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35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129.00 149.52 150.40
Nebraska Feeder Steers,
Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .168.66 221.09 222.54
Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144.33 177.70 204.34
Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .191.29 233.40 323.13
Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.29 105.44 128.02
Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* * *
Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .77.30 108.08 130.97
Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .100.00 158.00 153.00
Nat. Carcass Lamb Cutout, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290.65 369.88 371.23
CCrrooppss,, DDaaiillyy SSppoott PPrriicceessWheat, No. 1, H.W. Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.76 6.83 6.71
Corn, No. 2, Yellow, Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.41 4.56 4.74
Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.90 14.22 14.54
Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .10.79 8.07 8.21
Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.91 4.61 4.53HHaayy ((ppeerr ttoonn))Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . . .245.00 162.50 210.00
Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . . .227.50 127.50 127.50
Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .217.50 107.50 107.50
Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246.50 235.00 235.00
Wet Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89.50 67.00 68.00
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Robert Pore, The Grand Island Indepent
A report showing that agriculturalland valuations increased by 29.12percent over the previous year isanother example of why Nebraskatax laws need to be changed, saidSteve Nelson, Nebraska FarmBureau president.
The Nebraska Department ofRevenue's Property AssessmentDivision released the report onMonday, April 15.
The increase in agricultural landvaluations in Hall County was evengreater — 40.73 percent, accordingto the report. For surroundingcounties, agricultural landvaluations from 2013 to 2014increased by 36.79 percent in AdamsCounty; 34.16 percent, Buffalo;
29.34 percent, Custer; 37.37 percent,Hamilton; 37.32 percent, Howard;and 28.06 percent, Merrick.
Nelson said the increase ensuresthe statewide valuation ofagricultural land for tax purposeswill have "doubled since 2009 as ourestimates suggest nearly a 120percent increase in valuation sincethat time."
"Our estimates also suggest that,due to the increase, the statewideproperty taxes paid by farm andranch families on agricultural landwill near $1 billion in 2015," Nelsonsaid.
Jim Jansen, research analyst withthe University of Nebraska-Lincoln's department of agriculturaleconomics, which conducts theNebraska Farm Real Estate MarketDevelopments survey annually, said
land markets in Nebraska remainedrelatively steady in the last year,according to preliminary findings.
Overall, the average statewidefarmland value — based on actualsale prices — rose by about 5percent, as of Feb. 1, to $3,195 peracre, Jansen said. Survey reportersacross the state reported percentagegains for all the farmland classes forthe period from Feb. 1, 2013, to Feb.1, 2014.
Jansen said farmland values inrecent years have increased sharply.The overall increase of 25 percent in2013 followed increases of 22percent and 32 percent in the twoprevious years, leaving the 2013 all-land value more than double thevalue in early 2010.
According to USDA's EconomicResearch Service, national net farm
income — a key indicator of U.S.farm well-being — is forecast at$95.8 billion in 2014, down 27percent from last year's record of$130.5 billion. The 2014 forecastwould be the lowest since 2010 butwould remain $8 billion above theprevious 10-year average.
The USDA reported that theforecast for lower net farm incomeand net cash income is primarily aresult of the outlook for lower cropreceipts and government payments.In contrast, livestock returns areforecast to be steady to slightlyhigher.
Jansen said that, in the last year,the largest increase by land classoccurred for non-tillable grazing
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Sunday, April 20
High: 72
Low: 39 Chance of Precip: 5%
Mostly Sunny Sunrise: 7:01 AM - Sunset: 8:38 PM
Monday, April 21
High: 75
Low: 45 Chance of Precip: 10%
Mostly Sunny Sunrise: 7:00 AM - Sunset: 8:39 PM
Tuesday, April 22
High: 79
Low: 57 Chance of Precip: 5>
Partly Cloudy Sunrise: 6:58 AM - Sunset: 8:40 PM
Wednesday, April 23
High: 82
Low: 52 Chance of Precip: 0%
Partly Cloudy Sunrise: 6:57 AM - Sunset: 8:42 PM
Thursday, April 24
High: 54
Low: 37 Isolated Showers
Sunrise: 6:55 AM - Sunset: 8:43 PM
Friday, April 25
High: 59
Low: 43 Partly Cloudy
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Saturday, April 26
High: 73
Low: 52 Mostly Sunny
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Sunday, April 27
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Low: 48 Mostly Sunny
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Monday, April 28
High: 68
Low: 45 Rain
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Tuesday, April 29
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Low: 28 Wintry Mix
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Sunday, April 20
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Low: 45 Chance of Precip: 55%
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Monday, April 21
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Low: 48 Chance of Precip: 10%
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Tuesday, April 22
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Low: 57 Chance of Precip: 10%
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K Wednesday, April 23
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Low: 57 Chance of Precip: 0%
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Saturday, April 26
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Sunday, April 27
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Monday, April 28
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Low: 46 Partly Cloudy
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Tuesday, April 29
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Low: 34 Isolated Showers
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Saturday, April 20
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Low: 52 Chance of Precip: 25%
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LINCOLN — For the week endingApril 13, 2014, above normaltemperatures and dry conditionsduring the week gave way toprecipitation in the form of rain andsnow on Sunday, according to USDA’sNational Agricultural StatisticsService. High winds created blizzardconditions across the west and south.Precipitation totals were heaviest ineastern counties, but lighteramounts were welcome in southcentral and southwestern areaswhere drought conditions weresevere. Temperatures averaged 4degrees above normal across thewestern half of the state and 6 to 8degrees above normal much of theeast. A few fields of corn wereplanted in southern counties, butmost producers were waiting for theweekend conditions to clear and soilsto warm. Days suitable for fieldworkwere 5.8. Topsoil moisture suppliesrated 13 percent very short, 42 short,45 adequate, and 1 surplus. Subsoilmoisture supplies rated 17 percentvery short, 43 short, 39 adequate,and 0 surplus.
Field Crops Report: Winterwheat condition rated 2 percent verypoor, 10 poor, 29 fair, 52 good, and 7excellent.
Oats planting was 28 percent,behind 56 last year and 51 percent, 5year average. Oats emerged was 5percent, behind 9 last year and 11average.
Sorghum planting was at 1percent, ahead of 0 last year and 0average.
Corn planting was at 1 percentahead of 0 last year and even with 1average.
Livestock, Pasture and RangeReport: Stock water supplies rated 5percent very short, 7 short, 88adequate, and 0 surplus.
Hay and forage supplies rated 2percent very short, 7 short, 87adequate, and 4 surplus.
Cattle and calf condition rated 0percent very poor, 1 poor, 10 fair, 80good, and 9 excellent. Cattle and calflosses rated 16 percent belowaverage, 84 average, and 0 aboveaverage. Percentage of cows calvedsince January 1 was 79 percent.
Sheep and lamb condition rated 0percent very poor, 1 poor, 10 fair, 83good, and 6 excellent. Sheep andlamb losses rated 11 percent belowaverage, 89 average, and 0 aboveaverage.
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition
Shelly Kelly, Camp Director
Students age 14 – 18 with aninterest in learning about theoutdoors are encouraged to attendthe 51st Nebraska Youth RangeCamp that will be held June 9 –13th, 2014 at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey.
The Nebraska Youth Range Campconsists of a four-and-a-half daydynamic curriculum that appeals tostudents with a wide array ofinterests including, but not limitedto, rangeland management,conservation, ecology, animalscience, and wildlife. With 50 yearsto perfect and evolve this curriculum,every student, no matter what priorexperience they have, will learnsubstantial information that willhelp them become more aware ofNebraska’s most prevalent landuse.Rangelands cover nearly 50% ofNebraska and approximately 60% ofthe United States. These numbersconvey the dominance of thislanduse, but recently there havebeen several political issuesregarding the management of theserangelands. This furtheremphasizes the reason it isimportant to educate the youth so we
may enable them to becomeproficient and effective leaders inresource management as well aseducated voters.
The students that attend RangeCamp will be actively involved withfield activities, lectures, hand-onexperience, and recreationalleadership and team-buildingactivities that are all led by up to 20of Nebraska’s most respected anddedicated leaders, teachers, andprofessionals from various agencies,colleges, and universities. Eachstudent will be sent home with newfriends, fun memories, a binder thatis filled with educational materials,and a t-shirt.
Interested individuals can findmore information, the Range Campapplication, and the brochure byvisiting the Nebraska Society forRange Management website atwww.nesrm.org and then clicking onthe Nebraska Youth Range Camplink on the left of the page or sendingan email to [email protected]. Applications need tobe submitted by May 26th.Attendance is capped at 65 students;individuals will be selected on a firstcome first served basis.
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April 17, 2014 Page 3Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Country Living
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THE FARMER’S WIFEBy Christy Welch
Wins, Places and showsMy goodness we’ve had a busy few weeks, and
it’s just going to get busier!Both of my sons showed calves in the new
Hansen Agriculture Learning Center in Amesduring the last part of March.
What a fantastic facility Iowa StateUniversity now has to host an event such asthis. And, I’m not just saying that because I wasborn in Ames, and went to Iowa State.
The building doesn’t have any of the bells andwhistles that weren’t needed, and everythingthat is needed. The seats are comfortable andthe kids appeared to not have any problemsshowing in the arena. Under the seating area isa concession stand with an area to have a snackor a meal.
I can definitely see some of our ag studentswanting to rent the area out for a wedding inthe future.
The boys showed in the 20th Annual Block &Bridle Cyclone Classic on Saturday, March 22,and the AGR (Alpha Gamma Rho) SpringShowdown on Sunday, March 23.
On Saturday, the little kid had decided that heneeded a new rope halter for his steer, Nacho,and purchased a crimson and gold one at theshow.
Yes, my youngest son was in the show ring asIowa State was battling the North Carolina TarHeels to earn a spot in the Sweet 16 of theNCAA Basketball Tournament.
While I was waiting for him to show, my sisterwas texting me a running commentary on thescore, minute by minute.
Usually, I’m not a fan of basketball (I’m afootball girl), but as a lifelong Cyclone this wasexciting!
Unfortunately, neither boy was in the topcouple in their classes, but they had a greatexperience and hopefully learned a little bit.
After the little kid was done showing onSunday, I made my way to the car so I couldfinish listening to the game on the radio.
The boys and my husband washed the calfbefore returning to the tack area to hear myscreaming with the fans on the radio for ourbeloved Cyclones. That ending was a nail biter,as were a lot of the games this season.
The big kid arrived at the car first, andstarted yelling right with me. My husband andthe little kid were a little ways behind him.
There’s nothing like cheering your college’steam on while watching your son lead his steerwith a crimson and gold halter!
We are a family with diverse activities.This weekend, the big kid will be in a play at
the Donna Reed Theatre. He has a small part,but I think he’s enjoyed it.
I think I’ll enjoy having him home after a fewmonths of him having practices almost everynight until 9 or 10 p.m.
After that, the little kid is in a musical nextTuesday. The fifth grade Musical Monarchs areputting on a show based on Alice inWonderland.
A couple weeks after that, I ship off both boysto spring camp for Boy Scouts. Since myhusband drives the bus, this will be the firsttime that all three of my guys will be at a camptogether as Boy Scouts.
But first, my oldest son has to play histrumpet at our annual Jazz concert.
And right after spring camp, the big kid and Ihead off to the State FFA conference, he as astate FFA choir member and me as a judge.They get back from camp in the morning, andwe leave in the afternoon.
We may not win a lot, but we do go a lot ofplaces and put on a lot of shows! And boy do wehave fun!
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Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator
An important aspect of discipline is teachingyour child to think for himself. A child who canthink for himself is on his way to being acompetent, responsible adult. Begin earlyallowing your child to make appropriate choices.Young children can choose between two differentshirts. Older children can choose if they want tohave their snack first or do their homework first.Help your child think through choices. If yourolder child is deciding between snack andhomework, you could help him think out loudwhich order seems right to him. Help himexplain his choice and thinking to you.
Include children in family decisions, whenappropriate. If the family is planning an outing,ask the children for ideas.
When your child is not following a family rule,talk with him about the choice he is making.What are the consequences of his choice? Howwill it affect him and other family members?
Praise your child when he solves his ownproblems. Focus on his solution and how itworked for him. “What a good idea! Now both youand your sister can have a chance to use thebike.”Lying, Stealing, and Other Problem Behaviors
All children - at some point - behave badly. Ifyour child has stolen, lied, hit, or disobeyed insome way, he is no different from other children.Although these behaviors can be distressing,they do not mean that you have a bad, naughty,or hopeless child. What these behaviors do meanis that we have an opportunity to teach our childhow we want him to behave and why these typesof behaviors are not appropriate or acceptable. Itis important to think of your child as differentfrom his behaviors. Your child can be a good kidand still do bad things. Stay calm when dealingwith a child who has misbehaved. When a parentis able to stay calm, the child is better able to
hear what is said. If you do yell, be sure to repeatyour message later when you are calm.
Deal with the behavior and do not getdistracted by why your child did it. Children, likeadults, do things for many reasons. Your childmay never be able to tell you “why” he lied, stole,or disobeyed. Focusing on this will likely onlyfrustrate you further because it will feel as if thechild is being even more defiant.
Remember that love builds the foundation foreffective discipline. If you want your children toobey family rules, regularly let them know howmuch you love and appreciate them. Instead,focus on the behavior and what it is you want toteach your child. If your child took somethingthat was not his, you may want to considerhaving him return it to the person or store. Thiswill teach your child how to make amends andwill send a strong message about not takingthings from others. Remember it often takesmany failures to learn a lesson.
You will likely have to teach your childrenmany times what you want them to do. What isimportant is that you teach the lesson each time,and hold them responsible for making amends.Failing is just another chance to learn. In theUS, we tend to think that failing is bad – but it isprobably the best way we learn anything. Be arole model for picking yourself up, dustingyourself off and starting all over again.
Remember to praise your child when he makesan effort to behave appropriately. If your childhas been lying and then tells you the truth, makesure to point this out. “I know it was hard for youto tell me that you broke the chair. I am reallyproud of you for being honest. Now what do youthink we should do?”
If you are feeling overwhelmed by your child’sbehavior, seek help. Some good places to startlooking for help are with your family doctor,school counselor, and church.
Source: Extension Spotlight on Families, LisaPoppe, UNL Extension Educator
Teach Your Child to Make Good Choices
Page 4 April 17, 2014Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side
• I T ’ S T H E P I T T S b y L e e P i t t s •I t C o u l d H a v e B e e n Wo r s e ( B e s t O f )
by Lee Pitts
Hanging around renegade livestock allmy life has taught me that no matter howbad things get, they can always get worse.
For instance, there was the wild buckingbull in Reno decades ago who celebratedIndependence Day by jumping over therodeo arena fence, frightening severalhundred onlookers and doing extensivedamage before knocking over a portabletoilet in the parking lot. The bull ofnondescript origin did not just politely tapthe modern day outhouse over, he sent itsailing through the air before landing on itsroof. When I mentioned the incident to therodeo contractor who owned the renegadebull he replied, "It could of been worse."
"How," I asked thinking of all thepotential lawsuits.
"Hey, I could have been the guy inside thetoilet at the time."
A similar incident occurred in Billingswhen a crazy bovine bull dozed his way outof the arena and hid out in the City Park. Iam told the entire city went on "full bullalert." When they finally did catch the bullfive weeks later he was renamed,LongTimeNoSee.
It could have been worse. It could havebeen Central Park in New York Cityinstead of Billings and the bull never wouldhave made it out alive.
Then there was the Longhorn sale we hadat the County Fairgrounds in Elko 25years, or so, ago. The cattle were docile andso the organizers of the sale saw no need fora very substantial sale ring. For someunknown reason a bull got on the prod anddecided to sharpen his horns on the pipesale ring. He lifted the whole thing up withhis horns and ran underneath into a packedset of bleachers. After the bleachers tippedover backwards someone had the presenceof mind to open the door of the salepavilion.
The bull saw his opening and ran throughthe door and on to Interstate 80. After theincident the sale manager told me, "itcould've been a lot worse. Luckily this isthe cow town of Elko and people aroundhere are used to having the freeway blockedby cattle. It could have been a morebooming metropolis, like Winnemucca, forinstance."
By far the worst renegade I’ve ever seenwas a big bad bull at the Arizona Nationalin Phoenix one year. This bull had beenmeaner than a biting boar all his life andreally should not have been brought totown. Especially a town with so manyfreeways!
A bee got in the bull's bonnet and theshow bull went berserk, clearing several
fences before proceeding the wrong waydown Interstate 17 headed for Flagstaff.Alex, who is a friend of mine with noshortage of sand in his craw, took off like acut cat, jumping into the back of thepickup, and yelling for another friend to getin and drive. They sped after the riled andringy bull and caught up with him aboutPrescott. But not before driving overmedian strips, big boulders, and generallycreating fifty miles of highway in the desertthat did not exist prior.
The skillful driver was able to wheel thetruck next to the bull who then rammed theside of the new pickup with his hard head.Several times in fact. With one swing of hisloop Alex ably got a rope on the bull anddallied to the broken bumper. The newtruck now looked like it had just been in ademolition derby... and lost!
Later when Alex returned to Phoenix asthe conquering cowboy hero I referred tothe terrifying incident.
"It could have been worse," said Alex."You mean it could have been your bull," I
joked.“No," said Alex. "It could have been my
truck."
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April Fools Quilt Blocks:
Take Your PickQuilters can make a mystery quilt this year. Each month,
readers will find directions to make the block of the month.Each unfinished block will measure 12½” (or 12” whenfinished). Please refer to the January, 2014 issue forequipment, fabric, and thread suggestions. For this month’sblock you will need three contrasting colors (unless you areusing scraps). A is a light fabric, B is a medium, and C is adark.
April Fools! This month has instructions for two blocks, so inthe end you will have extra blocks to pick from when puttingthe blocks together.
For the first block, Contrary Wife, follow the instructionsbelow.
1. Cut five 4½” squares of color A (light). Cut two 5” squaresof color B (medium) and two 5” squares of color C (dark).
2. Using the mediumand dark 5” squares,make four half squaretriangles as directed inthe February pattern.
3. Lay the squaresaccording to the patternto the right and sewthem together to makethe final block, whichshould measure 12½”unfinished. Note: Theseare just suggestions as towhere to put the colors.You may want to movethem around any wayyou wish (to be contrary).
For the second block, Time Flying By, follow the instructionsbelow.
1. You will use the remaining hour glass block from lastmonth for the center square, so pull that outfrom your stack!
2. Cut sixteen 2½” x 4½” rectangles of eithercolor B (medium) or color C (dark). Your choice!Cut thirty-two 2½” from color A (light).
3. Draw a diagonal line on the back of thelight colored squares.
4. Place the light colored squares on therectangles, right sidesfacing together. Sew onthe right side of therectangle, stitching acouple of threads on theline closest to the point.
5. Press toward the pointand trim off the bottomtwo fabrics, then repeaton the other side. Yourfinished block should looklike the one to the right.
6. Lay the squaresaccording to the pattern tothe right and sew themtogether to make the finalblock, which shouldmeasure 12½” unfinished.
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Knickrehm Elementary fifth-graders Dabatha Sanchez andJazzlyn Nava were personallypresented certificates by Gov. DaveHeineman for creating winningposters in the annual AgricultureWeek in Nebraska Poster Contest.
Sanchez finished first in the fifth-grade and sixth-grade division, whileNava finished third.
Heineman gave the girls thecertificates during an appearance inDiane Meyer's fifth-grade classroom.
The mid-morning ceremony tookplace after Heineman first visitedCentura Public Schools to present acertificate to first-grader HopeMcDonald, who won first place in thefirst-grade and second-grade divisionof the contest; and to Hope's sister,Faith McDonald, who won first-placein the third-grade and fourth-gradeportion.
The 2014 theme is "NebraskaFamily Farms."
Sanchez had a bright red headline,"Show-Casing Nebraska's FamilyFarms!" The poster showed a farmerstanding with a crop of sunflowers,as well as two other people who wereholding containers filled withNebraska crops.
Sanchez drew a roll of film goingdown the middle of her poster, witheach frame showing a different farmscene: crops such as wheat, soybeansand corn, as well as frames showinglivestock, farm equipment, a barnand silo.
In addition, her roll of film had apicture of a dinner plate filled withfoods produced by Nebraska farms,various food products that can bepurchased in grocery stores and afamily enjoying a picnic with foodprovided by Nebraska farm families.
Nava's poster was titled,"Nebraska Farm Families: RaisingKids, Crops and Animals." It showedthe outline of the state, which wasmostly colored red, with theexception of a yellow sunburst in thecenter with a red baseball cap in thecenter of the sunburst. The ball caphad the familiar Nebraska "N" logo.
Along the bottom of her poster,Nava showed a farmer, along with ason dressed in a blue FFA jacket anda daughter dressed in a 4-H shirt,complete with the 4-H clover. Herposter also showed a young mandriving a tractor, a red barn, a siloand cornfield.
After she was presented with hercertificate, Sanchez noted thatMeyer had helped all the students bybringing crops such as corn,soybeans and alfalfa for the studentsto see. Nava said Meyer told studentsabout FFA and 4-H.
During his talk with Meyer'sstudents, Heineman said he literallyhas lost count of how many times hehas been to her classroom because somany of her students have won theagriculture poster contest inprevious years.
"It's really extraordinary,"Heineman said of the success thatMeyer's students have had over theyears.
Meyer noted that Dabatha andJazzlyn came to school by 7:20 a.m.each day and worked on their postersuntil school started at 8 a.m. By thelook of one bulletin board in theclassroom — which had numerousagricultural posters — many otherfifth-graders in Meyer's classfollowed the same routine.
Meyer's students participate in lotsof poster contest, but the teacher saidbecause she lives on a farm, shewould have her fifth-graders do theag poster contest if she could onlychoose one.
With Heineman's time in office setto expire in January because of termlimits, the governor seemed to allot alittle extra time to take questionsfrom students. He sounded many ofthe same themes he has duringprevious talks to Meyer's fifth-graders.
Heineman said he becamegovernor when Gov. Mike Johannswas appointed U.S. secretary ofagriculture and he moved up fromthe lieutenant governor's job. He hasbeen elected governor twice, whichmeans he will have served asgovernor for just two weeks short of10 years. As a result, he will beNebraska's longest-serving governorwhen he leaves office.
Heineman said he has the best jobas governor, because he gets to seethe best of Nebraska every day. Henoted nobody ever invites him to seethe worst thing that happens in theircommunity.
Instead, he gets invited whenstudents such as Dabatha andJazzlyn win poster contests, when anew business opens in town, when afirm gets named as a business of ayear and to celebrate similar honorsfor individuals and organizations.
Heineman said his No. 1 priorityhas been education, with his secondpriority jobs so that, when studentsgraduate from community college orcollege, they will continue to live inNebraska.
The governor told students tobecome good readers because that's askill that will allow them to do wellin other subjects such as math andscience. Heineman told students thathe reads about three hours a day,which should show them theimportance of learning how to readwell.
Heineman Praise AgPoster Contest Winners
Dabatha Sanchez(left) and JazzlynNava hold theirwinning posters asGov. Dave Heinemanapplauds their effortwith other students inDiane Meyer's fifth-grade classroom fortheir winning Ag Weekposters at KnickrehmElementary School inGrand Island.(Independent/Barrett Stinson)
Page 6 April 17, 2014Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government
It has been more than six months since theObamacare online exchanges opened and I continueto hear from Nebraskans about the problems andprice increases they are experiencing because of thelaw. While the President has refused to work withRepublicans on solutions to ease the burden onhardworking families, the Administration has beenbusy issuing delays which only postpone furthercomplications and hardships.
There are currently 22 delays to the AffordableCare Act which have been issued by theAdministration without the consent of Congress,even though in several cases they directly contradictthe text of the law. The most recent delay is to giveindividuals more time past the March 31 deadline toenroll in the exchanges if they experienced technicalproblems because of the glitch-filled website.Because it is difficult to show whether individualsactually had problems, eligibility for this delay isbeing enforced by an “honor system.”
I have supported multiple efforts in the House ofRepresentatives to delay the individual mandate to
purchase insurance for a year. This is the sameflexibility the Administration has already extendedto large businesses by delaying the employermandate. But the White House has actuallythreatened to veto these bills, while implementingsimilar policies without the consent of Congress.
I was disappointed this week during a Ways andMeans Health Subcommittee hearing when I asked asenior official at the Department of the Treasury ifthe Administration would consider legislation todelay the employer mandate tax penalty. Heresponded by saying the Treasury Departmentbelieves it already has the authority to implementthese changes. I strongly disagree.
The American people are better served by thefederal government when we follow the system ofchecks and balances envisioned by our founders anddefined by the Constitution. It is the President’sresponsibility to execute the law. Changes to lawmust be passed by Congress. Selective enforcementof the law sets a very dangerous precedent andundermines our system of checks and balances.
Even while keeping Obamacare enrollment openpast the stated deadline, the Administration claimsto have only signed up around 7 million Americansfor health insurance through the exchanges.However, analysts are predicting only a fraction ofthese enrollees previously did not have insurance,most likely have higher health care costs, and manymay not have made their first premium payment. Ifaccurate, premiums and health care costs would goup even further next year.
I would still prefer to repeal this law and passmarket- and patient-centered reforms to lower costand expand access to care. These ideas are unlikelyto pass the current U.S. Senate or be signed by thecurrent President, but in the meantime, I would hopethere is an opportunity to work together to easeburdens in a manner consistent with theConstitution. To prevent further disruptions in thehealth insurance market and the continuing priceincreases, the President and the Administrationshould work with, not around, Congress to findcommon ground and solutions.
Obamacare Delays Only Postpone Burdensby Congressman Adrian Smith
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How to Save a Billion Livesby Senator Mike Johanns
Norman Borlaug might not be a name many wouldput on a list of American icons, but a statue of thisIowa farmer now stands with sculptures of formerpresidents and other great American figures in theU.S. Capitol. Inscribed on it is the phrase, “The ManWho Saved a Billion Lives.”
To put this in perspective, the world’s population is7 billion.
Borlaug earned this title for his lifetimeachievements in improving ag efficiency indeveloping nations struggling to feed their people. Heused science and technology to develop plant geneticsthat would thrive in local conditions and could beused by local farmers. As a result hungry nationsbegan outpacing the starvation that was too often attheir door.
The significance of his discoveries is only going tobecome more important as the global population isexpected to reach 9 billion by 2050. That meanslimited resources must be stretched further to feedmore people. The stakes are high and theimplications are real. Fighting hunger is not only a
matter of humanitarian aid, but also important forglobal stability. Hungry people cannot advance theircommunities when their lives are spent looking fortheir next meal. Desperate nations spar withthemselves over scarce necessities, and become easytargets for adversarial neighbors looking to capitalizeon their weaknesses.
Our nation has been a leader in working toeradicate extreme hunger around the world andimprove global food security. Our achievements onthis front have been remarkable. As Secretary ofAgriculture, I saw firsthand the benefits of our foodaid programs. This investment is returned to us inthe appreciation and affection felt by the recipients ofthese dollars. It’s an important diplomatic toolbecause it shows that Americans care about the mostbasic needs of people living in poverty around theworld.
Even though we live in a landlocked state in themiddle of the country, Nebraska farmers are alwaysthinking globally. And there’s a simple reason forthat: beyond our borders the demand for our products
is on the rise. Crops grown in Nebraska soil are usedto keep people alive on the other side of the globe. Asdeveloping countries become wealthier, they demandmore beef, and Nebraska leads the nation in itsproduction.
Meeting these demands means expanding onBorlaug’s mission of increasing ag productivity. TheWater for Food Institute at the University ofNebraska is just one example of how our state isprepared to meet this challenge. We’ve had to learnhow to ensure agriculture thrives despite scarcewater resources. The Institute is using thatknowledge to find solutions for sustainable watermanagement that benefits countries throughout theworld.
We must continue to embrace science-basedinnovations like plant and animal genetics andconservation techniques that help a safe and healthyfood supply meet a growing demand. I applaud thework of Nebraska’s ag community to explore new andcreative ways to feed the world and help to save abillion lives.
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Ditching Duplicationby Senator Deb Fischer
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Washington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 224-6551
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Lincoln Office440 North 8th Street, Suite 120
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Nebraskans know there’s no shortage of waste andduplication within the federal government. Countlessfederal programs replicate existing, more effectiveprograms at the state or local level. Yet, somehowthese unnecessary programs, which are funded bytaxpayer dollars and serve no useful purpose,continue to exist.
What’s more, many departments and agencies useup federal dollars on overlapping expenses and fail totake advantage of easy opportunities for cost savings.It’s like Reagan once said, “Government programs,once launched, never disappear. Actually, agovernment bureau is the nearest thing to eternallife we’ll ever see on this Earth.”
Since 2011, the Government Accountability Office(GAO) has released a report outlining specific areasof “fragmentation, overlap, and duplication in federalprograms and activities.” These four reports haverevealed 188 areas that meet these criteria withinnearly every department and agency. GAO has alsorecommended 440 ways Congress and theadministration could act to improve efficiency.
This year’s report identified 15 new opportunitiesfor the federal government to achieve savings. Forexample, at least $866 million in taxpayer fundscould be saved if federal government properties wereowned rather than leased. GAO’s report also notesoverlap between disability benefits andunemployment benefits. In fiscal year 2010, 117,000individuals received simultaneous cash benefit
payments from both disability insurance (DI) andunemployment insurance (UI) programs.Overlapping DI and UI payments totaled more than$850 million – that’s over $1.2 billion that could besaved over the next decade.
While GAO’s report is an important tool to identifyexcessive spending, it is Congress’ job to executeoversight and pass policies that reduce this wasteand trim the fat.
I recently led an effort to introduce an amendmentwith Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to strengthengender-based pay anti-discrimination laws andpromote more opportunities for men and women inthe workplace. It included a provision that wouldeliminate duplication and help people find good-paying jobs.
I have heard from many employers in Nebraskawho struggle to fill available jobs due to a shortage ofworkers with the necessary training. My proposalwould consolidate duplicative job training programsand use existing funding to provide federal grants tostates for the creation of industry-led partnerships.These partnerships are meant to provide women andmen with the tools they need to compete and besuccessful in fields requiring specific skills.
Unfortunately, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid(D-Nev.) refused to bring our commonsenseamendment up for a vote. Nonetheless, I will
continue to support efforts to reduce the size ofgovernment and focus on programs that work.
I believe the most effective way Congress canaddress government growth is to cut wastefulspending through responsible budgeting. InNebraska, the governor works with state senators,combing through the budget line by line to balance it.It seems this sensible accounting practice is a foreignconcept here in Washington.
Until last March, the Senate had not produced abudget in nearly four years. In fact, Congress hasonly met the required October 1 deadline for a budgettwice since 1980. That is why I cosponsored anamendment to constitutionally require the federalgovernment to produce a balanced budget. I am alsocosponsoring bipartisan legislation introduced bySen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) to make Congress’budget process more efficient. The BiennialBudgeting and Appropriations Act would requireCongress to pass a two-year budget, rather than anannual budget. A biennial budget would helpagencies plan ahead and allow more time forlawmakers to focus on oversight to help ensure themost effective use of taxpayer money.
Setting priorities, reining in spending, and growingour economy is the only way we are going to chart amore sustainable fiscal course, reduce our debt, andput our country back on the right path. It’s notpolitics; it’s smart policy – and it’s the job theAmerican people sent us here to do.
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On March 27th this year the Norfolk FFA wasable to host the annual baby animal farm at thelocal Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex in NorfolkNebraska. During baby animal farmkindergartens from the surrounding schools cancome learn about farm animals for a little while.The goal of the day is to educate the youngergeneration on basic knowledge of what happens ona farm. Along with learning about the animalsthey also get to pet each animal. The animalsfeatured this year included a baby llama,numerous puppies, cats, rabbits, chickens, a pony,and two bottle calves. We also were able to havesome learning tools such as a fake dairy cownamed “Annabelle” (sponsored by Midwest Dairy)that the kids got to milk. We also had a pig barnthat showed the kids what a pig operation lookslike on the inside from Nebraska Pork Producers.Lastly, the kids learned about the differentmachinery on a farm and got to sit inside a tractorand on numerous four-wheelers. We were able tohost 400 kindergartners and then open the displayto the public for three hours. This is the NorfolkFFA chapter’s favorite event of the year and wethank everyone that help to make it such a successyear after year!
The Norfolk FFA
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Ag Science Team White – Team Members =Alberto Arciva = White Ribbon, Harmony MAca,Yaasir Arizmendi, Jessie Westerburg.
Natural Resource Team - Red TeamMembers – David Svoboda blue, Josh Pflastererred, and Brad Jedlicka, Zach Noonan.
Welding – Red – team members Clay ShonkaArc- Blue, and Mitchell KAssemier Mig and MacShonka _-O-A
Floriculture Team – Blue – 6th place – teammembers Shaylee Williams –White, Cleiry PerezRed, Kim Avina Red, and Matt Eller 1st placePurple and Gold Metal – Matt Also won a $1000scholarship to UNL.
Nursery and Landscape – Purple = 4th place– Team Members Matt Eller 4th place Purple,Jermaine Hartman Blue, Kylie Brabec Blue andKatie Healy Red.
Ag Issues Team – Purple – 3rd place- teammembers - Kim Avina, Shayla Brabec, MissyKrupka,Sydney Pavlik, Layne Peterson, JoshPflasterer, Jessie Westerburg LSE Results
Extemp Speaking – Kellan HEavican 4thplace gold, Ag Demonstration – Preg ZChecking –2nd Place gold – Kiara Lopez, Kellan Heavican,David Svoboda, Jordan Kort, Betsy the Cow andLincoln the Calf.Ag Science Fair
Engineering – Yaasir Arizmendi 1st PlaceNational QualifierState Proficiency Results
Austin Novak – Oil crop Production and GrainProduction – 3rd place Gold
Matt Eller – Environmental Science 3rd PlaceGold
Ray Roman – Community Health and Safety –2nd Place Gold
Kylie Brabec – Diversified Horticulture 2ndplace gold, and Hospitality and Tourism 3rdPlace Gold
Josh Pflasterer – Wildlife Management 2ndplace gold
Tyler Brabec – Oil ZCrop Production 2nd placegold
Amanda Hartman – Poultry Production – 1stplace gold National Qualifier
Kylie Brabec – Landscape Management – 1stPlace Gold- National Qualifier
Trent Faltys – Electrical Technology 1st PlaceGold- National Qualifier
State Degree Winners- Trent Faltys, JordanKort, Cassie Volkmer, Katie Healy, Kylie Brabec.Kalen Kasik, Kellan Heavican, and AustinNovak- Schuyler FFA Chapter AwardsSafety Award – SilverFeed Nebraska Award – recognized for food
drives and work with the community gardenNatural Resources – Gold – recognized for
water testing on Shell Creek, recycling, and Treeplanting.
Community Service – Gold – recognized forcommunity service work in promotingcitizenship, children’s barn yard, and pet day atthe nursing center.
National Chapter Rating – Gold – Top 15chapter in the state – will be ranked at NationalFFA in the fall.
NIFA Governors Excellent Award – Wereceived a $1000 grant for our pig project. Thepigs are now 70 pounds and doing fine.
32 Members of the Elgin FFA Chapter traveledto the 86th State FFA Convention April 9th - 11th.
Members participated in Ag Mechanics, Agri-Science, Floriculture, Welding, Natural Resources,Agronomy, Farm Management, Meats Evaluation,Natural Resource Speaking, and Jr. PublicSpeaking. Brandon Funk was a State Star finalistfor his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)in placement and was recognized with his parentsand advisor during the Friday night session heldin Pershing Auditorium. Five seniors also receivedtheir State FFA Degree during the Friday nightsession. Corin Pelster, Brett Kinney, MalloryFangman, Bailey Carpenter and Brandon Funkwere awarded this high honor. Other highlightsinclude Alois Warner earning a 4th place finish inJr. Public Speaking and Karissa Dicke earning agold merit medal for her Natural Resource speechabout wind energy.
State Degree candidates pose with their degreesafter the State Degree ceremony.
Karissa Dickeand Alois Warnerpose with theirmedals earnedfrom speakingcontests.
State degree people LR Kalen Kasik, CassieVolkmere. Kylie Brabec, Kellan Heavican, AustinNovak, Katie Healy, Jordan Kort, Trent Faltys.
Kellan Heavican star farmer production, KylieBrabec star ag business, Katie Healy star.Chapter placement, Layne Peterson starGreenhand.
Elgin FFA Schuyler State Results 2014
Knox County FFA
Pierce County FFA
Nance County FFA
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On April 9th – 11th 35 Verdigre students and1 Niobrara student attended state FFAconvention in Lincoln. Results of the conventionare as follows;
State FFA Degree’s - Ty Breithaupt, CarlenaForman, and Kylie Knigge.
State Chorus – Rachel DatherChapter Awards – Chapter Ratings –Gold;
Natural Resources – Gold – top 5; ChapterSafety – Gold – top 7; Community development– silver
LSE Awards – Job interview and resume:Cathryn Hanzlik – Gold; Jr. Parliamentaryprocedure: Bronze- Members Ben Johnson,
This year The Plainview FFA has been up tosome of the same old things as always, that beingsaid, one of those Same “OLD” things id ourannual Tractor Parade For Life. On Friday March21st the Plainview FFA on behalf of Relay for lifeand as part of the kids for a cure program hostedthe annual Plainview area Tractor Parade for Life.We had just over 50 entries this year ranging fromlawn mowers, antiques, and restored tractors andof course some of the biggest tractors in the area.Students and community participants are asked tomake a donation to participate in the parade andall of the money raised is sent of to Relay for lifeand the American cancer society. This year’sparade brought in over $1700 and will be added tothe total raised by other groups in the school at theend of the month. In total Plainview Students willhave helped raise almost $3000 for the CancerResearch organization. Those other same “old”things also are what helped earn Plainview in thisyear’s Best of the best chapter rating contest.Plainview students were on hand at the State FFAconvention to receive their plaque for being on ofthe top 15 chapters in the state again this year,and will proudly be representing Nebraska in thenational chapter-rating contest. Last yearPlainview was a top ten Model of innovationFinalist in the area of community development, atthe national level, in part for the work that we dowith the Tractor parade for life. The PlainviewFFA would like to thank the community and thesurrounding area for all the support that wereceive throughout the year in particular thanksto the sponsors, and donors, and producers howhave such a big part in making our tractor paradea success. Plainview also had a number ofstudents competing in various CDE and LSEcontest including Stephanie Sorensen whoreceived a Bronze medal in Cooperative speaking,Nathan Choat who received a silver in Naturalresource speaking, and Elizabeth Kment whoreceived a gold in Discovery speaking. In additionto Elizabeth Our JH chapter members were alsowell represented by Brittani Wacker whocompeted in the new People in AG contest, and bythe 11 students who competed in the JH quiz bowl.Finally Plainview is proud to have 4 Seniors whoreceived their State FFA degrees this year andwould like to congratulate Marie Demerath, KalebEichberger, Catelyn Hall, And Cara Friedrich, aswell as all of this years other degree winners oncompleting this milestone, it requires lots of timeand hard work, and we are proud of theiracceivment.
Each year, FFA members from around thestate work all during the school year for theopportunity to take part in the State FFAConvention. Crofton FFA members were noexception. More than sixty senior high schooland junior high school FFA members workeddiligently to secure their spot on the teamswhich would represent our school and districtat the 86th Nebraska State FFA Convention.The convention was held April 9th throughthe 12th in Lincoln. Activities are held at theCornhusker Hotel, the University ofNebraska-Lincoln East Campus and PershingAuditorium. The members had a very busythree days while at the 86th Nebraska StateFFA Convention!
Crofton was represented by several teamsin the Career Development Events (CDE).Awards are given on the “Danish” system of
Creed NightOn the evening of November 11, 2013, the
Fullerton FFA Chapter held its annual CreedSpeaking contest and potluck dinner. Freshmenmembers of the chapter recited the FFA Creedand two winners and an alternate were selected.The winners were Halle Plumbtree and KatieVoichahoske and the alternate was CodyHambleton. Halle and Katie will compete at theDistrict Leadership Skills Events for creedspeaking in Aurora in December. Numerous newFFA members received their Discovery degree,these students including eight graders, KatelynWarner, Kenna Swertzic, Kole Prososki, AdrianRobinson, Lily Pickrel, Kyle Cornwell, RiggsPatton, Carsten Stanczyk, Caleb Rader, CaitlynBeed, and Hunter Friend, as well as seventhgraders, Alyssa Daw, Chase Ostransky, DaniellePrososki, Elisabeth Cunningham, EmmaVoichahoske, Garrett Malander, LoganGustafson, Morgan Meyer, Ryan Hellbusch,James Lesiak, T.J. Dubas, Levi Foland DavidMangus, Wyatt Ewer, Elijah Norman, TaylorSwertzic, and Brent Wetovick. Members receivedtheir Greenhand Degrees were freshman,Michaela Cunningham, Quinton Knopik, CodyHambleton, Jarred Ulferts, Ellie Knopik, SerenaBaker, Halle Plumbtree, and Katie Voichahoske.Sophomore members awarded with the ChapterDegree consisted of Ryly Haughton, TannerSwertzic, Elle Lesiak, Katelyn Loseke, TylerPrososki, Macy Peregrine, Jacob Robinson,Jayden Friend, Katie Shotkoski, Emily Frenzen,Dawson Wiseman, Zach Foland, Will Meyer,Spencer Herman, and Ashley Frenzen. Theevening ended with the Greenhand Ceremony,painting of the Greenhand recipients. Food Drive
The Fullerton FFA Chapter held the annualFood Drive on Saturday, January 11 at 9 a.m.About thirty volunteer members split up intoeight groups with a chapter officer as a groupleader. Students then went door to door in theFullerton Community collecting items for theFullerton Food Pantry. After members finishedstocking shelves with cans and other
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Community College to participate in DistrictLivestock Judging. Both teams performed well asindividuals and qualified for state as teams.
Junior Team – First Place Purple. LaneEgger – 2nd Purple; Kaleb Lusche – 8th Purple;Austin Maurer – 10th Place; Kyle Grotelueschen –13th Purple; Trevor Schultz – Blue; CalebFranzen – Blue; Layne Janssen – Red; AustinFoltz – Red; Senior Team Third Place Purple; TimKummer – 2nd Purple; Sam Morse – 12th Purple;Braden Wilke – 14th Purple; Emily Critser – Blue;Wayde Rodehorst – Blue; Caylie Egger – Blue;Torie Egger – Red & Cole Lutjens – Red District Career Development Events Results
On March 4, the Lakeview chapter traveled toCentral Community College Columbus to competein the District 2 Career Development Events.Members performed well and results can be foundbelow:
Ag Sales – 2nd Purple. Drew Schaad – Purple;Land Egger – Purple; Blake Langmack – Blue &Dillon Sprunk - Red
Ag Mechanics – 3rd Purple. Tim Kummer,Cade Behlen, Taylor Engel & Sam Morse
Agriscience – Blue. Ciera Cemper – 8thPurple; Erika Loseke – Blue; Addie Wilke – Blue;Bailey Sloup – Blue; Darien Voecks – Red; ColeLutjens – Red; Caleb Franzen – Red & ReyesSoltero – White
Biotechnology – 1st Purple. MelissaVanDerslice– 1st purple; Rena Garretson – 2ndpurple; Jon Rowher – 2nd purple (tie) & MonicaGotschall – 4th purple
Envirothon - Red. Chase Jaster, Colton Wilke,Haydon Holmberg, Taylor Engel & Dalton Saltz
Farm Business Mgt – 1st Purple. Sam Morse– 1st Purple; Nick Harms – 4th Purple; BradenWilke – 3rd Purple & Kyle Grotelueschen – Red
Food Science – 1st Purple. Melissa VanDer.–2nd purple; Rena Garretson – 3rd purple;Whitney Coop – 4th purple; Amanda Humlicek –Blue, Lindsey Jaixen – Blue, Abbey Humlicek –Red, Marcus Holmberg – Red & Baylee Barber –Red
Livestock Management – 3rd Purple.Braden Wilke, Emily Crister, Trevor Schultz,Austin Foltz, Austin Maurer & Layne Janssen
Livestock Management – Red. LeviBakenhus, Haydon Holmberg, Torie Egger, CaylieEgger & Lindsey Jaixen
Meats – 3rd Purple. Austin Foltz – 8th Purple;Austin Maurer – Blue; Trevor Schultz – Blue &Kyle Grotelueschen – Red
Nursery and Landscape – Blue. Jordee Korte– Blue; Bailey Sloup – Blue; Mandy Jaixen – Red& MaKayla Coan – Red
MIG Welding. Layne Janssen – Red & DarrinDubas – Red
Plant Science. Jordan Morse – Blue & EmilyCritser – White
Vet Science. Wayde Rodehorst – Blue & MonicaGotschall – Red Horticulture Class Tours Greenhouse
At the end of February, this years horticultureclass took a trip to Stuart’s Flowers & Produce inCentral City. Students got a chance to tour thefacilities and also got some practice in pottingplugs and seedlings. Students who attended were;Tim Kummer, Jon Rohwer, Nick Lutjens, MelissaVanDerslice, Torie Egger, Blayke Pillen andMonica Gotschall.
Lakeview FFA
placing. Purple is the top ribbon, followed byblue, red and white. Less than one-half of allcompetitors and teams even earn a ribbon inthe competition. The highlight of our CDEentries was the State-winning performance bythe Environmental Science/Natural Resourcesteam of Colton Foxhoven, Jacob Kaiser, TylerKoch and Jazmin Wubben. Colton, Jacob andTyler earned purples ribbons and Jazminearned a blue ribbon. This is a national-qualifying contest and Crofton will representNebraska at the National FFA Convention,which will be at the end of October inLouisville, Kentucky! Many other Croftonteams represented our district also.
There were other activities in whichmembers were selected to take part. BrittanyGuenther, Keeley Hagge and Katie Petersenwere selected to serve on the FFA Courtesy
Corps. The girls assisted with speaking eventsThursday morning and seated special guests atthe Thursday evening session at Pershing.FFA members from around the state performedwith the Nebraska State FFA Honor Choir.Crofton choir members included PrestonEvans, Cole Steffen, Hali Strom and ToryTammen. Preston, Cole and Hali were selectedto perform solos at a variety of sessions duringthe convention. Samantha Guenther andKrista Zavadil served on the state DelegateCommittee to discuss topics affectingNebraska and National FFA. They then had tovote on several motions, which were broughtforth at the convention. Alexandria Allen wasone of 32 members from across the state to beselected as participants in the AgriculturalIssues Academy. She met with business peopleand legislators to discuss the many serious
issues facing the Agriculture Industry and howto speak on behalf of the Agriculture Industry.Samantha, Krista and Alexandria were alsopart of a legislative breakfast on Thursdayduring convention.
Another highlight of the convention wasFriday evening at Pershing Auditorium whenJacob Kaiser and Jazmin Wubben wereannounced as having earned their State FFADegree. This degree is the highest honor youcan receive as an FFA member on the statelevel. It takes years of dedication and hardwork to achieve!
Crofton FFA members were accompanied byStephanie Mann, Crofton AgriculturalInstructor and FFA Advisor as well asparents/chaperones Kim Kast, Janita Kube,Jolene Steffen; Steve Tammen and DarrellWubben.
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May 2014 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart
Open . . .4.974High . . . .5.012Low . . . .4.934Close . . .4.946Change .-0.550
Wheat
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Open . . . .7.610High . . . .7.714Low . . . . .7.606Close . . . .7.606Change .-1.390
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Aurora $4.58 $4.57 $14.59 $11.72 $7.06 $7.08 $4.62 $4.64
Bloomfield $4.53 $4.50 $14.58 $11.65
Bruning $4.58 $4.54 $14.64 $11.77
Chappell $4.60 $4.64 $14.26 $11.43 $7.04 $6.90
Columbus $4.98 $4.99 $15.19 $12.37
Franklin $4.58 $4.58 $14.50 $11.63 $7.13 $7.04 $4.48 $4.19
Fremont $4.78 $4.69 $14.99 $11.87
Funk $4.61 $4.65 $14.59 $11.76 $7.13 $7.04 $4.43 $4.19
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Grand Island $4.68 $4.63 $14.62 $11.73
Grant $4.62 $4.64 $14.25 $11.43 $6.89 $6.85
Hastings $4.61 $4.65 $14.70 $11.76 $7.27 $7.20 $4.63 $4.39
Hemingford $4.37 $4.54 $6.64 $6.76
Holdrege $4.62 $4.99 $14.51 $11.67 $6.94 $7.01
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Lexington $4.82 $4.69 $14.53 $11.72 $7.05
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Maywood $4.66 $4.64 $14.36 $11.48 $6.98 $6.89 $4.37 $4.29
McCook $4.66 $4.66 $14.35 $11.43 $6.89 $6.85 $4.38 $4.29
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Norfolk $4.67 $4.57 $14.61 $11.77
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Ogallala $4.61 $4.64 $7.10 $6.86
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KC July Chicago July Minn. JulySupport 698 638 683Resistance 812 747 783
Wheat trade moved sharply higher to start theweek on cold weather and renewed Russian tensions.The weekly net changes were 28 higher in Chicago, 35higher in KC and Minneapolis is 25 higher. TheUSDA weekly crop ratings slipped 1% to 34% good toexcellent, and poor to very poor rose 3% to 32%.Weather concerns remain in western wheat areasthat remain dry. The cold snap pushed pretty farsouth and presented a threat to the early jointingwheat, most of the northern parts of the wheat beltshould miss out of the damage due to slow develop-ment. Black Sea wheat weather is mixed for themoment, potential political tensions flaring up thisweek is the biggest question in the forecast. Theweekly export sales were better at 438,000 metrictons of old crop and 359,900 of new. The weeklyexport inspections were good at 683,544 metric tons.On the chart, wheat is back to a higher trend, thecloses on Wednesday were above the 10-day movingaverages on KC and Chicago at $7.39, and $6.76, withthe 20-day just above the market at $7.55 and $6.88.If we can move and close above the 20-day for a fewdays another round of short covering good give wheatan additional upside boost around the holiday week-end. Hedgers call with questions.
May 14 May Meal May OilSupport 1439 463 4124Resistance 1563 508 4498
May 2014 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart
Soybean trade has pushed to new highs this week dueto good demand news and chart buying. For the weekMay beans are 55 higher, meal is $19 higher and oil 160points higher. The NOPA March crush was bigger thanexpected at 153.8 million bushels versus expectations of146 million. The May/July soybean spread has softeneda bit but the July/November spread has moved to newhighs with July a $2.70 premium to November. Also newcrop beans have moved to new highs versus new cropcorn, which ultimately is negative for new crop becausethe planting intentions are already for a 5 million acreincrease over last year. The weekly export sales were19,200 metric tons of old crop and 400,700 metric tons ofnew, soymeal sales were soft at 36,600 metric tons andoil was soft at 5,500 metric tons. The weekly exportinspections were good at 267,939 metric tons. SouthAmerican shipments are picking up with more cargosexpected to be diverted from China to the US. On thechart, May support is at $14.83, then 14.62 at the 10-dayand 20-day moving averages respectively. Resistance isat $15.23 which was the contract high printed onWednesday. New crop November beans have tradedabove and remained above $12 this past week. Soybeansare in position to buy the addition acres indicated by theplanting intentions survey, and new crop demand hasremained fairly strong with big upfront sales to date.Hedgers call with any questions.
Open . . .15.180High . . .15.316Low . . . .15.112Close . . .15.112Change .-0.490
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FULLERTON FFAContinued from page 9
Fullerton's FFA Advisor Kevin Wetovick withProficiency State Finalists: Alyssa Hambleton-1stPlace in Diversified Livestock Production, 2ndPlace in Sheep Production, and 2nd Place in BeefProduction; Jennifer Knopik-2nd place in PoultryProduction; Ethan Lesiak-2nd place in OutdoorRecreation; Ellie Lesiak-2nd place in Equine.
nonperishable items, they were rewarded withpizza for lunch. It was a very successful year forthe Food Drive with nice weather and generosityfrom Fullerton citizens.State Land Judging
On October 23, 2013, four members of theFullerton FFA Chapter competed in the StateLand Judging competition in Shelton, Nebraska.The team consisted of Alyssa Hambleton, EthanLesiak, T.J. Ostransky, and Seth Wetovick.Wetovick came out as the champion of thecompetition and Lesiak received a red ribbon. Also,Fullerton’s Chapter Advisor, Mr. Kevin Wetovick,won the professional division of the competition.Overall, the team placed fourth and will betraveling to Oklahoma in May to compete in theNational Land Judging contest.
Cole Kopejtka, Shawn Sucha , Schyler Forman,Garrett Babcock, Chase Ruzicka, Alisa Hrbek.
Proficiency Awards - Morgan McCormick –Forestry – top gold, qualify for nationals; Ag.Mechanics – 2nd gold, Automotive – 2nd gold;Kaitlyn Hanvey – Ag. Sales – top gold, qualify fornationals; Rachel Dather – Home and comm. Dev.– 2nd gold; Rylee Klawitter – Specialty animal-3rd gold; Andrea Burkhardt – Div Horticulture –3rd gold; Madisen Randa – Hospitality, restraint,tourism – gold; Kylie Knigge – sheep prod. – gold;Kaitlyn Hanvey – Div. livestock – gold; CarlenaForman – Health human serv. – gold; TyBreithaupt – forage – silver; Carlena Forman –Ag. processing – silver; Joe Dather – DiversifiedAg. – silver; Amanda Boggs – Vegetable prod. –silver; Ty Breithaupt – Beef prod. – silver; Will
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State CDE results - Jr. livestock judging –team red, indiv. Cauy Drobny – 4th purple,Madisen Randa – purple, also Clay Konopasekand Chase Ruzicka. Meats- team red – indiv.Cauy Drobny –blue, Madisen Randa-red, ClayKonopasek-red, Haylee Klawitter – white. Ag.Science; Austin Burkhardt – blue, Jace Forker –red, Makayla Ruzicka – white. Farm management- Ty Breithaupt – red; Floriculture – AndreaBurkhardt – red; Natural resources – MorganMcCormick – purple, Cathryn Hanzlik – white;Welding – Greg Rudloff- white MIG; Vet science –Kaitlyn Hanvey -8th purple.
VERDIGRE FFAContinued from page 9
land, at 7 percent. Non-tillable grazing landincludes pasture and rangeland that does nothave the current potential to be converted intocropland for small-grain or row-cropproduction.
Jansen said record high livestock pricestranslated into strong increases seenthroughout the state for pasture andrangeland. He said expectations among surveyparticipants also indicated high future cattleprices to be a strong factor fueling the increasein non-tillable grazing land.
Nelson said Nebraska Farm Bureau haspointed out on a number of occasions that the"unprecedented growth in valuation onagricultural land and the associated increasesin property taxes are carried by farm and ranchfamilies who make up less than 3 percent of ourpopulation but pay more than 25 percent of theproperty taxes collected statewide."
"While the Legislature placing more moniesinto the property tax credit program in the veinof property tax relief is appreciated, the factremains that Nebraska farmers and rancherspay the third-highest property taxes in the U.S.and will continue to do so until something isdone to address this issue," Nelson said.
He said Nebraska Farm Bureau will continueto advocate for change to a tax system that"fails to recognize that property is not the solemeans of measuring wealth and unfairly relieson farmers' and ranchers' primary productiontool (land) as the basis for funding schools andlocal government."
The Nebraska Department of Revenue saidpreliminary analysis indicates that valuationsfor all real property have increased 12.45percent from 2013 to 2014, resulting in anincrease in valuation of approximately $20.93billion.
Of that amount, $1.99 billion (9.5 percent) isattributable to newly constructed real propertyand $18.94 billion (90.5 percent) is attributableto existing property valuation increases.
AG LAND VALUES...Continued from page 1
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Long-awaited livestock disaster assistance isjust around the corner, U.S. Sen. Mike Johannssaid during a telephone conference withreporters.
"It will be for producers who experienced lossesduring the prolonged drought or severe weather,"Johanns said.
Johanns said the U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA) will begin enrollingproducers for disaster assistance programs onTuesday.
The livestock disaster assistance programs arepart of the new Farm Bill that Congress passedearlier this year. But Johanns said many of thesesame programs expired in 2011 with the previousFarm Bill. It took Congress two years to pass anew Farm Bill and to reinstate those programs.
During the interim, producers took huge lossesdue to drought and severe winter weather, suchas the October 2013 blizzard that killedthousands of cattle in Nebraska and SouthDakota.
During the drought, cattle producers had toreduce their herds because of the lack of grassgrowth in pastures and rangeland. Supplementalfeeding was expensive because of the drought.
According to the USDA, severe or greaterdrought in 2012 impacted 67 percent of cattle
production and about 70 percent to 75 percent ofcorn and soybean production.
The Oct. 5 and 6 blizzard struck Dawes, Sioux,Box Butte and Sheridan counties. NebraskaEmergency Management Officials estimated thatcattle deaths resulting from the storm numbered3,000 to 5,000 within western Nebraska counties.
"People out there who have experienced lossesduring this lapse and maybe gave up hope thatthere would ever be any disaster program, I justneed to tell them that they need to reach out totheir FSA (Farm Service Agency) office," Johannssaid.
Johanns hoped producers have documentedtheir losses because the assistance is retroactive.
"It will help people back to the 2011 expirationdates," he said. "It is encouraging news toproducers."
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said earlierthis week that the programs will "provide long-awaited disaster relief for many livestockproducers who have endured significant financialhardship from weather-related disasters whilethe programs were expired and awaitingcongressional action."
"President Obama and I prioritized theimplementation of these disaster assistanceprograms now that the Farm Bill has restoredand strengthened them," Vilsack said.
Programs providing payments for losses thatoccurred since the expiration of the livestock
disaster assistance programs in 2011, including2012, 2013 and 2014, include:
— The Livestock Indemnity Program, whichprovides compensation to eligible producers whohave suffered livestock death losses in excess ofnormal mortality due to adverse weather.
— The Livestock Forage Disaster Program,which provides compensation to eligibleproducers who have suffered grazing losses dueto drought or fire on publicly managed land.
Enrollment also will begin on April 15 forproducers with losses covered by:
— The Emergency Assistance for Livestock,Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program,which provides emergency assistance to eligibleproducers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish that have losses due to disease,adverse weather or other conditions, such asblizzards and wildfires.
— The Tree Assistance Program, whichprovides financial assistance to qualifyingorchardists and nursery tree growers to replantor rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vinesdamaged by natural disasters.
The USDA said all producers are encouraged tocollect records documenting these losses inpreparation for enrollment in these disasterassistance programs. Producers also areencouraged to contact their county office ahead oftime to schedule an appointment.
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Steve Young, PhDWest Central Research & Extension CenterUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cheatgrass, also known as downy brome,military grass, and downy chess, is a winterannual grass that was introduced fromsouthwestern Asia in the late 1800's. It was firstreported in British Columbia and has sincespread throughout western North America. It isnow moving into grasslands of the Midwest.
Cheatgrass is an invasive plant species thatreduces forage quality and increases thepotential for large and more frequent fires. Itgrows from 6 - 24" with distinguishing featuresof hairy leaves and stems, ligule with fringedmargin, and drooping panicles. It has beenreported that a heavy infestation of cheatgrasscan produce up to 80,000,000 seeds/acre.
Why is cheatgrass so successful? It is verycompetitive for available resources, primarilysoil moisture. Since it typically germinates inthe fall, develops roots during the winter, andbegins re-growing as soon as temperatures beginwarming in the spring, it has an advantage overmost native and desirable rangeland andpasture species that emerge from dormancy lateror have a slower growth habit. Another keyfeature of cheatgrass is its ability to thrive underfrequent and intensive fire cycles.
Managing cheatgrass requires an integratedapproach with a focus on breaking the seed cycleand maintaining or improving the vigor ofdesirable plant species. Several tools areavailable for managing cheatgrass, includingmechanical, cultural, chemical, and biological.
•Cheatgrass seed populations in the soil canbe reduced by cultivating to germinate and killnewly emerging seedlings.
•Herbicides can be used to prevent emergenceand control existing cheatgrass populations, butcare must be taken to not injure desirable plantspecies.
•Prescribed grazing can reduce populationsand prevent new seed if applied at the right timeand frequent enough without injuring perennialgrasses.
•Finally, the establishment or maintenance ofdesirable vegetation is the most effective way tocontrol cheatgrass at very minimal costs.
Remember to read and follow the label of anyherbicide used and prevent the development ofherbicide resistance by incorporating the use ofall the available tools.
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Receipts: 9,455 Last Week 18,450 Last Year 9,723 Compared to last week, steers suited for grass sold mostly steady instances 8.00 higher on 5 weights. Most feeder steerssold 4.00-6.00 lower except 800 lbs offerings traded 10.00 lower. Heifers under 700 lbs unevenly steady, over 700 lbs traded4.00 lower. As a whole, feeder offerings are currently less attractive than usual with receipts mostly made up of growing-lotyearlings displaying a little extra flesh. Demand on light weight grass cattle was good with moderate to good demand notedon heavier feeder cattle. Nebraska slaughter cattle traded mostly steady late Friday afternoon with live sales from 150.50-151.00 and dressed sales at 240.00. This week’s supply included 54 percent heifers, 45 percent steers with the balance onbull calves and near 73 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
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12 . . . . . . . .315-333 . . . . . .322 . . . . .240.00-280.00 . . . . . . . .266.20 12 . . . . . . . .394-397 . . . . . .395 . . . . .227.50-272.50 . . . . . . . .253.67 7 . . . . . . . . . . .442 . . . . . . . .442 . . . . . . . .215.00 . . . . . . . . . . .215.00 30 . . . . . . . .466-494 . . . . . .473 . . . . .221.00-242.50 . . . . . . . .234.29 5 . . . . . . . . . . .508 . . . . . . . .508 . . . . . . . .211.00 . . . . . . . . . . .211.00 76 . . . . . . . .555-595 . . . . . .585 . . . . .199.00-217.00 . . . . . . . .205.36 58 . . . . . . . .603-648 . . . . . .628 . . . . .195.00-210.50 . . . . . . . . 201.65 45 . . . . . . . .671-697 . . . . . .683 . . . . .180.00-191.75 . . . . . . . .188.87 57 . . . . . . . . 707-747 . . . . . .728 . . . . .175.50-187.00 . . . . . . . .178.94 6 . . . . . . . . . . .755 . . . . . . . .755 . . . . . . . .178.50 . . . . . . . . . . .178.50 18 . . . . . . . .822-835 . . . . . .828 . . . . .164.00-169.00 . . . . . . . .166.76 69 . . . . . . . .852-888 . . . . . .864 . . . . .163.00-164.25 . . . . . . . .163.43 16 . . . . . . . . . .985 . . . . . . . .985 . . . . . . . .150.10 . . . . . . . . . . .150.10
Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price
43 . . . . . . . .300-338 . . . . . . .313 . . . . . .255.00-283.00 . . . . . . .272.46 39 . . . . . . . .350-378 . . . . . . .374 . . . . . .235.00-245.00 . . . . . . .243.80 74 . . . . . . . .408-446 . . . . . . .426 . . . . . .214.00-236.00 . . . . . . .229.14 257 . . . . . . .455-499 . . . . . . .478 . . . . . .197.00-229.00 . . . . . . .219.79 262 . . . . . . .504-547 . . . . . . .528 . . . . . .200.00-217.00 . . . . . . .211.32 274 . . . . . . .550-591 . . . . . . .564 . . . . . .197.50-212.00 . . . . . . .204.90 289 . . . . . . .600-641 . . . . . . .621 . . . . . .185.00-199.75 . . . . . . .192.60 270 . . . . . . .652-689 . . . . . . .665 . . . . . .180.00-194.00 . . . . . . .187.30 497 . . . . . . .700-749 . . . . . . .724 . . . . . .169.00-181.50 . . . . . . .174.04 518 . . . . . . .750-791 . . . . . . .765 . . . . . .160.50-172.75 . . . . . . .166.68 13 . . . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . . .760 . . . . . . . . .160.00 . . . . . . . . . .160.00108 . . . . . . .751-789 . . . . . . .780 . . . . . .174.75-177.50 . . . . . . .175.41 482 . . . . . . .800-847 . . . . . . .825 . . . . . .151.00-165.75 . . . . . . .157.89 63 . . . . . . . . .20-826 . . . . . . .822 . . . . . .148.25-153.00 . . . . . . .149.92 303 . . . . . . .852-899 . . . . . . .884 . . . . . .154.00-161.00 . . . . . . .155.53 36 . . . . . . . . . .867 . . . . . . . . .867 . . . . . . . . .174.00 . . . . . . . . . .174.00 85 . . . . . . . .903-937 . . . . . . .916 . . . . . .149.00-152.25 . . . . . . .149.58
Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price
8 . . . . . . . . . .399 . . . . . . . . .399 . . . . . . . . .222.50 . . . . . . . . . .222.50 17 . . . . . . . . . .431 . . . . . . . . .431 . . . . . . . . .189.00 . . . . . . . . . .189.00 75 . . . . . . . .450-496 . . . . . . .467 . . . . . .201.00-212.50 . . . . . . .207.31 87 . . . . . . . .506-548 . . . . . . .528 . . . . . .186.00-192.00 . . . . . . .188.30 123 . . . . . . .550-599 . . . . . . .567 . . . . . .183.00-197.00 . . . . . . .189.01 41 . . . . . . . . .03-642 . . . . . . .626 . . . . . .178.00-187.00 . . . . . . .182.06 218 . . . . . . .653-698 . . . . . . .681 . . . . . .168.25-180.75 . . . . . . .175.03 43 . . . . . . . .711-743 . . . . . . .715 . . . . . .166.00-167.00 . . . . . . .166.37 51 . . . . . . . .766-791 . . . . . . .776 . . . . . .160.00-162.50 . . . . . . .161.10
Week Ending 4/11/2014Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa hay
unevenly steady, cornstalk bales 10.00 lower, grass hay,ground/delivered alfalfa, ground/delivered cornstalks and dehypellets steady. Some parts of the state reported good movementon hay other areas remain light. Some producers are busyplanting oats and alfalfa. Prices are dollars per ton FOB(freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square bales androunds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most recentreported sales.
Northeast/Central Nebraska: Premium large squares200.00-230.00; Good large squares 160.00-190.00; fair large
squares 125.00-140.00. Premium large rounds 140.00-150.00,Good large rounds 120.00-130.00. Grass: Small squares 170.00.Good large rounds 90.00-125.00. Cornstalk round bales 40.00-50.00 per ton. Dehydrated alfalfa 17 percent protein pellets300.00-315.00; meal 305.00-315.00.
Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good largerounds 110.00-120.00 and delivered alfalfa trading from 120.00-135.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 160.00, blended alfalfaproduct 130.00-140.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 90.00-110.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 305.00;alfalfa meal 312.00.
Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes
traded mostly steady on slow to moderate trading activity.According to the Wyoming NRCS Snow Surveys, Last year atthis time the state median was 89% with a low of 67% and ahigh of 103% of median. This year the state median is 142%with a low of 99% and a high of 206% of median. All prices dol-lars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unlessotherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Pricesare from the most recent reported sales.
Alfalfa: Ground and delivered: 150.00. Large Round: Good100.00-130.00. Grass: Large Round: Good 135.00. Millet: LargeSquares: Premium 110.00. Straw: Large Squares: Premium90.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY
5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter CattleWeek Ending: 4/13/14 Confirmed: 62,061 Week Ago: 65,936 Year Ago: 74,949
LLiivvee BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess
SSllaauugghhtteerr SStteeeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))
Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,493 . . . . . . . . .1,260-1,525 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,411 . . . . . . . . . . .150.2565 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,547 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,373 . . . . . . . . . . .149.9235 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,656 . . . . . . . . .1,120-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,315 . . . . . . . . . . .148.080 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 . . . . . . . . . .1,120-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-147.00 1,172 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00
LLiivvee BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess
SSllaauugghhtteerr HHeeiiffeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))
Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,531 . . . . . . . . .1,180-1,445 . . . . . . . . . . .148.00-151.50 1,306 . . . . . . . . . . .150.2565 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,422 . . . . . . . . .1,135-1,375 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,254 . . . . . . . . . . .150.3035 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,837 . . . . . . . . .1,075-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-151.50 1,215 . . . . . . . . . . .148.650 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 . . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00-147.00 1,255 . . . . . . . . . . .147.00
==============================================================================================================DDrreesssseedd BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess
SSllaauugghhtteerr SStteeeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: (Paid on Hot Weights) ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))
Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,587 . . . . . . . . . .809-974 . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.00-241.00 897 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.6565 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,346 . . . . . . . . . .803-920 . . . . . . . . . . . . .237.00-240.00 871 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.6735 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,302 . . . . . . . . . .819-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.00-241.00 896 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.990 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 . . . . . . . . . . . .850-850 . . . . . . . . . . . . .240.00-240.00 850 . . . . . . . . . . . .240.00
DDrreesssseedd BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess
SSllaauugghhtteerr HHeeiiffeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))
Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .780 . . . . . . . . . . .724-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .239.00-241.00 806 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.7165 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,404 . . . . . . . . . .677-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .238.00-241.00 754 . . . . . . . . . . . .239.4235 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .483 . . . . . . . . . . .694-896 . . . . . . . . . . . . .234.50-240.00 742 . . . . . . . . . . . .236.730 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-
WWeeeekkllyy WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess ((BBeeeeff BBrraannddss))::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price
Live FOB Steer . . . . . .19,992 . . . . . . .1,354 . . . . . . .149.16Live FOB Heifer . . . . .15,922 . . . . . . .1,254 . . . . . . .149.66Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,322 . . . . . . . .887 . . . . . . . .239.71Dressed Del Heifer . .2,667 . . . . . . . .767 . . . . . . . .239.02
WWeeeekk AAggoo AAvveerraaggeess::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price
Live FOB Steer . . . . . .20,673 . . . . . . .1,360 . . . . . . .149.71Live FOB Heifer . . . . .14,464 . . . . . . .1,248 . . . . . . .149.79Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,112 . . . . . . . .887 . . . . . . . .240.09Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,068 . . . . . . . .807 . . . . . . . .239.55
YYeeaarr AAggoo AAvveerraaggeess::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price
Live FOB Steer . . . . . .21,926 . . . . . . .1,339 . . . . . . .127.20Live FOB Heifer . . . . .17,872 . . . . . . .1,244 . . . . . . .127.12Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,888 . . . . . . . .869 . . . . . . . .201.26Dressed Del Heifer . . .8,137 . . . . . . . .764 . . . . . . . .200.71
Sales fob feedlots and delivered. Estimated net weights after 3-4% shrink. Other:
Contract sales; Formula sales; Holsteins; Heiferettes;Cattle sold earlier in the week,
but data not collected on day of sale; Etc.
• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, April 14, 2014 •Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 11,691; Imported - 0
Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 10,582 Head; Carcass Wt: 32-93 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 80.9;
Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.1; choice or better; 98.8% YG 80.8%
Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg
77 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .41.9 . . . . . . .400.00 - 400.00 . . . . . . . .400.00
131 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .60.2 . . . . . . .294.92 - 297.64 . . . . . . . .296.81
2,517 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .68.3 . . . . . . . .282.00 - 301.46 . . . . . . . .286.76
4,240 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .80.9 . . . . . . . .268.55 - 310.10 . . . . . . . .292.59
2,032 . . . .85-95 lbs . . . . . . .88.5 . . . . . . . .259.72 - 302.17 . . . . . . . .284.66
over 95 lbs . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-
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June 2014 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart
Open .178.675High . .178.975Low . .178.550Close .178.625Change .-0.350
Hogs
April 2014 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart
Open . .123.250High . .124.450Low . . .122.975Close . .123.525Change .-0.180
Jun. 14 May FeedersSupport: 13405 17837Resistance 13710 18132
Live Cattle have tracked sideways in quiet trade thisweek with feeder cattle staying near the recent highs. Ifcorn trade turns lower it could add some additionalupside support to feeders. The weekly net changes wereunchanged on June Live Cattle and 20 lower on feedercattle. Seasonal pressure should persist on fat cattle fora little while longer, plus market ready supplies shouldbe expected to increase every week as we move into May.The cutout activity has been sideways to a few dollarshigher this week with choice around $224 and select at$215. The strength in the choice/select spread indicatesthat feedlots are current, which we would view as a sup-portive item at the moment because the futures are pric-
ing-in a sizeable cash downside correction. Cash tradelooks like it will be fairly slow in the near term withpackers still short bought and showlists tight. Bids are$2-3 lower on the week, with asking prices $2-3 higher.June Live Cattle futures have chart support at the 50-day at $134.90. Chart resistance is at the $136.29 20-day, then our $139 high. Hedgers call with questionsand keep your eyes on the margin with a lot of risk at thehigher prices.
Lean hog trade has remained very volatile this weekwith wide swings in the daily trade. For the week, Junehogs are 260 higher and have moved back into the mid-dle of the recent range. That being said, cash trade hassoftened a bit with packer margins falling into the red,and a short kill week for the Holiday. The cutout has slidwith Easter demand filled at this point. There is someconcern that demand will struggle in gains in poultryconsumption showing, although the high beef prices willpartially offset. Carcass weights continued to run solidlyhigher year over year partially covering the drop in num-bers. Hog production margins remain strong for the dis-ease free, and the spread seems to be slowing withwarmer spring temperatures. On the chart, June Hogshave support at the 10-day moving average at $121.81,and resistance at the 20-day moving average at $124.50.Barring a major weather event, feed costs should remainfairly manageable. Hedgers call with questions.
Jun. 14 Aug. 14Support: 11870 11495Resistance: 12720 12335
Open .135.625High . .135.750Low . .134.525Close .134.625Change .-0.740
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andranch.comKearney County Groundwater Project Takes Small Steps ForwardLori Potter, The Kearney Hub
HOLDREGE — A proposed groundwaterrecharge project in eastern Kearney Countyhas reached the “which comes first” point inthe decision-making process for the Tri-BasinNatural Resources District Board of Directors.
About $135,000 already has been spent onpreliminary and final designs for the SandCreek Reservoir project by EA Engineering inOmaha, and land acquisition talks have begunwith owners of three primary parcels of land.
Although the final design is expected anyday, applications have not been made forrequired project permits, and it’s not known ifstate or federal grants will be available to helppay project costs.
The Tri-Basin directors voted at theirmeeting Tuesday in Holdrege to get appraisalson two additional properties, owned by theJohn Kuehn family and Agee familypartnership based in Lancaster County, thatengineers have determined might be affectedby the reservoir.
Appraisals are completed on land owned byChuck Tomsen, Tomsen and his son-in-lawSteve Anderson, and the Bohaty familypartnership based in Seward County.
Sand Creek is a Little Blue River tributarynear the divide between the Platte and Blueriver basins southeast of Minden. May andGrant townships in that part of easternKearney County have seen declines in thegroundwater table.
The project would use Sand Creek water tocreate a shallow reservoir north of Highway 74from which water would seep for groundwaterrecharge. The dam on the east side of theproject would be 38 Road.
“There is no base flow in Sand Creek, so wewould be catching rainwater,” Tri-BasinGeneral Manager John Thorburn said.
There would be a maximum of 140 surfaceacres involved. At full pool, water would cover75 to 80 acres.
Showing an illustration of what a fullreservoir might look like from above, Thorburnsaid it wouldn’t look that way most of the timebecause the goal is to have the water soak intothe aquifer.
Efforts to seek state or federal grants arelimited by the need to have final projectdesigns, estimated costs and land rightsagreements in hand first.
Thorburn said an application to the SmallWatershed Flood Control Fund for landacquisition money was approved by theNebraska Natural Resources Commission, butthere is no money in that fund. Other federaland state funds for such projects also are shorton money, and any other grants approvedlikely would be limited to project constructioncosts.
He said it could take a year or longer to getthe necessary water rights and permits,including a 404 (dredge or fill) permit from theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
When asked by John L. Kuehn of Heartwellabout project costs, Thorburn saidconstruction has been estimated at about$500,000, but land acquisition would be themore expensive part of the overall cost.
“It seems to be a relatively small outcome fora relatively large project,” Kuehn said,especially because tax dollars are involved. Headded that there doesn’t seem to be “animmediate impact or pressing need.”
Landowner Brian Petersen said he disagreedwith those statements.
Kearney County Supervisor Roy Nelsonconfirmed that Tri-Basin officials have workedwith the county board to ensure that 38 Roadwould remain a through road over the SandCreek dam.
Following the public hearing, Tri-Basindirectors focused on whether the districtshould spend more money on two additionalappraisals when other factors make ituncertain if the project will be built.
Thorburn describe the Kuehn and Ageeappraisals as another planning andnegotiating tool for making a final decisionabout the project.
Director Larry Reynolds of Lexington saidhe’s concerned about the costs to get a shovel-ready project before seeking grants and aboutthe possible need to for new appraisals or torenegotiate land acquisition agreements ifyears pass before grants and/or permits areapproved.
Director Dave Raffety of Kearney also askedif the board was “getting the cart before thehorse” in spending more money on appraisalswithout knowing if there will be a project.
In response, Director David Nelson ofUpland said a lot of money has been spent“over here,” referring to the western part ofTri-Basin, on projects such as the J-2 re-regulating reservoirs along the Platte River.But Kearney County residents haven’t seentheir tax dollars used on similar beneficialprojects in their area.
He reminded the board that a plan must becompleted to qualify for state or federal aid.
Roy Nelson, the Kearney County supervisor,told the Tri-Basin directors that if they don’tdo anything more on the Sand Creek Reservoirproject, they’ve wasted a lot of money alreadyspent on project development. “You alreadyhave an investment in it, so you might as wellgo ahead and find out what it’s gonna take todo this,” he said.
The board voted 10-3 to proceed with the twoadditional land appraisals. Directors Raffety,Todd Garrelts of Holdrege and Brad Lundeenof Wilcox voted no.
April 17, 2014 Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Welcome to Kearney Map Page 19
KEARNEY - Because of its location 1,733 milesfrom Boston and 1,733 miles from San Francisco,Kearney once was called “Midway City of theNation.”
Its newspaper, now the Kearney Hub,established in 1888, was named with visions ofbecoming the hub of the nation.
Although Nebraska Territory was not createduntil 1854, the area was already well-known asthe main east-west route along the Platte River.Kearney is near the southernmost point of thePlatte. Westward travel on the Oregon, Mormonand California trails had reached suchproportions by 1848 that Fort Kearny, southeastof the present city, was established to protecttravelers on the trails.
The transcontinental Union Pacific Railroadwas built through the area in 1866. It was notuntil the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad,which ran south of the Platte, connected with theUnion Pacific line at that point that KearneyJunction came into being.
The town, like the fort, was named for Gen.Stephen Watts Kearny, known for hisdistinguished military service in the MexicanWar. When application was made for a post officeat the fort in 1857, the name was misspelled, withan extra e added. The town has retained thatspelling.
The junction of the railroads gave early settlersgreat optimism and faith in the future of theirnew town as a transportation center. Constructionof a bridge across the Platte River south of the cityprovided a safe crossing for travelers andhomesteaders. This improvement helped to make
Kearney the county seat, which it took fromGibbon in 1874.
The dry years of the 1870s stimulated interestin irrigation. One of the city’s first projects was acanal that would not only carry water foragriculture, but also provide a source of power.The 16-mile Kearney Canal was finally completedin 1886. The ability to supply the community withpower generated from the water in Kearney Lakewas the key to rapid expansion of industry inKearney.
The collapse of the economy in 1893, not only inNebraska but also nationally, plus threeconsecutive years of severe drought, broughtabout an end to Kearney’s first boom period.
The city lost population, factories were idle andhomes were vacant. Eastern investors left, but thepeople who remained continued to work andrebuild.
A new Kearney was in the making. The originaltown planners had laid out wide streets, and theexpansion of the 1880s left many fine dwellingsand architecturally impressive buildingsdowntown as well as attractive parks and thecanal, lake and powerhouse.
The hopeful citizens continued to sing theglories of the community, the beauty of the city,and in general, its desirability for anyone andeveryone as an ideal place in which to live.
In 1903, Kearney was chosen as the site for anew normal school. Today this school is nowknown as the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
The State Hospital for the Tubercular waslocated in Kearney from 1911 to 1972. Kearney
Army Air Base was established east of the cityduring World War II and continued until 1949.
Educational resources, public and private, arewell accounted for on all levels - elementary, highschool, and college. The community supports morethan three dozen churches. Two large hospitals,Good Samaritan and Richard Young, have madeKearney the state’s largest medical center outsideLincoln and Omaha. Their excellent facilitiesserve central and western Nebraska.
As a college town and county seat, Kearney’spopulation was 30,787 in 2010 and growing. Itscore economy consists of wholesale and retailsales, manufacturing, tourism, farming and cattlefeeding.
The city of Kearney and industry mix wellbecause of immediate access through key routesfor shipping and travel - Interstate 80, U.S.Highway 30 and state Highways 10 and 44, aswell as daily passenger and freight air service andUnion Pacific freight service.
Hilltop Mall on the north edge of the city andMain Street Kearney: On The Bricks offer the bestin shopping.
The city’s attractions include historic homes,fine parks with recreational facilities, libraries,museums and art galleries. The establishment ofthe Museum of Nebraska Art in the formerdowntown post office building offers anoutstanding cultural center to the entire state.
The city of Kearney, now seeing a third century,promises continued growth in business andindustry, and the good life for its most importantasset - its people.
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April 21 — Kearney: Frahm-Lewis Trio performs as part of Concerts-on-the-Platte, University of Nebraska at KearneyApril 23 — Kearney: Toby Jurovics: Landscaped in Transition:Western Surveys from Karl Bodmer to Andrew J. Russell, a discussion on artby Toby Jurovics, Museum of Nebraska ArtApril 24-May 4 — Kearney: "The 39 Steps," a comedy presented by CraneRiver Theater and Kearney Community TheatreApril 24 — Kearney: Chad Pregracke, CNN Hero of the Year, speaks onsustainability, Copeland Hall, UNKApril 25-July 20 — Kearney: "Treasure In: Wood," Museum of Nebraska ArtApril 27 — Kearney: Storybook Walk, Harmon ParkApril 28 — Kearney: Bicycle Sunday, presented by Kearney Parks andRecreation, along Kearney trail systemApril 25 — Kearney: "Viva La Brass" a concert by Kearney SymphonyOrchestra with Nebraska Brass at Fine Arts Building, University ofNebraska at Kearney
May 3 — Minden: "Yesterday and Today," a concert featuring music ofThe Beatles performed by Billy McGuiganMay 4 — Kearney: Broadway vocalist Gregg Edelman performs as partof Kearney Concert Association, Kearney High SchoolMay 9 — Kearney: "The Big Picture," a planetarium program on galaxies,UNK PlanetariumMay 9-10 — Kearney: Nebraska Wine & Jazz Festival, DowntownKearney: The BricksJune 7 — Minden: Fiber Fun Day, Pioneer VillageJune 7 — Kearney: Yanney Park Heritage Day, Yanney ParkJune 14 — Johnson Lake: Annual Johnson Lake Art & Wine FestivalJune 28 — Kearney: Annual Wagons West Celebration and FleaMarket, Trails and Rails Museum
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Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator in Knox County
Don’t be caught by surprise. Army cutworms areshowing up in high enough numbers to causedamage to alfalfa, especially in western Nebraska sostart monitoring your fields today.
Conditions are right for army cutworms thisspring. Cutworms feed on newly emerging leavesnear the crown of alfalfa. This feeding often slowsdown or delays alfalfa green-up. Cutworms can bedifficult to detect unless you are looking closely for
them. So, if your alfalfa seems slow to get startedthis spring, examine fields for cutworms. Alfalfa candie if enough cutworms are present and they aLookfor army cutworms near the crowns of your alfalfaplants. During daylight they often are found hidingin the loose soil surrounding the plant, so scratcharound a little to find them if you don’t see themright away.
Count the number of cutworm larvae per squarefoot in several areas. The economic threshold forspraying is four or more army cutworms per squarefoot on established alfalfa, but just two larvae are
needed in fields seeded last year. Once your alfalfagets four to six inches tall, spraying is unlikely to bebeneficial unless you see a lot of active leaf feeding.
The best insecticides for controlling armycutworms in alfalfa are synthetic pyrethroids. Theseinclude Baythroid, Mustang Max, Proaxis, andWarrior II. Lorsban also works well. Beforespraying, read and follow label directions to safelyapply the correct rate.
Most alfalfa fields should start greening up soon.If yours does not, check it for army cutworms. Youmay need to spray to save it.
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Ruth Vonderohe, UNL Extension Educator in Knox County
Despite receiving some rain or snow recently, mostareas still are very dry below the surface. Today I’llsuggest some ways you can limit the forage problemsdrought can cause.
Drought is likely to be a problem again thissummer, at least somewhere. Because hay isexpensive and pastures short, we need to considerways to minimize damages if we receive less thanaverage rainfall. Fortunately, early spring is a timeyou can take action that can minimize some ofdrought’s problems.
For starters, prepare a strategy for using anyremaining hay. One of the better options is to feedhay a bit longer this spring before turning cows outto permanent pasture. I know this action is exactlyopposite of my usual recommendation to graze moreand feed less hay. But, allowing pastures toaccumulate a bit more growth before grazing beginswill provide more total grazable forage if droughtprevents much regrowth later on. Leftover hay alsocan be used later during the summer to give pasturesmore time to recover between grazings.
Another strategy is planting annual forages forpasture or hay. Oats planted now or summer annualgrasses like sudangrass, sorghum-sudan hybrids,
and pearl millet are excellent choices. Wait untilsoils are good and warm before planting thesesummer grasses, though. Late May or early Juneusually is best. So reserve some ground now forthese drought-insurance grasses, before you planteverything to corn, beans, and other crops. And don’tforget about possibly planting these grasses or evensome fall cover crop forages into wheat stubble as adouble crop after harvest.
If the rains don’t come, planning and acting now toreduce potential forage losses from drought will paybig dividends.
Prepare Now to Beat the Drought
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May 1 - Grand Island (Hall County) TheGolden Dragon Acrobats; Grand Island SeniorHigh Auditorium. The best of a time-honoredtradition that began more than 25 centuries ago!7:30pm (308) 382-2309 www.giconcerts.org
May 2-4 - Hastings (Adams County)ChumpCar World Series Enduro; MPHMotorsport Park Hastings, 427 S. Showboat Blvd.ChumpCar World Series Enduro cars race wheel-to-wheel for 12 hours Saturday and 6 hoursSunday along a 2.15 mile long road course. 9am-5pm, Free (402) 461-8031 www.racemph.com
May 3 - Bellevue (Sarpy County) GiffordFarm Family Fun Saturday; Gifford FarmEducation Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd. CountryKindness Day! See the signs of spring in theOutdoor Nature Classroom, visit the animals thatlive at Gifford Farm or enjoy some bake salegoodies. 10am-2pm, $5/person over age 2. Halfprice with military ID. (402) 597-4920www.esu3.org
May 3 - Hastings (Adams County) DowntownHastings Do The Brew - 5th Annual; Cityauditorium, 3rd & Hastings Ave. Taste more than100 craft beers. Live music, brewing, demos andmore. 4-8pm, $25-$30 (402) 461-8415
May 3 - Ogallala (Keith County) CatfishClassic Fishing Tournament; Lake McConaughy(308) 778-5879 www.explorekeithcounty.com
May 3-4 - Ashland (Saunders County) ToastNebraska, Premier Wine Experience; EugeneT. Mahoney State Park. Live bands, MC and guestDJs, educational wine sessions, cigar rollingdemonstrations, cigar lounge, art and foodvendors, shuttle to Nebraska Crossing Outletsand more. 11am-8pm (402) 944-2523www.toastnebraska.com
May 3-4 - Grand Island (Hall County)Nebraska Muzzle Loading Rifle AssociationGun Show; Pinnacle Bank Expo Center atFonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. Hundreds ofdealers displaying everything from modernweapons to military mementos. Neal Kelley (308)384-7565 www.nebraskamuzzleloaders.com
May 3-4 & 10-11 - Papillion (Sarpy County)Nebraska Renaissance Faire; Bellevue Berry &Pumpkin Patch, 11001 S. 48th St. A variety of livestage performers, unique demonstrators,equestrian jousting and Old World foods. 11am-6pm, $12 (402) 331-5500www.bellevueberryfarm.com
May 4 - North Platte (Lincoln County) SpringFling; Cody Park. Enjoy a day of crafts, quilts andantiques. 9am-5pm, Free Marilee Hyde (308) 535-6772 www.visitnorthplatte.com
May 10 - Kearney (Buffalo County) OutdoorDiscovery Family Day & Outdoor Expo; FortKearny State Recreation Area, 1020 V Rd.Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages welcome! Learnmore about fishing, kayaking, archery, dogtraining and other outdoor activities. Dogswelcome! 9am-4pm, Free admission, park permitrequired. (308) 865-5305www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov/odp
May 10 - Nebraska City (Otoe County) ChainSaw Art; Wildwood Historic Center. Watch MikeRiege turn tree stumps into art with a chain saw.1pm (402) 873-6340 www.wildwoodhistoriccenter.org
May 13 - Grand Island (Hall County)Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival;Central Community College/College Park.Educating children from across Nebraska aboutthe importance of groundwater. 8am-4pm, FreeKelly Cole (308) 385-6282 www.cpnrd.org
May 15 - Humboldt (Richardson County)Humboldt Flower Show; Richardson County AgBuilding. Flower show with lunch served. (402)855-2485 www.ci.humboldt.ne.us
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11110033 -- LLOOAADDEERR AATTTTAACCHHMMEENNTTSS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR
F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE
FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344
11110055 -- DDIISSKKSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308)
587-2344
NE - 2012 GREAT PLAINS TURBO-MAX
2400TM, (308) 380-7161
11110066 -- PPLLOOWWSS AANNDD SSWWEEEEPP PPLLOOWWSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS,
(308) 995-5515
KS - FLEX-KING 5X5 SWEEP PLOW, (785)
871-0711
IA - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; 2 OR 3 PT. AND PULL TYPE,
(712) 299-6608
11110088 -- HHAARRRROOWWSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - SEVERAL HARROW SECTIONS, (712)
299-6608
11110099 -- PPLLAANNTTEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT,
ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515
NE - MOORE BUILT SUPER DUTY 24R30
STACK FOLD PLANTER BAR WITH FOLD
FRONT WINGS AND LIFT ASSIST., (308)
282-1330
NE - KINZE 2100 AR30. CORN AND BEAN
METERS. GROFF TRASH WHIPPERS AND
FERTILIZER DISCS. CALL, (308) 367-5618
NE - JD 7000 6R30”, LIQ FERT, TARPED,
$4,000.00, (308) 778-5419
11111111 -- DDRRIILLLLSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE
GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS
COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V
FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BET-
TER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PER-
FECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG
DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 235-
2718
NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES,
BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH,
TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515
IA - JD 10’ GRAIN DRILL, 3 BOXES ON RUB-
BER, $875.00, (712) 299-6608
IA - GREAT PLAINS DRILL PRESS WHEELS,
(712) 299-6608
11111122 -- RROOTTAARRYY HHOOEE
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR
DETAILS, (308) 882-4588
11111133 -- CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - TWIN DIAMOND STRIP-CAT, 16 ROW
UNITS OR COMPLETE 16R30” MACHINE,
(308) 380-7161
NE - LILLISTON 6R30”, $300.00, (308) 778-
5419
11111144 -- SSPPRRAAYYEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL
BETWEEN, $300.00, (402) 787-2244
11111177 -- FFIIEELLDD CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7
BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAUGE
WHEELS., (402) 364-2592
11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - APPLY PRE-PLANT, DUAL, AT PLANTING
SIDE-DRESS, FOLIAR OR IRRIGATION. SURE
CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZERS. BAL-
ANCED FORMULATIONS BLENDED TO YOUR
SPECS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR
YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM.
SURECROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743
11113300 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS,,TTIILLLL.. OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO
PUMPS, (308) 587-2344
11113300 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS,,TTIILLLL.. OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW
& USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES,
HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUC-
TIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES.
ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIP-
MENT. COM, (254) 582-3000
IA - 3PT SNOWBLOWERS, $850 - $2850,
(712) 299-6608
IA - LARGE JD RUBBER FRONT FENDERS,
(712) 299-6608
11220011 -- EENNGGIINNEESS//MMOOTTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA;
4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15
EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116
$10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10,
(308) 624-2177
NE - 2012 CHEVY 454 POWER UNIT,
CLUTCH, RADIATOR, NATURAL GAS, (308)
380-7161
11220022 -- PPUUMMPPSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, (402)
364-2592
11220033 -- PPIIPPEE
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM
PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK
UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRAS-
KA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL
FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549
11220055 -- GGEENNEERRAATTOORR
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - PTO GENERATOR, $975.00, (785) 871-
0711
11220066 -- GGEEAARR HHEEAADDSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-50HP 1:1
$850, 30HP 4:3 $300, & REBUILT 60HP 6:5
$1100., (308) 624-2177
NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 80HP
6:5 $700, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300,
(308) 624-2177
11220099 -- PPUUMMPPSS WWIITTHH MMOOTTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/PRIMING
VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/RADIA-
TOR ON CART., (402) 364-2592
11223300 -- IIRRRRIIGGAATTIIOONN MMIISSCC..
FFOORR SSAALLEE
WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COM-
PLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES,
NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGA-
TION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD,
PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224
NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE,
FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. AERA-
TION AND UNLOADING ELECTRICAL
MOTORS., (402) 678-2765
11330011 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEESS AANNDD AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL
BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580-
525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265
OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, CELL 580-
525-1265 OR, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265
NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM,
CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586
NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW
STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE
FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO
CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 269-
2586
NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388
WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADI-
ALS, (308) 269-2586
DIESEL SPECIALTIES of OMAHA INC. is your one stop shop for your diesel fuel injection needs. We carry a large exchange stock of diesel fuel injection pumps, nozzle assembles, & turbochargers on hand, ready for immediate exchange. We are factory authorized. Let us help you keep downtime to a minimum.
Diesel Specialties of Omaha Inc. 13325 B Street, Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 330-0580www.dieselspecialtiesof [email protected]
NEW 3PT TILLERSHeavy Duty • Gear Driven6’ $1650, 7’ $2050, 8’ $2450,
9’ $3550, 10’ $3950. Tillers/seeders available. 6’ $3250, 7’ $3650, 8’ $4050. www.rotarytillers.info
660-874-4455
For Sale Planters:8 row Great Plains 8030, 8 row, IH 900 Air planter,
12 row JD 7300, 12 row 30” Case IH 800, 16 row JD 7200.
254-582-3000www.kaddatzequipment.com
1000 - Hay & Forage EquipMower, Windrowers, Swathers, Rakes, Balers, etc.
1100 - Tillage EquipTractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.
1200 - Irrigation EquipEngines, Motors, Pumps, Pipe, Pivots, Gear Heads, etc.
1300 - Grain Harvest EquipCombines, Heads, Augers, Dryers, Carts, etc.
1400 - Other EquipmentSnowblowers, Blades, Shop Tools, Washers, Heaters etc.
1500 - Hay and GrainAlfalfa, Prairie Hay, Straw, Seed, Corn, Bean, etc.
1800 - Livestock EquipChutes, Gates, Panels, Feeder Wagons, Bunks, etc.
1900 - CattleFeeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.
2000 - SwineFeeders, Sows, Boars, etc.
2100 - SheepFeeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes
2200 - HorsesRegistered, Grade, Studs, Tack, Mares, etc.
2300 - Other AnimalsDogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.
2500 - ServicesHelp Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.
2600 - TransportationCars, Pickups, Truck, Trailers, ATV, Planes, etc.
2800 - ConstructionDozers, Scrapers, Loaders, Crawlers, Heavy Trucks, etc.
3000 - Other EquipmentAntique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.
5000 - Real EstateFarm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate
6000 - Bed and BreakfastYour home away from home
7000 - Special Events Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles
Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, April 24th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, May 1st.To run a classified ad in the Farm and Ranch, call 800-658-3191 and ask for Kimberly.
The Heartland Express Category Index
11551199 -- CCOORRNNSSTTAALLKK BBAALL
FFOORR SSAALLEENE - 3X4X8, NEAR MINDE
LEWELLEN, NE., (308) 832-156
IA - LARGE ROUNDS, MAKE OFFE
(712) 870-1124
NE - CORNSTALK BALES & GRASS
HAY BALES FOR SALE. NET
WRAPPED. ALSO WANTED AL
FA & GRASS TO CUT FO
SHARES. PLEAS
999-3673
11110011 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF
LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT,
(308) 436-4369
KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS
BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620)
865-2541
IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW,
USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS,
IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER &
OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. PLEASE
CALL, (217) 370-1149
11110066 -- PPLLOOWWSS AANNDD SSWWEEEEPP PPLLOOWWSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP
PLOW, GOOD
CONDITION,
$1,100.00, (6
20) 865-2541
NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER
WHEELS, (308) 995-5515
NE - IH 560, 6-16'S WITH HARROW,
LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-
4562
NE - JI CASE 308 4-18'S, CUSHION
COULTERS, $1,000.00, (308) 874-
4562
11220066 -- GGEEAARR HHEEAADDSS
FFOORR SSAALLEENE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO,
(308) 995-5515
NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS:
110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 5:4 $650,
50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177
NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS
90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400,
50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600,
30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177
003300 -- OOTTHHEERR
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GEN-
ERATOR, ALSO WINCHARGER
USED DURING THE '30'S & '40'S,
PAY ACCORDING TO CONDI-
86-2131
22660033 -- TTRRUUCCKKSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - '59 CHEVY 60
B&H, 2 NEW
ETC, $999
KS - 19SIS
11330022 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEE HHEEAADDSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER
HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-
0711
OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAP
W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, B
REEL, $12,500 CELL 580
1265 OR, (580) 361-2265
NE - 20" &
36" POLY SNOU
HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR
282-1330
22660044 -- GGRRAAIINN TTRRAAIILLEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
OK - 2011 GSI 36' 2 HOPPER GRAIN
ERROLL TARP, WINDOWS
OR LEASE
L 580- 525-
22220000 -- RREEGGIISSTTEERREEDD HHOORRSSEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEENE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN
LION, MORGAN BRO
2004 BLACK M
1995 MO587
11990099 -- BBUULLLLSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL:
308-870-1119, (308) 732-3356
NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD
CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567
To place your classifiedad call Us
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11330011 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEESS AANNDD AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
NE - 1978 IH 1440, 3300 HOURS, 20’ 820
FLEX PLATFORM, OFFSET 964 CORNHEAD,
$15,000.00, (308) 269-2586
11330022 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEE HHEEAADDSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER
HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION.
PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD.
(605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405
OK - ‘98 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR,
CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $11,000.00, (580)
361-2265
TX - COMBINE PICKUP BELTS. ALL MODELS.
STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE.
GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826
TX - DRAPER HARVEST HEADER CANVAS.
ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALI-
TY. USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-
9826
OK - SP 36 HONEYBEE, FITS CASE-IH COM-
BINE, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-
2265
OK - IHC 1020 30’ FLEX HEAD, PICKUP
REEL, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $6,500.00,
(580) 361-2265
OK - NEW HART CARTER PICKUP REELS,
ALL MAKES & MODELS, CELL 580-525-1265
OR, (580) 361-2265
11330055 -- WWAAGGOONNSS//GGRRAAVVIITTYY WWAAGGOONNSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - 6 OR 7 X 12 BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS,
(712) 299-6608
11331100 -- AAUUGGEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS.
STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE.
GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826
SD - CONVEYOR. 52’ LONG BELT, 22” WIDE.
HAS HOPPER, IS ON WHEELS, BELT IS LIKE
NEW. BELT COST $2500. WILL SELL FOR
THIS., (605) 386-2131
11331122 -- HHAARRVVEESSTTOORRSS && SSIILLOOSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
WI - SILO DOORS: WOOD OR STEEL!
SHIPPED PROMPLY TO YOUR FARM. HARD-
WARE AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL
STAPLES. PLEASE CALL:, (800) 222-5726
11331133 -- GGRRAAIINN SSTTOORRAAGGEE UUNNIITTSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING
EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYS-
TEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE,
(402) 387-0347
NE - CONRAD AMERICAN-EATON BINS.
GRAIN STORAGE, CONCRETE, & ERECTION.
HYNEK CONSTRUCTION. MIKE HYNEK. 402-
984-1200 CELL,, (402) 257-2200
11333300 -- GGRRAAIINN HHAARRVVEESSTT OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS,
(308) 995-5515
11440011 -- 33 PPOOIINNTT BBLLAADDEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’., (712)
299-6608
11440022 -- LLOOGG SSPPLLIITTTTEERRSS && SSTTUUMMPP GGRRIINNDDEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
SD - VERMEER WOOD CHIPPER, 3 PT, WILL
TAKE 6” DIAMETER LOG. LIKE NEW. REALLY
WORKS, $5,000.00, (605) 386-2131
11440077 -- EELLEECCTTRRIICC MMOOTTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEAR-
INGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347
11440088 -- DDAAIIRRYY EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES,
(800) 558-0112
FFOORR SSAALLEE
11441122 -- SSHHOOPP TTOOOOLLSS,,WWEELLDDEERRSS,, EETTCC
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN,
(308) 587-2344
11441155 -- FFUURRNNAACCEESS AANNDD HHEEAATTEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT
HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS.
NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG &
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745
11441155 -- FFUURRNNAACCEESS AANNDD HHEEAATTEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
11443300 -- OOTTHHEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-
2344
IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 366-
2114
NE - PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
FOR SHOPS, SCHOOLS, BEAT THE HEAT
AFFORDABLY., (402) 893-4745
11550011 -- AALLFFAALLFFAA HHAAYY
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL
SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 882-
4588
MO - ZIMMERMAN’S HAY. BIG SQUARE
BALES OF PREMIUM ALFALFA HAY. DELIV-
ERY AVAILABLE., (660) 216-0938
11550022 -- PPRRAAIIRRIIEE HHAAYY
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUAL-
ITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS
ONLY, (641) 658-2738
NE - BIG ROUNDS BALES, CERT NOXIOUS
WEED FREE FOR MULCH, (308) 587-2344
11550044 -- OOAATT//WWHHEEAATT//RRYYEE HHAAYY
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - 1000 TON BIG ROUNDS NET WRAPPED
WHEAT HAY, (641) 658-2738
11550055 -- SSTTRRAAWW
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 75 BIG RNDS OF STRAW, NET
WRAPPED. 308-641-1240 OR, (308) 436-
5491
11551122 -- SSEEEEDD
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
KS - TRITICALE SEED OFF THE FARM, (316)
249-1907
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS &
WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS,
LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788
NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER,
LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED, WOOLY VERBE-
NA & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED CO. 402-
336-7351 OR, (402) 482-5491
KS - HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED.
CLEANED, 54 LB TEST WEIGHT, 90% GER-
MINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE.
DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED.
CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-249-1907 OR,
(620) 983-2144
KS - BEAUTIFUL TRITICALE SEED. 62+ GER-
MINATION. 10 SEMI LOADS AVAILABLE.
CALL FOR DELIVERED PRICE., (316) 249-
1907
11553300 -- HHAAYY && GGRRAAIINN OOTTHHEERR
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS.
COM, (712) 366-2114
KS - PREMIUM RANGE CUBES. CALL FOR
MY DELIVERED PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY.
BROCK BAKER, (316) 249-1907
11880044 -- FFEEEEDDIINNGG WWAAGGOONNSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
TX - FEED WAGON BELTS. ALL MODELS.
STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE.
WILL BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 337-
9826
11880044 -- FFEEEEDDIINNGG WWAAGGOONNSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
11880055 -- FFEEEEDDIINNGG TTRRUUCCKKSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - KELLY RYAN 5X12 FEED WAGON
MOUNTED ON IH TRUCK. HAVE PARTS TO
CONVERT BACK TO WAGON., $3,000.00,
(308) 778-5419
11880077 -- HHAAYY GGRRIINNDDEERRSS//PPRROOCCEESSSSOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT
GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED.
PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM.
(320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471
TX - TUB GRINDER BELTS FOR ALL MOD-
ELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. 18”-30”
WIDTHS. MADE IN THE USA., (800) 337-
9826
MN - 2007 HAYBUSTER H-1100 TILT TUB,
ALWAYS SHEDDED, HAMMERS, RODS, CON-
VEYOR BELTS, ALL VERY GOOD CONDI-
TION., $35,900.00, (320) 543-3523
11881133 -- FFEEEEDDEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308)
587-2344
11881144 -- BBUUNNKKSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 15 TRACTOR TIRE FEED BUNKS,
$30/BUNK, (308) 778-5419
11881155 -- WWAATTEERREERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY
GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347
MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUG-
WATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471
NE - SOLAR GROUND HEATER HORSE
AND/OR CATTLE WATERER. COMPLETE,
BRAND NEW, NEVER INSTALLED. $600.
CALL, (308) 278-2728
11881199 -- WWIINNDDMMIILLLLSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - REBUILT AERMOTORS OR REPAIRS,
(308) 587-2344
11882200 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK BBEEDDDDIINNGG
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8
GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 387-
0347
11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - WE ARE YOUR ARROW FARMQUIP
DEALER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN,
NE, (308) 544-6421
TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS.
AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION
SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING &
EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COAT-
INGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVA-
NIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMA-
BILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM,
(806) 352-2761
11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER
TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER
WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785)
231-8397
11990011 -- FFEEEEDDEERR SSTTEEEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALI-
TY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887
11990033 -- OOPPEENN HHEEIIFFEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE
LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 688-
7887
KS - 150 BLACK ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS,
WEIGHING 700-800 LBS. SEE VIDEOS AT
CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983
11990044 -- BBRREEDD HHEEIIFFEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - 120 2 & 3 YR OLD BRED BLACK ANGUS
HEIFERS. SEE VIDEOS AT CLOVLANFARMS.
COM, (785) 418-2983
NE - 25 PUREBRED ANGUS, CALVE START-
ING 4/1/14, (308) 569-2458
NE - WE HAVE 36 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS.
MODERATE FRAME, EASY FLESHING, GOOD
DISPOSITION. GENERATIONS OF OHLDE.
KEITH REED:, (402) 649-3615
11990066 -- BBRREEDD CCOOWWSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 50 BRED COWS, CALVE STARTING
4/1/14, (308) 569-2458
11990088 -- CCOOWW CCAALLFF PPAAIIRRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - 50 BLACK HEIFER PAIRS, $2600 EACH,
(785) 567-8515
11990099 -- BBUULLLLSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - REG. ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS &
COMING YEARLINGS., (308) 569-2458
NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS
& 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, GAR INGENUITY,
WMR TIMELESS, & CONNEALY CONFI-
DENCE BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS
RANCH, KEARNEY, NE CALL 308-708-1839
OR, (308) 236-0761
NE - BLACK SEMMENTAL, ANGUS $ CHARO-
LAIS BULLS FOR SALE! 2 YRS, 18 MONTHS,
AND YEARLINGS. RECORDS AVAILABLE,
TOP QUALITY, REASONABLE. CALL RICK
WETOVICK, FULLERTON NE.:, (308) 536-
2901
FOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATYBLACK SIM/ANGUS
2 year old bulls & yearling bulls.ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE POUNDS
IN YOUR NEXT CALF CROP?Our bulls have length, depth,
moderate frame, calving ease & good disposition.
Sires include: Basic Instinct • RLS17 • Justice • Blazon • 50/50Incentive • TNT ON STAR • Dupont • ManifestThese bulls are structurally sound
with the commercial cattlemen in mind. Performance sheets &
Ultrasound data available.Call Rod or Laramie Strand
Platte, SDH-605.337.2328 • Rod’s Cell- 605.680.7628
Laramie’s Cell-605-682-9016
POLLED HEREFORD
BULLSBy Breed Leading Sires.
YEARLINGSExcellent quality and EPD’s, many
calving ease bulls. Guaranteed.
Linton Polled HEREFORDSMiller, Nebraska
(308) 293-5816lintonpolledherefords.com
REGISTERED RED ANGUS
YEARLING BULLSTop Blood Lines, Medium to
Large Frames, Quiet Disposition,Tested & Guaranteed
MIKE’S RED ANGUSGeddes, S. Dakota
605.243.2202 • 605.680.0606
CROOKED CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED 2 YR. OLD BULLS
www.crookedcreekangus.com. Many will be suitable for heifers.
Crooked Creek Angus 785-332-6206, Saint Francis, KS
TANK COATINGS • ROOF COATINGSAvailable for METAL, composition
shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank
coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks.VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO.
806-352-2761 • www.virdenproducts.com
GIANT RUBBERWATER TANKS
Tanks made from
used earth moving tires.
Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.With or without steel bottoms.
Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.
Guaranteed bestquality & lowest price.
Call 605/473-5356or email [email protected]
LAKE OR POND?XP-180 Air Diffusion
POND AERATOR / De-Icing System!Includes: Outdoor pump, 100ft tubing, Diffuser & Hardware Kit!
1 YEAR WARRANTY! Just $369.95 + $24 s/h(608) 254-2735 Open 7 days /week! Website: www.fi shpondaerator.com
Fish people since 1955
NEW PENTATMR highly effi cient vert. mixers
200-1850 cu. units/ft. New Hurrican Auger - 25% faster processing
Gayle • 573-473-6568www.pentaag.com
Net Wrap, Twine, Covers, Hay Preservative, Silage
Wrap Preseason Sale 48” X 9,840’ $185, 64” X 7,000’ $178,
20,000’ 110 twine $18.95, 4,000’ 350 knot $23.95, 50’ X 100’ Cover $179, Silage Wrap $71.50,
Ask About Free Delivery Jordan Ag Supply
(800) 726-0401
DDAAMMAAGGEEDDGGRRAAIINN
WWAANNTTEEDDAANNYYWWHHEERREE
WE BUY DAMAGEDGRAIN & FEED PRODUCTS
IN ANY CONDITIONWET OR DRY INCLUDING
DAMAGED SILO CORNAT TOP DOLLAR
WE HAVE VACS & TRUCKSCALL HEIDI OR LARRY
NNOORRTTHHEERRNN AAGGSSEERRVVIICCEE,, IINNCC..880000--220055--55775511
ALFALFA SEED$3/Pound. Delivered to your farm
--------Rosanna
WESTERN WHEAT GRASS SEED--------
EphriamCRESTED WHEAT GRASS SEED
--------Call for prices and
delivery arrangements.
605/798-5413
ALFALFA SEEDS FOR SALE!Clean and state tested. 50 LBS bags.
Call for variety and price.Some delivery available.
Rihanek Seed’s402-569-3265 • 605-999-1477
Oats, Cover Crop MixesNon-GMO Soybean Seed
Summer Annual Forages & moreROBERTS SEED
AXTELL, NEBRASKA • 308-743-2565 Portable grain cleaning available
All Types Hay For Sale:
Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, small squares
for horse hay, Etc. Trucking is available.
717-377-9994Please Leave Message.
Alfalfa For Sale!!Big Squares
3x4x8Call Pat
605-798-5413
ALFALFA & GRASS MIXHAY FOR SALE
BIG ROUND BALES.Will deliver in semi loads.
LARRY SHAVIKGregory, SD
605/835-8023 or 605/830-8023
HAY FOR SALE BY DELIVERY ONLY!!
Alfalfa & Grass HayROUND BALESCow-Horse Quality.
Call for Delivered Price inWY, CO, NE Areas
and More!307-575-1008
HAY WANTEDBuying Alfalfa & Alfalfa/GrassRounds or Squares 2013
308-631-7878
ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS:Clean, safe and efficient wood heat.Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic
Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one
furnace. 25 year warranty available.Heat with wood, so splitting! Available
in dual fuel ready models.www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO
HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomassfurnaces. Load once per month with
hopper. www.Maximheat.com.A-1 Heating Systems
Instant rebates may apply! Calltoday! 307-742-4442.
BULK TANKS-USEDDAIRY EQUIPMENT
Buy-Sell-Trade800-844-5427
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To place your classified
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FFOORR SSAALLEE
11991122 -- BBAACCKKRROOUUNNDDIINNGG//FFEEEEDDIINNGG
FFOORR SSAALLEE
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO RREENNTT
11992211 -- AAPPRRIILL PPRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN SSAALLEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - SONDERUP CHAROLAIS RANCH 32ND
ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE. AT THE
RANCH WEST OF FULLERTON, NE. NOON
ON 4/10/14. SELLING 110 BULLS., (308)
536-2050
11993300 -- CCAATTTTLLEE OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING
CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887
CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS.
ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE
OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PER-
FORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS.
SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL
BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE REL-
ATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA.
ORG, (303) 770-9292
11993300 -- CCAATTTTLLEE OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
22001100 -- FFAARRRROOWWIINNGG EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT
FFOORR SSAALLEE
22110055 -- BBRREEDD EEWWEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
22220022 -- SSTTUUDD SSEERRVVIICCEE
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT
STUD, (308) 587-2344
NE - FOR SALE OR TRADE, BLACK MORGAN
STALLION. SMOKES KING FDK 182803,
(308) 587-2344
22550011 -- HHEELLPP WWAANNTTEEDD//NNEEEEDD WWOORRKK
22550022 -- CCUUSSTTOOMM WWOORRKK//SSEERRVVIICCEESS
KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING
WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORT-
ING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515
22660011 -- CCAARRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - 1985 BUICK PARK AVENUE, VERY NICE,
$1,550.00, (712) 299-6608
IA - NICE 1992 CHEV SUBURBAN, 4WD,
$3,650.00, (712) 299-6608
IA - VERY NICE 2000 CAMARO CONVERT-
IBLE, RED & BLACK, $8,650.00, (712) 299-
6608
NE - 1978 CHEVY NOVA, 305, AUTOMATIC, 4
DR SEDAN, CD PLAYER/AFTERMARKET
STEREO, DECENT TIRES, 170K MI., (308)
587-2344
22660022 -- PPIICCKKUUPPSS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
NE - BOX FOR A 1996 CHEVY EXT CAB
SHORTBOX, (402) 482-5491
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN,
TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177
22660033 -- TTRRUUCCKKSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINA-
TION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD
CONDITION. $1500, (605) 386-2131
22660044 -- GGRRAAIINN TTRRAAIILLEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
OK - 2015 SHOP BUILT 32’ ONE HOPPER, 2
COMPARTMENTS, REFURBISHED RUNNING
GEAR, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $19,000.00,
(580) 361-2265
OK - 1990 TIMPTE 48’ X 96”, CELL 580-525-
1265 OR, (580) 361-2265
22660077 -- UUTTIILLIITTYY TTRRAAIILLEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO
TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS &
SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711
22661133 -- MMOOBBIILLEE HHOOMMEESS && RRVV’’SS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $2,750.00,
(785) 871-0711
22661155 -- AAIIRRPPLLAANNEESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER,
LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592
22661166 -- TTIIRREESS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308)
587-2344
MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 378-
2015
NE - 12. 4 X 38 TRACTOR REARS, NEW OR
USED, DECENT SHAPE, (308) 587-2344
22661166 -- TTIIRREESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750
MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344
NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BAL-
LAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308)
587-2344
NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND
TREAD 12 PLY ON 10 HOLE RIM, (308) 269-
2586
NE - 3 NEW, NEVER BEEN MOUNTED, 9. 5L
X 15 IMPLEMENT TIRES. 2 8PLY & 1 12 PLY.,
(308) 587-2344
IA - 18. 4 X 26”, 34”, 38” TIRES, (712) 299-
6608
22661188 -- SSEEMMII TTRRAACCTTOORRSS//TTRRAAIILLEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
OK - 2015 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER
BOTTOM, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $2.00,
(580) 361-2265
22661188 -- SSEEMMII TTRRAACCTTOORRSS//TTRRAAIILLEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
MO - 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, 60”
FLAT TOP SLEEPER, DETROIT 12. 7 AT 430-
500 HP, 10 SP, AIR RIDE, AIR SLIDE 5TH
WHEEL, 704K MILES., (660) 548-3804
NE - 1999 KENWORTH W900L, 875K MILES,
10 SP, JAKE, 24. 5 TIRES, 90%, NEW AIR
BAGS, AEROCAB, NEW DOT TAG, CAT
ENGINE, (308) 991-6463
2007 Freightliner daycab detroit, ultrashift .................$29,5002005 Pete 378 daycab, Cat, 13 spd ............................$32,5002005 IH 9400 daycab, cummins, 10 spd, low miles ...$24,5002007 Freightliner Columbia daycab, detroit, 10 spd ...$29,000(3) 2007 IH 9400 51” slpr, cummins, 10 spd.............$25,0002007 Kenworth 900, day cab, cummins, 10 spd ........$49,5002000 IH 9400 70” slpr, detroit, 10 spd .......................$12,5002004 Pete 378 63” slpr, cat (turbo), 13 spd ...............$24,5002005 IH 9400 51” slpr, slpr, cummins, 10 spd ..........$19,5002000 Pete 379 63” Ft C-12, 10 spd ............................$29,5002003 Stoughton 53’ Dryvan ........................................$12,5002007 Vangaurd 53’ Dryvan .........................................$15,0002013 Precision side dump, triple axle, loaded2014 Wilson Ag Hoppers, 43’
FOR RENT43’ Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53’ dry vans
for storage, 53’ step deck by the year, month or week
MIDWEST TRUCKSALES & LEASING L.L.C.
OMAHA, NE402-934-7727
www.mwtrucksales.com
R & M SalvageOn-site pickup of cars,
trucks, appliances, iron and demolition of mobile homes
ServingSidney • North Platte • Kearney
Grand Island • York • NW Kansas
308-530-3098
Backgrounding and finishing Available for Feeder Calves, Butcher Cows, Bred Cattle, & Cow/Calf Pairs. Calving and AI services. References
Available & Reasonable Rate. Call 605-520-3182
BeefCattle Feeders
Has an immediate opening for experienced Pen Riders.
We offer competitive wages, 401K, dental,
medical, life insurance, retirement, & paid vacation. Contact: Andrea Prise at
(970) 848-5331 ex. 2 Apply in person at:
12998 County Rd. 42, Yuma, CO 80759
Established cattle ranch near Valentine, NE is looking for a motivated, dependable individual for general ranch work. Our cow-calf operation is progressive and includes some farming. Duties include calving and branding in the Spring, the production of dairy quality alfalfa and range rotation all Summer, sorting, feeding throughout the Fall and Winter, with maintenance of equipment all year round. Housing and utilities provided with salary dependent on experience and education. Resume may be sent to [email protected]
SW NebraskaRanch/Farm Operation looking
for EXPERIENCED HELPHousing, insurance and other
benefi ts included. References required. Contact Kelly Raichart:
308-340-9948 or send resume to:
Combine & Grain Cart Operators Needed for harvest 2014
Cell 308-883-0672 308-882-6724
NEEDING CDL DRIVERS with good records for the 2014
harvest, full or part-time available. Cell 308-883-0672
308-882-6724
100 mixed aged cross bred ewes.
Bred to black and white face bucks.
Call Dennis for details.406-480-1550
Stainless Steel dry, wet/dry pig feeders.
Wean/fi nish, 50”, 60”, 70” pig crates. G/Stalls, Double LL 250HD Portable
Nursery, Cast-Iron Center fl oors. 5x7’ TriBar Floors SS Nursery gates, feeders.
Call Mike at 605-251-1133
NE Cattle Brands
R—JB
Paid to 2017. Left Hip.
308-631-2365
ANGUS BULLSFOR SALE
Some Suitable for Heifers
Bill JohnsonVeteran, WY
307-575-3026
DS CATTLE CO.We are your year-around
source for quality light calves from Mississippi and
Alabama. Our #1 sort on all weights are 90% Black Angus
and 10% Char. Angus. David – Cell
(662) 418-0333. Call today for prices.
WANTED: UP TO 200 COWS TO CALVE OUT
Calving from Feb. 1st - June 1st.Good protection and barn. Providing
feed and on-site nutritionist. References available. Share or cash deal.
For more info, please call: 402-389-1641
CANNONBALL CATTLE Co.,Custom Preconditioning and
growing. 20+ year experience.Great facilities. High stress calves or seed stock cattle.
Consulting vet and nutritionist. Darren at PH-620-214-2060.
Scott City, Kansas.
SHORTHORN* BULLS *Bulls are quiet, but very aggressive
breeders. Reds or Roans.Females bred & open.
Pick One or Trailer Load. Delivery available!!!Millvale ShorthornsRobert Miller Family
Breeding program stresses sound feet, legs, teats,
udders, growth & calving ease.
Call for a DVD!!! 800-807-6944Cell: 701-331-1153
Berta: 701-331-2403
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To place yourclassified ad
call Kimberly @ 800-658-3191
• Beef & Dairy Heifer Development• Complete Al, Synchronization & Embryo Services• Custom Cattle Feeding
Wintering Cows (Corn Stalks & Dry Lot)Backgrounding Calves
We Offer Complete & Competitive Cattle Services Including:
For More Information:Dallas Schleining (970) 420-0267
To place yourclassified ad
call Kimberly @ 800-658-3191
6410 Hwy 30 East, Kearney NE ~ 308-234-2300 5040 Russell Circle, Lincoln NE ~ 402-540-2816
2006 FREIGHTLINER Cat C13, 500-800 Range
$26,850
1999 CHEVROLET MINI BUS 22 Passenger 350 Gas, AC, 55K
$11,650
2009 FREIGHTLINER Day Cab, 450 HP, 10 Speed, 600K Range
Excellent Condi�on $35,850
2005 GMC 24 FT BOX TRUCK Cat Diesel, Automa�c
$17,650
MORE TRUCKS & BUSES FOR SALE ~ CALL 308-627-7520
TRUCKS • HOPPER • RGN • WALKING FLOOR • STEPSIDE DUMP • LIVESTOCK • BELT • TANKER • FLAT
SALE - RENT - LEASE - REPAIRWWW.DIAMONDTNE.COM
BEATRICE, NE • (402) 223-5500
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FFOORR SSAALLEE
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO RREENNTT
22880033 -- DDIIRRTT SSCCRRAAPPEERRSS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC
EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION &
DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804
NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ &
12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277
MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON
SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804
MO - TOREQ 40” PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00,
(660) 548-3804
MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK,
(660) 548-3804
MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH
EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660)
548-3804
ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE
SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU
LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES,
WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS,
VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES &
PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW.
STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-680-
8015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182
NE - SOILMOVER 1. 25 YD., $800.00, (308)
778-5419
MO - TOREQ 14 YD DIRECT MOUNT, (660)
548-3804
22880066 -- CCRRAANNEESS && DDRRAAGGLLIINNEESS
FFOORR RREENNTT
NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT.
REACH, (402) 387-0347
22882222 -- SSKKIIDD SSTTEEEERR LLOOAADDEERRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 871-
0711
22882244 -- MMAATTEERRIIAALL HHAANNDDLLIINNGG EEQQMMTT
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR
TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277
22882288 -- LLAANNDD LLEEVVEELLIINNGG EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MO - MIDLAND 16X45 LAND LEVELER,
(660) 548-3804
22884400 -- OOTTHHEERR CCOONNSSTT.. EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MO - GLENCOE 20” PTO DITCHER, (660)
548-3804
33000022 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE TTRRAACCTTOORRSS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER
MM, (605) 386-2131
33000022 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE TTRRAACCTTOORRSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS!
BIEWER’S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPE-
CIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE
NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN.
SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 300 ANTIQUE
TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRAC-
TORS. COM, (218) 493-4696
NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW
AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES
OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT
HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEER-
ING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS,
DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS &
MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE.,
(800) 286-2171
IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H,
SUP H, M, SUP M, SMTA, 300, 350, 400,
450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340,
574 UTILITIES, (712) 299-6608
33000033 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE VVEEHHIICCLLEESS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605)
386-2131
SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER,
ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131
NE - TEENS, 20’S, EARLY 30’S IHC TRUCKS,
PARTS, LITERATURE, (308) 894-6965
FFOORR SSAALLEE
33000044 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE MMAACCHHIINNEERRYY
FFOORR SSAALLEE
IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHIN-
ERY ITEMS, INCLUDING STEEL WHEEL
PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH
& JD STEEL WHEELS, STEEL WHEEL ROAD
GRADERS & HAY LOADERS. PULL TYPE
CORN PICKERS AND CORN SHELLERS. 2, 4,
6 ROW OLDER JD PLANTERS., (712) 299-
6608
IA - IH 715 G, 4-30, 13’ BH, $2,850.00, (712)
299-6608
33000055 -- FFEENNCCIINNGG MMAATTEERRIIAALLSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
33000055 -- FFEENNCCIINNGG MMAATTEERRIIAALLSS
FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD
NE - FIBERGLASS FENCE POSTS, SOLID, 1
1/4” DIAMETER, FOR HIGH TENSILE
BARBED WIRE, FOR QUESTIONS & PRICING,
CALL, (402) 643-6978
33001166 -- BBUUIILLDDIINNGGSS && SSTTRRUUCCTTUURREESS
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULA-
TION. $19.20 PER SHEET - 4’ X 8’ X 2”
THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CON-
CRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING
APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800)
551-3313
33001188 -- LLUUMMBBEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE
33003300 -- OOTTHHEERR
FFOORR SSAALLEE
NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS
GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS &
OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344
33003344 -- WWIINNDD GGEENNEERRAATTOORRSS
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GENERATOR,
ALSO WINCHARGER USED DURING THE
‘30’S & ‘40’S, WILL PAY ACCORDING TO
CONDITION, (605) 386-2131
55000000 -- FFAARRMM RREEAALL EESSTTAATTEE
FFOORR SSAALLEE
55000011 -- NNOONN--FFAARRMM RREEAALL EESSTTAATTEE
FFOORR SSAALLEE
55000044 -- PPAASSTTUURREE RREENNTT
WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY
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GROUND TO RENT, MODERN EQUIPMENT.
WILL PAY GOING PRICES. PLEASE CALL:,
(308) 991-5184
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Calgary StampedeJuly 11th thru 14th: 3 nights
hotel, Rodeo tickets for the 12th & 13th, Evening show the 12th with Chuckwagon Races. Round trip deluxe motorcoach will depart from Billings and Great Falls
MT. $989.00 per person double occupancy. $1,255 single.
Contact Beartooth Travel 800-554-2303
PASTURE WANTEDfor Yearlings or Cow/Calf Pairs.
Up to 5000 yearlings and/or 1500 cows. Would consider summer only or year-round.
Must have good access, water, corrals and fences.
ALSO... Looking for FARMLAND to Lease or Buy.
605-850-3887
SPRING/SUMMER PASTURE WANTED
Looking for 2014Spring & Summer Pasture
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Beautiful Mountain Views& Wildlife Abound Property
Close to Aurora & Denver, CO.The 45 Acres is/are located at:45125 Comanche Creek Road,
Between Bennett & Kiowa on Road 65. The Acreage has Grass,
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Great location for Horses, Cattle or whatever Suits your fancy!
Please Call: 308-440-6808For more information
CasCade 5000Floating POND FOUNTAIN!
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WANTEDCedar Logs & Timber
Inquire About Other Logs
MERICANWOOD FIBERS
Supplier of Wood ShavingsStall & kennel shavings
800-662-5459
Oilfi eld Pipe & RodsAll Sizes/Top Quality.
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John Seib 785-798-5959Larry Seib 785-798-5245S&S Pipe & Steel, Inc.
Ness City, KS
STRUCTURAL PIPE� Excellent Condition �
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Discounted Trucking Available
Call or E-mail Kayla: [email protected] • Delivery Available
(620) 241-2582 • McPherson, [email protected]
2-3/8"; 2-7/8"; 3-1/2" oilfield tubing3/4" thru 42" new & used line pipe
square & rectangular tubingplate steel • sucker rods
beam, channel & angle ironCall us for all your steel pipe needs.
WE CAN DELIVER!
Solid Plastic Fence Posts for pasture fence. Have 3”, 4” and 5”, with various lengths.
Call Spotanski Plastics at 888-Dig-post or Bill at 308-940-0068
spotanskiplastics.com
Gas & Hydraulic Wire Winders!
Hotwood’sGrand Island, Nebraska
877-407-8645 www.hotwoods.com
Fare Bar Truck. 1978 Chevrolet C600 pumper.
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ANTIQUE ROAD GRATER HORSE DRAWN. EXTRA
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Amber Wave Harvesting
Looking for full-time CDL Drivers
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at 717-377-9994
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Neligh, NE 68756402-887-9092402-841-8184
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Hydraulic Doors
The EPA requires containment if you have over
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call Kimberly @ 800-658-3191
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PIGS, CHICKENS, TURKEYS AND FISH. Animal ag is your No. 1 customer –
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Class Winner - Class 242014 National Western
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SATURDAY APRIL 26TH SELLING 100 JANUARY & 100 HEAD OF FEBRUARY PIGSSALE PREVIEW 12:00 PM | SALE STARTS AT 2:00 PM
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