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Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent

Concern spreads about the future of thenation’s ethanol industry because of proposedintervention by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) to change theRenewable Fuel Standard.

But on the sixth anniversary of PresidentGeorge W. Bush's signing into law the EnergyIndependence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA),a new study shows that the RFS has provided apositive impact to the nation's economy andenvironment.

An EPA proposal would significantly weakenthe Renewable Fuel Standard by reducing thevolumes for corn-based ethanol for 2014.Nebraska’s ethanol industry is the secondlargest in the nation. Much of its growth hashappened in the last six years since Bushsigned the EISA.

The proposed rule would cap corn-based (orconventional) ethanol at 13 billion gallons. Itwould cut 1.4 billion gallons from the

conventional ethanol cap that was set at 14.4billion gallons.

The EPA proposal comes at a time where cornprices have declined from its record highs lastyear that were brought about by the droughtthat impacted production in the nation’s CornBelt. Along with lower corn prices, a record corncrop was harvested this year. Both the lowerprices and increased corn supply would haveincreased ethanol production and added valueto Nebraska’s economy. The state has more than23 ethanol plants in operation, many of whichhad to temporarily shut down or lowerproduction when corn prices were high andsupplies were tight.

According to the U.S. Energy InformationAdministration, ethanol production earlier thismonth in the nation reached a 23-month high.The four-week average for ethanol productionstood at 928,000 barrels per day for anannualized rate of 14.23 billion gallons.

According to the Renewable Fuels Association(RFA), EISA was passed by the Senate on a voteof 86-6 and the House on a vote of 314-100. The

centerpiece of EISA was the greatly expandedRenewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

According to the RFA, that new RFS required"rapid growth in the consumption of renewablefuels, culminating in 36 billion gallons in 2022.In addition, the law required renewable fuels tomeet certain environmental performancethresholds and created specific categories forcellulosic and advanced biofuels."

In a signing ceremony at the Department ofEnergy, President Bush said, "Today, we make amajor step with the Energy Independence andSecurity Act. We make a major step towardreducing our dependence on oil, confrontingglobal climate change, expanding production ofrenewable fuels and giving future generations anation that is stronger, cleaner and moresecure."

According to Bob Dinneen, president and CEOof the RFA, in the six years since Bush signedthe EISA into law, "tremendous progress hasbeen made toward achieving the original

Ethanol Industry MarksSix Years of Success WithRenewable Fuel Standard

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Al Dutcher ReportWeather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

There will beno two week fore-cast for thisweek’s editiondue to theUniversity ofNebraska holidays h u t d o w n .Therefore, thispresents the per-fect opportunityto assess theimpacts of ourfall weather and

what may be in store for this winterbefore our attention turns to the 2014agricultural production season.

Few of us will forget the devastatingblizzard that blind sided the Dakotasand northwestern Nebraska duringearly October, while tornados causedwidespread damage in Wayne and northof Hickman. The significant loss of cattleand tornadic devastation made ourstomachs turn. However, the moisturefrom this single event resulted in a dra-matic boost to soil moisture reservesacross eastern, northern and westernNebraska.

From a climatological perspective, youhave to go back to 2008 to see a fall peri-od with as much precipitation as wehave experienced since October. Evenwith the abundance of moisture, south-west and south central Nebraska missedout on most of the significant moistureevents that hit the remainder of thestate.

When we examine average tempera-tures from October through present, theentire state has been below average,generally in the 1-2 degrees F belownormal range. However, within thisperiod, there have been distinct periodsof intense cold which include most of

October and December. The most con-sistent period of above normal tempera-tures developed during the late Octoberthrough mid-November period.

The bitter Arctic air that invaded theU.S. during most of December has led tosubstantial frost depths acrossNebraska. Barring an extended periodof above normal temperatures, soils willlikely remain frozen through February.Thus, additional precipitation eventswill likely have minimal impact on soilmoisture reserves until the groundthaws. If good snows fall on this frozenground, we should see stock ponds bene-fit from the runoff as the snow melts.

I fully expect that the upper air pat-tern that has persisted for the past fewmonths to continue for the remainder ofthe winter. Intense cold waves, inter-spersed with periods of unusual warmthhave been the norm and have shown nosigns of breaking down. With a veryactive U.S. weather pattern and intensestorm systems crossing the country on aweekly basis, you have all of the ingre-dients for the development of a largeRocky Mountain snow pack. Althoughwe have been spared from the big south-ern Plains snow and/or ice storms, sever-al of these large storms converging willlikely cross the central Plains andimpact Nebraska before this winter con-cludes.

Watch the snow pack to our north,both in the Dakotas and southernCanada. If several feet of snow are inplace by the end of February, we willlikely experience a cool spring. In addi-tion, if the intensity of these stormscrossing the U.S. continues into the latewinter, spring calving season will likelybe difficult and spring flooding from icejams and snow melt could be widespreadacross northern and eastern Nebraska.

Allen Dutcher

Friday, December 27

High: 48

Low: 27 Chance of Precip: 0%

Mostly Sunny Sunrise: 8:19 AM - Sunset: 5:26 PM

Saturday, December 28

High: 43

Isolated Snow Showers Sunrise: 8:19 AM - Sunset: 5:27 PM

Sunday, December 29

High: 30

Partly Cloudy Sunrise: 8:19 AM - Sunset: 5:28 PM

Monday, December 30

High: 34

Tuesday, December 31

High: 39

Low: 23 Mostly Sunny

Sunrise: 8:19 AM - Sunset: 5:30 PM

Wednesday, January 01

High: 36

Low: 27 Partly Cloudy

Thursday, January 02

High: 41

Friday, January 03

High: 37

Low: 23 Scattered Snow Showers

Saturday, January 04

High: 32

Low: 23 Snow Flurries

Sunday, January 05

High: 36

Low: 28 Sunny

Friday, December 27

High: 48

High: 46

Sunday, December 29

High: 28

Monday, December 30

High: 36

High: 45

Low: 25 Sunny

High: 32

High: 43

Friday, January 03

High: 45

High: 32

Low: 23 Snow

Sunday, January 05

High: 34

Low: 23 Sunny

Friday, December 27

High: 41

High: 43

Sunday, December 29

High: 21

Monday, December 30

High: 25

High: 37

Low: 21 Sunny

High: 21

High: 32

Friday, January 03

High: 39

High: 30

Low: 18 Scattered Snow Showers

Sunday, January 05

High: 25

Weather OutlookWestern Central Eastern

Noel Mues, Extension Educator,University of Nebraska-LincolnExtension, Furnas County

In early December, we Nebraskansexperienced about a 60 degreedifference in temperatures from oneweek to the next. Sudden temperaturedrops can injure plants when they arenot fully dormant. Since mostestablished turf areas had hardened offquite a while prior to the extremetemperatures, little negative effect isexpected.

Safety of new fall turf seedlings withtemperature extremes -- Kentuckybluegrass seeded prior to lateSeptember should have establishedwell enough that no or very littledamage will occur. Late-seeded (afterSeptember 15) tall fescue andperennial ryegrass may not haveestablished well enough to avoidinjury. These turfgrass species aremost susceptible to cold temperaturekill or desiccation (drying out) onexposed sites (prior to snowfall). Snowcover will help insulate new seedlingsagainst temperature extremes and alsoreduce injury from desiccation.

Avoid traffic on frozen turf duringwinter -- Foot or vehicle traffic onfrosted or frozen turf can causecosmetic damage, resulting in footprints, pathways or tire tracks acrossthe turf that may not recover until latespring. Unlike actively growing grass,dormant grass does not have thecapability to recover until growthresumes.

Deicing product safety -- Deicers cannegatively affect plants, soil, concreteand carpet. Select deicers wisely anduse them according to directions.

-- Deicers applied to surfaces mayrun off and enter soil or be splashedonto nearby vegetation. In soil, saltsreduce the availability of water toplants, which can increase water stress

during spring and summer. This effectis referred to as chemical drought.

-- Deicing products splashed ontofoliage may burn and kill plantsgrowing adjacent to roadways. Thesodium and chloride components incertain salts are especially damagingto vegetation.

Select deicing products known tohave minimal effects on plants and usethem according to label directions.Applying the correct rate and/oramount can increase producteffectiveness and help reduce negativeside effects.

Sudden temperature drop effects ontrees -- Sudden temperature changescan injure plants if they are not fullydormant or hardened off.

Woody plants prepare for winterthrough a process called hardening off.They reach their peak cold hardinessin midwinter. To promote hardeningoff, and reduce the risk of coldtemperature injury, avoidoverwatering trees from mid-Augustuntil after fall leaf drop, and do notapply nitrogen fertilizer after mid tolate July.

Most woody plants had likelyhardened off enough by December thatlittle damage occurred from ourextreme temperatures; however, treespecies or cultivars not fully hardy toNebraska, or those that wereoverwatered or fertilized after Julymay experience injury to theircambium layer, resulting in barksloughing off and general tree decline.

Extreme cold, drying winds, brightsunlight or a sudden drop intemperature are common causes ofwinter injury to trees and shrubs. Thefrequency and severity of winterdamage is determined by a number offactors including the plant species orcultivar, the location and conditionsunder which the plant is grown, andtiming of the weather extremes in thedormant period.

Cold Temps’ Effect on Turf and/or Trees

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What is the truth about couples and familiestoday? How are families doing? Even though thenews might indicate otherwise, the bestinformation available indicates, in general,couples and families are doing reasonably well.

What makes a successful family? The answer isin the strength of the relationship rather thanthe structure of the family.

Dr. John DeFrain, University ofNebraska–Lincoln Extension Family andCommunity Development Specialist Emeriti andcolleagues 1 have conducted research over thepast 35 years involving 28,000 family membersin 38 countries. Their research accentuates thepositive to show clearly and simply how happycouple and family relationships are created andmaintained over time.

The findings indicate six key family strengths :• Appreciation and affection for each other.

Genuinely felt, and expressed regularly.• Commitment to the family. Work and other

priorities are not allowed to take too much timeaway from family interaction. The family ishighly valued by its members, and individualsare faithful to each other.

• Positive communication. Family membersenjoy talking with each other and listening toeach other. The interactions are open, honest,straightforward and pleasant.

• Enjoyable time together. Similarly, familymembers like to be with each other and spend aconsiderable amount of time enjoying eachother’s company. They are good friends.

• Spiritual well-being and shared values.Family members share a sense of hope,optimism, faith, safety and happiness together.Their home is a sanctuary and theirrelationships bring them comfort. Spiritual well-being can be seen as the caring center withineach individual that promotes sharing, love andcompassion.

• The ability to manage stress and crisiseffectively. Strong families are not immune totroubles in life, but they know how to work

through hard times together rather thanexploding and blaming each other whendifficulties arise. The question is not, “Who’sresponsible for this happening?” The question is:“Where do we go from here?”

A recent research study co-authored by Dr.Cody Hollist, director of UNL’s Marriage andFamily Therapy program, indicates, “Happiermarriages make for healthier spouses, whetherthey’re still honeymooning or they’reapproaching their golden wedding anniversary.Health and marital happiness go hand-in-hand,though it’s not clear which comes first.”Knowledge can aid medical doctors as well asmarriage counselors, said Hollist.

The study examines marriages of 1,681 peopleover a 20 year span, the longest time frame yetfor observing how marital happiness impactsphysical health. Published in June’s Journal ofMarriage and Family, Hollist and colleagues 2looked only at participants who remainedmarried to the same person in order to pinpointthe health effects of marital quality over time.They broke the group into early life and midlifeat year one so they could see if marital happinessaffected young couples differently than midlifecouples. The participants reported on thehappiness they felt in their marriage as well asthe problems they experienced in their marriage.

Some of the findings:• A strong connection between good health and

marital quality for both age groups• For young couples — their happiness in the

marriage had a greater affect on their healththan the problems they experience. Focusing onmarital happiness (or as another researcherscalls it, marital friendship) is important forhealth.

• For midlife couples — their problems were agreater predictor of health than happiness.Paying attention to how well they resolveproblems is critical for improvements in health.Hollist says, “For young couples, time should bespent building friendship and sharedconnection.”

Marie Powell, Writer and “Voice” of the Center for Rural Affairs

My most vivid holiday memories involvedriving. We’d load our kids into the van and headout west, passing through four states. Becausethey were good travelers, we could drive straightthrough.

As night fell, holiday decorations in townsalong the way brightened the night. Farmsteadsadded their distinctive holiday twinkle, and starslit the way. Stars don’t shine quite as brightunder city lights.

Finally, the bright lights and "halo" of the citymeant we had reached our destination! Afterdays and days of excitement and the fun withgrandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, we’dpile back into the car. We were loaded withpresents and new experiences, like skiing and

mountain sledding. It was sad to be leaving allthat behind.

As mile after mile brought us back to thePlains, a sense of calm would settle in. It wasback to school and work and home, and thefamiliarity of a small town. A place where it iscommonplace to look after your neighbors,respect individual differences, and care for oneanother and the land.

These are the essential qualities that drive theCenter for Rural America’s work, values we buildon every day. They’re not uniquely rural, ofcourse. You’ll find them in places large and small.But there is a lot of room to breathe out here onthe Plains, where it’s easy to live a quiet life.

So another year, another wonderful holiday,and then it’s time to look ahead, to press on. Forme, that captures the outlook of the staff of theCenter for Rural Affairs.

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• I T ’ S T H E P I T T S b y L e e P i t t s •N o t E x a c t l y

by Lee Pitts

“It’s time for bed sweetie,” the father said.“Get in your jammies and I’ll read you thebedtime story in the big green book aboutthe northern spotted owls.”

“But I don’t like that stupid story Daddy.Read to me about wizards instead.”

“No, this is my favorite story and it bearsrepeating, so here goes. A long time ago inthe forests of the northwest there livedterrible people called loggers.”

“Why were they bad Daddy?”“Because they cut down the only trees

that the spotted owls could live in. Theywere called old growth forests and theseterrible people, the loggers, weredestroying their tree houses just to producelumber for humans to build there ownhomes.”

“You mean like our house Daddy?”Clearing his throat, the father continued.

“The northern spotted owls were animportant indicator species?”

“What’s an indicator species?”“A species that if something bad happened

to them then someday it would happen tous too.”

“You mean these terrible timber peopleare going to come and cut down our housetoo?”

“Not exactly. Something had to be done soin 1994, the heroic federal government,

devised something called the NorthwestForest Plan that banned logging on 20million acres they said was necessary tosave the spotted owl.”

“So the spotted owl lived happily everafter Daddy?”

“Well, um, not exactly sweetie. The bandid get rid of the terrible loggers anddestroyed their communities, so that partwas good. And the other good news was itwas found that the spotted owls could livein new growth forests too. Imagine that!”

“But Daddy, you said the owls could onlylive in old growth forests? After they got ridof the terrible loggers the spotted owls gottheir houses back, right?”

“Uh, oh, not exactly dear. The spottedowls continued to decline in numbers,partly as a result of terrible wildfires thatburned down their forests.”

“Why did the fires burn down their housesdaddy?”

“Well, it’s too complicated for you tounderstand, Baby, but after they got rid ofthe loggers the dry matter in the forestsserved as tinder for the forest fires.”

“So the loggers weren’t really bad peopleafter all?”

“How do you expect me to finish the storyif you ask so many questions sweetie? Theloggers are still bad guys but the spotted

owls territory was also being overrun by anevil cousin called the barred owl. Theydidn’t get along.”

“So these barred owls killed the spottedowls?”

“Not exactly. For every spotted owl therewere now five barred owls. So the Fish andWildlife Service came up with a plan tospend three million dollars, or $833 perbird, to kill 3,603 barred owls inWashington, Oregon and NorthernCalifornia over the next four years.”

“Daddy, this is the part of the story thatgets really confusing. Are you telling methat it’s all right to kill one kind of bird tomaybe save another kind?”

“Not exactly. It’s just like ruining themedical insurance for 10 million people justso six people can have insurance. It has tobe done because the government says thebarred owls have to be killed because theyare an invasive species that moved into aplace where they never lived before.”

“Auntie Kate never lived here beforeeither Daddy, is she an invasive species?Are they going shoot her too? Oh Daddy, Idon’t want them to shoot auntie Kate.”

“Now go to sleep sweetie. It’s past yourbedtime. And quit your whining.”

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Cook meat and drain. Shred if needed. Add allingredients to crock pot. Do not drain cans. Stir.Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. Keepon low until serving to keep hot. Garnish withsour cream, shredded cheese, chopped greenonions or tortilla chips.

Minestrone 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup minced white onion 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 cup frozen Italian-cut green beans 1/4 cup minced celery 4 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups vegetable broth 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained 2 (15 ounce) cans small white beans or

great northern beans, drained 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup carrot (julienned or shredded) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 3 cups hot water 4 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup small shell pasta

Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over mediumheat in a large soup pot. Sauté onion, celery,garlic, green beans and zucchini in the oil for 5minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.Add vegetable broth to pot, along with drainedtomatoes, beans, carrots, hot water and spices.Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow tosimmer for 20 minutes. Add spinach leaves andpasta and cook for an additional 20 minutes oruntil desired consistency.

Tortellini Tomato Spinach 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 4 -6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 (9 ounce) package fresh tortellini or

package dried tortellini Kosher salt Cracked black pepper 10 ounces fresh spinach or frozen spinach,

defrosted and chopped 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium highheat. Sauté the onion and garlic, stirring oftenuntil onions are translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.Add broth and tomatoes, turn heat up to high, andbring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cookaccording to package instructions. When tortelliniis almost done, add spinach and taste, adjustingseasonings with salt and pepper. Serveimmediately. Garnish each serving with asprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Hamburger 2 lbs. ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 (2 ounce) package onion soup mix 6 cups boiling water 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup celery, sliced 1/4 cup celery leaves 1 cup sliced carrot 1/3 cup dried split peas 1 cup elbow macaroni Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, brown meat; drain excessfat. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned saltand onion soup mix. Stir in boiling water, tomatosauce and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for about15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare celery, celeryleaves and carrots; then add to the simmeringmixture with split peas and continue to cook for30 minutes. Add macaroni and simmer for 30minutes longer, adding more water if necessaryand stirring occasionally. Serve sprinkled withParmesan cheese over individual servings.

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In a large bowl, mix flour and next fouringredients; set aside. In separate bowl, beat eggand oil, then stir into dry ingredients just until itforms a coarse meal. Add the water as needed--1tablespoon at a time--until dough comes together

and can be formed into a ball. On lightly flouredtable, cut dough-ball in half (set one aside). Shapedough into a 12x12 square, wrap with plastic; chillfor 30 minutes; repeat with other dough-ball.Preheat oven to 375 degree F; lightly oil twobaking sheets, then dust with flour. Roll out onedough square, to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4-inchthick throughout. Lightly prick every half-inch orso--all over--then sprinkle with additional salt,pepper or other flavorings, then roll once or twicemore--very lightly to press toppings into thedough. Cut the dough into desired shapes.Transfer to prepared baking pans; bake for 8 - 20minutes (thickness depends).until uniformlybrowned.

December 26, 2013Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government

2013 in Reviewby Senator Mike Johanns

It’s hard to believe another year has passed as yourUnited States Senator. I want to thank you again forthe privilege to serve our great state and also thankall who took the time to write, email, call and meetwith me in person throughout 2013. From all 93counties, your voices have been a guiding force for mein the Senate.

There was a lot of action in Washington this year,but fewer things made a bigger splash than theabysmal performance of Obamacare. I held a numberof health care roundtables in 2013, and theresounding message from both patients and doctorsin our state is that the law is doing more harm thangood. These sentiments are strongly echoed on thewebpage I launched for you to share Obamacarestories. I continue to believe that full repeal ofObamacare is the best option, but in the meantime, Ihave introduced and sponsored a number of bills toease the law’s heavy burdens on American familiesand small businesses. My legislation to repeal thelaw’s new restrictions on health savings accounts(HSAS) and flexible savings accounts (FSAS) passedunanimously in the Senate in March and would allowfamilies to plan for health care costs with theflexibility they’ve always enjoyed without the heavyhand of government getting in the way.

In Nebraska, sound ag policy has been anotherpriority. Our farmers and ranchers are the backboneof our economy, and as a member of the Senate Ag

Committee, I continue to seek ways to help them –and by extension our state – thrive and grow. I’vebeen actively engaged in the current farm billprocess, championing market and trade-friendlypolicies that would give our farmers and ranchers thebest framework to ensure success in a global market.A long-term, five-year farm bill is currently beingnegotiated between the House and Senate, and I’mconfident a final bill will be unveiled in January.

I continue to fight to protect farmers and ranchersfrom the administration’s aggressive regulatoryagenda. Most recently, I called on the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration (OSHA) to back offits assault on small, family-run farms. OSHA ignoredCongressional direction exempting small farms fromits regulations and is attempting to stick a HoltCounty farm with more than $130,000 in fines.

Housing finance reform is another importantmeasure I’ve been working on this year. Thissummer, I joined a bipartisan group of Senators inintroducing a bill to reform the broken system. Ourbill would replace government-sponsored enterprises(GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which nowfinance a majority of mortgages, with a privatelycapitalized system that keeps the market movingwhile ensuring taxpayers are never again on thehook for future bailouts. Since introducing our bill,the House has also moved forward on this issue andPresident Obama has signaled support for our plan.

I’m pleased to see this effort gaining traction inWashington.

Of all my duties as a legislator, nothing brings memore joy than recognizing Nebraskans for theiraccomplishments. This year I nominated the BlueHill heroes for the “Citizens Service Before SelfHonors,” for courageously risking their own lives torescue children from a burning bus. And, I helpedmake sure two Nebraska veterans received thehonors they deserved. Vietnam veteran David Lehnhad been waiting almost three years for medalsearned during two tours in Vietnam with the U.S.Navy, and the family of World War II veteran JoeAlberico, who was killed in action, was deniedissuance of medals 70 years ago despite having allthe paperwork. Helping with these issues wasnothing short of a privilege.

I also recognized the Nisly family of BeaverCrossing as 2013 “Angels in Adoption.” Over the pasttwo decades, the Nislys selflessly opened their hometo foster children, 9 of which they’ve adopted as theirown. A tenth is in the process of being adopted.

I hope recognizing and honoring these selfless actsof love and bravery reminds everyone what ispossible when we open our hearts to others.

We dealt with many important issues this year, andI invite you to visit my website at johanns.senate.govfor a full report. I expect another full year ahead andlook forward to hearing from you in 2014.

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There is a significant shortage of physicians,particularly primary care physicians, in rural areaswhich hurts communities in places like Nebraska’sThird District. There are three or fewer primary carephysicians in 45 of the 75 counties in our district.Eighteen of these counties have no primary carephysician at all. With so few physicians, ruralNebraskans may have to travel farther to see adoctor, which can limit access to care.

Part of the reason for this doctor shortage is thechallenge of recruiting physicians to rural areas.Many times, rural health care facilities simply do nothave the resources to pay doctors salariescomparable to those at larger hospitals or morepopulated areas. While physician assistants, nursepractitioners, and other providers can provide someof the same services as doctors, many of thechallenges of drawing physicians to rural areas applyto these professionals as well.

I recently visited one of the more than fifty CriticalAccess Hospitals in the Third District. Thesehospitals are designated as small, remote facilitiesproviding 24-hour care. This hospital employs onlyone doctor who is ready to retire, but after more thana year of searching a replacement has not been found.

The hospital administrator estimates it will costabout $200,000 a year to hire a new doctor. Thissalary is increasingly unaffordable for the hospitalbecause of costs related to implementing theAffordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.Compliance with the medical records mandateincluded in the health care law alone will cost thishospital about $1.3 million. Numerous othermandates in the law will burden the hospital withcosts, time and lost productivity.

These mandates further discourage doctors fromworking in rural areas. With fewer physicians andadministrative staff, regulations disproportionatelyaffect providers in rural areas more than in largerfacilities with more resources and personnel todedicate to compliance. Given the choice, it is notdifficult to understand why a doctor would prefer tospend more time treating patients and less timefilling out paperwork.

Another mandate which could further discouragephysicians from taking rural positions are physiciansupervision regulations. These rules require aphysician’s presence and supervision over nearly allroutine procedures administered in hospitals. Whilethis requirement is less of a challenge for large

hospitals, it can be very problematic in areas withfew doctors.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) previously delayed enforcement of this rule forCritical Access Hospitals; however, last month theagency announced it would begin to enforce the ruleat all hospitals. This week, I introduced legislationto delay this harmful rule for at least one year forCritical Access Hospitals, and until CMS completesan analysis of the impacts of this regulation.Physicians, nurses and ancillary staff in ruralfacilities are highly experienced in determining theappropriate level of patient care. They must be giventhe flexibility to provide affordable and efficienthealth care.

Rural providers face many challenges without theheavy hand of government. The more governmentgets involved in health care, the more it is difficultfor doctors to do their jobs. To maintain access toquality care for rural Americans, we must do more toget the federal government out of the way ofproviders, and find ways to encourage more doctors toseek positions in smaller communities.

Doctor Shortage Hurts Rural Nebraskaby Congressman Adrian Smith

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A Look Backby Senator Deb Fischer

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I was raised to keep my promises, and throughoutmy first year as a United States Senator, I’ve workedhard to do just that. I came to Washington ready toget to work on Nebraskans’ priorities, such as gettingour nation’s fiscal house in order, strengtheningmiddle class families and communities, and ensuringwe keep our promises to military service members.

Despite my frustration with the political gamesthat often hold back progress, I am encouraged byopportunities in which we have been able to getthings done.

For example, I’ve been working with bothNebraskans and my fellow lawmakers to cut the redtape and address overregulation, which holds backeconomic growth. I asked Nebraskans to identifyspecific federal regulations hurting their businesses.One common problem I heard about was a misguidednew rule for on-farm fuel tanks. I was pleased theSenate adopted my amendment to directly addressthis and bring needed regulatory relief.

As a member of the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee, I helped write policies to ensure our menand women in uniform have the resources they needto fulfill their missions. I’ve also offered measures toend sexual assault in the military. After visiting withNebraskans serving in the Middle East and speakingwith many of our state’s veterans, I’ve never felt more

proud and thankful for the bravery and service ofthese men and women who sacrifice every day for oursafety and freedom.

Another priority of mine has been making sure ourcommunities have a 21st century communicationsinfrastructure. The Senate approved a bipartisanamendment I introduced to promote access tobroadband services. After working with mycolleagues to address call completion problems, I wasgrateful the FCC announced an effort to resolve thischallenge for both rural and urban areas.

While there are many issues where I’ve been ableto work with my Democrat colleagues, majordisagreements persist regarding the role ofgovernment and federal spending. Our national debtsurpassed $17 trillion this year, a sad milestone. Toaddress our fiscal crisis, which is also a nationalsecurity crisis, I’m supporting responsible fiscalpolicies to cut spending and reduce our debt. InJanuary, I was proud to cosponsor a balanced budgetamendment to the Constitution. Nebraska is legallyrequired to balance its budget, and there is no reasonthe federal government shouldn’t do the same.

To take on government waste, I introduced a bill tosave $890,000 of taxpayers’ money that is literallywasted on nothing but empty grant accounts. I alsocosponsored legislation to limit spending on

expensive portraits of government officials. I willcontinue to look for waste in government spendingand work to eliminate it.

An issue undeniably on the minds of businessowners and millions of Americans this year has beenthe president’s failed healthcare law. ScrappingObamacare has been a focus of mine since I arrivedin the Senate, and I cosponsored legislation to fullyrepeal it. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, thelaw went into effect. Its disastrous rollout waspredictable, but what is worse is its effect onhardworking middle class Americans and theirfamilies.

More than 7,000 Nebraskans have contacted mewith concerns about Obamacare. In Washington, I’veshared their stories of cancelled plans, sticker-shockcosts, and lost access to their current doctors. The listof broken promises resulting from this law seemsendless, and I remain fully committed to repealingand replacing it with patient-centered, commonsensereforms.

I am honored to serve you in the United StatesSenate every day and I appreciate your ongoinginput. I look forward to continuing my efforts toadvance the interests of Nebraskans in Washingtonas we confront the great challenges faced by ournation.

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The Maywood-West Central FFA Chapter is offto another great year! For those of you who arecurious, West Central is comprised of studentsfrom our host school of Maywood and our distancelearning members from close-by Wood River.Students from both schools compete together onthe same teams as we compete in competitionsfrom land judging to speaking events. This hasbeen another great year for our chapter as wechallenged our members to not only do well attheir competitions but to increase our communityservice projects. So far this year we have held apumpkin carving contest, held our school book fair,and held a “Feed the Farmer” event during cornharvest. During our first annual “Feed theFarmer,” we fed just over 100 meals to localproducers and their harvesting crews. It was agreat afternoon of meeting and talking to all of ourlocal producers.

The Maywood-West Central FFA Chapter hasalso had a great year competition wise. Wequalified our first ever State Land Judging teamat the district contest, where we came home withtwo state ribbons. Our Junior Livestock Judgingteam also had an amazing day at our districtcompetition, where we came home with both theteam championship plaque as well as havingBryar Gerlach win the junior division individualchampionship. We also had several studentscompete at our District Leadership Skills Event,where Bailey Brown won a district championshipwith her speech on “Another Patronage Check” inthe co-op speaking division. As our semester windsdown, we will take a quick breath as we beginlooking forward to our next round of districtcompetitions and eventually the Nebraska FFAConvention.

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The McCook FFA Chapter has been busy allsemester with fundraising, contests and communityservice. The fundraising began with the fall porkloin dinner that took place during parent-teacherconferences. McCook FFA members cook pork loinall day to serve to teachers and parents who arebusy with conferences. The labor auction was thenext fundraiser for the McCook FFA Chapter, wheremembers get “sold” to perform 8 hours of labor.

McCook students have also been active incontests. In September, McCook studentsparticipated in Area Range and Land Judging. TheSenior Range Judging team received 4th place inthe area and competed at the state contest nearGenoa. The Senior and Junior Livestock Evaluationteams both qualified for the state contest in April,and the junior high team won district competitionfor the second year in a row. Hayee Gray, McKenzieCrowe, Marlys Brenning and Kylie Peter allreceived second in their individual speaking eventsat the Cambridge Leadership Skills Events invite.These McCook students are looking forward todistricts in January.

The year started out with the 2013-2014 McCookFFA officers attending Chapter Officer LeadershipTraining (COLT) Conference in Aurora. During thisthree-day conference, FFA officers were able towork on the program of activities for the chapter,gain new ideas to bring back and developthemselves as better leaders. The 2013-2014

McCook FFA officers are Chance Koetter, president;McKenzie Crowe, vice president; Melinda Shields,secretary; Kasey Taylor, treasurer; BrendonHauxwell, reporter; Luke Lichty, sentinel; andMarlys Brenning, parliamentarian.

This summer, McCook FFA members completedthe second part of an exchange program with theWorthingon FFA Chapter in Minnesota. At the endof school, McCook FFA took seven members toMinnesota to see what their FFA and agriculture islike. While there, they stopped at an elk farm nearBlue Hill, Nebraska, and learned about theproduction of elk and the velvet. The next stop wasPrairieLand Dairy near Firth, Nebraska. Once inMinnesota, the group toured a JBS swine slaughterfacility, Buffalo Billfold and HitchDoc. The studentsgot to meet new FFA members from another statewhich was really cool!

PALS -- On October 23, members headed to HeadStart to help the kids make a fall craft. This is agreat way for members to gain leadership and helpout the community and the youth. After the craft,students hang out with their PALS.

National FFA Convention -- Nine McCook FFAmembers attended the National FFA Convention inLouisville, Kentucky: McKenzie Crowe, MelindaShields, Liz Haag, Dane Larington, Nick Cole,Kylie Messersmith, Stephen Hoffman, ThatcherSkolout and Greg Gaston. The convention includedkeynote speakers, leadership workshops and toursof Churchill Downs and the Louisville SluggerMuseum. McKenzie Crowe and Melinda Shields

also picked up the McCook FFA Chapter’s Two-StarRated National Chapter Award.

Community Service -- This year, McCook FFAdecided to start a new community service project:Adopt-A-Highway. Members came on a Saturday topick up the side of the road and clean up litter.

New Members -- On October 21, the McCookFFA Chapter welcomed seven new members intothe chapter. Freshman members received their bluecorduroy jackets from their officer mentors andlearned about the traditions of the FFA and the bluejacket. The following members received jacketscholarships from the Nebraska FFA Foundation:Desarae Balderston, Lane Cole, Andersen Gillespieand Greg Gaston.

Contests -- Area Range Judging: Senior Team(Anna Kennedy, Logan Kircher, John Paul Kain andChance Koetter) received 4th place. Receivingribbons were Anna Kennedy, Logan Kircher, andAndersen Gillespie received a ribbon in the juniordivision. Area Land Judging: Chance Koetterreceived an individual white ribbon. DistrictLivestock Judging: Senior Team (BrendonHauxwell, Dane Larington, Colton Lashley, NickCole) received 3rd place and Junior Team (MattMacfee, Chessney Friehe, Desarae Balderston andGreg Gaston) received 4th place. Both teams qualifyfor the state competition in April. The Junior HighTeam (Kathlynn Hauxwell, Bailey Honn, NickMacfee and Cameron Lashley) received first placehonors for the second year in a row.

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The Southwest FFA Chapter has had a busyyear so far, being involved in many things not onlyin their community, but also in the date and evennationally.

On May 27, 2013, the Southwest FFA ChapterOfficer Team left for Aurora, Nebraska, forChapter Officer Training Conference (COLT).Seven officers attended. While there, they went toofficer group meetings to discuss the duties ofeach office and how to perform them well, alongwith how to become a better leader. They alsowent to chapter officer team meetings to discusstheir program of activities (POA), which is a list ofall the activities they want the chapter to carryout, how they are going to make them happen andwhen these activities will take place. This year,the officers came up with some new ideas to boostmember involvement. In chapter meetings, it is agood time for all the officers to bond and have agood time together.

Another part of COLT is having to performopening and closing ceremonies contest as achapter. Each officer has to memorize their ownpart to recite. The Southwest FFA Chapterreceived second place in their room for openingand closing ceremonies. The Southwest FFA alsosubmitted a chapter scrapbook and received asilver award. The Southwest FFA Chapter thenreturned home on May 29, 2013, with many newleadership skills.

During the Red Willow County Fair theSouthwest FFA officers served concessions at theCoyote Country Colgate Showdown on July 24.Those officers were Austin Miller, Brooke Ruggles,Brenton Ellis, Miranda Wordekemper, AustinMinard, Lindsey Sughroue, Erin Greenlee, MeganKelley and Asic Helberg. Also during the fair, onJuly 27, some of the members helped with mutton

busting. Those who performed as clowns areAustin Miller, Brenton Ellis, Lindsey Sughroue,Asic Helberg and alumnus Adam Eaton.

Then on August 8, the Southwest FFA Chapterhad a meeting at Southwest High School inBartley. Members discussed upcoming activitiesand then ate hot dogs and s’mores and playedsome of the members’ favorite board games.

On August 9, the Southwest FFA served a bakedpotato bar and dessert at the Southwest HighSchool prior to the Melodrama, “A Family Reunionto Die For.”

For the Old Settlers Parade on August 10, theSouthwest FFA officers and members wentthrough the parade in a four-wheeler/all-terrainvehicle FFA Brigade, “Life As It Should Be.” Theyended up getting first in their category; Churchand Civic.

The Southwest Chapter has also been to theNebraska State Fair and Husker Harvest Daysthis year.

National FFA Convention Notes -- NineteenSouthwest FFA members and two alumnimembers traveled to the National FFA conventionheld October 30-November 2 in Louisville,Kentucky. Former members Katelyn Sughroueand Bret Neel were able to attend the conventionand receive their American FFA Degrees on theNational FFA Stage in Freedom Hall. MattieUerling also received the degree but was unable toattend.

On Wednesday, October 30, the Southwest FFAmembers departed at 6 a.m. The Southwestdelegates successfully crossed the states ofNebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Indianabefore reaching Kentucky. “The trees and busheswere so pretty and colorful on the way to andthroughout Kentucky,” commented Staci Dack.

Early the next morning, the Southwest FFAChapter explored Indiana Caverns, which are

about 38 miles long. The cave tour included a boatride on an underground stream 150 feet below theearth's surface and the chance to experience totaldarkness.

Following the tour, the Southwest FFA grouparrived in Louisville for the convention. Membersspent the afternoon at the FFA Career and FarmExpo and Convention. Over 1,000 booths andexhibits were included in the Expo hall. Thatnight, the chapter spent the evening at TowneMall in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, for laser tag.

Friday morning, the Southwest FFA membershad a tour of the Kentucky Derby Museum andChurchill Downs. They were able to see some ofthe horses race by on the track during this tourand learned how much money went in and out ofthe Kentucky Derby each year. Southwest FFAmembers attended sessions and the convention inthe afternoon before spending the evening at theWorld's Toughest Rodeo. “It was fun to see somedifferent cowboys than you do at the local rodeosin Nebraska,” Erin Greenlee replied.

Saturday meant the American Degree Ceremonyand then the trip back home to Nebraska.Following the session, the Southwest FFAmembers started the 17-hour bus ride for home.Those that went were able to attend the Arch inSt. Louis during the day this year. Because of thewind, members could see the arch swaying in thebreeze. They returned around 4 a.m. on Sunday,November 3.

Fundraiser and District Results --Southwest FFA Chapter members just recentlysold fruit, meat and cheese to raise money for thechapter to attend activities throughout their busyyear. The chapter also had success at contests thattook place in November. The Natural Resourcesand Biotechnology teams took first in the district.

We are looking forward to continuing the fun-filled year!

Southwest FFA Chapter Saves Best for Last

December 26, 2013

Nathan Behlke, Dundy County Stratton FFA Advisor

Seven students from Dundy County-StrattonFFA and their advisor joined forces with 12 otherbuses en route to Louisville, Kentucky, for the86th annual National FFA Convention.Embarking on the fifteen-hour bus ride wereMark Peterson, Stephanie McCarthy, ElisabethJensen, Dakota Borchard, Kyle Newcomb, JulieNelms and Laura Nelms. While at convention,Dundy County-Stratton students enjoyed openingsession festivities and got to listen to University ofLouisville men’s basketball and current nationalchampion coach Rick Pitino, watch the amazingpainting skills of Dan Dunn and enjoy the soundsof the National FFA chorus and band. Aunanimous vote for the favorite parts ofconvention yielded tours of the Louisville Sluggerfactory and historic Churchill Downs. Otherhighlights included a Nebraska FFA dance, thecareer fair, the FFA shopping mall and nightlife indowntown Louisville. “It was [great] to get out ofschool and see all the other kids across thecountry who are involved in FFA. The bus ridewas really long but ended up being worth thetrip,” said Dundy County-Stratton junior KyleNewcomb about the trip.

The Dundy County-Stratton FFA Chapter alsohosted its second blood drive in as many years onNovember 6. In coordination with Maggi

Hardwick, the FFA officers called local donors,hung flyers and prepared snacks for the donors.Overall there were 46 units of blood taken in. Thisis just four units shy of the mark set last year. “Itwas fun to organize the event and somewhathectic, but overall I know we will help save somelives for someone and that will make them andtheir family thankful. This is a great event to havehere at DCS high school,” said Maggi Hardwick.

On November 21, the Dundy County-StrattonFFA Chapter loaded up early and beat the snow tothe Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture inCurtis to compete in Livestock Judging,biotechnology and Agriscience contests --otherwise known as Career Development Events(CDEs). The team of Trevor Jensen, Trey Haislip,Boone Turpin, and Trinity Lutz competed verywell and received a 4th place finish inBiotechnology, just missing a qualification for thestate convention. Qualifying for state were aJunior Livestock Judging team, senior team and afirst-year ag student team in Agriscience (teamsare listed below).

Junior Livestock Judgers -- Cole Lutz – 13thoverall Blue, J.D. Powell – Red, Jared Crouse –Red & Noah Kerchal — Red.

Senior Livestock Judgers -- Brooke Hoyt –5th overall Purple, Sarah Stute – Red, Luis Olivas& Bryce Jones.

Agriscience -- Kaylee Burke, Brayden Baney,JD Powell and Cole Lutz.

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The Perkins County FFA Chapter is deep in thepreparation of our 4th annual Pink Out basketballgame against Chase County. A mixed group ofPerkins County and Chase County FFA membersstarted this annual event four years ago. Theteams wear pink uniforms, and T-shirts are sold tothe public. The fans are encouraged to wear pink!Money is raised through T-shirt sales and

corporate sponsors. Each FFA chapter uses themoney to support their local health foundations.

Two years ago the Perkins County FFA chapterstarted a voucher system at our local hospital. Themoney is used to assist local women in financialneed by providing mammograms. We recentlyreceived a letter from the foundation stating thatseveral women have been assisted by the program,with a few women diagnosed with cancer thanksto mammograms that were funded by ourvouchers. This result inspired us to donate thisyear’s profits to again funding that system.

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Perkins County FFA Chapter Provides Health Vouchers

Toughing out the cold temperatures and snow,these Dundy County-Stratton students competed inCareer Development Events. From left in the frontrow are Bryce Jones, J.D. Powell, Tayler Blume,Emily Jones, Kaylee Burke, Mark Peterson, JaredCrouse, Trey Haislip and Stephanie McCArthy. Inthe middle are Jesse Evans, Brooke Hoyt, DakotaBorchard, Cole Lutz and Brady Wonerly. In theback row are Boone Turpin, Trevor Jensen, LuisOlivas, Elisabeth Jensen, Sarah Stute, NoahKerchal, Brayden Baney and Trinity Lutz.

Dundy County-Stratton FFA students tolerate asteady rain while touring Churchill Downs, whichis home to the Kentucky Derby. From left areNathan Behlke, Kyle Newcomb, StephanieMcCarthy, Elisabeth Jensen, Julie Nelms, DakotaBorachard, Mark Peterson and Laura Nelms.

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Aurora $4.07 $4.16 $12.79 $11.06 $4.12 $6.25 $4.12 $4.32

Bloomfield $3.87 $4.14 $12.81 $10.84

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Chappell $4.22 $4.25 $12.57 $10.67 $6.43 $6.02

Columbus $4.10 $12.97

Franklin $4.09 $4.16 $12.83 $10.76 $6.69 $6.16 $4.06 $3.64

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Funk $4.13 $4.23 $12.91 $10.89 $6.69 $6.16 $4.00 $3.64

Gordon *** $3.85 $4.02 $6.27 $6.21

Grand Island $4.12 $4.22 $12.88 $11.16

Grant $4.22 $4.26 $12.57 $10.66 $6.34 $6.02

Hastings $4.14 $4.23 $12.96 $10.89 $6.83 $6.32 $4.21 $3.84

Hemingford $4.05 $4.22 $6.49 $6.46

Holdrege $4.09 $4.15 $12.86 $10.83 $6.21

Imperial *** $4.22 $4.25 $12.59 $10.67 $6.38 $6.02

Kearney $4.16 $4.22 $12.98 $10.98

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Lexington $4.24 $4.22 $12.88 $10.78

Lincoln $4.19 $4.26 $13.05 $10.96 $6.40 $3.89 $3.94

Maywood $4.22 $4.25 $12.82 $10.66 $6.55 $6.06 $4.00 $0.00

McCook $4.21 $4.25 $12.66 $10.66 $6.38 $6.03 $3.97 $3.92

Merna $4.03 $4.18 $12.75 $10.76 $6.61 $6.09

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Norfolk $4.10 $4.25 $12.83 $10.93

North Platte $4.20 $4.24 $12.91 $10.78 $6.62 $6.13 $3.99 $0.00

Ogallala $69.62

Ord $4.19 $4.22 $12.95 $10.95

Overton $4.13 $4.15 $12.89 $10.83

Sidney $4.22 $4.25 $6.57 $6.06

St.Paul $4.02 $12.79

Superior $4.16 $4.28 $12.94 $11.14 $6.76 $6.53 $4.22 $4.24

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Corn trade stared the week lower before finish-ing on an upnote, with March corn finishing 8higher on the week. First support is at the 20-daymoving average of $4.30, and additional supportis at $4.18. Resistance is at the $4.40 area. Exportsales were decent at 827,100 metric tons, with sig-nificant sales of new crop corn to Japanannounced. The weekly export inspections slippedto 25.77 million bushels. Ethanol margins remaingood, but have remain off the highs. Weekly EIAnumber had production 1.7% lower with coldweather hindering production, and stocks up1.1%. Spot shortages that have lingered in thecash ethanol market are starting to get wrappedup. Overall margins should remain strong intothe future, and stocks remain much lower thanusual for this time of year. Corn basis has beenmostly stable and expected to firm if futures slip,and weaken if futures firm. China has continuedto reject additional corn cargos, but the long termimplications remain unclear and Secertary of AGVilsac is in China this week. We believe they willbe in the market on breaks. The South Americancorn acres are expected to move lower with theunfavorable corn/bean price ratios, and plantingdelays in Argentina although the warmer drierweather will get them in the field, and there isstarting to be more concerns about dry spots.Informa raised project acres for next year slightlyto 91.85 million. Hedgers call with questions.

Chicago K City MinneapolisSupport: 595 639 636Resistance 638 682 668

Wheat trade faded into new lows as significantselling pressure lingers before moving a bitmore sideways at the end of the week. US originwheat is very competitive on the world marketbut the steady dollar and softer trade in rowcrops has kept the pressure on. The weekly netchanges were Chicago 15 lower, KC 15 lower,and Minneapolis was 10 lower. The MarchChicago contract remains heavily oversold butshort covering have been unable to gain anytraction. Resistance on a bounce will be at the6.35 area on the March Chicago contract. Theweekly export inspections slipped a little to 17.7million bushels. Weekly sales were decent at656,200 tons which may limit pressure. Thetrend has turned back lower and long liquida-tion may continue near term. SouthernHemisphere harvest may keep sales to the USslow in the weeks ahead, but the US is now thecheapest origin in the world. Egypt is expectedto remain active for wheat and the NorthAfrican wheat growing areas are a bit dry. Somarket longs may be getting out, licking theirwounds, and look at this after the first of theyear. Hedgers call with questions.

Mar. 14 Mar. Meal Mar. OilSupport: 1292 413 3855Resistance 1359 451 4117

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Soybean trade has been choppy the past week,testing the highs and the lows of the recentrange. For the week trade was 12 higher. Basishas been soft nearby supplies for shipping andcrushing are adequate. The weekly exportinspections were good coming in at 62.5 millionbushels maintaining a very strong pace. Theexport sales for the week were soft at 415,200metric tons compared to recent business. SouthAmerican planting is moving along with goodweather for most areas so far, but a hot streakwill be setting up in the near term, which israising some concerns especially for Argentina.On the chart, January has support at $13.23,and $12.93 with resistance at $13.53, then$13.75. It seems any price run above $13.50 getssold pretty quickly in the recent action. Thetight old crop balance sheet should also meangood support on breaks back down into the mid$12 area. South American production estimatesare below some of the bigger private estimatesfor now; trade is generally expecting some fur-ther cancellations to surface from China asSouth America moves along with early cuttingstarting in January. However, weather willbecome a much bigger factor in the comingweeks. Hedgers call with any questions or todiscuss working with FuturesOne.

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objectives of the expanded RFS. Renewablefuel production and consumption has growndramatically."

"Dependence on petroleum — particularlyimports of refined products — is downsignificantly,” Dinneen said. "Greenhouse gasemissions from the transportation sector havefallen. The value of agricultural products is upappreciably. And communities across thecountry have benefited from the job creation,increased tax revenue, and heightenedhousehold income that stems from theconstruction and operation of a biorefinery."

According to the report "Celebrating SixYears of The Renewable Fuel Standard" thatexamines how the world has changed sincepassage of the expanded RFS in 2007, thenumber of ethanol plants in the U.S. hasincreased by 90 percent to 209, helping toincrease ethanol production by 104 percent orfrom 6.52 billion gallons to 13.3 billion gallons.Nebraska has more than 23 operating ethanolplants that have a production capacity of morethan 2 billion gallons of ethanol annually.

The value of ethanol industry output hasgrown during those six years from $17.8 billionto $42.1 billion. As a result of the developmentof a new market for corn with ethanol

production, it has contributed to an 87.1percent increase in net farm income from $70billion in 2007 to $131 billion in 2013.

"Meanwhile, the doomsday outcomesthreatened by opponents of the RFS simplyhave not materialized," Dinneen said."Agricultural land use continues to shrink, theGulf of Mexico 'dead zone' continues tocontract, deforestation rates continue to fall,and food price inflation has followed historicaltrends."

He said that while "substantial progress hasbeen made toward accomplishing thelegislative goals of EISA, the RFS has justgotten started."

"Indeed, we’re not even halfway through therevolutionary 15-year energy plan that becamelaw six years ago today," Dinneen said. "Wemust fight hard to protect the advances thiscountry has made under the RFS towardenergy independence and economic security.We are fighting for the future while Big Oiland Big Food fight selfishly to protect theirprofit margins."

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Todd D. Whitney, Extension Educator,University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension,Hamilton County

As University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extensionfall “Ag Leasing Workshops” wrap up, AllanVyhnalek, UNL extension educator for Plattecounty, describes that trust is the mostimportant component for healthy, long-termleasing agreements. When trust agreementsbetween landlords and tenants are broken, thisleads to greed, which results in poorcommunication and ultimately may lead to farmlease termination.

On the flip-side, the best way to have strongerfarm rental agreements is to build relationshipswith good communication. Tenants can adopttechniques similar to professional farmmanagers who provide their clients with writtenreports on a regular basis. Consider sendingdigital camera photos or digital movies tolandlords who are not close enough to observeon-going crop conditions, as a way to effectivecommunication tools.

For family leasing agreements, the holidaysmay provide opportunity for increasedcommunication. In many cases, farm familieswill benefit from setting aside time (after thesocial gathering traditions are completed) for apurposeful family “shareholders meeting”including the “in-laws.”

Written leases leave less chance fordisagreement and misunderstanding.Sometimes, people only remember thoseportions of conversation which reinforce theirideas. So, the written document protects theoriginal parties along with the heirs, in case ofdeath or the leasing agreement should change.

The written document also encourages allparties to consider varied aspects of the lease.Key leasing provisions might include: LeasingType (cash lease, flexible lease or share crop),Hunting Rights, Fertility Maintenance, ResidueGrazing, Stover Removal, Harvesting, FinancialImprovements, Building Maintenance, WeedControl, Irrigation Systems and Repairs,Government Programs, and Length of Lease.

Tim Lemmons, UNL extension educator andeconomist from Norfolk, says that rental rateshave trended 7 to 12 percent higher each yearover the past three years while land values haveincreased as much as 20 percent higher eachyear during the same time period. For abalanced view, landlords should note that cropproduction expenses have also doubled in thepast three years, and tenants must realize thatlandlords may now have 25 percent higher landtax rates compared to the past three years.Based on this uncertainty and the largedownward swing in commodity prices, Lemmonpredicts that flexible-provision land leases willbecome even more popular. And, communicationbetween landlords and tenants will become evenmore important as some return rates forproducers may trend back to low or negativereturns in 2014.

Pasture leases in Nebraska are based on a 5-month leasing period, generally from March 15to October 15. Lease termination without awritten agreement should be provided prior toJanuary 1. Whereas, Nebraska cropland leasetermination without a written agreementshould be communicated in writing to thetenant 6 months prior to March 1 or prior toSeptember 1.

More leasing arrangements information andlease examples can be obtained through ourUNL Hamilton County Extension Office bycalling 402-694-6174; by visiting our UNLExtension website, http://cropwatch.unl.edu; orby requesting them through your local UNLextension office.

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Robert Pore, Aglines Roundup, The Grand Island Independent

COLUMBUS — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and Nebraska OCIA will co-sponsor a no-till organic crop rotationworkshop from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on January 11 atCentral Community College, 4500 63rd St. inColumbus.

Randy Anderson, USDA-ARS researchagronomist at the North Central AgriculturalResearch Laboratory in Brookings, S.D., willpresent his research findings, followed by afarmer roundtable discussion on croppingsystems. Cost to attend the workshop is $15.Registration will be taken at the door.

Anderson, a weed ecologist, will discuss thegoal of his research program to develop acontinuous no-till cropping system for organicproducers. He will present results onconverting red clover fields to cropland withouttillage and describe a no-till cultural systemthat suppresses weed growth in soybeans moreeffectively than tillage-based management.

Anderson also will discuss the impact ofunderseeding clovers in winter and springwheat on downy brome growth. Producers willlearn how to minimize the need for tillage tocontrol weeds and how a system based onwinter-killed cover crops can control weedsadequately to grow no-till.

Anderson’s research focuses on reducing theneed for weed management inputs byunderstanding the aspects of weed populationdynamics. He developed a population-basedapproach to weed management that reducedinput costs for weed management by 50percent compared to conventional practices.He looks at the benefit of crop diversity andcrop sequences that are synergistic andimprove growth efficiency of the following crop,thus crop yield can increase without needing toincrease resource inputs such as fertilizer orwater. He has observed that tolerance to weedinterference is greater with synergisticsequences, thus possibly reducing the need forherbicides.

For more information on the workshop,contact Liz Sarno at 402-309-0944.

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Contests, community service,fundraisers and leadershipdevelopment have kept the Scribner-Snyder FFA Chapter busy and activethis year.

Once again this fall, the Scribner-Snyder FFA and FCCLA teamed up toclean-up trash along the highway justpast Eveland’s Supply Co.Approximately 10 bags of trash werecollected by the students. In addition,the Scribner-Snyder FFA Chaptermembers have helped at the FaithFood Pantry. In addition, the Scribner-Snyder FFA held their annual “I CANMake a Difference” food drive inNovember. The FFA memberschallenged all grades to participateand bring the most non-perishable fooditems. Overall, the school donatedmore than 610 items! The juniors wonthe first prize doughnuts), secondgraders got second place, which wascookies and juice, and the eighthgraders came up third, earningthemselves some candy. The FFAmembers collected and sorted all of thefood, and delivered it to Faith FoodPantry for the December 14 foodpantry. For the holidays, the chapter isalso making cards for members at thenursing home.

Land Judging, Dairy Judging, andLeadership Skills Events (LSEs) arethe contests that have taken place thisfall. Dairy Judging takes place atStanke's Dairy outside of Walthill,Nebraska. There were around 55senior participants and 85 juniors.Results for Scribner-Snyder are:

Purple Ribbons -- TristanWeitzenkamp (7th place finish!) andBrittany Hilliard (8th place!)

Blue Ribbons -- Mackenzy Schreck,Micah Schut, Haley Wolford, EmilySchreck, Kim Siebe, Faith Cole andTaylor Dewale

Red Ribbons -- Sonny Lodl, KananiMitchell, Lindsay Peters, Daria Risch,Kenton Ruppert and Dakota Lundry

Land Judging took place outside ofWest Point, Nebraska, this year. Wewere unsure if the contest was going totake place, because of the governmentshutdown and the fact that individualsfrom the Natural ResourcesConservation Service usually run thecontest. Many people stepped in andmade this contest successful, includingcooperative extension agents and agteachers. There were over 350 studentsparticipating in the contests! FaithCole and Amber Metschke both earnedwhite ribbons for Scribner-SnyderFFA.

Leadership Skills Events took placein Wisner this year. This event is runand judged entirely by volunteers.Scribner-Snyder FFA members wouldlike to extend a thank-you to all thosewho helped this even run smoothly! Itis a great learning experience for ourstudents. Scribner-Snyder studentsrepresented the chapter in severaldifferent events: Public Speaking,Natural Resources Speaking, JuniorParliamentary ProcedureDemonstration, ExtemporaneousSpeaking, Creed Speaking and others.Results were:

Purple Ribbon -- Micah SchutBlue Ribbons -- Mackenzy Schreck,

Lindsay Peters, Emily Schreck andSonny Lodl

Red Ribbons -- Taylor Dewaele,Katie Svehla, Tristan Weitzenkamp,Brittany Hilliard, and the JuniorParliamentary Procedure team.

The Scribner-Snyder students put ina lot of work to prepare for this contest,and they also learned a lot by watchingother participants.

Overall, the year is off to a greatstart. Fruit sales are just coming to anend, and we hope that everyone waspleased with their product this year.

Four Scribner-Snyder FFA memberswere presented with their very ownFFA jacket free of charge from theNebraska FFA Foundation. This year’sprogram brought in over 350applications from members across thestate and of all ages. Agriculturaleducators, former state officers, FFAofficer teams and other generouscontributors have come forward tosupport the annual campaign. “FFAjackets are costly and this is a greatway for deserving students to applyand be selected to receive a jacket. Thisprogram rewards and encouragesmembers who are eager to continueNebraska’s outstanding FFAtradition,” states Stacey Agnew,executive director of the Nebraska FFAFoundation. Those receiving jacketsfrom Scribner-Snyder are Daria Risch,Lindsay Peters, Greg Peterson andTaylor Dewaele.

The new year will be bringing a newset of activities for the Scribner-SnyderFFA Chapter. In January, we will besponsoring a White Out Night at abasketball game to try to bringawareness to cancer and raise moneyfor research. Livestock judging, CareerDevelopment Events, the Scribner-Snyder BBQ and Auction (March 12),and the Nebraska FFA Convention arejust a few of the activities we arelooking forward to in the spring.

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Scribner-Snyder FFA members doinghighway clean-up on Highway 275outside of Scribner.

Dan Mowinkel, Logan View FFA Advisor

The Logan View FFA Chapter members recentlycompeted in the District III Dairy Judging contestheld at Stanek Dairy in Walthill. Students fromnine schools competed in two divisions with over150 students pre-registered to compete in thecompetition. Members evaluated seven classes ofdairy, ranging from senior calves to dry cows tohigh production females. Class 8 was a 10-question identification test over the dairyscorecard for 5 points each. In addition, two sets offive questions were given over two classes of cows.The total contest consisted of 450 points.

Logan View FFA had six individuals place in thetop ten of the competition. Senior Joey Geislerwon the senior division for the second consecutiveyear scoring a 396. Gaby Hoegermeyer placed 2ndwith a score of 387, Jenae Mallette earned 3rdwith a score of 377, and Grace Harmon achieved5th with a score of 372. Drake Betancur placed 6thalso with a score of 372 and Roni Mauch placed10th with a score of 357.

The Logan View FFA Chapter also won theSenior Division team standing. Team 1 –consisting of Gaby Hoegermeyer, Jenae Mallete,Grace Harmon and Jessi Meyer – took top honorswith a score of 1136. Team 2 took runner-uphonors, scoring 1057. Team 2 members includedJoey Geisler, Gage Hoegermeyer, Kate Larsen andRyan Langemeier. The Junior Division found twoLogan View individuals place in the top ten –Weston Timm, placing 5th with a score of 374, andPaige Henke, earning 7th with a score of 369. Thetop junior team from Logan View finished third,scored 1086 and consisted of Jenna Johnson,Weston, Alex Schissel and Connor Miller. Otherresults are as posted.Dairy Judging – Junior Teams

Team 1 Junior – 3rd Purple: Jenna Johnson –Purple, Weston Timm – 5th purple, Alex Schissel– Purple, and Connor Miller – Red

Team 2 Junior – Blue: Zach Coartney – Purple,Nick Fauss – Red, Nic Taylor – Blue, and ConnorLarsen – Red

Team 3 Junior – Blue: Max Christensen –Blue, Colin VonSeggern – Blue, Paige Heinke –7th

Purple, Emerson Ruwe – Red, and Kelsey Yeager– Blue

Team 4 Junior – Red: Madison Obermiller –Red, Jasmine DeLuna – Red, Bailey Garretson –Blue, and Madison Schuler – BlueDairy Judging – Senior Teams

Senior Team 1 – 1st Purple: GabyHoegermeyer – 2nd Purple, Jenae Mallete – 3rdPurple, Jessi Meyer – Blue, Grace Harmon – 5thPurple, and Jessie Meyer – Blue

Senior Team 2 – 2nd Purple: Joey Geisler – 1stPurple, Gage Hoegermeyer – Purple, Kate Larsen– Blue, and Ryan Langemeier – Red

Senior Team 3 – 6th Purple: Roni Mauch –10th Purple, Taylor Landholm – Blue,

Jared Roberts – Blue, and Connor McManigal –Blue

Senior Team 4 – 5th Purple: Drake Betancur –6th Purple, Jacob Cassell – Blue, JonathanHorvatich – Blue, and Derek Beaumont Red

Senior Team 5 – Blue: Grant Uehling – Purple,Jacob VonSeggern – Blue, Austin Kremke – Blue,Mikaela Boyce – Red, and Tyler Landholm – Blue

Logan View’s Uehling and Harmon Are StateQualifiers – Logan View recently competed in theDistrict Leadership Skills contest held in Wisnerat the Wisner-Pilger High School. The 11-schoolDistrict III is one of the most competitive districtsin the state. The 10-event contest has five contests– Public Speaking, Junior Public Speaking, Creed,Natural Resources and Job Interview – which aresplit in half with the top two from each roomadvancing to the finals. Each school is able tocompete with two individuals or teams in eachevent. The top two from each contest qualify forthe events at the Nebraska FFA Convention.Grant Uehling and Grace Harmon qualified forthe State FFA Leadership Skills Contest to beheld in Lincoln this coming April. Grant Uehlingcompeted in Job Interview along with 20 othercompetitors, and after qualifying for the finals, heearned District Championship honors. GraceHarmon competed in Public Speaking and earnedDistrict Runner-up honors, while also qualifyingfor state. Gage Hoegermeyer was the Logan ViewFFA Chapter’s other finalist, finishing 3rd in JobInterview, and qualifying as an alternate for statecompetition. Only five of the 11 district schoolswere able to qualify individuals for the statecompetition. Results are as follows:

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The first ever Big Ten Rodeo Challenge tookplace with the University of Nebraska vs.Michigan State, the only two schools in the BigTen with rodeo teams.

And while the competition was more for funthan for points, it was a great learning experiencefor the teams.

Michigan State brought 23 students to Lincoln,and had a wonderful time. “My students got alifetime experience they won’t be able to repeat,”said Denise Fullhart, MSU rodeo coach.

None of the Spartan students, including theircoach, Denise, and her husband, Kyle, who isassistant coach, had ever been to Nebraska, andthey enjoyed the stay. “We enjoyed how friendlyeverybody was, which was very, very neat.Sometimes in Lansing, people get caught up in thehustle and bustle. And the campus was beautiful,

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Riley McCain, Hartington FFA ChapterReporter

The Hartington FFA Chapter started its year offwith seven new officers and 41 members. The newofficers attended COLT conference at the end ofMay. They learned many leadership skills andcame home with many new ideas for the chapter.The officers next went on a retreat to Timberlakeranch camp where they also learned many newleadership ideas and the officers got closer as theyworked together as a team to overcome challenges.

At the end of July we held our annual “MiniPeak.” Mini Peak is where all freshmen can comeand learn more about what FFA is really about.We do many of the leadership activities that theofficers learned at COLT and at their retreat. Wethen had a hamburger feed for all of the previousmembers and the new members. In September,Hartington hosted the district dairy judgingcontest where many of our members competed.Hartington’s senior team placed third and thejunior team placed second. At state dairy judgingHartington placed second.

Eight of the Hartington FFA members attendedthe National FFA Convention, where one of themembers competed in the Dairy Handlingcompetition. That trip was a great experiencebecause the students got to attend the career fairand agricultural business booths to learn aboutagriculture in other states.

For the past two years the Hartington FFAChapter has held a Fall Festival, wherecommunity members can come and enjoy manyfree events. This year we had horse and buggyrides, a petting zoo, pumpkin carving andconcession stands, and we ended the night with adrive-in movie.

Hartington FFA Degree Night was heldNovember 21, and 15 members were awardedtheir Greenhand Degree and eight members wereawarded their Chapter Degrees. The membersthat attended Leadership Skills Event contest diddemonstrations for parents and other members.

Many members attended and competed in the LSEcontests. The Hartington members are justwrapping up the holiday fruit sales fundraiser,and as a reward, the members that met theminimum of $350 will get to go on a skiing trip toGreat Bear Ski Resort in Sioux Falls, SouthDakota.

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The Randolph FFA Chapter is doing well thisyear. Membership has grown from 57 to 62students in the past year, and the officer team isvery excited to see more participation in FFAevents. This year’s officer team includesMackenzie Lemmons, the chapter president;Heather Folkers, the vice president; CaitieLemmons, the secretary; Adam Thompson, thetreasurer; Morgan Polenske, the reporter; KaylaBacker, the sentinel; and Seth Lackas, theparliamentarian.

This year we continue last year’s experiment ofthe Active Leadership Teams, or ALT teams. Thisis a system where the officers draft in their“dream teams,” and the members of each teamearn points for participation in certain events.Each officer chose a mascot. Last year the themewas animals. This year the officers chose bugs.The teams are Mackenzie’s Moths, Heather’sHoneybees, Caitie’s Caterpillars, Adam’s Ants,Morgan’s Maggots, Kayla’s Ladybugs and Seth’sStinkbugs. At the end of the year, the points willbe calculated, and the team with the most pointswill win a celebration trip. For example, lastyear the winning team went and played lasertag.

So far fundraising for the Randolph FFAChapter’s expenses has not only been lucrative,but also a blast! During the summer, the FFAchapter hosted a mud volleyball tournamentwith eight teams entered. Two pits were dug, andthe fun commenced! It is safe to say not oneperson went home completely clean that day.Also, fruit sales were a huge success, as always.This fundraiser earned the Randolph FFAChapter roughly $6,000 for later expenses.

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Wisner-Pilger Meats Team Competes inNational FFA Contest -- The Wisner Pilger FFAMeats Evaluation team had the honor ofrepresenting Nebraska in the National FFA MeatsEvaluation and Technology Contest on October 30,31 and November 1. Members of the team includedErica Lewis, daughter of Jerry Lewis and JoAnnLewis of West Point; Michael Liermann, son of ChrisLiermann and Brenda Liermann; Sarah Herzinger,daughter of Mark Herzinger and Louise Herzinger ofBeemer; and Jeremiah Ohlman, son of Pastor DavidOhlman and Debra Ohlman of Polk. The team iscoached by Mark Schroeder of West Point.

In the Meats Evaluation and Technology CareerDevelopment Event, or CDE, students develop theskills needed for careers in the meat animalindustry. During the event, FFA members completean evaluation of beef carcasses for quality and yieldgrade, identify various meat cuts and placecarcasses, and identify wholesale and/or retail cuts.

The contest was held at the University of Kentuckyin the Animal Science Meat Science facilities inLexington and Louisville, Kentucky. The NationalFFA Contest is sponsored by Kraft Foods, TysonFoods, Hormel Foods Corporation and Cargill MeatSolutions. The awards breakfast was held at theAmerican Royal headquarters in Kansas City onOctober 24. Thirty teams from across the nationcompeted in the National 4-H Meats JudgingContest.

The Wisner-Pilger/Nebraska team placed 21stoverall out of 44 teams, earning 1865 points in thecontest, a silver designation and adistinctive plaqueto hang in the school. Individually, Erica Lewisplaced 49th, with 601 points and earning a goldmedal. Michael Liermann placed 84th individuallywith 558 points, and was awarded a silver medal.Sarah Herzinger was the 92nd individual contestant,with 546 points and won a silver medal. JeremiahOhlman finished 117th individually, with 508 points,and earned a bronze medal. The National MeatContest is considerably different from the districtand state contests. The National Meats Evaluationand Technology Career Development Event is acompetitive event that tests the students’ skills andcompetencies in evaluating and identifying meatcarcasses and product. Event components include ageneral knowledge exam; beef carcass evaluation;identification of wholesale and retail cuts of beef,lamb and pork; quality and yield grading of beefcarcasses; a team meat merchandising event; andsolving a meat formulation problem. Each FFA teamhad competed on the local and state levels to earn

the privilege of representing their state at theNational FFA Convention and Expo.

Travel expenses for the trip to National FFAConvention were covered in part by the LouisDinklage and Abbey Faye Dinklage Foundation andthe Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter funds from theannual fruit sales. Coach Mark Schroederaccompanied the Wisner-Pilger team on the trip tocompete in the national contest. The team spentseveral weekends this fall preparing for the contestby evaluating carcasses and learning to grade meatat the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Loeffle MeatLab and at Nebraska Beef in Omaha. They also heldpractices at 7:00 a.m. every Monday and Fridaymorning beginning in mid-September at the ASCLockers in West Point. The Wisner-Pilger FFAChapter members sincerely appreciate all the timeand expertise shared by Aaron Kock of ASC Lockers.

“In this event FFA members develop the ability toevaluate meat products to optimize economic returnsfor producers and industry, as well as meetingcustomer needs,” said Melissa Dunkel, CareerDevelopment Event education specialist. MeatsEvaluation and Technology is one of 25 nationalCDEs, which cover job skills in everything fromcommunications to mechanics. FFA members take awritten exam that tests their knowledge of meatselection, storage, cooking, nutrition and safety.Members identified cuts of beef, pork or lamb byretail trade name and prime cut identification.Participants become not only better agriculturalistsbut also better consumers. CDEs help studentsdevelop the abilities to think critically, communicateclearly and perform effectively in a competitive jobmarket. The National FFA Organization providesleadership, personal growth and career successtraining through agricultural education to 557,318student members in grades 7 through 12 who belongto one of 7,498 local FFA chapters throughout thecontinental U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

For all of the Wisner-Pilger FFA team members,competing in the National FFA Meats Evaluationand Technology Contest is a life event that they willnever forget.

Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter’s District FFAReserve Champions -- Wisner Pilger FFA Chaptermembers were named Reserve Champions in theDistrict FFA Contest Sweepstakes competition forlarge schools in District III. Each chapter is awardedpoints for participating in each of the contests andadditional points are awarded based on how theirmembers rank in their contest to determine whowins the Sweepstakes trophy. The West Point-Beemer FFA Chapter won the large school championhonors in the Sweepstakes competition.

Lee Schroeder, West Point FFA Advisor

The West Point FFA Chapter has establisheditself as a strong contender in the District IIILeadership Skills Events held at Wisner-PilgerHigh School Tuesday, November 26. The 11schools in the district are split into two divisionsbased on chapter enrollment, with the chaptershaving 50 or more members placed in the largechapter group, and those with less than 50members placed in the small chapter group. Thehighest placing team or individual then earnspoints for the sweepstakes plaque. The West PointFFA Chapter placed first overall in the largechapter division with Wisner-Pilger FFA placingsecond and perennial power Pender FFA receivingthird place.

There are ten Leadership Skills Events, all ofwhich emphasize public speaking ability or teamspeaking and teamwork. The top two finishers ineach event qualify for the State FFA LeadershipSkills Events, to be held during the Nebraska FFAConvention in late March. Of the 20 statequalifying spots open at the district events, 8 spotswere won by West Point; Wisner-Pilger earned 4,Pender received 4, Lyons-Decatur Northeast won2, and Logan View earned 2. Chapters with noqualifiers included Blair, North Bend, Stanton,Oakland-Craig, Scribner-Snyder, and Tekamah-Herman. West Point FFA members placed first infour different events as well as placing second intwo team events.

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West Point FFA advisor Lee Schroeder was excitedto have the whole chapter perform so well. “It’s anindicator of how hard these members have worked tocompete and have so many members represent ourchapter, school, and community so well,” saidSchroeder.

Representing West Point FFA at the state contestswill be Seth Pierce in Creed Speaking, Tessa Hughesin Cooperative Speaking, Taylor Streeter and ColinWooldrik in Natural Resources Speaking, PaigeMeier and Faith Walker in Extemporaneous PublicSpeaking and the Agricultural Demonstration teamand the Senior Parliamentary Procedure Team.

West Point’s Seth Pierce topped a strong field of 21Creed Speakers, and Bethany Anderson received ablue ribbon. Creed speakers recite the five-paragraph FFA Creed and answer questions from thejudges. The top six creed speakers reach a finalspeak-off and answer another set of questions fromthe judges.

Taylor Streeter and Colin Wooldrik representedthe West Point FFA Chapter in the NaturalResources Speaking contest. Taylor’s speech on thereturn of the mountain lion to Nebraska earned herfirst place and a trip to state, while Colin’s speech oncover crops placed second and will also be presentedat the Nebraska FFA Convention. Natural ResourcesSpeeches are 6 to 8 minutes in length and focus onwater, soils, wildlife or the environment.

Tessa Hughes placed first in the CooperativeSpeaking event with her speech outlining the

benefits of large cooperatives to rural Nebraska.Brooke Wegner received a blue ribbon for her speech,“Cooperatives in Our Daily Lives.” Cooperativespeeches are 6 to 8 minutes in length and must covera topic related to cooperatives.

In Extemporaneous Speaking, Paige Meier andFaith Walker placed first and second and both willrepresent the local chapter at Nebraska FFAConvention. Extemporaneous speakers draw threetopics written on cards that are presented face downon a table, and then choose one of the three topics toprepare a 4 to 6 minute speech. They are given 30minutes of preparation time. Paige selected “TheRole of Urban Agriculture in Meeting the FutureFood Demands,” and Faith selected “How LaborLaws Affect Agriculture”

In the Junior Public Speaking Contest, West Pointentrant Braden Dvorak reached the finals andreceived a purple ribbon. Braden earned 3rd placewith his speech on the modernization of agriculture,while Eric Klitz received a blue ribbon with hisspeech on confinement barns. Junior public speechesare 4 to 6 minutes long and can be on anyagricultural topic.

Senior Public Speaking was an extremelycompetitive event with the final 4 speakers beingvery high quality. Hope Walker of West Point madethe finals and placed 4th overall for the West PointFFA Chapter. Her speech was on the importance ofthe honeybee. Alex Persson also competed in theSenior Public Speaking event with his speech titled“Born and Raised,” about his past and future on thefarm. Senior public speeches are 6 to 8 minutes inlength and must be on an agricultural topic.

In the Job Interview competition, West Point’sKendrik Luebbert received a blue ribbon, whileJacob Luebbert received a red. Both members mustcomplete a letter of application, resume andreferences that are submitted before the contest forscoring. Then at the contest they complete a jobapplication and an actual interview, and then writea follow-up letter.

The team events include AgriculturalDemonstration, Junior Parliamentary Procedure

and Senior Parliamentary Procedure. TheAgricultural Demonstration is very competitive atdistrict level here. West Point and Wisner-Pilgerhave established themselves as strong competitorsat the state level in this event. The West Pointjuniors presented a “Breeding Soundness Exam.” Itfeatured a great deal of teamwork as the teamcollected a ram semen sample and checked it forviability. Heath Schroeder, Hunter Schroeder, TaylorBrester-Pruss and Christopher Wattermann were onthis team that placed second and will present at theNebraska FFA Convention. The SeniorDemonstration team of Justin Anderson, HaleySchroeder, Mitch Zobel and Tyler English did a“Freeze Branding” demonstration that featured theactual freeze branding of a heifer. It earned a blueribbon.

In the Junior Parliamentary Procedure contest theWest Point Team 1 placed third overall and qualifiedto be an alternate to state. The team members wereBen Jahnke, Tate Toelle, Blake Schroedter, BenMeiergerd, Seth Pierce, Ashlyn Andreason andNathan Groth. The West Point Team 2 also earned ablue ribbon, and team members included NoahKreikemeier, Nathan Bracht, Kiley Guenther, HeidiMarksmeier, Aspen Oliver, Sarah Walker and NickiLuebbert. Team members take a test and completethree parliamentary abilities with three differentpresiding officers. The remaining members answeroral questions on parliamentary procedure.

In the Senior Parliamentary Procedure Contest,West Point earned second place and qualified for theNebraska FFA Convention. They placed secondbehind Pender FFA, traditionally one of the topparliamentary procedure chapters in the state.Morgan Peatrowsky served as the president withBobby Hansen acting as the secretary; membersincluded Kristy Hansen, Ronald Kramer, TylerKuester, and Jeffrey Rogers. Team members stage a10 minute presentation based on a topic and list ofrequired motions given to them by the judges aminute before the competition begins. They alsotake a written test and answer oral questions.

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In September, we began writing to elementaryclassrooms all over the United States. In ourletters, we strive to educate the children onagriculture. We send them pictures, explain howfarm machines work, discuss what we do on ourfarms, and answer any questions they may have

about our lives in agriculture. We always lookforward to when our pen pals send an email back!

Towards the end of September, we startedpracticing for our District Land Judgingcompetition. Derek Method and I, Ethan Kruger,led practices because we were ineligible tocompete, as we were on the team that went tonational land judging last year. We held practices-- which consisted of PowerPoint lessons, soilribboning and practice holes -- before school onceor twice a week. Our competition was held inOctober, and although Tekamah-Hermanmembers didn't advance to state, we did fairlywell overall.

For November, we collected soap bars for ourschool's backpack program. Our school gives outbackpacks full of personal care items to needychildren in our community. On November 16, thechapter had our first annual Harvest Party. At theparty, we played dodgeball, basketball, cardgames and board games. It was a fun time withfriends. We also had our Leadership Skills Events(LSEs) on November 26. This year we had at leastone group or person for each event. We had

several blue ribbon winners at LSEs, and GreerPotadle achieved alternate to state in CooperativeSpeaking, with her speech on Central Valley Ag.

The December schedule wasn’t any less busy.Livestock judging practices have started alreadyand we are beginning to help plan the winterdance in February.

Thank you for supporting the Tekamah-HermanFFA Chapter. We wish you a very MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year!

Tekamah-Herman FFA Chapter

All of our Tekamah-Herman FFA studentsparticipated at Land Judging this year

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Makenzie Kalkowski won the Senior PublicSpeaking Contest and is the first Wisner-Pilger FFAmember to win the district contests for all four yearsof her high school career. Makenzie has competed inCooperative Speaking, Natural Resources Speakingand Senior Public Speaking. Winning the SeniorPublic Speaking Contest is a very coveted award,and the competition each year is very stiff. Makenziequalified to compete in the state contest in April inLincoln. The title of her winning speech is “FindingOur Role in American Agriculture’s Challenge:Feeding the World.” She worked for weeks before thecontest to prepare for the 6 to 8 minute speechcompetition. Shaila Bennet also competed in theDistrict Senior Public Speaking Contest with herspeech on genetically modified organisms, commonlyknown as GMOs, and earned seventh place honors inthe contest and a blue ribbon.

The Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter capturedchampion honors in the Ag Demonstrationcompetition. “Lime -- Foo Foo Dust or a Way to FeedNine Billion People” is the title of the AgDemonstration developed by the senior members ofthe Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter. Michael Liermann,Dalton Mohlfeld, Lucas Bradfield and Colten Vahleare members of the Senior Demonstration team.They demonstrated how to prepare a sample for fieldtesting the pH levels in the soil, how to determinethe results and how to prepare a soil sample forcommercial analysis, and they discussed theimportant role soil pH plays in utilization of soilnutrients by plants. Craig Ebel, an alumni of theWisner-Pilger FFA Chapter who works for MidwestLabs in Omah,a provided technical support for thepresentation. The team was awarded a purple ribbonand trophy for their long hours of early morningpractices. They will represent District III in theState FFA Ag Demonstration Contest on April 10,2014.

Members of the Wisner-Pilger Junior AgDemonstration team include Morgan Von Seggern,Jenni Lueschen, Grant Godbersen and Chase Ott,and their topic is “War on Wasted Water.” The teamdemonstrated how to install drain block in a tilesystem to time the release of water drainage andeliminate wasting fertilizer through runoff. Theyhave practiced every morning before school for threeweeks learning details of water management andperfecting their speaking skills. They received thethird purple ribbon in the contest for their effortsand were named alternates to the State ConventionContest.

Wisner-Pilger’s Krista Ott and Jayda Oligmuellercompeted in the stiffest Creed Speaking Contest everin District III. To compete they memorized theextensive FFA Creed and then gave a two minuteinterpretation of the creed that they wrote down.Following their presentation, the judges asked themquestions on their thoughts and the creed. Twenty-two FFA members from the district competed in thecontest. Krista was selected for the finals and placedfourth, winning a purple ribbon in the districtcontest. Jayda received a blue ribbon for hispresentation.

Senior Sarah Herzinger and sophomore Eric Leisyof Wisner-Pilger choose personal passions for theirNatural Resource Speech entries in the District FFAcompetition and prepared a 6 to 8 minute speech.Sarah’s speech was titled “The Importance ofNatural Resource Districts in Managing WaterSources in Nebraska,” discussing the important rolethat NRDs play in the management of the greatwater resources in Nebraska. Sarah won a purpleribbon. Eric chose to develop his presentation onwater usage and the role of Natural ResourcesDistricts in the management of water use inNebraska. Eric earned the third place purple ribbonand was named an alternate to the state contest.

Wisner-Pilger’s Erica Lewis and Emily Ludwigwere a dominant force in the Cooperative SpeakingContest. They each prepared and presented a 5 to 7minute speech on how cooperatives function and therole they play in our economy. Erica was awarded thecoveted second place purple and the right torepresent District III at the Nebraska FFAConvention. Her topic was “Cooperatives: Their Roleand Effect on Our Economy.” The judges wereimpressed with her topic, noting it was new andinteresting. Emily Ludwig earned the third purple inthe contest and was named alternate to the statecontest. Preparing and presenting this speech wasvery challenging for Emily as it was her secondexperience of speaking and competing in the DistrictIII FFA Contest. Her speech was entitled“Cooperatives: Meeting the needs of Today’sFarmers.” During the speaking portions of thecontest each contestant is asked to answer questions

from the judges for approximately 10 minutes to testtheir depth of knowledge related to their topic.

Sophomore Michael Borgelt and freshman KeeleyRussman of Wisner-Pilger FFA prepared 6 to 8minute speeches for the Junior Public SpeakingContest. Michael’s speech was on the importance ofeducating the general public on where their foodcomes from, and he discussed a variety of options ofhow to share how food is produced. He earned secondplace honors and a purple ribbon, which entitle himto compete at the state contest in April. Earning ablue ribbon, Keeley developed her speech on theimportance of Ag Education programs in schools.Both Michael and Keeley were selected to representthe chapter in a very stiff contest in the chapter forthe two spots at the District III Contest.

Wisner-Pilger members Mariah Schweers and JillHeller competed in the Job Skills contest. Theyprepared a resume, cover letter and follow-up thank-you letter to support their efforts to be hired for anag related job. Mariah prepared her application to bean ag accountant. During the competition they alsohad to interview with a team of three judges. Mariahwas awarded a blue ribbon. Jill followed her personalinterest and developed her application for a positionat a landscape design and nursery business andearned a blue ribbon for her efforts. They will be ableto use the materials they prepared for the contest asthey apply and interviews for jobs in the future.

Ryan Schroeder and Kylea of Wisner-Pilgercompeted in the Extemporaneous contest, wherecompetitors draw a topic and then are given 30minutes to prepare and present a 4 minute speech ona current agricultural issue. Following theirpresentation, they must also answer questions fromthe judges. Ryan and Kylea won blue ribbons. Bothhave worked hard throughout the month readingnumerous articles and preparing a reference file tosupport their speech preparations in the contest’sshort time frame.

The state contest will be held at Cornhusker Hotelin Lincoln from April 9-11, 2014, during theNebraska FFA Convention.

Members of the Wisner-Pilger JuniorParliamentary Procedure teams put to the test whatthey have been learning in class. Each team gave a 5minute demonstration on the proper use ofparliamentary procedure based on a situation thatthey drew at the time of the contest. They thenanswered questions from the judges on how tohandle various situations with proper parliamentaryprocedure and also took a written test with thescores being figured into their final scores. Memberscompeting on the Wisner Pilger FFA SophmoreJunior Parliamentary Procedure Team were BaileyBatenhorst, Madison Dexter, Jordan Fullner, AprilGood, Alia Liermann, Kari Liermann, LryanPeterson, Christina Sindelar and Jesse Urwiler. TheSophomore team received a blue ribbon in thechallenging competition. Competing with FreshmanJunior Parliamentary Procedure Team were AlexAusdemore, Jacob Denton, Westin Jindra, TiffanyJohnson, Braydon Kalkowski, Emma Kuchar, RyanMcBride, Devin Rasmussen, Korbin Savick, andRyan Schulz. The freshman team won a red ribbonfor their efforts.

Tackling the very competitive SeniorParliamentary Procedure Contest were members ofthe Wisner-Pilger senior class. Competing in theSenior Parliamentary Procedure Contest wereDevon Dixon, Marshall Henrich, Sierra Urwiler,Colton Knust, Dean Peterson and Steven Cornette.

They gave a 5 minute demonstration of handling acomplicated parliamentary procedure routine thatthey just received before they began theircompetition. Each member of the team also had toanswer a question about a specific parliamentaryprocedure and take a written test. The team receiveda blue ribbon for their efforts.

The District III Leadership Contests were held atWisner Pilger High School on Tuesday, November 26,2013. The 2013-2014 Nebraska FFA Officersconducted the contests, with each contest beingjudged by volunteers from throughout the district.Volunteer judges from the Wisner-Pilger FFAChapter as assisting were Ina Glaubius, KarenHeftie, Dr. David Heftie, Traci Ebel, Kim Knobbe andJack Nemec.

RANDOLPH FFA CHAPTER...Continued from page 16

Every organization has its competitive side andin Randolph, the FFA members take competitionvery seriously. Setting up before and after schoolpractices can be a challenge but it is definitelyworth it in the end! District Land Judging wentvery well having two of the eight memberscompeting, earning ribbons in 53rd and 63rdplaces. District Dairy Judging went off without ahitch, with everyone who participated earning ared ribbon or higher. District Tractor Drivingwas a success as well. Leadership Skills Events(LSEs) were held on November 27 this year. TheRandolph FFA Chapter qualified threeindividuals for state, including MackenzieLemmons and Leo Haselhorst for Senior PublicSpeaking, and Morgan Polenske inExtemporaneous Speaking. Everyone has beenworking extremely hard and cannot wait forstate convention.

The Randolph FFA Chapter also pridesthemselves in their efforts to benefit thecommunity. Every year we have both a fall and aspring trash pick-up for the stretch of highwayadopted by the chapter. Also, we have an annualfarm safety workshop to educate youngerchildren about the dangerous areas on a farmand how to avoid a farm accident. This year, theofficers decided to fundraise for six newtrashcans for the gyms and commons area of theschool.

The Randolph FFA Chapter has had aneventful year to say the least. We have toremember it is far from over! CareerDevelopment Events, District Livestock Judging,Nebraska FFA Convention and the festivities ofFFA Week are all coming up very fast! TheRandolph FFA Chapter is sure to have anexciting rest of the year!

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January 2014 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 12/21/2013MARKET: Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction – Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market –Lexington; Loup City Commission Co - Loup City; Ogallala Livestock Auction Market – Ogallala; Tri-State LivestockAuction – McCook; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market – Ericson Cow Sale

Receipts: 20,465 Last Week 18,795 Last Year 20,680 Compared to last week, steers under 600 lbs sold steady to 2.00 higher and heifers under 600 lbs sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher.Steers and heifers over 600 lbs sold mostly steady. This was the last full week of calf and feeder auctions before the Holidaysso buyers bought aggressively. Light weight calf buyers were the most aggressive with buyers trying to fill orders for “grass”type cattle. Also, several strings of replacement type females were very much sought after. Ericson Livestock Auction heldspecial bred heifer and cow auction with prices at the bottom of the report. Nebraska slaughter steers and heifers tradedhigher with live sales steady to 1.00 higher from 130.00 to 131.00, few at 132.00 and dressed sales sold 1.00 higher from207.00 to mostly 208.00. Monthly cattle-on-feed showed December 1, inventories at 95 percent of the same time a year ago,while November placements were 97 percent and marketing’s were 96 percent of last year. Nebraska feeder supply includ-ed 96 percent steer, 39 percent heifers with the balance on bull calves with 55 percent of the run over 600 lbs.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

5 . . . . . . . . .349 . . . . . . . .349 . . . . . . .227.00 . . . . . . . .227.00 154 . . . . . .351-388 . . . . . .363 . . . .240.00-272.00 . . . . .256.56 309 . . . . . .400-449 . . . . . .430 . . . .214.00-244.00 . . . . .232.16 585 . . . . . .450-499 . . . . . .473 . . . .202.00-240.00 . . . . .226.13 907 . . . . . .502-547 . . . . . .528 . . . .193.00-224.00 . . . . .212.25 24 . . . . . . . .503 . . . . . . . .503 . . . . . . .222.00 . . . . . . . .222.00 1400 . . . . .550-598 . . . . . .574 . . . .181.00-211.75 . . . . .199.81 5 . . . . . . . . .569 . . . . . . . .569 . . . . . . .205.00 . . . . . . . .205.00 1445 . . . . .600-649 . . . . . .628 . . . .175.00-202.50 . . . . .188.89 182 . . . . . .600-639 . . . . . .616 . . . .175.50-186.00 . . . . .182.22 159 . . . . . .601-636 . . . . . .618 . . . .206.25-211.25 . . . . .208.73 1684 . . . . .652-696 . . . . . .675 . . . .169.00-188.25 . . . . .180.66 181 . . . . . .650-693 . . . . . .670 . . . .167.50-182.60 . . . . .176.49 18 . . . . . . . .664 . . . . . . . .664 . . . . . . .187.75 . . . . . . . .187.75 817 . . . . . .702-749 . . . . . .720 . . . .165.00-181.00 . . . . .174.46 119 . . . . . .704-748 . . . . .720 . . . .160.00-176.50 . . . . .169.07 863 . . . . . .750-797 . . . . . .779 . . . .165.25-178.50 . . . . .171.52 14 . . . . . . .758-775 . . . . . .769 . . . .160.00-161.00 . . . . .160.65 18 . . . . . . . .776 . . . . . . . .776 . . . . . . .165.00 . . . . . . . .165.00 865 . . . . . .801-847 . . . . . .820 . . . .161.50-173.25 . . . . .167.26 343 . . . . . .851-896 . . . . . .866 . . . .155.00-166.35 . . . . .162.94 113 . . . . . .912-946 . . . . . .925 . . . .160.00-163.40 . . . . .162.26 62 . . . . . . .952-980 . . . . . .969 . . . .154.75-158.00 . . . . .155.18

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

22 . . . . . . .358-373 . . . . .363 . . .180.00-213.00 . . . . . .200.68 12 . . . . . . . .354 . . . . . . .354 . . . . . .225.00 . . . . . . . . .225.00 53 . . . . . . .403-439 . . . . .425 . . .210.00-231.50 . . . . . .221.20 270 . . . . . .451-497 . . . . .475 . . .185.00-220.50 . . . . . .210.65 187 . . . . . .506-548 . . . . .534 . . .188.00-210.00 . . . . . .203.01 126 . . . . . .553-595 . . . . .584 . . .169.00-196.00 . . . . . .183.52 139 . . . . . .601-649 . . . . .634 . . .169.00-183.00 . . . . . .175.88 29 . . . . . . .610-645 . . . . .621 . . .170.00-171.50 . . . . . .171.02 43 . . . . . . .650-692 . . . . .671 . . .163.00-176.00 . . . . . .172.32 41 . . . . . . .726-743 . . . . .732 . . .154.00-168.00 . . . . . .162.55 7 . . . . . . . . .810 . . . . . . .810 . . . . . .160.00 . . . . . . . . .160.00 66 . . . . . . . .847 . . . . . . .847 . . . . . .157.50 . . . . . . . . .157.50

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

21 . . . . . . .306-339 . . . . . .327 . . . .195.00-216.00 . . . . .209.78 115 . . . . . .354-388 . . . . . .379 . . . .199.00-221.00 . . . . .211.25 311 . . . . . .405-446 . . . . . .427 . . . .185.00-225.00 . . . . .203.86 619 . . . . . .451-498 . . . . . .471 . . . .175.50-212.00 . . . . .197.83 53 . . . . . . . .480 . . . . . . .480 . . . . . . .1225.00 . . . . . . .1225.00 77 . . . . . . .466-482 . . . . . .475 . . . .211.50-220.00 . . . . .215.08 1064 . . . . .501-548 . . . . . .525 . . . .171.00-192.00 . . . . .183.43 133 . . . . . .516-526 . . . . . .522 . . . .197.00-208.00 . . . . .206.63 104 . . . . . .530-544 . . . . . .538 . . .1110.00-1180.00 . . .1148.23 147 . . . . . .503-549 . . . . . .517 . . . .188.00-219.00 . . . . .206.38 800 . . . . . .550-599 . . . . . .568 . . . .164.00-196.50 . . . . .175.70 84 . . . . . . .562-594 . . . . . .581 . . . .191.00-195.00 . . . . .193.91 145 . . . . . .572-599 . . . . . .584 . . .1075.00-1360.00 . . .1258.75 628 . . . . . .600-648 . . . . . .621 . . . .156.00-175.00 . . . . .166.78 199 . . . . . .600-645 . . . . . .622 . . . .163.00-168.50 . . . . .165.43 85 . . . . . . .600-632 . . . . . .615 . . . .182.00-195.00 . . . . .188.29 19 . . . . . . . .637 . . . . . . . .637 . . . . . . .164.75 . . . . . . . .164.75 33 . . . . . . .616-643 . . . . . .636 . . .1220.00-1280.00 . . .1265.92 165 . . . . . .623-625 . . . . . .624 . . . .174.00-200.50 . . . . .187.32 593 . . . . . .651-696 . . . . . .676 . . . .155.00-169.50 . . . . .164.53 69 . . . . . . .651-674 . . . . . .665 . . . .158.50-164.50 . . . . .162.23 45 . . . . . . . .652 . . . . . . . .652 . . . . . . .185.00 . . . . . . . .185.00 35 . . . . . . . .662 . . . . . . . .662 . . . . . . .1300.00 . . . . . . .1300.00 96 . . . . . . .655-678 . . . . . .661 . . . .172.00-180.00 . . . . .173.63 430 . . . . . .700-747 . . . . . .727 . . . .152.00-175.50 . . . . .165.28 40 . . . . . . .700-705 . . . . . .704 . . . . . . .159.25 . . . . . . . .159.25 38 . . . . . . . .704 . . . . . . . .704 . . . . . . .190.00 . . . . . . . .190.00 54 . . . . . . .707-733 . . . . . .714 . . .1285.00-1360.00 . . .1332.31 414 . . . . . .754-797 . . . . . .779 . . . .150.00-165.25 . . . . .159.18 9 . . . . . . . . .753 . . . . . . . .753 . . . . . . .152.50 . . . . . . . .152.50 91 . . . . . . .800-844 . . . . . .814 . . . .141.00-160.00 . . . . .151.98 116 . . . . . .874-898 . . . . . .879 . . . .152.00-155.75 . . . . .155.11 29 . . . . . . . .900 . . . . . . . .900 . . . . . . .156.25 . . . . . . . .156.25 61 . . . . . . .953-968 . . . . . .961 . . . .148.50-151.50 . . . . .149.95

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

12 . . . . . . . .345 . . . . . . . .345 . . . . . . .216.00 . . . . . . . .216.00 21 . . . . . . . .378 . . . . . . . .378 . . . . . . .193.00 . . . . . . . .193.00 34 . . . . . . .403-439 . . . . . .427 . . . .181.00-208.00 . . . . .190.19 149 . . . . . .452-493 . . . . .473 . . . .170.00-191.00 . . . . .183.58 101 . . . . . .508-549 . . . . . .538 . . . .163.00-176.00 . . . . .170.64 150 . . . . . .554-598 . . . . . .571 . . . .150.00-181.00 . . . . .167.37 21 . . . . . . . .639 . . . . . . . 639 . . . . . . .156.00 . . . . . . . .156.00 32 . . . . . . . .628 . . . . . . . .628 . . . . . . .159.50 . . . . . . . .159.50 63 . . . . . . .700-740 . . . . . .728 . . . .152.00-159.50 . . . . .156.85

Week Ending 12/20/2013Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa,

ground/delivered hay, grass hay sold steady. Alfalfa pellets steady.Light movement on ground/delivered, light to moderate movementon alfalfa and grass hay. Moderate to good movement on sun-curedpellets. Prices are dollars per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack inmedium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.Prices from the most recent reported sales. Nebraska Departmentof Agriculture has a hay and forage directory available atwww.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information..

Northeast/Central Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large squares240.00-250.00; Good large squares 210.00-230.00; fair largesquares 160.00. Premium large rounds 160.00. Good large rounds

mostly 130.00-135.00, few 150.00; fair large rounds 100.00-125.00.Grass: Good large rounds 90.00-120.00; fair large rounds 75.00;small squares grass hay 175.00. Cornstalk bales 60.00-70.00, 55.00delivered. Oat hay: large rounds 80.00 (high Nitrate). Dehydratedalfalfa 17 percent protein pellets 320.00-325.00; meal 325.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 315.00..

Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good large roundsmostly 130.00. Grass hay: Fair large rounds 110.00 delivered.Ground and delivered alfalfa on local hauls 160.00-180.00, blendedalfalfa with cornstalks 140.00-150.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 100.00-120.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent pro-tein: 325.00-340.00 alfalfa meal 332.00-346.00. Sun-cured Alfalfapellets: 15 pct 280.00.

Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: all classes tradedmostly weak on inactive trade. All prices dollars per ton FOB stackin large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Mosthorse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recentreported sales.

Alfalfa: Large Squares: Good 200.00; Fair 150.00. Large Rounds:Fair 150.00-170.00. Ground and delivered 190.00. Grass/Alfalfa:Large Rounds: Fair 150.00 DEL. Grass: Large Rounds: Fair to Good80.00. Wheat Straw: Large Squares: 100.00. No reported quotes forother classes of hay.

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter CattleWeek Ending: 12/22/13 Confirmed: 81,020 Week Ago: 62,131 Year Ago: 51,821

LLiivvee BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

SSllaauugghhtteerr SStteeeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))

OOver 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,106 . . . . . . . . .1,300-1,585 . . . . . . . . . . .128.00-134.25 1,455 . . . . . . . . . . .130.4965 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,651 . . . . . . . .1,300-1,530 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,449 . . . . . . . . . . .130.4335 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,972 . . . . . . . . .1,207-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,370 . . . . . . . . . . .130.550 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .936 . . . . . . . . . .1,335-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-131.00 1,420 . . . . . . . . . . .130.65

LLiivvee BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

SSllaauugghhtteerr HHeeiiffeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))

Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,126 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,485 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-133.00 1,323 . . . . . . . . . . .130.4365 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,178 . . . . . . . . .1,130-1,388 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-132.00 1,272 . . . . . . . . . . .130.3535 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,409 . . . . . . . . .1,080-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .129.00-131.00 1,227 . . . . . . . . . . .130.170 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 . . . . . . . . . .1,425-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00-131.00 1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .131.00

==============================================================================================================DDrreesssseedd BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

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Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,711 . . . . . . . . . . 843-996 . . . . . . . . . . . . 206.00-210.00 936 . . . . . . . . . . . .207.5865 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,208 . . . . . . . . . .835-968 . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-210.00 918 . . . . . . . . . . . .207.9635 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,235 . . . . . . . . . .822-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.00-208.00 901 . . . . . . . . . . . .206.220 - 35% Choice 282 832-848 207.00-207.00 836 207.00

DDrreesssseedd BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

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Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,567 . . . . . . . . . .756-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-210.00 873 . . . . . . . . . . . .207.9165 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,246 . . . . . . . . . .719-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.00-211.00 850 . . . . . . . . . . . .208.5235 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,102 . . . . . . . . . .685-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .207.00-208.00 756 . . . . . . . . . . . .207.110 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

WWeeeekkllyy WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess ((BBeeeeff BBrraannddss))::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .8,665 . . . . . . .1,430 . . . . . . .130.48Live FOB Heifer . . . . .14,899 . . . . . . .1,278 . . . . . . .130.33Dressed Del Steer . . .13,436 . . . . . . .920 . . . . . . . .207.68Dressed Del Heifer . . .6,915 . . . . . . . .826 . . . . . . . .207.95

WWeeeekk AAggoo AAvveerraaggeess::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .23,195 . . . . . . 1,414 . . . . . . .130.61Live FOB Heifer . . . . .15,082 . . . . . . .1,269 . . . . . . .130.67Dressed Del Steer 8,315 907 206.35Dressed Del Heifer . . .4,279 . . . . . . . .792 . . . . . . . .207.19

YYeeaarr AAggoo AAvveerraaggeess::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .15,245 . . . . . . .1,401 . . . . . . .126.18Live FOB Heifer . . . . .10,608 . . . . . . .1,267 . . . . . . .126.17Dressed Del Steer . . . .9,724 . . . . . . . .915 . . . . . . . .200.60Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,386 . . . . . . . .815 . . . . . . . .200.32

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, December 16, 2013 •Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 10,809; Imported - 0

Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 6,664 Head; Carcass Wt: 62-87 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 74.1;

Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.2; choice or better; 98.8% YG 91.9%

Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg

73 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .38.6 . . . . . . .290.00 - 380.00 . . . . . . . .325.34

160 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .61.9 . . . . . . . .276.11 - 299.99 . . . . . . . .284.77

3,831 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .70.5 . . . . . . . .274.00 - 310.00 . . . . . . . .296.36

6,536 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .79.2 . . . . . . . .267.40 - 312.00 . . . . . . . .291.43

40 . . . . .85-95 lbs . . . . . . .85.8 . . . . . . .285.62 - 285.62 . . . . . . . .285.62

- . . . . .over 95 lbs . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-

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February 2014 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .166.575High . .166.800Low . .166.125Close .166.325Change .-0.350

February 2014 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .86.250High . . .86.500Low . . . .86.150Close . . .86.200Change .-0.050

Feb. 14 Jan. 14 FeederSupport: 13137 16470Resistance 13447 16960

Live Cattle futures have been mostly side-ways to higher in quiet trade this week, withfeeder cattle following suit. The weekly netchanges are 105 higher on live cattle, and feed-ers were 10 lower. The cutout activity turnedsoft, with choice down 5 to $196.97, and selectup $1.00 at 188.43; and trade should be prettysideways into the end of the year even with asupportive cattle on feed report. Cash trade wasmostly flat to $1 lower. February Live Cattlehave turned a bit negative with support at$132.00, and resistance at 133.70; we pushedslightly through the resistance on Friday.

Feeder cattle should see slower movement inthe near term and may react to the movement inthe corn market. Cow calf and backgroundersneed to look at the increasingly volatile cattle totrade to protect the high end of the range espe-cially going into the end of the year if anyupside run occurs in the futures. Hedgers callwith questions. All I want for Christmas is aside of beef!

Lean hog trade opened the week under pressure beforebouncing back into midweek and continuing a sidewaystrend. February trade was 90 lower. June futures have heldup better as PEDv concerns continue to hang over expansionideas with new cases being reported in new states. NearbyFebruary futures have chart resistance at 9005, and supportat 8505; the chart is in a short term downtrend and about tochallenge long term support on further weakness. The porkcutout has held better values in the near term. Carcassweights are very good right now, but seasonally numbersshould start to shrink. Margins for 2014 remain attractivefor locking up some forward business. Export businessshould be helped by the soft dollar although the Fed tapermay limit that. Cheaper feed costs should help lead togreater hog expansion domestically and globally in 2014depending on disease pressure. Hedgers call with questions,and focus on margins looking forward. The bounce in cornmay have triggered more hog hedging this week; this mayhave also contributed to our pressure. We will look for hogsto find support over the next few sessions.

Feb. 14 Apr. 14Support: 8487 8970Resistance 8757 9230

Open .134.000High . .134.200Low . .133.425Close .133.625Change .-0.350

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LINCOLN, Neb. — The annual Farmers andRanchers Cow/Calf College "Partners in Progress– Beef Seminar" will be held at the U.S. MeatAnimal Research Center and Great PlainsVeterinary Education Center near Clay CenterJan. 28.

The college will begin with registration, coffeeand donuts from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. The programwill start at 9:45 a.m. and end approximately at 4p.m.

Sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension's Farmers and RanchersCollege, this year's theme will center oncelebrations of two note-worthy events – the U.S.MARC is celebrating its 50th anniversary andUNL Extension is celebrating the 100thanniversary of the Smith Lever Act and Extensionat UNL.

There is no cost to attend and the public iswelcome. Pre-registration is required for mealcounts.

The "Cow/Calf College" will kick off with JohnPollak, director, USMARC, and Dale

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This will be followed by a special presentationby Pollak on "USDA-MARC – 50 Years of History".He will be followed by Ronnie Green, NU VicePresident and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor, whowill give his thoughts on "Innovating the BeefIndustry: Living in 2013 but Thinking in 2050".

Beef producers will be able to look at beefproduction history and peer into the future in onesetting. These presentations will be followed by aspecial recognition for a long time Beef QualityAssurance leader Dee Griffin by the NebraskaBQA director and Farmers & Ranchers College.

Lunch will be provided and will be handled witha rotation system during two noon sessionsfeaturing Doug Straight, Nebraska Beef CouncilDirector of Industry Relations, and Rob Ehrich,Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Director, whowill team up to give a presentation on: "A NewDirection – Nebraska Beef Check-off & BQAPrograms".

Also in the rotation will be a specialpresentation by Chuck Hibberd, UNL Dean ofExtension, who will kick of the celebration of theSmith Lever Act and UNL Extension with "UNL

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The afternoon session will be kicked off by TerryKlopfenstein, UNL animal science professoremeritus in ruminant nutrition, who will treatproducers to his discussion of "Cows, Corn andEthanol – The Golden Triangle."

He will be followed by Jerry Volesky, UNL rangeand forage systems specialist at WCREC, who willgive his take on the "Range and Pasture DroughtRecovery".

Any beef producer or other interestedindividuals should pre-register by noon Jan. 24 bycontacting UNL Extension, 621 North Cedar, RedCloud, NE 68930, calling 402-746-3417 oremailing Dewey Lienemann at dlienemann2@unl.edu to insure a seat, lunch and proceedingsfor the day. Walk-ins are accepted, but may not geta lunch. For more information, visit the WebsterCounty UNL Extension website athttp://www.webster.unl.edu.

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LINCOLN — Nebraska feedlots, with capacitiesof 1,000 or more head, contained 2.43 millioncattle on feed on December 1, according to theUSDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.This inventory was down 4 percent from last year.

Placements during November totaled 475,000head, up 2 percent from 2012.

Fed cattle marketings for the month ofNovember totaled 400,000 head, unchanged fromlast year.

Other disappearance during November totaled15,000 head, unchanged from last year.

Find agricultural statistics for your county,state, and the nation at http://www.nass.usda.gov.

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“While agritourism may be new tosome, it has been practiced byNebraskans who, for generations,have served up agricultural productsand services with warm hospitalityand down to earth charm. Today’sgrowing interest in agritouriSmoffers new and additionalopportunities for landowners andrural communities. It allows visitorsto experience agriculture first-handand to be a part of nature, away fromthe pressures of city life,” commentedKathy McKillip.

Conference attendees usuallyinclude farmers, ranchers, outfitters,vineyard operators, u-pick operators,managers of eco-tourism attractions,chamber/tourism directors and more.Workshop objectives include helpingattendees learn how to get the mostout of their land, utilize freshmarketing ideas, discover greaterfinancial opportunities and networkwith potential partners.

Keynote Speaker Carol Pattersonwill be sharing her strategies abouthow you can reinvent your tourismorganization and rediscover yourpassion. Carol Patterson has helpedemerging tourism destinations forover two decades. Her work inproduct development providesinnovative new travel products; someincrease revenues 25 percent in one

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Lincoln, Nebraska, advertising andpublic relations firm, SwansonRussell and Associates, will offerideas on how to leverage low-cost andno-cost public relationsopportunities. Other key topics willinclude inventorying your potential,building strong partnerships,exploring potential cross-marketingopportunities and calculating yourreturn on investment.

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Examples of some of the state’sprivate or non-profit Agri/EcoTourism attractions and theirreported 2012 attendance:

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1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688,

3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL

WENZ SERVICE TO PRICE THE KIT FOR

YOUR MODEL, (800) 808-7885

NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS,

FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344

NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586

IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED &

REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH,

AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY.

ALSO BUYING ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF

TRACTORS. PLEASE CALL:, (217) 370-1149

IA - ‘84 IH HYDRO W/WESTENDORF 21

LOADER, CAB, 3 PT., (712) 299-6608

IA - IH H/LDR, SNOW BUCKET $1850, (712)

299-6608

IA - IH 350 & 560 W/LDR AND SNOW BUCK-

ET, 574 UTIL W/LDR, (712) 299-6608

NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR

PARTS. MOST MAKES AND MODELS, WE

SHIP DAILY. BUYING TRACTORS AND HAY

EQUIPMENT FOR SALVAGE. MILLER REPAIR

MILLERREPAIR. COM OR CALL:, (308) 582-

11110022 -- LLOOAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - JD #30, 45, 46, 48, 148. SEVERAL

LOADERS $250 TO $3650, (712) 299-6608.

11110022 -- LLOOAADDEERRSS

NE - 40” MANURE BUCKET OR 80”

DIRT/SNOW BUCKET FOR AC MODEL 170

LOADER. $75 OR $125, (308) 624-2177

11110033 -- LLOOAADDEERR AATTTTAACCHHMMEENNTTSS

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

IA - 3 PT. 6’ & 7’ DISKS, (712) 299-6608

11110066 -- PPLLOOWWSS AANNDD SSWWEEEEPP PPLLOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS,

(308) 995-5515

IA - JD 3 PT. 4B PLOW, 4 X 14”, $950. JD

PULL 5X16”, $950. IH 2 PT, 3 & 4B PLOWS.

2 & 3B PLOWS ON STEEL OR RUBBER. CASE

4 DISC 27” HYD PULL PLOW., (712) 299-

KS - FLEX-KING 5X5 SWEEP PLOW, (785)

871-0711

11110099 -- PPLLAANNTTEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT,

ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515

NE - 6700 WHITE PLANTER, (402) 757-3380

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-

NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES,

BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH,

TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515

11111122 -- RROOTTAARRYY HHOOEE

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR

DETAILS, (308) 882-4588

11111144 -- SSPPRRAAYYEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL

BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244

NE - 3 POINT CENTURY SPRAYER, (402)

757-3380

11111177 -- FFIIEELLDD CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7

BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAUGE

WHEELS., (402) 364-2592

NE - LORENZ CULTIVATOR 6 ROW 3, (402)

757-3380

11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - TYLER 5 TON NARROW TRACK DRY

FERTILIZER SPREADER, WILL FIT DOWN

30” ROWS, $2,500.00, (660) 548-3804

KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZ-

ERS. PRE-SEASON DISCOUNTS, SEMI-LOAD

DISCOUNTS, SOIL ANALYSIS CREDITS,

FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS. “ASSURING

CROP SUCCESS FOR YOU”. DELIVERY

DIRECT TO YOUR FARM. SENECA, KS. SURE-

CROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743

11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

NE - 500 GALLON PROPANE TANK, (402)

726-2488

11113300 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS,,TTIILLLL.. OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO

PUMPS, (308) 587-2344

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 7’, 8’ - $1850 -

$2850, (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 - GOOD USED 30 HP & 40 HP HORIZON-

TAL SHAFT ELECTRIC MOTORS, BOTH HAVE

PULLEYS., (308) 624-2177

11220022 -- PPUUMMPPSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, (402)

364-2592

11220033 -- PPIIPPEE

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

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 8”-20” & 30” GATED, PLAIN 6”, PIPE

TRAILERS, (402) 726-2488

11220055 -- GGEENNEERRAATTOORR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR

PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN

SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081

KS - PTO GENERATOR, $975.00, (785) 871-

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

11220077 -- PPIIVVOOTTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, (402) 726-2488

Our Sportsmen will Pay Top $$$To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet

& Quote. 1-866-309-1507www.BaseCampLeasing.com

Tough, Reliable Hydraulic Bale Bedswww.deweze.com

800-835-1042

FOR SALE!New Holland Baler: BB9603x4 squares - EXCELLENT

CONDITION! In Longmont, CO Call for information 970-302-3178

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, January 2nd. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, January 9th.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-

NE - JI CASE 308 4-18'S, CUSHION

COULTERS, $1,000.00, (308) 874-

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

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-

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

@ 800-658-3191

Behrends WeldingSpecialiizing in Pivot Bridges

Custom Welding

Glenn Behrendswww.behrendswelding.com 402-792-5185 Home

Diller, Nebr. 402-520-3917 Cell

Specialiizing in Pivot BridgesCustom Welding

Glenn Behrends

To place your classified ad

call Kimberly @ 800-658-3191

11220088 -- TTRRAAVVEELLEERR SSYYSSTTEEMMSS

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

KS - NH TR98, 2000 SEPERATOR HOURS,

30’ 73C FLEX HEAD, (620) 340-3358

OK - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL

580-525-1265, $4,500.00, (580) 361-2265

OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD CELL 580-

525-1265, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265

OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’

HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $4,000.00,

(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-

NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388

WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADI-

ALS, (308) 269-2586

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 - 1998 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR,

$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-

11330055 -- WWAAGGOONNSS//GGRRAAVVIITTYY WWAAGGOONNSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS.

CALL, (712) 210-6587

11331100 -- AAUUGGEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS.

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 - 6000, 4000, 1000, 500 BUSHEL BINS

TO BE MOVED, (402) 726-2488

11333300 -- GGRRAAIINN HHAARRVVEESSTT OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CON-

VEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW,

RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR

LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS

W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK.

OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST

DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800)

480-2487

NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS,

(308) 995-5515

OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN

SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265

OR, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265

IA - 24’ TO 42’ COMBINE HEAD MOVERS.,

(712) 210-6587

11440011 -- 33 PPOOIINNTT BBLLAADDEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’. 3 PT

BOX BLADES 5’, 6’, 7’, 8’, (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

11440088 -- DDAAIIRRYY EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES,

(800) 558-0112

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11441122 -- SSHHOOPP TTOOOOLLSS,,WWEELLDDEERRSS,, EETTCC

NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN,

(308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

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

11443300 -- OOTTHHEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-

IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 366-

IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH

GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587

NE - 20 FOOT HENNIKER FLAIL STALK

SHREDDER 3 POINT 8 ROW 30 INCH STALK

SLICER - ALWAYS SHEDDED BOTH

MACHINES SEALED AND READY, (402) 469-

11550011 -- AALLFFAALLFFAA HHAAYY

WI - HIGH QUALITY 1ST THRU 4TH CUT-

TING. 3X3, 3X4 OR 4X4 BALES, DON CHRIS-

TIANSON, (877) 781-7765

KS - ALFALFA WANTED! LARGE SQUARES

OR ROUNDS. PICK-UP OR DELIVER. PLEASE

CALL:, (620) 804-1506

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL

SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 882-

NE - HYDRAFORK CUSTOM GRINDING,

GROUND HAY DELIVERIES, BUYING & SELL-

ING HAY. NILSEN HAY CO. HAZARD, NE,

(308) 452-4400

WY - COW & HORSE HAY ALFALFA GRASS

ALFALFA/GRASS MIX OAT HAY ROUND

BALES, NET WRAPPED. WE DELIVER!, (308)

760-7832

NE - 300T 2ND & 3RD CUTTING, BG SQ,

CIMARRON, KS., (402) 649-3705

KS - BIG ROUNDS & BIG SQUARES, (316)

772-3675

CO - DAIRY HAY IN LARGE SQUARES. DELIV-

ERY AVAILABLE. SCHUPPEFARMS. COM.

970-580-8713 OR, (970) 522-8195

KS - LG ROUND ALFALFA, $150/TON.U PICK

UP. SEMI-LOADS. MATT NEWCOMBER, (316)

204-4505

11550022 -- PPRRAAIIRRIIEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUAL-

ITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS

ONLY, (641) 658-2738

KS - 300 BIG ROUNDS OF CRP GRASS AND

400 BIG ROUNDS OF WHEAT STRAW., (620)

243-3112

11550022 -- PPRRAAIIRRIIEE HHAAYY

NE - 2013 BIG ROUND MEADOW HAY - SOME

TOP NOTCH, SOME WITH A FEW SUNFLOW-

ERS, SOME GRINDING HAY, TAKE YOUR

PICK. ALL CERTIFIED NOXIOUS WEED

FREE., (308) 587-2344

11550033 -- BBRROOMMEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

772-3675

11550044 -- OOAATT//WWHHEEAATT//RRYYEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 1000 TON BIG ROUNDS NET WRAPPED

WHEAT HAY, (641) 658-2738

11550055 -- SSTTRRAAWW

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 300T, BIG ROUNDS, (402) 649-3705

772-3675

11550066 -- CCOORRNN

IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN, WHEAT, &

ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOLLAR

WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL WES AT 402-

250-4185 OR CODY AT, (402) 350-8187

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CORN COBS. $60-65/TON. FEED

ANALYSIS REPORT UPON REQUEST. CEN-

TRAL NEBRASKA. 402-617-0625 OR, (402)

362-6626

11550077 -- OOAATTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - OATS FOR SALE. GEORGE PFEIFER

TRUCKING. CELL 402-340-1916 OR, (800)

884-9487

11551122 -- SSEEEEDD

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

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

11551122 -- SSEEEEDD

11551188 -- MMOOUUNNTTAAIINN HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11551199 -- CCOORRNNSSTTAALLKK BBAALLEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 1000 TONS, ROUND/3X4, $65/TON.

ALSO DO CUSTOM WORK. LARRY

JOHANSEN, MINDEN, NE. CELL: 308-832-

7241 OR, (308) 832-1563

11553300 -- HHAAYY && GGRRAAIINN OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS.

COM, (712) 366-2114

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

Wyoming MountainGrass Hay

3 x 3 Bales, Shedded. Excellent Quality, Discount Prices!

719-688-3475719-326-5295

Lusk, WY

SEED FOR SALE SOYBEANS: RR 1, R2Y, LL, ConventionalSEED CORN starting at $130

660-565-2353

Rye, Triticale, Winter Barley, Oats, Turnips, Radish,

Wheat and more. Roberts Seed

Axtell, Nebraska • 308-743-2565. Portable grain cleaning available.

We Buy Damaged Grain.Grain Vac’s Available.Also damaged grain from ground piles.

Call Greg at 316-640-3203

All Types Hay For Sale:Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, Etc.

We Do the Trucking.

717-377-9994Please Leave Message.

Prairie Hay (No CRP)---AND---

Hay MilletNet-Wrapped Big Round Bales.

Herb Pitan:605-669-2705

Draper, SD

WESTERN AND CRESTED WHEAT GRASS/30% ALFALFA: Large round bales (about 68” tall), net wrapped, approximately 1,200 to 1,350 pounds. Put up early, no rain, 101 RFV, $65 per ton. Large amount available!! Call 406-963-7560 or 406-963-2308

ALFALFA/GRASS MIX, STRAIGHT GRASS AND GRINDING HAY, in big squares and rounds, Gillette, WY. Call 307-685-6311 or 701-391-0758

Hay For SaleAlfalfa Grass,

Alfalfa Mix & Grass Hay.Delivery Available

701-527-3302

Alfalfa Hay and Alfalfa Grass Mix

Brome and Orchard. 4x8 and 3x4 Squares & Rounds.Millet Hay - Rounds - 1400 lbs.

2nd & 3rd cutting, choice, no rainCan Deliver!

307-575-1199 • 307-532-0517Torrington, WY

DAIRY & HORSE QUALITY ALFALFA

3x3x8 bales, shedded.Big Rounds of brome and alfalfa.

Tested. Can load/deliver. McPherson, Kansas

620-242-8193

FOR SALEGrass or Alfalfa!

Delivery by semi-loadsCall Steve for more information308-325-5964

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.

Air Compressors• Heavy duty cast iron, no alum., 3-5 & 10 h.p. elec. Disc valves,

not Reed valves, rod inserts, 2 stage, 60-80-120 & 200 gal.

All compressors priced delivered.

North Central Air619 S. Morgan, Downs, KS

785-454-3409

BULK TANKS-USEDDAIRY EQUIPMENT

Buy-Sell-Trade800-844-5427

Forage HarvestingMANURE SPREADING

4 Class Choppers, Pack TractorsBagging, Support Trucks,

Vertical Spreaders, Loader w/ScaleZBI Inc., Jake, 308-379-6109

SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO.Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track• Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems

• No tire slippage & digging• Works on all brands of sprinklers

Bob Gruner - 806-678-0268Bob_gruner@hotmail.comwww.nostuckpivots.com

www.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.com

STL Enterprises 785-259-5788 Ellis, KS

Dealer in Walinga Agri-Vacs

11553300 -- HHAAYY && GGRRAAIINN OOTTHHEERR

NE - DDG CORN GLUTEN PELLETS, SOY-

BEAN HULL PELLETS, SOYBEAN MEAL,

ALFALFA MEAL & PELLETS, BULK FEED

SALT, FEED GRADE CALCIUM, ROAD SALT.

DELIVERED. BLACKSTRAP INC., (402) 887-

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.

WILL BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 337-

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-

11881100 -- MMAANNUURREE SSPPRREEAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - NUMEROUS SPREADERS, $650-$950,

(712) 299-6608

11881133 -- FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308)

587-2344

IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS.

SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY!

CALL, (712) 210-6587

11881155 -- WWAATTEERREERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUG-

WATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

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FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS,

(308) 587-2344

11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR

NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER

TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER

WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785)

231-8397

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

11990011 -- FFEEEEDDEERR SSTTEEEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALI-

TY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887

11990033 -- OOPPEENN HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - GELBVIEH AND BALANCER OPEN

HEIFERS, (402) 879-4976

MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE

LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 688-

11990044 -- BBRREEDD HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 150 - 2YR OLD BRED HFRS, DUE IN FEB.

80 - 3YR OLD 2ND CALF, DUE IN FEB. 120

OPEN HFRS. ALL BLK ANGUS SEE VIDEO:

WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-

11990066 -- BBRREEDD CCOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - I’M DEALING ON COWS COMING OUT

OF DROUGHT AREAS EVERY DAY. WWW.

BREDCOWSWRIGHTLIVESTOCK. COM OR

CALL, (308) 534-0939

11990099 -- BBUULLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 100 YRLG BULLS JUST OFF TEST.

ALSO, 12 - 18 MONTH OLD BULLS. SEE

VIDEO:WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785)

418-2983

11991122 -- BBAACCKKRROOUUNNDDIINNGG//FFEEEEDDIINNGG

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11991144 -- BBIISSOONN

11992200 -- MMAARRCCHH PPRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN SSAALLEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - MLM GELBVIEH OPEN HOUSE & PRI-

VATE TREATY KICK OFF SALE: MARCH 3,

2014. BRED & FED WITH THE COMMERCIAL

MAN IN MIND! GELBVIEHBULLS. COM,

(402) 879-4976

KS - LOVING POLLED SHORTHORN BULL

SALE, 3/1/14. SELLING 40 BULLS, 25

SELECT HEIFERS. LOVINGFARMS. COM,

(620) 982-4430

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

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FFOORR SSAALLEE

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FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT

STUD, (308) 587-2344

22223300 -- HHOORRSSEE-- OOTTHHEERR

WY - HORSES - BUY, SELL, TRADE. WILL

PICKUP., (307) 690-0916

22550011 -- HHEELLPP WWAANNTTEEDD//NNEEEEDD WWOORRKK

22550022 -- CCUUSSTTOOMM WWOORRKK//SSEERRVVIICCEESS

KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING

WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORT-

ING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL

FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS,

PIVOT BRIDGES. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE

TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING. CALL:, (402)

367-2479

22550022 -- CCUUSSTTOOMM WWOORRKK//SSEERRVVIICCEESS

CCOONNTT’’DD

22660022 -- PPIICCKKUUPPSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN,

TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177

FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINA-

TION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD

CONDITION. $1500, (605) 386-2131

22660077 -- UUTTIILLIITTYY TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO

TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS &

SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711

22660088 -- AALLLL--TTEERRRRAAIINN VVEEHHIICCLLEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 2012 POLARIS RANGER XP800, 3113

MILES, (402) 726-2488

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

NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES,

(308) 587-2344

NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308)

587-2344

MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 378-

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-

22661177 -- VVAANNSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 1990 DODGE VAN, V6, 75K MILES,

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE W/WHEEL

CHAIR RAMP OR AS REGULAR VAN WITH 4

CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS, 7 PASSENGER, $1800

OBO., (308) 624-2177

22661188 -- SSEEMMII TTRRAACCTTOORRSS//TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - 2014 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER

BOTTOM, (580) 361-2265

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

2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300: Great for material and debris DT 466 engine, Allison automatic, 25,500 pound rating, NO CDL REQUIRED. New 14 contractor/landscape body, fold down sides, with 15 ton hoist. Low Miles. PRICE REDUCED!!! Call 605-343-7575 West International. To view photos go to www.myfarmandranch.com in the classifi eds.

2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp, 10spd ..$25,0001993 Freightliner FLD-120 detroit, 9 spd.............$11,0001999 KW T-800 daycabs detroit, 10 spd.............$24,0001986 Fruehauf flatbed 45’ closed tandem.............$7,5002000 transcraft flatbed 48’ combo........................$9,5002007 Freightliner daycab detroit, ultrashift .........$34,0002005 Pete 378 daycab, Cat, 13 spd ....................$36,0002005 Pet 379 daycab, Cat, 13 spd ......................$42,0002005 IH 9400 daycab, cummins, 10 spd, low miles............................................................................$29,500(2) 2003 Pete 378, 63” SLPR, cummins, 10 spd............................................................................$19,5001997 Pete 379, 48 SLPR, Cat, 13 spd ................$19,5002013 Precision side dump, triple axle, loaded2014 Wilson Ag Hoppers, 43' & 50'2005 Freightliner daycab, Cat, C-13, 10 spd.......$32,5002005 Freightliner daycab, Detroit 515hp, 10 spd............................................................................$32,500

FOR RENT43' Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53' dry vans

for storage, 53' step deckby the year, month or week

MIDWEST TRUCKSALES & LEASING L.L.C.

OMAHA, NE402-934-7727

www.mwtrucksales.com

2005 Peterbilts & Kenworths,ALLISON AUTOMATICS,

tandem axle, cab and chassis,can build to suit,

Steve 785-259-6817

Exira Auto SalesHwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345

www.exiraauto.com‘11 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab Shortbed 4x4, diesel, 55K ....................... $33,900‘11 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab SLT 4x4, 5.7 Hemi. 23K .......................... $25,600‘11 Chevy 3500 SRW, Crew Cab 4x4, Diesel, auto., longbed ............ $21,900‘11 Dodge 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel, auto., longbed .............. $21,900‘10 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Shortbed 4x4, diesel ................................ $16,900‘10 Chevy 1500 X Cab LS 4x4, 5.3 V8, 150K..................................... $13,900‘09 Chevy 3500 SRW Crew Cab 4x4, longbed, diesel, 175K ............. $19,400‘09 Chevy 2500 X Cab 4x4, diesel, longbed. auto .............................. $17,900‘09 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, auto., 6.0, gas .................................... $13,900‘08 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel, longbed, auto ......................... $18,900‘08 Chevy 3500 Dually X Cab 4x4 diesel............................................ $17,900‘08 Honda Ridgeline CR, 6-cyl., auto., 4x4, 73K ................................ $16,700‘08 Dodge 3500 SRW, Quad Cab 4x4, diesel, auto., shortbed ........... $16,700‘08 Chevy 3500 SRW Crew Cab Flatbed 4x4 diesel ........................... $17,400‘08 Chevy Colorado, Reg Cab 2WD, 5-cyl., auto.................................. $5,600‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, auto ........................... $19,200‘07 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 4x4 auto., flatbed,5.9 diesel ........ $18,700‘07 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually 4x4, 5.9 diesel., auto ..................... $17,800‘07 Dodge 3500 Reg Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, 6-spd ........................... $16,900‘07 Chevy 3500 Dually Reg Cab 4x4, diesel, flatbed .......................... $15,900‘06 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab 4x4 Dually, diesel, auto ........................... $18,900‘06 Dodge 3500 Reg. Cab Dually flatbed 4x4, diesel, 6-spd .............. $16,800‘06 Ford F-250 Reg. Cab 4x4, 5.4 gas, auto. w/V plow ..................... $10,950‘06 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 auto.............................................. $10,900‘06 Chevy 2500 Reg Cab 4x4, 6.0 gas, auto ........................................ $8,900‘06 Ford F-250 Reg Cab 4x4, 5.4 auto ................................................. $7,900‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually, 6-spd., 4x4 diesel. 181K ............. $17,900‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 4x4, diesel, 6-spd.172K ............... $17,800‘05 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Dually 6-spd., 4x4 diesel ......................... $17,600‘05 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Lariat 4x4, Diesel, shortbed, 130K ............ $15,700‘05 Chevy Colorado X Cab Z71 4x4, auto ............................................ $7,400

DAN ZIEMBAWELDING

On site or in the shop welding services

Call Anytime 402-366-01601076 130 Rd.

Osceola, NE 68651ziembadan@yahoo.com

CAW FENCINGWIRE, PIPE,

WOOD & VINYLServing Western US.(970) 396-8729

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Long-Term Position Available

We are looking for an energetic person and/or family for mechanic work on dryland farm operation in Eastern CO. If you like mechanic

work with some farming and some truck driving, give us a call. House and utilities provided. Tina: 970-383-2248

970-554-0665oleoares2@plainstel.com

HELP WANTEDMen and Women EARN $320-$740

a week, part time, showing safety products, 2-3 evenings/week. Company training provided.

Call Mr. Thomas 800-240-7681

1/2 QUARTER HORSE AND 1/2 BELGIAN MARE: Drives single or double; QUARTER HORSE MARE Gabbys Love... Dun it, AQHA #436212, drives single or double or rides: 2010 QUARTER HORSE MARE shelly Chick, AQHA #5335456. For more information call 307-660-9346 or 307-685-6519.

Colorado Brand

Cattle & Horse.Dates back to 1899. • Due Paid to 2017.

$10,000303-642-6378

Leave Message and Will Return Call.

G I B B O N , N E B R A S K A

Order your Promotional HATS & PENS for your next Bull Sale & Save! NOW! $5.00 Caps

includes your logo embroided on each hat. NO SETUP CHARGE

Linda Pearson308-468-5014 • 402-909-3523

wwww.lpadvertising.com

BUFFALO WANTEDAll classes, any quantity

402-694-9353

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.

Loving PolledShorthornsBULL SALE

March 1stat the Farm.

Cowboy Auction* 40 Shorthorn *

BULLS* 25 Select Shorthorn *

HEIFERSCall for Catalog

Marty Loving 620-786-2018Scott Loving 620-786-1369

www.lovingfarms.com

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

Purebred Black Angus Bulls

Quality low input geneticsBulls available Immediately.

Pine Valley AngusYork, NE

402-366-4691

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

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

BIG ROUNDS AND SMALL SQUARE: Alfalfa/crested wheat grass, rounds

weigh 1,200 - 1,300 pounds. 1973 GMC 6000 two ton truck, 16’ box, hoist and fold down sides, 63,000 actual

miles, one owner, $3,000/OBO. Located in the city limits of Gillette, WY.

Call 307-685-0778

HAY FOR SALE BY DELIVERY ONLY!!Grass Hay, Grass/Alfalfa

Mix, Straight Alfalfa, Millet, Sudan, Oat/Peas

Mix and Oat Hay. ROUNDs & 3x3s.

Cow-Horse Quality. Call for Delivered Price in WY, CO, NE Areas and More!

307-575-1008

FOR SALESudan Grass Hay10% protein. • Net-wrapped.

$90/tonGary Williams

605-484-3335

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To place your

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call Kimberly @

800-658-3191

22663300 -- TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTAATTIIOONN OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22880022 -- DDOOZZEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CAT MOTORGRADER #11, (308) 653-

22880033 -- DDIIRRTT SSCCRRAAPPEERRSS

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

22882222 -- SSKKIIDD SSTTEEEERR LLOOAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 871-

22882244 -- MMAATTEERRIIAALL HHAANNDDLLIINNGG EEQQMMTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR

TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277

OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT CELL 580-525-

1265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265

22882277 -- BBUUIILLDDIINNGG SSUUPPPPLLIIEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT

WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE

ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOL-

UME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET

PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED

LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING.

COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043

22884400 -- OOTTHHEERR CCOONNSSTT.. EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - LAND PRIDE 20” DT55 PTO DITCHER,

(660) 548-3804

33000022 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE TTRRAACCTTOORRSS

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

IA - JD 48A, $1850, JD MTB, JDB, JD 50

W/HYD & PTO., (712) 299-6608

33000033 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE VVEEHHIICCLLEESS

SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605)

386-2131

SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER,

ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131

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., (712) 299-6608

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BIG TEN RODEO CHALLENGEContinued from page 15

Rodeo Club members, only five are rodeocontestants; the others have an interest in rodeo,“and some of them have never rode a horse,”Fullhart said. But being in the club teaches skillsused beyond college. “What we push in ourprogram is that if you have a passion for rodeo andenjoy the sport, we want to work with you. Weknow that not necessarily does everybody rodeo,but we need those people who want to produce arodeo and fund raise. If you know how to producean event and raise funds, you can put on valuableevents the rest of your life. And those events maynot be rodeos, but things like chamber events.”

But both teams came out winners, in the longrun. “It helps both schools in building” andnetworking, said the UNL Rodeo Club PresidentJoe Melnick. “We get to see what each other does,how they do things.” Fullhart agreed. “It was anawesome experience because we were able to helpeach other with sharing ideas.”

It’s been decided to do the Big Ten RodeoChallenge again next year, although the date isnot set yet.

UNL students hosted Michigan State studentsin their homes, to help cut down on their expenses,and Michigan State rodeo athletes borrowedhorses on which to compete. The evening of Nov.16, the Thad Ita Memorial Bull Riding took place.

And the Nebraskans made friends and fans fortheir state. “I cannot repeat how incrediblyfriendly and wonderful the staff was, and thestudents. Our students felt completely at home,”Fullhart said.

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land listings

320 Acres Wheeler Co. Pivot Irrigated Crop Ground, West of Bartlett, NEJohn Waterbury 402-394-7160

560 Acres Wheeler Co. Crop & Pasture Ground, Northeast of Spalding, NEDon Kaiser 308-750-2785 or John Buhl 402-649-3750

80 Acres Boone Co. Dryland Farm Ground, Southwest corner of Petersburg, NE80 Acres Nance Co. Dryland Crop Ground, Northeast of Fullerton, NE

Mark Stock 402-276-2077141 Acres Lancaster Co. Dry Crop Ground, West of Lincoln, NE340 Acres Sherman Co. Pasture Ground, Southeast of Loup City, NE

Kevin Laska 402-750-3197 or Doug Storm 402-741-0477158 Acres Antelope Co. Pivot Irrigated Cropland, Southeast of Ewing, NE299 Acres Antelope Co. Pivot Irrigated Crop Ground, Southwest of Orchard, NECertified Irrigated Acres Call for Details!!

Rex Mahoney 402-649-1816471 Acres Stanton Co. Dryland Crop Ground SELLING AT AUCTION, 1-13-14, Madison, NE78 Acres Polk Co. Pivot Irrigated Cropland, North of Shelby, NE80 Acres Polk Co. Irrigated Cropland, Northwest of Osceola, NE

Jim Stock 402-920-0604 or John Stock 402-920-3180

Thinking of Selling….CALL TODAY!!The land market is still holding very strong. We are just about sold out!

Buyers greatly outnumber sellers! If you or someone you know is thinking about selling - give us a call for a free, confidential, no obligation visit about selling your land.

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