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Western Farm, Ranch & Dairy Magazine Rocky Mountain/Heartland • summer-fall edition 2013

AgricultureNatural Insecto Products ................................................................................................ 8Ubly Bean Knife Mfg., Inc. is at it again! ......................................................................... 8Ron’s ManufacturingVertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment Gets Even Stronger ........................................... 10Elston Manufacturing – From Sanders to Gopher Getters ............................................. 11Egbers on Super Edge ................................................................................................. 12Fertilize-Big Yields AND Low Cost ................................................................................ 13MightyAxe®The Toughest Tree Shear Working Today! ..................................................................... 14Area Diesel Service celebrating forty years of business ................................................ 15Missouri Hay Tarps Announces Quality Improvements for 2013 .................................... 16American Agra Curtains Inc.The Original Customized Insulated Curtain For Livestock Buildings .............................. 16Colby Canvas Company – 86 Years of Custom Covers and Tarps .................................. 17

EquipmentDiamond W Corrals introduces the portable sorting and gatheringsystem by the original designer of the Wilson Wheel Corral. ......................................... 18Walinga – Bulk Feed Bodies & Grain-Vacs ................................................................... 18TSR Parts Inc. .............................................................................................................. 19Aeroswint Trailers – Leading the Way for Over 20 Years ............................................... 20PowerLift Hydraulic Doors ........................................................................................... 20Boyd Ag ....................................................................................................................... 20The Perfect TreeSaw … Making Things Simple ............................................................ 22C&R Supply, Inc. Birth Of A Sprayer ............................................................................. 22Emerson Manufacturing Corporation 100% Built in the USA! ................................................................................................ 22A NEW REVOLUTION IN CLAMP-ON TRACTOR FORKSPaynesforks Releases The New Hingetech Forks ......................................................... 23Custom Made Products ................................................................................................ 24 Otters, Inc.Dozer Blades Designed To Fit Your Individual Tractor .................................................... 25Look Ma – No Wires!Wireless Grain Temperature Monitoring ....................................................................... 26The ‘RPR’ Thrashing/Separating System Is A Brand New Product! ............................... 27

LivestockPearson’s Continues Keeping Pace WithLivestock Industry’s Demands In 2013 ........................................................................ 28Portable No Pit Cattleguard is Effective and Convenient ............................................... 29Award Winners Exemplify Dairy Industry’s Long-standingCommitment to Stewardship and Sustainability ........................................................... 30Rawhide Portable Corral’s NEW PROCESSOR ............................................................... 32Dairy Trivia ................................................................................................................... 35

DepartmentsPublisher Information .................................................................................................... 7Marketplace ................................................................................................................ 34Advertiser Index ........................................................................................................... 36

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agriculture

INSECTO is an insecticide alterna-tive to chemical poison’s used for control of grain insects and house

insects.INSECTO has been registered with the

USA Environmental Protection Agency

since 1984 (EPA Reg. # 48598-1). IN-SECTO is a formulation of a very re-fined (Micron average size 7) saltwater Diatomaceous Earth (DE) blended with several protein food products which act as baits. DE is the skeletal remains of plankton which feels similar to talcum powder, however when viewed under a microscope, one can see the sharp jag-ged edges on the DE which basically cuts up and breaks down insects waxy protective coatings. Also, the saltwater DE absorbs up to 175% of its weight in fluids compared to only 150% for freshwater DE. DE is allowed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Human and Animal food products up to 2% of weight; it is used as an Anti-Caking agent in many food products. INSECTO kills insects by cutting up the insects bodies, than absorbs their body fluids, which leads to their deaths by de-hydration; a physical kill rather than a chemical kill. Insects don’t build up a resistance to INSECTO, unlike chemi-cal pesticides. INSECTO is labeled with the EPA “For Organic Production” and is listed with the Organic Material Re-view Institute (OMRI).INSECTO has been and is being used

by Bunge, Cargill, Consolidated Grain

& Barge, ADM and other large compa-nies for several decades, along with on farm storage by thousands for farmers around the United States and Canada. INSECTO has been exported to Japan, UAE, Israel, Jamaica, Brazil, Nicara-gua, and several other countries.INSECTO is now being used in Poul-

try Housing for control of Mites, Dark-ling Beetles, Lesser Mealworms and other insects which plague this indus-try. Insects in poultry houses are de-stroying the insulations as well as ad-versely affecting the health of the birds. INSECTO should be blown in at a rate up to 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet of surface area. INSECTO was originally developed

as an alternative to the chemical poi-sons which were in wide use in the 1970’s and 80’s, and has become one of the few registered insecticides on the market today. Control your insect problems today and in the future with INSECTO. e

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Natural Insecto Products

Reservoir Ranch: This 275 cow ranch puts up 2,000 ton of quality hay using 4 piv-ots (1 new) and side rolls. The large reservoir is used for irrigation and attracts a lot of waterfowl. A large spring supplies irrigation water, and is home for large trout. The ranch fronts HWY 91 and Interstate 15 only 8 miles north of Dillon, MT

King Ranch: This ranch has 3,100 contigu-ous deeded acres, farms 1,200 acres(could farm more), and summers 200 cows. The 6,100 sq ft executive 6 bedroom home has outstanding views of the Beartooth and Crazy Mountains. The King Ranch is 20 miles NW of Billings, MT. Call Jeff Klaus at 406-855-1081

Montana - Wyoming WestP.O. Box 578 | Laurel, MT

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Hundreds of hard edible bean farmers have been taking ad-vantage of the Ubly bean knife

for over sixty years. While maintaining the highest standard

of quality, Ubly bean knives are still the best way to cut the tap roots and get a higher quality bean while producing fluff-ier windrows, reducing labor, reducing stones and dirt in windrows, and aiding in your combine’s overall performance.

Ubly Bean Knife Mfg., Inc.is at it again!

There has been some speculation about the acceptability of the direct harvest system due to the high losses of beans, therefore keep using the Ubly Bean Knife for the best possible cut and qual-ity for your money. Do what hundreds have already done. Make Ubly Your Advant-EDGE.For more information, please call

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agriculture


Ron’s Manufacturing has added two more bearings to their kits. This makes the kits even more heavy duty. Coulter kits from Ron’s Manufacturing converts any

chisel plow to a year-round tool to prepare your fields.

In the fall, it can be used to lightly till the soil, incorporate and size residue. It is also a practical way to dry out wet soils. The

Ron’s ManufacturingVertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment Gets Even Stronger

Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment works well in no-till conservation tillage, as well as conventional tillage operation, extending the growing season and creating better planting con-ditions. Vertical tillage prepares the soil to warm more quickly in early spring, energizing the seedbed for maximum growth and yield potential.The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is a smart in-

vestment in that it has multiple uses which will ultimately produce savings in terms of time and money. It also has a low operating cost per acre and can be used in a wider range of conditions than most tillage tools. It operates at a relatively high speed of 6 to 12 MPH which saves time. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment allows for quick mixing of manure and soil to prevent loss of nutrients and control odor. It can also be used for very shallow incorporation of fertilizer and select herbicides.The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is spaced on 6

inches.For more information contact Ron’s Manufacturing at 40582

187th St., Carpenter, SD 57322; phone 605-266-2177; E-mail [email protected]. (Also, please see their ad in this issue). e

Change any chisel plow into a Coulter Machine

All steel (no cast iron)The coulter kit includes:Two 18” 13-wave boron“earth hardened” coulterblades.Exclusive “Double Shields” for bearings and seals.Exclusive Double Bearings on each end of the shaft - 4 bearings in all!Kit includes all mounting hardware.

Ron’s Mfg.(Please see press release in this issue)

For more information go to

www.ronsmfg.com or call (605) 266-2177email: [email protected]

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In 1925, Rue R. Elston, the founder of the Elston Company and his wife, Clara, and son, Wendell, moved to Sioux Falls, SD from Spencer, Iowa. Rue found employment

with the Manchester Biscuit Company. The next year his son Jack was born. In 1927 Rue, wife Clara, and two sons, Wendell and Jack moved to Minneapolis, MN where Rue found work as a bus driver for Twin City Motor Bus.

One snowy night, Rue saw a young man get hit by a car while spreading sand with a shovel at a bus stop. The man lost his leg in the accident. After seeing this accident, Rue thought a unit could be manufac-

tured to mount in front of the drive wheels of a bus and be electrically controlled by the driver. Such a unit could help eliminate this type of accident by spreading sand in front of the drive wheels of the bus. After extensive testing and engi-neering, the first units were installed on Greyhound buses.In 1938 a corporation was formed to manufacture the Elston

Electric Sander. Today sanders are used on city buses such as those in Seattle, Washington and are mandatory on school bus-es in many Northern States. They are also used on fire trucks and a special design for railroad trains.

In 1952 Rue, and his son Jack, engineered and designed the Elston Cargo Space heater, a unit that controls the inside temperature of semi-trailers that trans-port products that can-not be frozen. Through the years several mod-els have been designed. These units are sold in

the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.In 1960, they were approached by the Fish and Wildlife Ser-

vice to manufacture a machine to control pocket gophers.It was during this time that Rues other son, Wendell, became

involved in the company. They designed a machine, The Elston Gopher Getter that forms a tunnel 7 to 12 inches underneath the ground. These runways are spaced twenty feet apart, which a pocket gopher intercepts. The machine is used by farmers in their fields, on golf courses and by many airports west of Chicago to eliminate lights going out on the runways caused by gophers eating the insulation off of the electrical wires. Since 1960 they have designed a hand held manual Gopher

Getter Jr. for individuals to use in their yards and gardens. They

also process bait used in these machines. This was the first Go-pher Getter machine made and sold in the United States.In 1986 their business in Minneapolis plant had increased to

where it became necessary to either enlarge the building or build another plant elsewhere. After looking over all the red tape and state regulations of Minnesota and Wisconsin they found it to be to their advantage to build in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In 1986 they built a building in Sioux Falls, and manufactured

and assembled Elston Sanders, Gopher Getters and Gopher Bait. In 1989 they constructed an addition to Sioux Falls to the Sioux Falls building and moved their cargo heater line to Sioux Falls.In 1997 the reins of the company were passed to the new man-

agement who brought with them expertise in the trucking in-dustry. Today they employ approximately 16 to 25 employees in Sioux Falls. The corporate office is located in South St. Paul, MN. They are actively working on Research and Development on all three of their product lines: Traction Sanders, Cargo Heaters and Gopher Getters. They eagerly anticipate new and improved products in all three areas.For more information, please visit their website at www.el-

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Elston ManufacturingFrom Sanders to Gopher Getters


Company, Inc.

Super Edge Auger Flighting for

combine, transport, mixer & grain cart.We ship flighting mounted or unmounted

Custom Machine and Fabrication

Computerized Balancing AvailableSupporting parts plus Pipe, Tube & Shaft and more

Whether you need to patch your auger or requireTotal replacement

Egbers Flighting Company, Inc.Your One-Stop-Shop for your replacement needs

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“There just isn’t

e n o u g h w e can say about the Super Edge Auger Flighting” says Doug Egbers, owner of Egbers Flighting Company, Inc. The Super Edge is created in the rolling process. This is a cold rolling process so the steel is not heat treated. “This lets the steel retain its strength,” states Doug.Because of how the flighting is made, the

outside edge is thicker than your common market flighting, or “plain flighting,” as they call it. Super Edge Auger Flighting has an outside edge that is approximately 50% thicker. It gives longer wear and longer life

Egbers onSuper Edgeof the auger.And Egbers knows their augers. Their

repair and fabrication division has years of experience in re-flighting and balancing auger sections. “It just makes good sense to replace the auger flighting instead of buying a new auger section.” Confirms Doug, “New auger sections can be pricey and the Super Edge Auger Flighting is priced to sell.” Along with their repairs Egbers offers a wide assortment of replacement parts and tubing. They have your basic inside tubing, pipe, rolled tube for grain cart unloading augers all the way up to 40 ft. lengths for transport augers. “We’ve always thought freight and shipping different replacement parts from different sources can create a

problem for our customers, and we can ship pretty much all the replacement parts a customer needs from here,” Doug says. “That way all your parts come from one location instead of several.”A newer service for Egbers is their

ability to balance combine rotors. “We’re always looking for new products and services for our customers. These rotors can be balanced at a fraction of what a new one costs,” says Doug.All in all, Egbers supports a great team

for sales and repairs. They’re your One-Stop-Shop for your replacement needs, and they’re farmer friendly! Call them at 800-462-2588 or check them out on the web at www.egbersflighting.com. e


SEA MINERALS FA works as a soil fertility supplement that re-mineralizes the soil. It

comes from processing very clean sea water and contains 85 or more min-erals and trace minerals in the same proportions that those same minerals occur in the blood of healthy animals. All of our soils are terribly deficient in these minerals.In addition to the positive impact

sea minerals have on the plants and land, it is a much less expensive al-ternative to commercial fertilizer. The farmer can fertilize an acre for $6 per application with a suggestion of 3 ap-plications per year for $18/acre/year. It is applied as a foliar spray on green plants. Not only is it a cheaper meth-od, but Sea Minerals FA has a lasting positive effect on the microbes in the soil. With using commercial fertilizer, microbes are destroyed in the soil. Sea mineral nutrients stay in the soil from year to year and build and enhance the soil. SEA MINERALS FA can be used without any other fertilizer with good results. It can also be mixed with oth-er ingredients, such as weed killers or fertilizer in the sprayer.Sea Minerals FA also makes great

free-choice mineral for cattle. Cows will consume one pound per month on average. They will not require any other mineral or salt for a savings of over 50%. It has been shown to de-crease cell count in dairy cattle. It plays a key role in producing better quality milk and butcher beef. The cows and calves stay healthierCheck the website www.SeaMiner-

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Portable, All-Steel SheltersApproximate sizes of this

style hut are 4’6” wide x 3’10” high x 7’6” long or 6’ wide x 4’6” high x 7’ or 11’ length. Check brochure for options

and specifications.

Check the web site or call today.All Port-A-Huts must be anchored.

P.O. Box 369 Storm Lake, IA 50588800-882-4884

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The MightyAxe® tree shear is a heavy-duty, scissor-like piece of equipment with 3” solid

steel arms and 1” heat strengthened reversible blades featuring massive hydraulic cylinders that produce over 80,000 pounds of pressure, enabling you to cut trees up to 20” in diameter, and do it at or below ground level. This eliminates stump problems with-out disturbing the soil.MightyAxe® works great for clear-

ing walking and bike trails, roadways, pasture reclamation, right of ways fire breaks, fencerows, scattered brush or an entire forest. It has a contained de-sign that allows for selective cutting,

MightyAxe®

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allowing valuable trees to be saved. The pointed blade design also allows he operator to reach tight areas that might not otherwise be reached.The MightyAxe® can be used to move

trees or brush that have been cut or have fallen down. Simply tilt the blades downward and cut trees up on the ground or pick them up with the blades and move them to the brush pile.MightyAxe® is known for its dura-

bility in tough conditions and remains the best choice for tree and brush re-moval. The standard, universal hook-up that can easily be attached to skid steers or tractor lift systems to be used on farms, ranches, land reclamation

projects, forestry service sites, timber and logging applications or any other task that would require timber and brush removal.MightyAxe®, Inc. offers a two-year

manufacturer’s limited warranty (ex-cluding hydraulinc hoses). Because of their commitment to their customers, this warranty covers all labor and ma-terial costs should any problems arise. The MightyAxe® is built to last – you might wear the paint off of it, but you can’t wear it out!For more information, call Might-

yAxe, Inc. at 1-888-322-2068 or visit them on the web at www.MightyAxe.com. You’ll be glad you did. e


Area Diesel Service, Inc. has reached a major milestone. The small, family-owned and

operated company is celebrating for-ty years of business.An increase in size and

numbers is obvious of the company’s growth, but not a lot has changed since ADS’s first day in 1973 and over 14,600 days later in 2013. The com-pany still maintains the core values it had as a start-up. A family-centered business keeping customer satisfaction its number one priority and hard work are still consistent. ADS’s President Val Leefers saw the

importance of starting small and grow-ing. The original Carlinville, Illinois lo-cation has been expanded four times to

Area Diesel Servicecelebrating forty years of business

the present 25,256 square feet building with a pump department, turbo depart-ment, warehouse, and state-of-the-art

machine shop. In 1984, Area Diesel Service opened a second loca-

tion outside of Des Moines, Iowa which expanded to

15,000 square feet in early 2012. ADS also maintains an addi-tional 10,000 square feet core facility, and a third building in

Carlinville for their ex-panding product lines.

“In the business world, if you stop, you’re dead,” explains

Leefers, “but I know that I have cre-ated a family business that will even con-tinue after I’m gone.”Leefers understands of how the in-

dustry and his business are affected by technological advancements. His com-

pany partners mechanical and technical knowledge with muscle and machines. “The future generation isn’t training to

change a tire, and do all the ‘hands-on’ types of jobs. And although some of the tests we run on parts are very scientific, in this industry you can’t just wave a wand over it and it’s done,” says Leefers, “You’ll always need to get your hands dirty.”The company has developed their own

product lines as they progress into the diesel-powered future. These include performance modules for agricultural and truck applications that increase fuel economy and horsepower, the AGRI-CULTURAL DIESEL SOLUTIONS and TRUCK EDITION modules, as well as the 2013 debut of their MAG-NUM: QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS product line.ADS can be found online at www.

areadiesel.com, www.areadieselstore.com, and on social media sites. e


Missouri Hay Tarps has been protecting and covering round and square hay bales

across the US since 1996. The com-pany’s founder Earl Miller is respon-sible for many US patents but it’s his unique “Stake and Wind Lockdown” system that has put Missouri Hay Tarps on the map. Owners Bruce Paneitz and Randy

Blaske purchased the company in 2008. The two partners are committed to con-tinuing the business under the principles of which it was built, offering a quality product at a reasonable price, backed by exceptional service. Some quality issues that they have seen

in the past four years of ownership have led them to make some improvements to their already popular and dependable product.New for 2013 will be an even heavier

tarp as they increased the weight from 6.7 to 7.7 ounces. In addition to the increased weight they have beefed up the rope reinforcement on the bottom edge of the tarp which will help to omit

any tearing around the grommets and lower edge of the tarp. They didn’t stop there, in addition to beefing up the tarp perhaps the most critical and noticeable improvement will be the additional UV coating. The tarps are white in color on both sides and come treated with a

special UV coating on both sides; both are critical components in combating the sun’s damaging UV Rays. With UV coating and white in color on both sides the tarps are fully reversible. Missouri Hay Tarps recommends reversing the tarp each hay season to prolong the life of the tarp. The UV coating and revers-ing of the tarp will combat the effects of the sun and Mother Nature’s elements which make a tarp weak and brittle the longer it is exposed. Tarps will be of-fered in 20 different sizes guaranteed to cover just about any hay configuration you can dream up.Order today and see for yourself what

has made Missouri Hay Tarps the leader in engineered hay covering. Call 800-514-0258 or visit them online at www.MoHayTarps.com to place an order or learn more about these tarps. All major credit cards are accepted. e

Missouri Hay Tarps AnnouncesQuality Improvements for 2013

In the early eighties, virtually all of the “Farrow-to-Fin-ish” swine confinements were single story buildings with make-shift ventilation systems constructed as the indi-

vidual builder saw fit. In the attempt to improve ventilation, standardize construction, and cut costs, an automated insulated curtain system was designed. The original multi-layered insulated curtain was developed

and patented in 1984 by Carolyn Henderson, American Agra Curtain’s current president. Since then, many modifications and improvements have been incorporated into our insulated curtain which is marketed under the name of Insulated MAR-CO- LITE. Most of our curtains are still on the job after seven or eight years of service. In addition to our insulated curtains, we have many other

products designed specifically for the agricultural building in-dustry such as room and shop dividers, fan covers, bird barri-ers, pulleys, stainless steel cable, rope, cord, split bolts, curtain clips, and insulated curtains with no film for dairies, concrete blankets, sidewall insulation for garages, door covers for base-ment rooms, and crawl space covers. Installation instructions are included with all orders. Call us at 765-564-3979 and see what we can do for you. e

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Since 1983, the Molstad brothers Stan & Steve have owned and operated Colby Canvas Company

(previously Colby Supply & Manufactur-ing, opened in 1927) out of Colby, Kansas. They have been operating a steady busi-ness manufacturing custom covers and tarps for farmers and ranchers throughout the country and abroad. At Colby Canvas, they design and construct high-quality canvas products to fit your custom specifi-cations. They specialize in roll-over truck and grain cart tarps, windshield covers for agricultural equipment, covers for grain drills and corn planters, as well as oversize load banners and warning flags. Recently, they found a new venture

for their ever-growing business: wind-walls for freestall barns. With all the

dairies popping up in the western half of Kansas, they saw a need to produce new or replacement vinyl wind-walls for the freestall dairy barns. These wind-walls can be manufactured to fit any size or type of barn to suit your needs. Another new product the company is installing on grain trailers is electric tarp systems that allow you to open and close your tarp system with one quick touch of a button. These dual electric arms provide ultimate wind protection for your tarp by keeping constant tension from the front to the rear of your trailer while the tarp system is opening and closing. For more information about any of

the products they manufacture, call 800.333.5791 or visit their website www.colbycanvas.com e

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equipment

You will not believe the size of this system! The ease of sort-ing your cattle or horses in the

field will amaze you! No more gather-ing, loading, unloading, sorting and then reloading. No more stressing your herd to get them out of the pasture. Thanks to Burlington Welding, LLC, home of the Diamond W Corral, those days are gone. One system, one move, and you’re done and home in time for lunch. This is a goose-neck unit that opens for

access in or out of the front. There is a total 16 gates throughout the system. On each end of the alley there are two sets of 6’ gates that open between the split goose-

neck hitch and the rear axle assembly. The rancher has two sorting pens measuring

15’ 6” X 15’ 6” with a height of all panels at 6’. This gives the rancher the ability to tie into the sorting system with any type of

portable corral or stock trailer in the field. A hydraulic system sets the unit down

on the ground, and when ready to move, lifts it up for transport. The hydraulic system is operated by a 12-volt battery charged with a solar panel and the ease of pushing a button. All systems are as-sembled with spring-loaded latches on the interior gates for added convenience. A 10’ gate allows you to drive thru the alleyway with a cake truck. Let us show you our newest product!

Contact Burlington Welding, LLC at 580-596-3381. You can see our web page at www.diamondwcorrals.com or e-mail us at [email protected] e

Diamond W Corrals introduces the portablesorting and gathering system by the originaldesigner of the Wilson Wheel Corral.

From concept, design and through production, Walinga meets the customer's needs at every step.

Creating outstanding products that are innovative and durable, with some cli-ent's vehicles being passed from genera-tion to generation.Walinga is a leading North American

manufacturer of transportation equip-ment and portable pneumatic conveying systems for grain, feed, seed... virtually any dry bulk material. Walinga is still a family owned and operated company. The total commitment to quality is not only our inheritance - it's our foundation for the future. Walinga products represent the best in

manufacturing excellence. Our in-house engineering and design teams utilize the most current computer technology available. State of the art equipment, combined with over 50 years of experi-ence, ensures that our customers receive unsurpassed quality. Comprehensive engineering capabili-

ties allow us to offer sizes, capacities, features and options that are specifically job-matched according to individual requirements. The services of our Engi-neering Department are available to our customers to assist in the selection of the properly specified chassis. Every Walin-ga vehicle is designed and produced to best fulfill its designated function. Custom-built aluminum feed bodies

and trailers, pneumatic conveying sys-tems, recycling trucks and bodies, alu-minum and steel dump bodies... each built according to exact standards. Ev-ery stage of the manufacturing process from design to completion is performed by Walinga. The result - a cost effective, durable product line that responds to any challenge with premium. Walinga Agri-VacThe only system you'll ever need. Gives

one-person total grain-handling capabil-ity! Do it all with the Walinga Agri-Vac. Fill or empty storage facility being used. The Walinga Agri-Vac puts an end to

legs, augers, sweeps and shovels. Grain handling has never been simpler, safer or healthier. Just couple the Agri-Vac to your trac-

tor and drive into position. Lightweight vacuum/pressure hoses attach in sec-onds and flex easily. Suddenly even tight spots and awkward angles are no problem! Bulk Feed Trailers and BodiesWalinga Inc. has been manufactur-

ing bulk feed transportation equipment for more than 50 years. In this time we have become committed to an ongoing program of research and development. In response to the increasingly diverse needs of our customers Walinga is and will continue to be on the forefront of technological evolution. The options and features of the Wal-

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TSR Parts Inc. is a family owned/operated business located in Colgate, ND. The TSR Straw

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across the Nation use the TreeSaw to

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C&R Supply, Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer of agricultural and road-side spray equipment located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For over 35 years, C&R Supply, Inc. has been a leader in the distribution and servicing of many quality products from Raven Industries, Spraying Systems, Banjo, and more. They also lead the way in designing and manufacturing new and advanced prod-ucts such as their C&R Foam Marker, Spot Sprayer, and the EZ ATV Sprayer featured in this ad. C&R is a provider for precision ag products such as GPS guidance systems, variable rate control-lers, mapping, steering assist systems, and chemical injection units. C&R prides themselves on the knowledge and experience that is required to keep up with today’s technology. e

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LaPorte, IN – Locally owned Paynes-forks announced that they are releasing a new set of clamp-on tractor forks that will revolutionize the fork industry and change the way tractor forks are built. This new design has brought a 25% increase in load capacities. What was once a difficult task has been taken to a new level of ease. Driving into a load to pick it up used to be tedious – you had to stand up on your trac-tor and make sure your forks were tilted to the exact level with adjustments required as you drove into the load.With the Hingetech forks, that is no

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Custom Made Products was started in 1968 by Gary Naeve, when he developed and invent-

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entrepreneurial spirit was kindled again. He had been helping a friend with some dirt work in the process of building a hog confinement. It was then that Gary became aware of dirt moving equipment and he quickly became a dealer for a number of dirt scraper manufacturers.In the fall of 2004, Gary added land

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Technology abounds in agricul-ture today – variable rate fertil-izer applications, auto steering,

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without leaving the house or from any location that has Internet service. Tri-States Grain Conditioning, Inc., head-quartered in Spirit Lake, Iowa, now of-fers two wireless systems that can make monitoring stored grain easier and faster than getting that second cup of coffee. Using TSGC temperature cables to give a complete temperature profile of their bins, producers will be able to monitor their grain more efficiently and with greater accuracy than ever before.The SafeTrack Wireless Grain Tem-

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Pearson Livestock Equipment is well into its 49th year of producing quality equipment for the livestock industry. Our “Original Hydraulic Chute” has been on the mar-

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thereof. This kit is powered by a 2-horse 110v or 220v motor but can be powered by our 8 or 13 horse Honda engine hydrau-lic unit, a hydraulic bale bed, skid-steer or most tractors. This kit has been received with great excitement!

We also have a hydraulic kit to adjust our alleys. The power is supplied by using the power beyond port from the hydraulic chute. The alley valve is mounted top front center, where it can be actuated from the catwalk on either side of alley. The screw jack which adjusts the alley is replaced by a hydraulic cylinder, which will adjust the inside width of the alley from 30” down to 16”.This simple hydraulic package can be put on any of our alleys

that are equipped with the screw jack for adjustment. If you already have a hydraulic chute you may put our alley behind it and come from your chute valves, from the power beyond port, to the alley valve.Pearson’s offers a complete line of cattle working equipment,

including our “Original” straight-side manual chute and au-tomatic headgate, AI cage, working tubs and alleys. We also produce a complete line of bison handling equipment. Quality products and customer satisfaction continue to be our goal.For more information on any of our equipment or inquiries

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The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® is announcing the winners of the second annual U.S. Dairy Sustain-ability Awards on April 23 at a special ceremony in

Washington, D.C. The program recognizes dairy farms and businesses of all sizes for practices that advance the industry’s commitment to healthy products, healthy communities and a healthy planet.“The strength of the award winners’ stories illustrates why

consumers can be confident about choosing their favorite dairy foods and beverages,” said Barbara O’Brien, president of the In-novation Center for U.S. Dairy, which was founded by dairy pro-ducers. “These and thousands of other actions being taken every day — both large and small — contribute to the industry’s over-all commitment to a healthy future for the next generation.”The winners were selected based on results that delivered

triple-bottom-line results to advance economic, environmen-tal and social sustainability. An independent panel of judges — which included experts from academic institutions, govern-

ment, dairy science organizations, nongovernmental organiza-tions and media as well as environmental and dairy industry leaders — also assessed the potential for adoption by others as well as demonstrated learning, innovation and improvement.“This year’s winners include dairy farms and businesses from

across the country who took steps to reduce their environmen-tal impact, improve their profitability and increase their contri-bution to a sustainable 21st century food system,” said Molly Jahn, professor of genetics and agronomy at University of Wis-consin-Madison and a member of the awards’ judges panel.The 2013 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Winners include:Outstanding Achievement in Energy EfficiencyBallard Family Dairy & Cheese, Gooding, Idaho: Energy efficiency

is sometimes overlooked, but at Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese in Gooding, Idaho, the Ballards see it as a way to reduce their overhead costs and eliminate propane use. An energy audit and a team of energy management experts helped identify four primary areas of savings, which included using solar thermal power for

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the hot water system, installing LED lighting, replacing vacu-um pumps and adjusting the milk cooling process. The Ballards achieved their goals, saving $23,000 annually and reducing the dairy’s carbon footprint by 121,500 pounds per year, while de-creasing its water footprint by 365,000 gallons annually.Outstanding Dairy Farm SustainabilityPetersen Dairy Farm, Appleton, Wis.: When the city of Apple-

ton, Wis., decided to build a high school less than half of a mile from Petersen Dairy Farm, the Petersen family began exploring composting as a way to manage the dairy’s manure and associ-ated odors. Now compost is sold at the dairy by the 5-gallon pail or truckload, primarily to home gardeners. Visitors witness firsthand how their old newspapers are recycled as bedding for the cows, or mixed with manure, composted and ultimately re-turned to their gardens for use as mulch and to their yards for plant food. By turning their urban location into an asset, the Petersens prove that cows can be good neighbors.Prairieland Dairy, Firth, Neb.: A creative partnership among

four families put this dairy on the path to long-term prosperity and allows employees at Firth, Neb.-based Prairieland Dairy to focus on their specific talents. Sustainable design is reflected in every aspect of the facilities, which were built to be efficient and low-impact while maximizing cow comfort. Automatic cooling, waste management and pest control systems are just part of the solution. Prairieland Dairy also taps into the natural power of wind, gravity, and the geothermal properties of well water to reduce the use of energy, water and equipment, for savings estimated at more than $200,000.

Skyridge Farms, Sunnyside, Wash.: Dan DeGroot, owner of Skyridge Farms, a dairy in Sunnyside, Wash., cultivated an organization that optimizes performance and preserves the environment. Since 2003, DeGroot has improved lighting, added occupancy sensors and installed a programmable logic control system. The management team can automatically con-trol lighting, fans, and soaker and flush systems. By doing so, they maintain optimum performance, reduce costs and keep the herd comfortable. This upgrade alone yields a 20 percent en-ergy savings annually across the five freestall barns. With com-posting, Skyridge Farms harvests manure nutrients, provides quality bedding for the herd and eliminates 600 truckloads an-nually previously used to transport manure.Outstanding Dairy Processing &Manufacturing SustainabilityUnilever, Henderson, Nev., plant: Since 2010, Unilever plants

worldwide have been implementing the company’s Sustainable Living Plan — an initiative that is working to improve con-sumer health and well-being, to reduce environmental impact and to enhance livelihoods. Employees at the Henderson, Nev.-based ice cream plant worked side by side with environmental experts to analyze energy efficiency and water usage. The team identified an opportunity to reconfigure, automate and optimize systems to reduce electricity use by 13 percent, natural gas use by 16 percent and water consumption by more than 1.1 million gallons per year. The Unilever ice cream plants in the Americas division regularly meet and share best practices to help reach

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Rawhide Portable Corral of Abilene, KS has been in business for the last 11 years and we are

proud of our premiere portable livestock

corrals. We are extremely excited about our latest model: The Rawhide Processor by John McDonald. We offer 3 sizes rang-ing from the Standard: 40-50 cow/calf capacity, Large: 80-100 cow/calf capacity, and our Super Large: 140 cow/calf capaci-ty. Our corrals offer the most versatility in

Rawhide Portable Corral’s NEW PROCESSORpen size and configuration. John McDon-ald is the original designer of the Rawhide Portable Corrals and has really outdone himself with this new design. The Proces-

sor has a permanent sheeted adjustable al-ley to aid with working your livestock on site and in the field. The adjustable alley can be sized from 30” down to 16” either manually or hydraulically. There is an op-tion of mounting a head gate to the end of the alley for easy, on site cattle process-

ing. You can even add a self contained loading chute to the system. If you like to lure your cattle with feed, the Rawhide can be driven completely through and out the opposite end. Each panel section has its own solid rubber wheel, no flats. Our corral has several man/pass gates to aid in human movement about the system. The Rawhide can form 2, 3 and even 4 pens to aid with sorting your livestock. The Rawhide corrals are easy to set up, utilizing electric over hydraulic cylinders on the back end and the front of the unit: The 16” transport wheels are permanent, retracting up and down with the flip of a switch. No more unpinning and sliding off the axels and rolling out of the way. This model comes as a gooseneck only. There is a self contained power unit with long life marine battery and a solar panel mounted atop. Please check out our website for more

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Unilever’s ambitious environmental goals.Outstanding Achievement in Re-newable EnergyGreen Valley Dairy, Krakow, Wis.: At

Green Valley Dairy in Krakow, Wis., the management team’s “waste not” phi-losophy has them constantly evaluating opportunities to reclaim energy, recycle water and repurpose manure nutrients. In 2005, Green Valley Dairy set out to build on this belief. The management team determined that anaerobic digest-ers would help manage manure nutri-ents and reduce odors while decreasing the dairy’s carbon footprint. Although it was one of the first digesters in Wis-consin, the benefits of this plan quickly gained public support. Today, three an-aerobic digesters have the capacity to produce 1,200 kWh of “green” electric-ity — most of which is used on the dairy or sold to the local utility.Collaborative Partnerships Instru-mental in Advancing Industry’s Sustainability

“This awards program is a great example of how systemwide collaborative efforts can help dairy contribute to a bright fu-ture,” said Paul Rovey, an Arizona dairy producer, member of the judges panel and chair of Dairy Management Inc™. “We are proud to share these examples of dairy’s ongoing commitment to stew-ardship and sustainability, which is made even more powerful because of collab-orative relationships with partners.”Adding their support to the U.S. Dairy

Sustainability Commitment and the Sustainability Awards program are this year’s gold- and silver-level spon-sors. Gold sponsors include the Center for Advanced Energy Studies/Idaho National Laboratory, DeLaval, DVO Anaerobic Digesters, Elanco, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Milk Processor Education Program (Milk-PEP), World Wildlife Fund and Zo-etis (formerly known as Pfizer Animal Health). Silver-level sponsors include Dolphin WaterCare, quasar energy group, Syngenta and the U.S. Dairy Ex-port Council®.The awards program is part of the U.S.

Dairy Sustainability Commitment, an

industry wide effort to measure and im-prove the economic, environmental and social sustainability of the dairy industry. Since its launch in 2008, the Sustainabil-ity Commitment has gained the support and participation of more than 700 pro-fessionals across the industry as well as others from academic, government and nongovernmental organizations.To learn more about the U.S. Dairy

Sustainability Awards, the winners and the best practices in place at their opera-tions, visit USDairy.com/Sustainability/Awards. e

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® is a forum for the dairy industry to work together pre-compet-itively to address barriers and opportunities to foster innovation and increase sales. The Innova-tion Center aligns the collective resources of the industry against common priorities to offer con-sumers nutritious dairy products and ingredients, and promote the health of people, communities, the planet and the industry. The Board of Directors for the Innovation Center includes dairy industry leaders representing key producer organizations, dairy cooperatives, processors, manufacturers and brands. The Innovation Center is staffed by Dairy Management Inc™. Visit USDairy.com for more information about the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.

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