Bug Hounds sniff bed bugs across Kansas By Lucas Shivers “When they aren’t train- home or place of business A new business called ing, they keep each other is clear from bed bugs,” Bug Hounds, LLC, owned company by playing chase Jina said. “They can also by John and Jina Kugler and hide and seek,” Jina be used after treatment to and based in Wamego, said. “Even though they be sure the bed bugs are uses canines for bed bug are super playful, they are gone!” inspections at person- all business when it comes Signs You Might Have al residences, rentals or time for training. They ac- Bed Bugs: businesses. tually get a little jealous Fecal pellets or stains “Our dogs locate bed of each other when one is - black dots similar to ink bug eggs, nymphs and training and the other one from a fine point marker adult bugs,” Jina said. has to wait!” Rusty looking spots - “One of the advantages Canine Advantages blood spots from your skin of using canines is their Compared to tradition- where you were bitten ability to smell eggs that al methods, Bug Hounds Castings - each time the are not easily visible to are more efficient at de- nymphs molt they leave the human eye or to detect tecting all life stages of their “shell” bugs/eggs/nymphs where bed bugs. Visual spotting of eggs, they can’t be seen.” “A bed bug canine is nymphs or adult bed bugs Since their first job in qualified to alert to both - use a bright light to July 2018, Bug Hounds, live bed bugs and bed bug check creases and crevic- LLC supports home buyer eggs,” John said. “This is es in your mattress, chair, checks, high mobility the only technique that couch—anywhere you sit businesses like libraries, can detect all stages of live or sleep for an extended assisted living, hotels, or bed bug stages by scent. It period of time rentals and multi-unit liv- would be next to impos- Although people react ing like apartment com- sible for a human to find differently you may have plexes or residences halls. a bed bug egg, which is bites that are similar to They also complete vehi- about the size and color of a rash or mosquito bites, cle checks for business a grain of salt.” often in a line where your such as Uber, taxi or pub- A certified canine is skin was touching a mat- lic transportation. 98% accurate at detecting tress or chair. Bed bugs are an in- bed bugs, while a pest con- Bed Bug Life Cycle: creasing problem, and trol professional generally Adult bed bugs are they do not discriminate. has a 40-60% accuracy rate. small, oval, wingless, flat- “The prevalence of “Dogs can also indi- tened insects about 1/5 bed bugs in low-income cate the general location inch long and rusty to dark housing is not a result of of the bed bugs, which is red in color. They have the bug’s preference, but critical for lowering costs four-segmented antennae of dense populations and of treatment.,” John said. and small, compound eyes lack of resources to pay for “Accurate locating is crit- located on the sides of the proper elimination,” Jina ical to choosing an effec- head. said. “To reduce your risk tive treatment method. Immature bed bugs, of infestation, thoroughly Our dogs have narrowed or nymphs, are similar in check any used bedding, infected areas down to sin- appearance to adults, but furniture or books.” gle books and specific fur- smaller. A female bed bug Bed bugs can be any- John, Jina and Jayson Kugler are shown with the dogs that make up their bed niture, helping businesses can produce 500 eggs in where. bug inspection business, Bug Hounds, LLC in Wamego. Photo by Julie Kuhlmann and individuals treat only a lifetime, generally lay- “They are attracted to John and Jina came of dogs, who are part of the with strict criteria for both affected areas.” ing two to seven eggs per humans - the carbon diox- to Kansas State Univer- family. animals and handlers. For In addition to accuracy, week. She can lay eggs ide we exhale, especially sity, and they now reside “We are an indepen- example, handlers must bed bug dogs are extreme- throughout her lifetime when we rest or sleep,” in Wamego. In addition to dent bed bug locator understand body language ly fast and efficient. solely as the result of one John said. “Although there their business, Jina is a service, so you are free and correctly guide dogs “Large areas can be mating occurrence. are things you can do to full-time high school coun- to make treatment deci- to detect every stage of the covered in a fraction of Eggs are tiny, white and help protect yourself, you selor, and John is a facili- sions,” John said. “We are life cycle of a bed bug, the time it takes for a visu- deposited in clusters of ten are not to blame for hav- ties and security manager not affiliated with a specif- from egg to nymphs to al inspection,” John said. to 50. They are covered in ing bed bugs. Bug Hounds, in Topeka. ic pest control company, so adults. “For example, a dog can a glue-like substance that LLC treats everyone with Professionally, John our only motive is to help “She has received inspect a single room in allows them to adhere to dignity and respects pri- gained direct experience you accurately determine months of daily training two to three minutes com- surfaces, often long after vacy.” on bed bug treatment from if and where you have bed as well as daily training in pared to 15-20 minutes for nymphs hatch. Bed bugs are not just his job when he contracted bugs.” our home using bed bugs a person. Dogs can detect Newly hatched nymphs found in beds. In recent a canine bed bug detection Meet the Dogs in various stages of their the location of the bed are about the size of a years, bed bugs have in- team. Their first dog, Beddy, life cycle,” said Jina. bugs so you can treat the grain of salt and a light fested homes, churches, “I was impressed with is a sweet and hard-work- Cocoa is a German areas of infestation and yellowish color, making retirement communities, the dog’s efficiency and ing beagle, who was res- Shorthair from the St. not spend time and money them difficult to detect. movie theaters, hotels, res- ability to pinpoint the lo- cued from the Ozarks. She Mary’s area. She started on areas that do not need Nymphs grow larger after idence halls, libraries and cation of infestation—sav- detects bed bugs with her training at eight weeks old treatment.” each of five molts before airports. They are often ing time in detection and amazing sense of smell; a to develop versatility, high The Bug Hound canine reaching adulthood. They found in chairs in public money in treatment,” John canine’s 300 million olfac- performance and high en- teams inspect with mini- require a blood meal be- businesses and entertain- said. tory receptors are 40 times ergy. mal disruption and leave fore each molt. ment venues. Kugler’s researched the greater than a human’s. “Her keen sense of no mess behind. Because The complete life cycle “They spread away training and use of canine “Her canine senses can smell and high energy of their accuracy, a team can take anywhere from from beds into living areas detectors, which was a smell up to two parts per level make her an ideal can identify one bed bug five weeks to four months. and can be found on any rare opportunity in Kan- trillion,” Jina said. “Com- Bug Hound,” Jina said. just as easily as it can de- They develop rapidly surface,” Jina said. “Bed sas. bined with her special- “She was also chosen for tect an infestation. under ideal conditions bugs are expert hiders and So John, Jina and their ized training, this makes her height as she can sniff “This early detection around 70-82 degrees. generally just come out to sons, Jake and Jayson, cre- her extremely accurate at the top of beds without means treatment will not Controlling an infesta- feed.” ated the new business. bed bug detection, even having to get on them and need to be as extensive as tion by temporarily aban- Business Background “Our mission is to pro- in the smallest cracks and can also sniff higher on it would for a severe infes- doning a dwelling is not The Kuglers grew up in vide discrete, efficient and crevices where bed bugs furniture such as book- tation,” John said. “This effective because both Smith Center with ample affordable bed bug locat- expertly hide. She is small shelves and dressers.” also helps reduce any time nymphs and adults can opportunities for raising ing for businesses as well enough to get into tight Huck and Finndy, Ger- or expense from disrup- live for months without pets. John’s family raised as homeowners,” John spaces.” man Shorthair brother-sis- tion of business.” feeding and although they greyhounds for coyote said. After months of train- ter puppies from Harper, “If the dog does not in- prefer humans, they can hunting, blue-tick and Bug Hounds complete ing alongside other dogs are the most recent addi- dicate the presence of bed feed on other warm-blood- walker hounds for treeing daily training exercises to find bombs or drugs, tions to the Bug Hounds bugs, you can know with ed animals. raccoons, and beagles for with their growing number Beddy earned certification family. greater certainty that your chasing rabbits. “Who knew that 25 years later his love of dogs would lead to training Jones appointed interim executive director dogs to hunt insects?” Jina said. of National Institute for Animal Agriculture The National Institute Roots & Legacies Kansas City and Council for Animal Agriculture brings together talented, Grove – in the Flint Hills (NIAA) Board of Directors passionate leaders with of Kansas, is a graduate has named J.J. Jones with diverse backgrounds who of Kansas State University Roots & Legacies Consult- empower individuals and where he majored in an- ing, Inc. as the organiza- organizations within the imal sciences & industry tion’s interim executive food, agriculture and rural with a minor in interna- director. Jones began his America space. In addi- tional agriculture. After role in January 2020. Pre- tion to its co-founders, the working with various or- viously, NIAA was man- organization benefits from ganizations including the aged by the National Live- a vast network of associ- Kansas Beef Council, Kan- stock Producers Associa- ates across the U.S. sas Grain & Feed Associ- tion (NLPA) for nearly ten Speer goes on to share, ation, Kansas Department years. The change is sub- “The Roots & Legacies of Agriculture and The sequent to organizational team is no stranger to food Center for Food Integrity, restructuring at NLPA. J.J. Jones of Roots and Legacies Consulting, Inc., and agriculture. NIAA Jones co-founded Roots Jones and the team at has been named the interim executive director for will be guided by a profes- & Legacies. In this role Roots & Legacies will lead sional staff that appreci- he works with clients and The National Institute for Animal Agriculture. all professional staffing ates the opportunities and associates on association organization forward. in our diets and animal needs for six months while challenges animal agricul- management and strategic “As leaders in the ani- well-being to environmen- the board of directors con- ture faces. As the board communications. Roots & mal agriculture sector, we tal sustainability, NIAA duct a search for a full- plans for the future of the Legacies also works with know there is no shortage allows leaders from across time management com- organization, we look for- clients on professional of topics that we must col- species to come together pany. In addition, NIAA ward to J.J.’s leadership.” and personal develop- lectively address. From for our common good,” leaders are establishing Jones, a native of north- ment, business operations antimicrobial resistance shares NIAA chairman the organization’s next west Kansas who now and influence-building ef- to the future of protein Nevil Speer, Ph.D. strategic plan to guide the splits his time between forts. 2

Page 2 Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 where we learned that No, my greatest moti- learn a lot from this group, after this weekend, I have while attending was a sac- vation for attending is to and my energy and enthu- caught it. I must admit that rifice, what we got back soak up the energy and siasm levels are through this conference makes me was more than worth the excitement that comes the roof after this week- a little jealous — if only time invested. with being in a room with end. I could find the fountain I must admit my motiva- nearly 600 of the best and It is refreshing to see of youth and start all over tion for attending the con- brightest in agriculture in the way new technology again. I guess in a way I ference is somewhat self- Kansas. The passion that and ideas are embraced did find that fountain of ish. Yes, there are many comes from the young and considered. Again, youth at the conference; By GlennYoung Brunkow, atmaybe Heart the fact that I have great workshops, and I al- farmers and ranchers in I must admit, as an old just being there made me Pottawatomie County children who attend the ways come away with great Kansas Farm Bureau is guy, I am envious of how feel young again. Okay, farmer and rancher conference on their own. information and ideas, but incredible. They are the easily they adapt to the maybe that is overstating Recently I was lucky Either way I am allowed to the workshops are not newest and best-trained ever-changing landscape it, but I am grateful they enough to be allowed to attend, but not qualified. the most important thing. professionals in our busi- of agriculture. Often skep- allowed this old/young attend the Young Farm- The YF&R program is The conference also has ness and excited about the tics wonder how we are farmer to tag along. ers and Ranchers Leaders something that is near and some of the most incred- future. going to meet the chal- “Insight” is a weekly col- Conference in Manhattan. dear to my heart. It was ible speakers, and often If you have ever been lenge of feeding a growing umn published by Kansas I say lucky enough be- where Jennifer and I got they are very motivational. worried about the future world population. Spend Farm Bureau, the state’s cause I have come to grips our first taste of Kansas While I need as much mo- of agriculture, you have the weekend at the YF&R largest farm organization with the realization that I Farm Bureau and saw the tivation as possible, and I never attended this con- Conference and it will be whose mission is to strength- am no longer a young farm- power and importance of enjoy a great speaker, that ference. It is so infectious, apparent. en agriculture and the lives er or rancher. I guess it is not just being a member is not my number-one rea- even an old guy like me Optimism and enthu- of Kansans through advo- the gray in my beard or but being involved. It was son for attending. can catch it. I must admit I siasm are infectious and cacy, education and service. General Mills chooses Kansas for restorative farming project (AP) – A major food cor- snowballing,’’ said Lisa wife, Cassondra, believe generative farming is the some no-tillage and cover tices for more than five poration has selected Kan- French, project director in the practice, they feel goal of this project. crops on his farm, and he years, he said, his fields sas wheat as the best in for the Cheney Lake Wa- they need to learn more “This unprecedented said this project will help “look like trash.’’ With sun- the nation for a three-year tershed. “This has an im- and become “all in.’’ Along pilot is a leading exam- him understand the ben- flowers, xenias, cowpeas, pilot project. pact in making the farms with not tilling several of ple of public and private efits. buckwheat and radishes The restorative farming more profitable and more his fields, five years ago, sectors coming together “I think the soil is get- growing on his fields, it’s project will discover ways resilient, and in turn, Basinger introduced cover to quantify environmental ting better, but I have not hard to see the soybeans. farmers can save water, in- makes our farming com- crops – cowpeas, flax and improvements and com- done a good job of soil “Two years ago, some of crease soil health and de- munities more resilient.’’ turnips. pensate farmers for imple- testing,’’ Hildebrand said. those plants got over eight crease carbon footprints, This impact-based agri- These crops have menting soil health and “They’re going to do that. feet tall. You could get lost The Hutchinson News re- cultural program will pay helped him find good for- regenerative practices That will leave me time to in there,’’ Funke said. “It ported. farmers for increased soil age for his cattle opera- on their operations,’’ said do what I do best – farm.’’ made wonderful cover.’’ General Mills, with the carbon, reduced green- tion, as well as increase Mary Jane Melendez, chief ESMC will generate Funke hopes this proj- help of the Kansas De- house gases, and improved the permeability of his sustainability and social certified credits based on ect will help convince con- partment of Health and water quantity and water soil. impact officer at General actual impacts upon the sumers to research where Environment and the Eco- use efficiency. This is part “We’ve seen the organic Mills. “We must demon- environment. This consor- their food is coming from. system Services Market of General Mills’ regener- matter improve. Our soil strate not only meaningful tium is launching more pi- “This regenerative Consortium, selected the ative agriculture program. will hold more water, so and measurable environ- lots this winter and spring agriculture movement 650,000-acre Cheney Res- By not using centu- we can weather some of mental benefits to com- in the Midwestern corn is moving toward more ervoir region as the proj- ry-old farming methods of the droughts and store munities at large, but eco- and soy region. By 2030, of a biological approach ect’s location. tilling each field, pulling more rain,’’ Basinger said. nomic benefit to farmers, the ESMC seeks to enroll in where you’re trying to This region includes out the nutrients from the Basinger feels it is im- as well.’’ 30% of available working coax nature to work with farms in five counties – earth and then adding fer- portant for farmers to work General Mills has part- lands in the top four crop you,’’ Funke said. “Before, Kiowa, Reno, Pratt, King- tilizer, this model leaves alongside the environment nered with consultants regions and top four pas- you were trying to force man and Stafford. Water living roots in the ground and not fight it. He hopes from Understanding Ag ture regions of the Unit- nature to do what you want from the reservoir where 365 days per year, creat- through this study he will who will work with pro- ed States, impacting more done with chemicals.’’ the runoff from these ing less soil erosion, less incorporate more regener- ducers to identify and im- than 250 million acres of By having their land be- farms goes is used by res- chemical use and higher ative farming methods. plement changes to their land. come resilient to extreme idents of Wichita. By way nutrient crop value. “We want to keep the farming. Understanding “This project will re- weather conditions, farm- of application, 24 farmers But for farmers, the life cycle continually grow- Ag’s farm advisers will col- sult in real, quantified ers are able to weather the were chosen for this pilot practice takes time and a ing,’’ Basinger said. “If we lect the information need- reductions of GHG emis- storms and droughts. project. lot of initial work. can make more money by ed to verify changes. sions and nutrient load- “We’ve changed the “They saw we were al- Chad Basinger, of Pret- the way we farm, regen- Jason Hildebrand, a ing to surface water, while way people think, the way ready doing some of this. ty Prairie, has used regen- eratively and sustainably, farmer from Stafford who also providing key insights they manage their land,’’ It’s an opportunity to put erative practices for more that’s part of the payoff.’’ will be part of the study, to attain efficiency and said Howard Miller, out- additional resources in than five years. Helping farmers under- has seen his cattle herd in- scale,’’ said Debbie Reed, reach coordinator for the there and get everything But although he and his stand the benefits of re- crease because of some of ESMC executive director. Cheney Lake Watershed. the regenerative practic- Jamie Funke, a farmer “Soil that is anchored in a es he implemented during in Partridge, is happy to living root does not enter the past three years. be on board. Having prac- the stream. It stays in the Hildebrand has used ticed regenerative prac- landscape.’’ General Mills will uti- lize GHG improvements in their sustainability report- ing, and KDHE will identi- fy buyers who seek certi- fied water quality benefits that participating farmers achieve. Along with improving soil health and grain nu- trition, the cereal manu- Farming and ranching is kind of like stood up. Mission accomplished, the facturer hopes to reduce its GHG emissions by 28% the weather in Kansas. No matter how good day remained in place and it was by 2025. Last March, the well or how badly things are going, wait time to head for the house. Not quite. company launched an oat a minute and it will all change. That was I had gone to shut doors, turn off initiative in Canada and never truer than my Sunday afternoon lights and put things up while Jennifer northern North Dakota. this week. It was one of those days when attended the new pair. Soon I heard her “The goal of the pilot it all seemed too good to be true... and calling for me to come over. The ewe program is to encourage it was. had prolapsed and that was were the day farming practices that improve both soil health We started the day off with a couple went off the tracks. I made a call to our and water quality in the of new lambs out of first-time moth- vet and got him on the way to put things Cheney Reservoir region ers and they did amazingly well. The back together. Jennifer decided to go to such that agriculture is the new mamas claimed their babies, took the house while I waited and soon Dr. solution to a more resil- pride in them and fed them. The rest Brian was onsite. ient and clean water sup- of the chores went very smoothly, and With the speed of a true professional ply for Wichita residents,’’ we made it to church on time – no with a lot of practice, the good doctor said Leo Henning, deputy secretary of the Division small accomplishment during lambing went to work, and the procedure went • Cont. on page 3 and calving season. as smoothly as putting a prolapse back Church was good as always and we in can go. We were about to wrap up enjoyed lunch in town. When we got things up when I got a text from Jen- home, we had two more ewes with new nifer. All it said was bring the shop vac lambs, and Jennifer and I made the final to the house. With some hesitation I sort of lambing season, moving more replied, “Why?” ewes into the maternity pen. The day “To vacuum up the water in the was sunny and in the low sixties – about basement,” was the reply. There are very as nice as Kansas gets in February. few things in this world I detest more I went out on the tractor to put than cleaning up water in a basement. some hay out for the cows and I found I made my way up as quickly as I could the K-State baseball game on the radio. and found that the water heater had Warm temperatures, sunshine and base- sprung a leak, apparently much earlier in ball on the radio gave me hope that the afternoon. The carpet was soaked. I spring was right around the corner. got the leak stopped and started helping Calves were laid out sunning themselves Jennifer with the clean-up. and I found a new calf that was out of a It’s funny how fast a day can go first-calf heifer. She was a good mama, from blue skies and birds chirping to and all seemed right with the world, I cleaning-up-water-in-the-basement bad. was truly enjoying my afternoon. After a couple of hours, we had the When I got back to home, Jennifer water removed, fans on the carpet and told me that we had an ewe that had slogged our way upstairs and collapsed been in labor and we needed to move wondering what had just happened. her to the lambing barn. That went I went outside for the final lamb smoothly and soon she was nestled in check before bed to find the ewe up her very own birthing suite (really a nursing her baby, not much worse for lambing jug but birthing suite sounds the experience. The water heater ended better). Two feet were showing, and we up being just the spigot on the bottom GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) decided to assist the birth. That was and not much of a repair, so all in all, as The newsweekly for Kansas and southern when the afternoon took a turn. bad things go, it wasn’t too bad. Howev- Nebraska, published each Tuesday at 1531 It was a big lamb. In fact, it was a er, it was a good reminder. 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Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 Page 3 2020 Ogallala Aquifer Summit to be held in Amarillo General Mills chooses Kansas The 2020 Ogallala Department of Soil and this event, in partnership among agricultural water Aquifer Summit will take Crop Sciences at CSU. with colleagues at Texas users to reduce ground for restorative farming project place in Amarillo, Texas, “Exploring where we have A&M AgriLife, the Kansas water use is an encour- • Cont. from page 2 from March 31 to April 1, common vision and identi- Water Office, and the US- aging step, and we need of Environment at KDHE. “We believe regenerative bringing together water fying innovative concepts DA-Agricultural Research to learn from those asso- agriculture can improve the quality of this vital water management leaders from or practices already being Service-funded Ogallala ciations’ experiences with source and if we are successful, it’s win-win-win, for all eight Ogallala region implemented can catalyze Aquifer Program, with ad- regard to what works, and farmers, communities and the environment.’’ states: Colorado, Kansas, additional actions with ditional support provided what doesn’t, and what By demonstrating a profitable model, General Mills New Mexico, Nebraska, potential to benefit the by many other individuals possibilities exist that and Understanding Ag hope to lead the way into more Oklahoma, Texas, South aquifer and Ogallala re- and organizations from the don’t require expanding environmentally friendly farmland. By using these Dakota and Wyoming. The gion communities over the eight Ogallala states. the regulatory state.” techniques, farmers will increase biodiversity and dynamic, interactive event short- and long-term.” The 2020 Summit will The summit will take lesson floods and runoff on their land. will focus on encouraging Schipanski co-directs highlight several activities place over two half-days, “If we can prove we can grow better crops cheaper, exchange among partic- the Ogallala Water Coor- and outcomes inspired by starting at 11:00 a.m. Cen- that’s what’s going to change things,’’ Funke said. “I ipants about innovative dinated Agriculture Proj- or expanded as a result of tral Time on Tuesday, think General Mills is trying to do the right thing. They programs and effective ect (CAP) with Colorado the 2018 Ogallala Summit. March 31 and concluding need more high-quality grain.’’ approaches being imple- Water Center director and Participants will include the next day on Wednes- mented to address the re- summit co-chair Reagan producers, irrigation day, April 1 at 2:30 p.m. gion’s significant water-re- Waskom, who is also a fac- company and commodi- The event includes a ca- lated challenges. ulty member in Soil and ty group representatives, sual evening social on the “Tackling Tough Ques- Crop Sciences. The Ogal- students and academics, evening of March 31 that tions” is the theme of the lala Water CAP, supported local and state policy mak- will feature screening of event. Workshops and by the U.S. Department of ers, groundwater manage- a portion of the filmRis - speakers share and com- Agriculture’s National In- ment district leaders, crop ing Water, by Nebraska pare responses to ques- stitute of Food and Agri- consultants, agricultural filmmaker Becky McMil- tions such as: “What is the culture, has a multi-disci- lenders, state and federal len, followed by a panel value of groundwater to plinary team of 70 people agency staff, and others, discussion on effective current and future genera- based at ten institutions in including new and return- agricultural water-related tions?” and “How do local- six Ogallala-region states, ing summit participants. communications. ly-led actions aimed at ad- engaged in collaborative “Water conservation Visit the 2020 Ogallala dressing water challenges research and outreach technologies are helpful, summit webpage to see a have larger-scale impact?” aimed at sustaining agri- and we need more of them, detailed agenda, lodging “The summit provides culture and ecosystems in but human decision-mak- info, and to access online a unique opportunity to the region. ing is the real key to con- registration. Pre-registra- strengthen collaborations Some Ogallala Water serving the Ogallala,” said tion is required, and space among a diverse range of CAP research and outreach Brent Auvermann, Center is limited. The registra- water-focused stakehold- results will be shared at Director at Texas A&M tion deadline is Saturday, ers,” said summit co-chair the 2020 Ogallala Summit. AgriLife Research – Am- March 21 at midnight Cen- Meagan Schipanski, an The Ogallala Water CAP arillo. “The emergence tral Time. associate professor in the has led the coordination of of voluntary associations USDA to survey farmers’ planting intentions As the 2020 crop pro- NASS will mail the sur- a telephone or personal line at www.nass.usda.gov/ duction season begins, the vey questionnaire in Feb- interview. Publications. For more in- U.S. Department of Agri- ruary, asking producers to NASS safeguards the formation call the NASS culture’s National Agri- provide information about privacy of all respondents Kansas Field Office at 800- cultural Statistics Service the types of crops they in- and publishes only aggre- 582-6443. (NASS) will contact pro- tend to plant in 2020, how gate data, ensuring that ducers nationwide to de- many acres they intend to no individual operation termine their plans for the plant, and the amounts of or producer can be identi- upcoming growing season. grain and oilseed stored fied. Survey results will be “Each year, the agri- on their farms. NASS en- published in the Prospec- culture industry eagerly courages producers to re- tive Plantings and quarter- awaits USDA’s Prospec- spond online or by mail. ly Grain Stocks report to tive Plantings report, Those producers who do be released on March 31, which provides the first not respond by the dead- 2020. 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Page 4 Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 As I made more and more pie and fine-tuned my in a ball. Roll dough out process, it became very on a lightly floured sur- clear to those who love face to a little more than me that pie was healing 1/4-inch thickness. Cut me. Healing wounds that out rounds with a biscuit had been covered up and cutter and transfer to pre- scabbed over, but never pared baking sheet using a pancake turner. Bake healed. And as I shared for 6 minutes. These cook- pie with other people, I Kimberly Edwards, Stillwater, Oklahoma, ies should be underbaked What Sets Your found that eating it and and not all browned. Cool Soul On Fire? talking about it, pie was Wins Weekly Grass & Grain Recipe Contest cookies on baking sheet able to do the same thing Winner Kimberly Edwards, Stillwater, Oklahoma: 1 minute then careful- for them. SAUSAGE & CHEESE TATER TOT CUPS ly transfer to a wire rack Have you ever become a way to connect I may never learn to 1 pound sausage to cool completely. Use a watched someone com- my past, my present and play the mandolin or 4 large eggs pancake turner to move pletely in their element, my future. It fills my days make facial expressions 1 cup milk them as they will be very doing the thing that with thoughts and con- the same way or have 1/2 teaspoon salt soft and crumbly. They’ll they were meant to do? versations and creativi- the voice of an angel 1/2 teaspoon pepper firm up as they cool. You It leaves you feeling in- ty. It fills my home with like Chris Thile, but I’ve 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese can eat these cookies plain spired, curious, appreci- glorious smells that waft found that thing that I 1/4 cup chopped green onion or you can top them with ation and possibly even out the front door every was meant for. 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When The Power Goes Out ... Food Safety cup of pudding into anoth- By Nancy Nelson, 48 hours. leave them closed. Avoid er bowl and then stir in 1 Meadowlark Extension If you have nearby that temptation. cup of softened Cool Whip. District, Family Life friends and neighbors Refrigerator and freez- When refrigerators and that have extra space in er-rated thermometers are freezers suffer a loss of their freezer, consolidat- also a good permanent ad- electrical power, the re- ing frozen foods is a great dition to your appliances. frigerated and frozen strategy. A full freezer will They’re inexpensive and foods inside can become maintain its temperature will give you a reading the Using a measuring cup By Ashleigh Krispense susceptible to foodborne longer than a freezer that’s first time you open the ap- or something small in di- An easy-peasy, choco- contaminants in just a few only half full. pliance, after the power ameter, push in the centers late brownie bite that is hours. 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Sprinkle a few choco- ice cream, cut produce vironment and helps fill are a bit more stable are Let cool for a few min- late chips on top. Chill and and even leftover pizza. empty spaces in the freez- whole fruits and vegeta- utes in the pan and then then serve! er. You can also use water bles, condiments and hard remove to a cooling rack to Ashleigh is a freelance According to the USDA, bottles, plastic gallon jugs block cheese. finish cooling all the way. writer and blogger for her bacteria such as E. coli, of water, plastic storage When checking the website, Prairie Gal Cookin’ Salmonella, and Campy- containers filled with freezer, ice can be a good (www.prairiegalcookin. lobacter can grow within water. Just get them frozen indicator. If an item is still com). 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Page 6 Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 review of his recent trip to a “spanking span of bob dust and cinders left be- Ten miles farther they the southwest. tailed bays.” He set out hind by a recent prairie “pulled up” at James R. “Not a sign of man or with his “Jovial friend” fire delayed their depar- Mead’s trading ranch. his handiwork met the eye Col. Jesse Leavenworth, ture until the wind dimin- Mead was located on in any direction,” when the Kiowa and Coman- ished around noon. Mer- Whitewater River near Stotler first gazed upon the che agent. At Cottonwood cer’s Spring was the last the “old town” of Towan- valley of the Cottonwood Falls Stotler noted the landmark overlooking the da. The atmosphere was River. Eleven years later town’s abundant water South Cottonwood valley. filled with bustle and ex- Emporia was a flourish- power. G.A. Britton was Rising from the head of citement as Mead was pre- ing village “growing noisy building a water-powered the Mercer Creek and over paring five wagons filled with the hum of trade.” flour mill “and cannot use the divide they passed with trade goods bound Productive farms sporting one fourth of the power at into the valley of Walnut for the far-off tribes of comfortable homes dotted his disposal.” River. Sycamore Springs the plains. Mead offered the landscape “as far as Following the South marked the beginning of good conversation and in- A Railroad is Better the eye can reach.” Fork of the Cottonwood that stream. Their route formation on the country “Eleven years ago, this tonwood, thinking then as Mr. Stotler continued, River (present-day Hwy. lay on the east side of the they were visiting. “After morning (February 22, now that a lovelier scene “On this lovely morning, 177) they passed through present-day Kansas Turn- a ‘square meal,’ and an 1868) the writer stood on never filled the eye of a the exact counterpart of Bazaar, where they found pike. additional supply of ‘an- the high land... and looked lover of nature.” Thus the one eleven years ago, a steam saw mill, turning The town of Chelsea, tidote,” Stotler and Leav- for the first time upon the Jacob Stotler, editor of the I left Emporia for a trip fine timber found along under the waters of to- enworth drove over “a fine beautiful valley of the Cot- Emporia News, began the to the southwest.” Behind Rock Creek into good lum- day’s El Dorado Lake, level country” for eighteen ber for the surrounding had once been the Butler miles to Chisholm Creek. neighborhood. Four miles County seat. The Hon. G. Despite the early season farther along the South T. Donaldson was away at Stotler “found the spring Cottonwood they turned the Kansas Legislature, grass quite large enough into the farm of James but they were well cared to tempt the stock away S. Mitchell for the night. for by Mrs. Donaldson who from their winter food.” At There they found a pro- informed them that a new the former ranch of Jesse ductive, efficient farm of steam saw mill would soon Chisholm, the travelers ninety acres. The fenced be in operation near their “took up our abode” with property featured wheat, farm. Indian traders, Anthony G. cattle, horses, plenty of The following morning Davis and Doctor Lewel- hay and grain, a rewarding the sightseers traveled to len. Lewellen was not a orchard, and best of all El Dorado, the successor physician, Doctor was shelter from a stiff south of Chelsea for the county his given name although wind that had material- seat. Again, Stotler noted he was more familiarly ized that afternoon. Stot- that a good saw mill was known as “Doc.” ler noted that Mr. Mitchell, supplying indispensable Their hosts were load- “of course, takes The (Em- lumber for building up the ing wagons for the Indi- poria) News.” community. At El Dorado an trade. The next morn- A terrible wind sweep- they left the Walnut River, ing, they watched the ing down the valley car- turning overland to the rying dense clouds of west. • Cont. on page 7 **ADVANCE AUCTION NOTICE** DONALD D. JONES FAMILY LAND AUCTION THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 — 2:00 PM Held at the farm near HARRIS, KANSAS Directions: Go North of Harris on 31 Hwy. to 2200 Rd., turn East & go 1 mile. 160 ACRES M/L, SW1/4 33-19-18 ANDERSON COUNTY, KS Approx. 42 acres tillable, balance grass. Complete sale bill, terms, conditions & more information at: www.kansasauctions.net/kurtz KURTZ AUCTION & REALTY SERVICE Darwin W. Kurtz, Broker & Auctioneer 785-448-4152 Westphalia, KS Exclusive agents representing sellers. LAND AUcTION SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 — 2:00 PM American Legion — CUBA, KANSAS 59.2± acres rePUBLIc coUnty LanD PRIME CROPLAND • 58.50 farmland ac. • 57.36 DCP cropland ac. LEE KING & SHERRY MccUNE, SELLERS Watch Upcoming Grass & Grain’s For Complete Details. For a VIRTUAL TOUR of this property visit www.MidwestLandandHome.com To stay up to date on auctions and listings LIKE our Facebook page Midwest Land and Home.

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IndicationsBy Rebecca Zach, River ergy to get through winter. of opment winter of crown roots in crown reacheswheat’s single dig- the crown rise abovesurvival 50 de- cular is damaged and can’t Valley Extension District Normally seedlings need early February compared its and/or has stayed at the grees the wheat will slowly get the nutrients through agent, crop production four to five leaves and one to December. Some of the lower temperature for a lose its winterhardiness. the plant. This slow death In the first month, wheat to two tillers to survive leaves may be green while long time you will likely When the leaves switch is probably the most com- seedlings spend their time through the winter. others are straw-colored experience winter kill. from being prostrate to up- mon result of winter injury developing leaves, crown, If the ground is not fro- or pale during the win- The moisture of the soil right the plant has com- on wheat. For more infor- and a secondary root sys- zen, winter wheat is still ter. This doesn’t mean the going into winter can also pletely lost its hardiness. mation contact Rebecca tem. But, they are also growing roots. It is not un- green is more winter-har- affect the temperature Symptoms of winterkill Zach in the Concordia Ex- building and storing en- usual to find more devel- dy than the other. Good top of the soil. If the soil has will be more apparent tension office by calling growth of wheat does not good moisture the soil may when it warms up and 785-243-8185 or by email- The Way West – A Railroad is Better indicate good root growth. never reach the critical plants start getting green. ing [email protected]. It takes about four to six level even without snow. If they are killed by the Sign up for e-updates • Cont. from page 6 Abilene and the valley weeks of the soil tempera- However, if the soil is dry cold, they will not green from K-State’s Agronomy wagons attempt to cross was expected to soon have ture below 50 degrees at and no snow, there is po- up. Some may only be dam- Department! They will the Arkansas River taking railroad connections to the the crown for winter wheat tential for winterkill. Dry aged and will take a while be updating everyone Chisholm’s Trail into Indi- world. For now, traders to fully cold-harden. The soils and loose seedbeds to die. In some cases, the on First Hollow Stem in an Territory. The sand in with their wagons provid- colder the soil is at crown warm up and cool down plant will green up then different varieties. Visit the bed of the river con- ed all that was needed. level, the quicker it be- faster than moist or firm slowly then start to go https://webapp.agron.ksu. stantly shifted and this day “After carefully exam- comes winter-hardy. beds. Snow can help insu- backwards and die. This edu/agr_social/index_ they found the river unco- ining the country for miles Even though the plant late and protect the soil happens because the vas- new_ prep.php is ready for winter, wheat temperatures from drop- operative and were unable in almost every direction, can still be injured or ping below that critical to complete the crossing. with a view to its settle- killed by cold tempera- level. Winter survival is Present-day Wichita ment, and the construction tures. It depends on the affected not only by how FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION sprawls across the land of railroads, we started on temperature at the crown. cold, but how long it is For the Allphin Family Trust #1 between the Arkansas and our return... well pleased If the temperature at the cold. As temperatures at SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 — 10:30 AM the Little Arkansas rivers, with our trip, and satisfied AUCTION LOCATION: 645 Hwy 18 — ZURICH, KANSAS but in 1869 grape vines and that a good team is a good 3 ¾ West of Zurich, Ks plum bushes covered sand thing, but a railroad is bet- REAL ESTATE AUCTION From Plainville, KS – 11 1/4 Mi. West on Hwy 18 hills and ridges. The Wich- ter.”...On The Way West. From Palco, KS – 3 Mi. East on Hwy 18 ita, Kechi, Waco, Caddo, “The Cowboy,” Jim Gray SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 • 3:00 PM Live Online Bidding Available. and other bands of “loyal is author of the book Desper- AUCTION HELD ONSITE: 2024 Browning Ave. — MANHATTAN, KS Go to www.hamitauction.com to view complete details, Indians” lived here in ate Seed: Ellsworth Kansas DESCRIPTION pictures and to link to online bidding. “very comfortable houses on the Violent Frontier, Ells- Lots like this are hard to find Equipment Is In Excellent Condition and Always Shedded of poles thatched with the worth, KS. Contact Kansas in Manhattan. Surrounded by When Not in Use! long grass of the prairies.” Cowboy, 220 21st RD Gen- mature trees and with easy 2013 JD S660 Combine SN#1H0S660SCDO765100, 1522 En- Texas drovers crossed at eseo, KS Phone 785-531-2058 access to K-State and the gine Hours, 990 Sep Hours; 2005 John Deere Tractor 9220, SN# west side of Manhattan this lo- RW9220PO30552, 5097 Engine Hours, 325 HP, Dual Tires 480/80/ the river on their way to @ or kansascowboy kans.com. cation offers worlds of poten- R46, PTO, Rear 3 pt With Quick Hitch, Guidance Ready, 4 Remotes, tial. Combined these two lots Ground Speed Radar Sensor, Differential Lock, Power Shift 18 For- Come see us during our are approximately an acre. ward, Instructional Seat, Degelman Dozer 14’ (mounted on tractor); SELLER: DALE & BOBBIE KEYSER 2006 Case IH MX285 SN# JAZ139568, 4232 Engine Hours, Dual Front Tires 380/85/R34, Dual Rear Tires 480/80/R46, MFD w/Front REAL ESTATE TERMS: Property sells AS IS, WHERE IS. 10% non-re- Suspension, 8 Speed Transmission, 3 pt W/Quickhitch, Differential Open House Event! fundable down payment is required day of sale by check. Buyer must Lock; 2002 Freightliner FL80 SN# 1FVHBXAK12HJ44901, 136,995 Thursday, March 5th be able to close on or before April 8, 2020. Buyer needs bank letter of loan approval or funds verification. Cost of Owners Title Policy to be split Miles, Front Tires 315/80/R22.5, Rear Tires 295/75/R22.5, Tandem 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. equally between Buyer and Seller. Buyers responsibility to understand Axle w/3rd Axle Airtag, Eaton Fuller 10 speed Ultrashift Transmission, codes & building regulations of the City of Manhattan and Riley County. 21” Scott Bed w/Chelsea Hoist & Side Ladder, Shur-lok Automatic All announcements day of sale take precedence over written materials. Tarp; 1997 Ford F250 Vin# 1FTHX26FXVED12536, 117,261 Miles, Berg Repair Crossroads Real Estate & Auction LLC is representing the Seller. 7.3L Diesel Engine, X Cab, Automatic, 4x4, Knapheide Utility Bed Service Body w/150 Gal Fuel Tank and Pump; 2000 Sterling Dump 14200 Godlove Rd Check us out on Facebook & Online for more info www.kscrossroads.com Truck, 3406 Cat Engine, 355 Hp., 20 Ft. Madar Dump Bed, Roll Over www.facebook.com/KScrossroadsauctions Tarp, 10 Spd Eaton Fuller, Twin Screw w/Air Lift 3rd Axle, 18,000 lb Front Axle, 40,000 lb Rear Axles, Like New 385/85 x 22.5 Front Flota- Westmoreland, KS Pancake Supper Andrew SylveSter, listing Agent/Auctioneer, 785-456-4352 tion Tires, approx 60% on11:00 x 24.5 Rears, 295/75 X22.5 Lift Axle. at 5:30 pm 785-457-3534 BIll dISBerGer, Auction Coordinator, 620-921-5642 For More Information Contact Charlie Allphin at 785-737-3858 terrI HollenBeCk, Broker/Owner, 785-223-2947 or HAMIT LAND & AUCTION INC. 785-425-8123

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See all our products at: www.feedersplusllc.com 5-S Livestock Selden 785-386-8075 Tyler Kasl Belleville 785-527-0753 Dan Brooks Wamego 785-458-9504 Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Salina 785-825-0211 Flint Hills Welding Alta Vista 785-499-6469 Greg Vering Marysville 785-562-7164 Midwest Farm & Dairy Hutchinson 877-221-7221 Tim Deters Baileyville 785-294-0523 LAND AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 — 10:00 AM Helvering Center — MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 69.8± acres MarsHaLL county LanD Legal Description: (Marshall Co. Appraiser) S19, T02, R07, ACRES 69.8, W2 NE4 LESS E403.19’ OF N1103.48’ OF NW4 NE4 & LESS R/W FSA Details: • 68.52 Farmland Acres • 68.52 DCP Cropland Acres • 62.1 Total Base Acres (23.3 Grain Sorghum, 20.3 Wheat, 10.7 Corn, 7.8 Beans) • Corn, Beans, Grain Sorghum & Wheat have been enrolled in ARC. 2019 Real Estate Taxes: $1471.97 Location: • From Highway 77 & Indian Road go west on Indian Road 1 mile. Property is located on the south side of Indian Road. • From Highway 36 & 8th Road Intersection go North 2 miles to In- dian Road then east 1/2 mile on Indian Road. Property is located on the south side of Indian Road. Listing Broker’s Notes: This property would make the perfect addition for Producers & Investors of any size. This farm is predominately Wymore Silty Clay Loam Soil type considered PRIME cropland and is currently 87% in crop production with the potential to add additional cropland acres. Don’t miss this OPPORTUNITY to add these HIGH QUALITY acres to your op- eration or investment portfolio. Contact me with questions you have regarding this AWESOME Marshall County, Kansas property. Jeff Dankenbring, Broker - Cell: 785.562.8386 or Email: [email protected] Terms & Possession: 10% down day of the sale, balance due at closing on or before April 28, 2020. Sellers to pay 2019 and prior years property taxes. Title insurance, escrow & closing costs to be split equally between buyer and seller. Buyer takes possession at closing. Property to be sold as-is, where-is. All inspections should be made prior to the day of the sale. This is a cash sale and is not subject to financing, have your financing arrangements made prior to auction. Midwest Land and Home is acting as a Seller’s Agent and represents the seller’s interest. All information has come from reliable sources; however, potential buyers are encour- aged to verify all information independently. Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all other printed materials. MATT & MEGAN SMITH, SELLERS For a VIRTUAL TOUR of this property visit www.MidwestLandandHome.com To stay up to date on auctions and listings LIKE our Facebook page Midwest Land and Home.

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Page 8 Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 The things that surprised There was fried chicken then I thought, how lucky of us. me were far more subtle. and gravy, but light bread am I to be eating fried * * * * * * * * * * * * For example, I come because Uncle Tommy had chicken with my family, A reminder that our from a family with a fam- never mastered biscuits. cousins that I loved dear- symposium on Harvesting ily resemblance. I look As we ate, Uncle ly, cousins that wouldn’t the Plains is coming up on like both sides in some Tommy studied my face. even count on some folks’ March 14 at the Fort Wal- respects. It is interesting Finally, he spoke. family trees. Yet, here we lace Museum. Our speak- to figure out exactly where “You put me in mind were, bound by that mys- ers will include Sharon those features came from. of the Bobbitts (my grand- terious DNA that gave me Houston, Michelle Mar- Fortunately, I was blessed ma’s daddy’s people) with dark hair and eyes and tin, Kirk Shapland, Mark to have relatives who told that dark hair and eyes, gave them the hands of Berry, and Henry Craw- me or whose very features but that nose,” he paused musicians, and yet gave us ford. There will be several were evidence. for a bite of chicken, “That all that long nose. historic firearms on dis- I may have mentioned nose you got from the Jar- When my DNA results play. Our Captain Keogh’s before that acclaimed old- rells!” came back, I was struck by Emerald Banquet will be I was sitting with Grail. time fiddler Tommy Jarrell The Jarrells were relat- how different I was from held that evening. Join us friends at dinner when There are surprises, to was my Grandma’s cous- ed on Grandma’s mama’s my siblings. I am more for what promises to be a the discussion turned to be sure, along the way, and in. We called him Uncle side. I looked from Uncle Scottish and Irish than fun and fascinating day! our DNA. Two of us had sometimes not so pleasant. Tommy, because that was Tommy to Cousin Benny. they; they are more En- Deb Goodrich is the host sent our spittle for evalua- But the truth is, finding proper, but he was actual- They were both long, lanky glish/Welsh than I. Here of the Around Kansas TV tion; two had not... but they our connections is an in- ly a cousin. Widowed for men over six feet tall, and we are with exactly the show and the Garvey Texas were considering it. For credible experience. many years, he became had the noses to match. I, same ancestors and yet Foundation Historian in those of us who have al- I was not surprised at quite the cook and one on the other hand, never the pieces come together Residence at the Fort Wal- ways loved family history all by my ethnicity: the evening I stopped by his reached five feet yet I had in such unique combina- lace Museum. She chairs the and genealogy, the afford- British Isles, western Eu- house just as he and his the nose of my towering tions. Santa Fe Trail 200 in 2021. ability of DNA testing is rope, and that one or two fiddling son Benny were cousins. It is truly miraculous, Contact her at author.debgo- like discovering the Holy percent of Scandinavian. sitting down to supper. I could have cried. But and the miracle is in each [email protected]. REAL ESTATE AUCTION 142.8 ac. of Pasture in Western Clay County, Kansas Aggieville turns into cow town to celebrate THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 — 7:00 PM agriculture with new prospect cattle show Auction held at Miltonvale Community Center A new prospect cattle show, named the Aggieville Exhibitors will arrive the afternoon of April 17 to 107 Starr Avenue — MILTONVALE, KANSAS Showdown, is coming to the streets of Aggieville Busi- prepare their cattle for the show starting at 9 a.m. on LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SW4 of Section 7-9-1 of Clay County, ness District April 18, 2020. The Aggieville Showdown is April 18 at the Riley County Fairgrounds. Participants Kansas, less 10 acres of habitat in the southwest corner. This tract excited to announce the new development of a prospect will compete in the divisions of showmanship, prospect is located in Oakland Township and consists of 142.8 acres accord- ing to Clay County tax records. This is a nice pasture with good cattle show with Grand Drive like never before. Ex- market beef and breeding heifers. The Aggieville Show- grass which is clean of trees, brush and weeds. The fences have hibitors from across the country will compete for large down welcomes Ashley Judge and Jake Wagner from been well maintained with newer stretches on the south and on the cash prizes and the opportunity to show their cattle in a Loveland, Colorado to judge the inaugural show. Ashley north line toward the east. There is a large centrally located spring Grand Drive event on Moro Street in Aggieville. and Jake will select the top six prospect market beef and fed pond as well as a small pond in the northeast corner. From Oak Hill, Kansas go 1.5 miles west to Merridian Rd., then north 2.5 miles breeding heifers to advance to the Grand Drive in the to the northwest corner of the tract. From the west edge of Clay heart of Aggieville. Center, Kansas go 7 miles west on highway 24 to Frontier Rd., then The Aggieville Showdown Grand Drive will begin at go 4 miles south to 14th Rd. Turn right and follow the blacktop about 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Recording artist Lucas 4 miles to where it curves west onto 12th Rd. Continue west on 12th Maddy will take the stage, performing his top hits in- for 3 miles to Merridian Rd., then go 1/2 mile south to the northwest corner of the pasture. Note: The last 2 miles on 12th Rd. are rock. cluding “Aggieville.” The prospect market steers and breeding heifers will then enter the ring to compete for TERMS: 10% down day of sale. Balance due in 45 days. Title insurance and escrow fees to be 1/2 each by seller and buyer. Seller to pay 2019 the title of Grand Champion. The event will feature live and all prior years property taxes. Buyer to pay 2020 property taxes. interviews from the winning contestants. 2019 property taxes were $548.03. Contract, deed and down payment The Aggieville Showdown founder Christian Calli- to be escrowed at Clay County Abstract & Title, 610 5th, Clay Center, ham expressed, “This prospect cattle show is unique Ks. 67432. New buyer to receive possession at closing. This farm to be sold to the highest bidder sale day. Announcements made sale day take in many ways. The event allows exhibitors to compete precedence over printed matter. The auction firm is working for the sell- up to the age of 25, giving most collegiate-aged students ers. Not responsible for accidents. Your inspection invited prior to sale. the opportunity to show again.” Shared by Calliham and Go to kretzauctions.com or kansasauctions.net for the board members, “No cattle show in the nation has created a Grand Drive in the street of a popular business FSA Map & any additional information. and entertainment district, which makes the event fun BILL & TERRI BLOOMFIELD, SELLER to spectators.” Auction conducted by: Clay County Real Estate CALL: Greg Kretz, Salesman & Auctioneer, 785-630-0701 **AUCTION** SATURDAY, MARCH 7 — 10:00 AM 9th Annual Angus Production Sale AUCTION LOCATION: 10200 SE 70th St — LEON, KS 67074 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 • 6:00 p.m. Kathy Wilson, Sellers Semi-Truck: 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Mid Roof, DD15, 641k W Overbrook Livestock Commission Company Miles, Auto, Sleeper. Trailer: 2016 Wilson Grain Trailer 45’ Shur Lock. Pickup: 2014 Ram 3500 Turbo Diesel 4Dr, 4WD, 6.7 Cum- Overbrook, Kansas mins, 61k Miles, Bar 6 Cake Feeder, Cannonball Bed. Tractor: 2007 Kubota M125X w/LA 1601S Loader, GPS Navigation, Cab, Heat & O Air, CD, 945 hrs, Will Sell w/Bucket. Grain Truck: 1969 Chevrolet ~ Offering ~ C50, 3sp/2sp with hoist 48,062 miles. Firearms: Savage Model II .308 Win, Bolt Action w/Burris Eliminator 3 Scope * Remington Wing- 50 Angus Bulls master Model 870, 12 ga Magnum Pump * Remington Model 11-48, O 12 ga * Glenfield by Marlin Firearms Model 75 * Marlin Limited Edi- (2-year-olds and Spring yearlings) tion, 30 30, Lever Action Model 30845. Cattle & Farm Equipment: * Cattle Handling System, Tub Alley, Scales * Feed Train Feeder & 60 Yearling Open Heifers Scales * Schaben Boom Sprayer 150 gal * JD 7000 6 Row Planter D w/Monitor, Recently Refurbished * John Deere 7000 4 Row Planter (both reg. Angus and commercial) * Cap Chur Livestock Dart Gun Model 1200C * Oklahoma Pride, Portable Self Feeder 175 BU * Powder River Squeeze Chute * Calf 25 Young Commercial Pairs Table * Portable Calving Pen * Ca Z Bo Calf Feeding Building * Calf B Catcher for ATV * Grapple * Pallet Forks * Post Auger * King Kutter Box Blade 5’ 3pt * Chisel 3pt * Dearborn 2 Bottom Plow 3pt * County Lot 1: WFQ Armory B421 G21 Line 6’ Rotary Mower 3pt * 7’ Blade 3pt * Fertilizer Spreader, Pull Type * Bale Spikes * Bale Spikes for Pickup with Electric Winch * 12’ U Haybine * Slide in Water Tank 300 Gal * Stock Tank. Be Prompt, This Auction Won’t Last Long! 3% buyers premium SUNDGREN AUCTION & LAND BROKERS JOE SUNDGREN: 316.377.7112 JEREMY SUNDGREN: 316.377.0013 R Visit our Website for more details: www.sundgren.com

Sire: Connealy Armory • Mat. Grand Sire: Koupals B&B Identity Y EPD’s: CE 10; BW -1.1; WW 61; YW 117; Milk 35; $W 76; $B 160 I believe the Krogmann BaleBed is the most out- AUCTION Sires Include: TEX Playbook, Connealy Armory, standing bed on the market. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 — 10:00 AM Connealy Legendary, Baldridge Bronc, Baldridge I like the features this bed As we have Retired from Farming, we will sell the following at Beast Mode, LD Capitalist 316, and more. has over the competition.” Public Auction at the Farm located at 14905 120th Road ERIE, KS. F - Roger Miller, Booker, TX From Erie, approx. 1 ½ miles South of Erie on Hwy 59 to CO Road 120th, then ¼ mile West on 120th Road, or From Jct. of Hwy 47 Side toolboxes & 59, go 1 mile North to 120th Road then West ¼ mile on 120th; 30” Lx17” H From Jct. of Hwy 400/59 @ PARSONS, KS, North on 59 approx. 12 x 12” D A standard size miles to CO Road 120th then West ¼ mile. of 12 ga. steel FARM MACHINERY (starts at sel, 4-wheel drive, 105,000 mi., 5 with stainless approx. 1 p.m.) 2014-NH T6.155 Speed Manual; 1978 Ford 9000, steel hinges Tractor w/Front Wheel Assist, Grain Truck, 20’ All Steel Bed, and latch. Loader, Cab Heat /Air, Joy Stick, Hoist, Tandem Twin Series, 318 R Howard Woodbury (785-453-2492 or 241-0515 Custom built Across the bed toolbox shorter or longer beds. 70”Lx1O”H x 20’W - complete LH reverser, 2 Rear Remotes, Detroit Engine w/13 spd., 10/20 John Woodbury (785) 453-2223 or 229-2557 Standard Equip: with stainless steel hinges, 3Pt. PTO, 1,273 hrs., “Very Tires; 1973 IHC-1600 Loadstar arm extensions, gn tray and gas shock. Nice!!”; 1991 Versatile 846 Trac- Grain Truck, 16’ Steel Grain 23200 S. Stubbs • Quenemo, KS 66528 & receiver hitches, tor, Articulated, Duals around, 4 Bed, & Hoist w/345 V8-4/2 spd, M -Rear Remotes, Good Cab, Heat 104,217 miles; 1968 Chevrolet side rails, lights, [email protected] trailer plug & pioneer & Air, 4,216 hrs.; ’85 Massey Grain Truck, 14’ Grain Bed & quick connects. Lift, Haul and dump with the Krogmann Carry-All Tractor, Open Station-Hyd. Front Hoist, Steel Sides, 327 V-8, 4/2 www.woodburyfarmskansas.com Loader, 3 Pt. PTO, w/Wheel spd, 48,213 miles. S 1-877-745-3783 • www.krogmannmfg.com Weights; 1964 AC D17 Tractor, MACHINERY: SN AC 3 Bottom Open Station, PTO-3 pt., Nice Plow; 12’ Tandem Wheel Disc; 3 – W Front, Series IV; 1998 NH pt. Rear Blade; NH 469 Haybine; Corn Head, 8 Row 30”; 1998 Ag NH 5 Bar Hay Rake; NH 5,800 Renewable Header Trailer; Kinze Baler; 3 Pt. 6 Row JD Cultivator; #2500 Planter; Adj. Fold “In Line” Loader Hay Fork; 3 Pt. Mister 8 Row – Total Rebuild 2016, Less Sprayer; 13’ Field Cultivator; ATV than 400 acres since; Phillip 4305 Sprayer; ADMI Sub Soiler. A Rolling Harrow- 45’; 36’ Kent. CATTLE EQUIPMENT: 5-8’ Field Cultivator Series V w/5 bar Concrete Feed Bunks; Big Bale mulcher; JD 8300 Grain Drill 21- Rings; misc. Cattle Panels. 7-DD-w/press wheels; Ag Tech-3 MISC.: Nuts, bolts, screws; hitch pt. “Directional” Sprayer; Friesen pins, clevises; chemicals, log 220 Bulk Seed Tender; Sprayer chains, boomers; winter-fall dec- w/tank & 2 wheel trailer; spike orations; good used lumber; tires harrow; implement “Drop Down” & wheels; steel T fence posts; Trailer; 2815-Bushog Batwing fence wire; plastic yard car toys; rotary mower, HD w/rings, 540 White half bushel boxes (1 full PTO; irrigation pump; irrigation pallet, 500 boxes & 1 pallet with traveling gun; irrigator hose & 425 boxes); 475 Brown bushel reel; 12’ dirt mover; 3 pt. bale fork. size boxes; box stapler & staples FORK LIFT: Nissan 50 Platinum & homemade stand; pallet of 85 11 Series, 500 # Cap., T187 3 folding wood crates; 4 cast iron Stage Mast, W/Side Shift, LP. bean pots, 1 w/a stand; full sized TRAILERS: 2016 Triton GN iron bed frame; writing desk & Stock Trailer, 6’8”x24’, Rubber other misc. furniture. Floor, Like NEW; Blair 6’x20’ GN ANTIQUE: Milk & cream cans; Stock Trailer; Blair 6’x16’ Bumper sulky rake; nut cracker; horse Stock Trailer; 4 Wheel Gravity drawn plow; horse drawn cultiva- Wagon; 7 Bale ‘In Line” GN Bale tor; horse drawn tree planter; Ar- Trailer; 1992-Blair 20’ Tandem moured Western-“Cast Iron” cook Dual Axle GN, Flatbed Trailer; stove; JD planter boxes “Cast Grain-O-Vator Auger Wagon; Iron lids”; lanterns; baskets; hand 3-4Wheel Trailers. corn sheller. TRUCKS: 1992-Ford F350 Super SHOP: Portable air compressor; Duty; Dually- Steel Flatbed,Die- vertical air compressor. TERMS: Cash or Approved Check. Must have positive ID to Bid. Nothing Re- moved until settled for, all items sell as is where is with no warranties or guar- anties from seller or sellers agent. Not Responsible for accidents or theft. OWNERS: PAT & JULIA JOHNSON For Pictures go to Websites: www.lmarshallauctionandrealty.com, www.kansasauctions.net or email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook @ Larry Marshall Auction and Realty LIKE US ON FACEBOOK to RECEIVE ALL OUR AUCTION SALE BILLS! Newton Family Concessions & Rest Room Available. AUCTIONEERS: Larry Marshall, 620-485-6136 * Mark Garretson, 620-433-2561 CLERKS & CASHIER: Gayle Garretson, Rita Voth & & Clancy Milligan 9

Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 Page 9 Kansas Corn, ethanol groups to host Ethanol Seminar Kansas Corn is partner- the ethanol industry. prices. This is a unique and connecting consum- year and represents a sig- at https://kscorn.com/corn- ing with Renew Kansas “With nearly one-third learning opportunity and ers with ethanol blends. A nificant market for corn fedethanol/. to host the Kansas Corn- of Kansas corn going di- we are proud to partner fuel retailer panel and an producers. About one- Kansas Corn represents Fed Ethanol Seminar. rectly into ethanol pro- with Renew Kansas,” said expert panel on econom- third of Kansas corn is corn farmers in Kansas, Happening on March 4 at duction, it is important Kansas Corn Director of ic impact and plant inno- used to make ethanol and while Renew Kansas rep- American Ag Credit, 4105 for those in the corn and Industry Relations Stacy vation will round out the DDGS feed, the co-product resents the state’s ethanol N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, this agriculture industry to Mayo-Martinez.” seminar. of ethanol production. industry. For more infor- seminar will provide at- understand the market, The seminar will ex- Kansas is a significant Those interested in the mation, visit kscorn.com tendees with updates and the opportunities and the plore ethanol export op- ethanol producing state event can find more infor- and renewkansas.com learning opportunities hurdles to better grasp portunities; barriers to producing about 500 mil- mation and register online covering a broad view of how it affects Kansas corn increased ethanol use lion gallons of ethanol per Reclaim your ground from invasive trees LAND AUCTION Landowners and man- perts’ best thinking on con- moisture, groundwater and wildlife habitat SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 — 10:00 AM agers in southwest Kansas trol of tamarisk and other and stream flows in areas Invasive tree control in Helvering Center — MARYSVILLE, KANSAS are invited to a free work- invasive plants,” said Bob where water is a precious Central Kansas to benefit 121.6± acres MarsHaLL county LanD shop and field demonstra- Atchison, rural forestry resource. springs, streams and wet- Combination of 97+ acres of cropland, excellent wildlife habi- tion focused on the man- program coordinator with The workshop will lands. tat and is located on an excellent county-maintained road with agement and removal of the Kansas Forest Service. feature experts on land Quail and deer habi- easy access to Highway 36. tamarisk, also known as Tamarisk was originally management and invasive tat issues associated with saltcedar. used in the state for wind- removal from the Kan- Saltcedar/Tamarisk. NICK & JENNIFER KELLER, SELLERS The workshop is Thurs- breaks, erosion control, sas Forest Service, U.S. Range land quality is- See February 18 Grass & Grain For Complete Details. day, March 19, from 8:30 ornamentals and wildlife Fish and Wildlife Service, sues associated with Salt- For a VIRTUAL TOUR of this property visit a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ham- plantings. While it proved Ducks Unlimited, Natural cedar/Tamarisk. www.MidwestLandandHome.com ilton County Fairgrounds to be a hardy plant in the Resource Conservation Benefits and use of bio- To stay up to date on auctions and listings LIKE our Community Building, 806 tough conditions of Kan- Service, Farm Service char Facebook page Midwest Land and Home. S. Main, in Syracuse. Morn- sas, land managers soon Agency, Kansas Depart- Registration for the ing sessions are followed discovered that the tree ment of Wildlife, Parks free workshop is request- by a field site visit to the spread quickly and is diffi- and Tourism, Playa Lakes ed. Registration is avail- Cottonwood Flats Wildlife cult to remove. Joint Venture and the Kan- able online, or by calling Jeff Dankenbring – Listing Broker – 785.562.8386 Area, approximately 17 The invasive tree out- sas Department of Agricul- Deb Baker at 785-979-4248. Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer — 785.325.2740 miles west of Syracuse, for competes and displaces ture. Lunch is provided by First www.MidwestLandandHome.com demonstrations on how to native plants that benefit Agenda topics include: National Bank of Syracuse. When you want the Best, Call Midwest! remove tamarisk. livestock forage and wild- Saltcedar and Tamarisk “This is a great oppor- life habitat. Additional- and damaging effects on tunity to hear from ex- ly, tamarisk reduces soil soil health, water quality Grazing Cover Crops topic of Feb. 27 meeting Grazing Cover Crops or contact Greg McClure sion Office (785-537-6350) will be the topic at the at the Riley County Exten- for more information. February 27 Coffee Shop Agronomy meeting, sched- FARM DISPERSAL AUCTION uled for 10:30 a.m. to noon SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 — 1:00 PM at Nelson’s Landing in 15949 SW HAVERHILL RD — AUGUSTA, KANSAS Leonardville. A panel of FROM AUGUSTA — 5 mi east on Hwy 400 to Haverhill Rd, local farmers will discuss 5 ½ mi south. 1975 JD 4230 diesel tractor, cab, air, 3 pt, needs eng work their cover crop grazing Westendorf front loader systems, including cover 2009 Montana Mod R2844 28 hp diesel 4x4 tractor w/loader, crops that work best for 460 hrs, nice them, planting dates and 2007 Hesston Agco Mod 5456A rd baler, nice cond practices, and grazing sys- NH 3 pt 9.5’ disc mower w/dolly • 2 Skid Steers & other misc. machinery Be on time — no small items tems. Check our website for photos & info. NO BUYER PREMIUM! Mark Sylvester, Justin CALL CHUCK YOUR LAND BROKER Visser, and Russ Taddiken Check www.chuckkorte.com have each agreed to be on for current info & pictures on all auctions. the farmer panel. Sylves- Real Estate auctions affiliated with BHHS PenFed Realty ter and Visser farm and CHUCK KORTE REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE, INC. raise cattle in the Leon- Augusta, KS — 316-775-2020 ardville and Riley areas. Taddiken’s operation is near Morganville in Clay 232.7 taxable acres in Marshall County, KS County. They all have sev- Sold in 2 Tracts eral years of experience with cover crops. LAND AUCTION There is no charge to THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 • 10:00 AM attend, but reservations Auction Location: Landoll Lanes, 2005 Center Street are requested by noon on MARYSVILLE, KANSAS February 26. Register on- Location: From Marysville on Hwy 36 go East to 12th Rd. or Oketo Rd., line at www.riley.ksu.edu go North 2 mi. then West ¼ mi. on Indian Rd. Lays North of Indian Road. TRACT 1: Approximately 6.5-acre home site. Modern-style home built in 1962, 1674 sq. ft. slab, 1 bedroom, 2 full baths. A new sep- tic system is required for this property as per the Marshall County Sanitation Department. Septic system will be the responsibility of the buyer. Great location, only 2 ½ miles from Marysville. TRACT 2: Approximately 226.2 acres farm ground. TRACT 3: Combination of tracts 1 and 2. SELLER: GLENNA GALLOWAY ESTATE Auction by: JOE HORIGAN REALTY & AUCTION CO. Joe Horigan, Auctioneer:785-250-5148 For Complete Information, to view property & pictures: www.jhorigan.com 10

Page 10 Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 Cultivate your future at the 2020 inaugural Nebraska Hemp Conference and Trade Show Through a collabora- the hemp industry in the on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, The conference will touch on supply-chain, creative opportunities for tive effort, Nebraska’s Midwest. Organizers antic- in Lincoln, Nebraska, at bring together industry marketing, legal and bank- outside partnerships. agricultural growers and ipate that 375 people will the Innovation Campus, experts who will pro- ing considerations, and The conference is spon- the University of Nebras- attend the 2020 Inaugural University of Nebraska- vide proven agronomic policy news. sored in part by the Uni- ka-Lincoln researchers Nebraska Hemp Confer- Lincoln. Organizers intend practices and insights to In addition to these versity of Nebraska-Lin- are hosting a conference ence and Trade Show, a to make this an annual help growers make the educational offerings, the coln, Midwest Hop Produc- in May to focus on growing one-day conference held event. best decisions for their conference will be a net- ers, LLC, Nebraska Hop farms. Several prominent working opportunity for Yards, LLC and Midwest speakers from around the growers, local businesses, Hop Yard Supplies, LLC. country will be on hand to and area organizations. Conference proceeds will discuss different types of Organizers hope to support benefit the University of hemp (CBD/Floral, Fiber the expansion of supply Nebraska-Lincoln Exten- and Grain), trends across and demand networks in sion in support of Hemp the U.S., growing practic- the region by encouraging Education. es, pest and disease con- inter-business coalitions To learn more or reg- trol, harvest and post-har- between event attendees ister for this event, visit vest practices, nutrient and will help businesses www.grownebraskahemp. management, and will also to strategize about finding com.

KansasChris Wilson of farmrural woman wins award Manhattan was recently honored as a Distinguished Ag Alumna by the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture in Macomb, Illinois. Ten graduates were honored as part of the School of Agriculture’s centennial celebration. Chris grew up on a di- versified grain and live- stock farm in west central Illinois and graduated THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 from WIU with a degree in 11:30 AM 8874 W. Olive Road — ODELL, NEBRASKA 11:30 AM agronomy. She served as assistant to the Illinois Di- rector of Agriculture and Directions from Hwy. 136 & SW 61st Rd. SW of Beatrice, NE: 5 miles south & 2 miles west Directions from Odell, NE: 7 miles north to W Olive Rd. & 2 miles west then as director of pub- auctioneer’s Note: Herb & Marge have retired from their farming operation & have rented out their lic liaison for the U.S. De- farm ground. Every-thing has been shedded & well cared for. We will start with Miscellaneous Items. At partment of Agriculture in Dr. Andy Baker, left, director of the Western Illinois NOON, we will sell the Tractors, Truck, Combine, Heads & Disk. We will finish with the other machinery. Washington D.C. University School of Agriculture, presents a Distin- Come join us! Thanks, Randy & Wes Chris earned a Juris guished Alumni award to Chris Wilson of rural Man- Doctorate degree from the hattan. Washburn School of Law ed for 25 years. She also of Agriculture. She is a in Topeka. She founded an served as Deputy Secre- past president of Kansas association management tary and General Counsel Agri-Women and nation- firm which she operat- of the Kansas Department al president of American Agri-Women. She and her husband live on the Lazy T Ranch TRACTORS AgCo 500 Series 20’ flex head w/ near Manhattan. They 1996 CIH 7120 Magnum, power SCH cutting system shift, 3 remotes, 18.4R42 JD 653 row crop have four children. duals, Cat I 3-pt, wts, 4,998 hrs MACHINERY 2003 Case MXM130 Pro, power CIH 370 True-Tandem 25’ disk shift, MFWD, heavy-duty front w/3-bar harrow & 24” blades New Address? end, 14.9R28 rubber, 18.4x38 1989 CIH 900 6-row planter w/dual fronts, 3,158 hrs rate seed, liq. fert w/new elec. 1969 Case 930 Comfort King, pump, Yetter trash whips, milo 8-spd, 2 remotes, 18.4x38 drum, 2 corn drums, soybean deep tread, 5,238 hrs w/ drum, complete rebuild 500 ac. ago Westendorf TA26 loader, com- Great Plains Solid Stand 22-hole plete overhaul at 4,000 hrs mounted 3-pt drill • 2000 Landoll *tractor & loader will be offered 6’ ditcher • UFT 500 bu. grain separate & together cart Buffalo 20’ 8-row no-till stalk TRUCK chopper • Elk Creek Welding & Let us know! 2004 International 4300 w/ Steel caddy (will be sold sepa- Contact Kevin to update DT466 diesel eng, 6+1 trans, rate) • Krause 4200 21’ field cul- your Grass & Grain air pusher, Scott 20’ steel box tivator w/3-bar harrow • Westfield subscription: w/cargo doors, hoist & roll tarp, WR 80-36 transport auger w/hyd AC/heat, cruise, tilt, 250,034 mi drive, like new • Peck 8x60 auger [email protected] COMBINE & HEADS w/hyd. driven swing hopper • 785-539-7558 1996 Gleaner R-62 Custom JD 600 3-wheel sprayer w/poly 1531 Yuma St., Harvester Special combine tanks, foam markers & 45’ booms Manhattan, KS 66502 w/bin extensions, monitor, Soilmover 5.5 yd dirt scraper • 12’ & conversion kit 1050 gal. poly 30.5Lx32 fronts, 16.9/24 rears, pull-type chisel • JD BW 12’ disk tank • Shop-made rock wagon for 4,762 engine hrs, 3,279 sep- • MM 416 semi-mounted plow pivot track 8x13.5 hayrack w/hd arator hrs • Tandem axle trailer w/water gear • Hay fork for Westendorf AgCo 3000 6-row 30” corn head, tanks • Blue Jet 10-knife HN3 loader, also fits 3-pt • Quick hitch. w/hyd. deck plates applicator w/Yetter no-till disk

AUCTIONEERS: Randy L. Speckmann, 402-335-2659 Additional pictures at Wes DeBuhr, 402-274-7263 speckmannrealtyandauction.com Clerks & Ringmen: Speckmann Auction Service Lunch by Sale Day: 402-239-8287 Lila Belle’s Catering Auction calendar - 11

Grass & Grain, February 25, 2020 Page 11 March 12 — Tractors, Cline Cattle Company. tion liquidation auction truck, combine & heads, March 18 — Angus including a surplus of machinery held at Odell, Production sale held at construction tools & other Grass & Grain Area Nebraska for Herb & Overbrook for Woodbury items held at St. George. Marge Wollenburg. Auc- Farms. Auctioneers: Foundation tioneers: Speckmann Re- March 19 — 152 acres Realty, Morgan Riat. Auctions and Sales alty & Auction Service, m/l of Dickinson County March 28 — Hereford Inc. farmland held at Abilene Production sale held at March 12 — 232.7 acres for Sharlyn Reynolds. Auc- Haviland for Sandhill February 24 — Build- signment Auction held at March 7 — Tractors, m/l Marshall County, two tioneers: Reynolds Real Farms. er liquidation auction in- Beattie. Auctioneers: Rot- combine & swather, skid tracts, home site and crop- Estate & Auction. March 29 — Barber cluding 3 properties with tinghaus Auction. loader & machinery, land held at Marysville for March 19 — 31st Annu- items, railroad, dolls, toys, unfinished homes & 1 March 5 — Shop equip- trucks & more held North Glenna Galloway Estate. al Production sale held at collectibles, signs, Coca building lot property held ment, office equipment, of Ionia for Bud & Jean Auctioneers: Joe Horigan Esbon for Benoit Angus Cola items, Kewpie doll at Manhattan for Bank of shop supplies, tires & Boden Trust No. 1. Auc- Realty & Auction Co. Ranch. collection, comic books the Flint Hills. Auction- wheels, shelving & more tioneers: Thummel Real March 12 — Pasture in March 20 — 24th Annu- held at Salina for Karen eers: Crossroads Real Es- held at Emporia. Auction- Estate & Auction, LLC. Western Clay County held al Production Sale held at & Hershel Huffman. Auc- tate & Auction, LLC. eers: Hancock Auction & March 7 — Production at Miltonvale for Bill & Maple Hill for Sunflower tioneers: Thummel Real February 25 — 6-bed- Real Estate, Paul Hancock sale held at Pawnee Rock Terri Bloomfield. Auction- Genetics. Estate & Auction, LLC. room, 3-bath home held & Jace Hubert. for Loving Farms. eers: Clay County Real Es- March 21 — Art & Kan- March 31 — 320 acres in Wamego. Auctioneers: March 5 — 160 acres m/l March 7 — Judd Ranch tate, Greg Kretz salesman sas regional art prints, Coffey County diversified Crossroads Real Estate & of Anderson County farm- 42nd Gelbvieh, Balancer, & auctioneer. Indian items & guns, ad- farm property held at New Auction, LLC. land held at the farm at & Red Angus Bull sale March 12 — Real Es- vertising, antiques & col- Strawn for Clara R. Wil- February 26 — Trac- Harris for Don Jones Fam- held at Pomona for Judd tate, Cloud County farm- lectibles including porce- liams Trust. Auctioneers: tors, dozer, trucks, pick- ily. Auctioneers: Kurtz Ranch. land sold in multiple lain & glass held at Salina. Swift-n-Sure Auctions & ups, 4 wheelers, trailers, Auction & Realty Service. March 7 — Angus cattle tracts held at Concordia Auctioneers: Thummel Real Estate. Brian Landis equipment, shop parts on March 5 — 506 acres including bulls, females, for Larry Crum Trust. Auc- Real Estate & Auction, & Victor Edelman. pallets, irrigation equip- m/l in Lincoln & Russell heifers held at Olsburg for tioneers: Thummel Real LLC. April 4 — Signs, toys, ment, pinto bean equip- County sold in 3 tracts & Laflin Angus. Estate & Auction, LLC. March 21 — Production trailer, etc. held at Law- ment, oil & gas equipment combinations held at Wil- March 8 — 2 lots of Man- March 12 — 120 acres sale held at Kingman for rence. Auctioneers: Elston & more held near Cope- son. Auctioneers: Hall and hattan comprised of just m/l of Shawnee County ir- Molitor Angus. Auction. land for Withers Farm. Hall. about an acre with easy rigated river bottom land March 21 — On Target April 4 — Farm machin- Auctioneers: Larry John- March 5 — Annual Bull access to K-State and west for Meyer Family Prop- Bull Sale held at Blue ery, antiques & collect- ston Auction. Sale held at Courtland for Manhattan located at Man- erties, LLC. Auctioneers: Rapids for Springhill Her- ibles, automobiles held February 27 — 519 acres Jensen Brothers. hattan for Dale & Bob- Murray Auction & Realty. efords & Alcove Cattle at Minneapolis for Gerald m/l of Flint Hills pasture & March 6 — Tractor, bie Keyser. Auctioneers: March 12 — 19th Annu- Company. Newell Estate. Auction- wildlife sold in 2 tracts in combine, trucks, trailers, Crossroads Real Estate & al sale held at Manhattan March 21 — Bull sale eers: Bacon Auction Com- Chase County held at Flor- implements & equipment Auction, LLC. for BJ Angus Genetics. held at Geneseo for Jans- pany. ence for Circle 7 Ranch (excellent equipment) March 8 — 29th annual March 14 — Farm sen Red Angus. April 11 — Guns, house- (Jerry & Micki Siebert). held at Benton for Darryl Limousin & LimFlex Pro- equipment, construction March 22 — Furniture, hold, appliances, shop Auctioneers: Griffin Real & Marsha Meyersick. Auc- duction sale held at Lib- equipment, cars, trucks, toys & collectibles at Sali- tools & equipment, boat Estate & Auction. tioneers: Sundgren Auc- erty, Nebraska for Boyer shop tools, household & na. Auctioneers: Thummel & accessories, livestock February 27 — 45th An- tion & Land Brokers. Limousin. miscellaneous at Concor- Real Estate & Auction, equipment, large assort- nual Production Sale held March 6 — 2,112 acres March 9 — 3 bedroom, 2 dia for 34th Annual Con- LLC. ment of mechanics tools at Quinter for GG&T Cattle m/l of Wabaunsee Coun- 1/2 baths split level home cordia Optimist Consign- March 23 — Oleen & equipment held at Ben- Company. ty cropland, CRP, pasture with all seasons room, 2 ment Auction. Brothers Production sale nington for Bill Whitman. February 28 — Total and wildlife habitat sold car garage, walkout base- March 14 — Model held at Dwight. Auctioneers: Bacon Auc- Performance Bull sale in 9 tracts held at Eskridge ment & additional lot held A Roadster, golf cart, March 28 — 59.2 acres tion Company. held at Quinter for Jami- for Justin & Barbara Hill at Wamego. Auctioneers: tools, antiques & collect- m/l of Republic County April 11 — Fink Beef son Herefords. and Richard W. Porter. Crossroads Real Estate & ibles, household, lawn farmland & cropland held Genetics Spring Angus February 29 — 200+ Auctioneers: Griffin Real Auction, LLC. items, 1913-2001 KS license at Cuba for Lee King & and Charolais Bull Sale pieces of Fenton, coins, Estate & Auction. March 9 — 2,185 acres plates, crocks & more held Sherry McCune. Auction- held at Randolph. Longaberger baskets, March 6 — 43rd Annual m/l of Harper County high- at Hanover for the Edwin eers: Midwest Land and April 18 — Auction held appliances, furniture, Legacy Sale held at Man- ly productive crop acres, & Myrtle Germeroth Trust. Home, Jeff Dankenbring & at Lawrence. Auctioneers: glassware, antiques & col- hattan for K-State Legacy recreational possibilities Auctioneers: Olmsteds & Mark Uhlik. Elston Auction. lectibles & more held at Sale. held at Anthony. Auction- Sandstrom. March 28 — Estate auc- April 18 — Antiques & Louisville. Auctioneers: March 7 — Motorcycles, eers: Farmers National March 14 — Firearms, tion held at Lone Star for household held at Manhat- Crossroads Real Estate & tractor & mower, toys & Company. ammo, farm toys & miscel- Carl & Peggy Silvers Es- tan. Auctioneers: Founda- Auction, LLC. collectibles, furniture & March 9 — Tegtmeier laneous held at Lawrence. tate. Auctioneers: Elston tion Realty, Morgan Riat. February 29 — Primi- appliances, tools & miscel- Polled Herefords 60th An- Auctioneers: Elston Auc- Auction. April 18 — New Strawn tives & collectibles includ- laneous held at Chapman nual Bull & Female Sale tions. March 28 — 85 firearms Farm & Ranch Consign- ing railroad items, quilts, for Claude & Sallie Hibbs. held at the farm near March 14 — 121.6 acres (majority excellent to ment Auction held at hundreds of pieces of jew- Auctioneers: Brown Real Burchard, Nebraska. m/l Marshall County farm- new), tractors, dozer, Har- New Strawn. Auctioneers: elry, gold, sterling, toys, Estate & Auction Service, March 10 — Real Estate land held at Marysville for ley Davidson motorcycle, Kurtz Auction & Realty. Hummels & more held LLC. including the farmland Nick & Jennifer Keller. trailers, trucks, machin- Sales manager, Richard at Salina. Auctioneers: March 7 — 500+ lots of tracts in Smith County Auctioneers: Midwest ery, collectibles, salvage Newkirk. Thummel Real Estate & coins, 700+ vintage adver- with wildlife habitat; also Land and Home, Jeff Dan- machinery & much more April 25 — 1800s Conas- Auction, LLC. tising memorabilia manu- selling personal property kenbring, Mark Uhlik. held at Ozawkie for Jerald toga wagon (complete), February 29 — Farm als & parts/service manu- including tractors, com- March 14 — 160 acres & Ivan Flory. Auctioneers: buggys, horse equipment, retirement auction in- als, collectibles, firearms bine & trucks, machinery, m/l of Northwest Jackson Edgecomb Auctions. antiques & collectibles cluding combine, tractors, supplies, furniture, Long- cattle equipment & more County pasture & farm- March 28 — 69.8 acres held near Eudora for trucks, other equipment aberger & much more held held South of Smith Cen- land with 5 bedroom, 2 m/l of Marshall County Elden (Denny) & Marilyn & misc. held near Zurich at Lawrence. Auctioneers: ter for Roy Bell Family. bath 1999 Schult modular farmland held at Marys- Lynn. Auctioneers: Thum- (live online bidding avail- Elston Auctions. Auctioneers: Thummel home with outbuildings to ville for Matt & Megan mel Real Estate & Auc- able) for the Allphin Fam- March 7 — Semi truck, Real Estate & Auction, be offered in 3 tracts held Smith. Auctioneers: Mid- tion, LLC. ily Living Trust #1. Auc- trailer, pickup, tractor, LLC. at Soldier for Edwin C. & west Land and Home, Jeff April 25 — Farm auc- tioneers: Hamit Land & grain truck, firearms, cat- March 10 — 30th annu- Goldie N. Vance. Auction- Dankenbring, Mark Uhlik. tion held at Perry. Auc- Auction, Inc. tle & farm equipment held al production sale held at eers: Cline Realty & Auc- March 28 — Tractors, tioneers: Elston Auction. February 29 — Com- at Leon for Kathy Wilson. the ranch near Phillips- tion, LLC. combine, trucks & machin- May 2 — Estate auction bine, tractors, trucks & Auctioneers: Sundgren burg for Bar Arrow Cattle March 14 — Equipment, ery, motorcycles, antiques, held at Lawrence for Swal- machinery held at Benton Auction & Land Brokers. Company. trucks & salvage held at collectibles, tools & more low Estate. Auctioneers: for Ron & Ginger Mauck. March 7 — Tractors, March 11 — Unreserved New Cambria for Don held West of Clay Center Elston Auction. Auctioneers: Van Schmidt machinery, non-running online auction of semi Janssen Estate. Auction- for Clarence & Marjorie Auctions. tractors, machinery & truck, dump truck & other eers: Reynolds Auction Urban Estate. Auction- February 29 — Nice se- trucks, antique tractors, farm machinery for Mark Service. eers: Thummel Real Es- lection of firearms, vintage threshers & machinery, E. Collins Revocable Trust March 15 — Cattleman’s tate & Auction, LLC. cartridge collection, fire- livestock equipment, fuel Estate at www.bigiron. Choice Bull Sale held at March 28 — Farm ma- arm manufacturing post- barrels, shop tools & misc., com. Auctioneers: BigIron Greenleaf. chinery, trucks, trailers, ers & advertising, 300 vin- guns, antiques & collect- Auctions. March 15 — 23rd An- livestock equipment, tage shotgun shell boxes, ibles held at Clifton for March 11 — 49.34 acres nual Performance-Test- farm tools & misc. held antiques, small display Delmer Kahrs Estate. Auc- m/l of Ellsworth County ed Angus Bull & Female at Durham for the annu- cabinets & more held at tioneers: Kretz Auction farmland held at Vesper Sale held at St. Joseph, al farm machinery & farm Abilene for Norman Bird Service, Greg Kretz with for Alsop Sand Co., Inc. Missouri selling fall & misc. auction held in con- (in conjunction with the guest auctioneer Randy Auctioneers: Thummel spring yearling bulls, cow/ junction with G&R Imple- Kiwanis pancake feed). Reynolds. Real Estate & Auction, calf pairs and bred & open ment. Auctioneers: Lep- Auctioneers: Reynolds March 7 — Farm disper- LLC. heifers for April Valley pke Realty & Auction. Auction Service. sal including 80s JD 4320 March 11 — Angus Bull Farms. March 28 — Construc- February 29 — 103 dsl tractor, Westendorf sale held at Haddam for March 18 — Cow sale acres m/l of Northern Mor- front loader, 2014 Mon- Flat Iron Angus. held at Manhattan for ris County including crop- tana Mod. R2844 tractor w/ land & hayland held at loader, skid steers & other LAND AUCTION Dwight for A.J. & Andrea machinery held near Au- IRRIGATED RIVER BOTTOM SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 — 10:00 AM American Legion — LINN, KANSAS Timm. Auctioneers: Cline gusta. Auctioneers: Chuck FARMLAND Realty & Auction, LLC. Korte Real Estate & Auc- 160± acres WasHINGTON cOuNTy LaND February 29 — Bull tion Service, Inc. *AUCTION* Legal Description: (Washington Co. Appraiser) S18, T04, R04, sale at Wymore, Nebraska March 7 & March 9 — 6th Principal Meridian, ACRES 157.3, SE4 EXC RD ROW THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 — 7:00 PM FSA Details: • 157.94 Total Farmland • 75.95 DCP Cropland Acres for Hurley Cattle. selling (saturday) March 7: (Note: This is a date change from the last ad) • 72.7 Total Base Acres March 1 — 18th Annual Livestock equipment in- AUCTION SITE: St. Marys Senior Center, • 38.7 Wheat, 15.82 Grain Sorghum & 18.18 Soybeans Acres bull sale held at Wamego cluding bunks & feeders, 403 W. Lasley Street — ST. MARYS, KANSAS • Crop Election Choice: ARC County 2019 Real Estate Taxes: $2,080.13 for Gold Bullion. hay, feed oats, antique ma- 120 acres m/l of highly productive March 2 — Real Estate chinery & other antique Possession: Buyer to take full possession of this property on clos- ing. Sellers ownership interest in mineral rights to transfer with sale Auction held at Lyons. items; selling (monday) Irrigated Riverbottom Land of property. Auctioneers: Farms Amer- March 9: large retirement Location: From the intersection of Hwy 148 and Hwy 15 (6 miles ica, Jim Hollinger. high quality farm machin- South of Washington, KS) go 2 miles East on Hwy 148 then turn March 2 — 32nd Annu- ery auction including JD South on Sunflower Rd. Go 1/2 mile South. This is the NE corner al Lyons Ranch Superior & International tractors, of the Tract. Genetics Angus Bull Sale combines, full line of hay Listing Broker’s Notes: Farmers, Ranchers & Investors...This property has exceptional soil types, good fences, good water, held at Manhattan for & farm machinery, semi & excellent native grass pasture. This tract has been well cared Lyons Ranch. straight trucks held East for and is ready for next springs cattle and crops. DON’T miss March 3 — 679 m/l of Westphalia for Kenneth this opportunity to own this GREAT tract of land located just Property located approximately 5 miles Southeast of St. a few miles from NEW Farmers Cooperative Grain Facility be- contiguous acres of Paw- W. Renyer Trust. Auction- Marys on NW Maple Hill Road at the intersection of 54th & nee County land held at eers: Cline Realty & Auc- tween Linn and Washington. Contact me with questions you Maple Hill Rd. on the Southeast corner. OR 1 mile North of have regarding this exceptional Washington County, Kansas Larned for William H. tion, LLC. the river bridge on Maple Hill Road. property. Mark Uhlik, Broker - Cell: 785.747.8568 or Email: Howery II. Auctioneers: March 7 — Coins held LEGAL: NW/4 NE/4, 36-10-12, Shawnee County [email protected] Carr Auction & Real Es- at Emporia. Auctioneers: SW/4 NE/4, 36-10-12, Shawnee County Terms & Possession: 10% down day of the sale, balance due at closing tate, Inc. Swift-n-Sure Auctions & N/2 N/2 SE/4, 36-10-12, Shawnee County on or before April 10, 2020. Sellers to pay 2019 and prior years property **ALL TRACTS SOLD AS ONE** taxes. Title insurance, escrow & closing costs to be split equally between March 3 — 918 acres m/l Real Estate. Auctioneer’s Notes: This is a very highly productive prop- buyer and seller. Buyer takes possession at closing. Property to be sold of Riley County land in- March 7 — Farm ma- as-is, where-is. All inspections should be made prior to the day of the sale. erty with outstanding yields as it lies very well! This has This is a cash sale and is not subject to financing, have your financing cluding pasture, hay mead- chinery, forklift, trailers, been in the Meyer families ownership for several genera- arrangements made prior to auction. Midwest Land and Home is acting ow, timber, stocked pond, trucks, machinery, cat- tions. A great opportunity to add it to your families legacy as a Seller’s Agent and represents the seller’s interest. All information has spring fed creek, spring tle equipment, miscella- for generations to come!!! Don’t miss out on this opportu- come from reliable sources; however, potential buyers are encouraged to verify all information independently. Statements made the day of sale take tanks, wildlife habitat, neous, antiques & more nity to invest or add to your operation as these opportuni- ties often come along only once in your lifetime! Hope to precedence over all other printed materials. former homesite, build- held at Erie for Pat & Julia see you at the auction. * Pivot unit sells with property. JOHN B. & SHARON L. OSSMANN REV. TRUST, SELLER ings, pens & more sold in Johnson. Auctioneers: Terms: 10% earnest money the day of the auction with the remainder 2 tracts held at Manhattan. Larry Marshall & Mark at closing on or before April 14, 2020. Title insurance and escrow fees For a VIRTUAL TOUR of this property visit to be shared equally. The sale is not contingent on financing and all in- www.MidwestLandandHome.com Auctioneers: Gene Francis Garretson. spections should be conducted prior to the auction at bidder’s expense. & Associates Real Estate March 7 — 160 acres To stay up to date on auctions and listings LIKE our Murray Auction & Realty is acting as an agent for the Seller. All informa- Facebook page Midwest Land and Home. 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Weston Schrader, Wells, exhibited the Reserve Champion Percentage Charolais Female at the Na- tional Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 19, 2020 with Schrader’s Ms Scotchie 944G ET. The February 2019 born female is out of Schrad- er’s Ms Dolly 992. Dr. Chris Cassady, Ankeny, Iowa, served as judge for both the Percentage Charolais Show and the Purebred Charolais Junior Heifer Show. Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission Co., Inc. AUCTIONS EVERY Salina, KANSAS SALE BARN PHONE: 785-825-0211 MONDAY & THURSDAY MONDAY — CATTLE • HOG SALE 2nd & 4th MONDAY Hogs sell at 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Selling Cattle every Monday Cattle at 12:00 Noon. Selling calves and yearlings first, followed Hog Sales on 2nd & 4th Monday of the month only! by Packer cows and bulls. THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLY RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK TOTALED 4,985 CATTLE. Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos- STEERS 15 blk Cawker City 9 yr [email protected] sible so we can get them highly advertised. 300-400 $187.00 - $197.00 11 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] 400-500 $189.00 - $200.00 10 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] AUCTIONEERS: KYLE ELWOOD, BRANDON HAMEL & GARREN WALROD 500-600 $174.00 - $189.00 2 mix Sawyer 4-5 [email protected] 600-700 $162.00 - $167.50 BRED COWS For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website www.fandrlive.com 700-800 $145.00 - $150.50 35 blk Arlington 3 [email protected] 800-900 $145.00 - $143.60 15 blk Salina 3-4 [email protected] 900-1,000 $127.00 - $132.00 4 red Arlington 3 [email protected] 10 blk Salina 3-4 [email protected] FARMERS & RANCHERS HAS SWITCHED BACK to HEIFERS 12 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] Cattle USA.com for our online auctions. 300-400 $165.00 - $172.00 19 blk Mankato 3-4 [email protected] 400-500 $157.00 - $167.00 8 blk Braman, OK 3-5 [email protected] 500-600 $155.00 - $162.00 11 blk Sawyer 5 [email protected] 600-700 $137.00 - $147.00 17 blk Sawyer 5 [email protected] It’s time to start thinking about getting 700-800 $128.00 - $130.25 14 blk Sawyer 5 [email protected] 8 blk Atlanta 3-4 [email protected] your horses consigned to the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020: 6 blk Braman, OK 5 [email protected] CALVES 11 red North Dakota 4-5 [email protected] May SprIng Spectacular HorSe Sale. 1 blk Tampa [email protected] 15 Here North Dakota 4-5 [email protected] Deadline is March 1st to consign. 1 blk Gypsum [email protected] 16 blk Sawyer [email protected] 1 blk Lorraine [email protected] 14 blk Sawyer [email protected] contact Farmers & ranchers for any information. 1 blk Gypsum [email protected] 8 blk Braman, OK [email protected] COWS 16 blk Lorraine [email protected] 8 blk Longford [email protected] 6 blk Ellsworth [email protected] 1 blk Salina [email protected] 30 blk Gypsum [email protected] 17 char Haven [email protected] 1 blk Tescott [email protected] THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020: 25 mix Durham [email protected] 8 blk Buhler [email protected] 1 blk Tescott [email protected] STEERS 69 blk Clyde [email protected] 4 blk McPherson [email protected] 1 blk Chapman [email protected] 2 blk Lindsborg [email protected] 8 blk Longford [email protected] 62 mix Gypsum [email protected] 7 blk Solomon [email protected] 4 blk McPherson [email protected] 15 mix Delphos [email protected] 8 char Gypsum [email protected] 1 red Chapman [email protected] 4 blk Buhler [email protected] 16 mix Luray [email protected] 8 blk Claflin [email protected] 1 char Solomon [email protected] 3 blk Claflin [email protected] 62 mix Enterprise [email protected] 19 mix Salina [email protected] 1 blk McPherson [email protected] 9 blk Buhler [email protected] 65 mix Longford [email protected] 7 mix Wilson [email protected] 1 blk Tampa [email protected] 7 blk Beloit [email protected] 24 mix Delphos [email protected] 27 blk Luray [email protected] 6 blk Solomon [email protected] 7 blk Galva [email protected] HEIFERS 29 blk Beloit [email protected] 1 red Solomon [email protected] 15 mix Clyde [email protected] 3 blk Bennington [email protected] 15 blk Clyde [email protected] BULLS 10 blk Buhler [email protected] 5 blk Beloit [email protected] 18 blk Salina [email protected] 1 red Abilene [email protected] 5 mix Gypsum [email protected] 13 blk Sedgwick [email protected] 18 blk Lehigh [email protected] 1 spot Assaria [email protected] 14 char Haven [email protected] 16 char Haven [email protected] 58 blk Clyde [email protected] 1 blk Clay Center [email protected] 12 mix Galva [email protected] 5 blk Claflin [email protected] 7 blk Junction City [email protected] 1 blk Assaria [email protected] 5 blk Claflin [email protected] 5 blk Buhler [email protected] 12 blk Benton [email protected] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020: 16 mix Oak Hill [email protected] 7 blk Luray [email protected] 11 blk Lincoln [email protected] COW SALE 11 blk Gypsum [email protected] 4 blk McPherson [email protected] 25 blk Luray [email protected] BRED HEIFERS 29 mix Luray [email protected] 7 blk Buhler [email protected] 6 blk Gypsum [email protected] 3 bwf Burdick @1975.00 4 blk Beloit [email protected] 14 blk Sedgwick [email protected] 33 blk Greenleaf [email protected] 13 blk Cawker City @1825.00 7 blk Claflin [email protected] 12 mix Oak Hill [email protected] 6 blk Little River [email protected] 6 blk Burdick @1775.00 19 mix Marion [email protected] 5 mix Marion [email protected] 44 blk Beloit [email protected] 10 blk Cawker City @1750.00 14 mix Galva [email protected] 18 mix Beloit [email protected] 15 blk Little River [email protected] 3 blk Salina @1725.00 37 mix Luray [email protected] 6 blk Junction City [email protected] 67 mix Clyde [email protected] 9 blk Cawker @1625.00 15 mix Hesston [email protected] 7 blk Canton [email protected] 12 blk Beloit [email protected] PAIRS 66 mix Abilene [email protected] 2 blk Concordia 4 [email protected] 5 char Haven [email protected] EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 8 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] 13 blk Gypsum [email protected] • 30 Black S&H weaned 60-90 days, 2 round vacc, bunk broke, open 600 11 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] 11 blk Little River [email protected] • 7 S&Bull calves weaned December 3rd, 2 round vacc 400-500 20 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] 16 blk Beloit [email protected] 9 blk KCMO 3-5 [email protected] 29 mix Clyde [email protected] • 60 Black/Red/Char S&H home raised, long time weaned 500-700 3 blk KCMO [email protected] 6 mix Delphos [email protected] • 220 Black Heifers home raised, long time weaned, running out silage 550-800 • 10 Steers long time weaned, 2 round 750-850 • 90 Steers Berkley Origin 875 UPCOMING SALES: • 3 Steers, long time weaned, home raised, vacc 750 SPECIAL COW SALES: SALE STARTS at 11 AM • 60 Black/Red S&H long time weaned, home raised, vacc, open 650-750 • 18 Black/BWF Heifers 800 • Tuesday, March 17 • Tuesday, April 21 • Tuesday, May 5 • 29 Mostly Black Heifers, long time weaned 675 WEANED/VACC. SALE: SALE STARTS at 11 AM EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 COW SALE IN STOCK TODAY: BULLS: Red Angus 17 months semen checked; 47 Char Bulls, 18 month old • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders virgin, semen & Trich tested. HEIFER PAIRS: 5 Heifers bred black calving ease Angus bull. REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 6 Red Balancer Heifers, home raised, • 6’8” x 24’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER METAL TOP OCHV, pelvic measured; 1 Black Balancer Heifer, home raised, OCHV, pelvic • 6’8” x 24’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER measured. COWS/PAIRS: 30 Fall calving 3-8 yr olds, bred Black Downy Ranch • 42’ ROUND BALE DUMP TRAILERS Angus bull; 50 Black/BWF Cows 3&4 yrs., All coming with 2nd or 3rd calf, Bred • HEAVY DUTY FEED BUNKS (Silage & Grain) Angus April/May calvers; 10+10 Black Angus pairs, running age, home raised; 45 • HEAVY DUTY 5000# GRAIN TOTE Black/BWF 4-6 yrs, Cole Origins, bred Gardiner Angus, calve April

For Information or estimates, contact: Check our listings each week on our website at Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884 www.fandrlive.com Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-493-2901 Jim Crowther Lisa Long Cody Schafer Kenny Briscoe Kevin Henke Austin Rathbun 785-254-7385 620-553-2351 620-381-1050 785-658-7386 H: 785-729-3473, C: 785-565-3525 785-531-0042 Roxbury, KS Ellsworth, KS Durham, KS Lincoln, KS Agenda, KS Ellsworth, KS Cattle Sale Broadcast Live on www.cattleusa.com 1150 KSAL, Salina 6:45 AM -MON.FRI * 880 KRVN 8:40 AM - WED.-THURS. *550AM KFRM - 8:00 am, Wed.-Thurs.