The NAWG officers were joined by Sen. Pat Roberts, chairman of the Senate Ag Spending more time with his family is one of his priorities as Penner retires from his Committee, following a productive discussion about issues important to the wheat in- position as NAWG president. Courtesy photos dustry. Made from scratch: outgoing NAWG president Paul Penner recalls his work on wheat By Julia Debes eration is mostly no-till and actively involved in the ef- consuming, but the lessons their livelihoods, they were short of their own ag educa- Kansas wheat farmer Paul includes wheat, corn, soy- fort to create Heartland Plant learned from working with able to get the legislation tion. Penner is equally likely to beans and hay, in addition to Innovations, the for-profit wheat farmers in 22 states is passed. “They are not going to be share updates from Capitol an occasional rotation of company developed by worth it. “It was a big struggle to naïve about where their food Hill or pictures of his grand- sorghum. Kansas wheat farmers to “It is amazing the amount get that through,” he said. “It comes from. I want to instill kids. While Penner will soon Penner started attending provide advanced plant of knowledge you can ac- really brought a lot of farm- all of this love of agriculture retire as president of the Na- local Kansas Association of breeding services for wheat quire if you are observant,” ers together.” and food in them. I hope it is tional Association of Wheat Wheat Growers (KAWG) and other crops, now spe- he said. “It really broadens That unification means infectious,” he proclaimed. Growers (NAWG) following meetings in the mid-1980s. cializing in doubled hap- your horizons.” even more for the wheat “Even if they do not become the 2015 Commodity Clas- One particular meeting in loids. Beyond personal lessons, community. Penner said that farmers, I want them to be sic, he has served as a strong Great Bend piqued his inter- “I was on the ground Penner said he appreciates working for the national aware of all the tremendous advocate for Kansas farmers est in getting more involved floor when the company the impact that grassroots wheat industry can be more opportunities to work in the during his tenure as both a in the organization. started,” he said. “It will action can have on policy. challenging than for other food industry.” state and national officer. “I raised my hand and continue to bring tears to my For example, he proudly re- commodities as wheat is Echoing his agvocacy in “Three words come to asked if I could contribute eyes when I think about it.” called helping advocate on grown across the country his own family, Penner mind when I think of Paul: and they said sure,” he said, After thoughtful discus- Capitol Hill for the farm dis- and each wheat class and called for the next generation thoughtful, sincere and artic- adding that after the meeting sions with his wife and other aster aid package passed in growing region has its own of wheat industry leaders to ulate,” said Michael Jordan, was over, the chair asked if wheat industry leaders, Pen- 2006. issues and concerns. make consumer education president of the Kansas As- Penner would be interested ner decided to jump to serv- Just a year after Hurri- “The wheat industry is the next top priority for agri- sociation of Wheat Growers in filling an unexpired term. ing on the NAWG board and cane Katrina, Penner said the more fractured than other culture. (KAWG), from Beloit. “I He did and eventually then running for the officer farm community was work- commodities,” he said. “To “As I move into the sun- have enjoyed the opportuni- worked his way up to run- team. He was elected secre- ing on a $4 billion aid pack- get all six classes unified on set of my tenure as a NAWG ty to work with him for more ning for the officer team. tary-treasurer in 2011 and age for farmers hit hard by a an issue is a remarkable feat officer, the future is chal- than a decade and appreciate Penner said he lost the first subsequently served as sec- years-long drought. He re- by itself.” lenging and encouraging,” his efforts.” election by one vote to an ond vice president and first membered the White House Looking Forward he said. “We are going to Starting from Scratch opponent who shared his vice president before being called it inflationary, and When asked about what have to find ways to relate Penner and his wife Deb- campaign slogan, “I’m not elected as president in 2014. Congress had just passed re- his plans are after turning agriculture to people who are orah started farming in the the best choice; the other guy Broadening His Wheat lief aid for those affected by over the gavel, Penner sim- generations removed from late 1970s, but did not inher- is.” Horizons the hurricane. Still, Penner ply replied, “Visiting grand- the farm and communicate it or buy into an existing op- He ran unopposed the Penner said that serving said that once Congress kids.” that farmers are stewards of eration. Today, Penner farms next year and became a as an officer in the national learned from farmers about He has three, and he their land and take their job 1,000 acres of his own KAWG officer. Penner was wheat organization is time- the impact it was having on promises that they are not seriously.” ground and custom farms another 1,500 to 2,000 acres for other small area farmers in Marion and Dickinson Supreme Court finds Nebraska counties. The diversified op- liable for ‘reckless’ water use The U.S. Supreme Court recently found Nebraska “recklessly” over- deters future violations, and promotes the Compact’s successful adminis- used Republican River water in 2005 and 2006, and the court took the un- tration.” precedented step of ordering Nebraska to give up a portion of its unjust Schmidt noted that the Supreme Court never before had ordered dis- economic gains from keeping and using Kansas water, Attorney General gorgement of an upstream state’s unjust gains as a remedy in an interstate Derek Schmidt said. water dispute. In a 28-page majority opinion, the court unanimous agreed that Ne- “Legally, this is a groundbreaking case that vindicates Kansas’s rights braska “knowingly” violated the Republican River Compact and took as a downstream state,” Schmidt said. “We brought this lawsuit to encour- water that belonged to Kansas. As a remedy, the Supreme Court ordered by age our neighbors to live up to their obligations in future dry periods. I’m a 6-3 vote that Nebraska not only must pay Kansas’ actual damages from hopeful this strong and clear Supreme Court order will have that effect.” loss of water during those two dry years but also must “disgorge” a portion The Supreme Court ordered Nebraska to repay Kansas $3.7 million to of the economic gain Nebraska received from higher yields from irrigating compensate for Kansas’s actual economic losses during 2005-06 and an- crops with water that should have been sent downstream to Kansas. other $1.8 million as partial disgorgement of Nebraska’s unjust gains from “Nebraska recklessly gambled with Kansas’s rights, consciously disre- illegally using Kansas water. That $5.5 million recovery will be used to garding a substantial probability that its actions would deprive Kansas of fully reimburse the attorney general’s office for its roughly $4.5 million in the water to which it was entitled,” Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the bringing the lawsuit and defending Kansas water rights, making the state court’s majority. “That is nearly a recipe for breach (of the Compact that of Kansas whole for its cost of litigation. The remainder will be available governs sharing of Republican River water) —for an upstream state to re- to the legislature to designate for other purposes as provided by law. fuse to deliver to its downstream neighbor the water to which the latter is The Supreme Court also ordered technical changes to the calculation of entitled. And through 2006, Nebraska took full advantage of its favorable future water flows from the Platte River basin into the Republican River position, eschewing steps that would effectively control groundwater basin as requested by Nebraska. The decision to order that reformation of pumping and thus exceeding its allotment. In such circumstances, a dis- the accounting procedure was 5-4. gorgement award appropriately reminds Nebraska of its legal obligations, Page 2 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 ing change, care for the ited. Farmers constantly land continues to improve. chart rainfall amounts and Today’s farmers are in- monitor weather condi- creasing the amount of or- tions. ganic matter in their soil. In Kansas, agricultural With the advent of no-till producers are aware of and reduced tillage farm- changes in the Ogallala ing, farmers continue to Aquifer. They understand Agriculture can do the job build organic matter and the navigable waters issue The new dietary guide- doesn’t appear to be about improve the soil. There is because of its wide-ranging line recommendations are what’s in the best interest By John Schlageck, is one that has continued no reason to believe this impact on farmland and Kansas Farm Bureau for decades – maybe since practice will be discontin- farming. They understand out and it appears as of the population’s health, Agriculture is losing pro- the beginning of this noble ued. the importance of clean though politics were as but instead about what fur- ducers. No one will argue profession. That said, it is Today’s modern farmer water and have long sup- much of a factor in their thers the agenda of special that point, but larger, more also a trend that is not con- is not exhausting the land. ported the need for clear ju- consideration as health interest groups. Sound sci- efficient producers are re- fined to agriculture but has Just the opposite is true. risdictional lines and a and nutrition. While they ence notwithstanding, placing those lost in this affected nearly every sector Without question scarce common-sense approach to stop short of removing groups that would like to highly competitive industry. of the U.S. and world water is always a concern, wetlands. beef altogether, its place see the end of food-animal While this is not neces- economies. especially in Midwestern Farmers are very much on the plate has definitely production are using the sarily a desirable trend, it Regardless of this ongo- states where rainfall is lim- tuned into water conserva- tion. But agriculture has its shrunk. Why? Because environmental movement naysayers. now it’s not just about nu- as a means to their end. Some are concerned trition, it’s about sustain- And everyone involved about the potential of long- ability. And in their view, can feel good about it, be- term climate change and its it’s better for the planet if cause hey, we all want to impact on food production. we choose alternative pro- save the planet, right? Others believe crop tein sources that have less What kind of un-evolved yields will not keep up with of an impact on the envi- moron would rather see population growth. There is nothing to sug- ronment than raising cat- the demise of Earth than gest yields will not keep up tle. give up their burgers and with population growth. So again, I sit here at steaks? Even countries with mar- my desk just shaking my Now, you can say that Continued on page 3 head. Because it really most people don’t rush to the latest governmental I don’t mind a debate. In fact, I livestock feed additives causing an- guidelines before making somewhat enjoy a good debate at tibiotic “super-bugs” in humans; their food choices, and times, but only if the people I am none. But that is not the issue (at there is definitely truth to having a discussion or a debate will least for today). that. Yet, with that mes- play fair and stick to the truth. We The part I am taking the most sage constantly repeated, all have different opinions and our issue with is the statement that an- over time it is bound to right to those different opinions are tibiotics are often “misused” in live- have an effect on people’s what makes this country great. stock feed. We all know that is a attitudes and decisions. However, lately it seems that you bold-faced lie (yes, I do feel that Interestingly, while the don’t have to have proof, the truth or strongly). The absolute greatest ma- guidelines call for a diet sound science on your side and you jority of farmers and ranchers feed- lower in red and processed don’t have to have an honest, even ing antibiotics to their livestock meats, they endorse the debate. That is a problem, especially carefully follow the directions in- Mediterranean Diet, which when we are talking about food. cluding dosage and withdrawal actually promotes higher Bad information about food is times. Therefore, the antibiotic feed red meat levels than what right around every corner. Today I additives are not misused. is currently seen in the was at a restaurant when I noticed Secondly, because they are used United States. So now we the sign telling about their upcoming in the proper way, they do not cause have fad diets as well as happy hour. It proudly proclaimed resistance. Again, there is no credi- special-interest agendas that all of their beers were gluten- ble evidence that our feeding antibi- making their way into a free. Really, you are worried about otics to livestock and the meat going process that is supposed to your beer being gluten-free? We see into the food chain have anything to be based on science. I’m a lot of marketing ploys when it do with antibiotic resistance in hu- not knocking the Mediter- comes to food that are based on bad mans. None, nada, zip, zero, it just ranean Diet, I’m just say- science, misinformation or hysteria. doesn’t happen. This is the type of ing that if we start using I guess I have come to expect this hysteria and bad information that the latest fad to build our type of fear-mongering when it will result in a very valuable tool guidelines, we’re in for big comes to the internet, daytime TV or being taken away from farmers and social media. It still makes my blood rancher. boil and I will do everything in my What makes it even worse is that power to combat it, but I have come this is being printed in a high school to expect it. However, I am continu- biology text book. That is inexcus- ally amazed at where bad science or able. Most of the students that take misinformation about food and the this class (and even many of the way we raise food shows up. teachers) do not have the solid foun- This past week my daughter dation in agriculture to understand came home from school and said she how misleading that paragraph is. had something to show me. She then Most take any and all statements in proceeded to open up her biology textbooks to be proven facts and this text book and read an excerpt for statement could not be further from me. It was a section about antibi- a proven fact. otics and their use or misuse. To That is why it is so important for make sure that you don’t think I am us to reach out to everyone in our misquoting the book I will give you community and show them that we the exact quote. do care about food safety and that “Misuse: A large portion of the we do have sound science behind antibiotics distributed in the United the practices we implement on our States are fed to livestock. Antibi- farms and ranches. I am so proud of otics are often misused in agricul- my daughter for understanding how ture to increase the animal’s rate of wrong this statement was and for growth. However, when antibiotics being willing to stand up and tell the are added to the food of healthy ani- truth. mals, bacteria within the food – in- Make no bones about it, there is cluding pathogens – can become re- a concerted effort to take antibiotics sistant to multiple antibiotics.” away from farmers and ranchers. Okay, so they kind of have one This will make it more difficult for us thing right. Most of the antibiotics in to produce the food needed by a GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) the world are used in the production growing world population that is The newsweekly for Kansas and southern Ne- braska, published each Tuesday at 1531 Yuma of livestock. That is a fact but it has true. It also will allow for the need- (Box 1009), Manhattan, KS by Ag Press, Inc. nothing to do with any of the antibi- less suffering of many animals to ail- Periodicals postage paid at Manhattan, Kansas. otic resistance we are seeing in hu- ments that could easily be prevented Postmaster send address changes to: Ag Press, mans. Antibiotics fed to animals are or cured with the necessary antibi- 785-539-7558 Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. targeted to be taken out of our otics. Antibiotics are used properly, Fax 785-539-2679 Subscription — $79 for 2 years. $43 for 1 year, hands by government regulation. safe and absolutely necessary for includes sales tax. Outside Kansas, $50 for 1 Editor — Donna Sullivan year, $93 for 2 years. This ban is not based on any science agriculture. That is the truth that [email protected] MEMBER OF but because of suspicion generated should be written in every biology — Advertising Staff — Associated Press by special interest groups. There is text book. Steve Reichert no credible, scientific evidence of [email protected] www.grassandgrain.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 3 trouble down the road. rated fat than it did three Agriculture can do the job The guidelines can be decades ago, thanks to ad- Continued from page 2 ranchers the same opportu- Kansas farm seen at www.health. vances in genetics, pro- nity as others around the gov/dietaryguidelines/. I duction and processing ginal soil and more severe climates than our own are world and bountiful, whole- encourage everyone to and there are over 30 cuts numbers lower growing crops today. We some food will continue. spend some time reading of beef that the govern- have better yield potential Winston Churchill said Kansas’s number of farms and ranches declined them and form your own ment recognizes as lean by and better food value today many years ago, “Give us during 2014, according to USDA’s National Agricultur- opinions. Public comment their own standards. and with new genetics and the tools and we will get the al Statistics Service. The number of farms and ranch- on the report will be taken We can sit back and technologies coming on job done.” The same can be es in the state, at 61,000, was down 800 farms from line, there is no reason to said for agriculture in this 2013. Numbers of farms and ranches in Kansas with online until April 8. Beef hope that common sense less than $100,000 in agricultural sales decreased 900 believe the world won’t be country. producers need to be sure prevails, but I wouldn’t farms from the year earlier while operations with able to feed itself in the fu- John Schlageck is a lead- that website is inundated hold my breath on that more than $100,000 in agricultural sales increased 100 ture. ing commentator on agricul- with facts about beef: that one. Or we can take ac- ture and rural Kansas. Born farms. The United States Land in farms and ranches in Kansas totaled 46 it is an excellent source of tion, make those com- and raised on a diversified farmer and rancher can million acres, down 100,000 acres from 2013. The aver- farm in northwestern Kansas, protein, zinc, vitamin B12, ments, and keep working compete with other nations, age size of operation, at 754 acres, was up eight acres his writing reflects a lifetime vitamin B6, niacin and se- to make sure the general if they aren’t shackled by from the year earlier. lenium and a good source population continues to government regulations of experience, knowledge and of phosphorus, choline, get the positive message that cause production costs passion. iron and riboflavin. It has that beef can and should to soar. 34 percent less total fat be included in a healthy Even the most efficient and 17 percent less satu- diet. farmers in America can’t make it with regulatory re- strictions. Any regulations must be science-based and uniform across the board for producers around the world. If there is equal opportu- nity for everyone, where all producers have the same health and safety restric- tions, U.S. agriculture will compete. Give farmers and

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In the new railroad, McCoy select- lene to the Red River in Wilson, & Hicks and the end the appetite for beef ed Abilene, Kansas. Texas. McCoy sent his friend Chisholm Trail was born. won, but it wasn’t an easy If he was going to make a W.W. Sugg to meet the trail The dust of hundreds of victory. The early answer success of his cattle depot herds with the good news of thousands of rangy long- was to quarantine Texas he needed to hurry. Many McCoy’s Great Western horns wrote an epic history longhorn cattle. However, a Texas herds started on the Stock Yards at Abilene. known throughout the shrewd Illinois cattle buyer trail toward Missouri in Sugg had a working knowl- world. Long days and nights conceived a better idea. mid-March. A trail herd typ- edge of the geography of the in the saddle brought light- Joseph McCoy recog- ically made ten to twelve country and, being a drover, ning and hail, stampedes, The Chisholm and the Western nized the potential of the miles a day. By the time they was accustomed to life on swimming rivers, and the Chisholm Trail ~ the Civil War they were acting new railroad crossing the reached the northern reach- the open prairie. camaraderie of the trail. name is legend. When Texas on faith that northern ap- plains of Kansas in 1867. es of Indian Territory they The first recorded herd Late spring snows and days drovers pointed their cattle petites would override a The open prairie combined had been on the trail six to drive along the trail to the of sweltering sun were all a north at the close of the widespread aversion to the with sparse settlement was weeks or more. When con- new railhead was owned by part of a drover’s life and struction of Abilene’s stock Wheeler, Wilson, & Hicks. sometimes his death. Even- yards began July 1, 1867, The well-known frontiers- tually, farmers and stock- herds were already backed man Buffalo Bill Mathewson men converged on the fer- up along the Missouri bor- guided them a short dis- tile prairies surrounding AUCTION der with bewildered trail tance to the Canadian River Abilene and forced the bosses looking for a way to and the well-beaten wagon drovers to change their des- SUNDAY, MARCH 8 — 12:30 PM get their cattle to eastern road of Indian trader Jesse tinations to other cattle Morris County 4-H Building 612 US Hwy 56, COUNCIL GROVE, KS markets, McCoy knew that Chisholm. By following towns. Newton, Ellsworth, DIRECTIONS: 1 mile east of Council Grove on Hwy 56. WATCH FOR SIGNS. cattlemen needed to be in- Chisholm’s trail the drovers Wichita, Great Bend, Hays, ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES CI seat; Central Scientific chest of drawers; walnut dress- formed of the newly opened would easily find their way Ellis, and Dodge City, each McCoy pcs.; Edison amber blue steam engine display; Staley er & trifold mirror; walnut veneer marketing opportunity to the confluence of the Lit- in their turn became the records; Coca Cola trays; CI Egg Atom cabinet; lard press; cedar chest; walnut bdr. set; 5kg German scale, unique; sev- vintage furniture pulls & hard- Zenith tube type console radio; eral kerosene lamps; medicine ware; swan hood ornament. Sonora console radio & timer; Aladdin lamps; vintage FURNITURE turntable; oak 2 drawer chest; lead KU Jayhawk paper weight; Walnut bed with tall carved vintage lamps. umbrella stand; vintage electric headboard, unique; walnut figurines; pink depression plat- dresser & mirror with marble LAWN TRACTOR, ters; nesters; vintage DQ glass- top, carved pulls & lamp pock- TOOLS & MISC. es; carnival glass pcs.; Nippon ets; walnut glass front cabinet; John Deere 111 lawn tractor; hat pin holder; head vases; wall walnut trimmed fainting couch, Craftsman jointer; American pockets; various kitchen primi- unique; walnut Duncan Phyfe Hyd. 12 ton press; Power Kraft tives; vintage eye glasses; 1917 dining table & chairs; walnut radial arm saw; Craftsman letter opener, unique; Bear buffet; walnut small drop leaf molding shaper & bits; small Turnabout cookie jar; several table; oak drop front desk; small and large lathes; 3 ton floor egg baskets; corn sheller; tele- walnut library table; fainting jack; bench grinder; bee keep- phones; various primitive tools; couch; oak parlor table; walnut ing equipment; several bench- men’s hats & boxes; Millington bed with tall headboard; walnut es; hand tools of all kinds. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is a partial list. There will be lots of primitives and collectibles that we won’t find until we setup. This should be an interesting auction. LESTER (LES) MCCLINTOCK ESTATE JD Tractor & Farm Terms: Cash or Good Check. Not Responsible REAL ESTATE & for Accidents. AUCTIONS, LLC Statements made day of auction take ALTA VISTA, KANSAS • 785-499-5376 precedence over GREG HALLGREN JAY E. BROWN Auction written materials. Lunch by 785-499-2897 785-223-7555 Community Christian Church. e-mail: [email protected] Friday, March 6, 2015 — 10:00 AM www.hallgrenauctions.com • KSALlink.com 1339 180th Road Proudly Celebrating 60 years Yates Center, Kansas 66783 of Serving The Grass & Grain Family

Nice collection of John Deere tractors with a set of 30-series models, (2) 20-series models, and several older JD plows that were used with the tractors. Auction also includes a 1980 JD 8640 4WD tractor and a 1993 9600 4WD combine. Many of these tractors have been in the same family for decades. Don’t miss this one!

Online, absentee bidding available! www.ucgreatplains.com (620) 412-9693 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 7 new “end of trail.” The shift produced an- KDOT study to develop other trail west of the 55th Annual Polled Hereford Sale Chisholm, designated the criteria for location of Western Cattle Trail to MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 1:00 P.M. CST Dodge City and Ogallala, at the Farm, Nebraska. From Ogallala, shipping facility located near Selling: trails reached into the An advisory committee ty can provide more flexible 40 Bulls northern plains like the Burchard, NE has begun the process of de- and cost-effective solutions branches of a tree, spread- veloping criteria to be used for customers who may not ing the ranching business 35 Bred & Open Females in evaluating potential have local access to freight all the way to Canada. Who Kansas sites for a transload rail service or those who doesn’t love Lonesome Dove, shipping center. need expanded warehous- Red River, or Culpepper Cat- The Transload Facility ing. tle Company? Cowboys and Site Analysis Advisory Com- “The need for transload- cattle drives are the basic mittee had its initial meet- ing facilities was identified elements of the West, of ing last week with national by the state’s Freight Advi- American history itself. consultant HDR Inc., which sory Committee in August,” That reality instigated a has been hired to conduct a said Kansas transportation feasibility study to identify study and develop site se- secretary Mike King. the potential of the lection criteria. “Transportation typically Chisholm and Great West- Transloading is the makes up 15 percent of ern Cattle Trails for nomi- process of moving goods product cost so anything we nation to National Historic from one mode of trans- can do to lower that is im- Trail status. That study has portation to another, or in portant to Kansas farmers, recently been completed this case, from truck to rail manufacturers and the state and is now available for and rail to truck. By blend- economy.” public review and com- SIRE: KCF BENNETT HARLAND X337 ET SIRE: NJW 76S P20 BEEF 38W ET ing the benefits of shipping The HDR study is expect- DAM: C&L MISS ADVANCE 9126J 10T DAM: KJ C&L VICTORIA 036R ET ment. The Ellsworth branch by rail and local/short haul ed to be completed later DOB: 03/19/2013 • SELLS BRED TO DOB: 03/21/2014 MATERNAL BROTHER TO KJ C&L J119 LOGIC 023R ET of the Chisholm Trail has trucking, a transload facili- this year. H/TSR/CHEZ/FULL THROTTLE been included in the study as well. The feasibility study for the Chisholm and FREDERICKS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Western Trails is a major SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 9:30 AM accomplishment for cattle trail enthusiasts. The com- 1517 East 14th St. on the east edge of FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA plete feasibility study was For full sale bill & late consignments checkout website: released January 5, 2015. The public has until March www.fredericksauction.com 5, 2015, to read and make Call Leon at 402-245-8695; Steve at 402-245-7850 comments on this study. Sale site 402-245-2233 Time is short. 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Page 8 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Central Kansas District to host burning schools Huge herds of migratory nutritious regrowth bison From Mexico to Canada fire munity compositions. to prevent monstrous wild- are prescribed burn bosses buffalo previously roamed craved still feeds cattle is catching on with a variety Wildlife enthusiasts employ fires. Others plan pre- with a wealth of experience. the prairie. Our ancestors today. Fire also helped of groups. Livestock produc- prescribed burns as a scribed burns simply to Our format is a small group realized fires attracted cover escape routes from ers in the Flint Hills have means to restore habitat for reintroduce a key element setting where each partici- these bison to new areas. enemies, reduce tick popu- long used prescribed burn- many species. Government into the landscape. pant can interact extensive- Modern research trials have lations, signal messages, ing to enhance cattle gains agencies systematically con- Before striking a match it ly with speakers and other shown bison will begin for- and prevent future burns. and wildlife habitat. Others duct prescribed burns to re- is crucial to set goals, plan resource personnel. Work- aging in burned areas while Today fire is a tool in the burn to reduce invasive duce fuel loads in state and how the prescribed burn shops will feature presenta- embers still smolder. The land manager’s toolbox. species and shift plant com- national parks in an effort will occur, and communi- tions, videos, and hands-on cate with those fire could curriculum designed to give potentially affect. Fires are confidence and know-how to lit from natural or man- those eager to implement made causes. Prescribed prescribed fire on their burns are ignited to en- land. hance the landscape and en- Cost for these workshops vironment. One must care- are $20 per person. This cov- fully decide what should ers a meal, refreshments, take place, tools needed, and snacks throughout the and manpower required for day. Each will cover the a successful prescribed same material, no need to burn while keeping a keen attend all three. Workshops eye on the weather. will begin at 9:30 a.m. and If you are interested in last until approximately 4:00 prescribed burning on your p.m. Space is extremely lim- land but feel slightly over- ited for these workshops. whelmed by the previous RSVP quickly before they paragraph, fret not. Central are full! Below are the dates Kansas District is here to and locations: help you along the way. Last March 4 at Ottawa County year they hosted a Pre- Courthouse, 307 North Con- scribed Burn School. Pro- cord Street in Minneapolis. ducer interest was phenom- March 9 at Prescott Room enal and it was a very edu- in Salina Public Library, 301 cational event. This year West Elm Street in Salina. CKD is teaming up with K- Fire imprinted the land- State Research and Exten- scape in our past and can sion Specialists, Kansas continue to do so in the fu- Forest Service, and Great ture. Sign up now to take the Plains Fire Science Ex- first step in reintroducing change to bring you an in- this natural ingredient into depth fire school. your operation. For ques- Three separate work- tions or comments please shops will be offered this feel free to contact Anthony year to those interested in N. Ruiz at 785-392-2147 or deepening their prescribed [email protected] fire knowledge. Presenters Grass drill available from Johnson County K-State Extension and Johnson County Stormwater Management One of the challenges The drill will be available with establishing cool sea- starting this spring for John- son grasses, native grasses son County landowners and or legumes, is placing the cities to use for projects. seed just where you want it. There is a charge of $10 per While we often resort to acre for landowners, with broadcasting it over the sur- an $80 minimum fee. A 40- face, germination is re- HP tractor is needed to pull duced and stand establish- the drill. ment is delayed. The ideal To schedule the drill, situation is to use a no-till contact the Johnson County grass drill to place the seed K-State Extension office in direct contact with the and complete a simple drill soil and at the correct project application. One of depth. the requirements for using With funds from Johnson the drill is a current soil County Stormwater Manage- test from within the past ment, a small drill has been three years. Free soil test- purchased and is available ing is available through the for Johnson County resi- Johnson County Extension dents to rent. The Land office. For more details or Pride 6’ pull-type no-till questions, contact Rick drill should do an excellent Miller, agriculture and com- job of placing seed for new munity development agent, grass stand establishments at 715-7000 or rick. and pasture renovations. [email protected]. April Valley Farms 18th Annual Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale Sunday, March 15, 2015 St. Joseph Stockyards, St. Joseph, MO Complimentary Lunch Served at Noon • Sale at 1 PM SELLING: SPRING & FALL YEARLING BULLS, OPEN HEIFERS, COW/CALF PAIRS AVF RESOURCE 4513 AVF TEN X 7613 He Sells. He Sells.

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FARM COLLECTABLES: Steel wheels, horse drawn mowers and others. AUCTIONEERS NOTES: This is only a partial listing of the things they have to liquidate. SEE NEXT WEEKS G&G for com- plete listing. For additional pictures go to ksallink.com click on Market Place then click on auctions or kansasauctions.net. We will be running 2 rings most of the day. SELLER: WALTER E. & SALLY HOLT Page 10 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 USDA offers renewal option for expiring conservation stewardship program contracts, extends deadline Natural Resources Con- 2015 for eligible agricultur- conservation activities sign-up CSP applications About 9,300 contracts applications by the funding servation Service chief al producers and forest aimed at helping them until Friday, March 13, 2015 covering more than 12.2 mil- deadline, extended to Fri- Jason Weller has an- landowners with expiring achieve higher levels of con- providing farmers, ranch- lion acres are nearing the day, March 13, to ensure nounced that the U.S. De- Conservation Stewardship servation on their farms, ers, and private forest man- end of their five- year term they are considered for this partment of Agriculture is Program (CSP) contracts. forests and ranches. agers two additional weeks and can be renewed for an year’s funding. Applications offering a renewal option These producers must be USDA will also extend to apply for this funding additional five years. The should be submitted to local through Tuesday, March 31, willing to adopt additional the deadline for general round of $100 million. agricultural producer or NRCS offices, and as part of “CSP producers are es- forest landowner must com- the CSP application tablished conservation plete all conservation activ- process, applicants will leaders who work hard at ities contained in the initial work with NRCS field per- enhancing natural re- contract before a renewal sonnel to complete a re- sources on private lands,” can be granted. source inventory of their Weller said. “This contract The renewal process is land, which will help deter- renewal period will provide optional but benefits CSP mine the conservation per- greater opportunities for participants with expiring formance for existing and these conservation stewards contracts because it is non- new conservation activities. to voluntarily do even more competitive. In order to The applicant’s conserva- to improve water, air and renew, an agricultural pro- tion performance will be soil quality and enhance ducer or forest landowner used to determine eligibili- wildlife habitat on their op- must meet the minimum cri- ty, ranking and payments. erations. By extending the teria established by NRCS. USDA offers financial deadline for general sign-up Contract renewal also offers and technical assistance to applications, we are ensur- these agricultural produc- agricultural producers or ing that landowners will be ers and forest landowners forest landowners for the able to take advantage of a an opportunity to add new active management and program that will enroll up conservation activities to maintenance of existing to 7.7 million acres this meet their conservation conservation activities and year.” goals and protect the natu- for carrying out new conser- Changes in the 2014 Farm ral resources on their farms, vation activities on working Bill will allow CSP partici- forests or ranches. The 2014 agricultural land. Eligible pants with expiring con- Farm Bill includes an ex- lands include cropland, tracts to renew them by ex- panded conservation activi- grassland, prairie land, im- ceeding stewardship thresh- ty list that offers producers proved pastureland, range- olds for two or more existing more options to address nat- land, non-industrial private natural resource concerns ural resource challenges. forestland and tribal agri- specified by the Natural Re- New conservation activities cultural land. Applicants sources Conservation Serv- include cover crops, inten- must have control of the ice (NRCS) or by meeting sive rotational grazing and land for the five-year term stewardship thresholds for wildlife-friendly fencing. of the contract. at least two new natural re- USDA’s largest conserva- Agricultural producers source concerns such as im- tion program by acreage, or forest landowners with proving water quality or soil CSP pays participants for existing contracts sched- health. NRCS administers conservation performance uled to expire this calendar CSP. — the better the perform- year and who wish to renew ance, the higher the pay- for an additional five-year ment. Nearly 70 million term must submit an appli- acres have been enrolled in cation indicating their in- the program since its launch tent to renew to their local in 2009. NRCS office prior to the na- Along with the renewal tional application deadline option, USDA announced in of March 31, 2015. January that it will make To learn more about CSP available $100 million this contract renewals, visit your year through the CSP in local NRCS office. Visit the 2015. Although CSP applica- Conservation Stewardship tions are accepted all year, Program page for more in- farmers, ranchers and forest formation about this pro- landowners should submit gram. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION

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TRACT 1: Lot Two (2), Days Inn, an Addition to the City of Manhat- tan, Riley County, Kansas. Taxes: $34,891.10. DESCRIPTION: Currently operating as America's Best Value Inn*. Sale includes 79 fully furnished rooms, along with a full commer- cial kitchen and the deepest outdoor swimming pool in Manhattan! All personal property & equipment stays with property. TRACT 2: Lot One (1), Days Inn, an Addition to the City of Manhat- tan, Riley County, Kansas. Taxes: $21,896.46. DESCRIPTION: Currently operating as Regency Inn*, with 45 bed- rooms and a one bedroom apartment. Includes office space, coin- operated laundry, and an indoor pool and hot tub! All personal prop- erty & equipment stays with property. LAND PART OF TRACT 2: HOLIDAY ACRES, ACRES 0.8, BEG AT NE COR OF TR1A TH SLY 6 1.35', SWLY150', SLY64', NWLY315', N95', E439.6' TO POB. Taxes: $63.70 DESCRIPTION: Wooded lot! *Franchises do not automatically transfer to new owner - application must be made to franchisor. TERMS OF AUCTION: Property sells “AS IS, WHERE IS.” 10% nonrefund- able down money is due day of sale. Bidders physically present must show bank letter of loan approval or verification of funds; internet bidders must be pre-qualified 3 days prior to sale day (instructions at www.manhattanhotelauction.com). Title insurance and closing costs to be paid by the Buyer. Closing to be on or before May 15, 2015. All announce- ments day of sale take precedence over writtern materials. Crossroads Real Estate & Auctions is representing the Seller. Listing Agent: Aimee Richardson, REALTOR 785.410.3508 • [email protected]

7840 E USTWO HwyLOCATIONS 24, Manhattan: 785-539-2732 406 Lincoln, Wamego 785-456-6777 Terri Hollenbeck, Broker/Owner: 785-223-2947 Ron Hinrichsen, Auctioneer/Owner, 785-770-0222 www.kscrossroads.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 11 the derisive glare, and qui- him as he whirled to leave, would have felt had he en- etly, as if to a child, said, his face a mask of terror. countered the malevolent “They might not believe in “Still don’t believe in ghost in the Black Hills of you, either.” ghosts?” I asked his reced- South Dakota or the baleful Other trainees made it to ing back. presence lurking in that the center of the room be- And those were the nice windowless house near the fore freezing in fear; he did- ghosts, the ones that took no foothills of Las Vegas, New n’t last ten steps. I almost, notice of your presence. I Mexico. For some reason, but not quite, felt sorry for can only imagine what he Continued on page 12

The Rocking Chair Late at night when the options are available in the faint chittering of distant noisy city started winding afterlife provoked endless birds, their footsteps echoes down and lights in the state- discussion and anxiety dwindling into the unfath- ly brick mansions up and among caretakers, late- omable past. down the street began flick- night visitors and employ- The latter was where I ering off one by one, Molly ees of the burglar alarm turned skeptics into believ- Brown would walk down the company that routinely ers. My most memorable long stairway from the dropped by in off-hours. conversion was a young upper floor with footfalls To me, her presence was trainee in his early twen- silent as a cat, cross the rug- benign, and I took it as an al- ties, blonde, good-looking in carpeted living room in a ternative to the strict arti- an arrogant, cocky sort of soft rustle of silks and seat cles of faith I’d been taught way, and even though our herself in the rocking chair. in my youth. Though a ma- personalities didn’t mesh I The chair would start rock- jority of the people I told nevertheless gave him the ing, slowly, methodically, this to remained skeptical usual speech about what he with a rhythm that suggest- (and a few called me a liar), would encounter once we ed utter contentment. It it didn’t change the fact that stepped through the office would have been an ordi- I had witnessed Molly rock- doors into the vast, city- nary scene if not for the fact ing on numerous occasions. block-long sewing room. The that Molly Brown, whose Nor was Molly the only spir- last thing I wanted was for real name was Margaret and it or ghost or whatever term an armed trainee to freak who was better known as might best describe these out and start shooting. “The Unsinkable Molly nocturnal phantoms to cross “I don’t believe in Brown” after surviving the my path. A clothing manu- ghosts,” he snorted. sinking of the Titanic, died facturer on the South Platte How many times had I on October 26, 1932, some 60 River was haunted by heard that? Too many. I years before. That she ap- dozens of ghosts who busied studied him for a moment, parently preferred her themselves at night sewing taking note of his curled lip, house to whichever other away, their voices like the

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FARMSATURDAY, MARCH AUCTION 14 — 10:00 AM 1932 N. 150th Road — DELPHOS, KANSAS Directions: Go North from Minneapolis HWY 106 on 81 highway 8 miles to Sunset Road East 1 mile and turn north on 150th, First Farm on the Right. TRACTORS: 2010 Case IH 335 Magnum w/1044 hrs., front wheel assist with quad duals, like new tires, thru the shop at 600 hrs. with GPS, 966 IH with good tires TA works, 1066 IH Rebuilt motor, 1066 w/Farm Hand loader, 1086 w/cab, set up with 60’ boom and tanks and GPS Raven Monitor. COMBINE, GRAIN CART, SEMI: 2188 Case IH 90% front duals 3805 eng. hrs. and 2815 rotor hours with 30’ header and trailer, new tilt slides for head, new feeder house chain, J&M 1000 bushel grain cart PTO auger with hydraulics for spout movement, 1998 Peter Built Model 378 Semi-Tractor with total overhaul at 800K, odometer is 909k with sleeper and C12 Cat, tires have 1,000 miles on them, 2013 TRAVALONG 38’ Grain Trailer that is just a few years old with good tires and AG Hoppers, had professional repair done due to in- cident. DRILL & EQUIPMENT: Great Plains 2S-2600HD Minimum Till that provides hydraulic down pressure, covers 26 feet and has drilled less than 3,000 acres, 7232 Sunflower leveler that has been on 400 acres, small packer for alfalfa, ford 6’ blade, 5-16 1350-1450 John Deere 5 bottom semi mount plow, Rare 3 bottom 2 way plow, IH 12’ tandem disk, 12’ shank chisel, 6’ John Deere pull behind rotary mower w/hydraulic cylinder and wheels, Nice Big Wheel Hay Rake, 8’ sickle mower, 605 Vermeer Series L round baler, Heavy 2 wheel trailer 1,000 Gallon Fuel Tank, Piles of Hedge post. SELLERS AUCTIONEERS NOTE:: WILKINS Please be on FAMILY time as there FARMS is not much mis- cellaneous. Ensure you have the funds or be financed to pay as we take cash and a good check. Announcements day of sale take precedence. BAXA AUCTIONS LLC Mark Baxa, Auctioneer, Salina, KS • 785-826-3437 For pictures & full add go to ksallink.com & click on Auction Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 13 Foreign animal disease workshop planned for March 17 5,922,187 head of cattle ease animal health care of- Northcentral Homeland Se- overview, Kansas’s plan [email protected] to ensure an on 27,568 farms in Kansas: ficials and emergency man- curity Regional Council, against FMD, response tac- accurate head count for that is how many beef cattle agement personnel practice this meeting will begin at tics, biosecurity, and relat- supplies and meals. in the Sunflower State are preventing in table-top and 9:45 a.m. and will conclude ed issues. This event is free If you are interested in at risk in the case of a foot- in-field exercises. Three by 2:30 p.m. of charge and includes a protecting your operation and-mouth Disease (FMD) FMD Informational Semi- Livestock producers, in- lunch with refreshments. from biosecurity risks and outbreak. Gone from our nars will take place in north dustry professionals, and Prospective participants learning what steps to take country since 1929, the virus central Kansas this spring. interested citizens are in- are asked to call or email in the event of a animal that causes FMD is still Central Kansas Extension vited to attend. Discussion Sandy Johnson at 785-564- health crisis, sign up today. prevalent in much of the District is co-hosting one topics include FMD 6608 or sandy. john- world. South Korea and the Tuesday, March 17, in the United Kingdom both suf- Ottawa County Courthouse fered horrendous outbreaks basement meeting room in of the disease this century. Minneapolis. Organized to- Reported as the fastest gether with Ottawa County spreading animal infectious Emergency Management agent FMD is the one dis- and sponsored by the

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ESTATESATURDAY, MARCH AUCTION 7 — 9:30 AM I-70 and Valencia Rd., Exit 350 — TOPEKA, KS DIRECTIONS & GENERAL INFO: From Topeka take I-70 West to Valencia Rd. Exit 350. Cross Valencia Rd. straight ahead and stay on access rd. for approx. 3 blocks. Watch for Auction Signs. Parking available next door in the front lot of Carlson’s I-70 Auto Auction and on the West side of Auction House. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE HIGH PLAINS GUN SHOP. Bidding by registered number. Must show picture ID if unknown to cashier. Payment day of sale by Cash or Good Check only. ABSOLUTELY NO BUYERS PREMIUM CHARGED. Statements day of sale take precedence over all previous written or oral information. Not responsible for ac- cidents or lost items. Total sale held inside with seating. Refresh- ments and restroom available on site. Preview on Friday, March 6 from 9 AM-4:30 PM. The 2005 Thunderbird will NOT be available for inspection until the Fri- day scheduled preview. We have been commissioned to sell at public auction the per- sonal property from the ESTATE OF THE LATE COL. ALBIN “LEE” LUNDQUIST who passed away on January 17, 2015. Excellent blue 2005 Thunder- newer matched set of Maytag bird hardtop/convertible combo auto washer and electric dryer; with only 7400K original, one 7cf Amana chest freezer; GE owner miles; Walther PPK 32 office size refrigerator; Amana cal. pistol; SAL-British 25 cal. microwave; Sharp 15” flat pistol. screen TV; table lamps. Leather sofa with matching o/s Hamilton and Elgin 14K wrist chair; leather loveseat with end watches; 14K mans ring recliners; upholstered side w/approx. 1K center diamond; chair; 2 matching side chairs wrist watches; pocket knives; with pillows and valinces ac- pictures and prints; some col- cessory pieces; end table; ma- lectible glassware; brass pot; hogany drop leaf dinette table Seth Thomas mantle clock; set and 2 chairs; cherry drop front vintage TV trays; 3 speed Lady writing desk with 2 shelves; oak Sears bike; set golf clubs with end table with glass ball & claw pull cart; wheel chair and walk- feet; walnut organ stool with ers; 5 pcs. redwood patio set, 2 ball & claw feet and marble top; chairs, 2 rockers and end table; oak plant stand; occasional ta- propane barbecue grill; 4 card bles & stands; oak phone table chairs; Kirby vac; Cosco stand; matched set of twin beds step stool; small appliances with walnut headboard and and kitchenwares; general newer Tempur-Pedic mattress household; chestFurniture coolers; shop and and box springs; walnut triple othervac & household tools. items are all dresser; 3 drawer wicker chest; in Excellent condition! 4 drawer stand; oak rocker; metal wardrobe; oak TV stand; Auctioneers: Elmer Whitmore & Gary Hallenbeck WHITMORE ESTATE LIQUIDATION 785-232-3150 • 785-478-2100 Page 14 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 ture held at Durham for tion & Realty. March 7 — Production sale GP Farms LLC. Auction- March 7 — 2005 Thunder- at Olsburg for Laflin eers: Omli & Associates, bird convertible, pistols, Angus Production. Auction Sales Scheduled Inc. furniture, collectibles, March 7 — 37th Gelbvieh March 5 — 2 tracts of Os- household & outdoor Balancer Red Angus bull borne County grass land & items at Topeka for Estate sale at Pomona for Judd check out the on-line schedule at www.grassandgrain.com pond held at Osborne for of the late Col. Albin Ranch. Clara E. Streit Trust. Auc- “Lee” Lundquist. Auc- March 8 (Rescheduled from tioneers: Thummel Real tioneers: Whitmore Estate March 1) — Furniture, col- March 3 — Production sale March 4 — Tractors, com- Mueting. Auctioneers: Estate & Auction, LLC. Liquidation. lectibles, glassware, misc. at Guide Rock, Nebraska bines, trucks, trailers, Hallgren Real Estate & March 5 — Bull sale at March 7 — Tractors, trucks, at Manhattan for Estate of for S&S Polled Herefords. farm equipment of all Auction, LLC. Courtland for Jensen farm machinery, shop late Bill & Janet Colvin. March 3 — Cattleman’s kinds, lawn & garden & March 5 — 340 acres m/l of Brother Herefords. equipment & farm related Auctioneers: Ruckert Re- Choice bull sale at Wash- more online at (www.big Morris County farmland March 6 — Tractors, loader, items at Valley Center for alty & Auction. ington. iron.com). Auctioneers: held at Herington for combine, heads, plows, Charlie Hunsinger Estate, March 8 — Antiques & col- March 4 — Rottinghaus Stock Auction Co. Steven Biehler. Auction- tillage & planting equip- Carol Hunsinger. Auction- lectibles, furniture, lawn farm & industrial consign- March 5 — 45 acres m/l eers: Reynolds Real Es- ment, trucks, trailers, ve- eers: Van Schmidt Auc- tractor, tools & misc. at ments at Beattie. Auction- Wabaunsee County land tate & Auction Co. hicles, shop tools & equip- tions. Council Grove for Lester eers: Rottinghaus Auc- held at Alta Vista for March 5 — 80 ac. Marion ment, livestock equip- March 7 — Furniture, appli- (Les) McClintock Estate. tions. Steven K. &Sarah M. County cropland and pas- ment held at Yates Center ances, glassware, col- Auctioneers: Hallgren for Roger & Linda Mathis. lectibles, tools & misc. at Real Estate & Auctions, Auctioneers: United Junction City for Merlyn & LLC. Country Great Plains Auc- Dorothy Ridder. Auction- March 8 — Collectibles, tion & Real Estate. eers: Brown Real Estate & tools, Kansas license March 6 — Bull & female Auction Service, LLC. plate collection, toys, fur- sale at Manhattan for KSU March 7 — Fredericks con- niture, misc., coins at Purebred Beef Teaching signment auction at Falls Lawrence for Jim/Barb Unit. City, Nebraska. Pine and Earl/Sally Van March 6 — 160 acres Pot- March 7 — Antiques, col- Meter. Auctioneers: El- tawatomie County & 120 lectibles, glassware, ston Auctions. acres Nemaha County stoneware, trucks, con- March 8 — Limousin & Lim- land held at Wheaton for tents of storage unit at Flex Production sale at the Matzke family. Auc- Osage City. Auctioneers: Liberty, Nebraska for tioneers: Joe Horigan Re- Wischropp Auctions. Boyer Limousin. alty & Auction Co. March 7 — 962 acres of west- March 9 — 147 ac. m/l of March 7 — Tools, house- ern Jackson County pas- Northern Riley County na- hold, appliances, collec- tureland (to be offered in tive pastureland held at tor items, crocks & out- 6 tracts) held at Randolph for Constable standing furniture at Her- Havensville for Mark & Family Trust. Auction- ington Mrs. Adolph Back- Rhonda McLaughlin. Auc- eers: Cline Realty & Auc- hus Estate. Auctioneers: tioneers: Cline Realty & tion, LLC. Bob Kickhaefer, Bob’s Auction, LLC. March 9 — Bull sale at Sali- Auction Service. March 7 — 160 acres m/l pas- na for Don Johnson March 7 — Machinery, misc., ture, native grass & tim- Angus. farm, shop, livestock ber, brome, north/south March 9 — Annual Polled equip., new skid loader at- creek held at Alma for Ca- Hereford Production Sale tach. w/skid steer quick at- poun Estate. Auctioneers: at Burchard, Nebraska for tach, mowers at Inman for Hawks Real Estate Profes- Tegtmeier Polled Here- consignments. Auction- sionals, Kooser Auction fords. eers: Triple K Auction & Service. March 10 — Tractors, com- Real Estate March 7 — Household items bine, grain cart, trucks, March 7 — Semi box trailer, at Salina for Tom & Leona trailers, pickup, machin- furniture, shop & house- McClanahan Estate. Auc- ery, irrigation, livestock hold items at Manhattan tioneers: Wilson Realty & equipment & misc. South for Richard “Dick” Rus- Auction Service. of Garden City for Lynn sell Estate. Auctioneers: March 7 — 160 acres m/l Lightner. Auctioneers: Bruna Implement Rossville Truck & Tractor Gannon Real Estate & Marshall County land, Larry Johnston Auction. Clay Center, KS Rossville, KS McConnell Machinery Straub International Auctions. mostly pasture held at March 10 — 370 acres m/l of 785-632-5621 785-584-6195 Lawrence, KS 7 Kansas Locations March 7 — Machinery con- Frankfort for Richard & western Douglas County 785-843-2676 www.straubint.com signments East of Beloit. Linda Siebert. Auction- native grass pasture held Auctioneers: Hansen Auc- eers: Joe Horigan. at Baldwin City. Auction- eers: Flory & Associates Realty & Auctions. March 10 — 160 ac. m/l pas- ture & homesite held at Salina for Earl (Leroy) Hotz. Auctioneers: Wilson Realty & Auction Service. March 11 — Tractors, com- bines, trucks, trailers, farm equipment of all kinds, lawn & garden & Schreiber Angus more online at (www.big Annual Spring Production Sale iron.com). Auctioneers: Stock Auction Co. March 12 — Real estate, pickup, farm equipment, Saturday, March 14, 2015 • 1:00 PM tools, implements, house- 3 1/2 miles East of BEAVER, KS or 5 miles North of ODIN, KS hold at South Haven for Warren & Virginia Cop- (Look for Big Red & White Sheds) peler Estate. Auctioneers: Ken Patterson Auctions. March 12 — Production sale at Manhattan for BJ Angus Selling Genetics. March 13 — Angus Choice BULLS SIRED BY SONS OF: bull sale at Olsburg for 36 Two-Year-Old Net Worth ~ TC Romeo Good Farms. March 14 — Tractors, com- Boyd New Day 8005 bine, grain cart, semi, Black Angus Bulls, drill & equipment at Image Maker 0415 ~ SydGen CC & 7 Delphos for Wilkins Fami- ly Farms. Auctioneers: Yearling Bulls & Bismarck ~ SAV Pioneer ~ Upward Baxa Auctions, LLC. March 14 — Furniture, TC PowerStroke glassware & collectibles, Commercial Black pickup truck, tools & misc. at Junction City for Hally Connealy Final Product & Lorene Brott. Auction- Angus Heifer Pairs eers: Brown Real Estate & Connealy Impression Auction Service, LLC. March 14 — Tractors, com- & Replacement Heifers TC Total ~ Calvary bine, grain trucks, ma- chinery, trailers, live- stock, vehicles, ATV, mower, misc. & shop at Willis for Kenny Ross Es- ALL BULLS HAVE BEEN SEMEN & tate. Auctioneers: LG Auc- TRICH TESTED & GUARANTEED FREE OF tion Company. March 14 — 389 acres m/l ALL GENETIC DEFECTS Jackson & Pottawatomie County farmland, pasture- land & homestead held at Havensville for Britni & For information or to schedule a visit: Dustin Beck. Auctioneers: Cline Realty & Auction, Paul Schreiber: 620.786.5738 • Aaron Schreiber: 620.793.2522 LLC. March 14 — Harley Gerdes Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 15

Consignment auction at more online at (www.big at Herington. Auction- Cattle Co. Overbrook for Flory misc. farm equipment Lyndon. Auctioneers: iron.com). Auctioneers: eers: Bob Kickhaefer. March 24 — Production sale Swine Genetics. South of Abilene for Harley Gerdes Auctions. Stock Auction Co. March 21 — Farm machin- at Mankato for Black Vel- March 28 — Production sale Royal Barten. Auction- March 14 — 29th Annual March 18 — Bull & female ery & misc. West of vet Cattle. at Leavenworth for New eers: Ron Shivers Realty Concordia Optimist Club sale at Overbrook for May- Jamestown for Wayne March 26 — 360 acres +/- Haven Angus. & Auction Co. Consignment auction held Way Farms & Woodbury Rund. Auctioneers: Larry Dickinson County land of- March 28 — Show Pig sale at April 18 — Large farm sale at Concordia. Farms. Lagasse Auction & Real fered in 5 tracts (pasture, Alma for C&L Showpigs & East of Leonardville for March 14 — Kansas license March 19 — Feed mill real Estate. farming, hunting, home Wehner Farms. Eldon & Beverly Sund- plate auction at Lyons. estate auction held at Gi- March 21 — 108.14 acres sites) held at Junction March 28 — Production sale gren. Auctioneers: Kretz Auctioneers: T&A Auc- rard for Liberty Bank. Marshall County land City. Auctioneers: Ruckert at Gorham for Dickinson & Bloom Auction Service. tion Services. Auctioneers: Humble held at Marysville for Realty & Auction. Ranch. April 18 — Farm machinery March 14 — Production sale Real Estate. Kristi & Skyler Harper & March 26 —322 acres in April 3 — Production sale at Northeast of Morrowville at Beaver for Schreiber March 19 — Production sale Kim Hardman. Auction- McPherson County, native Haviland for Sandhill for Alan Peterson. Auc- Angus. at Mankato for Benoit eers:Midwest Land & grass, Smoky Hills region Farms. tioneers: Novak Brothers March 14 — Annual bull Angus Ranch. Home, Jeff Dankenbring. held at McPherson for W. April 4 — Antiques, house- & Gieber. sale at Westmoreland for March 20 — Tractors, trucks, March 21 — Consignment Dean & Peggy A. Geiman hold, JD lawn mowers & April 18 — Farm auction & R&L Angus. farm machinery, livestock auction at Salina. Auc- revocable trust. Auction- misc. at Concordia for restored antique John March 14 — Bull & female equipment & farm related tioneers: Wilson Realty & eers: Griffin Real Estate & Pearl Townsend Estate & Deere tractors at Nicker- sale at Maple Hill for Mill items at El Dorado for Jim Auction Service. Auction Service, LC. Others. Auctioneers: son for Mr. Don Schin- Brae Ranch. Corbin Estate, Carolyn March 21 & 22 — Vintage March 26 — 10,560 acres m/l Larry Lagasse Auction & stock. Auctioneers: H&H March 14 — Production sale Corbin. Auctioneers: Van cars, guns, ammo, gun NW Texas irrigated farm- Real Estate. Auction Company, LLC. at Claflin for Schreiber Schmidt Auctions. safes, cap guns, oak furni- land (Hartley & Moore April 4 — Farm machinery, May 9 — Household, an- Angus. March 20 — 4348 acres Flint ture, antiques & shooting counties) held at Dalhart, shop tools, antique trac- tiques & misc. at Concor- March 14 — Bull sale at Hills Finest Grasslands collectibles, coins & more Texas. Auctioneers: tors & parts at Tescott for dia for Fred Campbell Es- Salina for Rippe Gelb- (Chase & Lyon County, of- at Douglass for N.E. Mc- Schrader Real Estate & Lee Brothers. Auction- tate. Auctioneers: Larry vieh. fered in 3 tracts) held at Corkle Estate. Auction- Auction Company, Inc. eers: Bacon Auction Com- Lagasse Auction & Real March 15 — Bull sale at Cottonwood Falls for eers: Chuck Korte Real March 27 — Newer farm pany. Estate. Manhattan for Cline Cat- property of the late J. Estate & Auction Service, equipment, collector trac- April 4 — Commercial Real May 16 — Tractor & station- tle Co. Manuel Hughes. Auction- Inc. tors, vehicles at Perth Estate (5.416 +/- acres, ary engines, trailer, col- March 16 — Tractors, com- eers: Griffin Real Estate & March 21 — Bull sale at (south of Wellington) for restaurant, retail, hotel) lectibles & tools at Smith bine, trucks, pickups, Auction Service, LC. Blue Rapids for Kurtes Reusser Estate. held at Manhattan. Auc- Center for Billy A. & Oleta trailers, tillage equip- March 20 — Production sale Springhill Herefords. Auctioneers: Theurer tioneers: Crossroads Real L. Pixler Estate. Auction- ment, cattle equipment & at Maple Hill for Sun- March 22 — Tractors, vehi- Auction & Realty. Estate & Auction, LLC. eers: Thummel Real Es- misc. at Macksville for flower Genetics. cles, construction equip- March 28 — Real Estate & April 4 — Show pig sale at tate & Auction, LLC. Eric & Melanie Smith. March 21 — 1981 JD 750 ment, trailers, tools, lawn personal property at Maple Hill for Road to May 25 — 22nd annual Me- Auctioneers: Hamm Auc- 4WD tractor, GMC pickup, & garden equip., boats & Belvue for Melvin & Rita Glory Pig Sale. morial Day auction at Lyn- tion & Real Estate, LLC. tools, hardware, equip- RVs at Spring Hill. Auc- Seele Estate/Trust. Auc- April 11 — Farm machinery, don. Auctioneers: Harley March 16 — Bull sale at ment at Topeka for Edgar tioneers: So. Jo. Co. Auc- tioneers: Gannon Real Es- tools, antiques South of Gerdes Auctions. Claflin for B&D Herefords & Irene Tibbs. Auction- tion & Swap Meet, LLC. tate & Auctions. Belleville for Gary & Lois September 7 — 20th annual & Beran Brothers. eers: Gannon Real Estate March 23 — 1,280 acres +/- March 28 — 160+/- acres Nutter. Auctioneers: Labor Day auction at Lyn- March 18 — 160 acres Re- & Auctions. Ness County Land held at farm home site with pas- Novak Brothers & Gieber. don. Auctioneers: Harley public County land (crop- March 21 — Farm equip- Ness City for Gene & ture & farmland held at April 11 — Farm machinery, Gerdes Auctions. land, timbered pasture, ment, 8300 JD tractor, ase Wilma Hopkins. Auction- Ellsworth for Maxine farm related items, an- November 7 — Harley waterways, 2 ponds) held 2188 combine, GP folding eers: Farmland Auction & Riney. Auctioneers: Wil- tiques, household goods & Gerdes Consignment auc- at Belleville for Heirs of drill, shop equip., fence- Realty Co., Inc. sonRealty &Auction misc. at Clifton for Leroy tion at Lyndon. Auction- George Pierce. Auction- line bunks & farm col- March 23 — Oleen Brothers Service. & Roberta Newell. Auc- eers: Harley Gerdes Auc- eers: Roger Novak Real lectibles at Abilene for production sale: Horned March 28 — Annual consign- tioneers: Kretz & Bloom tions. Estate. Walter & Sally Holt. Auc- Herefords, Black Angus & ment auction at North Auction Service. January 1, 2016 — 31st annu- March 4 — Tractors, com- tioneers: Reynolds Auc- AQHA Horses held at edge of Durham. Auction- April 18 — Farm sale, trac- al New Years Day auction bines, trucks, trailers, tion Service. Dwight. eers: Leppke Realty & tors, combines, elevators, at Lyndon. Auctioneers: farm equipment of all March 21 — Farm machin- March 24 — Bull sale at Eu- Auction. plows, feed trucks, 3/4T Harley Gerdes Auctions. kinds, lawn & garden & ery consignment auction reka for Genetrust-Suhn March 28 — Show pig sale at pickup, 2T farm truck & Kansas Farm Bureau creates Instagram contest to showcase life on Kansas farms Kansas Farm Bureau has courages you to follow their joined Instagram, a social Instagram feed by searching media platform that show- for “ksfarmbureau” on your cases photos and short Instagram app. If you don’t videos, and will host a con- have Instagram, visit test to celebrate Kansas www.instagram.com/ksfarm Agriculture Month. bureau. You must have the In March, Kansas Farm iPhone or Android app and Bureau will feature a con- an account to post photos. test highlighting the lives The contest will run and work of Kansas farmers March 1 to 31. Only original, and ranchers. Follow “ks- appropriate and respectful farmbureau” on Instagram photos will be considered. and creatively use the hash- Kansas Farm Bureau may, tag #myksfarmlife with a without offering any consid- photo. Two of the organiza- eration to or obtaining the tion’s favorite photos will be permission of its submitter, selected to win $50 VISA use any submitted photo- gift cards. graph for any purpose, such “Farm life lends itself to as publishing in the mem- telling ag’s story in pic- bership magazine “Kansas tures,” Meagan Cramer, Living” and/or newsletter Kansas Farm Bureau co-di- “Farm Leader Letter,” post- rector of communications, ing it on KFB’s website and says. “We’re excited to fea- social media sites or repro- ture this contest during ducing it for Farm Bureau Kansas Agriculture Month use. Questions on the con- and hope to see a lot of won- test should be directed to derful entries.” [email protected] or call 785-587- Kansas Farm Bureau en- 6128.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 — 7:00 PM LANDHeld at the Dinner AUCTIONBell Cafe at 18th & M Street in 160BELLEVILLE, Acres Republic KANSAS County Land

160 Acres (more or less), has 87.02 acres of upland terraced crop- land, 66.16 acres timbered pastureland and waterways, and 6.82 acres of roads. Cropland lays good and pasture has 2 ponds for water. Farm Location: East edge of Belleville on Hwy. 36 and 180th Rd. from Belleville, Kansas. Legal: (W ½ NW ¼ & W ½ SW ¼ ) of Section 12, Township 3 South, Range 3 West of the 6th P.M. in Republic County, Kansas. Terms: 10% down day of sale balance upon marketabletitle at clos- ing on or before April 8, 2015. Taxes: Sellers paid 2014 taxes of $1,227.00. Buyer pays 2015 taxes. Possession: Buyers receive possession of the crop ground and pastureland at closing. Escrow Agent: Douglas Simms Attorney, Belleville, Ks. Title insurance & es- crow fee coses split equally. Real Estate Broker represents Sellers; All acreage and information are taken from reliable sources but are not guaranteed by the sellers or Auctioneer. Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. Not Responsible for Accidents.

JohnHEIRS Pierce, Margaret OF GEORGE Willard, & Mary PIERCE Eng Owners

ROGER NOVAK REAL ESTATE Belleville, Kansas • 785-527-2626 Office or 785-527-1302 Cell Auctioneer & Real Estate Broker Web Site: www.nckcn.com/novakbrosgieberauction/ Page 16 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 tractor for uterine abuse and BAXTER pilferage. Oh. Way to go, now I’m hiplocked. Yer workin’ up a BLACK sweat and smellin’ like a pair ONTHEEDGEOFCOMMONSENSE of dirty socks. I’m swingin’ like a pen- Fetal Eye View dulum, my head a’hangin’ down... “Say, anybody got a Well don’t stop now! Is that my breakfast light? It sure is dark in here Least let me git where I can there between the hocks! and tighter’n the skin turn my head! Git out the way! I’m bail- on Polish sausage. I fell like a piece of taxi- in’ out! Too bad we met like For nine long months dermy! this I’ve trusted Mom and now Whoa! What’s this pipe ‘Cause you might be al- she’s pulled the plug! with all the hooks and evil right, at least I think… A pure and simple case lookin’ leavers! And to show there’s no of double-crossage! You dummies plan on hard feelin’s, belly up here I’m not sure what I really buildin’ you a bridge? to the bag am or even what I’m for? Wait, don’t tell me, let and I’ll buy you and all To eat? Or do they plan me guess...a fetal calf ex- yer friends a drink!” to milluk us? I’ve checked myself the best I could...a bull calf’s what I think, Guns, VintageAUCTION Cars, Ammo, Loaders & Components, but, heck, that might be Antiques & Shooting Collectibles my umbilicus! Hey, close that door! I SATURDAY, MARCH 21 — 10:00 AM feel a draft, and git yer SUNDAY, MARCH 22 — 1:00 PM hands off me! Douglass Community Building — DOUGLASS, KS PREVIEW: Friday, March 20 - 4-6 PM Nobody said I had to re- This is a large collection of items inc.: 3 vintage cars in beautiful locate. cond., 1909 Maxwell Run About, 1915 Ford Mod T Roadster, 1927 The way yer pawin’ at my Ford Mod T coupe, also 1982 Camaro Z28 Indy Pace car, 27K; 50 guns inc.: N.E.’s personal Bill Cole single trap gun w/2 bbls, pull & foot and pullin’ on my leg release triggers; 3 SAA 1st Gen Colt revolvers one is factory en- you prob’ly never had a graved w/ivory grips, all have matching sn’s & factory letters of au- second date! thenticity. Also trap, skeet, sporting clay, hunting & collector guns. See pics & complete list on our website. Guns & Cars sell Sunday. Oh, chains. That’s nice. I Also selling 15 cs of shotgun shells, rifle & pistol ammo; 100 lbs. of guess this means the honey- powder; 9 Ponsness Warren loaders; 150 bags of wads; 100 boxes moon is over. of bullets; 40-50 bags of shot, all sizes; 30,000 empty hulls; rifle & And I’d been counting on pistol brass & primers; dies of most sizes; shot bags; silver trophies & buckles; 3 gun safes, 30 gun cap ea.; Oak furniture; 2 Frank a baby shower Hoppe ducks (rare); over 100 flats of hand tools; coin collection inc. To celebrate my coming 320 coin sets from 35 different foreign states & countries; silver out, where you could lavish dollars; proof sets; buffalo nickel set & lots more. 2 Day Sale! Lots of mixing & matching each day. me Don’t miss this auction! with medicated gifts so I won’t scour. N.E. McCORKLE ESTATE But, as it is, yer draggin’ Check www.chuckkorte.com for current info & pictures on all auctions. this whole project out too Real Estate auctions affiliated with long. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, PenFed Realty Yer midwife skills are CHUCK KORTE REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE, INC. lax and don’t assure me. Augusta, KS — 316-775-2020 PICK OF THE PEN BULL SALE SPRING EDITION VOL. 3 Sunday, March 15, 2015 • 1:30 p.m. Manhattan Commission Co. • Manhattan, Kansas Selling: Angus, Simmental, SimAngus & Red Angus Yearling Bulls sired by Angus: SAV Final Answer, AAR Ten X, Barretts Iron, Mike, Nevermore 8138 and Connealy Danny Boy SimAngus: FBF1 Combustible, SAV Final Answer and Barretts Iron Mike. Red Angus: Feddes Oscar X28 and CT Duke

AClines A R Ten X 7008 Black S A x Gold Clines Pride 443 243 Ten 443 FaX SAV FinalClines Answer 0035XClines 403 of 203 Miss 203 FA 003 R001 CE: 12 BW: -1 WW: 59 YW: 112 BW WW YW MARB RE $W $F MB: 1.11 RE: 0.71 $W: 57.56 $B: 126.43 +2.0 +56 +97 +.49 +.57 +48.84 +45.53 One of a kind Ten X herd sire prospect that’s in Big heavy muscled Calving ease & performance a league of his own for EPD excellence! prospect from stacked proven pedigrees.

FeddesClines Oscar 412B X28 X Feddes of Z12 Blockana X28 Z12 S A VClines Final Answer 42B 0035 x BW WW YW MARB REA Dream On KSU 11G Dam -3.2 62 103 0.62 0.13 Elite heifer bull with plenty of growth and Extreme growth & power Sim/Angus bull that’s thickness and an impressive EPD resume! packed full of meat & muscle.Full Brothers Sell! Lance & Lynette Cline For further (785) 564-1744 inquiries or to receive Austin & Shenan Cline a catalog, please (785) 565-3246 contact: [email protected] www.clinecattlecompany.com “Where Success is built on Solid, Proven Foundations” Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 17 easily as the market give up trade to speak of as of early For information on the mar- gains it looks like bounces Friday afternoon. The fu- kets or our marketing service are selling opportunities as tures did have a decent you can contact Bret Crotts at we move into spring. The week despite the poor start 888-437-9131 or bret@swbell. Schwieterman moisture the HRW Belt is and the new lows for the net. getting should be a big help move in the live cattle. The The information contained as long as we don’t have too April live cattle should be herein is based on data ob- A marketingMarket commentary Outlook by Bret Crotts many winter kill problems. able to make it up to the tained from recognized statis- However, I have to remind $154 area before running tical services and other myself that a poor crop last into very strong overhead sources believed to be reliable. year hasn’t matter much to resistance. At that point it However, we have not verified When it was all said and production are both good late the trend line yield, it the market, so a poor crop will be up to the cash mar- such information and we do done, the corn and wheat and there is a very good should end up somewhere this year probably won’t ket to keep the futures mov- not make any representations went nowhere last week. chance that USDA will in- between 160 and 165. Keep matter either. ing. as to the accuracy or com- Early week pressure gave crease the export estimate in mind also, that the five The soybeans were the March feeder cattle fu- pleteness. Past results are not way to late week strength in the March or April supply and ten-year average yield big winner of the week tures are still at a big dis- necessarily indicative of fu- and we ended up right back and demand report. The are back in the 151-152 area. thanks to a trucker’s strike count to the feeder index, ture results. All statements where we started. The corn problem is that we still have The point is, if acreage is in Brazil. S. American labor but since the index slips a contained herein are current is back to testing the very plenty of corn on hand and cut, then a “normal” yield problems are an annual little more every day, there opinions, which are subject to strong resistance at the Jan- it will take much bigger won’t be bearish, and it event, so I don’t plan on it isn’t much reason to be bull- change. The risk of loss in uary and February highs, sales to make traders nerv- could be a little bullish. lasting long or having a last- ish on feeder cattle. It ap- trading commodity future which is at the $4.07 area in ous. The best hope for the In the wheat market, ing impact. However, until pears that the index will contracts is substantial. You the July contract. The mar- bulls is that USDA confirms there is really no way the export sales dry up, the eventually work down to the should therefore carefully con- ket has tried and failed an acreage cut in the March around it, what we need to bears will be kept at bay. futures. If the April live cat- sider whether such trading is many times before to move Prospective Plantings re- see is better demand on a Eventually the big stocks tle can break through $154 suitable for you in light of through that level, so I’m not port. Planted acreage of 89 consistent basis. We had levels will win out and we then I will change my mind your financial condition. Nei- planning on the resistance million and a yield of 165, good sales to the Egyptians, will see pressure in the mar- about the feeders. ther the information, nor any failing easily this time which would be the second but it didn’t matter to the ket, but for now the trend is Schwieterman Marketing, opinion expressed shall be around either. There isn’t highest ever, would still market and we still failed to up and that has to be re- L.L.C. specializes in risk man- construed as an offer to buy or much fresh news out there likely result in a cut in end- hold gains. On the charts it spected. agement and cash grain and sell any futures or options on to propel the market higher. ing stocks. Depending on looks like we are due for a There was no cash cattle livestock marketing plans. futures contracts. Export demand and ethanol how USDA chooses to calcu- corrective bounce, but as COMM. CATTLE AUCTION MANHATTAN CO.INC. EVERY FRIDAY 1-800-834-1029 STARTING 10:00 A.M. ON WEIGH COWS Toll-Free FOLLOWED BY STOCKER FEEDERS — 11:00 A.M. OFFICE PHONE 785-776-4815 • OWNERS MERVIN SEXTON & JOHN CLINE Our CONSIGNMENTS can now be viewed after 12 Noon on Mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online subscription For our sale Friday, Feb. 27, light weight Axtell 5 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] BRED COWS cattle were in short supply and were finding Oskaloosa 7 blk [email protected] Auburn 1 blk [email protected] Age Mo. a very good demand at strong prices. Stock- Easton 8 blk [email protected] Emporia 6 blk 28$2,575.00 er Feeder cattle were selling $2 to $3 higher. Easton 7 xbred [email protected] COW/CALF PAIRS Emporia 11 blk 28$2,550.00 Emporia 6 blk 2 8-9 $2,525.00 Several replacement heifers were offered and Holton 15 blk [email protected] Age. Emporia 5 blk 28$2,500.00 were finding a very good demand. Cull cows St. George 34 blk [email protected] Emporia 2 xbred 2 $2,850.00 McLouth 1 blk 2 $2,500.00 Frankfort 1 blk 48$2,150.00 and bulls sold $3 to $5 higher. Oskaloosa 24 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 blk BM 8 $1,800.00 Onaga 12 xbred [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS Manhattan 1 xbred 77$1,750.00 BULLS & STEERS — 445-550 LBS Lyndon 17 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 blk 78$1,575.00 Holton 4 blk [email protected] Clay Center 7 blk [email protected] FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH Havensville 1 bwf 76$1,575.00 Beattie 5 blk [email protected] Emporia 6 blk [email protected] 190 Choice blk & bwf hfrs, green condition, Wamego 4 blk [email protected] Lyndon 13 blk [email protected] longtime weaned, 2 rds shots, 550-675 lbs. 85 Choice Reputation blk strs, 2 rds shots, SPECIAL COW SALE Axtell 9 herford [email protected] weaned, grass condition, 600-650 lbs. BULLS & STEERS — 550-900 LBS. Oskaloosa 10 blk [email protected] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH 80 Fancy blk strs & hfrs, 2 rds shots, weaned STARTING AT 11:00 AM Holton 5 blk [email protected] St. George 4 blk [email protected] 60 days, 450-550 lbs. 150 plus homeraised Angus and SimmAn- Holton 14 blk [email protected] St. George 4 blk [email protected] 70 Choice blk strs & hfrs, 2 rds shots, long- Alma 6 blk [email protected] Manhattan 4 blk [email protected] time weaned, 600-750 lbs. gus cows of which 100 are first calf hfrs Alma 28 blk [email protected] 67 blk hfrs, weaned, 700-800 lbs. w/2 week to 30 day old Angus sired calves. Easton 18 xbred [email protected] REPLACEMENT QUALITY HEIFERS 46 blk mostly blk strs & hfrs, weaned, all 50 are 3 yrs to older w/Angus & Simm sired Oskaloosa 8 blk [email protected] Wamego 82 blk $1,720.00 shots, green condition, 550-700 lbs. 2 week to 30 day old calves by side. These Holton 25 blk [email protected] Alma 11 blk $1,675.00 40 Choice homeraised Reputation bwf OCV hfrs and cows are out of a complete disper- Americus 13 blk [email protected] Americus 6 blk $1,670.00 Replacement Quality hfrs, 650-800 lbs. sal being sold as they calve from Steve Ru- Clay Center 9 blk [email protected] Americus 29 blk $1,660.00 35 blk strs & hfrs, weaned, 2 rds shots, 650- pert, Minneapolis, KS. Alta Vista 9 blk [email protected] Onaga 11 blk $1,575.00 850 lbs. 40 blk fall calving cows, 3-6 yrs old, bred to Lyndon 15 blk [email protected] McLouth 5 blk $1,575.00 30 blk & bwf hfrs, weaned Dec. 1st, all shots, Buss Angus bulls to start calving Aug. 23 Easton 12 xbred [email protected] Onaga 18 blk $1,560.00 600-750 lbs. due date Manhattan 4 blk [email protected] 30 blk & bwf strs, 750-850 lbs. 30 Fancy Angus first calf hfrs w/30-45 day Axtell 14 herford [email protected] COWS & HEIFERETTES — 450-1,775 LBS 28 Hereford & blk baldy OCV Replacement old Angus sired calves by side Silver Lake 5 xbred [email protected] Clay Center 1 blk [email protected] Quality hfrs, 2 rds shots, 700-800 lbs. 20 Choice Reputation OCV homeraised, gen- Manhattan 11 blk [email protected] Onaga 1 blk [email protected] 11 blk strs & hfrs, weaned, 600-700 lbs. tle, Angus & SimmAngus first calf hfrs, AI Oskaloosa 12 blk [email protected] Alma 1 blk [email protected] 10 blk & bwf strs & hfrs, longtime weaned, bred to low birth weight Angus bull for 600-700 lbs. Lyndon 18 blk [email protected] Frankfort 1 blk [email protected] Sept/Oct calves Holton 9 blk [email protected] Alma 1 herford [email protected] 15 Fancy Angus first calf hfrs w/AI sired blk Wamego 5 blk [email protected] Holton 1 blk [email protected] Simm Angus 30-45 day old calves by side Axtell 10 herford [email protected] Silver Lake 1 xbred [email protected] 15 homeraised blk OCV Replacement hfrs, Alta Vista 35 xbred [email protected] Ogden 1 blk [email protected] pelvic measured & PI tested, 700-750 lbs. Oskaloosa 13 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] 1) 4 yr old low birth weight Angus bull, McLouth 4 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 holstein [email protected] semen & Trich tested Olsburg 1 bwf [email protected] 1) 13 month old Angus bull, semen tested HEIFER CALVES — 325-550 LBS. Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] TO START SELLING AT 11:30 AM If you have any consignments Beattie 4 blk [email protected] Ogden 1 blk [email protected] 20 big Fancy Angus first calf hfrs w/3-5 week old for this special sale, please Beattie 5 blk [email protected] Alma 1 blk [email protected] Angus sired calves by side Easton 13 blk [email protected] Frankfort 1 blk [email protected] 15 Choice Angus first calf hfrs w/45 day old give us a call so we may St. George 4 blk [email protected] Cottonwood Falls1 blk [email protected] calves by side advertise them for you. McLouth 5 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] 15 Choice blk first calf hfrs w/30-45 day old Holton 6 blk [email protected] Emporia 1 blk [email protected] Angus sired calves by side 11 bwf first calf hfrs w/45 to 60 day old Angus St. George 6 blk [email protected] sired calves by side EARLY CONSIGNMENTS Alma 5 blk [email protected] BULLS — 1,050-2,275 LBS. 10 Angus OCV first calf hfrs w/Dec. Angus sired Axtell 10 herford [email protected] Manhattan 1 simm [email protected] calves by side. Hfrs running back w/Conneally FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH Lost Springs 1 blk [email protected] Angus bull since Jan. 15 35 Choice Reputation blk strs & hfrs, 2 FEEDER HEIFERS — 550-825 LBS Frankfort 1 blk [email protected] 10 blk first calf hfrs w/45 to 60 day old red Angus rds shots, longtime weaned, 550-750 Wamego 85 blk [email protected] Lost Springs 1 blk [email protected] sired & bwf calves by side. All calves have had lbs. Alpha 7 shots Holton 22 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 simm [email protected] 10 big red Angus first calf hfrs w/30-45 day old St. George 9 blk [email protected] Alma 1 blk [email protected] Angus sired calves by side EARLY CONSIGNMENTS Onaga 6 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] 3 AI sired homeraised Angus first calf hfrs Americus 13 blk [email protected] Alma 1 blk [email protected] w/Angus sired 2-4 week calves by side FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH St. George 14 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 simm [email protected] 30 Holstein strs, 575-625 lbs. Upcoming Special Cow Sales Wednesdays, starting at 11:00 AM: March 11, April 8, & May 6 VISIT US ON THE WEB FOR DAILY CONSIGNMENT UPDATES AT WWW.MCCLIVESTOCK.COM ————————— FIELD REPRESENTATIVES ————————— JOHN CLINE SAM GRIFFIN BRENT MILLER ALAN HUBBARD MERVIN SEXTON BILL RAINE TOM TAUL JEFF BROOKS BRYCE HECK DAN COATES ONAGA BURNS ALMA OLSBURG MANHATTAN MAPLE HILL MANHATTAN BEATTIE LINN BALDWIN 785-889-4775 620-726-5877 785-765-3467 785-468-3552 785-537-7295 785-256-4439 785-537-0036 785-353-2263 785-348-5448 785-418-4524 Cell: 785-532-8381 Cell: 620-382-7502 Cell: 785-587-7824 Cell: 785-410-5011 Cell: 785-770-2622 Cell: 785-633-4610 Cell: 785-556-1422 Cell: 785-562-6807 Cell: 785-447-0456 Page 18 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 more snow in the forecast. Alfalfa movement continues Good, large rounds 70.00, Fair 55.00-65.00. Cane or BMR Kansas Hay above a year ago, supplies are good. If you have hay for sale Sudan, Good large bales 65.00-75.00. PM6, Horse 240.00- or pasture to rent or need hay or grazing, use the services of 300.00. the Hay and Pasture Exchange: www.kfb.org /commodi- South Central Kansas Market Report ties/haypasture/index.html Dairy and grinding alfalfa and alfalfa pellets steady to Southwest Kansas spots soft. Movement moderate to active. Alfalfa: Horse, Dairy and grinding alfalfa steady, spots soft. Movement large squares 245.00-270.00, small squares 280.00 or 9.00/bale Hay trade slow, spots moderate. Demand moderate for moderate to active. Alfalfa, Horse, large squares 250.00, Dairy, 1.00/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00; Premium grinding alfalfa and alfalfa pellets, light to moderate for small squares 300.00, some 8.00-11.00/bale. Dairy, 1.00/point 170.00-195.00; Dry Cow, Good 120.00-140.00; Fair-Good grind- Dairy alfalfa and grass hay. Rain and snow fell over the en- RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00; Premium 170.00-195.00; Dry ing alfalfa at the edge of the field 100.00-110.00; Utility-Fair tire state recently, with the heaviest amounts in western Cow, Good 130.00-140.00. Fair-Good grinding alfalfa, at the 90.00-100.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots, Kansas. The western third received from four to eight inch- edge of the field 100.00-120.00, some 125.00-130.00 delivered. 135.00-170.00. The week of 2/16-21, 4,781T of grinding alfalfa es of snow, the eastern two-thirds from a trace far east up to Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 135.00- and 1,475T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: the 4 inches farther west. The moisture was appreciated but 170.00. The week of 2/16-21, 9,746T of grinding alfalfa and Sun Cured 15 pct protein 175.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 200.00- it required more bedding for the baby calves and some 2,125T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Straw, Good, large 215.00; Dehydrated 17 pct 265.00, Meal 271.00. Straw, Good, feedlots fed a storm ration with increased roughage for a bales 60.00-75.00, mostly 70.00 or 80.00-95.00 delivered. Corn large bales 60.00-70.00. Cane or BMR Sudan, Good large couple of days. It was not a drought breaker, but there was stalks 50.00-60.00, ground and delivered 78.00-102.00. CRP, bales 60.00-70.00, with hi-nitrates 55.00-65.00, Fair quality 50.00-55.00. Southeast Kansas Alfalfa, brome and prairie hay steady. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or Goat, mid squares 250.00; Dairy and Stock Cow 1.00 to 1.07/point RFV. Bluestem: Good, small squares, 120.00-145.00, mid and large squares 80.00-110.00, mostly 80.00-90.00, instance 70.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00, Fair 50.00-55.00; Brome: Good, Small squares 130.00-145.00, mid and large squares 110.00-135.00, large rounds 60.00-75.00. Grass Mulch CWF, large round 50.00-60.00. Northwest Kansas Grinding alfalfa steady. Movement slow to moderate. Al- falfa: Horse, Mid squares 250.00; Dairy, Premium 200.00- 220.00, Stock cow, Fair-Good, 1.00/point RFV. Fair, Grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field 90.00-100.00. Ground and de- livered to feedlots and dairies 145.00-170.00. BMR Sudan and Millet, Good 80.00-95.00. Cont. on page 19

FARMSATURDAY, MARCH AUCTION 14 — 9:30 AM 8 miles south of Hiawatha on 73 Hwy., 4 miles north of Horton on 73 Hwy. — WILLIS, KANSAS

TRACTORS: 1995 JD 8200 spike; Rolls of barb & smooth FWA-718 hrs w/duals, good rub- wire. ber; JD 4440- 8286 hrs w/duals, VEHICLES, ATV & MOWER: good rubber; 1964 JD 4020 2010 Red Crew cab Duramax diesel- 4463 hrs; JD 3020 diesel Diesel, leather interior- 157,572 w/loader-6049 hrs. miles; 2009 Chevy Malibu LS- COMBINE & GRAIN TRUCKS: 15,000 miles; 1997 Chevy 1996 Gleaner R-62 Combine, Monte Carlo; 2002 Geo tracker 2753 separator hrs, 3779 engine (wrecked); 1989 Chevy Blazer- hrs; 1985 Gleaner 6 row corn Green & tan- 115,754 miles; head; 2003- Agco 8000 20ft plat- 1985 C20 chore truck (rough); form flex head w/trailer (doesn’t 2009 Arctic Cat 500 4wd; Ariens fit listed combine); 1980 Interna- 2350 zero turn mower. tional 9.00x20 tires, 87,236 MISCELLANEOUS: Cat high miles, 18ft metal box; 1979 lift- 3pt; 3pt cherry picker; 7ft ad- Chevy C-70- 9226 miles, tan- justable blade; 3pt hydraulic wire dem axle, 18ft metal bed; 1969 roller; Jet wire roller; 3pt JD GMC- tandem axle, good rubber, quick-hitch; 3pt weed wiper; 28,884miles, 18ft metal box; RHS 3pt sprayer w/pump, 200 1968 Ford 750, 9.00x20 tires, gallon; Dempster fertilizer Bar Arrow Cattle Co. Judd Ranch, Inc. 37,665miles, 16ft wood box. spreader; Gravity flow wagon; 2 Stuart Jarvis Phillipsburg, KS Dave & Cindy Judd MACHINERY: 2002 Kinze 3600- AC roto balers; 300 gallon 12/23 split row planter; Great sprayer; 3pt post hole digger; JD 785-543-5177 Nick, Ginger, Brent & Ashley Pomona, KS plains no till, solid stand 15; Dal- Tractor weights; 3pt carrier; 2 ton 13 knife Anhydrous Applica- section harrow; pull type 4 sec- www.bararrowcattlecompany.com 785-566-8371 or 785-566-3770 tor; Anhydrous tank on running tion harrow; Cullipacker; JD har- gear; Rhino batwing shredder; row frame; JD manure spreader Beying’s Dawson Creek Gelbvieh Land of Oz John C Oswald & Sons Mayrath Grain elevator w/fold (needs work); JD No. 5 mower Bob & Karla Beying 913-773-8302 Elizabeth Oswald 620-662-0862 out hopper (excellent condition); (salvage); Hutchison grain auger JD 400 grain cart; Glencoe disc (damaged); more auger parts; Tim, Kris, Logan & Lucas Beying 913-773-8609 Andy Oswald 620-663-1459 Hutchinson, KS chisel; Field cultivator w/harrow; anhydrous parts; Truck axle Brian, Julie, Seth & Cooper Beying 913-547-1635 Ken Schmucker 620-960-1189 JD 3 bottom plow; JD 5 bottom w/hitch; Large diesel tank (elec- plow w/metal tail wheel; JD tric pump); Fiberglass fuel tank; [email protected] [email protected] No.44 2 bottom plow; JD 4 bot- L-shape fuel tank, 12 volt hi-flow dawsoncreekgelbvieh.com www.landofozfarm.com tom plow; JD RG 4 6 row culti- 20GPM; Ariens tiller-4hp motor; vator; BMB 6 row spring tine 5 ½ hp transfer pump w/hose; 2- cultivator; JD front mount cultiva- Five-point brand galvanized Cleland Cattle Company Mulroy Farms LLC tor; JD hydraulic fold wing disc; tanks; Briggs & Stratton genera- Jeff Cleland Arma, KS Tim Mulroy Mayetta, KS McCormick rotary hoe; JD rotary tor-15hp engine w/electric start; hoe; JD model L&M series ma- Vector 6hp push weed eater; 620-249-1271 or 620-249-1177 785-640-6401 nure spreader; David Bradley Iron wheels; Energy cement [email protected] [email protected] feed wagon; Hay rake. mixer; telephone poles; Old TRAILERS: 1991 Titan goose- metal manure spreader; Salvage DeGeer Gelbvieh Post Rock Cattle Co. neck stock trailer- 20ft; 1980 iron; wagon load of iron; Fishing bumper hitch stock trailer; 1975 rods; Dip net; Chain link dog Jim DeGeer Erie, KS Bill & Leland Clark Barnard, KS 16ft flatbed w/ramps (triple axle); panels; Backyard swing rocker/ 620-431-7363 785-792-6244 785-792-6208 Gooseneck grain box metal glider; hand crank corn sheller; floor; Truck bed trailer; 2 wheel Windmill stand to be taken down; [email protected] [email protected] metal trailer. old iron implements. LIVESTOCK: O.K. Portable cor- SHOP: Torch set on cart; fiber- Flying H Genetics Triple K Gelbvieh ral on gooseneck (excellent glass stick welder; 2 large air shape); Portable corral on compressors (Maxus & San Dick & Bonnie Helms Arapohoe, NE Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Bonner Springs, KS bumper pull trailer; Cattle Gates; Born); cutoff saw; hydraulic 308-493-5411 [email protected] 913-219-6613 [email protected] Bale Ring; Pride of the Farm press; vise; Napa heavy duty bat- creep feeder; T-post & hotwire tery charger; comealong; several www.flyinghgenetics.com www.triplekgelbvieh.com post; fence insulators; 3 point shop/hand tools; jacks; air pigs; Cody Helms, 303-842-9071, Lowry City, MO bale spike w/ball; truck bed bale step ladder; metal shop cabinets. Wheeler & Son Cattle Co. Terms: Cash or good check. Everything sells as is. Statements made day of Hightower Cattle Co. Jerry & Josh Wheeler Holton, KS auction take precedence over written material. Lunch and Restrooms provided Jason Hightower LaCygne, KS 785-364-7545 or 785-851-0522 SaleKENNY Conducted ROSS By ESTATE 913-221-6820 [email protected] : LG Auction Company Auctioneers: Logan Gormley: 785-741-4836 or 785-742-2777 [email protected] www.wheelercattle.com or Bill Howard: 785-742-2335 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 19

North Central- Northeast Kansas Dairy and grinding alfalfa, prairie hay and brome steady to spots soft. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse, 300.00, some WEIGANDTHURSDAY, MARCH AUCTION 12 — 10:00 AM 1686 S MERIDIAN, SOUTH HAVEN 8.00-9.00/small square bale, Clippings 10.00/bale; Dairy, SELLER: WARREN & VIRGINIA COPPELER ESTATE 1.00/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-220.00; Premium, 170.00- 195.00; Stock Cow, Fair-Good, 1.00/point RFV, Utility-Fair REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 2 PM • PERSONAL PROPERTY 10 AM grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field, 85.00-95.00; Ground 1988 Chevrolet Cheyenne- 1500 Pickup * 1974 IHC 403 Gas 16’ and delivered 135.00-145.00. Grass hay: Bluestem Good, Header * Tractor White 2 105 Field Boss Duals 354 Perkin Engine * Tools * Implements * Household items small squares, 5.00-6.00/bale, 120.00-135.00, Mid squares 80.00-100.00, large rounds 45.00-70.00, mostly 50.00-60.00. KEN PATTERSON AUCTIONS Brome: Good, small squares, 6.00-7.00/bale, 130.00-145.00/T, Ken Patterson, 620-218-1713 Mid squares, 100.00-120.00, Good, large round, 25.00- Rick Hopper, 620-229-3590 50.00/bale, 60.00-80.00/T; CWF Grass mulch, large round Rhauctions.com for complete brochure! 60.00-65.00. Straw, Good, small squares 4.00/bale or 4.50-5.00 delivered/bale; large bales 60.00-70.00/T. Sudan, Good large Bar S Pride 3695 won reserve grand champion bred- round 70.00-75.00, Fair 60.00-65.00. and-owned female at the 2015 Kansas Angus Futurity ***Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise Junior Show, Jan. 24 in Hutchinson. Jayce Dickerson, noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and large squares unless Paradise, owns the April 2013 daughter of B C Lookout AUCTIONSATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 10:30 AM otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small squares unless otherwise Located at WISCHROPP AUCTION FACILITY, 930 LAING ST., noted. Prices are from the most recent sales. *CWF Certified 7024. She first claimed junior champion. Jeff Gooden, OSAGE CITY, KS. (just east of the Sonic on HWY 31). Iberia, Mo., evaluated the 97 entries. Weed Free *RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. Contents of Storage Unit: pickup, WD, 5.7 V8, AT, ext. **TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantitative fac- Photo by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association Locker full of boxes with a vari- cab, some rust; ’88 Chevy 15 tors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding ety of merchandise. Placed in pickup, 4WD, V8, AT; selection value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both storage 15 years ago by Betty of Hand Tools, etc. 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance Hubbell, formerly of Carbon- and intent of sale (usage). Source: Kansas Dept of Ag-USDA dale, KS. COME SEE WHAT IS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FOUND! Several stone mixing bowls; Market News Service, Dodge City, KS Steve Hessman, Rich REALTHURSDAY, ESTATE MARCH AUCTION5 — 7:00 PM very old globe; cream & green Hruska, OIC (620) 227-8881 www.ams. usda. Auction will be held in St. Aloysius Parish Center 219 N. Elm Following from Osage Co., KS: ’99 IH twinscrew truck enamel pieces; old water set; gov/mnreports/DC_GR310.txt The Kansas Hay Market Report is OSBORNE, KANSAS 530E, dsl, Allison AT w/13’ dump good assortment of enamel- provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture with techni- bed; ’01 Ford F-350 pickup du- ware, some Meakin, glass, Iron- TRACT I: Osborne Co., KS. 157.07 acres of grass with a pond stone, bone handle silverware, cal oversight from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. and well. ally, flatbed, V10, 5 sp, 4WD, needs repair; ’98 GMC 1500 cookbooks. TRACTSee lastII: Osborne week’s Co, Grass KS. 158.09 & Grain acres for of complete grass with a info pond. or website below. MUCH, MUCH MORE! Inspection: Auction Day. Kansas Sales Tax will apply. Lunch by Happy Trails Chuckwagon beginning at Thummel Real Estate & Auction LLC is acting as seller agent. All state- 9 AM. AUCTION ORDER: Mix & match storage and antique FARM MACHINERY AUCTION ments made day of auction take precedence over printed material. items beginning at 10:30. County items will sell immediately fol- lowing at approx. 1 to 1:30 PM. MONDAY, MARCH 16 — 10:00 AM CLARAAuction E. STREITConducted By: TRUST Sale Site: 2143 310th Ave. Macksville, KS 67557 WISCHROPP AUCTIONS • 785-828-4212 THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC SELLERS: ERIC & MELANIE SMITH www.wischroppauctions.comListing & some pictures at: 1994 9280 785-738-0067 or 785-738-5933 • www.thummelauction.com Tractors,Ford Versatile/Otter Combine, Trucks,dozer; 2003 Pickups NH & 8870/GB Trailers: Loader; NH 8160/Woods Loader; JD 4640; 1998 IH 2388 combine; 2008 IH 8 row corn head; 1996 Mack RD690S Truck; 2009 GSE grain trail- 7 We specialize er 32’; 2013 Chevy 3500 PU Cannonball bed; 2004 Dodge 1500 OPEN PU; 2012 Arctic Cat 4 wheeler; 1994 & 1991 IH Trucks/Roto Mix 785-584-5850 feed boxes; 2003 Brent Grain Cart Model 750; 1972 Chevy C50 in Trucks and Monday thru Truck 16’B/H; 1971 GMC 6500 Truck 16’B/H has drill fill auger; Saturday: 2005 Titan Goose neck stock trailer 24’; Donahue Implement Sport U’s! Trailer 36’; 2008 GP 9 AM-6 PM Drill DD, 7.5Tillage spacing; Equipment, White AG 8200Cattle 12 Equip. row liquid & Misc: markers; Bril- lion Alfalfa drill, SS, 15’; Sunflower 1322 disc 32’; Sunflower 2531 “NOW AVAILABLE!” New Flatbeds & Trailers Chisel 24’; Sunflower 24’ chisel; Krause 4612 F3 cultivator; Krause Packers 30’; DMI Tiger Two ripper; Blue Jet Sub Tiller II; Visit our website: www.millermotors.biz NH BR 780 big round baler; Delta Harrow; Hiqval Classic calving pen; Wilson Cattle Corral; For Most squeeze chute; My D Handy D calf cradle; Winkel portable loading chute; Peerless roller mill; CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD CAB CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 Bowman Hyd Squeeze chute; Hutchinson 10”x52’ auger; West- field Auger 6”x31’. 2 2 2 0 0 0 John Hamm/Auctioneer 0 620-672-6996 0 0 107 NE State Road 61, Pratt, KS 67124 6 $17,988 4 2 HARD TO FIND! www.hammauction.com $9,995 Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any other types of materials. Crew Cab, 4x4, Duramax 4x4, Cummins Turbo Diesel Reg. Cab, 6.6 Duramax, Allison AT, w/Deweze Bale Bed. CHEV SILVERADO 2500 HD DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 2 2 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 2 108.14 ACRES MARSHALL COUNTY LAND 0 0 LAND AUCTION 0 0 0 SATURDAY, MARCH 21 — 10:00 AM 0 Landoll Lanes Conference Center - MARYSVILLE, KS 3 $9,995 7 $10,988 Reg. Cab, 4x4, 6.0 Vortec, AT 4x4, SLT, Loaded. 1 $12,988 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Reg. Cab, 4x4, Duramax Diesel 108.14+ Acres Located In Section 35, Township 02, CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD Range 08, NW4 NE4 & E643.5' OF N2 NW4 2 2 DODGE RAM 2500 REG CAB 4X4 LESS R/W. & N2, NW4, Less 643.5’ & Less R/W 0 0 2 of Marshall Co. Kansas. 108.14 acres 0 0 0 LAND LOCATION: From Home, KS approx 1 5 $11,988 6 $10,988 0 miles east on US Hwy 36. Reg. Cab, 8.1 Vortec Allison AT 3 Land is located on the Quad Cab 4x4, 6.0 Vortec $13,988 south side of highway. SLT, Cummins Turbo Diesel 2014 MARSHALL CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD GMC SIERRA 3500HD 4X4 COUNTY TAXES: $668.71 & $660.79 for total of $1329.50 2 2 DODGE RAM 4500 PERMANENT EASEMENT: A permanent easement exists for the 0 0 cellular tower located on the NE corner of this property. 2 Terms & Possession: 10% down day of the sale, balance due at 0 0 0 closing on or before April 20, 2015. Seller to pay 2014 taxes. Title 2 $9,995 8 $15,995 0 insurance, escrow and closing costs to be split equally between buyer Quad Cab, SLE, Duramax Dsl, Allison AT and seller. Possession on closing. This property to be sold as-is. All Quad Cab 4x4, Duramax Diesel 8 inspections should be made prior to the day of the sale. This is a cash $27,995 * $19,995 sale and will not be subject to financing, have your financing arrange- GMC SIERRA 2500HD Crew Cab, 4x4, Cummins Diesel ments made prior to sale day. Midwest Land and Home is acting as a CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD transaction broker and does not represent either party. All information 2 has come from reliable sources; potential bidders are encouraged to 2 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD verify all information independently. 0 0 Galloway Wiegers & Brinegar will act as escrow & closing agent. 2 Announcements made the day of sale will take precedence over all other 0 0 0 information. 1 LISTING AGENT’S NOTES: Agricultural Producers & 7 $16,988 $6,995 0 Investors...The chance to purchase land that is 97% in agricul- Reg. Cab, 4x4, LT, Duramax Diesel, Reg. Cab, Duramax Diesel tural production doesn’t come along often. Soil types featured Allison AT 7 $26,995 on this property are 11% Ladysmith Silty Clay Loam (0-1% Crew Cab 4x4, Duramax Diesel slope) and 89% Wymore Silty Clay Loam(1-3% slope). These CHANGFA 4032 4WD soil types are considered PRIME for agricultural production. Don’t miss this “chance of a lifetime” opportunity. Contact me GMC SIERRA 3500 CREW CAB NO REASONABLE direct with any questions you may have on this GREAT prop- 2 2 erty. Jeff Dankenbring 0 0 OFFERS REFUSED! KRISTI & SKYLER HARPER 0 1 “Many Diesels & KIM HARDMAN, SELLERS 9 $26,995 * $22,995 2 4x4, LTZ, Duramax Diesel 3 IN STOCK! $6,995 3 cyl diesel, 32 horse, #204218 In Stock” 785-562-8386 MILLER MOTORS - 225 W. Hwy. 24, Rossville, Kansas Jeff Dankenbring, Land Specialist/Listing Agent Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer www.MidwestLandandHome.com For Sales Call: 785-584-5850 Page 20 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Corn growers to Congress: Don’t turn your Farmland available at back on ethanol and other renewable fuels Last week, Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the Walmart stores March 3rd Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act. National Corn Growers Association board Academy Award®-win- 3rd. The documentary is mation about the feature member Keith Alverson of South Dakota issued the following statement: ning filmmaker James also now available to rent length documentary at “Every year, corn ethanol gets cleaner and more efficient, and oil gets dirtier. Con- Moll’s feature-length docu- on DVD from Netflix and to Farmlandfilm.com and on gress should not turn its back on the success we have seen in renewable fuels. The Re- mentary, Farmland, will be purchase on Amazon, with Facebook. newable Fuel Standard is working. We are growing renewable, clean energy right available on DVD beginning continued availability for About Farmland here in America. Corn ethanol is better for the environment and has historically low- Tuesday, March 3rd, at Wal- rent and purchase via digi- Many Americans have ered the cost of filling our tanks by nearly a dollar. mart and Walmart.com. The tal download on iTunes, never set foot on a farm or “With a second consecutive record crop, there is more than enough corn to meet availability of the documen- Amazon Instant Video, ranch or even talked to the all demands for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. Corn farmers have more than met our com- tary at retail locations Blockbuster On-Demand, people who grow and raise mitment on the RFS. There are many good reasons to continue this policy, and we look across the country and on- Sony PlayStation, Vudu. the food we eat, yet are in- forward to working with Congress to support it.” line provides another op- com, Xbox and YouTube. creasingly passionate about portunity for viewers to ex- “I’m thrilled by how understanding where their perience the film, which of- wide the distribution has food comes from. Farmland fers a firsthand glimpse in- been for Farmland.” said takes the viewer inside the side the world of farming by Moll. “There’s a lot of inter- world of farming for a first- showcasing the lives of six est out there in the lives of hand glimpse into the lives young farmers and ranchers young farmers and ranch- of six young farmers and in their twenties. ers. It is a fascinating topic ranchers in their twenties. CONSIGNMENTSATURDAY, MARCH AUCTION 14 Farmland premiered in and I’m glad that there’s Through the personal sto- LOCATION: 2 miles East of on U.S. Hwy. 159 EFFINGHAM, KANSAS theaters across the country such a demand for the film ries of these farmers and TRACTORS JD 7000 6-30 NT planter; JD 230 disk 22 ft; IHC 470 in spring 2014, and now is on DVD and online.” ranchers, viewers learn 2008 NH T6020 C&A, MFWA, 1500 hrs; 1997 Cat 16 ft. disk; IHC 37 10 ft. disk; IHC 550 4-16 plow; JD available on hard disk for During its theatrical about their high-risk/high- Challenger 45, 4500 hrs, clean 90% tracks; 2007 NH 8300 21-7 grain drill; 3 pt. Whirlwind DItcher; AC 2 TC40DA w/loader, 170 hrs; Case 870 gas w/loader; row 3 pt. planter; JD PT 2 row planter. rent and purchase at Net- debut in 2014, Farmland was reward jobs and passion for Ford 5000 D WF, none nicer; 8N Ford; Kubota 5400 TRUCK & TRAILERS flix, Amazon, select retail shown in more than 170 the- a way of life that has been 4x4 w/loader, low hrs, ROPs; 1964 JD 4020D P.S., 1998 Chev C Series, low mile, w/200 unit Seed King outlets and via On Demand aters across the country in- passed down from genera- new paint and tires seed tender; Jet 38 ft hopper trailer w/tarp good; 1978 HAY EQUIPMENT Fontain 25 ton Low Boy road ready platforms. cluding Regal Cinemas, tion to generation, yet con- NH H7550 Discbine PI Windrower, used one season; LIVESTOCK “Walmart is certainly the Marcus Theatres, Carmike tinues to evolve. 2009 NH H8060 S.P. disk swather, 762 hrs, all the JD 400 grinder-mixer; NH 354 grinder-mixer premier retail outlet for Cinemas, Landmark The- Produced by Moll’s Al- bells, like new; M&W 14 wheel hay rake; JD 530 w/scales; 1 ft. Hillsboro stock trailer; Big Valley top-line DVD releases,” atres, and many key inde- lentown Productions, Farm- baler; NH Dolly wheel rake squeeze chute; 60) 20 ft. panels; Hay ring & more. EQUIPMENT FULL LINE OF UNUSED said Mark Borde, Freestyle pendent theaters. The film land received notable atten- Kinze 2000 4-36 NT planter w/dry fert., very good; BOBCAT ATTACHENTS, GRAPPLE Media. “We were thrilled was also featured at film tion during its theatrical IHC 955 8-30 NT planter, new disk & runners & whips; & DIGGERS & MORE they selected Farmland to festivals in Atlanta, Cleve- run securing reviews in sev- For more Information, Full List, & Pictures go to website be one of their new docu- land, Nashville and New- eral national mediums and TERMS: Cash or approved check. I.D. required to register; bidding will be by number. Statements made sale day mentary titles this month.” port Beach, Calif. recognition in film festivals take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Lunch & Restrooms on Grounds. DVDs of Farmland will Produced by Moll’s Al- across the country, includ- HOFFMAN AUCTION SERVICE be for sale at select Walmart lentown Productions, Farm- ing Atlanta, Cleveland and locations and on Wal- land was made with the gen- Newport Beach, Calif. The Jeff Hoffman, Auctioneerwww.thenewsleaf.com/hoffman.htm • Effingham, KS • (913) 833-4125 or 370-0747 mart.com beginning March erous support of the U.S. film has a 94 percent audi- Farmers & Ranchers Al- ence rating onRottenToma- liance®. Check out the offi- toes.com. cial trailer and more infor- AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 10:30 AM Herington Tri. Co. 4-H Building, S. Broadway HERINGTON, KS TOOLS STARTING at 10:30 AM, HOUSEHOLD & APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES See last week’s Grass & Grain for pictures & listings or SELLER:Click MRS. onADOLPH ksallink.com BACKHUS ESTATE AUCTIONEERS: BOB’S AUCTION SERVICE BOB KICKHAEFER: 785-258-4188 Clerk/Cashier:Lunch by Burdick Bob's Relay Auction For Service Life

LAND AUCTION 360THURSDAY, Acres m/l Dickinson MARCH 26 County, — 6:00 KS PM Land Offered in 5 Tracts • Located in Upland, KS

Auction Location: Geary County 4-H Senior Citizens Center 4-H Building, 1025 S. Spring Valley Road JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS LEGAL FOR ALL TRACTS: W 1/2 and the SE 1/4 of Section 19- 11-4. Five tracts consisting of pasture and CRP. PROPERTY LOCATED: 6 miles north of Chapman on Rain Road between 3400 and 3300 Avenues located in the community of Up- land. # 5 TRACTS CONSISTING OF PASTURE & CRP #

CRP contracts have expired. Call Auctioneer for showing or questions. Multi-Use Opportunity for: • pasture • farming • hunting • home sites

TRACT 1: 105 acres +/- CRP, food plots, terraces and waterways. TRACT 2: 72 acres +/- pasture, CRP, timber, large pond and metal outbuilding. TRACT 3: 63 acres +/- pasture, timber with fence. TRACT 4: 67 acres pasture, timber with fence. TRACT 5: 54 acres CRP, food plots, terraces and waterways. TERMS & CONDITIONS: 10% or purchase price down day of auction. Sale is not contingent upon financing. Closing on or before April 30, 2015. Possession at closing. Taxes will be prorated to date of closing. Closing costs will be split 50/50 between buyer & seller. Property sell- ing as is, where is. Make all inspections and inquiries before auction. Seller nor Auction Company is making any warranties, expressed or im- plied. Ruckert Realty & Auction is acting as an agent for the sellers and not as an agent for the buyer. Not responsible for accidents. Statements made day of sale take precedence over any other information.

Jeff Ruckert, Auctioneer/Broker Manhattan, KS 66502 785-565-8293 [email protected] www.RuckertAuctions.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 21 DeLange recognized as KCIA Premier Seed Grower bird seeds, wildflowers, and cally, DeLange’s family was wildlife habitat seeds in selected as a Farm Bureau several states. Family of the Year in 2012 In addition to his duties and is a past president and with the seed business, De- current board member with Lange is also the owner and the Crawford County Farm CEO of a trucking company Bureau. and farms approximately Darrin and his wife Jill, 400 acres of row-crops and have been married for 25 wheat. years and have three chil- FOR SALE BY OWNER DeLange has been very dren, Derrick, Logan and involved with the Kansas Ben. +/- seed industry, serving on Since its inception in 160 Acres the Kansas Crop Improve- 1930, 161 Premier Seed ment Association Board of Grower awards have been Directors for nine years and presented. Recipients are FARMLAND as the VP of Research for selected by ballot with pre- much of that time. He has vious year’s honorees cast- Jennifer Latzke, High Plains Journal, left, presents Dar- also served on the Kansas ing the votes. The award NW ¼ 26-5-9 rin DeLange, center with the Premier Seed Grower Seed Industry Association presentation is sponsored award. Also pictured, right, is Darwin Ediger, KCIA Board and was president of by High Plains Journal. Athens Township president. the organization in 2001. Lo- For further information, Darrin DeLange, De- consciousness in all produc- call Kansas Crop Improve- Jewell County, KS Lange Seed Company, Gi- tion and sales practices, and ment Association at 785-532- rard, was named 2014 Pre- must be involved in public 6118, visit www.kscrop.org, For more information: mier Seed Grower by service activities. or e-mail kscrop@kansas. Contact Don @ 785-738-7216 Kansas Crop Improvement DeLange literally grew net. Association at the 2015 up in the seed business, fol- Kansas Seed and Crops Con- lowing the path of his father, ference held in Manhattan Howard DeLange, a recipi- GSI on February 18. ent of the Premier Seed GRAIN BINS To qualify for the award, Grower award in 1989, and ALL SIZES AVAILABLE members must have several is currently the general FINANCINGHopper Bins AVAILABLE Available years of experience as a cer- manager of the Girard loca- tified seed producer, with tion. DeLange Seed pro- Harder AG PRODUCTS certified seed being a major duces, conditions, and dis- West Highway 50 component of their busi- tributes crop and field PEABODY, KANSAS 66866 ness, must exhibit quality seeds as well as turf grasses, Phone 620-983-2158 www.grainbinsusa.com

• Stump Bucket, Works great for removing trees or stumps. • Can also be used for trenching and concrete removal. • Sides are made of 1/2 plate. Skid Loader Backhoe Attachment • Seriated sides tear roots. will dig up to 6’ deep. • Fits all makes$950 of skid loaders. Comes$1,250 with 12” bucket. 3390 Winbrook Drive • Memphis, Tennessee 38116 HSB WELDING & FABRICATION 1565 120th Rd., Seneca, KS • 785-336-1562 • 785-336-3173 HERINGTON LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY: 11:30 AM SELL HOGS 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2/25/2015 Steer and heifer calves sold on a steady to $1-$2 higher market depending on quality and condition. Feeder steers and heifers sold on a steady to active market. Slaughter cows and bulls sold $2-$5 higher. COWS Herington, 12 blk [email protected] Canton, 16 mix [email protected] White City, 1 blk [email protected] Marion, 2 mix [email protected] Council Grove, 4 blk [email protected] Alta Vista, 1 blk [email protected] Canton, 9 mix [email protected] White City, 8 blk [email protected] White City, 1 bmf [email protected] Herington, 20 blk [email protected] Herington, 2 blk [email protected] White City, 1 blk [email protected] Tampa, 13 mix [email protected] Hillsboro, 2 blk [email protected] Burdick, 1 blk [email protected] White City, 4 blk [email protected] Herington, 34 blk [email protected] Burdick, 1 blk [email protected] Tampa, 63 blk [email protected] White City, 4 blk [email protected] Junction City, 1 blk [email protected] Ramona, 81 mix [email protected] Herington, 32 blk [email protected] White City, 1 bwf [email protected] Hope, 124 mix [email protected] BULLS Alta Vista, 1 blk [email protected] Hope, 58 mix [email protected] Hope, 2 blk [email protected] Durham, 1 blk [email protected] Burdick, 60 mix [email protected] Hope, 2 bwf [email protected] Alta Vista, 1 blk [email protected] Tampa, 58 mix [email protected] Council Grove, 5 blk [email protected] Alta Vista, 1 blk [email protected] Tampa, 57 mix [email protected] Peabody, 1 red [email protected] Junction City, 1 blk [email protected] Tampa, 56 mix [email protected] Council Grove, 1 [email protected] Hillsboro, 1 blk [email protected] HEIFERS Burdick, 1 blk [email protected] White City, 1 hol [email protected] Herington, 7 blk [email protected] Marion, 1 red [email protected] White City, 1 bwf [email protected] Herington, 10 blk [email protected] Burdick, 1 blk [email protected] Durham, 1 rwf [email protected] Hope, 2 blk [email protected] Marion, 1 blk [email protected] White City, 1 hol [email protected] Hillsboro, 4 blk [email protected] STEERS Herington, 24 blk [email protected] Herington, 4 blk [email protected] Council Grove, 2 blk [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 4TH: • 10 mix steers and heifers, 500-600 lbs. • 120 black steers, 850-875 lbs. • 14 mix steers and heifers, 400-600 lbs. • 118 mostly black steers, 950-1000 lbs. • 18 mix steers and heifers, 500-700 lbs. • 24 mostly black steers and heifers, • 62 mix steers, 825-850 lbs. 650-700 lbs., strickly green, hayfed • 60 mostly red Angus steers, 850 lbs. MORE CATTLE BY SALE TIME!

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KFRM AM 550, Every Wed., 8:00 a.m. Barn Phone 785-258-2205 *Fax No. 785-258-3766 IF YOU HAVE LIVESTOCK FOR SALE OR APPRAISAL, CALL COLLECT. Bill Mathias, Manager • 785-258-0102 Gary Suderman - 913-837-6785 • Rick Parkerson - 620-767-2738 Bob Kickhaefer, Cell - 785-258-4188 • Dave Bures - 402-766-3743 Page 22 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Kansas cattle on feed up 2 2014 Kansas crop values down percent as of February 1 as drought, market takes toll Kansas feedlots, with ca- during January totaled (AP) – A new government report shows the value of pacities of 1,000 or more 15,000 head, up 5,000 from principle Kansas crops plummeted last year to $6.51 bil- head, contained 2.09 million last year. lion. cattle on feed on February Special Note The National Agricultural Statistics Service report- 1, according to the USDA’s NASS has revised month- ed that the decline compares to $7.85 billion in 2013 and National Agricultural Sta- ly cattle on feed estimates $8.09 billion in 2012. tistics Service. This invento- back to February 2013 to The lesser numbers come as no surprise, given the ry was up 2 percent from better align with the defini- waning drought last year that decimated the state’s win- last year. tion that cattle should grade ter wheat crop before late spring and summer rains sal- Placements during Janu- select or better to be count- vaged fall-harvested crops. Grain prices also have fallen ary totaled 410,000 head, ed in the NASS monthly cat- in the past couple of years, making the remaining crop down 6 percent from 2014. tle on feed program. This worth less. At 2015 National Western Stock Show, Denver, Brady Fed cattle marketings for means that cows and bulls Among the state’s major crops, the agency valued the Jensen, Courtland, owned the Reserve Champion Sr. the month of January to- have been removed from state’s wheat crop at $1.51 billion last year. It pegged the Horned Hereford Heifer “KJ BJ 274S Misty 969A ET.” taled 355,000 head, down 8 these previous estimates value of Kansas corn at $2.12 billion. Soybeans came in Pictured are, from left: Katie Nolles, NE National percent from last year. and future cattle on feed es- at $1.38 billion, with sorghum trailing at $755.2 million. Queen, Ben, Brooke, Sheila and Brady Jensen is at Other disappearance timates. halter. Livestock Commission Co., Inc. Farmers & Ranchers Salina, KANSAS AUCTIONS EVERY SALE BARN PHONE: 785-825-0211 MONDAY & THURSDAY MONDAY — HOGS & CATTLE Selling Hogs & Cattle every Monday Hogs sell at 10:30 a.m. Cattle at 12:00 Noon. Selling calves and yearlings first, followed by Packer cows and bulls. UPCOMING SALES CALENDAR: THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLY SPECIAL COW SALE Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos- DATES: sible so we can get them highly advertised. • Tuesday, March 17th * 12 Noon • Tuesday, April 21st * 12 Noon — AUCTIONEERS — • Tuesday, May 5th * 12 Noon KYLE ELWOOD, GARREN WALROD & RUSTY TAYLOR For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website at www.fandrlive.com Don Johnson Angus NEW FRONTIER RODEO Bull Sale BUCKING BULL SALE Monday, March 9, 2015 Saturday March 21 6:30 PM * 11 AM 45 yearling Angus bulls Selling 66 bulls and 6 hfr calves Semen tested, EPD’s, Performance Reference sires include: information culled on Ease of Slobber Knocker handling, Disposition, Moderate Funny Face birth weight, and growth Upgrade Sires represented Include: Gray Squirrel Connealy Consensus 7229 Asteroid SAV Priority Connealy Cavalry Bones Net Return Visit www.newfrontierrodeo.com CAR Efficient, MCATL Pure Product to view the online catalog Mohnen Long Distance View videos of the bulls at Final Answer www.superiorlive.com For More Information Contact: Sale will be broadcast on Rural TV Don Johnson • 785-825-5628 For more information contact Dan & Linda Egger • 402-562-5951 Jim Crowther 785-254-7385 15 blk Halstead [email protected] 15 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 19 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 24 blk Hutchinson [email protected] SPRING SPECTACULAR 8 mix Ellsworth [email protected] 6 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] Lot # 13 46 mix Valley Center [email protected] 11 mix Ellsworth [email protected] CATALOGMAY HORSE16, 2014 SALE 57 blk Abilene [email protected] 13 mix Nickerson [email protected] 126 mix Gypsum [email protected] 62 mix Enterprise [email protected] TAKING FIRST 300 HORSES 21 mix Ellsworth [email protected] 5 blk Hutchinson [email protected] 42 blk Sterling [email protected] BULLS ******************** 9 blk Lyons [email protected] 1 blk Minneapolis [email protected] Ranch horse competition - Friday May 15, 6 p.m. 56 mix Florence [email protected] 1 blk Wilson [email protected] Rope Horse Preview - Friday May 15 12 noon 50 mix Chapman [email protected] CALVES Saturday May 16 7-9:30 a.m 60 blk Hope [email protected] 1 hols Galva [email protected] Sale Starts at 10 am HEIFERS 1 blk Longford [email protected] 4 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] 1 blk Longford [email protected] RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK TOTALED 2941 CATTLE AND 50 HOGS. 8 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] 1 blk Gypsum [email protected] STEERS 6 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 5 blk Minneapolis [email protected] 1 blk McPherson [email protected] 300-400 $315.00-$340.00 8 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] 6 mix Beverly [email protected] 1 bwf Longford [email protected] 400-500 $300.00-$311.00 4 blk Salina [email protected] 31 blk Randall [email protected] COWS 500-600 $270.00-$287.00 16 mix Brookville [email protected] 5 blk Falun [email protected] 1 blk Newton [email protected] 600-700 $220.00-$237.00 2 blk Hutchinson [email protected] 13 mix Minneapolis [email protected] 1 blk Walton [email protected] 700-800 $210.00-$220.50 5 mix Nickerson [email protected] 6 blk Barnard [email protected] 1 blk Newton [email protected] 800-900 $190.00-$202.75 37 blk Randall [email protected] 18 mix Brookville [email protected] 1 blk Marquette [email protected] 900-1000 $175.00-$187.50 6 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 10 mix Canton [email protected] 1 bwf Hillsboro [email protected] HEIFERS 12 mix Nickerson [email protected] 9 blk Hutchinson [email protected] 1 blk Concordia [email protected] 300-400 No Test 37 blk Randall [email protected] 56 blk Randall [email protected] 1 bwf Wilson [email protected] 400-500 $235.00-$255.00 10 blk Hutchinson [email protected] 9 blk Nickerson [email protected] 1 blk Abilene [email protected] 500-600 $242.00-$252.00 5 blk Carlton [email protected] 6 blk Halstead [email protected] 1 char Brookville [email protected] 600-700 $210.00-$227.00 28 char Tescott [email protected] 5 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 1 char Brookville [email protected] 700-800 $180.00-$196.00 12 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] 2 blk Falun [email protected] 1 hols Durham [email protected] 800-900 $170.00-$180.50 9 mix Halstead [email protected] 7 blk Barnard [email protected] 1 hols Durham [email protected] 900-1000 No Test 23 mix Nickerson [email protected] 11 mix Burdick [email protected] 1 brwn Durham [email protected] STEERS 34 mix Halstead [email protected] 14 blk Salina [email protected] HOGS 2 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] 11 mix Concordia [email protected] 32 mix Tescott [email protected] 15 wht Abilene [email protected] 3 blk McPherson [email protected] 53 char Tescott [email protected] 23 mix Nickerson [email protected] 15 hamp Manchester [email protected] 6 mix Brookville [email protected] 6 mix Newton [email protected] 49 mix Tescott [email protected] 6 blk Mt. Hope [email protected] 19 blk Sterling [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH: 5 blk Randall [email protected] 125 mix Carlton [email protected] 69 mix Florence [email protected] 38 strs & hfrs, 650-800 lbs., weaned/vacc/open; 60 strs, 850 lbs., no sort; 100 strs & 10 mix Ellsworth [email protected] hfrs, 750-800 lbs.; 10 strs & hfrs, 400-600 lbs., vacc/home raised/bunk broke; 40 IN STOCK TODAY 8 blk Lyons [email protected] char/blk strs & hfrs, 700-850 lbs.; 170 blk strs & hfrs, 550-800 lbs. • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders 25 blk Hutchinson [email protected] PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME! For Information or estimates, contact: Check our listings each week on our Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884 website at Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-493-2901 www.fandrlive.com Jim Crowther Lisa Long Cody Schafer Kenny Briscoe Kevin Henke Austin Rathbun 785-254-7385 620-553-2351 620-381-1050 785-658-7386 H: 785-729-3473, C: 785-565-3525 785-531-0042 Roxbury, KS Ellsworth, KS Durham, KS Lincoln, KS Agenda, KS Ellsworth, KS Cattle Sale Broadcast Live on www.cattleusa.com 1150 KSAL, Salina 6:45 AM –MON.FRI ******* 880 KRVN 8:40 AM – WED.-THURS. *******550AM KFRM - 8:00 am, Wed.-Thurs. Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 23

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GRAHAM SCHOOL ANGUS GENETIC Graham School for livestock ALLIANCE DSA RANCH men and women. We special- 25 Registered ize in teaching pregnancy PERFORMANCE BULL check, artificial insemination, & FEMALE SALE Angus Bulls herd health, calf delivery and Mark your Calendar for **GUARANTEED** many other subjects. Friday or Saturday, Heifer & Cow bulls March 20or 21 DNA tested March 21, 2015 DATES FOR 2015 Bidding starting at 11:30 am High Performance APRIL 13-17 BJ Angus 1 p.m. Offering at Private Treaty: MAY 11-15 Dan 913-669-5563 Marshall Co. Fairgrounds, • 65 Angus Bulls Genetics Blue Rapids, KS JUNE 15-19 Dick 913-638-1141 Spring & Fall Yearlings 60 Head of Quality 14th Annual Sale Broadcasted online at • 10 Registered DVAuctions.com Angus Thursday, Cow/ Calf Pairs POLLED Replacement Heifers March 12th Learn More at HEREFORD • 20 Commerical - Pelvic Measured 12:30 PM at the Ranch OnTargetBullSale.com Replacement Open BULLS - Ocv’d & Breeding Shots Manhattan, KS Females Bred for Complete - Poured 113 Bulls Springhill Herefords For more information, • 20 Commerical Performance - 750-800 pounds •67 big, stout 18-month old call or write: Can break into groups Dave Stump Angus Fall Bred • Growth fall bulls Dept. GG, Graham School Heifers • Muscle • 46 powerful yearlings (785) 556-0124 641 West Hwy. 31 • Maternal Flat Iron Angus, Inc. Over 80% are heifer bulls Alcove Cattle Co. Garnett, KS 66032 • Disposition Haddam, Kansas 70 Reg. Females Fertility Tested and Heath and Bob Allen Ken Duensing 785-448-3119 35 Spring Pairs, 20 Bred www.grahamschoolforcattlemen.com Guaranteed 785-556-8982 Heifers, 15 Open Heifers 785-268-0898 785-556-8980 BUSS ANGUS For performance catalog, DETTKE FARMS [email protected] Genomic (DNA) Enhanced EPDs with HD50K GAMEKEEPERS 365, Wildlife ANGUS BULLS contact Call: Habitat and Pasture Clearing 14 to 20 Months Old Holton, Kansas ANDY DETTKE ANGUS - SIMANGUS ********************************* Services. Call us at 785 - 614 - Featured Sires: 785-364-3517 Marysville, KS SIMMENTAL Go to www.bjangus.com 2315 or Concensus 7229 Bruce 785-845-5272 785-268-0423 BULLS FOR SALE: for sale catalog and videos www.gamekeepers365.com. Hoover Dam Brandon 785-817-2328 785-562-6257 Brian SIRED BY: of the offering Net Worth [email protected] OCC PAXTON ********************************* SELECT Bismark OCC MISSING LINK Or Call HEREFORD BULLS Final Answer & OTHERS John or Bonnie Slocombe Canadian Bloodlines Pioneer Bar S Ranch MOST ARE CALVING EASE 785-532-9777 Thunderbird 18 MONTH - 2 YR OLDS DICK GFELLER SEVERAL SETS OF FULL Production Sale BROTHERS ********************* REGISTERED ANGUS ANGUS & 785-238-5491 Fall Yearlings & GARY BUSS 120 Angus Bulls SIMMENTAL-ANGUS Coming 2 year old Leonardville, Kansas 40 Charolais Bulls GRASS & GRAIN herd sires heifer bulls BULLS 785-539-7558 785-293-4444 • 785-410-3006 150 Commercial TERRY OHLDE Angus Heifers HOLTON, KANSAS 785-747-6554 A 785-364-3517 Hm [email protected] March 13th, 2015 • Priced for the Commercial 785-845-5272 Cell Paradise, Kansas POLLED SHORTHORN bulls. Cattleman 785-817-2328 Cell Performance documented. Ex- • Yearlings & 2 yr. olds with [email protected] cellent for crossbreeding. Keith calving ease & growth Lunch at Noon Lauer- Abilene. 785-479-2288. • Excellent Selection with Vol- Sale after Lunch 250 OPEN Angus heifers; 120 ume Discounts PRIVATE TREATY SALES 3- 5 yr old Angus bred cows. 2 1/2 YEAR OLD registered • Performance Data Available See videos on our website red Angus bull, Trich free, • Good Maternal Traits Fall & Spring Bulls Call for a catalog: www.clovlanfarms.com. $2,700. 785-221-7402, cell. 785-418-2983. 785-566-8321, home. Huninghake Angus Calving Ease • Performance with Carcass • Gentle Disposition Ken Stielow FRANKFORT, KS Leo Huninghake LET THE CLASSIFIEDS 785-483-9733 785-292-4537 Gelbvieh, Black, & Red Angus WORK FOR YOU GRASS & GRAIN Cell: 785-556-2648 620-960-1189 • Ken Schmucker www.barsangusranch.com PLACE YOUR AD TODAY 785-539-7558 Page 24 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE GRASS & GRAIN DIRECTORY Jensen Bros. Herefords HINKSON ANGUS REGISTERED ANGUS BULL SALE BULL/FEMALE AUCTION MARCH 5, 2015 RANCH SALE CALENDAR: HALDEMAN Coaltrain AT THE RANCH • 100 Reg. Angus bulls both WELL DRILLING & Insulation/ Fall & Spring- Many low • Laflin Ranch- March 7th r birth weight • May-Way Farms- March 18th PUMP SERVICE Cellulose/Foam • Woodbury Farms- March 18th Olsburg, Kansas • 25 Fall Commercial Angus • New Haven- March 28th bred Heifers Call to request Catalog Registered-Performance 785-539-9295 • 25 Spring Commercial bred MANHATTAN, KS Tested Angus today! Heifers Jason Flory: Custom Manure Free Estimates Request your sale catalog 785-979-2183 TODAY! A Hauling & Spreading Rick Johnson, Owner Calving ease bulls, fully Big to Small Jobs! 785-456-4301 guaranteed, fertility tested, Angus Choice Bull Sale Chore-Boyz Services Wamego, KS 66547 ultra sound data, EPD’s, Friday (Toll Free) 877-456-7836 performance records. March 13, 2015 913-636-1099 Free Delivery D. ROCHE Kevin Jensen 1PM TUESDAY FENCING Courtland, KS Please request a MARCH 17 • 1 P.M. Blue Valley Drilling, Inc. 785-374-4372 sale catalog! at the Ranch INC. 785-243-6397, cell Water Well Drilling & Service Check Website for Cottonwood Falls, KS Family Business Over 70 Years! jensenbros.net more information: QUALITY BUILT FENCES For Catalog and information: 8th Annual Going CONTACT ERIC STRADER [email protected] www.goodfarmsangus.com DON ROCHE Frank: 620-273-6747 To Grass Gelbvieh CRAIG & AMY GOOD Trey: 620-273-8421 785-363-7353 785-292-4271 785-468-3613 www.hinksonangus.com Production Sale FRANKFORT, KS [email protected] Sat., April 4, 2015 - 1:00 PM AUCTIONEERS Layton McKinney At the Ranch 785-565-3252 4th Annual Angus 1/4 mi. South of Canton, KS ARMSBID.COM s Bull & Female Sale Selling: ONLINE • 50 Gelbvieh/ Balancer/ AUCTIONS Kull’s Old Town ‘BUY YOUR WAY’ BULL SALE March 18, 2015 Gelbvieh Influence Bulls Station invites con- February 28 - March 7, 2015 • 15 Horned Hereford Bulls signments for our 6:00 pm To consign ag & at the farm- selling: • 75 Open Replacement Heif- Spring, Summer & A Overbrook Livestock construction equipment, 45 Simmental & SimAngus bulls Fall Auctions. If you Commission Company ers Gelbvieh/ Balancer/ trailers, vehicles or have 1 or 1,000, we’d like to talk to you. Spring & Fall Black & Red Overbrook, KS Gelbvieh Influence We will also buy collections or Angus Bulls • Gelbvieh Influence bred/pairs semis, call: Rodney & Kim Hofmann • 80+ 18 mo. & yearling bulls individual guns. Yearling thru 2-Year-Olds ------888.594.1833 Clay Center, Kansas • 80+ Reg. & Commercial [email protected] or High Growth Rate yearling females & Spring BARN PARTY - goldenbeltmarketing.com 785-862-8800 • 800-466-5516 785-944-3674 Good Maternal Traits Pairs Live Band 8:30 PM Topeka, Kansas www.honestbulls.com ------SEE OUR AD IN THIS Calm disposition For More Information WEEKS PAPER! Performance Data Available Contact: John Shearer AI Sired 620-628-4621 Fertility Tested 620-654-6507 Greg Vering 785-979-2183 [email protected] Marysville, KS Like us on Facebook 785-562-3988 Woodbury 785-562-7164 Farms 785-241-0515

ANGUS FALL BULLS Benoit Angus 75 head to Select From GANNON REAL ESTATE 26th Annual Plus 8 Sim-Angus Bulls & AUCTIONS Production Sale 4 2-year old Bulls ANGUS BULLS Thursday, This is a stout set of Calving Ease VERN GANNON, CAI artificially sired bulls, with Virgin 2 year old bulls Broker/Auctioneer March 19, 2015 over 20 years of artificially BRIAN KOSTER Manhattan, Kansas 66502 1:00 p.m. breeding. TESCOTT, KS 785-539-2316 At the ranch, 10 3/4 miles Semen checked, ready to go 785-488-6219 • 785-392-0345 www.gannonauctions.com785-537-9003 West of MANKATO, KS Production Sale Nelson Angus bkangus.wix.com/bull The Experienced Sound In Selling on US Hwy 36 Monday, March 16 • 1:00 PM Raymond & Alan & Mike Selling 165 Bulls 9691 Sherman Rd Nelson CATTLE CATTLE -140 Yearlings Leonardville, KS Riley, KS Angus and SimmAn Bulls 785-485-2378 -25 Fall and Bred and Open Females Alan’s Cell: 785-770-7054 Hereford Bulls MOLITOR ANGUS Mike’s Cell: 785-565-8477 Yearlings 36th Annual For sale catalog: The Lindells Complete Performance Data (888) 870-2855 Michael & Sharon Haley, Kyla, Tyler, Ryan Seman Checked Production Sale TOLL FREE Sat. Mar. 21, 2015-1pm. High Quality www.benoitangus.com 785-293-5282 Females at the ranch 5N. & 2 1/2 W of Red Angus and Charolais ******************************* www.hightechbeef.com Call us for your needs Zenda, KS or 9W, 9S & 2 1/2W Bulls in Quantity! Visitors Always Welcome of Kingman, KS Red Angus Sired by: Selling 110 Bulls Anticipation, Mission State- ment, Conqueror, Sovereign, & 55 Females SANDHILL FARMS Boxed Beef, Epic, Packer. Performance Calving Ease Charolais Sired by: E Hereford Production High Carcass Traits Ledger, Bluegrass, Solution, Gustafson Gentle Disposition Traits Sale Doc Silver. Many of the bulls & females Sunflower Genetics April 3, 2015 • 1 PM • An Extremely nice set of Fall Herefords selling are sired by these 19th Annual Bull Sale At the farm • Haviland, KS 18-month old & Spring Year- 7 mi. South of I-70 Exit 303 popular A-I sires: Friday March 20th Selling approx. ling bulls available. Clark’s Creek Road Molitor Danny Boy 686-1137, • 108 Registered Bulls • All scanned by ultrasound, GUS GUSTAFSON & FAMILY SVF Answer W132, Mytty In “The Best of Both 1:00 at the ranch • 25 Cows with Heifer Calves fertility tested and guaranteed. Focus, Connealy Right An- • 50 Commercial Heifers Junction City, KS Worlds” Sale Selling : • EPD Balance and High Qual- swer 746, Willekes Windy 785-238-7306 Mon., March 23, 2015 100 Bulls ity 326Z, McCall Black Impres- Average Index on 2015 Sale sion 2053, Mohnen Long 12:00 Noon 70 Open Heifers Bulls • Your Private Treaty Head- Haul 502, VDAR Really At the Ranch 1/2 mile South of Simmental, Calving Ease -- Top 5% quarters. No Pressure, No Windy 4097, LD Emblazon Dwight, KS Sim-Angus and Angus Maternal -- Top 3% Politics. All cattle are sold by private treaty. Come visit us 999, Jindra Double Vision Spring yearlings Carcass -- Top 7% — SELLING — XBred Fertility -- Top 5% and together, we’ll invest the Catalogs available upon 60 - Black Angus Blulls 4 Year Full Guarantee time necessary to identify the request or register for online 65 - Horned Hereford Bulls Also, Exclusive Bred Heifer Visit SandhillFarms.com for right bull(s) that best fit your Annual Bull Sale bidding at 70 - F1 Blk Baldy Hfrs. w/ clvs. option! video of sale offering, sale program and help you gain a Monday, Mar. 9, 2015 www.dvauction.com 40 - Hereford/Angus Heifers Free Deliver to the catalog and more! competitive edge. 6:30 PM MOLITOR ANGUS RANCH with calves surrounding states! Free delivery on all Farmers & Ranchers Richard or Mike Molitor • Short on Time – We have ex- 95 - Fall Bred Heifers Steve and Mary Gleason registered cattle. Salina, KS 620-243-6335 tensive experience with sight 10 - Ranch raised AQHA family Watch the sale on unseen purchases. Satisfac- Catalog available at: Cell: 620-243-3081 horses 785-256-6461 Superior Productions. tion guaranteed. www.livestockdirect.net [email protected] 29 - AQHA Yearling Colts 785-640-8060 Kevin & Vera Schultz • Videos and data available on **Live Real Time Auction** www.sunflowergenetics.com 2048 280th Ave. our website Check out our NEW website GLM Herefords Tami McIntosh 308-870-3661 Haviland, KS 67059 • Contact us for a catalog www.donjohnsonangus.com EMAIL: HEREFORD BULLS (620) 995-4072 Kevin’s cell (620) 546-4570 Your Partner in For more information call: [email protected] www.oleenbrothers.com [email protected] Progress. Don • 785-536-4507 Like us on Facebook Dan or Linda Egger Jan: 785-482-3383 We look forward to the op- 402-562-5951 portunity to EARN your Arden: 785-466-1422 E Call for your free sale business. For Horses, call catalog today! POLLED Good bulls with balanced Polled Hereford and Jesse: 785-499-3250 EPD’s, practical development, HARMS HEREFORD Hereford Bulls For Sale Box 8, Dwight, KS 66849 good disposition & eye appeal. PLAINVIEW Calving ease, growth, fleshing BULLS 3 REG. ANGUS bulls. Bis- ability and Disposition all in RANCH Calving ease, good growth marck, 1100- 1200 lbs., good Oleen Cattle Co. one package. EPD’s, perform- Mark & Kim Harms and disposition semen test, LBW, 12 month old. Falun, KS ance information, fertility 2528 250th Street 785-230-1776. Semen tested, poured, tested, guaranteed and free GLENN CHUCK Lincolnville, KS 66858 vaccinated delivery. 785-668-2368 785-668-2454 Email: [email protected] Delivery available Grant McKay www.HARMSRANCH.com 785-865-3444 Marysville, KS 620-924-5544 785-619-6086 LET THE CLASSIFIEDS Flory Cell 308-470-1190 WORK FOR YOU Mark Cell: Polled Herefords glmherefords.com PLACE YOUR AD TODAY [email protected] GRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558 620-382-6388 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 25 CATTLE CATTLE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT FEED & SEED AUTOMOTIVE REAL ESTATE

CATTLE SHOW equipment. 2 2011 CHEVROLET 3500 4x4 Bull & Female Sale blocking chutes, show box, NATIVE GRASSES SRW extended cab LT with FARM & RANCH SAT., MARCH 14 show display with stall dividers, **** Deweeze 675 bale bed, one Dickinson Co.- 10 Acres m/l. show halters, clippers, portable owner, clean, $32,995. Mostly heavily wooded can- 2015 livestock scales, blower and WILDFLOWERS 620-242-5011. opy. Ideal for secluded home. other supplies and equipment. **** Chris, 493-2476. Perfect for young 4-Her just 2008 Mustang GT Ottawa Co.- 19.9 Acres m/l. CERTIFIED 2548 sq. ft. home. Lot of out REGISTERED starting out. 785-584-6801 or 2007 Chrysler T&C 785-250-0712. SEED WHEAT 2007 Honda Odyssey bldgs. Including indoor riding ANGUS BULLS 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe arena. Vicki, 452-8177. Sired by: **** 2006 Mazda 6 Ottawa Co.- 63.67 Acres m/l. 60.25 Acres tillable. Balance in Final Answer, Thunder, Sum- TRITICALE 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS waterways. Good upland. mit, Cedar Ridge, Confidence 2006 Chevy Tahoe MILL BRAE **** Chris, 493-2476. and many others. 2005 Chevy Malibu Ottawa Co.- 3.4 Acres m/l. • Quality in Volume - over 200 RANCH COVER CROPS & 2005 Kia Sedona van Amazing 3 level home w/mag- bulls sell. Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner 2005 Lincoln Town car Circle S Manufacturing FORAGES nificent views. Kimberely Bar- • Generations of problem-solv- Maple Hill, Kansas Hydraulic Chutes 2004 Olds Alero ton, 822-8410. ing genetics. Low to moderate 785-256-4327 continuous fencing 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Ottawa Co.- 13 Acres m/l. birth weight bulls by high accu- millbraeranch.com panels and gates B. C. Motors racy sires and out of dams Ranch home w/1200+ sq. ft. Phone: 902 E. Trapp backed by several generations Horses welcome. Spring to Herington, KS 67449 of low BW, excellent growth SWINE 620-924-5231 pond. Vicki, 452-8177. and positive carcass traits. Cell: 620-381-1056 785-258-2818 McPherson Co.- 160 Acres HAY FOR sale big bales brome • Your Private Treaty Head- Lincolnville, KS 66858 m/l. Part tillable pasture 11th Annual hay. 785-364-7458. quarters. All cattle sold private w/pond. Quonset bldg. & 3 treaty - no pressure, no poli- • 4.5’’ Pipe $4.00 bdrm manufactured home. BROME SEED. Buy/ Sell. Chris, 493-2476. tics. Come visit us and to- • 2 7/8’’ Pipe $1.90 785-449-7200. gether, we’ll invest the time • 2 3/8’’ Pipe $0.95 Saline Co.- 18 Acres m/l & 3 necessary to identify the right “TWO SALES” • 1 1/4’’ Pipe $0.45 BROME HAY 3X4 square. Acres m/l building site in bulls(s) that best fit your pro- WILL DELIVER Shedded at Abilene $90 /T. southeast Salline School Dist. gram and help you gain a Saturday, March 28 POST CUT TO ORDER 406-861-0002 cell. Chris, 493-2476. competitive edge. No pres- 1:00 PM Quanity Discount Marion County Fairgrounds 3X3X8 square bales prairie Farm & Ranch Division Of: sure, no rush decisions. hay, $100/ ton; 3x3x8 square • Each bull fertility tested and Hillsboro, Kansas Ray’s Pipe ***************** Council Grove, Kansas bales of brome, $100/ ton. guaranteed. 785-249-3303, Dennis. RUST FREE • All bulls scanned by ultra- Sunday March 29 620-767-2907 785-231-9715, Devere. sound and negative for 1:00 PM TRUCKS PI-BVD. HOLD ‘EM Fence Company- Lyon County Fairgrounds barbed wire, welded continuous Cattle & Hog Feed • DAYCAB TRACTORS • Short on Time- We have ex- Emporia, Kansas tensive experience with sight fence, pipe, custom tubs, gates, WHEAT MIDDLINGS • CHASSIS alleyways. Cell 785-313-4552, unseen purchases. Satisfac- Pelletized, crude protein not Heald Truck Sales 70 pigs to sale http://www.holdemfence.com/ tion Guaranteed! less than 14.5%. Call for pric- 704 NE Hwy. 24 • Your Partner in Progress - ing. each day TOPEKA, KANSAS 66608 We want the opportunity to These pigs are looking WESTERN STAR MILL earn your business. awesome expect to see Division of ADM - Salina, KS 785-235-5604 • Fall 18 month old bulls and several in the winners 1-800-649-1541 (Kansas) PRICES & PHOTOS @ Spring Yearlings bred and circle this summer. www.healdtrucksales.com managed for dependable per- Berk, Chester White Duroc, BROME HAY 4x6 net wrap, formance with reasonable York, Hamp, Cross stored in barn. 785-979-2411. Myronized Truck Works EPDs. Fed to be fit — not Portable Corral 785-263-3436 For financial strength, Introducing our New Rawhide Centralia, Kansas fat. 4 Guest Consignors: QUALITY SMALL square prai- competitive rates and terms Processor by John McDonald • Videos and Data will be avail- Riffel Show Pigs- Lincolnville rie hay. East Central Kansas. 785-857-3581 as flexible as the way you Used Rawhides for sale also • Drop N Lock gooseneck ball able on our website Davis Show Pigs- Rossville 620-341-2100. operate, count on Frontier • Contact us for a catalog www. • Economy Mfg. flatbeds Farm Credit. C&L Show Pigs- Rossville 2013 4X5 round bales brome, rawhideportablecorral.com • Luverne grill guards, nurf Parmley Show Pigs- Cedar $14 each. Eskridge. Baldwin, KS 866-268-2900 HARMS Point 785-845-8595. tubes, mud flaps, side steps Emporia, KS 800-320-8391 For more Info Call FEED & SEED Hiawatha, KS 800-699-3521 PLAINVIEW germina- Brad & Becky BROME SEED, 91% Manhattan, KS 800-874-2474 RANCH tion, $1.25/ lb. 785-293-5727. Marysville, KS 800-475-2371 316-772-8669 DAMAGED GRAIN Parsons, KS 800-741-2990 Mark & Kim Harms WANTED STATEWIDE SWEET PRO premium feed 2528 250th Street 620-877-7692 www.frontierfarmcredit.com We buy damaged grain, supplements. No urea, no mo- Lincolnville, KS 66858 [email protected] lasses, and no starches. All Email: [email protected] any condition-wet or dry- natural. Cattle, horses, sheep, www.HARMSRANCH.com including damaged silo corn. goats and hogs. For more infor- FOR SALE 620-924-5544 TOP DOLLAR! mation call or email. 785- 280- 416 acres native pasture, We have vacs and trucks. 0169 or r_riffel @ yahoo.com 2000 FL112, C-12 CAT, southern Marshall County, Mark Cell: 410HP, 9 speed, 470K on Broker/Owner b CALL HEIDI OR GARTON PRAIRIE HAY- weed tree, net miles...... $17,500 Auction- March 6th. 160 620-382-6388 NORTHERN AG wrapped rounds, excellent qual- TOP QUALITY HAMP BOARS Several Daycabs available acres Pottawatomie county & SERVICE, INC. ity. Baled with new JD 569 pre- Available Year Around Feed Mixers and 120 acres Nemaha County- 800-205-5751 mium. Delivery available. $70/ Manure Spreaders Matzke family. GALEN & ROBERTA HARMS ton. 620-343-0251. Kuhn Knight, new & used Whitewater, KS 316-799-2382 Auction- March 7th. 160 FEYH FARM SEED CO PREMIUM RANGE Cubes acres m/l. Marshall County, ALMA, KANSAS $229/ per ton. We Deliver. mostly pasture- Richard and BOARS & GILTS Native Grass Seed 316-249-1907. Linda Siebert. Duroc, Chester, York, Hamp, Wildflowers PASTURE Belleville, KS Joe Horigan & Hamp/Duroc Smooth Brome Grass Excellent Erosion Control Products WANTED: PASTURE up to 130 800-536-2293 Realty & Auction 785-292-4591 SLEICHTER Cover Crop Seed spring pairs.620-654-2661. selection of 785-250-5148 (cell) DUROC FARM 866-765-3415 REAL ESTATE Polled Hereford ABILENE, KS NEED TO rent pasture for 25 www.jhorigan.com 785-263-1898 785-479-6694 [email protected] to 50 pair. Prefer Marshall or Linda Gregory And www.FeyhFarmSeed.com surrounding counts. FOR SALE By owners: 80 785-292-4671 F1 Black Baldy 785-713-1977 or 785-562-8626 acres, close to south Salina, 1/2 SMALL SQUARES of alfalfa mile south of Vortex, on Centen- SWINE FAMILY FARM wanting grass 12-18 Months old $4-7.50; last years brome $4.50; nial Road. If interested please to run cow/ calf pairs and/ or GRASS & GRAIN EQUIPMENT prairie, $4; North of St. Marys. call: 785-827-5659. Bulls Buildings — Ventilation 785-437-6637. open heifers. Honest, reputable 785-539-7558 Also, One 2 year old Polled Flooring — Feeders people, looking for the same. Hereford Bull SQUARE BALES brome, some 620-793-2368. Waterers — Heaters alfalfa. Building new barn, need Ready to go to work for you Crates — Nursery Equip. -Fertility Tested and Delivered- to clean out the old barn. Rea- AUTOMOTIVE sonable. Topeka, 785-286-1915. Valek Farms K&N Mick: 785-732-6637 Swine Systems Cell: 785-527-1049 RICK HENRY Bill: 785-527-1033 785-336-2130 SENECA, KANSAS Hutchinson, Kansas 1-888-825-1199 Hillsboro, Kansas www.horizonfarmranch.com ‘13 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD AG LAND crew LT 4x4, 6.0 gas, auto, HORSES 150 Ac +/- pasture 5 mi NE of Bennington. Call Ray! loaded, 4K 360 Ac +/- pasture N of Wells on the blacktop. Call Tim! ‘13 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie, BUYER FOR all types of Shelby 427 Forage Oats 240 Ac +/- Geary Co. blacktop frontage 190 pasture w/new fences, 3 M mega cab 4x4, loaded, die- horses. 785-556-5740. Black Cover Crop Oats sel, auto, nice, 45K big springs and 2 new wells. 45 tillable. Close to town. Seller is a Cleaned, Ready-to-Plant Kansas licensed real estate agent. Call Ray! 74 ANGUS BULLS GOAT ‘13 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE For Sale by Private Treaty crew 4x4, diesel, auto, 160 Ac +/- tillable just SE of Bennington on the Solomon River flats. loaded, 55K New alfalfa stand and balance is open. Call Ray! Featured Sires: MULBERRY MEADOWS 4-H/ Call Dave ‘12 Ford F-250 crew 4x4 Lar- 90 Ac +/- tillable just NW of Bennington w/an elevated home site Plainsman, Emblazon, FFA & Boer Goat Production 785.483.1464 iat, diesel, auto, loaded, 26K with a view. Call Ray! Hoover Dam, Regis & Shear Sale at Brookville Ranch: March 4452 189th St. ‘10 Toyota Tacoma double 80 Ac +/- just 3/4 mi. W of Happy Corner Grade School. Can be Force. 21 at 1:00 PM at the ranch. FMI: cab, 4x4, V-6, auto, loaded, bought as farmland or 3 bldg. sites w/a view. Great school district. Art Howell, 785-577-7810 or Russell, KS Performance Tested; Fertility 75K Call Ray! www.ksmmboers.com. Tested; Fully Guaranteed;Free ‘05 GMC SLT 3500 crew, 4x4, RURAL HOMES & LOTS Board til June 1. Free Delivery diesel, long bed, single rear, Country Home on 17 Ac +/- 6 mi. N of Beloit, KS on 14 Hwy. Pond, in KS & NE. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT WANTED loaded, leather, one of kind, Volume Discounts 74K roping area & nice 3 car Morton Bldg. w/ living quarters. Priced to See Price List at: PIPE & RODS DAMAGED Ask For Kris Hanschu sell. Call Ray! www.WolfCreekAngus.com 2 7/8 pipe ...... $1.10/ foot GRAIN khanschu@ LURAY, KANSAS midwaymotors.com PRICE REDUCED! 5217 Sundgren Rd. 5 bdrm, 4 bath home on 10 2 3/8 pipe ...... $1.00/ foot We pay top dollar for 3/4” Sucker Rod ...... $6 ea. 620-755-2824 Ac +/- finished basement w/radiant heat, 60x80 shop w/concrete. 785-698-2225 damaged grain. Trucks and Cut posts also available Adjoining 160 Ac +/- pasture possibly available as a package deal. Ask about free vac’s available. Immediate 2000 IH 4900 22’ cargo Semi load delivery response anywhere. DT466E, 9 spd, $41,500. *Auctions * Private Treaty Sales * Value Assessments or pick up @ our yard 785-979-2411. For more info visit our website or contact one of our agents! Ray Swearingen...... 785-452-8498 4S Land and Pruess 2003 CHEVY 2500 4x4 Dura- Steve Burr...... 785-826-0103 Brad Budden...... 785-280-0915 Calvin Carlson.....785-819-1480 Billy Randle...... 785-479-1152 Cattle Company Elevator, Inc max diesel economy manufac- Ty Bryant...... 785-366-0261 Tim Hamm...... 785-630-0245 turing bale bed bar 6 cub feeder. Sheila Van Winkle ..785-280-3564 Rachelle Swearingen...... 785-452-5115 Call: 785-452-8498 1-800-828-6642 785-292-4287. Brian Swearingen...... 785-565-3898 Page 26 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE TRAILERS MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY

FOR SALE: 2004 24’ livestock KANSAS LAND trailer, very good. WE ARE DEALERS FOR ************************************ 785-336-1467. x • 63 ac AN, Co. Cattle setup, home & building WE RENT TREE SHEARS! g •90 ac FR, Co. tillable & Call Us To Sell or BOBCATS - TRADE-INS hunting 2013 Bobcat S750, A71, TS, Lease Your Oil 250 hrs...... $49,000 Kelly-Ryan- • 160 ac FR, Co. tillable & & Gas Minerals 2013 Bobcat S650 C, H, & A, Kewanee - Westendorf hunting S&C, 200 hrs ...... $43,000 NEW C.E. Attachments www.MineralMarketing.com Balers 605SM, 604SM, 665 H&S • 160 ac OS, Co. native grass 2013 Bobcat S650 C, H, & A, National Headquarters TS, 580 hrs ...... $43,500 Rancher, 504N Just In Alva, OK NEW STOCK, HORSE, • 191 ac CO, Co. tillable & FLATBED, & 2013 Bobcat S570 A91 HF TS, Raker R-2800, R-2300 VR 10’, 12’, 14’, 16’, grass 580-327-4440 UTILITY TRAILERS 300 hrs...... $39,500 1428 wheel rake 18’, & 20’ GATES 2013 Bobcat S530, cab & BP 8000 bale processor CORRAL PANELS • 203 ac FR, Co. great hunting Shane Terrel, 580-327-7889 TRAILER REPAIR BRAKES, heat, 225 hrs...... $36,000 USED 10’ corral panels...... $70.00 & land characteristics LIGHTS, SAND BLAST, FOR RENT 2012 Bobcat S770 C, H, & A, 605SM, 605Ms, 604M, 504M, 12’ corral panels...... $80.00 • 284 ac MI, Co. All grass & im- PAINT WELD 300 hrs...... $47,500 554XL, 605J, 504Is, 605Fs, 14’ corral panels...... $90.00 provements OAKHILL ESTATES We Install Brake Controllers 2012 Bobcat E50, excellent, R-2300s, WR-22 wheel rake 16’ corral panels...... $100.00 USED TRAILERS C&A, 200 hrs ...... $59,000 BP 8000 Processor HD Round Bale Feeders$250 • 320 ac FR, Co. Good mature LARGER BALE FORKS LUXURY ‘07 Kaufman 18’ BH utility...... 2011 Bobcat S650 open, 250 SKID LOADERS grass AVAILABLE ...... $2,500 hrs...... $32,000 & ATTACHMENTS • 320 ac AN, Co. highly tillable 1 & 2 BDRM APTS. SPRING STEEL ‘07 Starlige 40’ GN flatbed ...... 2011 Bobcat S300 cab/ heat/ New Gehl R190 skid loader Private Balconies and Patios SHEET METAL • 320 ac LB, Co. highly tillable ...... $6,000 air, 1,050 hrs...... $33,500 New Gehl V330 skid loader Woodburning Fireplace 6’x10’ 18 ga...... $44.00 & hunting ‘08 Homebuillt 25’ GN flatbed . 2006 Bobcat S220 C, H, & A, 2-New Gehl R220 skid loaders 3500 hrs...... $22,500 40”x72”, 18 ga...... $20.00 • 182 ac AN, Co. Pasture & Ceiling Fans ...... $4,500 New Gehl RT210 track ldr. Service on all 23”x80”, 18 ga...... $10.00 hunting. Gas Heat/AC ‘13 Land Pride FDR1660, like 2012 Gehl 5240E, 1100 hours, Bobcat Equipment NEW STEEL Exclusive area in Wamego new ...... $1,800 cab w/heat, very nice • 2220 ac GE, Co. Flint Hills ‘12 Titan 30’ GN flatbed$7,500 Stop by and talk to us. 40’ 4”x5”x3/8 rect. tube 20’ 4”x7”x3/8 rect. tube Gehl 4840E skid ldr., 5000 hrs grass & hunting 1-888-537-9064 ‘10 Titan 22’ GN stock..$7,200 Now Is The Time To Trade Gehl 4625 skid ldr...... $9,000 ‘11 Titan 20’ GN stock..$6,900 28’ 8”x3”x1/4 rect. tube • 2375 ac CQ, Co. Flint Hills ALL MACHINES INSPECTED 24’ 2”x2”x11 gal. sq. tube Haugen bale grapple bucket grass & hunting. The Simplest Way ‘98 Titan 18’ GN stock combo. & READY TO WORK. New 12”, 16” M&M tree shears ...... Price Reduced 33’ 166 sheet 40 pipe Dale Hermreck 3695 Green Valley Road 42’ 31/8x5/10 pipe New CEA pallet forks to Buy and Sell ‘03 Neal 24’ GN flatbed$5,300 New CEA tooth bars ‘92 Bullmobile 24’ GN stock .... Manhattan, KS 66502 ROUND SQUARE TUBING 785-229-6740 Land Anywhere ANGLE CHANNEL & FLAT New Mensch, manure scrprs ...... $2,500 For More Details Call New Lowe and Danuser post [email protected] in the U.S. Greg • 785-215-4285 14 GA AND 1/8” floorplate 23/8 & 27/8 & 41/2” pipe hole diggers, skid loader Realty Executives Travis • 785-410-8985 mounts Office • 785-537-9979 3/4 & 7/8 sucker rods WELDING SUPPLIES New brush grapples POTTAWATOMIE CO. Oxygen C125 & acet. Bottles New Bale Spears for big Building Site. 9 1/2 Acres. for sale rounds and square NEW EQUIPMENT East slope and trees. Rural Welding rods & wire Worksaver walk thru pallet water available. Rock Creek Top & bottom belts for all bal- forks 48” School. $80,000 ers Danhuser EP15 post hole dig- IH 856 diesel tractor WF 3 pt., Twine 4’ & 5’ netwrap WANTED: AmericanCropland.com gers dual PTO w/ Farmhand F235 Portable panels, Feed Bunks I have a buyer for a 1200 +/- Blue Valley Trailers Cimmaron wheel rakes loader with grapple fork, 4750 & Round Bale Feeders acre Flint Hills pasture, good 225 South East St. Meyer’s manure sprds 350 & TRAILERS original hours, with cab. Tractor water, possession negotia- Waterville, Kansas 66548 435 is straight with all good rubber. Forrest Johnson ble. Cimmaron 6’, 7’, & 10’ 3 pt. 785-363-2224 $8,500 or would separate. LEONARDVILLE, KS 66449 mower Call Dolly Anderson, Broker 1-866-368-4826 402-297-8750. 785-293-5583 785-532-8801 785-293-2235 6’ Finish Mowers rear dischg. LIVESTOCK & HORSE USED EQUIPMENT G&A REAL ESTATE TRAILERS TRAVALONG TRAILERS WANTED: CLIPPER seed cleaner. 316-215-4816 1993 JD 4960 MFWD, just Kuhn 8132 manure spreader Manhattan, Kansas FLATBED TRAILERS through shop, new inside rear AC 170 gas tractor New steel & alum. stock • 1-800-526-0939 • tires, $60,000 obo. Call for de- Case IH 5120 w/GB loader www.circle-dtrailers.com LAND LISTING New 20’ to 31’ flatbed tails, 785-392-7401. SENECA IMPL.CO. 160 Acres Approximately Used 18’, 22’ stock- 18’ dump HILLSBORO BOBCAT S150 stolen, $2,500 Hwy. 36 West 1/2 Grass, 1/2 Broke Used 3 horse GN- silage SENECA, KANSAS 7’ or 7’5 x 24’ or 26’ Endura reward. SN#526918665. Located at Gulf Rd and 3600 wagon 785-336-2067. 785-336-1465. Ave in Dickinson County. 12 alum stock...... Day ...785-336-2621 ...... Starting at $16,900 Night...... 785-336-2502 miles North of Abilene. VISSER TRAILER SALES 604 & 605 N balers SALVAGE COMBINES $2,509 an acre AUSTIN Herington, KS • 785-258-2800 ALLIS N7-6, L2, L, M, G, F2, 6640/6650 Rancher baler VERMEER 605K baler, excel- Call Steve Wedel TRAILERS LLC R2300, R2800 twin rake F, CII, AII; JD 8820, 7720, for more information at 7700, 6600, 4400, 3300, 105, lent working condition, 13,300 2560 Pillsbury Dr. BPX 9000 processor bales. 785-364-7458. 785-479-1728 Manhattan, Kansas ELITE VR1022/1224 wheel rake 95, 55; MF 860, 760, 750, 510, 785-539-3925 TM700, TM800 trailed mower 410; IH 1680, 1480, 1460, AT THE Optimist Club Sale, Disc Mowers & Mower Cond. 915, 815, 715, 503, 403; NH Sat. March 14, Cloud County USED VERMEER BALERS TR70-85, 1400, 995, 985, 975. Fairgrounds (E. of Concordia): Hydra-Bed™ & accessories SALVAGE TRACTORS 1962 Ford 4000, 3,736 hrs, 3 pt. Winkel Livestock Equip. ALLIS 7000-7080, 220, 210, w/ single hyd. outlet, When There’s Work To Do... Winkel Flatbeds 190XT; D17-19; JD 84-8630, roll-bar/sunshade, new seat, DONAHUE! Bar 6 Cake Feeders 7520, 6030, 5020, 4630, 4430, bumper/front hitch. Nice tractor; Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers 4020, 3020, 720, 730; CASE Winpower 540 PTO alternator • Experience the ELITE MILLER RANCH 1470, 1370, 1270, 1200, 1070, on two-wheel trailer, serial # Difference 930, 400; IH 1568, 1466, AA-477-16, model “12/20 PT2”. REAL ESTATE • Stronger Than A EQUIPMENT 1256, 1066, 1026, 806; FORD Power-up you place! For more AUCTION Rivited Trailer 33778 K-99 Hwy. 4-5-6-8-9000; MF 2745, 1155, information about these item, • Optional W.E.R.M Flooring Alma, Kansas 1100, 90, 85; OLIVER 2150; call 785- 446- 2872. March 10, 2015 MM G1000; WH2-150, 4-150. 1-800-457-7406 TITAN 785-765-3588 WANTED: OLIVER 35 or 40 370 +/- Acres prime Native www.donahuetrailers.com • Large Inventory at Mike’s Equipment combine in usable running con- grass pasture located in www.millerranchequipment.com Competitive prices BUHLER, KANSAS dition. Prefer 12 foot header. All Douglas County, KS offered Your Trailer Super Store! 2008 JD 835 disc MoCo impel- crop head would be useful. Call in 3 tracts. For additional Trailers 4 U ler hydra swing, good condition, 1-800-543-2535 785-443-2378 information visit Mid-Plains $17,500 obo. 913-927-3764. New Merritt Gooseneck 24’ www.FloryAndAssociates.com Equipment ...... $172,000 (W) stock trailers, 5’x10’ & 6’x12’ 2009 CIH- 1250 24R30” planter BRUNA IMPL. CO. or Call utility trailers, Travalong 24’ E. Hwy 30 & 10, PO Box 2526 TRACTORS 1977 Steiger Panther ST325 Kearney, NE 68848 front fold/ markers bulk fill New- Jason Flory: aluminum stock trailers, matic down pressure, hydraulic 2013 Case IH Magnum 340 4WD, 5450 hrs ....$22,500 (S) and used 20’ and 24’ stock 1-877-654-2553 drive, Pro 600 monitor, dawn MFD, 250 hrs ....$219,500 (C) HAY EQUIPMENT 785-979-2183 trailers available www.midplainsonline.com residue managers, excellent 2010 Case IH Magnum 335 2011 CASE IH WD1203 W/16’, Check out trailers4u.com condition, always shedded, MFD, 2450 hrs ..$176,500 (S) 436 hrs ...... $85,000 (W) for more information HILLSBORO STOCK trailer $92,000. 620-782-3648. 2012 Case IH Magnum 315 2013 Case IH DC132 13’ ...... Frankfort, KS 6x16 bumper pull, always shed- MFD, 789 hrs....$195,000 (M) ...... $28,500 (M) ded, good condition. 785-292-4166 NEW EQUIPMENT 2011 Case IH Magnum 290 2004 Case IH HDX142 14’ ...... 785-987-5502. R2800 rake MFD, 1181 hrs ..$178,500 (H) ...... $13,500 (C) R2300 rake GRASS & GRAIN CLASSIFIEDS — 2005 Case IH MX 285 MFD, 2001 Case IH RS561 5x6...... MACHINERY VR1224 785-539-7558 THEY WORK FOR YOU 4241 hrs ...... $98,500 (M) ...... $10,500 (W) BPX 9000 Bale Processor 2006 Case IH MX275 MFD, 2005 Case IH RBX562 5x6 ...... 2010 CAT 246C skid steer, 6650 Rancher 3122 hrs ...... $125,000 (S) ...... $16,500 (S) cab, heat & air, 2 sp., Q coupler, 6640 Vermeer baler w/net 2010 Case IH Magnum 245 2007 Case IH RBX563 5x6 ...... LAND FOR SALE: 2081 hr., 72” bucket, $25,000. wrap 1) Lot 1 Chieftain Road, Tonganoxie, KS: PRICE REDUCED!! ...... $15,000 (C) 785-979-2411. USED EQUIPMENT MFD w/ldr, 745hrs...... Great location for this 11+ acre tract of ground! Property features a 1997 Case IH 8480 5x6...... 605 Super M baler ...... $147,500(H) pond and would make a great spot to build your dream home! Priced — USED IMPLEMENT — 505 Super I Baler 2003 Case IH MX230 MFD, ...... $3,950 (W) at $64,950. Hesston 946 rd. baler R2800 rake 5826 hrs ...... $84,500 (M) 1999 JD 566 5x6 ..$11,250 (W) 2) 24109 243rd Street, McLouth, KS: Beautiful rolling fields and White 8106 Planter w/fert. M850 Mower Demo 2012 Case IH Magnum 210 2006 NH BR780 5x6$9,500 (H) pastureland! Gorgeous 3 bedroom reverse 1.5 story on 108 acres! 2013 Gleaner S-77 NOW DEALERS PRAXAIR MFD, 390 hrs ....$138,000 (H) 1994 NH 660 5x6....$7,500 (M) Incredible views in all directions! Home features spacious kitchen, 1998 Gleaner R72 WELDING SUPPLY 2011 Case IH Maxxum 140 Vermeer 605M 5x6$16,500 (W) formal dining room, finished walkout basement, huge laundry, and 1996 Gleaner R62 MFD, 3038 hrs....$87,500 (M) Vermeer 605SM 5x6...... spacious master suite with fireplace, walk-in closet, and plush private Gleaner 8200 30’ w/air reel bath! There are 3 large ponds on the property! 80x52 barn with Gleaner 800 30’ flexhead 2008 Case IH Maxxum 115 ...... $35,000 (W) concrete floor! Priced at $499,000. Gleaner 400 30’ rigid MFD w/ldr, 1800 hrs ...... 3) 23635 139th Street, Leavenworth, KS: Prime development on 7 Gleaner 700 30’ rigid ...... $69,500 (W) Bruna Impl. Co. Highway, great 105 acres m/l! Home features 4 bedrooms, super 1994 Case IH 7240 MFD, 5752 2003 MF 9690 w/30’ head C - Clay Center: 785-632-5621 large master suite with private bath, hardwood floors, finished lower 2011 MF 8650 hrs...... $59,500 (C) level, and vinyl siding. There is also a 2 bedroom 1 bath rental home Gehl 5240 skid loader 1989 Case IH 7140 MFD, 6900 H - Hiawatha: 785-742-2261 on the property just to the left of the main entrance. Lots of Gehl 7810 skid loader hrs...... $43,500 (M) M - Marysville: 785-562-5304 outbuildings - perfect for farming and cattle! Priced at $549,950. 2006 8000 25’ flexhead 1989 Case IH 7110 2WD, 7032 BERG REPAIR S - Seneca: 785-336-2111 Lynch Real Estate hrs...... $36,500 (M) [email protected] 14200 Godlove Rd. 2001 Case IH STX375 Quad, W - Washington: 785-325-2232 Westmoreland, KS 4200 hrs...... $117,500 (C) 785.457.3534 List of our entire 1984 IH 5088 2WD, 6700 hrs... used inventory on: ...... $19,750 hrs (W) www.brunaimplementco.com Kuhlman Impl. ‘01 R72 Gleaner, 2800 hours, 1986 JD 2150 2WD, 3929 hrs .. Precision rotor 700 series 30’ LINN, KANSAS ...... $8,250 (W) head, new feeder chain, sprock- 2012 JD 8260R MFD, 565 hrs.. 785-348-5547 ets, $46,000. 785-299-0141. Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 27 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY JD 700 grinder/mixer....$2,500 Gleaner Combines Case & IH FOR SALE: 24 Volt generator WANTED TO buy: Woods- Case IH 2350 loader ....$2,500 & starter, Reg. off 3010 JD $75. Dual 255 loader. Call 830 Hugger CH ...... $7,950 Koyker 565 loader w/ IH Tractor Salvage 1-12x 38 tire. 785-614-9168. 580-225-0200 JD 925 flex head with R series mounts...... $2,000 Bish adaptor ...... $8,500 Case 300’s thru 2096 IH 800 6 row air planter$2,500 ‘99 R62 RWA...... $49,500 IH 460’s thru 5488 White 5100 6 row planter ...... ‘02 R62...... $69,500 Over 1000 Tractors on shelf ...... $2,500 825, 520, 530 flex HDS New & Rebuilt parts for all Kent Series IV 24’ field cultiva- brands of tractors & combines tor ...... $2,500 GRAVITY WAGONS JD 1630 12’ disc...... $3,500 EZ Trail gravity wagons, 230 Want to buy Case & IH salvage tractors MF 1163 cornhead ...... $2,250 30” in. spacing, Independent to 400 bushel BMB 10’ hydraulic blade...... markers, 3 bu. boxes, Dawn EZ Trail grain carts, 490 & 700 bushel Elmer’s Repair ...... 0$2,500 spike closing wheels, adjust- CENTRALIA, KS 21.5L-16 FST rib Imp 10 pr TL (used) on 8 Krause 1404 disc...... $2,500 able HD down pressure, fertil- Great Plains Tillage Tools 785-857-3248 bolt rims...... $225 Massey 22’ 820 disc.....$3,000 izer- w- JD squeeze pump, To- www.elmersrepair.com 480/80R38 RAD AT 23 ...... $1,002 New 10’ hyd. blade...... $3,000 tally Tublar, 1997 model, E-set 81 Farm Eq. Service IH 496 32’ disc...... $5,500 meters, guage wheel scrapers, NEW GALVANIZED culverts 480/80R42 RAD AT 23 ...... $1,156 Yetter residue managers & McPherson, KS.620-241-3100 Mellenbruch 1-800-357-3101 for farm use, various sizes. 520/85R38 RAD AT 23 ...... $1,305 Machinery coulters, always shedded, 150 785-979-2411. monitor. $15,500. TF-866-888-7838 www.donstire.net Soldier, Kansas Call Warren www.mellenbruchmachinery.com TRACTORS Parker 510 grain cart, corner ABILENE, KS 785-834-2541 Cell, 620-343-5124 New JCB 541-70Ag telehandler auger Cell: 785-305-0234 New JCB skid loaders, back- New HI 10x72’ & 10x82’ PLANTER SALVAGE hoes, & telehandlers 2009 Demco 750 grain cart FOR SALE OR TRADE IH 800-900-950-955 Cyclo 2013 Case IH Steiger 350, 285 Brandt 1050 grain cart, ...... JD 494-1280, 7000-7300, hrs ...... Special Pricing Gravity Wagons, grain carts. 2011 Case IH Farmall 45 MFD New Wheatheart 10x81 swing MF1080 81 HP ...... $6,650 plate and plateless Worksaver 6’ hyd. snow blade hopper Cooter’s White 5100 for skid loader MISCELLANEOUS 785-562-2027 Koelzer Repair 2000 JD 240 skid loader, 3,000 New Rhino 3150 15’ Batwing 785-562-6131 Onaga, KS 785-857-3257 hrs, 66” bucket New Landoll 7431- 26VT demo 1964 Ford 4000 gas New Landoll 6230- 29’ disk TRACTORS 11 CIH RB564 ...... $35000(H) Pallet forks for loader bucket Case IH 1200 16RN planter 14 CIH S450...... $284500(W) 05 CIH RBX562...... $13500(H) 2003 Titan 20’...... $5,100 HAY EQUIPMENT New Brown 10’ & 12’ box scrap- 14 CIH S400...... $279500(W) 03 CIH RBX562...... $14500(W) 1998 Trailmann 20’ ...... $3,900 New Hesston 2956A rd balers ers 14 CIH F140A...... $76500(S) 03 Hesston 956 ...... $14500(W) 14 Mahindra 4035 ....$25000(H) 98 NH 664RB ...... $9900(GB) NEW TRAILERS 2007 Hesston 5456A net baler, New Sunflower 6630/27’ vertical 13 JD 8285R ...... $202000(H) 97 JD 566RB ...... $8500(S) 2015 Travalong Advantage 24’.. 2100 bales till 12 CIH M340...... $217000(PR) 13 Sitrex MK 16HC...... $15900 ...... $9,995 MacDon R-85 rotary 2011 Sunflower 1435-40 split 12 CIH M290 ...... $210000(H) 12 BeaverVa 16Whl..$14500(S) Titan West OK Corral ...$12,400 MacDon M-205 SR rotary wing disc 12 CIH Puma 130.....$85000(S) 10 H&S 17 whl...... $18500(GB) 2015 Travalong 24’ stock...... New H&S 1660 16 wheel Hi Cap New Rhino 184 rotary mower 11 Mahindra 3616 ....$16500(S) 09 Darf 917 rake....$22000(GB) Your Local Dealer for: 11 CIH S350...... $223500(W) 08 H&S HD11 17 whl ....$16900 ...... $11,000 rakes New Rhino 1540 hydraulic blade Travalong Trailers, Bradford 11 CIH S400...... $259000(S) 06 Rowse 24whl. ...$24000(GB) 2014 PJ 20’ GN tilt ...... $6,300 COMBINES Icon 1632 grader Built Flatbeds, Landoll, 11 CIH M290 ...... $190000(S) 04 H&S 17 whl...... $12500(LA) 36’ self dumping Inline bale trail- 2011 JD 935 draper head Farmhand 1140 mounts only for 09 CIH M210 ...... $119000(GB) WINDROWER Hillsboro, and Club Car ers...... SALE $4,595 2010 MacDon FD70 40’ flex TW Ford 8830, 8700, & 9700 08 CIH MX305 .....$135000(GB) 13 CIH 2303 ...... $109900(GB) CALL FOR PRICES ON NEW NEW ALUMINUM draper JD mounts 07 JD 6430 ...... $65000(W) 11 CIH WD2303 ...... $89000(H) HYDRA BEDS 06 CIH MX285 .....$126000(GB) 10 NH H7550 PT ...... $20000(S) STOCK TRAILERS 2002 Case IH 1020, 25’ flex 06 JD 8430 MFD ..$125000(LA) 04 CIH WDX1101 ..$39000(GB) USED DAYCAB TRUCKS HAIL SALE $500 OFF head with Crary Air reel 05 Versatile 2360.....$89500(W) GRAIN DRILL 2006 9200 International 475 ISX 2015 Hillsboro 7.5x24 Endura 1994 Case IH 1010 25’ head 04 JD 7920 ...... $90000(GB) 12 CB 40’...... $33500(LA) Cummins, 13 spd ...... $26,500 extra wide door ...... $17,750 salvage 02 JD 7810 MFD .....$48000(W) 12 CIH SDX40...... $160000(LA) 01 CIH MX240...... $59000(W) 11 CrustB 4030AP....$47000(S) 2004 KW T800 ...... $29,500 2015 Travalong 7’5”x28’ ...... 2004 Case IH 2366 ...... $19,995 01 CIH MX270...... $59000(W) 10 CB 4000AP 30’...$42900(W) GRAIN TRAILERS 1990 Case IH 1083 cornhead 00 JD 8110FWA ...... $78500(H) 10 GP 3S3000 HD .$44200(PR) FOR SALE & LEASE 2015 Travalong 7’6’’x24’ ...... 1999 Gleaner R62, 2100 sep. 00 Massey 241...... $7500(H) 10 CIH SDX40...... $125000(H) 2010 GSI 40’ grain trailer ...... $16,500 hrs 98 Agco 6690 ...... $26000(W) 08 GP 3S4000 HD.$55000(GB) ...... $22,500 Bradford Built Steel 2003 Gleaner R65, 2700 sep. 92 CIH 7120 ...... $57000(W) 08 SF 9530 ...... $52500(GB) hrs 91 CIH 9270 ...... $40000(W) 08 CB 4000AP...... $48000(GB) New 42’ aluminum grain trailer, Pickup Flatbeds 87 CIH 9130 ...... $19000(H) 07 CIH SDX40 Air ..$102000(S) FET incl...... $31,500 Starting at...... $1,870 2002 New Holland TR99, 2260 86 CIH 3394 ...... $34900(H) 05 SF 9433 40’ ...... $59500(PR) New 38’ Alum. grain trailer, FET We now install pickup Beds. sep. hrs 83 CIH 1394 ...... $7500(H) 05 CIH SDX40 Air ..$110000(H) incl...... starting at $29,500 AUGER & GRAIN CARTS 77 JD 4430 ...... $26000(W) 04 JD 455 30’ ...... $29900(LA) Call For Prices. 68 IH F856...... $13000(S) 04 GP 3S4000...... $39000(S) 38’ New Travalong steel grain Buy Next to the Factory and New Harvest International SUPERIOR T13x32 truck auger 65 Massey...... $6800(H) 03 GP 3S4000...... $40000(H) trailers starting at $26,200 save hundreds of Dollars IMPLEMENT, INC. 60 Ford 861 ...... $1500(LA) 03 GP 3S4000...... $39500(S) FET included New Mayrath 10x35 elect. COMBINES 03 CB 4740AP ...... $49000(H) 2012 Travalong aluminum 42’ ... ROCKING “M” Parker 2500 gravity wagon with 402-879-4723 13 JD S670 ...... $265000(H) 02 CB 4030AP...... $22000(W) 13 Case IH 7230..$230000(PR) 02 CIH SDX30...... $49000(H) ...... $29,500 TRAILER SALES auger & roof Evening: 402-879-3719 2012 Maurer 42’...... $24,900 New Parker 839 grain cart 12 CIH 7230 ...... $240000(H) 00 GP 3S3000...... $27500(LA) 430 S. Colorado SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA 12 CIH 8120 ...... $240000(W) 00 SF 9432 30’ ...... $29000(S) USED TRAILERS Waterville, KS 66548 11 JD 9770 ...... $149000(M) 00 JD 1590 20’ ...... $52000(GB) 2013 Travalong 18’ cargo ...... Office: 1-866-261-2526 11 JD 9770 ...... $145000(M) 98 JD 455 ...... $29000(S) ...... $6,750 11 CIH 7088 ...... $156000(H) 97 GP 3S3000...... $27500(LA) or 785-562-6614 — PLANTERS/DRILLS — ‘05 Spray Coupe 4450$47,500 2010 Titan 20’...... $7,600 ‘08 JD 1770 24-30” . .$85,000 10 CIH 8120 ...... $250000(H) 90 Baker 2200 hitch..$2500(LA) www.rockingmtrailers.com ‘12 RoGator RG900 .$184,750 ‘08 JD 1770 24-30” . .$76,000 ‘08 Bestway 1200 . . .$15,500 10 CIH 6088 ...... $175000(S) 89 GP 45’SS...... $14500(W) ‘01 JD 1770 24-30” . .$39,500 — TRACTORS — 10 CIH 7088 ...... $230000(S) PLANTERS ‘10 JD 1770 16-30” . .$77,500 ‘09 JD 9430 PTO . . .$169,000 10 CIH 8120 ...... $175500(W) 14 CIH 1255 ...... $110000(GB) 10 CIH 7120 ...... $205000(H) 13 JD 1770 ...... $112500(W) — ITEMS FOR SALE — Harvestman 14 hay rake, like ‘08 JD 1770 16/30” . .$66,500 ‘08 JD 9430T ...... $197,000 1993 JD 8770 tractor 24 sp., new ...... $11,000 ‘07 JD 1770 16-30” . .$69,500 09 CIH 8120 ...... $175000(GB) 13 CIH 1250 16R .....$94000(H) ‘08 JD 9430T ...... $186,250 09 CIH 8120 ...... $204500(W) 11 CIH 1250 24R...$135000(W) 6700 hrs, under hauled @ JD 535 Round Baler . . .$3,000 ‘05 JD 1770 16-30” . .$42,500 ‘04 JD 9420T ...... $138,500 ‘04 JD 1770 16-30” . .$49,500 09 CIH 7088 ...... $165000(GB) 08 CIH 1230 16R .....$37000(H) 4500 hrs ...... $44,500 2008 NH BR 7090 Baler$16000 ‘12 JD 9360 3 pt. PTO$229,500 09 CIH 8120 ...... $162500(W) 05 CIH 1200 16RN $53000(GB) 2004 JD 6415 tractor w/6400 2010 CIH RB564 rd. baler, ‘01 JD 1770 16-30” . .$39,500 ‘99 JD 1770 16-30” . .$19,950 ‘02 JD 9320T ...... $117,500 08 CIH 7010 ...... $170000(W) 05 JD 1770 ...... $69500(S) self leveling loader . .$36,000 8700 bales ...... $18,000 ‘12 JD 1770 12/30” . .$68,000 ‘01 JD 9300 PS . . . . .$56,000 07 JD 9760 ...... $155000(LA) 98 CIH 955 6R...... $7000(W) IHC Super MTA tractor 1954 yr. Quinstar Fallowmaster 35 ft. . . ‘11 JD 1770 12/30” LF $79,000 ‘92 JD 8960 ...... $50,000 05 CIH 8010 ...... $159000(H) JD 7000 12RN...... $10000(W) ...... $5,000 ...... $10,000 ‘05 JD 1770 12/30” . .$41,000 ‘06 JD 8430 ...... $159,500 01 CIH 2388 RWA....$74000(H) SPRAYERS Minneapolis Moline G706 2006 SF 1434 disc 26 ft. .CALL ‘99 JD 1770 16-30” . .$19,950 ‘12 JD 8335 MFWD .$234,700 00 CIH 2388 ...... $84000(GB) 12 CIH SPX4430 ...$280000(PR) 99 CIH 2388 w/HDR...... 12 CIH SPX3330...$195000(GB) tractor ...... $7,500 JD 650 Disc ...... $21000 ‘10 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$94,000 ‘97 JD 8300 ...... $75,000 Belarus 250A tractor . . .$4,000 JD ripper 7sk ...... $2,000 ‘04 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$44,750 ...... $68000(GB) 10 CIH PAT 3330 .....$199000(H) ‘10 JD 8295 VT . . . .$195,000 96 CIH 2188 ...... $42000(H) 10 CIH SPX3330 .....$180000(H) IH 340 tractor ...... $2,750 Blu Jet ripper 8 shk. . . .$8,000 ‘04 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$44,000 ‘08 JD 1750 8/30 . . . .$29,000 ‘12 JD 8285 PS . . . .$195,000 95 CIH 2188 ...... $71900(GB) 09 CIH SPX3330...$160000(GB) White 6105 MFWD tractor Kent Series V field cultivator 23 ‘10 JD 8270 PS . . . .$176,000 91 CIH 1660 ...... $23500(W) 08 TopAir 1200PT....$28000(GB) ft...... $3,500 (2) ‘09 DB90 36 row .$128,350 w/GB loader grapple .$22,500 ‘09 Kinze 3660 16-30” $71,950 ‘99 JD 8100 MFWD . .$90,000 HEADERS 07 CIH 3310 ...... $141000(GB) 2001 1254 AgChem rogator . . . Orthman cultivator 6R30 .CALL ‘08 Kinze 3800 24-30” $62,700 ‘07 JD 7830 ...... $105,000 14 Mcdn FD75 30’....$69000(H) 07 CIH SPX3310 .....$125000(H) ...... $56,000 JD 886 cultivator 8 rw . . .CALL ‘09 Kinze 3660 16/31 .$63,000 ‘94 JD 7800 MFWD . .$57,500 13 JD 635F 35’F...... $30000(H) 06 CIH SPX3310...$135000(GB) Great Plains TSF 1090 sprayer Hiniker cultivator 6R36 .$6,000 ‘06 Kinze 3600 16/31 .$60,000 ‘01 JD 6410 MFWD . .$47,500 13 CIH 2162 40’FD ..$70000(H) 06 Agco Willmar SP $68000(GB) 1000 gallon 90 ft. pull type . . . Blu Jet 115 shank, nice .$6,500 ‘05 Kinze 3650 16/31 .$44,775 ‘93 CIH 7150 ...... $59,500 12 CIH 2162 40’FD..$65000(W) 05 Rogator 1064 ...... $109000(S) Blu Jet 117 shank . . . . .$7,000 ‘05 Kinze 3200 12-30 .$23,850 12 CIH 3020FH...... $30200(M) 00 CIH 4260...... $79500 (H) ...... $11,000 ‘12 CIH 290 MFWD .$175,000 12 CIH 3020FH...... $23500(PR) TILLAGE 2005 JD 9660 STS combine . . DMI 5250 42 ft. knife applicator ‘03 Kinze 3700 24-30” $53,350 ‘06 CIH 35B loader . .$21,500 20 in...... $14,500 ‘02 Kinze 3600 16/31 .$38,250 10 Mcdn FD70 40’FD ...... 11 CIH RM330 34’..$55000(LA) ...... $63,000 ‘04 Kinze 3000LF . . . .$17,550 ‘13 Farmall 140A . . . .$58,000 ...... $63500(W) 10 SF 1435 33’ ...... $44000(LA) 2005 Challenger 30G rigid JD 7200 8R planter . . .$11,000 ‘94 NH 8670 ...... $47,500 10 CIH 2162 40’ ...... $65000(W) 08 SF 1435 36’ ...... $33000(LA) 2007 JD 1770 planter NT ‘04 CIH 1200 12/23 . .$49,850 head fits Gleaner combine . . . ‘80 CIH 900 6 row . . . .$4,900 — TILLAGE — 10 CIH 2152 35’.....$56000(GB) 08 Baker 9200 42’ FC....$29500 ...... $7,500 16x30 TW, LF, 3 bu. boxes . . . ‘04 JD 1690 35’-15” . .$49,000 ‘13 JD 2100 7 shank .$13,200 10 CIH 220 flex...... $19500(LA) 08 Baker 1100 30’ disk..$28500 JD 853 rowhead rebuilt . .CALL ...... CALL — COMBINES — DMI 7 shank ripper . . .$9,750 10 JD 635F ...... $33900(GB) 03 GP 6546 FC 46’ ..$28000(H) JD 853A rowhead ...... CALL 1997 JD 455 Drill 30’’wide 10’’ One Year Power Guard ‘11 JD 2310 45’ . . . . .$75,000 09 CIH 2162 40’DH $63500 (W) 97 Krause 4945 24’ disk..$8500 spacing ...... $18,000 ‘10 JD 2210 35’ FC . .$29,000 08 JD 612C 12RCH .$61000(H) 94 SF 1232 27’ ...... 10500(LA) JD 625F hydraflex . . . .$13,500 Use Season waiver 2004 JD 1890 drill 10x30 ft. 2.9% Interest ‘02 JD 2200 34’ . . . . .$27,000 08 CIH 2162 40’FD ..$59900(H) 89 JD 630 27’ disk ..$19900(LA) 2004 CIH 1020 flexhead 25 ft. CCS, nice ...... $58,000 CIH 4300 51’ ...... $17,500 08 CIH 2162 FH ...... $50000(S) 85 Krause 1904 21’D .$4000(M) crary air reel ...... $12,000 ‘13 JD S690 ...... $315,000 1997 JD 750 drills 7.5x30, will Wilrich 3400 FC ...... $9,950 07 CIH 2020FH ...... $23000(W) CIH 5310 Nutri Till.$29500 (PR) 2005 CIH 2208 8x30 cornhead ‘12 JD S670 4WD . .$215,000 Wilrich FC ...... $6,500 07 CIH 2062 35’ ...... $40000(S) Krause 2143 disk 43’...... separate ...... $34,000 HYDP ...... $21,000 ‘13 JD S660 4WD . .$235,000 Sunflower 24 ...... $39,000 07 CIH 2162 40’.....$49900(GB) ...... $13500(W) JD 750 drill ...... CALL 2006 CIH 2612 cornhead ‘12 JD S660 ...... $210,000 ‘11 CIH 30’ turbo VT .$47,500 06 CIH 2062 36’DH ..$43000(S) SF 1440 35’ disk...... $8000(W) Welco 8 bale fork ...... $1,100 12R30 ...... $32,500 ‘11 JD 9770 4WD . .$169,500 ‘11 CIH 30’ disc . . . . .$43,500 06 Mcdn FD70 35’FH ...... JD 960 34’ FC...... $9500(S) Bush hog mower 9 ft. . .$2,200 ‘10 CIH 30’ Turbo UT .$44,000 ...... $54000(H) Wilrish 46’ FC ...... $6000(S) JD 843 cornhead 8x30 oil drive ‘09 JD 9770 Hillco . .$180,000 JD MX7 rotary mower . .$2,800 ‘09 JD 9770 4WD . .$199,500 — HAY EQUIPMENT — 06 CIH 2052 ...... $31000(H) Salina, Kansas (S) ...... $6,500 ‘96 JD 566 ...... $13,500 05 JD 635F 35’ ...... $22000(S) 1-800-658-4653 Wimco header trailer 32 & 35 ft. ‘08 JD 9770 Hillco . .$152,500 JD 894 cornhead wide 8R36 . . ‘85 JD 530 ...... $5,500 05 Mcdn 963 ...... $325000(PR) 785-452-1180 Eric NEW ...... CALL ‘11 JD 9670 ...... $180,000 ...... $12,500 Complete listing on our web: ‘04 Vermeer 605XL . .$15,000 04 JD 630F...... $17500(LA) 785-493-4999 Kevin ‘07 JD 9660 Hillco . .$129,500 Parker wagon 300 bu. . .$2,000 www.jonesmachineryinc.com ‘05 Gehl 2880 ...... $8,500 98 Mcdn 962 36’...... $19000(H) Pratt, Ks. (PR) 2007 Haybuster H1100 tilt end ‘05 JD 9660 ...... $98,000 96 CIH 1083 8RN ..$15000(GB) 1-877-680-4455 ‘95 JD 9600 4WD . . .$32,500 ‘05 NH 780, 3300 bales$18,000 96 CIH 1063 6RCH..$9900(GB) Marion, Kansas (M) grinder ...... CALL BUY/SELL/TRADE DAILY Haybuster H-1100 tub grinder . ‘10 JD 9570 ...... $130,000 94 CIH 1083 8RCH ..$14000(H) 1-877-382-2188 91 CIH 1083 8RCH$12900(GB) 620-382-5439 Marlin ...... $10,500 ‘04 JD 9560 SH . . . . .$95,500 CIH 1083 8RCH.....$22000(GB) Wichita, Ks. (W) Haybuster H-1000 tub grinder . ‘13 CAT 760 ...... $290,000 CIH 883 8RCH ...... $2100(H) 1-800-779-7012 ...... $6,500 ‘06 CAT 570R ...... $99,750 (4) 1020 30’FH .$12500-$17000 Hutchinson Ks. (H) Jaylor 4575 TMR feed wagon . . ‘06 CAT 570R ...... $89,950 (2) 1020 25’FH ...$8000-$10000 1-800-658-1714 ...... CALL ‘11 CIH 5088 ...... $175,000 (4) 1010 30’ rigid ..$3900-$7800 Larned Ks. (LA) 2005 Knight 5042 mixer wagon ‘05 CIH 2388 ...... $94,950 (3) 1010 25’ rigid ..$5000-$7500 1-866-400-3105 ...... $13,000 32 corn heads BALERS/RAKES Great Bend, Ks. (GB) 13 JD RB569 ...... $34000(GB) 1-800-658-1706 2008 JD 946 MoCo swather . . . Smith Center, KS 24 flex heads 12 NH 7090 ...... $22500(GB) ...... $16,500 785-282-3000 — SPRAYERS & APPL.— 2007 JD 946 MoCo swather . . . ‘12 JD 4830 100’ . . .$184,750 ...... $16,000 785-282-0432 Cell ‘13 JD 4730 100’ . . .$184,500 785-742-7121 2009 JD 4995 swather w/16 ft. 785-686-4005 ‘11 JD 4730 100’ . . .$169,500 HIAWATHA, KS 66434 Evening Calls Welcome 995 header, 1350 hrs $60,000 ‘05 JD 4720 ...... $99,500 www.hiawathaimplement.com Page 28 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS SERVICES

COMBINES NOW TAKING New hydrabeds on hand NEW VERSALTILE Butterfly Supply, Inc. TRIPLE C 2011 Case IH 7120, 4WD CONSIGNMENTS Bison 10’ 3 pt. back blade...... DEALERS 2011 Case IH 7088, 4WD FOR MARCH 28TH ...... $2,195 USED FORAGE 800-249-7473 PASTURE CLEANING 2011 Case IH 3020 flex 30’ ANNUAL EQUIPMENT IH 496 25’ tandem...... $8,750 HARVESTERS & HEADS No job too big or too small! 2007 Case IH 7010 4WD CONSIGNMENT SALE IH 496 25’ w/harrows ...$5,995 ‘11 Claas 960...... Coming • Tubing • Rods • Cable • Has time gotten away from 1998 Case IH 2388 4WD *********************************** Case IH 950 8RN w/fert. cul- ‘10 Claas 980...... Coming • Guardrail • Clips • you in maintaining your pas- 1997 Case IH 2166 4WD NEW EQUIPMENT tors...... $7,900 ‘09 Claas 980 tures? We can do yearly main- 1981 IH 963 6RN Bush Hog mowers 5’-15’ IH F656 gas, 3 point.....$4,500 ’05 Claas 900...... Call STEEL FENCING & tenance so you will always NEW TRACTORS Vermeer 605 N Balers ‘04 Claas 900...... 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U.S. Secretary of Agri- choice offered and much the most since it is only culture Tom Vilsack an- more grain sorghum. One of based upon the marketing nounced the extension at the reasons many producers year average (MYA) price. Marysville Livestock Sales the 20th Commodity Classic chose not to reallocate is be- Since the first training I re- Every Thursday at 12 Noon in Phoenix, Ariz. The exten- cause these two crops pro- ceived on the 2014 Farm Donnie Kirkham, Manager • 785-562-1015 sion date is March 31st jected pretty good payments Bill, PLC has been the 1180 USSALE Hwy. INFORMATION 77, P. O. Box FOR 67, FEBRUARY Marysville, 26, 2015 KS 66508 which is also the deadline to over the next five years. choice for grain sorghum. elect for either the Agricul- While wheat and With the updated projec- STEERS WASHINGTON 1 CHAR HFR 495@$217.00 LINN 5 BLK STR 237@$353.00 BARNES 3 XBRD HFR 520@$216.00 tural Risk Coverage (ARC) sorghum looked pretty good, tions, the choice for grain LINN 17 XBRD STR 365@$340.00 BEATRICE,NE 6 XBRD HFR 628@$215.75 or Price Loss Coverage soybeans and corn have not sorghum is truly a coin flip BLAINE 3 XBRD STR 376@$328.00 SENECA 4 BLK HFR 608@$215.50 (PLC) programs. projected great payments situation with a slight lean BARNES 1 BLK BULL 280@$317.00 MAYETTA 1 BWF HFR 560@$215.00 BARNES 4 MIX BULL 373@$316.00 AXTELL 6 BWF HFR 653@$213.50 First, I wanted to pass on over those same five years. towards ARC County. MAYETTA 3 XBRD STR 430@$313.00 BURCHARD,NE 1 BLK HFR 575@$211.00 some impressions from the Actually, if our yields had These results are actual- MARYSVILLE 2 BWF STR 447@$306.00 WASHINGTON 11 XBRD HFR 639@$208.00 base reallocation choices been only average from the ly a very good demonstra- BAILEYVILLE 3 BLK STR 415@$303.00 PAWNEE CITY,NE 12 BLK HFR 665@$205.50 WATERVILLE 14 MIX STR 446@$300.50 PAWNEE CITY,NE 1 BWF HFR 590@$204.00 that have already been 2014 harvest, corn and soy- tion. Within 30 days, the pro- GOFF 5 XBRD STR 475@$300.00 CENTRALIA 6 BLK HFR 658@$203.00 made. Upon hearing about beans would have generated gram choice went from total- BURCHARD,NE 1 BLK STR 440@$298.00 BARNES 1 CHAR HFR 405@$203.00 the program, many people some payments this year ly PLC to a slight lean to- ADAMS,NE 8 MIX STR 481@$295.50 BERN 1 BLK HFR 590@$202.00 ADAMS,NE 4 BLK STR 393@$295.00 MARYSVILLE 12 XBRD HFR 698@$194.75 (myself included) thought (with corn being much high- ward ARC County. If 30 days MANHATTAN 1 BLK STR 340@$289.00 CLIFTON 4 BLK HFR 671@$192.00 that base acres were going to er than beans). However, can change it that quickly, BLAINE 5 XBRD STR 522@$289.00 BAILEYVILLE 5 BLK HFR 716@$191.50 be reallocated however a with our very good/great har- imagine that we are trying to LINN 61 XBRD STR 519@$288.00 AXTELL 8 BWF HFR 713@$190.50 BAILEYVILLE 6 BLK STR 521@$284.00 WASHINGTON 8 BLK HFR 701@$190.50 producer wanted (i.e. put- vest from this year, no pay- project 60 months down the AXTELL 3 BWF STR 511@$280.00 BERN 11 BLK HFR 712@$190.50 ting the entire base in corn ment is projected for either road. All along, it has been MAYETTA 1 BLK BULL 465@$276.00 VALLEY FALLS 16 XBRD HFR 720@$187.25 because that is what they commodity. reiterated that program GOFF 4 BLK STR 558@$275.50 WATERVILLE 9 BLK HFR 729@$187.00 CORNING 1 BLK STR 475@$275.00 BLAINE 5 XBRD HFR 730@$182.50 wished to do). As it turned As mentioned before, K- choice would be based total- WASHINGTON 1 BLK STR 550@$269.00 BLAINE 5 XBRD HFR 819@$182.00 out, the acres had to be real- State and Oklahoma State ly on guesses. Unfortunately, BARNES 3 XBRD BULL 496@$265.00 BERN 3 BLK HFR 713@$180.50 located based on the actual released a decision aid. the results of those projec- RANDOLPH 5 XBRD STR 568@$263.00 RANDOLPH 27 XBRD HFR 755@$180.00 BERN 10 BLK STR 576@$263.00 FRANKFORT 53 XBRD HFR 836@$176.75 average plantings from 2008 Built within the program is tions are only as good as WATERVILLE 42 MIX STR 601@$262.10 SENECA 13 XBRD HFR 761@$176.00 to 2012, so the decision was the ability to import price those guesses, and we will LINN 14 XBRD STR 590@$257.50 WASHINGTON 24 XBRD HFR 807@$175.10 BURCHARD,NE 2 BLK STR 645@$250.00 CLIFTON 14 BLK HFR 814@$174.75 an either/or choice. projections from the Food not know if they were good SENECA 3 BLK STR 611@$250.00 PAWNEE CITY,NE 34 XBRD HFR 841@$174.60 K-State and Oklahoma and Agricultural Policy Re- or not until the program is CLIFTON 4 BLK STR 652@$242.00 AXTELL 1 BWF HFR 935@$174.00 State have developed a deci- search Institute (FAPRI). finished. VALLEY FALLS 3 XBRD STR 643@$240.50 WASHINGTON 6 BLK HFR 751@$170.75 BEATRICE,NE 8 XBRD STR 641@$239.00 CENTRALIA 3 MIX HFR 741@$170.00 sion aid. In running this pro- FAPRI releases price pro- The next Farm Bill dead- JANSEN,NE 3 XBRD STR 328@$230.00 BREMEN 7 XBRD HFR 887@$170.00 gram with many producers jections for the next five line is March 31st. Even WASHINGTON 1 BLK STR 650@$221.00 across southeast Kansas, I years on a monthly basis. though the original deadline RANDOLPH 6 XBRD STR 700@$220.00 HFRETTES AXTELL 6 XBRD STR 697@$217.50 SENECA 5 BLK HFRETTE 1,029@$165.00 was surprised by how many Recently, the new projec- was extended, it is being ad- MANHATTAN 2 XBRD STR 602@$214.00 BREMEN 1 BLK HFRETTE 810@$160.50 people have chosen not to tions were imported into the vised to not expect this for BLAINE 6 BLK STR 735@$213.25 BEATTIE 1 BLK HFRETTE 935@$159.00 reallocate. In all honesty, I decision aid, and those new the upcoming deadlines. MARYSVILLE 20 XBRD STR 756@$211.50 SENECA 2 BLK HFRETTE 967@$154.00 WATERVILLE 19 MIX STR 742@$211.25 GREENLEAF 1 BWF HFRETTE 840@$149.00 had assumed (yes, I know the projections greatly impact- Even if you have made your AXTELL 16 BLK STR 740@$210.75 SENECA 6 BLK HFRETTE 1,206@$146.00 saying) that most would ed the decisions to be made. choices, those decisions can BAILEYVILLE 11 XBRD STR 751@$209.00 HANOVER 1 BLK HFRETTE 1,070@$132.00 choose to reallocate since In all honesty, the projec- be changed up until the SENECA 3 BLK STR 755@$208.50 CENTRALIA 16 XBRD STR 740@$208.00 BRED COWS/ PAIRS RANDOLPH 6 XBRD STR 764@$207.00 WASHINGTON 3 BLK COW 7 YRS 7 MO $1,925.00 PAWNEE CITY,NE 24 BLK STR 776@$202.85 HANOVER 1 BWF COW 8 YRS 8 MO $1,925.00 FRANKFORT 11 XBRD STR 791@$196.00 BURCHARD,NE 1 BLK COW 8 YRS 7 MO $1,775.00 Public input meetings planned for VALLEY FALLS 28 XBRD STR 824@$194.50 BREMEN 1 BLK COW AGED 8 MO $1,700.00 WASHINGTON 7 XBRD STR 839@$193.75 SENECA 1 BLK COW AGED 7 MO $1,675.00 SENECA 1 XBRD STR 815@$193.50 BREMEN 1 BLK COW AGED 8 MO $1,650.00 setting regional water supply goals SENECA 8 BLK STR 796@$193.50 BAILEYVILLE 3 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,800.00 CENTRALIA 16 XBRD STR 844@$190.00 BAILEYVILLE 8 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,775.00 WASHINGTON 5 BLK STR 742@$189.25 BAILEYVILLE 1 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,775.00 Recently the 14 Regional • Smoky Hill-Saline Room, 3301 W. 18th Avenue CORNING 16 XBRD STR 863@$186.25 BAILEYVILLE 3 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,650.00 Goal Leadership Teams Wakeeney – 1 p.m., West- Thursday, March 12 BERN 5 BLK STR 797@$185.00 BAILEYVILLE 7 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,625.00 met to begin the water sup- ern Electric Building, 635 AXTELL 23 XBRD STR 884@$183.75 BAILEYVILLE 5 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,575.00 • Missouri BLAINE 17 BLK STR 875@$183.75 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK CCPR AGED $1,850.00 ply goal setting process to South 13th Street Leavenworth – 2 p.m., FRANKFORT 1 XBRD STR 865@$183.50 help develop water supply Salina – 7 p.m., Salina Heritage Center, 109 PAWNEE CITY,NE 15 XBRD STR 904@$181.25 COWS PAWNEE CITY,NE 3 BLK STR 970@$181.00 HANOVER 1 BLK COW 1,200@$117.00 goals for each region. The Public Library, Prescott Delaware BREMEN 4 XBRD STR 770@$180.50 PERRY 1 XBRD COW 1,220@$114.00 role of each team is to par- room, 301 West Elm Street Hiawatha – 7 p.m., Hi- SENECA 5 BLK STR 922@$180.00 BREMEN 1 RED COW 1,285@$113.50 ticipate in a public scoping Wednesday, March 4 awatha Middle School, 307 FAIRVIEW 1 BWF STR 835@$177.00 BREMEN 1 BLK COW 1,490@$113.00 WASHINGTON 1 BLK BULL 605@$175.00 SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,480@$112.00 process in their region, de- • Upper Smoky Hill South Morrill Avenue BREMEN 4 XBRD STR 936@$168.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,320@$111.00 velop and draft water sup- Scott City – 1p.m., • Upper Arkansas CLIFTON 14 BLK STR 974@$168.50 BURCHARD,NE 1 XBRD COW 1,400@$111.00 ply goals for their region William Carpenter 4-H Garden City – 6 p.m., FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,490@$110.50 HOLSTEINS WESTMORELAND 1 BLK COW 1,235@$110.50 based on public input and Building, 608 Fairground Finney County Fair- PAWNEE CITY,NE 16 HOL STR 252@$222.00 SUMMERFIELD 1 HOL COW 1,295@$110.00 available resource condi- Road, SE Room grounds, 209 Lake Avenue AXTELL 15 HOL STR 383@$211.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,425@$110.00 tion information. Tribune, 6 p.m. (MT), Tuesday, March 24 PAWNEE CITY,NE 6 HOL STR 360@$210.00 SUMMERFIELD 1 HOL COW 1,595@$109.00 JANSEN,NE 13 HOL STR 331@$209.00 BERN 1 BLK COW 1,475@$108.50 Beginning in March, the Greeley County 4-H Build- • Equus-Walnut Wi- CORNING 3 HOL STR 373@$209.00 HOME 1 BLK COW 1,515@$108.00 14 teams will be holding ing, 905 Ingalls chita, KS – 7 p.m., City BAILEYVILLE 12 HOL STR 501@$203.50 PERRY 1 XBRD COW 1,220@$106.00 public meetings in their re- Thursday, March 5 Council Chambers, 455 N. BAILEYVILLE 24 HOL STR 448@$200.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,120@$106.00 ALMA 5 HOL STR 546@$200.00 SUMMERFIELD 1 XBRD COW 1,430@$104.00 gion to hear input from • Marais des Cygnes Main BAILEYVILLE 12 HOL STR 476@$200.00 BURCHARD,NE 1 RED COW 1,360@$104.00 stakeholders and citizens Ottawa, KS – 7 p.m., Thursday, March 26 WASHINGTON 9 HOL STR 551@$199.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,470@$104.00 AXTELL 4 HOL STR 528@$199.00 CLAY CENTER 1 BLK COW 1,265@$104.00 that will assist each team Neosho County Community • Solomon-Republican PAWNEE CITY,NE 3 HOL STR 516@$199.00 GREENLEAF 1 BLK COW 1,565@$102.00 with drafting the goals for College, Ottawa Campus 900 Phillipsburg – 7 p.m., 4-H JANSEN,NE 11 HOL STR 474@$199.00 HOME 1 BLK COW 1,490@$102.00 the future water supply E. Logan Street Building, 1481 Hwy 183 AXTELL 5 HOL STR 474@$198.00 BURCHARD,NE 1 RED COW 1,440@$100.50 GOFF 7 HOL STR 520@$197.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,365@$100.00 needs in each region. Rec- Monday, March 9 Monday, March 30 AXTELL 8 HOL STR 448@$197.00 SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,810@$100.00 ommended water supply • Equus-Walnut • Red Hills TABLE ROCK,NE 6 HOL STR 565@$195.00 MARYSVILLE 1 XBRD COW 1,720@$100.00 goals should seek to imple- Hutchinson – 7 p.m., Jus- Medicine Lodge –7 p.m., TOPEKA 2 HOL STR 427@$194.00 GREENLEAF 1 BLK COW 1,625@$99.50 PAWNEE CITY,NE 1 HOL STR 420@$191.00 SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,055@$99.00 ment the following Vision tice Theater, Shears Tech- Jr./Sr. High School Gym, 400 SENECA 18 HOL STR 575@$190.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BWF COW 1,300@$98.50 statement: nology Center, Hutchinson W El Dorado Ave GRAFTON,NE 75 HOL STR 625@$188.00 SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,420@$97.00 Kansans act on a shared Community College, Plum Tuesday, March 31 ALMA 4 HOL STR 398@$181.00 SENECA 1 BLK COW 1,570@$95.00 PAWNEE CITY,NE 8 HOL STR 472@$180.00 SUMMERFIELD 1 HOL COW 1,220@$94.00 commitment to have the & 14th Street • Equus-Walnut MCFARLAND 6 HOL STR 629@$175.00 MAYETTA 1 BWF COW 1,350@$90.00 water resources necessary • Kansas El Dorado – 7 p.m., Civic AXTELL 14 HOL STR 685@$174.00 SUMMERFIELD 1 XBRD COW 1,205@$89.00 to support the state’s social, DeSoto – 7 p.m., DeSoto Center, 201 E. Central ALMA 8 HOL STR 645@$174.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,430@$85.50 FAIRVIEW 2 HOL STR 625@$170.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,355@$85.00 economic and natural re- Senior Center, 332905 W. 8th • Solomon-Republican HANOVER 1 HOL STR 685@$170.50 SUMMERFIELD 1 HOL COW 1,275@$85.00 source needs for current Street Beloit – 7 p.m., Beloit Tech- BAILEYVILLE 6 HOL STR 660@$170.50 and future generations. FAIRVIEW 10 HOL STR 612@$170.25 ADULT BULLS • Neosho nical College, Conference HOLTON 14 HOL STR 710@$166.00 PERRY 1 BLK BULL 1,875@$154.50 The public will be Erie – 7 p.m., Neosho Room, 3033 US Hwy 24 HANOVER 4 HOL STR 753@$163.50 FRANKFORT 1 CHAR BULL 2,505@$152.00 asked to share their input County Courthouse, 100 S. (Dates for the Cimarron BEATRICE,NE 3 JERX STR 413@$157.00 SENECA 1 BLK BULL 1,690@$150.00 BEATRICE,NE 9 JERX STR 570@$154.50 HANOVER 1 BLK BULL 2,360@$146.50 on specific topics that are Main Street Regional public meetings BEATRICE,NE 12 JERX STR 688@$154.00 VALLEY FALLS 1 BLK BULL 2,105@$145.00 water supply issues for Tuesday, March 10 are TBD. Check the Kansas SENECA 5 HOL STR 793@$153.50 BEATTIE 1 BLK BULL 1,830@$143.00 their region. Trained facili- • Great Bend Prairie Water Office website for CLAY CENTER 12 HOL STR 921@$145.50 PERRY 1 BLK BULL 1,820@$142.00 FAIRVIEW 1 HOL STR 960@$141.00 BURCHARD,NE 1 BLK BULL 2,205@$138.50 tators from Kansas State Larned – 7 p.m., J A Haas updates) BERN 1 BLK BULL 1,580@$137.00 University Research and Building, 400 E. 18th Street The teams will present HEIFERS TOPEKA 1 BLK BULL 1,900@$132.00 Extension as well as the In- • Upper Republican the proposed draft regional LINN 20 XBRD HFR 368@$273.00 BAILEYVILLE 7 XBRD HFR 395@$266.00 stitute for Civic Discourse Goodland – 9 a.m., Fire water supply goals to the BARNES 2 XBRD HFR 360@$257.00 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 3-5-2015 and Democracy will be EMS Building, 1004 Center Kansas Water Authority BLAINE 2 XBRD HFR 440@$256.00 23 BLK STRS/HFRS 500-600# WV HR 32 RED STRS/HFRS 550-700# WV HR helping with the goal devel- Avenue (KWA) in May 2015. The MANHATTAN 1 XBRD HFR 375@$255.00 AXTELL 3 BWF HFR 511@$248.00 70 BWF & RED BALDY STRS 550-700# WV HR opment and facilitate the Colby – 7 p.m., Communi- KWA will provide advice to- LINN 55 XBRD HFR 493@$247.25 20 MIX STRS/HFRS 600-700# WV HR public meetings. Region ty Building, 285 E 5th Street wards further development WATERVILLE 32 XBRD HFR 537@$247.00 80 MIX STRS 600-800# WV HR stakeholders and citizens WATERVILLE 13 MIX HFR 450@$246.00 • Verdigris of the regional goals with WASHINGTON 5 MIX HFR 456@$244.00 45 BLK STRS 650-750# WV HR are encouraged to attend Independence – 3 p.m., final goals to be approved GOFF 2 BLK HFR 487@$244.00 25 BLK HFRS 700-750# WV HR one of the input sessions. Memorial Hall, 410 N. Penn by the KWA in August 2015. BURCHARD,NE 1 BLK HFR 345@$243.00 (REPLACEMENT QLTY) BURCHARD,NE 3 BLK HFR 508@$242.00 Tuesday, March 3 Avenue For more information on 30 BLK STRS 700-750# WV HR BLAINE 1 BLK HFR 525@$231.00 30 BLK STRS/HFRS 700-800# WV HR • Equus-Walnut Wednesday, March 11 the upcoming public meet- BAILEYVILLE 5 BLK HFR 590@$229.50 16 BLK STRS 750-800# WV HR Winfield – 7 p.m., South- • Kansas ings to be held in March, WASHINGTON 1 XBRD HFR 300@$225.00 MANHATTAN 1 XBRD HFR 505@$224.00 60 MIX STRS 850-900# WV western College Campus, Manhattan – 7p.m., Fire water supply information BERN 31 BLK HFR 607@$224.00 120BLK STRS 875-925# WV Wroten Hall, 100 College Department Headquarters, about each region or read RANDOLPH 2 BLK HFR 580@$224.00 60 BLK STRS 950-1000# WV Street 2000 Denison Avenue the final version of the LINN 6 XBRD HFR 605@$220.00 • Marais des Cygnes • Neosho Long-Term Vision for the FIELDMEN Paola – 7 p.m., Paola Emporia – 7 p.m., Flint Future of Water Supply in Jim Dalinghaus Dave Bures, Auctioneer Jeff Cook Greg Anderson Trevor Lundberg 785-799-5643 402-239-9717 785-564-2173 785-747-8170 785-770-2271 Fire Department Training Hill Technical College, Kansas, visit www.kwo.org. Baileyville, KS Odell, Nebraska Hanover, KS Waterville, KS Frankfort, KS Room 200 E. Wea Street Main Building, Conference Barn Phone • 785-562-1015 www.marysvillelivestock.com Page 30 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Bailey Osborn earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Bailey Osborn, Murdock, the NJAA and the Kansas Angus Beef® Cook-Off. ciation activities and lead- Conservation Easement has earned the National Junior Angus Association. She has submitted ership, participation in Junior Angus Association’s She has participated in weight data to the Angus showmanship, contests and Incentive Act passes U.S. (NJAA) Bronze and Silver local, state, regional and na- Herd Improvement Records shows, using performance awards, according to Jaclyn tional shows and showman- (AHIR®). testing to improve their Upperman, education and ship contests. At the Nation- The Bronze and Silver herd and their progress in House of Representatives events director of the Amer- al Junior Angus Show awards are the first two lev- producing and merchandis- The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the ican Angus Association® in (NJAS), Bailey participated els of the NJAA Recognition ing Angus cattle. America Gives More Act of 2015 (H.R. 644). The bill, Saint Joseph, Mo. in the team sales, extempo- Program that began in 1972. The NJAA promotes the which contained a key incentive for land conservation, The 14-year-old daughter raneous speaking, quiz Junior Angus breeders must involvement of young peo- passed 279-137. of Chad and Molly Osborn bowl, poster and livestock apply for the awards, then ple in raising Angus cattle, The America Gives More Act includes the Conser- attends the Kingman High judging contests and the meet point requirements in while also providing leader- vation Easement Incentive Act (H.R. 641), which would School and is a member of All-American Certified many areas of participation ship and self-development make permanent a crucial tax incentive encouraging before receiving the honors. opportunities for the nearly landowners to place conservation easements on their Applicants are evaluated in 6,000 active members na- land to protect important agriculture, natural and sce- FEED MILL areas of junior Angus asso- tionwide. nic resources. The enhanced incentives are important to working farmers and ranchers by: REAL ESTATE AUCTION Raising the maximum deduction a donor can take for donating a conservation easement from 30% of THURSDAY, MARCH 19 — 11:00 AM 309 E SAINT JOHN, GIRARD, KANSAS (CRAWFORD CO) their adjusted gross income (AGI) in any year to 50%; Allowing qualified farmers and ranchers to deduct PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Feed mill with all fixed assets and equipment on approx. 1.25 acres, located in the heart of Crawford up to 100% of their AGI; and Co., KS, used as a milling and grain storage facility. Property con- Increasing the number of years over which a donor sists of finished office space, receiving/shipping warehouse with el- can take deductions from six to 16 years. evated loading docks, receiving leg, mixing leg (30T/hr), hammermill Without the enhanced easement incentive, an agri- leg (15T/hr), bagging system, concrete elevator storage, steel bin cultural landowner earning $50,000 a year who donat- storage, and additional storage/warehouse buildings. Complete and ed a conservation easement worth $1 million could detailed list of equipment and operating specifications available upon request. Pelleting capacity reported to be 7T/hr. take a total of no more than $90,000 in tax deductions. TERMS: $25,000 down day of auction with remainder due upon Under the enhanced incentive, that landowner can closing when merchantable title is furnished by seller. All financial take as much as $800,000 in tax deductions – still less arrangements and inspections must be done prior to sale. Sale is not than the full value of their donation, but a significant contingent upon buyer’s ability to obtain financing, subject only to increase. sellers confirmation. Property had a tax abatement in effect, but will be assessed new value for 2015. 2015 property taxes will be pro- The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate, where Sens. rated to day of closing. All announcements made day of sale take Dean Heller (R-NV) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) ear- precedence over printed matter. Seller and listing agent assume lier this month introduced an identical version of the technical specifications of equipment and milling capacity to be Conservation Easement Incentive Act (S. 330). deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 — 9:00 AM AUCTIONDg. Fairgrounds 2110 Harper — LAWRENCE, KS COLLECTIBLES & TOOLS, Kansas license plate collection, 100+ Toys: Wyandotte “Transmobile JR”; Wyandotte semi-car hauler; Marx “The Magic” Garage w/box; Tonkas; Barbies. FURNITURE & MISC., COINS 9 AM See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings or Please visit us online at www.KansasAuctions.net/elston for pictures SELLER: JIM/BARB PINE & EARL/SALLY VAN METER Auctioneers: ELSTON AUCTIONS - Mark & Cheryll Elston “Serving(785-594-0505) Your Auction (785-218-7851) Needs Since 1994”

ABAR/RESTAURANT/BANQUETUCTION FORMERLY FAMOUS DAVE’S THURSDAY, MARCH 5 — 10:00 AM 4931 West 6th Street — LAWRENCE, KS (6th & Wakarusa)

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Nice Selection of late model equipment, hard to find equipment – If you’re looking to expand or upgrade your operation, don’t miss this auction! Brief listing! See Website for de- tails. Southern Pride Smoker, mdl XLR 1400, excellent condition only 4 yrs. new; Hoshizaki 1300lb ice machine; Kolpak 8’X12’ walkin freezer w/floor, very nice; (4) Blodgett & Vulcan convection ovens; Montague 6 burner range w/convec oven; Groen 40 qt steam jacketed kettle; Alto-sham Cook-N-Hold; (2) Henny Penny cook & hold, mdl HC900M; Henny Penny Computron 1000 double fryer, mdl OFG-322; ADC 44 Conveyor dish machine; (5) Amana mi- crowaves; (4) True & McCall 1 & 2 dr coolers/freezers; Glasten- der back bar/keg box; Lots of Perlick ice bins, hand/dump sinks; (6) LG 42” TV’s; (90+) slat back oak dining chairs ; (9) 4 & 6 per- son oak & upholstered booth openings; Over (15) 4, 6 & 8 top ta- bles; Over 250 stack chairs; Over (20) 6’, 8’ & rnd banquet tables; (7) 5 pc. s/s patio dining sets; smallwares to include china, glass- ware, utensils & great selection of tin signs, memorabilia, col- lectibles & more. Live Online bidding available on Prox- ibid.com/Kull Terms & Conditions: Cash or approved check the day of the auc- tion. Visa, MC or Discover. 12% live buyer’s premium, 10% if paid by cash, All equipment is selling “as is, where is”. All equipment to be removed by March 7, unless noted. Open for Inspection: Wednesday, March 4, 1-4PM Kull Auction & Real Estate Co., Inc. 201 SE 59th ST. Topeka, KS. • 785-862-8800 KullAuction.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 31 Report shows increased refuge compliance in 2014 The National Corn Grow- farming operation has more collaboration supporting er’s options that help man- ers Association (NCGA) is than tripled this year and the use of best management age challenging on-farm sit- pleased to announce that the percent of those who practices for corn rootworm uations, as well as durabili- the enhanced Compliance planted exclusively inte- (CRW) was initiated. The ty and stewardship of the in- Assurance Program (CAP), grated product increased campaign includes adver- dustry’s trait technologies.” which includes on-farm from 18 percent in 2013 to 47 tisements and editorials in refuge assessments, an on- percent in 2014. Also, an ad- local publications on prac- line survey, and IRM educa- ditional 27 percent are tices to utilize to help pro- tion and awareness, is see- planting at least one inte- tect your fields from CRW. ing strong success and an in- grated product,” said Mark “This type of collabora- • 2012 Peterbilt Semi crease in both the overall Kimm, ABSTC IRM subcom- tion is vital to the industry’s • 96 Wilson grain trailer • 875 Versatile tractor number of growers planting mittee co-chair. efforts to showcase the ben- their corn refuge and inte- ABSTC projects that the efits of best management grated refuge products. adoption of integrated prod- practices – such as crop ro- The CAP is designed to ucts will continue to in- tation and trait selection,” improve compliance with crease, contributing to the said John Linder, chairman Insect Resistance Manage- overall increase in compli- of the National Corn Grow- ment (IRM) requirements. ance, which helps preserve ers Association Trade Poli- The Agricultural Biotech- Bt corn technology durabili- cy and Biotechnology Ac- nology Stewardship Techni- ty. tion Team. “The industry is cal Committee (ABSTC), a Survey shows that most committed to the success of consortium of Bt corn regis- growers are in compliance the grower. The introduc- trants, submits an annual In 2014, the majority of tion of integrated refuge CAP report to the U.S. Envi- growers surveyed planted products and educational ronmental Protection the required refuge size on programs provide our grow- Agency (EPA) describing in- their farms and planted it dustry-coordinated compli- within the required dis- ance assurance efforts for tance for all of their Bt corn Bt traits. fields. Furthermore, the Adoption of integrated survey indicated that the ESTATESUNDAY, MARCH AUCTION 1 — 12:00 PM refuge products result in percentage of growers not Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Drive automatic compliance in planting any refuge acres the Corn Belt continues to be low. MANHATTAN, KANSAS Highlights of the survey The ABSTC continues to The ESTATE OF LATE BILL & JANET COLVIN indicate a strong adoption promote educational pro- auction that was scheduled for this weekend (Sunday, March 1) of integrated refuge prod- grams and strategies to pre- has been POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER UNTIL: ucts, which include Bt and serve the efficacy of Bt tech- GO TOSUNDAY, OUR WEBSITE MARCH FOR MORE 8 • 1 DETAILS! PM refuge seed interspersed in nology. In addition, the a single bag or container. ABSTC partners with NCGA Jeff Ruckert, Auctioneer/Broker “We are pleased to see to ensure that NCGA’s mem- Manhattan, KS 66502 that the number of growers bership and networks are 785-565-8293 planting integrated refuge fully informed of refuge re- [email protected] products on their entire quirements and the CAP. A www.RuckertAuctions.com FARM MACHINERY AUCTION TUESDAY, MARCH 10 — 9:30 AM Location: 10 miles South of Garden City, Ks. on Hwy 83 to Ply- mell Rd. - East 4 ½ Miles (4435 E. Plymell Rd.) Tractors, Combine, Grain welder AC-DC; Hypertherm; (2) Cart: ’91 Case IH 7240 Tractor, Bolt Bins; Cutting Torch w/ cart - front wh. assist, (4080 hrs); ’87 (2) Drill Presses; Waterloo Tool Case IH 9150 Tractor, Cat 306 Cabinet; (4) Vises - Large Motor, 4x4, duals, (5843 hrs.); Bench Grinder; 12' x 28" Metal ’95 Case IH Combine, 2188, Shop Benches on Wheels; (5) Axle Flow, (2999 engine hrs.) Metal Cabinets (7) Drawers; (2290 machine hrs.), duals; ’95 Bench Grinder - Spark Plug Case IH 8 row Corn Head, mod. Cleaner; Lots Drill Bits - (2) 3/4" 1083; ’95 Case IH 1010 Grain Dr. Socket Sets; (3) Parts Boxes Table Platform, 30'; ’96 Shel- w/ 4 Drawers; Set LD Lights for bourn CX84 Stripper Header, Grain Trailer; OTC 25T Hy- 28'; Kinze 800 Grain Cart (new draulic Press; (2) Band Saws - liner & vertical auger). Cherry Picker; Pipe Fittings - Trucks, Trailers & Pickup: Tap & Die Set - Gear Pullers; 2003 International Semi Truck, Lyon Rotary 7 Tiers Parts Shelf; Day Cab, 9400, C-15 Cat, Twin 3 Big Floor Jacks - Air Com- Screw, 10 sp. trans., Air Ride, pressor; Shop Smith Wood 191” Wheel Base (602,000 mi); Lathe; Upright Band Saw - Hi- ’79 IHC Semi Truck, Day Cab, tachi Miter Saw, 15”; Radial Arm 2575, Cummings Engine, NTC- Saw - Jack Stands; 6 Sheets 350 Twin Screw, 13 sp, 180” Corrugated Light Panels; Airco wheel base (560,000 mi); ’75 AC-DC Welder & Generator, Ford Grain Truck, Tandem B&S motor, ele start; Saylor- LN800, Tag Axle, 20' Steel Bed Beall Air Compressor w/Airlet & Hoist, Rollover Tarp, (51,000 Pump w/220 motor w/ dryer; mi); ’74 Ford Grain Truck, Tan- Parts Washer, Klearflo, Clean dem LN800,Tag Axle, 20' Steel master max 90; (2) 15' Metal Bed & Hoist, Rollover Tarp, Shelves - Metal Shelving -10' (54,000 mi); ’49 Ford 2 Ton Steel Work Bench; Lots Hand Truck w/14' Bed & Hoist; (2) ’97 Tools - Ele. Drills & Grinders; Tempte Hopper Grain Trailer, Craftsman Metal Lathe, 3' 42' x 64" sides, ele. Tarp; ’77 Table; Troy Built Wood Chipper, Delta Drop Deck Trailer, 49', 8 hp motor. Double Drop w/4 Box Seed Ten- Irrigation: 454 Irrigation Motor der & 1600 gal. Poly Tank; 1980 (runs); 28 Sprinkler Tires & Hobbs 26' Reefer Trailer, 1 axle Wheels 11-24.5; (3) Fertilizer In- (salvage); ’76 Ford Flatbed jector Pumps (ele); (2) Pipe Pickup, F-150, 4x4, auto, V-8, Trailers - Lots Sprinkler Parts. (59,250 mi.). Livestock Equipment: Blatner Machinery: Case IH 12 Row Panels (25)- 10' & (10)-16' & ½ Planter, 950, Semi Mount, 30” Gates; (30) 10' Cattle Panels - w/ Fert. Pump, Grand Dr.; Lan- (6) 10' Gate Panels, framed in; doll Weatherproofer II Chisel, Hyd. Round Bale Mover for 2320, 20'; Great Plains 20' Pickup; (2) 5 hp Transfer Grain Drill, 8" spacing, Solid Pumps; 1000 gal. Rd. Water Stand 20 w/ liquid Fert.; Krause Tank, plastic. 12 Row Cultivator, 4750 w/liquid Miscellaneous: (2) Cub Cadet & H20 Fert.; BlueJet 9 Shank 1650 Hyd. w/ Deck & Rotatiller; Ripper; 6,000 Gal. Wyley Dou- 55 gal. Sprayer w/ BS Motor on ble Cone Fertilizer Storage Trailer; 2 Wheel Sprayer w/200 Tank; Wyley 1,000 gal. Nurse gal. Tank w/ Hand Boon; Wiley Trailer; Sunflower 36' Finisher Saddle Tanks, 250 gal. each; (4) w/ Liquid Fert.; Holcomb Land Saddle Tanks - 250 gal. each w/ Plain - Eversman Land Plain; Brackets; New Transfer Pump, Blue Jet Track Filler - Soil Ditch- Honda Motor; (4) New 125 gal. er 700; Soil Mover Scraper, 721; Poly Tanks; 12 Section Pallet 30' Bedder, 3 Pt, w/8 Shanks & Shelving; Seed Wheat Auger 12 Markers; Flex King 7x5 Blade V. - Seed Wheat Auger, hyd.- Machine, KM; IHC 32' Disk, Drag Auger; (5) Motorola Busi- (21½” Front 21” Back); (2) IHC ness Band Radio's Max R-80 & 150 Hoe Drills, 10" spacing - 10' Repeater; (3) Motorola PM 400 Disk. Mobile Radio & Repeater; 200 Shop: Millermatic 250 Wire Hedge Posts - Miscellaneous Feed Welder; Airco 250 Hali- Not Listed. (Auctioneer Note: Machinery has been shedded & most bought new) OWNER: LYNN LIGHTNER, 620-271-1222

620-276-6397 www.larryjohnstonauction.com Page 32 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Checkoff announces updated Veal Quality Assurance Manual The Beef Checkoff re- helping to build trust and will help decrease antibiot- tion for each new herd when administered to veal well-being of animals in cently released an updated confidence in that product ic usage in calves, and en- Barn ventilation, lighting calves. their care,” adds Lauer. Veal Quality Assurance and demonstrating a com- sure a quality product for and herd health and safety Hormone implants are “The VQA program allows (VQA) program which can mitment to quality to con- consumers that is free of all Calf nutrition, watering strictly prohibited for use in veal farmers to certify their be found on the recently up- sumers. residues.” and transportation veal calves. commitment to that ethical dated www.VealFarm.com. “The updated Veal Quali- As part of VQA, veal Rules, regulations and For veal producers and obligation by pledging to The VQA program brings ty Assurance program en- farmers must meet quality laws farmers selling dairy bull adopt a series of quality consistency and uniformity courages increased veteri- production practices in Nutrient management calves that may be marketed production practices, com- to on-farm care to result in a nary interaction with veal areas such as: The manual contains soon, use only products that plete training and confirm a safe, wholesome, quality producers,” says Wisconsin Calf health and treat- specific recommendations are approved in pre-rumi- Veterinarian-Client-Patient veal product. By being VQA- veterinarian Dr. Vicky ment records relevant to dairy producers, nant calves. Avoid any prod- Relationship (VCPR).” certified, veal farmers are Lauer. “This interaction Barn preparation sanita- such as: ucts with the statement “Not Involvement in the VQA Dairy farmers should for use in calves to be program begins with your note that when anticipating processed for veal.” veterinarian. Program mate- transporting male bull Farmers should consult rials can be accessed on calves to veal farms, many FARAD’s VetGRAM search www.VealFarm.com. medications approved for for products that are ap- For more information use in dairy calves are pro- proved in veal. about your beef checkoff in- SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 11:00 AM hibited for use in veal “All livestock producers vestment, visit MyBeef 2880 Deep Creek Road — MANHATTAN, KANSAS calves and will quickly have an ethical obligation to Checkoff.com. 7x32 SEMI BOX TRAILER books; Western pictures; Cow- orations; electric skillet; kitchen cause violative residues provide for the health and (DRY, GREAT STORAGE) boy figurines; Stetson hats; appliances; Vision ware; glass- Dinette table & 4 chairs; wood bells; plaques; cypress lamp; es; cups; dishes; depression Eagle figurine; knick-knacks; glass; Corelle dishes; glass- Voting open for Cattle Feeders Hall Of Fame trimmed couch & chairs; May- Voting for nominees to KLA ties are on the ballot, founder of Irsik & Doll, is a tag dryer; Admiral washer; mirrors; pictures; years of West- ware; kitchen utensils; house- the Cattle Feeders Hall of highlighted by the late Earl nominee as well. Irsik & desk; 4-drawer file cabinet; 4- ern Horseman magazines; stir- hold miscellaneous. drawer pine chest; wood rup clock; 2 Oak framed mir- Metal shelving; 6 Railroad ties; Fame now is under way at Brookover, who started Doll has been in business wardrobe; blonde chest; rocker; rors; 2 kerosene lamps; match concrete block; miscellaneous www.cattlefeeders.org. Brookover Feed Yards near for nearly 55 years and in- microwave cart; drop-leaf table; holder; 2 new comforters; bed- lumber; gas weedeater; ladder; Three nominees with Garden City. Loren Doll, a cludes several feedyard lo- ding; feather pillows; blankets; 3-drawer cabinet; wooden dry- shop vac; circular saw; drill cations, grain facilities and ing rack; microwave; high top towels; Navy P coat; Western press; dolly; battery charger; shirts(size 16-17); slide projec- a number of other agricul- table; end tables; chairs; floor saws; hammers; wrenches; tural related business inter- lamps; footstool; magazine tor & screen; radio; bookends; garden tools; lawn chair; 2 IH basket; fern stand; GE Mustang VHS player & tapes; McCoy tea milking machine tins; bird bath; est in Kansas. Also on the 200 stereo; storage cabinet; kettle cookie jar; Cowboy boots hose; scrap batteries & iron; list is Robert “Bob” many Quality books(Western cookie jar; Tupperware; cutlery; heavy metal steps; tin; steel Josserand, founder of AzTx History, cookbooks & others); fan; cooler on wheels; baskets; posts; variety of shop & house- Cattle Co. AzTx has feed- toys; alabaster fruit; measuring set of Time Life Old West hold items. yards in Garden City and cups; figurines; Christmas dec- Hereford, Texas. RICHARD “DICK” RUSSELL ESTATE Other nominees for the Hall of Fame are Friona In- GANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS dustries Chairman and VERN GANNON, BROKER/AUCTIONEER Chief Executive Officer 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 (CEO) James Herring of www.gannonauctions.com Texas and Arizona cattle feeder Carl Stevenson. Two inductees will be an- nounced this summer from the five nominees. Voting is taking place at the same site for the 2015 In- dustry Leadership Award. Nominees are former Cat- tleFax CEO Topper Thorpe, meat science and food safe- ty expert Gary Smith and nutritionist and rancher Kenneth Eng. Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 33 FAA allows Salina program HARLEY GERDES CONSIGNMENT AUCTION to use drones statewide

(AP) – Federal authorities say the Kansas State-Salina SATURDAY, MARCH 14 — 9:00 AM campus will be able to use unmanned aircraft across the LOCATED ON 75 HWY, NORTH EDGE OF LYNDON, KS (30 MILES SO. OF TOPEKA) state, with several restrictions. No small items, Be On Time!! Tractors & Misc. Equip. lined in rows together. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that 1986 CIH 1896, CA, 3 pt., pto, Gleaner 630, corn head clean 1980 Ford F-600, 370, 4x2, TRACTORS 7,697 hrs CIH 1010, 25’, rigid Farmhand 233, fits MF w/16’ steel box & hoist the school will be able to expand its research across 2008 JD 5525, CA, 3 pt., pto, 1979 IH 1086, CA, 3 pt., dual Header trailer Allied 895, hyd. Self leveling, 1991 Dodge Dynasty, V6, Kansas, including over private property with the owner’s nice, 3,150 hrs pto, 5,000 one owner hrs HAY EQUIPMENT 8’ bucket, fits JD, like new auto, clean 2002 JD 6320, CA, MFD, 1974 IH 1066, CA, 3 pt., dual Allied pallet forks 2011 Maxey, 77”x16’, car trlr. permission. quad, 3 pt., pto pto, 4,168 hrs 2001 JD 467, rd. baler, 2006 Transcraft, 48x102, Program manager Mark Blanks says the aircraft would 1998 JD 6310, CA, quad, 3 1966 IH 806, CA, 3 pt., dual w/wrap PLANTERS & DRILLS combo drop deck, spread pt., pto pto, w/ldr., clean Hay elevator, 20’ JD 7200, 8x30, vac, no till, axle, air ride be used for such things as researching drought stress and 1997 JD 8300, CS, P.S., IH 1486, ROPS, 3 pt., dual good 2003 Trail Boss, 8’x30’, hyd. bug infestation. CONSTRUCTION MFD, 3 pt., pto, 8,000 hrs, pto JD 7000, 6x30, plateless, Tail, tandem axle, G-neck The Salina Journal reports the permission comes with overhauled, 20.8x42 duals IH 656, 3 pt., pto 2008 Case 621-E, wheel w/dry fert., clean trlr. several restrictions. For example, all flights must stay 1993 JD 7800, CA, P.S., 3 pt., IH hydro 86, Hi crop, pto loader, CA, 3,500 hrs JD 7000, 12x30, front fold, MISC. EQUIPMENT pto, 7,135 hrs Farmall H, gas, pto, clean 2009 JD 524-K, wheel loader, good below 700 feet and be during the day. And the controller 1993 JD 7700, CA, power 1997 White 6144, CA, P.S., CA, 2,973 one owner hrs, IH 800, 6x30, cyclo, no till Willmar 500, pto, tandem, quad, 3 pt., pto MFD, 3 pt., pto, 18.4x38 nice openers, w/liq. Fert., clean fert. Spreader, nice must maintain sight with the vehicle. Also, missions can- 1990 JD 4455, CA, quad, 3 duals, 4,065 one owner hrs, 1978 Case W-20, cab, articu- Great Plains, 24x15”, Soy- PAMCO, 5’, fert. Spreader not fly over heavily used roads or an outside gathering of pt., pto, 4,455 hrs nice lated ldr. bean drill Schaben, 500 gal., tandem 1990 JD 4055, CA, quad, 3 1986 White 2-135, Series 3, Dickens 48, Precision, seed- axle sprayer, w/40’ booms, people. pt., pto CA, 3 pt., dual pto 2 owner, SKID LOADER EQUIP. er, 3 pt., good nice Blanks also stressed that the university doesn’t plan to 1984 JD 4450, CA, quad, 3 nice 2 prong bale spear Continental, 300 gal., pull compete with private companies. pt., pto 1994 Ford 7740 SL, CA, Stout HD-72, rock grapple LIVESTOCK EQUIP. type sprayer 1983 JD 4650, CA, P.S., MFD, 3 pt., pto, one owner Stout XHD-84, grapple Gehl 95, grinder-mixer 1,000 gal. AA tank, w/gear MFD, 3 pt., pto, good 1978 AC 7020, CA, 3 pt., pto, Kelly Ryan, 5x12, feed wagon Fetral 12x72’ swing away 1979 JD 4440, CA, quad, 3 clean TILLAGE JD 33, manure spreader auger pt., pto MM G-1000, LP, 3 pt., pto, JD 235, 24’, disc Grain O Vator 10 auger Mayrath 10x62’ swing away 1975 JD 4430, CA, quad, 3 good IH 45, 16’, field cult. wagon, nice auger pt., pto MF 1085, CA, 3 pt., pto IH 4500, 20’, field cult. JD 68, auger wagon, clean Hagie 470 weed wiper 1966 JD 4020, synchro, 3 pt., 2010 Farmtrac 555, 3 pt., pto, Dearborn, single shank rip- Creep feeder w/trailer pto. Rebuilt clutch, new 417 hrs per, 3 pt. 6) cattel panels Parker gravity box SATURDAY,Sale held MARCH at 301 East 14, Main 2015 St, Marion, — 10:00 KS AM paint & seat, nice 1998 NH TS-110, CA, MFD, 3 Yetter, 30’, hyd. Fold, rotary 60) 20’ fence panels, new JD 6’ rear blade AUCTION JD 8440, CA, 3 pt., pto, 4x4, pt., pto, 4,486 hrs hoe 20) 12’ cattle panels, new 18.4x38 duals Lilliston, 8 row, 3 pt., cult. 7) cattle panels MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS JD 2940, 3 pt., pto COMBINES & HEADS Lilliston, 4 row, 3 pt., cult. Farm Pride, waterer 5) round bale rings Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator with Water/Ice in Door • Large JD 620, gas, n.f., 3 pt., pto, 1981 Gleaner L-2, CA, hydro, Oliver 565, 4 btm., plow TRUCKS, TRAILERS 500 gal. LP tank Chest Type Freezer • Washer • Matching Sofa & Love Seat • 2) not running chopper, 2,932 hrs Pickup tool box LOADERS & VEHICLES Matching Recliner Sofas with Matching Recliner • Coffee Table & 2005 McCormick MC-105, 1989 CIH 1680, CA, hydro, 2) small grain augers End Tables • Metal Queen Bed with Mattress • Wrought Iron, 4 CA, MFD, 3 pt., pto, w/ldr. 3,500 hrs, 4x4, like new, JD 48, w/valve, fits IH 2002 Ford F-150, XLT, 5.4, Ploy water tank 1998 CIH 8940, CA, MFD, 3 30.5x32 tires JD 148, clean auto, 4x4, 139,000 miles JD 4020, front weights Poster King-Size Bed • Wood & Stained Glass California King-Size pt., pto, 18.4x42 duals, Gleaner 320, 20’, flex, good JD 158, no bucket 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, V10, JD suitcase weights Bed with Mattress & Mirrored Dresser • White Wicker Furniture in- 6,000 hrs Gleaner, 20’, rigid Koyker K-5, fits MM 1000, auto, 4x4, w/flatbed Westfield truck auger cluding Rocking Chair, Trunk, Round Table, Shelves • Curio Cabinet NEXT AUCTION: Terms: Cash or Good Check. Everything sells as is, without expressed or implied & Matching Fireplace Screen • Dining Room Table with 6 Chairs with For photos, Visit us on the web: Monday, May 25 2015 • 9 AM warranty of any kind. Statements made day of sale take precedence over written Matching Lighted China Cabinet • Lighted Buffet/Cabinet • Small www.HarleyGerdesAuctions.com Harley Gerdes 22nd Annual material. As we depend on the word of our consignors and we ourselves conduct Folding Table • Ping Pong Table • Air Hockey Table • 2) Wind Tunnel Memorial Day Consignment Auction, business up until sale day, additions and deletions are possible. We will be taking Vacuum Sweepers • Assorted Pictures, Mirrors, Frames • Assorted Lyndon, KS consignments up until sale day. Not responsible for accidents or theft. LUNCH SERVED BY HAPPY TRAILS CHUCK WAGON. Craft, Scrap Booking & Stampin’ Up Items • Baskets, Silk Flowers, Lyndon, Kansas 66451 Wreaths • MANY NEW GIFT SHOP ITEMS -AUCTIONEERS- ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES Office 785-828-4476 We accept Harley Gerdes - Lyndon, KS Wooden Hoosier Kitchen Cupboard • Hoosier Cupboard, painted Mark Lacey - Melvern, KS blue • Asst Oak End Tables • Oak Rocking Chair • Hotel Check In Mobile 785-229-2369 MASTERCARD, VISA, and DISCOVER Cards. Russ Puchalla - Roca, NE Table • Dresser with Mirror • Oak Secretary • Gentlemen’s Dresser • Fax 785-828-3428 Clerk: Cindy Gerdes Ice Skates • 3) Pink Table Lamps • Silver Plated Tea/Coffee Set with matching Casserole Dish, Trays, Fondue Set, Punch Bowl with Cups & Ladle, Goblets, Wine Glasses • Tea Pots & Tea Cups • Porcelain Doll Collection • Bird Houses • Hot Wheels & Match Box Cars & Trac- tors YARD/SHOP/OUTDOOR ITEMS 3500 Watt Generator (like new) • Husqvarna Self Propelled Mower • Sears Weed Eater (Straight Shaft) • Welder • Small Roto-Tiller • Air Compressor • Craftsman 10” Table Saw on stand • 12” Slide Miter Saw • Shop Vacs • Assorted Tools • Back Pack Sprayer • Charcoal & Gas BBQ Grill with Smoke Box • Elec Smoker • Small Trailer (pull behind motorcycle) • Bicycles • Wicker Patio Furniture including Love Seat, Rocker, Chair, Coffee Table • Patio Table & Chairs • 2) Green Wicker Chairs • Wicker Porch Swing • Metal Trel- lis • Benches • Many Planters & Pots, Gazing Ball & Misc Yard Items BOB & DEBBIE GILLETT, SELLERS LEPPKE REALTY & AUCTION 501 S. Main, Hillsboro, KS 67063 – 620-947-3995 – www.leppke.com LYLE LEPPKE, Auctioneer/Broker – 620-382-5204 ROGER HIEBERT, Auctioneer/Sales Assoc. – 620-382-2963

AUCTIONSATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 10:00 AM Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 10701 N. Seneca St., Valley Center, KS from the intersection of I-135 Hwy. & 101st St. N. (Exit #19), 1 1/2 miles west & 3/4 mile north. TRACTORS, TRUCKS & type 15’ tine harrow; flare side FARM MACHINERY grain wagon with dump; 3 & 5 1990 Deutz-Allis 9170 FWA sec. drag springtooths; dump diesel tractor, triple hyd., 3 pt., rake; Hi-Co 6’ 3 pt. rotary pto, Firestone 520/85 R38 tires, mower; 2 - 4 wheel bale trailers. weighted, 6,035 hrs., shedded; SHOP EQUIPMENT & 1975 Allis Chalmers 200 diesel FARM RELATED ITEMS tractor, dual hyd., 3 pt., pto; Lincoln 225 welder; Craftsman 1987 IHC S1700 diesel truck, drill press; torch & gauges; lg. 18’ bed with 52” sides & hoist, Peter Wright anvil; welding & Alison automatic trans., roll over shop tables; stocked bolt bin; tarp, air brakes; 1980 Chev. vise; 2 - 500 gal. fuel tanks; Custom Deluxe 20 4 spd. pick- quick-tach hitch; radial arm saw; up; 2003 Great Plains 1300, 21 100 gal. pickup fuel tank with 12 hole end wheel drill, 7.5” spac- volt pump; barbed wire; 500 gal. ing, 13 1/4” dbl. discs, 4,580 propane tank; 4” auger; A frame acres, clean; 1994 Great Plains with chain hoist; bale spears; 30’ Solid Stand folding drill, 7.5” 3/4” socket set; impact sockets; spacing, 13” dbl. discs, markers, Craftsman 19.2 volt impact 6,812 acres, shedded; Parker wrench; Lincoln elec. grease 305 gravity wagon with tip tops gun; Homelite Super EZ chain- roll over tarp & 6” hyd. auger, saw; 1 ton chain hoist; wagon like new; E-Z trail mo. 475 grain wheel; tires & wheels; auto cart, hyd. auger; 2002 Great darkening welding helmet; T- Plains TS 1000 field sprayer, posts; cement block; adj. 1,000 gal. tank, X-fold booms, wrenches; pipe wrenches; Raven 440 controller, foam combo wrenches; elec. fencers; marker; Case IH 4900 36’ Vibra- chains & boomers; hardware; Tiller field cultivator with tine parts; shovels; forks; Ryobi 14” harrow; Krause 4900 25’ disc, chop saw; disc grinder; C- FB 20 1/2”, BB 21”; Miller 14’ clamps; sawzall; gear pullers; offset disc; Glenco 14 shank spot sprayer; space heater; 3 - chisel with tine harrow; Deutz- cases 15W-40 oil; toolboxes; Allis 30’ chiselvator/field cultiva- portable cattle panels & gates; 2 tor, tine harrow; Koyker 500 - Prairie Product metal bunks; loader, 7’ bucket; Oliver 4-16 welded wire panels; Diamond semi mt. plow; A.C. 5-16 semi corn sheller; cream cans; chick- mt. plow; Big Ox 10’ 3 pt. blade; en coop; cast iron bathtub; & 5 shank 3 pt. V ripper; A.C. sick- more! le mower; A.C. 3 btm. plow; pull TERMS: Cash day of sale. Statements made day of sale take precedence over advertised statements. Lunch provided by: K & B Catering. CHARLIE HUNSINGER ESTATE FOR MORECAROL INFORMATION HUNSINGER, CONTACT MATT SELLER NEWCOMER (316) 204-4505

VAN SCHMIDT • Auctioneer/Realtor 7833 N. Spencer Road, Newton, KS 67114 620-367-3800 or 620-367-2331 Schmidt Clerks & Cashiers www.hillsborofreepress.com Page 34 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Sedgwick County Extension to host 14th annual Tree Festival After suffering several properties. While trees are the best trees for drought trees that provide an impor- demonstrations include: 10:30 Tree Planting, years of drought, we need to an investment in our land- conditions is important. tant element for our quality Seminars in 4-H Hall: Mulching and Watering – start the replanting of our scape (both financial and This event will feature in- of life. 8:10 ICTrees – Replanting Bob Neier and Extension region, in home landscapes , aesthetically) choosing, formation on choosing, Tree care professionals Wichita – Barney Barnhard, Master Gardeners commercial and public planting, and maintaining planting and maintaining will be on hand at the 2015 Sedgwick County Extension Tours: 11:30 Tree Tour in Tree Festival to share their Master Gardener Extension Arboretum – advice on these topics, and 9:00 Trees for Kansas – Cathy Brady, Brady Nursery more, Saturday, April 11, at Dr. Jason Griffin, K-State 12:15 Nature Trail Tour – the Sedgwick County Exten- John C. Pair Horticulture led by Extension Master sion Education Center, 21st Center Gardeners and Ridge Road in Wichita. 10:00 “ELMS” – No Note: all tours and Seminars include appropri- Longer a four Letter Word – demonstrations meet in the ate topics for both the home- Tim McDonnell, Kansas Meadowlark Room owner and commercial au- Forest Service Vendors will have trees, dience. Plant vendors from 11:00 Structure Pruning tree and garden related around the region will have of Immature Trees – Josh products and services for unique trees and plants for Murray, Ryan Lawn & Tree sale. Garden tool sharpen- sale. (lecture followed by demon- ing service will be avail- Admission is free. stration outside) able. Seminars include appro- Outside Demonstratons: Activities for kids and a priate topics for both the 9:15 Composting (in pancake and sausage break- home owner & commercial Demonstration Garden) fast will be available for audience. 10:00 Pruning Roses purchase Seminars, tours and (south of 4-H Hall entry) Amendment would guarantee hunting, fishing and trapping (AP) - A proposed consti- felt like this amendment partment of Wildlife, Parks tutional amendment that would protect that right and Tourism. The state sold would guarantee the right and those freedoms forever $22.7 million in hunting and to hunt, fish and trap in _ as long as we are a state.’’ fishing licenses in 2014, Kansas is designed to turn Eighteen states guaran- about a third of the away any efforts by animal tee the right to hunt and agency’s revenue of $73.7 rights groups to restrict or fish through constitutional million. ban those practices, one of amendments. A similar pro- In neighboring Missouri, the amendment’s sponsors posal failed in Missouri last a similar effort was intro- said. year, but a lawmaker there duced in the Legislature The amendment is co- said it would be reintro- last year but didn’t ad- authored by Democratic duced. vance. Rep. Charlie Davis, Rep. Adam Lusker of Fron- Kristin Simon, a cruelty R-Webb City, who support- tenac and Republican Rep. casework manager with ed the measure, said sup- Travis Coutoure-Lovelady People for the Ethical porters will try again. of Palco. If approved by the Treatment of Animals, said “We look at our Missouri Kansas Legislature, the such constitutional amend- heritage, and the vast ma- proposal would go to voters ments make it difficult to jority of adults around had in the next election, the ban practices such as bow dads or grandpas who went Joplin Globe reported. hunting and body gripping duck hunting, turkey hunt- “Vermont put it in their traps, which she said many ing, deer – whatever – and state constitution in 1777, citizens find offensive. they’re now doing it with so it’s nothing new by any PETA has about 13,000 their kids, grandkids,’’ means, to protect those members in Kansas. Davis said. “Before some- basic rights and not have a About 1.2 million people one tries to take that away, threat of outside groups to hunt, fish or watch wildlife we have to get it in the Mis- come in our state at some in Kansas, spending around souri Constitution, and in point and try to impede $906 million, said Ron Kansas.’’ them,’’ Lusker said. ``We Kaufman of the Kansas De- Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 35 Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up extended to March 13

The U.S. Department of cludes not only sign-up de- serving crop rotations, in- sive, whole farm conserva- range health management, for free download on the Agriculture has extended tails, but also a complete tensive rotational grazing, tion assistance, CSP offers conservation buffer strips, NSAC website at: the sign-up period for the listing of all of the 119 con- and a wide variety of differ- farmers the opportunity to conservation tillage, and the www.sustainableagriculture 2015 edition of the Conser- servation enhancements ent types of cover cropping. earn payments for actively transition to organic crop- .net/publications. vation Stewardship Pro- and 35 conservation prac- The enhancement and managing, maintaining, and ping or grazing systems – Printed copies of the gram (CSP) – the federal tices that new enrollees will practice list includes a vari- expanding conservation ac- while they work their lands Guide can also be pur- farm bill’s largest working have to choose from as they ety of choices for each land tivities – such as cover crop- for production. chased. To inquire about or- lands conservation pro- consider their CSP options. use type (cropland, pasture, ping, rotational grazing, di- The CSP Information dering printed copies, email gram. Farmers and ranchers The Information Alert rangeland, and forest), mul- versified crop rotations, Alert and Farmers’ Guide to NSAC at in- now have two additional lists these conservation ac- tiple irrigation and water ecologically-based pest the Conservation Steward- tern@sustainableagricultur weeks – until March 13 – to tivities in order of their con- management choices, sever- management, forest and ship Program are available e.net complete the initial applica- servation and environmen- al options specifically for tion form. tal point values. The higher organic farmers or those Coinciding with this two- the point value, the greater transitioning to organic, and week extension, the Nation- the expected environmental a long list of water quality al Sustainable Agriculture benefit and thus the greater and wildlife habitat im- Coalition (NSAC) has re- weight they have in terms of provement activities. Four APRIL VALLEY FARMS leased a new, updated ver- both ranking the applica- enhancements specifically 18432 Mt. Olivet Road LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS sion of its CSP Information tion among other CSP appli- address former Conserva- Alert, with step-by-step cations, and calculating the tion Reserve Program land 20th sign-up and enrollment de- ultimate CSP financial as- transitioning to CSP. tails. The Information Alert sistance payment the pro- In addition to the Infor- ANNUAL SHOW PIG SALE now includes program ducer will receive. mation Alert, NSAC has also choices ranked by conserva- The top-ranking crop- published a longer, compre- tion and environmental ben- land enhancement – the soil hensive Farmers’ Guide to efit. health crop rotation - is the CSP. The new Farmers’ Sunday, March 29, 2015 • 1:00 PM Farmers and ranchers brand new for this year. This Guide includes step-by-step interested in enrolling in enhancement requires a re- enrollment guidance, key the program for 2015 now source-conserving crop to definitions, full explana- have until March 13 to go to be grown for at least two tions of the ranking and pay- Preview beginning at 11:00 AM their local Natural Re- consecutive years and for ment system, and helpful source Conservation Serv- annual crops to be preceded hints for accessing the pro- SALE BEGINS at 1:00 PM ice (NRCS) and sign up. The or followed by a cover crop. gram now that it has been initial sign-up process is The farmer then has a revised by the 2014 Farm very simple, consisting of choice of two out of seven Bill. It also includes a de- PIGS ARE ALL RAISED ON OUR FARM filling out a brief two-page associated soil health prac- tailed look at the program’s application. Later in March tices to complement the re- use under the 2008 Farm — COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH SERVED — or April the producer will sulting rotation. The soil Bill (from 2009 through then work with local NRCS health crop rotation scores 2013). staff to determine the envi- two and a half times more CSP is an innovative pro- For more information or directions to the farm, contact: ronmental benefits of their than the next highest regu- gram for working farms and DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER: 913-682-4376 existing conservation com- lar enhancement and more ranches, built on the belief mitments as well as pro- than seven times the aver- that we must enhance natu- — EVENING PHONE NUMBERS — posed new conservation ac- age enhancement. ral resource and environ- tivities (enhancements and Also high on the environ- mental protection as we si- Mark Theis Larry Theis Jerry Theis practices). mental benefits list, and re- multaneously produce prof- NSAC’s newly revised In- lated to soil health, are new itable food, fiber, and ener- 913-683-4377 913-775-2130 913-683-0775 formation Alert now in- or improved resource-con- gy. By providing comprehen-

LAND & EQUIPMENT Humboldt,FOR NE 4.65 SALE acre property withOR closed LEASE ADM feed mill, ware- house facilities,Call rail siding Lonnie & fortruck more scales. information.

UPCOMINGTOM & LEONA McCLANAHAN AUCTIONS ESTATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AUCTION 601 S Broadway, Salina, KS SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 AT 10:00 AM Very nice furniture,Check pictures, web site mirrors, for sale crystal bill and & pictures glass, collectibles.

2 TRACTS- 160 & 245 ACRES ON SAME NIGHT EARL (LEROY) HOTZ ESTATE - 160+/- ACRES PASTURE & HOMESITE AUCTION 11360 W Stimmel Rd, Brookville, KS TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 AT 7:00 PM Sale location – Ambassador Inn (former Holiday Inn Holidome), 1616 W Crawford, Salina, KS @160 acres south of I-70 and 2nd quarter section east of Brookville Rd. Property has a large pond, 40’ x 30’ Quonset building, electrical and an exceptional well. Tract description - UNPLATTED, S34, T13, R5, ACRESCheck 157.8, web site SE/4 for LESS sale bill HWY & aerial & RD photo. R/W Immediately followed by WAGNER VELVA along with PEATLING VERNON & OPAL TRUST – 245+/-CONTINGENT ACRES (SELLS TOGETHER) PASTURE & FARMLAND AUCTION Property Situs Addresses 00000 N Lightville Rd, Salina, KS 67401 00000 W Watkins Rd, Salina, KS 67401 Tract descriptions – UNPLATTED, S19, T13, R3, ACRES 83, S/2 NE4 EXC RD ROW shown as 35.00 dryland acres & 48.04 native grass acres. UNPLATTED, S19, T13, R3, ACRES 165.7, SW/4 EXC RD ROW’S shown as 134.06 dryland acres & 31.75 native grass acres. 2 contingent tracts selling together comprised of almost 170 dry land acres & 80 acres native grass. Sells immediately following the Hotz Estate 60 acres. Check website for sale bill & aerial photo. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Former Schwan’s employee restaurant (Al’s Diner) 3140 Centennial, Salina, KS SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 AT 10:00 AM Full range of kitchen equipment, very high quality, w/tables, booths & chairs. Check web site for sale bill with pictures. CONSIGNMENT SALE 601 S Broadway, Salina, KS SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015 AT 10:00 AM Contact auction staff to consign your items. Consign early and ben- efit from $$$$ advertising in newspapers and web sites. MAXINE RINEY160+/- ACRES FARM HOME SITE WITH PASTUREProperty & Situs FARMLAND Address AUCTION 00000 County Rd, Ellsworth, KS 67439 (Basically quarter section SW of Avenue N & 8th Rd intersection) Sale location – Ellsworth Senior Center 115 E North Main, Ellsworth, KS SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015 AT 7:00 PM Farm home, barn, tool sheds, detached garage all from early 1900s, 60 x 32 utility building built 1945, well, septic system on semi-im- proved road. County records show 121 dryland acres, 38.70 acres native grass, 120.3 acres in CRP (will be removed by sale date), ½ mineral rights retained by seller. TractCheck description web site– for S07, sale T16, bill andR092, aerial ACRES photo. 161.5, NE4 LESS R/W.

PROJECTED CONSIGNMENT SALE DATES- May 16 (will have KDOWPT items), If you haveAugust more 15 than (will fits have in our KDOWPT consignment items w/guns)sales call now to book your farm, household, or machinery auction. For Latest Update & Pictures go to website: www.soldbywilson.com

Any announcement made the day of sale takes precedence over any printed matter. Page 36 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Salina hosts meet and greet to discuss local food system

Community members in ness while simultaneously to people, we learned that “I came with the under- Prairieland Market, Big market with the vegetables Salina took the first step to helping develop the local there are people like our standing that things are pro- John’s Brewing Co., Blue and I think we need to have examine their local food economy. The assessment is local school district (and gressing in the sense of us Skye Brewery, and Smoky more vendors out there and system at the Meet, Greet, funded by a grant from the local restaurants) that trying to grow better con- Hill Vineyards and Winery more of a choice, so I and Eat-Local! event that USDA Agricultural Market- would like to purchase more nections in Kansas and hav- were some of the local food thought that I would just took place Thursday, Jan. 29. ing Service through the locally but they cannot find ing better food to be pur- companies who supplied come and put my input in.” Approximately 180 people Kansas State University En- a source that can produce chased in stores.” beverages and appetizers Representatives of all as- attended to meet and get to gineering Extension. enough of what they need. Topics discussed at the for the event. Local farms, pects of the local food sys- know those involved in the Barb Goode, Kansas They can’t find someone initial meet and greet event mills and Saline County tem will take a closer look at program. They sampled State University Research who can produce what they included issues that affect- Produce supplied food for the local food system local foods and listened to a and Extension, leads the need year-round, a consis- ed local distributors, pro- the appetizers. The food and through the workshop on panel discuss topics rele- task force group organizing tent source.” ducers, processing, waste, drink provided those in at- March 10 with strategic vant to the city and sur- the Salina event. The work- Attendees included Sali- and consumption. The panel tendance a chance to sam- planning and analysis. Par- rounding county’s food in- shop will result in an assess- na residents, local farm included representatives ple some of the local pro- ticipants will further ana- dustry. ment of the community food owners and food suppliers from each area, including duce from the county. lyze the local food system This event was the kick- system, which they defined as well as others. Christy Don Wagner of Wagner Or- “I love to cook, so we hap- with their community and off for the Local Food Sys- as the sum of all activities Crowther of –C Meats, LLC. ganic Farms, Danny pened to have a conversa- begin to plan how to grow it tem Assessment workshop, required to make food avail- and her husband Brian Williamson of Krehbiel’s tion one day about doing my and make it stronger. which will take place on able to people, according to Crowther of –C Land and Specialty Meats, Mike own restaurant so my mar- To learn more about March 10. The first goal of the event brochure. Cattle are from north of Soetaert of Prairieland Mar- ket assistant invited me. The events such as this one or this event and program is to “I don’t know that I did McPherson. They and other ket, Cindy Foley of USD 305, squash fritters are different, the Rural Grocery Initiative increase awareness of local know that (the local food nearby producers hoped to and Ron Rouse from the but good, and the wine is as a whole, visit food resources in Salina system) wasn’t working until reach out to more customers City of Salina. awesome,” said Anna Park- www.ruralgrocery.org/. and the surrounding coun- I really got into this grant,” and learn more about local “I thought it was excel- er. “I like to do the local ties. The next goals are to Goode said. “But I would say foods. lent, people were energized, increase health and well- that once we started talking “I was interested in com- there was a buzz throughout ing to see what there is for a the event. People were pas- Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic better market and to market sionate in the panel discus- products better,” Michelle sion, in the question and an- to be held March 18 Rourke of Nature’s Harvest, swer part.” Goode said. “We A Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic will be held at the LLC. said. got a lot of people who gave Sedgwick County Extension Education Center at 21st Another local resident, us compliments. They see and Ridge in Wichita on Wednesday, March 18 from 9:20 former restaurant owner this as a good start to a net- a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m. This clinic is de- Larry Bunker, came to the work, because I learned that signed to assist youth in earning summer income by event as a concerned citi- there seems to be a real mowing lawns. Cost is $8.00 for advanced registration up zen. “I’m trying to figure out need for this process that to March 13th or $10.00 at the door. more about what’s going on we’re doing. People said Information will acquaint youth with lawn grasses and how things are working there needed to be better and their proper care. In addition, the training will fa- in Kansas and how to keep it connections between grow- miliarize youth with knowledge of lawn mower safety in Kansas,” Bunker said. ers and buyers.” and mower maintenance. Who should attend: Any youth in grades 5-9 who wants to learn a way to earn summer income or gain KEY FEEDS 2015 MINERAL PROMOTION lawn mower safety knowledge. Two sessions will be offered. The morning session will run from 9:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Check in starts at 9 a.m. Order by April 1 - Delivery by May 1 — Pay N Store Program The afternoon session will run from 1:20-3:30 p.m. Check in starts at 1 p.m. Each session will cover: Lawn Grasses, Safe Use of YEARLINGS BREEDING HERD Lawn Mowers, Lawn Mower Maintenance, Obtaining a KEY GRASS STOCKER 4 KEY 12x12x12 Lawn Mowing Job. Graduation: Upon attendance for all training ses- KEY BIG 6 KEY CATTLE PREP sions, each youth will receive an information packet, KEY CTC MINERAL KEY 12x12 IGR business cards and certificate. Register online at http://sedgwick.ksu.edu. The early CUSTOM MINERAL BUILT TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS registration deadline is Friday, March 13, 2015. For more information, call 660-0100. SPECIAL PRICING Book before April 1 and receive 2 FREE BAGS for each 2,000 lbs. ordered

Fourth & Pomeroy CALL KEY FEEDS TODAY FEED Associates, Inc. OFFICE 1-800-432-7423785-630-0161 BYRON THORESON Bonded & Insured FEEDS 785-630-0491 JAMES CARR SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY IN EMPORIA, KANSAS AT 11:00 AM 620-342-2425 or 800-835-7803 toll-free • Fax: 620-342-7741 785-630-1049 TIM WILES Clay Center, Kansas 67432 Date: 2/25/15. Total Receipts: 864. A good sale with grass cattle Joseph Ebert, General Manager selling fully steady even calves that are still on the cow were sell- ing steady to higher. Feeder cattle mostly lower due to inconsistent feedyard participation. 3 hfrs @310# $310.00 2 strs @430# $318.00 JC LIVESTOCK SALES INC. CLAY CENTER 2 hfrs @288# $305.00 5 strs @507# $291.00 Wednesday Sale, Hogs NOON • Cattle 12:30 PM 2 hfrs @345# $300.00 8 strs @542# $279.00 LIVESTOCK SALES INC. 11 hfrs @382# $290.00 2 strs @543# $266.00 For the week of February 25, 2015 Cattle sales Tuesday, 11:00 AM. 3 hfrs @387# $270.00 4 strs @599# $253.00 5 hfrs @400# $280.00 16 strs @605# $262.00 STEERS 3 502 248.00 4 hfrs @415# $278.00 9 strs @653# $247.00 For week of February 24, 2015 2 375 316.00 2 545 222.50 2 hfrs @495# $241.00 26 strs @709# $225.00 2 503 290.00 5 613 216.00 STEERS 20 654 208.50 2 hfrs @498# $236.00 11 strs @740# $211.00 15 524 287.00 5 766 205.00 1 380 291.00 3 737 176.00 13 hfrs @515# $263.00 6 strs @759# $196.00 5 564 274.50 10 767 188.00 13 582 263.00 2 683 216.00 4 894 184.00 7 hfrs @584# $247.00 94 strs @778# $194.00 11 647 237.50 Top Butcher Cow was 6 707 204.00 8 896 176.00 4 hfrs @555# $240.00 25 strs @759# $193.50 4 675 219.00 $109.50 @ 1,405 lbs. 10 770 192.00 Top Butcher Cow 6 hfrs @538# $237.00 4 strs @778# $194.10 19 830 189.25 $110.00@ 1,595blbs. 8 752 196.00 7 hfrs @577# $235.00 25 strs @787# $193.50 59 892 182.75 6 783 194.50 Top Butcher Bull was 2 hfrs @550# $231.00 4 strs @784# $189.50 Top Butcher Bull 29 897 181.50 8 864 185.00 $127.00 @ 2,090 lbs. 19 hfrs @626# $229.00 10 strs @812# $190.00 $130.00 @ 1,750 lbs. 37 950 181.50 4 900 184.00 12 hfrs @643# $222.00 62 strs @841# $187.00 Bred Cows: No Test Bred Cows: 6 hfrs @665# $201.00 10 strs @848# $183.00 Pairs: $3200 HEIFERS $1,650 to $2,550 4 hfrs @674# $196.00 76 strs @874# $182.60 HEIFERS Fat Hog Top: $no test 1 335 260.00 9 317 320.00 Sows: $34.50 to $37.00 5 hfrs @685# $181.00 13 strs @887# $182.50 2 405 259.00 2 360 280.00 Bred Heifers: 22 hfrs @734# $188.00 11 strs @845# $182.00 4 425 258.00 $2,600 13 hfrs @755# $185.00 18 strs @891# $180.00 ****Please Note: ALL Sows & Boars will need to have approved pin tags in ear to be 4 483 232.00 9 hfrs @716# $180.00 4 strs @845# $179.00 eligible to sell after January 1! Order tags from pork.org or call with questions. 13 550 228.50 Pairs: $2,775 to $3225 5 hfrs @835# $175.50 5 strs @898# $175.50 plain 39 hfrs @848# $173.00 19 strs @920# $180.50 NEXT SHEEP & GOAT SALE: 13 hfrs @877# $172.00 39 strs @943# $177.00 SPECIAL ANGUS INFLUENCE FEMALE SALE: 13 hfrs @897# $171.00 51 strs @1074# $171.25 IN CONJUNCTOIN WITH KANSAS ANGUS ASSOC. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 2 strs @360# $332.00 Equip & Hay sell @ 11 AM • Sheep & Goats Noon SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH 1:30 P.M. COWS: $113.00-$121.50 SHELLS: $104.75 & down SELLING FALL AND SPRING PAIRS AND BRED COWS AND • 1 Extremely Nice Reg. Boer Billy, over 5 enoblements in $105.00-$112.75 BULLS: $138.00-$155.00 OPEN YRLG. HEIFERS pedigree • 7 Yrlg. Hair Ewes bred to Dorpor Ram lamb in April EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 4TH: ADVERTISING DEADLINE MARCH 23RD (CONSIGN EARLY FOR BEST RESULTS) • 65 blk & red hfrs, 750-800 lbs. • 8 Alpacas, some females, exposed to the males • 75 blk & blkwf strs, 800-950 lbs. • 140 blk & red strs & hfrs, 750-950 lbs. If you need assistance in marketing your cattle please call & we will be happy to discuss it with you. PLUS MANY MORE BY SALE DAY! • 40 mostly blk strs & hfrs, 800-950 lbs. Visit our new website at jccclivestock.com MORE CONSIGNMENTS PENDING Due to postal conflicts we will need your consignments 2 weeks in advance to sale date in order to advertise them in the Grass & Grain. This will be an adjustment but one we feel will help both you as a customer and buyers as well. Thanks for your assistance with this! LOTS OF CONSIGNMENTS PENDING FEED REPORTS AND MARKET REACTIONS! JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS • Barn Phone 785-238-1471 Clay Center, Ks • Barn Phone 785-632-5566 Clay Center Field Representatives: THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Seth Lauer 785-949-2285, Abilene YOUR BUSINESS ALWAYS APPRECIATED! Tom Koch, 785-243-5124 Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185 For Cattle Appraisals Call: BRODY PEAK, 620-343-5107 GLENN UNRUH, 620-341-0607 KARL LANGVARDT MITCH LANGVARDT LYNN LANGVARDT LYLE WILLIAMS, Field Representative, 785-229-5457 Tues. & Wed. KCLY-Fm 100.9 WIBW 580 - 6:45 A.M. Thurs; 8:00 am 785-499-5434 785-238-1858 785-762-2702 KVOE 1400 - 6:30-6:45 A.M. Thurs. & Fri. Cell: 785-499-2945 Cell: 785-761-5814 Cell: 785-761-5813 emporialivestock.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 37 Study finds invasive weed’s Consumers will pay more resistance to well-known herbicide for steak, not hamburger The December Food Demand Survey, conducted each month by Oklahoma State University, showed that consumers increased the price they were willing stems from increase in gene copies to pay for steak, pork chops, deli ham and chicken A recent study by a Kansas State University’s Researchers also found herbicide diversity in con- wings, but lowered the amount they were willing to Kansas State University Bikram Gill, university dis- that the more copies of trolling this weed. pay for hamburger and chicken breasts. weed scientist finds why the tinguished professor of EPSPS kochia had, the high- “Herbicides are not Survey results show consumers’ willingness to pay invasive weed kochia is like plant pathology. er tolerance it had against known to cause mutations in for steak in December 2014 was $7.80, compared to a cockroach of the plant The journal Plant Physi- glyphosate. For example, plants,” Jugulam said. “The $7.00 in November 2014 and $6.41 in December 2013. world. ology recently published kochia plants with nine to 12 resistant individuals pres- Their willingness to pay for hamburger in December 2014 was $4.49, compared to $4.62 in November 2014 Mithila Jugulam, assis- their study, “Tandem Ampli- EPSPS copies could survive ent in the population initial- and $4.20 in December 2013. tant professor of agronomy, fication of a Chromosomal twice the recommended ly are at low levels and slow- The research also found that E. coli, salmonella led a study that looked at Segment Harboring 5- amount of glyphosate, while ly dominate over the suscep- and GMOs are the most visible issues in the news. The how kochia — invasive weed Enolpyruvylshikimate-3- a plant with 16 copies could tible plants if selection with largest percentage jump in awareness from November populations that are taking Phosphate Synthase Locus withstand six times the the same herbicide contin- to December was regarding gestation crates, while the over crops and non-crop Confers Glyphosate Resist- amount. ues.” largest percentage decrease in issue awareness was areas in western Kansas ance in Kochia scoparia.” It While the increase in Currently, Jugulam and about hormones. and the Great Plains — is the first study to find a EPSPS gene copies has cre- colleagues are looking at Generally, taste, safety and price remain con- evolved resistance to the molecular cytogenetic basis ated a nonsustainable way kochia from across the U.S. sumers’ most important values when purchasing most used herbicide of EPSPS gene amplifica- of controlling kochia with and Canada to find whether foods. The report revealed an increase in consumers’ perceived value of taste and a decrease in perceived glyphosate, more commonly tion in kochia. glyphosate-only programs, plants from other areas in ® value of nutrition. Find December’s Food Demand known as Roundup . Re- Glyphosate works by Jugulam said this resistance the world have evolved the Survey results at http://tinyurl.com/ dec14-osu-fds. searchers found that kochia stopping an enzyme called was evolved as the result of same way. This may shed has evolved to have multi- EPSPS that is crucial for continuous use of light on the future control ple copies of a gene code production of aromatic glyphosate and the lack of methods. that targets glyphosate. amino acids in the shikimic These copies enable the acid pathway. If EPSPS is BELLEVILLE 81 LIVESTOCK SALES Junction Hwys 36 & 81 Belleville, Kansas plants to survive the field disrupted, the plant eventu- CATTLE SALES EVERY FRIDAY • 10:30 AM rate of glyphosate applica- ally dies. WASHINGTON COUNTY Feb 27 Sale. Slaughter cows, $93-$118. tions. Using an innovative tech- LIVESTOCK,Locally owned & operated LLC STEERS HEIFERS “It’s a very novel resist- nique called fluorescence 468 lbs. $299.00 428 lbs. $289.00 ance mechanism and is be- in situ hybridization, or WASHINGTON, KS – PHONE 785-325-2243 495 lbs. $288.00 460 lbs. $252.00 Fax: 785-325-2244 555 lbs. $265.00 533 lbs. $248.50 coming prevalent in a num- Fiber FISH, on kochia’s 589 lbs. $263.00 627 lbs. $216.00 ber of glyphosate-resistant DNA fragment, the team If you have cattle to sell, please call us anytime! 668 lbs. $227.00 647 lbs. $222.50 weeds, including Palmer found that glyphosate-re- 688 lbs. $226.00 700 lbs. $213.00 Sale Date Has Changed: 741 lbs. $216.25 704 lbs. $201.30 amaranth, common water- sistant kochia had duplicat- Sales will now be on Monday • Starting Time: 1 PM 743 lbs. $212.00 767 lbs. $187.25 hemp and kochia,” Jugulam ed several EPSPS copies Market report for February 23, 2015: 823 lbs. $196.00 807 lbs. $179.00 said. that stacked alongside each 1006 lbs. $180.10 860 lbs. $179.00 BULLS 1 hol [email protected] 948 lbs. $180.00 Jugulam conducted the other on a single chromo- 1 blk [email protected] 1 rwf [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 hol [email protected] Cattle Sale Friday, March 6 study in collaboration with some. COWS 1 blk [email protected] 20 blk cows, 2 yrs, with big black calves, Fancy, gentle; 20 blk, 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 2 yrs old, bred blk April 1st; 80 blk hfrs, 700-800 lbs.; 50 blk, 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 700-800 lbs.; 75 blk/red, 650-850 lbs. 1 blk [email protected] HEIFERS 1 hol [email protected] 3 bwf [email protected] GOAT-SHEEP SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 7 1 hol [email protected] 1 hol [email protected] 50 Boer, 50-60 lbs.; 30 Boer, 60-70 lbs.; 25 nannies; 20 Boer, 1 hol [email protected] 1 hol [email protected] 50-65 lbs. 1 hol [email protected] Cattlemans Cut Angus Bull Sale Wednesday, March 11 Don’t Forget the Video as an option to market your cattle Rippe Bull & Replacement Heifer Sale Sat., March 14 Myron Runft Charolais Bull Sale Monday, March 23 View our live auctions at www.lmaauctions.com If you have cattle to sell please call anytime! Manager: Matt Kruse, 785-556-0715 785-527-2258 Fieldman: Terry Ohlde: 785-747-6554 For Market Reports, and Early Listings View our website for current market report! Website: Belleville81.com www.washingtoncountylivestock.com Barry & Angii Kort, Owners • 785-527-2258 Thanks for your business! Eureka Livestock Sale P.O. Box 267 Eureka, KS 67045 620-583-5008 Office 620-583-7475 Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. Sale Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sharp 1/2 mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Highway These ladies were awarded their Bronze and Silver On Thursday, February 26, we had 776 hd of cattle on a good Livestock Auction every Tuesday at 12 NOON Awards at the 2015 Kansas Angus Association Annual market. Serving the Midwest Livestock Industry for 62 Years! Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 24 in Hutchinson. The STEERS 7 bk [email protected] 10 bk bwf [email protected] ****STARTING TIME: 12:00 NOON**** Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the 6 bk [email protected] 11 limo-x [email protected] 17 mix [email protected] 12 red [email protected] 8 bwf rbf [email protected] 6 bk [email protected] National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Recognition MARKET REPORT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then 20 red [email protected] 12 gelv-wf-x [email protected] 18 bk bwf [email protected] RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK: 954 CATTLE 7 bk [email protected] 26 bk bwf [email protected] 9 bk [email protected] meet point requirements in many areas of participation 22 red [email protected] HEIFERS 7 bk gray [email protected] STEERS 4 hols strs [email protected] before receiving them. Pictured from left are Bryanna 3 blk strs [email protected] 8 hols strs [email protected] 9 red Angus [email protected] 5 red Angus [email protected] 18 bk bwf [email protected] 5 blk strs [email protected] 11 hols strs [email protected] Hite, Valley Center, silver; and Chelsey Figge, Onaga, 6 bk bwf [email protected] 25 red [email protected] 7 bk bwf [email protected] 10 blk strs [email protected] 4 hols strs [email protected] bronze and silver. Photo by Jeff Mafi, American Angus Association 5 red Angus [email protected] 12 bk [email protected] 10 bk [email protected] 5 blk strs [email protected] 3 hols strs [email protected] 4 bk [email protected] 13 red [email protected] BULLS 4 blk bwf strs [email protected] 3 hols strs [email protected] 15 bk gray [email protected] 15 bk [email protected] 4 bk bwf [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] HEIFERS 19 limo-x [email protected] 12 bk bwf [email protected] 3 bk [email protected] 8 blk strs [email protected] 2 blk red hfrs [email protected] 4 gelv-wf-x [email protected] 19 bk bwf [email protected] 6 blk char strs [email protected] 7 blk hfrs [email protected] 5 blk red strs [email protected] 5 blk red hfrs [email protected] ELDORADO BUTCHER COWS: $87.50-$128.50, mostly $110-$120, $2-$4 higher 8 blk bwf strs [email protected] 12 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] BUTCHER BULLS: $125-$148.50, mostly $136-$145, $2-$4 higher 6 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC. PACKER COWS & BULLS SELLING ON A VERY ACTIVE MARKET. 9 blk strs [email protected] 3 red hfrs [email protected] BUTCHER COWS 1 holstein [email protected] 5 blk bulls [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] 1 bk [email protected] 1 holstein [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] 316-320-3212 1 bk [email protected] BUTCHER BULLS 4 blk strs [email protected] 10 blk hfrs [email protected] Fax: 316-320-7159 8 blk strs [email protected] 2 blk hfrs [email protected] 1 bk [email protected] 1 bk [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] 12 blk red hfrs [email protected] 2595 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 622, 1 limo [email protected] 1 bk [email protected] 5 blk red strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] 1 bwf [email protected] 1 bk [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk gry hfrs [email protected] El Dorado, KS 67042 1 bk [email protected] 1 wf [email protected] 5 blk strs [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] Market Report - Sale Date: 2-26-15. Head Count: 547 1 simm [email protected] 1 bk [email protected] 6 blk strs [email protected] 6 blk hfrs [email protected] 300-400 lb. steers, $230-$335; heifers, $220-$299; 400-500 lb. 1 simm [email protected] 15 blk strs [email protected] 10 blk hfrs [email protected] steers, $220-$294; heifers, $200-$261; 500-600 lb. steers, $200- 12 blk red strs [email protected] 4 blk rwf hfrs [email protected] $285; heifers, $180-$255; 600-700 lb. steers, $185-$249.50; heifers, Early Consignments for March 5: 14 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] $165-224; 700-800 lb. steers, $180-$212. Trend on Calves: Choice • 150 blk/bwf steers, 650-775 lbs., home raised, weaned & vacc. 15 blk strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] 5 blk strs [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] steer and heifer calves, steady.Trend on Feeder Cattle: Not enough • 70 blk/simm-x steers and heifers, 650-775 lbs., home raised & 5 blk red strs [email protected] 5 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] Feeder steers and heifers for a good market test. Butcher Cows: weaned & vacc. 8 blk strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] High dressing cows: $110-$121; Avg. dressing cows: $100-$110; • 60 blk/simm-x heifers, 850-900 lbs., home raised, weaned & vacc. 4 blk red strs [email protected] 10 blk hfrs [email protected] low dressing cows, $75-$100. Stock Cows: Bred Cows: $1,300- 4 blk red strs [email protected] 8 rwf bwf hfrs [email protected] $2,550. Cow/Calf Pairs, $1,600-$2,625. Butcher Bulls: Avg. to high Early Consignments for March 12: 24 blk strs [email protected] 10 blk red hfrs [email protected] dressing bulls, No test. Trend on Cows and Bulls: Butcher cows, $5 • 150 blk/red/char steers and heifers, 600-750 lbs., home raised, HOLSTEIN STEERS 5 blk hfrs [email protected] higher; Butcher Bulls, no test. weaned & vacc. 6 hols strs [email protected] • 60 blk/red steers, 650-750 lbs. We welcome your consignments! SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION-- SATURDAY MARCH 28-- If you have cattle to consign or would like additional information, Early Consignments for March 19: SALE BILL ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 please call the office at 316-320-3212 Dan Harris, Auctioneer & Owner • 785-364-7137 check our website for updated consignments: • 250 blk/bwf steers and heifers, 400-600 lbs., home raised, weaned & vacc. Danny Deters, Corning, Auct. & Field Rep • 785-868-2591 www.eldoradolivestock.com Dick Coppinger, Winchester, Field Rep. • 913-774-2415 Chris Locke Steven Hamlin Steve Aeschliman, Sabetha, Field Rep. • 785-284-2417 (316) 320-1005 (H) (602) 402-6008 (H) We appreciate your business! (316) 322-0675 (M) (620) 222-1199 (M) Ron Ervin - Owner-Manager Larry Matzke, Wheaton, Field Rep. • 785-268-0225 Larry Womacks, Fieldman Van Schmidt, Fieldman Home Phone - 620-583-5385 Craig Wischropp, Horton, Field Rep. • 785-547-5419 (620) 394-3273 (H) (620) 367-2331 (H) Mobile Cell 620-750-0123 Barn Phone • 785-364-4114 (620) 229-0076 (M) (620) 345-6879 (M) Austin Evenson- Fieldman WEBSITE: www.holtonlivestock.com Cattle Sale Every Thursday 11:00 AM Mobile Cell 620-750-0222 EMAIL: [email protected] If you have any cattle to be looked at call Ron or Austin View our auctions live at "lmaauctions.com" Page 38 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 2014 Governor’s Mined Land Reclamation USDA opens public comment period for Award presented to Hamm, Inc. Agricultural Conservation Easement Hamm, Inc. of Perry has been awarded the 2014 Governor’s Mined Land Reclamation Award for their reclamation work at their Overbrook Quarry in Osage County. This Program interim final rule award is presented to a company that demonstrated excellence in implementing mined land reclamation and conveying a positive image of mining in Kansas. The award was Agriculture Secretary tribes, state and local gov- store, protect and enhance presented at the Kansas Aggregate Producers Association meeting in Overland Park. Tom Vilsack has announced ernments and non-govern- wetlands through the pur- The reclaimed area in Osage County covers 80 acres that was mined by Hamm for 30 that the U.S. Department of mental organizations that chase of wetland reserve years. “The landowner requested the property be returned to hay and livestock pro- Agriculture is accepting have farmland or grassland easements. NRCS helps re- duction, recreation and wildlife habitat,” said John Strome, General Manager for public comments on its in- protection programs are el- store, protect and enhance Hamm Inc. “We made sure the slopes were gradual enough for hay production and even terim final rule for the new igible to partner with USDA enrolled wetlands to pro- built fencing for three separate pastures.” A few of the completed projects were the Agricultural Conservation to purchase conservation vide habitat for fish and construction of several ponds with one six acres in size with constructed fish habitat. Easement Program (ACEP), easements. NRCS easement wildlife, including threat- Hamm, Inc., with headquarters in Perry, operates twelve quarry locations in north- designed to help producers programs have been a criti- ened and endangered east Kansas. They mine aggregate materials from the earth and manufacture high qual- ity materials for the local construction industry and county roadways. For more infor- protect working agricultur- cal tool in recent years for species; improve water mation about this award, contact Scott Carlson with the Division of Conservation, al lands and wetlands. The advancing landscape-scale quality by filtering sedi- Kansas Department of Agriculture at 785-564-6618 or [email protected]. 2014 Farm Bill consolidated private lands conservation. ments and chemicals; re- three previous conserva- In FY 2014, NRCS used $328 duce damage from flooding; tion easement programs million in ACEP funding to recharge groundwater; pro- into ACEP to make it easier enroll an estimated 143,833 tect biological diversity and for diverse agricultural acres of farmland, grass- provide opportunities for land-owners to fully benefit land, and wetlands through educational, scientific and from conservation initia- 485 new easements. In limited recreational activi- tives. Florida, NRCS used ACEP ties. Under the wetland re- “Since 2009, USDA has funds to enroll an addition- serve easement component, worked with producers and al 6,700 acres in the North- eligible landowners can private landowners to en- ern Everglades Watershed, choose to enroll in a perma- roll a record number of supporting the restoration nent or 30-year easement. acres in conservation pro- and protection of habitat Tribal landowners also grams. This interim final for a variety of listed have the option of enrolling rule takes into account rec- species, including the Wood in 30-year contracts that are ommendations from agri- Stork, Crested caracara, available only for lands cultural landowners and and Eastern Indigo Snake. owned by American Indian conservation stakeholders In Georgia, NRCS used tribes. about how to better stream- these funds to complete the The official notice of the line and enhance conserva- Roundabout Swamp project proposed ACEP interim tion easement processes,” by enrolling 270 acres of the final rule can be found in Vilsack said. Carolina Bay to help re- the Federal Register. Elec- USDA’s Natural Re- store and protect the entire tronic comments during the sources Conservation Serv- bay ecosystem to historic 60-day comment period ice (NRCS) administers hydrology and vegetation. must be submitted through ACEP, a voluntary program ACEP’s agricultural land regulations.gov. Comments created in the 2014 Farm easement component offers also can be hand-carried or bill to protect and restore many benefits to landown- mailed to Public Comments critical wetlands on private ers and citizens. The ease- Processing, Attn: Docket and tribal lands through the ments protect the long-term No. NRCS-2014-0011, Regu- wetland reserve easement viability of the nation’s food latory and Agency Policy component. ACEP also en- supply by preventing con- Team, Strategic Planning courages farmers, ranchers version of productive work- and Accountability, U.S. De- and non-industrial private ing lands to non-agricultur- partment of Agriculture, forest landowners to keep al uses. Other benefits in- Natural Resources Conser- their private and tribal clude environmental quali- vation Service, 5601 Sunny- land in agricultural use ty, historic preservation, side Avenue, Building 1- through the agricultural wildlife habitat and protec- 1112D, Beltsville, MD 20705. land easement component. tion of open space. Please visit the ACEP ACEP also conserves grass- Under ACEP’s wetland page or Farm Bill Program lands, including rangeland, component, NRCS provides Rules page for more infor- pastureland and shrubland. technical and financial as- mation on the ACEP statu- Under ACEP’s agricul- sistance directly to private tory changes. tural land component, and tribal landowners to re-

29TH ANNUAL CONCORDIA OPTIMIST

CONSIGNMENTSATURDAY, MARCH 14 — AUCTION 9:00 AM Located at the Cloud County Fairgrounds in CONCORDIA, KANSAS MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Be on time, as we will be running two rings all day. COLLECTIBLES: 11:00 AM Ford silage blower, 540 PTO; wheel trailer, 7x10, steel floor; SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 • 11:00 AM Fairbanks Z 6HP stationary en- Brady feed wagon; Farmhand 1,500 lb., 4” drop, trailer axle. Sale Location: 2 miles East of Beloit, KS on #9 Hwy. gine on trucks; (Coins - 1829 feed wagon; JD 220 flex head- MISC. EQUIP. izing Raven Flow controller and skids; 30’ 10” stainless steel 1/2 cent, 1857 & 1858 Flying er, 20’; OMC 596 round baler; 5 trailers of misc. items; Cross Eagle pennies, 1880-1909 Indi- NH 851 auto wrap round baler; hyd. cyl., 3” dia. x 10” stroke; flow meter; Rotomix feed auger with 7 1/2HP 220 electric an head pennies, 1909-1943 2 homemade grain carts; IHC Windpower alternator 540 PTO, wagon; (80) 6 bar x 20’ continu- with starter box; 32’ Kent spring- wheat pennies, 1897-1912 Vic- 400 air planter; Sunflower 24’ trailer mounted; Fairbanks ous panels; (40) 5’x12’ portable tooth dual tires on center; 35 tory nickels, 1913-1937 Buffalo double fold disc; JD 220 single scales, 500 lbs. cap. w/weights; corral panels; Case 1840 skid gallons of diesel fuel treatment nickels, 6-35% silver WWII fold, 18’ disc; Hesston 30 chain DeVilbiss air compressor; steer loader, 5000 hrs., diesel, in 1 gallon jugs; 300 bushel nickels, 1935A & E silver certifi- stack mover; Kelly Ryan 4x10 Champion 60 gal. air tank; car foam filled tires, auxiliary hy- Parker gravity wagon on run- cates, 2-1957 silver certificates, feed wagon; gravity wagon, 200 ramps; Lincoln SA-200 pipeline draulics; 2000 Deere 260 skid ning gear; 8’ Massey-Harris hy- 1867, 1868 & 1882 Shield nick- bu. welder; 22-ton log splitter. steer loader, 4200 hrs., open draulic 3 pt. angle blade; els, 1865, 1866 & 1867 3-cent COMBINE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL cab, foot controls, 84” bucket; hydraulic wire winder; 5000 watt nickels, 1864 & 1865 2-cent 95 John Deere combine. 200’ sewer lateral, new; 240’ 2008 JD 9770 combine w/2533 new 24’ Notch Mfg. bale feeder, generator 110/220 with 10HP coins, 1853 w/arrows & 1857 LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT steel shelving; (2) 9’x7’ garage eng. hrs., 1838 sep. hrs, duals, 10 ga. alloy pan, very heavy Briggs & Stratton; 516 Interna- Seated Liberty Half-Dimes, Horse trailer, 2 head, new floor; doors; 9’x10’ garage door; fiber- chopper duty; 200+ factory Ford, Chevy, tional center mounted plow; 1861 Seated Liberty quarter, 1987 WW stock trailer, 16’, glass insul., 2 rolls, 6”x96”. Dodge, Oldsmobile service/re- black bed cover with double 1925 & 1926 Standing Liberty bumper hitch, new floor & lights; HARDWARE pair manuals (years 1980- cylinder lift for short box pickup; quarters, 1838 & 1848 Large 3 stock tanks. New plumbing supplies; new 2000s); 72” MDS skid steer modern silver topper for small cents, 12 rolls Wheat pennies); CONST. EQUIPMENT hardware supplies. material grapple bucket; 60” pickup; Donahue swather gate-leg table; Mountain lion Ditchwitch trencher, Model NAMEBRAND TOOLS Westendorf skid steer loader trailer; jet ski trailer; Case IH skin cape w/head & claws. 1620, elec. start, articulated Central Machine 1/2 hp log grapple; 4 used skid steer 900 planter with drums; Landoll AMMUNITION steering; HD 14’ Speed Mover, shaper/router w/stand; Stihl buckets; new 60” tractor loader 2000 cultivator; pickup tool box; 3 boxes, 100 count, Winchester tilt blade, adj. hitch; Furman 266 weedeater. bucket; Land Pride 4’ 3 pt. box Knipco F-50 portable heater; 7 .22LR; 2 boxes, 50 count, CCI horse-drawn grader; 10’ gin HOUSEHOLD ITEMS blade; 1977 F-700 15’ steel box semi rims; used semi tires; Dia- Stingers .22 LR. poles & pulleys for winch truck. United 8’ pool table; Sears with tarp; 1970 Chevy truck with mond plate pickup fuel tank with TRACTORS CARS & TRUCKS glass top, elec. range self 3 compartment feed box; pump; bale elevator; white con- JD D tractor, to restore; JD 60 IH 6.9 liter diesel pickup engine; cleaning; RV captain’s chairs; 4 2009 Norwood Seed Shuttle Apache 20’ hay trailer with in- version van. 7x20 Gooseneck tractor, runs; 1962 Ford 4000, 1990 Ford F-250, 3/4 ton, 4x4, restaurant tables, 32”x32” dish- Model SS290 with conveyor sert for ground hay; 100 gallon Stock Trailer, new tires; 6x16 3736 hrs, roll bar/sunshade; rebuilt engine, new clutch, washer; office desk; oak head- fuel barrel with Fill Rite 110 volt Gooseneck Stock Trailer; 1200 1976 JD 4630, powershift, gooseneck hitch; 1978 Jeep board, std. bed; 120,000 BTU pump, Model FR700; 500 gallon lb. Bar 6 Cake Feeder with new 8,300 hrs.; Ford-Ferguson 35 CJ5; 1970 Dodge, 2 ton trk, heat & air conditioning unit. fuel barrel with stand; 6’ bucket digital scales; 5x8 H&H tilt bed tractor; Case 930 tractor, diesel, good motor; 1968 Ford C800 OUTDOOR FURNITURE for 3000 Du-al loader; 5th wheel trailer; 84” skid steer bucket 3 pt., wide front; saddle fuel trk, 16’ steel box, hoist; 1968 2 plastic park benches; 5 wood- converter dollie, air brakes, has with teeth heavy duty made with tank w/brackets for JD 4640. Chevy PU, 283 cu. in. engine, en benches; 2 outdoor chairs; new brake shoes; 1970 Chevy 3/8 plate; 84” skid steer bucket FARM MACHINERY short bed; 13’ trk bed, wood rocking bench; wood burning C50 dump truck, 350 engine, 5 heavy duty made with 3/8 plate; Massey-Model 10, sq. baler, sides. stove, 55 gal. drum. speed, 2 speed rear end, 10’ PJ 36 ft. flatbed trailer with hy- wire tie; JD 530 round baler; UTILITY VEHICLE & EQUIP. TIRES bed with removable grain ex- draulic dove tail; 2- sets of skid Crustbuster drill 14’; Krause 1950 Cushman Truckster; 650 Four 18.4/38 tractor tires. 1999 JD 4700 sprayer 2850 hrs. tensions, Shurlock rollover tarp; steer pallet forks; 68 Chevy C- chisel, 16’ w/sweeps; Sunflower Grizzly 4 wheeler; all-terrain go- LAWN MOWERS 60’ booms with stainless steel (200) 5 1/2’ steel posts; 686 50 327 Hi-Lo 4 speed, new Fallow Master, 21’, 26” sweeps, cart, 8 hp engine; disc tree cut- Cub Cadet LT1042 hydro 19HP, tank and Outback Auto Track steel posts; 100 +/- hedge tires, very clean, 15ft. Giant rolling spiders; AC field cult., 30’ ter for ATV, new; Weed Wipe for 116 hrs.; John Deere L100, system posts; 1995 Lincoln Town car, box; log splitter for skid steer w/harrow; 3 Gleaner rotary ATV, 14’, remote control. 19HP; JD self-propelled 21” 2005 JD 635 flex platform; 2007 white with 77,377 miles; 1990 heavy duty; 2001 854 Rowga- combine heads, 830 corn head, TRAILERS mower; Sears lawn mower, 26 Great Plains 750 60’ field culti- Cadillac white with 126,000 tor, 4650 hrs, 80 ft. booms, 20’ flex head, 20’ rigid head; JD 24’ HD equip./car trailer, 14,000 hp, 54” deck; JD riding mower vator with 4 bar spike leveler miles; gooseneck flatbed trailer, GPS, auotsteer, 2 new wheels, 653 row crop head; JD 3960 gvw, elec. over hyd. tilt dove dozer blade. with floating hitch; 2007 36’ Lan- no title; (4) 18-446 used tractor motors, hoses and covers. silage cutter, 2-row head, pick- tail, hyd. jack; Lutwig lowboy POSTS & FENCING up head, pull type; McFarlane trailer, 30’ tandem axle; 4’x8’ 50 new steel posts; roll woven doll disk; Krause 42’ Landsman tires; (4) 18-442 used tractor 15’, 3 pt., rolling stock cutter; lawn mower trailer, tilt bed; 2- wire. Discavator ext. shanks for fertil- tires; hopper bottom bin on THESE & MANY OTHER ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! Commission proceeds go to area youth programs. We will be taking consignments up to sale day. Lunch will be served on grounds by Knights of Columbus. All guarantees are between buyer & seller. LUKE HANSEN, Broker/Auctioneer Contact: 785-243-1134 • 785-243-0950 • 785-243-1807 • 785-614-5352 785-738-8932 [email protected] Auctioneers: Thummel Auction & Kearn Auction www.hansenauction.com Check out the website at www.thummelauction.com Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Page 39 Outstanding experts to lead the conversation at 2015 NIAA Annual Conference The National Institute search group that investi- nual Conference will be izing in international speakers throughout the for Animal Agriculture has gates how the water cycle Aubrey Bettencourt, execu- money laundering. conference. some power players lined and freshwater resources tive director of the Califor- Now, Bettencourt is a The 2015 NIAA Annual up for the 2015 Annual Con- are being impacted by cli- nia Water Alliance. She has policy consultant and politi- Conference, Water and the ference Water and the Fu- mate change. He was re- helped to coordinate cal strategist serving clients Future of Animal Agricul- ture of Animal Agriculture. cently interviewed on 60 groundbreaking grassroots, throughout California. She ture is March 23-26, 2015 in These leading experts in Minutes about an advanced state and federal lobbying helped push for a three-part Indianapolis at the Hyatt water conservation and reg- computer model he helped efforts and public relations federal drought package, Regency Indianapolis. For ulation will direct the con- develop that NASA uses development. the California Emergency more information or to reg- versation about water and with satellites to track Bettencourt is a third- Drought Relief Act of 2014, ister online go to animal agriculture. water depletion in some of generation farmer on her to provide immediate www.animalagriculture.org/ Opening keynote speak- the world’s target aquifers. family’s farm in Hanford, drought relief for affected 2015AnnualConference or er, Dr. Jay Famiglietti, Famiglietti and his students Cali. She has also been communities, a recovery contact the NIAA by calling Ph.D., is a professor of pioneered methods of using trained in National Securi- plan and a long-term solu- 719-538-8843 or emailing Earth system science and of data from NASA’s Gravity ty and was a research ana- tion to prevent future [email protected] civil and environmental en- Recovery and Climate Ex- lyst for the Center for Secu- drought emergencies. . gineering at the University periment (GRACE) and rity Policy in Washington, The NIAA looks forward of California, Irvine. He is have found that the current D.C., working with the FBI, to the conversation that also the Senior Water Scien- rate of groundwater use CIA and U.S. Department of these two experts will lead tist at the NASA Jet Propul- around the globe is unsus- Defense and State special- along with several other ESTATE FARM AUCTION sion Laboratory at the Cali- tainable. SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH — 1:00 PM 39229 W. 239th — fornia Institute of Technolo- An avid speaker, WELLSVILLE, KS 66092 TRACTORS, TRAILERS & VEHICLE gy and was appointed to the Famiglietti, has delivered ’98 MF 6180 tractor, MFWD 4x4, cab, dynashift, 18.4R38 rear & Santa Ana Regional Water over 50 lectures on global 14.9R28 fr tires, 110hp, 3095 hrs, selling w/Westendorf TA29 loader Quality Control Board by water cycle change and WEDNESDAY,1,980 ACRES +/- MARCH ELLIS & 25TREGO — 10:00 CO., KS AM & bale spike selling separately-Westendorf GF-64 front end loader California Governor Jerry freshwater availability. AUCTION grapple attachment; ’96 Case IH 5230 tractor, 2WD 4x2, cab, LH Brown. Another keynote speaker Auction Location: Farmland Auction & Realty, shuttle shift, 90hp, 7112 hrs, sell w/Great Bend 660 loader & bucket Famiglietti leads a re- to talk at the 2015 NIAA An- 2707 Broadway Hays, KS 67601 (bale spike separate); AC 7030 tractor w/cab, needs trans repair; 14’ FOR: THE D. MAHLON & ADDIE B. KINGSLEY BP stock trlr; HM flatbed trlr; ’91 GMC Suburban. DICKINSON COUNTY FARM LAND AUCTION RESULTS FAMILYLive Internet REVOCABLE Bidding Available TRUST HAY & CATTLE EQUIPMENT JD 567 round baler w/monitor, MegaWide, string & net, cover edge, Manner of Sale: Land to be sold in 4 individual tracts only. Tract 5x6 bales, serviced yrly by JD dealer; JD 348 sq baler, wire; baling 166 ac SOLD Feb 19th for the Carolyn Mesbah Trust. I Legal: E/2 & SW/4 24-14-21 Trego Co., KS. The S/2 & NE/4 Brought $5,900.00 per acre for a total of $979,400.00. wire; Case IH 8312T 12’ mower conditioner, hydro swing; Sitrex Good crowd and bidding. 19-14-20; & N/2 & SW/4 30-14-20 Ellis Co., KS. F.S.A. Info: Magnum MK10-12 series 12-whl hay rake; 2-Kent Model 2500 Bale Thanks to all who attended! 1,235.12 Acres Grass, 188.82 Acres Cult. Tract II Legal: NW/4 Monster self-prop mat trucks (sm bale loaders); pop-up bale loader; 29-14-20 Ellis Co., KS. F.S.A. Info: 137.68 Acres Cult. 18.14 Palco self-catching squeeze chute w/walk-behind panel; Apache 785-263-7151 Acres Grass Tract III Legal: W/2 of NE/4 & NW/4 20-14-20 Ellis bale feeder wagon; hay feeders; grain feeder; NH 495 haybine, sal- 888-263-7151 Co., KS. F.S.A. Info: 69.43 Acres Cult. 170 Acres +/- Grass Tract vage. Listing Agent: Dan Reynolds IV Legal: SW/4 20-14-20, except a tract in NEC approx. 25 Acres 785-479-0203 FARM EQUIPMENT & MISC RELATED Ellis Co., KS. Possession: Immediate upon closing subject to the NH 357 grinder/mixer; Case 5-16 bttm plow; Kewanee 12’ plow disc; Auctioneer: R.J. Reynolds: EQUIP Programs the property is presently enrolled in. 785-263-5627 For terms, conditions or a complete brochure, contact: Honda 300 FourTrax 4-whlr; Honda 3-whlr; one wagon of misc. BROKER: Georgia Reynolds, FARMLAND AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC. DOUGLAS MOSHER ESTATE www.rrehomes.com and click on the785-263-7151 auction link 2707 Broadway, Hays, KS 67601 785-628-2851 • Toll Free: 1-888-671-2851 Branden Otto, auctioneer • 913-710-7111 E-mail: [email protected] www.ottoauctioneering.com LAND AUCTION Web: www.farmlandauction.com 1,280 Acres +/- Ness Co., KS MONDAY, MARCH 23 — 10:00 AM Auction Location: Ness Co. Bank Building 102 W Main Ness City, KS 67560 FOR: GENE & WILMA HOPKINS HEIRS Live Internet Bidding Avail. NE/4 & the N/2 of SE/4 31-16-26 240.73Tract Acres I Legal: Cult. NE/4 & E/2 of NW/4 35-16-26F.S.A. Info: 184.45 AcresTract Cult. II Legal: 44.2 Acres Grass. NW/4F.S.A. 36-16-26 Info: 153.08 Acres Cult. Tract IIINE/4 Legal: 36-16-26 F.S.A.139.68 Info: Acres Cult. 16.81 AcresTract Grass IV: Water Way. F.S.A. Info: SE/4 36-16-26 162.38 Acres Cult. Tract V Legal:NE/4 6-17-25 F.S.A. 156.56Info: Acres Cult. Tract VI Legal:SW/4 14-17-26 F.S.A. Info: 156.7 Acres Cult. Tract VII Legal:Subject to an existingF.S.A. cash lease Info: that runs from 01/01/14Possession: – 12/31/16. The cash rent payment on the cult. is $45,000/year paid in 3 payments on 01/15, 07/25, & 11/15. Pasture lease payment is $500/year payable by 08/15. Buyer to re- ceive the 07/25/15 cash rent payment, & all subsequent payments. Possession on grassland 03/01/16. For terms, conditions or a complete brochure, contact: FARMLAND AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC. 2707 Broadway, Hays, KS 67601 785-628-2851 • Toll Free: 1-888-671-2851 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.farmlandauction.com

ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT

SATURDAY,AUCTION MARCH 7 — 10:00 AM Location: Inman Industrial Park, Inman, Ks. 204 Ranch- land Dr. Just West of the Conoco. Watch for Signs Machinery & Misc.: John ers; Cattle self feeder; Great Deere 4840, 1979, 3 pt, 3 re- Plains drill disc blades 13.5”; motes, 12,500 hrs, over- 64 sheets of tin 36”x20’; 35 hauled, good tires, clean local sheets of tin 36”x12’; JD bolt tractor; Allis Chalmers 7040 bin; Craftsman 3 unit tool box; with Allied 795 loader w/quick 8-22.5 Truck tires; 46” Tractor attach 7’ bucket & hay spear; tire; Replacement reel bates Massy Ferguson 860 Com- for IHC 1010; Irrigation en- bine, 24’ header w/trailer; 24’ gine; (2) 4-wheel running Spring Tooth; Chevy 1983 3/4 gears; 100 9’ hedge posts. ton, 4x4, 6.2 diesel; John New Skid Loader Attach- Deere 5x16” semi mount ments with Skid Steer Quick plow; John Deere 400 3 pt ro- Attach: Stout Brush Grapple tary hoe; 13’ Chisel; 50’ pto 66-9 w/skid steer quick attach; grain auger; 6 row 3 pt Fur- Stout Brush Grapple HD72-8 rower; Gehl silage dump w/skid steer quick attach; wagon; Harvestman 2003 12 Stout Grapple Bucket 72-FB wheel high capacity rake; New w/skid steer quick attach; Holland 27 silage blower 540 Stout Rock Bucket Grapple pto; 7’ Bush Hog mower; Land HD72-3 w/skid steer quick at- Pride 3 pt 90” finish mower. tach; Stout Regular Weld-on Farm, Shop, Livestock skid steer plate; Stout Solid Equip. & Misc.: Shelby 6’x20’ Weld-on skid steer plate; gooseneck stock trailer; Bull- Stout walk-through pallet forks mobile 6’x16’ stock trailer; 2 48” w/skid steer quick attach; wheel bale mover; (40) 20’ Pallet forks 48” w/skid steer continues fence panels; WW quick attach. calf cradle & 6’ alley; My-D Mowers: Toro MX Titan 6080 Han-D self-catch head gate; zero turn mower, like new; 20’ Steel gate; Stroberg load- Dixon mower. ing chute; 2 Round Bale feed- AUCTIONEERS NOTE: There is an excellent line up of equip- ment being consigned, COME TO SPEND THE DAY! Statements made the day of the auction will take precedence over ad- vertised statements. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. We will accept consignments until sale time. SOME ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. Lunch will be served by Zion Mennonite Youth. Sale conducted by: TRIPLE K AUCTION & REAL ESTATE Kevin K. Krehbiel Bill Oswalt Auctioneer/Broker Assistant Auctioneer 620-585-6881, 620-386-0650 620-897-6354 www.triplekauction.com • [email protected] Page 40 Grass & Grain, March 3, 2015 Location and quality driving current land values As 2014 came to a close, erately decreasing land val- land and the ability to grow land values had stabilized ues overall, Farmers Na- their operation makes land from the double digit in- tional Company has seen a preferred investment for creases of the past few strong prices paid for spe- the owner operator. Produc- years, according to Farmers cific properties within the ers are being more realistic National Company, the na- last 60 days based on local with their land purchases as tion’s leading farm and competition and the desire they give more attention to ranch real estate company. for quality. According to the economics of the asset Location and quality of land Dickhut, farmland seldom and seek increased financ- continue to be main drivers comes up for sale in many ing. of prices for a given tract of locations, therefore local Even with lower grain land. The lower supply of producers are willing to pay prices, record grain har- land for sale and the contin- top dollar to grow their op- vests will keep net farm in- ued demand for agricultural eration and asset base. Re- come quite positive in 2015. land is maintaining general cent value adjustments in This factor should keep the stability of the land market. the land market still leave current market fairly stable “While lower grade land has land values at historically for the time being. seen drops in value near 15 high levels in the longer “As we forecast further percent from recent highs, term view. Price softening is out into late 2015 and 2016, top quality crop and grazing happening, but at different circumstances could shift,” land still bring solid prices rates depending on the re- said Dickhut. One of the as owner operators and in- gion, prices for major com- factors that could impact vestors seek to expand their modities in that region, and values moving into 2015 is operations with the most quality of the land. Prof- the potential for rising in- productive land,” said itability from record crop terest rates. If rates in- Randy Dickhut, AFM, vice incomes supported by insur- crease gradually, as predict- Brooks Simmentals, Manhattan president of real estate op- ance coverage, has kept ed, market impact should be www.brookssimmental.com Kansas State University erations of Farmers Nation- farm operations in the black minimal in the short term. Manhattan (785)532-6127 al Company. and producers interested in Longer term, world de- Cline Cattle Company mand for water, food, fuel Onaga (785) 565-3246 Marple Simmentals According to Farmers adding land. National Company, the sup- “Buyers are being more and fiber will determine Cow Camp Ranch, Lost Springs Buffalo (620)431-8449 www.cowcampbeef.com Troy and Nicole Marple, Westmoreland ply of land for sale is less realistic when considering commodity prices which (785)457-3336 than in the past few years as land purchases which has will affect future land val- DeGrande Farm ues. 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Manhattan (785) 341-5838 Dikeman Simmentals Farmland investment is Manhattan (785)776-7315 al land a stable investment agricultural land compris- River Creek Farms, Inc., Manhattan in a changing world,” said ing nearly 90% of buyers in still a positive long term op- Dixson Farms, Inc., Atwood www.rivercreekfarms.com Dickhut. many areas.” portunity for most produc- www.dixsonfarms.com Rock Creek Ranch, Americus Demand for cropland Investors are showing up ers and investors. Despite Double MK Ranch, Woodbine www.houckrockcreekranch.com and grazing land from in the market to purchase slight downward shifts, the [email protected] Sanders Ranch LLC, Louisburg (816)898-8990 owner operators remains land, but are also being re- land market remains stable Geiger Simmental Farms and supports business ex- Troy (785)850-0859 Derek Schrader Cattle Co good, but buyers are being alistic in the timing of their Alta Vista (785)258-0604 more realistic in what they purchases and the long- pansion for farm operators Hanel's Black Simmentals looking to grow their busi- Courtland (785)275-1060 Shoal Creek Simmental will pay given lower grain term outlook for agricultur- Excelsior Springs, MO prices. Sellers are having to al land. nesses and investors want- High-Bred Simmental www.Shoalcreeksimmental.com Madison (620) 437-2211 be realistic in evaluating Profitability in recent ing a long term asset. Sunflower Cattle Co., Maple Hill the quality of their land and years has left many farm For more information on Hofmann Simmental Farms www.sunflowergenetics.com Clay Center the expected selling price owners cash rich and opting land listings in your region, www.honestbulls.com Sylvester Land & Cattle in order to have a successful for land purchases for per- visit the Farmers National Wamego (785)456-3137 Irvine Ranch, Manhattan sale. sonal and business invest- Company website at www. www.IrvineRanchGenetics.com Despite leveling or mod- ments. The tangibility of FarmersNational.com.

Sell By STARTING TIME 10:30 AM Or Buy Cattle Auction Tuesdays We sold 1645 cattle February 24. Steer and heifer calves were in HEIFER CALVES 1 red cow 1250 @ 110.50 CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 3: good demand at steady prices. Feeder steers and heifers were 1 bwf hfr 400 @ 252.00 1 blk cow 1330 @ 109.00 steady on cattle 725 pounds and lighter, and $5.00-10.00 lower on 1 blk hfr 440 @ 248.00 1 blk cow 1185 @ 108.00 • 55 Angus replacement hfrs, 700-725 lbs., OCV’d 6 blk/bwf hfrs 496 @ 243.00 1 blk cow 1165 @ 105.50 heavier cattle. Cows and bulls were steady. vaccinated, Mill Brae sired from Stuewe Ranch 3 bwf/red hfrs 520 @ 236.00 1 red cow 1475 @ 105.00 • 45 black strs & hfrs, 550-650 lbs., weaned, vacc. STEER & BULL CALVES 2 blk strs 623 @ 211.00 1 red hfr 340 @ 235.00 1 blk cow 1540 @ 104.50 2 blk red strs 305 @ 325.00 24 mix strs 708 @ 209.50 3 blk hfrs 470 @ 230.00 1 blk cow 1095 @ 104.00 • 60 black heifers, 650-750 lbs. 1 blk bull 260 @ 325.00 3 limo strs 732 @ 206.75 3 blk hfrs 503 @ 221.00 1 blk cow 1570 @ 103.50 • 70 black Charolais heifers, 800-825 lbs. 1 blk bull 310 @ 301.00 4 blk/bwf strs 743 @ 205.00 1 blk hfr 535 @ 217.50 1 blk cow 1340 @ 103.00 • 60 black steers, 875-900 lbs. 4 blk strs 433 @ 300.00 5 blk/bwf strs 766 @ 204.50 2 x-bred hfrs 478 @ 210.00 1 bwf cow 1520 @ 102.50 1 blk str 450 @ 290.00 17 blk/bwf strs 707 @ 203.50 STOCKER & FEEDER HEIFERS 1 wf cow 1310 @ 101.00 • 120 Red Angus Charolais strs, 900-950 lbs. 7 blk strs 524 @ 282.00 8 blk/red strs 692 @ 200.00 19 blk/bwf hfrs 615 @ 216.50 1 blk cow 1630 @ 100.50 • 120 blk strs, 900-925 lbs., Northern origin, off one 1 blk str 355 @ 276.00 27 blk strs 794 @ 195.75 28 blk hfrs 615 @ 215.50 1 sim cow 1330 @ 100.00 ranch 1 bwf bull 475 @ 273.00 5 mix strs 771 @ 194.75 10 brang hfrs 573 @ 211.00 1 blk cow 1560 @ 98.50 • 65 black Charolais steers, 750-800 lbs. 2 bwf bulls 455 @ 271.00 5 blk strs 776 @ 194.50 3 blk/sim hfrs 598 @ 211.00 1 blk cow 1530 @ 97.50 1 red str 505 @ 270.00 14 blk/char strs 812 @ 194.25 6 blk hfrs 612 @ 205.00 1 bwf cow 1375 @ 97.00 CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 10: 1 bwf str 485 @ 268.00 60 Angus strs 854 @ 193.00 2 blk hfrs 618 @ 205.00 1 blk cow 1250 @ 96.50 3 blk bulls 488 @ 268.00 11 blk/bwf strs 782 @ 192.00 2 blk hfrs 648 @ 197.00 1 blk cow 1070 @ 96.00 • 350 Angus bwf strs & hfrs, 550-750 lbs., weaned, 1 bwf str 505 @ 267.00 61 blk/bwf strs 879 @ 190.25 14 blk hfrs 690 @ 191.50 1 red cow 1310 @ 95.00 vaccinated 1 bwf bull 515 @ 265.00 3 blk/bwf strs 742 @ 190.00 13 blk/bwf hfrs 663 @ 190.00 1 wf cow 1645 @ 94.50 1 blk str 540 @ 261.00 58 blk/chr strs 834 @ 190.00 10 blk hfrs 726 @ 188.50 1 blk cow 1365 @ 94.00 • 120 Hereford bulls & heifers, 500-700 lbs. 1 blk bull 515 @ 251.00 62 blk/bwf strs 842 @ 189.00 69 mix hfrs 754 @ 183.75 1 blk cow 1040 @ 92.00 • 60 black steers, 825-850 lbs. 1 wf str 425 @ 250.00 60 mix strs 861 @ 187.60 68 mix hfrs 834 @ 175.50 1 blk cow 1435 @ 90.00 • 35 black steers & heifers, 800-1,000 lbs. 2 blk bulls 543 @ 225.00 60 blk/red strs 874 @ 187.50 3 char/blk hfrs 685 @ 175.00 BRED COWS & HEIFERS STOCKER & FEEDER STEERS 5 blk strs 848 @ 187.00 7 blk/sim hfrs 725 @ 175.00 1 blk hfr @ 1675.00 CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 24: 9 blk/bwf strs 632 @ 272.00 61 mix strs 889 @ 184.00 20 blk/bwf hfrs 834 @ 172.50 1 blk cow @ 1500.00 6 blk/bwf strs 576 @ 271.00 58 mix strs 912 @ 183.25 COWS & HEIFERETTES 1 jers cow @ 1225.00 Special Consignment 11 blk/red strs 601 @ 270.00 122 blk/bwf strs 925 @ 183.00 1 blk hfrt 1120 @ 130.00 BULLS 3 brang strs 560 @ 254.00 57 blk/red strs 945 @ 182.85 1 blk hfrt 1120 @ 121.00 1 blk bull 2000 @ 136.00 • 15 Angus bwf 1st calf hfrs w/40-60 day old calves 4 blk/bwf strs 593 @ 249.00 63 blk/char strs 898 @ 181.75 1 red cow 1045 @ 116.00 1 blk bull 2240 @ 135.00 • 7 Angus bwf cows, 4 yrs old w/40-60 day old 21 blk/bwf strs 650 @ 243.00 60 mix strs 909 @ 180.35 1 blk cow 1310 @ 113.50 1 blk bull 1320 @ 120.00 calves 7 blk/bwf strs 638 @ 237.00 60 mix strs 909 @ 180.00 1 red cow 1240 @ 113.00 1 wf bull 1330 @ 115.50 • 1 Angus 8 yr old cow w/40-60 day old calf 49 blk/bwf strs 720 @ 222.00 13 blk/char strs 965 @ 177.00 All are homeraised hfrs, weighing 1100-1200 lbs. 10 blk strs 667 @ 221.00 63 mix strs 971 @ 177.00 Really nice and gentle calves are all vacc. worked. 2 blk/bwf strs 678 @ 220.00 10 blk/char strs 1157 @ 150.50 WATCH OUR AUCTIONS LIVE ON 2 blk/bwf strs 703 @ 211.50 DVAuctions.com Our CONSIGNMENTS can now be viewed after 12 Noon on Mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online subscription FOR INFORMATION OR ESTIMATES:

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