Rock Bucket Pride 5' 3-pt. Blade, like new; Grapple HD72 w/skid steer new; (13) 12' Green Panels, like new; (20) 10' HD Shop Built Cor- MF 820 20' Disk, good; 350-bu. quick attach; Stout Material Gravity Wagon; JD 4-wheel Bucket 84" w/double cutedge ral Panels, new; (20) 20' 6-rail Continuous Fence Panels, new; Runger w/metal box; 2 Hider w/skid steer quick attach; Stout Barge Wagons w/hoist, nice; Receiver Hitch Plate; Stout Re- HD Hay Feeder; Hay Saver Big Bale Feeder, new; Used Hay Replacement Loader Buckets, ceiver Hitch Plate; Stout Grap- 72" & 60". ple Attachment Add-on; Stout Saver Bale Feeder; JD 34 Ma- Regular Weld-on Skid Steer nure Spreader, works; Pipe MISCELLANEOUS Plate; Stout Regular Weld-on Post, 8' & 9', 2-7/8" & 3"; (4) 16', 4 Large Under Bed or On Bed Skid Steer Plate; Stout Walk- (4) 14', (4) 12 HD Pipe Gates; T- Toolboxes; 28' Fiberglass Ext. 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I.D. required to register; bidding will be by number. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents orGo theft. To Website Some Foritems Photos. subject to prior sale. Lunch & Restrooms on Grounds. Accepting and expecting more! HOFFMAN AUCTION SERVICEwww.thenewsleaf.com/hoffman.htm Jeff Hoffman, Auctioneer • Effingham, KS • (913) 833-4125 • Page 10 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 at the Arizona Cattlemen’s Association back in the Mark calendars for Feb. 15 Ag Stewardship Conference BAXTER Dark Ages, we try to make Farm operators and ers. It is coordinated by K- sion specialists; an attorney the summer meeting. It’s landowners face a myriad State Research and Exten- who specializes in estate sure ’nuf cowboy and we of decisions, set against the sion, USDA’s Natural Re- and tax planning for farm BLACK feel right at home. backdrop of drought, an un- sources Conservation Serv- families; and a representa- Priefert Company has certain farm bill picture ice, Farm Service Agency tive of Kansas Farm Bu- ONTHEEDGEOFCOMMONSENSE taken us into their “en- and other challenges. Those and Conservation Districts reau. dorsee” category. We flew topics and others are on the in Douglas, Franklin, Osage The conference is spon- to Mt. Pleasant, Texas to agenda at the “Ag Steward- and Shawnee counties. sored by the coordinating meet the boss and see the ship Conference – People Topics to be addressed organizations, as well as Christmas Letter shop. A great group; my Helping People” planned include Kansas leasing, Frontier Farm Credit and kinda people! While we for Friday, Feb. 15 in Over- fencing and eminent do- WIBW AM 580 Radio. brook. main laws, estate and tax The conference is free to We started outFrom the year Baxterand Youngstown. They’ve were there we got to see The one-day conference, planning, and marketing, as all attendees, but space is in Pasadena riding in the got more character in one our son who is goin’ to to be held at Grace Commu- well as drought-related de- limited. Pre-registration is Rose Parade as part of community hall than all school in the area. nity Church, 310 E. 8th cisions and the most recent required by Feb. 8 by con- RFD-TV’s 100 Palominos the legislators in Washing- “On the Road Again;” Street (Highway 56) in Over- update on the 2012 Farm tacting the Conservation entry. I came home with ton, D.C. and Ottawa com- Lewistown, Mont., Tulsa, brook, is open to all farm- Bill. Speakers include K- District in Lyndon at 785- flowers in my hair! It was bined! Okla. (saw my daughter, ers, ranchers and landown- State Research and Exten- 828-3458. one of five speaking pro- I had the pleasure of son-in-law, and year-old grams I did (out of 65 in being part of the Horse- grandchild!), Dallas, Port- 2012) that were in Califor- man’s Reunion in Paso land, ME, College Station nia. The National Western Robles. I got to hang out (the big Horse Initiative), Stock Show in Denver with Martin Black, Larry the Ozark Farm Festival, has been a big part of our Mahan, Craig Cameron, Cincinnati, Washington lives for years. I see a lot Chris Cox, Pat Parelli, State U, the Bell Ranch, AUTO.COM 2312 STAGG HILL ROAD of friends walking the Bryan Neubert and Bill Sterling, Co., Loomis, MANHATTAN, KS 66502 barns and signing books Ink, etc. Pretty exciting. Of Calif., shipped more and often do a program course, being true horse- calves and deer season (a TOLL-FREE OR CALL somewhere in town. We men, they paid me in nice 4-point). 888-727-9997 785-410-5462 lived in Colorado for many horse. With a little more In the last four weeks years before moving to work I think I’ll be able to before Christmas I spoke 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 CREW Arizona. get on him without earin’ to the Cattlemen’s Associ- January-February also him down! ations in South Dakota, Ask for included two events I Summer flew by, Cindy Kansas, Nebraska, New Larry Ruthstrom never miss, the Cowboy Lou and I spent a few days Mexico, and Iowa… salt of Poetry Gathering in Elko in one of my favorite the earth! and the National Cattle- places, Acadiana, I know that we as a na- Duramax, Leather, Sunroof, Nav., Backup Camera, men’s Association annual Louisiana. We got to see tion are still tryin’ to drag meeting, in Nashville this some friends who had ourselves out of the mess 4WD, 4,000 miles. year. I spent time with my hosted my son and I when we have made of our coun- TV and radio sponsors. we went down to help try. In my travels this year 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500 They include B&W Trailer after the hurricanes. We I have seen many thou- 2010 CHEVY COLORADO CREW Hitches, Sweetlix, IMI also made the Florida Cat- sands of people with their Global, the Beef Checkoff, tlemen’s meeting at Mar- shoulder to the wheel RFD-TV and U.S. Farm cos Island then went home holding us all together. Report. I’m a good boy with one of the ranchers. I They are the ones that still and try to make myself saw more rain in one day believe in Kennedy’s useful. than I had seen all spring words, “Ask not what your March brought in the here at home! (government) can do for Auto, 5 cyl., 4WD, Full Power, 61,000 miles Leather, Duramax, Allison, 4WD “Southern Alberta Cow- In June we pulled some you, ask what you can do $25,995 boy Tour,” which was me. calves off early and took for your country.” Thanks We hit all the big cities; 'em to town due to the for bein’ there for us all. Calgary, Edmonton, Mon- drought. 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For more information: www.KansasSoybeans.org 877-KS-SOYBEAN (877-577-6923) Register by January 2, 2013, to save $5. Auto, 4WD, Hemi, 41,000 miles. 2WD, V8, Auto, 39,000 miles The Kansas Soybean Expo is a project of the Kansas Soybean Association, the voice & advocate for $14,995 $13,995 soybean-farmer members, with funding from the Kansas Soybean Commission, the soybean checkoff. [email protected] • www.briggsauto.com Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Page 11 all, an iconic white Christ- fer rain over snow for ob- lenges if not dangers. mas. vious reasons, and fall Nor is she alone. Night “I want three feet of somewhere in between. shift workers at the mine, snow,” one gushed. Anoth- On the other extreme, several industries and er trumped it by wishing employees who have to get nursing homes all profess for more. to work regardless of road deep, abiding loathing for “You don’t have to drive conditions are less than winter storms. When asked in it, do you?” I asked. enthusiastic over winter about white Christmases “Of course not,” they storms. My wife, for in- they just groan. said. “It’s Christmas!” stance, has to be at work Interestingly enough, Sociologists have yet to by midnight on Wednes- most of the latter group determine the various days, which happens to be suggest that upon retire- classifications of snow- when the storm is expect- ment they plan to change lovers versus snow-haters, ed to reach its peak sever- their opinions about white but after decades of semi- ity. She works 16 hours on Christmases. While Freud professional data collec- Christmas day when a sec- would have much to say It wasBah late at humbug night, end slipping. to a Nudging white the Christmasspeed until it cleared the tion (I watch, I listen), I’m ond storm is forecast. As about such an attitudinal snow falling and visibility wheel a smidgen to com- block and sailed me into a ready to offer my own ob- most of her driving is rural transference, for now their worsening, when I nosed pensate created a reverse snowbank. It was Christ- servation. While it is by no and, at that time of night, mindset is unequivocally my work truck down a effect, reminding me of mas, and I was buried in a means thorough, it does only lightly maintained, opposed to snow. A white snowpacked road in a bad Newton’s Third Law of Mo- drift. offer insights into why for this poses serious chal- Christmas? Bah, humbug. section of Denver. I didn’t tion that was beaten into The event, and similar some people a white like the looks of it, narrow my head during my forma- ones too numerous to men- Christmas is a blessing and lined with vehicles, tive years. Action equals tion, have led me to be- and for others it’s a curse. many parked irregularly reaction, and react it did. lieve that people who want For the former, statis- on account of the storm’s In very short order the white Christmases are tics overwhelmingly point accumulation, and sloping truck was spinning down people who don’t work on to that segment of the pop- downward at a fairly steep the hill, each arc bringing Christmas. That accounts ulation who either do not pitch. But my destination it perilously closer to the for the majority of Ameri- have to drive in snow or was somewhere in the parked cars, the little can citizens but leaves the derive benefit therefrom; middle of that block, so I houses all lit up with rest of us feeling discrimi- retirees, housewives, stu- aligned the front tires cheery lights glowing in nated against. This week, dents, hunt-ers and farm- with twin ruts left behind their windows and the res- with the advent of the sea- ers make up the bulk of by the last vehicle’s pas- idents warm and snug son’s first winter storm, this misguided demo- sage and followed them within those walls, each friends and neighbors graphic. When their mo- down. flashing by like an old have been salivating over tives are lumped together A third of the way into newsreel. The truck spun the possibility of measura- they point to greed and the block I felt the rear and gyred and picked up ble snowfall and, best of selfishness, neither of which are endearing traits. Clearly, some psy- KLA members honored for 50 chological treatment is warranted. Ben Jensen showed the Champion Charolais Steer years or more of dedication Ranchers seem to pre- 2012 Kansas State Fair. Four Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) mem- REAL ESTATE bers were recognized No- vember 28 for reaching 50 years of membership. This year’s honorees, recog- nized during the KLA Con- vention in Wichita, epito- TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 — 6:00 PM mize the diversity and 3710 Silver Creek Road — commitment of the organi- MANHATTAN, KANSAS zation’s membership. HOME ON APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES Those who joined KLA This home is on approximately 2 Acres and has ruary 13, 2013. Buyer and Seller to divide in 1962 are Charles “Cy” 2 bedrooms, kitchen, family/living room and 1 ½ Cost of Title Insurance equally. All inspec- Moyer, Phillipsburg; Estel- baths on the main floor and a full partially fin- tions including lead base paint inspection to ished walk-out basement. There are several be completed prior to Auction at buyer’s ex- la Pagel, Holton; Marjory smaller outbuildings on the property. This is a pense if requested. Taxes prorated to clos- James, Dighton; and Joyce nice well kept must see home with recent interi- ing. STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF AUCTION Carlson, Lincolnville. Three of the KLA members honored at the recent con- or updates. Many possibilities for this home in TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER Attaining 60 years of the country. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Decem- INFORMATION. vention were, from left: Joyce Carlson, Lincolnville; membership this year is ber 29, 2012, from 2-4PM or by contacting PERSONAL PROPERTY: Bayliner boat with Richard Roemer, Grain- Estella Pagel, Holton; and Charles “Cy” Moyer, Phillips- Vern Gannon Auctioneer/Broker 785-770- 50HP motor & trailer; pop-up camping trailer; 0066 or Gannon Real Estate and Auctions electric organ; exercise bike; selection of cake field. Ed Hawthorne, burg. 785-539-2316. Buyer to pay 10% down day of Eureka, and Harold Fra- pans & cake decorating items; various house- Auction with balance due on or before Feb- hold items! sier, Sharon Springs, have tive voice for the Kansas longed to the organization reached the 70-year livestock industry,” said for 50 years or more. The BRAD & TAMMY SINN mark. KLA president-elect Mark longest continuously held GANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS “These members dem- Harms, a rancher from KLA membership belongs VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER onstrate the long-standing Lincolnville. to Jansonius Farms of 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 support that continues to KLA currently has 95 Prairie View, which joined www.gannonauctions.com make KLA a strong, effec- members who have be- KLA in 1918. COMM. CATTLE AUCTION MANHATTAN CO.INC. EVERY FRIDAY 1-800-834-1029 STARTING 10:00 A.M. ON CULL COWS Toll-Free FOLLOWED BY STOCKER FEEDERS — 11:00 A.M. OFFICE PHONE 785-776-4815 • OWNERS MERVIN SEXTON & JOHN CLINE

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH: Regular Sale 110 Choice Reputation Angus strs & hfrs, age & source verified, Phizer Select vac. program, weaned 100 days, 600-750 lbs. 100 Choice Reputation Angus strs & hfrs, weaned 65 days, 2 rds shots, 550-700 lbs. Friday December 28th. 100 blk & bwf strs & hfrs, weaned, all shots, 600-700 lbs. 55 Choice Angus strs, weaned 65 days, 2 rds shots, 650-750 lbs. 24 blk strs & hfrs, weaned, shots, 400-550 lbs. The Manhattan Commission 15 Holstein strs, 600-650 lbs. 15 blk strs & hfrs, 550-600 lbs. Co. and all its employees EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 11TH: 54 Fancy Hereford strs, 90 days weaned, 2 rds shots, 500-600 lbs. would like to wish all our SPECIAL COW SALE JANUARY 16TH: STARTING AT 11:00 AM customers a Blessed and 16 blk & bwf cows, 6 yrs to short & solid, bred for March/April calves 8 mixed cows, 5-8 yrs old, w/calves by side, running back Angus bull 45 days Merry Christmas to All! If you have any consignments for this special sale, please give us a call so we may advertise them for you Upcoming Special Cow Sales (Starting at 11:00 AM): 2013: Jan. 16th, Feb. 20th, March 13th, April 10th, May 1st ——————— FIELD REPRESENTATIVES — Visit Us On The Web — www.mcclivestock.com ———————— JOHN CLINE SAM GRIFFIN BRENT MILLER ALAN HUBBARD MERVIN SEXTON BILL RAINE TOM TAUL JEFF BROOKS BRYCE HECK ONAGA BURNS ALMA OLSBURG MANHATTAN MAPLE HILL MANHATTAN BEATTIE LINN 785-889-4775 620-726-5877 785-765-3467 785-468-3552 785-537-7295 785-256-4439 785-537-0036 785-353-2263 785-348-5448 Cell: 785-532-8381 Cell: 620-382-7502 Cell: 785-587-7824 Cell: 785-410-5011 Cell: 785-770-2622 Cell: 785-633-4610 Cell: 785-556-1422 Cell: 785-562-6807 Cell: 785-447-0456 Page 12 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Building wealth by building soil health: No-till on the Plains Winter Conference coming in January No-till on the Plains Win- have shaped soil. Soil ero- similar to far western Peterson, livestock producer with author David Mont- gies and interaction of bio- ter Conference is back at the sion should be seen as a Kansas; Barry Fisher, Indis- and grassland conservation- gomery, lunch is provided, logical primers (cover crops) Bicentennial Center in Sali- threat to our planet as serious state agronomist, will share ist for Missouri NRCS, will and the conference will con- between plant species, soil na for its 17th consecutive as climate change, contends why his state has made soil provide some great informa- clude at 5:30 p.m. Attendees microbes, nutrients, and the year. “We are Stewards of Montgomery. health a priority; no-till pro- tion on the principals of will receive a conference insect world. Attendees will the Earth: Building Wealth As always, No-till on the ducer Dan Gillespie of Ne- good soil health for cropland proceedings manual and gain perspective on the water by Building Soil Health” is Plains has amassed a slate of braska NRCS will present and rangeland; Dr. Ray over ten CCA credits are and nutrient use and efficien- the theme for the Tuesday- excellent session presenters the eye-opening rainfall sim- Ward, a popular speaker available. cy within the system. Valu- Wednesday, January 29-30, including producer speakers ulator demonstration; Dr. with experience, knowledge No-till on the Plains also able insight will be gained 2013 continuous no-till Rick Bieber, S.D.; David Richard Haney, soil scien- and the ability to tie it all to- offers another full day of ed- on timing of termination of meeting. Brandt, Ohio; Robin & Kelly tist, of the Grassland Soil gether for producers, will ad- ucation on Thursday, Janu- these primers in their sys- The conference will fea- Griffeth, Ks.; Kenneth and Water Research Lab in dress the importance of what ary 31 at the Bicentennial tems. Attendees certainly ture NRCS conservation Miller, N.D.; Mark Watson, Temple, Texas will explain makes a soil productive; and Center. will not want to miss this dy- agronomist Ray Archuleta, Neb.; Brian Hildebrand, new soil testing procedures professional motivational The Agriculture’s Innova- namic opportunity to learn whose enthusiasm for build- Canada; as well as several for soil health; UNL’s Paul speaker Steve Siemens will tive Minds (AIM) Sympo- directly from those on the ing soil health is contagious. producer panels who will Jasa will address the impor- inspire attendees with a clos- sium will examine the theme cutting edge of this technol- The depth of his knowledge share not only how they got tance of conserving and ing keynote address on the “The Use of Biological ogy. of the system will inspire started but what keeps them managing soil water in no- pursuit of excellence as well Primers to Advance Soil For more information or and equip producers with leading the pack with suc- till; Doug Kluck of the Na- as conference sessions on Health” and feature research to register for the Winter information to cope with cessful continuous no-till. tional Oceanic Atmospheric strategic thinking, leader- scientists Dr. Jill Clapperton Conference or the AIM the weather extremes of The producer speakers will Administration and Kansas ship, and positivism. and Dr. Ademir Calegari, Symposium, contact the of- today. Ray’s presentation also share how they dealt State Climatologist Mary Conference tradeshow along with research ento- fice at (888) 330-5142 or will prepare attendees to with and fared with the Knapp will present on the exhibitors will share the lat- mologist Dr. Jonathan Lund- visit the new No-till on the maximize their experience drought during the past year. challenges of climate ex- est in the industry with atten- gren and other invited guests Plains website at www. at the Winter Conference. Rounding out the speak- tremes and the past, present dees. Industry Morning Mar- who will address the syner- notill.org. His dynamic keynote pres- ing lineup will be these fea- and future of drought; agron- ketplace exhibitor presenta- entation on Day 1 is not to be tured experts: Dr. David omist Bill Kuenstler with the tions begin at 9:00 a.m. on missed! Clay of SDSU will discuss Central National Technology Tuesday and the conference The Day 2 keynote will how well-managed soil cap- Support Center in Texas will fires up with sparkplug Ray be delivered by Professor tures carbon; Brazilian con- share information on the Archuleta at 12:45 p.m. Ses- David R. Montgomery, au- sultant/researcher Dr. Ade- evolution of cover crops; sions wrap up that evening thor of Dirt: The Erosion of mir Calegari will share his Dale Leikam of Manhattan with time for networking Civilizations, which makes vast knowledge of cover will discuss crop nutrition with attendees and ex- the case that we are using up crops usage; “No-till Bill” programs as well as newer hibitors. Earth’s soil. Montgomery Crabtree, who was a driving fertilizer technologies, prod- On Wednesday the con- Polyurea Coatings • Roof Systems • Open and Close Cell will trace the role of soil use force for establishing no-till ucts, and additives; Doug ference begins at 8:00 a.m. Mark Critchfield: 785-363-2057 or 785-556-8086 and abuse in the history of in Australia, will share his societies and explore how no-till experiences in an ex- [email protected] soil has shaped us and we tremely dry environment AG LIME Feed & Grain Handling Systems • Luverne Truck Equipment FOR NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS Get what Commercial Place Security • DewEze Hay Handling you pay for Buildings ...and H AULING & S PREADING Expert Systems • Flat Beds more! Ken Babcock Sales Design Back Into Towing Assistance • Exhaust Work These days, you can’t afford to make expensive mistakes. So, before planning your GEARY GRAIN, INC. next grain bin or grain handling activity, give us a call. 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Locally owned & operated NOTE: Harmony Gardens property is not selling. WASHINGTON, KS – PHONE 785-325-2243 Fax: 785-325-2244 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Alan Miller Happy New Year! If you have cattle to sell, please call us anytime! Sale Date Has Changed: Sales will now be on Monday at 12:00 Noon Our Next Sale is January 7th! TERMS: 10% earnest money the day of the auction with the re- mainder at closing on or before February 26, 2013. Title insurance and escrow fees to be shared equally. The sale is not contingent Don’t Forget the Video as an option to market your cattle on financing and all inspections should be conducted prior to the auction at bidder’s expense. Murray Auction and Realty is act- View our live auctions at www.lmaauctions.com ing as an agent for the seller. All information obtained from Contact: sources deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Statements Manager: Alan Miller, 785-556-3204 F & L CONSTRUCTION made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Larry Kotas: 402-239-6926 Frank Engelken Joshua Engelken MARK POPE, SELLER For more information contact: Lee Holtmeier: 785-747-7007, Cell 845 C Road 4609 Grantham Drive MURRAY AUCTION AND REALTY Fieldman: Terry Ohlde: 785-747-6554 Centralia, KS 66415 St. George, KS 66535 Steve Murray, Broker/Auctioneer • 785-556-4354 www.murrayauctionandrealty.com View our website for current market report! 785-857-3293 785-564-0642 [email protected] www.washingtoncountylivestock.com Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Page 13 SAKW to hold 62nd Kansas Graziers Association Winter Conference set for January 19 annual meeting in Topeka The Kansas Graziers As- cialist, will discuss soil Center, Kansas Center for sociation (KGA) Winter Con- health and fertility in graz- Sustainable Agriculture “Environmental Enhancements Through Watershed Improvements” is the ference will be held Satur- ing systems, and Dale and Alternative Crops, and theme for the 62nd annual meeting of the State Association of Kansas Watersheds day, January 19, 2013, 8:30 Strickler, rancher/ educator, Kansas Farmers Union. (SAKW). This year’s meeting is to be held in the Holiday Inn Holidome in Topeka a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Court- will cover plant physiology, The Kansas Graziers As- on January 24-25, 2013. Barb Oltjen, president of the State Association of Kansas yard Marriott Hotel in Sali- forage options, and extend- sociation is sponsoring a so- Watersheds, from Robinson, will preside over the meeting that will bring togeth- na. “Back to the Basics of ing the grazing season. cial at the conference head- er representatives of the 85 watershed districts in Kansas, many state and feder- Grazing Management” is the Rancher Ted Alexander quarters starting at 7 p.m. theme for this year’s confer- will also lead a ranch- Friday night, January 18 for al agencies, organizations, and individuals. ence. er/farmer panel on drought those coming to Salina the ºThe annual meeting will kick off by having Karen Flournoy, director of Water, “With so many new peo- planning and general ques- night before. Everyone is Wetlands, and Pesticides Division, EPA Region 7, give the key note address titled ple interested in grazing tions on grazing. welcome. “EPA, More Than Regulatory Compliance”. management or wanting in- Registration fees are $50 Besides the keynote address, a presentation entitled “Dam Watch Presenta- formation on how to manage for the first person per tion” is a high light of the Thursday morning session. Dam Watch describes a dam- drought-stressed pastures, ranch, and $35 for a second monitoring software application to enable dam owners and dam safety profes- we thought a full day of person. Student registration sionals to proactively monitor, in real-time, their valuable infrastructure so they state experts on a number of is $25. The Courtyard Mar- can better prevent and protect against hazardous, costly, and potentially cata- critical topics was the best riott is located at 3020 Riffel strophic events. Dam Watch collects and processes real-time data at regular in- idea,” stated KGA secretary Drive, Salina, Ks., at the tervals from weather and hydrologic sources, meters and gauges, and other sens- Mary Howell. Schilling Road exit from I- ing devices. Data comparisons are then performed against internal dam databas- Speakers will include 135. es to alert, when appropriate, essential personnel via any electronic medium (cell David Kraft, and Dwayne Check the KRC website phones, pagers, email, fax, etc.) when dams are experiencing a dangerous or crit- Rice, Kansas-based USDA at www.kansasruralcenter. ical event. Dam Watch can also be utilized as a hands-on training and scenario NRCS rangeland manage- org for registration forms tool for emergency preparedness because of the application’s archiving and event ment specialists. Kraft will and information, or contact address drought manage- Mary Howell at marshallco- simulation capabilities. ment, and Rice will com- fair@ gmail.com or 785-562- In the afternoon, Tom Stiles of KDHE will speak on a “A Healthy Watershed pare conventional grazing 8726 or call the KRC office Initiative” that supports long term monitoring of impacts and benefits of water- to MIG (management inten- at 785-873-3431. shed projects. The final session for the afternoon will be a legislative update by sive grazing) and mob graz- Co-sponsors include the state representative Tom Moxley and state senator Forrest Knox. ing. Gary Kilgore, retired Kansas Grazing Lands The evening session of the first days activities will be the annual Legislative KSU grass and forages spe- Coalition, Kansas Rural Banquet where watershed districts can dine and converse with legislators as they begin their challenging task of creating policy to guide Kansas through the next SCHULER fiscal year. MANHATTAN Day two of the annual meeting will begin by hearing from Chuck Easterling, FEED SHOE REPAIR Easterling Consultants, LLC of Albuquerque, N.M. on the topic of “Environmental Challenges, A New Perspective.” Other topics covered during the second day will WAGONS Repairing • Boots • Luggage GSI be: Watershed Benefits for Mitigation Credits, A DWR Report on Floodplain Man- GRAIN BINS agement, and a report on a newly formed organization, Kansas Watersheds for Vertical single & twin • Shoes • Back Packs ALL SIZES AVAILABLE Clean Water (KWCW). screw TMR-BF Series • Purses • Ball Gloves Hopper Bins Available Information on annual meeting registration, motel reservations, resolutions M-F • 8-5:30 FINANCING AVAILABLE listings, and the meeting agenda can be found on the SAKW website at www. - HF255 Hay Feeder - Closed Sat. & Sun Harder AG PRODUCTS sakw.org. Additional questions about the annual meeting can be directed to Her- Steiner Implement 216 South Fourth West Highway 50 bert R. 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HERINGTON LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY: 11:30 AM SELL HOGS 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH REGULAR SALE DECEMBER 19, 2012: Steer & heifer calves steady to $3 higher depending on quality and condition. With weather conditions Feeder steers and heifers sold on a lower market. Slaughter cows and bulls sold on a steady to active market. COWS Newton, red [email protected] Lincolnville, bmf [email protected] Durham, red [email protected] Herington, 7 blk [email protected] Hillsboro, 4 blk [email protected] Durham, bwf [email protected] Marion, 8 blk [email protected] Durham, red [email protected] Hope, rmf [email protected] Herington, 27 blk [email protected] Durham, red [email protected] STEERS Herington, 11 blk [email protected] Durham, blk [email protected] Herington, 13 blk [email protected] Marion, 4 mix [email protected] Newton, blk [email protected] Wilsey, 3 blk [email protected] Herington, 45 mix [email protected] Woodbine, red [email protected] Herington, 19 blk [email protected] Peabody, 4 blk [email protected] Durham, red [email protected] Herington, 8 blk [email protected] Florence, 62 red [email protected] Durham, blk [email protected] Herington, 10 blk [email protected] Herington, 5 blk [email protected] White City, blk [email protected] Marion, 3 mix [email protected] Peabody, 3 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Tampa, 57 mix [email protected] BULLS White City, blk [email protected] Marion, 60 blk [email protected] Tampa, 3 blk [email protected] White City, blk [email protected] Tampa, 51 mix [email protected] White City, 5 blk [email protected] Durham, red [email protected] Herington, blk [email protected] Tampa, 2 blk [email protected] Marion, rwf [email protected] HEIFERS White City, 8 blk [email protected] Hillsboro, red [email protected] Herington, 23 mix [email protected] Lincolnville, rwf [email protected] Durham, bwf [email protected] Herington, 17 blk [email protected] We would like to wish everyone a very Happy & Prosperous New Year! NO SALE DECEMBER 26TH SALE WILL RESUME JANUARY 2ND Many more consignments by sale time. Call in your consignments now for maximum advertising. For more infor- mation on any of these cattle, call Herington Livestock or Bill Mathias, 785-258-0102. SEE YOU AT THE SALE! KFRM AM 550, Every Wed., 8:00 a.m. Barn Phone 785-258-2205 *Fax No. 785-258-3766 IF YOU HAVE LIVESTOCK FOR SALE OR APPRAISAL, CALL COLLECT.

Bill Mathias,Gary Suderman Manager - 913-837-6785 • 785-258-0102 Bob Kickhaefer • Cell 785-258-4188 Dave Bures - 402-766-3743 Page 14 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012

Livestock Commission Co., Inc. Farmers & Ranchers Salina, KANSAS AUCTIONS EVERY SALE BARN PHONE: 785-825-0211 MONDAY & THURSDAY MONDAY — HOGS & CATTLE Selling Hogs & Cattle every Monday Hogs sell at 10:30 a.m. Cattle at 12:00 Noon. Selling calves and Cow Sale Dates: yearlings first, followed by Packer cows and bulls. Preconditioned Calf Sales: • Tuesday, January 15th THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLY • Tuesday, January 8th • Tuesday, February 19th Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos- • Tuesday, February 5th • Tuesday, March 19th • Tuesday, April 16th sible so we can get them highly advertised. • Tuesday, May 7th — AUCTIONEERS — KYLE ELWOOD, GARREN WALROD & RUSTY TAYLOR All Tuesday Auctions start at 12 noon All Tuesday Auctions start at 12 Noon For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out We want to wish everyone a very Merry our website at www.fandrlive.com Christmas and a very blessed New Year! We will resume our regular sale schedule January 3rd 2013!

Receipts for the week totaled 5,850 cattle and 130 hogs. Not enough hogs to test the market. STEERS 13 blk Hope [email protected] 300-400 $180.00-$214.00 14 blk Marquette [email protected] 400-500 $173.00-$189.50 HEIFERS 500-600 $165.00-$170.00 4 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 600-700 $155.00-$164.00 1 blk Walton [email protected] 700-800 $140.00-$154.25 15 mix Cheney [email protected] 800-900 $140.00-$149.75 15 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 900-1000 $136.00-$142.00 12 mix Cheney [email protected] HEIFERS 1 blk Walton [email protected] 300-400 $160.00-$171.00 3 blk Miltonvale [email protected] 400-500 $149.00-$164.00 2 bwf McPherson [email protected] 500-600 $136.00-$153.50 9 blk Plainville [email protected] 600-700 $136.00-$145.25 6 blk Eureka [email protected] 700-800 $134.00-$144.00 17 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 800-900 $130.00-$139.00 17 mix Cheney [email protected] 900-1000 No Test 5 blk Eureka [email protected] STEERS 24 blk Gypsum [email protected] 4 blk Walton [email protected] 7 blk Beloit [email protected] 1 blk Bennington [email protected] 28 blk Mahaska 1133@1,635.00 5 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 66 blk Gypsum [email protected] 1 blk Delphos [email protected] 23 blk Salina 1067@1,625.00 2 blk Miltonvale [email protected] 12 blk Tescott [email protected] 1 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 10 mix Clyde 1184@1,625.00 3 blk Eureka [email protected] 69 blk Gypsum [email protected] BULLS 6 blk Clyde 1203@1,610.00 19 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 18 mix Tescott [email protected] 1 char Hillsboro [email protected] 17 blk Lincoln 1159@1,610.00 3 mix Walton [email protected] 8 blk Miltonvale [email protected] 1 blk Minneapolis [email protected] 10 blk Wilsey 1180@1,585.00 7 mix Salina [email protected] 10 blk Marion [email protected] 1 blk Assaria [email protected] 23 blk Wilsey 1205@1,585.00 16 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 25 blk Tescott [email protected] 1 blk Minneapolis [email protected] 8 blk Lincolnville 1148@1,575.00 5 blk Eureka [email protected] 11 mix Chase 686@@141.00 1 blk Ellsworth [email protected] BRED COWS 21 bwf Minneapolis [email protected] 10 blk Tescott [email protected] 1 blk Minneapolis [email protected] 7 bwf Cassody $1,610.00 6 mix Salina [email protected] 63 blk Barnard [email protected] 1 blk Salina [email protected] 30 blk Cassody Young $1,660.00 7 blk McPherson [email protected] 51 mix Durham [email protected] SOWS 25 blk Cassody Young $1,585.00 9 mix Miltonvale [email protected] 18 blk Tescott [email protected] 1 wht Abilene [email protected] 25 blk Cassody Young $1,560.00 4 blk Assaria [email protected] 14 blk Salina [email protected] 1 wht Abilene [email protected] 10 blk Cassody Young $1,650.00 6 blk Marquette [email protected] 7 blk Colwich [email protected] 3 wht Abilene [email protected] 15 blk Cassody Young $1,610.00 8 blk McPherson [email protected] 8 blk Gypsum [email protected] 4 wht Abilene [email protected] 45 blk Cassody Young $1,525.00 11 mix Ada [email protected] CALVES 3 wht Gypsum [email protected] 24 blk Atlanta $1,460.00 22 mix Ada [email protected] 5 mix Assaria [email protected] 2 wht Abilene [email protected] 25 blk Quinter $1,535.00 36 blk Hoisington [email protected] 5 mix Lincoln [email protected] 5 wht Abilene [email protected] 14 mix Quinter $1,525.00 25 blk Bushton [email protected] 1 blk New Cambria [email protected] 8 wht Abilene [email protected] 8 red Ellis $1,500.00 92 blk Marion [email protected] 1 blk Assaria [email protected] 2 hamp Lindsborg [email protected] 5 blk Stillwater, OK $1,485.00 9 mix Minneapolis [email protected] 1 bwf Assaria [email protected] 7 wht Abilene [email protected] 4 blk Stillwater, OK $1,460.00 73 blk Assaria [email protected] 3 blk Lincoln [email protected] TUESDAY COW SALE 14 blk Quinter $1,450.00 10 mix Chase [email protected] 1 blk Lincolnville [email protected] BRED HEIFERS PAIRS 10 blk Ada [email protected] 2 hols Salina [email protected] 32 blk Mahaska 1028@1,750.00 8 bwf Peabody $1,850.00 65 mix Great Bend [email protected] COWS 10 blk Mahaska 1144@1,750.00 6 blk Sylvan Grove $2,075.00 17 blk Hoisington [email protected] 1 blk Little River [email protected] 19 blk Mahaska 1122@1,725.00 4 blk Sylvan Grove $1,925.00 44 mix Gypsum [email protected] 1 bwf Sterling [email protected] 27 blk Salina 1181@1,660.00 2 blk Sylvan Grove $1,850.00 19 blk Tescott [email protected] 1 blk Lyons [email protected] 29 blk Chase [email protected] 1 red Sterling [email protected] 68 mix Assaria [email protected] 1 blk Smolan [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 8TH PRECONDITIONED CALF SALE: 60 blk Enterprise [email protected] 3 blk Minneapolis [email protected] 73 strs & hfrs, 600-700 lbs., calfhood vacc.; 72 blk strs, 600-800 lbs.; 35 blk strs & hfrs, 600-700 62 blk Halstead [email protected] 1 blk Lyons [email protected] lbs.; 15 blk/red hfrs, 600-700 lbs.; 39 blk/bwf strs & hfrs, 750-900 lbs.; 20 blk/red strs & hfrs, 550- 59 blk Hope [email protected] 7 blk Minneapolis [email protected] 600 lbs.; 125 blk strs & hfrs, 550-700 lbs.; 400 blk strs & hfrs, 450-650 lbs.; 160 blk strs & hfrs, 500- 62 blk Gypsum [email protected] 700 lbs., off wheat/source & age verified; 50 blk strs & hfrs, 500-700 lbs.; 100 strs & hfrs, 700-800 lbs.; 60 blk strs & hfrs, 650-700 lbs.; 160 mostly blk strs & hfrs, 550-800 lbs.; 65 blk strs & hfrs, 600- 650 lbs.; 259 blk strs & hfrs, 600-800 lbs., source & age verified; 315 blk strs & hfrs, 600-800 lbs., •IN 6’8”x14 STOCK Bumper Pull TODAY: GR Trailer source & age verified; 75 strs & hfrs, 550-600 lbs.; 350 Angus strs & hfrs, 600-800 lbs.; 55 strs & hfrs, 600 lbs.; 93 blk strs & hfrs, 650-750 lbs.; 27 strs & hfrs, 575-725 lbs.; 40 strs & hfrs, 600-650 • 6’8”x24 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer lbs.; 50 strs & hfrs, 450-800 lbs.; 102 blk strs & hfrs, 600-700 lbs.; 235 blk strs, 600-750 lbs.; 90 blk • 6’8”x16 Gooseneck Stock Trailer Half Top hfrs, 550-650 lbs.; 70 blk strs & hfrs, 600-825 lbs.; 50 strs & hfrs, 500-700 lbs.; 75 strs, 775-800 lbs.; • 6’8”x16 Gooseneck Stock Trailer Half Top 175 blk strs & hfrs, 600-800 lbs.; 85 blk strs & hfrs, 450-600 lbs.; 40 strs & hfrs, 600-700 lbs.; 35 blk strs & hfrs, 550-750 lbs.; 80 blk/red strs & hfrs, 650-750 lbs.; 95 Angus strs, 700-800 lbs., off • Trip Hopper Feeders wheat/Angus source verified; 50 strs, 600-700 lbs.; 85 strs, 700-800 lbs.; • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders PLUS MANY MORE BY SALE TIME! For Information or estimates, contact: Check our listings each week on our Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884 website at Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-493-2901 www.fandrlive.com Jim Crowther Don Long Kenny Briscoe Kevin Henke 785-254-7385 785-531-0606 785-658-7386 H: 785-732-6434, C: 785-565-3525 Roxbury, KS Ellsworth, KS Lincoln, KS Agenda, KS 1150 KSAL, Salina 6:45 AM –MON.FRI ******* 880 KRVN 8:40 AM – WED.-THURS. *******550AM KFRM - 8:00 am, Wed.-Thurs. Cattle Sale Broadcast Live on www.cattleusa.com Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Page 15 CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON SATURDAY RATES AND DISCOUNTS CLASSIFICATIONS CATTLE GOAT Although complete name, address and phone number need not appear in FIGURE YOUR COST HERE: your ad, we must have this information for our records. SWINE SHEEP RATE: 55¢ a word. 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CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE 4 YR OLD registered polled Bull & Female Sale HEREFORD BULLS Polled Herefords Hereford bull, son of Feltons SAT., MARCH 9 Balanced EPD’s, quality, and Legend 242 and Governor 236 good disposition bulls, females granddaughter, excellent EPD’s 2013 and steers. and great disposition. 785-393- SUNNYSIDE HEREFORDS E M 18 month and Yearling bulls 1253. 785-542-2156. BULLSMargaret FOR Sheriff SALE ready for fall service. Alta Vista, KS Good bulls with balanced 9 ANGUS BULLS Dave Stump ANGUS & EPD’s, practical development, 785-499-5353 For Sale by Private Treaty Blue Rapids, KS SIMMENTAL-ANGUS good disposition & eye appeal. 20-24 months BULLS [email protected] Featured Sires: Plainsman, Oleen Cattle Co. Blazer, Bextor, Shear Force, MILL BRAE Magnitude & New Day 454. Simmental & Falun, KS A RANCH GLENN CHUCK Performance Tested; Fertility Sim-Angus Bulls • Priced for the Commercial Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner 785-668-2368 785-668-2454 Tested; Fully Guaranteed; For Sale by Private Treaty Cattleman Maple Hill, Kansas Free Delivery in KS & NE. Volume Discounts • Yearlings & 2 yr. olds with ANGUS FALL BULLS 785-256-4327 See Price List at: calving ease & growth 50 head to Select From millbraeranch.com www.WolfCreekAngus.com (785) 363-7410 • Excellent Selection with Vol- Plus 15, 2-year old & coming 2 LURAY, KANSAS (785) 556-0124 ume Discounts OPEN HEIFERS, 600- 800 lbs., year old Bulls Visit us at • Performance Data Available bred heifers, some coming 30 This is a stout set of 785-698-2225 SpringhillHerefords.com • Good Maternal Traits months old, 3- 5 yr old bred artificially sired bulls. cows, all black. www.clovlan- Semen checked, ready to go A Gold TPR Breeder Huninghake Angus Sires include: Upgrade, farms.com. 785-418-2983. FRANKFORT, KS Shear Force, and Macho Nelson Angus Leo Huninghake Calving Ease and Growth Raymond & Alan Nelson POLLED 785-292-4537 Yearling Bulls for 2013 Riley, KS HEREFORD Cell: 785-556-2648 Mid-Am Genetics 785-485-2378 & 785-485-2896 60 HEAD OF Alan’s Cell: 785-770-7054 REGISTERED & BULLS ANGUS - SIMANGUS Registered Simmentals Mike’s Cell: 785-565-8477 COMMERCIAL SIMMENTAL Muscotah, KS s Bred for Complete BRED ANGUS HEIFERS BULLS FOR SALE: Ryan Bodenhausen: Red & Black Simmental / Performance BRED TO LBW BULLS • Growth SIRED BY: 785-221-3284 SimAngus bull available BUSS ANGUS HOLTON, KANSAS • Muscle OCC PAXTON Kayla Bodenhausen: now for fall breeding ANGUS BULLS • Maternal 913-426-7855 785-364-3517 Hm OCC MISSING LINK 14 to 20 Months Old • Disposition & OTHERS [email protected] ‘BUY YOUR WAY’ Featured Sires: 785-845-5272 Cell MOST ARE CALVING EASE BULL SALE Final Answer Fertility Tested and YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS February 23 - March 2, 2013 In Focus 785-817-2328 Cell Guaranteed 14 months- 2 years old at the farm- selling: Dash 45 Simmental & SimAngus Thunderbird DETTKE FARMS Sires: Dream On Son, Image Maker Ranch Hand, Poll Fleck Rodney & Kim Hofmann New Frontier Come See Our Pen of Bulls ••••••••••••••••••••••• Clay Center, Kansas at the Topeka Farm Show GARY BUSS January 8th-10th TERRY OHLDE SIM-ANGUS HEIFERS Call: 785-944-3674 Leonardville, Kansas REGISTERED ANGUS weaned 2 months www.honestbulls.com 785-293-4444 • 785-410-3006 ANDY DETTKE 785-747-6554 BULLS Marysville, KS Sired by: Chinook, [email protected] [email protected] “Proof + Performance = Profit” 20 Month Old Bulls 785-268-0423 Imagemaker, In Focus BULLS FOR Sale. 785-565- Sires by In Focus, Final 785-562-6257 Brian 3 HOME RAISED purebred 8634. Answer, Pendleton Image ••••••••••••••••••••••••• black simmental bulls. 2 coming SELECT Maker SHILOH SIMMENTALS 40 BLACK bred heifers with CATTLEMEN’S LIVESTOCK two year olds and one yearling. Salina, KS HEREFORD BULLS Ohlde breeding. AI bred to OCC Service- “all work done by A-I sires include Dream-On, 785-823-6781 Picture Perfect to start calving Performance Records cattlemen for cattlemen.” Fence Daumes Lucky Deal and Nichols Canadian Bloodlines building and repair and livestock Jan. 15. Cleaned up with low HOLTON,Available KANSAS Manifest. Semen checked and PUREBRED NORTHERN An- DICK GFELLER birth weight Ohlde bulls. Had all care, barn building and repair., guaranteed. 785-747-8888. gus Heifers, Bred to McCurdy shots. Lanny Livingston, 402- 785-364-3517 Hm corral building. References pro- Bulls, Calving Starts Feb 10, 785-238-5491 247-3361. 785-556-8955. 785-845-5272 Cell vided. 785-214-9532. FOR SALE: Hereford bulls, Calfhood Vac, All Shots, Pelvic horned and polled, bred spring 70 1ST calf heifers, farm WANTED TO BUY: 20- 40 785-817-2328 Cell 17 FANCY YOUNG Angus Measured, Freeze Brands, PI springers. Call 785-658-7066. cows. Spring heifer calves Cleared, Gentle, Long Range raised, calving March to low cows, prefer bwf/ Angus, less (show prospects). Maple Hill, Efficient Cows, 56 Head, 620- birth rate Angus bulls. 620-285- than 5 yrs old, spring calving, KS. Davis Herefords. 785-256- 382-5402. 5288. south central KS. 785-587-5767. GRASS & GRAIN CLASSIFIEDS — 4643. 785-539-7558 THEY WORK FOR YOU Page 16 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012

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Ron • Hog Haven affordable Tubs- $95.00/ Tub, Holling, 785-545-6561. portable confinement units • Bulk 20% Range Cubes- 2012 Fall Bull Offering $335/ ton. YOUR AD 23 Yearling Bulls SPF SWINE See our featured • Bagged 20% Range Cubes- COULD BE HERE! specials at the expanded $9.50/ bag. For Sale Private Treaty. GRASS & GRAIN SEED STOCK Luco’s Ag Mart • Bagged 18%Grower Pellet 785-539-7558 • Boars- Duroc, DurocxPie- Go to www.lucoinc.com $9.69/ bag. Featuring: Angus by DHD 1-888-816-6707 train, York, Landrace, Traveler 6807, Connealy Im- Box 385 Give us a call at HampxLandrace AUCTIONEERS pression, B/R New Frontier Strong City, Kansas 66869 785-823-2401 • Whiteline gilts in volume. 095, BT Right Time 24J. Sim- Just West of Salina. ARMSBID.COM mental and Sim Angus by Mr •PRRs negative, high health. Kull’s Old Town NLC Superior, Olie, SAV Station invites con- Density, Clines Dream Come WANTED signments for our True. DAMAGED Spring, Summer & Fall Auctions. If you Big Stout rugged bulls that GRAIN have 1 or 1,000, we’d like to talk to you. have the athletic muscular 1 We pay top dollar for Continuous Fencing, damaged grain. Trucks and We will also buy collections or look ready to turn out! We Guaranteed Gates, individual guns. vac’s available. Immediate believe you will appreciate Roth Farms Portable Working Equipment, [email protected] or response anywhere. 785-862-8800 • 800-466-5516 their type and kind. Bulls Green, KS. Wrangler Portable Corral, Topeka, Kansas sell ultrasounded and se- 785-944-3329 EZMT Cattle Feeders, Pruess men checked. Bova- Hold Squeeze Chute. 785-632-1951 - Ron Roth Cell GANNON REAL ESTATE For our complete line of live- Elevator, Inc & AUCTIONS For more info or to view the 785-632-7155 stock handling equipment 1-800-828-6642 bulls please give us a call, Herdsman, Matt Sullivan cell check out our website at VERN GANNON, CAI www.linnpost.com Broker/Auctioneer Linn, KS: 800-526-0993 BESTIFOR Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Cline Cattle Co. HORSES Onaga, KS - Frankfort, KS Creighton, NE: 800-638-4036 HAY CO. 785-539-2316 Lance Cline: 785-564-1744 BUYER FOR all types of HOLD ‘EM Fence Company- Buying: Dairy Alfalfa and Austin Cline: 785-565-3246 horses. 785-556-5740. Grinding Hay www.gannonauctions.com785-537-9003 barbed wire, welded continuous The Experienced Sound In Selling [email protected] fence, pipe, custom tubs, gates, www.clinecattlecompany.com BUYER FOR all horses, po- Pickup or delivered prices nies, and mules. 785-633-3027. alleyways. Cell 785-313-4552, For prices call 877-527-2450 home 785-499-5454. *HORSE SALE* DAMAGED GRAIN BILL RAINE, Auctioneer CAKE FEEDERS WANTED STATEWIDE RAINE AUCTION SERVICE Every Monday Night Taskmaster range cube and We buy damaged grain, Real EstateTopeka, - Farm - Household Kansas - Antiques CALL FOR ALL YOUR ... * Construction * Farm 6:30 p.m. with Tack grain dispensers. Chain drive, any condition-wet or dry- CLOSED full two year warrenty on elec- 785-256-4439 * Truck * Trailer & CHRISTMAS EVE & including damaged silo corn. www.raineauction.com tric or hydraulic motor drive. Attachments Listings! NICE SELECTION OF CHRISTMAS DAY Pre-season 10% discount is PEARL REAL ESTATE We haveTOP vacs DOLLAR! and trucks. ANGUS AND CHAROLAIS not in effect. St. Marys, KS CALL HEIDI OR GARTON Jim Hoobler BULLS AVAILABLE BY Luco 785-437-6007 Auction Company PRIVATE TREATY F NORTHERN AG • Loaded with convenience Manufacturing Co. SERVICE, INC. 719-989-1530 Campbell’s Sale Barn 800-205-5751 • Super Dispositions PO Box 385 719-742-5496 Linwood, Kansas Strong City, Kansas 66869 email: [email protected] • Balanced Multiple trait 913-723-3661 913-724-1403 See us at SWEETPRO LICK Blocks for selection www.lucoinc.com Sale. Call Chad at 785 - • 20 month old bulls DUE TO health- 2 great, well 541-0022, Washington, KS. or call toll free • Representative of the broke geldings. One AQHA www.sweetpro.com 15yr. seasoned rope, head 1-888-816-6707 quality cattlemen have come 700 TON 3x4 corn stalks, to expect from one of the horse, ranch rodeo, ride bridle- less. 15.1. $4,500. and black & approx. 1,150 lb. bales, $65/ most progressive ton. Can deliver. 620-921-5216. and fastest growing white grade 16h. & 18yr. gentle programs in the country. also, go trail, parades, and carry flag. $1000. 785-836-9386 or PASTURE JERRYFARM SHORT, & RANCHAuctioneer Thank you to all of our custom- 785-221-8201. ers/ friends for giving us the WANTED: PASTURE & care REAL ESTATE Circle S Manufacturing for up to 160 pairs for 2013 sea- opportunity to EARN your GOAT Hydraulic Chutes BOOKING LAND LISTINGS business. With your input, we son. 785-446-3588. continuous fencing 785-243-5715. & AUCTIONS NOW! will continue to work hard to FANCY HIGH percentage Boer panels and gates provide the best Angus, Red goat kid doe’s from RD Gauge Angus and Charolais genetics Genetics. www.wildcatranch Phone: WANTED: PASTURE for 2013 785-452-5464 to fit your program and help boergoats.com. 785-806-1552. 620-924-5231 for 25 to 150 pair. Marshall, you gain a competitive edge. Pott, Riley, or Clay Countyor Cell: 620-381-1056 Washington. Ralph Burton, Lincolnville, KS 66858 SHEEP Frankfort, 785-292-4469. David Quantity is limited, quality is Burton, Green, 785-458-2299. not! 45 bulls available. Please visit our website: DORPER and White Dorper LOOKING FOR pasture for CATTLE CATTLE www.HARMSRANCH.com ewes and rams for sale. 785- FEED & SEED 643-3201 Summer 2013 in NE Kansas. for a listing of bulls 4x6 NETWRAP Cornstalk Call 785-532-9587. currently for sale! POLLED RAMBOUILLET, DORSET, Bales 80/ton, will load. 785-765- Finnsheep cross rams. These 2225. HEREFORD HARMS young bucks are the product of PASTURE WANTED BULLS PLAINVIEW 10 yrs. of selective breeding. Cattle & Hog Feed for 30 to 400 cows for the They are foragers, Prolific meat summer of 2013 and beyond. HEREFORD RANCH & wool lambs that will produce WHEAT MIDDLINGS Prefer Northern KS BULLS - Dehorned Mark & Kim Harms good milking mothers. 1 quadru- Pelletized, crude protein not or Southern NE region. ANGUS BULLS 2528 250th Street plet 3 twins. 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Used 14’ dump trailer 2012 PJ 22’ tilt deck, bumper 830 Hugger corn head$10,500 Saline Co.- 10 acres m/l rural Hay Saver bale feeders TRUCKS hitch...... $5,400 82L2 ...... $9,500 water hook up included. Call • DAYCAB TRACTORS NEW ALUMINUM VISSER TRAILER Linda Redding, 826-0125. GRAVITY WAGONS • CHASSIS STOCK TRAILERS SALES EZ Trail gravity wagons, 230 Heald Truck Sales Farm & Ranch Division Of: 2013 28’7’6” wide...... $17,900 Herington, KS to 400 bushel 704 NE Hwy. 24 Ray Swearingen, Broker 2013 28’7’6’’ wide ...... $15,500 785-258-2800 EZ Trail grain carts, 490 & 700 TOPEKA, KANSAS 66608 785-452-8498 2013 24’6’8” wide...... $13,995 bushel HAY TRAILER New Kent Field Cultivators 785-235-5604 Brad Budden, Agent PRICES & PHOTOS @ BLOWOUT MACHINERY www.healdtrucksales.com 785-280-0915 81 Farm Eq. Service Billy Randle, Agent 36’ self dumping Inline bale McPherson, KS.620-241-3100 trailers...... WANTED: NEW Holland bale SALE $4,595 wagons. Also, accumulators. 1-800-357-3101 4 GRAIN Trucks for sale! 1973 785-479-1152 Bradford Built Steel Load Star- 1600: 18ft woodbox, Ty Bryant, Agent Roeder Impl. Seneca, KS. Pickup Flatbeds 785-336-6103. rollover tarp, pusher axle, excel- 785-366-0261 Starting at...... $1,870 OHLDE TRACTOR lent tires, $2750; 1973 Ford LARGE SKID steer bucket for F700: 18ft steel box, 50k miles, Tim Hamm, Agent We now install pickup Beds. REPAIR snow, $950. 785-979-2411. pusher axle, very clean interior, 785-630-0245 Call For Prices. • Parting Out JD 7720 $6000; 1969 Chevy C50: 16ft • 1999 Polaris Ranger 6x6 woodbox, rebuilt engine, good Buy Next to the Factory and • JD 2030 with 145 loader If you are looking for FOR RENT save hundreds of Dollars tires, $3000. Located in Hano- a country property or have ROCKING “M” New 2013 XRT diesels ver, KS. Please call 515-321- OAKHILL ESTATES 2462 anytime. property to sale TRAILER SALES 3.9 financing or 430 S. Colorado $1000 bonus cash Call LUXURY OHLDE 2008 Cadillac Escalade Dolly Anderson, Broker Waterville, KS 66548 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 & 2 BDRM APTS. Office: 1-866-261-2526 TRACTOR REPAIR 2006 Cadillac SRx4 785-532-8801 Private Balconies and Patios or 785-562-6614 892 Quivira Road Linn, KS 66953 2006 Chrysler Town & Country www.DollyAnderson.com Woodburning Fireplace 2006 Dodge P.U. 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Several black and or- Farm Credit. 6’8”x22’, excellent tires, good ‘08 Titan 22’ GN stock..$7,500 Herington, KS 67449 ‘04 Fastline 5x10 Gated Utility 785-828-4706 ange Gleaner cornheads. Baldwin, KS 866-268-2900 and solid, $4,000. 785-392- ...... $600 www.sloophook.com 785-258-2818 Emporia, KS 800-320-8391 2331. ‘03 Titan 25’ flatbed, Rumber Jack Boyle Hiawatha, KS 800-699-3521 Elite Aluminum Stock floor...... $5,500 Vermillion Manhattan, KS 800-874-2474 Trailers - Superior ‘01 Featherlite 20’ GN stock.... 785-382-6848 785-564-0511 Marysville, KS 800-475-2371 Quality and Strength ...... $6,500 Parsons, KS 800-741-2990 Check out the “W.E.R.M” ‘86 Travalong 20’ GN stock..... 2-White 5100 6 row planters ... www.frontierfarmcredit.com Rubber Flooring ...... $3,500 ...... $2,500 each Hutchinson, Kansas BJM grain cart ...... $1,750 for Aluminum Trailers ‘81 Flying L 16’ Blt stock ...... ‘12 GMCHillsboro, Carryon Kansas SLE1 crew, 148 ACRES+/- of North Morris ...... $1,800 Westendorf Gravity boxes, 400 4x2, 5 cyl., auto, loaded, 13K County Land. Approximately 49 Mid-Plains New Hustler mowers 605 & 605 Super M balers bu ...... $2,750 ‘12 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT acres broke, balance grass and All sizes 664/665M Rancher baler Other gravity boxes crew, 4x4, V-8, auto, loaded, some treed area. Call Tracy Equipment R2300 twin rake 2 - 20’ MF rigid heads...... $850 Call Us for MF 43 cornhead ...... $800 only 5K Jones Realty 785-258-4139. Kearney, NE BP 8000 processor Drop’N’Lock GN Hitch VR1022/1224 wheel rake MF 1859 20’ flexhead...$1,750 ‘11 Ford F-250 Lariet crew, Dealer Nearest You. 4x4, 6.2 V-8, auto, loaded, 1-877-654-2553 TM850 trailed mower IH 496 32’ disc...... $5,500 37K GRASS & GRAIN www.midplainsonline.com Blue Valley Trailers Disc Mowers & Mower Cond. Demco 250 gravity box and ‘10 Ford F-250 XLT s/c 4x4, 785-539-7558 USED VERMEER BALERS auger, nice...... $3,500 225 South East St. Hydra-Bed™ & accessories 14’ Hutch Master offset disc.... V-10, auto, loaded, 15K Waterville, Kansas 66548 ‘07 Chevy 2500 HD crew 4x4 Winkel Livestock Equip...... $2,750 LT, diesel, auto, leather, 785-363-2224 Winkel Flatbeds 1979 MF 760 ...... $4,000 loaded, 135K 1-866-368-4826 Bar 6 Cake Feeders MF 83 cornhead ...... $1,500 ‘06 Dodge 1500 quad cab 4x4, SLT, V-8, auto, loaded, 76K New Hunting Country # SOONER 5’X16’ bumper stock Mellenbruch Ask For Kris Hanschu # trailer, new floor, new paint, khanschu@ Real Estate Office Please Call Us To Machinery Iowa & Nebraska shedded, good 6 ply tires. 620- midwaymotors.com Serving # Sell or Lease Soldier, Kansas # 947-5950. MILLER RANCH 620-755-2824 712-644-3955 Your Oil & Gas 785-834-2541 Mitch Barney - Broker # STIDHAM GOOSENECK stock EQUIPMENT Cell: 785-305-0234 www.HuntingCountry.net # Minerals trailer, 5x15, well-built and good, 33778 K-99 Hwy. LET THE CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE: 22’ single axle Jet $1,850. 785- 293-5743. Alma, Kansas WORK FOR YOU Colorado OK-KS-MO Texas Co semi grain trailer, average PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 720-438-1553 580-327-7889 830-755-5200 785-765-3588 hauls 600 bushel beans, 640 GRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558 CLASSIFIEDS — www.millerranchequipment.com bushel corn. 785-562-6787. THEY WORK FOR YOU Page 18 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY SALVAGE COMBINES NEW VERSALTILE USED TRACTORS FOR SALE 80 BUSHEL auger wagon floa- JOHN DEERE 158 Loader, 6' ALLIS N7-6, L2, L, M, G, F2, DEALERS ‘09 Case IH Magnum 180 tation tires, shedded, excellent, Bucket, 3-Stick Hyd. Control, White 6100 8-30 folding F, CII, AII; JD 8820, 7720, USED FORAGE MFD, 1040 hrs. $500; 6 ton bulk bin with bucket Plumbed For Grapple, $4,000. planter no fert...... $4,400 7700, 6600, 4400, 3300, 105, HARVESTERS & HEADS ‘06 Case IH DX40 MFD door, $350, could deliver; 14’ Robert @ 620-983-2014 or Crustbuster 3400 30x71/2 zero 95, 55; MF 860, 760, 750, 510, ‘11 Claas 960...... Coming w/loader, 1300 hrs Ford tandem disc, $300. 316-734-0700 till drill ...... $15,000 410; IH 1680, 1480, 1460, ‘10 Claas 980...... Coming ‘05 Case IH MX285, 3100 hrs 785-428-3495. IHC 1580 walking axle manure 915, 815, 715, 503, 403; NH ‘09 Claas 980 ‘03 Case IH JX90U 2WD, cab, spdr...... $13,500 TR70-85, 1400, 995, 985, 975. ’05 Claas 900...... Call 1150 hrs. JD 785 hydr. push spdr.$7,500 ‘04 Claas 900...... Call ‘00 JD 6410 MFD cab, 3400 SALVAGE TRACTORS Oswalt 3840 silage mixer Claas RU600, 8 row head...... hrs ALLIS 7000-7080, 220, 210, wagon ...... $5,900 ...... From $30,000 ‘94 JD 7400 MFD 190XT; D17-19; JD 84-8630, JD 7200 8-30 zero till planter ... *********************************** ‘77 IH 1086 w/loader, 7200 hrs 7520, 6030, 5020, 4630, 4430, ...... $12,500 TRACTORS ‘72 IH 574 gas w/loader 4020, 3020, 720, 730; CASE JD 1760 12-30 rigid fert. ‘98 NH TS 110 ...... $20,000 ‘67 Ford 4000, gas 1470, 1370, 1270, 1200, 1070, planter ...... $31,000 White 185...... $25,000 ‘65 IH 656 diesel TRACTORS 09 CIH 1240 16RN...$82000(H) 930, 400; IH 1568, 1466, Small gravity wagon w/tarp & Versatile 895 ...... $25,000 ‘63 IH 706, gas, w/loader 04 JD MFD 7420/741 ....$69000 06 CIH 1240 ...... $53500(H) 1256, 1066, 1026, 806; FORD auger...... $2,300 *********************************** Country Clipper com. mower 11 CIH Maxxum115.$64500(W) 04 CIH 1200 16RN ..$45000(M) 4-5-6-8-9000; MF 2745, 1155, Killbros 350 gravity wagon ...... COMBINES 60”, 158 hrs 10 CIH Max140 ...... $88000(S) 02 CIH 1200 PT .....$49750(PR) 1100, 90, 85; OLIVER 2150; ...... $2,700 2-Gleaner S-77 from $245,000 MISCELLANEOUS 10 CIH Mag 335 .....$203000(S) 02 Kinze 3200 ...... $35000(W) MM G1000; WH2-150, 4-150. Parker 500 gravity wagon ...... 2-’08 Gleaner R75....$188,500 ‘02 Case IH 2388, 2247 hrs 10 CIH Mag 335 ..$195000(GB) 95 CIH 900 12RN ...... $8900(W) ...... $5,800 ‘83 L3, 24’ head, 1723 hrs ...... eng., 1641 sep. 09 JD 8330 MFD ....$169000(H) 91 JD 7300 8RN ...... $7500(L) Mike’s Equipment Killbros 375 gravity w/22.5 ...... $15,000 ‘01 Case IH 2388 4WD, 09 CIH STX385 ...... $190000(S) 86 CIH 900 8RN ...... $3800(W) BUHLER, KANSAS truck tires ...... $4,200 *********************************** loaded, 2,728 eng., 1,875 09 CIH STX385 ...... $195000(S) White 6108 8RN...... $9000(H) 1930 JD shedded thresh ma- 1-800-543-2535 MISCELLANEOUS sep. hrs 09 CIH STX335....$180500(PR) SPRAYERS chine (runs) ...... $12,500 2- 7x5 blades...... Just In ‘11 Killbros 1150 grain cart 08 Mahindra 3215HST ..$15750 11 CIH SPX3330.....$198000(W) 9x5 blades ...... Just In ‘06 Case IH 1200 pivot frame DENNIS ZIMMERMAN 06 CIH MX255 ...... $96750(GB) 10 CIH SPX3330...$179500(GB) Sunflower Tillage equipment... 12 row 30 06 CIH MXM175 ....$82900(GB) 08 JD 4930 SP...... $195000(S) ...... Coming in daily EZ Trail 475 grain cart 785-826-7082 04 Mahindra 3510 ...$14400(W) 08 Hardi Nav1000 .....$14900(W) Twin Diamond 12 row 30 strip UFT 500 grain cart 04 Mahindra 2015H....$9300(S) 08 CIH SPX4420.....$220000(W) Cat ...... $22,000 ‘09 Case IH 2020 flexhead 25’, 1966 JD tractor with GB front 03 JD 9220 4WD ...$115000(W) 06 CIH SPX3310...... $129000(P) Quinstar 8 row strip till .$7,500 like new loader, rotary mower, wood 03 CIH MXM190...... $68000 04 HARDI 1000 .....$14900(GB) ‘05 Case IH 1020 30’ flexhead splitter, post hole digger, tractor 02 CIH MX270 MFD...... $75000 98 Rogator 854 ...... $57500(H) IH 863 cornhead runs great. Price negotiable. 01 JD 9200 4WD ...... $89000(S) 97 Rogator 854...... $54000(GB) ‘94 Case IH 1644, 3430 hrs 785-449-2479. 01 CIH MX270...... $65000(W) 96 Spra-Coup SP .....$30000(H) NEW IH 810 rigid platform 17.5’ 01 CIH MX240...... $69500(H) SWATHER Balers 605SM, 604SM, 665 IH 820 15’ flex head FOR SALE OR TRADE 00 NH TC29...... $14900(W) 11 CIH WD2303...$102000(GB) Rancher, 504N ‘88 Case IH 1660, 4300 hrs, 97 JD 9200...... $69500(H) 08 CIH WD2303...... $88000(L) Raker R-2800, R-2300 VR clean Gravity Wagons, 200-500 96 ALLIS 9655 ...... $49500(M) 08 CIH WD2303 ...... $72500(S) 1428 wheel rake Kalvesta Impl. ‘09 Case IH DC132 bushel 96 CIH 9330...... $55000(M) 08 CIH WD2303 .....$75500(LA) BP 8000 bale processor Company, Inc. ‘04 Case IH RBX562 rd. baler FarmHand Loader with Grap- 95 CIH 9280 4WD .$68500(GB) 07 JD 4995 SP ...... $65000(W) USED ’92 Case IH 8480 rd.baler ple...... $1,950 91 CIH 7120 ...... $41500 (W) 05 NH HW325 SP..$49250(PR) 605SM, 605Ms, 604M, 504M, 620-855-3567 Case IH 955 6 row 30 liquid Killbros/Brent grain carts 91 CIH 5120 ...... $15900(W) 03 Hesston 8450SP ...... $43985 554XL, 605J, 504Is, 605Fs, KALVESTA, KS 67856 fertilizer 24.5x32 combine tires, 10-12 91 NH 1220 HST ...... $6000(S) 99 CIH 8880...... $34900(M) R-2300s, WR-22 wheel rake www.kalvestaimplement.com Case IH 900 6 row 30 ply...... $500-$750 90 FIAT-HESSTON.....$4937(H) 95 MacDon 9000SP .$26000(H) BP 8000 Processor Case IH 4800 FC 31’ Cooter’s 82 IH 5088 ...... $17000(M) 92 NH 2550SP ...... $25000(W) LARGER BALE FORKS TAKING CONSIGNMENTS DMI Tigermate F.C. 321/2’ 76 JD 2440F 2WD.....$7200(W) BALERS/RAKES AVAILABLE FOR 3RD ANNUAL IH 475 disk 21’ 785-562-2027 74 JD 401B/ditch mower .$7500 11 CIH RB564 5x6 ...$40000(H) SPRING STEEL CONSIGNMENT SALE SALVAGE Day or evening 74 FORD 3000...... $5500(PR) 09 SITREX 16WHR...... $15500 SHEET METAL NEW EQUIPMENT ‘80 NH TR-75 combine Blue Rapids, KS 70 CIH diesel...... $9500(W) 08 CIH RB564 5x6 RB ..$27500 6’x10’ 18 ga...... $44.00 Bush Hog mowers 5’-15’ IH 1440, 1460 & 1660 com- 58 CASE 800 propane ....$7500 08 CIH RB564 5x6.$24000(GB) 40”x72”, 18 ga...... $20.00 Vermeer BPX9000 bale proc- bines 57 IHC 450 2WD .....$4900(GB) 08 CIH RB564 5x6 ...$29000(H) 23”x80”, 18 ga...... $10.00 esser 48 IH “M” ...... $2750(S) 07 CIH RBX563 5x6...... $24000 NEW STEEL Vermeer 605 Super M Balers IH 574...... $5500(H) 05 CIH RBX562 5x6...$19500(H) 40’ 4”x5”x3/8 rect. tube Vermeer twin rakes COMBINES 05 CIH RBX562 5x6...$19500(M) 20’ 4”x7”x3/8 rect. tube USED EQUIPMENT 10 CIH 8120...... $195000(L) 05 NH BR780 RB.....$13700(GB) 28’ 8”x3”x1/4 rect. tube Vermeer WR24 12 wheel rake ROSSVILLE 10 JD 9770...... $194000(H) 05 Hesston 745RB.....$9250(GB) 24’ 2”x2”x11 gal. sq. tube Vermeer VR1022 rake 10 CIH 6088 ...... $223000(S) 04 VERMEER 605XL RB $13500 33’ 166 sheet 40 pipe Truck & Tractor 380/85R30 RAD AT FWD ...... 09 CIH 7120 ...... $256000(GB) 03 JD 348 w/accum...$19,500(S) Vermeer 605 Super J ROSSVILLE, KANSAS 42’ 31/8x5/10 pipe 605M baler, completely rebuilt ...... $1,104 08 CIH 7010...... $210600(PR) 03 NH BR780 5X6 RB$14500(S) ROUND SQUARE TUBING Hesston 565A 785-584-6195 480/80R38 RAD AT 23 $1,307 08 CIH 2588...... $153250(PR) 03 NH BR780 5x6...... $15000(S) ANGLE CHANNEL & FLAT NH 14 wheel rake 18.4-38 SAT II 8pr TL .....$842 07 CIH 8010 ...... $160000(GB) 03 CIH RBX562...... $21000(H) 14 GA AND 1/8” floorplate CONSIGNED MACHINERY LIMITED SERVICES DUE DON’S TIRE 04 CIH 8010...... $169000(L) 02 CIH RBX561...... $15000(S) 23/8 & 27/8 & 41/2” pipe White 160 tractor EXTOP EXPANSIONANSION 03 JD 9650 ...... $140000(S) 98 JD 566 RB...... $12100(PR) 3/4 & 7/8 sucker rods EZ Trail 300 bu. gravity box w/ CALL AHEAD TF 866-888-7838 99 Gleaner R62 .....$59900(GB) 95 CIH 8465 5x6 ...... $6900(H) WELDING SUPPLIES tarp & auger, never used FORFI SERVICENISH NEEDS!ED Abilene, KS 90 CIH 1660 ...... $25000(W) 88 NH 855 RB...... $3750(PR) Oxygen C125 & acet. Bottles White 2-155 NEW EQUIPMENT 89 CIH 1680 ...... $15000(W) SITREX 14 wheel...... $5000(H) for sale VR 1224 Rake HOT WATER pressure wash- 86 CIH 1680...... $14900(L) TILLAGE Welding rods & wire VR 1022 Rake er’s portables or stationary units. 86 CIH 1680 ...... $28900(GB) 08 GP 4000 Turbo Till....$46475 Top & bottom belts for all bal- BPX 9000 Bale Processor Wholesale Washer Co. 620- 80 CIH 1460 ...... $6500(W) 02 SUNFL 1234 32 disk $25900 ers M850 Mower 583-2421. (9) CIH 2388 ..$68000-$117000 01 JD 637 22’ disk ....$15000(S) Twine 4’ & 5’ netwrap 6640 Vermeer baler w/net (3) CIH 2188 ....$54500-$58000 97 Brillion disk ripper.....$13000 Portable panels, Feed Bunks wrap Case & IH HEADERS 96 SUNFL 14’ chisel...$4500(S) & Round Bale Feeders USED EQUIPMENT 11 Duolift 27’ header T ....$4200 95 KRAUSE 4973 34’....$15000 Forrest Johnson Mowers Tractor Salvage 11 Macdon FD7040..$70000(H) 87 Wilbeck OFST 19’ .$4500(H) BP 7000 10 JD 635D 35’ drpr ...... $50000 80 Krause mulch fin ....$9500(L) LEONARDVILLE, KS 66449 G & R IMPL. CO. 505 Super I Baler ....Only 1 left Case 300’s thru 2096 10 CIH 2162 30’ DH.$59500(W) JD 1000 32’ FC...... $3500(GB) 785-293-5583 504 Super I Baler IH 460’s thru 5488 10 CIH 2020 35’ FH..$34000(H) JD 335 disk...... $6200(W) 785-293-2235 WESTENDORF-BUSH HOG STIHL R2300 rake Over 1000 Tractors on shelf 10 CIH 2020 30’ FH.$28500(W) Richardson 3650 V plow .$3900 WRX12 rake New & Rebuilt parts for all 08 CIH 2142 35’...... $39500(L) CIH 496 25’ tan disk ...$6000(P) Allis Chalmers Tractors 620-732-3245 07 CIH 2412 CH ...... $54900(L) Krause 4809 12’ chisel ....$4500 or 620-732-2275 brands of tractors & combines 7000 with WL61 loader 06 CIH 2062...... $43000(L) ATV’S DURHAM, KANSAS 7060 PST ...... CALL Want to buy 03 JD 925 rigid 25’ ...$13000(S) 12 Kawasaki Teryx 750 .$9400(S) 200D w/loader...... CALL Case & IH salvage tractors 03 JD 925 flex 25’.....$16000(S) 10 POL SPRTSMN 400 .....$4500 D-17 tractor 185D 03 CIH 2208 30’ ...... $20000(W) 10 POL SPRTSMN 850 $6500(S) JOHN BERGMAN BERG REPAIR Elmer’s Repair 02 CIH 1083 12RNCH...$17000 09 POL SPTSM 500...$4200(GB) 01 BELL 30’ HDRT trailer $3250 08 POL RNGR 700LE...$8250(S) Seneca, KS • 785-336-3158 14200 Godlove Rd. CENTRALIA, KS Westmoreland, KS 00 CIH 1083 12RNCH...$17000 07 POL RNGR XP...... $7500(GB) 2008 JD 332 skid steer, 1,100 785-857-3248 98 JD 893 8RN CH ..$18900(H) 06 POL SPSM 500 ..$4500(GB) JOHN DEERE 7810 MFWD, hrs, 2 spd., hi-flow, hydraulic 785.457.3534 www.elmersrepair.com 94 CIH 1063 12R CH ....$19000 06 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 .$4600(S) 7642 Hours, $68,000. 620- 755- coupler, weights, $24,750. 93 CIH 1083 8R CH.$12500(M) MOWERS 785-979-2411. 92 JD 843 8RN CH ...... $10800 09 KODIAK 6’ rotary M...... $1300 5222. 2011 Case IH 6088, 548 hrs .... BRUNA IMPL. CO. 90 JD 925F 25’ FH...$7500(GB) 08 Bagger Kit ...... $1800(S) TRACTORS: ...... $209,500 (W) replaced tracks at 1,000 hrs... 90 CIH 1083 8RN CH....$10600 08 Toro 0 turn ...... $2250(GB) SHUCK 2011 Case IH Magnum 340 2008 Case IH 2588, 1005 hrs .. 85 JD 853A 8RN CH .....$14500 06 LP Z52 MOWER..$4100(LA) ...... $54,900 MFD, 603 hrs ....$214,500 (M) ...... $184,500 (M) 82 JD 853 8RN...... $8500(H) 01 Toro 71199 riding.....$400(S) IMPLEMENT 2008 ASV/Fecon HD7460B 2009 Case IHMagnum 305 2005 Case IH 2388, 1980 hrs .. 81 IH 810 ...... $2000(M) MISC. IN STOCK- NEW MASSEY brush mulcher...... $12,000 MFD, 1430 hrs ..$175,000 (H) ...... $145,000 (W) (6) CIH 1020 30’ FH ...... 12 990UT Fuel Trailer...... $12000 FERGUSON HESSTON 1990 MF 3660, 4WD, cab, 2,905 2003 Case IHMX255 MFD, 1995 Case IH 2188, 3915 hrs ...... $13000-$20900 10 Posthole driver new...... SERIES ROUND BALERS hrs, 140 PTO HP, 3 remotes, 6861 hrs ...... $85,000 (S) ...... $54,500 (C) (8) CIH 1020 25’ FH ...... $2900(GB) 20.8x38...... $29,900 IN STOCK- 14 WHEEL 2010 Case IH Magnum 225 2005 Gleaner R65, 1300 hrs...... $4500-$20000 09 LP RB1572 blades .....$425(S) 1997 New Idea 4855, 6,000 HYCAP H&S RAKES MFD, 1554 hrs ..$149,950 (C) ...... $153,000 (H) (13) CIH 1010 30’...... CIH 1010 25’ pickup reel....$2500 bales, auto cycle...... $5,900 ...... $5000-$11750 Duals 18.4x42...... $12000(H) Sunflower 5035 32 field cultiva- 2009 Case IHMagnum 190 2003 JD 9650, 2528 hrs...... 1979 White 2-135, very good (6) CIH 1010 25’...$4500-$7300 tor ...... Just In MFD, 675 hrs....$122,500 (W) ...... $106,750 (W) Call for More ATV cond., updated rotary A/C GRAIN DRILL JD 7200 open platform tractor, 2008 Case IH Maxxum 125 SPRAYERS: & lawn equip. compressor, 75% rubber ...... 09 CIH SDX40 ...... $115000(L) power front axle...... Just In MFD w/ldr., 1137 hrs ...... 1997 SpraCoupe 3640, 3051 Salina, Kansas (S) ...... $15,900 09 CIH SDX40...... $115000(W) MM 670 ...... Call ...... $79,500 (C) hrs ...... $38,500 (C) E-Z Trail seed tender 300 bu. 07 JD 455 ...... $38000(S) 1-800-658-4653 MM Jet 3, restored...... Reduced 2011 Case IH Maxxum 115 2009 Apache AS1010, 500 hrs 06 CIH SDX30...... $78000(W) 785-452-1180 Eric w/hydraulic motor, hoses, & Massey Ferguson 8780 XP w/ or MFD w/ldr., 100 hrs ...... $146,500 (H) 06 JD 1590 15’ ...... $32000(S) 785-493-4999 Kevin couplers, w/divider and roll w/o 25’ flex head, RWA, chop- ...... $71,500 (M) GVM Predator 1146 90’, 1477 05 JD 455 ...... $39500(L) tarp, red color ...... $7,500 Pratt, Ks. (PR) per ...... Just In 1998 Case IH 8950 MFD, 6695 hrs...... $89,500 (M) 03 GP 3S4000...... $43000(H) Hesston 1340 w/CV PTO ...... 1-877-680-4455 Massey Harris 44 pulling tractor hrs...... $76,000 (M) 2010 Patriot 3330 100’, 1131 03 GP 3S4000 40’....$41000(H) ...... $7,900 ...... $2,500 1988 Case IH 7120 2WD, 9740 hrs ...... $198,000 (C) 01 CIH SDX30/cart $70000(PR) Marion, Kansas (M) 2010 MF2680 w/DL280 loader, New Idea 5209 disc. mower con- hrs ...... $38,500 (H) 98 SNFLR 9411 3pt 15’ $14500 1-877-382-2188 block heater, cab, 4WD, ditioner...... $10,900 2004 Case IH STX450 quad, Bruna Impl. Co. 98 JD 455 35’ ...... $29900(GB) 620-382-5439 Marlin DL280 loader, 84” bucket, bale 98 GP 3S3000...... $33000(H) Killbros 1195 grain cart ...... 3635 hrs...... $146,500 (M) C - Clay Center: 785-632-5621 Wichita, Ks. (W) spear, joystick...... Coming In 96 GP 2SF24RN....$16500(PR) ...... Year end rebate, Call 1982 IH 5088 2WD, 9020 hrs... MF 1545 front dozer blade pack- H - Hiawatha: 785-742-2261 94 GP 3SF30 ...... $12500(H) 1-800-779-7012 84” H.D. 6 way Dozer blade for ...... $24,500 (H) age, fits MF 1547 tractor, M - Marysville: 785-562-5304 92 JD 455 35’ ...... $17500(GB) Skidsteer, like new...... $4,900 2004 NH TG230 MFD, 1682 hrs Hutchinson Ks. (H) hydraulic tilt and angle, very 90 GP 3SF30...... $7500(LA) 2002 White 8523 planter, 12 row ...... $105,500 (M) S - Seneca: 785-336-2111 1-800-658-1714 tough, quick removal hitch...... 89 GP 3SF30’ ...... $8900(GB) w/15” splitter, 3 bushel boxes, 2007 Challenger MT665B MFD, W - Washington: 785-325-2232 CB 4000 30’ ...... $5900(L) Larned Ks. (LA) no till ...... $35,000 ...... $3,995 2624 hrs ...... $100,000 (C) List of our entire CB 3400 30’ hoe drill ...... $4900 1-866-400-3105 2008 ASV PT100 deluxe cab, 2004 JD 7520 MFD w/ldr., 6387 used inventory on: GP SSF30 30’...... $8500(GB) 72” bucket with bolt on edge & hrs ...... $62,500 (S) www.brunaimplementco.com (2) JD 8300 13’ rigid ...... $7500 Great Bend, Ks. (GB) tooth bar, 575 hrs, hyd. quick Lawrence, KS COMBINES: PLANTERS 1-800-658-1706 attach, self level...... $49,000 785-843-8093 2006 Case IH 8010, 1845 hrs .. 09 AGCO 8816...... $64500(LA) 2008 ASV PT100 forestry, 800-654-5191 ...... $168,500 (H) deluxe cab, forestry pkg., 2011 Case IH 7088, 1114 hrs .. 1,300 hrs, hyd. quick attach, Fax: 785-843-1014 ...... $203,000 (S) Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Page 19 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY GLEANERS Maize Repair Parts TRACTORS WE ARE DEALERS FOR New JCB skid loaders OURNEW 62nd TRACTORS YEAR 3500 engine, L2 good New JCB 527-55 telehandler JD 7230R 400 Series 30’ head, good ...... for Deere Forage x 2010 JD 362D skid loader, 270 USED TRACTORS ...... $2,000 Harvesters hrs, new tires 2011 JD 8335R 2-L2 22’ rigid headers, good 1984 JD 4650 P.S., 3800 hrs 2010 JD 8295R R65 R75 fine tooth chopper Big Square Balers g HAY EQUIPMENT 2010 JD 7330 w/floor, like new...... $600 Kelly-Ryan- JD 640 5 bar rake 2008 JD 9230 6x6 Dynapower hydro L2-M2, Kewanee - Westendorf New Hesston 2856A Rd baler 2008 JD 7420 MFWD good Best Price C.E. Attachments New MF 1330, 10’ disk mower 2007 JD 8330 New and used long seives and Quality H&S COMBINES COMBINES Various chaffers & sieves 2005 Case IH 2020 30’ flex 2012 JD S670 670 T - 670 HI blocks, cranks, MAIZE NEW DEALERS MEYER’S 2004 Case IH 2366 2011 JD 9670 etc. MANURE SPREADERS CORPORATION 1998 Case IH 1020 25’ flex 2010 JD 9770 M390 & M435 IN STOCK Dealer for Chaff spreaders, 1995 Case IH 2188 AFX rotor 2009 JD 9670 Universal for all combines 888-722-8710 1990 Case IH 1083 cornhead 1997 JD 9500 w/cm RAKE WHEELS to fit driver off walker crank 1989 Case IH 1020 17.5’ flex 2-JD 630F most wheel rake $1,125 COMBINES 1988 Case IH 1660 2010 JD 625F $120.00 2009 Case IH 6088 4WD 1982 IH 1480 2000 JD 920F Indiana cyl. bars, outlast 2006 Case IH 2388 4WD New load of corral panels JD 643 cornhead 2001 JD 925F Agco chrome, available for ______2003 Case IH 2388, 4WD Just In NO-TILL DRILLS NEW EQUIPMENT most combines. One of the largest retailers of 1998 Case IH 2388, 4WD 10’, 12’, 14’& 16’ GATES 2006 Sunflower 9433- 30’ SPECIALS new, reman & recycled parts BLAZEKS 1991 Case IH 1660 4WD CORRAL PANELS no-till drill 2012 JD 2623 VT 291/2’ for tractors & combines. Belleville, KS 1998 Case IH 1083 8RN poly 10’ corral panels...... $65.00 2000 Sunflower 9412 20’ no-till ______BBK Header Trailers 1996 Case IH 1083 8RN steel 12’ corral panels...... $75.00 drill USED EQUIPMENT 785-729-3495 NEW TRACTORS 14’ corral panels...... $85.00 GP 15’ Coulter cart 800-255-0337 2012 JD 1770NT 24 row 785-556-8952 - Cell Case IH Maxxum 140 MFD 16’ corral panels...... $95.00 AUGER & GRAIN CARTS www.AbileneMachine.com w/fert. Case IH Maxxum 125 MFD New Parker 624 cart 2012 JD 1770NT 16RN SKID LOADERS Case IH Farmall 75C MFD New Parker 739 cart 2011 JD 637 disk 32’ YEAR END & ATTACHMENTS Case IH Farmall’s in Stock New HI 1382 swing 2010 JD 1790 12/23 w/fert. 1989 Case 1825 skid loader, SPECIALS USED TRACTORS Brent 610 grain cart 2010 JD 1770 NT 24 row 1700 hrs, 48” bucket .$7,500 Grain Augers w/Lo-Pro 1997 Case IH 8950 Magnum Brandt 850 & 1050 grain carts, 2010 JD 1770NT w/fert. 16RN 2009 Gehl 5240E, 1100 hrs 0% Fin. up to 60 months! Swing Hoppers 2010 Case IH Magnum 275 New Bigfoot 6’ rotary mower red and green 2010 JD 1760 12RN Harvest Internationals: 2004 Case IH MXM 175 w/ldr. for skid loader New Wheatheart 10x81 swing 2010 JD 1990 Drill 40’ A- 10x72...... $7,950 2003 Case IH MXM 120 w/ldr. New Gehl V330 fully equipped hopper 2000 Kinze 840 grain cart H- 10x82 ...... $8,950 1990 Case IH 9170 4WD New 12”, 16” M&M tree shears A&L 356 grain cart SOLID — STABLE H- 13x72 ...... $12,900 2006 MF 1531 4WD, w/ldr. New CEA pallet forks Baasch D 231 drive over pit STILL JD Westfield: 2007 Kubota RTV 1100 OTT New CEA tooth bars MISCELLANEOUS MK-10X61 ...... $8,150 1985 JD 850 2WD New Mensch, manure scrprs Sunflower 1434- 26’ disk MK-10X71 ...... $8,650 MISCELLANEOUS New Lowe hyd. post diggers MDS Pallet fork fits JD 600 & Truck Augers 2012 Great Plains 1006, NT New Haugen brush grapples 700 series loaders 10x31 EMD ...... $3,500 drill New Worksaver walk thru pal- 2010 GP 3000 turbo chopper Vision 105 & Powerfarm 95 10x41 EMD ...... $4,200 2009 Case IH 1240 16/31 let forks ...... $895 V.T. 50 To 180 HP, 2-WD & 4-WD, 8X36 EMD...... $2,950 planter Power Shuttle, Excellent 785-336-2138 Days New Bale Spears for big Landoll 7431-29 vertical till Loader & Haying Tractors 10X35 Heavy Duty ...... $4,250 2009 Case IH 1240 12/23 JD 127 5’ rotary mower 785-548-5855 Nights Used Augers with Swinging planter rounds and square Several Models Available Used Mensch 6’ saw dust Krause 4231 HR 31’ FC Visit Us At Hoppers: 2006 Kinze 3500 8/15 NEW GEHL SKID LOADERS shooter...... $1,500 New Rhino 1540 hydraulic Gehl 5640E 2 spd...... SOLD jddealer.deere.com/toddtractor 10x82 Harvest International 2004 Kinze 3000 6/11 NEW EQUIPMENT blade Gehl 5240E 68 hp ...... Seneca, Kansas 2010 Model w/ hydraulic 2001 Kinze 3600 16/31 Meyers M390 manure Bush Hog 8’ hydraulic blade 1998 Kinze 2600 16/31 ...... $28,700 w/rebate hopper swing...... $6,700 spreader...... $16,900 Fargo dump wagon 10x71 Westfield 2010 Model.... 1998 Kinze 840 grain cart Gehl 5640E 70 hp...... Meyers M435 manure Icon 1632 grader PLANTER SALVAGE ...... $5,500 1992 Case IH 496 28’ DH ...... $31,600 w/rebate spreader Farmhand 1140 mounts only IH 400-500-800-900-950 Cyclo 10x71 Westfield ...... $2,650 1979 IH 490 20’ DH Cimmaron 6’ rotary mower...... for TW Ford JD 494-1280, 7000, plate and 10x72 Hutch/ Mayrath...$2,500 1998 Kent Discovator 24’ 0% for 48 mo...... $1,600 GB 860 loader w/IH 5088 Misc: 2000 Hesston 856A net/twine or $2,700 cash Rebate plateless Bison 3 pt. blade 9’ mounts 500 bushel grain cart with roll 2000 NH BB 940S 3x3 x Bush Hog zero turn mowers ‘08 Case IH P85 power unit, Koelzer Repair tarp...... $10,500 2005 Case IH RBX 562 Bush Hog 12715 15’ flex wing 268 hrs. Onaga, KS 785-857-3257 net/twine Schwant Tractor D & K AGRI SALES rotary mower 2002 NH 658 net/twine Dover, KS Odell, NE Allis Chalmers Repairable MF 74 4-bottom plow USED EQUIPMENT 785-256-6242 402-766-3824, office AC 180 tractor d www.schwanttractor.com Project Tractors 1980 IH 770 disk MF 165 gas tractor E2035, UUCWCWD, D17, 402-223-9297, cell D19, D21, 190XT, 200, 220, Post hole digger for IH 2pt. TIRE TOWN INC. hitch w/ 12’ auger 18.4R38 Radial New...... $1230 7030, 7040. 1974 IH 766 with loader, 2005 Seneca, KS 3 pt. post hole digger w/12” 14.9R46 used 80% ...... $750 Demco 750 Grain Cart, all shed- McConnell Machinery auger, real good...... $600 31/13.5-15 6p irregular .....$115 785-336-3158 ded and in excellent condition. t 1111 E. 23rd Lawrence, KS 14.9R34 slightly used 70% ...... Steve Richard 785 275-3999 SENECA IMPL.CO. Superior Impl., Inc. 785-843-2676 Hwy. 36 West ...... $500 1997 JD 9600, 2WD, duals, 2009 HESSTON 16 wheel 402-879-4723 480/70R34 New FWD.....$1100 or SENECA, KANSAS yield monitor, regular JD mainte- Hi-cap rake post hole digger 3 3313 Nebraska Terr.Ottawa, KS Evening 402-879-3719 169-30 slightly used 75%..$325 nance, 4,919 engine hours, point, 2009 Polaris Ranger 700 785-242-1463 Day ...785-336-2621 SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA 11.2-38 New ...... $290 3,413 separator hours, $42,000. full metal cab. 620-285-5288. Night...... 785-336-2502 600/70R28 Overstocks ...$1200 843 cornhead and 925 flexhead Evenings WESTFIELD AUGER 10X61 w/ 320/90R46 Irregular...... $900 also available. 260-496-6988. swinging auger, $4,500. 785- 785-979-2271 — USED IMPLEMENT — ANTIQUES 15.5-38 10p New ...... $558 260-496-6313. 336-1723. www.mcconnellmachineryco.com 2003 Gleaner R65 800/70R38 Used 80% ....$1700 1935A JD excellent condition, CASE IH 2188, $49,500; 1688, Gleaner 800 20’ flexhead $3,500. 785-336-1535. 184-34 New 10p ...... $690 $32,000. Both with late model — ITEMS FOR SALE — CIH 1020 30 ft flexhead .$7,000 Gleaner 8200 30’ flexhead 20.8R38 New Radial...... $1535 headers, excellent. Retiring. Gleaner 500 20’ flexhead 2009 JD 635 draper head 2000 CIH 1020 25ft. flexhead, Nationwide Shipping 785-985-3605. 816-387-6091. Gleaner 800 30’ flexhead BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS hydrafloat, NICE . . . .$39,000 nice ...... $11,500 WE DEAL Gleaner 400 30’ rigid JD 7320 tractor, 3 hyds, MFWD, CIH 1020 25 ft flexheads . . . . . JD 4440 powershift $20,500; Gleaner 700 30’ rigid Other Sizes and Prices 2900 hrs, PQ LHR . . .$65,000 Case 730 diesel $3,500. Cell ...... $5,000 Gehl 4840 New & Used 2005 JD 5325 tractor, C&A, 785-548-5295, home 785-382- 1998 & 1995 CIH 1020 25 ft. Case 1845 skid loader 800-444-7209 800-451-9864 MFWD, 2700 hrs . . . .$25,000 6317. flex ...... CALL 2003 MF 9690 w/30’ head 913-441-4500 913-682-3201 Allis 7030 tractor ...... $4,500 CIH 1083 8x30 cornhead . . . . . 1996 R72 1996 Swinger 2000 Ag loader ...... $4,500 Gehl 5240 skid loader — COMBINES — 3- ‘10 JD 8320T . . . .$209,900 ...... CALL 2000 CIH 1042 36ft draper Gehl 7800 skid loader 29 ga lifetime ptd...... $70/sq One Year Power Guard ‘05 JD 8420 MFWD .$120,000 2009 JD 2100 7 shank pull type head, new belts . . . . .$24,000 2006 8000 25’ flexhead 29 ga 45yr ptd...... $66/sq Use Season waiver ‘10 JD 8320 IVT . . . .$215,000 ripper spring reset, nice . . . . . 2009 CIH 2010 30ft. rigid head Gehl 2880 baler 29 ga #2 ptd...... $60/sq 2.9% Interest 3-’10 JD 8320 . . . . .$198,000 ...... $18,000 FF auger ...... $15,500 26 ga galvalume ...... $68/sq ‘12 JD S670 4WD . .$265,000 ‘02 JD 8320 ...... $120,000 JD 9610 combine, 2200 sep. ‘11 JD 9870 ...... $231,500 JD 925 flexhead ...... $6,000 ‘07 JD 7630 MFWD .$118,000 hrs...... $60,000 Gleaner 630 cornhead .$4,500 ‘11 JD 9870 ...... $280,000 JD 7700 combine, clean .CALL ‘10 JD 7430 ...... $102,500 Gleaner 7000 rigid head 30 ft. . -Building Delivery Packages, Available OH Doors - ‘10 JD 9870 ...... $234,000 ‘09 JD 7330 MFWD .$107,500 JD 956 MoCo swather .$12,500 ...... $9,500 Insulation, Livestock ‘10 JD 9870 ...... $232,000 ‘04 JD 6120 2WD . . .$19,950 2008 JD 956 MoCo swather, JD 500 grain cart ...... $4,500 Equipment, Scales, Waters ‘10 JD 9870 ...... $205,150 ‘05 Kubota L3430 . . .$16,500 impeller ...... CALL Brent 572 grain cart . . .$10,000 Kuhlman Impl. (prices ‘11 JD 9770 Hillco . .$277,000 ‘01 JD 4200 w/261 . . . .$9,500 2004 New Holland 1465 9ft. subject to EZ Trail 475 grain cart . . .CALL LINN, KANSAS ‘08 JD 9770 4WD . .$190,000 ‘01 JD 4100 ...... $11,000 swather, NICE ...... $7,000 change) JD 980 field cultivator, 32.5 ft. . ‘07 JD 9760 4WD . .$189,500 ‘08 NH T2310 loader .$23,000 NH 650 baler ...... $4,000 785-348-5547 ...... $20,500 ‘05 JD 9760 ...... $139,500 ‘10 Cat MT765C . . .$192,000 IH 430 square baler, wire tie . . Kent Series V 32 ft. field ‘10 JD 9670 4WD . .$205,000 — TILLAGE — ...... $1,750 Hardwood Lumber cultivator heavy drags .$4,500 2010 CASE IH 25’ 330 Turbo ‘08 JD 9670 Hillco . .$209,000 ‘08 CIH Ecolo Tiger . .$21,500 1999 New Holland 575 square ‘08 JD 650 29’ disk . .$34,500 Krause 4100 field cultivator . . . till with baskets, shedded, Oak & Cottonwood ‘06 JD 9660 ...... $144,500 baler, nice ...... $10,000 $41,900. 785-263-6365. Sunflower 40’ disk . . .$29,500 ...... $3,500 For trailers, decks, horse stalls, ‘05 JD 9660 ...... $126,000 Farmhand accumulator . .CALL ‘09 JD 3210 30’ Finisher . . . . . JD 635 disc C-flex 32’ .$20,000 construction, fencing, etc. ‘01 JD 9650 ...... $80,000 ...... $45,000 Farmhand 8 bale fork . . .CALL JD 4630 powershift, duals, JD 885 6x30 row cultivator . . . . ‘98 JD 9610 ...... $49,500 Krause 6161 23’ Finisher . . . . Miller Pro 2190 manure 7,400 hrs, $13,500. 785-336- CUSTOM CUT TO ANY SIZE ...... CALL ‘04 JD 9560 ...... $85,000 ...... $25,000 spreader ...... $6,500 2405. Buffalo 4630 cultivator . .$8,000 Also kiln dried hardwoods ‘99 JD 9510 duals . . .$65,000 ‘07 JD 64.5’ FC . . . . .$56,000 New Idea 3632 manure ‘05 JD 41.5’ FC . . . . .$36,500 spreader ...... CALL JD 716A Chuckwagon . .$7,500 JD 3150 MFWD, 95 HP, 7,100 CAN CUT YOUR LOGS ‘98 JD 9510 ...... $60,000 SF 42’ FC ...... $37,500 2008 JD 1750 8x30 planter TW, Gehl 120 grinder mixer .$2,000 hrs, Westendorf TA45 loader, ‘98 JD 9510 4WD . . .$59,000 — HAY EQUIPMENT — Pro Drives, Nice . . . .$28,000 JD 740 loader ...... $6,000 $21,000. 785-336-2405. Kansas ‘92 JD 8820 4WD . . .$19,500 ‘96 JD 566, 7500 bales$16,900 2001 JD 1750 8x30 planter TW, JD 843 loader w/Joystick, nice . ‘05 CIH 2388 ...... $118,000 ‘88 JD 535 wrap . . . . .$10,850 Hardwoods, Inc. LF ...... Coming In ...... CALL ‘05 NH 780, 3300 bales$18,000 Belvue KS 32 corn heads 2004 CIH 1200 planter 8x30 Parker Gravity wagon . . .CALL ‘04 NH 780 ...... $16,950 24 flex heads TW LF ...... $20,000 785-456-8141 — SPRAYERS — ‘94 NH 660 ...... $6,500 Case W20B Payloader . .CALL JD 7200 8x30 planter LF, TW . . ‘12 JD 4830, 50 hrs .$250,000 — GATORS — ...... $9,500 ‘12 JD 4730 ...... $210,000 ‘06 HPX diesel ...... $9,500 Complete listing on our web: SMITH POSTYARD 2006 JD 1890 no till drill, ‘11 JD 4730 ...... $186,000 HPX ...... $4,900 www.jonesmachineryinc.com 7.5x42ft. w/1900 cart .$60,000 Hedge Post ‘12 JD 4630 ...... $157,165 ‘07 XUV 620i ...... $7,000 Great Plains solid stand 13 7.5 ’00 Top Airs 1200 gal .$15,000 BUY/SELL/TRADE DAILY Delivery Available spacing ...... CALL ‘97 Hardi Nav-1000 . .$12,000 JD 7200 8x30 planter LF TW . . JEFF SMITH ‘08 Spray Coupe 4660$86,000 ...... $7,200 Jones ‘10 Spray Coupe 4460$95,000 JD 7200 6x30 planter TW . . . . . 620-496-8956 Blue Jet 17 knife . . . .$12,000 Machinery, Inc...... $4,500 ‘99 Blue Jet 17 knife .$22,500 Hiawatha Smith Center, KS JD 853A rowhead 8x30 . .CALL HEDGE POSTS, $20. — TRACTORS — 620-344-1580. ‘10 JD 9530T ...... $262,500 Implement Co. 2002 CIH 1020 25ft. flex ...... 785-282-3000 ‘08 JD 9430T ...... $238,500 785-742-7121 ...... $10,000 785-282-0432 Cell ‘07 JD 8530 ...... $190,000 HIAWATHA, KS 66434 2001 CIH 1010 30ft. rigid head 785-686-4005 www.hiawathaimplement.com F&A ...... $9,000 Evening Calls Welcome GRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558 Page 20 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS BINS - DRYERS - VACS WANTED Price and yield volatility add 4- 3000 bushel bins w/ aeration FOAM INSULATION floors. Cell, 785-799-5880. Eve- nings, 785-353-2265. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ The Icynene Insulation ------DAMAGED GRAIN BUYERS risk to fixed-rate farm leases System™ Metal Bldgs. — CALL DETRIXHE Grain Vacs • Min. quantity 800 bushels Over the years, most the cash rent up or down for the year,” he said. Homes at 866-327-6822 to find out •Buyers of poor quality cropland has been rented compared to the historical Plain says it is good ad- 800-334-3626 wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, about the Farm King 6640. on a fixed rate per acre, but average. vice to put all rental Healthier, Quieter, More triticale recently there has been a There are several other arrangements and lease Energy Efficient.™ • Bugs, odor, low test weight, lot of volatility in both crop variations that can be used agreements in writing. MID-AMERICAN SALES, INC. aflatoxin, green damage moldy, etc. prices and crop yields. Uni- to determine a cash rent These discussions usually • Immediate shipment & versity of Missouri Exten- rate. happen once a year and Butterfly Supply, Inc. payment sion agricultural economist “One that varies just for memories can fade over • Satisfaction Guaranteed. No Ron Plain says this makes a price is where a tenant pays time. A written agreement 800-249-7473 Surprises. lot of producers concerned the landlord the value of X also will ensure that should WORK WITH THE BEST!!! about fixed-rate agree- bushels of crop,” Plain said. something happen to you, • Tubing • Rods • Cable • Check my prices on MGM Marketing • Guardrail • Clips • ments. “In the case of beans, for ex- your family members will Winter discounts PH# 800-214-7788 “A lot of landlords are ample, say eight bushels know the terms of the agree- On Sale While Supply Lasts: on Brock Grain Bins looking to get more money per acre is what the tenant ment. 13 1/2’ Tri-beam CONTACT: LYNN KOHAKE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ given the higher crop is going to pay. You multiply According to USDA 785-336-6533 prices, and tenants are un- that times harvest price, numbers, pasture and crop- LIVESTOCK DAMAGED 785-336-1692 easy about locking them- and that’s how many dollars land rental rates have been FENCING SUPPLIES GRAIN selves into a high fixed rate per acre the operator pays.” going up quite fast in recent www.butterflysupplyinc.com WANTED because of the yield risk,” When a tenant is wor- years. Plain cautions pro- SERVICES Plain said. “So there has ried about a drought year, ducers to remember that STATEWIDE been growing interest in a sometimes there is an nothing can go up forever. PHELPS FENCING We buy damaged grain, variable rate in which the agreement to pay a percent- “If you look at how high payment is not a portion of age of the production times we’ve pushed some cash any condition Brookville, Kansas the crop but a cash payment a fixed price per acre, Plain rents, there are probably -wet or dry- that will vary depending on said. going to be some situations including damaged METAL PANELS Fencing crop prices and yields.” “One of the drawbacks in which these cash rents & ACCESSORIES Installation & tear out silo corn. According to Plain, a to these flexible arrange- are going to have to back Pasture Clearing common method is to look ments is that until the har- down a bit,” Plain said. “If TOP DOLLAR! THE VALUE LEADER Side lashing also available We have vacs at historical averages of vest comes in and you see it rains more in 2013 and we WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD and trucks. price, rent and yield, and harvest-time prices, neither have a better crop, we are GIVE US A CALL FOR 785-577-4240 use current prices and the landlord nor the tenant going to see crop prices THE BEST PRICE! STEEL PRICES ARE LARRY’S PORTABLE sawmill CALL HEIDI OR yields to whether to take knows what the rent will be back down.” LOWER NOW! service, can come saw your GARTON logs. 785-776-8153. 785-565- • DELIVERY AVAILABLE • 2647. NORTHERN AG Prices subject to change January 1st is closing date for Noninsured FENCE BUILDING by Tripp's SERVICE, INC. WESTERN METAL Fencing out of Ellsworth, will 800-205-5751 2 Locations • Best Service travel. Call Greg at 785-472- Crop Disaster Assistance (NAP) Program LOUISBURG, KANSAS 1065 for a quote. I am looking for a exclusive Adrian J. Polansky, State Executive Director for the Kansas USDA Farm Service 1-800-489-4100 TREES OVER HANGING hunting lease for deer and tur- key for the 2013 season.Would Agency (FSA) announced the deadlines for FSA to accept applications under the Nonin- HAYS, KANSAS fields? Can trim trees back. Bucket truck. Reasonable rates. prefer no cattle ground,unless sured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for this year crops have been established 1-800-770-2725 785-305-0295. cattle are on it only during the by the Kansas state FSA committee. The application closing date of January 1, 2013 ap- off seasons, looking for a big plies to the following crops: apples, and pears. enough place for 2 - 4 people. Crops eligible for NAP benefits are limited to those not insurable in the county and are PETS Would like to make it a long produced for food or fiber. Included as eligible crops are floricultural, ornamental nurs- term deal after the first year. CHOCOLATE LAB and Ger- Please call Mike at 573- 774- ery, Christmas trees, turf grass sod, industrial crops, seed crops, aquaculture (including or- man Shorthaired cross puppies. 9775 or email at extremeclean- namental fish), and forage crops for livestock (mechanically harvested or grazed). 785-461-5045. STEEL BUILDING [email protected] Interested producers who may wish to participate in the NAP program must visit their INVENTORY SALE FREE BORDER Collie puppies. local FSA office to complete an Application for Coverage (CCC-471) and pay the applica- I-Beam Construction 785-499-3038. ble service fee by the applicable sales closing date for the specific crop. Administrative Easy Bolt-Up Design service fees are collected in order to help offset the cost of implementing the program and REGISTERED BORDER Collie 40x65, 60x90, 100x150 range from $250 per crop per administrative county not to exceed $750 per producer per pups, 4F 2M, Black & White and administrative county with a $1875 maximum fee for multi-county producers. Many Others Available Tri's, $200. 620-878-4358 or (800) 369-3882 620-382-6347. In the unfortunate event that a producer does suffer a loss on their particular crop, a www.toplinebuildings.com Notice of Loss (CCC-576) must be filed with the local FSA office within 15 calendar days [email protected] after the disaster occurrence, or the date the loss becomes apparent to the producer. Once HARVESTING the Notice of Loss has been approved and production evidence collected, the producer ‘09 JD 9670 1090 hours, high must file an Application for Payment. This is done at the local FSA Office as well and must wear package, hid lighting 4x4 be filed prior to the immediately subsequent crop year acreage report date for the specif- duals, CM, HHC, $180,000. ic crop. Producers are responsible for providing accurate and complete information. This 785-230-8035. 785-799-6521. includes timely certifying the unit’s planted acreage and production with FSA. In general, Loyal to You! acreage reporting deadlines are the earlier of July 15th or 15 days prior to the onset of har- vest or grazing for all other crops. Production reporting deadlines are no later than the im- From a GoBob Customer: SPRAY EQUIPMENT mediately subsequent crop year acreage reporting date for the crop. It’s always important “We have been raising cattle SCHABEN 300 gallon tank w/ for 30 years and we are to check with the local FSA office to determine what the acreage and or production re- warrantee 5 HP Honda engine. porting deadlines are for each specific crop. proud to say that we use Go- 100’ hose with fire spray nozzle When required, producers shall provide to FSA verifiable or reliable production evi- Bob equipment and materi- and a roller pump upgrade. Like als as much as we can. It’s new. 620- 550-1566. dence for the crop by practice, type and variety, and it must be provided in a manner that built the old fashioned way - can be easily understood. Producers shall maintain their production evidence for three tough, dependable and built years after the crop year it is initially certified. to last.” WANTED This coverage entitles eligible producers to a payment of 55 percent of an average mar- 1-866-287-7585 3010 KAWASAKI diesel mule ket price for the commodity if a natural disaster caused a 50 percent production loss or www.gobobpipe.com salvage. 620-344-1580. greater of an eligible crop. Producers are limited to $100,000 in benefits per person per crop year, they must not ex- WANTED TO BUY: hay bale ceed the $2 million gross revenue provisions, and they must comply with conservation GRASS & GRAIN trailer. 785-307-2691. 785-539-7558 compliance provisions in order to be determined eligible. Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Page 21 Cattle Feeding and Marketing in Drought Conditions class January 15 in Auburn All cow/calf and feeder tional Bank will be organ- presentations from Dr. outlook. Farney will pres- free to the public to at- [email protected] or cattle producers should izing and hosting this Glynn Tonsor, KSU assis- ent about drought and tend, but they do request Debra Tucker with plan to attend the “Cattle workshop. tant professor, livestock feed shortages, balancing you to RSVP by January Landmark National Bank Feeding and Marketing Area cattle producers marketing specialist and available feed, nitrates 10 to have enough food at 785-256-7202 DTucker@ in Drought Conditions” have many challenges Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, and aflatoxin, water prob- and handouts. Those who banklandmark.com. workshop to be held with their livestock oper- KSU southeast area live- lems, and care of cattle are interested in attend- The full agenda along January 15, 2013 from ations in 2012 with the se- stock specialist. Tonsor’s with current conditions. ing this event or are with many other upcom- 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the vere drought and need topics will include, The evening will end with wanting more informa- ing workshops are lo- Auburn Civic Center, 1020 help and advice in these cow/calf and feeder risk questions that the audi- tion need to contact cated on the Shawnee N. Washington in Auburn. times. The event will start management, contracting ence has of the two pre- either Leroy Russell County Extension web- Shawnee County Exten- at 6:00 p.m. with a light and marketing, LRP in- senters. with Shawnee County site www.shawnee.ksu. sion and Landmark Na- meal to be followed by surance, and the market This evening will be Extension at 785-232-0062 edu. Farm tractor sales up in spite of drought USDA issues final rule for (AP) - A new industry farm tractors were up 10.5 So far this year, sales of snapshot suggests this percent in November from farm tractors have been year’s drought has had lit- the same month a year up 10 percent over the animal disease traceability tle effect on sales of farm ago. Retailers reported first 11 months of last year machinery around the selling 10,352 tractors na- with slightly more than WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a country. tionwide. 167,000 tractors sold. Sales final rule establishing general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. live- The Association of Sales of combines were of combines dipped a frac- stock moving interstate. Equipment Manufacturers down 1.3 percent with 517 tion of a percent, with “With the final rule announced today, the United States now has a flexible, effective said recently that sales of sold in November. nearly 8,900 sold. animal disease traceability system for livestock moving interstate, without undue bur- dens for ranchers and U.S. livestock businesses,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vil- sack. “The final rule meets the diverse needs of the countryside where states and tribes Extension to hold calving can develop systems for tracking animals that work best for them and their producers, while addressing any gaps in our overall disease response efforts. Over the past sever- school scheduled for Ottawa al years, USDA has listened carefully to America’s farmers and ranchers, working col- The Frontier District livestock specialist, will more difficult deliveries. laboratively to establish a system of tools and safeguards that will help us target when Extension plans to host an talk about management of The fourth relationship and where animal diseases occur, and help us respond quickly.” educational meeting calv- thin cows going into the with calving difficulty that Under the final rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate would ing school Wednesday, calving season. Accord- has been firmly estab- have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary January 16th, from 7:00- ing to R.G. Mortimer, DVM, lished is the increased in- inspection or other documentation, such as owner-shipper statements or brand certifi- 9:30 p.m., at Celebration Department of Clinical fertility losses in the dam. Hall on the fairgrounds in Sciences, Colorado State To these losses must be cates. Ottawa. Calving season is University, the most com- added the increased ma- After considering the public comments received, the final rule has several differ- one of the most important mon reason for calf losses ternal deaths, treatment ences from the proposed rule issued in August 2011. These include: times on the beef produc- in the beef cattle industry costs and diminished pro- Accepting the use of brands, tattoos and brand registration as official identification tion calendar. Manage- is still calving difficulty. ductivity of the dam. when accepted by the shipping and receiving States or Tribes ment decisions made prior Looking only at the effects Successful manage- Permanently maintaining the use of backtags as an alternative to official eartags for to and during this period of calving difficulty on the ment of calving difficulty can influence success at calf, we find the following is achieved when we opti- cattle and bison moved directly to slaughter calving and ultimately four relationships. mize calf survivability and Accepting movement documentation other than an Interstate Certificate of Veteri- profitability of an opera- First, the more difficult dam reproductive per- nary Inspection (ICVI) for all ages and classes of cattle when accepted by the shipping tion. the calving the greater the formance. Thus, the goal and receiving States or Tribes K-State Extension vet- risk for infectious disease. of providing assistance is Clarifying that all livestock moved interstate to a custom slaughter facility are ex- erinarian Larry Hollis will Typically, this is reflected to minimize stress on the empt from the regulations lead the discussion on by higher incidences and calf and dam. This meet- ing will describe some Exempting chicks moved interstate from a hatchery from the official identification calving difficulties. The death loss associated with main topics to be covered either diarrhea or respira- useful guidelines and ob- requirements will be basics of normal tory disease. Second, the stetrical techniques that Beef cattle under 18 months of age, unless they are moved interstate for shows, ex- calving, signs of labor, more difficult the calving can help you reduce the hibitions, rodeos, or recreational events, are exempt from the official identification re- stages of parturition, de- problem, the harder it is losses due to dystocia. quirement in this rule. These specific traceability requirements for this group will be ad- termining when to assist for the calf to maintain it’s For more information dressed in separate rulemaking, allowing APHIS to work closely with industry to en- in the birthing process, fa- body temperature follow- contact Rod Schaub, Fron- sure the effective implementation of the identification requirements. cilities and equipment ing calving. The third tier Extension agent, Lyn- that may be needed, and relationship with degree don office at 785-828-4438 For more specific details about the regulation and how it will affect producers, visit preparing and pulling the of calving difficulty is the or Darren Hibdon, Fron- www.aphis.usda.gov /traceability. calf. In addition, Dr. decrease in absorption of tier Extension agent, Ot- Animal disease traceability, or knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, Jaymelynn Farney, KSU protective antibodies with tawa office at 785-229-3520. where they’ve been, and when, is very important to ensure a rapid response when ani- mal disease events take place. An efficient and accurate animal disease traceability sys- tem helps reduce the number of animals involved in an investigation, reduces the time Don’t get needed to respond, and decreases the cost to producers and the government. This notice is expected to be published in the December 28 Federal Register. STUCK Marysville Livestock Sales paying high prices. Every Thursday at 12 Noon Donnie Kirkham, Manager • 785-562-1015 1180 US Hwy. 77, P. O. Box 67, Marysville, KS 66508 Prepay today to get the SALE INFORMATION FOR DECEMBER 20, 2012 STEERS SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,425@$69.75 MARYSVILLE 3 BLK STR 476@$170.00 SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,205@$68.75 lowest price possible! MORROWVILLE 6 BLK BULL 534@$157.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BWF COW 1,705@$68.75 MARYSVILLE 6 BLK STR 590@$156.75 FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,395@$68.25 GREENLEAF 16 BLK STR 710@$149.00 BAILEYVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,220@$67.50 SENECA 2 BLK STR 500@$146.00 MARYSVILLE 1 WF COW 1,295@$66.50 GREENLEAF 11 BLK STR 834@$144.50 MARYSVILLE 1 WF COW 1,465@$65.75 DUBOIS, NE 2 MIX BULL 397@$142.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,250@$65.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK STR 600@$140.00 FRANKFORT 1 HOL COW 1,425@$65.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK STR 935@$126.00 BAILEYVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,425@$64.00

HEIFERS BRED COWS MORROWVILLE 6 BLK HFR 408@$153.50 BREMEN 21 BLK COW 2 YRS 7 MO $1,730.00 SENECA 8 BLK HFR 508@$151.75 BENNINGTON 7 MIX COW 3-4 YRS 6-7 MO $1,560.00 SENECA 4 BLK HFR 561@$145.50 MANHATTAN 10 BLK COW 3-4 YRS 6-7 MO $1,525.00 SENECA 2 RED HFR 420@$137.00 MANHATTAN 3 BLK COW 3 YRS 5 MO $1,450.00 Discounts DUBOIS, NE 5 XBRD HFR 416@$136.00 BENNINGTON 4 BLK COW 6-7 YRS 6-7 MO $1,425.00 DUBOIS, NE 5 BWF HFR 544@$135.00 BENNINGTON 1 BLK COW SS 6 MO $1,190.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK HFR 690@$126.50 BARNES 2 BWF COW 8 YRS 6-7 MO $1,175.00 BARNES 5 BLK COW SS 6-7 MO $1,080.00 HFRETTES BARNES 9 BLK COW AGED 6-7 MO $1,010.00 MARYSVILLE 2 CHAR HFRETTE 900@$115.00 MARYSVILLE 1 WF COW AGED 8 MO $910.00 SENECA 1 BWF HFRETTE 880@$110.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BWF HFRETTE 970@$90.00 ADULT BULLS MORROWVILLE 1 BLK BULL 1,925@$93.00 COWS MARYSVILLE 1 BLK BULL 1,855@$88.75 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,450@$76.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK BULL 2,355@$82.00 MARYSVILLE 1 WF COW 1,490@$76.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,415@$75.00 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 12-27-2012 MORROWVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,665@$74.50 80 BLK BULLS 500-800# WV HR 45 BLK STRS/HFRS 650-800# WV HR OG BAILEYVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,355@$73.50 20 BLK STRS/HFRS 600-750# WV HR MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,350@$73.00 12 BLK STRS/HFRS 700-750# WV HR SENECA 1 XBRD COW 1,315@$73.00 30 CHARX & BLK strs/hfrs 700-850# WV HR MORROWVILLE 1 BWF COW 1,855@$72.75 20 BLK STRS/HFRS 750-800# WV HR FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,420@$71.75 60 MIX HFRS 800-825# WV BAILEYVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,225@$71.50 64 BLK & XBRED strs/hfrs 800-900# WV BAILEYVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,290@$71.00 110 BLK STRS 925-950# WV FIELDMEN Osborne, KS • 800-821-4289 Jim Dalinghaus Dave Bures, Auctioneer Jeff Cook Greg Anderson Trevor Lundberg 785-799-5643 402-239-9717 785-564-2173 785-747-8170 785-770-2271 visit our website: Baileyville, KS Odell, Nebraska Hanover, KS Waterville, KS Frankfort, KS simsfarm.com Barn Phone • 785-562-1015 www.marysvillelivestock.com Page 22 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Crop insurance juicy target in ‘fiscal cliff’ deal (AP) – Rural lawmakers this past week while trying serve crop insurance subsi- get the program for cuts. congressional committees ple who don’t support crop worry that $9 billion in an- to merge the bills into a sin- dies that cover a big portion Obama proposed cutting the this past week that, if they insurance don’t come back nual federal crop insurance gle package. It’s the same of farmers’ losses due to bad subsidies by $760 million a don’t strike a deal soon, the at it and try to cut it,’’ said subsidies are an easy target problem confronting Presi- weather. Those subsidies year in his budget proposal White House and Republi- Stabenow, D-Mich. for spending cuts in a “fiscal dent Obama and House buoyed a strong agricultural last February. Conserva- cans working to avert the Farmers buy crop insur- cliff’’ deal so they’re shop- Speaker John Boehner, R- economy even through last tives long have eyed the pro- fiscal cliff may cut farm pro- ance to protect against ping around for a late com- Ohio, who so far are unable summer’s scorching gram as a pot of money that grams that lawmakers want weather-related losses such promise on a farm bill to to come up with an alterna- drought. Committee leaders could be used for other to protect. as drought or flooding. protect them. tive to the broad wave of au- from both parties say farm- things. “Don’t let somebody else Farmers pay a percentage The chairmen of the tomatic tax increases and ers consistently tell them Without giving details or craft the farm legislation of the premium cost and the House and Senate Agricul- spending cuts that begin to crop insurance is the pro- numbers, Obama adminis- who may not fully under- federal government covers ture committees already hit in the new year. gram they depend on most. tration officials have made stand all of the implica- the rest. Companies selling were set to make a sizable The farm-state leaders But both bills also create it clear in fiscal cliff negoti- tions,’’ he said. the insurance also get direct contribution to deficit re- hope that if they can agree an insurance program that ations that they see farm Sen. Debbie Stabenow, subsidies from the govern- duction through a new farm on a farm bill, the White would give farmers addi- programs like crop insur- who leads the Senate Agri- ment. bill. There were $2.3 billion House and Boehner might tional protection against ance as a source for savings. culture, Nutrition and Both the House and Sen- in annual cuts to other farm include it as a deficit-reduc- any kind of revenue losses, “Reforming farm subsi- Forestry Committee, ag- ate made room for the new programs and food stamps ing component of a broader such as from a drop in com- dies, very important to do, reed. insurance program by elimi- in a Senate-passed version fiscal cliff deal. modity prices. The Senate lots of room to do sensible “It’s one of the many rea- nating a different type of and $3.5 billion in annual While cutting food bill’s version would cost al- reforms in that context. And sons we need to get a five- subsidy called direct pay- cuts in a measure awaiting stamps and other farm pro- most $3 billion annually, they can raise substantial year farm bill done so peo- ments, in which farmers col- House action. grams, both the Senate and with the House bill a little amounts of money,’’ Treas- But they hit an impasse House agriculture bills pre- under $1 billion. ury Secretary Tim Geithner The concern about the said on CBS “Face the Na- fate of crop insurance stems tion.’’ FEED from previous efforts by the Agriculture Secretary Hospital seeking Obama White House to tar- Tom Vilsack warned the FEEDS photos for wall art “The Key To Successful Feeding” Memorial Hospital in Abilene is seeking photo sub- How do you like your steak? missions from local photographers to be considered for REBUILD EXCHANGE wall art in the new hospital building. Photographers HYDROSTATICS Well done, rare, medium? may enter as many photos as they wish. 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Total Receipts: 794. A good sale with most all classes being represented. Calves with condi- tion in high demand. Feeders steady to higher in spots, most of the heifers were fleshy and mixed colored. JC LIVESTOCK SALES INC. CLAY CENTER Cows & bulls for slaughter higher. Wednesday Sale, Hogs 10:30 AM • Cattle 12:30 PM 3 hfrs @267# $166.00 5 hfrs @993# $127.00 LIVESTOCK SALES INC. 2 hfrs @290# $163.00 2 hfrs @1053# $127.50 For week of December 19, 2012. Cattle sales Tuesday, 11:00 AM. 6 hfrs @395# $160.00 15 hfrs @1025# $122.25 2 hfrs @335# $159.00 2 strs @310# $188.00 STEERS 3 725 133.50 Fo r we e k o f De c e mbe r 18, 20 12: 6 hfrs @428# $158.00 2 strs @345# $187.00 1 330 179.00 2 718 132.50 STEERS 13 518 148.25 4 hfrs @440# $153.00 4 strs @403# $186.00 1 520 178.50 1 845 131.00 1 425 195.50 5 555 145.00 12 495 177.50 2 hfrs @375# $150.00 3 strs @535# $165.00 1 445 182.50 19 604 141.25 5 hfrs @465# $147.00 2 strs @555# $160.00 13 623 157.00 Top Butcher Cow was 19 587 172.00 6 653 140.00 59 866 146.25 $81.00 @ 1,740 lbs. 5 607 162.50 19 698 139.25 36 hfrs @564# $141.00 2 strs @525# $159.00 31 848 143.00 5 614 161.50 1 790 137.50 4 hfrs @571# $137.25 4 strs @526# $156.00 6 987 141.25 Top Butcher Bull was $93.50 @ 2,465 lbs. 16 631 158.50 3 830 134.00 4 hfrs @548# $136.50 28 strs @664# $148.00 41 933 138.10 4 673 154.00 6 918 126.00 17 1058 125.25 2 hfrs @575# $134.50 4 strs @665# $147.00 Bred Cows: $1,040 to $1,175 10 666 150.50 22 hfrs @598# $134.25 9 strs @693# $146.25 6 715 146.50 HEIFERS Pairs: No Test Top Butcher Cow was 27 hfrs @644# $137.75 11 strs @634# $145.75 21 721 144.00 $81.50 @ 1,510 lbs 2 463 156.00 Fat Hog Top: 7 777 143.75 5 hfrs @621# $135.00 3 strs @645# $143.50 2 395 154.50 No Test 4 845 138.00 Top Butcher Bull was 12 hfrs @625# $134.50 62 strs @714# $147.85 1 525 151.00 HEIFERS $101.00 @ 1,640 lbs. 4 hfrs @606# $134.25 133 strs @785# $147.00 13 591 139.75 Sows: $35.50-$51.50 5 424 158.50 Bred Cows: $900-$1,650 5 hfrs @662# $130.50 5 strs @787# $146.00 3 443 154.50 39 hfrs @717# $137.00 11 strs @726# $145.00 NO SALE: Dec. 26th due to Christmas Pairs: $1,325-$1,625 4 460 149.50 8 hfrs @725# $136.00 22 strs @790# $144.50 6 509 149.00 4 hfrs @704# $134.75 11 strs @780# $144.00 CONSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 2: NO SALE: Dec. 25th due to Christmas 23 hfrs @769# $134.00 5 strs @816# $144.25 70 Ang X Strs/Hfrs ...... 575-750 lbs...... Weaned ********* 5 hfrs @783# $133.50 9 strs @841# $143.75 60 Blk X Strs...... 800-825 lbs...... Yearlings NO SALE: Jan. 1 due to New Years Day! 11 hfrs @827# $133.50 11 strs @837# $142.00 70 Mix Strs ...... 825-850 lbs...... Yearlings 12 hfrs @843# $133.35 8 strs @888# $137.00 40 Blk X Hfrs...... 725-750 lbs...... Yearlings NEXT SHEEP & GOAT SALE: 6 hfrs @873# $132.75 10 Ang Hfrs...... 800-950 lbs...... Yearlings SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2013 COWS: $76.00-$83.00 SHELLS: $68.00 & down PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME! First Cattle Sale of 2013 $69.00-$75.75 BULLS: $95.00-$101.00 If you need assistance in marketing your cattle please call & No Sale next week we will be happy to discuss it with you. will be January 8th, 2013! due to the Holiday. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! emporialivestock.com CHECK US OUT AT JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS • Barn Phone 785-238-1471 Clay Center, Ks • Barn Phone 785-632-5566 FOR ALL THE SCHEDULES AND CONSIGNMENTS! Clay Center Field Representatives: Lyle Perry, 785-392-4165 THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Seth Lauer 785-949-2285, Abilene Tom Koch, 785-243-5124 Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185 YOUR BUSINESS ALWAYS APPRECIATED! For Cattle Appraisals Call: HOWARD LANGVARDT KARL LANGVARDT MITCH LANGVARDT LYNN LANGVARDT BRODY PEAK, 620-343-5107 GLENN UNRUH, 620-341-0607 Tues. & Wed. KCLY-Fm 100.9 LYLE WILLIAMS, Field Representative, 785-229-5457 8:00 am 785-238-8212 785-499-5434 785-238-1858 785-762-2702 WIBW 580 - 6:45 A.M. Thurs; KVOE 1400 - 6:30-6:45 A.M. Thurs. & Fri. Cell: 785-761-5812 Cell: 785-499-2945 Cell: 785-761-5814 Cell: 785-761-5813 emporialivestock.com Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 Page 23 lect money from the govern- Women Involved in Agriculture — A Kansas Annie’s Project begins in February ment whether they farm or not and regardless of prices A series of meetings for oping Marketing Plans and ics/Communication Reservations are request- 3319 or e-mail dsass@ or crop yields. Cutting that Women Involved in Agricul- Making Marketing Deci- Each meeting is sched- ed by January 25. Contact ksu.edu to sign up or to reg- program would save almost ture will begin on Friday, sions uled to start at 10:00 a.m. the Pottawatomie County ister online visit www. pot- $5 billion annually and con- February 1, 2013, with meet- • March 8 — Kansas and adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Extension Office at 785-457- tawatomie.ksu.edu . tribute to the overall sav- ings in the bill. ings held each Friday Lease Law & Determining Meetings will be held at Supporters of crop insur- through March 15. The se- Equitable Leases Highland Community Col- ance say fewer subsidies ries is a Kansas Annie’s Proj- • March 15 — Estate lege on east Highway 24 in Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. would mean fewer farmers ect, modeled after other proj- Planning & Family Dynam- Wamego. 1/2 mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Highway would buy coverage. ects in Kansas and surround- “Crop insurance proved Livestock Auction every Tuesday at 12 Noon its value once again this ing states. Farm owners, ATTENTION CATTLE FEEDERS Serving the Midwest Livestock Industry for 60 Years! year by helping keep the spouses, or women involved rural economy on track and Go to the Source for calves in northeast Kansas in any sector of agriculture TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS, FRIENDS & helping farmers pick up the are invited to participate. and southeast Nebraska pieces after a crippling NEIGHBORS, WE WANT TO TAKE THIS drought,’’ said Tom Annie’s Project is a six- Riverside Cattle Company TIME TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR session course for women in Zacharias, president of Na- All calves will be purchased in Missouri and Kansas, loaded, PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE PATRONAGE. tional Crop Insurance Serv- agriculture with a passion and shipped the same day (partial loads available) HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR ices, an industry trade for business management. Delivered Price: group. “Farmers are telling Heifers: 350-400 lbs. $135.00-$142.00 lawmakers to ‘do no harm’ Enrollment is limited to 25 MARKET REPORT FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 participants. 400-500 lbs. $130.00-$135.00 RECEIPTS: 802 CATTLE to crop insurance.’’ 500-600 lbs. $125.00-$132.00 STEERS 9 blk red bulls [email protected] Critics say farmers could Session dates and topics Steers & Bulls: 350-450 lbs. $150.00-$160.00 survive with much less fed- 8 blk bwf strs [email protected] 2 hols strs [email protected] are: 450-500 lbs. $140.00-$145.00 13 blk red males [email protected] 3 hols strs [email protected] eral help. • February 1 —True Col- 500-550 lbs. $135.00-$140.00 Crop insurance isn’t 3 blk bulls [email protected] 3 hols strs [email protected] 3 blk strs [email protected] farm-state lawmakers’ only ors (personality profile) • Calves will be mixed color (black, red, char crosses) unless ordered otherwise 6 blk bwf strs [email protected] HEIFERS concern in the fiscal cliff • February 8 — Financial 7 blk bwf strs [email protected] 12 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] negotiations. Milk prices Management, Understand- • All blacks upon request add $5.00 • All prices includes freight 6 blk bwf strs [email protected] 7 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] could double if expiring 6 blk bwf strs [email protected] 6 blk wht hfrs [email protected] ing Financial Statements and • Will buy back as yearling dairy support programs 5 blk strs [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] aren’t renewed before Jan. FSA Call for daily price quote 6 blk strs [email protected] 6 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 1. Stabenow said she’s also Programs include: 5 blk strs [email protected] 7 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] concerned there will be • February 15 —Learning For more information contact: 6 blk wht strs [email protected] 6 blk red hfrs [email protected] Jim Breeding, 785-562-7248, cell less money for a farm bill to use Quicken 2012 11 blk gry strs [email protected] 2 blk hfrs [email protected] next year. 785-562-2615 home 5 blk strs [email protected] 3 blk hfrs [email protected] • February 22 — Devel- “If you donʼt like ʼem on delivery, you donʼt own ʼem” 4 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] 10 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 8 blk strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] Eureka Livestock Sale 9 bwf rwf strs [email protected] 6 blk hfrs [email protected] P.O. Box 267 Eureka, KS 67045 8 blk red bulls [email protected] 4 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] ELDORADO 6 char strs [email protected] 4 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 620-583-5008 Office 620-583-7475 10 blk rwf strs [email protected] 8 blk red hfrs [email protected] LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC. 15 blk gry strs [email protected] 3 blk hfrs [email protected] Sale Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sharp 7 blk strs [email protected] 3 blk hfrs [email protected] 5 blk red bulls [email protected] Wishing Everyone a 7 blk strs [email protected] COWS 66.00-82.00 316-320-3212 9 blk strs [email protected] MOSTLY 74.00-80.00 Fax: 316-320-7159 8 mix bulls [email protected] BULLS 90.00-102.00 Merry Christmas 2595 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 622, DECEMBER 25--CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS El Dorado, KS 67042 JANUARY 1, 2013--CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS & Happy New Year! CLOSED DECEMBER 27TH FOR THE HOLDIAYS! JANUARY 8--REGULAR WEEKLY AUCTION 12 NOON No Sale: December 27 We welcome your consignments! JANUARY 11--SPECIAL COW & BULL AUCTION 6 P.M. If you have cattle to consign or would like additional information, (THIS SALE WILL INCLUDE SEVERAL ************ please call the office at 316-320-3212 MOSER RANCH GENETICS CONSIGNMENTS) check our website for updated consignments: JANUARY 15--SPECIAL CALF & YEARLING AUCTION 12 NOON Will have a sale on January 3, 2013 www.eldoradolivestock.com Dan Harris, Auctioneer & Owner • 785-364-3320 Danny Deters, Corning, Auct. & Field Rep • 785-868-2591 We appreciate your business! Chris Locke Steven Hamlin (316) 320-1005 (H) (602) 402-6008 (H) Dick Coppinger, Winchester, Field Rep. • 913-774-2415 (316) 322-0675 (M) (620) 222-1199 (M) Steve Aeschliman, Sabetha, Field Rep. • 785-284-2417 Ron Ervin - Owner-Manager Larry Matzke, Wheaton, Field Rep. • 785-268-0225 Home Phone - 620-583-5385 Larry Womacks, Fieldman Van Schmidt, Fieldman Barn Phone • 785-364-4114 Mobile Cell 620-750-0123 (620) 394-3273 (H) (620) 367-2331 (H) (620) 229-0076 (M) (620) 345-6879 (M) WEBSITE: www.holtonlivestock.com Austin Evenson- Fieldman EMAIL: [email protected] Mobile Cell 620-750-0222 Cattle Sale Every Thursday 11:00 AM View our auctions live at "lmaauctions.com" If you have any cattle to be looked at call Ron or Austin Page 24 Grass & Grain, December 25, 2012 tein 295.00-315.00; Dehy- 170.00-200.00. CRP, Fair, ty-Fair grinding alfalfa squares unless otherwise Kansas Hay drated 17 pct 355.00. Straw, large bales 100.00. Milo at the edge of the field, noted. Horse hay is in small large bales 55.00-70.00, Hi- hay, Good 100.00-130.00. 200.00-220.00, some 230.00 squares unless otherwise Market Report density bales 65.00-75.00. Northwest Kansas delivered, alfalfa ground- noted. Prices are from the Corn stalks 60.00-70.00. Alfalfa steady. Move- on-the-truck 225.00, most recent sales. Sudan, Good, large bales ment slow to moderate. Al- Ground and delivered *CWF Certified Weed Hay trade slow. De- and dairies, 250.00-280.00. 145.00-150.00. Milo hay, falfa: Horse, small squares 240.00-270.00. Grass hay: Free mand moderate for dairy The week of 12/10-15, high nitrates 100.00, low 300.00, Mid squares 250.00; Bluestem Good, small *RFV calculated using and grinding alfalfa, stock 9,177T of grinding alfalfa nitrates 120.00-150.00. Milo Dairy, Premium 230.00- squares, 6.50/bale, an in- the Wis/Minn formula. cow hay, grass hay and al- and 2,850T of dairy alfalfa stalks 70.00-90.00. Soybean 240.00, Supreme up to stance 10.00/bale, 120.00- **TDN calculated using falfa pellets. With a winter were delivered. Straw, stalks 80.00-100.00. Soy- 300.00; Stock cow 200.00- 160.00, Mid squares 130.00- the Western formula. Quan- storm and the Christmas large bales 60.00-70.00. bean Hay, Good 200.00. 220.00. Fair-Good grinding 150.00, a little 165.00, titative factors are approxi- holiday approaching, Corn stalks 60.00-70.00, or Grass hay, Good, large alfalfa at the edge of the large rounds 50.00/bale, mate, and many factors can some are stockpiling hay 70.00-85.00 delivered, bales 150.00-180.00, Fair, field 210.00-230.00. Ground 110.00-150.00/T. affect feeding value. Values in preparation, accounting ground and delivered large bales 90.00-120.00. and delivered to feedlots Brome: Good, small based on 100% dry matter for the increase in the 95.00-125.00. PM6 small Southeast Kansas and dairies 250.00-270.00. squares, 7.00/ bale, an in- (TDN showing both 100% & southwest Kansas ground squares 250.00, large Alfalfa, brome and Corn hay, large bales stance 10.00/ bale, 110.00- 90%). Guidelines are to be alfalfa movement. Very lit- square 225.00. CRP, Fair, prairie hay steady. Move- 100.00-125.00. Corn stalks 150.00/T, an instance used with visual appearance tle new trade has been re- large bales 90.00-100.00, ment slow to moderate. Al- 55.00-70.00. Milo hay, Good, 180.00, Mid squares, 120.00- and intent of sale (usage). ported but this too, could Good 110.00-130.00. falfa: Horse or Goat, 150.00-175.00. CRP hay, 160.00, an instance 180.00, Source: Kansas Dept of increase with the stormy Sudan/Cane, Good, 140.00- 300.00. Dairy, Supreme up large bales, Good, 125.00- large round, 50.00/ bale, Ag-USDA Market News weather. If you have hay 150.00. to 300.00, stock cow 250.00- 150.00, Fair, 100.00. BMR 110.00-150.00/T; Grass Service, Dodge City, KS for sale or pasture to rent South Central Kansas 280.00. Bluestem: Good, Sudan, Good, 160.00-200.00, Mulch, large round 60.00, Steve Hessman, Rich Hrus- or need hay or grazing, use Dairy and grinding al- small squares 140.00- Regular Sudan, Good, CWF large round 100.00. ka, OIC (620) 227-8881 24 the services of the Hay and falfa and alfalfa pellets 160.00, mid and large 145.00. Straw, small squares 3.50/ hour price information (620) Pasture Exchange: steady. Movement slow to squares 125.00-150.00, North Central- bale or 4.50/bale deliv- 369-9311; www.ams.usda. www.kfb.org/hayandpastur moderate. Alfalfa, Dairy, large rounds 100.00-135.00; Northeast Kansas ered; large bales 60.00- gov/mnreports/DC_GR310. e /default.htm Supreme, 260.00-280.00, a Brome: Good, Small Dairy, grinding alfalfa, 65.00/T or 70.00-80.00 deliv- txt; www.ams.usda.gov/ls Southwest Kansas little up to 300.00. Premi- squares 140.00-150.00, mid prairie hay and brome ered. Soybean hay, Good marketnews. Dairy and grinding al- um 240.00-260.00; Heifer or and large squares 130.00- steady. Movement slow to large bales 130.00-170.00. The Kansas Hay Market falfa steady. Movement Bunk hay 230.00-260.00. 150.00, large rounds 110.00- moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, Sudan, Good, large bales Report is provided by the slow to moderate. Alfalfa, Fair-Good grinding alfalfa 150.00, some 90.00/bale. 300.00, some 10.00-12.00/ 150.00. Kansas Department of Horse, small squares at the edge of the field Grass Mulch CWF, large small square bale; Dairy, ***Prices are dollars per Agriculture with technical 400.00. Dairy, Supreme 200.00-220.00, some 230.00- round 70.00. Straw, large Supreme 240.00-265.00, ton and FOB unless other- oversight from the USDA 260.00-280.00, some up to 250.00 delivered. Ground bales 50.00-60.00. Soybean Clippings up to 300.00; Pre- wise noted. Dairy alfalfa Agricultural Marketing 300.00; Premium 250.00- and delivered locally to hay, good large bales mium 230.00-250.00; Utili- prices are for mid and large Service. 270.00; Heifer or Bunk hay feedlots, 240.00-265.00. The 240.00-250.00. Fair-Good week of 12/10-15, 3,121T of grinding alfalfa at the grinding alfalfa and 1,025T HOMELAND edge of the field, 220.00- of dairy alfalfa were deliv- 240.00, Utility-Fair 215.00- ered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun 225.00. Ground and deliv- Cured 15 pct protein INSULATION ered locally to feedlots 290.00-305.00, 17 pct pro- Spray Foam Specialist Travis Turner

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We sold 1978 cattle December 18. There was good demand for 1 blk hfr 355 @ 154.00 COWS & HEIFERETTES 1 blk cow 1425 @ 73.25 1 blk cow @ 1075.00 1 blk hfrt 870 @ 122.50 16 blk/bwf cows @ 1050.00 steer and heifer calves at steady prices. Feeder steers and 2 blk hfrs 385 @ 154.00 1 sim cow 1155 @ 72.50 1 blk hfr 320 @ 151.50 1 blk hfrt 1040 @ 110.00 1 blk cow 1370 @ 72.00 2 blk cows @ 1000.00 heifers were steady to $2.00 higher. Cows & bulls sold on a 1 blk hfr 370 @ 151.00 4 blk hfrts 1211 @ 109.50 3 blk/bwf cows 1372 @ 71.75 1 blk cow @ 975.00 steady market. 3 bwf/blk hfrs 397 @ 151.00 6 blk hfrts 943 @ 105.00 5 blk/bwf cows 1322 @ 71.00 1 blk cow @ 960.00 6 blk hfrs 433 @ 150.00 2 blk hfrts 1203 @ 103.00 1 blk cow 1385 @ 70.50 4 blk cows @ 950.00 STEER & BULL CALVES 21 bwf/blk strs 693 @ 152.50 3 blk hfrs 487 @ 148.50 1 blk hfrt 1145 @ 102.50 2 blk cows 1225 @ 70.00 3 blk/bwf cows @ 900.00 2 blk strs 373 @ 192.00 134 mix strs 754 @ 151.00 4 mix hfrs 513 @ 140.00 1 blk hfrt 1290 @ 102.00 1 blk cow 1460 @ 69.75 1 sim cow @ 900.00 2 blk strs 255 @ 187.00 3 blk strs 582 @ 150.00 1 blk hfrt 1285 @ 95.00 1 blk cow 1410 @ 69.00 1 red cow @ 850.00 2 bwf strs 428 @ 187.00 7 blk/red strs 647 @ 150.00 STOCKER & FEEDER HEIFERS 3 blk hfrts 912 @ 90.00 1 bwf cow 1150 @ 68.75 3 blk strs 332 @ 186.00 69 bwf/blk strs 796 @ 147.75 16 blk hfrs 733 @ 144.00 1 wf hfrt 1250 @ 85.00 2 x-bred cows 1108 @ 68.00 COW/CALF PAIRS 4 bwf/blk strs 408 @ 186.00 9 x-bred strs 712 @ 146.50 75 blk/sim hfrs 688 @ 143.00 1 bwf hfrt 1175 @ 82.50 1 red cow 1555 @ 67.50 2 char cows/cvs @ 1350.00 5 bwf/blk strs 447 @ 181.00 60 blk strs 823 @ 145.25 63 bwf/blk hfrs 766 @ 142.35 1 blk hfrt 1270 @ 80.25 1 blk cow 1175 @ 67.25 3 blk cows/cvs @ 1350.00 2 blk strs 373 @ 179.00 10 blk/red strs 581 @ 145.00 2 blk hfrs 600 @ 142.00 1 blk hfrt 1360 @ 80.00 1 blk cow 1345 @ 66.50 7 blk/red cows/cvs @ 1135.00 2 blk strs 483 @ 172.00 11 bwf/blk strs 768 @ 145.00 140 blk/char hfrs 707 @ 141.85 5 blk hfrts 1473 @ 79.00 1 bwf cow 1025 @ 65.50 3 blk strs 370 @ 171.00 61 bwf/blk strs 848 @ 145.00 68 blk/char hfrs 731 @ 141.75 1 blk cow 1145 @ 78.75 1 red cow 1590 @ 65.00 BULLS 5 blk strs 501 @ 169.00 26 bwf/blk strs 824 @ 144.25 56 blk/char hfrs 670 @ 141.50 1 blk cow 1805 @ 78.50 4 blk/bwf cows 1051 @ 64.25 1 blk bull 2060 @ 96.75 3 bwf/blk strs 525 @ 169.00 61 bwf/blk strs 854 @ 144.00 8 blk/red hfrs 582 @ 140.50 1 blk cow 1435 @ 78.00 1 red cow 1420 @ 64.00 1 blk bull 2170 @ 95.00 5 blk bulls 522 @ 167.50 60 mix strs 866 @ 144.00 3 bwf/blk hfrs 642 @ 140.50 3 blk cows 1460 @ 77.25 1 wf bull 1885 @ 92.25 5 blk strs 513 @ 167.00 63 blk/char strs 856 @ 143.50 8 blk/red hfrs 661 @ 140.00 1 blk cow 1175 @ 77.00 BRED COWS 1 wf bull 2260 @ 91.50 7 x-bred bulls 350 @ 164.00 64 mix strs 869 @ 143.35 7 blk/red hfrs 586 @ 137.50 1 blk cow 1310 @ 76.25 5 blk cows @ 1150.00 1 blk bull 1900 @ 87.50 2 wf strs 460 @ 162.00 61 blk/char strs 852 @ 143.00 6 blk/red hfrs 603 @ 137.50 1 bwf cow 1575 @ 76.00 1 blk cow @ 1100.00 1 blk bull 2275 @ 82.50 2 blk strs 470 @ 162.00 57 blk strs 856 @ 143.00 10 blk/char hfrs 753 @ 137.50 1 blk cow 1095 @ 75.50 2 blk/red cows @ 1100.00 2 bwf/blk bulls 443 @ 160.00 16 mix strs 825 @ 142.75 2 blk hfrs 773 @ 137.00 2 blk cows 1155 @ 75.00 2 char strs 523 @ 151.00 NO SALE DECEMBER 25 11 mix strs 715 @ 142.50 66 mix hfrs 801 @ 135.00 1 blk cow 1345 @ 74.50 2 brang strs 415 @ 150.00 20 blk/char strs 897 @ 142.00 2 blk hfrs 850 @ 131.00 3 blk cows 1518 @ 74.00 & JANUARY 1ST 122 mix strs 885 @ 141.00 1 char cow 1065 @ 73.50 STOCKER & FEEDER STEERS 12 blk strs 935 @ 140.75 2 bwf strs 653 @ 157.00 SALE WILL RESUME 5 blk strs 616 @ 156.00 HEIFER CALVES 5 blk/red strs 612 @ 154.50 1 blk hfr 230 @ 166.00 WATCH OUR AUCTIONS LIVE ON JANUARY 8, 2013 10 blk strs 662 @ 153.00 1 bwf hfr 335 @ 156.00 DVAuctions.com Our CONSIGNMENTS can now be viewed after 12 Noon on Mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online subscription FOR INFORMATION OR ESTIMATES:

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