Three generations of the Lyons family welcomed the Russian delegation to their ranch: Frank and Jan Lyons, Karl and Amy Langvardt and their sons, Tanner and Trey. Thad Geiger, business development coordinator for the Kansas Department of Agriculture, accompanied the group on their three-day visit to Kansas. Photos by Donna Sullivan Kansas Beef genetics and practices showcased for Russian delegation By Donna Sullivan, Editor For many years in Rus- maintain some of the look of From December 6-8, the sia, particularly during the their native cattle,” Geiger Kansas Department of Agri- Stalin era, the emphasis was explained. culture marketing team host- on dairy cattle, and most At Mill Creek Ranch ed a group of Russian farm beef production was a by- they saw how the Breiners managers and government product of the dairy indus- achieve good weaning officials, including the try. But now cattlemen have weights on grass in their Deputy Minister of Agricul- been charged by the central Hereford and Angus cattle ture, to give them a glimpse government with increasing without pushing a great deal of American production quantity and quality in their of extra grain. They also got practices and identify poten- beef program. to watch the process of tial genetics to enhance their While in Kansas, the flushing embryos. own beef production. The team visited Cow Camp “At New Haven Angus, group was made up largely Ranch, Lost Springs; Oleen they were able to see some of representatives from the Brothers, Dwight; Fink Beef really nice Angus genetics, Kalmykia region, which is Genetics, Randolph; Lyons so each stop was unique,” one of the main beef produc- Angus Ranch, Manhattan; Geiger said. ing regions in Russia and Mushrush Red Angus, “For many years that part home of the only true beef Strong City; Mill Creek of the world was only inter- breed. Kalmyk cattle origi- Ranch, Alma; and New ested in registered Hereford nated in Mongolia and Haven Angus, Leavenworth. or registered Angus cattle,” northwestern China and “It was a really good he continued. “Now they’re were taken to southeastern tour,” said Thad Geiger, looking at cross-breeding Russian by migrating business development coor- and looking at other types of After seeing the bulls out in the pasture, the group returned to the Lyons’ shop to Kalmyk tribes in the early dinator for the Kansas De- cattle, which really makes warm up from the frigid cold. Above, Jan gives further informaiton on Lyons Angus. 17th century. Their adapt- partment of Agriculture. some new opportunities for ability allows them to en- “They were very impressed our breeders. We’re also dure the harsh weather con- with the U.S. cattle.” looking at embryos and the ditions better than other beef Geiger said that at each opportunity to sell semen breeds in Russia. stop, they were able to see over there, as well as a lot of something a little different. our practices.” “At Cow Camp they saw Along with genetics, the American Simmental,” he delegation wanted to learn described. “At Oleen’s they more about American pro- were very impressed with duction practices and equip- their true range type of oper- ment. They currently oper- ation.” ate under the old European At Fink’s the group was model of housing cattle all able to see how Galen and winter, so to see cattle out Lori had started with just a on the range in December few cattle and grown their was unusual for them. They herd through embryos with were also fascinated with cooperating partners. At the livestock equipment. Lyons Angus, it was the uni- “They don’t have livestock formity and docility of the trailers over there,” Geiger bulls that impressed them, said. “They marveled at the as they left the bus and fact that one man could walked among them. move cattle like that so easi- The Red Angus at the ly.” Mushrush Ranch intrigued “The trip itself was very the Russians, because successful,” Geiger stated. Kalmyk cattle are red. “Tra- “The Deputy Minister of dition is huge in the old part Agriculture told me they The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, left, and another member of the delegation of Russia, and this way they will do business with wanted to ride the horses, which are larger than theirs back home. They are shown can crossbreed and still Kansas cattlemen.” above with Amy Langvardt, center. Page 2 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013

By John Schlageck, issues of out-migration or For my husband and I, this time of year always brings Kansas Farm Bureau depopulation, removing the back memories of our first Christmas tree the year we For farm and ranch fam- real or perceived hurdles to got married. When I was growing up, we always had a ilies across Kansas, adding bringing new business ven- cedar tree that my dad cut down in the pasture. Some- flexibility to our agribusi- tures to Kansas will encour- times we kids and my mom would go along to help find ness laws represents a age growth and industry unique opportunity to ac- and in turn attract jobs and the perfect tree. In my husband’s family, they always cess new markets, to diver- residents to rural communi- used a small artificial tree, so he had never experienced sify operations and to at- ties. going to the pasture to cut one down, but he was willing tempt a new strategy to in- Revising restrictive laws to do it for his new bride. vigorate rural communities is one step in the right di- I was at work the day he embarked on the mission. I and offer young people a rection to diversify econo- rural alternative. mies, improve markets and wished him luck, then waited in eager anticipation to see Our current law has re- give a brighter future to his first masterpiece. stricted this state’s ability families who want to con- The first sign of trouble came when he called me at to attract and capitalize on tinue to live and thrive in work. “Um, I don’t want you to be disappointed,” he the potential in Kansas, rural Kansas. said. “But it’s really hard to judge how big a tree is out keep families on the farm Kansas is now one of just and rural communities nine states in the country in the pasture.” alive and well. For many that prohibit or restrict cer- My eager anticipation became mingled with slight years we’ve simply watched tain farms from doing busi- worry. But how big could it really be, right? as farm consolidation oc- ness in the state. Courts I should note here that our house was pretty small. curred and rural communi- have struck down these re- Even a tree of slight stature would have seemed big in ties ceased to exist. strictions in three of those While no single concept states. Current family- our tiny living room. is likely to address all of the owned farms in Kansas I spent the rest of the day at work telling myself that could be in violation of our no matter how bad that tree was, I would tell him it was existing law. wonderful and I appreciated him getting it for me. Agribusiness, swine, Five o’clock came and it was time to go home. I’ll dairy and poultry produc- ers have approached admit I was a tad reluctant to finally see the tree, and Kansas about the possibili- hoped my acting skills would be able to disguise my dis- ty of locating here. Updat- appointment if need be. It was my first Christmas away ing state law to reflect mod- from home and my emotions were already fairly near ern-day business structure the surface as it was. reality will allow efficient, environmentally sound cor- I opened the back door to our house and was imme- porate citizens to revitalize diately hit with the smell of cedar. “Don’t come in yet,” many of our rural communi- my husband called out. ties. Finally he was ready and I stepped into our living It was a scene right out of a Nor- One that would assure that you A crucial part of this room, but still didn’t see him anywhere. In fact, I could- story remains the privately man Rockwell painting; well, almost. wouldn’t have to chop ice or carry held farms in Kansas. When n’t really see much of anything in the living room… our Jennifer and I were sitting in the liv- water again, but I worry about you. comparing land values from couch, the television, my piano… all had somehow been ing room, Christmas tree in full You know you have put on quite a 15 states, both with and swallowed up by this green, prickly behemoth that was light, Christmas decorations strate- bit of weight and you really need to without restrictions, there our Christmas tree. It easily encompassed 75% of our gically displayed, outside Christmas be working out more. I tell you what, was no correlation between living room. I swallowed a lump in my throat the size of land values and restrictions lights on and the smell of sugar the kids and I will buy you two new on business structures. a pine cone. “Wow,” I said. “That’s a really… really… cookies wafting through the living water buckets and a new axe. How Some say a change in law nice… big tree.” room. I say almost like old Norm’s would that be?” will hurt small farms. Re- I looked it over from bottom to top and noticed that paintings because we were both on “Wow, do you guys really love search shows the opposite rather than coming to a point for a nice little angel tree- our laptops and the TV was on. Lap- me,” I said dripping with sarcasm, is true. Those states without topper, it was actually cut straight across the top, right restrictions experienced a tops and TVs are two details that I knowing she was right. “Okay, I have growth of 5.24 percent in against the ceiling. Because it was so big in diameter, don’t remember in any of his scenes had trouble starting the feed pickup small farms compared to there was a three-foot flat spot where the top should and maybe that ought to tell us the past couple of mornings. How 0.35 percent in Kansas. have been. I fought back tears. something. about a new feed pickup? I want one For farmers and ranch- “Like I said, it didn’t look that big in the pasture,” my In any case, Jennifer and I were with remote start, a CD player, heat- ers of all sizes, increasing beloved said. “And the bottom was the roundest, best the flexibility of our laws discussing our Christmas shopping ed seats and automatic four-wheel- represents a unique oppor- shaped part, so that’s why I cut it flat at the top.” lists. We went through our kids, drive.” tunity to access new mar- “It’s…it’s… beautiful,” I choked. nieces and nephew, siblings and “You know what happened last kets, to diversify operations The hand-me-down decorations we’d gotten from our parents, carefully deciding what gifts time I bought you a nice feed truck,” Continued on page 3 parents didn’t begin to cover that gargantuan tree, so we should purchase. Finally, Jen- my darling wife said sweetly, “that nifer said, “And what do you want nice new, top-of-the-line pick-up is for Christmas?” now parked in our yard, dripping oil, I am not sure when it happened, bumper sagging, and not wanting to I said I would never be like my par- start in cold weather. And do I need ents, but it happened. I honestly to remind you what the interior could not think of anything I wanted looks like? I buy you nice things for Christmas. but you and the cows just tear them However, I was informed that I up!” had to come up with a list, so I put Yes, dear, you are right, dear was my thinking cap on and compiled a all I could manage on that one. So list. “Tell us what you really want,” there I was, my Christmas list now my dear, sweet bride said. After a in shambles. What was I going to do? moment, I replied, “What I really Then it came to me like a brilliant want is a few more hours in the day. light. “You know dear, sweetie pie, Things seem to have gotten so hectic honey bunch; all I really need for around here; I never seem to get Christmas is you and some mistle- anything done.” toe.” I said in my most endearing “Okay,” replied my better half. “I tone. will tell the kids to get you a book on “Good try, but that only worked how to be more organized; maybe we once, and that was 18 years ago and could buy you a day planner and a look where that got me. How about new wall calendar so you can plan we just get you underwear and socks your days and hours better, then it and forget the rest of this nonsense? would seem like there were more of Does that work for you,” The love of them.” my life said with just a hint of sar- “Well, that wasn’t what I really casm. meant, so let’s try something else. The truth of the matter is that GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) The newsweekly for Kansas and southern Ne- This will be a little less abstract and you know you are old when every- braska, published each Tuesday at 1531 Yuma a little more concrete. You know how thing you need is either impossible (Box 1009), Manhattan, KS by Ag Press, Inc. bitter cold it has gotten and how I to buy or way outside Santa’s budg- Periodicals postage paid at Manhattan, Kansas. spend a great deal of time chopping et. Really, you know you have ma- Postmaster send address changes to: Ag Press, 785-539-7558 Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. ice and carrying water – how about a tured when what you give becomes new frost-free livestock watering sys- more important to you than what Fax 785-539-2679 Subscription — $79 for 2 years. $43 for 1 year, includes sales tax. Outside Kansas, $50 for 1 tem?” I said with a hopeful tone in you get and you enjoy watching oth- Editor — Donna Sullivan year, $93 for 2 years. my voice. ers unwrap presents more than un- [email protected] MEMBER OF Jennifer thought for a second, wrapping them yourself. But I really — Advertising Staff — Associated Press “We could buy you a top-of-the-line would have liked more hours in the Steve Reichert • [email protected] automatic, frost free water system. day. [email protected] www.grassandgrain.com Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 3 not only was it big and flat- one, and definitely got bet- KLA policy focuses on issues affecting livestock producers topped, it was also fairly ter at judging their size Policy on trichomonia- they relate to this costly Chicken under the federal vised by the membership to naked. over the years. But no sis, animal care, country- disease. Endangered Species Act. suggest a certificate of con- But it didn’t really mat- matter how perfect they of-origin labeling (COOL), Members amended poli- KLA members reaf- venience and any subse- taxes and other issues im- cy to not only support pro- firmed policy opposing at- quent condemnation ter. We sat and admired might have been, no tree portant to the livestock in- ducer implementation of tempts to institute the ini- should be limited in scope our first tree in all its glory. has ever been more beau- dustry was approved by cattle care guidelines con- tiative and referendum to authorize only the mini- He’s cut many a Christmas tiful than our very first Kansas Livestock Associa- tained in the Beef and (I&R) process in Kansas. mum amount of intrusion tree for me since that first one. tion (KLA) members De- Dairy Quality Assurance I&R in other states has on private property neces- cember 6 during the programs, but also those served as a tool for activist sary to accomplish the pub- group’s annual convention included in the National interests to subvert the leg- lic purpose. the opportunity to open in Wichita. Broad member Dairy FARM Program. islative process, including KLA members oppose Insight our state to new develop- input is reflected in the Mandatory COOL is ad- on some regulatory issues state legislation that would ment by removing barriers Continued from page 2 final resolutions. The poli- dressed in KLA member affecting animal agricul- enact more restrictive im- for entering, or in some cy discussions started at policy. The organization ture. migration policies than and to attempt a new strat- cases remaining in busi- regional roundtable meet- supports regulatory and/or Language in another exist under federal law. In- egy to invigorate rural ness, in Kansas. Changing ings earlier this fall, pro- statutory changes to the resolution supports stead, the association sup- communities and offer the law will allow multi- gressed through committee current labeling program changes to the state’s High ports federal policy that young people a rural al- generational family opera- and council meetings at the that will achieve World Performance Incentive would allow for an effi- ternative. tions to continue to work convention and concluded Trade Organization compli- Program that would allow cient and adequate guest Whether in business as in Kansas instead of im- with final approval by the ance and avoid trade dis- agricultural operations to worker program and pro- a sole proprietorship, an posing a system in which general KLA membership. ruptions or retaliatory ac- benefit from the sales tax vide opportunities for cur- LLC or any other entity future generations may be “KLA has a one-mem- tion by beef trading part- exemption provisions it rent employees to legally structure, farmers and ineligible to own or oper- ber, one-vote structure, re- ners Canada and Mexico. contains. Livestock produc- complete the immigration ranchers look at real num- ate the farm or ranch. gardless of how many head The membership re- tion is virtually the only in- process. bers and real value, not It’s time we rethink the of livestock a person tained a resolution sup- dustry in Kansas not eligi- Because transportation emotional, unsubstantiat- status quo and focus all owns,” said KLA president porting voluntary, incen- ble for these benefits. is such an important part of ed arguments. It’s also our energy on growing all Jeff Sternberger, a cattle tive-based efforts to pre- Existing KLA policy on every livestock enterprise, why they support existing parts of the state to ensure feeder from Garden City. serve and enhance the pop- taxes was amended in re- KLA members retained requirements for environ- vibrant farms, ranches, “This system encourages ulation of the Lesser sponse to a federal propos- policy supporting changes mental measures that en- schools, faith communi- participation and gives us Prairie Chicken in Kansas. al under consideration in in the maximum gross vehi- sure they leave the land ties and food systems in well-grounded policy for Environmental groups Congress. Members oppose cle weight limit for Kansas better than when they both rural and urban officers and staff to fol- have attempted to force the limiting or restricting the trucks traveling to and began caring for it. areas of our state. low.” U.S. Fish and Wildlife use of cash basis account- from the market to a level In today’s global econo- John Schlageck is a lead- An existing resolution Service, through citizen ing by agricultural entities. compatible with those im- my Kansas will continue ing commentator on agri- was amended by members lawsuits and legal threats, A resolution addressing posed by neighboring to struggle if we fail to em- culture and rural Kansas. to support the harmoniza- to list the Lesser Prairie eminent domain was re- states. brace free and open mar- Born and raised on a diver- tion of trichomoniasis reg- kets. This is a concept sified farm in northwestern ulations among states. The farmers and ranchers Kansas, his writing reflects intent is to make rules for have long supported. a lifetime of experience, interstate livestock com- Rural Kansans deserve knowledge and passion. merce more consistent as

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Add milk to bine all ingredients except in chocolate until coated. less as desired) 1 cup coarsely broken pecans flour mixture stirring until eggnog. Add enough eggnog Place cookies on waxed Mix all ingredients in a 1 cup dry roasted peanuts smooth. Add milk and flour to reach a glaze consistency paper until chocolate is set. blender until well mixed. If 1/4 cup butter mixture to salmon and veg- (can top individual servings ***** this is a little too tart for 1/2 cup packed brown sugar etables and heat until hot with a sprinkle of nutmeg or Wilma McGeary, Salina: your own personal tastes, 1/2 cup light corn syrup but do not boil. Add pepper cinnamon if you like). PEANUT CLUSTERS please add a little extra 1 teaspoon vanilla to taste. ***** 12 ounces (2 cups) chocolate sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ***** Barbara Rott, Clifton: chips ***** 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Gayle Rathbun, Webber: CHICKEN EGG NOODLE 1 pound white almond bark Kellee Rogers, Lawrence: Combine cereal squares, pretzels, pecans and NOODLE NO-COOK CASSEROLE 12-ounce jar of dry roasted OREO COOKIE CAKE peanuts in a large bowl. In a 2-quart saucepan CASSEROLE 6 cups uncooked egg noodles peanuts 1 package Oreo cookies melt butter; add brown sugar and corn syrup and 1 pound ground beef 2 cans cream of chicken soup Melt chocolate chips and 1 stick butter bring to a boil stirring frequently. Remove from 1 can cream of mushroom 1 cup sour cream almond bark. When melted, 8 ounces cream cheese heat and add vanilla and soda. Stir well. Add to soup 3/4 cup milk add peanuts and stir well. 1 cup powdered sugar cereal mixture and stir well to coat. Transfer to 1 cup chopped celery 1/4 teaspoon salt Spoon onto waxed paper in (2) 8-ounce tubs whipped top- large baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/4 teaspoon pepper desired size. No need to ping spray. Bake 1 hour at 250 degrees stirring every 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cups cubed cooked chicken hurry; it takes a while to get 1 large box chocolate instant 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread on 1/2 soup can milk 1 cup crushed butter-fla- firm ... don’t panic ... it does pudding waxed paper or parchment paper. Sprinkle with Salt & pepper vored crackers firm and it’s great. Enjoy. First layer: Melt butter the 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Let cool. Break into 6 ounces wide egg noodles, 1/4 cup butter, melted ***** and mix with crushed Oreos; pieces. Store in air-tight container at room tem- not cooked Cook noodles according to Diane Schlegel, Alma: save 1/2 cup for topping. Pat perature. Brown together beef with package directions; drain. In OLIVE GARDEN the remainder of the crumbs vegetables. Add rest of in- a large bowl whisk soup, SALAD & DRESSING onto the bottom of a 9-by-13- gredients and stir well. sour cream, milk, salt and Salad: inch pan, refrigerate 1 hour. Joyce Cary, Downs: whipped topping. Refriger- Place in a 2-quart casserole pepper until blended. Stir in 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn Second layer: Mix cream PUMPKIN PIE LASAGNA ate for several hours or or a 9-by-13-inch pan. Cover chicken and cooked noodles. into pieces cheese with powdered sugar, 8 ounces cream cheese, soft- overnight. Cut in serving tightly and bake at 350 de- Transfer to greased 9-by-13- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced fold in 1 tub whipped top- ened size pieces and serve with grees for 1 1/2 hours. inch baking dish. Sprinkle 12 pepperoncini ping. Spread over crumb 1/4 cup half & half (I used flat server in nice squares. ***** crushed crackers over top. 1 tomato thinly sliced base and refrigerate 1 hour. milk) So good and can be made Noel L. Miller, Maple Hill: Pour butter over crackers. 15-ounce can black olives Third layer: Make pudding 1 cup powdered sugar with low fat or low sugar EGGNOG CAKE Bake in a 350-degree oven Dressing: according to box directions. 15-ounce can pumpkin products. 18 1/4-ounce package yellow for 30 to 35 minutes. 1/2 cup mayonnaise Pour on top of cream cheese 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie ***** cake mix w/pudding ***** 1/3 cup white vinegar layer; refrigerate 1 hour. spice Carole Monahan, West- 3 eggs, beaten Ethel Weaver, Paola: 1 teaspoon olive oil Fourth layer: Spread the (2) 8-ounce tubs whipped top- moreland: 1/3 cup oil “These are quick and easy 2 tablespoons corn syrup other tub of whipped topping ping SALMON CHOWDER 1 teaspoon nutmeg for the last minute cookie 3 tablespoons Parmesan on top of pudding and sprin- 1 box graham crackers 4-6 large potatoes, peeled & 1 1/3 cups eggnog tray or gift.” cheese kle with reserved crumbs; 1 cup mini chocolate chips cubed In a large bowl, blend to- CHOCOLATE 3 tablespoons Romano refrigerate 1 hour. 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[email protected] www.ironworkswelds.com PRICE QUOTE • VISA/MC Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 5 2013 Grass & Grain Holiday Recipe Contest Rose Edwards, Stillwater, and bake until heated 2 cups buttermilk Linda Kepka, Dorrance: In bowl, mix sugar and Lucille Wohler, Clay Cen- Okla.: through and top begins to In a medium saucepan MEAT LOAF cocoa powder. Place in seal- ter: “An old recipe but very HOLIDAY form crust, about 15 addi- heat pineapple and its juice 2 pounds hamburger able containers, such as jars. good.” HOT FUDGE DESSERT tional minutes. Makes 8 to 10 to boiling. Turn off heat. 1 cup finely grated carrots Package marshmallows and GINGERBREAD 1 cup flour servings. Sprinkle gelatin over the top. 1 cup oatmeal crushed peppermint sepa- 1/2 cup melted shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder ***** Stir in buttermilk and 1/2 cup Dorothy Lynch dress- rately. Store mix in a sealed 1/2 cup sugar container up to 3 months. 3/4 cup sugar Lydia J. Miller, West- whipped topping. Pour into a ing 1/2 cup molasses To make one serving, in a 1/4 teaspoon salt phalia: bowl or rectangular or 2 eggs 2 cups flour small saucepan, whisk 3 ta- 6 tablespoons baking cocoa, HOMEMADE square pan and refrigerate 4 Mix together and form 1/2 teaspoon salt blespoons mix with 1 cup 1 teaspoon soda divided SWEETENED hours. into loaf. Bake at 350 degrees milk. Cook over medium heat 1/2 cup chopped nuts CONDENSED MILK ***** for one hour. 1 teaspoon ginger until heated through, stir- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup milk 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk Diana Rieschick, Soldier: ***** ring occasionally. Top with 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons oil powder “This breakfast casserole is Sondra O’Connor, Platts- marshmallows and pepper- Combine melted shorten- 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup granulated sugar great for company and even burg, Mo.: “This tastes like mint before serving. Makes ing, sugar and molasses. Add 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup boiling water better for Christmas morn- Olive Garden soup. I get re- 24 servings. flour, salt, soda, ginger, ***** 1 1/2 cups hot water 3 tablespoons melted mar- ing. Has a great flavor with quests for the recipe every cinnamon alternately with Millie Conger, Tecumseh: Garnish: whipped cream & garine the gravy mix.” time I serve to company.” boiling water, beating well peppermint candies, Put all ingredients in COUNTRY BREAKFAST PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP SANTA'S WHISKERS 1 cup butter until smooth. Bake in crushed blender; mix until smooth. CASSEROLE 2 pounds ground beef greased pan at 350 degrees Combine flour, baking Place in jar; cover and store in 1 pound cooked sausage 1 cup diced onion 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons milk for approximately 1 hour. powder, sugar and salt, 2 ta- refrigerator until ready to use. 1 chopped green onion 1 cup diced carrots 1 teaspoon vanilla Serve warm. blespoons cocoa and nuts. ***** 2 cups shredded Cheddar 1 cup diced celery 2 1/2 cups flour ***** Add milk, oil and vanilla. “Especially good with cheese 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, Shirley Deiser, Kanopolis: Spread into a lightly greased ham and pork. Diabetic 6 eggs, lightly beaten (2) 14.5-ounce cans diced drained & finely chopped EGGS 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Com- sugar may be used.” 1 cup water tomatoes 1/2 cup pecans, finely IN A NEST bine brown sugar and re- HOT PINEAPPLE SAUCE 1/2 cup milk 15-ounce can tomato juice chopped 1 slice white or wheat bread maining cocoa and sprinkle (1) No. 2 can pineapple 2.54-ounce package country 12-ounce can V-8 juice 3/4 cup sweetened flaked co- 1 teaspoon soft margarine on top of mixture in pan. chunks (in natural juice), gravy mix 1 cup water conut 1 egg Pour hot water over the en- drained & reserved 6 slices bread, cut into 1- 1 can drained white kidney Blend butter and sugar, Salt & pepper tire batter. Do not stir. Bake 1/2 cup sugar inch cubes beans mix in milk and vanilla. Stir Preheat oven to 325 de- at 350 degrees for 45-50 min- 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 can drained kidney beans in flour, cherries and grees. Separate the egg sav- utes. Garnish with whipped 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, Paprika to taste (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt pecans. Form dough into 2 ing the yolk. With egg beater, cream and candy. grated Lightly browned hash 1/2 teaspoon pepper logs, each 8 inches long. Roll whip the egg white until it logs in coconut to coat ***** Place pineapple in bottom browns (1/2 package) or de- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper forms soft peaks. Lightly dough. Wrap in waxed paper Doris Shivers, Abilene: of baking dish. Mix rest of in- sired amount (optional for flakes butter the bread and place or plastic wrap, chill dough on a cookie sheet. Mound the CORNBREAD STUFFING gredients and spread over the topping) 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano for several hours to egg white on top and gently WITH FRESH & pineapple. Add juice. Bake at Preheat oven to 325 de- 1 teaspoon dried basil overnight. Slice 1/4-inch DRIED FRUIT 325 degrees for 45 minutes. grees; grease 11-by-8-inch 1/2 teaspoon thyme thick, place on ungreased drop the yolk into the center. 1/3 cup butter ***** baking dish Brown sausage 1/2 cup small type pasta baking sheets. Bake at 375 Bake for 10 minutes or until 1 1/2 cups chopped onions HOMEMADE FLOUR in large skillet, drain fat. Brown ground beef in degrees until edges are gold- yolks are cooked and whites 1 1/2 cups chopped unpeeled There is no reason to buy Combine sausage with onion soup pot; drain off fat. Add en, about 12 minutes. Makes are golden. Add salt and pep- McIntosh or Golden Deli- a whole bag of self-rising and spread evenly across the onion, carrots, celery, garlic 5 dozen. per to taste. cious apples flour for 1 recipe. bottom of the baking dish. and saute for 10 minutes. ***** ***** 1 cup chopped celery with To 1 cup of regular flour Top with cheese. Whisk to- Add remaining ingredients, leaves add: 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 gether eggs, water, milk and except pasta and simmer for 10 pitted prunes, diced 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. gravy mix; add mixture to 1 hour. Add pasta and cook Prize for December 31 10 dried apricot halves, Mix and use as 1 cup self-rid- baking dish. Arrange bread for additional 10 minutes. & January, 2014! diced ing flour. cubes evenly on top. If de- Serve. Salt & black pepper ***** sired drizzle melted butter ***** 8 ounces seasoned corn SMOKE BRINE over bread and sprinkle with Mary Rogers, Topeka: bread stuffing FOR TURKEY paprika. Top with thin layer HOT COCOA TO SHARE “Our Daily Bread” 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 pound Morton’s Tender of browned hash browns (op- 3 3/4 cups sugar Preheat oven to 375 de- Quick salt tional). Bake uncovered until 1 1/2 cups unsweetened SetRecipe of 12 Monthly Contest Magnetic PrizeList Pads grees. In large heavy skillet 3 tablespoons liquid smoke knife inserted into center cocoa powder over medium heat, melt but- 1 gallon water comes out clean. Set aside 10 Garnish: Miniature marsh- ter. Add onions and saute Mix salt, liquid smoke minutes before serving. mallows, crushed pepper- • 30-sheet pad for every month until translucent, about 10 and water. Put in crock and ***** mint minutes. Add apples and cel- cover with brine. Let stand • Features cute, full-color artwork ery; saute until celery begins 24 hours. to soften, about 10 minutes. ***** by Debra Jordan Bryan Scrape contents of skillet Claire Martin, Salina: “A into large bowl. Add prunes cool, smooth and delicious • Keep on fridge for groceries and and apricots. Season with accompaniment to a holiday reminders salt and pepper to taste; toss. meal.” Add stuffing and toss until PINEAPPLE evenly combined. Add broth APRICOT SALAD • Each pad measures and toss well. Transfer stuff- 15 ounces crushed pineap- 9 by 3 1/2 inches ing to greased 8-by-8-inch ple, undrained baking dish. Bake, covered, 2 small boxes apricot gelatin • Magnetic back about 15 minutes. 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Slowly pour melted hattan: “This is very tasty.” stir into creamed mixture. 1 1/2 cups raw unsalted completely soften but they 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange chocolate over pretzel mix- CRANBERRY CREAM Spread mixture over cooled peanuts get a good start with some of peel ture gently stirring until CHEESE SALAD crust. Combine coconut and Mix sugar, syrup and the sticky starch coming off. Cream butter, cream evenly coated. Scoop out onto 6-ounce package cherry gela- remaining 1 cup nuts; sprin- peanuts. Cook on medium In a medium bowl, mix to- cheese and sugar until light waxed paper. Let cool 20 tin kle over batter. Sprinkle re- heat (306 degrees on candy gether eggs, ricotta, Parme- and fluffy. Add eggs one at a minutes then break into 2 cups boiling water maining 3/4 cup butter- thermometer). Add soda and san or Romano cheese, pars- time beating well after each bite-size clusters. Makes 10 2 large apples, peeled & grat- scotch chips over coconut stir quickly until clear. ley and 1 teaspoon salt. addition. Beat in bananas cups. ed and nuts; pat down lightly. Dump on buttered cookie Layer 1/3 of the lasagna noo- and vanilla. Combine the dry ***** 1 cup chopped pecans Bake 25 to 30 minutes or sheet. Do not spread with dles in the bottom of a 9-by- ingredients and add to Rose Edwards, Stillwater, 1 can whole cranberry sauce until set. Cool completely. spoon. Cool and break into 13-inch baking dish. Cover creamed mixture. Fold in 1 Okla.: Topping: Cut into bars. Store in tight- pieces. Enjoy. noodles with 1/2 ricotta mix- cup pecans. Transfer to 2 MARSHMALLOW 8-ounce package cream ly covered container. Makes ***** ture, 1/2 of the mozzarella prepared loaf pans (4-by-8- MACADAMIA FUDGE cheese, at room tempera- about 24 bars. Diane Schlegel, Alma: cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. by-2-inch). Sprinkle with re- 2 1/2 cups sugar ture 2 hours ***** MAMA DIANE’S Repeat. Top with remaining maining pecans and bake on 1 jar marshmallow fluff 1/2 cup powdered sugar Noel L. Miller, Maple LASAGNA noodles and sauce. Sprinkle 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/4 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Hill: 1 pound lean ground beef additional Parmesan cheese hours. In a small bowl whisk 4 tablespoons unsalted but- 20-ounce can crushed CHOCOLATE CHIP 1 pound ground pork over the top. Bake in the pre- the glaze ingredients. Driz- ter pineapple, drained well CREAM SQUARES 1 onion, chopped heated 350-degree oven 1 zle over hot loaves and cool 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 to 8 ounces frozen whipped (2) 16-ounce rolls chocolate 4 cloves garlic, minced hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes for 10 minutes before remov- 11-ounce bag white choco- topping, thawed chip cookie dough 1 tablespoon dried basil (it needs to be bubbly and the ing from pans to a wire rack late morsels 1/2 cup chopped toasted 16 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon dried oregano noodles tender). I usually to cool completely. 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar cover it loosely with foil for ***** macadamia nuts, divided Dissolve gelatin in boil- 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 45 minutes and then take off Kellee Rogers, Lawrence: 1 cup miniature marshmal- ing water; stir to mix and set 1/2 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon red pepper the foil. Let stand 10 minutes “Pretty in clear bags; add lows aside to cool. Add apples, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (3) 15-ounce cans diced toma- before serving. bow; makes pretty gifts.” Line the bottom and sides pecans and cranberry sauce. Pat one roll of the cookie toes NOTE: This bakes well in CHRISTMAS SNOWY of a 9-by-9-inch square bak- Turn into a 9-by-13-inch dough into the bottom of a (2) 6-ounce cans tomato paste an oversized 9-by-13-inch TRAIL MIX ing pan with foil, allowing glass dish and chill until greased 9-by-13-inch baking 15 dry lasagna noodles baking dish. I do 4 rows of 3 cups mini pretzel sticks foil to extend over the sides firm. Blend softened cream pan. Cream together the 2 eggs, beaten noodles the long way and 1 1 1/2 cups bite-size corn & of pan. In a saucepan, cook cheese with powdered sugar cream cheese, eggs, sugar 2 pints part-skim ricotta row the short way. rice cereal squares sugar, marshmallow fluff, until smooth. Fold in and vanilla. Spread mixture cheese (or cottage cheese) ***** 3/4 cup pecan halves milk, butter and salt over crushed pineapple. Add on top of the dough in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Janis Mickelson, Lyndon: 1/2 cup sweetened dried medium heat until melted. vanilla to whipped topping pan. Crumble the second roll Romano cheese “This is a classic.” cranberries Bring to a simmer and cook mix. Gradually add whipped of cookie dough on top of the 2 tablespoons dried parsley SPECIAL 1/2 cup cashew halves for 5 minutes. Add white topping mixture to cream cream cheese mixture. Bake 1 teaspoon salt BANANA BREAD 1 cup red & green candy chocolate morsels and 1 cup cheese-pineapple mixture. at 350 degrees for about 30 1 pound mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup butter, softened coated M&Ms nuts. Stir until chocolate is Spread evenly over firm set minutes. This will be soft in shredded 8-ounce package cream 12-ounce package white melted. Pour into prepared gelatin mixture, sprinkle the center but will become 2 tablespoons grated Parme- cheese, softened melting chocolate, chopped pan and top with remaining toasted pecans on top. Keep more solid after cooling. Cut san cheese 2 cups sugar In microwave safe bowl, 1/2 cup nuts and marshmal- chilled until serving time. in squares and enjoy! Very Preheat oven to 350 de- 2 eggs mix all ingredients except lows. Let cool for 2 hours or ***** easy to make. grees. In a skillet over medi- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe ba- white chocolate; set aside. until firm. 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Contact: F & L CONSTRUCTION Frank Engelken Joshua Engelken 845 C Road 4609 Grantham Drive Centralia, KS 66415 St. George, KS 66535 785-857-3293 785-564-0642 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 7 2013 Grass & Grain Holiday Recipe Contest Diana Rieschick, Sol- Portion sherbet into 12 cream mixture. Mix coffee, pieces. Store in covered Lessons from Sam dier: “This bread is great 3-tablespoon scoops on liquor or almond extract container. By Lou Ann Thomas for gift giving during waxed paper covered and sugar until dissolved. ***** My dog, Sam, died last week. Sam and I have been insepara- the holidays — a very rimmed baking sheet; Layer bottom of bowl with Janis Mickelson, Lyn- ble for nearly 13 years and the sadness I feel in losing him is far rich, smooth and moist press 1 cherry into center Ladyfingers and 'wet' them don: “This sauce is espe- greater than words can express. He was my confidante, my trav- eling partner, my protector, my companion and my best friend. bread!” of each. Freeze 2 hours. with half of coffee mix- cially great on turkey and And he did it all gleefully. He really always seemed to get the CREAM CHEESE Add cranberry juice and ture. Spread half of cream, ham. Enjoy the wonder- most joy from just being with me. He didn’t care what we did. It BANANA BREAD water to drink mix, stir put a second layer of La- ful aroma while it is cook- all felt like fun to him. He was never concerned about where 3/4 cups softened butter until dissolved. Refriger- dyfingers and coffee and ing.” were going, or when we got there. He was happy simply being 8-ounce package cream ate until ready to serve. spread remaining cream SPICED along for the journey. cheese, softened Pour prepared drink into on top. Refrigerate at least CRANBERRY SAUCE Sam was also a great teacher and enjoying the journey is just 2 cups sugar punch bowl when ready 1/2 day. Before serving, 1 package fresh or frozen one of the lessons I learned from him. Sam loved drives, walks 2 large eggs to serve, stir in ginger sprinkle with cocoa pow- cranberries and hikes. No matter where we went he found something of in- 3 cups flour ale. Insert 2 mint leaves der. 1 3/4 cups sugar terest. He drew my attention to things -- a bug, or a tiny flower 1/2 teaspoon baking pow- into top of each sherbet ***** 1/2 cup water bloom, a pine cone or a bird -- I would have never noticed. Sam helped me learn a greater degree of being present. Sam der scoop for the reindeer Carole Monahan, West- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinna- was always in the present. He never worried about what might 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ears. Gently transfer 1 moreland: mon happen or what had already occurred. He was right here, in this 1/2 teaspoon salt sherbet scoop to each glass CHEESE PEANUT 1/2 teaspoon ground all- moment, appreciating and drinking it up. I believe Sam lived 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas of punch just before serv- BUTTER FUDGE spice without regret because he was so present he brought his full self (about 4 medium) ing. 1-pound box Velveeta 1/8 teaspoon salt to every experience. 1 cup chopped pecans ***** cheese 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger As Sam aged he taught me a lot about grace. There were so 1 teaspoon vanilla Shirley Deiser, Kanopo- 2 sticks butter 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves many times when he would stumble on our walks or not be able Streusel Topping: lis: 1 cup peanut butter, Combine all ingredi- to do the things he once did. It never seemed to bother him for 1/3 cup quick oats CREAM CHEESE chunky ents. Bring to a boil; re- long. He’d look at me and I could see in his eyes that he didn’t 1/3 cup brown sugar CINNAMON STICKS 1 teaspoon vanilla duce heat and simmer un- particularly care for being in a body that was wearing out, but he quickly shook it off and reveled in what he could do, which 1/3 cup pecans 1 large loaf white bread 1 cup crushed peanuts (or covered until berries pop toward the end was mostly napping. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or 8 ounces cream cheese any nuts you prefer) and mixture thickens. Re- But the importance of napping was also one of Sam’s lessons. use your favorite streusel 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2-pound bag powdered frigerate. Yields: 2 cups. He helped me understand that sometimes when you don’t know recipe) 3/4 cup sugar sugar ***** what else to do, a nap is the most appropriate option. More than Beat butter and cream 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon In medium saucepan Kellee Rogers, anything Sam taught me about love. Sam loved with his whole cheese at medium speed 1 stick oleo, melted over low heat, melt cheese, Lawrence: being. He loved me even when I was angry or impatient with with mixer until creamy. Cut crust off bread. Roll butter and peanut butter, WHITE CHOCOLATE him. He loved me whether I was happy or sad. He didn’t hold a Gradually add sugar, beat- each slice thin with add vanilla and peanuts, PECAN PIE grudge or judge me. He simply loved me. ing until light and fluffy. rolling pin. Have cream then mix gradually with 9-inch pie crust, unbaked And I loved him back and always will. I was blessed to have had Sam in my life and for the life we shared. Add eggs, one at a time, cheese at room tempera- powdered sugar first with 2 cups halved pecans As my friend Vi told me, “Love him to the end. Then re- beating just until blended ture and stir in 1 1/2 tea- a spoon until stiff then 1 1/3 cups white chocolate member, there is no end.” after each addition. Com- spoons sugar. Spread on with hands until well- morsels Sam would agree. bine flour, baking powder, each slide of bread, start at blended. Push into a 9-by- 3 large eggs baking soda and salt. one edge of bread and roll 9-inch pan. Cool and cut. 3/4 cup brown sugar KROGMANN BALEBEDS Gradually add to butter into a stick shape. Dip in ***** 3/4 cup light corn syrup mixture, beating just melted oleo. Mix 1/2 tea- Wilma McGeary, Salina: 3 tablespoons flour until blended. Stir in ba- spoon cinnamon with 3/4 CINNAMON Preheat oven to 400 de- nanas, pecans and vanilla. cup sugar. Roll bread stick ROCK CANDY grees. Layer pecans and Spoon batter into 2 greased in sugar mixture. Place on 2 3/4 cups white sugar white chocolate morsels in and floured 8-by-4-inch greased cookie sheet. Bake 3/4 cup white syrup crust. In large bowl, whisk loaf pans (I dust the at 350 degrees for 15 min- 3/4 cup water eggs until lightly beaten. greased pans with cinna- utes or until lightly 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil Add remaining ingredi- mon-sugar mixture to coat browned and hot. Red or green food coloring ents, and whisk until pan, works just as well and ***** Add all ingredients (ex- smooth. Pour into pre- a nice sugar coating on Diane Schlegel, Alma: cept the cinnamon oil and pared pan. Bake for 35-40 bread). TIRAMISU food coloring) in a minutes until center is set, I like to add a streusel 2 eggs, separated saucepan. Stir well and covering pie with nonstick topping on bread before 1/4 cup sugar boil until hard stage (295 spray coated on your alu- baking, which wasn't orig- 1/2 cup Mascarpone + 2 ta- degrees). Remove from minum foil after 25 min- inally with this recipe. blespoons stove and add cinnamon utes of baking to prevent Mix streusel ingredients 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 2 oil. Add 12-14 drops of red excess browning. Let cool and place on top of bread tablespoons or green coloring. Pour completely on wire rack before baking 1 teaspoon lemon zest or onto a lightly greased before serving, about 2 ***** vanilla cookie sheet. Cool 2 to 3 hours. Millie Conger, Tecum- Dash of salt hours. Break into bite-size ***** seh: 24 Ladyfingers REINDEER Coffee mixture: CRANBERRY PUNCH 1 cup coffee, very strong BARN BUILDERS 2 1/4 cups raspberry sher- 2 tablespoons liquor (for DT CONSTRUCTION bet example brandy) or al- 918-527-0117 12 maraschino cherries mond extract Free Estimates! Est. 1977 1 quart cranberry juice 2 tablespoons sugar One Year Warranty cocktail, chilled 2 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 quart cold water Beat 2 egg yolks with 1 package Crystal Light 1/4 cup sugar until light fruit punch flavor drink and fluffy. Add mascar- mix (the one that makes 2 pone and cottage cheese quarts drink) blended together. 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Tips for safe as well as delicious holiday meals Nwadike suggests this recipe for food-safe EGGNOG OLATHE — Unless they with their Thanksgiving vices): http://1.usa.gov/1cd from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: look that way because of turkey. cx64. • 1 quart 2-percent milk food coloring, you generally But there are many dif- Ham and food safety (U.S. • 6 eggs want to steer clear of green ferent kinds of hams, Department of Agriculture): • 1/4 teaspoon salt eggs and ham. Nwadike notes. Some you http://1.usa.gov/1bKmg9c. • 1/2 cup sugar And even normal-looking can store at room tempera- Eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla ham and eggs might contain ture for months. Others have Your holiday eggnog • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped an unpleasant surprise with- shorter shelf lives and re- recipe may have been in the • Ground nutmeg out proper attention to food quire refrigeration. Some family for generations, but Heat milk in a large saucepan until hot. (Don’t boil or scald.) While milk is heating, safety, says Londa Nwadike, you can eat cold right out of you’re still taking a chance if beat together eggs and salt in a large bowl, gradually adding the sugar. Gradually add extension food safety spe- the package; others need to it counts on alcohol to kill the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture while stirring continually. Transfer the mix- cialist for the University of be cooked thoroughly first. salmonella and other harm- ture back to the large saucepan and cook on medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a Missouri and Kansas State “It’s important to know ful bacteria. whisk until the mixture thickens and just coats a spoon. University. what kind of ham you have “Any recipes that include Check with a food thermometer to ensure the temperature reaches 160 degreese. According to the federal to know the safe storage, uncooked or lightly cooked Stir in vanilla. Cool quickly by setting pan in a bowl of ice or cold water and stirring Centers for Disease Control cooking and handling of that eggs, such as eggnog or for about 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or and Prevention, foodborne ham,” she says. mousse, should be modified overnight. Pour into a bowl or pitcher. Fold in whipped cream. Dust with ground nut- illness strikes almost 50 mil- If you are buying ham so that the egg mixture is meg and enjoy. lion people in the U.S. each from a store, read the label, cooked to 160 degrees,” year, resulting in 128,000 which will tell you what Nwadike says. “Or use pas- hospitalizations and about kind of ham it is and provide teurized eggs.” FOOD SAFETY 101: CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK, CHILL 3,000 deaths. safe-handling instructions. Once your egg mixture CLEAN “Foodborne illness is es- As with any meat prod- reaches 160 degrees, cool it • Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling food. pecially a concern for peo- uct, check the internal tem- quickly by setting the pan in • Wash all food-contact surfaces after use. ple with weak immune sys- perature at the centermost a bowl of cold water, she SEPARATE tems, including the very part of the ham with a food says. To speed cooling, stir • Keep raw meats and their juices away from foods that won't be cooked, such as young, the elderly, pregnant thermometer to make sure it occasionally for about 10 raw veggies. woman and anyone with a has reached a safe tempera- minutes. • Use separate cutting boards for raw meats and vegetables. condition that weakens the ture. Bacteria can quickly mul- COOK immune system,” Nwadike Cook-before-eating cured tiply in moist desserts con- Cook all foods to an internal temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria. says. and fresh (uncured) hams taining egg and dairy prod- Don’t rely on color to determine doneness; use a food thermometer to ensure that the She offers some tips to should reach an internal ucts, so you should refriger- food has reached a safe temperature: ensure that the holiday ham temperature of 160 degrees ate them if they will not be • Egg dishes and ground meats: 160 F. and eggnog are safe as well fahrenheit before serving. eaten within two hours of • Turkey, chicken, duck and stuffing: 165 F. as delicious. Fully cooked hams can cooking. • Beef, veal, lamb, pork, fish steaks and roasts: 145 F. Ham be eaten cold or reheated to This includes eggnog, CHILL Because ham is typically 165 degrees. cheesecake, cream pies and High temperatures kill bacteria. Low temperatures stop their growth. In the mid- preserved through some For more information on cakes with whipped cream dle—40 to 140 degrees—is the temperature danger zone in which bacteria can thrive combination of curing, cooking and storing many and cream cheese frostings. and multiply. smoking and salting, some different kinds of ham: For more extension re- • Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. holiday hosts and hos- Ham storage and cook- sources on food safety, see www. • Defrost meats in the refrigerator, microwave or under cold running water, NOT on tesses may not practice ing (U.S. Department of ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety and mis- the kitchen counter. the same vigilance they do Health and Human Ser- sourifamilies. org/foodsafety.

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To re-bloom, 1/2 cup brown sugar have expanded the range peratures that were too with new potting soil. poinsettias need about 10 1 teaspoon vanilla of colors from the familiar cool or extreme shifts in Water it well. Place the weeks with 12 hours or 2 large eggs red to pastel yellow and vi- temperature. newly potted plant back less of sunlight per day. 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips brant bi-colors. One of the Water: Water the plant into the brightest window You will have to artificial- 1 cup maraschino cherries, patted dry & quartered most common questions whenever the surface you have and once again ly create these conditions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets after Christmas is “How feels dry to the touch. keep it at a temperature of and it's crucial that you be with parchment paper. Combine the almond flour, cocoa can I care for my poinset- Water until it drains out 65-75 degrees. Continue diligent. powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl. Whisk to- tia so that it will bloom the bottom, but don't let watering whenever the Beginning October 1, gether oil, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs. Add to dry in- again next Christmas?” the plant sit in water. Wilt- surface of the soil feels keep your plant in com- gredients; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries. While this can be done, it's ing is another common dry. plete darkness from 5 p.m. Using teaspoon or small (#60) ice cream scoop, spoon a very fussy, exacting pro- cause of leaf drop. A wilt- Watch for new growth. to 8 a.m. Any exposure to cess and since the plants ed plant can be revived Once new growth appears, light will delay blooming. dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches are not that expensive, you and salvaged, but it will begin fertilizing every two Use an opaque box or ma- apart. Bake for 11 minutes or until the cookies are firm. might just choose to start take another season to im- weeks with a complete fer- terial to block out light. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to fresh next year. prove its appearance. tilizer. Follow fertilizer Many people place their finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies. The process for saving Humidity: Lack of hu- label recommendations. plants in a closest, but if *Grind your own almond flour: Pulse about 3 cups your poinsettia and get- midity during dry seasons, June: More the poinset- light gets in though the sliced almonds in food processor until it reaches the con- ting it to rebloom begins in particular winter, is an tia outside, pot and all. cracks or if you open and sistency of flour. Yield: about 2¼ cups almond flour. with the care you give it ongoing houseplant prob- Keep it in a partially shad- use the closet, it will affect Visit www.nationalcherries.com www.simplygluten- the first season. lem. If your home tends to ed location and maintain the bud set. free.com for gluten-free advice and recipes. When You First Bring be dry and your poinsettia your watering and fertiliz- Move the plant back to Your Poinsettia Home is in direct light, you will ing schedule. the sunny window during Light: Place it near a find yourself watering fre- July: In early July, the daytime and continue sunny window. South, east quently, possibly every pinch back each stem by watering and fertilizing. or west facing windows day. about one inch. This is to November: Around the are preferable to a north After Christmas Care encourage a stout, well- last week of November, facing window. Poinsettias January-March: Keep branched plant. If left un- you can stop the darkness are tropicals and will ap- watering the poinsettia pinched, the poinsettia treatment and allow the preciate as much direct whenever the surface is will grow tall and spindly. plant to remain in the win- Pioneers sunlight as you can pro- dry. August: By mid-August, dow. You should see $5,899* Available! vide. 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How- two, when the plant has ac- and fertilizing. back in bloom and ready ever, cold drafts or allow- climated to this drying September: Continue to begin the process all ing the leaves to touch a process, move it to a cool regular watering and fer- over again. What about cold window can injure spot like the basement or a tilizing. Make sure the poinsettias being poison- the leaves and cause pre- heated garage. You want to temperature stays above ous? mature leaf drop. If you've keep it at about 60 de- 65 degrees. © 2013 About.com, Inc. ever see a gangly poinset- grees. October: Poinsettias All rights reserved. By Marie tia in bloom, with only a May: In mid-May, cut are short-day plants, Iannotti Where A Handshake Still Means Something DECEMBER PRE-ORDER PRICES *Net Wrap - U.V. 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it. Their sitting room had a in their best clothes and only memories remained of Cowboy, Old West history large fireplace and was ready for any sport. A good Christmas, cowboy style on from a Kansas perspective, usually comfortable. The deal of shooting was done The Way West. and is Executive Director of cowboys stayed in a large just to celebrate. The table “The Cowboy,” Jim Gray is the National Drovers Hall of room next to the sitting was beautifully decorated author of Desperate Seed: Fame. Contact Kansas Cow- room that they called “The and Kirk, the cook, was in Ellsworth Kansas on the Vio- boy, Box 62, Ellsworth, KS Corral.” Bunk beds were all his glory. The table was lent Frontier, publishes a his- 67439. Phone 785-531-2058 or around the walls and tables laden with good things to torical paper, the Kansas www.droversmercantile.com were set in the middle of eat. We were all seated at the room. David Hunter was the table waiting for the called to St. Louis on im- turkey to be brought in. portant business that he Kirk placed it on the table Series of Women Involved in could not ignore. In spite of with a grand flourish, wait- Agriculture meetings planned the danger he rode horse- ing to see what effect the A series of meetings for Women Involved in Agri- back one hundred twenty- twenty-three pound turkey culture will begin on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, A Cowboy Christmas five miles to Sidney, Ne- would have on the boys. He with meetings held each Wednesday through March The cattle trading firm Louis but a winter storm in braska, for a train ride to was satisfied when he saw 12. The series is for women in agriculture with a of Hunter & Evans was one October forced them to stay St. Louis. At the H3 plans their pleased smiles and passion for business involvement. Farm owners, of the most influential com- on the ranch. That was were being made to cele- Patsy (O’Conner) brought spouses, or women involved in any sector of agri- panies in operation during “The Big Snow Winter” spo- brate Christmas with as the laughs when he arose culture are invited to participate. the cattle boom of the late ken of in Laura Ingalls much fanfare as their isola- and made his best bow to Women Involved in Ag is a six-session course. Cost 1870s into the '80’s. Robert, Wilder’s book “The Long tion would allow. A turkey the bird. is $60 per participant. Enrollment is limited to 25 William, and David Hunter, Winter.” Her family was and gifts were ordered from “The evening was all too participants. Lunch and materials are provided. For partnered with Albert north of the H3 in South Sidney. Mrs. Hunter was short for the boys who were more information please contact the following Ex- Evans, managed livestock Dakota. Wilder described anxiously awaiting her in for having a good time. commission houses in storm after storm coming so order of bright red ker- They sang cowboy songs, tension offices: Geary at 785-238-4161; Pottawatomie Kansas City, St. Louis, and close on the heels of the chiefs she planned to give some of them quite pathet- at 785-457-3319; Riley at 785-537-6350; Wabaunsee at Chicago. Their ranch oper- previous storm that home- to each cowboy in the out- ic, others on the roving 785-765-3821 or Flint Hills District Council Grove ations stretched from Texas steaders ran out of wheat fit. All the boys from the order. Kirk played the vio- office at 620-767-5136. to Montana. They were flour, normally ground at outlying camps were invit- lin and the guitar. The pres- Session dates and topics are: leading members of the Co- a commercial mill. To sur- ed to come spend a few ents on the tree were dis- • February 5 — True Colors (personality profile) manche Cattle Pool in vive they resorted to fam- days at the headquarters. tributed. Sister and I re- • February 12 — Learning to use Quicken 2012 southern Kansas and Indi- ily coffee mills, barely The Christmas tree was ceived nice presents. Frank • February 19 — Financial Management, Under- an Territory. In north cen- keeping up with their brought in the day before Cross gave Mr. Hunter and standing Financial Statements and FSA Programs tral Nebraska the Hunter needs. Prairie hay was Christmas. Mrs. Hunter was me nice silver napkin rings • February 26 — Marketing Brothers established the twisted in tight bundles surprised to see the trans- which I still use. Floy was • March 5 — Kansas Lease Law & Determining H3 Ranch along the pictur- for fuel in place of wood formation in the hard-bit- well remembered with Equitable Leases esque Niobrara River. The and buffalo or cattle chips. ten cowboys that rode for books and toys. The boys, • March 12 — Estate Planning & Family Dynam- youngest brother, David Mrs. Hunter recalled that the H3. “To hear the con- all decorated up with their ics/Communication Hunter managed the H3. it “… was a dreadfully hard versation you would think new bright-colored ker- Each meeting is scheduled to start at 12:00 noon His wife Margaret was his winter on horses and cattle. many of the boys had never chiefs, adjourned to the and adjourn at 5:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at constant companion and The cattle would some- seen a Christmas tree be- kitchen for a dance among either the Frontier Farm Credit Administration later wrote of their experi- times drift in the storm, fore.” Much to Mrs. themselves… That was a Office at 2009 Vanesta Place, Manhattan or the Riley ences in an unpublished right over the bank into the Hunter’s dismay David night long remembered.” County Public Works Department at 6215 Tuttle manuscript entitled “Con- river. Hundreds lost their Hunter didn’t make it back The days of the open Creek Blvd. Reservations are requested by January quering the West.” lives.” to the H3 for Christmas. But range cowboy were nearly 22. Contact the Riley County Extension office at In the fall of 1880 Mar- The storms raged but the the festive occasion pro- gone. Within a decade the 785/537-6350 or e-mail [email protected] to sign up or to garet, her sister Mary, and Hunters, along with their duced very special memo- big ranches were gone and register online visit www.riley.ksu.edu. niece Floy, prepared to re- cowboy crew, hunkered ries for the entire outfit. turn to their home in St. down and made the best of “The boys were dressed

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While I was pert gate pickers will al- terference. bingo! The horse made a wondering he stepped ways hang up between the Contact Ralph Galeano smooth lead change with- through the willows and, lo open gate and the fence at horseman@ horsemans- out me making him do any and behold, we were on and act bewildered and in press.com or www.horse body contortions or head the trail home. I still won- mortal danger. As soon as manspress.com. twisting. He did it on his der about that nicker. It own without my help. Jack sounded insulting. Horse’s Business was right! I decided right Give 'em some credit They know what they’re began cueing him with leg then and there that from and stay out of their way. doin’ but most of the time and rein pressure to force now on it was the horse’s Slack the reins and let we confuse them by giving him into the right lead. business what legs he was them pick their own way orders when we could save With my new knowledge going to use first. across those bad spots. ourselves the trouble and and expert guidance, he Ride through heavy They know the best way let them pick and choose most always took off on the woods or brush on the only to work all four legs at their own way without us wrong lead. I went to an- trail wide enough for a the same time. Maybe interfering. other clinic and suffered horse to pass and then try with four legs it might Watch those cutting humiliation and abuse to find it again on your way be easier to cross a bog horses sometime. The when the instructor yelled, back later in the day. Bush- a different way than a rider picks the cow to cut “What are you doing?” He es and trees all seem to legged critter would and then drops the reins started slapping his hand look alike when you re- choose. and holds on. The horse on top of his hat like he turn. Missing the trail can I would guess that hors- does the rest without any couldn’t believe what he mean tough going trying to es know a lot more about outside help from the per- was seeing when he break through the brush to horses than humans do. son on his back. He knows watched me try to teach my get back in open country. Have you ever noticed how what to do and goes to horse how to make flying I found out it’s a lot eas- a horse can find the only The grand champion Balancer female at the 2013 work. lead changes. Mortified by ier to let my horse show me hole in a fence to escape American Royal was AHL Forever Lady, owned By J. W. 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My horse never rection.” Jack just didn’t that led around a high has trouble getting in the understand that you need mountain swamp. My horse right lead when he’s run- to be moving the horse one kept stopping and balking ning in the pasture. In fact, way with your legs and the at a certain spot. With saw- he was always in the cor- other way with your reins dust for brains, it didn’t rect lead until I went to a all the while looking the dawn on me that he was clinic and learned a little opposite direction so the trying to tell me some- about lead changes. I horse could read your thing.

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Sustainable Agriculture tunity for farmers and culture Policy and Fund- CST. “Handling Calving Difficulties” features Robert Coalition (NSAC) will host other webinar partici- ing Research Director The first half-hour will Mortimer, recently retired associate professor of clin- an important national we- pants to ask questions with the National Center consist of presentations by ical sciences at Colorado State University’s Veterinary binar on January 23, 2014, about how the policy will for Appropriate Technolo- the four panelists, with the College. A specialist in bovine reproduction, obstet- to discuss the U.S. Depart- work on the ground. gy (NCAT), will kick off the remaining time allocated rics and nutrition, he will address such topics as: signs ment of Agriculture’s re- The webinar is funded extensive question and an- for a question-and-answer of calving; differentiating between normal and abnor- cent efforts to assure in part by the USDA Risk swer period by addressing session. The webinar is mal calving; and how to manage a difficult birth. greater uniformity and Management Agency some specific issues with primarily geared toward Larry Hollis, beef cattle veterinarian with K-State clarity on its policy relat- through the Risk Manage- the new policy’s impact on providing answers to ques- Research and Extension, will speak on scours preven- ed to farmers who current- ment Education Partner- grain farmers in the Great tions from farmers and tion and colostrum management. ly grow cover crops or may ship Program and will Plains, where wheat-fal- farm organizations, but “Producers have a significant investment to get grow them in the future. bring together four cover low rotations remain a participation is open to each cow to a full term pregnancy. Losing calves at or The webinar will ad- crop policy experts: persistent practice. all, including certified near birth is an economic loss, but it is often a person- dress the critical question Rob Myers, regional di- Ferd Hoefner, NSAC crop advisors, crop insur- al loss, too, and can leave producers asking themselves that the new policy is de- rector of Extension pro- policy director, and ance agents, and others. “what if” type questions on how they might have saved signed to answer: grams for the North Cen- Sophia Kruszewski, NSAC The webinar is free and a particular calf,” said Sandy Johnson, Extension live- When and how can tral Sustainable Agricul- policy specialist, will be accessible by visiting: stock specialist based at K-State’s Northwest Research cover crops be terminated ture Research and Educa- on hand to moderate ques- https://www2.gotomeeting. Extension Center in Colby. “Continued sharpening of without jeopardizing valu- tion (SARE) program, will tions. com/register/789127970 our skills when it comes to saving calves is time well able crop insurance cover- introduce the topic by pro- spent for anyone that calves cows.” viding background on Dates, locations, and K-State contact information age of the cash crops for each school: grown with them? cover crop use and the • Jan. 6 – Oberlin – 6 p.m. CST – The Gateway – Cover crops and crop need for termination poli- Byron Hale, [email protected] or 785-475-8121; insurance - what’s the con- cy change. • Jan. 7 – Phillipsburg – 10 a.m. CST – Phillipsburg nection? Tim Hoffmann, director County Fair Building – Rachael Boyle, rboyle@ This policy arose out of of product administration ksu.edu or 785-425-6851; the concern that farmers and standards division • Jan. 7 – Sylvan Grove – 6 p.m. CST – Sylvan Sales planting cover crops could with the USDA Risk Man- Commission – Neil Cates, [email protected] or 785-738- lose their eligibility for agement Agency (RMA), 3597; crop insurance coverage will discuss the policy as it • Jan. 8 – LaCrosse – 10 a.m. CST – LaCrosse Live- of the following crop. The relates to crop insurance stock Market – Jared Petersilie, [email protected] or new policy addresses this coverage and compliance. 785-222-2710; and concern, using science- Norm Widman, national • Jan. 8 – Sharon Springs – 6 p.m. MST – CAB Build- based cover crop manage- agronomist with the Natu- ing – Wallace Co. 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The U.S. soybeans, meal and Mexico: meal from 59 value of these exports oil,” says Jared Hagert, soy- million bushels of U.S. soy- comes to a record of more bean farmer from Emerado, beans than $28 billion, a 19 per- N.D., and United Soybean Philippines: meal from cent increase from 2011- Board (USB) farmer-leader. 47 million bushels of U.S. 2012. “Continuing to meet our soybeans The final figures show customers’ needs is very im- Canada: meal from 43 farmers continue to meet portant to U.S. soybean million bushels of U.S. soy- customer demand for a reli- farmers, and these numbers beans able supply of quality prod- prove we are doing that.” Top buyers of U.S. soy- ucts. According to the U.S. Soy exports for the 2013- bean oil in 2013 include: Census Bureau, this total 2014 marketing year are off China: oil from 37 mil- includes more than 1.3 bil- to a good start with 87 per- lion bushels of U.S. soy- lion bushels of whole U.S. cent of the total 2014 export beans FLP participants include, from left: Kenny Montgomery, Pratt Feeders, Pratt; Jason soybeans, meal from 454 forecasts already sold. Mexico: oil from 35 mil- Timmerman, NA Timmerman Inc., Colby; Zoetis representative Rey Armendariz, million bushels of U.S. soy- Top buyers of whole U.S. lion bushels of U.S. soy- Scott City; Michael Archibald, Deseret Cattle Feeders LLC, Satanta; Michael beans and oil from 186 mil- soybeans in 2013 include: beans Persinger, Supreme Cattle Feeders, Kismet; Brice Haines, Sunbelt Feedyard, lion bushels, which repre- China: 772 million bu- India: oil from 21 million Hugoton; Doug Holthaus, Ox Town Cattle Feeders LLC, Tribune; Eric Ferrell, Sublette sents 56 percent of U.S. soy- shels of U.S. soybeans bushels of U.S. soybeans Feeders, Sublette; Jeff George; Finney County Feedyard Inc., Garden City; Perry Nowak, Fairleigh Feed Yard, Scott City; and Jamie Kratzer, Grant County Feeders, Kansas Soybean Expo 2014 to share Ulysses. opportunities, vision for farmers Feedyard Leadership Program Soybean farmers and from the World Initiative Legacy Award, the Kan- their industry partners for Soy in Human Health, sas Soybean Yield and will gather Jan. 8, 2014, in U.S. Soybean Export Quality Contests winners, Topeka for the Kansas Council and Cargill will and meritorious service wraps up at KLA Convention Soybean Expo. The Kan- discuss sustainability and awards. sas Soybean Association international opportuni- KSA president Terry The culmination of the FLP class participated in a gation and regulatory offi- (KSA) organizes the annu- ties for U.S. soy. Reschke, Hiawatha, then 2013 Kansas Livestock seminar conducted by cials. al event, with financial During the morning will preside over the asso- Association (KLA) Feed- Zoetis on employee man- The 2013 class includes support from the Kansas break, members of the ciation’s annual meeting, yard Leadership Program agement. Michael Archibald, De- Soybean Commission KSA policy committee will which will include the ap- (FLP) occurred December FLP’s first installment seret Cattle Feeders LLC, (KSC), to coincide with the be on hand to answer proval of policy resolu- 6 at the close of the KLA in April took the group to Satanta; Eric Ferrell, Sub- Topeka Farm Show. questions and take input tions and the board of di- It is at the Capital Pla- about the association’s po- rectors elections. Convention. Zoetis part- Topeka and Kansas City lette Feeders, Sublette; Jeff za Hotel’s Maner Confer- sitions for 2014. The cur- The afternoon session nered with KLA to host where they learned more George, Finney County ence Center at the Kansas rent resolutions are avail- will focus on planning for this inaugural event in about KLA, the policy- Feedyard Inc., Garden Expocentre. Registration able at http://KansasSoy the future when Darin which 10 members repre- making process and the City; Brice Haines, Sun- and exhibits open at 8:30 beans.org/policy on the Newsom, DTN senior ana- senting feedyards from retail beef industry. In belt Feedyard, Hugoton; a.m., with the program Web. lyst, will present “2014 scheduled from 9 a.m. to Bruce Vincent from Soybeans: Last Man Stand- across Kansas participated June, attendees traveled Doug Holthaus, Ox Town 3:15 p.m. A reception will Libby, Mont., will present ing?” in a series of four seminars to Denver, Colo., to partic- Cattle Feeders LLC, Trib- follow from 3:15 to 4:30 the keynote address, “With The complete schedule throughout the year. ipate in sessions focused une; Jamie Kratzer, Grant p.m. Vision, There Is Hope.” As and registration form are The final session for this on issues management, County Feeders, Ulysses; The opening session a Montana logger 20 years available at http://Kansas year’s class was attending risk reduction and employ- Kenny Montgomery, Pratt will feature a “Soybean ago, activists targeted his Soybeans.org/expo or by the KLA Convention in ee management, which Feeders LLC, Pratt; Perry Update” moderated by business through legisla- calling the Kansas Soy- Gary Kilgore, a Kansas tion and vandalism. Vin- bean office at 877-KS-SOY- Wichita. The three-day were coordinated by Nowak, Fairleigh Feed State University professor cent will tell the audience BEAN (877-577-6923). All event provided members NCBA, CattleFax and Yard Inc., Scott City; emeritus of agronomy. The how important it is for soybean farmers are wel- the opportunity to take part Zoetis. The third seminar Michael Persing-er, Su- presenters will be Wil- people with a vested inter- come to attend. The regis- in the policy-making was held in Washington, preme Cattle Feeders, liam Schapaugh, Ph.D., est in agriculture to pre- tration fees are $15 for process by attending com- D.C., where members had Kismet; and Jason Tim- K-State professor of soy- vent activist interference KSA members ($20 with a bean breeding and genet- in farming by heightening spouse) and $20 for other mittee meetings and the the chance to meet with the merman, NA Timmerman ics; David Mengel, Ph.D., their involvement in the guests, with a $5 discount Cattle Feeders Council Kansas congressional dele- Inc., Colby. K-State professor of soil public-policy arena and for anyone who registers meeting. Immediately fertility and nutrient man- industry membership or- by Jan. 2, 2014. prior to the convention, the VALENTINE LIVESTOCK agement; and Xiuzhi ganizations. Susan Sun, Ph.D., K-State Duane Toews, the farm AUCTION CO. Valentine, Neb. distinguished professor of director for KFRM-AM 550 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 grain science and indus- in Clay Center, will be the SPECIAL FEEDER SALE try. Their respective top- master of ceremonies at S.T.: 11:30 A.M. • Expecting 5000 hd ics will be soybean-variety the luncheon, where Gov. Breedable or Grass-Typenot toppedHeifers Cross all weaned Diamond sired, 125 rd angus & rd-x NI 525-575#...... Stump Cattle research, use of different Sam Brownback is the in- not topped cake & range, 150 rd angus CRA B.V. main cut 500-550# ...... Flying D Ranch fertility rates and nutri- vited speaker. KSA and 40 rd angus B.V. NI CRAConnealy genes,, 500#...... Glen Joseph Angus sired- not topped, May ents for soybean produc- KSC will present awards 68 angus & blk B.V. 600-650# ...... TravisNic Risse genes, hand picked, Anderson tion, and new uses for soy- and recognitions, includ- 35 angus & blk drugfree cake & range top of600-650#...... Kevin 200, Vandermay beans. ing the DuPont Young 70 blk, blk/simm-x 575#...... Jerry Adamson 109 hereford (85 hd),all bwf, natural-drugfree few blk (24 hd) NI, 424-525# ...... Wolfenden Hereford Next, representatives Leader, the Conservation 100 blk & anguslots of growNI , 500-600#...... Leigh Fairhead 90 blkdrugfree NI, cake, & 625#...... Larry, range Danny & Craig O’Kief 90 blk , 525#...... Jerry Adamson 70 blk, bwf NI, 450-550#...... Greg Lanka 66 blk NI, 500-600#...... Doughboy Land & Cattle 40 angus & blk, 500-600#...... VandermayProtege, New Std, Upward genes Cattle & Grain 40 angus & blk NI not topped - Harlan 910 sired , 550-600#...... Phil Miller 30 bwf (F-1) B.V. NI hfrs not topped, , 600-650# ...... Larry Turner 32 rd angus (16s-16h) NI B.V. 500-700# ...... Ted Teahon 65 blk (40 hd) & char-x (25 hd), 500-600# ...... Adam Johnson Steers: Super line-upNHTC-EID of steer tagged calves 4-6 weights; all weaned 160 angus & bwfNHTC-EID NI tagged , 600# ...... Powder Horn Rn 170 bk, blk-x all natural-drugfree,, 500-550# ...... Lone Creek Cattle Co. 150 blk & angusframe, NI condition 500-600#...... Leigh Fairhead 90 angus NI Logterman, 600#...... Swanson sired Rn 120 angus & blk NI , 600-650#...... Dave Rodgers 75 blk, bwf NI, 660#...... FryeRishel genes-excellent carcass Ranch 170 angustop & endblk NI of 400 , 600-700# ...... Jim Lee Ranch 95 blk NI thin &, 625# likeable ...... Carnell & Shadbolt 342 angus & blk NI , 475-600#...... Arabia Ranch 300 blk, bwf & rd, rwf (70Cross hd) NI, Diamond 375-475#...... A Sired, running out Thousand Hills 150 rd angus & rd-x NI , 525-575#....Stump Cattle 206 hereford (149 hd), bwf, few blk (57 hd) NI, 500-650#...... Wolfenden Herefords 90 blk, bwf NI, 500-625# ...... John & Cort Hamilton 85 blk NI, 600-650# ...... Pat Coffman 89 blk (82 hd) & red (7 hd), 675# ...... Wes Frye 70 blk, bwf NI, 450550#...... GregNew Std, Protege, Upward genes Lanka 70 angus & blk NI standouts , 500-525#...... Phil Miller 60 angus & blk NI , 500-600#...... Burton, Mark & Dallas Dimond 60 angus & blk, 500-600#...... Vandermay Cattle & Grain 50 angus & blk NI, 500-600# ...... Soles & Waits 41 angus & blk, 650-675# ...... Kevin Vandermay 100 blk strs & hfrs NI, 500-625# ...... Arch & Mike Ferguson 34 rd angus (14s-20h) NI, 550-650# ...... Rocking Arrow Rn GCR Tire Center GCR Tire Center-Wichita 45 rd-x & blk-x, few char-x (40h-5s), 400-550#...... Two Rivers Ranch 1400 SW 41st St. 4861 N. Broadway Plus more from Lovitt, Brinda, Cox, Turner Ranch LLC, Wolfenden, Topeka, KS 66609 Wichita, KS 67204 Qualley & Martin, AK Angus, Fancher, Dorsey, Hayland Cattle Co., Qualley, Johnson, Ford Family, Anker, Alberts 785-267-0074 800-843-7161 Non-weaned Calves: 800-843-7161 Contact Joe: 300 blk, few rd (6 hd), 500-630# ...... Bar Eleven Rn 120 bwf (5 rd)orgensen strs NI, sired 575-650# ...... Duane Tate Contact Terry: 316-648-5629 105 blk NI J , 500-600# ...... Tom Mulligan 785-221-0142 View our special sales online @ cattleusa.com Office: 1-800-682-4874 or 402-376-3611 Greg Arendt, Mgr., C: 402-376-4701 Greg Nielsen, Fieldman, C: 402-389-0833 For complete listing visit our website: www.valentinelivestock.net Page 14 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Kansas Wheat K-State Leasing Commissioners travel Workshop to be held in Westmoreland to Peru for conference On Thursday, January 16 beginning at 9:00 a.m. a K- Marketing Kansas- times, targeted at wheat State Leasing Workshop will be held in the Sun- grown wheat to world buy- foods. Especially when flower Room in Westmoreland. This workshop will ers includes not only a wheat is a key source of nu- conclude at 3:00 p.m. This program is a joint effort of quality and consistent crop, trients in a healthy diet,” Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County Extension Of- but strong relationships said Radenberg. “Everyone fices and K-State Dept of Agricultural Economics. with those who buy it. For seemed to realize that this For more information and to register contact the Wabaunsee County Office at 785-765-3821 or Pot- these reasons and more, attack on wheat flour con- tawatomie County Office at 785-457-3319 or visit their sales of hard red winter sumption is serious and website at: pottawatomie.ksu.edu by January 10, 2014. wheat to Latin America needs to be addressed.” Price volatility in recent years, particularly in the have increased significant- Radenberg said that the grain markets, has led to difficulties for landlords ly in marketing year 2013/ consumer trends were strik- and tenants to successfully determine and negotiate 2014 with year to date sales ingly similar to the trends appropriate rental arrangements. This daylong work- to Central and South Amer- in the U.S. There is a focus shop is being offered help landlords and tenants manage the risk associated with rental arrange- MDR Princess 200Z earned reserve grand champion ica at 5.33 MMT. on healthy, local and con- ments. Each workshop will be comprised of four Two Kansas wheat venient. In Latin America Gelbvieh female at the 2013 American Royal. She is parts. The first part will help participants better un- owned by JW LeDoux, LeDoux Ranch, Agenda. commissioners have taken younger people are spend- derstand different rental arrangements, including on the task of fostering ing less time preparing cash rent, share rent, and the recently popular flex- these relationships by at- food and more families rent arrangement, where rental rates can “flex” de- tending the 31st annual have both parents working, pending on changes in prices, yields, or both. Latin American Millers leading to a great demand The second session will include a discussion of ethics of leasing. The third section will provide com- Conference this week in for ready-to-eat foods. puter training in using Excel spreadsheets. Finally, Lima, Peru. Jason Ochs Each year about half of participants will be introduced to examples of alter- farmer from Syracuse and the wheat in Kansas is ex- native leasing scenarios and a decision-making tool, David Radenberg of Claflin ported, but this year several named KSULease, will be demonstrated. Partici- JIM HANNIGAN ESTATE AUCTION represented Kansas wheat factors are pushing exports pants will then have the opportunity to sharpen their farmers by providing a to Latin American coun- skills via hands-on computer application sessions. It SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 — 12:30 PM is critical that producers understand the concepts, 3178 Road P — grower’s perspective to tries beyond expectations. From Emporia, Ks, North on Hwy.ADMIRE, 99 about 17 miles KANSAS to Road 310, West on 310 mechanics, and implications of alternative forms of to Road P & North to auction site. From the intersection of Hwys. 99 & 56 (Ad- those at the event. Ochs, a Aaron Harries, director of leasing land. In addition to cash rent leases and mire) South on 99 for 3 miles to Road 310, West to P & North to auction site. second-time conference at- marketing for the Kansas share rent leases, flex-rent arrangements are of par- TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, LAWN MOWER, TRUCK & PICKUP, COLLECTIBLE, SMALL ITEMS & TOOLS (trailer load) tendee, said he enjoyed re- Wheat Commission said ticular importance for risk management. These leas- See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings or go to newing friendships with Latin American countries es allow landlords and tenants to make the terms of buyers and being able to are an important market for the lease flexible, based on variations in crop prices, www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com for details give insight as a producer hard red winter wheat pro- crop yields, or changes in both. Though relatively Outdoor event. Tractors and trucks will start selling at 1:30 pm. About a 2 hour auction. of wheat. ducers, particularly those simple in concept, these leases can be complex in practice because of the various terms of the lease “This conference pro- from the southern plains. needing to be defined and agreed upon. Landowners SELLER: JIM HANNIGAN ESTATE vides an excellent opportu- “Much of the wheat that expect less risk to be associated with cash leases (rel- nity for us as farmers to talk Latin America imports is ative to crop share leases), however, depending on directly with millers and sourced through the Gulf of the terms of a flex lease, that may not be true. Thus, grain buyers to answer Mexico or sent south from understanding how these leases work is critical to questions about last year’s the plains states on rail,” risk management. crop quality and talk about Harries said. “This year ex- 620.340.5692 our hopes for the crop we ports are even higher as Ar- just planted,” said Ochs. gentina, a traditionally ma- “It’s also an excellent op- jor supplier for the region portunity to hear what is on has been plagued by pro- their minds and what they duction challenges and are looking for in terms of government policies that wheat quality; what they discourage wheat produc- like and don’t like about tion.” our product.” The conference also al- The event allows lowed Kansas representa- millers from numerous tives to share what further Latin American countries work is being done to im- to come together to hear prove the product coming presentations on the latest from the U.S. Radenberg industry research and tech- said he enjoyed sharing the nology as well as engage in progress that Kansas farm- discussions on individual ers have made to contribute country milling and baking to providing a better quality trends. One such trend product. spotlighted was consumer “It’s great to talk with and government connection millers, bakers and mer- of flour consumption with chandisers about the re- growing obesity problems. search investment that This shocked Radenberg. Kansas farmers are making “It was incredibly inter- in the development of fu- esting to hear their discus- ture varieties that ensure sions about flour consump- consistent quality and tion trends and some coun- ample supplies of wheat in tries efforts aimed at con- the future,” said Raden- trolling obesity, that are at berg.

LANDFRIDAY,160 Acres Marion JANUARY County AUCTION Land 10 & Rural— 2:00 Residence PM

(TheSale Scoutheld at House HILLSBORO, is located KANSAS at the East Scout edge House of the Marion County Fair Grounds near the park.)

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1470 Mustang Road, Marion, KS 67063 PROPERTY LOCATION: From Hillsboro, 4 miles East on 190th (OR from Marion, 5 miles West on 190th) then 5 miles South on Nighthawk, 1 mile West on 140th, then ¾ mile North on Mustang. From Peabody, 7 miles North on Nighthawk, 1 mile West on 140th, then ¾ mile North on Mustang. PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NW/4 29-20-3, Marion Coun- ty, Kansas PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This 160 Acre farm has 140.13 Acres cultivated cropland of which 127.68 Acres is currently sown to wheat and the balance is wheat stubble for spring planting. 14.67 Acres is Spring Branch Creek with trees. 5 Acres is rural home with older 1 ½ story home & yard. NOTES: This is one of the better farms offered for sale in the area for some time. The cropland farms very well & lays along each side of Spring Branch Creek. The rural house & yard could be your per- manent residence or “home away from home”, offering you rental income, or maySee bewww.leppke.com sold separately. for terms & maps! CATHERINE MALIN ESTATE, SELLER LEPPKE REALTY & AUCTION • 620-947-3995 LYLE LEPPKE: 620-382-5204; ROGER HIEBERT: 620-382-2963 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 15

Realty, LLC. Osage County Branch Of- salesman & auctioneer. January 9 — Clay County & fice, Wayne Wischropp. February 22 — Herefords Auction Sales Scheduled Dickinson County farm- January 20 — Osage Coun- & Quarter Horses at Cot- land at Clay Center for ty acreage at Lebo for tonwood Falls for TS ICEF Oberg, Inc. & Oberg Emily J. Hooper Estate. Ranch. December 17 — Tractors, Auctioneers: AgAuc- Gragg, co-trustee. Auc- Farms, LP. Auctioneers: Auctioneers: Miller & WEATHER DATE: Febru- combines, grain carts, tions, LLC. tioneers: Riordan Auc- Clay County Real Estate, Midyett Real Estate, ary 25 (for February 20) pickups, trucks, machin- December 18 — Anderson tion & Realty. Greg Kretz, salesman & Osage County Branch Of- — ICEF Oberg, Inc. & ery at Greensburg. Auc- County farmland with December 21 — Tractors, auctioneer. fice, Wayne Wischropp. Oberg Farms, LP real es- tioneers: Ag Auctions. center pivots, pens, feed- equipment, lawn mower, January 10 — Marion February 6 — Dickinson tate auction at Clay Cen- December 17 — Clay Coun- bunks at Greeley for Les truck, pickup, col- County land & rural Res- County farmland at Abi- ter. Auctioneers: Clay ty land at Clay Center. McGhee (Bryan Enter- lectibles, small items & idence at Hillsboro for lene for PT Myers LLC. County Real Estate, Greg Auctioneers: Farmers prises). Auctioneers: tools at Admire for Jim Catherine Malin Estate. Auctioneers: Reynolds Kretz, salesman & auc- National Company. Dave Webb, Webb & As- Hannigan Estate. Auc- Auctioneers: Leppke Re- Real Estate & Auction tioneer. December 17 — Snow sociates, Webb Realty tioneers: Hancock Auc- alty & Auction. Co. February 25 — Mill Creek blade, automotive sup- Auctions & Appraisals. tion & Real Estate. WEATHER DATE: January February 10 — Real es- Ranch “Brand that plies & tools, tools, air December 18 — Coffey December 26 — Tractors, 14 (for January 9) — ICEF tate, cropland at Concor- Works” production sale, compressor, race car, 4 County acreage land at combines, trucks, trail- Oberg, Inc. & Oberg dia for Heirs of Shirley Hereford & Angus bulls wheeler at Salina for the New Strawn. Auction- ers, farm equipment of Farms, LP real estate Laman. Auctioneers: & female at Manhattan. Kansas Department of eers: Results Realty, all kinds, lawn & garden auction at Clay Center. Larry Lagasse Auction & March 1 — Farm machin- Revenue. Auctioneers: LLC. & more online at Auctioneers: Clay County Real Estate. ery & miscellaneous at Totally Auctions, Jeff December 18 — Tractors, (www.big iron.com). Auc- Real Estate, Greg Kretz, February 13 — Dickinson Green for Bruce Dodds. Ruckert. combines, trucks, trail- tioneers: Stock Auction salesman & auctioneer. County farmland at Abi- Auctioneers: Kretz & December 17 — Morris ers, farm equipment of Co. January 17 — Webster lene for Eva Zumbrunn Bloom Auction Service. County real estate at all kinds, lawn & garden January 1, 2014 — Harley County, Nebraska land at Trust. Auctioneers: March 1 — Annual bull Council Grove for Dar- & more online at Gerdes 29th annual New Guide Rock, Nebraska. Reynolds Real Estate & sale at Pomona for Judd rell V. & Beverly A. (www.big iron.com). Auc- Years Day consignment Auctioneers: Farmers Auction Co. Ranch. Leeds. Auctioneers: tioneers: Stock Auction auction at Lyndon. Auc- National Company. February 20 — Clay Coun- March 8 — Concordia Opti- Hallgren Real Estate & Co. tioneers: Harley Gerdes January 20 — Osage Coun- ty & Washington County mist Club Annual Ma- Auction, LLC. December 19 — Dickinson Auction. ty acreage, tillable, na- farmland at Clay Center chinery auction at Con- December 17 — Farm County cropland & grass- January 8 — Acreage (NE tive grass pasture, pond for ICEF Oberg, Inc. & cordia, KS. equipment of all kinds at land at Abilene for of Geneseo, KS) at at Lebo for Judy K. Ack- Oberg Farms, LP. Auc- March 24 — Production Greensburg & online William F. Gragg Trust, Ellsworth. Auctioneers: ers. Auctioneers: Miller tioneers: Clay County sale at Dwight for Oleen (www.agauctions.com). Judy Gossage & Mark Horizon Farm & Ranch & Midyett Real Estate, Real Estate, Greg Kretz, Brothers. Expert recommends cow herd nutritional adjustments for winter High daily tempera- depending on the harsh- tein-limiting ecosystem.” Blasi recommends that F for those with a winter for helping them with- tures at 20 and 30 degrees ness of winter, increas- Body condition producers separate the coat and 19 F for those stand and coast over confirm the arrival of ed animal requirements and hair coat herd by body condition with a heavy winter coat. these inclement weather winter. A week or more might continue well into Assessing the body con- scores, so the cows with Be strategic events,” Blasi said. of cold temperatures, par- spring. dition and hair coat for less flesh can be sup- Wind chill, based on If cows are grazing ticularly below freezing, “Especially with those each cow in the herd can plemented with more temperature and wind stocks, producers might can take a toll on the spring-calving cows, they help producers determine nutrients. Also, younger speed, can make cattle consider supplement- cow herd. A bodily re- are starting to enter into how much more energy re- and likely smaller fe- even more compromised, ing those stocks on ex- sponse to cold stress in their third phase of gesta- quirements are needed in males should be watched Blasi said. With tempera- tremely cold days, Blasi cattle is an increase in dry tion,” Blasi said. “We have the winter months. Ac- closely. tures at freezing and said. Producers might also matter intake, said Dale to make sure we keep cording to a K-State Re- “We are hopefully going winds at more than 10 want to strategize when Blasi, professor and beef those pregnancies as search and Extension pub- through a herd rebuilding m.p.h., cows could need a they feed hay and any sup- cattle extension specialist healthy as possible.” lication (www.ksre.ksu. now, and a lot of folks have 15 to 20 percent increase plements. for Kansas State Univer- If producers are feed- edu/bookstore/pubs/C842. some optimism for the fu- in forage requirements. “A well-known phenom- sity. ing a co-product such as pdf), body condition scores ture,” Blasi said. “If at all “The amount of hair enon with feeding preg- Blasi recommends that distillers dried grain, are numbers used to sug- possible, split the herd up will help those females nant beef cows is that cattle producers, if they Blasi said, they would pro- gest the relative fatness or by the age and also the combat the impact of feeding them in the after- haven’t already, make a vide some additional pro- body condition of the beef body condition. Monitor, wind chill,” Blasi said. noon and evening hours list of the forages they tein and fat to the cows. cow. The score system evaluate and be mindful “But, as she starts to has a corresponding effect have available for the win- Providing more corn to the ranges from 1 to 9, with 1 that you can slip a lot of shiver, an increase in on calving in daylight ter months, know the qual- herd is fine to a certain representing a very thin body condition over peri- maintenance require- hours,” Blasi said. “Obvi- ity of those forages, take a level. cow and 9 representing an ods of time when it is wet, ments ensue.” ously, when we’re expect- look at the body condition “You get too much corn extremely fat cow. windy and cold.” While many producers ing babies coming, it’s nice and hair coat condition of into the diet, you start to If a cow currently has a All cows should have a have turned their cows out to be there if the cows each cow, and prepare for impact the rumen’s ecosys- body condition score of winter coat by now, Blasi on grazing stocks— should need help. Feeding winter winds by providing tem, and you start to hurt less than 5, Blasi said, she said, but when cows are sorghum and corn—they in the evening also in- shelters or windbreaks for the fiber digesting capa- might be at a health risk wet from snow or cold have to keep in mind that creases the heat of fer- the herd. bility of the lower-quality for the winter. Further- rain, their coats become many of those crop fields mentation for the cow as Forage testing can help forages being consumed,” more, her low body condi- matted and their insula- don’t have places for the we see these nighttime determine the quality of Blasi said. “My recommen- tion might compromise the tion breaks down. cows to keep out of the lows.” the forages producers dation is not more than a health of the calf she is Prior research at cold wind. Blasi said that a K-State Research and have on hand, Blasi said. half of a percent of the an- carrying. The effects from Kansas State www.ksre. windbreak can provide up Extension’s Beef Cow Nu- During a string of days imal’s weight. So, a 1,000- a hard winter on that cow ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/M to a 70 percent reduction trition Guide (www.ksre. with sub-freezing temper- lb. cow you would not feed could last into the spring, F2673.pdf) showed that the in wind velocity and can ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/ atures, the higher quality more than five pounds (of as she might lack in the critical temperature for a change the wind chill C735.pdf) includes more forages should be used to additional corn). Make quality of her first milk for cow with a summer coat or from -5 F to 7 F, a 12- information about winter increase the herd’s caloric sure there is adequate the calf and the ability to wet coat is 60 degrees degree swing. cow diets and supple- intake, but producers protein coming elsewhere breed back in a timely Fahrenheit (60 F). It is 45 F “Any kind of shelter is a ments producers can con- should keep in mind that, so you’re not driving a pro- manner. for cows with a fall coat, 32 tremendous step forward sider for use. Page 16 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 BAXTER American Angus Auxiliary elects officers Deeply committed to iliary grow in the year to States Angus Auxiliary. members throughout the serving the Angus breed come.” The retiring president, country. and its future generations, The upcoming president- Cortney Hill-Dukehart- Auxiliary NAILE BLACK the American Angus Auxil- elect, Lynne Hinrichsen, Cates, and her husband, Annual Breakfast iary has played a central has served as president of Tyler, manage Cates Farms The Auxiliary welcomed ONTHEEDGEOFCOMMONSENSE role in the American Angus the Kansas Angus Auxil- in Modoc, Ind. As Auxiliary 2013 NAILE participants to Association® for more than iary, regional director for advisor, she is responsible its Annual Breakfast on Animal Husbandry? 60 years. The volunteer or- the American Angus Auxil- for updating the Auxiliary Sunday, Nov. 17 in the Ken- Somewhere in the an- I like to think, when I ganization recently cele- iary, and is a member of the guidelines for officers and tucky Fair and Exposition nals of land grant colleges, look at the huge industry brated that tradition dur- Kansas Angus Association. committees and will serve Center. the ag departments convert- that animal production has ing Angus events held in Along with her husband, as chairman of the Distin- While eating, the nearly ed from offering a degree in become, the description of conjunction with the 2013 Ron, and children, Cale and guished Woman and Nomi- 200 guests were entertained Animal Husbandry to a de- Husbandryman still has a North American Inter- Eva, the Hinrichsen family nation committees. by a vocal performance gree in Animal Science. place. Much of ag produc- national Livestock Exposi- raises Angus cattle on R&L The Auxiliary’s 2013 Re- from junior Angus member, As far back as 1628 “hus- tion has been mechanized; tion (NAILE) in Louisville, Ranch in Westmoreland. gional Directors are: Re- Taylor Gazda of Athens, Ga. bandry” was defined as dairy barns, confinement Ky. Members are also proud gion 1, Kathy Dubs, Mon- Afterwards, attendees lis- agricultural produce, land operations, computer driv- The American Angus to welcome Secretary- tana; Region 2, Cindy tened to the 2013 Miss under cultivation, farming. en self-feeders in chicken Auxiliary elected the 2013- Treasurer Carla Malson. Ahearn, Texas; Region 3, American Angus Esther Mc- The word husband also im- houses and in hog barns, hy- plies a caretaker of land draulic chutes and covered 2014 officers and regional With her husband, Mark Shally Rogen, South Dako- Cabe’s retiring address. and livestock, a hands-on barns, for example. directors during its annual and family manage the Mal- ta; Region 4, Melanie Kiani, To conclude the event, activity. From shepherds But no matter the beast, meeting on Saturday, Nov. son Angus and Herefords Mississippi; Region 5, the Auxiliary welcomed watching their flocks by all along the way the hands- 16 at the Crowne Plaza farm. Malson has served as Rachel Frost, Illinois; and Thomas Burke, Smithville, night as described in the on touch of a human is in- Hotel. Members of the advisor for the Idaho and Region 6, Marlene Duke- Mo., to the stage to an- Bible, up to farm managers volved. The animal we saw, newly elected officer team Western States Junior hart, Maryland. Regional nounce the Angus Hall of milking cows, showing fat or felt, or tended to; milked are: President Cortney Hol- Angus Associations, and Directors are a source for Fame $10,000 donation to steers and roping at the three times a day, observed shouser, Castalia, N.C.; president of the Western information for interested the Auxiliary. branding fire, Animal Hus- from a-horseback in a feed- President-elect Lynne Hin- bandry was an appropriate lot pen, walked through the richsen, Westmoreland; title for a bachelor’s degree veal barn, feeder pigs, Secretary-Treasurer Carla for a century. chicken house, checked far- As our knowledge of ge- rowing crates, layer hens, Malson, Parma, Idaho; and netics, physiology, nutrition calving barns, sheep jugs, Advisor Cortney Hill- and medicine grew, many while feeding hay, plowing Dukehart-Cates, Modoc, students began to special- snow or shoeing the horse. Ind. ize. Now we have, to men- These procedures can- The newly elected presi- tion a few, range manage- not be learned from a book. dent, Cortney Holshouser, ment, horticulture, veteri- They are learned from ex- hails from Castalia, N.C. nary technology, statistics, perience. It defines the dif- She has served as an officer parasitology, economics, ference between raising of the North Carolina Angus wool growing, poultry and livestock with quality Auxiliary for six years, and hogs. To be able to master checks on a daily basis by a the information required savvy Husbandrymen, ver- she and her husband, Karl, for a specialty, it became sus the derogatory charac- have been advisors to the apparent that an Animal terization of the process as North Carolina Junior Husbandry degree did not ‘factory farming.’ Angus Association. Togeth- describe the variety and ex- You cannot just turn on a er, they manage Castalia tent of the knowledge re- button at one end of the hog Cattle Company where they quired. A basic understand- barn, let robots take over, offer custom flush and em- ing of math, chemistry, and take him off at the bryo transfer work. anatomy, biology, both ani- other end cut up and “It is an honor to be part mal and plant, and econom- wrapped. of the organization that has ics soon became the norm. So, though we proudly Their level of learning ex- consider ourselves knowl- helped shape my life, and is panded and eventually the edgeable Animal Scientists, continuing to influence the official conversion from we could and should still be future of the breed,” Hol- Husbandryman to Scientist considered compassionate shouser says. “I look for- became a more accurate de- Husbandrymen first. They ward to serving in this ca- scription. go together. pacity, and seeing the Aux- Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 17 USDA Farm Storage Facility Loans available through the FSA USDA Kansas Farm permanent drying and han- safety equipment, quality equipment purchase or storage facility and perma- pending on the amount of Service Agency (FSA) state dling equipment. Loan op- improvement equipment, construction, and must be nent drying and handling the loan. Interest rates for executive director Adrian portunities include, but electrical equipment and secured by a promissory equipment. each term rate may be dif- J. Polansky reminds farm- are not limited to: concrete components con- note and security agree- Additional security is ferent and are based on the ers and ranchers that Farm • New conventional- sidered essential for a fully ment. The new maximum required for poured-ce- rate which CCC borrows Storage Facility Loans type cribs or bins, oxygen- functional storage facility, principal loan amount is ment open-bunker silos, re- from the Treasury Depart- (FSFL) are available limiting and other upright • Remodeling existing $500,000. Participants are newable biomass facilities, ment. through FSA. silo-type structures, and storage facilities to in- required to provide a down cold storage facilities, hay Contact your local FSA The FSA offers low-in- flat-type storage structures crease storage capacity. payment of 15 percent, with barns and for all loans ex- Office for more informa- terest loans to grain pro- designed for whole grain Farm Storage Facility CCC providing a loan for ceeding $50,000. New loan tion on Farm Storage Fa- ducers to build or upgrade storage, Loans must be approved the remaining 85 percent of terms of seven, ten or 12 cility Loans or visit the web farm storage facilities and • Perforated floors, prior to site preparation, the net cost of the eligible years are available de- at www.fsa.usda.gov/ks. COMM. CATTLE AUCTION MANHATTAN CO.INC. EVERY FRIDAY 1-800-834-1029 STARTING 10:00 A.M. ON CULL COWS Toll-Free FOLLOWED BY STOCKER FEEDERS — 11:00 A.M. OFFICE PHONE 785-776-4815 • OWNERS MERVIN SEXTON & JOHN CLINE

A large run of cattle for our sale Friday, Dec. 13, found Patrick Blanka Wamego 6 blk [email protected] NNR Tonganoxie 1 blk [email protected] a steady to strong market on the kind offered. Quality Dave Hayden Spring Hill 12 blk [email protected] Bill Farrell Frankfort 1 blk [email protected] and condition was a deciding factor. Cull cows and Glenn Atwood Harveyville 5 blk [email protected] KSU AS&I Dairy Manhattan 1 holstein [email protected] bulls were also selling at fully steady to strong prices. NNR Tonganoxie 12 blk [email protected] Ron or Regan Raub Frankfort 1 herford [email protected] Benedick Cattle Co Alta Vista 3 blk [email protected] NNR Tonganoxie 1 bwf [email protected] STEER CALVES — 400-550 LBS Mike & Kelly Mosier Manhattan 4 blk [email protected] Daniel Schmitz Farm Beattie 1 xbred [email protected] Patrick Blanka Wamego 7 blk [email protected] Gary Dalquest Wilsey 5 blk [email protected] Paul, Robert & Alan TaylorOlsburg 1 bwf [email protected] Don Day Council Grove 6 blk [email protected] Tim Olmstead Beattie 4 blk [email protected] Arden Peterson Solomon 1 xbred [email protected] NNR Frankfort 5 blk [email protected] Dave Hayden Spring Hill 10 blk [email protected] Cosgrove Farms Council Grove 1 blk [email protected] Dave Hayden Spring Hill 6 blk [email protected] Patrick Blanka Wamego 11 blk [email protected] Mike Bellinger St. George 1 blk [email protected] NNR Tonganoxie 5 blk [email protected] John Clark Alta Vista 4 blk [email protected] Dennis & Claudia Heller Hoyt 1 blk [email protected] Mike Nielsen Council Grove 5 blk [email protected] Glenn Atwood Harveyville 9 blk [email protected] Ralph Weller Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] Casey & Willard Olson Manhattan 9 blk [email protected] Gary Dalquest Wilsey 3 blk [email protected] NNR Blaine 1 bwf [email protected] Dave Hayden Spring Hill 12 blk [email protected] Bruce or Kim Wright Fouts Westmoreland 6 xbred [email protected] NNR Blaine 1 holstein [email protected] Degrande Farms Gardner 6 blk [email protected] Gary Dalquest Wilsey 3 blk [email protected] SPECIAL COW SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH Glenn Atwood Harveyville 6 blk [email protected] Paul, Robert & Alan Taylor Olsburg 3 char [email protected] Paul, Robert & Alan Taylor Olsburg 9 xbred [email protected] Jerry &/or Chasity Rickel Mayetta 4 blk [email protected] OUR REGULAR SALE FRIDAY, DEC. 20TH: Joyce D. Burdick Whiting 3 blk [email protected] Ken Jay Fuller Miltonvale 5 blk [email protected] Starting with butcher cows at 9:30 AM, bred cows & Clay Dalquest Wilsey 5 blk [email protected] Gary Dalquest Wilsey 6 blk [email protected] pairs starting at 11:00 AM, followed by stock cattle. Gary Dalquest Wilsey 5 xbred [email protected] FEEDER HEIFERS — 550-975 LBS Complete Herd Dispersal: 50 Choice Angus cows, 4-5 yrs old, FEEDER STEERS — 550-1000 LBS Dennis Kelly Bonner Springs 12 bwf [email protected] bred to Cow Camp Sim-Angus bulls, to start calving Feb. 1st. NNR Frankfort 9 blk [email protected] M4 Cattle Co Wheaton 4 blk [email protected] 43 Choice blk OCV first calf heifers, bred to low birth weight Sons of Patrick Blanka Wamego 13 blk [email protected] Patrick Blanka Wamego 9 blk [email protected] Jerry &/or Chasity Rickel Mayetta 6 xbred [email protected] Cherokee Canyon red Angus bulls, to start calving Feb. 25th for 55 day Casey & Willard Olson Manhattan 8 blk [email protected] calving period. Heifers had all shots. NNR Tonganoxie 9 blk [email protected] Benedick Cattle Co Alta Vista 7 blk [email protected] 40 blk cows, few red Angus & char cows, 5-6 yrs old, bred to Mill Creek & John Clark Alta Vista 3 blk [email protected] Paul, Robert & Alan Taylor Olsburg 14 xbred [email protected] Reichert Hereford bulls, to start calving March first. Don Day Council Grove 7 blk [email protected] Joyce D Burdick Whiting 5 blk [email protected] 52 Big Fancy 2nd calf heifers coming, 3 yrs old, bred to Angus bulls for M4 Cattle Co Wheaton 6 blk [email protected] Tony Akin Manhattan 8 bwf [email protected] Gary Dalquest Wilsey 7 blk [email protected] NNR Onaga 19 blk [email protected] March & April calves Mayer Ranch LLC Alta Vista 85 blk [email protected] Bruce or Kim Wright Fouts Westmoreland 5 blk [email protected] 30 blk cows, 3-7 yrs old, bred Angus 3 month, older cows 5-6 months Degrande Farms Gardner 9 blk [email protected] Benedick Cattle Co Alta Vista 5 blk [email protected] bred Angus Tony Akin Manhattan 4 blk [email protected] Jerry &/or Chasity Rickel Mayetta 20 xbred [email protected] 26 Fancy Angus first calf heifers, AI bred to Angus bulls for March 1st Casey & Willard Olson Manhattan 12 bwf [email protected] John Clark Alta Vista 3 blk [email protected] calving, cleaned up with Angus bull Patrick Blanka Wamego 7 blk [email protected] NNR Tonganoxie 6 blk [email protected] 25 blk & bwf cows, 7 yrs & older, bred to Angus-Sim-x bulls for Jan-Feb. Dennis Kelly Bonner Springs 16 blk [email protected] Jerry &/or Chasity Rickel Mayetta 6 xbred [email protected] calves Mike & Kelly Mosier Manhattan 21 Angus [email protected] Tony Akin Manhattan 8 blk [email protected] 20 blk cows, 3-5 yrs old w/blk Angus sired calves by side, running back Benedick Cattle Co Alta Vista 5 blk [email protected] Kurt Skalla Blue Rapids 5 blk [email protected] w/blk Angus bull Since Nov. 25th John Clark Alta Vista 6 blk [email protected] 20 bwf cows, 4-6 yrs old, w/fall calves by side, all worked and shots Paul, Robert & Alan Taylor Olsburg 23 xbred [email protected] BULLS — 2100-2425 LBS 15 choice blk and char-x cows, 3-6 yrs old w/Fancy Hereford sired 30 plus NNR Frankfort 12 blk [email protected] Allan Wegner Onaga 1 blk [email protected] day old calves by sides- cows exposed back to Hereford bulls Benedick Cattle Co Alta Vista 7 blk [email protected] Randy & Andrew Giesel Burns 1 blk [email protected] Jerry &/or Chasity Rickel Mayetta 27 xbred [email protected] 15 blk cows, 3 yrs & older bred Angus for late spring calves Ringer Herefords Concordia 1 herf [email protected] 15 blk & bwf cows, short and solid to older, bred to Angus or Simm-x Marshall Hanson Silver Lake 6 xbred [email protected] Patrick Blanka Wamego 1 blk [email protected] Andrew Strathman Goff 10 blk [email protected] bulls, to start calving Feb. for 60 day calving period. 13 Choice Angus fall calving first calf heifers w/Fancy Oct. Angus calves Kurt Skalla Blue Rapids 3 blk [email protected] COWS & HEIFERETTES —925-1800 LBS by side. Angus bull turned back in Nov. 29th. Ken Jay Fuller Miltonvale 5 xbred [email protected] Kevin Cooper Carbondale 4 blk [email protected] 12 Sim cows, 4 yrs old w/blk Angus sired calves by side, running with blk Glenn Atwood Harveyville 8 blk [email protected] Kevin Cooper Carbondale 1 blk [email protected] Angus bull for 30 days Mike Nielsen Council Grove 5 blk [email protected] Lee Tucker Leonardville 1 blk [email protected] Dennis Kelly Bonner Springs 27 blk [email protected] Lee Tucker Leonardville 1 blk [email protected] 12 red & blk Angus cows, 4-5 yrs old, bred to blk Angus bulls for March- Robert Klozenbucher Greenleaf 30 blk [email protected] Frank Kopp Mayetta 3 blk [email protected] April calves Marshall Hanson Silver Lake 6 xbred [email protected] NNR Alma 1 bwf [email protected] 6 blk cows, 3-7 yrs old, w/big August blk Simm sired calves by side. NNR Onaga 32 blk [email protected] Dennis Kelly Bonner Springs 1 bwf [email protected] Cows running back w/bull. Austin, Shenan, & Lance Cline Frankfort 12 blk [email protected] Roger Andres Alma 1 xbred [email protected] 6 blk & red cows, 6-8 yrs old, w/250-300 lb. calves by side. Cows running Dave Hayden Spring Hill 11 blk [email protected] NNR Westmoreland 1 blk [email protected] back with bull. NNR Frankfort 4 blk [email protected] Ralph Weller Manhattan 1 herford [email protected] 4 blk cows, 3-5 yrs old, Heavy Springers Mike Nielsen Council Grove 5 blk [email protected] Gary & Annette Schreiber Soldier 1 xbred [email protected] 4 aged cows, bred to Balancer bulls Gary Dalquest Wilsey 3 xbred [email protected] Tracy Ahlquist Onaga 1 blk [email protected] 3 blk & red cows, 3-6 yrs old, heavy springers. Dean Bosse Wheaton 5 blk [email protected] Mushrush Ranch LLC Strong City 1 xbred [email protected] 2 Polled Hereford bulls, 20 months old,Trich & Semen tested Austin, Shenan, & Lance Cline Frankfort 16 blk [email protected] Gary & Annette Schreiber Soldier 1 xbred [email protected] 1 Harms Angus bull, 4 yrs old,Trich tested Andrew Strathman Goff 3 blk [email protected] Leland Leonard White City 1 bwf [email protected] 35 blk & red strs & hfrs, longtime weaned, 675-725 lbs. Dean Bosse Wheaton 8 xbred [email protected] Tyler Parker White City 1 xbred [email protected] Ken Jay Fuller Miltonvale 4 blk [email protected] 30 choice blk strs & hfrs, weaned 60 days, 2 rounds shots, 725-775 lbs. Harold Bailey Manhattan 1 bwf [email protected] 22 Choice Angus OCV Replacement hfrs, longtime weaned, 2 rds shots, Jerry &/or Chasity Rickel Mayetta 26 xbred [email protected] Loring Kufahl Wheaton 1 blk [email protected] Mike & Kelly Mosier Manhattan 6 Angus [email protected] 650-700 lbs. NNR Alma 1 bwf [email protected] 9 blk strs & hfrs, weaned 60 days, 2 rounds shots, 575-675 lbs. Robert Klozenbucher Greenleaf 17 blk [email protected] Kit Ringer Concordia 1 herford [email protected] 7 Choice 1/2 Angus, 1/2 Gelbvieh blk Replacement Quality hfrs, 750-800 Benedick Cattle Co Alta Vista 5 blk [email protected] Brad Rice Baldwin 1 blk [email protected] lbs. Bruce or Kim Wright Fouts Westmoreland 3 blk [email protected] Don & Doug Frohberg Waterville 1 blk [email protected] 5 Hereford strs, weaned 60 days, 2 rounds shots, 600-700 lbs. John Clark Alta Vista 7 blk [email protected] Kevin Cooper Carbondale 1 blk [email protected] Dennis Kelly Bonner Springs 11 blk [email protected] Cosgrove Farms Council Grove 1 blk [email protected] 2 blk strs, 500-600 lbs. Kurt Skalla Blue Rapids 5 blk [email protected] Nicole Porter Waterville 1 herford [email protected] 1) 4 yr old Holstein/Jersey cross cow, 7 months bred Cary Skalla Blue Rapids 3 xbred [email protected] Ron or Regan Raub Frankfort 1 bwf [email protected] NNR Tonganoxie 9 blk [email protected] Gary & Annette Schreiber Soldier 1 xbred [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FRIDAY, DEC. 27TH: NNR Onaga 22 blk [email protected] NNR Tonganoxie 1 bwf [email protected] 90 Choice blk strs, 60 days weaned, 2 rounds shots, bunk broke, 575-600 Paul, Robert & Alan Taylor Olsburg 4 xbred [email protected] Patrick Blanka Wamego 1 bwf [email protected] lbs. 60 blk & bwf strs, 1 round shots, 800-850 lbs. Tony Akin Manhattan 4 blk [email protected] Dan Brooks Wamego 1 xbred [email protected] Monte Havel Burlingame 9 blk [email protected] Kit Ringer Concordia 1 herford [email protected] Kim Griffitts Oskaloosa 1 blk [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FRIDAY, JAN 3RD: 50 wf strs, weaned 75 days, 2 rounds shots, 550-650 lbs. HEIFER CALVES — 325-550 LBS Robert Harris Marion 1 blk [email protected] 35 Holstein strs, 500-650 lbs. NNR Tonganoxie 3 blk [email protected] Glenn Atwood Harveyville 1 blk [email protected] 10 blk strs & hfrs, weaned, 2 rounds shots, 550-600 lbs. Tim Olmsted Beattie 9 blk [email protected] Michael Dikeman Manhattan 1 blk [email protected] Glenn Atwood Harveyville 4 blk [email protected] Don & Doug Grohberg Waterville 1 bwf [email protected] Gary Dalquest Wilsey 3 blk [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FRIDAY, JAN 10TH: Ron or Regan Raub Frankfort 1 [email protected] 100 Choice Reputation Hereford strs & hfrs, weaned 75 days, bunk broke, Dave Hayden Spring Hill 4 blk [email protected] Margaret Ringer Concordia 1 herford [email protected] Gary Koch Frankfort 5 blk [email protected] 2 rounds shots, 500-650 lbs. Upcoming Special Cow Sales (Wednesdays, starting at 11:00 AM): 2014: Jan 22nd, Feb. 19th, March 19th, April 16th, May 7th ——————— FIELD REPRESENTATIVES — Visit Us On The Web — www.mcclivestock.com ———————— JOHN CLINE SAM GRIFFIN BRENT MILLER ALAN HUBBARD MERVIN SEXTON BILL RAINE TOM TAUL JEFF BROOKS BRYCE HECK ONAGA BURNS ALMA OLSBURG MANHATTAN MAPLE HILL MANHATTAN BEATTIE LINN 785-889-4775 620-726-5877 785-765-3467 785-468-3552 785-537-7295 785-256-4439 785-537-0036 785-353-2263 785-348-5448 Cell: 785-532-8381 Cell: 620-382-7502 Cell: 785-587-7824 Cell: 785-410-5011 Cell: 785-770-2622 Cell: 785-633-4610 Cell: 785-556-1422 Cell: 785-562-6807 Cell: 785-447-0456 Page 18 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 and dairies 190.00-240.00, some on old contracts. Corn ***Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise Kansas Hay stalks 50.00-55.00. noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and large squares North Central-Northeast Kansas unless otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small squares unless Market Report Dairy and grinding alfalfa, prairie hay and brome steady. otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent sales. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse, 300.00, some 8.00- *CWF Certified Weed Free 9.00/small square bale; Dairy, Some 1.00-1.48/point RFV, *RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. Hay trade slow. Demand light for dairy and grinding al- Supreme 225.00-245.00; Premium, 200.00-230.00, Good, **TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantita- falfa, for stock cow hay, grass hay and alfalfa pellets. The 170.00-200.00; Utility-Fair grinding alfalfa at the edge of tive factors are approximate, and many factors can affect past weeks have been unseasonably cold following unsea- the field, 120.00-150.00; Ground and delivered 190.00- feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN sonably warm weather. Moisture amounts were light to 220.00. Grass hay: Bluestem Good, small squares, 6.00- showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with none. The hay usage increased slightly but most feed was 8.00/bale, 130.00-160.00, Mid squares 130.00-150.00, fair visual appearance and intent of sale (usage). used from the stockman?s current inventory. The hay sup- quality 100.00-110.00, large rounds 65.00-80.00/T. Brome: Source: Kansas Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, plies are good and prices are steady. If you have hay for sale Good, small squares, 7.00-8.00/bale, 130.00-160.00/T, Mid Dodge City, KS Steve Hessman, Rich Hruska, OIC (620) or pasture to rent or need hay or grazing, use the services of squares, 130.00-150.00, large round, 50.00/bale, 70.00- 227-8881 24 hour price information (620) 369-9311 the Hay and Pasture Exchange: www.kfb.org/commodi 90.00; CWF Grass mulch, large round 60.00-70.00, a little www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/DC_GR310.txt; www.ams. ties/haypasture/index.html 85.00/bale. Straw, Good, small squares 3.50-4.00/bale or usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage. Southwest Kansas 4.25 delivered /bale; large bales 55.00-60.00/T or 70.00- The Kansas Hay Market Report is provided by the Dairy and grinding alfalfa steady. Movement slow. Al- 85.00 delivered. Good Sudan or Cane, large rounds 75.00- Kansas Department of Agriculture with technical oversight falfa, Horse, Large square 250.00, small squares 10.00/bale. 85.00. from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Dairy, Supreme 220.00-250.00, most on old contracts; Pre- mium 210.00-240.00, most on old contracts; Good 190.00- HARLEY GERDES 29TH ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY 220.00; Stock cow 195.00. Fair-Good grinding alfalfa, at the edge of the field or delivered in 150.00-170.00, most 150.00 minimal trade. Ground and delivered locally to feed- CONSIGNMENT AUCTION lots and dairies, 175.00-230.00, some Ground-on-the-truck 160.00-180.00. The week of 12/2-7, 7,720T of grinding al- falfa and 1,470T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Straw, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2014 — 9:00 AM Good, large bales 60.00-70.00, or 85.00-100.00 delivered. LOCATED ON 75 HWY, NORTH EDGE OF LYNDON, KS (30 MILES SO. OF TOPEKA) Corn stalks 50.00-60.00, ground and delivered 85.00- Lots of Equipment to sell absolute. Be on time, no small items! 100.00. Good, Sudan or Cane, BMR 80.00-100.00. The av- Miscellaneous, Tractors & Machinery will be lined in rows together. erage paid by feedlots on December 1 for alfalfa ground and TRACTORS 1998 CIH 1020, 25’, flex LOADERS & BALERS APACHE, creep feeder, portable delivered was 234.14/T, steady with last month, usage was 1997 CIH 1020, 25’, flex Creep feeder 719T/day, up 2 percent, total usage was 21,580T. 2004 CIH MX-255, CA, MFD, 3 1996 CIH 1020, 25’, flex 3) JD 148 60) 20’ fence panels South Central Kansas pt., PTO, 5,285 hrs., 520x46 1996 JD 915, flex, Nice JD 260, fits 20-55 Series 20) 5’x12’, corral panels Dairy and grinding alfalfa and, alfalfa pellets steady. duals 1990 JD 922, flex GB 770, fits Magnum, Clean 10’ cattle panels 1994 CIH 7210, CA, MFD, 3 pt., JD 222, rigid CIH L-300, fits MX Round corral panels Movement slow. Alfalfa, Dairy, Supreme 220.00-260.00, dual PTO w/Farmhand XL- MF 1859, 13’, flex Allied-Farm King 3995, fits Mag- Panel trailer most on old contracts, Premium 190.00-240.00, some on 1140 ldr., 6,572 hrs. 2) AC, 15’, rigid, off F-2 num, New 9x20 Livestock shed old contracts; Stock cow or Heifer, Good 150.00-190.00. 1981 IH 5088, CA, 3 pt., dual AC, 13’, flex, off F-2 KOYKER K-5, fits White 10x20 Livestock shed Fair-Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field 140.00- PTO, 7,500 One Owner hrs. CORN & ROW HEADS: BUSHHOG, fits IH 1980 IH 3588, 2+2, CA, 3 pt., 1980 JD 643 WESTENDORF TA-26, Like NEW SKID LOADER EQUIP. 150.00, Utility 130.00-140.00. Ground and delivered PTO, 4,457 One Owner hrs. JD 843, oil drive New JENKINS, 74”, rock grapple locally to feedlots, 175.00-230.00. The week of 12/2-7, 1979 IH 1486, CA, dual PTO, JD 444 BALE MASTER pallet forks, fit LOWE 750, hyd., post hole dig- 3,394T of grinding alfalfa and 1,410T of dairy alfalfa 6,700 hrs. AC 430, black cornhead off F-2 JD 740 ger 1979 IH 1086, CA, dual PTO, TILLAGE Bale spear, fits JD 148 JENKINS, tree-fence post, puller were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 and 17 pct 8,000 hrs. Bale spear, fits JD 740 2) HD, weld on, attach. plates protein 238.00-255.00; Dehydrated 17 pct 340.00. Straw, 1971 IH 966, 3 pt., PTO WHITE 272, 27’, disc, Clean Dirt scraper, 2 yd., pull type Pallet forks IH 966, 3 pt., PTO IH 496, 24’, disc BLADES: Good, large bales 55.00-70.00. Corn stalks 50.00-55.00. TIRES Grass hay, Good 80.00-120.00. Good, Sudan or Cane, IH 656, 3 pt., PTO, needs work IH 480, 12’, disc KING KUTTER, 6’ & 7’ CASE 1030, Wheatland, PTO JD AW, 14’, disc, Nice LANDPRIDE, 9’, hyd. 10) 10:00x20 truck tires, Good regular or BMR 75.00-95.00. Soybean stalks 65.00. The 1992 JD 4255, CA, quad, 3 pt., JD AW, 12’, disc, Nice SUPER RHINO, 7’ 23.1x26 on JD combine rims, average paid by feedlots on December 1 for alfalfa ground PTO, Nice JD, KBA, 10’, disc BUSHHOG, 6’ Good and delivered was 201.09/T, down 7.02 from last month, 1990 JD 4055, CA, PS, 3 pt., JD 210, 12’, disc 5’ & 9’, rear blades 18.4x38, 9 bolt duals PTO, Clean BIRCH, 10’ disc Land Leveler, 12’, New 18.4x34 tires & rims usage was 271T/day, down 5 percent, total usage was 1983 JD 4650, CA, PS, PFD, 3 JD 315, 12’, plow disc KING KUTTER, 6’, box blade 23.1x30 tires 8,143T. pt., PTO, 7,800 hrs. JD 1610, 10’, plow disc, Nice 8’, box blade Southeast Kansas 1980 JD 4840, CA, PS, 3 pt., WILBECK, 12’, offset, disc WAGONS TRUCKS, TRAILERS Alfalfa, brome and prairie hay steady. Movement slow. PTO, 20.8x38 duals JD 845, 12x30, cult. & VEHICLES 1980 JD 4440, CA, quad, 3 pt., JD 835, 6x30, cult. BJM, 400 bu., grain cart Alfalfa: Horse or Goat, mid squares 250.00-280.00. PTO IH 153, 6x30, cult. DAKON, gravity 1971 FORDF-600, V8, 4x2 Bluestem: Good, small squares 140.00-160.00, mid and 1980 JD 4440, CA, PS, 3 pt., 6x30, Danish tine, cult. PARKER 2600, gravity w/15’ box & hoist large squares 120.00-150.00, some fair quality 100.00- PTO LANDOLL, 6x30, no till, cult. PARKER, gravity 1965 FORD F-600, 361, 4x2 110.00, large rounds 70.00-90.00; Brome: Good, Small 1978 JD 4440, CA, quad, 3 pt., JD 1610, 25 spring shank, pull KILBROS, gravity w/16’ box & hoist, Super Nice PTO type, chisel 7x12 box w/hoist on JD gear 1963 FORD F-600 w/Grain-o- squares 140.00-165.00, mid and large squares 125.00- 1978 JD 4040, CA, quad, 3 pt., JD 1710-A, 11 spring shank, JD 963, running gear vator auger box 150.00, large rounds 80.00-90.00. Grass Mulch CWF, PTO, 7,609 hrs. mulch tiller Running gear 2012 STARLITE, 20’, bumper large round 60.00-70.00. Straw, Good, large bales 55.00- 1975 JD 4430, CA, quad, 3 pt., JD 10’, 3 pt., spring chisel 200 bu., gravity box hitch, 14,000 lb. PTO LANDOLL, 10’, 3 pt., chisel 300 bu., gravity box 2006 TRAILKING, 53’x102, hyd. 60.00. 1971 JD 4020, 3 pt., PTO, Motor CIH 4800, 32’, field cult., Good tail, winch, drop deck trlr. Northwest Kansas Stuck, SN#260375 CIH 4800, 20’, field cult. PLANTERS & DRILLS OMAHASTANDARD, 18’, Grinding alfalfa steady. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse, 1970 JD 4020, 3 pt., PTO JD 1100, 16’, 3 pt., field cult. 2012 KINZE 3600, 12x23, no till, wooden truck box Small squares 300.00, Mid squares 250.00; Dairy, Premi- 1968 JD 4020, 3 pt., PTO JD 835, 3 btm., roll over, plow 900 acres, One Owner, Super 2006 FORD Crown Victoria, V8, JD 3155, cab, MFD, 3 pt., PTO JD 2600, 5 btm. plow Nice auto um-Supreme 240.00. Fair-Good grinding alfalfa at the edge JD 401-B, PTO w/Tiger side IH 700, 8 btm., reset, pull type, JD 7200, vac 2007 CHEVY Malibu, LS, V6, of the field 125.00-200.00. Ground and delivered to feedlots mower plow JD 7100, 6x30, plateless auto, 80,421 mi., Nice, Clean 1998 NH 6640, CA, 3 pt., PTO, JD F-135, 3 btm., 3 pt. plow JD 7000, 6x30, plateless 2007 CHEVY Malibu, LS, V6, 4,884 hrs. SOUTHEAST, 4’, 3 pt., tiller JD 7000, 6x30, plate, dry fert., auto, 100,739 mi., Nice 1996 NH 6640, CA, 3 pt., PTO, 2) JD 400, 15’, hoes, Nice no till, Nice 4,589 hrs. MF, 14’, rotary hoe 2) JD 7000, 4x36, plate MISCELLANEOUS EQUIP. 1980 FORD TW-10, CA, 3 pt., IH 10, 5 shank, V-ripper, Nice JD 7000, 4x36, plate w/dry fert. GOOSEN, 3 pt., bale chopper PTO, Clean SUNFLOWER 4212, 9 spring 15) JD, no till coulters 36” digger bit FORD 8N, gas, 3 pt., PTO shank, soil saver JD 1250, 6x30, plate w/dry fert. 200 gal., 3 pt., sprayer MF 2615, 3 pt., PTO w/ldr., 85 WHITE 445, 11 spring shank, JD 494-A, 4x30 w/dry fert. 300 gal., pull type, sprayer hrs., Like New soil saver IH 800, 6x30 w/dry fert. Log splitter, hyd. MM Super U-302, gas, 3 pt., IH 315, 12’, culti-packer, Good DEMPSTER, 2 row, 3 pt. 2008 POLARIS, Sportsman, PTO, Nice JD 8300, 16x23, dd 400, 4x4, ATV HAY EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION JD 8200, 18x6, dd McCormick, corn binder 2010 MF-HESSTON 1474, 14’, JD FBB, 17x7, drill CONDOR T-40, All Terrain man hydra swing, swather IH 10, 16x7, sd w/seeder SHREDDERS lift, 2,500 hrs. 1993 HESSTON 8400, CA, 16’, 2) CIH 5300, 21x7 w/hitch, Clean JD CX-15, Super Nice 2012 CASE SV-250, CA, high self-propelled swather, 3,000 JD 709, pull type, Nice flow, skid loader, 315 hrs., hrs., Clean LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 5’, 3 pt. Super Nice, Loaded with every NH 488, 9’ swather GRAIN-O-VATOR, horizontal RHINO SR-15, bat wing option NH 479, 9’ swather auger wagon RHINO DB-150, 3 pt., ditch 2005 BOBCATT-190, skid 2010 JD 568, rd. baler, net wrap, NH 358, grinder mixer mower loader, 2,000 hrs., Clean kicker, Super Nice NH 354, grinder mixer, Clean JD 27, flail 2005 CASE 410, skid loader, JD 535, rd. baler w/wrap NH 353, grinder mixer 2,800 hrs. M&W 5690, rd. baler w/wrap JD 35, 2x30, chopper w/hay MISCELLANEOUS 2005 JD 317, skid loader, 1,500 VERMEER 605-J, rd. baler head HARDY, euro, pallet forks hrs., Nice w/tucker wheels, Clean KELLY RYAN, 4x10, feed wagon Bulk oil stand and drums 1995 GEHL 5625, skid loader VERMEER 604-J, rd. baler KELLY RYAN, 5x10, feed wagon Auger hopper w/tucker wheels 1999 BADGER BN-1050, tan- 4) 10’x3’, plastic culverts COMBINE, HARVEST EQUIP. JD 336-T, sq. baler dem, silage wagon 2) 20’x15”, plastic culverts JD 348-W, sq. baler, Like New Cattle, head gate 1/8”-1/4” flat sheet metal 1996 JD 6810 chopper, CA, CIH SBX 530-T, sq. baler, Like FILSON, cattle sq. chute hydro, N-14, kernel processor, New Terms: Cash or Good Check. Everything sells as is, without Dura drum, 3500-2400, Clean IH 455-W, sq. baler, Clean expressed or implied warranty of any kind. Statements made 1982 JD 4420, CA, 3,898 hrs. JD 671, right hand rake w/dolly day of sale take precedence over written material. As we de- 1981 JD 6620, CA, hydro, 3,257 wheel pend on the word of our consignors, and we ourselves con- hrs., Good NH 259, rake w/dolly wheel duct business up until sale day, additions & deletions are pos- AC-F2, cab, gear, Good FARMHAND bale accumulator sible. We will be taking consignments up until sale day. Not re- 2004 CIH 1020, 25’, flex, Nice AC, 7’, mid mount, sickle mower sponsible for accidents or theft. LUNCH SERVED BY HAPPY 1998 CIH 1020, 30’, flex TRAILS CHUCK WAGON.

For photos, Visit us on the web: www.HarleyGerdesAuctions.com NEXT AUCTION: Saturday, March 8, 9:00 AM -AUCTIONEERS- Harley Gerdes Consignment Auction Harley Gerdes - Lyndon, KS Lyndon, Kansas Mark Lacey - Melvern, KS Russ Puchalla - Roca, NE Lyndon, Kansas 66451 Clerk: Cindy Gerdes Office 785-828-4476 Mobile 785-229-2369 We accept MASTERCARD, VISA, and DISCOVER Cards. Fax 785-828-3428 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 19 Reid says Senate will not extend farm law this year (AP) – Government dairy have passed separate ver- political fire from conserva- little as $1 a year in home Hoeven said he agreed payments. The two cham- subsidies that affect the cost sions of the five-year, rough- tives and others who have heating assistance, even that the Senate should not bers have argued over how of a gallon of milk are set to ly $500 billion bill, but with lobbied for less spending on when they don’t have heat- pass an extension. to replace those payments, expire at the end of the year widespread differences farm programs. Both the ing bills, in order to make “We want to keep the with major farm groups as farm-state lawmakers over crop subsidies and how House and Senate farm bills them eligible for increased pressure on to get a farm squabbling over whether said that they do not expect much to cut food stamps. would eliminate the subsi- food stamp benefits. The bill done,’’ he said. subsidies should kick in to have a new farm bill – or “We will be ready to vote dies and create new ones. Senate found its $400 mil- Negotiators are also based on crop prices or an extension of current law in January,’’ Stabenow said Finding a compromise on lion in annual cuts by pro- working out how farm subsi- farmer revenue, and how to – before Jan. 1. after a meeting with Lucas cuts to the nation’s $80 bil- posing that states have a dies should be restructured count the acreage on which Expiration of the current Tuesday. lion-a-year food stamp pro- $10 heating assistance in the absence of the direct the subsidies are based. dairy subsidies triggers House Speaker John gram has been the toughest threshold for such eligi- 1930s and 1940s law, outdat- Boehner said that he favors obstacle in the talks be- bility, while the House dou- ed statutes that could upend an extension, and House tween the House and the bled that cut by requiring the commercial dairy mar- leaders have reserved space Senate. The House passed a that recipients receive $20 ket and eventually cause the on their agenda this week bill this summer that would annually – bringing the sav- price of milk to rise. But for extending the current cut $4 billion from food ings to around $800 million Senate Agriculture Chair- law. stamps annually and allow a year. woman Debbie Stabenow, a But Senate Majority states to create new work re- North Dakota Sen. John Democrat, said she has as- Leader Harry Reid balked quirements for some recipi- Hoeven, a Republican who surances from the Agricul- at that plan. “Let them vote ents. The Democratic Sen- sits on the House-Senate ture Department that the on it. We’re not going to do ate, backed by President conference committee, con- price spikes would not hap- it,’’ he said. Obama, passed a farm bill firmed that negotiators have pen before the end of Janu- Stabenow said a short- with a $400 million annual floated as a compromise ary, and she and House Agri- term extension could allow cut, or a tenth of the House $800 million in annual cuts culture Chairman Frank subsidies called direct pay- cut. plus pilot programs that Lucas, a Republican, say ments to continue. Those Negotiators have focused would create new work re- they hope to have a final subsidies are paid to farm- on cracking down further on quirements in a handful of farm bill deal by then. ers whether they plant or a practice in some states of states. But he stressed that Justin Logan exhibited the reserve champion steer at The House and Senate not and have come under giving low-income people as there is not a final deal. the Shawnee County Fair. YEAR END INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE! Bruna Implement Co. Clay Center, Hiawatha, Marysville, Seneca & Washington, Kansas Sale Runs NOW thru January 13, 2014 CNH Capital Financing Available: Variable, Fixed-rate or Interest Waivers 1% for 48 months on Used Combines 1.5% for 36 months on 100+ HP Tractors INTEREST RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Most of the tractors and combines have been reconditioned in one of Bruna's shops. Sale prices do not include delivery of equipment and are based on out-right deals. TRACTORSTRACTORS Krause 8200 28' disc $36,500 $34,000 MA 1990 Case IH 1020 20' $13,500 $11,500 WA Model Hours List Sale Loc. Landoll 850-25 Finisholl SOLD$22,500 $20,000 MA 2008 Case IH 1020 17.5' $21,500 $20,000 SN 2008 Case IH MX335 MFD 2412 $195,000 $189,500 HW Sunflower 4232-23 disc-o-vator $30,000 $27,500 WA 2011 Case IH 3020 30' SOLD$28,500 $27,000 MA 2010 Case IH MX335 MFD 832 $203,500 $197,500 MA Sunflower 6332 23' disc-o-vator $19,500 $18,000 CC 2013 Case IH 3020 25' $40,000 $37,500 SN 2011 Case IH MX290 MFD 280 $205,000 $187,500 SN Case IH 496 25' disc $13,500 $12,500 MA 1995 Case IH 1083 8RN $17,300 $14,500 MA 2006 Case IH MX285 MFD 4326SOLD $117,000 $108,500 MA Case IH 4300 44' FC $14,900 $12,000 CC 1995 Case IH 1083 8RN $14,500 $11,500 HW 2008 Case IH MX275 MFD 4339 $118,500 $115,000 SN Case IH 4300 25' FC $13,850 $12,500 MA 2005 Case IH 2206 6RN $29,500 $27,500 SN 2011 Case IH MX260 MFD 937 $157,500 $153,000 MA Case IH TigerMate 200 28' FC $34,000 $32,000 SN 2006 Case IH 2206 6RN $29,500 $27,500 MA 2000 Case IH MX240 MFD 2860 $96,000 $92,000 WA Wil-Rich 3400 45' FC $23,500 $20,000 MA 2007 Case IH 2208 8RN $34,500 $32,500 MA 2005 Case IH MX230 MFD 1668 $125,000 $120,000 MA 2003 Case IH 2208 8RN $29,500 $26,500 MA 2010 Case IH MX215 MFD 3239SOLD $126,500 $123,500 SN HAYHAY 2003 JD 630 30' SOLD$30,000 $27,900 WA 2007 Case IH MX215 MFD 2975 $115,000 $111,500 MA Model Hours List Sale Loc. Case IH 8370 14' swather $6,500 $5,250 CC WAGONS/MIXERS 2010 Case IH MX215 MFD 490 $149,500 $146,000 MA WAGONS 2009 Case IH WD1903 16' windrower 962 $76,500 $73,000 MA 2002 Case IH MX100 MFD w/ldr 6283SOLD $46,500 $43,500 MA Model List Sale Loc. 2000 Case IH RS551 rd. baler $11,500 $8,500 HW Gehl 7335 feed wagon $7,500 $6,950 WA 2010 Case IH Max125 MFD w/ldr 1100 $79,500 $77,000 MA 2006 Case IH RBX562 rd. baler $17,500 $15,250 WA A&L F808 grain cart $19,500 $18,000 SN 2010 Case IH Max115 MFD w/ldr 205SOLD $79,500 $76,000 CC 2008 Case IH LBX332 big sq. baler $58,500 $54,000 MA Brent 876 grain cart $27,500 $26,000 HW 1997 Case IH 8910 2wd 4008 $59,500 $56,000 SN 1993 JD 535 rd. baler $6,500 $5,500 CC Brent 4500 grain cart $8,950 $8,000 MA 1988 Case IH 7120 MFD 8744 $42,500 $40,000 CC 2009 NH BR7090 rd. baler $27,500 $22,500 MA Brent 1084 grain cart $41,500 $37,500 HW 1990 Case IH 7140 MFD 11799 $48,500 $46,000 SN 1998 NH 664 rd. baler $12,500 $8,500 MA Kinze 1050 grain cart $42,500 $39,000 CC 1994 Case IH 5250 MFD 8900 $37,500 $35,000 WA 1990 Vermeer 605J rd. baler $4,500 $3,500 CC UFT 500 grain cart $7,500 $6,750 WA 1994 Case IH 5240 MFD w/ldr 8115 $41,500 $39,500 MA 2010 Vermeer 605 Super M baler $31,500 $29,500 MA 2010 Case IH Steiger 335 4WD 1100 $205,000 $201,000 MA 2010 Vermeer R2800 rake $16,000 $14,500 CC LOADERS,LOADERS/AUGERS AUGERS 2005 Case IH DX25E 274 $13,000 $11,500 SN Model Hours List Sale Loc. 2009 Case IH Farmall 55 356 $29,500 $27,500 MA COMBINESCOMBINES Westendorf FL-48 loader w/8' $11,800 $10,250 MA 2011 NH TG6030 MFD w/ldr 200 $82,500 $76,500 WA Model Hours List Sale Loc. Hutchinson 10x71 auger $7,000 $6,500 WA 1982 Case 2290 2wd w/ldr 7074 $21,500 $19,500 MA 2012 Case IH 8230 650 $282,500 $274,500 MA WF 13x91 auger $13,950 $12,500 WA 1980 Case 2290 2wd 9067SOLD $14,500 $12,500 MA 2012 Case IH 7230 650 $265,000 $256,500 MA WF 13x71 auger $9,800 $8,800 WA 1988 Versatile 936 4WD 9529 $47,500 $41,500 HW 2004 Case IH 8010 2226 $147,800 $142,500 CC WF 10x61 auger $6,895 $6,000 WA 2009 Case IH 7120 1273 $225,000 $218,500 MA 2012 Gehl 5240E skid loader 115 $33,995 $31,500 MA SEEDINGSEEDING 2007 Case IH 7010 1352 $189,500 $183,500 WA 2009 Gehl 4840 skid loader 971 $18,500 $17,000 WA Model List Sale Loc. 2011 Case IH 7088 1089 $217,500 $212,500 SN Case IH SDX30 w/Aulari tank $55,000 $51,500 CC 2011 Case IH 6088 450 $225,000 $218,500 WA SPRAYERS,MISCELLANEOUS MISC. Great Plains 2600 26' w/liquid $32,500 $30,000 MA 2003 Case IH 2388 2583 $115,500 $108,500 WA Model Hours List Sale Loc. JD 1590 20' drill w/liquid SOLD$55,000 $52,000 CC 2004 Case IH 2388 2701 $125,000 $120,000 MA Freisen 240 seed tender $9,250 $8,500 CC Case IH 900 6RN w/dry $6,500 $5,000 CC 2003 Case IH 2388 3618 $106,500 $102,000 MA Bush Hog 2720 shredder SOLD$18,950 $17,500 MA Case IH 900 12RN RHF w/liquid $23,500 $16,500 SN 1996 Case IH 2188 3842 $68,500 $58,500 CC Degelman blade 14' $9,500 $8,500 WA Case IH 1200 16RN w/liquid $68,500 $62,000 CC 1990 Case IH 1660 3732 $27,500 $23,500 MA RHS FPII 60' sprayer $9,500 $4,950 WA Case IH 1250 24RN FF w/liquid $119,500 $110,000 WA 1990 Case IH 1680 3994 $38,500 $36,000 MA 2006 Red Ball 576 90' sprayer $17,500 $15,500 WA Case IH 1250 16RN w/liquid $82,500 $78,000 MA 1979 IH 1460 3150SOLD $15,500 $11,500 MA 1997 Spra Coupe 3440 3102 $36,500 $33,000 MA 2010 Case IH 1250 $88,500 $85,000 MA 2009 JD 9670 STS 1376 $182,500 $173,500 HW 2004 Sprayer Specialties 90' $16,500 $13,500 CC Case IH 1250 12RN w/liquid SOLD$64,500 $60,000 MA 2007 GL R65 1777SOLD $190,000 $175,000 HW 2006 RoGator 1274C 90' sprayer 4614 $85,000 $80,000 SN Case IH 955 12RN VF w/dry $24,500 $21,500 MA 1999 JD 9510 side hill 1997SOLD $89,500 $85,000 MA Apache AS1010 sprayer 1614 $115,000 $107,500 WA Case IH 955 16RN w/liquid SOLD$36,500 $33,000 MA 2009 Spra Coupe 7660 1049 $120,000 $112,500 HW IH 800 12RN RHF w/liquid $8,500 $7,500 MA HEADERSHEADERS 2010 Patriot 3330 90' sprayer 650 $195,500 $188,500 SN 2003 Case IH SPX3185 90' sprayer 1620 $106,500 $100,000 MA GP YP4025 24RN w/liquid $92,500 $87,500 MA Model List Sale Loc. Kinze 3660 16/31RN plain SOLD$110,500 $100,000 MA 2011 Case IH 2142 35' draper $46,500 $41,500 MA Kinze 3200 12RN w/liquid $42,000 $40,000 MA 2006 Case IH 2062 36' $43,000 $38,500 HW CC = Clay Center • HW = Hiawatha Kinze 3600 16RN w/liquid $68,800 $65,000 MA 2012 Case IH 2162 35' SOLD$62,500 $59,500 MA MA = Marysville • SN = Seneca Kinze 3600 12/23RN w/liquid $59,500 $56,000 SN 2007 Case IH 2020 35' SOLD$13,500 $11,500 WA WA = Washington Kinze 3500 8RN w/liquid $36,500 $33,500 MA 2010 Case IH 2020 30' $22,500 $19,500 SN 2007 Case IH 2020 25' $23,500 $19,500 CC TILLAGETILLAGE 2011 Case IH 1020 30' $28,500 $26,500 MA Model List Sale Loc. 2007 Case IH 1020 30' SOLD$21,500 $18,500 MA Case IH 6500 11 shank consertil $6,850 $6,250 MA 1999 Case IH 1020 30' $15,500 $13,500 SN Dalton DW6032 14 shank app $19,500 $18,500 SN 2001 Case IH 1020 22.5' $15,950 $14,000 WA Case IH 330TT 34' $41,500 $39,000 CC 1995 Case IH 1020 25' $11,500 $10,000 CC Great Plains 2400 VT $28,250 $26,000 WA 2004 Case IH 1020 25' $17,500 $16,000 MA JD 630 24' disc $14,500 $13,000 CC Clay Center, KS - 785-632-5621 Hiawatha, KS, 785-742-2261 Marysville, KS, 785-562-5304 Contact: Tony, Luke, Lindsay or Toby Contact: Bruce, Francis, Ted or Darcy Contact: Don, Alex, Roger or Alan Seneca, KS, 785-336-2111 Washington, KS, 785-325-2232 Contact: Todd, Kevin or Tyler Contact: Jacob, Josh, Richard or Ted Page 20 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Clark hails importance of Kansas ethanol industry REAL ESTATE AUCTION (AP) – A strong ethanol will hurt engines and raise industry is vital to national the cost of gasoline. 2,000+ ACRES OF CLAY & DICKINSON COUNTY, security because it re- “They’ve done every- duces U.S. reliance on for- thing they could to drag KANSAS CROPLAND, PASTURE & HABITAT eign oil-producing coun- out implementation and tries, retired Army Gen. gut the law,’’ Clark said. Wesley Clark said during a Pratt Energy opened in THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 — 2:00 PM speech at the newly re- 2008 but went into bank- United Methodist Church – Family Life Center opened Pratt Energy ruptcy and closed a year 5th & Clark Streets, downtown CLAY CENTER, KANSAS ethanol plant in southern later. TRACT 1: Renner(tenant farm is -Larry Dickinson Gibbs) County, OFLP urements. There are approximately 125.27 acres of terraced crop- Kansas. The Scoular Co. bought land, 3.65 acres of waterways, 184.00 acres of pasture with ponds, Clark, who is now a lob- the facility for its grain- Legal Description: The W2 of Section 2-11-2, Cheever Township, and 4.56 acres with old building site with cattle handling facilities and byist for the ethanol indus- buying and grain-handling Dickinson County, Kansas consisting of 307.27 acres according to driveway. New buyer is to receive landlord’s 1/3 share of the 120 try as co-chairman of the operation and searched FSA records. This is a Chapman Creek bottom farm. There are acres of growing wheat. Soil types on the cropland are nearly all national group Growth En- for a buyer. Pratt Energy 268.22 acres classified as cropland which include 29.87 acres of Class II Crete (Cs) on the large field to the east and Class IV Crete ergy, was scheduled to tes- bought the plant in 2012 waterways, 209.97 acres currently under cultivation and 28.38 acres (Cx) on the smaller field to the west. The pasture is mostly Lancaster of meadow. There are an additional 15.32 acres of meadow and Hedville Class VI soil with large areas of Class III and IV Crete. Base tify in front of the U.S. Sen- and spent millions of dol- 23.73 acres of creek, trees and other very good wildlife habitat. Soil ate Clean Air and Nuclear lars to renovate it before acres and the DCP are shared with Tract 9 and will be divided by FSA types on the bottom ground are primarily Class I Muir (Mb) with some authorities after the sale. Base acres are 159.7 wheat, 65.2 grain Safety subcommittee. reopening it in September. Class II Crete (Cf). The remainder of the tract is nearly all Class III sorghum, and 40.20 soybeans. The total 2013 DCP was $3,967.00 He was in Kansas to Scott Anderson, nation- soils. Base acres are 114.6 wheat, 2.9 corn, 88.3 grain sorghum and prior to sequester. Property taxes are also shared with Tract 9 and will speak at Pratt Energy, al ethanol marketer for 17.0 soybeans. The total 2013 DCP was $3,079.00 prior to sequester. be divided by taxing authorities after the sale. Total 2013 property There is no wheat planted on this farm. 2013 property taxes were which re-opened in Sep- Pratt Energy, said the taxes were $3,343.64. From the south edge of Clay Center, Kansas $2,288.74. This tract is sold subject to an oil and gas lease. This farm go 8 miles south to 9th Rd. (Oak Hill Rd.) then 4 miles west to Jay- tember and currently pro- plant buys locally and is surrounded by roads and has 1/2 mile of blacktop frontage to the duces 20 truckloads of sells regionally. It con- north. From the south edge of Clay Center, Kansas go 16 miles south hawk Rd. and 1/2 mile north to the southeast corner of the tract. ethanol and 45 truckloads sumes 65 truckloads of on Highway 15 then 2 & 1/2 miles west on 1st Rd. to the northeast TRACT 7:(tenant Henry Larsonis Mark Neuschafer)Farm, cropland, ICEF of dried distillers grains grain per day – half corn corner of the tract. TRACT 2: Spring Creek West farm, OFLP Legal Description: The N2NW4 of Section 4-14-3, Logan Township, for livestock per day, the and half grain sorghum – (tenant is Gary Habluetzel) Dickinson County, Kansas consisting of 83.08 acres according to Wichita Eagle reported. from nearby counties. Its Legal Description: The NE4 of Section 30-7-3, Hayes Township, FSA records. There are 68.69 acres of terraced cropland, 6.13 acres Last month the U.S. En- capacity is 55 million gal- Clay County, Kansas consisting of 157.96 acres according to FSA of waterways, 5.16 acres of meadow and 3.1 acres of old farmyard. vironmental Protection lons of ethanol per year. records. There are 116.28 acres of cropland, 8.01 acres of water- This is a nice 80. New buyer is to receive the landlord’s 1/3 share of Agency proposed cutting Pratt Energy mainly ways. The balance is pasture, trees and other good wildlife habitat. the 68.69 acres of growing wheat. The soil types on the tillable acres the federal government’s sells the ethanol in Wichi- Soil types are largely Class II Crete (Cs) with areas of Class III Crete are primarily Class II Irwin (Ia) with a few acres of Class II Crete (Ce). ambitious 2007 mandate ta, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, (Ct) and Geary (Gc). There is a small amount of Class I Muir. New Base acres and the DCP are shared with Tract 3 and will be divided that required petroleum Okla., and surrounding buyer is to receive the landlord’s 40% share of the 55.6 acres of grow- by FSA authorities after the sale. Total base acres are 85.1 wheat and ing wheat. Base acres and the DCP are shared with Tract 5 and will 5.0 grain sorghum. The total 2013 DCP was $1,273.00 before companies to purchase markets, he said. be divided by FSA authorities after the sale. Total base acres for both sequester. The property taxes are also shared with Tract 3 and will be ever-increasing amounts Both Anderson and tracts are 132.9 wheat, 61.9 grain sorghum, and 18.3 soybeans. The divided by tax authorities after the sale. 2013 property taxes were of ethanol to blend into Schroeder agreed with total 2013 DCP for both tracts was $3,103 prior to sequester. 2013 $1,380.24. From Enterprise, Kansas go south on blacktopped Mink gasoline. Clark’s message that property taxes for this tract only were $1,357.54. From the north edge Rd. 2 miles to the northwest corner of the tract. of Clay Center go 1&1/2 miles north on Highway 15 to the southeast Almost all automobile ethanol is good for Ameri- TRACT 8: Kirkland(tenant - is Van Kellan Scoyoc Kopfer) pasture, OFLP fuel is 10 percent ethanol, ca, farmers and Pratt En- corner of the tract. but oil companies and ergy. TRACT 3: Henry(tenant Larson is Mark Farm, Neuschafer) CRP and pasture, ICEF Legal Description: A tract in the E2 of Section 35-9-1, Oakland other industry groups have “People have to under- Township, Clay County, Kansas consisting of approximately 138 Legal Description: The NE4 of Section 4-14-3, Logan Township, acres according to FSA measurements. This tract is all pasture with lined up against the man- stand that this is an agri- Dickinson County, Kansas consisting of 162.66 acres according to 2 ponds and has been divided from Tract 4 for the purposes of this dates. They argue that culture economy and that FSA records. There are approximately 88.6 acres of CRP, 15.23 auction. There is no DCP on this tract. The 2013 property taxes of raising the amount of this plant is a big part of acres of waterways and 58.83 acres of pasture and meadow. Soil $2,400.24 were shared with Tract 4 and will be divided by taxing ethanol in automobile fuel that,’’ Anderson said. types are mostly Class II and III Irwin (Ia) and Irwin (Ib). The CRP con- authorities after the sale. This is a very nice pasture with a mile of tracts all expire on 9/30/2022. The total annual CRP payment is frontage on the east along a good rock all weather road. This tract $4,441.00 with 2/3 going to the landowner. Base acres and the DCP sells subject to a lease agreement with Kellan Kopfer through March are shared with Tract 7 and will be divided by FSA authorities after the 1st, 2018. From the south edge of Clay Center, Kansas go 8 miles sale. Total base acres are 85.1 wheat and 5.0 grain sorghum. The south to 9th Rd. (Oak Hill Rd.) then 8 miles west to Frontier Rd. and total 2013 DCP for both tracts was $1,273.00 before sequester. The property taxes are also shared with Tract 7 and will be divided by tax 1 mile south to the northeast corner of the tract. authorities after the sale. 2013 property taxes were $1,380.24. From (tenantsTRACT are 9: Bruce Kiner Blake cropland, and Phil ICEF Blake) Enterprise, Kansas follow the blacktopped Mink Rd. 2 miles south to 1900 Ave. then go east 1/2 mile to the northwest corner of the tract. Legal Description: The SE4 of Section 21-9-2, Exeter Township, TRACT 4: Kirkland - Van Scoyoc, cropland and habitat, OFLP Clay County, Kansas consisting of 156.82 acres according to FSA (tenant is Kellan Kopfer) measurements. This tract is nearly all gently sloping cropland. There Legal Description: The SW4 & part of the E2 of Section 35-9-1, are approximately 139.38 tillable acres, 11.03 acres of waterways, Oakland Township, Clay County, Kansas consisting of 336.23 acres 4.69 acres of pasture with pond and 1.72 acres with long driveway. according to FSA measurements. There are approximately 236.33 New buyer is to receive landlord’s 1/3 share of the 47 acres of grow- acres classified as cropland including 219.67 tillable acres, 2.3 acres ing wheat. Base acres and the DCP are shared with Tract 6 and will of waterways, and 14.4 acres of CRP. The balance of 99.9 acres is be divided by FSA authorities after the sale. Base acres are 159.7 creek, trees, grassland and other very good habitat. The CRP con- wheat, 65.2 grain sorghum, and 40.20 soybeans. The total 2013 DCP tracts all expire on 9/30/2017. Total annual CRP payments are $1,094 was $3,967.00 prior to sequester. Property taxes are also shared with per year of which the owner receives 47%. Soil types are Class II and Tract 6 and will be divided by taxing authorities after the sale. Total III soils from the Crete, Hobbs and Geary soil complexes. New buyer 2013 property taxes were $3,343.64. This is a very nice farm. From is to receive the landlord’s 40% share of the 112.00 acres of growing the south edge of Clay Center, Kansas take Highway 15 south 8 miles wheat. Base acres are 101.20 wheat and 78.8 grain sorghum. The to 9th Rd. (Oak Hill Rd,), then go 4 miles west to the southeast cor- 2013 DCP was $2,789.00 before sequester. The 2013 property taxes ner of the tract. of $2,400.24 were shared with Tract 8 and will be divided by taxing TRACT 10: Poister farm, ICEF Danielle Glotzbach drove the champion swine at the authorities after the sale. This tract sells subject to a lease with Kel- (tenant is Joe Miller) Shawnee County Fair. lan Kopfer through March 1st, 2018. This farm is located from the Legal Description: The S2SW4 of Section 32-13-3, Center Town- south edge of Clay Center, Kansas 8 miles south on Highway 15 to ship, Dickinson County, Kansas consisting of 79.02 acres according 9th Rd. (Oak Hill Rd.) then 8 miles west to Frontier Rd., then 2 miles to FSA records. There are 25.84 acres of cropland, 18.61 acres of south and 1 mile west to the southwest corner of the tract. meadow, creek and trees, and 34.57 acres of pasture with a large TRACT(tenant 5: Spring is Gary Creek Habluetzel) East farm, OFLP pond. Base acres are 26.7 wheat and 3.8 grain sorghum. There is no wheat planted on this farm. The 2013 DCP was $431.00 before Legal Description: The NW4 of Section 29-7-3, Hayes Township, sequester. Soil types are a mixture of Class I, II & III Muir, Irwin & Clay County, Kansas consisting of 150.33 acres m/l. According to Crete soils. 2013 property taxes were $294.58. From Enterprise, FSA records there are 98.30 acres of cropland, 3.76 acres of water- Kansas go 2 miles south on the blacktopped Mink Rd. to 1900 Ave. ways and meadow, and 48.27 acres of pasture, creek and trees pro- viding very good wildlife habitat. New buyer is to receive landlord’s then 1/2 mile west to the southeast corner of the tract. 40% share of the 39.90 acres of growing wheat. Soil types are mixed TRACT(tenant 11: is Wehn Terryfarm, Spilker) ICEF with Class I Muir along both sides of the creek. The remainder of the soil is Class II and III Crete and Geary. The base acres and the DCP Legal Description: The SE4 of Section 12-9-2, Exeter Township, are shared with Tract 2 and will be divided by FSA authorities after the Clay County, Kansas consisting of 157.81 acres according to FSA sale. Total base acres for both tracts are 132.9 wheat, 61.9 grain records. There are 117.27 acres of terraced cropland, 9.59 acres of sorghum, and 18.3 soybeans. The total 2013 DCP for both tracts was waterways, and 30.95 acres of meadow, trees and other habitat. Soil $3,103 prior to sequester. 2013 property taxes for this tract only were types are a mixture of Class I, II & III Crete soils. New buyer is to $1,207.20. This farm is located from the north edge of Clay Center, receive landlord’s 1/3 share of the 66.5 acres of growing wheat. Base Kansas 1 & 1/2 miles north to the southwest corner of the tract. acres are 78.00 wheat, 34.50 grain sorghum, and 2.90 soybeans. TRACT(tenants 6: Kiner are Bruce pasture Blake and and cropland, Phil Blake) ICEF The total 2013 DCP was $1,605.00 prior to sequestration. From the south edge of Clay Center, Kansas follow Highway 15 south for 5 Legal Description: The N2 of Section 21-9-2, Exeter Township, Clay miles to 12th Rd. then one mile west to Meadowlark Rd. and 1/2 mile County, Kansas consisting of 317.48 acres according to FSA meas- south to the northeast corner of the tract.

TERMS: 10% down day of sale. Balance is due in 30 days or upon delivery of a merchantable title. Title insurance and escrow fees are to be paid 1/2 each by the seller and the buyer. Seller has paid 2013 and all prior years' property taxes. 2014 taxes are to be paid by the buyer. New buyer is to receive all mineral rights. New buyer is to receive landlord's share of 2014 wheat crop. Sellers will pay landlord's share of expenses on growing wheat which are incurred prior to the closing date. Contract, deed, and down payment for ICEF Oberg, Inc. properties is to be escrowed at Republican Valley Title Co., 707 5th Street, Clay Center, Kansas. Contract, deed and down payment for Oberg Farms LP properties is to be escrowed at Clay County Abstract & Title, 509 Court St., Clay Center, Kansas. New buyers will receive possession of the wheat ground upon completion of the 2014 wheat harvest. Buyers will receive possession of all other property on March 1st, 2014. These farms are sold subject to tenant's rights. All of these farms are in total compliance with FSA program requirements. Tracts are listed in the order in which they are to sell. Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed matter. Sellers and agents are not responsible for accidents. The auction firm is working for the sellers. NOTE: This auction includes very good farms which have been in the Oberg family for many years. Many of these farms have great habi- tat with ample wildlife and have been popular hunting destinations. Go to kretzauctions.com or kansasauctions.net for auction listing, FSA tract maps, and a separate tract by tract list of additional information. Many of these tracts have been combined as farm units by the CALL FSA and local taxing authorities and the divisions of property taxes and the DCP will be made following the auction. In the event of severe US weather the auction will be held Tuesday January 14th, at the same time and place. TODAY! Oberg Farms LP and ICEF Oberg, Inc., Sellers Jo Oberg, Manager Donna J. Long, Attorney representing ICEF Oberg, Inc. Michael W. Ryan, Attorney representing Oberg Farms LP Auction conducted by Clay County Real Estate Greg Kretz, Salesman & Auctioneer Phone: (785)456-9724 Cell: (785)630-0701 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 21 K-State vet: clock is ticking on use of some antimicrobial drugs in livestock production News that the U.S. Food FDA stated that “certain an- move about 16 percent of from livestock production, some groups.” attempt to decrease the and Drug Administration is timicrobials have historical- the use of medically impor- no one should think that To help phase in veteri- load on veterinarians and taking steps to help phase ly been used in the feed or tant antibiotics in feed for it’s removing a substantial nary oversight of drugs that feed mills, the veterinarian out the use of certain an- drinking water of cattle, growing swine,” Apley said, amount,” Apley said, add- move from over-the-counter said. timicrobial drugs as growth poultry, hogs and other food citing studies conducted in ing that “the public per- to VFD status, the FDA re- More information about promoters in livestock animals for production pur- the past six years. ception of the amounts of leased a proposed rule for the new guidelines is avail- means there’s now a time- poses such as using less “In cattle, the primary such drugs used in food public comment that up- able at www.fda.gov/Animal frame in place for livestock feed to gain weight. Some of growth promotant antibiot- animals for growth promo- dates its existing regula- Veterinary/Guidance Com- producers to adjust produc- these antimicrobials are im- ic use is with ionophores, tion has been intentionally tions relating to VFD drugs. plianceEnforcement/ Guid- tion practices, said Kansas portant drugs used to treat which are not considered inflated for purposes of The proposed rule allows ancefor Industry/ ucm2169 State University veterinari- human infection, prompting medically important so the agenda advancement by for changes to the VFD to 39.htm. an Mike Apley. concerns about the contri- cattle industry will be mini- The guidelines apply to bution of this practice to in- mally affected,” he said. drugs considered “medical- creasing the ability of bacte- With the use of tetracy- ly important,” which the ria and other microbes to clines, he added, research FDA describes as being im- resist the effects of the drug. suggests that low concentra- portant for treating human Once antimicrobial resist- tions of antibiotic used for diseases. Cattle production ance occurs, a drug may no growth promotion is proba- will be less affected than longer be as effective in bly the least likely to cause swine because cattle growth treating various illnesses or alterations in the intestinal promoters are typically infection. tract, while higher preven- ionophores, which are not The new document final- tion/control concentrations considered medically im- izes guidelines issued last have much more of an alter- portant, said Apley, a pro- year, Apley said, when the ing effect. “We should be fessor of clinical sciences in FDA determined that the clear that this action is K-State’s College of Veteri- use of medically important about decreasing the use of nary Medicine. antibiotics for growth pro- antibiotics in food animals, “This news means the motion is injudicious and not about having clear evi- clock is ticking. Livestock will be phased out. The dence that growth promo- producers and pharmaceu- guidelines also specified tion uses are driving prob- tical companies have three that all medically important lems in human therapy,” months and three years to antibiotics administered in Apley said. get it done,” he said, refer- feed or water (including “We have very little ring to a three-month com- milk replacer) will be ad- knowledge of the relative ment period which will be ministered only with veteri- effect of magnitude and du- followed by a three-year pe- nary oversight in the form ration of antibiotic expo- riod for drug companies to of a VFD. sure on bacterial popula- voluntarily revise FDA-ap- Apley said FDA officials tions, regardless of some proved labeled use condi- have been working closely who think they do,” he said. tions. with the American Veteri- “So, the result is lopping off FDA Provides Guidance nary Medical Association the most politically accept- He referred to a Dec. 11 and also taking comments able antibiotic use category, announcement (www.fda. from stakeholders into con- with no evidence that it is gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/ sideration in order to devel- more, or even as much of a PressAnnounce- op the guidelines. The problem than other higher ments/ucm378193.htm) by guidelines are voluntary, but exposures. This is a trou- the FDA called Guidance he expects the pharmaceuti- bling precedent when we 213 (GFI 213) which pro- cal industry to cooperate. eventually evaluate some vides guidance for drug “The FDA (said) on a prevention and control uses companies to voluntarily re- conference call this week in the future.” vise the FDA-approved la- that Zoetis and Elanco have “While the new rules HERINGTON LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. beled use conditions to: already indicated they mean some antimicrobial • remove the use of an- would comply with the drugs will be removed CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY: 11:30 AM timicrobial drugs for pro- guidelines,” he said. SELL HOGS 1ST & 3RD duction purposes; Until now, livestock pro- WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH • add, where appropri- ducers could buy and ad- 12/11/2013 ate, scientifically-support- minister antimicrobial Steer and heifer calves sold steady to $1 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold ed disease treatment con- drugs in the feed and water steady. Cows and bulls sold $1-$2 higher. trol or prevention uses; and to food animals to prevent, • change the marketing control or treat disease, and COWS Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 2 blk [email protected] status from over-the-count- to improve performance Marion, blk [email protected] Hope, blk [email protected] Council Grove, 3 blk [email protected] Herington, red [email protected] Florence, bmf [email protected] Hope, 6 mix [email protected] er to Veterinary Feed Di- without veterinary over- GSI GRAIN BINS Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Hope, blk [email protected] HEIFERS rective (VFD) for drugs ad- sight. The new rule removes ALL SIZES AVAILABLE Council Grove, blk [email protected] Florence, blk [email protected] White City, 9 mix [email protected] ministered through feed or the uses for improving per- FINANCINGHopper Bins AVAILABLE Available Council Grove, bmf [email protected] STEERS Council Grove, 3 blk [email protected] to prescription status for formance and shifts over- Shawnee Missions, rwf [email protected] Lost Springs, blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 4 blk [email protected] drugs administered through sight of the remaining uses Harder AG PRODUCTS Council Grove, blk [email protected] Cedar Point, 3 mix [email protected] Council Grove, 9 mix [email protected] water in order to provide to veterinarians. West Highway 50 Burdick, blk [email protected] Lincolnville, blk [email protected] BULLS for veterinary oversight or What It Means for Producers PEABODY, KANSAS 66866 Hope, blk [email protected] Hillsboro, 3 rwf [email protected] White City, 2 blk [email protected] consultation. “In swine, our estimates Phone 620-983-2158 Council Grove, blk [email protected] Council Grove, red [email protected] Council Grove, 2 blk [email protected] In its announcement, the indicate that this will re- www.grainbinsusa.com Council Grove, blk [email protected] Cedar Point, 6 blk [email protected] Lost Springs, 4 blk [email protected] Hillsboro, rwf [email protected] Lincolnville, 4 blk [email protected] White City, 4 blk [email protected] Marion, blk [email protected] Hillsboro, 4 mix [email protected] Council Grove, 5 blk [email protected] Council Grove, blk [email protected] Cedar Point, 15 blk [email protected] Council Grove, 1 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Hillsboro, 10 rwf [email protected] Lincolnville, blk [email protected] Marion, red [email protected] Cedar Point, 11 blk [email protected] Tampa, blk [email protected] Ramona, rwf [email protected] Lincolnville, 61 mix [email protected] Council Grove, blk [email protected] Hillsboro, bwf [email protected] Tampa, 59 blk [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR DECEMBER 18TH • 15 mix steers and heifers, 450-600 lbs. • 22 mix steers and heifers, 600-800 lbs. • 25 blk/bwf steers and heifers, 500-600 lbs. • 72 mix steers, 850-875 lbs. • 31 reputation blk/bwf steers and heifers, • 100 mix steers, 825-850 lbs. 600-700 lbs. • 130 mostly black steers, 825-850 lbs. • 35 mix steers, 500-600 lbs., shots and • 60 mix steers, 850-875 lbs. weaned MORE CATTLE BY SALE TIME! No Sale December 25th: We wish you a Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year! We will have a Sale on January 1st! 8 loads of feeders already consigned.

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Many more consignments by sale time. Call in your consignments now for maximum advertising. For more infor- mation on any of these cattle, call Herington Livestock or Bill Mathias, 785-258-0102. SEE YOU AT THE SALE! KFRM AM 550, Every Wed., 8:00 a.m. Barn Phone 785-258-2205 *Fax No. 785-258-3766 IF YOU HAVE LIVESTOCK FOR SALE OR APPRAISAL, CALL COLLECT. Bill Mathias, Manager • 785-258-0102 Gary Suderman - 913-837-6785 Bob Kickhaefer • Cell 785-258-4188 Dave Bures - 402-766-3743 Page 22 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013

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 Preconditioned Upcoming Cow Sales: Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos- Calf Sales: • Tuesday, January 21, 2014 sible so we can get them highly advertised. • Tuesday, January 7, 2014 • Tuesday, February 18, 2014 — AUCTIONEERS — • Tuesday, February 4, 2014 • Tuesday, March 18, 2014 • Tuesday, April 15, 2014 KYLE ELWOOD, GARREN WALROD & RUSTY TAYLOR Sale starts at 12 Noon • Tuesday, May 6, 2014 For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website at www.fandrlive.com

LAST THURSDAY AUCTION OF THE YEAR DECEMBER 19TH Receipts for the week totaled 4,871 cattle and 80 sows. No butcher hogs to report. STEERS 5 blk Assaria [email protected] 300-400 $220.00-$230.00 61 mix Hope [email protected] 400-500 $210.00-$222.00 42 blk Beloit [email protected] 500-600 $189.00-$199.50 HEIFERS 600-700 $172.00-$182.50 1 blk Concordia [email protected] 700-800 $160.00-$169.00 4 blk Aurora [email protected] 800-900 $154.00-$164.75 5 blk Galva [email protected] 900-1000 $150.00-$158.75 8 blk Aurora [email protected] HEIFERS 5 bwf Galva [email protected] 300-400 $180.00-$191.00 7 blk Lorraine [email protected] 400-500 $175.00-$185.00 14 blk Inman [email protected] 500-600 $158.00-$170.00 2 blk Salina [email protected] 600-700 $150.00-$163.00 9 blk Abilene [email protected] 700-800 $148.00-$158.35 19 mix Claflin [email protected] 800-900 $142.00-$154.75 17 blk Wilson [email protected] 900-1000 No Test 12 blk Inman [email protected] STEERS 33 mix Bennington [email protected] BAR A DISPERSAL 4 blk Concordia [email protected] 7 blk Abilene [email protected] SPECIAL COW SALE 3 blk Concordia [email protected] 40 blk Claflin [email protected] SPRING BRED HEIFERS 2 blk Newton [email protected] 14 mix Tescott [email protected] 1 blk McPherson [email protected] 10 blk $2,175.00 3 blk Hutchinson [email protected] 79 mix Bennington [email protected] 1 rwf Gypsum [email protected] 30 blk $2,050.00 4 blk Tescott [email protected] 138 mix Bison [email protected] 1 bwf Salina [email protected] 15 blk $2,025.00 5 mix Bennington [email protected] 14 blk Salina [email protected] BULLS 10 blk $1,975.00 6 mix Lorraine [email protected] 17 blk Bennington [email protected] 1 blk Durham [email protected] 33 blk $1,950.00 4 blk McPherson [email protected] 36 mix Bennington [email protected] 1 char Gypsum [email protected] 39 blk $1,900.00 12 blk Aurora [email protected] 8 blk Assaria [email protected] 1 char Gypsum [email protected] SPRING BRED COWS 9 blk Tescott [email protected] 16 mix Claflin [email protected] 1 blk Abilene [email protected] 10 red $2,400.00 22 mix Bennington [email protected] 4 blk Assaria [email protected] 1 blk Gypsum [email protected] 13 red $2,385.00 3 blk Abilene [email protected] CALVES 1 blk Hope [email protected] 35 red $2,375.00 3 blk Enterprise [email protected] 1 bwf Salina [email protected] 1 blk Moundridge [email protected] 12 bwf $2,375.00 37 mix Carlton [email protected] 1 blk McPherson [email protected] 1 blk Hope [email protected] 32 red $2,350.00 80 mix Bennington [email protected] 1 wf Gypsum [email protected] 1 red Salina [email protected] 16 blk $2,350.00 43 mix Bennington [email protected] 2 hols McPherson [email protected] 1 blk McPherson [email protected] 18 blk $2,335.00 61 mix Burdick [email protected] COWS 1 blk Salina [email protected] 45 blk $2,325.00 19 blk Carlton [email protected] 1 char Minneapolis [email protected] SOWS 114 blk $2,310.00 62 mix Bennington [email protected] 2 blk Randolph [email protected] 1 wht Abilene [email protected] 26 blk $2,300.00 60 mix Enterprise [email protected] 1 blk Solomon [email protected] 4 wht Abilene [email protected] 13 blk $2,285.00 61 blk Enterprise [email protected] 1 wf Gypsum [email protected] 1 wht Abilene [email protected] 33 blk $2,275.00 65 mix Bennington [email protected] 1 blk Bennington [email protected] 4 wht Abilene [email protected] 14 bwf $2,275.00 61 mix Bennington [email protected] 1 blk Canton [email protected] 3 wht Abilene [email protected] 23 blk $2,275.00 63 blk Gypsum [email protected] 1 red Tampa [email protected] 3 wht Abilene [email protected] 37 blk $2,275.00 60 mix Valley [email protected] 1 blk Salina [email protected] 3 wht Abilene [email protected] 25 blk $2,260.00 24 blk $2,260.00 IN STOCK TODAY: EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH: • 6’8”x24 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer 50 blk/bwf strs & hfrs, 550-650 lbs.; 126 strs & hfrs, 600-950 lbs.; 125 strs & hfrs, 600-750 lbs.; • 6’8”x24 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer 70 strs & hfrs, 700-800 lbs.; 8 blk strs, 600 lbs.; 35 blk strs & hfrs, 600-850 lbs.; 27 strs & hfrs, 500-700 lbs.; 90 blk/red strs, 700-800 lbs.; 62 blk strs, 825 lbs.; 125 mostly blk strs, 850-875 lbs.; • Tripp Hopper Feeders 100 strs & hfrs, 480-660 lbs.; 30 blk/red strs, 800 lbs.; 120 strs, 850 lbs.; 61 strs, 900 lbs. • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders PLUS MANY MORE BY SALE TIME! For Information or estimates, contact: Check our listings each week on our Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884 website at Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-493-2901 www.fandrlive.com Jim Crowther Lisa Long Cody Schafer Kenny Briscoe Kevin Henke Austin Rathbun 785-254-7385 785-531-0606 620-381-1050 785-658-7386 H: 785-732-6434, C: 785-565-3525 785-531-0042 Roxbury, KS Ellsworth, 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, December 17, 2013 Page 23 CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY RATES AND DISCOUNTS CLASSIFICATIONS CATTLE GOAT Although complete name, address and phone number need not appear in FIGURE YOUR COST HERE: your ad, we must have this information for our records. SWINE SHEEP RATE: 60¢ a word. 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CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE CATTLE GRAHAM SCHOOL POLLED 51 NORTHERN origin replace- Bull & Female Sale Graham School for livestock ment heifers, 650-700 pounds, men and women. We special- HEREFORD AI sired by Image Maker. 785- SAT., MARCH 8 ize in teaching pregnancy BULLS 747-7456. 2014 check, artificial insemination, Bred for Complete s herd health, calf delivery and Polled Herefords Performance Red & Black Simmental/ many other subjects. For Sale: • Growth SimAngus bulls available • 24 Bred Heifers DATES FOR 2013 • Muscle now for fall breeding. DEC 9-13 • Maternal • 23 Spring & Fall Yearling BLACK ‘BUY YOUR WAY’ DATES FOR 2014 • Disposition Bulls • 30 Open Yearling Heifers BULL SALE REGISTERED JAN 13-17 Fertility Tested and Balanced EPD’s, quality, and February 22 - March 1, 2013 Guaranteed MILL BRAE BULLS good disposition bulls, females at the farm- selling: 20 MONTHS BULLS, and steers. 50 Simmental & RANCH 3 1/2 YEAR OLD NEW DAY SimAngus bulls DETTKE FARMS Dave Stump Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner HERD BULL Call: Maple Hill, Kansas Blue Rapids, KS Rodney & Kim Hofmann Good EPDs, Low Birth ANDY DETTKE Clay Center, Kansas 785-256-4327 Weight, Ready for Fall Marysville, KS millbraeranch.com 785-268-0423 785-944-3674 Breeding For more information, www.honestbulls.com call or write: 785-562-6257 Brian Wamego, Kansas [email protected] Jensen Bros. Dept. GG, Graham School “Proof + Performance = Profit” 785-556-8784 641 West Hwy. 31 Herefords Garnett, KS 66032 FANCY CREEK Charolais 2 HEREFORD BULLS Horned & coming two year old bulls & 1 785-448-3119 Polled.Will deliver. Davis Here- October Yearling bull for sale. fords. Maple Hill. 785-256-4643. www.grahamschool.com (785) 363-7410 Bulls sired by Fancy Creek First REGISTERED ANGUS (785) 556-0124 Choice and Wyoming Wind. Don Fall Yearlings Bulls ANGUS & Visit us at Olsen, 785-313-2099. SpringhillHerefords.com SIMMENTAL-ANGUS 10 - Registered Fall Calf BULLS Pairs A Gold TPR Breeder 12-18 month old Polled Hereford & Hereford Bulls 20- 2nd Calf Cows For Sale RED ANGUS bulls, 20 month Private Treaty Sales old heifer and growth bulls. Calving ease bulls and volume A Raised on grass, no grain. Hoft HOLTON, KANSAS M discounts. Fully guaranteed, Red Angus, Ellsworth, KS. 785- • Priced for the Commercial fertility tested, ultra sound 785-364-3517 Hm 472-3734. 785-472-1033. Cattleman 23 ANGUS BULLS data, EPD’s, performance • Yearlings & 2 yr. olds with 785-845-5272 Cell For Sale by Private Treaty records. Free Delivery calving ease & growth J & S Ranch Kevin Jensen • Excellent Selection with Vol- 785-817-2328 Cell Red Devon Cattle Featured Sires: Plainsman, ume Discounts [email protected] Courtland, KS Rito 6EM6, Maverick,Magni- 785-374-4372 • Performance Data Available Angus Bulls tude. 785-243-6397, cell • Good Maternal Traits 20 months old POLLED Performance Tested; Fertility jensenbros.net Huninghake Angus HEREFORD Tested; Fully Guaranteed;, [email protected] Growth - Carcass Free Delivery in KS & NE. Calving Ease FRANKFORT, KS • Bulls Volume Discounts Fertility tested, DNA tested Leo Huninghake BULLS • Heifers A PUREBRED 4 yr old Angus • Semen See Price List at: Ready to go to work! 785-292-4537 Calving ease, good growth bull form Centennial Farms. Fer- and disposition FOR SALE www.WolfCreekAngus.com Cell: 785-556-2648 tility and trich tested. 785-325- Blythe Angus Jim & Sandy Brashears LURAY, KANSAS 2538, 785-747-8335. White City, KS Semen tested, poured, [email protected] vaccinated 785-698-2225 Debbie Lyons-Blythe & 11035 S. Waverly St. BRED HEIFERS and replace- Duane Blythe 12 YOUNG mostly black sprin- Delivery available Olathe, KS 66061 ment heifers for sale. Black, 100 BLK bred heifers AI’d to 785-349-2652 ger cows, 1 calf on ground, 785-865-3444 913-909-1347 black baldy and red Hereford $1,750/ head. 620-596-2813. Chinook Angus due Feb. 5 & 6, Angus cross. Oleen Brothers 785-466-1338 Flory SELLING: 2 year old In Focus weigh 1100#, $2,400. Jack Cor- and Mission Valley genetics. 150, 2 year old heifers due herd bulls. Trich free. DD An- nett. Scandia, KS. 785-527- Josh 785-747-7017. 7 RED Angus coming 3 years February; (80) - 3 years old, 2nd Polled Herefords gus. Seneca, Kansas. 785-294- 5860. 785-527-0949. ANGUS BULLS: 100 yearling old, bred red Angus, will calve in calf due February; 120 open 1511. heifers, all black Angus. See 19 BRED shorthorn heifers 40 MOSTLY black first calf bulls off test, 12- 18 month old, April. Hoft Red Angus, Ells- video at clovlanfarms.com. 785- Feb/March calving. Marty Lov- GRASS & GRAIN spring calving heifers, $1,550/ tested. See video at clovlan- worth, KS. 785-472-3734. 785- 418-2983. ing. 620-786-2018. 785-539-7558 head. 620-596-2813. farms.com. 785-418-2983. 472-1033. Page 24 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 CATTLE SWINE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT FEED & SEED GRASS & GRAIN DIRECTORY FOR SALE: 1-6 ton bulk bin SWINE with new hopper floor and 4" WANTED AUCTIONEERS EQUIPMENT auger with motor. 1-6 ton bulk DAMAGED Buildings — Ventilation bin used only for seed wheat. No rust on bins. Must be moved. GRAIN Flooring — Feeders Phone 620-947-1531. We pay top dollar for Waterers — Heaters damaged grain. Trucks and QUALITY ANGUS, Crates — Nursery Equip. vac’s available. Immediate RED ANGUS AND response anywhere. CHAROLAIS K&N BULLS FOR SALE Swine Systems Sales - Installation - Service Pruess Jost Fabricating LLC • Loaded with convenience RICK HENRY Elevator, Inc 785-336-2130 www.jostfabricating.com • Super Dispositions STEVE MURRAY SENECA, KANSAS 620-947-5406 1-800-828-6642 Auctioneer • Balanced Multiple trait Broker/ selection TRITICALE SEED for sale. Call MURRAY BOARS & GILTS Brock Baker. 316-249-1907. GANNON REAL ESTATE • 20 month old bulls Duroc, Chester, York, Hamp, AUCTION & REALTY Representative of the BROME HAY for sale. 6’x5’, & AUCTIONS Real Estate - Farm - Household • & Hamp/Duroc quality cattlemen have come net wrapped, 1400 pounds, $60/ bale. Randy - 785-865-7332. VERN GANNON, CAI [email protected] to expect from one of the 785-556-4354 SLEICHTER Scott - 785-865-7322. Broker/Auctioneer www.murrayauctionandrealty.com most progressive Circle S Manufacturing Manhattan, Kansas 66502 and fastest growing DUROC FARM Hydraulic Chutes GOOD QUALITY Net Wrapped ARMSBID.COM programs in the country. ABILENE, KS 785-539-2316 785-263-1898 785-479-6694 continuous fencing Brome and Prairie Hay $80/ ton, Kull’s Old Town panels and gates can load. 620- 794-5699. 785-537-9003 • Your Private Treaty Head- Thewww.gannonauctions.com Experienced Sound In Selling Station invites con- Phone: signments for our quarters. No Pressure, No BMR SUDAN Grass Hay. Very Spring, Summer & Politics. All cattle are sold by 620-924-5231 low nitrates, over 9% protein. Fall Auctions. If you private treaty only .Come visit Cell: 620-381-1056 110 Round bales. Call 785-427- have 1 or 1,000, we’d like to talk to you. us and together, we’ll invest b Lincolnville, KS 66858 6675. We will also buy collections or the time necessary to identify individual guns. BROME SEED. 93% germina- CALL FOR ALL YOUR ... the right bull(s) that best fit TOP QUALITY HAMP BOARS tion. 785-293-5727. Randolph. * Construction * Farm [email protected] or your program and help you Available Year Around FEED & SEED 785-862-8800 • 800-466-5516 gain a competitive edge. DAMAGED GRAIN * Truck * Trailer & GALEN & ROBERTA HARMS Topeka, Kansas WANTED STATEWIDE Attachments Listings! Whitewater, KS 316-799-2382 NATIVE GRASSES Thank you to all of our custom- We buy damaged grain, JEFF RUCKERT, WILD FLOWER ers/friends for giving us the op- any condition-wet or dry- Jim Hoobler SALES AGENT/AUCTIONEER portunity to EARN your busi- including damaged silo corn. Auction Company 2708 Amherst Ave ness. With your input, we will HORSES 719-989-1530 Manhattan, KS continue to work hard to pro- TOP DOLLAR! 719-742-5496 vide the best Angus, Red An- 2010 RED Dun Gelding green We have vacs and trucks. 785-565-8293 gus and Charolais genetics to broke, performance bred. Dale OSBORNE, KANSAS CALL HEIDI OR GARTON email: [email protected] Allen, 785-364-3738. www.ruckertrealty.com fit your program and help you Contact Bob @ 800-782-7311 NORTHERN AG gain a competitive edge. BUYER FOR all types of www.gostarseed.com SERVICE, INC. horses. 785-556-5740. Since 1920 800-205-5751 Please visit our website: www.HARMSRANCH.com *HORSE SALE* 500 BROME/ 500 prairie, net BROME SEED for sale. 785-293-5301. for a listing of bulls Every Monday Night wrapped, weighing approx. currently for sale! 1300#. 785-256-3907. SMALL SQUARE Second cut- 6:30 p.m. with Tack Ruckert Realty & Auction HARMS FORTY LARGE round bales ting alfalfa bales wire tied. $7 Homes, Farms, Ranches, Land, alfalfa net rapped stored inside per bale. Great for feeding cows! 785-249-9675. Auctions & Recreational Property PLAINVIEW F $200 per ton. 316-204-8645. RANCH Campbell’s Sale Barn WIRE TIED small square straw BROME, PRAIRIE, CRP Prairie Mark & Kim Harms bales. 785-456-3108. Could de- big rounds, net wrapped, tested. YOUR AD Linwood, Kansas 2528 250th Street liver. Call for details. Cell, 316-217- Lincolnville, KS 66858 913-723-3661 913-724-1403 4478. Home, 620-726-5850. COULD BE HERE! BROME SQUARE bales. Been Email: [email protected] fertilized, and put up dry. $5.00 ALFALFA, PRAIRIE hay, big GRASS & GRAIN 620-924-5544 HORSE SALE bale. 913-426-1401. rounds, delivery available. FOB. 785-906-0215. 785-227-3713. Mark’s Cell: SATURDAY 785-539-7558 FEYH FARM SEED CO 600+ NET WRAPPED straw 620-382-6388 DECEMBER 21 ALMA, KANSAS bales, $50 per ton. 316-616- Like us on Facebook Tack Sells at 12:30 PM Producer and processor of 5651. KCAT Tree Service, LLC Custom Manure Horses Sell at 1:30 PM native prairie grass seed & ANGUS - SIMANGUS wildflowers Cattle & Hog Feed • Tree Removal & Trimming Hauling & Spreading SIMMENTAL ALL Out-Of-State Horses • Reasonable Rates Big to Small Jobs! BULLS FOR SALE: Coggin 866-765-3415 WHEAT MIDDLINGS • FREE Estimates • Insured Chore-Boyz Services SIRED BY: 785-765-4681 Fax Pelletized, crude protein not Ken Honig: Fairbury less than 14.5%. Call for pric- OCC PAXTON [email protected] Livestock Co. ing. 785-305-0295 913-636-1099 OCC MISSING LINK “FOR ALL YOUR SEED & OTHERS For Information or to consign: NEEDS” WESTERN STAR MILL D. ROCHE MOST ARE CALVING EASE Contact: Division of ADM - Salina, KS YEARLINGS & 2 YR OLDS 402-729-3341 - BARN 700 PRAIRIE HAY net wrapped 1-800-649-1541 (Kansas) Blue Valley Drilling, Inc. FENCING big round bales, clean. $65 per Water Well Drilling & Service INC. LARRY JUNKER bale. 785-845-4300. Family Business Over 70 Years! 402-300-1141- CELL 2013 WHEAT straw 5x4, 40 big CONTACT ERIC STRADER QUALITY BUILT FENCES PASTURE round bales, 860 lbs. 785-966- DON ROCHE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 2368. WANTED: PASTURE Any Size 785-363-7353 TERRY OHLDE for 2014 or Longer. For Year- 785-292-4271 50,000# of clean brome seed. lings, Spring Pairs or Fall Pairs. FRANKFORT, KS 785-747-6554 785-256-3907. BS Cattle Company. Call Matt [email protected] HALDEMAN SMALL SQUARE alfalfa wire 785-556-1020 or Mark 785-562- CARYʼS tied bales. Good weight and 6815. WELL DRILLING & ANGUS FALL BULLS kept in shed. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and WANTED: PASTURE for pairs TREE SHEARING 60 head to Select From 4th cuttings. All excellent quality. Custom Pasture Shearing PUMP SERVICE of stockers for 2014 summer Plus 8, coming 2-year old Bulls Will help load. Call for prices. Skid Loader Work and beyond. References avail- This is a stout set of Portable Corral 785-263-3436 785-819-2376 Introducing our New Rawhide able. 620-382-5412. Leave785-632-3612 Message artificially sired bulls. SMALL SQUARES brome, Semen checked, ready to go Processor by John McDonald Used Rawhides for sale also prairie, alfalfa, straw. North of Taking bids for 800 Acres of Prime Native Nelson Angus www. St.Marys. 785-437-6637. Coaltrain Grass in Jackson County, KS. Raymond & Alan Nelson rawhideportablecorral.com HEDVILLE Insulation/ Riley, KS WELL DRILLING HOLD ‘EM Fence Company- GRAIN & FEED 1st Tract, Section 4, Township Cellulose/Foam COMPLETE PUMP SERVICE 785-485-2378 barbed wire, welded continuous 18, Range 13. Consist of 655 Alan’s Cell: 785-770-7054 fence, pipe, custom tubs, gates, acres of mostly all native grass. SOLAR PUMPS Mike’s Cell: 785-565-8477 CATTLEMEN WE HAVE alleyways. Cell 785-313-4552, WINTER SPECIALS: MANHATTAN, KS home 785-499-5454. 2nd Tract, NE Quarter of Sec- Day or Night BULK RANGE CUBES $275/ HEREFORD BULLS PER TON. tion 20, Township 6, Range 16. 785-539-9295 East of the 6PM consist of 158 Free Estimates BAGGED RANGE CUBE acres approx. 40 acres brome, HOOVER $8.80/ PER BAG. balance native grass. 3 year Rick Johnson, Owner 35% PROTEIN TUBS- 4 FOR lease maybe available. Bids will 785-456-4301 TARP SALES E $92/ PER TUB be taken until January 15, 2014. OR $97 PER TUB For more details contact Wamego, KS 66547 Good bulls with balanced 785-873-9200. Continuous Fencing, Give us a call at (Toll Free) 877-456-7836 EPD’s, practical development, Between 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. good disposition & eye appeal. Guaranteed Gates, 785-823-2401 Portable Working Equipment, YOUR AD Abilene, KS Oleen Cattle Co. Wrangler Portable Corral, CLEAN PRAIRIE hay, 1500 COULD BE HERE! Toll Free 1-800-536-2348 EZMT Cattle Feeders, pound, net wrapped, $80/ton, AUTOMOTIVE “DON’T GO TARPLESS” Falun, KS Bova- Hold Squeeze Chute. $60/bale, 250 available. 785- GMC 2003, 2500 HD, 4WD, 6 L, GRASS & GRAIN www.hoovertarpsales.com GLENN CHUCK For our complete line of live- 556-0258. 785-457-3440. 785-668-2368 785-668-2454 stock handling equipment 216K. 785- 427- 7379. 785-539-7558 GENUINE SHUR-LOK check out our website at BROME SEED bagged, real NOTHING LESS! www.linnpost.com clean combine run, weed free, RUST FREE BUSS ANGUS test 85% germ, 200 lbs. min. or- FAX 785-598-2282 Linn, KS: 800-526-0993 TRUCKS ANGUS BULLS der $1.25/lb. 913-681-2669. Creighton, NE: 800-638-4036 • DAYCAB TRACTORS 14 to 20 Months Old Stillwell, KS. CATTLE CATTLE • CHASSIS Featured Sires: WANTED TO buy: brome, Final Answer prairie, alfalfa hay, 6x5, net Heald Truck Sales REG. POLLED Hereford, 3 yr. 2 YEAR Old Polled Hereford Pioneer wrapped, delivered to Manhat- 704 NE Hwy. 24 old cow with heifer calf, bred bulls AI sired. Walnut Grove Hoover Dam Sales - Installation - Service tan, Kansas. 913-533-2478, 8 TOPEKA, KANSAS 66608 back to calf in April. Will sell as Farms. 785-527-1049, 785-527- AM to 5 PM. pair or individual. 4-H Project. 1033. In Focus Jost Fabricating LLC 785-235-5604 785-665-7747. Net Worth www.jostfabricating.com PRICES & PHOTOS @ NICE CLEAN little bales horse www.healdtrucksales.com SEVERAL SETS OF FULL 620-947-5406 hay, $280/ ton, put on your BROTHERS LET THE CLASSIFIEDS WORK FOR YOU semi. 620-727-4966. FOR SALE: ‘92 Mazda B2600 PLACE YOUR AD TODAY GARY BUSS GRASS & GRAIN SMALL SQUARE Straw wire 4WD, 5spd., 4cyl., runs good, Leonardville, Kansas tied bales for sale. 785-249- headache rack w/KC lights, GRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558 785-293-4444 • 785-410-3006 785-539-7558 9675. $2,650 OBO. 785-554-9264. Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 25 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE TRAILERS MACHINERY 2005 F350 4X4 diesel w/ hydra FOR RENT JACKSON TRAVALONG 2014 605 Super M bed, third spool, 108K, 6 speed TRAILERS IN STOCK Balers in Stock Now! manual, 6.0 motor, average con- OAKHILL ESTATES COUNTY FARM PRICED TO MOVE NEW EQUIPMENT dition. $21,000 OBO. 785-410- 160 ac with 111 ac crop, 43 Bush Hog mowers 5’-15’ 2203. ac pasture with nice pond, lots New 31’ & 25’ flatbed Hutchinson, Kansas LUXURY New 20’ & 24’ stock Vermeer BPX9000 bale proc- Hillsboro, Kansas of improvements, clearing 2010 Dodge Challenger 1 & 2 BDRM APTS. trees, new fencing improved New 20’ skid steer esser ‘11 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Vermeer 605 Super M Balers LTZ crew cab, 4x4, diesel, 2008 Ford F350 x-cab dually Private Balconies and Patios terracing & fertility, ready to 14’ dump trailer & utility 2008 Dodge Quad 1 ton 4x4 produce for you. Near 158th & Hay Saver bale feeders Vermeer twin rakes auto, loaded, 52K Woodburning Fireplace diesel E Rd. USED EQUIPMENT ‘11 Ford F-250 crew, 4x4, King Ceiling Fans Mike Pearl VISSER TRAILER BP 8000 bale processor, used Ranch, diesel, auto, loaded, 2007 GMC Yukon XL 4x4 2007 Honda Odyssey Gas Heat/AC 785.256.5174 SALES very little 22K Vermeer 605 Super M 2006 Chevy 4x4 Exclusive area in Wamego PEARL REAL ESTATE ‘11 Dodge 2500 crew, 4x4, ST, Herington, KS R23 Vermeer rake PW, PL, 5.7 V-8, auto, 71K 2006 Chrysler Town & Country 785-258-2800 2006 Chevy Uplander 1-888-537-9064 785.437.6007 Vermeer 605M baler ‘10 GMC 2500 HD ext. cab, www.pearlrealestate.org Vermeer 605L baler 4x4, SLE, 6.0 gas, auto, 49K 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2005 Chevy diesel crew cab 4- Hesston 565A ‘08 Ford F-350 XLT, 4x2, ELITE Salvage DRW, V-10, auto, nice, 31K 4x4 KANSAS LAND 2004 Chevy Silverado x-cab ************************************ TRAILERS White 2-135 ‘06 Chevy Silverado crew White 2- 155 2500 HD, 4x4, 6.0 gas, auto, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 72K •70 ac FR, Co. tillable & hunting White 140 nice, 49K B. C. Motors Trailers 4 U Vermeer balers Ask For Kris Hanschu 902 E. Trapp • 100 ac WB, Co. grass, Gooseneck tandem dual khanschu@ hunting, electric & water midwaymotors.com Herington, KS 67449 flatbed trailers, new & used 620-755-2824 785-258-2818 • 160 ac FR, Co. tillable & Merritt Gooseneck aluminum hunting stocks, 5’x10’ & 6’x12’ utility trailers, and Travalong • Experience the ELITE • 203 ac FR, Co. great hunting trailers available Difference REAL ESTATE & land characteristics • Strongest Built Aluminum Check out trailers4u.com • 320 ac AN, Co. highly tillable Stock Trailer FARM & RANCH for more information • Floor 4” I Beam on Ottawa Co.- 120 Acres m/l. • 320 ac LB, Co. highly tillable Frankfort, KS 9 5/8” Spacing G & R IMPL. CO. Native pasture w/3 ponds. & hunting 785-292-4166 • 7’, 7 1/2’ or 8’ Widths WESTENDORF-BUSH HOG Livestock barns for shelter of • 325 ac FR, Co. tillable, hay, • Heavier Built Gates & Hinges STIHL feed storage. pasture & hunting • Optional W.E.R.M Rubber 620-732-3245 Ottawa Co.- 617 Acres m/l. Flooring For a Quiet, or 620-732-2275 556 acres pasture, 61 acres til- • 430 ac FR, Co. tillable & Non-Slip Surface 20’ TRADEWIND bed and DURHAM, KANSAS lable. Stocked pond, good na- grass Your Trailer Super Store! hoist, all steel, $2,500; 20’ tive grass, near Ottawa County Parkhurst bed and hoist, 52” • 640 ac FR, Co. tillable, grass, Lake. Chris Rost. 493-2476. great hunting & oil Mid-Plains steel sides, roll-over tarp, nice, Saline Co.- 3.85 Acre building Equipment $4,200; 16’ Midwest bed and site in southeast Saline school • 667 ac GE, Co. Flint Hills hoist, steel sides, $2,600; 16’ E. Hwy 30 & 10, PO Box 2526 district. Rural water hook-up grass and tillable NEW STOCK, HORSE, Parkhurst bed and hoist, 54” Kearney, NE 68848 included. Chris Rost. FLATBED, & steel sides, $2,800. Roeder • 790 ac AN, Co. highly tillable Case & IH 493-2476. & hunting UTILITY TRAILERS 1-877-654-2553 Impl. Seneca, KS. 785-336- Saline Co.- Almost 1 Acre m/l. www.midplainsonline.com Tractor Salvage 6103. • 2220 ac GE, Co. Flint Hills TRAILER REPAIR BRAKES, Lots of updates. Property on LIGHTS, SAND BLAST, Case 300’s thru 2096 Rural Water, plus well for wa- grass & hunting 2004 F150 crew cab 4x4 Lariat, PAINT WELD HILLSBORO IH 460’s thru 5488 tering. Chris Rost. 493-2476. 91K, black/ tan outside, light tan • 2375 ac CQ, Co. Flint Hills New 24’ & 26’ GN Alum stock Over 1000 Tractors on shelf Saline Co.- 20 Acres m/l. Cus- We Install Brake Controllers leather inside, $16,000 OBO. grass & hunting. Enduras New & Rebuilt parts for all tom Built Home. Morton Build- USED TRAILERS 785-410-2203. 04 EBY 24’ alum stock brands of tractors & combines ing w horse stalls. Stocked ‘96 Travalong GN 20’ flatbed .. New GN and BP tilts Pond. Chris Rost. 493-2476. 785-229-6740 ...... $3,100 Want to buy ‘02 Chaparral 53’ cattle pot Ellsworth Co.- 52.4 Acres m/l. [email protected] ‘04 Titan 16’ BH utility ..$3,100 Case & IH salvage tractors Excellent hunting, live spring, Realty Executives ‘90 Titan 20’ GN stock..$1,600 AUSTIN Elmer’s Repair expired CRP, timber, hay TRAILERS LLC CENTRALIA, KS meadow. Chris Rost, 2560 Pillsbury Dr. 785-857-3248 493-2476. Manhattan, Kansas www.elmersrepair.com Saline Co.- 5.8 Acres m/l. Newer 5 bdrm home. Walkout 785-539-3925 basement. Plenty of trees & Kuhn Knight RA 142 with new For financial strength, wildlife. Amber Renfro, Helix Reel...... Coming In Soon competitive rates and terms 820-7472. MACHINERY Several Daycabs available as flexible as the way you Saline Co.- 10.17 acres m/l Feed Mixers and operate, count on Frontier building site. Call Linda Red- TIRE TOWN INC. Manure Spreaders Farm Credit. Blue Valley Trailers Kuhn Knight, new & used ding, 826-0125. 18.4-34 new, 10p ...... $575 Baldwin, KS 866-268-2900 225 South East St. 11L-15 rib 12p, new ...... $90 Farm & Ranch Division Of: Emporia, KS 800-320-8391 Waterville, Kansas 66548 800/70R38, 80% ...... $1,500 Hiawatha, KS 800-699-3521 785-363-2224 16.5L-16.1, 10p, new ...... $235 Manhattan, KS 800-874-2474 20, 8-38, 10p, new ...... $760 Marysville, KS 800-475-2371 1-866-368-4826 18.4R46, new...... $1,450 Belleville, KS Parsons, KS 800-741-2990 Nationwide Shipping 800-536-2293 www.frontierfarmcredit.com WE DEAL Other Sizes and Prices 1990 DODGE 250 4x4, ext. New & Used cab, $2,500. 785-608-7766. 800-444-7209 800-451-9864 LIVESTOCK & HORSE 913-441-4500 913-682-3201 2004 CHEVY Silverado ex- TRAILERS tended cab, heavy duty, 4 wheel FLATBED TRAILERS 1 pr. 18.4x34 Firestone SAT, • 1-800-526-0939 • drive, 3/4 ton, Duramax diesel, 90% tread, $800; 1pr. 15.5x38 ______83K actual miles, completely www.circle-dtrailers.com Safemark, 20% tread, with new loaded. 785-258-2821. 785-366- tubes, $250; 1 pr. 18.4x34 Fire- One of the largest retailers of stone, all traction field & road 30 new, reman & recycled parts 0038. TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL for tractors & combines. 785-539-7558 to 40% tread, $300; 1 pr. ______1991 INTERNATIONAL 7100 11.2x24 Bar tires, 60% tread, Semi Truck, automatic. 785- $150. All tires sound. 785-736- 800-255-0337 249-5133. 2742. www.AbileneMachine.com GRASS & GRAIN 2009 9570 STS one owner, SALVAGE COMBINES 1200 engine hours, 870 sep. 785-539-7558 ALLIS N7-6, L2, L, M, G, F2, hours. 316-796-0082. F, CII, AII; JD 8820, 7720, FOR SALE OR TRADE 7700, 6600, 4400, 3300, 105, 95, 55; MF 860, 760, 750, 510, Gravity Wagons, grain carts. MF1080 81 HP ...... $6,650 410; IH 1680, 1480, 1460, 915, 815, 715, 503, 403; NH Hunting Country New Listing! 204 Ac +/- pasture just NE of Bennington. Spring Cooter’s # water, well, good pens with adjoining 90 Ac +/- pasture to rent with it. TR70-85, 1400, 995, 985, 975. Real Estate LLC Please Call Us To Call Ray! 785-562-2027 Serving Kansas, # SALVAGE TRACTORS Sell or Lease New Listing! 438 Ac +/- tillable just NE of Glasco. Offered in two ALLIS 7000-7080, 220, 210, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, # parcels to include the wheat! Nice farm. Call Ray! 785-562-6131 Nebraska, Colorado, # Your Oil & Gas PRICE REDUCED! 80 Ac +/- CRP and hay meadow. Excellent 190XT; D17-19; JD 84-8630, Missouri and Florida # tillable potential. 3 W of Oakhill on the blacktop. Call Tim! 7520, 6030, 5020, 4630, 4430, Minerals 236 Ac +/- Prime Development Property located in Junction City’s GLEANERS 4020, 3020, 720, 730; CASE Private Sales & Auction Service # most rapidly growing area! Seller is a Kansas licensed real estate 670T engine good $2250 1470, 1370, 1270, 1200, 1070, www.HuntingCountry.net www.mineralmarketing.com agent. Call Ray! exchange, 4L2 good 930, 400; IH 1568, 1466, 155 Ac +/- SW of Hope. New home, 40 ac timber, balance in creek 400 Series 30’ head, good ...... OK-KS-MO-CO-FL 1256, 1066, 1026, 806; FORD IA and NE Texas bottom tillable. Call Brad! ...... $2,000 712-644-3955 580-327-7889 830-755-5200 4-5-6-8-9000; MF 2745, 1155, RURAL HOMES & LOTS 6x6 Dynapower hydro L2-M2, good 1100, 90, 85; OLIVER 2150; 214 N. Lincoln, Bennington, KS. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, large garage MM G1000; WH2-150, 4-150. and shop. Great home! Call Ray! New and used long seives LAND FOR SALE: Various chaffers & sieves Leavenworth County: 163 Acres m/l. Highly productive farm ground 603 N. Nelson, Bennington. 2 bdrm, lg. bath, attached garage and 670 T - 670 HI blocks, cranks, Mike’s Equipment with water rights. Almost a guaranteed yield! Located along Stranger detached 30x24 two car garage/shop that is insulated with heat! etc. BUHLER, KANSAS Priced below appraised value. Call Ray! Creek but elevated so this land rarely floods. If you are an investor or Dealer for Chaff spreaders, 1-800-543-2535 farmer trying to obtain a higher return on cash this is a great option. Very nice custom built home. 711 N Universal for all combines Irrigation equipment conveys with sale. $1,436,160. Lincoln Bennington, KS. 4 bd, 3 driver off walker crank Used Pickup flat bed ..... CALL Leavenworth County: HUNTERS PARADISE with 112 Acres m/l. bath, custom kitchen, vaulted $1,125 New Blu-jet 5 shank sub tiller.. ceilings, large lot. Call Ray! Cabin in the woods is the perfect get-a-way or weekend retreat. Indiana cyl. bars, outlast ...... CALL Property features Nine Mile Creek running through the property with Newer, well cared for 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with 24x24 garage in Agco chrome, available for Case IH 950 8RN w/liquid...... tons of wild life! Property is mostly trees but does offer ground Hope. Cheaper than renting! Call Ty! most combines...... $8,900 perfect for crops. $299,950. Several new hydra beds ...... UPCOMING AUCTIONS: BLAZEKS ...... In Stock 800 Ac +/- including home and bldgs. just NE of Geneseo will Belleville, KS IH 496 25’ tandem...... $10,250 Lynch Real Estate auction Jan 8, 2014. Offered in 3 Tracts and then combined, 600 Ac Braverman aluminum flatbeds [email protected] +/- pasture, 200 Ac +/- tillable. Good water, good fences, productive 785-729-3495 ...... CALL soils. A complete ranching operation. Call Ray! 785-556-8952 - Cell *Auctions * Private Treaty Sales * Value Assessments WINCHELL’S, INC. For more info visit our website or contact one of our agents! FLEXHEAD Case IH 1020 Ray Swearingen...... 785-452-8498 Phillipsburg, KS 785-543-2118 Steve Burr...... 785-826-0103 Brad Budden...... 785-280-0915 22.5ft., good condition, shed- Calvin Carlson.....785-819-1480 Billy Randle...... 785-479-1152 ded. 620-381-4480. Ty Bryant...... 785-366-0261 Tim Hamm...... 785-630-0245 Sheila Van Winkle ..785-280-3564 Rachelle Swearingen...... 785-452-5115 1998 CASE IH 8920 MFD, 3300 Brian Swearingen...... 785-565-3898 hrs, $74,000. 316-283-6916. Page 26 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY

SALVAGING COMBINES NH S1049 self-propelled bale Allis Chalmers Tractors N5, N7, L, L2, M, F, G, C, CII, WE ARE DEALERS FOR wagon, 160 bales, new engine, $16,200. NH pull-types: 1002, 7040 PST nice ...... $8,750 AII, A&E, K Gleaner. 6620, x 56 bales, $2,500; 1010, 56 7020 Open Cab...... $6,500 WE RENT TREE SHEARS! 7720, 8820, 7700, 6600, 4400, bales, $1,100; 1003, 84 bales, 0% Fin. up to 60 months! 200 Cab Dozer Blade BOBCATS - TRADE-INS 3300, 105, 95, 55, JD. 915, g $3,900; 1033, 105 bales, 2012 Bobcat S185 TS A91 1480, 1460, 1420, 815 IHC. $4,100; 1038, 105 bales, un- D-17 tractor ...... $1,950 pkg, 55 hours...... $36,500 860, 760, 750, 510, 410, 300 loads both ways, $7,800. Roe- Kelly-Ryan- JOHN BERGMAN 2012 Bobcat S650 A31, 250 Massey. Several black and or- Kewanee - Westendorf der Impl. Seneca, KS. 785-336- hrs...... $36,000 ange Gleaner cornheads. C.E. Attachments 6103. Seneca, KS • 785-336-3158 2012 Bobcat S650, Hiflo, C, H, H&S & A, 700 hrs...... $37,500 2011 Bobcat E35 L,A, excava- Jack Boyle Just In Vermillion tor, 255 hrs...... $43,500 10’, 12’, 14’, 16’, 2011 Bobcat E35 excavator, C Vision 105 785-382-6848 785-564-0511 18’, & 20’ GATES & A, long arm, 550 hrs...... 50 To 180 HP, 2-WD & 4-WD, CORRAL PANELS ...... $40,500 Power Shuttle, Excellent 10’ corral panels...... $65.00 Loader & Haying Tractors 2010 Bobcat 335 exc., 2500 12’ corral panels...... $75.00 Several Models Available hrs, C & A ...... $30,500 14’ corral panels...... $85.00 NEW GEHL SKID LOADERS 2007 Bobcat S205, 860 hrs, 16’ corral panels...... $95.00 Gehl 5640E 70 hp...... C&H ...... $23,000 HD 13’ Corral Panels $107 ...... $32,100 w/rebate 2006 Bobcat 5250, open SKID LOADERS TRACTORS 03 CIH RBX562...... $14500(W) 0% for 48 mo. ROPS, 2750 hrs...... $23,000 & ATTACHMENTS 2-12 CIH M340 ....$223965(PR) 02 CIH RBX561...... $15000(S) or $2,200 cash Rebate 605 & 605 Super M balers 2006 Cat 287B, C&A, 2160 2- New Gehl 5640E skid ldrs 12 CIH M210 ...... $155000(GB) SWATHER NEW MCCORMICK 664/665M Rancher baler 12 CIH M210 ...... $155000(S) 11 CIH WD2303...$102000(GB) hrs...... $22,500 New Gehl 6640E McCormick X60.40 T3, 4WD, R2300 twin rake 12 JD 7200 ...... $178000(GB) 09 CIH WD1203.....$83900(GB) 2000 Bobcat 773, open ROPS, Haugen bale grapple bucket 105 HP, PS, CHA, with BPX 9000 processor 11 CIH M315 ...... $215000(W) 08 CIH DCX161 PT .$21000(M) 2400 hrs...... $14,500 New 12”, 16” M&M tree shears loader VR1022/1224 wheel rake 11 CIH M245 MFd ..$170000(S) 04 CIH WDX1101 ..$49900(GB) 2000 Bobcat 763 SS loader, New CEA pallet forks TM850 trailed mower 11 Chalnger MT645C..$145800 00 NH HW300 SP ....$25000(S) 2480 hrs...... $11,000 New CEA tooth bars (3) 10 JD 6115D ....$38250(PR) Hesston 1160 PT ...... $3900(H) x Disc Mowers & Mower Cond. 1996 Bobcat 751 C&H ..$8,000 New Mensch, manure scrprs 10 CIH STX 385 .....$205000(S) GRAIN DRILL USED VERMEER BALERS Bobcat E50 excavator, 215 New Lowe post diggers 10 CIH STX 385 .....$189000(S) 12 JD 1890 60’ AD .$235000(S) Schwant Tractor Hydra-Bed™ & accessories hours, cab and air.....$57,500 New Haugen brush grapples 09 CIH STX 385 .....$185000(H) 12 GP 3S4000 ...... $69900(GB) Dover, KS Winkel Livestock Equip. Service on all New Bale Spears for big 09 CIH M190 ...... $135000(GB) 12 Landoll 5530’ ...... $68900(W) 785-256-6242 Winkel Flatbeds 08 CIH MX275...... $143000(LA) 10 GP 3S3000 HD .$44200(PR) Bobcat Equipment rounds and square www.schwanttractor.com Bar 6 Cake Feeders 08 JD 9430T...... $225000(LA) 08 GP 3S400HD....$55000(GB) Stop by and talk to us. 2012 Gehl 5240, 1100 hours, 08 Bobcat CT335 .....$18250(S) 08 CB 4030 ...... $54000(H) Now Is The Time To Trade cab w/heat 07 CIH MX305...... $127500(LA) 07 GP 3S4000 ...... $49500(PR) NEW SCHULER WAGONS Used Mensch 6’ saw dust 07 Mahindra 2415 ...$11500(W) 06 GP 3S4000...... $45000(LA) ALL MACHINES INSPECTED IN STOCK shooter...... $1,500 07 NH TC 55DA...... $23900(W) 06 CB 4030 30’...... $47000(S) & READY TO WORK. ************************** NEW EQUIPMENT 06 CIH MX285...... $112000(H) 05 SF 9433 40’ ...... $59500(PR) 3695 Green Valley Road 05 CIH MX255 .....$109500(PR) 05 GP 2S2600...... $35000 • New Mayrath 8’’,10’’,& 13” MILLER RANCH Meyer’s M435 manure sprds Manhattan, KS 66502 Cimmaron 10’ 3 pt. mower 05 CIH MX210...... $104500(LA) 04 CB 4030...... $35000(GB) Swing-a-way EQUIPMENT 6’ Finish Mowers rear 05 MXM120 ...... $45000(S) 04 JD 455 ...... $29900(LA) For More Details Call • 8” & 10” truck fill augers ...... 05 Versatile 2360.....$89500(W) 03 GP 3S4000...... $41000(H) Greg • 785-215-4285 33778 K-99 Hwy...... In Stock USED EQUIPMENT 05 Mahindra 4510 ....$19900(H) 03 CB 4740AP ...... $49000(H) Travis • 785-410-8985 Alma, Kansas Gehl 95 grinder/mixer...$3,000 • New REM 2700 black 04 NH TJ375 4x4 ...$138000(S) 03 JD 455 25’...... $24500(M) Office • 785-537-9979 H&S box manure spreader 00 NH TC29...... $14900(W) 02 CIH SDX30...... $64000(H) Schields Vac...... In Stock 785-765-3588 310 bushel ...... $10,000 98 JD 9200...... $74000(H) 02 GP 2S2600F...... $25000(W) Used www.millerranchequipment.com 97 CIH 9330 ...... $74000(H) 98 JD 455 ...... $29000(S) — USED IMPLEMENT — 2- Badger 16’ forage boxes 6 • 8-10” SA augers 97 CIH 8930 ...... $67500(GB) 98 JD 455 35’ ...... $25000(GB) 1997 Agco Allis 9435 2009 GREAT Plains 3S- 3000 wheel gears • 8-10” regular 91 CIH 9240...... $38500(PR) 98 JD 455 30’...... $16500(PR) White 6180 12 row planter HD 7.5" drill, 1 season on new BH 9’ 3 pt. mower...... $1,500 88 JD 4650...... $35000(H) 97 GP 3S-3000...... $34500(LA) White 8106 Planter w/fert. • 5010 Schuler Vertical openers, $41,000; 1982 JD MF 165 gas tractor ...... $5,000 81 Versatile 895...... $21000(H) 96 GP 2SF24RN....$16500(PR) Gleaner 800 30’ flexhead • 2700 Rem vac used 2 years 4440, $16,000; 1987 JD 7720 81 IH 5288...... $32000(S) 95 Krause 5215 15’ NT..$14900 Gleaner 400 30’ rigid Titan II w/ 224 hdr, $15,000; JD SENECA IMPL.CO. 79 IH 1486 ...... $13500(M) 94 GP 3SF30...... $17900(LA) Gleaner 700 30’ rigid Steiner Implement 980 36' field cultivator, $10,500; 77 Versatile 950...... $9900(W) 90 GP 3SF30...... $7500(LA) Hwy. 36 West 68 IH F856 ...... $13000(H) 85 GP 2SF24’ ...... $11900(GB) 2003 MF 9690 w/30’ head 2462 Acorn Rd., Sabetha, KS Krause 4970 34' disk, low acres Gehl 5240 skid loader SENECA, KANSAS 67 JD 4010 ...... $6500(GB) (2) JD 8300 13’ rigid ...... $7500 on new blades, $9500; JD 843 66 IH Farmall 706.....$11000(S) CB 4000 25’ ...... $11500(M) Gehl 7810 skid loader 785-284-2181 corn hdr, oil bath, $8500; Fax 785-284-2182 JD 4520 ...... $17000(GB) PLANTERS 2006 8000 25’ flexhead Krause 26' chisel, $4000. 620- Day ...785-336-2621 IH 1586...... $14000(S) 13 JD 1770 ...... $112500(W) 204-0731. Night...... 785-336-2502 COMBINES 12 CIH 1250 ...... $140000(W) FOR SALE: 1992 Case IH 1680 12 CIH 7130 ...... $255000(W) 12 CIH 1250 ...... $60000(W) combine with 1010 25’ header, 11 JD 9770 ...... $230750(PR) 10 CIH 1250 ...... $125000(W) field ready, tires 80%, standard — ITEMS FOR SALE — Kory 200 bu. Gravity wagon . . . 10 CIH 8120 ...... $250000(H) 09 Kinze 3000 ...... $26500(H) rotor, long sieve, new style 2005 JD 7520 PQ, LHR, ...... $1,600 09 CIH 8120 ...... $264000(GB) 08 CIH 1240 16RN...$59000(H) cleaning fan, new rear axle, MFWD, 3800 hrs w/loader, Vermeer R23A twin hyd. rake . . 09 CIH 8120 ...... $260000(GB) 06 White 8122...... $32000(L) Cummins motor, Serial No. NICE ...... $73,000 ...... $7,500 09 CIH 7088 ...... $230000(H) 05 CIH 1200 16RN $59900(GB) Kuhlman Impl. Tractor above w/new KMW Vermeer R2800 rake . .$15,500 08 CIH 7010...... $210600(PR) 04 CIH 1200 16RN ..$40000(M) LINN, KANSAS JJC0118112, asking $35,000. If interested contact Mike Patrick loader ...... $85,000 NH rake ...... $1,200 06 CIH 8010 ...... $184500(W) 02 CIH 1200...... $56250(PR) 06 CIH 8010 ...... $159000(H) 02 Kinze 3200 ...... $35000(W) 785-348-5547 at 785-212-0260. JD 7520 PQ, LHR, MFWD, 2007 JD 946 MoCo swather 5000 hrs, w/ new KMW loader 05 CIH 8010 ...... $159000(H) 00 CIH 1200 ...... $19500(W) impeller ...... $17,000 04 CIH 8010...... $146900(L) 95 CIH 900 12RN ...... $6500(W) ...... $77,500 JD 558 mega wide baler . . . . . — PLANTERS/DRILLS — ‘96 JD 8300 ...... $64,000 98 Gleaner R62 ...... $62000(W) 86 CIH 900 8RN ...... $3800(W) JD 4255 tractor MFWD, PS ...... $21,000 (2) ‘09 DB90 36 row .$205,000 ‘10 JD 8295 LVT 1LS$200,000 95 CIH 2188 ...... $71900(GB) 84 Case 800 rig. 6RN...... $2400 ...... $38,000 2009 JD 568 baler loaded, ‘09 DB90 36 row . . .$189,000 ‘10 JD 8295 LVT . . .$188,000 94 CIH 1688 ...... $48000(H) White 6108 8RN...... $9000(H) 2008 CAT Challenger MT475 86 CIH 1680 ...... $19900(GB) White 6100 ...... $15000(GB) ‘08 DB60 24/30 . . . .$125,000 ‘10 JD 8295 LVT . . .$210,000 10,800 bales ...... $21,000 tractor MFWD, 3,100 hrs, 83 IH 1460...... $13000(W) JD 7000 12RN...... $10000(W) ‘11 JD 1770 16/30 . . .$83,400 ‘10 JD 8295 LVT 1LS$188,000 1995 John Deere 535 baler ‘11 JD 1770 16/30 . . .$92,500 w/new KMW loader . .$60,500 82 IH 1480...... $15000(W) SPRAYERS ‘12 JD 8285 MFWD .$195,000 w/net ...... $5,000 ‘10 JD 1770 16-30” . .$94,000 1990 Versatile 876 tractor, 81 IH 1480...... $15000(W) 12 CIH SPX4430 ...$280000(PR) ‘10 JD 8270 PS . . . .$180,000 JD 530 rd baler ...... $2,500 ‘09 JD 1770 16-30” . .$74,000 6,000 hours ...... $27,000 78 IH 6495...... $4500(W) 12 CIH SPX3330...$232900(GB) ‘10 JD 8270 PS . . . .$175,000 Hesston 560 baler . . . . .$1,750 (6) CIH 2388 ..$62000-$120000 10 CIH SPX4420 ...$199950(PR) ‘08 JD 1770 16-30” . .$60,000 2003 JD 7520 24sp Pq plus 3 ‘07 JD 1770 16-30” . .$75,000 ‘07 JD 8230 PS . . . .$141,000 2011 Case IH RMX-340 disc 34 HEADERS 10 CIH SPX3330.....$199000(W) hyd. foot throttle, 3800 hrs . . . ‘04 JD 1770 16-30” . .$66,000 ‘09 JD 7930 LVT . . .$159,000 ft...... $26,000 13 Grnhf MS 1230CH....$80000 10 CIH PAT 3330 .....$238000(H) ‘01 JD 1770 16-30” . .$46,000 ‘93 JD 7800 2WD . . .$42,000 ...... $65,000 2004 Sunflower 1434 disc 33 ft. 12 CIH 3020 35’...... $43000(M) 10 CIH 3330 ...... $195000(GB) ‘99 JD 1770 16-30” . .$29,500 ‘10 JD 7730 MFWD` $129,000 IH 1086 tractor ...... $8,000 24” blades ...... $33,000 12 CIH 2162 ...... $69000(H) 09 Apache AS1010$122000(PR) ‘12 JD 1770 12/30 . . .$68,000 Case 930 standard diesel, Sunflower 1434 disc . . . .CALL 11 CIH 2162...... $51000(L) 08 CIH SPX4420.....$209000(W) ‘08 JD 7430 MFWD .$110,000 11 JD 635F 35’ FH.$35500(PR) 08 CIH SPX3320...$177000(GB) ‘11 JD 1790 16/31 . .$124,000 ‘82 JD 4640 Quad . . .$22,500 clean ...... $3,000 JD 635 disc 32 ft. . . . .$20,000 ‘12 JD 1760 12/30 . . .$55,000 10 JD 635D 35’ drpr ...... $44000 08 TopAir 1200PT ...... $28000 ‘00 JD 4600 loader . .$17,500 Farmall H tractor ...... $1,000 Krause 1904 tandem disc 21 ft. ‘02 JD 1760 12-30” . .$37,000 Cat D-5 dozer ...... $18,500 10 JD 635D 35’ ...... $43000(H) 06 CIH SPX3310...$135000(GB) ‘01 JD 4100 ...... $9,850 ...... $2,500 10 McDN FD70...... $63500(W) 05 Rogator 1064....$109000(PR) ‘02 JD 1750 8-30” . . .$26,000 1991 Case 721 wheel loader, ‘08 Kinze 3800 24-30” $85,000 ‘64 JD 4020 ...... $10,000 Blu Jet SubTiller II shk ripper 10 CIH 2020 35’ FH..$34000(H) 05 JD 4920 ...... $132000(H) ‘12 Kinze 3660 16-30$105,000 ‘07 JD 3720 loader . .$22,500 nice ...... $33,000 pull-type 8 shank . . . . .$9,250 09 CIH 2020 35’ FH...... 04 HARDI 1000 .....$14900(GB) ‘10 Kinze 3600 12/23 .$92,000 ‘06 JD 2305 deck . . . .$12,500 1988 Terra Gator 1664T dry Blu Jet anhydrous applic. 13 ...... $28200(PR) 97 Rogator 854...... $54000(GB) ‘02 Kinze 3600 16/31 .$50,000 ‘84 JD 950 loader fert. 60ft. air bms, var.rate auto shank ...... $5,000 09 CIH 2020 30’.....$27500(PR) TILLAGE ‘80 CIH 900 6 row . . . .$7,500 ‘08 NH T8010 MFWD$118,000 3208 Cat ...... $13,000 Blu Jet anhydrous applic. 17 09 Shelbrn CVS 32 ..$34000(H) 11 Sunf 7630 12R..$49500(GB) ‘08 JD 1990 40’x15” . .$70,000 2002 JD 9750 STS 3000/2100 shank ...... $6,000 08 JD 612C 12RN ....$61000(H) 08 GP 4000 Turbo Till....$46475 ‘03 CIH MX175 loader $69,000 08 Drago 830CH .....$37500(W) 08 SF 1435 36’ ...... $36500(L) ‘01 JD 1560 15’x10” . .$23,500 ‘12 CIH 75A ...... $22,000 hrs, Contour, duals, CLEAN . . Kent 24 Discavator 24 ft $8,000 — COMBINES — ...... $75,000 08 CIH 2162 30’ ...... $56000(H) 07 GP 9540 PIPlow ..$32000(S) — TILLAGE — Hiniker 6000 row cultivator 06 CIH 2062 DH ....$43000(GB) 05 Sunf 4212 15’ ...... $19000(S) One Year Power Guard ‘08 JD 630 26’ ...... $10,000 (2) 2011 JD 635D draper Use Season waiver 8x30 ...... $7,500 05 MacDon 973 35’ ...... $32900 05 CIH 5310 Strip Til .....$16000 2.9% Interest ‘12 JD 2623 29’ . . . . .$58,000 heads, hydra float, CLEAN . . . Hiniker 5000 8R narrow .$4,500 05 JD 635F 35’ ...... $22000(S) 04 DMI 5310 12RN$36000(GB) ‘11 JD 2310 45’ . . . . .$76,000 ‘09 JD 9770 Hillco . .$205,000 ...... $30,000 each Hiniker 1800 chisel 24ft spring 00 CIH 1083 CH...... $20000(H) 01 SunF 1434 disk.$22500(GB) ‘07 JD 2210 65’ . . . . .$56,000 JD 625F hydraflex . . . .$14,500 98 CIH 1083...... $13000(M) 99 JD 650 32 disk ....$22500(H) ‘09 JD 9770 4WD . .$218,250 shank ...... $4,000 ‘05 JD 2210 41’ . . . . .$36,500 2002 JD 925F flexhead FF 98 JD 893 8RN CH ..$16500(H) 98 QuinST lzrplow .$25000(GB) ‘05 JD 9760 ...... $139,500 Sunflower 3030 25ft. JD 960 36’ ...... $7,500 auger contour ...... $13,000 94 CIH 1063 12R CH ....$16000 97 CIH 4300 FC ...... $12500(S) ‘04 JD 9760 ...... $155,000 Wilrich 3400 FC . . . . .$10,000 fallowmaster ...... $6,000 90 JD 925F 25’ FH...$7500(GB) 91 Kent 6330V 30’ ...... $7200(S) Wilrich 3400 ...... $11,500 2004 JD 635 hydro-flex ...... JD 885 cultivator ...... $6,000 ‘10 JD 9670 4WD . .$193,000 ...... $12,500 84 IH 810 24’ ...... $1500(W) Krause 2420 Disk ...$13,000(W) Sunflower 42’ FC . . . .$39,900 JD 1770 NT planter 16x30 TW . (6) CIH 1020 30’ FH ...... CIH 5310 Nutri Till..$40000(PR) ‘08 JD 9670 Hillco . .$190,500 2004 CIH 1020 flexhead 25 ft. ‘07 JD 9660 ...... $137,500 Sunflower 40’ disk . . .$29,500 ...... $44,000 ...... $13000-$20900 Glencoe 9S disk chsl..$2500(S) ‘11 CIH 330 30’ disc . .$42,000 crary air reel ...... $12,000 ‘95 JD 9600 4WD . . .$32,500 2001 JD 1750 8x30 planter LF, (8) CIH 1020 25’ FH ...... SF 1433 35’ ...... $28000(GB) ‘12 CIH 330 25’ . . . . .$39,500 (3) CIH 1020 25 ft. flexheads . . TW ...... $17,500 ...... $4500-$20000 JD 960 32’ FC...... $5500(S) ‘05 CIH 2388 ...... $118,000 ‘11 CIH 330 VT 30’ . .$47,500 ...... $9,000 1998 JD 1750 planter LF (13) CIH 1010 30’...... DMI 530 disk ripper ...... $15000 32 corn heads (2) ‘10 CIH 330 VT 30 $44,000 ...... $5000-$11750 2006 JD 630 rigid head ...... loaded ...... $16,500 Salina, Kansas (S) 24 flex heads ‘09 CIH 330 VT 25’ . .$42,000 ...... $14,000 (6) CIH 1010 25’...$4500-$7300 CIH 496 disk 19’6” . . . .$8,950 2009 JD 1590 no-till drill — SPRAYERS & APPL.— 2009 CIH 2010 rigid head 30 ft. CIH 1083 8RN CH .$22000(GB) 1-800-658-4653 — HAY EQUIPMENT — 7.5x15ft, drill fill auger NICE . 785-452-1180 Eric ‘12 JD 4940 120’ +DB$340,000 ...... $14,000 CIH 883 CH 8RN...... $2100(H) ‘13 JD 4730 100’ . . .$218,000 ‘09 JD 835 Moco . . . .$21,000 ...... $35,500 BALERS/RAKES 785-493-4999 Kevin ‘89 JD 1326 Moco . . . .$4,500 JD 925 platform 25 ft. . .$6,000 2009 JD 455 drill 35 ft., nice . . . 13 CIH RB564 ...... $41000(GB) ‘12 JD 4730 ...... $212,500 CIH 1010 rigid head 30 ft. . . . . Pratt, Ks. (PR) ‘11 JD 4730 90’ . . . .$180,000 ‘96 JD 566 ...... $13,500 ...... $29,000 12 CIH RB564 ...... $37000(S) ...... $4,500 ‘09 JD 4730 100’ . . .$170,000 ‘85 JD 530 ...... $5,500 JD 8300 drill ...... Coming In 12 CIH RB564 ...... $36000(H) 1-877-680-4455 2005 JD 893 cornhead 8x30 12 NH 7090 ...... $22500(GB) ‘96 JD 6500 60’ . . . . .$26,000 ‘04 Vermeer 605XL . .$15,000 JD front dozer blade for 4WD Marion, Kansas (M) HYDDP ...... $24,000 11 JD 568 ...... $31000(PR) ’00 Top Airs 1200 gal .$15,000 ‘05 NH 780, 3300 bales$18,000 tractors ...... $1,500 JD 853A rowhead . . . .$13,000 11 CIH RB564 ...... $35000(H) 1-877-382-2188 ‘08 Spray Coupe 4460$80,000 NH 759 C Backhoe . . . .$3,750 2005 CIH 2208 8x30 cornhead 11 CIH RB564 ...... $32000(GB) 620-382-5439 Marlin ‘04 RoGator 1064 . . .$92,000 Soil Mover 7.5 yard scraper . . . HYDP ...... CALL 11 CIH RB564 ...... $32000(GB) ‘97 Hardi Nav-1000 . .$12,000 ...... CALL 09 Darf 917 rake....$22000(GB) Wichita, Ks. (W) JD 643 cornhead ...... $5,000 ‘12 JD 2510H ...... $82,000 Complete listing on our web: 08 H&S HD11 17 whl ....$19700 1-800-779-7012 Gleaner N630 cornhead $3,500 08 CIH RB564 5x6 RB ..$22500 ‘11 JD 2510H ...... $74,500 www.jonesmachineryinc.com Hutchinson Ks. (H) ‘10 JD 2510H ...... $48,500 2008 Jaylor 4575 vertilce mixer 08 CIH RB564 5x6 RB ..$24000 — TRACTORS — wagon scales, CLEAN ...... 08 CIH RB564 5x6 ...$29000(H) 1-800-658-1714 BUY/SELL/TRADE DAILY 08 MF 3986 16 whl...$13500(S) ‘10 JD 9530T ...... $262,500 ...... $26,000 Larned Ks. (LA) ‘08 JD 9530T ...... Coming 2007 Haybuster H100 Tub 07 Sitrex MK16 rake $10900(W) Grinder, nice ...... CALL Jones 07 Sitrex MK16 rake $8000(GB) 1-866-400-3105 ‘08 JD 9430T ...... $229,500 05 CIH RBX562...... $15000(H) ‘08 JD 9430T ...... $186,250 H-1100 Tub Grinder Tilt tub II . . Machinery, Inc. 03 NH BR780 5X6 RB...... Great Bend, Ks. (GB) ...... $21,500 ‘89 JD 8560 4WD . . .$42,500 Smith Center, KS ...... $10500(M) 1-800-658-1706 ‘03 JD 8520T ...... $110,000 Roto spreader 532-16 manure 03 Hesston 956 ...... $14500(W) ‘07 JD 8430 MFWD .$161,000 785-742-7121 spreader ...... $30,000 785-282-3000 ‘10 JD 8320 LVT 1LS$212,000 JD 716A Chuckwagon . .$4,500 785-282-0432 Cell ‘96 JD 8300 MFWD . .$67,000 HIAWATHA, KS 66434 JD 716 Chuckwagon . . .$4,500 785-686-4005 www.hiawathaimplement.com Brent 572 grain cart . . . .$9,000 Evening Calls Welcome Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 27 MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY MACHINERY USED TRACTORS Gleaner Combines NEW VERSALTILE OUR 62nd YEAR FOR SALE: JD 700 grinder 2000 CASE-IH 1020 flexhead ‘11 Case IH Maxxum 125 DEALERS mixer, 3 screen, hammers have with field tracker, very good con- ‘98 R62...... $52,500 NEW TRACTORS MFD, 490 hrs, w/loader USED FORAGE never been turned, works good. dition, $8,200.785-336-1293. ‘97 R62...... $42,500 JD 6125M ‘09 Case IH FarmAll 35 MFD HARVESTERS & HEADS Call 785-944-3395. ‘92 R62 Cummins...... $39,500 JD 6150M 2011 BOBCAT S150 skid steer, w/loader, 215 hrs, like new ‘11 Claas 960...... Coming 825, 520, 530 flex HDS JD 6190R 2 speed, cab/ heat, front hydrau- ‘08 Case IH Farmall 90 with ‘10 Claas 980...... Coming 2- ‘81 L2 ...... $7,500 JD 6170R lics, 170 hours, like new, for sale loader, 2250 hrs ‘09 Claas 980 ‘81 M2...... $7,500 USED TRACTORS or trade. 402-297-8750. ‘02 Case IH MX180 MFD, ’05 Claas 900...... Call 2012 JD 8360R 4600 hrs GRAVITY WAGONS ‘04 Claas 900...... Call 2012 JD 8335R ‘93 Case IH 7130 MFD, 3800 EZ Trail gravity wagons, 230 Claas RU600, 8 row head...... 2011 JD 8335R hrs to 400 bushel ...... From $30,000 2010 JD 8225R ‘79 Ford 1500 2WD w/finish EZ Trail grain carts, 490 & 700 *********************************** 2008 JD 8330 mower diesel bushel TRACTORS ‘67 Ford 4000, gas 2007 JD 8330 Agco DT 225 ...... $70,000 NEW ‘66 JD 2510, gas, w/loader Great Plains Tillage Tools 2006 JD 8430 Agco Star 8360 ...... $45,000 Balers 605SM, 604SM, 665 VERMEER PRE-OWNED Oliver 1550, gas, w/loader, 2012 JD 7230R MF 8680 ...... Just In Rancher, 504N EQUIPMENT fixer upper 81 Farm Eq. Service 2009 JD 7430 MF 8470 ...... Just In Raker R-2800, R-2300 VR • 605M net ramp floats MISCELLANEOUS McPherson, KS.620-241-3100 2004 JD 7420 Versatile 895 ...... $25,000 1428 wheel rake • 604L net kicker ‘11 Case IH 5088 combine, 1966 JD 4020, nice 1-800-357-3101 *********************************** BP 8000 bale processor • 604XL kicker AccuBale+ 4WD, 770 hrs. engine, 528 USED PLANTERS COMBINES USED • 504N demo, net wrap hrs sep. 2012 JD 1790 16/31 2-Gleaner S-77 from $245,000 605SM, 605Ms, 604M, 504M, ‘11 Case IH WD1203 Wind- JD 115 Chuck wagon. 2011 JD 1790 16/31 2-Challenger 670’s.....$85,000 554XL, 605J, 504Is, 605Fs, rower 14’, 150 hrs 316-772-7566. 316-215-1301. 2004 JD 1790 16/31 ‘95 Gleaner R72...... $55,000 R-2300s, WR-22 wheel rake GP 2400 TT Series 2 2005 JD 1790 16/31 JD 890 header for 4890 ‘02 Gleaner R62...... $80,000 BP 8000 Processor ‘07 Case IH RMX340 25’ 2013 JD 1770 NT 16 row swather 18’ in very good field ‘83 L3, 24’ head, 1723 hrs ...... LARGER BALE FORKS • 2815 15’ flex wing Case IH 3950 disk 23’ 2012 JD 1770 NT 16 row ready condition, $7,400 OBO...... $15,000 AVAILABLE • 3208 10’ rotary cutter Case IH 3950 29’ disk 2010 JD 1770 NT 16 row 785-457-3440. *********************************** SPRING STEEL (HIGHLINE) Case IH 4800 FC 32’ 2013 JD 1770 NT 24 row MISCELLANEOUS SHEET METAL BALE PROCESSORS Case IH 6500, conser-til 14’ COMBINES 2012 JD 1770 NT 24 row 2- 7x5 blades...... Just In 6’x10’ 18 ga...... $44.00 • CFR650 w/ and w/o feed ‘91 Case IH 1680 combine 2009 Case IH 7120, 4WD COMBINES 9x5 blades ...... Just In 40”x72”, 18 ga...... $20.00 choppers 4WD 2007 Case IH 7010, 4WD JD 608C Sunflower Tillage equipment... 23”x80”, 18 ga...... $10.00 ‘95 Case IH 1020 flexhead 20’ 1998 Case IH 2388, 4WD 4-JD 630F ...... Coming in daily NEW STEEL Brent 620 grain cart 1997 Case IH 2166, 4WD NEW EQUIPMENT Twin Diamond 12 row 30 strip 40’ 4”x5”x3/8 rect. tube EZ Trail 475 grain cart 1986 Case IH 1660 4WD SPECIALS Cat ...... $22,000 20’ 4”x7”x3/8 rect. tube IH 863 cornhead 1986 Case IH 1640 4WD 2013 JD R450 Windrower NEW Quinstar 8 row strip till .$7,500 28’ 8”x3”x1/4 rect. tube ‘88 Case IH 1660, 4300 hrs, 1981 IH 963 6RN 2013 JD 2623 disk • FA430 TR feed wagon 24’ 2”x2”x11 gal. sq. tube clean NEW TRACTORS BBK Header Trailers USED 33’ 166 sheet 40 pipe ‘09 CaseIH RB564 twine/mesh Case IH Puma 215 USED EQUIPMENT • FA430 TR feed wagon 42’ 31/8x5/10 pipe ‘09 Case IH DC132 disk MoCo Case IH Maxxum 120 MFD 2011 JD 637 disk 32’ • FA550 TR feed wagon ROUND SQUARE TUBING ‘04 Case IH RBX562 rd. baler Case IH Maxxum 115 MFD 2007 JD 568 baler ANGLE CHANNEL & FLAT Check our website ’92 Case IH 8480 rd.baler Case IH Farmall 115U MFD 2008 JD 568 baler 14 GA AND 1/8” floorplate Tonutti 8 wheel rake USED TRACTORS JD 1508 rotary cutter for Equipment list 23/8 & 27/8 & 41/2” pipe Hesston 3982 12 wheel rake 2009 Case IH Magnum 210 SOLID — STABLE Kalvesta Impl. 3/4 & 7/8 sucker rods Sloop Sales & IH 2001 loader 2000 Case IH Magnum MX270 STILL JD WELDING SUPPLIES Koyker K-5 loader JD mounts 1979 Ford 1700 2WD Company, Inc. Hook’s Repair, Inc. Oxygen C125 & acet. Bottles GB 870 loader, fixer upper 1985 JD 850 2WD Lyndon, KS 66451 620-855-3567 for sale JD 8350 drill w/seeder MISCELLANEOUS KALVESTA, KS 67856 Welding rods & wire 785-828-4706 SALVAGE 2003 JD 936, 11’ disk, MoCo www.kalvestaimplement.com Top & bottom belts for all bal- www.sloophook.com ‘80 NH TR-75 combine 1990 Hesston 1150 MoCo ers IH 1440, 1460 & 1660 com- 2011 Case IH 1240 16/31 fert. IHC 1150 grinder mixer feed 2010 Case IH 1240 16/31 roll, magnets, long auger, used 785-336-2138 Days Twine 4’ & 5’ netwrap bines Portable panels, Feed Bunks 2008 Kinze 3600 12/23 very little, $3,500 OBO. 620- 785-548-5855 Nights 1997 JD 1760 12RN 381-1688. & Round Bale Feeders Visit Us At 1998 Kinze 840 grain cart Landoll 9 shank ripper..$1,500 jddealer.deere.com/toddtractor Forrest Johnson 1992 Case IH 496 28’ DH MF 1163 cornhead ...... $2,250 Seneca, Kansas LEONARDVILLE, KS 66449 1979 IH 490 20’ DH ROSSVILLE JD7000 6 row planter ...$2,000 785-293-5583 2000 Hesston 856A net/twine IH 800 6 row planter.....$1,750 2002 9650 STS Contour Master 785-293-2235 710/70R42 RAD AT DT R1W . Truck & Tractor 2000 NH BB 940S 3x3 Woods 315 rotary mower ...... duals, nice machine, $79,500 ...... $3,085 ROSSVILLE, KANSAS 1999 NH 658 twine ...... $3,500 with 930 flex. 785-452-5685 or PAIR - TITAN High Traction 18.4x38 SAT II 8pr TL.....$745 1980 IH 770 disk 785-584-6195 Case loader AC180...... $1,250 785-227-2578. tractor tires 20.8-42, 85%, 18.4x34 SAT II 8pr TL.....$686 2002 Rhino 950 hyd. blade, 9’ NH 499 swather...... $4,500 $1600. 913-980-0078. DON’S TIRE LIKE NEW 2011 Crust Buster DuAll 3605 loader, JD WANTED: 4020 tractor hood. 316-616-5651. TF 866-888-7838 4030 all plant drill, 30’, mounts...... $2,250 OHLDE TRACTOR DD48x7.5. Call 785-479-0126. Bush Hog loader, JD mounts .. Abilene, KS • 6x16 tandem car trailer ...... $1,750 REPAIR JD 7210 MFWD with a 740 • Donahue 10x30 ground load McConnell Machinery Massey 15 grinder mixer...... • 2013 XRT 1550 diesel JD 346 baler, nice, $4,900; JD loader, 4100 hours, excellent trailer 1111 E. 23rd Lawrence, KS ...... $1,250 • Parting Out JD 7720 535 round baler, kicker wheels condition, $52,000. 660-484- • 3 axle Gooseneck flatbed & bar, $6,200; JD 640 rake, 3498. 816-516-9295. 785-843-2676 Artsway 425 grinder .....$1,000 1.9% Financing for or Wilrich 25’ field cultivator...... trailer 8x24 36 months on new $600; JD 843 cornhead, $5,300; PLANTER SALVAGE 3313 Nebraska Terr.Ottawa, KS ...... $2,500 • 6x12 tiltbed single axle trailer XRT purchase JD 643 cornhead, $3,500; Roe- • Lely-Roterra 12’ der Impl. Seneca, KS. 785-336- IH 400-500-800-900-950 Cyclo 785-242-1463 BJM grain cart ...... $1,750 OHLDE Gravity boxes ...... CALL • 2 Krause 11 pt. chisel 6103. JD 494-1280, 7000, plate and Evenings • Hesston 22’ field cultivator TRACTOR REPAIR MF 43 cornhead ...... $800 892 Quivira Road • Gleaner 500 22 ft. flex head, plateless 785-979-2271 MF 1859 20’ flexhead...$1,750 hydraulic fold • IH 490 21’ disc 71/2” spacing Linn, KS 66953 Power Fore & Aft, short snouts, Koelzer Repair www.mcconnellmachineryco.com IH 496 32’ disc...... $5,500 Koyker K5 IH mounts ...$1,750 • IH 510 grain drill w/fertilizer 785-348-5766 shedded, with 2 wheel header Onaga, KS 785-857-3257 Mellenbruch • 2-100 gallon fuel tanks 800-546-5457 trailer, nice, $6,500 obo. 2004 JET Grain 34’, nice, low w/electric pumps • 1973 4430 syncro range miles, $17,500, steel. 785-336- Machinery • Ford 4000 gas tractor, good transmission Loren Blazek 0031. 785-336-1004. Soldier, Kansas rubber w/GB 800 loader HIGH GRADE rear steer grader • 1979 4240 syncro range blades. 1 demo left. Call for best Belleville, KS • 1997 Chevrolet 3500 work transmission MILLER LOADER, HD, Q-T, 785-834-2541 prices. 316-616-5651 785-556-8952 • 1966 3020D w/GB 800 yellow, like new, off white, 7’, Cell: 785-305-0234 van w/shelving $1,975. 712-441-0388. loader 620-274-4340 axles ...... $6,325 • 566 JD baler twine & net GRASS & GRAIN FOR SALE: Kinze 2004 12/23 2014 Travalong 31’ flatbed, 10K, wrap 785-539-7558 620-344-5095 planter. Corn, bean, milo, no-till • 1475 NH swather tandem duals...... $9,100 coulters, shark tooth row clean- • Vermeer 12 wheel rake TRACTORS Brandt 850 & 1050 grain carts, 2014 Travalong 24’ Advantage .. ers on corn rows. KPM2 moni- model #VR1224, 3 yrs old New JCB skid loaders, back- red and green ...... $9,900 tor. Always shedded, well main- 785-468-3327 hoes, & telehandlers New Wheatheart 10x81 swing 2014 Travalong steel stock front tained. 785-336-1044. 2011 JD 318D skid loader, 105 hopper solid gate, rear sliding gate, hours, 66” bucket MISCELLANEOUS vents, cleated rubber, spare New Idea 5409 disc mower...... SHUCK 2011 JD HH40 hyd. concrete Orthman 8 row 30” cultivator Your Local Dealer for: tire...... $10,700 ...... $4,900 breaker New Landoll 7431-29 vertical-til Travalong Trailers, Bradford 2014 PJ 32’ hyd. Dove tail...... IMPLEMENT 2009 ASV PT100 forestry track 1995 Case IH 9230 4WD, 5900 Rhino SPHD posthole digger Built Flatbeds, Landoll, ...... $12,995 IN STOCK- NEW MASSEY loader, 1,660 hrs, new tracks . hrs 2006 Sunflower 1434 29’ disc Hillsboro, and Club Car NEW ALUMINUM FERGUSON HESSTON ...... $54,900 HAY EQUIPMENT New Sunflower 6630/27’ vertical STOCK TRAILERS SERIES ROUND BALERS JD 920 disc mower conditioner. CALL FOR PRICES ON NEW Hesston 1265 14’ MoCo till 2014 Travalong 7’6”x28’ ...... $5,495 HYDRA BEDS IN STOCK- 14 WHEEL 2008 Hesston 5556 A baler Sunflower 1440- 29’ disc ...... $18,900 1997 Vicon “Butterfly” mowers FEED PICKUP HYCAP H&S RAKES w/net IH 720 7x18 plow, on land hitch 2014 Travalong 7’6’’x24’ ...... 30’-5” cut...... Call for info 2008 Dodge 3500 w/HB 250 2012 NH BR7090 round baler, 2004 Hesston 3986 14 wheel 2010 Rhino 184 7’ rotary mower ...... $16,500 White 6122 planter 12 row, vert. hydrabed, 3rd spool valve ...... mesh & twine, 3,000 bales ..... rake 2008 Rhino RC20 flail shredder 2014 Travalong 6’8”x24’ ...... fold, liquid fert...... Coming In ...... $32,500 ...... Just In 2004 Hesston 956A rd. baler Rhino SR166 13’ rotary mower ...... $14,800 2012 MF 1635 12x12 power USED DAYCAB TRUCKS 2006 ASV RC-60, 1,820 hrs, COMBINES Westendorf TA48 ldr. mounts for 36’ self dumping Inline bale trail- shuttle DL 120 loader $27,500 1998 9100 International 12.7 very good cond...... $24,900 2008 Case IH 1020 25’ flexhead Hesston tractor ers...... SALE $4,595 2007 Agco DT240A, 2,950 hrs, Detroit, new steer tires ...... 2012 MF WR9770 SP windrow- 1994 Case IH 1010 25’ head New Rhino 184 rotary mower END OF YEAR DEAL cab susp., CVT trans., 15 front ...... $16,500 er w/9195 head (16’ rotary), 2004 Case IH 2366 Landoll 7431-23 vertical till 2013 PJ 30’ CLASSIC weights, speed max pkg...... 2006 9200 International 475 ISX auto guide, deluxe cab, sus- 2008 R75 Gleaner, 464 rotor New Rhino 1540 hydraulic blade FLATDECK ...... $8,700 ...... $129,900 Cummins, 13 spd ...... $26,500 pension, 850 hrs...... $114,900 hrs. Icon 1632 grader Killbros 1195 grain cart, new..... GRAIN TRAILERS 20’ & 24’ SI Arrow front 800 Gleaner 25’ flex head, 2010 R66 Gleaner, 595 rotor Farmhand 1140 mounts only for ...... In Stock BLOW OUT portable feeders W/SCH sickle system, fits hrs. TW Ford MF 1545 front dozer blade pack- New 42’ aluminum grain trailer, Starting at $4,400 Gleaner R Series...... $11,000 1995 Case IH 2188 AFX rotor age, fits MF 1547 tractor, FET incl...... $31,500 Bradford Built Steel 2003 Challenger SB36 sm. sq. 1990 CaSe IH 1083 cornhead hydraulic tilt and angle, very New 38’ Alum. grain trailer, FET Pickup Flatbeds baler, w/wagon hitch...... 1982 IH 1480 tough, quick removal hitch...... incl...... starting at $28,500 Starting at...... $1,870 ...... Coming In NO-TILL DRILLS ...... $3,995 38’ New Travalong steel grain 2006 Kinzie 3800 planter, We now install pickup Beds. New Sunflower 9421-25 no-till trailers starting at $25,700 24R30, Martin row cleaners, Lawrence, KS Call For Prices. drill, demo FET included liquid fert., markers....$84,000 785-843-8093 New Sunflower 9435-30 no-till Buy Next to the Factory and 2012 MF Hesston 2846A round drill CALL FOR save hundreds of Dollars baler, 7,500 bales w/2013 800-654-5191 GRAIN TRAILERS AUGER & GRAIN CARTS ROCKING “M” Mesh system, Mesh only, Fire Fax: 785-843-1014 New Mayrath 10x35 truck auger FOR LEASE BY THE MONTH ext., Soft Core kit, Light kit, New HI 10x72’ & 10x82’ USED TRAILERS TRAILER SALES Suburban Lube Minder...... SUPERIOR 2008 HI 13x72 swing 2008 24’ Travalong stock bull 430 S. Colorado ...... $29,900 IMPLEMENT, INC. A&L 500 grain cart package ...... $7,850 Waterville, KS 66548 New Idea 5409 disc mower, New Parker 739 cart 402-879-4723 2007 Travalong 7’6”x24’ alu- Office: 1-866-261-2526 reconditioned & ready .$4,900 New HI 10x32 truck augers minum, NEW TIRES..$12,900 Evening: 402-879-3719 or 785-562-6614 Hesston 1345 disc mower con- Year Around 525 Gravity wagon NEW TRAILERS SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA www.rockingmtrailers.com ditioner, Spoke Style..$15,000 Brent 610 grain cart 2014 Travalong 25’ flatbed, 7K, Page 28 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013

MACHINERY BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS SERVICES JD 4055 FWA with loader and JD 568 Baler, will split. 620-344- PHELPS FENCING Marysville Livestock Sales 1425 Brookville, Kansas Every Thursday at 12 Noon 1955 AC WD 45 wide front tires Donnie Kirkham, Manager • 785-562-1015 fair, runs good,$1,800. 785-736- Fencing 1180 USSALE Hwy. INFORMATION 77, P. O. Box FOR 67, DECEMBER Marysville, 12, 2013: KS 66508 2742. Installation & tear out 29 ga lifetime ptd...... $65/sq CALVES BY THE HEAD BREMEN 1 BLK HFR 680@$146.00 1991 CASE-IH 1680 combine, 29 ga #2 ptd...... $60/sq Pasture Clearing CLIFTON 1 BLK BULL $500.00 ODELL,NE 3 MIX HFR 646@$145.50 3200 hours, field tracker, chop- 26 ga galvalume ...... $68/sq Side lashing also available BLUE SPRINGS,NE 1 BLK HFR $410.00 MORROWVILLE 2 XBRD HFR 692@$145.50 per, shedded, excellent condi- Complete Building BERN 1 BLK HFR $400.00 WATERVILLE 3 MIX HFR 623@$145.50 tion,$29,000.785-336-1293. 785-577-4240 CLIFTON 1 BWF HFR $400.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK HFR 720@$145.00 Packages MARYSVILLE 1 BLK BULL $290.00 BREMEN 4 BLK HFR 838@$143.00 NEW EQUIPMENT Doors, Insulation, Livestock MCAFEE SKID steer service. SABETHA 1 HOL STR $240.00 BLUE RAPIDS 1 BLK HFR 640@$141.00 JANSEN,NE 1 BLK STR $200.00 WASHINGTON 1 BLK HFR 600@$140.50 VR 1224 Rake Equipment, Scales, Waters Pasture clearing, waterway, grapple rake clean up with CLIFTON 3 BLK HFR 688@$140.25 BPX 9000 Bale Processor *Jobsite Delivery Available* STEERS SUMMERFIELD 1 CHAR HFR 665@$140.00 M850 Mower (prices stump spraying & minor dirt CLIFTON 1 BLK BULL 320@$218.00 FRANKFORT 3 RED HFR 733@$138.00 6650 Rancher subject to work. 785-456-7254. 785-458- CLIFTON 1 BLK STR 315@$211.00 HANOVER 2 BLK HFR 660@$135.50 6640 Vermeer baler w/net change) 9903. 785-458-9416. ONAGE 3 XBRD STR 353@$207.00 wrap CLIFTON 1 BLK STR 260@$201.00 HFRETTES USED EQUIPMENT DILLER,NE 2 MIX STR 457@$196.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK HFRETTE 910@$139.50 PETS WATERVILLE 2 BLK STR 465@$194.00 FRANKFORT 1 RED HFRETTE 920@$138.00 605 Super M baler FOAM INSULATION MARYSVILLE 1 BLK STR 515@$193.00 FRANKFORT 3 BLK HFRETTE 1,020@$129.25 605 J baler The Icynene Insulation ASCA REGISTERED Australian CLIFTON 1 BLK STR 440@$191.00 WASHINGTON 1 BLK HFRETTE 880@$111.00 505 Super I Baler CLIFTON 1 BLK STR 385@$191.00 GOFF 3 XBRD HFRETTE 883@$136.00 System™ Metal Bldgs. — Shepherd Puppies, black tri and R2300 rake GOFF 6 BLK STR 527@$190.50 GOFF 1 XBRD HFRETTE 950@$136.00 Homes blue merles, ready to go De- GREENLEAF 5 BLK STR 550@$190.00 BARNES 2 BLK HFRETTE 1,140@$134.50 9120 mower conditioner cember 14th, will be vaccinated NOW DEALERS PRAXAIR 800-334-3626 SUMMERFIELD 1 BLK STR 470@$190.00 GOFF 1 RED HFRETTE 925@$131.50 Healthier, Quieter, More and wormed. $150 ea. 785-348- SUMMERFIELD 2 XBRD STR 535@$189.00 BERN 1 BLK HFRETTE 1,000@$130.00 WELDING SUPPLY 5404. MARYSVILLE 2 BLK STR 515@$189.00 GOFF 1 RED HFRETTE 1,110@$128.50 Energy Efficient.™ BURCHARD,NE 2 BLK STR 545@$187.50 GOFF 1 RED HFRETTE 995@$128.00 MID-AMERICAN SALES, INC. PUREBRED BLUE Heeler pup- MARYSVILLE 9 BLK STR 574@$187.50 BERN 1 BWF HFRETTE 1,125@$125.00 pies, ready to go. 785-428-3479. SOLDIER 2 BLK STR 525@$187.00 BREMEN 2 WF HFRETTE 1,060@$108.00 SOLDIER 1 BLKX STR 385@$185.00 8 GREAT Pyrenees 6 weeks SENECA 5 BLK STR 564@$183.50 BRED COWS/PAIRS GOFF 4 BLK STR 612@$183.50 DUBOIS,NE 1 BLK COW 6 YRS 4 MO $1,300.00 old on Dec. 11th, $250. 785- SUMMERFIELD 6 XBRD STR 608@$179.50 WESTMORELAND 1 WF COW 4 YRS 6 MO $1,300.00 BERG REPAIR 238-5265. HANOVER 6 BLK STR 635@$179.50 PALMER 3 BLK COW AGED 5 MO $1,240.00 14200 Godlove Rd. HADDAM 1 BLK STR 560@$178.50 BERN 2 BWF CCPR 2 YRS $2,620.00 Westmoreland, KS DILLER,NE 8 XBRD STR 619@$177.00 BERN 5 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,610.00 STEEL BUILDING WANTED GOFF 2 BLK STR 587@$176.50 BERN 3 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,550.00 785.457.3534 INVENTORY SALE AXTELL 3 XBRD STR 588@$174.00 DUBOIS,NE 2 BLK CCPR 2 YRS $2,425.00 I-Beam Construction WANTED 1946- 1970 Dodge ci- BERN 27 BLK STR 649@$174.00 ONAGA 1 BLK CCPR 6 YRS 2 MO $2,050.00 2011 9770 STS, 1339 hrs., 1 Easy Bolt-Up Design vilian power wagon. Tractors or BREMEN 3 BLK STR 603@$173.50 MARYSVILLE 1 GRAY CCPR 5 YRS $1,580.00 owner, pro drive Contour Mas- 40x65, 60x90, 100x150 SUMMERFIELD 1 RED STR 640@$170.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK CCPR AGED $1,500.00 engines before 1925 1, 2 or 4cyl WATERVILLE 1 BLK STR 620@$170.50 ter, auto steer w/ screen, Many Others Available 785-260-1352. averymiller30@ BREMEN 7 XBRD STR 659@$170.00 COWS $185,000 with 630 hydra flex. gmail.com. BLUE RAPIDS 5 MIX STR 660@$170.00 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,755@$92.75 Older trade considered. 785- (800) 369-3882 HANOVER 2 BLK BULL 612@$170.00 GOFF 1 RED COW 1,620@$92.00 452-1967. www.toplinebuildings.com WANTED: I buy beer/ pop PICKERELL,NE 1 BLK STR 585@$170.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,040@$89.50 [email protected] cans from 1930s-1960s in good GREENLEAF 9 XBRD STR 681@$169.75 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,975@$88.75 condition found in attics, BURCHARD,NE 35 BLK STR 697@$168.75 VERMILLION 1 BLK COW 1,525@$88.50 EMPLOYMENT crawlspaces, outbuildings, etc. GOFF 9 BLK STR 693@$168.50 GOFF 1 BLK COW 1,720@$88.50 SMITH POSTYARD Kevin, 785-564-0422 in Leon- MARYSVILLE 13 BLK STR 702@$166.50 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,710@$87.75 SENECA 5 BLK STR 689@$166.00 FAMILY FARM looking for full- MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,230@$87.00 ardville or kevinm@twinvalley. HADDAM 3 BLK STR 711@$166.00 time employee on irrigated/dry- Hedge Post GOFF 2 RED COW 1,260@$87.00 net BREMEN 36 BLK STR 803@$165.85 land farm with a livestock pro- Delivery Available AXTELL 3 BLK STR 661@$165.00 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,495@$86.00 gram. Would need a CDL or ca- JEFF SMITH WANT TO BUY: 653A corn and MARYSVILLE 4 BLK STR 807@$163.50 OLSBURG 1 BLK COW 1,785@$86.00 pable of obtaining one. Located milo head in good condition. 800 BREMEN 3 MIX STR 690@$163.50 BREMEN 1 WF COW 1,450@$85.00 in North Central Kansas. 785- 620-496-8956 or 900 6 row no-till air planter, WATERVILLE 2 BLK BULL 615@$163.00 WASHINGTON 1 CHAR COW 1,225@$85.00 593-6863 – may need to leave IHC or 7000 JD 6 row no-till BURCHARD,NE 14 BLK STR 806@$162.50 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,770@$84.00 plate planter. Call 913-681- ODELL,NE 10 MIX STR 765@$161.75 SUMMERFIELD 1 RED COW 1,475@$83.75 message. GOFF 1 RED COW 1,230@$83.50 2669. Stillwell, KS. Ask for Jack. DILLER,NE 3 MIX STR 698@$160.50 BINS - DRYERS - VACS HANOVER 10 BLK STR 767@$159.50 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,785@$82.75 BUILDINGS - BLDG MATLS BERN 7 BLK STR 740@$159.00 BREMEN 1 XBRD COW 1,620@$82.75 REBUILT CONVEYAIR 5005 DAMAGED WASHINGTON 5 RED STR 791@$158.75 OLSBURG 1 WF COW 1,540@$81.75 AXTELL 3 BLK STR 791@$158.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,510@$81.50 METAL PANELS grain vac. 1000 RPM PTO, 2,500 bushels per hour in wheat GRAIN GREENLEAF 3 XBRD STR 786@$157.50 BURCHARD,NE 1 CHAR COW 1,610@$81.25 & ACCESSORIES ODELL,NE 13 XBRD STR 881@$156.25 BEATTIE 1 RED COW 1,555@$81.25 or 3,000 bph in corn. 785-446- WANTED CLIFTON 4 BLK STR 822@$156.25 2872. MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,705@$81.25 THE VALUE LEADER STATEWIDE CLIFTON 2 BLK STR 895@$156.00 WASHINGTON 1 BLK COW 1,505@$80.50 WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD GOFF 2 BLK STR 935@$156.00 OLSBURG 1 BLK COW 1,240@$80.50 We buy damaged grain, BERN 1 RED STR 745@$155.50 MARYSVILLE 2 HOL COW 1,687@$80.50 GIVE US A CALL FOR SOLDIER 1 BLK STR 730@$155.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,630@$80.25 THE BEST PRICE! any condition CLIFTON 1 BLKX STR 685@$155.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,305@$80.25 STEEL PRICES ARE -wet or dry- FRANKFORT 56 XBRD STR 965@$154.35 LOWER NOW! AXTELL 1 RED STR 700@$154.00 BLUE RAPIDS 1 CHAR COW 1,350@$80.25 including damaged MARYSVILLE 9 BLK STR 948@$153.50 WATERVILLE 1 RED COW 1,765@$80.00 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,250@$80.00 • DELIVERY AVAILABLE • silo corn. HADDAM 1 XBRD STR 635@$153.50 WESTMORELAND 1 BLK BULL 485@$150.00 SENECA 1 HOL COW 1,770@$78.00 Prices subject to change TOP DOLLAR! HADDAM 2 BLK STR 850@$145.50 PALMER 1 RED COW 1,495@$78.00 WESTERN METAL Check my prices on We have vacs AXTELL 4 XBRED STR 807@$144.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,590@$77.75 and trucks. BLUE RAPIDS 1 XBRD STR 765@$142.00 WATERVILLE 3 BLK COW 1,373@$77.25 2 Locations • Best Service Winter discounts SABETHA 11 BLK STR 975@$139.50 MARYSVILLE 1 BLK COW 1,545@$73.75 LOUISBURG, KANSAS on Brock Grain Bins RANDOLPH 5 CHAR BULL 1,194@$104.50 OLSBURG 1 RED COW 1,475@$73.50 CALL HEIDI OR MANHATTAN 1 BLK BULL 1,095@$104.00 SENECA 1 HOL COW 1,840@$73.25 1-800-489-4100 CONTACT: LYNN KOHAKE OLSBURG 1 RED COW 1,450@$72.75 HAYS, KANSAS 785-336-6533 GARTON HOLSTEINS GOFF 1 BLK COW 1,270@$72.25 1-800-770-2725 NORTHERN AG CORNING 1 HOL STR 470@$130.00 OLSBURG 1 BWF COW 1,265@$72.00 785-336-1692 BLUE SPRINGS,NE 9 HOL STR 465@$129.00 OLSBURG 1 RED COW 1,170@$71.75 SERVICE, INC. MORROWVILLE 15 HOL STR 636@$127.00 SABETHA 1 HOL COW 1,445@$71.25 MORROWVILLE 10 HOL STR 627@$127.00 BLUE RAPIDS 1 CHAR COW 1,450@$70.00 DETRIXHE GRAIN Vacs- serv- 800-205-5751 AUBURN 3 HOL STR 731@$127.00 BLUE RAPIDS 1 CHAR COW 1,650@$68.25 MORROWVILLE 8 HOL STR 480@$126.00 ing grain producers and elevator BLUE RAPIDS 1 CHAR COW 1,510@$67.75 AUBURN 3 HOL STR 631@$125.50 SENECA 1 HOL COW 1,750@$67.50 operators since 1962. Call 866- WANTED: DROPDECK trailer MORROWVILLE 7 HOL STR 722@$125.50 327-6822. SENECA 5 HOL STR 581@$125.00 DUBOIS,NE 1 BLK COW 1,395@$65.50 Loyal to You! for semi, reasonably priced, any FRANKFORT 1 BLK COW 1,190@$64.50 condition considered.785-293- BLUE SPRINGS,NE 3 HOL STR 598@$124.00 From a GoBob Customer: SENECA 31 HOL STR 699@$122.00 SERVICES 2312. “We have been raising cattle BAILEYVILLE 4 HOL STR 795@$121.50 ADULT BULLS WANTED: PLASMA cutter, STRONG CITY 3 HOL STR 680@$120.00 AXTELL 1 SIM BULL 2,065@$108.00 for 30 years and we are MARYSVILLE 1 BLK BULL 1,880@$100.75 proud to say that we use Go- CUSTOM fairly new, 3/4”. 785-223-7940. SENECA 5 HOL STR 737@$119.50 DUBOIS, NE 1 HOL STR 740@$118.00 LINN 1 BLK BULL 1,685@$97.50 Bob equipment and materi- PORTABLE SENECA 3 HOL STR 866@$115.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK BULL 1,780@$96.75 als as much as we can. It’s DISC-ROLLING PICKERELL,NE 1 HOL STR 410@$114.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK BULL 1,820@$94.75 built the old fashioned way - MISCELLANEOUS MORROWVILLE 1 XBRD STR 870@$113.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK BULL 1,860@$93.25 tough, dependable and built DARRELL WAGONER SENECA 5 HOL STR 632@$112.50 FRANKFORT 1 BLK BULL 1,690@$92.25 to last.” 1 PAIR 18.4X26 tires on 8 bolt SENECA 4 HOL STR 530@$111.00 HANOVER 1 BLK BULL 2,180@$91.50 Cell: 785-650-4094 wheels; 1 pair 18.4x26 tires on AUBURN 1 HOL STR 860@$105.50 PALMER 1 BLK BULL 1,730@$91.50 1-866-287-7585 SENECA 1 HOL HFR 760@$100.00 10 bolt wheels. 785-293-5727. FRANKFORT 1 BLK BULL 1,325@$90.50 MOORE FENCING - Farm and SABETHA 1 HOL HFR 515@$100.00 www.gobobpipe.com Randolph. DUBOIS,NE 1 BLK BULL 2,090@$86.00 Ranch Fence Construction. 10% SENECA 1 HOL HFR 640@$95.00 FRANKFORT 1 BLK BULL 1,505@$85.25 off labor for winter jobs. See pic- LARGE ASHLEY wood stove BLUE SPRINGS,NE 1 HOL HFR 570@$93.00 CENTRALIA 1 BLK BULL 1,895@$85.00 SENECA 1 HOL BULL 1,555@$83.75 tures at www.moorefencing with blower, $600; double barrel HEIFERS DUBOIS,NE 1 BLK BULL 1,885@$82.75 inc.com. 620- 388-6975. wood stove, $100. 785-608- CLIFTON 1 BLK HFR 320@$180.00 7766. MARYSVILLE 1 BLK HFR 430@$174.00 SOLDIER 8 MIX HFR 480@$170.50 LET THE CLASSIFIEDS 40 EASTERN red cedar saw WATERVILLE 3 BLK HFR 511@$168.50 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 12-19-2013 WORK FOR YOU logs. 8 foot long, sizes from 11 GOFF 6 BLK HFR 532@$165.50 35 BLK STRS/HFRS 500-700# WV HR PLACE YOUR AD TODAY inches to 22 inches at butt end. ONAGA 1 BLK HFR 425@$163.00 150 GRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558 785-537-6204. MARYSVILLE 11 BLK HFR 597@$162.25 BLK STRS/HFRS 650-800# WV HR DUBOIS,NE 1 XBRD HFR 395@$162.00 BLUE RAPIDS 8 BLK HFR 594@$161.50 86 CHARX STRS/HFRS 650-850# WV HR SUMMERFIELD 4 XBRD HFR 468@$160.00 80 BLK STRS/HFRS 700-800# WV HR GREENLEAF 5 XBRD HFR 558@$158.50 BERN 8 BLK HFR 546@$158.50 15 BLK STRS 700-800# WV DILLER,NE 1 BLK HFR 565@$156.00 CLIFTON 1 BLK HFR 565@$156.00 45 BLK STRS/HFRS 700-800# WV HR SENECA 3 BLK HFR 616@$155.50 206BLK STRS/HFRS 700-850# WV HR CLIFTON 1 XBRD HFR 515@$154.00 BERN 7 BLK HFR 613@$153.50 45 CHARX STRS/HFRS 750-850# WV HR HANOVER 8 MIX HFR 619@$152.75 ODELL,NE 5 MIX HFR 686@$150.00 130BLK STRS/HFRS 750-900# WV HR GREENLEAF 5 BLK HFR 645@$150.00 AXTELL 2 BWF HFR 695@$150.00 40 BLK STRS 800-850# WV HR WATERVILLE 1 XBRD HFR 425@$150.00 40 CHARX STRS 800-850# WV HR HANOVER 6 XBRD HFR 715@$149.75 HANOVER 5 BLK HFR 549@$149.00 130BLK STRS 825-850# WV DILLER,NE 4 BLK HFR 607@$147.00 AXTELL 4 BLK HFR 585@$146.00 58 BLK STRS 900-925# WV WATERVILLE 1 BLK HFR 695@$146.00 SUMMERFIELD 1 XBRD HFR 350@$146.00 NO SALE DECEMBER 26 FIELDMEN 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 Baileyville, KS Odell, Nebraska Hanover, KS Waterville, KS Frankfort, KS Barn Phone • 785-562-1015 www.marysvillelivestock.com Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 29 Garden City feeder, Emporia rancher elected as KLA officers Members of the Kansas His list of industry lead- on growing light cattle using Leadership program. He later completed course ters. Arissa is a sophomore Livestock Association ership positions includes a combination of Flint Hills He graduated from work at the graduate school at K-State studying ag eco- (KLA) have elected Jeff serving on the KLA Execu- pastures and a background- Kansas State University of banking in Madison, Wis. nomics. Sarah is a junior at Sternberger of Garden City tive Committee, KLA Board ing facility. He also is presi- with a degree in animal sci- Moyer and his wife, Northern Heights High and Jaret Moyer from Em- of Directors and as chair- dent of Citizens State Bank ence and industry in 1992. Shawna, have two daugh- School in Allen. poria to serve as officers of man of the KLA Cattle and Trust Company, with lo- the 5,500-member organiza- Feeders Council. Stern- cations in Woodbine, Bre- tion over the next year. berger was the co-chair of a men, Gypsum and Reading. Sternberger, the new KLA special KLA task force ap- He currently is serving president, is a feeder and pointed in 2010 to consider on both the KLA Executive stocker cattle operator. changes that would deliver Committee and KLA Board Moyer, who was chosen as more value to members. He of Directors. Moyer has president-elect, owns a cat- currently serves on the Na- served as Lyon County KLA tle backgrounding and tional Cattlemen’s Beef As- director. Before moving to stocker cattle operation in sociation (NCBA) Board of the Emporia area in 2003, northern Lyon County. Both Directors and on the NCBA he was involved in the were elected by members Live Cattle Marketing Com- Phillips County KLA Com- during the KLA Convention, mittee. mittee. He represents KLA December 4-6 in Wichita. Sternberger is a member on the NCBA Board of Di- Sternberger is the presi- of the U.S. Premium Beef rectors. He serves on the dent and manager of Mid- Board of Directors and pre- Federation of State Beef west Feeders at Ingalls. He viously served on the Beef Councils Value Committee is part of a group that Empire Days Board of Di- and is a past member of the bought the feedyard in 1992. rectors. NCBA Retail Committee. Since then, Midwest Feed- He graduated from Okla- Moyer is the current presi- ers has added ownership in- homa State University in dent elect of Flint Hills terests in CRI Feeders at 1982 with a degree in agri- Beef Fest, which is the an- Guymon, Okla; Brookover cultural economics. Upon nual celebration of the Cattle Company LLC of graduation, Sternberger state’s grass cattle industry. Scott City; and Waurika worked in the Farm Credit Moyer has been actively Farms LLC, with ranching System, making production involved in leadership de- operations in Oklahoma loans to Oklahoma farmers velopment programs. He is and South Dakota. Inde- and ranchers. a past participant in the pendent from his part in The Sternbergers have NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Midwest Feeders, Stern- one daughter, Robin Aviles, Conference. Moyer has at- berger and his wife, who lives at Derby with her tended the KLA Leader- Colleen, own a wheat and husband, Manuel, and their ship Conference. He also stocker cattle operation in two children. graduated from the Kansas Oklahoma and a stocker Moyer’s ranch is focused Agriculture and Rural business in Mississippi.

Mallory Meek exhibited the grand champion market beef at the Johnson County Fair. Mallory is a member of The reserve champion the Johnson County 4-H Livestock Club, Sharon 4-H goat at the Shawnee Club and the Spring Hill FFA chapter. She also won County Fair was shown grand champion market steer, grand champion Here- by Mikala Smith. ford heifer and grand champion Chiani heifer. Page 30 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Eighth class of Young Stockmen graduate Beef processing The eighth class of the company expanding Kansas Livestock Associa- tion (KLA) Young Stock- in Kansas men’s Academy (YSA) graduated December 6 at (AP) – A Kansas meat-packing company has an- nounced plans to expand its operation in south-cen- the close of the KLA Con- tral Kansas. vention. Merck Animal The Kansas Department of Commerce said recent- Health partnered with KLA ly that Creekstone Farms Premium Beef will expand to host 20 members for a in Arkansas City. The Arkansas City-based beef pro- series of four seminars cessing company has 720 employees and anticipates throughout 2013. This class hiring 300 more workers during the next five years. brings the total number of Creekstone Farms processes Black Angus beef at its Arkansas City plant. YSA alumni to 159. The company says it plans to replace areas of the Attending the KLA existing building damaged by a recent fire. The Sept. Convention was the final 25 fire started in a conveyor belt. Ground beef and session for this year’s class. shipping operations resumed within a week after the The three-day event pro- fire. vided participants the op- portunity to gain additional industry knowledge and in- FEED teract with other KLA members from across the Graduates of the Young Stockmen Academy were, back row from left: Kim Cerny, state. YSA members got a Salina; Justin Keith, Allen; Austin Sexten, Wamego; Flinton McCabe, Elk City; Blaze FEEDS Mollhagen, Lorraine; Ty Riggs, Sedan; Garrett Rolland, Norton; Garrett Cook, firsthand look at the inner “The Key To Successful Feeding” workings of the association Hardtner; Hyatt Frobose, Manhattan; Keith Bergkamp, Pretty Prairie; Clarke Nelson, by attending the KLA Long Island. Front row: Derick McGhee, Wellsville; Suzanne Ryan, Platte City, Mo.; How do you like your steak? Chairmen’s Circle meeting. Kathryn Taylor, Manhattan; Hattie Hartschuh, Manhattan; Christine Mushrush, Well done, rare, medium? The group also took part in Strong City; Nichole Gouldie, Inman; Lori Bammerlin, Manhattan; Sydney Everybody has a personal choice. the policy-making process Shepheard, Pomona; and Cody Nichols, Wichita. by attending committee and council meetings men’s Beef Association industries. YSA members dairy operations represent- How about your livestock feed? where members discussed (NCBA) Senior Execu- went to western Kansas in ing various segments of Same deal, everybody’s situation is issues affecting their busi- tive Director of Com- October to tour beef and each industry. different, and we do cater to ness interests, including munications Daren Willi- what you need and want. trichomoniasis regulations, ams. water conservation in west- During their first session We will blend the supplements to comple- ern Kansas and potential in Topeka last February, at- ment your feedstuffs ... you name it, we changes to the state’s cor- tendees were exposed to REALMONDAY EVENING, ESTATE JANUARY AUCTION 20 — 7:00 PM Auction Location: LEBO, KS American Legion Hall can balance your ration. porate farming laws. Im- advocacy training, the leg- (across from Casey’s General Store) mediately prior to the islative process and servic- TRACT I: 240 acres +/-; 116 acres +/- tillable w/balance native grass Call Us Now so we can help you convention, the YSA class es provided by KLA and pasture with a nice 10 ac +/- pond. Perimeter fencing. FSA compli- ant. maximize your feedstuffs, received their Masters of NCBA. The second install- PROPERTY LOCATION: LEBO, KS (I-35 exit 148) go 1/2 mile north Beef Advocacy degrees, ment took the group to on Fauna Rd. to S. 349th then west 2 miles to Docking Rd., then 1 livestock productivity and following an in-depth Kansas City in May, where mile north to 341st (SE corner of property) Frontage along greenbacks in your pocketbook! 341st/Davis/Docking Roads. spokesperson training ses- they learned about the LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E 1/2 of SW 1/4 and S 1/2 of SE 1/4 and W sion with National Cattle- agribusiness and retail beef 1/2 of SW 1/4 of 30-18-14 East of 6th PM, Osage County, KS. (2013 FOURTH & POMEROY ASSOCIATES, INC. taxes $1,581.44). Joseph Ebert, General Manager JUDY K. ACKERS, SELLER TRACT II: 80 acres +/- with 73 acres +/- tillable balance in water- P.O. Box 516, Clay Center, KS 67432 ways, etc. Melvern Reservoir property borders the majority of this 785-632-2141 • WATS 1-800-432-7423 tract with 293rd St. running along north side. FSA compliant. PROPERTY LOCATION: From the east side of READING, KS on Hwy. 170 north 1 mile on Carlson/Z Rd. to 293rd then 1 1/8 mile east to NW corner of property. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract in NW 1/4 of 36-17-13, Osage Coun- ty, KS. (2013 taxes $676.72). EMILY J. HOOPER ESTATE, SELLER Bonded & Insured MILLER & MIDYETT REAL ESTATE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY IN EMPORIA, KANSAS AT 11:00 AM OSAGE COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE 620-342-2425 or 800-835-7803 toll-free • Fax: 620-342-7741 Wayne Wischropp, Realtor/Auctioneer www.wischroppauctions.com Date: 12/11/13. A lighter run with most cattle selling very well. Cows Michele Loeffler, Realtor • 785-828-4212 & bulls steady. 4 hfrs @388# $196.00 4 strs @530# $194.00 2 hfrs @397# $191.00 2 strs @540# $190.00 4 hfrs @303# $187.00 5 strs @546# $185.00 JC LIVESTOCK SALES INC. CLAY CENTER 3 hfrs @450# $182.00 5 strs @565# $180.00 3 hfrs @445# $175.00 5 strs @567# $178.50 Wednesday Sale, Hogs 10:30 AM • Cattle 12:30 PM LIVESTOCK SALES INC. 3 hfrs @493# $170.00 4 strs @608# $174.00 5 hfrs @565# $166.00 2 strs @620# $171.00 For the week of December 11, 2013: Cattle sales Tuesday, 11:00 AM. 2 hfrs @540# $164.00 4 strs @698# $168.00 STEERS 6 530 167.25 5 hfrs @558# $158.00 12 strs @643# $162.00 fleshy 1 370 197.50 6 513 164.00 For week of December 10, 2013: 3 hfrs @580# $152.00 12 strs @699# $160.50 2 495 185.50 6 611 162.00 7 516 183.50 22 632 159.50 STEERS 18 593 154.00 14 hfrs @660# $157.00 65 strs @727# $167.50 6 603 183.50 6 703 156.50 1 390 211.00 4 761 151.25 4 hfrs @640# $154.00 13 strs @753# $165.00 14 619 179.75 16 691 156.50 20 561 182.50 13 641 150.50 3 hfrs @690# $147.00 10 strs @733# $164.00 3 592 173.50 7 696 154.75 27 712 168.75 3 673 149.00 5 hfrs @750# $150.50 6 strs @791# $162.00 18 693 168.75 28 761 154.25 5 hfrs @815# $148.00 13 strs @747# $155.50 calves 20 688 167.50 7 812 149.50 4 670 168.50 4 845 146.25 8 758 164.50 6 950 139.00 11 859 162.50 4 951 136.50 2 hfrs @1098# $132.00 8 strs @743# $152.25 calves 11 723 163.50 Top Butcher Cow was 52 868 162.35 Top Butcher Cow was 2 strs @365# $220.00 9 strs @825# $163.25 2 748 160.00 $92.25 @ 1,610 lbs. 5 888 160.50 $93.00.00 @ 1,415 lbs. 3 strs @453# $205.00 60 strs @895# $157.25 3 820 159.00 Top Butcher Bull was 6 893 154.75 3 strs @470# $196.00 7 strs @872# $154.50 4 946 148.00 $104.00 @ 2,365 lbs. 5 strs @475# $195.00 4 1114 139.50 Bred Cows: No Test 2 815 153.00 Top Butcher Bull was $94.50 @ 2,050 lbs. HEIFERS Pairs: No Test 1 950 144.50 COWS: $82.00-$92.00 SHELLS: $73.00 and down 2 355 176.50 Fat Hog Top: No Test HEIFERS 74.00-$81.75 BULLS: $92.00-$97.00 5 475 169.00 Sows: $56.00 to $61.00 2 420 184.50 Bred Cows CONSIGNMENTS FOR DECEMBER 18: 2 328 177.50 $1,140 to $1,835 EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR DECEMBER 18TH: 17 Ang X Bred Cows...... 3-9 yrs old bred Angus ...... Herd Dispersal 3 462 175.00 • 64 blk strs & hfrs, 475-675 lbs., Fancy & longtime weaned 40 Ang X Strs/Hfrs...... 500-700 lbs...... Weaned Pairs: No Test • 37 blk strs, 650-750 lbs., Fancy & longtime weaned 20 Blk X Strs...... 725-800 lbs...... Weaned 3 527 166.00 • 135 blk & char strs, 725-800 lbs. 70 Mix Strs...... 800-850 lbs...... Yearlings • 54 blk & blkwf strs, 750-800 lbs., Fancy • 64 blk & red strs, 775-850 lbs. PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME! • 120 blk red & char strs, 750-850 lbs. • 60 blk red & char strs, 800-850 lbs. NO SALE on December 25th due to Christmas. CONSIGNMENTS FOR DECEMBER 17: • 100 blk & red strs, 825-900 lbs. NO SALE on January 1 due to New Years Day! 45 Angus X Springers...... 5 yrs old to solid...... Bred to Blk Bulls Looking for a Good Dock run of cattle PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME! with more calves and yearlings! CONSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 7: NO SALE ON DECEMBER 25TH OR 30 Blk X Bred Cows...... 8 & Up...... Calve in Mid-Jan. to Feb. 65 Blk X Strs...... 800-875 lbs...... Yearlings JANUARY 1ST DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS! PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME! EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 8TH: No Sale December 24th due to Christmas Eve. • 50 blk & red strs & hfrs, 600-700 lbs. • 14 red Angus hfrs, 650-700 lbs. If you need assistance in marketing your cattle please call No Sale December 31st due to New Years Eve! • 54 red Angus strs, 750-825 lbs. & we will be happy to discuss it with you. • 350 blk red & char strs, 750-850 lbs. • 25 blk & blkwf strs, 825-875 lbs. Visit our new website at jccclivestock.com JANUARY 15TH WILL BE OUR ANNIVERSARY SALE, WHICH IS ONE OF OUR BEST SALES OF THE YEAR! 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 LOTS OF CONSIGNMENTS ALREADY IN! 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! Come try out the Cowboy Cafe located right here at the Sale Barn! Open JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS • Barn Phone 785-238-1471 Clay Center, Ks • Barn Phone 785-632-5566 Monday-Saturday. Under new management and new menu! Clay Center Field Representatives: Lyle Perry, 785-392-4165 CHECK US OUT AT emporialivestock.com FOR ALL THE SCHEDULES AND CONSIGNMENTS! Seth Lauer 785-949-2285, Abilene Tom Koch, 785-243-5124 Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185 THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! YOUR BUSINESS ALWAYS APPRECIATED! For Cattle Appraisals Call: HOWARD LANGVARDT KARL LANGVARDT MITCH LANGVARDT LYNN LANGVARDT BRODY PEAK, 620-343-5107 GLENN UNRUH, 620-341-0607 Tues. & Wed. KCLY-Fm 100.9 LYLE WILLIAMS, Field Representative, 785-229-5457 8:00 am 785-238-8212 785-499-5434 785-238-1858 785-762-2702 WIBW 580 - 6:45 A.M. Thurs; KVOE 1400 - 6:30-6:45 A.M. Thurs. & Fri. Cell: 785-761-5812 Cell: 785-499-2945 Cell: 785-761-5814 Cell: 785-761-5813 emporialivestock.com Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 Page 31 stock topics contact the found at www.wildcatdis Nutrition during last trimester critical for beef cows Wildcat District, Altamont trict.ksu.edu or you can fol- By Keith Martin, and return to estrus sooner, supplemented cows calved needed and if so how much. office at (620) 784-5337 or low us on twitter at https: Livestock Agent, allowing them to have a calf earlier in the calving sea- A forage probe is available you can email me at rkmar //twitter.com/ Wildcat_Ext or Wildcat Extension District every 365 days. son, 77% in the first 21 days, in our office to use for tak- [email protected] like us on facebook at http:// A big factor in determin- Calves born to cows in compared to heifers from ing samples and with that Information and contacts www.facebook.com/Wildcat. ing the health of a new born good body condition are non-supplemented cows, information I can assist you for specific concerns can be Extension.District. calf and the performance of able to better regulate their 49% calved in the first 21 planning a nutrition pro- the cow and calf after birth body heat and to stand and days. Knowing the protein gram that can meet the is the nutrition of the cow nurse more quickly. This re- and energy density of the needs of your cows during ATTENTION CATTLE FEEDERS and fetus during the last sults in the calf getting hay or forage you are feed- this critical time. ninety days of gestation. colostrum into their bodies ing is essential in determin- For more information Over seventy-five percent of more quickly. Research ing if supplemental feed is about this and other live- Go to the Source for calves in northeast Kansas the growth of the fetus oc- studies have shown that in- and southeast Nebraska curs during this time. The take of colostrum has long- amount of crude protein term effects on the health of Riverside Cattle Company and energy needed to sup- beef cattle. All calves will be purchased in Missouri and Kansas, loaded, port fetal growth and Some more recent stud- BELLEVILLE 81 LIVESTOCK SALES Junction Hwys 36 & 81 Belleville, Kansas and shipped the same day (partial loads available) preparing the cow for birth ies in Oklahoma and Ne- Delivered Price: increases from mid-gesta- CATTLE SALES EVERY FRIDAY • 10:30 AM braska illustrate the impor- Heifers: 350-400 lbs. $135.00-$142.00 tion to late gestation by tance of fetal nutrition on Results large sale December 13. 400-500 lbs. $130.00-$135.00 about 25 percent. (1.6# of the subsequent perform- Slaughter Cows market very strong, $64-$100. 500-600 lbs. $125.00-$132.00 crude protein to 2.0# of ance of calves. These stud- Most cows, $80-$95. Packers needing cows, next Friday will crude protein, 11# of TDN to ies were partially prompted be very good with the next 2 weeks having Holidays. Steers & Bulls: 350-450 lbs. $150.00-$160.00 13.7# of TDN). The dry mat- by a study of children born Bring cows & bulls on Dec. 20. Last Sale of 2013. 450-500 lbs. $140.00-$145.00 ter intake of the cow during to malnourished women in STEERS HEIFERS 500-550 lbs. $135.00-$140.00 this period increases by England. Children born to 450-550 lbs. $180-$210 400-500 lbs. $154-$196 • Calves will be mixed color (black, red, char crosses) unless about 15 percent, but not these mothers had more 551-650 lbs. $160-$191 501-600 lbs. $150-$170 651-800 lbs. $155-$173 601-700 lbs. $149-$170 ordered otherwise enough in some most cases health problems as adults. 801-900 lbs. $149-$168 701-900 lbs. $149-$154 • All blacks upon request add $5.00 to make up for the shortfall The Oklahoma and Nebras- • All prices includes freight in protein and energy of the ka studies showed similar Special Weigh-up Bred Cow Sale with Feeders - • Will buy back as yearling diet. The minimum nutrient results. Average daily gains 10:00 AM. Last Sale for 2013. Call for daily price quote density of the total diet on a and calf health were higher 35 blk hfrs, bred AI Final Answer, clean up to In Focus, 25 day dry matter basis (forage plus in calves born to cows calf Feb. 1, 1000 lbs.+, very nice, 1-Ranch raised, Vince & For more information contact: supplement if any) needs to Riley Sorrell; 20 blkwf hfrs, bred blk calf Feb. 10, 1100 lbs., which had adequate levels Jim Breeding, 785-562-7248, cell be somewhere around 7% of protein and energy in the nice, Jon Asten; 12 blk/red cows, bred; 20 blk cows, bred; 20 blk cows w/fall calves; 15 blk cows, bred; 20 blk/bwf bred 785-325-2243 barn, 785-562-2615 home crude protein and 50% TDN diet. hfrs; 25 blk, 650-750 lbs.; 45 blk strs, 700-800 lbs.; 60 blk, 500- “If you don’t like ’em on delivery, you don’t own ’em” for the middle third of ges- The Nebraska study took 650 lbs.; 30 red, 650-800 lbs.; 22 blk, 500-700 lbs.; Plus more tation and 8% crude protein this concept a step further breds & feeders. and 54% TDN during the last and compared the repro- trimester. ductive performance of Special Feeder Sale Friday, January 3rd. Will be a Meeting the protein and heifers born to cows that great sale. Consign now. Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. energy targets mentioned had been supplemented and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 1/2 mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Highway above make it possible for unsupplemented while graz- the beef cow to calve in a ing corn stalks. Heifer If you have cattle to sell please call anytime! Livestock Auction every Tuesday at 12 NOON body condition score of five calves from cows that re- 785-527-2258 Serving the Midwest Livestock Industry for 62 Years! or six. A cow in a body score ceived protein supplements For Market Reports, Early Listings and to ****STARTING TIME: 12:00 NOON**** of five will be smooth over had higher pregnancy rates Watch Our Sale Live click on her spine and vertebrae and than heifers from non sup- only her last two ribs will be plemented cows. Heifers Website: Belleville81.com MARKET REPORT FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014 RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK: 1,636 CATTLE visible. A cow with a body from supplemented cows Barry & Angii Kort, Owners • 785-527-2258 condition score of six will had a pregnancy rate of 93% STEERS 4 blk strs [email protected] be even smoother with no compared to 80% for heifers Thanks for Your Business! 2 blk bulls [email protected] 5 blk red strs [email protected] ribs showing. Cows that out of non-supplemented 2 blk bulls [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] 4 blk strs [email protected] 8 blk strs [email protected] calve in good body condi- cows. 5 blk bulls [email protected] 9 blk bulls [email protected] tion (5 or 6) give more milk In addition, heifers from 3 char strs [email protected] 6 blk bulls [email protected] 5 mix strs [email protected] HEIFERS 3 red males [email protected] 1 blk hfr [email protected] EL DORADO 3 blk bwf strs [email protected] 2 blk hfrs [email protected] 3 mix strs [email protected] 3 char hfrs [email protected] LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC. 5 blk strs [email protected] 2 blk hfrs [email protected] 7 blk strs [email protected] 7 blk hfrs [email protected] 3 blk strs [email protected] 5 mix hfrs [email protected] 316-320-3212 13 blk bulls [email protected] 2 bwf hfrs [email protected] Fax: 316-320-7159 4 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] 6 blk strs [email protected] 2 red hfrs [email protected] 2595 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 622, 6 blk bulls [email protected] 6 blk hfrs [email protected] El Dorado, KS 67042 2 blk bwf strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] Market Report - Sale Date: 12-12-13. Head Count: 1338 3 blk strs [email protected] 14 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 9 blk strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] 300-400 lb. steers, $150-$234; heifers, $140-$202; 400-500 lb. 5 blk strs [email protected] 7 blk hfrs [email protected] steers, $150-$222; heifers, $130-$185.50; 500-600 lb. steers, $140- 3 blk strs [email protected] 13 blk hfrs [email protected] $196; heifers, $125-$169; 600-700 lb. steers, $130-$173; heifers, 5 blk strs [email protected] 6 blk hfrs [email protected] $125-$161; 700-800 lb. steers, $125-$163.25; heifers, $120-$155. 3 char strs [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] 800-900 lb. steers, $120-$154.75. Trend on Calves: Choice steer 8 blk rwf strs [email protected] 11 blk hfrs [email protected] and heifer calves, $5-$8 higher. Trend on Feeder Cattle: Feeder 5 blk strs [email protected] 3 blk hfrs [email protected] steers, steady to $2 higher; Feeder heifers, $3 higher. Butcher 8 blk strs [email protected] 2 blk hfrs [email protected] Cows: High dressing cows: $80-$92; Avg. dressing cows, $70-$80; 10 blk strs [email protected] 6 blk red hfrs [email protected] Lexi Tenpenny showed the champion steer at the 19 blk bulls [email protected] 6 blk hfrs [email protected] Shawnee County Fair. Low dressing cows, $50-$76. Butcher Bulls: Avg. to high dressing 9 blk strs [email protected] 12 blk hfrs [email protected] bulls, $92.50-$102.50. Trend on Cows and Bulls: Butcher Cows, $5 6 blk bwf bulls [email protected] 6 mix hfrs [email protected] higher; Butcher Bulls, $3 higher. 12 blk red strs [email protected] 7 blk hfrs [email protected] Eureka Livestock Sale BRED COW SALE: THURSDAY, DEC. 19TH - 11:00 AM 5 mix strs [email protected] 4 char hfrs [email protected] P.O. Box 267 Eureka, KS 67045 In Conjunction with regular sale 9 blk bulls [email protected] 5 blk hfrs [email protected] Expecting 800-1000 cows 14 blk strs [email protected] 3 blk hfrs [email protected] 620-583-5008 Office 620-583-7475 7 blk strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] • 80 black first calf heifers, 1100-1150 lbs., bred to low birth 4 char strs [email protected] 2 blk hfrs [email protected] weight Angus bulls to start calving Mar. 1 for 60 day peri- 2 blk char strs [email protected] Sale Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sharp od. • 90 black first calf heifer pairs, 1150-1200 lbs., calves are MARKET REPORT FOR SPECIAL COW SALE, On Thursday, Dec. 12 we had 1,281 head of cattle on a very 45-75 days old and all worked and vaccinated. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 active market. • 140 black, 3 year old cows that originated out of the north BRED COWS COW/CALF PAIRS STEERS 27 bk red [email protected] 7 bk [email protected] and grazed in the Flint Hills. Bred to reg. Angus bulls to 14 blk cows 3-4 2+ 1209@2,075.00 10 blk pairs 1-3 1037@2,700.00 3 red char [email protected] 24 bk bwf [email protected] 12 bk bwf [email protected] begin calving Feb. 10 for 60 day period. This fancy set of 3 4 blk hfrs 2 prd 1143@2,025.00 8 blk pairs 5 1494@2,600.00 6 blk bwf [email protected] 11 bk [email protected] 10 bk red [email protected] year olds weigh 1000-1150 lbs. & have been on a complete 8 blk 6 3 prd 1388@2,000.00 10 blk pairs 2-3 1327@2,550.00 5 bk [email protected] 14 mix [email protected] 17 bk [email protected] health program. 7 blk bwf 3 2-3 prd 1092@1,875.00 2 blk pairs 3 1427@2,525.00 6 red char [email protected] 21 bk red [email protected] 28 mix [email protected] • 120 black baldy 3 year old cows, 1150 lbs., originated 5 blk bwf 5-6 3 prd 1443@1,775.00 8 blk bwf pairs 2-3 1358@2,510.00 3 bk [email protected] 62 bk red [email protected] 34 bk char [email protected] from northern Colorado or Wyoming. They were grazed 11 blk 4-6 2-3 prd 1309@1,700.00 10 blk pairs 1-3 1109@2,500.00 7 bk bwf [email protected] 45 mix [email protected] 6 red 3-6 2-3 prd 1184@1,640.00 4 blk pairs 1-2 1148@2,400.00 18 bk bwf [email protected] HEIFERS 31 bk bwf [email protected] and calved in the Flint Hills and bred back to reg. Angus 12 blk hol x hfrs 2-3 prd 906@1,625.00 10 blk bwf pairs 1-3 1162@2,400.00 13 bk [email protected] 5 bk bwf [email protected] 26 bk red [email protected] bulls to begin calving Feb. 1 for 75 day period. 9 blk cows 8 3 prd 1316@1,600.00 5 blk pairs 2 992@2,350.00 17 bk [email protected] 8 bk bwf [email protected] 8 bwf rbf [email protected] • 40 black 3 year old cows, originated out of western 13 blk cows 7-8 3 prd 1559@1,600.00 11 blk pairs 1-2 1007@2,300.00 6 bk [email protected] 7 red char [email protected] 4 bk [email protected] Nebraska, are bred back to reg. Angus bulls to begin calv- 19 red cows 8 2-3 prd 1366@1,600.00 11 blk pairs 1-3 1081@2,275.00 20 bk [email protected] 8 bk bwf [email protected] 9 bk char [email protected] ing Feb. 1 for 60 days. 5 blk 3-5 2+3 prd 1131@1,575.00 10 blk pairs 1-3 1116@2,200.00 50 bk bwf [email protected] 4 Brangus [email protected] • 40 blk cows, 3 to 5 yrs old with 45 to 65 day old calves at 6 blk 8 3 prd 1440@1,550.00 6 blk bwf pairs 4 1320@2,150.00 9 blk bwf 7-8 2-3 prd 1339@1,550.00 10 blk pairs 2-3 1205@2,150.00 BUTCHER COWS: $64-$97.50, mostly $85-$95, $2-$3 higher. side. Pairs will weigh 1350 lbs., very nice set of pairs. • 45 black cow/calf pairs, 3 to 7 years old, pairs will weigh 7 blk 8 3 prd 1394@1,535.00 4 blk pairs 2-3 1168@2,050.00 BUTCHER BULLS:$88-$104.75, mostly $95-$104, $3-$5 higher. 6 blk hfrs 2 prd 905@1,525.00 4 blk pairs 4-6 1475@2,025.00 BRED COWS: $1,025-$2,110. PAIRS: $1,500-$2,175 1400 lbs. 3 char cows 6-8 3 prd 1306@1,500.00 6 red pairs 2-4 1272@1,950.00 Packer Cows & Bulls selling very active. • 40 black cows, 7 to 8 years old, bred to Angus bulls to 5 blk cows SS 3 prd 1337@1,500.00 7 red char pairs 7 1403@1,950.00 Early Consignments for December 19: calve in spring. 5 blk SS 2+3 prd 1441@1,485.00 3 herf pairs 6 1646@1,900.00 • 14 mostly black cows, 2 to 10 years old, with 60-70 day 11 red cows SS 2-3 prd 1320@1,485.00 2 blk pairs 5 1360@1,850.00 • 250 bk bwf rwf strs & hfrs, 500-800 lbs., weaned & double vacc., old calves at side. 8 blk cows 8 2+3 prd 1542@1,460.00 4 blk bwf pairs 8 1712@1,800.00 FROM THE BAKER RANCH BULLS: 3 red cows 8 1-2 prd 1355@1,450.00 6 blk pairs 6-7 1453@1,700.00 • 240 bk bwf strs & hfrs, 500-700 lbs., weaned & double vacc., • 4 year old Dalebanks Angus bull 5 blk 8 2-3 prd 1475@1,450.00 4 red pairs 7-8 1436@1,635.00 FROM THE BILSON RANCH • 6 Angus bulls, 2 years old 7 blk bwf 7 3 prd 1432@1,450.00 2 herf pairs 8 1710@1,600.00 • 50 bwf rbf strs & hfrs, 450-550 lbs., weaned & double vacc. 4 red cows A 3 prd 1292@1,400.00 3 blk red pairs SS A 1653@1,575.00 More Consignments by Sale Day 9 blk 7-8 2-3 prd 1146@1,375.00 3 herf pairs SS A 1593@1,485.00 • 50 bk red char strs & hfrs, 500-600 lbs., weaned & double vacc. 7 blk bwf SS 2-3 prd 1362@1,285.00 1 blk pair SS 1430@1,350.00 • 50 mixed strs & hfrs, 400-600 lbs., weaned & double vacc. CLOSED DECEMBER 26TH AND • 25 Red Angus x strs & hfrs, 550-700 lbs., weaned & double vacc. JANUARY 2ND FOR THE HOLIDAYS DECEMBER 17--REGULAR WEEKLY AUCTION--12 NOON **************** No Sale Dec. 26th. Merry Christmas! We welcome your consignments! DECEMBER 24 -- NO AUCTION If you have cattle to consign or would like additional information, **************** **************** please call the office at 316-320-3212 DECEMBER 31 -- NO AUCTION We will have a sale on January 2! check our website for updated consignments: Dan Harris, Auctioneer & Owner • 785-364-7137 Be a real good time to sell some Packer www.eldoradolivestock.com Cows & Bulls! Danny Deters, Corning, Auct. & Field Rep • 785-868-2591 Chris Locke Steven Hamlin Dick Coppinger, Winchester, Field Rep. • 913-774-2415 (316) 320-1005 (H) (602) 402-6008 (H) Steve Aeschliman, Sabetha, Field Rep. • 785-284-2417 We appreciate your business! (316) 322-0675 (M) (620) 222-1199 (M) Larry Matzke, Wheaton, Field Rep. • 785-268-0225 Larry Womacks, Fieldman Van Schmidt, Fieldman Ron Ervin - Owner-Manager Barn Phone • 785-364-4114 Home Phone - 620-583-5385 (620) 394-3273 (H) (620) 367-2331 (H) Mobile Cell 620-750-0123 (620) 229-0076 (M) (620) 345-6879 (M) WEBSITE: www.holtonlivestock.com Austin Evenson- Fieldman Cattle Sale Every Thursday 11:00 AM EMAIL: [email protected] Mobile Cell 620-750-0222 View our auctions live at "lmaauctions.com" If you have any cattle to be looked at call Ron or Austin Page 32 Grass & Grain, December 17, 2013 New research reveals insights on consumer demands for transparency in food Transparency in the food on a 10 point scale) for gro- USFRA’s Faces of Farm- American Farm Bureau In fact, the research found “Transparency 2.0.” For the industry is a growing topic cery stores and restaurants ing and Ranching. “How- Federation and USFRA that younger shoppers (ages American consumer, trust of conversation and, in to provide information ever, as an agriculture Chairman. “The research 21-29) are more likely to in the agriculture communi- order to continue to ef- about the way the food they community, we have the found that when asked purchase one food item ty is based in truth and all fectively communicate with sell is grown and raised. tools, the real-life experi- which is more important over another based on farmers and ranchers have a consumers about the food And over 50 percent say ences and the stories to when making purchasing which item includes more narrative to share. There is they grow and raise, the they want more information share with those who pur- decisions, how much a food information about its ori- a truthful and transparent U.S. Farmers and Ranchers than they are currently get- chase the food we grow item costs or how much in- gin. And, the findings show story to tell in how all farm- Alliance® (USFRA®) con- ting. and raise. And we can con- formation is available about that most consumers do not ers and ranchers grow and ducted research to hone in The good news is that tinue to increase consumer how it was grown or rais- believe they are currently raise food. on the topic of food trans- farmers and ranchers across confidence in our great sys- ed, 45 percent of total sur- provided enough informa- For more information on parency, specifically how the country have the infor- tems of American agricul- vey respondents chose in- tion about food when mak- “Transparency 2.0” and the important it is to American mation consumers are ask- ture.” formation and 55 percent ing purchasing The re- U.S. Farmers and Ranchers consumers. According to ing for. However, it needs “Information about how chose cost. That is signifi- search findings encourage a Alliance, as well as to join the survey, food transparen- to be shared. “The call for a food product was grown cant.” shift in how the agriculture in the conversation of how cy is very important. Fifty- transparency from the and raised is important for Not only is the statistic community can think about food is grown and raised in nine percent of respondents American consumer is consumers. It’s almost as significant, but it is not transparency; this can hap- the U.S. today, visit www. report it is extremely im- real,” said Katie Pratt, an important as the price,” said going away any time soon. pen through a transition to FoodDialogues. com. portant (rated it as an 8-10 Illinois farmer and one of Bob Stallman, president,

Sell By STARTING TIME 10:30 AM Or Buy Auction We sold 702 cattle December 10. SteerCattle and heifer calves sold Tuesdays with good demand at steady prices. Feeder steer and heifer 1 blk cow 1335 @ 82.50 7 x-bred cows @ 1260.00 1 blk cow/cf @ 1700.00 1 blk bull 1760 @ 91.75 2 x-bred cows/cvs @ 1400.00 1 char bull 1400 @ 87.00 prices were steady. Cows and bulls sold steady to $2.00 higher. 1 blk cow 1315 @ 81.25 6 x-bred cows @ 1185.00 1 blk cow 1440 @ 80.00 1 lnghrn bull 1065 @ 71.00 At our stock cow sale Thursday we sold 320 head to a good 1 char cow 1195 @ 79.00 BRED HEIFERS BULLS 1 lnghrn bull 925 @ 60.00 number of buyers. There was good demand for all classes of 1 bwf cow 1295 @ 78.00 10 blk hfrs @ 1935.00 1 blk bull 2415 @ 92.50 1 jers bull 970 @ 57.00 cows and prices varied according to quality, stage and size. 1 wf cow 1640 @ 69.50 7 blk hfrs @ 1875.00 STEER & BULL CALVES STOCKER & FEEDER HEIFERS 1 blk cow 1145 @ 68.00 11 blk hfrs @ 1870.00 CONSIGNMENTS FOR DECEMBER 17: 4 blk strs 498 @ 185.00 20 blk/char hfrs 584 @ 162.50 1 jers cow 725 @ 50.00 27 blk hfrs @ 1850.00 1 wf str 400 @ 170.00 14 blk hfrs 682 @ 158.50 7 bwf hfrs @ 1835.00 6 blk hfrs 574 @ 157.25 BRED COWS 19 bwf hfrs @ 1825.00 • 33 blk Char strs & hfrs, 500-600 lbs., weaned, vacc. STOCKER & FEEDER STEERS 87 blk/bwf hfrs 783 @ 154.10 11 blk cows @ 2025.00 8 blk hfrs @ 1750.00 14 blk strs 617 @ 181.00 69 bwf/blk hfrs 784 @ 150.25 4 blk cows @ 2000.00 11 blk hfrs @ 1685.00 • 18 blk Sim strs & hfrs, 600-700 lbs., weaned, vacc. 3 blk strs 583 @ 177.00 2 blk/char hfrs 573 @ 150.00 11 blk cows @ 1925.00 10 blk/bwf hfrs @ 1610.00 • 65 Angus Sim steers & heifers, 750-825 lbs. 7 blk strs 599 @ 172.50 52 mix hfrs 855 @ 149.00 6 blk/red cows @ 1900.00 5 blk hfrs @ 1410.00 66 bwf/blk strs 797 @ 163.00 1 bwf hfr 675 @ 143.00 14 blk cows @ 1850.00 3 blk/red hfrs @ 1285.00 • 120 black steers, 800-825 lbs. 62 blk/char strs 866 @ 160.00 2 x- bred hfrs 648 @ 140.00 3 blk cows @ 1825.00 3 char hfrs @ 1200.00 • 60 Angus steers, 825-850 lbs. 62 blk/red strs 881 @ 159.25 2 bwf/red hfrs 658 @ 139.50 3 blk cows @ 1675.00 10 blk/bwf hfrs @ 1160.00 5 blk strs 687 @ 156.50 3 blk cows @ 1635.00 • 140 black heifers, 700-725 lbs. 58 mix strs 932 @ 156.50 COWS & HEIFERETTES 5 blk cows @ 1575.00 COW/CALF PAIRS 61 mix strs 944 @ 156.10 1 blk hfrt 855 @ 115.00 9 blk cows @ 1550.00 3 blk cows/cvs @ 2200.00 • 58 black crossbred steers, 875-900 lbs. 5 blk strs 729 @ 155.00 1 blk hfrt 1310 @ 102.50 5 char cows @ 1525.00 1 blk cow/cf @ 2000.00 • 61 black crossbred steers, 900-925 lbs. 2 blk/char strs 855 @ 152.50 1 blk cow 1345 @ 90.75 4 blk/bwf cows @ 1410.00 2 blk/bwf cows/cvs @ 1925.00 3 wf/bwf strs 830 @ 150.00 1 blk cow 1665 @ 90.00 5 blk/bwf cows @ 1400.00 3 blk/bwf cows/cvs @ 1900.00 • 70 black heifers, 700-725 lbs. 23 blk/red strs 847 @ 150.00 1 blk cow 1780 @ 89.25 4 blk cows @ 1400.00 1 bwf cow/cf @ 1885.00 • 60 black crossbred heifers, 725-750 lbs. 1 blk cow 1305 @ 88.75 4 blk/red cows @ 1400.00 2 wf cows/cvs @ 1875.00 HEIFER CALVES 1 blk cow 1680 @ 88.25 4 x-bred cows @ 1375.00 2 wf cows/cvs @ 1800.00 • 60 black Charolais steers, 825-850 lbs. 1 blk hfr 270 @ 172.00 1 blk cow 1725 @ 87.50 5 char cows @ 1375.00 1 blk cow/cf @ 1785.00 • 62 black steers, 800-825 lbs. 1 bwf hfr 365 @ 171.00 1 sant gert cow 1370 @ 86.75 3 char cows @ 1360.00 1 limo cow/cf @ 1775.00 11 blk/bwf hfrs 490 @ 165.25 1 blk cow 1445 @ 86.25 1 blk cow/cf @ 1750.00 • 60 black crossbred steers & heifers, 750-900 lbs. 1 blk hfr 465 @ 151.00 1 wf cow 1570 @ 85.50 1 char hfr 500 @ 150.00 1 blk cow 1450 @ 85.25 4 wf hfrs 458 @ 140.00 1 blk cow 1055 @ 83.00 WATCH OUR AUCTIONS LIVE ON DVAuctions.com NO SALE DECEMBER 24th & 31st 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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