For Sale: 10 bred heifers due starting in March and 15 yearling heifers. All are grass fed and Holstein or Holstein cross. Rochester, MN (507) 251-2193 1B

Wanted: Red and White polled Holstein bull. Breeding age or younger. State price, age, produc-tion records in first response. Elmer A. Yoder, 16752 Sandstone Dr., Utica, MN 55979 1B

For Sale: 60 MOSA-certified dairy heifers. All ages. Jersey, Holstein and crossbred. Weaned for $450. Yearlings for $900. Open for $1,200. Close springers for $1,800. Call or text. Larry, New Freedom, WI (608) 415-8009 or lwdairyfarms@gmail.com 1B

For Sale: 10-12 Holstein/Fleckvieh bred heifers. Due now through April. Also Holstein cows. RHA 19,000 lbs. David Stoltzfus, 1433 Crosscut Rd., Platteville, WI 53818 2A

For Sale: Two polled Holstein serviceable bulls. Columbus, WI (608) 852-6732 1B

For Sale: 10-12 crossbred polled beef cows. Due March-April. Most cows and all calves certified organic. Houston, MN (507) 896-2032 2A

For Sale: 10 certified organic fancy springing Holstein heifers. $2,200 OBO. Viroqua, WI (608) 629-5681 2A

For Sale: 8-month-old certified organic Fleckvieh bull. Sired by Engadin, aAa 546, from Holstein dam. Kewaunee, WI (920) 388-3368 2B

Wanted: Looking for dairy cattle, all sizes, that can handle fescue. Missouri (417) 766-4032 2B

For Sale: Certified organic, grass-fed Black Angus beef feeders. 300+ lbs. Randy Walsh, Eden, WI (920) 960-8187 3A

For Sale: Fleckvieh-cross heifers and bull calves. Now through spring. Cuba City, WI (608) 330-0946 3A

For Sale: 20 MOSA-certified Jersey cows. Grass based. Start calving mid- to late February. Darlington, WI (608) 776-2954 3A

For Sale: Six yearling Holstein/Friesian cross open heifers. Andy Helmuth, Marion, WI (715) 754-2718 ext. 1 3A

For Sale: 10-12 certified Fleckvieh/Holstein cross heifers or Holstein cows. Due to calve now through April. Rolling herd average of 19,300 lbs. David L. Stoltzfus, 1437 Crosscut Rd., Platteville, WI 53818 3A

For Sale: Eight to 10 organic certified Holstein heifers. Due Dec.-March. Marvin, Seymour, IA (641) 898-7716 3A

For Sale: 15 MOSA-certified bred heifers. Crossbred heifers, due to calve in March and April. Excellent grazers from 20+ years of intensive grazing in South-ern Missouri. $1,600 ea. Dale Carter (417) 926-2087 3A

For Sale: MOSA-certified organic beef cross cow. First lactation and bred back to an A2/A2 Fleckvieh bull for a March calf. $1,500 OBO. Also a 50/50 Holstein/Fleckvieh cross breeding-age bull. Organic certified and out of a second-lactation cow, milking 100+ lbs./day. All A's on milk fat and protein on our DHI records. Born Jan 23, 2017. $1,500. Send your number, I will call you back. Enos Stoltzfus, 10222 W Dobbs Rd., Darlington, WI 53530 3A

For Sale: 21 organic Red Devon feeder calves. 400- 500 lbs. Double vaccinated and weaned in Dec. Decorah, IA (563) 382-2765 3A

For Sale: 47 certified organic Holstein springing heifers. Pregnancy checked with due dates. Very nice condition. Preston, MN (507) 251-6163 3A

Looking for 60-80 certified milk cows. All breeds considered. Prefer recently fresh. Low SCC and bulk tank culture required. Iowa (563) 542-2425 3A

For Sale: Three organic cows. Two Swiss cross, $1,300. One Red Holstein, $1,600. Four bred heifers, crossbred, $1,100. Curtiss, WI (715) 223-0319 3A

For Sale: Six certified organic Shorthorn heifers. Approx. 600 lbs. Tama, IA (319) 721-4091 3A

For Sale: Certified organic heifers for butchering. Gleason, WI (608) 293-0620 3A

Organic TraderThe

Connecting Buyers & Sellers

January AM i d w e s t - L i v e s t o c k

IN THIS ISSUE: Business Classifieds...........................2Midwest Feed, Grain & Forage...........3Midwest Miscellaneous.....................4Mideast, West & South................... ..6Northeast & New England ................8Feed Department..........................10-12Business Classifieds......................13-19

Questions?Please don’t hesitate to call us on the Farmer Hotline: 888-809-9297

The Farmer Hotline is a live answering service for members and prospective farmers. We’ll direct your call, place your Trader ad, take your farmer food order, send you

materials, answer questions, provide information and more.

Available Monday - Friday. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central

Organic Trader2

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

Dr. Paul’s Products now

available!!

Selling Premium Quality Non-GMO & Organic Dairy, Beef

Swine and Poultry protein feedstuffs.

Services

Available:

*Custom Feed Mixing…….$45/ton Flat Rate & Grinding *Custom Feed Pelleting…..$30-50/Ton & Crumbling…..$7.50/Ton + Pelleting Fee *Feed Bagging…………………$30-55/Ton

Organic

Products Available:

*Cattle Protein Pellets…….$Call *Soy Hulls…………………….$Call *Oat Screening Pellet……..$165/Ton *Swine Feeds………………..$Call *Apple Cider Vinegar…….$365/55gal. drum ……$28/4gal pail *Kelp………………………….$49/50# *Livestock Vitamins & Minerals Available

*Smidley Authorized Dealer*

www.riversidefeeds.net riversidefeeds@gmail.com

Ask your representativeto join the Federal budget and farm bill negotiations mean congressional

support for organics is critical.

The best way to get your congressman or congresswoman involved is to ask them to join the Organic Caucus. Sometimes a few calls or a visit from an organic farmer is all it takes.

This is a bipartisan caucus made up of U.S. House members who support the organic sector.

If your representative is not on the caucus, it’s time to give them a call. Use the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. Call the Farmer Hotline with questions at 888-809-9297. µ µ µ µ µ µ

U.S.Organic Caucus.

Organic Trader 3

M i d w e s t F e e d , G r a i n & F o r a g e

For Sale: Organic second- through fifth-cutting hay. RFQ 110-243. Protein 10-23. Moisture 15-35. Alfalfa/clover or alfalfa/grass available. Round bales, line wrapped. Green Bay, WI (920) 585-5331 1B

For Sale: Organic beans off field. Organic corn. Organic high-moisture corn. Green Bay, WI (920) 585-5331 1B

For Sale: Certified organic. Dry, green and soft. First crop big squares, 138 RFV, $65 ea. First through fifth-cutting baleage, RFV up to 178. 3x3x6 individ-ually wrapped big squares starting at $65 ea. Dry cow and heifer hay, older first crop, mixed grass big squares $50 ea. Wheat straw, dry, some chopped, big squares, starting at $55 ea. Delivery available. Tim Thies, Chaseburg, WI (608) 797-0181 1B

For Sale: Certified organic peanuts. 2,000-lb. tote bags. $590/ton. Shipping available. Kinsinger Family Farms (304) 466-4840 2A

For Sale: Clear Hilum soybeans, organic, tested at 46% protein, 15% fat DM basis. $19.50/bu. FOB 53075 1+semi-loads. Wisconsin (262) 483-2605 2A

For Sale: Large quantities of organic high moisture shelled corn. Will have nutritional analysis soon; was food grade high-starch corn that is out of spec. Com-petitive discounted freight rates for delivery. North Central Iowa (641) 812-0061 2A

For Sale: 20 large squares of wheat straw and 30 4x5 net-wrapped corn shreds. $45 ea. Westby, WI (608) 632-1869 2B

For Sale: Organic hay. 8-ft. plus first-cut dry sq. bales and also first-cut baleage. Nice stuff. Bangor, WI (608) 498-3641 2B

For Sale: Organic hay, baleage and straw. Dry and wet baleage. Rounds are 4x5, most rotocut and wrapped, ranging from 110-160 RFQ grassy/alfalfa. Test results available for all pricing per RFV-RFQ. Delivery available. Eleva, WI (715) 538-3669 2B

For Sale: Organic rye straw. 3x3x8 sq. bales available and 4x6 rotocut round bales of rye straw, net wrapped. 1,200 lbs. $115/ton. Delivery available. Eleva, WI (715) 538-3669 2B

For Sale: Organic corn. High moisture still available. Delivery available. Call for more information. Eleva, WI (715) 538-3669 2B

For Sale: Organic rye. For feed or cover crop. Eleva, WI (715) 583-3669 2B

For Sale: Net-wrapped organic round cornstalk bales. Buffalo Center, IA (515) 341-2222 2B

For Sale: 42 4x5 certified organic corn fodder bales. $40/bale. Broadhead, WI (608) 214-3206 2B

For Sale: Certified organic baleage. 160+ bales of first-crop, line-wrapped, 4x4 round bales. Alfalfa/grass; 54 percent moisture; 128 RFQ. Trucking avail-able. Wisconsin (715) 577-4577 or (715) 879-5572 2B

For Sale: 1,500 bu. ear corn. Bloomfield, IA (641) 929-3300 3A

For Sale: 40 bales of 2017 first-crop hay. 4x5 rounds, 12 percent protein on test. Dalton, WI (608) 279-2879 2B

For Sale: Certified organic wheat straw bales. 3x3x6. 100 available. Pickup preferred, but can deliver. Cuba City, WI (608) 744-2895 3A

For Sale: Organic certified winter wheat straw, large squares, clean and very dry, rotary combined. Paul, Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 3A

For Sale: 1,400 bu. of certified organic soybeans. Local delivery available. Shullsburg, WI (608) 393-0793 3A

For Sale: Second through fourth cut baleage. Grass alfalfa mix. Individually and in-line wrapped available. 3x3x6; RFQ 150-223. De Pere, WI (920) 366-9708 3A

For Sale: Dry hay. 3x3x8 bales. Alfalfa grass and straight grass available. Available in small squares also. De Pere, WI (920) 366-9708 3A

For Sale: Organic rye grass straw. 3x3x8 and 4x5 rounds, net wrapped. De Pere, WI (920) 366-9708 3A

For Sale: Organic hay, big bales wrapped and dry. Organic straw big bales. Organic oats and corn. Can deliver. Southern Wisconsin (608) 574-2160 3A

For Sale: Houle 4,800-gal. manure tanker; new tank. 2004 New Holland FP 240 chopper; nine-ft. hay head and three-row cornhead. 13-ft. Kuhne rototiller. 13-ft. John Deere 945 disk bind. DMI five-shank deep ripper. Gleason, WI (608) 293-0620 3A

Organic Trader4

M i d w e s t M i s c e l l a n e o u s

MISCELLANEOUS

For Sale: Einbock tine weeder. 30 ft. Hydraulic ad-justable pressure. 2017 model. Green Bay, WI (920) 585-5331 1B

For Sale: Reconditioned 8018 Knight side slinger. Rebuilt stainless steel sides and bottom. New augers, hammer, chains, bushing and barings. $11,500 Chula, MO (660) 639-3447 1B

For Sale: Lilliston eight-row cultivator, new baskets with only 300 acres. Asking $5,500 OBO. Eleva, WI (715) 538-3669 2B

For Sale: John Deere 845 eight-row folding rear mount. Was 12-row, have other rows if you want to make a 12-row again. Asking $2,500 OBO. Eleva, WI (715) 538-3669 2B

For Sale: Dakon eight-row folding cultivator. Asking $1,000 OBO. Eleva, WI (715) 538-3669 2B

For Sale: Maschio 10 ft. rototiller SC300. Reeseville, WI (920) 894-7604 3A

For Sale: John Deere 725 front-mount cultivators. Have six row, eight row and 12 row —all 30 in. Paul, Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 3A

For Sale: 2016 Esch 12-ft. no-till drill, 5.5-in. spacing, 486 acres on acre counter. Contact for pictures or questions. Kevin Koester, Faulkton, SD (605) 460-1545 3A

For Sale: Two Lely A3 classic robots. Very good condition, many new parts. Comes with new air compressor, CRS, buffer tank, 125 responders (many less than one year old) and grazeway gate. $150,000 OBO (618) 267-7417 3A

For Sale: Kovar weed tine, excellent shape, 16 ft. Paul, Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 3A

For Sale: Cashels hydraulic vari-width bale handler. Can transport and stack both 4 and 5-ft. wrapped round bales. For use on either the front or rear three-point linkage of tractors as well as on front loaders, skid steer, tractor to telehandlers. Features heavy duty construction throughout with high quality paint finish, 43-in. CAT 2 stone fork tines with rotating tubes to en-sure no film damage when handling bales, hydraulic hoses/fittings, rotating tubes can be easily removed allowing the unit to be used for spiking bales during the feeding season. Asking $2,000. Paul, Kenosha Co., WI (312) 286-1075 or paulmaggio@gmail.com 3A

For Sale: International 710 six-bottom plow spring reset, $600. Produce/wood hauler converted from New Holland 329 spreader, $400. Stainless steel bucket milkers, make an offer. Sections of blower pipe, make an offer. Dalton, WI (608) 279-2897 3A

For Sale: Growing with you to produce better crops! Providing fine vegetable transplants to organic producers. Can deliver to Hillsboro and surrounding communities. Limited space available! Andrew Cone/Greenhouse, S4543 Cty Hwy H, Hillsboro, WI 54634 (608) 462-3297 3A

LAND

Wanted: Organic pasture to rent for gentle dairy heifers, spring 2018. Competitive prices paid. Leave a message and call will be returned. Fennimore, WI area (608) 943-6149 2B

For Sale/Rent: 170-acre certified organic dairy farm. Approx. 130 improved grazing/cropland acres, balance includes lower, open pastureland, farmstead and small wood lot. Additional organic acres available for continued rental. Possible additional acres available for purchase. Includes large farmhouse and additional ranch home, both in very good condition. Marathon County, WI (715 ) 965-6771 2A

Wanted: Certified Organic Valley dairy farmer look-ing for farm to rent. 40 plus cows. 100 plus acres. Within Wisconsin. Joel Gierach (920) 251-1402 2A

For Lease: 100 acres certifiable hay land. Hartford, WI (262) 623-0505 or murphylake@me.com 2B

For Sale: 650-acre grazing dairy farm. Grazing 450 cows. Can be converted to 100 percent organic grassmilk. Iowa alanhenning@att.net or (608) 575-4172 2B

For Rent: 20 acres of certified organic land. Leave a message. Readstown, WI (608) 629-5576 3A

Organic Trader 5

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

www.sustainablegenetics.com *Homozygous POLLED

*Multi-Generation Production on 100% Forage

*Both carry beneficial A2A2 Beta casein genotype

*Linebred

Ardachie Zig-Zag-PP

SEMEN—$18/ per straw AVAILABLE

From:

Zigzag is aAa 561 5.3% Fat 4.0% Protein

Dimple is aAa 345 5.5% Fat 4% Protein

Ardachie Polled Jerseys, Marton, NZ htpp://ardachiepolledgenetics.siterubix.com

Now Available to U. S. Dairy Producers

Ardachie Dimple-PP

Bill Hodge—Carrollton, GA 770-605-6385 bill@sustainablegenetics.com

Morgan Hartman—Berlin, NY 413-358-8435 morgan@blackqueenangus.com

Contact—

Or—

GK Series tined harrows: quick and effective seeding innovations from APV. Use less up to 15% less seed for your spring grasses.*

Thinking About Seeding?

Please call 800-644-9481 or visit GoAPV.com/OT*Inventory Available! Call for locations.

Let APV Improve Your Spring Seeding!

Wishing You a Happy New Year!

Contact us to learn more: 888-809-9297 | www.farmers.coop

©Or

gani

c Va

lley

2017

Organic Valley needs produce

farmers.

Join America’s Leading Organic Cooperative.

• Access to a rapidly growing organic market. • Opportunities to produce a variety of crops. • Stable pay price with reliable bi-weekly payments. Grow

with us.

Organic Trader6

M i d e a s t , W e s t & S o u t h

LIVESTOCK

For Sale: Red and White Holstein bull, born Jan. 2016, $1,500. Seven Holstein heifers, due in Novem-ber, $1,900 ea. Bellfontain, OH (937) 464-2148 1B

For Sale: Seven organic Jersey heifers. Bred for March 2018. Valley Springs Farm, Navarre, OH (330) 359-0184 1B

For Sale: Two Holstein cows. Due to calve in Jan. Two Holstein/Jersey cross heifers. Due to calve in Feb. $1,500 ea. Gravel Switch, KY (812) 592-0285 1B

For Sale: Polled Jersey/Milking Shorthorn cross bull. 1.5 years old, from grass-fed herd. Nova, OH (419) 962-4596 1B

Wanted: Organic heifers to feed through the winter. Also 20-30 heifers to pasture through the summer of 2018. Jacob Raber, 2244 Noble Rd. E., Shiloh, OH 44878 2A

For Sale: Jersey bull. Could be registered. Shreve, OH (330) 567-2249 2A

For Sale: Organic certified Jersey/Holstein cross heifers. Due Dec.–Feb. Topeka, IN (260) 593-0456 ext. 1 2A

For Sale: Certified organic breeding age Friesian cross heifers. Hillsboro, OH (937) 466-2182 2A

For Sale: 13 100 percent grass-fed organic Jersey heifers. Due in spring. $2,000 ea. Four fall-freshening Jersey heifers. $1,800 ea. Millersburg, OH (330) 600-9624 2B

For Sale: Seven certified organic dairy cows. Due between Feb. and July 2018. $700 ea. Hillsboro, OH (937) 763-8541 2B

For Sale: Two organic springing heifers. One is a Holstein; one is a Holstein cross. Asking $1750/head. Holton, MI (231) 821-2471 3A

For Sale: A2/A2 Jersey bulls, grazing genetics, bred for fertility, feet/legs, disposition, high components, excellent udders and line-bred to reliably stamp capa-cious, productive and healthy cows into your herd. Many polled, some proven, also yearlings and weaned calves. Raised on dams or their own mothers, these bulls reliably breed. North Carolina grazingjerseys@gmail.com or 919-525-6027 3A

For Sale: Five certified organic Holstein heifers, shortbred. Sugar Creek, OH (330) 893-3792 3A

FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE

For Sale: Organic dairy hay and straw. 100 semi-loads available. 150-250 RFQ. Fort Wayne, IN (260) 433-6878 2B

For Sale: Certified organic hay and straw. 4x4 round and small sq. bales. Baleage wrapped individually. Wheat, oats and soybeans. Organic hard red turkey Wheat, food grade; for milling purposes. Cleaned and bagged available. Delivery available. Perrysburg, OH (419) 308-1416 1B

For Sale: Certified organic dairy baleage. 4x4 individually wrapped bales. First cutting, 136-202 RFQ. Second through fourth cutting. Quanity and test will be available. 4x4 rotar-cut wheat straw, $38 ea. Delivery available. Warsaw, OH (740) 521-4549 or (740) 824-3248 or (740) 552-4837 1B

For Sale: Certified organic dry hay. Tested 4x5 net-wrapped round bales. Prime alfalfa and dry cow qualities. Central Michigan (989) 601-0920 1B

For Sale: Certified organic peanuts. 2,000-lb. tote bags. $590/ton. Shipping available. Kinsinger Family Farms (304) 466-4840 2A

For Sale: Dry cow, heifer and milk cow hay. Dry hay and baleage. 3x3x7.5 sq. bales. Test results available. Huss Dairy, Woodville, OH (419) 466-3109 2A

For Sale: Certified organic red clover baleage. Large round bales, individually wrapped. RFQ 178 and RFQ 150. Can deliver. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. South, New London, OH (419) 577-2809 2A

For Sale: Organic ear corn. Jacob Miller, 1271 State Rd. 96, Ashland, OH 44805 2A

For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa baleage. 3x4x6 bales; individually wrapped squares. RFQ 177/193; protein 25/27; NEL .75. Trucking available. Gene Vogel, Michigan (989) 415-1023 2A

For Sale: First cutting dry hay. Grass, clover, alfalfa mix. $40/bale. Hauling available. Ashland, OH (419) 685-0234 or (419) 685-0395 2A

For Sale: Organic peas and oat oatlage. Test avail-able. New Haven, IN (260) 385-9100 2A

For Sale: Certified organic ear corn. White cob. $9/bu. Floyd Yoder, 20991 Lanning Rd., Fredericktown, OH 2A

For Sale: 1,400 bu. Masters Choice certified organ-ic ear corn. Middlebury, IN (574) 825-0216 ext. 2 2B

For Sale: Organic dry cow/heifer grass mixed hay. 4x5 bales, $35/bale. Delivery available. Amanda, OH (740) 412-4124 2B

For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa baleage. First through fourth cutting. 4x5 bales. $150/ton. John and Tim Remy. Butler, OH (419) 512-9796 or (419) 883-3949 2B

For Sale: 2017 organic ear corn, Masters Choice 6150 and 590. Also, round corn fodder bales, nice and dry, 4x4. Joseph Yoder, Shreve, OH (330) 567-2249 2B

For Sale: Organic corn. 5,000-6,000 bu. Delivery available. Fairview, MI (989) 335-0080 3A

For Sale: Organic round clover baleage. RFV 138 $1.25 per point. Round clover stubble hay, $20/bale. Round 5x6 barley straw. $120/ton. New Paris, OH (937) 437-1105 3A

For Sale: Organic roasted soybeans. Fairview, MI (989) 335-0080 3A

For Sale: Certified organic baleage, 3x3x6 bales. Alfalfa and alfalfa grass first cutting dry hay and wheat straw. Ohio (419) 896-3241 3A

MISCELLANEOUS

For Sale: 16-ft. Machio rototiller. Like new. $20,000. New Haven, IN (260) 385-9100 2A

For Sale: Purebred English Shepherd puppies. DOB 11/9/17. Middlebury, IN (574) 825-1596 ext. 2 2A

For Sale: 2011 Pottinger 13-ft. power harrow with Sulky air drill attachment (5-in. spacing ). $17,500. Shiloh, OH (419) 962-4293 2B

For Sale: 16 used Boumatic 2000V automatic take-offs, complete, $100 ea. 16 Boumatic Flostar milker claws, $50 ea. 64 Boumatic shells, $6 ea. 16 Boumat-ic pulsators, $30 ea. $2,000 for everything. Everything in good working order when last used in March 2017. Call or text. Rittman, OH (330) 944-1052 2B

For Sale: John Deere 7200 Maxemerge corn planter with corn and bean meters and rolling basket harrow-ing front. Argos, IN (574) 892-5161 3A

For Sale: 800-gal. DeLaval bulk tank. Mueller washer and controls. Joseph Yoder, Shreve, OH (330) 567-2249 3A

Organic Trader 7

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

La Crosse Center300 Harborview Plaza

La Crosse, WI 54601

Join fellow members and employees for our cooperative’s annual gathering and

business meeting.

Apr i l 3–5 , 2 0 1 8

First Timers—Watch for the opportunity to apply for the 2018 Working Together Group, a farmer-employee engagement program at the annual meeting. Look for details in the October membership mailing.

mark Your calendar !

Did you know CROPP offers discounted soil testing ?

Lab testing is available for $19.13 per sample. We test for 23 parameters that affect organic farming systems.

Participants receive a detailed, color-coded report with an interpretation guide and unbiased recommendations through CROPP’s agronomy program. We can also provide copies of the report to your private consultant or dealer.

Ready to test? Contact the Farmer Hotline at 888-809-9297.

Get your soil tested.

Scanned by CamScanner

8868 N 650 E Odon, IN 47562 800.990.9926

Probiotics/Prebiotic/Digestive Enzymes/Mold and Toxin Binder Blended to Top Dress or Mix

in TMR/Grain. Encourages efficient digestion and immune

response. Contains MOS Yeast which has been effective

in binding to e coli and salmonella. 1/2 to 1 oz phpd. Compliment by adding our

Organic 2:1 or 1:1 Minerals.

Organic Trader8

N o r t h e a s t & N e w E n g l a n d

LIVESTOCK

For Sale: Certified organic grass-fed Holstein heifers due to freshen Nov./Dec. New York (518) 593-3589 1B

For Sale: Registered organic Jersey heifers. Spring-ers, heifers and calves. All from top A.I. bulls. Call for information and prices. Lee, NH (570) 647-5232 1B

For Rent: Organic dairy facility. 66 stall freestall/double five parlor. 55 organic grass-fed cows for sale. Irene Hurst, upstate New York (315) 237-8868 1B

For Sale: Cows or springing heifers. You pick out of herd. 100 percent certified grass-fed; haven't been fed grain for two years. Myron Martin, Maryland (301) 491-0202 1B

For Sale: 15 certified organic shortbred heifers. Dual purpose genetics, currently with a Normande/Fleckvieh bull. $1,500 OBO. Hagerstown, MD (301) 739-5258 2A

For Sale: Organic bred heifers. Due between the last week of March and the end of April. Six to choose from. Holsteins, Jerseys and crosses. Asking $1,800 ea. Franklin Farm LLC, Guilford, VT (802) 251-0663 2A

For Sale: Five PCO-certified Holstein heifers. 10-13 months old. $1,000 ea. Kirkwood, PA (717) 529-3587 2B

For Sale: Yearling bull. Holstein with a touch of Brown Swiss. Ready for heifers. Lancaster County, PA (717) 445-5994 3A

For Sale: Four organic Purely Pastured Jerseys. Never had grain, registered, three polled. Due in May to polled A2/A2 sire. $2,500 ea. Text or email for pictures. Ron Holter, Maryland (240) 529-4000 or ronholter@comcast.net 3A

For Sale: Five well grown organic Holstein heifers, recently fresh. Five well grown organic Holstein heifers. Due Jan./Feb. $1,500 ea. Windber, PA (814) 467-4771 3A

FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE

For Sale: OEFFA-certified organic ear corn. 400 bu. at $11.50/bu. Seth Petersheim, 13437 Route 333, Port Royal, PA 17082 2A

For Sale: Organic roasted soybeans. Ground or whole. $700/ton. Lancaster County, PA (717) 464-5518 1B

For Sale: Certified organic peanuts. 2,000-lb. tote bags. $590/ton. Shipping available. Kinsinger Family Farms (304) 466-4840 2A

For Sale: NOFA-NY-certified organic 2017 and 2016 field crops. Timothy dry hay, 4x4.5 round bales, stored inside and outside. Baleage, 4 x 4 round bales (clover, alfalfa, orchard grass, oatlage, timothy). Also bedding hay, 4x4.5 round bales, stored outside. Mitchell Farm, Avoca, NY (Steuben County) (607) 566-8477 or mitchellorganics@hotmail.com 2B

For Sale: Alfalfa grass baleage, rye baleage, first and second cuttings of dry grass hay. Also corn silage and shell corn. Selinsgrove, PA (570) 259-4537 2A

For Sale: Organic 4x4 rotocut first cutting baleage. 2016 baleage, $15; 2017 baleage, $25. Starrucca, PA (570) 727-2322 2A

For Sale: Do you need digestible fiber? Try organic soy hulls! Also available, organic spelt, soybeans, and soybean meal. Available in tote bags. Honey Brook, PA (610) 273-9048 2A

For Sale: 500 bales of first cut baleage, June cut, no rain. 48x56 large round bales. $55/bale. Call and leave a message. Casler Farms Organics, Little Falls, NY (315) 527-4903 2B

For Sale: Certified organic large sq. bales, 3x3x8 first cutting grass hay, late June cut. $120/ton. Bedding hay, Sept.-cut grasses, no weeds. $100/ton. Triticale straw, $150/ton. Avoca, NY (607) 346-4100 2B

For Sale: GOA-certified 4x4 round bales. First, sec-ond and third cutting. Nice early cut mixed grasses. All net wrapped and inline wrapped. Dairy quality and dry hay. We have bedding hay too. Hay has been Dairy One tested and results are available. Delivery is possible. Paul Hargett, Locke, NY (315) 246-2998 2B

For Sale: Organic dairy quality baleage. Individually wrapped. Test available. Also organic dry grass hay; heifer, calf quality. Port Royal, PA (717) 363-1078 3A

For Sale: Organic straw. Rotary cut. Port Royal, PA (717) 363-1078 3A

MISCELLANEOUS

For Sale: Two Vandale silo unloaders. 18-ft. and 16-ft. Call for pricing. Casler Farms Organics, Little Falls, NY (315) 527-4903 2B

For Sale: Geo-Textile fabric. For cow walkways where it's muddy. Cover with stone dust for a clean, long-lasting cow path. 300 ft. long; 15 ft. wide. $2,000 OBO. Myerstown, PA (717) 383-2655 3A

For Sale: Purely Pastured Jersey semen. Built to work on grass. Registered, polled, A2/A2, line-bred for prepotency. $20/unit plus shipping. Text or email for pictures and pedigree. Ron Holter, Maryland (240) 529-4000 or ronholter@comcast.net 3A

LAND

For Lease: Organic dairy facility. 66 stall freestall/double five parlor. Also 55 organic grass-fed cows for sale. Irene Hurst, Upstate New York (315) 237-8868 3A

Organic Trader 9

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

Midwest Cull Cow Report

Harvest DateHigh

Yielding 3+Average

Yielding 3Low

Yielding 3-

11/28 $1.35 $1.25 $.95

12/05 $1.35 $1.25 $.95

12/12 $1.35 $1.25 $.95

12/19 $1.35 $1.25 $.95

CROPP MIDWEST CERTIFIED CULL COWSHigh beef demand means an excellent opportunity for dairy producers to join Organic Prairie’s beef pool. Our collection routes cover the Midwest.

Questions about the program? Contact:Jeremy Matthes, Meat Pool Manager: 888-809-9297

Business Classifieds

Wanted: Certification Specialist. NOFA-NY Certified Organic is hiring a full-time Certification Specialist to start in January or February 2018. Training provided along with the ability for a flexible work location at home or at NOFA-NY Binghamton, NY office. A candidate who can reg-ularly visit the Binghamton, NY office is preferred, though flexibility in location is possible. Detailed posting at https://www.nofany.org/about-us/opportunities

For Sale: Organic sugar & molasses for organic dairy cows. Perfect energy supplement for grassmilk producers or anyone wanting to reduce grain feeding. Delivered directly to your farm from warehouse in La Crosse, WI. Call Organic Feed Sales at (608) 561-0600 for delivery quote and questions.

Dairy Jobs: grazing/organic farmers in MN, MO, NY, PA and WI are hiring fulltime employees to work and gain skills needed to become dairy farm managers and owners. Visit dga-national.org

Could kelp increase your production? Ohio Earth Food since 1972 Ohio 5488 Swamp St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632 (330) 877-9356 and WISCONSIN 612 Enterprise Dr., Hillsboro, WI 54634 (608) 489-3600

Organic Trader10

C R O P P C O O P E R A T I V E ’ S

CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu)

Corn $9.00 $10.25 Corn $9.00 $10.25 Corn $9.25 $10.50 Corn $9.70 $10.95Barley $7.50 $9.00 Barley $7.50 $9.00 Barley $7.75 $9.25 Barley $8.20 $9.70Oats $4.50 $6.50 Oats $4.50 $6.50 Oats $4.75 $6.75 Oats $5.20 $7.20

Wheat $8.00 $9.25 Wheat $8.00 $9.25 Wheat $8.25 $9.50 Wheat $8.70 $9.95Soybeans $18.75 $20.00 Soybeans $18.75 $20.00 Soybeans $19.00 $20.25 Soybeans $19.45 $20.70

CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu)

Corn $10.25 $11.50 Corn $10.20 $11.45 Corn $10.85 $12.10 Corn $10.80 $12.05Barley $8.75 $10.25 Barley $8.70 $10.20 Barley $9.35 $10.85 Barley $9.30 $10.80Oats $5.75 $7.75 Oats $5.70 $7.70 Oats $6.35 $8.35 Oats $6.30 $8.30

Wheat $9.25 $10.50 Wheat $9.20 $10.45 Wheat $9.85 $11.10 Wheat $9.80 $11.05Soybeans $20.00 $21.25 Soybeans $19.95 $21.20 Soybeans $20.60 $21.85 Soybeans $20.55 $21.80

CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/bu)Upper Limit

($/bu) CropLower Limit

($/ton)Upper Limit

($/ton) CropLower Limit

($/ton)Upper Limit

($/ton)

Corn $11.05 $12.30 Corn $10.00 $11.25 Corn $351.43 $436.07 Corn $381.43 $456.07Barley $9.55 $11.05 Barley $8.50 $10.00 Barley $342.50 $445.00 Barley $402.50 $465.00Oats $6.55 $8.55 Oats $5.50 $7.50 Oats $311.25 $476.25 Oats $341.25 $496.25

Wheat $10.05 $11.30 Wheat $9.00 $10.25 Wheat $296.67 $378.33 Wheat $326.67 $398.33Soybeans $20.80 $22.05 Soybeans $19.75 $21.00 Soybeans $655.00 $736.67 Soybeans $685.00 $756.67

MICHIGAN

Region: SOUTHWEST

Region: NEW ENGLAND(VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT)

October 2017

Region: MIDWEST (SOUTH)

October 2017

(IA, IL, MO)

Region: MIDWEST (WEST)

October 2017

Region: MIDWEST

October 2017

(southern MN, WI, U.P. of MI) (northern MN, ND, SD, NE, KS)

Region: MIDEAST

October 2017

Region: NORTHEAST(NY, PA, MD, DE, NJ)

October 2017 October 2017 October 2017

(AZ, NM, TX, OK)

October 2017October 2017

** Estimated Delivered Pricing: Prices around the country are subject to change **

What Are Prices Doing?

October 2017

Region: WEST Region: WEST COAST(MT, ID, UT, NV, CO, WY) (WA, OR, CA)

October 2017

(KY,TN)

(MI)

(IN, OH)

(NC, SC, AL, GA, FL)

Region: KEN/TEN

Region: SOUTHEAST

FORWARD CONTRACTING WITH GROWER POOL CORN: Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota

60+ loads available. $8.50/bu. FOB the farm

Organic Trader 11

O R G A N I C F E E D P R O G R A M

2017 Pricing. Prices listed are based on a dry matter basis.

Baleage will be moisture corrected.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Available in 275-gal.totes. $6/gal. FOB Gays Mills, WI

Sprouting Barley: 98% clean with a 95% germination rate. $10/bu. $420/ton. FOB MN. Totes available.

Alfalfa/Grain Pellets: 60% alfalfa/40% grain mix. Mini-mum 17% protein.$350/ton. FOB MN. Totes or bulk available.

Soybean Meal: 46% mini-mum protein. $750/ton. FOB IN. Bulk avail-able, totes $840/ton. FOB WI.

Flax Meal: $745/ton. FOB SD. Totes or bulk available.

Oat Pellets: 10% minimum protein. $200/ton. FOB IA.

Corn: $9/bu. $321/ton. FOB WI.

Oats: $4.50/bu. $281.25/ton. FOB WI.

2017 Midwest Hay 2017 New England Hay

Featured Products

RFQ: 180+

RFQ: 160-180

RFQ: 140-160

RFQ: <140

82 loads (Dry)105 loads (Dry Wrapped)73 loads (Baleage)

20 loads (Dry)12 loads (Dry Wrapped)26 loads (Baleage)

1 loads (Dry)9 loads (Dry Wrapped)8 loads (Baleage) 4 loads (Dry)8 loads (Dry Wrapped)23 loads (Baleage)

Protein: 10-22%

NEL: .58-.70

Protein: 18-24%

NEL: .52-.72

Protein: 18-26%

NEL: .66-.74

Protein: 20-26%

NEL: .70-.76

Grains: Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Flax, Spelt, Grain Sorghum (Milo)

Animal Supplements: Apple Cider Vinegar, Kelp, Molasses

Forages/Bedding: Hay and Straw

By-Products: Soybean Meal, Flax Meal, Wheat Midds, Screenings, Soybean Hulls, Alfalfa Pellets, Hominy, Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs), Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder

Other products available upon request!

Dry Hay - Moisture 15% and under. Dry Wrapped - Moisture 20% and under.

Baleage - Moisture 21% and up

The crops listed below are currently available for sale with the Feed Department for the 2017 harvest. (FOB pricing.)

Products Typically Offered

2017: New Hay Definitions for CROPP

CROPP Cooperative - Available CropsCall the Farmer Hotline: 888-809-9297

4x4 Rounds—Individually wrapped FOB. Alburgh, VT

Tier #3 – 6 balesTier #4 – 259 balesTier #5 – 804 Bales

3x4x5 Squares—Individually wrapped FOB.Van Buren, ME

Fair Quality: 256 balesGood Quality: 63 bales

Organic Trader12

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

P. O. Box 66 Hollandale, WI 53544 Office 608‐967‐2414

Tim Huffman 608‐574‐7918

www.peakforage.com

FORAGE FERMANTATION AND STORAGE AID

SILO MAXX SPECIAL

Sa�sed Customer Ma� Houmes and his father, Bryan farm 700 acres of alfalfa hay both conven‐�onally and organically near Veedersburg, IN which is in the west central part of the state. They produce 3’ X 4’ big square bales usually between 20% and 50% moisture depending on their target market. They stand behind their bales so problems like moldy, dusty and faded bales must be prevented.

The Houmes’ have used preserva�ves for over 15 years, star�ng with the market leader. They had pre�y good success with that product, however they began looking for a product that could do as good of a job, but at a much more palatable price. Eventually, their search found Silo Maxx Special. They have now used Silo Maxx Special for about 3 years and have very li�le hay that had to be replaced to the farmer and they are trea�ng at less than half the cost! Silo Maxx has stood out over the rest in the par�cularly difficult task of preserving large square bales at modest moistures.

Contact us for a dealer near you or dealer inquires welcome.

Organic Gem - North Atlantic fresh fishhigher in N with over 70 micro-nutrients

Competition - Lower in natural occurring N

Organic Gem - 100% enzymatic cold digestretains nutrients

Competition - uses fermentation, heat,acid, and/or enzymes destroying nutrients

Organic Gem - FDA inspected plant helpsinsure quality

Competition - ???

Organic Gem - Containstwice the nutrients as ourclosest competitor

CALLKENTON

513-267-0148

Organic Trader 13

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

MycoApply EndoPrime Increased Plant Health for Increased Hay tonnage

Find your local Valent Sales representative at https://www.valent.com/sales-rep-finder.cfm

Or call Valent Biorational Specialist Tim Thompson @ 224-374-2079

Organic Trader14

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

www.plastic-innovation.com • (800) 788-4709

Your Answer To Electric Fencing

Authorized ResellersWe’re looking for a few good men & women across the USA & internationally. Call to ask us how.

² Rigid PVC T-Posts• 4’ to 8’ lengths

² Rigid PVC Round Posts• 4’ to 6.5’ lengths

² Corner Systems ² Line Brace Systems ² H "Bully" Posts

Call us to ask about special offers on• Free Wire• Free Step-Ins

Visit us at www.shadehaven.net (855)-247-4233

MOBILE SHADE

“The Shade Haven is so easy to move, my 12-year old nephew can move it...the grass is greener each time!”Ben Wissinger, Sinking Spring, PA

“I will never farm again without one, you can just

tell how much the cows love it!Harold Eichelkraut Jr., Belleville, WI

”

Portable shade is the future! Increase production while improving pasture management with our user-friendly, USA-made structures.

Graze with us: anytime, anywhere.

Organic Trader 15

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

Must pay by the end of that month for discount and take delivery by March 31, 2018. Cash or check only. Discount applies before

shipping. Contact our office or your local dealer for details.

CALL US AT: 800-347-1566 | WWW.FERTRELL.COM

Take part in our Early Order Fertilizer Discounts while they last!SAVE 6% IN NOVEMBER AND 5% IN DECEMBER!

*ON SELECT BLENDS ONLY.

920.684.0227Fax: 920.684.4499

ORDER 800.258.0848

PASTURE

Extremely

high levels of available

Calcium &

Phosphorus

PRODUCEROW CROPS

Natural Fish Fertilizersfor

Organic & SustainableCrop Production

DRAMM®

Manitowoc, WI • U.S.A.www.FishFertilizer.com

Develop your next manager or business partner Guided on-farm training includes organic track Classes and peer-to-peer learning for Apprentices Personalized educational and technical support Financial analysis and business planning services Models for expansion, duplication, and transfer

www.dga-national.org

Bring on a current employee or find a qualified motivated individual through the program.

Improve your organic dairy business by developing top-notch employees

OV Farmer Andy Bures (right) with his Apprentice Brian Klinge

Organic Trader16

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

GOT NITROGEN?GOT NITROGEN?

The natural choice for soil and plant nutrition

Promote healthier soil, higher yields, improved crop quality and less disease with Nature Safe Natural & Organic Fertilizers. Nature Safe’s 13-0-0 provides the highest organic nitrogen formulation available commercially. • As an OMRI listed product, Nature Safe is allowed under NOP guidelines validating its unrestricted use in the production of organic certified crops. • Nature Safe releases up to 12 times the available nitrogen versus manure. • No leaching like sodium nitrate. • Available in bulk, super sacks and 50 lb. bags.

616-566-0307naturesafe.com

 

 

                                                       Eureka                                                          Save  the  Silage    

                                                           You’ve  Worked  Hard  For      Healthy  Cows  start  with  Healthy  Forages  

 Organic  -­‐  OMRI  Approved  

 Research  Proven  to:    

Yield  Nutritionally  Superior  Feed    

• Cut  dry  matter  loss  in  forage  • Produce  greener,  fresher  hay  • A  natural  control  for  mold  &  yeast  

   

1-­‐800-­‐497-­‐4243   www.isfglobal.com    

Organic Trader 17

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

manufactured by

Organic Dry FatS u p p l e m e n tRestore Her Energy-Balance

(800) 323-4274Call Today.

milkspecialties.com

We are a full-service (organic only) feed mill. We love to serve you. Please contact us for our low prices.

We have feed for turkeys, goats, emus, sheep, swine, cows, heifers, chickens and more.

4050 Guthrie Rd. Guthrie, KY 42234

We want to be your supplier for all your organic feed needs. We offer feed in bags, totes or bulk. Custom mixes available.

Email: kyorganic@ibyfax.com

270-265-5004 Phone270-265-0230 Fax

• North American kelp

• Organic dairy feed

• Organic chicken feed

• Organic fertilizer

• Organic minerals

• We deliver

• We ship

• We custom mix

• We aim to please

• Bulk or bags

• Redmond products

Call us on the Farmer Hotline. Ready to place an ad?

888-809-9297

Organic Trader18

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

www.agri-dynamics.com Nutritional and PerformanceSolutions for Soil and Crops

• Plant-Sure • Regenerex • N-Dure • Phyto-Guard

™

For dealers in other areas please call 877-393-4484

Available through:OHIO:

Hiland Supply • 330-893-4724

PENNSYLVANIA:Oregon Ag • 717-656-0067 Zeiset Ag • 717-433-7702

NEW YORK:Martins Agri-Service • 315-730-6044

Mark Burley • 315-946-6061 Steve Rockcastle • 716-720-3695

INDIANA:F. D. Miller Feed & Supply • 260-768-4837

MINNESOTA:Doug Gunnink • 507-381-4152

MISSOURI:Rafter C. Ranch • 816-519-8512

Mineral Programs and Remedies for

All Livestock!

Grass only dairy and beef producers: For a limited time only, 2 Logan Labs soil tests

and 2 Logan Labs tissue tests free with purchase of 55 gal. or more of Plant Sure. Call for details.

Organic Trader 19

B u s i n e s s A d v e r t i s e m e n t s

CORNERSTONE ORGANIC FEEDS LLC.

QUALITY FEED, ON TIME.

PCO-CERTIFIED ORGANIC: FULL LINE OF CHICKEN & SWINE FEEDS, DAIRY AND CALF FEEDS.

FORMULATED FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS WITH FERTRELL OR RENAISSANCE MINERALS. CUSTOM BLENDS. BULK DELIVERIES —AUGER OR BLOWER

TRUCKS—1000-2000 LB. BULK TOTES.

CAN DELIVER ANYWHERE!

NEW! ORGANIC 48% SOYBEAN MEAL. EXCELLENT QUALITY!! AS LOW AS $735 PER TON!! DELIVER ANYWHERE IN BULK OR 1 TON TOTES. WE ALSO HAVE RAW AND ROASTED SOYBEANS

AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY!

509 LONG LANE KUTZTOWN, PA 19530

(610) 894-5106 cornerstoneorganicfeedsllc@gmail.com

GRAZE WITH THE BESTLooking for the best genetics to make efficient use of

your pastures? Then it’s time for you to call on CRV USA.

We have genetics proven in the most intensive grazing

systems around the world, with the qualities grass-based

dairy producers need to build their ideal herd. Whether

you’re breeding for fertility, efficiency, or components,

CRV’s diverse lineup brings you the genetics to meet

your grazing operation.

Contact us today to speak with a CRV Genetic

Consultant in your area or to order a Grass-Based

Genetics Catalog. Direct shipping available.

855 CRV COWS | www.CRV4ALL.us | info@CRV4ALL.us CRV USA | 2423 American Lane | Madison, WI 53704

Organic Trader

One Organic WayLa Farge, WI 54639www.Farmers.coop

The

CROPP (Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools) markets under the Organic Valley and Organic Prairie labels. Organized in

1988, the cooperative represents over 2,000 farmer-owners.

Organic Valley/Organic Prairie produces over 130 products, including organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs,

produce and meats.

Call to place your ad today! 888-809-9297 Deadline for ad placement is the 5th and the 20th of every

month. All ads are printed in black and white.

Organic Trader Editor: Libby Brandl888-809-9297

fax: 608-625-3019e-mail: libby.brandl@organicvalley.coop

Farmer ads are free and run four (4) issues. Please let us know if your product/item has been sold before your ad term is up. The number system at the end of each classified indicates when your ad will expire in the Trader. Please contact the Farmer Hotline at 888-809-9297 to extend your ad.

Want to reach Organic Valley farmers?

Would you like to advertise your business, products or event in the Organic Trader? Contact:

Danielle Parr - Display Ad Manager 888-809-9297 | danielle.parr@organicvalley.coop

Rates and Deadlines Business Card Advertisement…….……...................$475 per year Business Classified (Text ad - 30-word max).....….$264 per year 1/4 Page Business Advertisement…......................$898 per year 1/2 Page Business Advertisement…..................$1,742 per year Full Page Business Advertisement......................$3,432 per year

A one year subscription for the Trader is $50.

REMEMBER —ALL FARMER CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE.MUST BE CERTIFIED ORGANIC.

Always request an organic certificate to verify feed and animal status. CROPP is not responsible for misrepresented items.

All guarantees and agreements are between the buyer and seller.