Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 17 EPA says farm dust open to regulation KLA Young Stockmen’s DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Nothing now face the daunting task of proving a don’t look at a particular industry. The Academy meets in Topeka says summer in Iowa like a cloud of negative — that the dust is not harm- goal is to protect public health.’’ When dust behind a combine. But what may ful. counties reach ``non-attainment’’ lev- A group of 20 young producers from across the state met be a fact of life for farmers is a cause Formica said his and other groups els, it becomes a state’s responsibility in Topeka this month for the first installment of the 2009 for concern to federal regulators, who will consider a further appeal. to bring the county back into accept- Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s are refusing to exempt growers from Farmers said they will be hard- able levels. Academy (YSA). Fort Dodge Animal Health is partnering new environmental regulations. pressed to meet the standards. Milbourn said various options exist with the association to host these members for an in-depth It’s left some farmers feeling be- In a letter sent Wednesday to the for states, such as retrofitting buses look into KLA and the cattle business. The class will partic- mused and more than a little frustrat- EPA, Grassley wrote that compliance that run on diesel engines. ipate in four seminars throughout the year, which will be ed. ``It’s such a non-commonsense idea would be impossible because of the But farmers insist the regulation held in various locations across Kansas. that you can keep dust within a prop- dust produced in farmers’ day-to-day will affect their operations and even- erty line when the wind blows,’’ said activities. Grassley also has noted that tually their bottom lines. And they During the first session, attendees were exposed to the Sen. Charles Grassley, a member of the because many rural roads are not said unlike fixing a bus, they have few legislative process, media and services provided by KLA. Senate Agriculture Committee who paved, particulate readings could be options for limiting dust from their Spokesperson training, presented by KLA staff and WIBW- still farms in northeast Iowa. affected by wind gusts that constantly fields and roads. Topeka farm broadcasters Kelly Lenz and Greg Akagi, high- Under rules imposed in 2006, rural change. Roger Zylstra, a director with the lighted the importance of taking advantage of opportunities areas would be kept to the same stan- ``After all, God decides when the Iowa Corngrowers Association, said if to convey a positive message on behalf of the agriculture in- dards as urban areas for what the En- wind blows, not Chuck Grassley,’’ he left alone, farmers can compete world- dustry. As part of the presentation, the group was provided vironmental Protection Agency calls said. wide. But regulation could impede ``coarse particulate matter’’ in the air. But the EPA said the regulation was their success. interview tips and techniques. Attendees visited KLA head- The American Farm Bureau Feder- overdue. He said there seems to be a discon- quarters and participated in a financial planning seminar, led ation and the National Pork Producers Every five years, the Clean Air Act nect between farmers and policymak- by Kennedy and Coe, LLC, that focused on debt manage- Council had petitioned the govern- requires the agency to review the ers. ment and planning for the future of the family business. In ment to provide an exemption to farm- newest scientific information and rec- ``Many of the people that are mak- addition, the class had the opportunity to visit the Capitol ers. They argued that evidence of harm ommend changes to its standards. ing the rules, it feels like they really and attended a Senate Agriculture Committee meeting. At- caused by dust in rural areas hasn’t EPA spokeswoman Cathy Milbourn don’t know what (farming) issues are,’’ tendees also took part in KLA’s legislative meeting, where been determined. said the changes are not just a matter said Zylstra, a Lynnville resident who But the U.S. District Court of Ap- of regulating dust. They serve the pub- has worked on a farm for 35 years. Zyl- they and other members determined positions on individual peals in Washington ruled Tuesday lic’s well-being and, regardless of stra said it’s hard not to get frustrated. bills under consideration by the Kansas Legislature that the EPA had already provided the whether someone lives in a rural or ``We think we’ve met the demands The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) provided information on evidence necessary to determine farm urban area, the threshold for unsafe that have been put upon us and lo and how checkoff dollars are used to develop and market new dust ``likely is not safe.’’ levels of dust in the air must remain behold, we have new and even more products that have helped increase beef demand. KBC staff Michael Formica, a lawyer for the consistent nationally. stringent demands. It seems really un- also explained efforts to educate consumers about the bene- pork council, said this means farmers ``It’s health-based,’’ she said. ``We realistic.’’ fits of eating beef. The 2009 class includes Paige Alexander, Satanta; Chris Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day March 21 at K-State Boyd, Isabel; Sharon Breiner, Manhattan; Parry Briggs, Em- The 2009 Kansas Junior stock specialist with K- than $500 in prizes. The swine skillathon, nutrition poria; Clint Bryant, Arkansas City; Travis Bryant, Penokee; Swine Producer Day will State Research and Exten- cost to attend this year’s know-how, showing like a Kyle Casey, Leoti; Garet Farney, Sterling; Brandon Green- be March 21 in Weber sion. “This educational Junior Swine Producer pro, and three experience- wood, Wamego; Abbie Grossnicklaus, Mound City; Spencer Arena at the Kansas event is hands-on and Day is $10 for registrations related breakout ses- Jacobs, Manhattan; Trisha Janssen, Geneseo; Derik State University main cam- highly interactive. We’re received by March 12 and sions. Klaassen, Newton; Tiffany Lee, Leavenworth; Mitch Mayer, pus. hoping to stimulate enthu- $15 thereafter. All partici- More information and Alma; Elissa Mullinix, El Dorado; Clem Neely, Chanute; The day is for more than siasm, as well as provide a pants will receive a show- registration forms are Erik Peterson, Lindsborg; Caleb Strauss, Junction City; and youth of all ages. Parents, foundation in the man- pig information booklet, a available on the K-State Andrew Sylvester, Wamego. swine project leaders and agement and care of T-shirt and complimentary Department of Animal Sci- other adults can also at- youth swine projects,” lunch. ences and Industry web- The second installment of the YSA class will be held in tend to increase their DeRouchey said. In addi- The day’s presenta- site at http://www.youth July. Members will tour operations representing various seg- knowledge and abilities, tion, the day will feature tion topics will include: se- livestock.ksu.edu or (785) ments of the Kansas beef industry. More information about said Joel DeRouchey, live- giveaways that total more lecting a youth project, 532-1264 YSA can be found at www.kla.org. 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 For our sale Friday, Feb. 27 steers and heifers Lonnie Valburg Holton 8 blk hfrs 506 @ 100.00 Kirby Zimmerman Alta Vista 1 blk cow 790 @ 73.00 suitable for grass were selling at fully steady Charles Rickel Mayetta 1 char cow 1045 @ 61.00 FEEDER HEIFERS — 550-850 LBS. Bruce Chambers Alma 1 herf cow 995@2 60.50 prices. Stocker feeder steers were selling at $3 Marvin Teske Wheaton 7 blk hfrs 585 @ 100.00 Mike Wulf Blaine 1 blk cow 1190 @ 48.00 to $4 higher while the heifers were selling $1 to Mark Steele Morrill 14 blk hfrs 580 @ 99.75 Hess Ranch Alma 1 blk cow 1450 @ 42.75 $2 higher. Quality and condition played a big Lonnie Valburg Holton 31 blk hfrs 596 @ 98.50 Janet & Loring Kufahl Tr Wheaton 1 blk cow 1185 @ 42.00 Mark Steele Morrill 16 blk hfrs 703 @ 92.25 Dale Steinlage Corning 1 hol cow 1290 @ 40.75 factor in the selling price. Cull cows were sell- Kevin & Max Turnbull Vliets 9 cross hfrs 570 @ 91.50 ing $2 higher on the kind offered. Following is a R&R Suther Farm Westmoreland 12 blk hfrs 676 @ 89.50 Dave Nichols Manhattan 1 blk cow 1485 @ 40.25 Jack Austin Manhattan 1 char cow 1320 @ 40.00 partial listing. Kevin & Max Turnbull Vliets 7 cross hfrs 709 @ 84.50 Adams Ranch Maple Hill 69 blk hfrs 734 2 84.00 Gene Ruthstrom Leonardville 1 blk cow 1235 @ 39.75 Adams Ranch Maple Hill 60 mix hfrs 802 @ 81.60 Ron Say Alta Vista 1 blk cow 1290 @ 35.25 STEER CALVES — 400-550 LBS. William Parsons Tonganoxie 6 blk hfrs 800 @ 81.00 Richard Budenbender Frankfort 9 blk strs 440 @ 119.00 Lonnie Valburg Holton 8 blk strs 472 @ 118.50 BULLS SPECIAL STOCK COW SALE Lonnie Valburg Holton 9 blk strs 532 @ 117.50 Cedar Creek Farms Morrill 1 blk bull 2340 @ 56.75 William Parsons Tonganoxie 8 blk strs 521 @ 114.50 Bruce Chambers Alma 1 herf bull 2330 @ 52.25 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Glenn Atwood Harveyville 12 hol strs 548 @ 65.00 COWS & HEIFERETTES —850-1,500 LBS. STARTING AT 11:00 AM FEEDER STEERS — 550-900 LBS. Williams & Brown, LLC Matfield Green 1 blk cow 855 @ 78.50 Lonnie Valburg Holton 21 blk strs 589 @ 113.00 William Wells Dwight 1 blk cow 860 @ 78.00 35 red & black cows, running ages, bred 3rd Marvin Teske Wheaton 9 Angus strs 606 @ 111.00 Randy Wolf Silver Lake 1 blk cow 850 @ 78.00 stage to black bulls Mark Steele Morrill 10 blk strs 618 @ 107.00 Leonard J. Ebert Westmoreland 6 blk strs 616 @ 104.50 Complete Dispersal of 160 choice black & bwf Tim Roggenkamp Onaga 14 cross strs 621 @ 104.50 cows, 4 years and older, approx. 40 will have R&R Suther Farm Westmoreland 13 blk strs 666 @ 97.00 FRIDAY, MARCH 6: Lonnie Valburg Holton 25 blk strs 693 @ 97.00 136 fancy Angus steers & heifers, 700-850 lbs. Sept./Oct. calves by side, many with Feb. Mike Wulf Blaine 6 blk strs 597 @ 95.75 100 choice Reputation red & black Angus re- early March calves by side, balance heavy Mark Steele Morrill 20 blk strs 732 @ 95.75 placement quality heifers, 650-750 lbs. springers. These calves are all sired by R&L Tim Roggenkamp Onaga 19 cross strs 722 @ 95.60 Mark Meisinger Marion 10 blk strs 671 @ 94.50 85 Choice black & bwf steers & heifers, long Angus bulls. Bulls will also sell - 4 are 2 John Clark Alta Vista 8 blk strs 707 @ 94.00 time weaned, 2 rd. of shots, 575-675 lbs. years old, 5 are 4-6 years old William Parsons Tonganoxie 9 blk strs 738 @ 93.10 75 blk feeder steers, 675-750 lbs. Leonard J. Ebert Westmoreland 5 herf strs 645 @ 92.50 10 Angus cows, 7-9 years old with 2-4 week old Lonnie Valburg Holton 6 blk strs 826 @ 87.50 60 fancy black steers & heifers, sired by Lyons calves by side. Galen Hofmann Leonardville 11 cross strs 762 @ 86.00 bulls, 450-475 lbs. 5 Angus 1st calf heifers with 2-4 week old Galen Hofmann Leonardville 53 cross strs 894 @ 84.00 35 choice red & black Angus steers, weaned, 2 calves by side rd. of shots, 600-700 lbs. HEIFER CALVES — 400-550 LBS. Charles Long Alta Vista 7 blk hfrs 438 @ 104.00 30 black & bwf steers & heifers, weaned, 1 rd. If you have any consignments for this William Parsons Tonganoxie 6 blk hfrs 528 @ 103.25 shots, 550-700 lbs. sale please give us a call so we may Tom Matson Vermillion 5 blk hfrs 430 @ 103.00 10 black steers & heifers, 700-750 lbs. advertise them for your. William Parsons Tonganoxie 6 blk hfrs 450 @ 103.00 — UPCOMING SPECIAL COW SALE DATES - 11:00 AM — WED., MARCH 11 • WED., APRIL 15 ——————————— 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 Cell: 785-562-6807 785-348-5448 Cell: 785-532-8381 Cell: 620-382-7502 Cell: 785-587-7824 Cell: 785-410-5011 Cell: 785-770-2622 Cell: 785-447-0456 Page 18 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 ing alfalfa and 2,095T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. the edge of the field 95.00-110.00; Ground and deliv- Kansas Hay Straw, good large bales 55.00-60.00. ered to feedlots and dairies 130.00-150.00. Milo stalks South Central Kansas: Dairy and grinding alfalfa Large bales 55.00-60.00. Market Report steady to soft, alfalfa pellets steady. Movement slow. Al- North Central-Northeast Kansas: Dairy and grinding falfa, last trades: Dairy, Supreme 185.00-200.00; Pre- alfalfa, prairie hay and brome steady to soft. Movement mium, 170.00-185.00, Good 145.00-170.00. Utility-Fair slow. Alfalfa: Horse small square 200.00, Mid square Hay trade slow. Demand moderate for alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field 100.00-120.00. 165.00-185.00; Dairy, Supreme 170.00-200.00, Premi- dairy and grinding alfalfa, weak for grass hay. Drought, Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 120.00-150.00. um 160.00-180.00, Fair-Good 130.00-150.00. Utility- the economy, especially the beef and dairy markets and The week of 2/16-21, 3,628T of grinding alfalfa and Fair grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field, 70.00- the supply or carryover of hay are on everyone s mind 577T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun 90.00, alfalfa ground-on-the-truck 90.00-110.00, as they try to determine new crop alfalfa prices. West- Cured 15% protein 170.00-190.00; Sun Cured ground and delivered 130.00. Grass hay: Bluestem ern and South Central Kansas will have very little alfal- 17%185.00-195.00; Dehydrated 15% 210.00 and 17% small square, Good 90.00-100.00, Mid square 70.00- fa carryover and are very dry. Usage of alfalfa has re- 235.00. Straw, good large bales 55.00-60.00. 80.00, large rounds 45.00-60.00, some 20.00- mained below historical levels this past year as feeders Southeast Kansas: Alfalfa, brome and prairie hay 40.00/large round delivered. Brome: Good, small use alternative roughages and heavier cattle placed on steady to soft. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse and goat, square, 100.00-110.00, Mid squares, 80.00-85.00, feed need less hay. If you have hay for sale or pasture 180.00-200.00. Dairy alfalfa, Premium-Supreme large round, 50.00-60.00, fair 40.00-50.00, some to rent or need hay or grazing, use the services of the 175.00-185.00, Good 130.00-150.00, Fair 115.00- 20.00-45.00/large round delivered. Straw small square Hay and Pasture Exchange. website:www.kfb.org/ 130.00. Bluestem: Good, small squares 85.00-100.00, 3.00-3.50/bale, large bales 50.00-55.00/T, 30.00 per hayandpasture/default.htm mostly 90.00-95.00, mid and large squares 70.00- bale. Southwest Kansas: Dairy and grinding alfalfa steady 85.00, mostly 75.00-80.00, large rounds 45.00-60.00, ***Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise to soft. Movement slow. Alfalfa, last trades: Horse, small Mulch, large round 45.00 to mostly 50.00. Brome: noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and large squares un- square, 210.00-250.00, large square 195.00; Dairy, Good, Small square 100.00-110.00, mid and large less otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small squares unless Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-185.00, squares 80.00-90.00, large round 50.00-60.00. otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent sales. Good 150.00-175.00. Utility-Fair grinding alfalfa Northwest Kansas: Dairy and grinding alfalfa steady Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent shipped in 125.00, at the edge of the field, 150.00, of sale (usage). to soft. Movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, The Kansas Hay Market Report is provided by the Kansas some new crop 125.00-140.00. Ground and delivered small square 200.00-250.00. Dairy, Premium-Supreme Department of Agriculture with technical oversight from the locally to feedlots and dairies, 150.00-175.00, some 175.00-185.00, Good 165.00, Fair 120.00-135.00. Utili- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. new crop 160.00. The week of 2/16-21, 10,361T grind- ty-Fair grinding alfalfa at HYDRAULIC POWERED 23rd ANNUAL CONCORDIA TREE SAW OPTIMISTCONSIGNMENT Clear Pasture • CRP Acres • Reclaim Overgrown Areas AUCTION • Clear Fence Rows SATURDAY MARCH 14 - 9:00 A.M. Located at the Cloud County Fair Grounds in # Clear 10” Diameter Trees with Single Cut # Heavy Duty Greasable Bearings # Multiple cuts on larger trees # Heavy Duty Motor CONCORDIA,KANSAS. # Blade Has 10 Replaceable Carbide Teeth # Requires Minimum 17 GPM Oil Flow Be on time as we will be running 2 rings all day. # Universal Mounting For Skid Steer Loaders TRACTORS, SKID STEERS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP. coln stick welder; jacks; hand Affordable For Any Size Of Landowner CONSTRUCTION EQUIP. Ultima 6 grain vac, new, self tools; (3) trailer loads of tools, 1988-CIH 7130, 8500 hrs. w/4 contained hydraulics/reversible tool boxes. new 18.4-42 rears; Case 2670 airlock, 14’ loading clearance, 2 MISCELLANEOUS LONGFORD WELDING CO. yr factory warranty; Thor 5” 4WD, 7800 hrs. 80% rubber; D- Clipper seed cleaner, 300 bu/hr, inlet/outlet airlock, new; 6”x38’ P.O. Box 223, 106 S. Kansas Ave., Longford, Kansas 67458 15 Allis 3 pt, drawbar, hyd. out- good; 30” Sony flat screen TV; bin loader/GT transport; 6” & 8” let; 1975 464 IHC tractor,3 pt; electric stove; PTO fence • Phone: 785-388-2555 • vac pipe, new; 6” & 8” Neuero IHC H, narrow front, good tires winder; electric fence wire; steel and metal; MF 1130 tractor nozzles, new; 5” 7 6” vac el- posts; (10) 4” steel pipe 10’ w/3pt; Houph Model 100 articu- bows, new; 6” roller mill, good long; Irrigation parts 6,8&10”; 3 lated loader, Detroit motor; w/Baldor 110 volt motor; 30’x6” pt post hole digger; 60 gallon L 1950 WD Allis, new tires on auger; 8’x4” auger on 2 wheel shaped fuel tank; Rotisserie rear, battery and cleaned gas transport; 60’ x 8” PTO auger. BBQ grill on wheels; exercise tank; Late model Fiat Allis, 5 AUTO’S, TRAILERS & bike; (20) Mongoose & Schwinn yard Bucket, Cummins engine MOWERS w/ grapple & 3 valve spool; bicycles; 150 Hedge posts 1979 Chevy 1 ton dually, 454, (lines & corners; Winkle panels Ditch Witch R65 trencher, 4 auto; 1985 Jeep Wagoner 4x4; wheel drive, 6’ boom; Scissor lift w/trailer; (2) small stock tanks; Edco 140 HP inboard outboard 18.4x38 tractor tires; 300 gallon Model LX31, 30’ platform boat, new seats & carpet; WW height, 6’x12’ expandable plat- feed tank & stand; 300 gallon 6’x20’ stock trailer; 1985 Trave- diesel barrel on stand; 300 gal- form; electric concrete vibrator, lall 6”x16’ stock trailer; Hillsboro works good; Lowe, hydraulic lon gas barrel on stand; 500 7’x24’ stock trailer; (2) 4 wheel gallon propane tank; 1000 gal- trencher for skid steer; New 64” hay trailers; 2 horse, horse trail- & 80” skid steer Root Grapple lon diesel barrel w/pump; 2800 er; 7’x12’ grain trailer w/hoist & gallon diesel tank; pallet forks; Buckets; (The following skid steel bed; heavy duty tandem steers are subject to prior sale) collection of swords, walking axle car trailer; pick up box trail- sticks, over 15,000 sports 2003 Bobcat 5300, 2800 hrs; er; shop built livestock trailer; 2001 New Holland LS190, 3200 cards; (2) commercial poker Baldwin 2 wheel trailer; 1981 machines; antique crocks & hrs, 2 spd, new tires: 1998 New Ford F-250 PU, flatbed, new Holland LX 665, 7000 hrs; 1999 jugs; kitchen cabinets; insulated motor w/less than 10,000 miles; stove pipe; assort of lumber & John Deere 240, 1100 hrs, flat 1991 Dodge Club Cab PU; proof tires; JCB 8014 mini ex- tin; Co-op creep feeder; trampo- 1974 IH Model 2070A Detroit line & net; (3) round bale feed- cavator, 2000 hrs, 7’ dig depth, diesel truck, 9 spd., 20’ wood 18” bucket, very nice. ers; 1000 lb hydraulic truck bed Omaha bed, no hoist, PS; 1968 hoist, new; buggy top; trailer MACHINERY Ford F-600 truck, V8, 16’ box & load of 2x6 lumber; 13 ½’ truck JD 7000 frt. fold 12 row planter hoist, 4-2 speed, 70,000 miles; bed; (7) 22.5 good recap truck large boxes, population monitor 1974 IH 1610 cab-over truck, tires; 30’ 12” I beam; calf w/Kinze corn & bean bottoms; V8, PS, 16’ box & hoist; lawn squeeze chute; (8) Turbo no till 1980 JD 8300, 20x8” drill; JD mower trailer; 1990 ¾ ton openers for planter; excess of- 200 stacker; JD 8300, 20x71/2” Chevy PU w/flatbed; boat trail- fice furniture and equipment drill; Brady 512 feed wagon; 30’ er; ’91 Dodge Club Cab PU; from the Cloud County Sheriffs Rotary hoe; 36’ Hesston spring- 1983 Ford Ranger PU 4x4; Department; excess office fur- tooth; Gehl OMC 590 round 1995 Ford F-350 Crew Cab, 7.3 niture and equipment including baler; 27’ Kent field cult Diesel, 5 speed; 16’ car trailer; a Gateway laptop & overhead w/harrow; small alfalfa packer; 3 Hillsboro 32’ 20,000 # trailer; projector from Cloud County section drag harrow; 3 pt. 10’ 2005 Maxwell 20’ flatbed trailer Community College; (The fol- chisel; 3 pt 400 gallon field w/fold down ramp; 2004 Doolit- lowing will be sold for the sprayer 40’ booms foam marker tle 7’x16’ cargo trailer, fold down Eldon Meyer Estate) Antique hyd pump electric monitor; JD back door; 1986 MCI 40’ Pas- wrenches; Cushman 3 wheeler 145 5 bottom plow; 16’ offset senger Bus, no seats, 50,000 parts; 2 hp air compressor; (3) disc; 28’ field cultivator; Mott 3 miles on rebuilt engine, new 24’ log chains; power hacksaw; pt mower; 2 row planter; Ford tires; 1970 Ford C-700 Tandem, IHC belt pulleys; Magneto; Mey- post hole digger; 3 pt. hyd post 5-2 speed, 391, 20’ bed, hoist & ers pump jack (1905), ford trac- driver; Ford single gang disc; 3 tarp; 16’ truck bed; 1989 Chevy tor fender; Model A parts; horse pt. dirt scoop; 5’ rotary mower; 5 school bus; 2003 Mitsubishi harnesses; IHC 16” 1 bottom 1/2 ‘ rotary mower; NH 855 truck w/16’ enclosed box & lift; belly mounted plow; snow blow- round baler, bale command & Power Wagon truck box trailer; er; old pedal tractor & wagon; new chain 1800 bales ago; 2000 Jayco pop up camper; Sunnen bushing reamer, com- rolling coulters / Ford 3 bottom 8’x10’ deer blind on wheels, plete; cast iron stove base; ex- plow; 2 wheel bale spear trailer; sliding windows & insulated; 52” haust pipe for Maytag washing 2 wheel combo trailer, bale Murray lawn mower; Yardman machine; Hobart 4 cycle flat spear and combine bin; M&W tiller, 5 hp; 6 hp rear tine tiller; head generator; Gear reduction 250 bu. gravity wagon w/large JD 165 riding mower 38” boxes; David Bradley garden tires; 200 Bu. gravity wagon; w/bagger; Huskie 23 hp, 46” tractor (not running) w/ plow; 4x10 Kelly Ryan feed wagon; lawn mower; Craftsman 18.5 hp Gannon 3pt 3’ box scrapper; Krause 4100 25’ field cultivator; lawn mower 42” & bagger; Am- walk behind 18” tree saw; Cub (2) JD 8350, 20x8” grain drills phibious 6 wheeler; 2005 Arti- Cadet hydrostat rear end; pallet w/double hitch; IHC 4-16 semi cat 250 ATV 2 WD. fork arms; 3pt 3-14 plow; 3pt 10’ mounted plow; JD 2 bottom SHOP EQUIPMENT & Continental single disc; Thermo plow; Bush Hog 22’ disc; 22’ TOOLS King refrigeration unit w/4 cylin- IHC 45 field cultivator; 3pt 2 row Ford Motor Co. hydraulic press; der diesel engine; Large collec- cultivator; MF model 880 8 bot- hand power tools; .22 cal. an- tion of engines, Wisconsin, tom pull type plow; Gehl 1850 chor system; large solvent Kohler, Toro, Homelite, 30 hp 2 baler; Allis Chalmers 2600, 20’ parts washer; metal parts bins; cyl. Continental; (3) JD 2 cyl. folding disc; Farm Hand 236 QT engine stand, new; 225 Amp Engines off baler & combine; 1 loader w/IH brackets; 20’ Anhy- stick welder; JD shop vac; cyl. Delco light plant; many drous applicator 3 pt w/coulters. 8”&10” Delta table saws; Lin- other items. COMMISSION PROCEEDS GO TO AREA YOUTH PROGRAMS. WE WILL BE TAKING CONSIGN- MENTS UP TO SALE DAY. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED ON GROUNDS. Dean Holbert 785-243-4356 - Mark Morgan 785-243-1807 – Gary Fraser 785-243-1134 -AUCTIONEERS- J and L AUCTIONS Concordia, Kansas • www.jlauctions.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 19 Research group reveals progress for water conservation Agricultural Research with the ARS Invasive Weed Moody, an ARS biological of the machine could reduce Davis and colleagues is de- greater predation of weed Service (ARS) scientists are Management Research Unit science technician at Ur- water use by 50 percent, ac- veloping sustainable meth- seeds by birds, rodents, in- wielding a new weapon in at Urbana, Ill. Now that te- bana, studied the machine cording to Davis. ods of weed control. These sects, and even bacteria in the war on weeds. It isn’t dious and time-consuming and proposed some modifi- Of particular interest to will include encouraging the soil. meant for direct action, process is carried out with cations. These included though, but instead to gather high efficiency by the elutri- hooking up a submersible valuable information on un- ator, which can handle 48 pump to the elutriator’s set- REAL ESTATE derground stores of weed soil-core samples. It blasts tling tank and installing a seeds, dubbed “seed banks,” the seed with water at the water meter and flow-limit- that enable some species to rate of nearly six gallons a ing valve in the water line. re-infest fields for years to minute, or 360 gallons per In trial runs and actual re- come. The elutriator, as the hour. search, Moody’s modifica- weapon is known, uses high- Despite the advantage, tions consistently reduced 360 ACRES RILEY COUNTY PASTURE powered jets of water to Davis and colleagues were the elutriator’s water used by MONDAY, MARCH 23 — 6:00 PM blast seeds from soil-core concerned about the water 13 percent, or 50 gallons, per Zeandale Community Center samples taken 10 to 30 cen- they were using to aid their hour, mainly by recycling timeters below the surface of weed-seed research. James the water. Further tweaking 360 Acres located in Section 3, Township 11, mation or to view property contact Vern Gan- Range 9, Riley County, Kansas. This pasture non Auctioneer/Broker, 785-770-0066, 785- crop fields. Scientists then has 5 ponds, cross fencing for grass manage- 539-2316 or Gannon Real Estate and Auc- collect the seeds to deter- ment and good fences. Buyer to pay 10% tions, 785-537-9003. Cost of Title Insurance to mine their species, number, down day of auction with balance due on or be divided equally between buyer and seller. health and ability to germi- before April 17, 2009. Possession upon clos- STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF AUCTION ing. Due to dry conditions and abundant grass TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER nate. Until a few years ago, the chance for fire is high, for additional infor- INFORMATION. such seed sorting was done by hand over a sink with the BETTY NIXON, OWNER faucet running, according to GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION Adam Davis, an ecologist VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER 785-539-2316 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • www.gannonauctions.com

FARM EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 10:00 AM 6854 S. Greenwich Road, DERBY, KANSAS ESTATE OF JOHN KECK DIRECTIONS: From Rock Road and 63rd Street (corner of the Fire Station) go east 2 ½ miles to Greenwich, turn south and proceed ¼ mile to AUCTION!! NOTE: This is a lifetime of antiques, collectibles, primitives, glassware, tools, tractors, 3 -point machinery, older machinery, antique toys, pedal tractors, 100+ metal lunch boxes, lawn equip- ment, a barn full of lumber, piles of scrap iron and everything that you can imagine including a 1998 Ford pickup. More items to be discovered!! We will run (2) rings most of the day!! TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT Dairy milk crate; coffee grinder; TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS 1990’S Ford 3600 diesel trac- 2 hand crank corn shellers; Tool boxes; pipe benders; floor tor, 3-point hitch SNB5N- copper boiler; misc. pink and jacks; hand saws; 5 speed N6015F, actual hours 1,437 green Depression glass; Mead- bench drill press; carpenters (runs good); IHC Farmall Cub ow Gold milk bottles; wooden level; Sears electronic radial 70225 656 Avenue, Falls City, NE 68355 email us at: [email protected] Cadet; Massey Ferguson trac- crates; miscellaneous costume saw; Sears 10” table saw; car tor, 3-point hitch miscellaneous jewelry; several portable Singer ramps; pipe vise; clevis; boxes 551 ACRES PASTURE tractor weights; Ferguson 30 humpback sewing machines of new oil; oil cans; grease NE LYON COUNTY TIMBER with 3-point hitch. with wood cases; children’s toy guns; battery charger; drill bits; REAL ESTATE sewing machiner; pottery; old mitre box saw; saw blades; ex- OFFERED IN CROP GROUND MISCELLANEOUS DEER AND EQUIPMENT first aide kit; children’s furniture; tension cords; complete tune cast iron kettles; cast iron skil- and test kit; sanding disc; meat 4 TRACTS AUCTION WILDLIFE Case International 5420 square baler, string tie, used 3 times; 3 lets; lightning rods; Coleman saws; brass torches; antifreeze; point rear end forks; 3 point lift lanterns; baseball face masks; W&W grinder; air bubble; win- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 — 7:00 PM boom; 3 pt. 7” cycle mower granite wash tubs; old utensils; dow fan; saw platforms; hi-lift Flint Hills Room, Best Western Case Inter. Model No. 1300; 3 railroad crossing sign; meat jacks; tractor bumper guard; 3 pt. seed/fertilizer hopper; 6’ ro- grinders; snow sleds; 2 man point tractor arms; genuine Duff 3021 W Highway 50 — EMPORIA, KANSAS tary mower; 3 point 2 bottom saw; cast iron presses; galva- Barrett house jack; cement mixer; misc. gasoline engines; TRACT NO. 1: SE 1/4 25-15-12 Lyon County, plow; 3 point weed sprayer; nized tubs and cans; well pul- Huskee 3 point post hole ley; misc. trunks; Mobil Gas 50 gallon barrel and pump; Kansas. 160 Acres M/L SE corner Road 395 and acetylene bottles and cart; 2 - Road US approximately 28 Acres crop, balance auger; 2 wheel weed sprayer; 3 cans; oak 2 wheel iron framed point 6’ box blade. dolly; milk cans; cast iron wood 1,000 bushel steel bins; nut and pasture and timber, great wildlife habitat, small bolt cabinet; Drake press; air pond, 2008 taxes $403.20. stove; iron bed; ammo boxes; VEHICLES misc. bicycles; Roseville pot- compressor; Sprunger 14” drill 1998 Ford F-150 XL, 1/2 ton TRACT NO. 2: SW fr 1/4 19-15-13 Lyon County, tery; Queen Elizabeth corona- press; Bailey wood plane; new pickup, 41,000 actual miles. Kansas. 151 Acres M/L adjacent to Tract No. 1 to tion pitcher; Weller pottery; wire; heavy duty metal lathe; 2 the East on Road 395. approximately 75 acres MISC. OLDER EQUIPMENT 1950’s pink Sunbeam mixer; small chain hoists; electric previously CRP, could go back to crop produc- Manure spreader; miscella- postcards; glass lamp shades; fence charger. tion, balance grass, some hayable, timber, small neous scrap iron; fuel tank and old barb wire; 1905 set of Histo- MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER pond. 2008 taxes $480.66. stand; steel post; 2 old grain ry of Free Mason books; wood A barn completely full of 2x10’s, drills; 2 point cultivator; 3 point TRACT NO. 3: SE 1/4 24-15-12 Lyon County, wagon wheel; cast iron buggy 2x8’s, 2x4’s, 2x6’s, 1x4’s, 1x6’s, tumble bug; side delivery rake; Kansas, 160 Acres M/L NE corner Road US and weight; tricycle; child’s bicycle; 4x4’s. misc. hog panels; 3 gallon fuel misc. Carnival glass; Singer Road 380 native grass pasture, tree lined draw, tank; 3 point cycle mower; 4” LAWN EQUIPMENT 2 ponds. 2008 taxes $279.02. commercial sewing machines; pipe 2 wheel springtooth carri- original Edison diamond disc John Deere Model LX176 riding TRACT NO. 4: S 1/2 SE 1/4 30-15-13 Lyon er; 3 point 12’ disc; 3 point ro- phonograph with wood case; lawn mower; Simplicity riding County, Kansas. 80 Acres M/L Northwest corner ing. Buyer to have all inspections they deem tary hoe; dump rake; 2 pull be- kitchen cabinet; treadle sewing lawn mower; AMF riding lawn of Road W. and Road 380. approximately 21 necessary completed prior to auction. All fi- hind side delivery rakes; front machine; oak dressers; misc. mower; spades; potato fork; acres crop ground currently alfalfa, balance tim- nancial arrangements must be made prior to end loader, small tractor. chairs; misc. rockers; ornate rakes; pick ax; flat shovels; hoes; electric chain saw; all terrain 2 ber pasture with small pond, excellent wildlife auction, no finance contingencies will be ac- ANTIQUES oak dressers; Mission style habitat. 2008 taxes $221.46. cepted. Owners title policy will be paid half rocker; 1940’s Zenith radio; wheel cart; 2 wheel lawn cart; Western Flyer pedal tractor; fire push garden tillers. ORDER OF SALE: Bid by the acre, high bidder by seller and half buyer. Real Estate agents truck pedal car; misc. parts for Borden’s glass milk bottles; De- takes choice of 4 Tracts, by selecting one tract, are agents of the Seller.The property is being pedal tractors and cars; chil- Corusey glass milk bottles; Fire MISCELLANEOUS combination or all tracts. sold in its present existing condition “as is”. dren’s wagon; misc. Hardy King dishes; green jadeite dish- Lawyers bookcase; metal book Statements made the day of auction take Boys books; misc. adult calen- es; glass gallon jars; glass shelves; metal shelving; alu- DIRECTIONS: precedence over all printed materials. Not re- dars; misc. play houses; West- washboard; misc. furniture minum windows and doors; 4 From Harveyville: West on 31 Highway 1 mile sponsible for accidents. ern plates and cups; barn hardware. wheel dollies; metal cases; tire to Miller Road, then South 3 miles to 400th rack; wheel barrows; 1950’s lanterns; boxes of old license ANTIQUE TOYS Road, West 1 mile to W Road, South 2 miles to AUCTIONEER’S NOTE:These properties offer boat motor; 2 wheel pull behind tags; 1940’s radio; approx. 100 Circus wagon toy box; Tonka 380th Road which is SE corner of Tract No. 4. deer and other wildlife habitats plus income wheel barrow; galvanized plus 1960’ metal lunch boxes; car transport; Tonka dozer; From Highway 56 and 99, 1 mile North of Ad- from pasture and cropland. We are offering squeeze chute; floor jacks; cycle Dr. Pepper and Pepsi pop Erytl trucks; fire trucks; Tonka mire: Go North on Highway 99 to old school an additional 306 Acres under separate own- crates; Budweiser clock; Brass sharpener; galvanized burn trucks; Ford tractor; misc. train house at 390th Road, then East 1 mile, North 1/2 cash register; misc. old pop bot- tank; galvanized air roof turbine; ership to be auctioned on Saturday, March 21, pieces. mile to 395th Road, then East 3 miles to US 2009 that is adjacent to these properties.The tles; misc. old saddles; Steffen misc. small animal cages. which is NW corner of Tract No. 1. combination of these sales gives the oppor- TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder, sign tunity to combine 857 Acres into one unit. For purchase contract, 10% down day of auction more information and aerial map go to with the balance due at closing on or before www.rezaclivestock.com and click on Rezac April 24, 2009, possession at the time of clos- Auction. REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE INC. BRADLEY & MILLICENT PHILLIPS — SELLRS www.swensonauction.com PEARL REAL ESTATE AND APPRAISAL SERVICE, INC 316-776-1302 ST. MARYS, KS 66536 • 785 437-6007 106 N. Rose Hill Rd., P.O. Box 441, Rose Hill, KS 67133 Dennis L. Rezac, Auctioneer Mike Pearl, Broker Diana Swenson, Broker/Owner 785-456-4187 785-256-5174 Conrad Swenson - Auctioneer • Don Howell - Sells Assoc./Auctioneer Page 20 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Top awards announced in feeding and carcass portion of Beef Fest The Flint Hills Beef Fest with 93 Yield Grade 3 or bet- per day; 2. Woodbury Farms, Winners in the heifer car- Earl and Evan Porter of Fre- would like information on announced the winners of ter and only 5 Yield Grade 4. Howard, John and Fred cass contest were: 1. Lowder donia. the contests or an entry form, the 2008 Flint Hills Beef The top placings for Woodbury, Quenemo, 4.66; and Keith, Jim Lowder, The Flint Hills Beef Fest please call the committee at Fest Feedlot and Carcass steers in the feedlot contest 3. Heine Farms, James, Amarillo, Texas and Brian Committee would like to (620) 528-3444 or e-mail Contests at the Winter and average daily gains Tammy, Brad and Zach Keith, Allen; 2. Leffler thank all of the cattle owners flinthillsbeeffest@yahoo. Awards Banquet held Sun- were: Heine, Alma, 4.36; 4. Wood- Farms, Jacquelyne and Na- for their participation in this com. Be sure to contact the day, February 8. For the First place to Spring bury/Lusk Cattle, Howard talie Leffler, Americus; 3. event, and we look forward committee by April 10 to re- 2008 contests, there were 58 Creek Ranch, Joe and Deb- and John Woodbury and Ann Ernestine Hatch, Americus; to having more entries for serve your spot, as entries separate contestants or enti- bie Reinert, Cassoday, 4.77 Lusk, Quenemo and Osage 4. Kristen Putman, Emporia; the 23rd Annual Flint Hills are taken on a first come, ties that entered pens of 3 pounds per day; 2. Dar- City, 4.35; 5. Fowler Farms, 5. Lowder and Keith, Jim Beef Fest in 2009. If you first served basis. head of steers or heifers in byshire Farms, LLC, Dennis, Harry, Joan and Larry Lowder, Amarillo, Texas the summertime grass futuri- Mike and Kevin Darbyshire, Fowler, Emporia, 4.33; 6. and Brian Keith, Allen; 6. A ty, with the majority of them Hartford, 4.43; 3. Anderson Leffler Farms, Jackie and & A Cattle, Jamie Adams, HAY SAVING BALE FEEDERS carrying on to the feedlot Ranch, Matt, Julia and Mark Mary Leffler, Americus, Neosho Rapids and Frank and carcass contests recently Anderson, Alma, 4.42; 4. 4.20; 7. Linsey Farms, and Tim Arndt, Emporia; 7. $409.00 concluded. Woodbury Farms, Howard, Ronald, R.D. and Landon Burton and Potter, Bill Bur- • 14 gauge 1 1/4” square In the heifer division 89 John and Fred Woodbury, Linsey, Lebo, 4.17. ton and Roger Potter, Empo- tubing head were individually Quenemo, 4.34; 5. Darby Steer carcass contest ria. • 16 gauge sheet metal weighed and shipped from ETC, Emily, Tammy and Winners were: 1. Anderson Tom Leffler of Leffler •Full welded one piece Royal Beef at Scott City, on Connie Darbyshire, 4.26; 6. Ranch, Matt, Julia and Mark Commodities of Augusta construction December 17, 2008 to Na- Leffler Farms, Jackie and Anderson, Alma; 2. F&F sponsored a marketing con- • Weights 375 pounds tional Beef in Dodge City, Mary Leffler, Americus, Feeds, Harry, Joan and Larry test in association with the where carcass data was col- 4.19; and 7. Arndt Farms, Fowler, Emporia; 3. Ron and Flint Hills Beef Fest for Wilgers Farmway lected. Average daily gain in Mike and Steven Arndt, Em- Janet Bathurst, Allen; 4. Jim the second year. The winner Co-op the feedlot for the heifers poria, 4.18. Dause, Richmond, Ky.; 5. of a “Bear Beware” sculp- Welding was 3.83 pounds per day. The top placings for Lee and Marilyn Kidd, Fre- ture, representing the Bull Clay Center 785-632-5679 The average dressing per- heifers in the feedlot contest donia; 6. Rocking Double E, and the Bear in the market- Palmer, Kansas Concordia - Beloit centage for the pen was and average daily gains Earl and Evan Porter, Fredo- place, for the 2008 Feed- 785-692-4289 Belleville 64.3%. 67 of the 89 received were: 1. Spring Creek nia; 7. Hannah Wise and lot portion of the contest Conventional Styles Also Available a USDA Quality grade of Ranch, Joe and Debbie Rein- Leigh Ann Swigert, Empo- was Rocking Double E, Choice, with 2 Prime and 20 ert, Cassoday, 4.73 pounds ria. Select. 76 of the 89 head CONSTRUCTION, FARM OR RANCH — were yield grade 3 or higher, TOUGH TRUCK BEDS MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL with 12 yield grade 4’s and Standard Features one yield grade 5. LAND AUCTION • 1/8” Tread Plate Floor On January 7, 2009 the SATURDAY, MARCH 14 — 1:00 PM • 3” Structural Channel Crossmembers process was repeated for the At the American Legion building, LINN, KANSAS. • Heavy Duty Tapered Header 98 head in the steer contest. The NW ¼ NE ¼ & the NE ¼ NW ¼ 36-3-2, Coleman Township, Wash- • 4” Structural Channel Long Sills Average daily gain on the ington County, Kansas. • Pockets & Rub Rails — 2 Sides • Back Step pen was 3.74 pounds per This farm is located generally 9 miles northwest of Linn or 9 miles south- • 6 1/2” Sq. Tail light holes w/exp. metal day, with a dressing percent- west of Washington; 1 mile south of Enosdale or 3 miles north of Dia- • Length — 7’ thru 14’ • Width — 72” thru 96” mond Center to the corner of 13th Road and King Road, then ¼ mile east • Color — Black age of 64.06%. There were on the south side, this is the northwest corner of the farm. This farm is 80 56 steers with a quality grade acres, more or less, and is all native grass. The grass has been very light- Options of Choice, with 40 Select. ly grazed in recent years. Water is provided by springs and the small • Square Header • Sun Shade creek that runs from southwest to northeast. Much of the farm is over- • Gooseneck Compartment • Back Pockets Yield grades were good, grown with trees, mostly cedars, cottonwood, ash, and Osage orange; • Light Packages • Other Accessories Available this together with the small creek and excellent native grass, provides for excellent habitat for whitetail deer, turkey and other game. The 2008 taxes were $223.81. Terms: 10 percent down, the balance due in 30 days. Possession will Ginder Hydraulic, L.C. be given at closing. The buyer will pay the 2009 taxes. The escrow 1218 N. 9th Street • Salina, KS • 1-800-800-1909 fees and the title insurance will be shared by the sellers and the buy- ers. DENNIS KOLLE & MARILYN KOLLE

Auction by Raymond Bott Realty & Auction Washington, Kansas 785-325-2734 www.bottrealtyauction.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 21 Moran opposed to changes in farm safety net as outlined in budget Rep. Jerry Moran stated it is the least disruptive of cent of farmers in Kansas “If the administration is his opposition to proposed trade. The President’s who have listed their pri- successful in implement- changes to farm policy con- comments are not helpful mary occupation as farm- ing its proposal, it will tained in President for our farmers or our ing. “The President’s budg- severely hurt the agricul- Obama’s budget proposal economy.” “As rural Amer- et released this week also ture industry in Kansas — released last week — ica faces economic chal- calls for changes in the and frustrate the very that makes clear the Pres- lenges, this is not the time crop insurance program economic recovery the Air Compressors: Heavy Duty Cast Iron ident’s intention to phase to re-visit debate on the that will negatively impact President is promoting. It Industrial out direct payments to Farm Bill, where commod- farmers and might lead to is clear to me that the farmers and substantially ity programs were signifi- crop insurance companies President and Sec. Vil- AirMANUFACTURING CO. change the crop insurance cantly cut less than one not offering policies in sack have taken a posi- program. year ago,” Moran contin- states with unpredictable tion that is out of touch Moran’s concerns with ued. weather patterns, like with production agricul- the administration’s posi- Moran’s concern with Kansas,” Moran continued. ture.” tion on agriculture policy the President’s budget pro- initially stemmed from the posal includes a provision State of the Budget speech that will change the test where the President pro- that determines who can REAL ESTATE posed reducing direct pay- receive direct payments. 5 to 10 H.P. C-Series Air Compressors - By Ind. Air ments to farmers. Under the President’s STANDARD FEATURES: (Compare) 1. Cast Iron Construction (No Aluminum) Also this past week, proposal, a farmer could 2. Disc Type Valves (Not Reed Valves) Moran learned that the experience a net income 3. Valves Can Be Serviced Without Removing Head U.S. Department of Agri- loss and be ineligible for MONDAY, MARCH 9 — 12:00 NOON 4. Automotive Type Rod Inserts 920 N. 5th (5th & Kearney) 5. Heavy Duty Tapered Roller Bearings culture Secretary Tom Vil- direct payments because 6. A.S.M.E. Coded Tank sack, in a meeting with the the President’s approach MANHATTAN, KANSAS 7. Full 2 Year Warranty U.S. Wheat Associates and fails to take into account Well Kept Attractive Home, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Compare prices and quality to competitive brands: Lease purchases the National Association expenses. Beautiful Oak Woodwork and Floors, 2 Large Lots, available on all sizes. All compressors priced delivered. Parts, War- ranty, On Most Major Brands. of Wheat Growers, com- The change would affect Central Air; Furniture, Collectibles, Household, Misc. mented that, “the future of over 4,000 Kansas farms, FOR MORE INFO.: Phone (785) 454-3409 direct payments is not which is more than 13 per- REAL ESTATE (SELLS APPROXIMATELY 1:00 PM) North Central Air Downs, Kansas going to be an easy future.” See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listing. “Farmers in Kansas have made it clear that the LEROY AND GENEVA FUREY direct payment program is GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION the best safety net avail- VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER FARM AUCTION able to help them meet the LARRY THEURER REAL ESTATE - FARM EQUIPMENT – VEHICLES - GRAIN BINS challenges of high diesel 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 10:00 AM and fertilizer costs and At the farm, 1538 18th Road, WASHINGTON, KANSAS. Located 2 costs associated with po- GSI www.gannonauctions.com GRAIN BINS miles West of Washington on US 36, then 1 mile North on Osage tential increases in envi- ALL SIZES AVAILABLE Road, then 2/3 mile West on 18th Road. ronmental regulation,” FINANCINGHopper Bins AVAILABLE Available REAL ESTATE (sells at 12:00 NOON) Moran said. 86 acres, m/l, Washington and Farmington Townships, Washington “Direct payments are Harder AG PRODUCTS County, Kansas Land. also the most market ori- West Highway 50 North Tract ented by allowing the PEABODY, KANSAS 66866 That part of the SW ¼ SW ¼ lying north of the road and Lot 2 in the SE farmer to plant according Phone 620-983-2158 ¼ SW ¼, all in 34-2-3, Farmington Township, Washington County, to market conditions, and www.grainbinsusa.com Kansas, 45 acres, more or less. There are approximately 9.7 acres CRP, 20.4 acres cropland, 11.7 acres creek and timber. The 2008 taxes are approximately $310.00. South Tract HERINGTON LIVESTOCK MARKET INC. The NW ¼ NW ¼ 3-3-3 and that part of the SW ¼ SW ¼ 34-2-3 lying south of the road, Washington Township, Washington County, Kansas, 41 acres, more or less. There are approximately 7 acres CRP, 23.6 acres Results from Wednesday, February 25 Ramona, 53 blk [email protected] 36 black bred cows, 2nd & 3rd cropland, .5 acre grass and 9.4 acres creek and timber. The 2008 taxes COWS Ramona, blk [email protected] Chapman, 6 bulls [email protected] stage, 4-6 yrs. old averaged are $292.00. HEIFERS $1,000.00 per head.They sold at Council Grove, blk [email protected] Hope, hol [email protected] All the cropland on both tracts is open for spring crops. The CRP con- Herington, char [email protected] PACKER BULLS Wilsey, 23 blk [email protected] $940.00-$1,050.00 per head. Cedar Point, 13 mix [email protected] tracts expire on 10/01/14. The annual CRP payment is $1,747, about Burdick, blk [email protected] Council Grove, blk [email protected] $1,015 for the north side and $732 for the south side. The FSA bases for Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Herington, blk [email protected] Lost Springs, 15 blk [email protected] the two tracts are approximately 5.3 acres wheat, 36 bushels; 25.6 acres Chapman, rwf [email protected] White City, blk [email protected] corn, 75 bushels; 9.8 acres milo, 71 bushels; and 6.8 acres soybeans, 17 Herington, wf [email protected] Lincolnville, blk [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR bushels. These farms have been enrolled in the “walk in hunting” and Strong City, blk [email protected] Council Grove, blk [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 “walk in fishing” programs. Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Chapman, wf [email protected] These farms are a nice mix of productive Mill Creek bottom cropland Burdick, blk [email protected] STEERS 1 - 3 year old wf bull, guaranteed soils, native grass buffer strip CRP, and Mill Creek wildlife timber and White City, bwf [email protected] Alta Vista, 12 blk [email protected] 15 Charolais, Angus strs & hfrs, 500-600 lbs. creek land. Council Grove, blk [email protected] Wilsey, 7 blk [email protected] 30 mostly blk heifers, 775-800 lbs. TERMS ON THE REAL ESTATE: Ten (10) percent down, the balance Burdick, blk [email protected] Council Gr., 16 blk [email protected] due in 30 days. Possession given at closing. The CRP payments Chapman, wf [email protected] Alta Vista, 8 blk [email protected] 61 mixed steers, 825-850 lbs. and taxes will be pro-rated to the date of closing. The title insurance Herington, blk [email protected] Ramona, 13 blk [email protected] 27 mixed steers, 1,000 lbs. and the escrow fees will be shared by the sellers and the buyers. Burdick, blk [email protected] Woodbine, 14 blk [email protected] Many more consignments by sale time. TRUCK & AUTOMOBILE: 1967 Chevrolet C-50 truck, 327 V-8, 4&2, 15 ft. bed & hoist, wooden box, 8.25x20’s, blue cab, no rust, 59,930 miles. Listen to Radio Market Reports on WIBW AM 580, KFRM AM 550, Every Wed., 8:00 a.m. 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 door, 125,740 miles, 3800 V-6, moon roof, Barn Phone 785-258-2205 *Fax No. 785-258-3766 gray. TRACTORS: IHC 1066 Diesel tractor, white cab, 1,000 hrs. on engine IF YOU HAVE LIVESTOCK FOR SALE OR APPRAISAL, CALL COLLECT. overhaul, weak TA, 18.4x38’s, good tires, 3 pt., SN 29835. John Deere Bob Kickhaefer – Home 785-466-2510 • Cell 785-258-4188 3020 Diesel tractor, wide front, no cab, 2 hydraulics, 8,900 hrs., 15.5x38 tires, 1,000 hrs. on engine overhaul, synchro range, SN 50405. Marcia Mathias • 785-258-2205 Eugene Just - 620-382-3583 home • 620-382-6152 Cell FARM EQUIPMENT: Koyker 510 front end loader, 7 ft. bucket, bale spear, Dave Bures - 402-766-3743 Gene Schafer - 620-732-3670 • 620-381-1292 Cell quick-attach, like new, JD 3020 mounts; JD 210, 15 ft. tandem disc; JD 7000, 6-30 planter, plateless; monitor & Kinze type corn finger pickups for JD planter; Kelly Ryan 5x8 Feed-R-Wagon on 2 wheel trailer, some new chains; IHC 430 twine tie small square baler; Krause 10 ft. pull type chis- el; IHC 4500, 18 ft. field cultivator w/harrow; NH 56, 5 bar, 2 wheel hay rake; Buffalo 6-30 3 pt. cultivator; JD FB-B, 16x8 grain drill, w/fert., yellow top; BMB 6 ft. pull type rotary mower; 7x18 flat bed 2 wheel trailer; Fact 8 ft. 3 pt. blade; 200 gal. 2 wheel sprayer; 20 ft. bale elevator w/electric motor; iron; other equipment and scrap metal. ATV: 2003 Honda Rancher, TRX350TE, 2wd, 471 hrs. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Linn Enterprises cattle working chute, rubber floor, palpation cage, self catch head gate, excellent condition; 20 ft. 6 bar panels; 10 ft. 6 bar gates; other gates and panels; electric fence posts; insulators; t-posts; steel posts; barbed and smooth wire. GRAIN BINS and FEED MILL MATERIAL (to be removed by Decem- ber 31st): 3 – Stormor 7,000 bushel steel bins; 2 – Behlen 10,000 bushel steel bins; 12x14 and 12x10 steel roll up doors; overhead bins, bucket elevator, I-beams, spouts, and other steel. TOOLS: Craftsman 10 in. radial arm saw; Craftsman 1 ½ hp. router & stand; sockets; other wrenches; Jet wire winder; kerosene space heater; squirrel cage fan; steel bolt bin; vet supplies; traps; other tools. We will also sell for Pannbacker Farms and Kenneth Rieth the fol- lowing: 1979 GMC Brigadier truck, Detroit engine, 9 speed, good 10x20 tires, 20 ft. steel silage bed, 2 cylinder hoist, bad engine; John Deere 1210A grain cart; Heider 7x14 silage trailer, heavy gear, heavy hoist; JD 8200, 18x7 grain drill; JD 7000, 6-30 plateless planter; Vermeer 605C big round baler; Krause 9 ft. chisel. Terms on the personal property: cash, check or credit card. Announcements the day of the auction take precedence over print- ed advertising. DENNIS & DOROTHY STIGGE Auction by: Raymond Bott Realty & Auction Washington, Kansas • 785-325-2734 or 747-8017 www.bottrealtyauction.com Page 22 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 coaches trick riding for the All American Cowgirl Chicks, a rodeo entertain- Hey Neighbor ment team, of which Miller is an attraction with his trick roping. Miller was working with that group during the EquiFest. Son of Brad and Debbie ForBy The Frank Love J. Buchman Of Horses Miller, Jake was initially en- couraged by his dad, a cham- pion team roper, to focus on Young Emporia Cowboy Does learning to team rope before trying to do tricks. Fancy Tricks With His Rope “We were at a rodeo near Trick and fancy roping is and I’ve continued to build Stoker started perform- Eureka, when Barney Kelly not a lost art. on that,” explained Miller, ing publicly at age 10, was saw Jake trying to do a but- While the artistic use of a who performed his fancy on the Wheaties cereal box terfly loop, showed him the The All American Cowgirl Chicks include trick roper lariat in nearly unimaginable roping during the recent as the juvenile world cham- procedure, and he picked it Jake Miller, Emporia, as part of their shows throughout spins, twists, curves and ma- EquiFest of Kansas at Wichi- pion trick rider at 12, worked right up. Jake is such a natu- the country. During those performances, Miller is also neuvers may not be of ta. He’s also trick roped at for the Casey Tibbs Wild ral with a rope,” Brad Miller instrumental in assisting the cowgirls with their horses, prominence as in days gone several rodeos and special West Show in Japan, has described. flags and act changes during the fast-paced shows. by, it is still alive and well. events in the area during re- trick roped in ten other coun- Although Brad Miller can Emporia native Jake cent years. tries and was Pro Rodeo’s do several rope tricks, he in- Miller, 18, is living proof of Quickly notable though is Entertainer of the Year two sisted, “Jake can do more that. that Miller’s interests and times. He’s been inducted left-handed than I can right- ANTIQUE Although Miller is a talents with a rope may come into both the National and handed. You’re really sup- proven winner in rodeo com- in his genetics. Certainly, his Texas Cowboy Halls of posed to do fancy roping the petition, placing sixth in the teacher is arguably the best Fame. opposite direction from AUCTION year-end 2008 Kansas High trick roper in the world. Appropriately known as when roping cattle, so I al- SUNDAY, MARCH 8 — 11:00 AM School Rodeo Association “J.W. Stoker is my great the King of the Cowboy ways do it the wrong direc- 1401 NE Winfield — TOPEKA, KANSAS team roping standings, he uncle. He’s my mom’s uncle, Trick Ropers and Riders, tion. Furniture; dishes; primitives; jewelry; rugs; guns; has taken his roping skills and my grandma’s brother,” Stoker, 81, continues as a “But Jake got started out signs; and more. many steps further. Miller qualified. “I’ve spent regular performer at conven- right, and whenever he sees See oldemillauction.com for full list and many pictures or “I’ve been trick roping lots of time learning from tions, rodeos, the Fort Worth somebody do a different call 785-233-7700 weekdays for sale flyer. for more than five years J.W., and I actually live with Stockyards and other special trick, he’ll figure out how now. I started out doing a him now at his ranch in events. simple spin with my rope, Weatherford, Texas.” Additionally, Stoker

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20 Bred Heifers Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 23 to do it right away,” Dad he’s the oldest continually performances throughout the study to expand my abili- credited. “Jake practices performing trick roper in the country, Miller, a full-time ties.” hard.” world.” student, acknowledged, “My Another accomplished A further note on Jake’s Living with Stoker is an instructors have been very trick roper, Vince Bruce heritage: his grandmother, asset to expanding Miller’s cooperative. I had a test from Wisconsin is also stay- Bessie (Stoker) Fugate was a skills, but uniquely coinci- scheduled today, but they let ing at the Stoker Ranch. “He trick rider and performed dental, it’s also a benefit for me take it ahead of time, so I came down here so he could alongside her brother, and his career choice. “I’m a could be here.” practice his trick and Roman sister Frankie (Hill of Cana- freshman at Weatherford Although Miller wouldn’t riding during the winter,” dian, Texas) in the 1940s College, with my studies di- reveal exactly how many Miller reported. “Vince may with the Clyde S. Miller rected toward being a chiro- tricks are in his repertoire, he have the record for the Rodeo Show. Their parents, practor,” Miller informed. said, “I don’t know as many largest flat spin loop, and Frank and Wilma Stoker of “That’s at least a six-year as J.W., but he keeps giving he’s sure helped me on sev- Overland Park, also worked curriculum, but I’ll be able me pointers, and I keep eral rope tricks, too. for the company with live- to transfer to nearby Fort working on them. I also have “Every trick builds on stock and outfits. Worth College to complete videos, including those of what has been done in the Miller has spent some va- it.” Will Rogers from back in the past, and then it has to be put cation time at Stoker’s ranch With regular trick roping ’30s, which I still watch and Continued on page 24 and has also traveled with him to a few shows during the past several years per- fecting his roping techni- que. “My dad suggested that I go to college in Weatherford SATURDAY, MARCH 14 — 10:30 AM and live with J.W., to learn 1433 Vista Lane — MANHATTAN, KANSAS from him while I could. I’m 3 pc. bedroom suite; 2 living cake stand; liquor glasses; kitchen appliances; mugs; happy that I took Dad’s ad- room chairs with foot stool; Royal Doulton dishes; teapots; platters; lamps; silhouette pic- vice,” Miller emphasized. Whirlpool automatic washer brass bugle; pewter; Fenton tures; display case; carom “I’m not being prejudiced, and dryer; highback living glass; brass candleholders; board; picnic basket; cooler; room chair; couch; console TV; Selmar artwork; Houston pic- luggage; snack sets; baskets; but J.W. is one of the best maple bed; stands; dinette tures; hen-on-nest; Bavaria trick ropers ever. Certainly, records; boot jack; games; table and 6 chairs; 5 drawer tea set; pie bird; music box; ping pong table; Tomahawk chest; tables; wood bar stools; Black amethyst vase; Rhap- and rocks; candles; ice bucket; Trick roper Jake Miller, wood framed couch; coffee sody chain; Iris & Herringbone radios; rugs; bedding; books; Emporia native now living table, made of inlaid rocks; bowl; silverplate; bowls; punch CONSIGNMENT AUCTION KSU flag; linen; patio couch with his great uncle, console sewing machine; fold- set; crystal stemware; vases; GALEN DOUGLASS MEMORIAL ing chairs; 2 floor lamps; mag- ladies hats; Terry doll; cuckoo and chairs; 3 glass top patio world-renowned trick ro- SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 9:30 A.M. azine rack; chairs; end tables; clock; brass lamp; Pope Goss- tables; decorations; walker; per J.W. Stoker in Weath- microwave; wood drying rack; er china; steins; marbles; picnic table; ladders; hand and Lone Star Church, 883 E. 800 Rd. garden tools; baseball bats; erford, Texas, warmed up step stool; twin and double box tablecloths; hand fans; pic- LAWRENCE, KS springs and mattresses; dehu- tures; trays; pictures; bells; coal bucket; croquet set; lots before entertaining at the midifier; metal shelves; bench; brass items; mirrors; small more. TRACTORS • FARM EQUIP. • TRUCKS • COINS recent EquiFest of Kan- • ANTIQUES • TOOLS • FURNITURE • CONCRETE JOY NORVELL sas. STATUARY GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION Breakfast & Lunch will be served VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER Consign now, call: 785-331-5057 785-539-2316 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • www.gannonauctions.com Dale Douglass, Auctioneer • 785-448-3002, 785-448-8625 Equipment & Farm Machinery CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 28 — 10:00 AM Leavenworth County Fairgrounds TONGANOXIE, KANSAS Deadline for advertising is Wednesday, March 11th. Items can be dropped off Monday, March 23rd thru Friday, March 27th, 8:30 a.m. until dark MOORE AUCTION SERVICE, INC. Jamie Moore, Auctioneer - 913-927-4708 cell or Call Ed Moore - 785-213-3171 cell Page 24 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 For the Love of Horses . . . continued Continued from page 23 Cowgirl Chicks, Miller engagements. Minerals important for top beef together. The main thing is knows each of the riders As if he isn’t busy enough just to not let the loop stop, well. “Trish Lynn organized with full-time college and production, says researcher once it starts,” noted Miller, the group 11 years ago and is trick roping performances, Research at the Univer- ounces per head per day of cidence of pinkeye by near- who tries to practice an hour in charge of coordinating all Miller also works at C.B. sity of Missouri has shown this mix. ly fifteen percent in herds daily. of the shows as well as trav- Fincher’s Western Wear, and that mineral supplementa- Naylor recommends that have supplemented with At least 20 completely el schedules,” Miller ex- has worked at Luskey’s/ tion is essential for good adding dried molasses or this antibiotic,” said Naylor. different tricks can be per- pressed. “She is really tal- Ryon’s western store in Fort health and adequate per- soybean meal to help in- Naylor reminds beef pro- formed with ease. Miller ented, and even performs a Worth. formance of beef cows ac- crease consumption if need- ducers that white and trace song while I’m doing my The roper fits right into contended that “jumping cording to Gary Naylor, a ed. He also says that a vita- mineral blocks do not con- routine.” those positions, since he through the ocean wave” is livestock specialist with the min pack can be added to tain the essential minerals The group had 89 en- spent a lot of time helping at the most difficult maneuver University of Missouri Ex- the mix at times when poor calcium and phosphorus. he’s working on. Jumping in gagements last year. “I try to his family’s western store, tension. quality hay or pasture is the Remember, adequate phos- and out of a giant spinning go with them whenever they Jim’s Cowboy Shop in Em- “Beef cows that received only source of feed avail- phorus intakes are important loop is a favorite of specta- ask me,” Miller assured. poria. Miller learned to tors. “They do the Fort Worth shape felt hats from his supplemental minerals had able. for cows to breed back on a Stoker introduced black Cowtown Coliseum Rodeo grandpa Jim (Fugate), who a higher percentage calf “In herds where pinkeye timely basis. light trick roping to rodeos every weekend when they’re is also credited for coaching crop than groups that were exists or has been a problem in 1953 after returning home home, and I usually trick him on his trick roping, not supplemented,” said in the past, you can add from special services in the rope with them there.” when he’d practice for hours Naylor. chlortetracycline to the min- Army during the Korean Locally, Miller has per- in front of the store, owned He notes that the miner- eral mix. Research has War. Miller used black light formed on numerous occa- by the family more than 30 als do not have to be expen- shown a reduction in the in- during a USO Veteran’s sions, including the Flint years. sive to do the job. Show at Emporia State Uni- Hills Rodeo at Strong City During Miller’s final per- “Some companies pro- Building Solutions You Can Trust versity and intends to incor- the past two years. “Last formance at the EquiFest, he mote minerals that can cost porate that technique into year, I did my performance concluded with 20-plus four times as much and re- some future performances. to music, with announcer Texas skips as the crowd sult in no increase in per- Running horse catches Roger Mooney explaining cheered him on. As a curtain formance,” said Naylor. were one of Stoker’s feature my various tricks as I was call, announcer Jerry Naylor recommends sup- acts, with six horses and rid- going through them. That re- Hedrick welcomed Miller plementing with a basic ers caught in one loop. “I’m ally makes a higher quality back into the arena, ex- mineral mix of salt, calcium, just beginning to start prac- show for the audience and plained how his career had phosphorus and essential me, too,” Miller remarked. developed and paid special ticing on horse catches,” trace minerals. Engineered Wood Framed Metal Buildings For his appearances, appreciation to Miller along Call for FREE ESTIMATE or visit our Website Miller commented. “The phosphorus content Miller wears colorful west- with Trish Lynn and the For on-line pricing Horses are always a big should be five to seven per- part of Stoker’s shows. ern shirts, with heavily Cowgirl Chicks. Building Materials and do it yourself cent. 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Box 154 - Clay Center, Kansas Harold Mugler Randy Reynolds Paul Geist 785-632-3994 785-263-3394 785-263-2545 or mobile 785-632-4994 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 25 Page 26 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Pasture-based dairies not K-State Leadership Seminar to be April 2 A certified life and leadership coach and Leadership: Because Nobody is as Smart as popular Kansas State University professors Everybody” as his topic. immune to high feed costs will be the featured speakers at the 2009 K- The cost to attend the professional devel- Despite favorable milk spects from a production tage,” said Rickard. State Leadership Seminar. The topic for the opment seminar (from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) prices in most of 2007 and dairy. Research projects It is interesting, if not a one-day seminar — “Resilient Leadership: is $55, which includes registration, a con- 2008, soaring feed, fuel and often last for several years little disconcerting, to note Learning to Thrive in Times of Change” — ference packet, buffet lunch and refresh- fertilizer costs challenged and then finish only to be re- that the cost of producing the profitability of dairies placed by another project. milk between 2001 and 2006 promises tips for weathering change suc- ment breaks. nationwide, even those that Protocols sometimes in- has averaged less than cessfully, a Kansas State University New to the seminar this year will be two are pasture-based. volve major changes, some $10/cwt for pasture-based spokesperson said. optional afternoon breakout sessions and The same is true for the of which can be costly. dairies; this compares to The seminar will be held April 2 at the professional development opportunities: research grazing dairy that “Beginning in the au- $14-15/cwt for confinement K-State Student Union in Manhattan, said “Resilient Leadership: Managing Self was started in 1999 at the tumn of 2006, we began a dairies. Robert Wilson, chairperson of the seminar While Leading Change,” presented by Julia Southwest Research Center major pasture renovation Today, projections are planning committee. In choosing resili- Fabris McBride; and “Leading Change at near Mt. Vernon. process to convert the exist- for costs to be closer to $12- ence as the theme for the 2009 profes- Every Level,” an assessment of personal Prior to 2008, feed costs ing pastures from a patch- 13/cwt for pasture- based sional development offering, Wilson said leadership behaviors. The cost to attend the (concentrate, hay and pas- work of cool and warm sea- and $16-18/cwt for confine- the sessions will focus on building the breakout sessions ($20) covers the cost of ture) accounted for about 60 son species to either a soft- ment dairies. This does not percent of the cost of pro- leaf novel endophyte tall bode well with milk prices skills to work through change, yet also both sessions; space is limited, and registra- ducing milk at the South- fescue or perennial rye- expected in the $10-13/cwt learning to recognize opportunities asso- tion will be on a first-come, first-serve west Center. grass. Drought that fall re- range for 2009 according to ciated with change; understanding con- basis. In 2008, expenses in- sulted in a complete stand Rickard. flicts that arise during change and the ef- The K-State Leadership Seminar is typi- creased by over $300, and all failure,” said Rickard. “Our response to that fects of a changing culture in the larger cally popular and early registration is rec- of the increase can be at- Staff planted summer an- challenge at the Southwest world. ommended. For registration and more infor- tributed to higher grain and nuals in 2007 to provide Center dairy will be to em- Featured speakers for the plenary session mation, go to www.k-state.edu/leaders hay costs. As a result, feed some pasture for the herd, phasize the use of high qual- of the seminar include: Julia Fabris hipseminar or call the Kansas State Univer- accounted for over 70 per- and tried re-establishing the ity pasture while minimiz- McBride, a certified life and leadership sity Division of Continuing Education dur- cent of the total cost of pro- tall fescue and perennial ing the use of harvested for- coach and keynote speaker: “Presence, ing regular business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) ducing milk in 2008. ryegrass. While better than ages and grain. We do not “Keep in mind that total the 2006 attempt, the stands think we will completely Space and Courage: Three Doorways to Re- Monday-Friday: (785) 532-5569. Deadline expenditures refers to out- were still not adequate for eliminate grain feeding, but silient Leadership.” Richard Baker, associ- for registration is March 20, 2009. of-pocket costs. Replace- research purposes. hope that we will find the ate professor in the Department of Commu- The 2009 Leadership Seminar is the 13th ment heifer costs, deprecia- “All of this points to the appropriate level that will nications and news director of the K-State in a series of professional development op- tion, return to management, importance of abundant, optimize profitability,” said Radio Network at Kansas State University: portunities planned to address timely topics and principal and interest high quality pasture to re- Rickard. “Change: What You Don´t Know ...” in leadership and facilitated by a volunteer payments come out of oper- duce feed costs and the over- Remember that profit is Michael Wesch, who will be featured as the committee drawn from the campus and ating margin,” said Tony all cost of producing milk. income over expenses; when luncheon speaker, is a cultural anthropolo- community. A complete list of sponsors, Rickard, a dairy specialist When pasture is not avail- milk price is low, reducing gist and assistant professor in K-State´s De- who help to make the seminar affordable, is with University of Missouri able, either due to drought costs is critical. Maximum partment of Sociology, Anthropology and included on the website and in the confer- Extension. or research constraints, and profit does not necessarily However, there is more to we are forced to feed more come from maximum milk. Social Work. He has chosen “Invisible ence packet. the story than simply higher expensive grain and harvest- feed costs. A research dairy ed forages, pasture-based is different in certain re- dairies lose their advan- WANTED FOR SALE REAL ESTATE AUCTION Farm & Industrial Equipment 148 Acres, M/L, of Nemaha County Farmland Lawn Care & Recreational Solid Black SATURDAY, MARCH 28 — 1:30 PM Consignments Valentino’s Restaurant Banquet Room, 604 North 11th St. SENECA, KANSAS SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT Anchor D Ranch PROPERTY LOCATION: 7 miles South of Seneca, KS, starting on the SW side at the corner of 96th Rd. and Hwy. 63. This property runs 1 mile South to the Jct. of Hwy. 63 and Hwy. 9. AUCTION Longhorn Bulls LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The East Half (E 1/2) of the East Half (E SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 All Gov’t. Blood 1/2) of Section 2, Township 4 South, Range 12 East, Nemaha 109 S. 4th Street County, KS. CLAY CENTER, KANSAS This property consists of 148 acres, M/L, with 141 total cropland 3 Virgin 2-Year-Olds acres, including waterways, per FSA records. There are 127.7 Time to sell is now. If you haven’t used it for a base acres. This property is all terraced and has established wa- year do you really need it. We will help you turn it terways, a small creek area and a brome grass area for hay.There into cash. 5 Virgin Yearlings are powerlines along the North and East sides of this property and it has 1 1/4 miles of Hwy. frontage. TO BE ADVERTISED MUST CONSIGN BY For more information and terms, please call John E. Cline, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009 At Mo-Kan Livestock 785-889-4775. Contact Harold Mugler at 785-632-4994 cell Passaic, MO SELLER: RONALD J. HAVERKAMP or office: 785-632-3994 Auction Conducted by MUGLER AUCTION SERVICE L.L.C. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 CLINE REALTY & AUCTION P.O. Box 154 - Clay Center, Kansas John E. Cline, Broker/Auctioneer Harold Mugler Randy Reynolds Paul Geist Dick Robbins Onaga, Kansas • 785-889-4775 785-632-3994 785-263-3394 785-263-2545 Website: www.mcclivestock.com/clinerealty or Mobile 785-632-4994 ANCHOR D RANCH Belvidere, KS 620-862-5803

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The 4-H building and on opportuni- speaking is commonly iden- for discussion and debate gained knowledge about strictions prompted wide- Youth Council planning ties to learn more about tified as a benefit of partici- prior to the mock legislative budget categories and the ranging discussion, as Seil- committee had worked with state government and get in- pating in 4-H programs. So, session, said Ryan Yenni, a difficult choices required in er had expected: “Many, if legislators to gain permis- volved in the governing it’s no real surprise that 4-H McPherson County 4-H cutting funds for essential not most of us know a young sion to hold the mock ses- process. Rep. Svaty is a for- members visiting Kansas’ member who volunteered to services to the state’s citi- driver who was killed dur- sion in the newly refur- mer 4-H member and among capital this month weren’t research the state’s budget. zens and communities. ing our high school years.” bished House Chamber at the youngest representa- shy about offering ideas to “It would seem like we have Most also favored devel- Yet, for many young peo- the capitol, Seiler said. tives currently in the House. solve issues facing the a lot of money, but it’s not oping energy that would ple, the current license Before that session The Kansas 4-H members state’s lawmakers. A mock enough,” said Yenni, who allow the state to meet its structure provides much- began, Kansas Rep. Joshua attending the conference legislative session allowed worked with state Rep. own needs and, perhaps, needed transportation to Svaty from the 108th District also had sessions that fo- the 4-H members to debate Clark Shultz from the 73rd make up some of its budget- school and work. The 4-H introduced the conference cused on tips for meeting the issues and consider cur- District to do the homework. ary deficit by selling energy members seemed more will- goers to the elements within new people and interacting rent legislation. It was a He put together a one-page to neighboring states. ing to review and update re- the chamber. He offered his with legislators and govern- new feature for Kansas’ 4-H handout on both appropria- Changes in drivers’ license strictions than to raise the perspectives on the historic ment leaders. Citizenship in Action — a tions and potential budget- two-day youth conference ary considerations. that nearly doubled in par- Thinking about millions ticipation this year, said An- and billions of dollars isn’t HARLEY GERDES CONSIGNMENT thony Seiler, who, along something to take lightly, with fellow Sedgwick Coun- Yenni said. Spending deci- ty 4-H member Michelle sions require not only Hill, co-chaired the Kansas homework but also a vision 4-H Youth Council’s plan- of what the spending out- ning committee for the come will be. Prior to the AUCTION event. mock legislative session, SATURDAY, MARCH 14 — 9:00 AM “The conference offers discussion groups provided LOCATED ON 75 HWY, NORTH EDGE OF LYNDON, KS (30 MILES SO. OF TOPEKA) an inside look at state gov- assorted ideas on budget, ernment and encourages cit- ranging from a “Why can’t MISCELLANEOUS, TRACTORS & MACHINERY WILL BE LINED IN ROWS TOGETHER. izenship, leadership and we print more money?” to a For additional listings and picture highlights see our website www.HarleyGerdesAuctions.com service,” Seiler said. “Re- shift in the school week to cent elections sparked an four days with extended TRACTORS HEADS Scaffolding, Like New Air compressor,g as powered increasing interest in poli- hours that would save on HOBART welder with Ford gas MISCELLANEOUS 2006 MF 596, CA, MFD, 3 pt., 2004 CIH 1020, 30’ flex engine tics, and students are paying utilities and other costs, PTO, 300 hrs., Like New 1982 JD 843 cornhead Grapple attach. for skid loader JD front weights, 30-40-50 Se- more attention, particularly plus allow students a day 2004 MF 471, ROPS, MFD, 3 JD 100, 13’ flex platform Claw attach. for skid loader ries to issues that will impact to work. The 4-H members pt., PTO with MFldr., 633 JD 100-R, 13’ platform IH 100 lb. front weights LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT them.” Seiler suggested the participating in the discus- hrs., Nice SHREDDERS Quick hitch Cat II, 3 pt. idea of adding the mock leg- sions were not without pas- MF698, CA, 3 pt, dual PTO, JD 700 grinder mixer Bale spear for loader islative session to the con- sion. with Westendorf TA-27 ldr., BMB 144 Twin Brute, 3pt. Squeeze chute Hiniker 1300 cab, fits JD WOODS BW-180, 15’ hyd. Hay feeder, 3’x14’ ference. Ashley Fitzsimmons 4,800 hrs. Farmhand F-11 bale spear MF 20-C gas, 3 pt., PTO, turf fold, New 6x16 livestock trailer filler for 8’x13 1/2’ flat truck bed While creating this new from Pratt County, for exam- tires WOODS BB-84, 7’, 3 pt., New car trailers 18.4x38, 9 bolt duals off JD opportunity, the planning ple, proved to be an en- 1981 JD 4440, CA, PS, 3 pt., FORD 5’, 3 pt. WAGONS 4440 committee identified the gaged, articulate spokesper- PTO, 6700 hrs., Good BUFFALO 20’, fail, pull type 1982 JD 4040, CA, quad, 3 pt., A&L 750 bu. tandem grain cart RECREATIONAL following as current high-in- son for education and its LOADERS & BLADES terest issues for youth: 1) ability to empower citizens PTO, 6,700 hrs., Clean KILBROS 350 gravity POLARIS Xplorer 400, 4x4, ATV loss of state revenue and the to lead productive lives and 1981 JD 4640, CA, quad, 3 pt., GB 3424, fits Case 2090 PARKER 2600 gravity with JD 214 mower with front blade PTO, 7,000 hrs., 18.4x42 GB 900, fits JD hyd. auger, Good with brakes subsequent budget crunch; contribute to their commu- HUSKEE 38” cut riding mower duals, Nice GB 900 black, fits AC, Like Gravity box Garden tiller 2) energy, including devel- nities. (Later, she also 1977 JD 4430, CA, quad, 3 pt., New COMING FROM EMPORIA opment of coal-fired plants; stepped up to the podium TRUCKS & TRAILERS PTO GB 800, fits Case 930 AREA FARM and 3) proposed changes in and spoke freely during the JD 4010, 3 pt., PTO GB M-110, quid tach, fits JD 2003 IH 9400-I, ISX Cummins drivers’ license age require- mock session in the House JD 3020, gas, 3 pt., PTO, WESTENDORF TA-26B, fits CASE 1370,CA, 3 pt. PTO, 475 hp., Super 10, 72” sleep- ments. Chamber of the statehouse). Clean IH, self leveling 20.8x38 duals, 4,500 hrs., er, twin screw, air ride, Nice JD 950, 3 pt., PTO, turf tires KOYKER K-5, fits JD with valve Super Nice 2002 IH 9100-I, M-14 Red Top Teens from the planning While many of those in the 1979 IH 986, CA, 3 pt., PTO SCHWARTZ quick tach, fits IH OLIVER 1655, ROPS, 3 pt., team then researched the is- discussion favored across- Cummins, 460 hp., 10 spd., IH 826, 3 pt., PTO with GB ldr. IH 2350 PTO, 200 hrs. on overhaul day cab, wet kit, twin screw, IH 756, FH, PTO FARMHAND F-11 with grapple HESSTON 565-A rd. baler, 400 air ride, Good IH 706, gas, NF, FH, PTO FORD 6’ rear blade bales per year, One Owner, 1999 DODGE 2500, V-8, auto IH 656, gas, cab, 3 pt., PTO JD blade Nice 1998 IH 9100, 12.7 Detroit, IH 460, gas, FH, PTO, Nice FARMHAND 5 rd. bale mower T&A CONSIGNMENT SPRAYERS 430 hp., 10 sp., day cab, twin CASE 930, 3 pt., PTO, One AC 1300, 32’ field cult. screw, air ride Owner GREAT PLAINS 700 gal. SS JD 230, 25’ disc, 21” blades, 1997 DODGE 1500, V8, auto Good AUCTION CASE870, cab, 3 pt., PTO tank, pull type sprayer with 1997 BUICK LeSabre, V6, auto 60’ boom and 13.6x28 tires, IH 510, 21x7, DD press wheel w/ldr. 1997 VOLVO 425 hp. Volvo, 14 SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 9:00 AM FARMALL C, gas, 3 pt., PTO Good drill sp., air ride, twin screw LOCATION: T & A Auction site, 14 miles West of McPherson, 1979 WHITE 2-155, CA, 3 pt., JD 550 pull type 1991 CM 2 horse trailer with 1995 DODGE 2500, Cummins, Kansas on Highway 56. PTO with Cummins engine, Saddle tanks, 200 gal. torsion axles auto, 4x4, with hyd. bale bed CONSIGN YOUR ITEMS NOW! Let us get you top dollar for 20.8x38 duals, Good 2 - 1,500 gal. poly tanks TILLAGE 1993 FORD L-8000, 8.2 Cum- your merchandise. Satisfaction Guarantee, if we can’t sell it, 1976 WHITE 2-85, CA, 3 pt., BESTWAY 500 gal. tandem mins, 9 sp., twin screw with there’s no fee. PTO with Dual ldr., Good, axle, 50’ boom, Good KEWANEE 1010, 18’ disc 5,000 hrs. BUSHHOG 1450, 27’ disc, 10’ rock bed and snow blade LARGEST ONE-DAY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION PLANTERS & DRILLS 1992 PETERBILT 11.1 Detroit, IN THIS AREA! 1975 WHITE 2-105, CA, 3 pt., Clean PTO JD 7000, 6x30 plateless, Nice BUSHHOG 1445, 20’ disc, 9 sp., air ride, tandem with TRACTORS: 3 Ford 8N’s; 3 Ford 9N’s; 2 JD B’s; JD 4010; AC AC XT-190, PTO, Clean JD 455, 25’x7 1/2, 2 section, Good 10’ rock bed D17; White 2-135; Case 3294 frt. whl. assist; Semi’s: ‘94 Kenworth AC D-17 Series 3, gas, 3 pt., Clean IH 470, 12’ disc* 1992 KENWORTH T-800, 350 T600;’96 Kenworth T600; AC C2 combine; Hesston 16’ 6650 PTO IH 5100, 21x7 soybean special IH 500, 10’ plow disc, Good Cummins, 9 sp., air ride with swather; AUTO’S & PU’S: ‘88 Ford Ranger 4x4; ‘96 Buick Park DB 990, 3 pt., PTO with loader, BRILLION 5’, 3 pt. seeder JD 340, 12’ off set disc, Good 15’ rock bed Ave.; ‘83 VW PU; ‘85 Blazer 4x4; ‘92 Ford F150; ‘97 Cutlass Good LANDOLL 7 shank, 3 pt. chisel 2001 FORDFocus, 4 cyl., CONSTRUCTION Supreme; ‘01 Mercury mtn 4x4; ‘89 Chevy Caprice; ‘63 Ford F100; DB 1200, 3 pt., PTO, Good KRAUSE 14’ pull type chisel auto, 120,000 Hwy. miles, EQUIPMENT ‘91 GMC 1 ton; ‘78 Lincoln Cont.; ‘89 Chevy 1500 4x4; ‘99 Dodge 2 Oliver 1265, 3 pt., PTO GLENCOE 20’ soil finisher Clean Sport 4x4; ‘01 Ford Excursion 4x4; ‘05 Chevy 1500; ‘00 Chevy MM 5 Star gas, 3 pt., PTO with 2040 VOLVOMC-90, 4x1 LELY 4’, 3 pt. tiller 1989 PONTIAC Grand Prix, Tahoe; ‘07 Dodge Caliber; ‘02 Olds Alero; ‘97 Chevy Lumina; ‘94 front blade bucket, 900 hrs., Nice skid IH 133, 4x38 cult., Nice V6, coupe, auto Ford F350; ‘02 Ford F150; TRAILERS: ‘07 Long Horn 30’ tandem loader 2 section drag harrow 1988 FORD F-150, 6 cyl., 5 sp. HAY EQUIPMENT dual; ‘08 Long 20’; ‘07 Big Tex 16’; ‘98 utility flatbed 48’ semi; ‘95 2004 CASE 40-XT, 900 hrs., Coil harrow, 14’, 3 pt. 1985 IH 9370, 350 Big Cam 3 Tarra step deck 28’ semi; several other trailers; FARM EQUIP- 1996 JD 535, kicker wrap, Good skid loader FEURST 20’ pull type harrow Cummins, 13 sp., day cab, MENT: Crustbuster 18’ offset disc; JD 21 double offset disc; IHC 7,000 bales, Nice LOWE 750 hyd. post hole dig- FORD 2 btm., 3 pt. plow, Nice wet kit, twin screw, spring 5x18 semi mnt plow; GB 800 Work Master loader; JD 18’ 235 disc; IH 3650 rd. baler, Low Acre ger for skid loader, New FORD 3 btm., 3 pt. plow ride ‘91 NH 14’ 116 hyd. swg swather; ‘91 NH 853 rd. baler; JD 7000 HESSTON 5500 rd. baler MOBILITY Big Dipper, gas IH 2 btm., pull type plow 1980 CHEVY C-60, 366 4x2 loader with 14’ box and hoist planter; JD 38’ 960 fld. cult.; Reece 10’ disc mower; bale accumu- MF 12 sq. baler GRAIN AUGERS lator; JD 12’ drill; 2 - IHC draper swathers; IHC 4 btm plow; JD 100 JD 348-W sq. baler, Clean 1991 CASE 621, cab, articulat- 1972 IH 1110, V8, 4 sp., 4x4, 16’ chisel; JD 14’ tandem disc; Krause 25’ 907 tandem disc; JD 336-W sq. baler ed wheel loader, forks, buck- WESTFIELD MK 100-71 swing flatbed Krause 30’ 963A tandem disc; Crustbuster 25’ and 30’ drills; 3 pt. NH 116, 14’ hydra swing et, quick tach, 6100 hrs., auger, hyd. lift 2000 WABASH 48x102, flat, post hole digger; 300 gal. sprayer on skids; Farmhand bale accu- swather Good WESTFIELD MK 80-61 swing spread axle, air ride, alu- mulator; MF 124 sm square baler; ATV’S, CYLCES & RV’S: ‘97 2003 HESSTON 1270, 14’, 1989 CASE W-14-B, articulat- auger, hyd. lift minum combo, Clean Tahoe 23’ 5th wheel; Jackel 150cc dirt bike; Jackel 150cc scoot- hydra swing swather, Like ed loader, cab, Cummins en- MAYRATH 8x61 swing auger, BONANZA 6x16 bumper hitch er; ‘05 Suzuki V Strom DL 650; Aspen 20’ camper; 30 plus 3 and New gine, 4,300 hrs. hyd. lift stock trlr. WW 6x16 bumper hitch stock 4 wheelers for parts, some run; Suzuki 50cc trail bike; 10 Mopeds; NH 35 hay rake, Good 1957 CAT D-6 9U hyd. blade, MISELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Jackel 250cc 4 wheeler; Jackel 90 cc dirt bike; Jazz scooter; ‘74 NH 144 hay inverter new hyd. pump, Good dozer trlr. Dodge 18’ Mini Winnie motor home; ‘95 5th Ave. 38’ 5th wheel; RHINO 10’, 3 pt. disc mower GALION S4-6A roller Log splitter, gas engine HALE 6x20 g-neck stock trlr. Jackel 55cc 4 wheeler; Jackel 110cc 4 wheeler; SHOP EQUIP- MENT: 4 Jackel 6500 watt generators; Leblond 13x36 metal TERMS: Cash or good check. Everything sells as is, without expressed or implied warranty of any kind. State- lathe; Kellogg Amer 5 hp. air comp.; Millermatic 250 X wire welder; ments made day of sale take precedence over written material. As we depend on he word of our consignors, and Lincoln 110 volt wire welder; 200 Craftsman weed eaters, we ourselves conduct business up until sale day. Additions and deletions are possible. We will be taking con- gas/elec., like new; 5 Craftsman chain saws; 20 Craftsman tool boxes; LAWN & GARDEN: MTD Huskee 26 hp. 54” rider mower; signments up until sale day. Not responsible for accidents or theft. We Accept MASTERCARD, VISA, and DIS- JD STX 38 rider with bagger; GUNS: Savage 250 rifle with scope; COVER Cards. ** 3% Processing fee applies. winchester 30-30 rifle; Stoger dbl barrel 20 ga.; MISCELLA- NEXT AUCTION: Mon, May 25, 2009, 9:00 am. Harley Gerdes, 16th Annual Memorial Day Consignments Auction, NEOUS: 500 and 1000 gal. fuel tanks; several nice pcs. of furni- ture; 10 tri house wheels, tires; lots of glassware; 4 trl. house Lyndon, KS. axles; ‘94 Chevy PU bed; back bumpers Ford/Chevy, new; HD COME PREPARED TO BUY!!! pipe stand, factory; 100’s of other items; LIVESTOCK EQUIP- MENT: Cattle squeeze chute; elec./hyd. bale spear for PU; -AUCTIONEERS- cement and metal feed bunks; Richardson feed wagon; calf Harley Gerdes - Lyndon, KS hutches; several assorted panels; saddles; barb wire; T posts; BASEBALL CARDS: 3 Babe Ruth ROOKIE cards graded PSA; Mark Lacey - Lebo, KS Chief Bender card graded PSA; 30 plus sets of assorted cards; Russ Puchalla - Roca, NE COINS: 10 rolls of Indian cents; 25 - 1 oz. silver rounds. Clerking By Gerdes Auctions PARTIAL LISTING ONLY, 100’s of items added daily. THIS WILL BE A HUGE AUCTION. TWO RINGS WILL RUN ALL DAY LONG! Cashiers: Cindy Gerdes, Juanita Facklam T & A AUCTION SERVICES 3020 Hwy. 56, Windom, KS 67491 Lyndon, Kansas 66451 Call COL. Todd Bauer Office: 620-489-6240, Cell: 620-245-1884 Office 785-828-4476 • Mobile 785-229-2369 • Fax 785-828-3428 Visit Website: www.tandaauction.com Visit us on the web: www.HarleyGerdesAuctions.com email [email protected] Helping set the market for used farm equipment throughout the Midwest for Over 30 years! Page 28 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 BENNETTAUTOPLEXINC. 800-569-5653 • 651 S. OHIO - SALINA, KS • www.bennettautoplex.com 2009 GMC Canyon 2009 GMC Sierra 2008 Chevy 3500 15 passenger Express 2007 Ford Edge SEL, mint cond., chrome 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, Crew Cab, Van, only 6,000 miles ...... whls, only 15,000 miles ...... $19,995 Diesel, 4x4, Black ...... $26,950 ...... Sale Price $23,995 2006 GMCYukonSOLD XL, Denali trim, 2005 Dodge Durango, V-8, 4 door, well 2008 GMC Sierra 1/2, Crew Z-71, 4x4, loaded, one owner ...... $15,995 equipped . . . . .SALE PRICE: $12,995 white ...... $24,495 2006 Ford Ranger XL, auto trans., 4 cyl., 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, reg. cab, auto trans., only 18,000 miles ...... 2008 GMC Sierra 1 Ton, Crew dual axle, like new, only 25,000 miles ...... Sale Price: $13,995 Duramax/Allison, white, only 400 ...... $11,995 miles . . . .$38,995 REDUCED: $33,950 2006 Chevy Ext. cab, 4x4, Z-71, leather, Best Ext. Cab, V-6, BEST BUYS! 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, auto only 35,000 miles ...... $19,995 2WD, Reg. Cab Buy! Auto Trans., PW, PL 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, LS trim, only Brand New trans., PW, PL, A/C, only 18,000 miles 2006 Dodge Gr. Caravan, Sport Pkg., 55,000 miles ...... Sale Price $6,950 SALE PRICE: $26,995* ...... Sale Price: $16,995 loaded, silver-blue, only 38,000 miles 2001 Ford Taurus LX wagon, extra clean, $14,995 56,000 miles ...... Sale Price $6,950 SALE PRICE: $16,995* & 0% APR for 60 months 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ, fully loaded, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, crew cab, Sport Red, sunroof, DVD, only 15,000 diesel engine, only 27,000 miles . . . . “We Are Your GMC Truck Dealer!” miles ...... $29,950 ...... $29,995 *Plus applicable sales tax. 0% APR for 60 months thru GMAC with approved credit. Huge Pre-Owned Vehicle Selection Livestock Commission Co., Inc. Farmers & Ranchers SALINA, KANSAS AUCTIONS EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY SALE BARN PHONE: 785-825-0211 MONDAY — HOGS & CATTLE Selling Hogs & Cattle every Monday Hogs sell at 10:30 a.m. Cattle at 12:00 Noon. Selling calves and yearlings first, followed by Packer cows and bulls. & Stocker-Feeder Cattle every Thursday THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLY UPCOMING SALES: Saturday, March 7th, Winney Angus Bull Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos- Sale; Monday, March 16th, Don Johnson Bull Sale; Tuesday, sible so we can get them highly advertised. March 17th, Special Cow Sale; Saturday, March 21st, Frontier Rodeo Bull Sale. — AUCTIONEERS — KYLE ELWOOD, GARREN WALROD & RUSTY TAYLOR IN STOCK TODAY: Call 785-825-0211 1 - 7x32 Used Neckover - Has A New Rubber Floor WINNEY ANGUS BULL SALE • 1 - 20’ Flatbed Trailer with 5’ Self Cleaning Dovetail Where: Farmers & Ranchers Livestock • 1 - 750 lb. Trip Hopper Feeder • Heavy Round Bale Feeder Salina, KS When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 Receipts for the week totaled 3,707 cattle and 103 hogs. Butcher Time: Starting at 1:00 PM hog top on Monday was $38.75.

STEERS 32 mix, Lincoln 743 @ 96.75 63 - 2 Year Old Purebred Angus Bulls 400-500 lbs...... $115.00-$121.75 11 bkmx, Clay Center 722 @ 95.50 500-600 lbs...... $114.00-$121.00 1 mix, Assaria 712 @ 95.50 Including Sons of: 600-700 lbs...... $100.00-$110.00 3 blk, Hillsboro 718 @ 95.00 700-800 lbs...... $90.00-$97.00 9 blk, Hutchinson 752 @ 94.75 • Boyd New Day 805 800-900 lbs...... $85.00-$91.25 6 blk, Tescott 814 @ 91.25 • Bon View New Design 878 900-1,000 lbs...... $80.00-$87.75 9 mix, Lincoln 823 @ 91.25 HEIFERS 5 bkmx, Windom 812 @ 90.75 • Hyline Right Time 300-400 lbs...... $100.00-$108.00 58 blk, Lindsborg 769 @ 90.60 • GAR Retail Product 400-500 lbs...... $100.00-$109.50 14 bkmx, Claflin 803 @ 89.50 500-600 lbs...... $95.00-$105.50 14 blk, Claflin 803 @ 89.50 • GAR Grid Maker 600-700 lbs...... $88.00-$94.50 6 blk, Wilsey 851 @ 89.25 700-800 lbs...... $81.00-$87.75 95 mix, Hope 859 @ 89.00 800-900 lbs...... $80.00-$84.50 61 mix, Tescott 826 @ 89.00 If it’s Depth, Thickness, Disposition and Maternal Traits you are 10 blk, Manchester 860 @ 88.50 after, Don’t Miss This Sale. STEERS 2 bwf, Little River 873 @ 88.00 20 red, Pine Bluff, WY 427 @ 121.75 6 blk, Lyons 920 @ 87.75 6 mix, Hoisington 478 @ 121.00 119 mix, Minneapolis 865 @ 87.50 69 mix, Hope 740 @ 84.35 BUTCHER BULLS 121 red, Pine Bluff, WY 510 @ 121.00 58 blk, Hope 912 @ 86.50 11 blk, Hutchinson 869 @ 84.00 1 blk, Little River 2215 @ 63.50 7 mix, Lincoln 401 @ 120.00 14 blk, Hillsboro 938 @ 86.50 5 bkmx, Lyons 866 @ 83.75 1 red, Solomon 2060 @ 63.50 7 blk, Inman 552 @ 120.00 59 mix, Lincolnville 902 @ 86.25 10 blk, Hope 816 @ 83.60 2 wf, Brookville 1700 @ 62.50 1 bwf, Lyons 550 @ 120.00 4 bkmx, Windom 860 @ 83.50 1 blk, Salina 1535 @ 62.00 3 char, Claflin 482 @ 119.50 HEIFERS 59 mix, Hunter 807 @ 83.00 2 wf, Brookville 1783 @ 61.50 1 bwf, Hillsboro 450 @ 119.00 13 mix, Dorrance 430 @ 109.50 63 mix, Assaria 838 @ 82.00 1 blk, Culver 2130 @ 61.00 11 blk, Little River 576 @ 118.00 3 char, Claflin 393 @ 108.00 6 blk, Lincoln 530 @ 117.50 7 bkmx, Dorrance 368 @ 108.00 BABY CALVES HOGS RECEIPTS THIS WEEK 103 15 blk, Pine Bluff, WY 580 @ 117.50 5 char, Kanopolis 395 @ 106.50 1 bwf, Council Grove 265 @ 350.00 BUTCHER HOGS 3 bkmx, Inman 485 @ 117.00 4 bkmx, Inman 539 @ 105.50 1 blk, Tina, MO 340 @ 340.00 1 mix, Salina 245 @ 38.75 17 blk, Hoisington 555 @ 117.00 4 bkmx, Buhler 526 @ 105.50 1 blk, Salina 290 @ 340.00 10 mix, Lucas 255 @ 37.50 9 mix, Lincoln 467 @ 115.00 3 blk, Tescott 532 @ 105.50 3 char, Salina 232 @ 320.00 7 wht, Salina 236 @ 37.10 3 red, Andover 485 @ 115.00 11 mix, Dorrance 532 @ 105.25 1 bwf, Salina 220 @ 300.00 27 mix, Tescott 283 @ 37.00 129 red, Pine Bluff, WY 565 @ 115.00 2 mix, Geneseo 458 @ 105.00 1 hols, Abilene 130 @ 60.00 7 wht, Lorraine 204 @ 36.00 3 mix, Salina 525 @ 113.50 1 blk, Lyons 505 @ 103.00 4 hamp, Bunker Hill 269 @ 36.00 2 blk, Hillsboro 545 @ 113.00 2 rdmx, Dorrance 508 @ 101.00 BUTCHER COWS 4 rdmx, Andover 559 @ 113.00 4 blk, Geneseo 546 @ 99.75 1 rwf, Little River 1320 @ 48.50 SOWS 4 mix, Inman 520 @ 113.00 8 blk, Little River 562 @ 99.25 1 rwf, Manchester 1315 @ 48.50 2 hamp, Lucas 620 @ 50.00 9 mix, Buhler 545 @ 113.00 6 blk, New Cambria 533 @ 98.00 1 blk, Minneapolis 1320 @ 47.00 2 wht, Clay Center 603 @ 48.00 31 mix, Lincoln 574 @ 113.00 20 blk, Lincoln 505 @ 97.50 1 red, Gypsum 1305 @ 47.00 1 wht, Clay Center 520 @ 48.00 13 mix, Buhler 610 @ 110.00 23 blk, Windom 580 @ 95.00 1 red, Ellsworth 1760 @ 47.00 2 wht, Clay Center 598 @ 48.00 5 mix, Andover 600 @ 109.00 2 blk, Assaria 618 @ 94.50 1 hols, Galva 1330 @ 47.00 3 wht, Clay Center 590 @ 48.00 3 blk, Lorraine 600 @ 109.00 10 mix, Buhler 605 @ 93.50 1 blk, Salina 1685 @ 46.50 1 wht, Clay Center 585 @ 48.00 56 blk, Hoisington 640 @ 108.75 3 bkmx, Lyons 625 @ 93.25 1 bwf, Smolan 1385 @ 46.50 14 char, Claflin 601 @ 106.50 26 mix, Assaria 590 @ 93.00 1 red, Salina 1275 @ 46.50 FEEDER PIGS - NO TEST 19 blk, Lindsborg 654 @ 105.00 7 mix, Inman 609 @ 93.00 8 blk, Pine Bluff, WY 633 @ 104.00 20 mix, Lindsborg 606 @ 92.75 4 blk, Inman 659 @ 103.50 36 mix, Lindsborg 624 @ 92.50 24 red, Pine Bluff, WY 656 @ 103.25 8 mix, Inman 729 @ 87.75 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 3 bkmx, Lincolnville 617 @ 103.00 3 rdmx, Buhler 720 @ 86.75 14 blk, Pine Bluff, WY 678 @ 99.75 9 mix, Hoisington 711 @ 86.75 THURSDAY,MARCH 5TH 63 blk, Lincoln 669 @ 99.10 9 bkmx, Windom 704 @ 86.35 6 mix, Miltonvale 673 @ 98.50 6 mix, Lindsborg 705 @ 86.00 140 strs & hfrs, 650-850 lbs.; 80 blk strs, 650-800 lbs.; 30 strs & 3 blk, Hillsboro 680 @ 97.50 9 blk, Hutchinson 706 @ 86.00 5 bkmx, Windom 688 @ 97.50 88 mix, Whitewater 743 @ 85.50 hfrs, 500-600 lbs.; 120 blk hfrs, 700-800 lbs. 14 blk, Little River 695 @ 97.50 5 blk, Ellsworth 727 @ 85.50 45 blk, Hoisington 727 @ 97.00 9 blk, Tescott 844 @ 84.50 Plus many more by sale time.

For Information or estimates, contact: Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884 Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Home Phone 785-825-1598, Cell Phone 785-493-2901 Jim Crowther Don Long Ron Bearnes Kenny Briscoe Kevin Henke 785-254-7385 785-531-0606 785-283-4757 785-524-4048 H: 785-732-6434, C: 785-565-3525 Roxbury, KS Ellsworth, KS Tescott, KS Lincoln, KS Agenda, KS 1150 KSAL, Salina 6:45 AM –MON.FRI Check our listings each week on our Cattle Sale Broadcast Live on www.cattleusa.com 880 KRVN 8:40 AM – WED.-THURS. website at 550AM KFRM - 8:00 am, Wed.-Thurs. www.farmersandrancherslivestock.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 29 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: 50¢ a word. Name: ______Phone #: ______HORSES POULTRY Number of words: ______@ 50¢ each FERTILIZER TRAILERS Address: ______City: ______State: ___ Zip: ______Cost for one week: ______FEED & SEED MACHINERY Multiply one-week cost times number of weeks you want ad to run. AUTOMOTIVE EMPLOYMENT Run ad ______consecutive weeks. REAL ESTATE ANTIQUES WRITE YOUR AD HERE Category: ______SERVICES PASTURE  Cost for ______weeks: ______IRRIGATION ______DISCOUNTS: (with cash or credit card orders only) LIVESTOCK OTHER deduct 10% if ad runs 2 or 3 weeks; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT deduct 25% if ad runs 4 weeks. ______BUILDINGS-BUILDING MATERIALS Less discounts: ______BINS - DRYERS - VACS TOTAL: $ ______MOBILE HOMES ______PAY WITH CHECK, MASTERCARD OR VISA PETS K MC K Visa ______HARVESTING Card No. ______Exp. Date ______SPRAY EQUIPMENT ______V-Code ______(required) last BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 3 digits (see sample: 567) located AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ______on the back of your credit card on 1234 567 WELDING the signature panel. NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED ______WANTED Signature: ______MISCELLANEOUS ______REMINDERS ______• Please notify us of any errors at once. We cannot be responsible beyond the first insertion. ______• NO REFUNDS! • BY PHONE: Ads not accompanied by payment have $1.00 billing charge ______added, and discounts are not available. Four Ways To Place Your Ad CALL: 877-537-3816 TOLL-FREE OR 785-539-7558 MAIL TO: AG PRESS, Box 1009, Manhattan, Kansas 66505 FAX: 785-539-2679 ONLINE: www.grassandgrain.com

CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE “REGISTERED Black RED ANGUS AND ANGUS BULLS R CHAROLAIS M -P- -P- BULLS” A 100% Category 1A PADGETT RANCH Registered Red Angus Bulls REGISTERED • Priced for the Commercial 75 ANGUS BULLS Cattleman Red Angus Sired by: For Sale by Private Treaty REGISTERED RED Benoit Angus • Yearlings & 2 yr. olds with Major League, Romero, ANGUS BULLS Featured Sires: Emblazon, calving ease & growth ANGUS BULLS 20th Annual Javelin, Make Mimi Sired by: 6I6, Advantage, Analyst, & Quality, Calving Ease Bulls Production Sale In Focus, Objective OT26, • Excellent Selection with Vol- New Level. AI sires: Charolais Sired b: ume Discounts Silver Edge, Doc Silver, Mg Bando 1961, Power One, Ana- Performance Tested; Fertility Ribeye, Lancer F442 Thursday, • Free Feed with care & deliv- Gridmaker. lyst, Shear Force Rito 4L6, re- Tested; Fully Guaranteed; Conquest, Make Mimi ery March 19, 2009 • A Powerful set of Quality Red tail Product, Harms Bright Fu- Free Delivery in KS & NE. Private Treaty • Performance Data Available 1:00 p.m. Angus and Charolais bulls. ture. Free Board ‘til May 15th. Call Pauline at 785-257-3516 • Quality in Volume. At the ranch, 10 3/4 miles • Unparalleled EPD’s. Low to Huninghake Angus $1,750-$5,000 Email: [email protected] • Generations of problem-solv- 1841 Trail Rd. West of MANKATO, KS moderate birth weights with FRANKFORT, KS Volume Discounts excellent growth. ing genetics. Low to moderate Leo Huninghake Chapman, KS 67431 on US Hwy 36 birth weight bulls by high accu- www.WolfCreekAngus.com • Performance and fertility 785-292-4537 Selling Fall tested. Fed to be fit - not fat. racy sires and out of dams Cell: 785-556-2648 LURAY, KANSAS 27 CHOICE black and BWF • Your Private Treaty Head- backed by several generations cows 6- 8 years old, 1200- 1400 & Spring Bulls 785-698-2225 quarters. We want the oppor- of low BW, excellent growth lbs, calving now, bred to black For sale catalog: tunity to earn your business. and positive carcass traits. Gelvieh bulls, preg guaranteed. (888) 870-2855 Come visit us and, together, • “ALL SALE BULLS AM RED ANGUS 785-667-5933. FREE” TOLL FREE we’ll invest the time necessary GELBVIEH • Your Private Treaty Head- A See the entire offering at to identify the right bull(s) that BULLS Predictable bet fit your program and help quarters. All cattle sold private www.benoitangus.com treaty - no pressure, no poli- Angus Bulls Full Brothers Bull Power ******************************* you gain a competitive edge. • Backed by the same quality tics. Come visit us and to- YEARLINGS Volume Discounts Visitors Always Welcome gether, we’ll invest the time LAFLIN ANGUS guarantee as our Black Angus. Sired by G13, In Focus, New Large frame, low birth weight, necessary to identify the right Level, Lead On, T510, Ne- fertility tested PRODUCTION bulls(s) that best fit your pro- braska, Midland and Morgan • Guaranteed & Delivered • gram and help you gain a SALE Direction. Add meat, muscle, growth. competitive edge. No pres- Heifers also available. Select Bull & sure, no rush decisions. Bred with the Commercial MIKE and BOB FEIGHT Female Sale • “Each bull fertility tested and Man in Mind. CLYDE, KANSAS guaranteed.” For more information call: Friday, March 6 Monday, March 9 • All bulls scanned by ultra- 785-243-4973 GRANZOW/WENDT ANGUS 12:30 PM sound and tested negative for Craig • 785-466-2245 12 Noon HARMS PI-BVD, as in the past. 785-614-1368 Farmers Livestock Cell 785-258-4137 at the Ranch, Olsburg, KS PLAINVIEW • Your Partner in Progress - 785-446-3729 Selling Washington, KS Cary • 785-466-2803 We want the opportunity to Cell 785-466-1159 BLACK ANGUS RANCH earn your business. FOR SALE: 1 & 2 year old • 80 BULLS Herington, Kansas 50 Yearling Bulls “Your Partner in Progress” • Bred and managed for de- Charalais bulls. Wilbur Racette, • 2 year olds, fall bulls, spring Yearling Heifers Mark & Kim Harms pendable performance with 2905 Teal Rd, Clyde, KS. (785) bulls ANGUS BULLS: efficient, easy 2528 250th Street sensible EPDs. Fed to be fit 446-3510. • All performance information, All bulls and Heifers fleshing with strong maternal po- Tested for BVD and are Lincolnville, KS 66858 — not fat. EPDs and ultra sound car- tential, reasonable priced. Mike guaranteed PI negative Email: [email protected] POLLED HEREFORD cass data www.HARMSRANCH.com HARMS Roggenkamp. 785- 889- 4738, Call for a catalog and more cell. 785- 456- 4158. BULLS • 80 FEMALES information: 620-924-5544 PLAINVIEW • Show heifer prospects Ken Duensing • 785-363-7456 RANCH HEREFORD BULLS 2 yr olds Calving Ease • Open heifers Alcove Cattle Co. A Better Way to Buy or Sell Mark & Kim Harms and yearlings, excellent EPD’s, • Fall cows and calves * Performance Cattle - The Cattle Range.. 2528 250th Street show heifer prospects, will de- • Spring cows and calves Les Gauby • 785-325-2719 liver. Davis Herefords. Maple www.cattlerange.com Lincolnville, KS 66858 20 Years Performance Testing Hill, KS. 785-256-4643. Ash Creek Acres Visit the website and Email: [email protected] Laflin Ranch www.HARMSRANCH.com FLORY POLLED you’ll agree. 35 BLACK and BWF heifers, Olsburg, KS 620-924-5544 375 lbs, open, weaned, two HEREFORDS 785-468-3529 Details available on the rounds of shots, wormed and A website or call CLASSIFIEDS — poured, electric fence broke, 785-865-3444 R.D.: 785-468-3571 800-381-4848 THEY WORK FOR YOU $395. 785-667-5933. Page 30 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE

GRASS & GRAIN DIRECTORY NORTHEAST ANGUS FALL BULLS 48 FIRST calf black and BWF heifers, 2 calves on ground, KANSAS HEREFORD 70 head to Select From $850/ head. 620-596-2813. HOOVER ASSOCIATION, INC. Plus 3 coming CARYʼS 62nd Annual 2-year old Bulls BLACK ANGUS 31/2 year old TARP SALES CustomTREE PastureSHEARING Shearing SELECTED SALE This is a stout set of artifi- bull, Proven calving ease. Skid Loader Work Saturday, March 21 cially sired bulls. 785-293-5542. 12:30 P.M. Semen checked, ready to go 12 YOUNG mostly black pairs, 785-632-3612 Manhattan Livestock $1150/ pair. 620-596-2813. Leave Message HINKSON ANGUS Commission Nelson Angus FOR SALE AUCTIONEERS OPTIMUM Manhattan, Kansas Raymond & Alan Nelson Abilene, KS PERFORMANCE •12 OUTSTANDING Riley, KS POLLED Toll Free 1-800-536-2348 HERD BULLS 785-485-2378 & 785-485-2896 HEREFORD “DON’T GO TARPLESS” ANGUS BULL • 4 FANCY SHOW HEIFERS Alan’s Cell: 785-770-7054 • 15 BRED HEIFERS BULLS • Shur-Lok, Shur-Lok Jr. SALE • 10 REG. FEMALES 18 mos., thick, long bodied, & others TUESDAY, MARCH 17 • 15 COW/CALF PAIRS semen tested, good EPD’s, www.hoovertarpsales.com 1:00 PM • 10 F1 BALDIES ready to go. [email protected] Auctioneer: John Cline BELOW FACTORY To locate a member auctioneer SELLING 110 BULLS A Also spring yearling heifers, all DIRECT PRICES or an auction near you, 55 Falls • 55 Spring Yrls. For Catalog, Write or Call: shots, calfhooded, ready to www.kansasauctioneers.com Jeff Reichart, Secretary breed this spring. Many suitable for heifers Angus Bulls FAX 785-598-2282 or contact us toll-free at 18384 Coal Creek Road Yearling thru 2-Year-Olds DON RIFFEL FAMILY 1-866-917-7780 Sale is at the ranch Valley Falls, KS 66088 12 mi. S.E. of Phone: 785-945-6816 High Growth Rate 785-479-5877 or Cottonwood Falls, Kansas or 785-633-3342 Good Maternal Traits 5963 FRANK • 620-273-6747 Calm disposition Breeding Quality Since 1918 Stainless Steel CELL • 620-340-2501 Performance Data Available Outdoor TREY • 620-273-8421 AI Sired 37 FIRST calf Charolais heifers [email protected] Fertility Tested 4 calves on ground, $850/ head. Furnace view 620-596-2813. Sales & Service By www.HinksonAngus.com Greg Vering Marysville, KS Maka’ni Acres, Inc. 785-562-3988 Bill & Jan Neilson Performance 785-562-7164 Leonardville, Kansas Limousin Bulls Excellent PHONES: Private Treaty Cell: 785-293-2046 selection of GANNON REAL ESTATE Also selling Four Bulls MOLITOR ANGUS Home: 785-293-5723 SUNNYSIDE HEREFORDS & AUCTIONS Saturday, April 4 Polled Hereford 30TH Annual VERN GANNON, CAI KLBA Sale at Salina, KS Two-year-old FOR SALE Broker/Auctioneer Production Sale Check NALF.or yearling bulls Bred Young Cows & Heifers Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Sat. Mar. 21, 2009-1pm. CUSTOM Under Bull Listing Service Ready to go to work for you Open Heifers CUSTOM at the ranch 5N. & 2 1/2 W of 785-539-2316 Click Nebraska -Fertility Tested and Delivered- Now Available Zenda, KS or 9 W, 9S & 2 1/2 HARDWOODS 785-537-9003 Fancy young Black Baldy or Leon Leishman W of Kingman, KS Margaret Sheriff CUSTOM SAWING & DRYING www.gannonauctions.com Polled Hereford first calf The Experienced Sound In Selling Alta Vista, KS AVAILABLE. Performance heifers with In Focus, ** 9 different species of 785-499-5353 Thorman Vathauer Limousins Morgans Direction or 6807 kiln-dried lumber. ** Cell: 402-651-7211 calves at side. [email protected] HARDWOOD FLOORING & Real Estate & Auctions Evenings: 402-426-8674 Valek Farms Jim Vathauer - Sales Mgr. 40 YOUNG cows to calves in CUSTOM-MADE TRIM. [email protected] Mick: 785-732-6637 We will get you more dollars! March and April, $400/ head. Laying & finishing flooring available. Cell: 785-527-1049 Call for an interview. 620-277-2462. 620-272-7147. Farm: 785-732-6699 BURDICK, KANSAS Jim: 785-630-0849 Polled Hereford Bill: 785-732-6566 Selling 120 Bulls 785-983-4355 Eldon: 785-632-0096 Bulls Performance Calving Ease Stu Hedrick: High Carcass Traits Put the X factor back in your $$$ 785-632-1903 Bull & Female Sale Gentle Disposition Traits Office:785-632-3334 Angus Cows. 1204 9th St., Clay Center, KS 67432 25-quality bulls with balanced SAT., MARCH 14 Selling 40 Females EPDs. Calving ease a priority 2009 All REPLACEMENT and good disposition a must. FEMALES Pasture Clearing Weights and ultrasound data Born 2-6-08 to 3-11-08 & Skid Steer Work available. Commercial heifers, These heifers will sell open show steers and heifers also and OCV “The Best of Both DISCOUNTS FOR JOBS BOOKED THRU APRIL. MOLITOR ANGUS RANCH New S 300 Bobcat-Insured available. Worlds” Sale Richard or Mike Molitor Call Bob: 785-731-6439 e Mon., March 23, 2009 620-243-6335 12:00 Noon Cell: 620-243-3081 At the Ranch 1/2 mile South of MILL BRAE [email protected] Atwood Brush STEVE MURRAY RANCH Dwight, KS & Tree Mowing Broker/Auctioneer Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner HEREFORD BULLS Selling I I MURRAY Maple Hill, Kansas 60 - Fall Yr. Black Angus Bulls N N AUCTION & REALTY 60 - Fall Y. Horned Hereford S S 785-256-4327 Bulls U U Real Estate - Farm - Household Dave Stump millbraeranch.com 50 - F1 Black Baldies w/calves R R Blue Rapids, KS E E 785-556-4354 E 10 - Hereford Heifers w/calves D D [email protected] (785) 363-7410 Yearling Angus 20 - Angus Heifers w/calves Good bulls with balanced Mows + Mulches up to 10” dia. (785) 556-0124 85 - Fall Bred Heifers (AN, HH, Bulls EPD’s, practical development, BWF) • CEDARS • PASTURE Visit us at Sons & Grandsons of good disposition & eye appeal. 10 - Started Young FQHA EASEMENTS + MORE! SpringhillHerefords.com Rito 2V1, Decade, Horses 7+ Years Experience A Gold TPR Breeder Special Design and Pfred Oleen Cattle Co. 20 - FQHA Yearling Colts All bulls are “AM” Free **Live Real Time Auction** Falun, KS 785-640-6644 Go to Tami McIntosh GLENN CHUCK www.triplebangus.com 308-870-3661 785-668-2368 785-668-2454 or contact EMAIL: D. ROCHE [email protected] FENCING FOR SALE www.oleenbrothers.com INC. Solid Black Jan: 785-482-3383 QUALITY BUILT FENCES Anchor D Ranch Arden: 785-482-3398 DON ROCHE Black Simmental Box 8, Dwight, KS 66849 785-292-4271 Longhorn Bulls and SimAngus All Gov’t. Blood FRANKFORT, KS 24 OPEN black yearling club Bull & Female Sale 3 Virgin 2-Year-Olds calf heifers 800- 850 pounds calf Ernest, Armin & Roger herd, vaccinated. Bob Bennett, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 5 Virgin Yearlings Blanken Alta Vista. 785-499-2860. Thank You - to our Greenleaf, KS At Mo-Kan Livestock Passaic, MO CATTLE CATTLE customers this year. or 785-541-0120 Saturday, March 14 Manhattan Comm. Co. BLACK ANGUS 785-747-8944 Dick Robbins Joe Mertz - 785-458-9494 Anchor D Ranch POLLED HEREFORD Bob Mertz - 785-456-9201 BULLS Harold Mertz - 785-456-9605 REGISTERED Belvidere, KS www.rivercreekfarms.com SIMMENTAL BULLS 620-862-5803 Full Brothers 18 months to 2 years-old Volume Discounts r Black POLLED SHORTHORN bulls, Large frame, low birth weight, •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Olsburg, Kansas Semen Checked performance documented, ex- DOCUMENTED, BRAND fertility tested RUNFT Sires: Shamrock, Vision cellent for crossbreeding, Keith PROVEN, PERFORMANCE • Guaranteed & Delivered • Registered-Performance 10 Yearling Lauer, Abilene. 785-479-2288. Production Sale Add meat, muscle, growth. Tested Angus CHAROLAIS Black Simmental Purebred WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 SIMMENTAL BULLS Heifers also available. ANNUAL 1:00 PM Heifers Ready to Breed Registered, by proven AI sires MIKE and BOB FEIGHT At the Ranch BULL SALE SHILOH SIMMENTALS Fall & Spring - Black & Red CLYDE, KANSAS A Kingman, Kansas Salina, KS - Ultrasound data available 785-614-1368 MARCH 23, 2009 785-823-6781 Will hold until breeding time. SELLING Private Treaty Group of 785-243-4973 Cell: 785-826-0341 140 14-18 Month Old 18-month-old to BELLEVILLE, KS Angus Bulls 2-year old Angus Bulls 785-446-3729 70 Registered Some Heifer Bulls SELLING 50 REGISTERED Angus Females • High Quality Group • BUSS ANGUS Gordon & Christine Stucky of Heifer Calves YEARLING BULLS ANGUS BULLS Leonardville, Kansas s 620-532-3220 Ultrasound data, complete MYRON & CHERYL RUNFT ANGUS BULLS WALNUT GROVE ANGUS [email protected] EPDs, BVD-PI Rodney & Kim Hofmann AI Sired www.stuckyranch.com Semen Checked tested negative. 785-527-5047 Marion, Kansas Clay Center, Kansas Calving Ease CRAIG & AMY GOOD runftranch.com 785-944-3674 15 BLACK first calf heifer BVD - PI Negative 620-382-2161 www.hofmannsimmental.com 785-468-3613 spring pairs, 2 black first calf 14 to 20 Months Old heifer fall pairs bred. [email protected] ANGUS BULLS, good carcass Proof + Performance = Profit Fall Yearling Bulls 785-630-0735. 785-348-5488. GARY BUSS Layton McKinney and calving ease, yearlings and 785-293-4444 • 785-410-3006 785-468-3602 By Private Treaty 2 year olds .785-446-2835. GRASS & GRAIN GRASS & GRAIN Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 31 CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE HORSES FEED & SEED BRYCE FOWLES Training Sta- 4X6 BIG round bales, good B&D HEREFORDS Kansas Limousin Don Johnson bles currently has openings for prairie and brome, 1200 lbs. & Breeders Angus colt starting and tune- ups. Over 785-528-4653. 785-633-3150. 30 years experience, guaran- Beran Bros. Angus Association Bull & Female Sale BROME and Prairie hay big SENECA, KS teed results. 785-539-6737 or 23rd Annual Bull & 17th Annual Sale Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 www.brycefowles.com. round bales. 785-944-3463. 6:30 PM FOR SALE Female Sale Saturday, April 4 STRAW 2008 small squares Yearlings Selling 40 Bulls *HORSE SALE* wire, $3. Will help load. 18 mos. & 2 yr. old March 24, 2009 1:00 PM 785-741-6235. & 20 Heifers Every Monday Night ANGUS BULLS 1:00 PM Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Featured Sires: New Frontier, 6:30 p.m. with Tack Cattle & Hog Feed Private Treaty At the ranch near Commission Co., In Focus, Prime Cut, Matrix, Buyers for all type horses! WHEAT MIDDLINGS AI Sires Claflin, KS Salina, KS All consignors welcome. BVD - PI Negative OFFERING: Final Answer, New Design 878 Pelletized, crude protein not Sale held at less than 14.5%. Call for pric- David J. & Doris, SELLING Selling 60 head of Limousin • 20 - 2 Year Old Angus Bulls cattle from some of Kansas’ Farmers & Ranchers ing. Dustin & Daren Ronnebaum • 10 Fall 18 Month Old Angus most respected Limousin Salina, KS F WESTERN STAR MILL 785-336-2830 Bulls Seedstock Producers. For more information call: Division of ADM - Salina, KS • 40 Angus Yearlings 30 SELECTED BULLS Don • 785-536-4507 Campbell’s Sale Barn 1-800-649-1541 (Kansas) • 25 - 2 Year Old Hereford *All bulls selected for fertility, Dan or Linda Egger Located 7-1/2 miles West of ANGUS Bulls performance and conformation 402-562-5951 Bonner Springs on 32 Hwy. ALFALFA RFV 133. Near Clay • 15 Fall 18 Month Old Here- Center. $90/ ton. 785- GENETIC ford Bulls COW CALF PAIRS 913-723-3661 913-724-1403 632-7256. ALLIANCE ALSO SELLING BRED COWS • 50 Black and White Face (Spring and fall calvers) FOR SALE or lease Corriente 4X5 ROUND bales of hay, Ber- roping cattle. 785-632-6388. ryton, KS. 855 lb prairie, $24 PERFORMANCE First Calf Pairs BRED HEIFERS • 20 Registered First Calf An- 785-632-1697. each. 1165 lb brome, $ 35 each. FANCY SHOW AND OPEN BULL SALE gus Pairs Put up dry. 785-836-3277, leave REPLACEMENT HEIFERS BUYER FOR all types of message. • 15 Registered First Calf horses. 785-765-3639. 40 Angus Bulls Hereford Pairs BJ Angus BROME GOOD quality rounds, For information and APRIL 17- 19 Spring Horse near Clay Center, $60/ ton 10 Open Heifers catalogs, contact: Genetics Show Camp for youth, Abilene. A REAL picked up. 785-632-7256. 10 Calving 2 Yr. Heifers JERRY MEEK “Value Added” [email protected] or OPPORTUNITY 913-898-2700 evenings Bull & Female Sale 785-280-1671. BROME HAY, 3x3x8, fertilized, March 13 & 14 For information and catalog 913-594-1453 mobile Friday, March 20 $90/ton. 785-283-4430. Holton, KS Craig Beran E-mail: GOAT BROME HAY, excellent quality, At the Ranch [email protected] Selling 72 Bulls 620-587-3709 BOER KIDS starting at $50, 1500 lbs bales, $55/ ton or $41/ or 620-786-9703 Fall & Spring Yrlngs pairs starting at $100, or pack- bale. Could arrange delivery. 785-8063067. Holton. Gerald Beran “47 Calving Ease Bulls” age deals available. Also Selling 785-458-8250. SMALL SQUARE alfalfa. 620-587-3407 785-288-8329. Fax: 620-587-3208 70 Elite Females LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 785-364-3517 BROME, PRAIRIE hay, fair al- Email 12 Frozen Embryos Bruce falfa, and milo stalk rounds 5x6, [email protected] HOLD ‘EM Fence Company- 785-845-5272 Sires Include: barbed wire, welded continuous net and twine. Manhattan area. Brandon Predestined, Objective, fence, pipe, custom tubs, gates, Call 785-410-5601. Franchise, In Focus, Retail Sat., March 14 - 1:00 alleyways. Cell 785-313-4552, 800 SMALL square bale straw, 785-817-2328 Product, 5050, Big Eye, 1I2 home 785-499-5454. Clay Center Livestock Sales $2.50/ bale. 785-499-6613. Sale is at the ranch “Genetics That Selling 100 Bulls 4291 McDowell Creek Road 2008 BROME and prairie hay • 75 Simmental & SimAngus Work” Manhattan, KS 5x5 round bales, brome $60/ • 25 Spring Yearling Angus For more information ton, prairie $50/ ton. Call for a catalog & DVD call or E-mail 785-456-7898. Hofmann Simmentals John or Bonnie Slocombe GOOD GRINDING hay brome Angus•Hereford•Simmental 944-3674 Luco Mfg. Co. Bermuda mix large round, $20; Good Farms - 468-3613 785-539-4726 128 YEARS of BEEF Hydraulic Chutes • Working large round straw, $12; native Brooks Simmental - 537-1214 [email protected] IMPROVEMENT Circles • Cake Feeders grass, $15; brome large round Dikeman Simmentals 776-7315 View our catalog on line at • Continuous Fencing ,very good, $35; small square Diamond D Simmentals Friday, March 6 www.bjangus.com • Panels & Gates brome, inside, very good, $4/ 3:30 PM — Purebred Beef 539-4933 bale. 785-479-0115. See us at www.lucoinc.com Teaching Unit Schaake Farms - 494-8566 www.goldbulliongroup.com SWINE or call toll free FOR SALE: Large round bales Kansas State University 1-888-816-6707 of Alfalfa. 785-562-6325. Manhattan, KS Box 385 BIG ROUND bales brome Mark Your GRAHAM SCHOOL Strong City, Kansas 66869 Sale broadcast on Graham School for livestock 5x51/2, good, can load. Call 785-771-3093. Calendars LiveAuctions.tv men and women. We special- DANUSER F8 3 point posthole For Kansas’ SELLING ize in teaching pregnancy b digger with power down cylin- EXCELLENT LARGE round check, artificial insemination, der, like new. 785-349-2869. brome or prairie hay for sale, Longest Running 70 Bulls herd health, calf delivery and TOP QUALITY HAMP BOARS deliver, cheap. 800-344-2144. many other subjects. Available Year Around HEDGE POSTS all lengths and BULL TEST SALE 50 Females diameters. Ray Hoffman. SMALL SQUARE bales wheat DATES FOR 2009 GALEN & ROBERTA HARMS Females consist of: 785-479-5941. straw. 785-456-5948. April 1, 2009 MARCH 9-13 Whitewater, KS 316-799-2382 11:30 a.m. • Show Heifer Prospects APRIL 13-17 DISCONTINUING LIVESTOCK WHEAT STRAW 800 small • Fall & Spring-Bred operation. Kelly Ryan 5x14 feed squares, $3.25 PB. Mitchell County Fairgrounds MAY 11-15 Registered Females SPF SWINE wagon grinder/ mixer, JD 65 for- 785-582-4046. 785-256-4336. Beloit, Kansas JUNE 15-19 • Spring Bred JULY 13-17 SEED STOCK age blower Filson squeeze 785-256-4716. All bulls passed Breeding Commercial Females AUGUST 10-14 • Boars- Duroc, DurocxPie- chute, Priefert head gate , For- 2008 BROME seed state Soundness Exam and Semen 3 Ranch-Broke SEPTEMBER 14-18 train, York, Landrace, most head table, roller mills, tested, cleaned and bagged, Test and have Current Up- OCTOBER 12-16 HampxLandrace portable CircleY exit, Powder 95.6% purity, 91% germination, dated EPD’s. AQHA Horses NOVEMBER 9-13 River portable loading chute $ 1 lb. 785- 238-8466. • Whiteline gilts in volume. ADG, WDA, Frame Score, Adj. For more information, DECEMBER 14-18 panels and gates, McPherson 785-761-7900. •PRRs negative, high health. and Salina feed bunks, Sun- Yearling Wt. and Scrotal Cir- contact: flower panels, Linn heavy fenc- NATIVE GRASSES cumference Reported. Kansas State University Purebred Beef Teaching Unit ing, hay feeders, bale spear, calf AND FORBS Ribeye Area, Marbling and catch, Crepe panels, gates, min- 1912 Denison Ave All types of seeds are Backfat Reported. eral feeders, metal feed bunks, Manhattan, KS 66502 available. Ryan Breiner, Herdsman water tanks, heavy tire waterier, Top AI Sire Sons and ET bulls. 1 tire feed bunks. All in good con- Telephone us for a 785-565-1881 For more information, All Bulls PI Tested Negative. dition.785-263-5184. quote today! [email protected] call or write: Roth Farms 167 BULLS Dr. Dan Moser, Dept. GG, Graham School WANTED 25- 30’ silage con- ON TEST Faculty Advisor 641 West Hwy. 31 Green, KS. veyor. 785-979-2183. Garnett, KS 66032 785-532-2459 785-944-3329 GOOD, CLEAN used pipe and TOP BULLS To obtain a sale book, call 785-448-3119 785-632-1951 - Ron Roth Cell rods for fence building. Several 785-532-6127 or email 785-632-7155 sizes available, can deliver. WILL SELL [email protected] www.grahamschool.com 71 ANGUS Herdsman, Matt Sullivan cell 785-227-5646. Star Seed Inc. 6 HEREFORD Mushrush-Beckton FERTILIZER OSBORNE, KANSAS 39 SIMMENTAL JOINT RED ANGUS SALE SWINE 800-782-7311 37 CHAROLAIS EQUIPMENT 9 TON mobility fertilizer 5 RED ANGUS/SIMMENTAL www.asi.ksu.edu/bullsale spreader, excellent. 7 ANGUS SIMMENTAL Buildings — Ventilation 785-630-0853. BIG ROUND bales of Prairie Flooring — Feeders hay, net wrapped. Manhattan YOUR NEXT HERD BULL area. 785-341-5838. COULD BE AT THE KANSAS ANGUS BULLS Waterers — Heaters FEED & SEED Calving Ease • 1 & 2 year olds Crates — Nursery Equip. BROME & PRAIRIE hay for BULL TEST Thursday, FOR SALE: brome seed, $1 Mod. Framed • Easy Fleshing sale 3X3X8 and small square CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU March 26, 2009 K&N pound. 785-577-5656. BK ANGUS bales. 785-828-3673. 785-633- For more information or 12:30 PM Swine Systems 1690. catalog, TESCOTT, KS CRP MIXES at the ranch near RICK HENRY OPEN POLLINATED silage/ www.kansasbulltest.com Quotes for Winter Brian & Emily Koster Elmdale, KS 785-336-2130 grain/ grazing seed corn out pro- or E-mail dandschmitt@hot- and Spring planting SENECA, KANSAS duces hybrids. mail.com 785-488-6219 • 785-392-0345 150 Bulls Free Shipping www.cropsusa.com. [email protected] Doug or Lori Schmitt 40 Commercial Fall Feyh Farm Co., Alma, KS 620-489-6608. 620-960-6054. 785-373-4824 (farm) Boars 866-765-3415 A.I.D SIRED Red and Black Bred Heifers SMALL SQUARE prairie hay, 785-373-5025 (home) Duroc & Chester 785-765-4681 Fax Angus cross 2 year old bull. 620-273-8581 Duroc & Hamp Cross wire. 785-499-6862. 785-446-2835. Bull Test Station is 1 mile www.MushrushRedAngus.com Serviceable Age 3X3X8 SQUARE bales brome, BROME SEED 90% germ 80/lb South of Tipton on Hwy. 181. On Farm Test Information very nice, shedded. brome hay big square, $65/ton. Stop any time to view bulls F1 Black Baldy and Polled 913-775-0270. Hereford first calf heifers with Open Gilts 785-280-0477. Sale Day Phone: ‘08 PRAIRIE hay 5x6 round In Focus, Morgans Direction or DUROC & CHESTER ALFALFA 3X3 squares, 147 785-545-8939 or YORK-CHESTER CROSS bales, $55/ ton. Salina. RFV, $130/ ton. 120 RFV, $100 6807 calves at side. Nice heif- 785-823-3821. 785-738-0043 ers with fancy calves. SLEICHTER per ton. 785-336-3173. 785-527-1049 NET WRAPPED alfalfa, brome, SMALL SQUARE wheat straw, DUROC FARM and prairie hay. Can deliver. TWO BLACK Hereford bulls 785-732-6637 wire tied, bright color. ABILENE, KS 785-458-9494. for sale. One yearling bull, and 785-732-6566 785-263-1898 785-263-1908 785-819-2376. one tow year old. Also have one BIG ROUND bales alfalfa hay FOR SALE: Alfalfa and brome yearling AHA registered polled GENTLE MILKING Shorthorn and brome hay, 4x6, net hay large round bales, net Hereford bull by Star Bogart, out cow with red/ white heifer calf. wrapped. 620-273-6783. wrapped. 785-238-8204. of champion blood lines. Asking Raised calves and hand milks. $2,500 each. 620-794-5256. Near Hanover. 307-690-8609. GRASS & GRAIN GRASS & GRAIN Page 32 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 FEED & SEED AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Forage Oats 1989 CHEVROLET R3500 WANTED: SINGLE axle semi 2008 Jeep Wrangler FARM & RANCH RILEY COUNTY pickup, diesel, tandem cab, tractor, diesel, automatic trans- 2007 Dodge quad cab 15 miles N. of Manhattan, KS. Everleaf 126, Stallion 65,000 miles. 785-293-5743. mission, in good condition. 2006 Ford ext. 4x4 Saline Co. - 13 Acre m/l Build- Completely redecorated 3 & Jerry 316-444-2598. ing Site, Rural Water Avail- 1994 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe bed., 3 bath home with full Also different varieties 2005 Dodge ext. 4x4 able. Ideal for Country Home walkout bsmt. 40 acres, of alfalfa seed. Cummins turbo diesel, 5 spd, Heavy Trucks Of All Kinds Setting. runs and drives fantastic. 2005 Chevy Suburban 4x4 wooded ravines and pasture. Salina Co. - 6 Acres m/l Build- Delivery available. 785-969-0727. Call after 3pm Semi Trailers Of All Types 2004 Ford flatbed 4x4 Overlooks Tuttle Creek Lake ing Site, Rural Water Avail- Spring Creek weekdays or anytime weekends. Livestock - Flats - Drops 2004 Chevy Colorado 4x4 and Flint Hills. 3 outbldgs...... able. Southeast of Saline Ag Products, Inc. Hoppers - Dumps - Tankers 2003 Dodge Durango ...... $349,000 ESTATE SETTLEMENT School Dist. 800-432-5672 Storage Containers 2001 Dodge Dakota crew 2 Great Bldg. Sites 2003 Freightliner Century 2001 Kodiak cab & chassis Ottawa Co. - 22.5 Acres m/l 40 acres pasture w/woods, Class, mid roof, 470 Detroit AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR: 2000 Chevy ext. cab 2008 PRAIRIE Hay for sale, Building Site. creek and pond. Road on two 13 spd., 455x22 super single NEVILLE - DOONAN - DAKOTA 2000 Suburban 3/4 4x4 200 5-1/2x5’ bales, 200 4x5’s Ottawa Co. - 22 Acres m/l sides...... $120,000 tires - MERRITT - MAURER - 2000 Chevy ext. cab 4x4 bales. Never wet. Call Gently Rolling Hills w/Potential 40 acres rolling pasture, pond, 1998 Freightliner Classic mid KALYN SIEBERT - LANDOLL 2000 Dodge Ram ext. dsl. 785-249-5133 or 785-584-6660 Pond Site. road frontage...... $120,000 roof, C12 Caterpillar 13 spd., chuckhenry.com 1998 S10 Pickup leave message. Ottawa Co. - 22 Acres m/l Both properties in Sedelia 455x22 super single tires COMPLETE WEB LISTING B. C. Motors Building Site. Guarantee Wa- Church area. 1997 Freightliner FLD mid PHOTOS - SPECS - PRICING ter Availability. PASTURE roof, 470 Detroit 10 spd. I-70 at Solomon, KS 902 E. Trapp 3J RANCH-ABILENE trans., 455x22 super single Herington, KS 67449 Marion Co. - 155 Acres. m/l 240 acres +/- training and WANTED PASTURE to rent for tires 785-258-2818 Cattle Feeding Facility. breeding facility with 32 stalls cows calf pairs 1/4 section to full and breeding lab. 160’x160’ section. 785-363-7523 785-535-8681 Saline Co. - 36.2 Acres m/l Development Land....$300,000 arena, 90’x255’ arena, ‘92 Volvo 60 Series 7 speed, 160'x360' roping arena with re- NEED GRASS for 15- 27 cow 785-336-6678 tandem C/C, 20’ frame$3,500 Cloud Co. - 51 Acres m/l Tilla- calf pairs. 785-692-4388. turn alley. All 3 arenas are new ‘97 Ford 1 ton power stroke, ble. Part in Wheat with V mesh and pipe. 140’ ce- WANTED PASTURE to rent for 1972 C60 grain truck 16’ all auto, 10’ flatbed...... $2,500 steel grain bed, 366 motor, 4+2 Chris Rost • 785-493-2476 dar stake round pen, 40’ cov- cow/ calf pairs. 785-341-5838. ‘95 Ford Aeromax 60 Series, [email protected] ered round pen. 60’x80’ hay speed, runs good, $4,500. tandem AC, 9 speed, 4 PASTURE CLEARING - dis- shed. 3 bed, 2 bath home with 785-366-0476. spring Hend...... $5,750 counted rates. Need your pas- Farm & Ranch finished walkout bsmt. 2 mo- ‘97 Ford Aeromax SA tractor, ture cleared or any other large 1922 FREIGHTLINER 112 Division of: bile homes. Property may be 380,000 actual miles, twin Hillsboro, Kansas 60 Series, 9 speed air ride, skidsteer work. Please call Mike 2008 Ford Edge SEL, V-5, divided...... $645,000 screw, air ride cab, good solid AC ...... $10,500 Lett, 785- 822-5386. auto, leather, loaded, CLAY-DICKINSON CO. LINE truck, $ 12,000. 785- 488-7500. ‘99 Int. N14, Intiacal sleeper NEED PASTURE for cow calf 10,000K East of Industry. 160 acres +/- 02 FORD F350 dual 4x4 482 2007 Ford Explorer E/B 4x4, Tire & Wheels - Approx. 80 acres of native pairs with care any size pasture Convertor Dollies considered. 785-556-0403. Deweeze bed, 7.3 diesel, 6 spd, auto, leather, 30,000K pasture w/ large pond & creek. good rubber, very good truck, 2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ Transmissions, Rearends, Antrim-Piper Wenger 80 acres in CRP. Lot of wildlife WANT TO rent pasture for many new parts, 267K miles, 4x4, V-8, auto, loaded, Motors Realtors® ...... Reduced $149,500 2009 season and beyond for $14,900. 620-382-2161 or 29,000K Convertor Dollies An independently Owned POTT CO. cow calf operation. 620-382-5736. 2006 Jeep grand Cherokee Tires & Wheels and Operated Member Ideal building site, 28 acres 785-373-6425. 95 DODGE 2500 4x4 V10 auto, Limited, 4x4, auto, loaded, of Coldwell Banker meadow, trees and spring fed TREE SAWING and pasture 115,000 miles, very good, 27,000K SMART USED Real Estate Corporation pond. Cree Road...... $84,000 www.cbsalina.com spraying. Getting close to time $3,500. 620-341-0957. 2006 GMC 1500 crew cab TRUCKS & Call Dolly Anderson, Broker to think about thistle spraying. 4x4, V-8, auto, 49,000K 1994 FORD XLT Lariat F-350 for more information or 620-273-8561, 620-341-0273, 2005 Ford F-350 S/C L/B XLT PARTS INC. to preview 785-532-8801 620-344-1580. red, 4 WD, 7.3 LTR, 5 spd, like 4x4, diesel, 5 sp., 94,000K 1028 S. Ferree new Tommy lift, 10 ply, Fire- 2004 Nissan Frontier crew cab Kansas City, KS 66105 WANTED PASTURE for 25 to Elmore Center G&A REAL ESTATE stones at 75%,new batteries, 4x4, loaded, 50,000K 40 pairs, any size considered. 913-321-6609 631 E. Crawford, Salina, KS Manhattan, Kansas new anti-freeze, recent clutch, 2003 Jeep Liberty 4x4 Sport, Dale Geis. Marion. www.smartusedtrucks.com 785-827-3641 starter, alternator, ball joints, V6, auto, nice, 40,000K 620-382-6140. u-joints, very sharp and clean 1-800-276-3641 1994 DODGE Ram 2500 Cum- TRAILERS WANTED GRASS with care for and dependable, $5,000 firm. Ask For Kris Hanschu 785-461-5496. khanschu@ mins, 5 spd, bale spear, $ 6,000 COUNTRY LISTINGS TRAILER REPAIR and rehab, 150-200 pair for 2009 season obo; 1974 Kenworth W- 900 290 midwaymotors.com 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style Hesse Welding. 785-292-4889. and beyond. 785-625-6421, DAYCAB TRACTORS Cummins 10 spd, new tires, ex- home on 20 acres m/l. Walk- leave message. ‘03 IH 9100 tandem daycab, 620-755-2824 cellent condition, $ 8,500 obo. out basement, 2 car garage, EXPERIENCED MIG custom 12.7 430 hp. Detroit, 10 785-220-8996. 40x60 building, a very nice ru- grazer has 200 A of brome pas- speed, air ride, 126K actual K&S TRUCK ral home, close to Abilene, KS. ture for rent. Calvin Adams, Be- miles — GMC Trucks LIVESTOCK & HORSE loit. 785-792-6338. ‘03 Freightliner Columbia tan- SALES, INC. GRASS TRAILERS dem 140 435 hp. Detroit, 10 — Pontiac 240 acres m/l Dickinson FLATBED TRAILERS NEED GRASS for breeding 620-727-4900 • 620-465-2347 speed, air ride, 495K miles HAVEN, KANSAS County. All grass, immediate • 1-800-526-0939 • heifers or cow calf pairs. — Buick ‘95 IH 8100 tandem, M-11 330 ‘96 IHC 4800, 4x4, DT466, 5 possession. www.circle-dtrailers.com 620-253-8864, 620-623-2143 In Now hp. Cummins 9 speed, spd. auto, C&C, 26,740 miles 160 acres m/l Morris County. early or late. 2008 GMC Acadia, 12K spring ride, 430K miles ‘96 IHC 4800, 4x4, DT466, 4 All grass, immediate posses- 2007 Chevy HHR LT PASTURE WANTED for 100- ‘01 IH 9100 sgl. axle, N-14 370 spd. auto, C&C, 21,000 miles sion. Hedke Ag Co. 500 steers, full season. hp. Cummins, 10 speed ‘92 IHC 4800, 4x4, DT466, 4 2007 Chevy Uplander 240 acres m/l Ottawa County, 620-430-1307. Automax air ride, 50K actual spd. auto, C&C, 50,000 miles 2006 Hummer H-3 Pro-Trak all grass. miles ‘91 IHC 4800, 4x4, DT466, 4 2006 Jeep Liberty Renegade NEW NEED GRASS for 100 head or 2005 Saturn VUE GIVE DAN A CALL FOR more. 620-545-7277. spd. auto, C&C, 144,000 FLATBEDS AND STOCKS Heald Truck Sales miles 2002 Ford Explorer, 2WD MORE INFORMATION ON READY TO GO! AUTOMOTIVE 704 NE Hwy. 24 ‘85 IHC 1855, 4x4, dsl., 5 spd., 2002 GMC ext. cab, fully THESE LISTINGS AG CHEMICALS TOPEKA, KANSAS 66608 C&C, 18,000 miles equipped, Tonoua cover 785-479-0203 LIVESTOCK FEED 2002 Chevy ext. cab 4 door, FOR SALE: 07 Chevy Dura- 785-235-5604 ‘84 IHC 1855, 4x4, gas, auto, 411 East Main work truck max, 6 speed, Allison extended PRICES & PHOTOS @ C&C, 19,000 miles Waterville, KS 66548 2001 Chevy Tahoe, loaded, cab, black with tan leather inte- www.healdtrucksales.com ‘92 Ford F800 4x4, dsl., 5 spd. 877-505-2777 • 785-363-2777 rior sweet, $24,975. Fax: 785-235-0912 ‘78 Army 6x6 C&C, multi fuel 4WD REAL ESTATE 785-587-4981. MIXERS AVAILABLE 1994 Chevy Suburban & 1990 DODGE Cummins, new 3 Harsh 502H, Harsh 575, Roto- BUXMAN MOTORS AUCTION CO. 2007 CHEVY 2500 4x4 regular spd, fuel pump, brakes, full steel mix 600-16, Oswalt 370 102 N. Buckeye, PONTIAC-BUICK-GMC Abilene, KS 67412 cab Duramax with Allison trans- front and rear brush guard, Harsh 430 trailer mounts www.buxman.com www.rrehomes.com mission, less than 13,000 miles, bumper, alum wheels. Several More automatic, power windows and 785-427-7255. Trucks Coming 800-794-3707 locks, flip over gooseneck ball, 1200 Washington Road REAL ESTATE & FARM Your Local Dealer for: reflex bed liner, $26,500. Call us for your GRASS & GRAIN NEWTON, KANSAS AUCTION Travalong Trailers, Circle D 913-731-3742. next Truck! Trailers, Bradford Built 1999 F250 SD, SC, SW 7.3 Saturday, March Flatbeds, Landoll, Taylor Chevrolet Co., LLC miles, local trade . . .$11,900 power stroke, auto, flatbed, 21 Hillsboro, Club Car, and Announces that We are not USED CARS 161K highway miles, $9,999 10:30 AM DAE WOO participating In the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 dr. obo. 785-456-9465. 77 Acres +/- mostly native TRUCKS recession Sedan, 4 cyl., auto, alum. grass pasture, has Hwy. 75 ‘05 Kenworth W900 Daycab We offer interest Rates as wheels, spoiler . . . . .$11,900 REAL ESTATE Several New Kodiac frontage located approx. 3/8 550 Cat 18 spd., 385K ...... low as 2.9% 2002 Buick LeSabre Ltd., 3800 V-6, leather, nice local trade . 70 Series 320 ACRES NW Yates Center mile North of 181st and Hwy...... $62,000 On select Certified Used 2009 Jet 34’ hopper, like new ...... $6,900 Cab-Chassis In Stock Flint Hills grass, good fences, 75, on west side of Hwy. (Ap- Vehicles prox. 3 miles South of Jct...... $24,500 1999 Buick LeSabre, 3800 V-6, Gas and Diesel asking $990/ AC. Crown RE, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Hwys. 56 and 75, Osage Co.). CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES 42,000 miles, Uncle Bob’s Dale 785-229-6740. CALL FOR PRICES ON NEW SXT...... $14,995 2008 Chevrolet “New Style” pampered pride . . . . .$9,900 For Information HYDRA BEDS 2007 Chevy Avalanche, 4x4.... Malibu, LTZ, 3.6 V-6, heated USED TRUCKS, SUV’S, VANS CENTURY 21 USED STOCK TRAILERS leather, nice ...... $22,900 ...... $19,900 Miller/Midyett 2006 24’ Travalong, vents...... 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT, V-6, 2006 Chevy 1500 crew cab, 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS auto, heated leather, local Lyndon, KS ...... $6,800 Sedan, 5.3 V-8, auto, sunroof, 4WD...... $18,975 For financial strength, trade-in ...... $10,900 785-828-2599 1997 Titan 6’8”x20’ ...... $3,250 loaded, very nice . . .$20,900 2002 Chevy 3/4 ton Duramax competitive rates and terms 2004 Chevrolet 1500 reg. cab Tractors, Machinery, Combine, 1995 Boss 20’ stock...... $3,750 2008 Chevrolet Impala 2LT diesel...... $18,900 as flexible as the way you W/T 4WD, V-8, 47,000 miles, MIsc. sells after real estate. 1995 Travelute 20’ ...... $3,250 Sedan, 3.9 V-6, auto, bucket 2001 Chevy C-60 Series, long operate, count on Frontier 1983 Hillsboro alum., 20’ ...... one-owner ...... $12,900 seats, sharp ...... $15,900 wheel base, air susp., 26’ Farm Credit. Ted & Cyrella ...... $4,995 2002 GMC C-3500 crew cab flatbed, Cat diesel .....$9,450 2008 Chevrolet Impala 1LT Baldwin, KS 866-268-2900 SLE 2WD, 8100 V-8, local 1995 Chevy 3/4 ton ...... $3,250 Birtell, Owners Sedan, 3.5 V-6, auto, bench Emporia, KS 800-320-8391 HAY TRAILER one-owner trade . . . .$14,900 1994 Jeep Cherokee....$1,500 www.beattyandwischropp.com seat, silver ...... $15,900 Hiawatha, KS 800-699-3521 1977 GMC 2 ton C60, 5 BLOWOUT 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 1999 Chevrolet Suburban LS Manhattan, KS 800-874-2474 speed, 2 speed, PS...$4,000 36’ self Dumping Inline Bale Sedan, 3800 V-6, auto, 4WD, 350 V-8, auto, local Marysville, KS 800-475-2371 LAND 1977 Ford F750 cab, chassis, Trailers ...... $3,895 remote start, 18,000 miles . . trade ...... $4,900 Parsons, KS 800-741-2990 157 acres M/L of good crop- 1993 Chevrolet Silverado K- Allison auto trans...... $3,995 land. 12 miles N. of Randolph, Bradford Built Steel ...... $14,900 www.frontierfarmcredit.com 2500 reg. cab 4WD, well 1974 Ford 2 ton 16’ steel grain KS. just off Hwy. 77. Pickup Flatbeds 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT box and hoist...... $5,450 Starting at...... $1,870 maintained ...... $2,900 COUNTRY HOMES Sedan, 4 cyl., auto, 17,000 1965 International IH loadstar . 1991 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LAND FOR SALE 3+ Br, 2 Ba home on 2.5 We now install pickup Beds miles, 35 MPG . . . . .$12,900 ...... $750 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT, reg. cab 2WD, V-6, auto, PW, BARTON COUNTY acres. 12 miles N. of Ran- and Trailer AC Units. Call For Prices. FWD, 3.5 V-6, auto, sunroof, PL, local ...... $2,900 MELTON MOTOR CO. 560 acres all farm land. Lo- dolph, KS. Buy Next to the Factory and 26,000 miles ...... $15,900 OUR 66TH YEAR cated North of Great Bend, 4 Br, 1.5 Ba home w/outbldgs. Taylor save hundreds of Dollars 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LT IN BELLEVILLE, KS KS. All minerals go. on 2.5 acres. 10 miles N. of van, 7 passenger, DVD, Chevrolet Co. 785-527-2201 ELK COUNTY Randolph, KS. ROCKING “M” 15,000 miles ...... $15,900 26 N. 4th St. 709 acres grassland, excellent Tammy Parker Realty 2007 Chevrolet HHR LT, 4 cyl., Seneca, KS 66538 Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. water, fence and Bluestem TRAILER SALES auto, sunroof, chrome pkg., grass. Close to Howard, KS. 785-363-2010 430 S. Colorado 785-336-2242 1983 FORD F250 4x4, flatbed, nice, 30 MPG ...... $14,900 Waterville, KS 66548 Let us put you in a new 4 spd, $1,200. 785-293-5743. CALL FOR A PRIVATE 2005 Buick LeSabre Custom Chevrolet! SHOWING Office: 1-866-261-2526 Sedan, 3800 V-6, auto, 73,000 or 785-562-6614 Call Toll Free 82 CHEVY 1 ton dually $900. MICHAEL BECKERMAN miles, very nice . . . .$10,900 785-220-9665 2004 GMC 1500 SL reg. cab 866-338-5498 316-722-9393 GRASS & GRAIN 2WD, 5.3 V-8, auto, 38,000 www.taylorchevroletco.com GRASS & GRAIN Realty Executives of Wichita 785-539-7558 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 33 TRAILERS MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY 1997 HILLSBORO stock trailer TRACTOR and FOR SALE: 1974 4430 John WE ARE DEALERS FOR COMBINES TRACTORS 7x20 gooseneck, $5,959, has Deere cab with AC, dual tires, x ‘08 Case-IH 7088, 263 hrs. NH 9030, bi-direct., w/ldr. & been used very little. COMBINE PARTS good condition. Call (2) ‘07 Case-IH 8010, 1500 grapple 913-731-3742. 785-865-6965 any time. hrs. NH TG230 SS, 1600 hrs. g ‘06 Case-IH 2388, 1253 hrs. SKIDS TRAVELONG GOOSENECK COMBINES 24’ flatbed trailer with dovetail; ‘06 Case-IH 2388, 1400 hrs. ‘92 NH 553 2001 Case IH 2388 Kelly-Ryan - Landoll ‘02 Case-IH 2388, 1507 hrs. ‘04 NH LS170, cab htr. Travelong gooseneck 20’ low- 2005 Case IH 2208 cornhead Kewanee - Westendorf boy trailer; Donahue gooseneck ‘80 IHC 1480 ‘07 NH L185, cab A/C htr., 2 2005 Case IH 1020, 30’ flex C.E. Attachments ‘99 JD 9610, 2000 hrs. speed 16’ grain trailer. 785-456-4645. head w/air reel H&S 785-293-5155. ‘83 MF 860, V8 hydro, 2100 Bobcat 825 TRACTORS hrs. ‘04 Bobcat S185 cab htr, new SKID LOADERS 1972 FREHAUF 48’ cattle pot, New Case IH MX215 MF 850 24’ head, 6 cyl. gear tires & ATTACHMENTS above average, $6,500. New Case IH DX31 drive PLANTERS With over 120 acres and 2004 Gehl 6640 cab AC, heat, 785-337-2378. 785-562-6633. 1974 JD 4430 QR TRACTORS Kinze 2500 8/15R no till 130,000 square feet of 2 spd., 1400 hrs. HAY EQUIPMENT (3) ‘08 Case-IH MX305, 155 to Kinze 3600 16/31 l. fert., no till TRAVALONG & EZ HAUL warehouse space, we have ‘01 Gehl 6635 DXT hi flow, H&S 12 wheel carted rake 928 hrs. White 5100 6/30” w/5R splitter, New & Used Trailers on Hand thousands of NEW, USED & cab, heat, 2 spd. New Hesston 5556A rd. baler ‘97 MF 8140 MFD w/loader, NT 16’, 18’, 20’, 25’, 32’ flatbeds REMANUFACTURED PARTS CEA pallet forks, tooth bars w/net 3500 hrs. White 6100 8R30” V.F. w/6925 16’, 20’, 22’, 24’ Stock for many makes and models. Used Lowe 40C hi flow trnchr New Hesston 2270 MoCo ‘89 Case-IH 7130 7R splitter, no till Aluminum stock 20’ & 24’ New Mensch, manure scrprs When you need quality parts NH 851 rd. baler ‘74 MF 1105 w/loader, 5600 JD 7200 6/30 w/Kinze bean Skid steer and cargo trailers Lowe hydr. post hole digger at affordable prices 1980 JD 510 rd. baler hrs. DRILLS Dolmar chain saws Haugen 12” tree shear Call Abilene Machine Hesston 6610 swather, sal- ‘72 Case 970, 8500 hrs. CIH 5400 soybean special, Haugen brush grapples vage 1960 MF 85 gas cart, NT, markers VISSER RADIATOR 1-800-255-0337 Worksaver Bale forks MISCELLANEOUS Ford 8N GP 15’ drill w/cart www.AbileneMachine.com NEW EQUIPMENT SERVICE 2006 Arctic Cat 650H ATV MF compact GC 2300 HAY EQUIPMENT H&S 170 grinder mxr Herington, KS Farmhand 1140 mounts only w/mower NH HW325 500h., 18’ HS IH 900 8 row 30 semimount Meyer 7500 all purpose 785-258-2800 for TW Ford 1955 Ferguson TO35 head vertical fold, monitor, drums. spreader, rear discharge KMW 1760 loader Ford 5000 diesel CIH 12’ pull MC Hiniker 6000 cultivator 8 row 30, New Bush Hog 6’ rot. mower 1988 FLAT bed 45’ tandem New Brown 460 tree cutter MISCELLANEOUS Kuhl 9’ 3pt. disk mower excellent, shedded. H&S 14 wheel hi-cap rakes trailer all aluminum 22.5 rubber New Brown 672 tree cutter ‘98 Case IH 8465A round baler Hesston 1014, 12’ 785-458-2149. Cimmaron 12 wheel rake 50 % tread, good brakes, and all 7 1/2’ high volume buckets, fits 10’ Prairie Cutter rotary cutter CIH 8460 baler barings, 2 speed landing gears 1990 JD 4055 quad range with JD 640 loader USED EQUIPMENT CIH 8480 baler 6’ dovetail with loading ramps, joy stick dual hydraulics cab air CONSIGNED EQUIPMENT Gehl 170MX grinder, mixer Radke Implement NH BR780 net w/pickup slicer asking $4,000. 316-835-2135. and heat, clean, less than 5200 JD 200 dirt scraper H&S 10 wheel carted rake Rt. 1, Box 52 (Milberger) Hesston 3981 12W V rake hours, $29,950.913-731-3742. 1993 Case IH 7120 magnum Gehl 1870 rd. baler Russell, Kansas Muiader windrow turner, hyd. IH 1440 combine CARRY DECK Crane model 85 620-935-4310 drive IH 810, 17’ 5” header SENECA IMPL. Totutti 3 pt. 8w rake 785-227-4220 RM2 diesel engine cab with Case IH 3950, 23’ 4” disk guard, heater. 620-364-6624. MISCELLANEOUS LINDSBORG, KS IH 484 diesel w/2250 loader CO. Woods 7’ 3 pt. rotary cutter TITAN - HILLSBORO Sunflower 5030, 32’ F.C. spike Hwy. 36 West BH 3 pt. post digger GLEANER PARTS SENECA, KANSAS ‘98 Titan 24’ Stock harrow Soil Mover 2.5 yr. scraper FOR SALE Westendorf quick tach, IH ‘93 Diamond D 20’ Stock M - L3 - N6 - R62 - 72 new Day ...785-336-2621 PLANTER SALVAGE 3 pt. 9’ blade mounts PK 750 G 60’ xfold booms and used salvaged parts. Re- IH 4-16 plow, 2 pt. hitch Night...... 785-336-2502 IH 400-500-800-900-950 Cyclo 2003 TRAVELONG 24’ alumi- maned hydros, radiators, alter- Case IH 900, 6 RN planter WANTED EXCELLENT 653 row JD 494-1280, 7000, plate and num livestock trailer, new condi- nators, sprockets and shafts. crop head. 785-452-1967. plateless tion, 1,500 miles. 785-761-7587. New belts, Hillside raddles, 785-452-5685. m e cylinder bars, elevator chains, ITEMS/ OPTIMIST Club sale, Koelzer Repair etc. At reduced prices. Also Onaga, KS 785-857-3257 1-800-599-6725 various size headers. 3/14, fairgrounds E of Concor- dia, KS: Clipper seed cleaner, 402-862-2331 NEW STOCK & HORSE LOREN BLAZEK d 300 bu/ hr; 8ft X4-in auger; • CIH 7120, 2WD, 6,000 hrs. LEWIS TRAILERS Belleville, KS. Baldwin trailer; M&W gravity • WL-42 loader FLATBEDS 785-729-3495, Shop t wagon; FOMOCO hyd. press; • TA26 Westendorf ldr. IMPLEMENT CO. BH UTILITY & SKID LOADER 785-527-7130, Residence cream separator; Mott mower • White 2-88, cab & air Humboldt, Neb. 785-556-8952 Mobile Superior Impl., Inc. (needs brgs); sickle sharpener; • Oliver 1750, gas w/TA26 ldr. “Serving You 60 Years” NEW TITAN (ALUMINUM) .22 cal anchor system; power • IHC 720, 4x18 plow CARGO TRAILERS — ITEMS FOR SALE — 402-879-4723 hand tools; parts washer; 2 row • 1655 Oliver gas EXCELLENT 1980 7720 JD NEW WILSON ALUMINUM CIH 8590 4x4 baler ...... Call Evening 402-879-3719 planter w/ plates; batch bin on • White 5100, 6 row planter combine 2,800 hours, com- STOCK TRAILERS MF 864 cornhead, 6x36$3,000 SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA skids; 3 Ford plow rolling coul- • White 120, cab & air pletely reconditioned, always OK CORRAL 24’ Gehl 1875 TDC baler ...$5,000 ters; shop- built stock trlr; 6- in • White 4-150 shedded, $15,500 with 224 JD 4555 quad, 3100 hrs w/ 840 roller mill; 30- in Sony flat • 84” skid loader blade Montana Silversmiths JD 7800 tractor, MFWD, 4600 header. 785-452-1967. loader w/ Joy, above average. screen TV. 785-446-2872. Jewelry & Statues hrs., loader, joy stick .....Call 785-562-3911 785-363-2705. USED TRACTORS We Install Brake Controllers Hiniker 500 row cultivator, FOR SALE: Cat 953 LGP track 785-562-8470 8x30...... $2,000 loader, GP bucket with teeth, JD 7420 CAH USED TRAILERS CIH CX 90 MFWD...... $19,000 OUR 58th YEAR ripper, cab, 80% undercarriage Case-IH MXM 155 FOR SALE: JD 830 swather 28’ Titan GN LQ horse, ‘04 ..... CIH 496 disc, 24 ft...... $8,500 NEW TRACTORS left, good paint. Olsburg. running condition; 1948 JD D Case 430, 4WD ...... $22,000 2005 JD 6320 tractor, 1010 2009 JD 7830, coming In 785-565-2652. tractor, runs good. USED COMBINES 14’ Titan BH dump bed, ‘07 .... hrs., MFWD cab, left hd 2009 JD 7330 1982 CASE 2390 8100 hrs 785-337-2707. Case IH 2388 RWA ...... $5,950 rev...... $45,000 2008 JD 7230 18.4x42 rear tires, 8R30 IH 800 Case-IH 1688 RWA 15’ BH Wells Cargo w/AC, ‘09 Allis 7000 tractor, 4450 hrs...... USED TRACTORS FOR SALE: John Deere 24 1/2’ semi-mounted planter, Yetter Case-IH 1660 RWA ...... $6,500 ...... $7,250 2006 JD 7820 MFWD, coming 1010 field cultivator. Harris 15’ 9 liquid fertilizer placement. 8R30 IH 1460 RWA 18’ BH car trailer ...... $1,500 IH 5300 double disc drill alfalfa 2005 JD 7320 2WD shank 3pt NH3 applicator. Hiniker 5000 cultivator, ditching 20’ Titan GN Renegade 4 seeder ...... $5,500 2001 JD 5520 FWD w/JD 541 785-548-6264. AC R50 RWA winds, anhydrous. horse trailer, ‘04 ...... $10,500 Hesston 856A baler...... $7,500 SL loader 785-926-4738. 785-632-4697. 966 FARMALL, 1975, 3 pt, dual 5’x16’ BH B Bar A stock$1,100 Agco 500 flexhead, 25 ft...... 2000 JD 7210, 2WD, ROPS 1-800-530-5428 hydraulics, dual PTO, 18.4x38 ‘04 Winnebago 31’ “Mini RV” 2 ...... $7,500 2005 JD 7420 MFWD tires, diesel, $3,950. 1990 JD slides...... $30,000 2004 JD 567 baler, net-kicker . 1997 JD 7610, 2WD Thomas Impl. Inc. 535 baler, $6,900. Knaphide 15’ 20’ Titan GN Stock, ‘92 $2,000 ...... $16,000 COMBINES Jct. 59 & 96 Hiways all steel bed and hoist, $1,500. JD 925 flex head, poly snouts . 1998 JD 9510 Altamont, Kansas We now sell: 16’ Giant, 40” steel sides, needs ...... $8,000 1998 JD 893 Fax: 620-784-5622 Dustacator & Bull Master floor, $600. 18’ Parkhurst, 42” Allis 6080 tractor...... $8,000 1997 JD 920 Feeders steel sides, wood floor, $1,000. H&S 16 wheel rake, hi capac- NEW EQUIPMENT Several hoist. Roeder Imp. Se- Call Us for ity...... $7,000 SPECIALS 604M, 605M, 504M Balers neca, KS. 785-336-6103. Drop’N’Lock GN Hitch H&S 14 wheel rake, hi capac- 2009 JD 1990, CCS R2300 twin rake Dealer Nearest You ity...... $6,500 2009 JD 1590, drill BP 8000 processor Hesston 1340 MoCo swather.. 2008 JD 568 rd. baler WRX-12 DuraBull Rake — COMBINES — ‘98 Wilmar 7200 . . . . .$75,000 Blue Valley Trailers ...... $8,000 JD 741 SL Disc Mowers & Mower Cond. ‘08 JD 9870, 195 hrs. .Coming — TRACTORS — 225 South East St. UFT 500 bushel grain cart...... JD 741 NSL Good selection of late model ‘08 JD 9770 ...... Coming ‘07 JD 9520T ...... $212,500 Waterville, Kansas 66548 ...... $4,000 HAY EQUIPMENT USED VERMEER BALERS ‘08 JD 9770 ...... $217,500 ‘07 JD 9520T ...... $212,500 785-363-2224 Blue Jet 9 shank ripper.$6,500 2009 JD 946 MoCo Hydra-Bed™ & accessories ‘08 JD 9770 ...... $216,500 ‘03 JD 9420 Track . .$148,500 2002 JD 567 net wrap baler .... New big bale forks Winkel Livestock Equip. ‘08 JD 9770 Hillco . .$252,500 ‘00 JD 9400 Track . .$129,000 1-866-368-4826 ...... $19,000 2007 JD 568 Winkel Flatbeds ‘08 JD 9770 4WD . .$216,500 ‘94 CAT 75C ...... $36,000 IH 1486 tractor...... $9,500 USED EQUIPMENT Bar 6 Cake Feeders ‘07 JD 9760 4WD . .$206,000 ‘77 Steiger ST270 . . .$18,000 2007 TITAN 7X16X7.5 tall JD 643 cornhead...... $4,000 1999 JD 1560 ‘07 JD 9760 4WD . .$216,500 ‘06 JD 8430 MFWD .$172,000 gooseneck, finished dressing JD 7700 tractor, MFWD w/JD SOLID — STABLE ‘07 KD 9760 ...... $199,500 ‘94 JD 4960 MFWD . .$44,000 room and sleeper, AC and heat 740 loader ...... $52,500 STILL JD ‘07 JD 9760 ...... $188,000 ‘82 JD 4440 Quad . . .$22,500 strip, rubber floor, Torsion sus- ‘05 JD 9760 ...... $165,000 2006 Bobcat T190 skidsteer, ‘95 JD 7700 MFWD . .$55,000 pension, 10 ply tires, excellent ‘07 JD 9760 ...... $193,500 rubber tracks, 750 hrs...... MILLER RANCH ‘94 JD 6400 w/640 . . .$36,000 condition, pulled very little, ‘07 JD 9660 Hillco . .$218,000 ...... Coming In ‘96 JD 6400 w/620 . . .$35,000 $12,500. Call Betty and 2000 Bobcat 763 skidsteer...... EQUIPMENT ‘90 CIH 1680 ...... $32,500 ‘82 IH 5088 ...... $20,500 620-767-3140 for more info...... Coming In 34846 K-99 Hwy. ‘88 CIH 1660 ...... $17,500 ‘81 IH 1086 w/loader .$17,000 1999 TH63 Cat telehandler ..... Alma, Kansas ‘89 JD 9500 ...... $30,000 ...... $29,500 785-336-2138 Days ‘86 CIH 1680 4WD . . .$18,000 — TILLAGE — Trailers 4 U Blue Jet 7 shank . . . . .$7,750 2002 JD 893 cornhead, hyd. 785-548-5855 Nights 785-765-3588 55 flex heads www.millerranchequipment.com 59 corn heads JD 510 disk ripper . . .$11,000 deck plates ...... $23,500 Visit Us At Frankfort, KS CIH 1083 cornhead ....$12,000 GRAIN DRILLS & CIH 4200 40’ mulch finisher . . jddealer.deere.com/toddtractor ...... $13,900 785-292-4166 IH 800 planter, 6 row...... Call Seneca, Kansas SALVAGE COMBINES PLANTERS 1997 Tyler 4300 flex air ALLIS N7-6, L2, L, M, G, F2, ‘07 DB 32 row . . . . .$159,500 JD 2200 63’ FC . . . . .$34,000 trailers4u.com floater, 60 ft...... $12,500 F, CII, AII; JD 8820, 7720, ‘06 JD 1770 24x20” . .$85,000 SF 55’ FC ...... $27,500 Krause 4900,2 4 ft. disc$6,500 Gleaner Combines 7700, 6600, 4400, 3300, 105, ‘07 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$97,500 JD 510 disk ripper . . .$11,000 NH LX 665 skid steer ...$8,500 ‘06 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$82,500 CIH 4800 28’ FC . . . . .$7,000 MACHINERY ‘99 R62...... $62,500 95, 55; MF 860, 760, 750, 510, CIH 900, 8 row planter .$6,000 ‘93 R62...... $35,500 410; IH 1680, 1480, 1460, ‘06 Kinze 16/31 . . . . .$72,500 — HAY EQUIPMENT — Farmhand 880 tub grinder...... ‘06 Kinze 16/31 . . . . .$75,000 ‘07 JD 568, loaded . . .$29,500 UNVERFERTH MODEL 5000 ‘92 R62...... $37,500 915, 815, 715, 503, 403; NH ...... $6,000 ‘05 Kinze 16/31 . . . . .$71,000 grain cart, very good condition, ‘89 R60...... $23,500 TR70-85, 1400, 995, 985, 975. ‘85 JD 530 ...... $6,500 ‘04 Kinze 16/31 . . . . .$76,500 ‘04 NH 780, loaded . .$20,500 always shedded Conner auger. Complete listing on our web: NH 116 swather...... $5,500 SALVAGE TRACTORS ‘96 Kinze 16/31 . . . . .$36,000 ‘04 NH 780, loaded . .$20,500 785-366-0021. www.jonesmachineryinc.com ALLIS 7000-7080, 220, 210, ‘03 JD 1770, 16RN . .$63,000 COME IN & MAKE AN OFFER 190XT; D17-19; JD 84-8630, MF 12 baler ...... $750 BUY/SELL/TRADE DAILY ON WHATEVER YOU NEED ‘98 JD 1770 16RN . . .$38,000 JD 1424 MoCo ...... $3,500 SUNFLOWER 7520, 6030, 5020, 4630, 4430, ‘05 JD 1790 12/23 . . .$69,500 HARVEST EQUIPMENT JONES GRAVITY WAGONS 4020, 3020, 720, 730; CASE ‘04 JD 1760 12RN . . .$38,000 Hiawatha & SNOW BLOWERS for Sale EZ Trail gravity wagons, 230 1470, 1370, 1270, 1200, 1070, JD 7200 12Rn ...... $16,500 Call MACHINERY, INC. Smith Center, KS to 400 bushel 930, 400; IH 1568, 1466, JD 7000 12RN ...... $7,500 Implement Co. LUCKE MANUFACTURING EZ Trail grain carts, 490 & 700 1256, 1066, 1026, 806; FORD Kinze 6RN LF ...... $7,500 1-800-735-5848 785-282-3000 4-5-6-8-9000; MF 2745, 1155, 785-742-7121 785-282-0432 Cell bushel Pr. JD 515 drills ...... $5,000 HIAWATHA, KS 66434 1-800-735-5838 1100, 90, 85; OLIVER 2150; SPRAYERS www.luckemanufacturing.com 785-389-5951 New Kent Field Cultivators MM G1000; WH2-150, 4-150. Evening Calls Welcome ‘08 JD 4730 ...... $196,500 E-Mail: [email protected] ‘06 JD 4720 ...... $155,000 Minot, ND 81 Farm Eq. Service Mike’s Equipment 1972 4320 JD with 900 loader. ‘04 JD 4710 ...... $124,500 McPherson, KS.620-241-3100 BUHLER, KANSAS 785-366-6854. 785-949-2246. ‘04 JD 4710 ...... $105,000 GRASS & GRAIN 1-800-357-3101 1-800-543-2535 JD 6700, 4 wheel . . . .$51,000 Page 34 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY

USED FORAGE — USED IMPLEMENT — NEW EQUIPMENT NEW EQUIPMENT HARVESTERS & HEADS Gehl 4840 Hesston 5556 RB 0% for 60 Vermeer 605 Super M Balers 2 - ‘08 Claas 980’s ...... Call Gehl 6640 months In Stock ’05 Claas 900...... Call x 2000 Case IH RS 561 AGCO RT 100A Rental Return Vermeer twin rakes 3 - ’02 Claas 900...... Call Hesston 1340 MoCo M&W BF12 wheel hi-cap...... USED TRACTORS 2004 Claas 900...... Call Limited Supply White 2-88 cab and air Hay Accumulators ...... $8,400 2005 Claas 890...... Call MF 5465...... Demo White 2-155 Series 3 Forks For Small Square Bales 504 MCL Classic Baler 1997 Claas 880...... $85,000 OB S2...... Special Price Oliver 1655 gas & NH Bale Wagons 604 & 605 Super M Baler Claas RU600, 8 row head...... Hesston 9345, 16’ ...... In Stock Oliver 1650 diesel R2300 twin rake ...... From $30,000 “Call Us Before You Buy” Hesston 4344 rakes‘08 Pricing IH 656 hydro w/loader R2800 twin rake, all hyd. *********************************** Hesston 9365, 16’ ...... In Stock Case 1070 w/ loader DRY CREEK WR22 10-wheel cart rake COMBINES Kuhlman Impl. Rhino 184 & 272...... In Stock White 2-105 FARMS & SUPPLY TD120 tedder ‘05 Gleaner R65 LINN, KANSAS Rhino SE15-4...... $12,000 USED ROUND BALERS Hesston, KS TM 800 trail mower, 10.5’ ‘02 Gleaner R62 USED COMBINES Vermeer 605G 620-327-2183, Ask for Joe MC1030 disc mower cond. 785-348-5547 Days ‘01 Glenaer R72 ‘05 Challenger 670, duals, Gehl 1500 rd. baler BP8000 RH & LH bale proc. ‘97 Gleaner R62 FOR SALE: Goliath Harvester RWA...... $135,000 JD 510 rd. baler ‘03 MF 9790 unloader for 25 ft structure, in Maize Repair Parts ‘02 R72, RWA, CDF rotor...... Hesston 5580 ‘01 Case 2388 great shape, cutter chain used ...... $80,500 Hesston 560A Lexion 480 on season. Call Lyle Edelman. for Deere Forage ‘82 L2...... $7,500 Vermeer 605L w/net *********************************** 785-284-2477. Harvesters ‘03 R65...... $125,000 Vermeer 605XL, 2 to choose MISCELLANEOUS All Rebuilt Equipment ‘88 R-50...... $29,995 Vermeer 605M, 2 to choose 1975 Ford LN truck, gas, auto- 210, runs good ...... $4,500 Have 1 Year Warranty Big Square Balers USED TRACTORS Vermeer 605K matic w/bed & hoist....$4,000 200, 350 HR, OH ...... $6,500 604M net kicker floats .$23,500 Best Price ‘04 DT 200A, 1900 hrs...... USED MISCELLANEOUS 7060, 540 PTO...... $5,900 VERMEER USED EQUIP...... coming in Westendorf TA46 w/grapple 7045, PST ...... CALL 604M net kicker...... $21,500 and Quality MF 6150 - 2C, 1500 hrs., con- and JD mounts 190 XTD, bad motor...... $2,200 504 Silage I ...... $6,500 MAIZE signed ...... $33,000 Westendorf Wl 42 loader 605J monitor ...... $4,500 Ford 861...... $5,900 Farmhand F228 loader JOHN BERGMAN 605F balers ...$2,000 to $3,000 JD 700 hyd. rake Seneca, KS • 785-336-3158 CORPORATION IH 756...... $9,800 605H ...... $2,000 888-722-8710 Ford TW35-2 ...... $23,500 Used Stihl chain saws 605K net & monitor ...... $7,000 USED HAY EQUIPMENT Kalvesta Impl. GLEANERS 605L net, kicker...... $12,750 Agco 7434 ...... $78,000 R23 twin rake ...... $4,500 ‘73-6500 truck 30” wide tires; Company, Inc. 670T engine, good oil pres- cattle working chute; 1870 Gehl Case IH 8785 w/accum...... 620-855-3567 sure Sloop Sales & baler 5x6, electric-tie; 150 ...... $42,000 20’ L2 ridged head, nice bushel creep feeder; 5x6 brome ‘05 Hesston 1270 ...... $16,750 KALVESTA, KS 67856 Hook’s Repair, Inc. Hesston 5556A, 1500 bales .... www.kalvestaimplement.com 2-R320 flexheads ...... hay; 14’ draper swather; 20’ tan- ...... $2,500-$3,500 Lyndon, KS 66451 dem flatbed trailer; 2 horse ...... $28,000 N6 hydro, tested...... $1,500 trailer, good; pickup bed trailer; Hesston 5500 rd. baler.$2,000 FOR SALE 785-828-4706 New and used long seives 24’ cabin; 9’ mower 3 pt. Agco 5456A, 8,000 bales ...... Cat 3208, ready to assemble www.sloophook.com 400 Series 30’ head .....$3,000 785-598-2354...... $25,500 IHC DT-466, complete LM 24’ L3 header ...... $1,200 ‘05 Agco 5546A, 300 bales ..... G & R IMPL. CO. Ford 210F, 7.8 ltr., complete 16’, 18’ & 22’ Hume reels FOR SALE JD 640 rake Farm ...... $24,500 WESTENDORF-BUSH HOG Liebherr 622B reman drive Various chaffers & sieves King 8x51 auger Vermeer 605 F ‘02 Hesston 4790 w/ accum. ... STIHL pumps and hyd. pump baler. 785-363-2429...... $68,500 670 T - 670 HI blocks, cranks, CX75 4WD TR w/loader 620-732-3245 Hesston 856 rd. baler.$15,000 Salina, KS etc. CX105 4WD TR w/loader GREAT PLAINS 1205 no-till or 620-732-2275 2 - Hesston 956A MW, 3900 L-M ridged header, 18 ft. MC115 4WD TR w/loader drill. Legume box. Field ready. DURHAM, KANSAS Call: 785-826-6711 bales ...... $25,500 24 ft. Hume reel w/JD mounts MTX135 tractor w/loader 785-985-3996 or 785-850-0859. Hesston 4755 ...... $39,500 3 POINT 60’ x-fold spray boom Dealer for Chaff Spreaders, USED TRACTORS 1986 JOHN Deere 4450, Q.R., FOR SALE: 1981 5088 IH trac- Hesston 565 A...... $9,000 18.4- 38, Firestone radials at with foamer; Koyker K-5 loader Indiana cyl. bars. Outlast CX85, loader, 1300 h ..$35,000 tor 5110 hrs, $16,000. quick tatch bucket JD mount. NH 116, 16’ ...... $6,000 90%, axle duals, weights, sharp Agco chrome. 785-987-5472. TILLAGE & MISC. 785-336-2006. Universal for all combines tractor, $26,250. 785-243-0288. SALVAGING COMBINES M&W 15’ mower...... $6,000 driver off walker crank - JD 2940 260 loader, 4 WD as- N5, N7, L, L2, M, F, G, C, CII, JD 455 30’, clean...... $28,500 CASE 580C backhoe 1982, $1,050 Chainsaws Sales & Service sist, $21,000. 785-214-9532. AII, A&E, K Gleaner. 6620, AC 1300 29’ F.C...... $2,000 good machine, $10,000 OBO. NEW EQUIPMENT 913-731-4148. 913-898-2942. FOR SALE: 986 tractor good BLAZEKS 7720, 8820, 7700, 6600, 4400, We are your Outback 3 pt. and loader bale carriers shape, ready to go. Belleville, KS 3300, 105, 95, 55, JD. 915, Guidance Dealer for Marion, 6’ pull rotary cutter $1,250 785-363-7523 1480, 1460, 1420, 815 IHC. Harvey and Butler County 785-729-3495 or 8’ Cimarron box blade 860, 760, 750, 510, 410, 300 710 CASE IH frontend loader 785-527-7130 New 10 wheel cart rake $3,250 Massey. Several black and or- with grapple and bucket. BOBCATS - TRADE-INS WINKLE MFG ange Gleaner cornheads. 785-220-1071. 785-556-8952 - Cell 2006 T300, cab, heat & air, Flatbeds hi-flo, 850 hrs...... $35,500 Livestock Equipment Jack Boyle TRACTORS 04 CIH 1101 18’ hd . . $47500 Vermillion 2007 S250 2 sp. cab, heat & air...... $31,500 04 Mahi 4110 mfd .. .$17000 95 NH 2550 16’ hd . . .$29500 785-382-6848 785-564-0511 2007 S205 C, H & A, hand or 77 JD 4430 ...... $14500 92 CIH 8380 16’ hd . . .$7000 ® hand & foot, 350 hrs. $29,000 03 Kioti LK3054 mfd . .$13500 96 NH 1475 18’ hd . . .$12000 HESSTON 2007 S220 open, 475 hrs...... 01 NH TM 115 2wd ldr $41000 96 NH 2318 18’ hdr. . . .$9500 We Install & Service Bale Beds ...... $25,500 01 NH TM 115 2wd . .$32900 BALERS TRUCKS WITH BEDS 2006 S300 C, H & A, 30 hrs..... 00 CIH MX 135 2wd ldr $44500 05 CIH 562 net ...... $22500 k ...... $37,500 77 JD 4430 ...... $15500 05 VM 605M net . . . . .$20000 2000 Case 1845C, 760 hrs., 96 CIH 7210 mfd ldr . .$42500 04 NH BR 780 net . . . $21500 TH4400 new Trail Hand ATV 04 CIH 562 net ...... $19500 very clean ...... $18,500 98 CIH 8920 mfd ldr . . $65000 USED EQUIPMENT 480/80R50 FST DT Class 7..... 2007 Bobcat 5220, cab & heat. 06 CIH STX 450 . . . .$169900 98 JD 566 net ...... $13000 AMT 323, 10’6” mower cond...... $1,867 98 NH 664 net ...... $9500 ...... $29,500 00 9370 Quadtrac . . .$95000 1060 Hesston disc cnd..$3,500 18.4x38 SAT II ...... $687 603 N. Ash - Hillsboro, KS 1992 Bobcat 743B, 2350 hrs. .. 82 Case 4490 4wd . . .$10500 98 CIH 9465A ...... $10500 950 JD tractor ...... $3,500 20.8R42 GDY rice & cane 96 JD 535 ...... $11900 620-947-3182 ...... $9,500 97 Mass 8120 mfd ldr .$46000 560 IH tractor & loader..$4,000 80%...... $600 www.agpowerinc.com 1983 Bobcat 443, 1750 hrs...... 99 NH TV 140 ldr . . . .$58500 JD 530 ...... $5500 200 AC tractor...... $6,000 91 Verm 605J ...... $2500 DON’S TIRE [email protected] ...... $7,500 94 NH 9030 hdr . . . . . $38500 RB1072 6’ blade ...... $600 2005 T250 open, joystick, 480 96 NH 1920 mfd ldr . .$11500 Hess 565A ...... $8500 Grazer ZT mower...... $2,500 TF 866-888-7838 RAKES FOR SALE: 15’ 1000 rpm # hrs...... $33,500 78 Allis 5040 ...... $5900 2510 Kaw. Mule, dsl...... $5,000 Abilene, KS 1518 rotary mower, hard rubber 2007 Bobcat 435 excavator, 84 IH 244 mfd ...... $4200 03 Sitrex MK16 ...... $8500 1010 Kewanee 18’ disk.$2,000 03 Sitrex MK16 ...... $8900 tires, hoses included, $5,000. cab & air...... $42,500 77 JD 4630 ...... $16000 1270 14’ Hesston swather, like WANTED: No-till dry fertilizer 24’ stock shredder, 1000 rpm, 82 JD 4640 ...... $19500 Verm R23A ...... $6900 new...... $14,000 Service on all applicator for 6 row IH planter. needs lots of work, $1,200. Re- Bobcat Equipment 81 Case 2390 ...... $9500 H&S 12w hicap ...... $4800 65 MX Gehl grinder/mxr...$750 Kelderman 10w ...... $1800 785-537-0260. clining 2 section love seat, $75. Stop by and talk to us. 75 IH Hydro 100 ldr . .$16000 Leon at 620-374-2853. 73 Ford 3400 2wd . . . .$3900 New Holland 258 . . . . .$2400 JD 30’ 1010 field cultivator FOR SALE: A set of Stewart Now Is The Time To Trade 68 Allis 170 2wd ...... $6900 Vermeer R21 ...... $1800 setup for anhydrous 19 shanks Oster clippers clipmaster, shear- HEAVY DUTY 6 ft speed ALL MACHINES INSPECTED 66 IH 2wd ...... $7500 TILLAGE on 18” spacing, $2500. master and trimmer in case, mover, $995 obo. Call Brent & READY TO WORK. 65 IH 706 3 pt ...... $5000 JD 230 25’ disc ...... $3500 785-499-3077. good condition. 785-537-8691. 785-926-4941 or 785-632-0015. Krauss 1418 24’ ...... $3500 South on Rosencutter 60 IH 560 ...... $4500 Case & IH in Manhattan, KS 52 Massey Harris 44 . . .3500 CB 32’ FC ...... $1300 901 N.E. x For More Details Call 45 IH Cub lo-boy . . . . .$1200 IH 496 29’ disc ...... $7900 HWY. 24 Tractor Salvage 4840E Skid Loader Greg • 785-215-4285 82 JD 280 Ldr 4840 brac $5000 CB 30’ offset disc . . . . .$4500 SUITE 101 Krause 1498 offset . . .$2500 Case 300’s thru 2096 0% for up to 48 months Jim • 785-565-1300 COMBINES TOPEKA 98 Krause 4811 14’ chsl $8500 IH 460’s thru 5488 CLOSEOUTS Office • 785-537-9979 06 JD 9860 STS ... .$185000 Krause 19’ chisel . . . . . $2800 KS Over 1000 Tractors on shelf New Farmtrac 555 w/ldr ...... 02 CIH 2388 ...... $108000 JD 712 disc rip ...... $1800 66617 New & Rebuilt parts for all ...... $18,500 30’ WILRICH field cultivator, 00 CIH 2388 ...... $97500 Dual 545 V ripper . . . . .$1800 brands of tractors & combines New Farmtrac 300 DTC w/ldr.. field ready, $4,500. 97 CIH 2188 ...... $70000 IH 560 6X16 3 point plow . . . . • DIESEL FUEL INJECTION Want to buy ...... $15,500 913-775-0270. 82 IH 1460 22.5 hdr . .$13500 Previously Owned ...... $1000 • TURBO CHARGERS Case & IH salvage tractors 1 PAIR of C Circle crimper 81 Glnr L2 ...... $8500 Haybuster Bale Processor rolls, like new, for a JD 990 GRAIN DRILLS • SALES & SERVICE Elmer’s Repair 9N Ford ...... $3,200 MISC. head. 785-577-5656. 01 LP 8’ 3 pt drill ...... $5900 CENTRALIA, KS 8N Ford 785-233-4535/800-234-0719 06 CB 4030AP ...... $3850 785-857-3248 (3) 8345 Belarus w/TA26 JD 7200 8x30 no till, trash Straub FAX 785-233-6943 2 GP 13’ ewd on hitch .$9500 www.elmersrepair.com 8345ST Belarus wheels, liquid fertilizer, $9,000, 91 GP 13’ ewd ...... $5200 International THE DIESEL SPECIALISTS 5045 Belarus w/TA26 Ldr. good condition. 785-562-3848, Salina, Kansas 88 GP 2sec 30’ ...... $11000 68 JD 4020 5300 hrs with or 785-562-8053. CB 3400 30’ ...... $5900 2 TON Chevy 16’, nice 1000 1-800-658-4653 without JD loader. FOR SALE OR TRADE GP 3610 hoe drill . . . . .$4500 pull sprayer 60’, Gooseneck 785-456-5948. 785-452-1180 Eric SchwantTractor St. Paul portable scale chute... Marliss 1213 30’ ...... $2500 785-493-4999 Kevin gravity wagon. (785)485-2408. Dover, KS IH 510 20 hole ...... $400 USED AUGERS ...... $675 EXCELLENT 1996 9500 com- PLANTERS Marion, Kansas New 25 & 2700 REM vacs 785-256-6242 bine only 1,815 actual hours, cut www.schwanttractor.com Gravity Wagons, 200-500 03 CIH 1200 16R ... .$59000 5010 Schuler vertical TMR 1-877-382-2188 mostly small grain, always bushel, some w/augers 2500HD REM vac, used 05 CIH 1200 16R ... .$64500 620-382-5439 Marlin waxed and shedded, big tires, Ford TW30 PFA tractor 99 White 6100 12R .. .$22500 chopper top mechanical condi- Case IH 955, 8RN...... $7,000 Cooter’s Salvage Wichita, Ks. JD 1700 8R ...... $13000 tion, $58,500 for separator. New H&S 12 & 14 wheel hi 2003 F350 Ford, 7.3 diesel JD 1700 8R ...... $12000 1-800-779-7012 785-452-1967. 785-452-5685. cap rakes w/HB 200 Hydrabed, nice 785-562-2027 CIH 900 6R ...... $5000 H&S 12 wheel carted rake New Tonutti 12 wheel rake, Day or evening IH 800 8R ...... $5500 Hutchinson Ks. WANTED: FRONT mounted New REM Bale Processors excellent price IH 400 8R ...... $1500 1-800-658-1714 Buzz saw made by Buller manu- 2-8x62 SA hydr. Mayrath IH 900, 6RN cyclo ...... $3,850 Blue Rapids, KS SPRAYERS facturing of Hillsboro, KS. Ken- 1-8x61 SA hydr. Westfield New Hydra Beds...... In Stock WANTED: 3pt 20’ or more an- 06 Apache ...... $110000 Larned Ks. neth R Houck. 785-771-3186. 10x61 hydr. Mayrath WINCHELL’S, INC. hydrous applicator. 05 Bestway ...... $24000 New Mayrath augers 1-866-400-3105 22’ KRAUSE chisel $1750; 8 Phillipsburg, KS 785-543-2118 913-441-8262. 913-636-8458. 04 Hardi Nav 1100 . . .$24500 row M-M cultivator, $450; 21’ JD 2-2100 REM vac, used 03 Redball ...... $23900 FOR SALE: Duetz- Allis 9170 2 Great Bend. 3 point rotary hoe. PH: REM Vacs for rent 01 Hardi CM750 .... .$15500 1-800-658-1706 620-855-3505, night. whd, good to excellent condition 98 Tyler Patriot ...... $66000 Steiner Implement w 4400 hours 20.8 duals, new 87 pickup sprayer . . . . .$9500 FOR SALE: 15’ Case IH 5400 front tires, full rack of front 2462 Acorn Rd., Sabetha, KS SWATHERS Min-till drill, Great Plains center weights and quick hitch, serial # 06 CIH 2302 18’ rot hd $72500 pivot no-till cart. Also, Elk Creek 785-284-2181 955K CAT loader, excellent 2077, $17,900. Don Suderman. 05 CIH 2302 18’ rot hd $58500 3 pt. cart. 785-548-6265. Fax 785-284-2182 condition. 785-214-9532. 620-382-7303. Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 35 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY OHLDE TRACTOR BII 750 grain cart, side auger, ATTENTION JOHN Deere SHUCK USED TRACTORS 24.5x32...... $9,500 1850/ late model 750 no-till drill ‘05 Case IH MXM130 Value REPAIR Top Air 800 60’ x fold, boom owners. Are you having down IMPLEMENT MFD w/loader, 585 hrs. • Daewoo Skidloader, 47 hp., sprayer...... $9,300 time because of the short life of ‘05 Case IH MXM130 MFD, seals on closing wheels. A NOW A GLEANER 440 plus, Demo...... $18,500 Fast 1600 gallon 100’ boom PARTS DEALER 2200 hrs. • ’09 XRT 950, 4x4...... $7,599 sprayer...... $12,500 field-tested solution that is easily ‘91 Case IH 7120, 2WD, 4500 ASV SR70, Demo...... $34,900 • ‘08 XRT 1550 SE, 4x4 ...... Farm King 10”x60’ swing hop- installed is available. Call hrs. ASV PT60, Rental ...... $34,900 ...... $10,250 per auger ...... $3,800 605-889-2827. www.pollockret- ‘89 Case IH 7120 MFD New Tonutti Dominator hy-cap • ‘09 XRT 1550 dsl, 4x4 ...... Krause 5250, 15’ zero till drill... rofix.com. Pollock Retrofix, Inc. w/loader, 6150 hrs. rake, 12 wheel, in stock...... $11,499 ...... $10,000 NEW ‘84 Massey 294 MFD w/loader CASE IH 900 horizontal 12 ...... $10,499 • ‘08 XRT 850, 4x2...... $5,200 JD 750, 20’x10” rebuilt drill Balers 605M, 604M, 504M ‘82 IH 5288 row, no fertilizer, no rust, rebuilt AC D17 gas Series 3, clean .... USED UTILITY slick...... $20,000 Rakes R2800, R2300, WR22 ‘82 IH 5088 2 years ago, 1 owner, $15,500...... $3,900 • XRT 1200, 4x2...... $3,200 Crustbuster 15’x8” Model 3800 wheel rakes ‘77 Case 1410 785-337-2378. 785-562-6633. 2005 ASV RC100 track loader, • 3 XRT 1500 4x4 gas...$4,200 zero till drill...... $8,900 BP 8000 bale processors LH & IH 3788 cab/air, 530 hrs...... $39,900 • Parting out JD 5020 GP 6030, 6 row 30” zero till FOR SALE: NH3 parts: 6-coil RH ‘76 JD 2240 w/loader, 1465 1988 846 Versatile 3 point...... planter w/fert...... $6,000 style side mount shanks; 5-mole Mayrath augers hrs. OHLDE ...... $27,900 JD 7200, 6-30 zero till w/fert. ... style side mount knives, like USED ‘74 IH 574 diesel w/loader TRACTOR REPAIR Krause 4226, 25’ field cult.Call ...... $8,500 new; 7-reg style side mount 605Ms, 604M, 504M, 605Ls, ‘72 IH 966 w/cab 892 Quivira Road A/C 1600 20 shank chisel, new JD 1760, 12-30 folding w/fert, knives; 6-chisel plow shank 605Js, 554XLs, 504L, JD567 MISCELLANEOUS Linn, KS 66953 points...... $2,500 slick...... $34,000 mount knives, like new; 10-field LARGER BALE FORKS Case IH 3900 disk, 23’ 7” Krause 1904, 21’ disk...$2,500 785-348-5766 JD 455, 25x7 1/2’ w/dry fert., cult shank mount knives; AVAILABLE JD 310 disk Krause 13’ plow disk ....$3,000 slick...... $22,000 13-knife/ shank combo that SPRING STEEL ‘91 Case IH 1640 combine, 800-546-5457 Hardi 550 sprayer...... Call JD 785 hydr. push manure clamp to a field cult shank; 12- NEW STEEL 4WD Camp Creek, JD 4320, 5100 hrs...... $12,000 spreader ...... $8,500 JD 18’ chisel plow sweep shov- Round square tubing angle ‘02 Case IH 2388, 2000 sep. Washington, KS White 6144 PFA Hesston AgCo 1270, 14’ hydr. els. 785-747-7625. channel & flat hrs., 4WD 785-325-2120 Agco ST 47A hydrostat, low swing windrower, like new..... SHEET METAL ‘91 Case IH 1640, 3300 hrs. Rocking M Trailer Sales CHECK OUT OUR hrs ...... $17,900 ...... $14,000 6’x10’ 18 ga...... $44.00 Case IH 1054 cornhead Waterville, KS NEW REDUCED PRICES! Hesston 1340 Mo Co w/swivel Tye 15x8” zero till drill ...$9,500 40”x72”, 18 ga...... $20.00 ‘01 JD 2700 disk ripper 785-363-2526 hitch...... $14,900 JD 750, 15x10” drill .....$13,500 23”x80”, 18 ga...... $10.00 ‘95 GP 36’ solid stand Woods batwing mowers in Van Dale small mixer wagon, 14 ga. & 1/8” floor plate ‘04 Case IH DCX131 disk, stock Used Combine Parts 4 augers...... $2,550 EXPANDED METAL MoCo Woods rotary cutters in stock GLEANER REEL BATS ‘05 Case IH RBX562 rd. baler Gleaner A, E, C, C II, G, F, F2, CALL DENNIS ZIMMERMAN EZ Trail header trailers in 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3 1/2”, 4 1/2”, ‘91 Case IH 8450 rd. baler M, K, L, L2, N6 MACHINERY stock 5 1/2”, 4 1/2” drills Case IH 1044 cornhead NH TR 70 785-826-7082 220 spray coupe, 51’ boom..... 3/4”, 7/8” & 1” sucker rod Case IH 1020, 15’ head IH 715, 815; MF 550, 510 ...... $7,000 WELDING SUPPLIES ‘96 Case IH 1020, 30’ flex TANDEM AXLE 1000 gallon 1 set of 900/60 R32 combine JD 4400 & 6600 Oxygen C125 & acet. Bottles ‘98 DMI Tigermate F.C., 44.5’ sprayer has John Blue ground tires on Agco rims...... $7,900 Various headers & tires OUTRIGHT CASH for sale 2 - Case IH 5100 drills, tan- driven pump hydraulic agitation 1994 MF 8570 combine, PRICES Welding rods & wire dem hitch DON McLAUGHLIN 50’ booms foam marker, $4,500. recond. with 25’ flexhead...... No Specials • No Trades Top & bottom belts for all bal- ‘98 Case IH 955 12 row, fold- Vermillion, KS 785-499-3077...... $55,000 ers ing (2) CIH 5230 ...... $27,900 ea 1997 Hesston 1360 15’ disc 785-382-6394 CLASSIFIEDS — Twine 4’ & 5’ netwrap Case IH 900 12 row, folding CIH 5240 w/ldr...... $34,000 mower cond...... $13,900 THEY WORK FOR YOU Portable panels, Feed Bunks IH 800, 8 row 30, trailing Cell: 785-799-7753 CIH 5250...... $29,900 Woods B320 20 ft. batwing ..... & Round Bale Feeders Hiniker 5000 cult., 12x30 fold. CIH 7130...... $28,900 ...... $6,500 Orthman 613 super sweep 12 2000 Gleaner R62, 3344 CIH 7140...... $33,900 1989 White 120 MFD, 4800 BRUNA IMPL. CO. Forrest Johnson row, 30 no-till cult., loaded 1995 Gleaner R52, 1578 CIH MX210 ...... $61,900 hrs., good cond...... $26,500 LEONARDVILLE, KS 66449 JD 1010 field cultivator, 28’ TRACTORS 1995 Gleaner R62, 3161 IH 3588...... $9,850 New Sitrex 10 wheel rake in 1987 Gleaner R60, 3024 785-293-5583 Case IH 183 6 row 30 Case-IH Magnum JD 110 w/loader & backhoe ..... stock ...... $3,900 1997 JD 9500, 1907 785-293-2235 Krause 1592 disk, 21’ 1995 Case-IH 4230 MFD, 880 ...... $24,000 New Idea 5209 9’ disk mower 2006 Case-IH MX245 MFD, 4900 2004 JD 9660 STS, 2378 JD 2040 ...... low hours $11,000 SALVAGE T20 FERGUSEN tractor, excel- cond...... $12,900 2005 Case IH MX210, 2WD 1999 JD 9510, 2550 JD 2555...... $13.900 ‘80 NH TR-75 combine lent rubber, runs great. $2200. White 2-105, recond., new 1996 Case IH 7230 MFD, 5400 1991 NH TR-86, 3532 JD 2940...... $13,900 IH 1440, 1460 & 1660 com- 785-220-9665 paint ...... Reduced, Call 2003 Case IH MX230 MFD, 4698 HEADERS JD 4240...... $18,750 bines 2001 Case IH 1020, 25’ 1980 White 2-155, Cummins 2005 Case IH MX230 MFD, 4650 JD 4440...... $23,900 engine, good cond...... ROSSVILLE 2000 Case IH 1020, 25’ JD 5520...... $16,900 JD 30’ 1010 field cultivator 2005 Case IH MX210 MFD, 5101 setup for anhydrous 19 shanks ...... Reduced, Call 2005 Case IH MX285 MFD, 3066 1993 Case IH 1020, 30’ JD 6410...... $25,500 Truck & Tractor 1999 Case IH 1020, 22.5’ on 18” spacing, $2500. 1982 White 2-135, overhaul, ROSSVILLE, KANSAS 2004 Case IH MXU135 MFD2020 (2) JD 6420 ...... $39,900 ea. 1997 Case IH 1020, 20’ 785-499-3077. new paint ...... Reduced, Call 2005 Case IH MXU125 MFD JD 7210...... $34,500 785-584-6195 2007 Case IH 1020, 17.5’ MF 471 MFD w/1070 loader, w/ldr., 1676 (2) JD 7410 ...... $43,500 ea. GOOSENECK 8X24 flatbed, 2004 Case IH 2020, 25’ like new ....Reduced $25,900 2006 Case IH MXU125 MFD JD 7520...... $58,500 $4,500. Stock 6x24 trailer, 1988 Case IH 1020, 16.5’ White 2-105 tractor...... Call w/ldr., 3357 JD 7710...... $48,500 $3,500. Make offer. 1991 Case IH 1020, 16.5’ MF 596 cab, 4WD, low hours.. 2004 Case IH MXM120 MFD, 620-475-3731. 1991 Case IH 1020, 20’ Kubota M4030SU...... $6,950 ...... $33,900 3370 1997 Case IH 1020, 22.5’ McCormick C100 ...... $19,000 CASE IH 900 12RN planter, 2007 Case IH Maxxum 125 Value 1989 Case IH 1020, 25’ pop, monitor, Yetter row clean- Lawrence, KS TIRE TOWN INC. MFD, 227 View equipment online at 800/70R38 factory irr. ....$2,000 1994 Case IH 1020, 25’ www.AbileneMachine.com ers, shedded, very good, 785-843-8093 2007 Case IH Maxxum 140 Pr 3 - 2008 Case IH 1020, 30’ 14.9R46 Tread 80% 5* .....$325 or our Abilene, KS, location. $8,500. 785-221-8173. w/ldr., 1000 1989 Case IH 1010, 17.5’ 800-654-5191 710/70R 38, 80% ...... $750 1998 Case IH 8930 MFD, 4890 WANTED JD 7400 low hours 1987 Case IH 1010, 17.5’ Call Jerry or Todd at Fax: 785-843-1014 710/70R42, 80% ...... $850 1997 Case IH 8910 2wd, 4102 2003 Case 2412 12RN power quad with or without 520/85R46 irregular ...... $1,500 1998 Case IH 8940 MFD, 4730 800-255-0337 loader 2 wheel drive. 480/80R50 100% tread..$1,200 1997 Case IH 1083 8RN COMBINES 1988 Case IH 7120 2wd, 5870 785-336-6672. 18.4-30 irregulars...... $350 1990 Case iH 1083 8RN CLASSIFIEDS — 2008 Case IH 2020 30’ flex 1994 Case IH 7220 MFD, 5122 600/70R30 full tread ...... $850 1986 Case IH 1063 6RN THEY WORK FOR YOU GRASS & GRAIN 2007 Case IH 7010 4WD 1988 Case IH 7120 MFD, 7234 1994 Case IH 1063 6RN 28L26 diamond, full tread .$850 NEW TRACTORS 1992 Case IH 7150 MFD, 7984 1998 Case IH 1063 6RN 420/8046, 90% tread ...... $400 NEW TRACTORS Used header trailer w/dolly wheels Case IH Puma 210 MFD 1991 Case IH 7120 MFD, 6166 1998 Case IH 1063 6RN 21.5LR16.1 bar tread, 8p..$450 JD 2305 compact tractor Case IH Maxxum 140 MFD 1989 Case IH 7110 2wd, 6366 1988 Case IH 1083 8RN 600/65R28 irrgulrs 100% ..$925 JD 3320 compact tractor Over 20 Used Case IH Maxxum 125 MFD 1991 Case IH 7110 MFD, 6952 1996 Case IH 1083 8RN 31/1350-15 rib...... $90 NEW MISC. Case IH DX, series compact 1999 Case IH MX120 MFD, 3710 1986 Case IH 983 8RN Cars & Pickups 184-38 new first line...... $612 1995 Case IH 9230 4WD, 5609 10’ pull type levelers 2007 Ford F150 XLT, super cab Case IH JX Series in stock 2004 Case IH 2208 8RN Nationwide shipping 1995 Case iH 5230 2wd, 6216 Gleaner 27’ rigid Land Pride Trekers 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT, 1 USED TRACTORS Special Prices • New & Used 1995 Case IH 5230 2wd w/ldr., 1993 Gleaner Series III, 27’ rigid Danuser hyd. post hole diggers owner, 15K miles 1984 Bobcat 743 skid steer All sizes-major brands 2318 WAGONS & CARTS NEW TILLAGE 2007 Chevy Malibu LS, 34K 2004 Case IH MXM175, MFD 2005 Case IH DX55 MFD, 91 Haybuster H-1000 1993 Case 1840 We deal Landoll 29’ disk miles 800-444-7209 800-451-9864 2007 Case IH DX55 MFD w/ldr., Gehl MX170 grinder mixer Sunflower 26’ disk 2007 Chevy Trail Blazer LS, 2005 Kubota M8200 4WD, 584 Harsh 290 feed wagon WE HAVE NEW LANDPRIDE 4x4, 27K cab, ldr. 1996 Case IH 3220 2wd w/ldr., Kelly Ryan 5x14 2007 Ford Taurus SE, choice of 2 2000 Kubota M9000 4WD, cab JD 8300 grain drill ...... $1,000 6’ & 7’ ROTARY MOWERS MF 180 tractor & loader$5,000 166 Kelly Ryan 5x12 2006 Chevy 1500 HD Silverado 2005 NH, TC55 DA, MFD, ldr SPECIAL PRICES IH 15’ 501 plow disc .....$2,500 1984 Case IH 2394 2wd, 7328 1994 Kelly Ryan 5x12 LT, crew cab, 4x4 MISCELLANEOUS 1987 Case IH 1896 2wd, 5812 Case-IH 900, 8R 36...... $2,500 UFT grain cart 2006 Chevy Silverado LT Z-71, 2004 Case IH RBX 462 net 1982 IH 5488, 2WD, 8869 NEW HAY EQUIPMENT JD 220 flexhead ...... $1,750 Kasten gravity wagon crew cab, 4x4 baler 1980 IH 1086 2wd, 7835 JD 568 rd. baler Gleaner A, 6-30 cornhead...... Ficklin 231 gravity wagon 2006 Chevy Silverado LT, crew JD 704 10 wheel rake 1981 IH 5088 2wd, 7445 H&S rakes, 12-16 wheels ...... $1,250 M&W Little Red Wagon cab, 55K 2000 Case IH RS551 baler 1971 Case 1070 2wd Parker gravity wagon USED TILLAGE 1980 MF 2705 tractor, nice ..... 2005 Chevy Silverado LS, crew 1996 Hesston 565A rd. baler 1975 Case 1370 2wd, 9189 SKID STEERS Sunflower 35’ & 38’ disk ...... $12,500 cab, 41K 1994 JD 930 disk MoCo 2001 JD 4300 MFD w/ldr., 1966 Bobcat 863, 1195 1975 MF 1155 tractor...$5,000 Kent 31’ FC w/spike harrows 2005 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 ext. 1983 Ford TW35 2wd, 4623 2004 Case 40XT, 400 McConnell Machinery Demco 500 gal. sprayer ..$950 Landoll 30’ finisholl, like new 4x4 1996 NH 7740 SLE MFD, 4977 2006 Gehl 6640E, 711 Landoll 33’ till-oll 1111 E. 23rd Lawrence, KS New Idea PTO manure 1974 White 2-105 2wd, 6400 2000 JD 260, 793 2005 Chevy Colorado LS, ext. USED HAY & FORAGE spreader ...... $850 PLANTERS TILLAGE cab, 1 owner 785-843-2676 EQUIPMENT or Perkins 354.4 engine...... $750 Case IH 1200, 16RN w/liquid Case IH 596, 22.7” disc 2005 Ford Explorer Ltd. 4x4, Superior loader to fit small MF JD 530 rd. baler 3313 Nebraska Terr.Ottawa, KS Case IH 900 8RN w/liquid Case IH 3900, 24’ disc 3rd seat tractor ...... $300 2 - Vermeer hydraulic rakes 1993 Case IH 900 8RN w/liq. 1994 Case IH 6500 9 shank 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 785-242-1463 78 MF 750 combine, parting Case IH 900 12RN RHF plain 1994 Landoll 2227 WP II 9 shank JD 535 rd. baler quad cab, Hemi V-8 Evenings out Case IH 950 12RN FF SPRAYERS JD 435 rd. baler 2003 Chevy S-10 LS, ext. cab, Big Ox and Landoll V-rippers Case IH 950 8RN w/liquid 2006 CIH 3310, 1174 JD 2280 wind rower 42K 785-979-2271 Case IH 955 18RN FF 1997 Spra-Coupe, 3640, 2700 H&S 16 wheel hi-cap. rake 2003 Ford Ranger XLT, super www.mcconnellmachineryco.com Mellenbruch Case IH 955 12RN FF w/dry 2006 Bestway F.P.III, 1280 1996 NH 664 round baler cab, 44K Machinery Case IH 955 8RN 1990 Bestway F.P. II, 1060 USED DRILLS & PLANTERS 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, ext. Soldier, Kansas JD 1760, 12RN 2002 Bestway F.P.II, 1060 JD 450 21x7.5 cab, 75K miles Kinze 3200, 12RN w/liquid 2001 Bestway F.P.III, 1060 www.dauertruckcenter.com 785-834-2541 Kinze 2600 12/23 2006 Bestway F.P.III, 1060 2 - GP 24’ Cell: 785-305-1483 2002 Kinze 3600 12/23 1986 GP 30’ 2 section 10” 1994 F350 XLT 4x4 cab Chas- 1999 Kinze 2000 8RN w/liquid Bruna Impl. Co. Double time hitch sis, $13,500. Make offer. EMPLOYMENT 2007 Kinze 3000 8RN w/dry USED COMBINES 620-475-3731. Clay Center, KS JD 930 flex 2001 Kinze 3600 12/23 w/liquid TOTAL FABRICS INT. We 785-632-5621 JD 4440 quad new tires, 8200 2002 Kinze 12/23RN 1977 JD 9500 RWA need to a recruitment in these 1996 White 6300 12/13 w/liquid hours, excellent, $19,500. Hiawatha, KS JD 920 flex head DAUER category: Payroll/ Pay receiver. COMBINES 785-741-6235. 785-742-2261 USED TRACTORS Our salary is attractive plus 1990 Case IH 1660, 4289 IMPLEMENT JD 7230 MFD w/740 loader benefits and takes only little of 2006 Case Ih 8010, 1221 Marysville, KS 2 - JD 4440 QR CO., INC. 2005 Case IH 2388, 811 785-562-5304 your time. Requirements- JD 5400 utility tractor 2000 Case IH 2388, 2924 785-825-2141 Should be a computer literate, 2007 Case IH 2588, 850 Seneca, KS White 2-135 Salina, Kansas must be over 22 yrs or age, 785-336-2111 2007 Case IH 2588, 489 USED LOADERS, South 81 Highway must be efficient and dedicated. 2007 Case IH 2588, 481 Washington, KS FEED WAGONS, MISC. 3 miles S. of Mid-State Mall For more info contact or Recruit 2005 Case IH 2388, 919 785-325-2232 JD 720 loader www.dauerimplement.com Dept at [email protected]. 2007 Case IH 2588, 700 5x12 Kelly Ryan (After Hours) ANTIQUES 2005 Case IH 2388, 1160 www.brunaimplementco.com JD 740 loader w/joy stick JIM ...... 785-668-2582 1990 Case IH 1680, 3151 Koyker 600 loader (After Hours) 1941 INTERNATIONAL H, 1987 Case IH 1640, 6140 Henke 370 bu. mixer wagon Auto Sales good, $2,500. 620-342-4206. 1981 IH 1440, 2857 KD 7400 loader w/JD mounts MIKE ...... 785-822-2613 1982 IH 1460, 4173 GRASS & GRAIN Page 36 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS WANTED WANTED Winter weather stress STEEL BUILDING FLATBED SEMI trailer, prefer WANTED JD 7200 6-30 planter INVENTORY SALE 40’. 785-736-2330. in good condition. 620-947-3258. of calves can linger for I-Beam Construction WANTED MANURE spreader Easy Bolt-Up Design to buy or rent 100 mile radius of FORD 3pt 2 row stiff shank 40x65, 60x90, 100x150 Topeka, KS. 785-836-2006. cultivators made in the 40’s- weeks, says vet Many Others Available 50’s-60’s, pay cash and pickup. 29 ga ptd (lifetime wty) .$72/sq FORD 3pt 2 row stiff shank 316-253-1401, 316-942-2938. Severe winter weather places stress on livestock herds 29 ga #2 ptd white ...... $65/sq (800) 369-3882 cultivators made in the 40’s- that can dampen their immune response and lead to poten- 26 ga ptd (lifetime wty) .$87/sq www.toplinebuildings.com 50’s-60’s, pay cash and pickup. DAMAGED GRAIN = 316-253-1401, 316-942-2938. CASH IN THE BANK!! tial losses. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Veterinar- 26 ga galvalume ...... $71/sq ian Russ Daly says the prolonged stress of weather events - Delivery Available - BINS - DRYERS - VACS PASTURE WANTED for 100- • We will pay you the highest 500 steers, full season. price. like the recent sub-zero temperatures and blizzards across Building Packages, OH Doors 620-430-1307. • Picked up at your farm or Insulation, Livestock 2008 HUTCH auger, 8” x 62’, the Midwest can cause problems that show up even after storage facility. Equipment, Scales, Waters $5,950 obo. Call Brent the weather improves. ARMSBID.COM • We have vacs & equipment (prices 785-926-4941 or 785-632-0015. Kull’s Old Town Station invites to load it out. “Wet, snowy weather combined with severe wind chills subject to DETRIXHE GRAIN Vacs- serv- consignments for fully cata- • Aggressive prices and imme- change) can produce stress that increases cortisol levels, which in ing farms and elevators since loged April & November Col- diate payment. turn dampen immune response,” Daly says. “This makes 1962. Phone 866- 327-6822. lector Auctions, or Summer • Satisfaction Guaranteed. No Shooters Auction. livestock, especially in young animals, more susceptible to FOAM INSULATION 2 GRAIN BINS: Butler 18’ di- surprises. We will also buy collections or • Damaged wheat, corn, soy- a number of respiratory and digestive pathogens.” The Icynene Insulation ameter x 5 ring, $400; Co-op 15’ diameter x 4 ring, $200 obo. individual guns. beans, milo or feed products There are some immediate dangers to the health of an- System™ Metal Bldgs. — 785-363-2212. [email protected] or in any condition. Poor quality, Homes imals from severe cold, like chilling and frostbite, Daly 785-862-8800 • 800-466-5516 mold, odor, low test weight, 800-334-3626 INVENTORY REDUCTION by etc. said, but also problems that may not be apparent until Detrixhe Grain Vacs at Optimist Healthier, Quieter, More Please Call 800-214-7788 seven to 14 days following the event. Club Sale, 3/14/09, at Fair- Energy Efficient.™ DAMAGED To See What It's Worth grounds E. of Concordia, KS. Calf pneumonia due to respiratory pathogens like MID-AMERICAN SALES, INC. (785)446-2872, GRAIN Mannheimia hemolytica, Pateurella multocida, and [email protected] WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Haemophilus somnus usually shows up seven to 10 days Ultima 6 Conveyair grain vac, NEW, self -contained STATEWIDE POWER WHEELCHAIR, like following a stressful period or heavy pathogen exposure, new, $700. 785-336-6546. hydraulics/reversible airlock,14 We buy damaged according to Daly. “In young calves, scours organisms ft high truck-loading kit/ fills like rotavirus, coronavirus, and cryptosporidia are po- grain carts, 50% quieter, 2- year corn and beans, HEDGE POSTS 2 buildings o 68x34; 2 1,000 bushel bins. tential problems, and can manifest in a week or less,” he factory warranty. Thor 5- inch in- any condition 785-388-2614. 785-479-1418. adds. Serving the area for 43 years let / outlet 1.9 airlock, NEW. 6- -wet or dry- in x 38 ft bin loader on GT- type Heavy exposure to pathogens, such as when high num- in grain equipment sale, erec- including damaged silo corn. tion and service. Call us for ex- transport. 6- in & 8- in vac pipe bers of animals are brought indoors, or when the stress is perienced service. with farm flanges and Neuero flanges, New. 6- in & 8- in TOP DOLLAR! higher, can shorten incubation periods for these illnesses, J. & N. Elliott Neuero nozzles, NEW. 5- in & We have vacs and trucks. Daly says. “In most cases, there’s little vaccination can do Construction, nc. 6- in elbows, several angles, CALL HEIDI OR RANDY after the fact, so prompt identification of sick animals is es- I NEW. 6- in threaded female NORTHERN AG Box 127 • Morrowville, KS cam-lock couplers (caps avail.) / sential,” says Daly. “Calves or lambs with respiratory in- 785-265-3872 steel pipe fittings, NEW. SERVICE, INC. fections often respond to antibiotic and other treatments that herd veterinarians would recommend.” FOR SALE: hedge posts, 5 SERVICES 800-205-5751 miles South of Abilene. Daly said weather stress combines with other stresses 785-565-8650 WILDWOOD CUSTOM Furnish- animals may encounter, such as weaning, transporting, and CUSTOM CUT hedge posts, ings, beautiful aspen, cotton- processing. He suggests producers must consider winter any size, any length. Call 785- wood log furnishings, early 418-9868. American tables, bedroom sets, conditions in light of management decisions. Anything that living rooms. View at our web- can be done to reduce weather stress to livestock should be Butterfly Supply, Inc. site www.wildwoodcustomfur- considered carefully. “If processing or transporting, can be nishings.com. Our shop near St. 800-249-7473 Joseph. 660-446-2482. delayed until severe wind chills and wet, snowy conditions have subsided, they will reduce risks and losses.” • Tubing • Rods • Cable • MASSAGE BY Yollie, Korean • Guardrail • Clips • girl, 10am- 7pm. Topeka. Daly said local veterinarians are the best sources for an- 785-227-9120. 816-808-9586. imal health information in adverse conditions. “No one LIVESTOCK LARRY’S PORTABLE sawmill else is more qualified to answer prevention and treatment FENCING SUPPLIES service, can come saw your questions in light of conditions on the ground in your logs. 785-776-8153. 785-565- area,” he suggests to producers. 2647. MOBILE HOMES DO YOU OWN your own land, or have family land? If so, we www.buttersupplyflyinc.com have financing for your new dream home! $0-$0-$0 down, SMITH POSTYARD and limited or damaged credit is Post, Staves, Poles & Rails OK! We own the bank. E-z fi- HEDGE- CREOSOTE & CCA nancing and E-Z qualification. Pressure Treated Call 785-537-8111 today. Regular attendees at Pied Piper-Mill Creek Ranch JEFF SMITH PETS Hereford-Angus Production Sales are Charles and PH 620-625-3439 www.smithpostyard1989.com AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Shirley Olsen, who maintain a Hereford and commer- male puppies, one black bi and cial cow herd on their diversified farm near Alta Vista in one red tri, working lines, $125 Hardwood Lumber each. 785-632-7681. Wabaunsee County. Oak & Cottonwood WE ARE looking for a shep- For trailers, decks, horse stalls, herd/ collie mix puppy, female. If construction, fencing, etc. you get one you can call us at CUSTOM CUT TO ANY SIZE 785-363-2684 or write, Leon and Louise Schultes, 8091 Rose Also kiln dried hardwoods Hill Rd, Randolph, KS, 66554. CAN CUT YOUR LOGS We will reimburse for the call. Kansas PUREBRED BORDER Collie puppies, $225, excellent work- Hardwoods, Inc. ing parents on site. Gnadt Broth- Belvue KS ers, Alma. 785-313-4839. 785-456-8141 SPRAY EQUIPMENT TOW BAR for spray coupe. Fortress Fence 785-565-8118. Strongest continuous fence made. 07 FONTAINE drop deck trailer 4, 5, 6 & 7 bars available with 3400 gallon tank and re- Bigger...Stronger...Cheaper! movable sprayer cradle whole or will separated, $26,000. Corral Materials 785-741-0134. More choices...Lowest prices! BIG A 26 floater 50’ booms Prime & reject pipe, rods, 1600 gallon tank, good condi- cable, caps, clips, springs tion, $5,000. 785-280-0370. and more. 2003 Bestway PULL TYPE SPRAYER 1000 GALLON Structural Steel TANK 60’ HEAVY DUTY BOOM Square tubing, angles, flats, WITH RAVEN 440 CONTROL- channel, beams, sheet, plate LER, EXCELLENT SHAPE. 785-648-0061. and more. FOR SALE:1997 854 rogator WE DELIVER 60-80 boom , 800 SS tank, out- GoBob Pipe & Steel back E drive, $56,000. 877-851-2365 785-382-6878. TANDEM AXLE 1000 gallon www.gobobpipe.com sprayer has John Blue ground driven pump hydraulic agitation DOVER MARYSVILLE 8 TRUSS rafters 27’, good Schwant Tractor, Inc. Bruna Implement Co. pitch, factory built, 4X1/2” iron 50’ booms foam marker, $4,500. 785-499-3077. SW K-4 Hwy. Hwy. 36 E. with clip fasteners. 785-256-6242 785-562-5304 785-336-2595. WANTED SENECA LINN LET THE CLASSIFIEDS JD RUNNING gear also radia- Seneca Implement Co. Kuhlman Implement WORK FOR YOU tor for JD 4230. 785-292-4978. Hwy. 36 West Main Street PLACE YOUR AD TODAY GRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558 GRASS & GRAIN 785-336-2621 785-348-5547 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 37

powder, and nutmeg. Add to butter mixture. Stir in oats Baking tradition continues in the month of March and chocolate morsels. 4. Spread dough evenly in un- An opportunity for Kansans of all ages to practice, de- Chocolate Chip Spice Bars greased 8 x 8 x 2 – inch or 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. 5. Bake velop and share their enjoyment of baking can be cele- Aaron Harries, Kansas Wheat Director of Marketing 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Do not over- brated through the aroma of fresh baked goods. ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened bake. Makes 16 bars. March is “Bake and Take Month,” in which Kansans 1/3 cup granulated sugar show kindness to friends and neighbors by sharing home- 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed made baked treats. This event, sponsored by Kansas 1 large egg, slightly beaten Northeast Kansas Wheat Commission and Kansas Association of Wheat has 1 teaspoon vanilla extract been celebrated by Kansas residents for more than 30 ½ cup all-purpose flour Hereford Association, Inc. years. ½ teaspoon salt Kansas Wheat encourages everyone to celebrate this ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 62nd Annual event by baking a product and taking it to a neighbor, ½ teaspoon baking powder friend or relative. Those who write in to share their Bake ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup quick-cooking oats, SELECTED SALE and Take experience by April 13 will be entered into a uncooked drawing to win a copy of Kansas Gold, a book celebrating ½ cup semisweet chocolate morsels the 50-year history of the Kansas Wheat Commission. Saturday,Manhattan March Livestock 21 Commission • 12:30 PM Prizes will be awarded in two categories: youth (up to age 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Manhattan, Kansas 17) and adult (18 and up). Bake and Take Day began in 1970 as a community serv- 2. In large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, 12 Outstanding Herd Bulls • 10 Reg. Females ice project of the Kansas Wheathearts in Sumner County. and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed • (4 Fancy Show Heifers) The Kansas Wheathearts, an auxiliary organization of the until creamy, 3-4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. 15 Bred Heifers • 15 Cow/Calf Pairs • 10 F1 Baldies Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, set out to share 3. In medium bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon, baking CONSIGNORS: baked goods with family members, friends, neighbors, Baker Cattle ...... Burden ...... 620-438-2938 and those in need, generating goodwill in the community. Chambers Farms ...... Alma ...... 785-449-2601 Staff members at Kansas Wheat, Aaron Harries, mar- Davis Herefords ...... Maple Hill ...... 785-256-4643 keting director shares a favorite recipe that embrace Andy Dettke ...... Marysville ...... 785-562-2000 them to the Bake and Take Tradition. Flying R Farms ...... Rossville ...... 785-584-6519 “This recipe is from my Grandma. I’ve been eating and Granzow Herefords ...... Herington ...... 785-466-2247 enjoying them my whole life, and probably started making Gustafson Herefords . . .Junction City ...... 785-238-7306 them when I was a teenager,” Harries says. Hale Polled Herefords . . . .Linwood ...... 913-287-7558 Harries suggests the two recipes below will make ex- Hug & Sons ...... Scranton ...... 785-230-7597 cellent, easy-to-prepare Bake and Take goods to share Kanza Cattle ...... Chapman ...... 785-972-7063 with neighbors and friends, continuing the longstanding Malone Hereford Farm . . . .Emporia ...... 620-342-7538 tradition of Bake and Take Month. Anton Reichart ...... Valley Falls ...... 785-220-8996 To enter for a chance to win Kansas Gold, participants Silver Lining Herefords . . .Louisburg ...... 913-837-2368 of Bake and Take month should e-mail kswheat@kswheat. Triple R Herefords ...... Valley Falls ...... 785-945-6816 com or write to Kansas Wheat, 217 Southwind Place, Man- Auctioneer: John Cline hattan, KS 66503. Participants should include the follow- For Catalog, Write or Call: ing information: name, organization (4-H club, FCE, 18384 Coal Creek RoadJeff • Valley Reichart, Falls, Kansas Secretary 66088 church group, etc.), phone number, mailing address, cate- gory (youth or adult), and a note describing the Bake and Take activity. Entries must be postmarked by April 13, 2009. 785-945-6816 or 785-633-3342 For a copy of the Bake and Take Brochure and Entry Form, log onto www.KansasWheat.org and click on the “Bake and Take Month” link. AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 7— 10:00 AM Due to health I have retired and will sell the following items at public auction at the farm located from RANDOLPH, KANSAS 6 miles North on Highway 77 to the cemetery at Prairie Rock Rd. then 1 1/2 miles West and 1/4 North to 19479 N. Otter Branch Rd. TRACTORS, TRUCKS & tank, pump, booms; 12 ft. JD FARM MACHINERY springtooth; 5 section drag har- APPROX. 12:30 row; 2 row weeder; Dearborn 3 1975 IHC 656 diesel tractor, pt. dirt slip; combine bin bottom; WF, OS, 3 pt., 1 SVC, good TA, 2 row IH lister, shedded; roll-o- good 15.5x38 rears, 9618 hrs., cones; misc. other old machin- front wts., purchased on Ernie ery for salvage, various scrap Sharp sale, VG; 1969 IHC 656 iron. gas tractor, WF, OS, good TA, LIVESTOCK & FARM 15.5x38 rears, 2 SVC’s, 7372 RELATED - LATE AM hrs. with 1984 Koyker K5 Approx. 20 - 10 ft. portable cat- 7 ft. bucket and spear, loader, tle panels, 2 styles, VG; a few nice unit; 1968 IHC 205 gas Linn panels; 25 welded wire hog combine, 13 ft. hdr., good tires, panels; 4 - 12 ft. metal feed always shedded and field bunks; 2 BR bale feeders; 2 ready; 1974 Chevy C-60 2 ton Pride of the Farm single sided 16 ft. bed with hoist, steel truck, creep feeders, good; good 6 ft. sides, wooden floor, folding and other stock tanks; fuel bar- stock racks, nearly new 8.25 rels; IH rear wheel wts. for M rubber, 350 eng., 4x2 spd., PS, and later; pipe type bale eleva- 39,130 actual miles, bought tor; sm. auger; elec. fence wire; new and Medlins, VG; 1951 200 elec. fence posts; insula- long Chevrolet 3/4T pickup, tors; round poly tank for pickup; bed, step side, 6 cyl., 4 spd., dirt slip; pump jack; all steel body good, was in good shape walking plow, patd. 1880; IH when parked in shed 15 years pulley; treated 2x4s and 2x6s; ago; 1990 Vermeer 504I silage slide-in stock racks. BR baler, VG; 1991 Hillsboro 16x7 ft. bumper hitch stock SHOP ITEMS, ANTIQUES, trailer, good; 1974 IHC 430 sm. MISC. - SELL FIRST square baler; 1981 IHC No. Lincoln 225 amp arc welder, 1100 9 ft. pull type sickle 220V; good 2 cyl. port. air com- mower; 1973 IHC 1150 pressor; Pro Mac 55 chain saw; grinder/mixer, std. auger, ham- long handled tools; good mers never turned, VG; King grinder; rivet tool; good wrench- Kutter 7 ft. 3 pt. rotary mower, es; variety of shop tools; calf VG; 1979 JD 1240 4R planter puller; several good pistol grip with insecticide and fertilizer, syringes; new Int’l. Super 100, good; 1975 IHC No. 570 13 ft. 110V fencer; 2 good 12V disc, good blades; 1980 IHC fencers; elec. tank heaters; new No. 45, 13 ft. vibra-shank field roller chain; block and tackle; cultivator with Noble leveler, measuring wheel; cast iron seat good; 1981 IHC No. 133 4R on pedestal; rustic carpenters vibra shank cultivator, good; trunk; tin bushel basket; primi- 1969 IHC 7 ft. 3 pt. chisel with tive furniture; tin impl. seats; sweeps, good; Oliver 365 3x16 another cast seat; hinges; mag- mounted plow with colters, netos; single trees; corn good; Winco 18KW generator planter; 2 man saw; forge tongs; on 2 wheel trailer, good; GT milk pail; various ant. tools; old 6”x36 ft. PTO auger on trans- time binoculars; license tags; 10 port; Rhino 3 pt. 8 ft. rear good paw traps; wooden plane; blade; Danuser Cat. 1 rear wagon wheel spool shaver; old blade, VG; IHC No. 10, 16x8 Coke bottle from CC, JC, Man., grain drill; 3 pt. bale fork and VT, Maine, Utah, etc.; old 7-Up, carry-all; 3 - 4 wheel hay trail- Pepsi bottles; Red Rider BB ers; old drill, works good; old IH gun, broke; deer antlers; other side delivery rake on rubber; items yet to be uncovered and Clark pull type sprayer with poly discovered. NOTE: This machinery has been well maintained, major pieces have been shedded. 30 days for removal. Loader trac- tor available. Your inspection invited prior to sale. TERMS: Cash day of sale. Not responsible for accidents. CLERK: Riley State Bank, 201 S. Broadway, Riley, KS. 66531 LUNCH: Randolph United Methodist Women. RALPH HAGENMAIER, SELLER 785-293-5362 OR 785-447-0295 Auction Conducted by: Kretz, Hauserman, Bloom Auction Service go to www.kretzauctions.com for pictures Greg: 785-926-4422 Gail: 785-632-3062 Cell: 785-630-0701 Cell: 785-447-0686 Chad: 785-632-5824 • Cell: 785-632-0846 Page 38 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 need to see better numbers cause it is easy to see how crop and 112,500 MT of than that or the bears will demand for both old crop new crop. Sales are good start talking about demand and new crop demand could enough that a higher export destruction again. We did be better than current esti- estimate is likely at some Schwieterman see a large sale of 116,000 mates and the 156.9 is by no point. The biggest problem MT to S. Korea announced means a given. If yield is with the wheat market is de- A marketingMarket commentary Outlook by Bret Crotts on Thursday, so this week’s steady with this year at mand. We have lower new report should look better 153.9 we will likely see end- crop acres and a drought in than the last one. ing stocks below 1.5 billion, the HRW area but the mar- The only other news of which is not bearish. ket won’t move higher. Part The Ag markets really and the S&P to move toward some signs of strength last the week was the USDA The July KW lost 5 ¼ of that is the outside market did all right last week con- 650. week when we saw the mar- Outlook Forum and the pre- cents in what was really just weakness, but part of it is sidering the Dow Jones and The energy markets are ket move through trend line liminary projections that a sideways week. The $5.62 that we haven’t see export the S&P 500 both fell to the looking a little bit friendlier. resistance. Unfortunately come from that. While the area has been acting as sup- sales that have been large lowest levels since 1997. The crude oil is starting to traders were looking over Outlook Forum numbers are port in the July KW for a enough, for long enough, to The economic outlook is not move through trend line re- their shoulders and the stock not nearly as useless as the couple weeks now. Failure get the spec community in- good with the unemploy- sistance, which is a notable market and the gains didn’t Baseline projections, they of that support next week terested in buying wheat. ment numbers coming in development. Also the natu- hold and the poor trade on are still just wild guesses at will be yet another indica- The numbers from the worse than expected and ral gas posted a reversal Friday dropped the market best. The current guess for tion that the wheat is headed Outlook Forum show USDA with so much uncertainty re- higher on Friday. The funda- back below the trend line. corn acreage is unchanged back to the December low. is looking for 5.1 million garding how well past and mentals of the energy com- For the week we ended up from last year at 86 million. Export sales were very fewer wheat acres and a present stimulus/bailout plex aren’t very bullish yet, being essentially flat to Yield is at the second high- good at 465,400 MT of old lower yield than last year. packages have worked. It is but do keep in mind that un- slightly higher. The March est level ever of 156.9. Ex- really hard to guess where leaded gasoline demand is contract gained ½ a cent and ports are projected to be the stock markets might go higher than a year ago, that gives us the first higher higher, ethanol usage higher, from here, but strictly from a which is an important first close on the weekly chart feed usage lower, and end- technical perspective, we step in an energy bull market since December. ing stocks lower. 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We representations as to the ac- You should therefore care- would be bullish if the ex- recent weeks at 339,400 MT, strong bounce last week and will need to see some curacy or completeness. fully consider whether such port market were a little but that is still more than gained about $2.50. I am be- strength in the live cattle to Past results are not neces- trading is suitable for you in stronger, but USDA isn’t ex- double what we need to see ginning to wonder if maybe keep the feeders moving. sarily indicative of future re- light of your financial condi- pecting that to happen since each week. At this pace that is all we will see. The Schwieterman Market- sults. All statements con- tion. Neither the informa- the new crop export estimate USDA is more than 150 mil- $86.50 - $87 area is going to ing, L.L.C. specializes in tained herein are current tion, nor any opinion ex- is down 50 million from this lion bushels too low in their be strong resistance and we risk management and cash opinions, which are subject pressed shall be construed year. Like I said earlier, de- export estimate. are going to need to see grain and livestock market- to change. The risk of loss in as an offer to buy or sell any mand is the key to this mar- Soybean exports were some better cash cattle trade ing plans. For informa- trading commodity future futures or options on futures ket. one of the more interesting to move through that level. tion on the markets or our contracts can be substantial. contracts. The July soybeans gains numbers from USDA at the As of early Friday afternoon marketing service you can 5 ¾ cents last week, but it Outlook forum. USDA has cash cattle trade was basi- contact Bret Crotts at 888- didn’t feel like the market begrudgingly raised the old cally nonexistent, but there 437-9131 or bret@swbell. was higher at all. We had crop export estimate, yet has seemed to be a good chance net. some strong moves higher at quickly pegged the new crop of seeing $83. We will have The information con- times, but the gains were total at a new record higher to have that or better next tained herein is based on small compared to last of 1.225 billion. Part of that week for the April LC to data obtained from recog- week’s losses and they did- is due to the fact that they move through $87. nized statistical services and n’t hold anyway. On the think the beans will be read- The feeder cattle are in a other sources believed to be bright side the soybeans are ily available. They have similar situation. The April reliable. However, we have consolidating at a logical acreage higher at 77 million feeders moved up through not verified such informa- AUCTION chart point so if we have and yield up to 42.6. The the 50-day moving average tion and we do not make any SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 9:30 AM some good news in the fi- record exports aren’t enough 5444 N.W. Brickyard Rd. — TOPEKA, KANSAS nancial markets, the soy- to keep up with the produc- (W. on 46th from Hwy. 75 to Brickyard, N.) beans are in good position to tion, so ending stocks are NOTE: Limited on site parking. Otherwise, park on E. side of start a move higher. projected to grow. MYRON RUNFT Brickyard. Be respectful! Be careful! ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES totes; cabinets; shelving; CHAROLAIS BULL SALE Huge collection of KU memo- home decor; lamps; more. 260+/- ACRES MEADE CO. rabilia, signed balls, flooring, GARAGE ITEMS Monday, March 23, 2009 •12:30 p.m. inc. 2008 Championship, old Lincoln welder; 36” pull behind “Jayhawk” items; 1897 year- BELLEVILLE 81 LIVESTOCK tiller; generator; table saw; book; pic.; posters; pennants; hand and yard tools; yard LAND BELLEVILLE, KS you name it, it’s probably here; items; more. linens; pottery; S and P’s; Dis- 50 Yearling Charolais Bulls ney items; old toys; cookie VEHICLES - 11:30 AM jars; John Wayne items; 2003 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4x4, AUCTION PERFORMANCE DATA • EPDS AT&SF prints; strand of pearls; 74K; 1986 Holiday Rambler, MONDAY, MARCH 16 — 1:30 PM ULTRASOUND DATA records; 1949 Elvgren pin-up 33’, self contained, 78K. SEMEN CHECKED• GOOD DISPOSITION calendar; more. 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her pleas and then her leisure and spiritual outlets tries to argue by explaining wrath by throwing himself all complement the duties how loving relationships By Val Farmer into that which he does un- of work. These, too, are obli- can enhance success in derstand — his work. gations to be met. The re- farming. There they are. A farm sults are unobservable — Time off improves the couple at odds over what is except as they bear fruit in work. Working smart, not Rural Life important about life. The the passage of years hard, is often the key to distances between them through lasting bonds of greater success. The power Leave a legacy of widen, barriers are erected, love and commitment. It is of creative response to chal- seeds of discontent are farming the soul as well as lenges and problems de- sown and the harvest is bit- the soil. pends on gathering infor- love and success ter. Getting through. The mation from various The farmer is correct in wife’s arguments on emo- sources and combining There he is. A farmer his thoughts and impa- family responsibility — an that progress comes by set- tional grounds get nowhere. them in new and unique surrounded by his work. It tience in his stride. The for- escape from her. ting standards and goals, To her it is self-evident that ways. is just outside the door mula for success is clear, as Her plaintive pleas fall scheduling work, perform- family comes ahead of the Time needs to be set beckoning him. The work if etched in stone — hard on deaf ears. “Spend time ing routine duties and meet- farm in the bigger scheme aside for learning new comes first. It is bread on work. It doesn’t hurt his with us. The family needs ing the obligations of each of things. Of course she things, for exploration, for the table, a roof over their standing in the community you. I need you. Talk to me. day. It evokes a spiritual, knows there are times when experimentation and for re- heads and money to pay the either. Do something with me. Pay creative release of his ener- personal and family con- flection about the direction bills. There she is. A farmer’s attention to me. Show me gy. The results are observ- cerns takes a back seat to and goals of the operation. Armed with knowledge wife becoming desperate. you care.” able. weather-sensitive farming Time needs to be set aside about what the farm needs, She knows it doesn’t have to To him, she obviously The farmer’s wife is cor- decisions. for changing pace, getting his logic is persuasive, and, be this way. Something is doesn’t understand. Work is rect in that progress comes To try to break through away, meeting new people, in his opinion, irrefutable. wrong. To her, her hus- as important and as neces- by devoting time and energy his logic and single-minded reading, developing new So he thinks. There is band’s work style is an ob- sary as breathing. The fami- to important things. Mar- devotion to farming, she contacts, attending confer- pride in his heart, perfec- sessive selfish indul- ly’s survival and happiness riage, children, social, tion in his eyes, intensity in gence — an escape from depend on it. He escapes

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When he Rock Springs 4-H Center is pleased to Rock Springs is conveniently located and develops a storehouse immensely satisfying. does that work well, the announce the 11th annual Friends & just 12 miles south and west of Junction of experiences to draw on Family time, playtime, other work benefits too. Neighbors Soup Supper, scheduled to be City and can be found by taking US-77 when a creative response is light-hearted humor, play- Seeds of love and kindness held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6 p.m. Highway south from Junction City and needed. “Working harder” fulness, vacations and fami- are sown, happiness blooms is more of an escape than a ly celebrations all add to and the harvest is sweet. This free event has been established to turning west onto K-157 Highway. way of attacking the prob- the memories and fondness For more information on showcase Rock Springs and share deli- In 1946 Rock Springs was established lem. for farm life. Work hard — family farming, visit Val cious homemade chili, potato soup and as a state-wide leadership center. The fa- Putting people first im- play hard. Play either gives Farmer’s website at cinnamon rolls with community friends cility, which is owned and operated by the proves the work. The fami- meaning to the work or www.valfarmer.com. Val and neighbors. The soup supper will take Kansas 4-H Foundation, hosts camps, con- ly’s motivation and commit- serves as a counterpoint to Farmer’s book, “Honey, I place in William’s Dining Hall, Rock ferences, retreats, family reunions, class ment is stronger when man- it. Shrunk the Farm,” can be agement and decision-mak- The most important purchased by sending a Springs’ primary dining facility. There will field trips and weddings year round. Each ing is shared. By welcoming work. 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GO TO www.grassandgrain.com Page 42 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Researchers working to develop methods to improve cattle comfort Using equipment not all what they can do,” Coetzee said these are routine live- up and down movements of comfortable the animal more excitable than oth- that different from what a said. “Our goal is to give stock management proce- the leg. Coetzee said the re- was, the faster it would ers,” he said. runner might take on a jog, producers the means to ad- dures that the cattle are un- searchers anticipated that leave. Although the experi- Coetzee presented the veterinary researchers at dress consumers’ concerns dergoing whether the re- the more uncomfortable ment didn’t accurately ac- research at several confer- Kansas State University are about the welfare of farm searchers study them or cattle are, the less they count for discomfort, it did ences last fall and most re- working to make life more animals.” not. would move around. In fact, tell the researchers other cently in November 2008 for comfortable for cattle. The researchers re- “We’re studying common they found the opposite to important data. How slowly the FDA. A jogger’s heart rate ceived a $325,000 grant from procedures, so we’re not in- be true, as if the cattle want cattle moved out of the Another facet of the re- monitor and an instrument the U.S. Department of flicting pain on the animal to “walk it off.” chute indicated the effec- search is looking at the similar to a pedometer are Agriculture to develop a for the purpose of the ex- To measure heart rate, tiveness of sedatives, Coet- weight of cattle given pain a few of the tools K-State model to assess pain in cat- periment,” he said. “Our they attached a monitor zee said. relievers versus those who researchers are using to tle. Coetzee said ultimately goal is to improve the qual- like on a jogger might strap They also took blood weren’t. The researchers measure discomfort in cat- this model will help the ity of life of the animals in to his or her arm. To affix samples to measure for lev- gave some of the cattle tle undergoing two routine FDA evaluate drugs for cat- our care without causing these monitors to the cat- els of cortisol, which indi- drinking water spiked with procedures, castration and tle by knowing how well unnecessary discomfort.” tle’s considerably larger cates stress level. a pain-relieving drug. Coet- dehorning. they work and to recom- The researchers took a midsections, the re- Each animal was its own zee said the animals with Hans Coetzee, assistant mend proper dosing. variety of measurements. searchers wrapped the control group, Coetzee said, the spiked water main- professor of clinical sci- “Managing pain is an in- They used thermal imaging monitors to the animals which meant that all of tained their weight after ences, is working with herently good idea, but it is cameras to measure skin with bandages. these measurements were the procedures, whereas David Anderson, professor critical to put science be- temperature. As cattle be- The researchers bor- taken before and after the the untreated animals ini- of clinical sciences, and hind it because cattle can come stressed, blood moves rowed an apparatus used procedures. He said this tially lost weight. Brad White, assistant pro- not communicate their toward the heart and brain, by barrel racers to gauge was important because “We’re finding that fessor of clinical sciences. pain,” Coetzee said. cooling the surface of the speed as a way to measure each animal had a unique maybe there is some addi- They are developing a The researchers are bas- body. how quickly cattle exited stress level to begin with. tional benefit to pain relief model that can evaluate ing their model on two com- To see how cattle are the chute. Their assump- “We have some animals other than just the ethical pain management drugs for mon practices, dehorning moving around, they at- tion was that the more un- that are by nature a little considerations,” he said. cattle. Although producers and castration. The fre- tached an accelerometer to and veterinarians some- quency of these practices the legs. 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The scientific team breeders develop resistance forts as well. change in plants, and which also includes molecular biol- against the bean rust fungus, Until recently, disease re- ones provide disease resist- ogist Mark Tucker, plant 2009 Kawasaki Mule™ Uromyces appendiculatus, a sistance genes and the pro- ance. physiologist Kimberly 610$ 4x4 major concern for domestic teins they produce were stud- This study revealed more Campbell, and bean breeder Sale 6,499 dry bean and snap bean ied one at a time, but Cooper than 1,500 “molecular bat- Talo Pastor-Corrales at MSRP: $7,099 growers. 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Box FOR 67, FEBRUARY Marysville, 26, 2009 KS 66508 STEERS MARYSVILLE 11 BLK HFR 534@$96.50 BREMEN 2 BLK STR 302@$115.00 BAILEYVILLE 5 BLK HFR 554@$95.85 VERMILLION 7 BLK STR 445@$114.75 WATERVILLE 6 BLK HFR 505@$95.75 BAILEYVILLE 5 BLK STR 449@$113.00 BAILEYVILLE 10 MIX HFR 586@$94.75 MARYSVILLE 4 BLK STR 478@$113.00 VERMILLION 2 BLK HFR 470@$94.50 BAILEYVILLE 6 XBRD STR 471@$113.00 BLUE RAPIDS 11 BLK HFR 568@$94.25 WASHINGTON 2 BLK STR 500@$112.50 VERMILLION 7 BLK HFR 528@$94.00 BLUE RAPIDS 5 BLK STR 440@$111.50 BREMEN 6 BLK HFR 486@$93.75 BREMEN 5 MIX STR 564@$111.00 ODELL,NE 3 BLK HFR 523@$93.50 ODELL,NE 4 BLK STR 493@$111.00 VERMILLION 6 BLK HFR 615@$93.25 VERMILLION 3 BLK STR 515@$110.50 BLUE RAPIDS 6 BLK HFR 536@$93.00 BAILEYVILLE 11 XBRD STR 579@$109.75 BURCHARD,NE 5 BLK HFR 564@$93.00 BAILEYVILLE 4 MIX STR 580@$109.75 SABETHA 4 BLK HFR 540@$92.25 MARYSVILLE 2 BLK STR 452@$109.50 SENECA 9 XBRD HFR 609@$91.85 WASHINGTON 3 BLK STR 458@$109.50 HERKIMER 2 RED HFR 562@$91.25 MARYSVILLE 5 BLK STR 534@$109.25 VERMILLION 7 BLK HFR 632@$91.00 VERMILLION 7 BLK STR 581@$107.00 KELLY 2 BLK HFR 622@$90.75 WATERVILLE 2 BLK STR 435@$106.00 WATERVILLE 5 BLK HFR 624@$90.00 MARYSVILLE 9 MIX STR 607@$105.10 SENECA 11 BLK HFR 656@$89.10 BLUE RAPIDS 15 MIX STR 618@$104.25 KELLY 15 BLK HFR 697@$89.00 WATERVILLE 6 BLK STR 601@$103.75 GREENLEAF 3 BLK HFR 600@$88.75 KELLY 9 BLK STR 645@$97.85 SENECA 19 BLK HFR 750@$88.10 BLUE RAPIDS 2 WF STR 547@$97.50 WATERVILLE 2 BLK HFR 670@$85.00 SENECA 10 BLK STR 668@$96.25 MARYSVILLE 6 BLK HFR 677@$84.75 VERMILLION 9 BLK STR 668@$96.10 OKETO 2 RED HFR 757@$83.75 BLUE SPRINGS,NE 9 BLK STR 713@$95.00 HERKIMER 6 BLK HFR 744@$83.00 HERKIMER 15 MIX STR 683@$94.75 BLUE RAPIDS 2 BLK HFR 752@$82.75 BAILEYVILLE 2 BLK STR 737@$94.50 VERMILLION 7 MIX HFR 810@$80.25 ODELL,NE 6 BLK STR 674@$94.50 SENECA 6 RED HFR 720@$78.00 HERKIMER 4 RED STR 650@$94.25 WASHINGTON 6 BLK STR 673@$94.25 TOP COW $48.00 KELLY 27 BLK STR 752@$94.00 TOP BULL $58.25 WITH ONE STICKOUT AT $68.25 MARYSVILLE 2 BLK STR 700@$93.75 HFRETTS UP TO $75.50 From the new line of Challenger WATERVILLE 2 BLK STR 750@$93.75 Tractors to the legendary service EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 3-5-09 SENECA 22 BLK STR 773@$93.35 you’ve come to expect, Martin Farm SENECA 5 RED STR 601@$92.50 20 MIX STRS/HFRS 500-600# WV SENECA 4 BLK STR 710@$92.25 20 MIX STRS 500-600# WV Power is equipped to meet and exceed 35 MIX STRS/HFRS 500-700# WV MARYSVILLE 4 RED STR 711@$92.10 all of your farming needs. Like you, we BLUE RAPIDS 2 BLK STR 715@$92.00 50 BLK STRS/HFRS 500-700# WV SABETHA 2 XBRD STR 697@$92.00 30 BLK STRS/HFRS 550-650# WV recognize the importance of quality 20 BWF STRS/HFRS 600-700# WV HERKIMER 2 RED STR 772@$90.25 equipment and reliable service and SENECA 11 XBRD STR 728@$85.00 15 BLK STRS/HFRS 700-800# WV OKETO 8 RED STR 808@$83.75 22 BLK STRS 700-800# WV we’re ready to demonstrate our com- 20 BLK & RED STRS/HFRS 750-800# WV HEIFERS mitment to you. BAILEYVILLE 5 BLK HFR 399@$102.50 15 BLK STRS 800-825# WV WASHINGTON 3 BLK HFR 413@$100.50 60 BLK STRS 825-900# WV WATERVILLE 3 BLK HFR 423@$99.50 50 MIX STRS 875-900# WV BLUE RAPIDS 2 BLK HFR 380@$98.50 SPECIAL COW SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 28 VERMILLION 6 BLK HFR 399@$97.00 Topeka, Kansas Chanute, Kansas Dave Bures • Auctioneer FIELD REPRESENTATIVES 785-267-8137 620-431-4120 Jim Dalinghaus, Baileyville, KS Jeff Cook, Hanover, KS 785-799-5643 785-944-2110 Greg Anderson, 785-747-8170 Concordia, Kansas Colby, Kansas Barn Phone • 785-562-1015 www.marysvillelivestock.com 785-243-1960 785-462-3913 Page 44 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Keeping records on beef cattle pays Only 20 to 25 percent of much trouble to identify the ear tag to prove the “Tagging and birthdate cattle producers like to cows and calves with tags calves’ age, but the paper- recording is just the right keep records according to or brands and the cost is work must be available on thing to do, whether it’s Eldon Cole, livestock spe- minimal considering the birthdates and cow identifi- for the premium or just cialist with University of expected returns,” said cation so in case of an for management and Missouri Extension. Cole. audit, the information can breeding purposes,” said However, Cole says Producers not retaining be proven. Cole. there is a financial incentive ownership to harvest to keep very complete pro- records will have to search The Original Flatbed Bale Handler duction records on beef out feeder calf markets or cow-calf operations. The feedlots that may offer incentive is significant for higher calf prices for calves those with age and source with trace back potential. verified feeder calves. “Just putting ear tags in a OPTIONS: The amount of the pre- set of calves could send a  Post Hole Digger mium varies, but could be positive message to the  Tool Boxes  from $20 to $35 per head at buyers on the seats that 3 Spool Valve S F FARMS INC.  harvest. At least that’s the these calves have been han- Cake Feeder ANNUAL ANGUS premium offered by some dled. That means not only Also: Flatbeds & Bale Spear Beds - New & Used packers. are ages possibly known, BEDS IN STOCK - INSTALLATION AVAILABLE PERFORMANCE “The export market in but there’s a chance they’ve particular, wants beef from had some vaccinations TESTED BULL SALE cattle with age and source given to them,” said Cole. Boot Hill Sales information. It’s not that Not only do owners need 785-388-2245 Clay Center, KS 785-632-2632 SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009 3582 John Brown Road, Princeton, KS 66078 4.5 miles east of Princeton on John Brown Road Sale Time 6:00 p.m. Complimentary Meal 5:00 pm Selling over 70 head yearling and 18-month old bulls

AI Sires represented: Baldridge Nebraska 901, Bando 1961, BCC Bushwacker 41-93, Hyline Right Time 338, Genetics By Design 049, GAR Exaltation 3144, and SAV 8180 Traveler 004

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These NWSS pen bulls sell.

These NWSS pen bulls sell Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 45 Selection should include scrotal circumference criteria Scrotal circumference is itous spin-off in improving berty whereby 80% of the a trait that commercial cow female fertility. heifers reach puberty by 10- calf operators should include Work at Colorado State 12 months of age and nearly in their bull selection crite- University has shown that 100% by breeding age at 14- ria. female relatives of bulls with 15 months. There is a posi- Previous research (by larger testes reach puberty at tive relationship between Cates in 1975) on 1944 bulls a younger age. scrotal circumference and indicated that the probability Through selecting bulls yearling weights so growth of the beef bull having satis- for testes size as well as traits are not compromised factory semen quality in- growth traits, Colorado State when selecting for both fer- creased greatly as scrotal cir- has reduced the age of pu- tility and growth rate. cumference increased from 30 to 38 cm. Scrotal circumference is highly correlated to total sperm output and moderate- ly correlated to normal sperm morphology. Bulls with larger testes will pro- duce more normal sperm cells. Testes size (and scrotal circumference) has a very high heritability estimate (.68). This means it is an easy trait to select for and rapid progress can be made in se- lecting bulls that will pro- duce more normal sperm cells. Selecting bulls with large testes also has a fortu-

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USB direc- possible.” USB Chief Executive Officer leveraging additional funds program area as well as the economy and soybean in- tors from across the nation Another highlight of the (CEO) John Becherer pre- to support checkoff efforts ability of each program to dustry. reviewed soybean checkoff meeting included Dr. Gary sented a summary of indus- to create demand for U.S. impact the market. Supporting the demands programs, discussed strate- Williams of the Texas try leveraged funds for fis- soybeans,” says Becherer. Efforts by the checkoff of the food industry will re- gic approaches for 2010 Agribusiness Market Re- cal year 2008. The figures “Bringing our industry part- will continue in areas such main a top priority in the checkoff programs and set search Center at Texas A&M showed that, in addition to ners to the table has al- as the development of in- next fiscal year, with partic- funding levels to protect University presenting the the total 2008 checkoff pro- lowed for greater collabora- dustrial uses for soy. ular emphasis on the edible soybean farmers’ invest- results of USB’s return-on- gram funding of nearly $79 tion in research and pro- The checkoff will remain soybean oil market. ments well into the future. investment study that is per- million dollars, there was motion through checkoff focused on expanding the Rounding out priorities An early highlight of the formed every five years. The inclusion of soy into Asian, for 2010 will be an ongoing meeting was the unveiling independent study showed North American and Euro- commitment to production of the 2008 annual audit re- the soybean checkoff pro- pean markets. research and improvements sults. This audit gave the gram returns $6.40 in addi- Checkoff efforts will also to compositional quality. checkoff a clean bill of tional profit to U.S. soybean health on USB financial farmers for every checkoff records for the 2008 fiscal dollar invested. year, which ended Septem- According to the study, ELDORADO ber 30, 2008. The independ- the checkoff has increased ent audit’s objective is to the size and profitability of LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC. test the financial records of the U.S. soybean industry the board to determine if since its inception. The the financial position and checkoff has supported soy- 316-320-3212 activities of the board are bean and product prices Fax: 316-320-7159 fairly presented. Such annu- each year by an average of 2 2595 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 622, al audits of the board have percent above what the El Dorado, KS 67042 been done since USB’s in- prices would have been Market Report - Sale Date: 2-26-09. Head Count 865. ception. without the checkoff pro- 300-400 lb. steers, $105-$126; heifers, $92-$106; 400-500 lb. “The outstanding audit gram. steers, $100-$118; heifers, $88-$116; 500-600 lb. steers, $95- results reflect the serious- “The results of this study $117; heifers, $85-$100; 600-7700 lb. steers, $88-$102; heifers, ness with which our dedi- should reaffirm for every $82-$91; 700-800 lb. steers, $80-$91 heifers, $75-$82. Trend on cated volunteer checkoff soybean farmer the impor- Eric Bohl, Ellsworth, and Jeff Janssen, Geneseo, are Calves; Heifers steady and $2.00 higher on grazing steers. Trend farmer- leaders take their tance of their checkoff in- past buyers of purebred beef seedstock at the Pied on Feeder Cattle: No test. Butcher Cows: High dressing cows $42-$46.50; Avg. dressing cows $36-$42; Low dressing cows responsibilities,” says vestments,” says Myers. Piper-Mill Creek Ranch production sale and arrived Chuck Myers, USB Chair- “Every checkoff dollar $28-$56. Butcher bulls: Avg. to high dressing bulls $52-$56. Trend man and a soybean farmer being invested is done with early this year with intentions to make purchases for on Cows & Bulls: Steady. from Lyons, Neb. “The en- the most forward thinking in their cow herds. NEXT WEEK: EXPECTING 800-1,000 HEAD

CONSIGNED FOR MARCH 5TH SALE • Sorrel Gelding Quarter horse, 17 yrs. old. Sire: The Red NEW PRICING JANUARY 1 Fox, out of Three Chicks, Three Bars & Top Deck. Dam: Dodge the Moon, out of Touch the Moon, Top Moon & KEY FEEDS 2009 MINERAL PROMOTION Poco Bar Dodger. • 40 black steers & heifers, 600-700 LBS., weaned long time.

Order by April 1 - Delivery by May 1 — Pay N Store Program SPECIAL COW SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH - 11:00 AM EXPECTING 600-800 COWS, PAIRS & BREEDING BULLS YEARLINGS BREEDING HERD EARLY CONSIGNMENTS KEY GRASS STOCKER 4 KEY 12x12x12 BULLS • 4 Reg. Angus bulls, 18 mths old. Some are AI sired, good KEY BIG 6 KEY CATTLE PREP genetics. The bulls will be semen checked and weigh 1300-1400 lbs. KEY CTC MINERAL KEY BIG 15 • 4 Reg. Angus 2 yr. old bulls, 1400-1500 lbs. Some are AI CUSTOM MINERAL BID TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS sired, good genetics, will be semen checked. • 1 Purebred Black Simmental 18 mth old bull, will be SPECIAL PRICING Book before April 1 and receive 2 FREE BAGS for each 2,000 lbs. ordered semen checked. • 1 Purebred Black Simmental 2 yr. old bull, will be semen Fourth & Pomeroy checked CALL KEY FEEDS TODAY • 2 Purebred Gelbvieh bulls, 1 red and 1 black, 17-19 mths FEED Associates, Inc. old, will be semen checked. • 2 Black Balancer bulls, 1/2 Angus 1/2 Gelbvieh, 17-18 OFFICE mths old, will be semen checked. FEEDS 1-800-432-7423785-630-0161 BYRON THORESON • 3 Reg. Angus bulls, 2 yr. old 785-630-0245 TIM HAMM COWS & PAIRS Clay Center, Kansas 67432 • 80 1st calf heifer pairs: cows are out of Purebred Angus cows and Reg. Black simmental bulls. These cows are Joseph Ebert, General Manager true F-1 cross, all are black in color. The calves are AI sired out of N Bar Primetime. The cows have had a Bovi Shield and Vira Shield vaccination and poured with CLAY CENTER Cydectin post calving. Pre-calving the cows had 2 Scour JC LIVESTOCK SALES INC. Guard vaccinations. The calves have had a 7-Way and the LIVESTOCK SALES INC. bull calves have all been castrated. Nice set of big stout Now All Wednesday Sales, Hogs 10 AM • Cattle 12 Noon true F-1 cows with calve at side. The pairs will weigh 1250 Cattle sales Tuesday, 12:00 PM. lbs. and none of the calves will be younger than 30 days Representative sales from Wednesday, February 25 old, all were born within a 4 week period. Representative sales from last Tuesday, February 24 STEERS 11 851 82.60 • 25 1st calf heifer pairs: cows are out of Purebred Angus 1 405 115.00 HEIFERS STEERS 14 638 99.25 8 523 94.25 cows and Reg. Horned Hereford bulls.These bwf cows are 2 408 113.00 7 509 99.00 2 373 123.00 34 758 88.25 7 555 94.00 true F-1 cross. The calves are AI sired out of N Bar 5 507 109.50 5 528 96.00 3 500 117.50 3 548 91.50 Primetime. The cows have had a Bovi Shield and Vira 8 594 102.50 14 703 94.35 3 517 114.50 HEIFERS 8 601 84.75 Shield vaccination and poured with Cydectin post calv- 5 649 100.50 6 625 90.00 6 599 105.25 4 438 95.50 4 818 81.85 ing. Pre-calving the cows had 2 Scour Guard vaccina- 15 671 100.00 9 638 86.85 tions. The calves have had a 7-Way and the bull calves 26 657 97.60 19 606 87.75 SPECIAL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS have all ben castrated. Nice set of big stout true F-1 cows 25 784 90.60 19 727 83.85 with Angus calves at side. The pairs will weigh 1250 lbs. 50 800 89.35 14 841 80.75 FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 3 and none of the calves will be younger than 30 days old, 14 826 87.35 all were born within a 4 week period. 39 black steers & heifers, 575-750 lbs. • 70 Purebred Angus fall calving pairs: the cows are 3 to 8 26 826 87.10 Fat hog top was $37.00 32 black steers, 475-600 lbs. 21 827 86.35 weighing 258 pounds. yrs. old and have had Bovi-Shield, Vira Shield and poured 58 876 82.85 620 pounds More consignments by sale time. with Cydectin the last of November. The calves, 250-350 lbs., are out of Reg. Angus bulls and born in the last 1/2 of SPECIAL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR Oct. and first 1/2 of Nov. They have been vaccinated with SPECIAL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS Bovi-Shield, One Shot, 7 Way and the bull calves have WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 been castrated. Cows have been exposed to Reg. Angus 274 mix strs & hfrs, weaned, vaccinated, 500-650 . . FOR NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 10 bulls from Dec. 1 to Feb. 8 for a 70 day calving period. Nice ...... Lazy H Farm 60 black heifers, 800-825 lbs. set of big, stout angus pairs that will weigh 1500 lbs. 80 blk, bwf strs & hfrs, 450-600 ...... Bar 7 Ranch • 100 Black 1st calf heifer pairs. More consignments by sale time. • 75 Spring calving cows, running age. 50 blk strs & hfrs, 550-750 ...... B. Mahoney • 50 Spring calving cows, running age, some will have 26 mix strs & hfrs, 575-700 ...... D. Hafler SPECIAL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR calves on ground. 42 blk cross strs & hfrs, 800-850 ...... Taylor Farm SHEEP & GOAT SALE • 48 Black cows, 4 to 6 yrs. old, bred to Angus bulls to begin 30 blk cross strs, 750-800 ...... Poland Brothers calving March 1st for 60 day period. More consignments by sale time. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 • 11 O’Clock • 20 Bred cows, 4 and 5 yrs. old 18 Katadan ewes, mostly springers, some starting to lamb • 15 Older spring calving cows. ANGUS INFLUENCE FEMALE SALE with first lamb. Due to USDA requirements, all female and intact male sheep We welcome your consignments! SATURDAY, MARCH 28 and goats will need to be Scrapie tagged effective January If you have cattle to consign or would like additional information, Call now to make consignments 1. If not tagged, a $2 fee will be assessed per head. please call the office at 316-320-3212 or visit our website: and for special advertising. ALL SHEEP AND GOATS MUST HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS eldoradolivestock.com Chris Locke Steven Hamlin JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS • Barn Phone 785-238-1471 Clay Center, Ks • Barn Phone 785-632-5566 (316) 320-1005 (H) (316) 747-2521 (H) Junction City Field Reps: Jim Heine 785-765-3480, Alma Clay Center Field Representatives: Lee Holtmeier 785-348-5468 (316) 322-0675 (M) (620) 222-1199 (M) Tom Koch, 785-243-5124 Bruce Rogge, 785-692-4214 Seth Lauer 785-949-2285, Abilene Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185 Larry Womacks, Fieldman Van Schmidt, Fieldman HOWARD LANGVARDT KARL LANGVARDT MITCH LANGVARDT LYNN LANGVARDT (620) 394-3273 (H) (620) 367-2331 (H) (620) 229-0076 (M) (620) 345-6879 (M) 785-238-8212 785-499-5434 785-238-1858 785-762-2702 Cell: 785-761-5812 Cell: 785-499-2945 Cell: 785-761-5814 Cell: 785-761-5813 Cattle Sale Every Thursday 11:00 AM Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Page 47 Guide” has a calendar in chart form for suggested planting times based on Yard & Garden Tips soil temperatures. Ask me for a copy or go to our web- site. By Gregg Eyestone The Alabama Coopera- tive Extension has a chart for soil temperature condi- Almost Time to Plant tions for vegetable seed germination. This is nice to People are ready to get 75 degrees is better. If the thermometer three to four have if you are using a planting. It isn’t much dif- soil temperature would get inches deep into the soil soil thermometer. Access it ferent than any other late up to 85 degrees, this would surface. at www.aces.edu. In the winter. When we have win- prevent the seed from Log the temperature search window, type “veg- ters without much snow growing. reading around 11 a.m. etable seed germination” cover, it just seems like we For a general soil tem- each day. The soil tempera- to retrieve the publica- should be planting or work- perature for your area you tures should be consistent tion. Longtime Hereford breeder Dean Davis, Maple Hill, ing in the garden. can go to K-State Research for several days before If you would like addi- talked to cowman Milton Spade of Admire about the Vegetable planting is and Extension’s weather seeds are sown to ensure tional information on a cattle business and the offering before start of the an- based on soil tempera- data library. Soil tempera- that the seeds are being ex- horticulture topic, please nual Pied Piper-Mill Creek Ranch Hereford and Angus tures. The average soil tures are recorded across posed to optimal tempera- contact Gregg Eyestone at seedstock production sale at Manhattan Commission temperature is too cold for the state. The website is tures for germination. Soils the Riley County office of germination right now. Let- www.ksre.ksu.edu. Look can warm up only to cool K-State Research and Ex- Company. tuce, onion, parsnip and under top sites for the back down. Planting just as tension. Gregg may be con- spinach seed will start to weather data library link. the soil reaches the mini- tacted by calling (785) 537- ATTENTION CATTLE FEEDERS germinate in soil tempera- When I clicked on week- mum only will work as long 6350 or stopping by 110 ture of 35 degrees. At that ly soil temperatures, Man- as the soil is guaranteed to Courthouse Plaza in Man- Go to the Source for calves in northeast Kansas temperature, it will take hattan’s for last week was continue to warm up. hattan or e-mail: geye and southeast Nebraska quite a while to actually 36 degrees. You can get a The publication “Veg- [email protected] and at www. pop out of the ground and more accurate reading by etable Garden Planting riley.ksu.edu Riverside Cattle Company grow. They would germi- inserting a soil thermome- All calves will be purchased in Missouri and Kansas, Loaded, nate faster and easily catch ter into your own site. Soil and shipped the same day (partial loads available) up with the earlier planted thermometers are avail- WASHINGTON Delivered Price: seed when planted at their able from local retailers or Heifers, 350-400 lbs. $102.00-$106.00 optimum soil temperature garden supply catalogs. LIVESTOCK AUCTION 400-600 lbs. $92.00-$95.00 range. It varies some be- Take your soil’s tempera- WASHINGTON, KANSAS – PHONE 785-325-2243 600-650 lbs. $88.00-$91.00 tween vegetables but 50 to ture by inserting a soil CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY - 12:30 P.M. Steers & Bulls: 350-450 lbs. $114.00-$118.00 450-500 lbs. $104.00-$110.00 February 25, 2009 500-550 lbs. $100.00-$107.00 HEIFERS STEERS • Calves will be mixed color (black, red, char crosses) unless 14 265 $89.75 12 355 $121.00 Fredonia Livestock 15 340 $100.00 41 425 $115.00 ordered otherwise 17 371 $93.50 10 480 $111.50 • All blacks upon request add $5.00 60 423 $102.50 50 530 $111.00 • All prices includes freight Auction, LLC 5 463 $88.00 17 617 $96.50 360 W. Madison • Fredonia, KS 66736 • Will buy back as yearling 23 527 $95.50 11 679 $92.00 Phone: 620-378-2212 45 575 $90.25 29 731 $90.60 Call for daily price quote Delbert Waggoner, Manager, 620-583-9467 ell 16 615 $85.50 24 756 $90.75 25 682 $84.25 55 869 $85.35 For more information contact: Market Report: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Jim Breeding, 785-562-7248, cell Headcount - 1314 92 722 $83.95 15 940 $80.00 19 757 $83.10 785-325-2243 barn, 785-562-2615 home Compared to last week’s sale feeders steady to $2.00 higher 96 812 $80.10 SLAUGHTER COWS “If you don’t like ‘em on delivery, you don’t own ‘em” - stocker cattle mostly steady - slaughter cattle steady to 66 806 $80.00 $33.00-$55.00 $3.00 lower. 4 885 $79.00 15 923 $75.25 BRED COWS STEERS HEIFERS 10 1055 $60.00 $750.00-$1,200.00 300-399 lbs. $98.00-$120.00 300-399 lbs. $89.00-$95.00 Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. 400-499 lbs. $90.00-$116.50 400-499 lbs. $84.00-$101.00 For more information or consignments contact: 1/2 mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Highway 500-599 lbs. $85.50-$116.00 500-599 lbs. $85.00-$100.00 Manager Jim Breeding: 785-562-7248 600-699 lbs. $85.00-$104.00 600-699 lbs. $78.00-$90.75 Adam Grover 785-541-0432 Livestock Auction every Tuesday at 12 Noon 700-799 lbs. $75.00-$94.50 700-799 lbs. $75.00-$82.00 Fieldman - Henry Borgerding 785-268-0807 Serving the Midwest LivestockIndustry for 55 Years! Pairs $650.00-$1,310.00 Bred Cows $460.00-$1,175.00 Fieldman - Gene Helms 785-747-7210 Slaughter Cows $32.00-$48.50 Slaughter Bulls $45.00-$55.25 BARN: 785-325-2243 WE SOLD 1269 CATTLE LAST WEEK REPRESENTATIVE SALES MARKET REPORT FOR SPECIAL COW SALE BRED COWS 17 blk bwf strs [email protected] STEERS HEIFERS 3 blk bwf cows 3-4, 2+3 prd 16 blk bwf red strs [email protected] 9 blk, Columbus [email protected] 316 mix, Columbus [email protected] @1,185.00 8 blk strs [email protected] 17 mix, Cherokee [email protected] 10 blk, Yates [email protected] 1 blk cow 5, 3 prd @1,050.00 26 blk bwf rwf strs [email protected] 60 mix, McCune [email protected] 9 blk, Erie [email protected] 3 blk cows 4-5 3 prd @1,050.00 14 blk bwf grwf rwf [email protected] 9 blk, Erie [email protected] 87 blk, [email protected] 4 red cows 6, 2-3 prd @1,050.00 15 blk bwf red strs [email protected] Bonded & Insured 3 blk bwf cows 5-6 3 prd 10 blk red rwf strs [email protected] 40 mix, Cherokee [email protected] 5 blk, Fredonia [email protected] SALE EVERY FRIDAY IN EMPORIA, KANSAS AT 11:00 AM @1,010.00 7 blk bwf strs [email protected] 14 blk, Chanute [email protected] 14 mix, Altoona [email protected] 5 blk cows 3-4, 2 prd @1,000.00 30 mxd strs [email protected] 8 blk, Chanute [email protected] 12 mix, Girard [email protected] 620-342-2425 or 800-835-7803 toll-free • Fax: 620-342-7741 9 blk hfrs, 3 prd @920.00 4 blk rwf strs [email protected] 12 blk, Fredonia [email protected] 32 mix, Fredonia [email protected] 4 blk cows 4, 3 prd @910.00 8 red rwf blk strs [email protected] 2-27-09: A nice run of cattle with calves for grass selling 6 blk bwf cows 7-8 2+3 prd 4 blk strs [email protected] Fredonia Livestock Auction, LLC. . . . mostly steady. Those with condition and being weaned @885.00 16 blk red rwf strs [email protected] Your beef connection. were in more demand. Feeders mostly steady. Cows and 3 blk bwf cows 4, 1 prd @875.00 18 blk red strs [email protected] bulls mostly steady as well. 3 blk bwf cows 4, 2-1 prd 1260 7 blk bwf bulls [email protected] Where top dollar and customer satisfaction meet. @875.00 12 mxd strs [email protected] 4 hfrs @410# $100.00 3 strs @420# $120.00 3 blk bwf cows 7-8, 3 prd 3 hols strs [email protected] 2 hfrs @420# $97.25 6 strs @445# $117.00 @875.00 12 hols strs [email protected] 2 hfrs @418# $96.50 3 strs @495# $112.00 4 blk bwf cows 8, 3 prd @860.00 7 hols strs [email protected] Eureka Livestock Sale 4 hfrs @491# $94.75 21 strs @517# $120.00 3 hfrs @495# $97.50 4 strs @510# $117.25 3 red rwf cows A 3 prd @760.00 7 hols strs [email protected] P.O. Box 267 Eureka, KS 67045 6 hfrs @520# $100.00 3 strs @540# $114.00 3 blk bwf cows 4, 1-2 prd 5 hols strs [email protected] 81 hfrs @534# $99.75 18 strs @559# $110.00 @755.00 8 hols strs [email protected] 620-583-5008 Office 620-583-7475 5 hfrs @509# $97.00 10 strs @544# $109.50 3 blk bwf cows A 3 prd @685.00 HEIFERS 4 hfrs @540# $95.75 4 strs @565# $107.50 4 blk bwf cows A 3 prd @685.00 5 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] Sale Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sharp 14 hfrs @506# $93.50 5 strs @581# $102.50 5 herf cows A 3 prd @650.00 6 blk hfrs [email protected] 8 hfrs @533# $91.50 7 strs @610# $109.00 COW/CALF PAIRS 12 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] On Thursday, Feb. 26 we had 916 head of cattle on a good mar- 4 hfrs @595# $88.50 6 strs @626# $107.00 6 hfrs @580# $86.25 4 strs @630# $106.25 3 blk bwf pairs 4-5 @1,275.00 3 blk hfrs [email protected] ket. 2 hfrs @595# $84.85 4 strs @615# $104.00 3 blk pairs 4-5 @1,250.00 3 blk hfrs [email protected] 4 hfrs @575# $81.25 3 strs @600# $102.50 2 blk pairs 5 @1,210.00 3 blk hfrs [email protected] STEERS 15 blk [email protected] 13 blk, bwf [email protected] 4 hfrs @613# $89.10 5 strs @645# $101.25 1 blk pair 5 1 prd @1,130.00 3 blk hfrs [email protected] 44 angus [email protected] 10 blk [email protected] 16 blk, char [email protected] 5 hfrs @600# $88.25 12 strs @697# $90.00 2 blk pairs 5 1 prd @1,130.00 5 blk bwf char hfrs [email protected] 6 mix [email protected] 7 blk, bwf [email protected] 9 blk, red [email protected] 2 hfrs @612# $86.50 4 strs @710# $91.00 3 bwf pairs 5-6 @1,130.00 5 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] 20 hfrs @689# $84.50 9 strs @705# $89.00 50 angus [email protected] 18 mix [email protected] 8 blk, char [email protected] 21 hfrs @685# $83.75 15 strs @757# $89.00 1 red pair 3 @1,075.00 7 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 3 blk [email protected] 12 wf, bwf [email protected] 10 blk [email protected] 13 hfrs @697# $83.60 16 strs @743# $88.50 1 blk pair 7 @985.00 53 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 8 hfrs @698# $82.25 15 strs @735# $88.50 1 blk pair 6 @910.00 7 blk red hfrs [email protected] 10 angus [email protected] 5 blk, red [email protected] 8 blk, bwf [email protected] 5 hfrs @710# $85.00 6 strs @733# $87.50 1 blk pair SS @900.00 18 blk bwf rwf hfrs [email protected] 7 blk, bwf [email protected] 10 blk, bwf [email protected] 28 hfrs @728# $84.85 7 strs @830# $85.25 BULLS 8 blk hfrs [email protected] 6 blk, bwf [email protected] HEIFERS 14 blk, red [email protected] 61 hfrs @740# $83.50 36 strs @853# $84.75 1 blk bull 1470 @1,200.00 16 blk red hfrs [email protected] 8 hfrs @766# $81.25 8 strs @864# $84.25 11 blk, [email protected] 57 angus [email protected] 15 mix [email protected] 1 blk bull 1720 @1,075.00 18 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] 9 hfrs @763# $80.10 9 strs @875# $80.25 1 blk bull 1565 @1,050.00 3 blk hfrs [email protected] 10 blk [email protected] 26 angus [email protected] 13 wf, bwf [email protected] 4 hfrs @805# $82.00 10 strs @730# $81.00 11 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 9 b, rd, [email protected] 36 angus [email protected] 7 limo [email protected] 25 hfrs @849# $78.00 26 strs @906# $80.10 5 hfrs @889# $78.00 4 strs @920# $79.50 MARKET REPORT FOR 62 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 13 blk, bwf [email protected] 4 blk, bwf [email protected] 5 wf, bwf [email protected] 6 hfrts @1295# $72.00 10 strs @960# $79.10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 4 red rwf hfrs [email protected] 7 blk [email protected] 9 blk, red [email protected] 4 strs @390# $123.00 10 strs @949# $78.75 STEERS 37 mxd hfrs [email protected] 8 blk red strs [email protected] 4 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] BUTCHER COWS: $34-49, mostly PREG COWS: $320-$885. HEIFERS STEERS 6 blk bwf strs [email protected] 17 red rwf char hfrs [email protected] 300-499 lbs...... $92.00-$100.00 300-499 lbs...... $112.00-$123.00 7 blk bwf red strs [email protected] 4 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] $42-$48, very active. 500-599 lbs...... $81.00-$100.00 500-599 lbs...... $100.00-$120.00 BUTCHER BULLS: $54-$60.50, PAIRS: $745-$990 14 blk bwf strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] 600-699 lbs...... $81.00-$89.00 600-699 lbs...... $90.00-$109.00 5 blk bwf red rwf [email protected] 22 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] mostly $55-$58. 700-799 lbs...... $80.00-$85.00 700-799 lbs...... $87.50-$91.00 4 blk strs [email protected] 12 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 800-899 lbs...... $78.00-$82.00 800-899 lbs...... $80.75-$85.25 12 blk bwf strs [email protected] 13 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR COWS 900 lbs. & Up ...... $78.75-$81.00 5 blk bwf red strs [email protected] 24 blk bwf rwf hfrs [email protected] $41.00-$51.00 • $37.00-$43.75 5 blk strs [email protected] 6 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] THURSDAY, MARCH 5 SHELLS: $36.00 & DOWN BULLS: $53.00-$58.00 4 blk bwf strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] • 100 Char cros steers & heifers, 400-750 lbs., home EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 6 4 blk red strs [email protected] 6 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] raised, weaned & vaccinated, dry wintered 3 blk bulls [email protected] 7 blk bwf red hfrs [email protected] • 60 mixed steers & heifers, 675-750 lbs. SPECIAL CALF & FEEDER SALE • 56 black, red steers & heifers, 500-700 lbs. 20 mix strs & hfrs, 450-550 lbs.; 50 mix strs & hfrs, 600- 800 lbs.; 25 mix strs & hfrs, 400-500 lbs.; 140 mostly blk MARCH 28, SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SEVERAL MORE CATTLE PENDING. strs & hfrs, 600-750 lbs., 120 mostly blk strs & hfrs, 650- Dan Harris, Auctioneer & Owner • 785-364-3320 SPECIAL STOCKER FEEDER CALF SALE 850 lbs., 160 blk strs & hfrs, 600-850 lbs., pending; 50 blk Danny Deters, Corning, Auct. & Field Rep • 785-868-2591 & char strs & hfrs, 700-950 lbs. Dick Coppinger, Winchester, Field Rep. • 913-774-2415 MARCH 12 AT NOON Call for any questions or consignments. Steve Aeschliman, Sabetha, Field Rep. • 785-284-2417 For Cattle Appraisals Call: We appreciate your business! BRODY PEAK, 620-343-5107 GLENN UNRUH, 620-279-4524 Larry Matzke, Wheaton, Field Rep. • 785-268-0225 Ron Ervin - Owner-Manager LYLE WILLIAMS, Field Representative, 785-229-5457 Barn Phone • 785-364-4114 Home Phone - 620-583-5385 WIBW 580 - 6:45 A.M. Thurs; WEBSITE: www.holtonlivestock.com Mobile Cell 620-750-0123 KVOE 1400 - 6:30-6:45 A.M. Thurs. & Fri. EMAIL: [email protected] Page 48 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2009 Lessons can be learned from wildfires down under A hell of ash, charred tection for property rests weather and environment who watched the news scape. In fact, some of our beyond a department´s lim- stone and melted metal on each homeowner´s are combining to make the about Australia this Febru- native grass seeds won´t its and resources, they have blanketed southeast Aus- shoulders.” risk of wildfires high. “Un- ary also noticed that 15 germinate until they´ve to skip homes where own- tralia in early February, “Before grilling, weld- fortunately, we´re now see- other wildfires erupted burned.” ers haven´t already created due to some 400 wildfires ing, using a cutting torch, ing early evidence of what closer to home at about the In addition, he warned, a `defensible space.’’ that rapidly incinerated using power tools, and cer- appears to be another La same time,” Hartman said. Kansas is mirroring Texas The forester hopes at- 1,500 square miles (960,000 tainly before any kind of Nina,” Hartman said. They included three and the West Coast in an im- risk Kansans will spend acres) in Victoria, killing trash, brush or field burn- “Texas is into its second fires each for Kansas, Okla- portant way. “More and time soon in getting infor- more than 200 residents. ing please check with your year of deep drought. Cali- homa and Texas, according more people are moving out mation about longer-term Fire prevention special- local fire and emergency fornia´s drought problems to the Interagency Fire where housing adjoins fire- protection against wild- ist Jason Hartman believes management officials to see now are both worse and Center report for the week prone fields or wilderness. fires. They can contact most Americans watched if conditions are safe to do more widespread than they ending Feb. 13. 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We sold 1114 cattle February 24. Steer and heifer calves sold at HEIFER CALVES 10 bwf/blk hfrs 699 @ 84.00 BRED COWS & PAIRS 1 lnghrn cow/cf @ 550.00 steady prices. Feeder steers and heifers were steady to $2.00 5 blk hfrs 440 @ 106.00 18 bwf/blk hfrs 754 @ 83.00 1 blk cow @ 800.00 1 blk cow @ 480.00 lower. Cows and bulls sold on a steady market. 7 blk/red hfrs 546 @ 103.00 4 bwf hfrs 773 @ 83.00 2 blk cows @ 700.00 BULLS 2 x-bred hfrs 268 @ 101.00 7 blk hfrs 741 @ 82.50 2 blk cows @ 690.00 1 blk bull 1615 @ 54.00 2 blk strs 580 @ 103.50 STEER & BULL CALVES 3 blk hfrs 452 @ 101.00 23 blk/red hfrs 815 @ 81.00 1 blk cow @ 660.00 1 blk bull 1330 @ 53.50 5 bwf/blk strs 626 @ 103.00 5 blk strs/bulls 369 @ 123.00 3 bwf hfrs 500 @ 100.00 4 blk hfrs 820 @ 80.00 1 lnghrn cow/cf @ 650.00 1 blk bull 1715 @ 53.00 4 mix strs 559 @ 102.00 8 blk bulls 405 @ 120.00 26 blk/red hfrs 477 @ 99.00 1 blk cow @ 590.00 1 blk bull 1405 @ 50.50 2 limo strs 608 @ 97.50 3 bwf bulls 422 @ 119.00 2 blk/sim hfrs 230 @ 95.00 COWS & HEIFERETTES 16 blk strs 675 @ 96.50 4 bwf/blk bulls 443 @ 116.00 2 wf/bwf hfrs 290 @ 95.00 1 blk hfrt 1125 @ 74.50 SPECIAL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS 2 blk strs 560 @ 95.00 2 bwf/blk strs 460 @ 116.00 7 bwf/wf hfrs 364 @ 95.00 1 bwf cow 1260 @ 62.50 2 x-bred strs 588 @ 95.00 5 bwf/sim strs 467 @ 116.00 3 blk hfrs 425 @ 95.00 1 blk cow 1335 @ 61.50 FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 3 21 blk/sim strs 679 @ 95.00 15 blk/red strs 510 @ 116.00 8 bwf/wf hfrs 448 @ 95.00 1 blk hfrt 1125 @ 60.50 100 Hereford bulls & heifers, 450-600 lbs. 19 blk/red strs 694 @ 94.00 9 blk strs 431 @ 113.00 3 x-bred hfrs 545 @ 94.50 1 blk cow 1050 @ 59.00 3 x-bred strs 675 @ 92.00 62 Angus steers & heifers, weaned, vaccinated, 3 bwf bulls 478 @ 109.00 7 bwf/blk hfrs 414 @ 93.00 1 blk cow 1040 @ 57.00 8 bwf/blk strs 708 @ 91.00 600-750 lbs. 3 bwf/blk strs 483 @ 105.00 7 blk/red hfrs 518 @ 92.50 1 red cow 1490 @ 50.50 7 blk/red strs 746 @ 90.00 2 bwf/blk bulls 468 @ 105.00 4 bwf/blk hfrs 548 @ 92.00 1 blk cow 1165 @ 48.00 125 Angus steers & heifers, 750-800 lbs. 20 blk/char strs 745 @ 89.00 3 bwf/blk bulls 470 @ 105.00 5 blk/red hfrs 367 @ 90.00 1 blk cow 1400 @ 47.00 53 black Simmental steers, 750-800 lbs. 9 blk strs 787 @ 89.00 2 x-bred strs 518 @ 104.50 4 blk/sim hfrs 398 @ 90.00 1 red cow 1400 @ 46.75 17 blk/red strs 831 @ 89.00 50 black cross heifers, 800-850 lbs. 2 blk bulls 545 @ 104.00 3 limo hfrs 500 @ 90.00 1 blk cow 1570 @ 46.00 4 bwf/blk strs 749 @ 88.75 65 black Gelbvieh cross steers, 700-800 lbs. 4 bwf/red bulls 481 @ 103.00 5 blk hfrs 545 @ 85.00 1 bwf cow 1415 @ 44.50 63 bwf/blk strs 845 @ 88.60 2 limo strs 520 @ 103.00 1 blk cow 1715 @ 44.0 61 black cross steers, 900-925 lbs. 50 blk/char strs 819 @ 87.60 2 limo strs 428 @ 101.00 STOCKER & FEEDER 1 blk cow 1425 @ 43.50 120 blk/char strs 911 @ 87.10 62 black cross steers, 850-875 lbs. HEIFERS 1 blk cow 1295 @ 43.00 4 blk strs 868 @ 86.75 1 sorrel yearling filly STOCKER & FEEDER 28 bwf/blk hfrs 556 @ 101.00 1 wf cow 1425 @ 42.50 10 blk strs 807 @ 86.00 STEERS 10 bwf hfrs 566 @ 98.50 1 bwf cow 1515 @ 42.25 11 blk/red strs 808 @ 85.75 More consignments by sale time. 18 mix strs 573 @ 115.00 41 blk/red hfrs 565 @ 95.50 1 blk cow 1090 @ 42.00 60 mix strs 931 @ 84.00 11 bwf/blk strs 586 @ 114.00 3 wf hfrs 567 @ 95.50 1 blk cow 1225 @ 41.00 21 mix strs 876 @ 83.60 34 blk/red strs 593 @ 111.25 7 blk/sim hfrs 609 @ 89.00 1 wf cow 1460 @ 40.00 7 mix strs 716 @ 83.50 WATCH OUR AUCTIONS 4 blk strs 660 @ 107.00 9 blk/sim hfrs 586 @ 88.25 1 red cow 1270 @ 39.00 5 blk strs 861 @ 83.00 3 bwf/blk strs 562 @ 105.00 3 x-bred hfrs 597 @ 87.00 1 blk cow 1075 @ 38.50 17 bwf/blk strs 905 @ 82.50 LIVE ON DVAuctions.com 4 bwf/blk strs 616 @ 105.00 5 blk hfrs 668 @ 84.00 1 wf cow 1190 @ 37.50 2 blk strs 555 @ 104.00 FOR INFORMATION OR ESTIMATES: REZAC BARN ...... St. Marys, 785-437-2785 KENNETH REZAC ...... St. Marys, 785-437-6697 Livestock Commission DENNIS REZAC ...... St. Marys, 785-437-6349 LELAND BAILEY ...... Hoyt, 785-986-6704 ...... Cell: 785-456-4187 LYNN REZAC ...... St. Marys, 785-437-6475 Company, Inc. Toll Free Number...... 1-800-531-1676 Website: www.rezaclivestock.com St. Marys, Ks. AUCTIONEERS: LELAND BAILEY & DENNIS REZAC