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This article originally appeared in The NebraskaLawyer (c)NSBA 2010. Reprinted with permission.

By Jon Blumenthal & David Levy

In 2008, Midwest Wind Energy, together withEdison Mission Group (Irvine, California) andTenaska, Inc., developed an 80 megawatt windfarm in Bloomfield, Nebraska (Knox County). TheBloomfield project will serve approximately25,000 homes with renewable energy. Twenty-seven Vestas V-90 wind turbines were used to com-plete the project. Each turbine spans 410 feet fromthe base to the blade tip.

The Bloomfield project - the largest privatelydeveloped wind energy project in Nebraska - sig-naled a turning point in the development of windenergy in the state. Nebraska has a wind resourcewhich some estimate to be the sixth best wind inthe nation, and an abundance of farmland in whichto situate wind turbines and develop projects.

However, Nebraska is also not without chal-lenges with respect to wind energy projects.Nebraska is the only "public power" state in theUnited States, which limits the available pur-chasers of renewable energy developed from wind(and other) resources. In the Bloomfield project,Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC-the entity formed by theabove developers-entered into a power purchaseagreement with Nebraska Public Power Districtfor the purchase of the power generated.

Nonetheless, certain tax incentives, political

pressure, and America's desire to increase renew-able sources of energy make Nebraska poised toexpand its wind development. Nebraska's neigh-bors, Iowa and Missouri, constituted two of the topthree states in the addition of new wind powergeneration capacity created in 2009. In 2009, Iowaadded 160 megawatts of new wind power generat-ing capacity, and Missouri added 146 megawatts.Nebraska's unique public power distinction maylimit it from reaching those goals, but NPPD andOPPD have publicly stated a desire to helpNebraska increase its wind energy generation.

As wind energy expands in Nebraska, the myri-ad of legal issues associated with these projectswill also develop. The passage of Nebraska'sCommunity-Based Energy Development ("C-BED")statute in 2007 expanded developer demand tobuild wind projects in Nebraska. In short, the C-BED statute offers the developer of a wind energygeneration project an exemption from state salestax on equipment purchased for a project.

To earn the C-BED benefit, at least 33% of therevenues from the power purchase agreement forthe project- the amount the utility pays the projectfor the electricity it generates-must flow to "qual-ified owners." The statute defines "qualified own-ers" as Nebraska residents, a limited liabilitycompany or companies made up entirely ofNebraska residents, a Nebraska non-profit corpo-ration, an electric supplier, a tribal council, or the

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By Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent

A new economic study has found that maintain-ing policies that encourage domestic ethanol pro-duction and use is essential to the U.S. economy,said Todd Sneller, administrator for the NebraskaEthanol Board.

The study, prepared by IHS Global Insight,found that undermining the U.S. ethanol industryby eliminating import tariffs and increasing thetax on domestic ethanol would have severe eco-nomic consequences for American corn farmers.

The study said dropping the current import tar-iff on ethanol would create a negative ripple effect,causing corn prices to drop by 30 cents per busheland eliminating as many as 160,000 full and part-time jobs. Unlike other energy subsidies, incen-tives for biofuels are scheduled to end this year.

Nebraska would lose more than 13,700 jobsshould the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit(VEETC) not be renewed before it expires in

December, according to the Nebraska Corn Board.The job loss numbers were part of a recent studyreleased by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).

VEETC provides oil refiners and fuel blenders a45-cent tax credit on each gallon of ethanol theyblend with gasoline. The credit provides an impor-tant economic incentive to invest in equipment toblend and use ethanol, which in turn supportsgrowth and advancements in the sector, accordingto the Nebraska Corn Board.

"VEETC is an important component of ourrenewable fuels program, and now is certainly notthe time to stunt the growth of biofuels or shockrural communities with significant job losses,"said Jon Holzfaster, a director of the NebraskaCorn Board and chairman of the National CornGrowers Association ethanol committee.

The study, conducted for RFA by ENTRIX, aneconomic consulting firm, concluded that not

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

The most signifi-cant moisturereceived during thepast 14 days fellacross westernNebraska as easternsections of the statefell in the dry sectorof storm systemsejecting out of thesouthern Rockies.Model continues topoint toward anaggressive storm pat-tern across the cen-tral U.S. during the

next two weeks. It should be noted, however,that weather models have overplayed the quan-tity of precipitation expected for Nebraska forthe better part of the last 40 days. Unless sig-nificant moisture falls across easternNebraska, the Climate Prediction Centers fore-cast for above normal April moisture will fail toverify. Current soil moisture values indicatefour foot profiles are above 90% full, with the

driest layer being the top 6 inches. In essence,it will take little thunderstorm activity to satu-rate surfaces, elevate runoff concerns, andbring planting to a standstill.

Week One Forecast, 4/17 - 4/23: Dry weathershould dominate the state on 4/17, but mois-ture is expected to return to the state on 4/18.A surface high over the southeastern U.S. willpump moisture from the Gulf of Mexico north-ward into the central U.S. A couple of weakwaves are projected to slide south out ofCanada and interact with this moisture.Scattered showers and thunderstorms will bepossible across western Nebraska on 4/18,shifting toward the eastern half of the state on4/19. Models indicate high pressure will buildacross the northern Plains on 4/20 and pushthe moisture southward into Kansas,Oklahoma, and Texas for the remainder of theperiod. Nebraska is projected to remain on thenorthern periphery of this moisture, so scat-tered showers/thunderstorms are possible eachday, especially for areas south of I-80. A shiftto the north with this moisture pool wouldresult in more significant rainfall for the state.

Highs are projected to remain in the 60'sthrough 4/19, possible cooling into the mid 50'sto low 60's from 4/20-4/23 with an expectedincrease in cloud cover.

Week Two Forecast, 4/24 - 4/30: Currentweather models indicate that a strong stormsystem will move from the Pacific northwestearly in the period to the central Plains by mid-week. Dry conditions are expected from 4/24-4/25 as the systems moves into the Rockies andsoutherly winds warm temperatures into the70's. Scattered thunderstorms are possibleacross on 4/26 ahead of a warm from that willbe lifting northward through the state. Highscould reach the lower 80's across southernNebraska, with 70's across the north. Thestorm system is projected to move slowly fromthe central Rockies through the central Plainsfrom 4/27-4/28. Current forecasts place theheavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm bulls-eye directly over Nebraska. Clearing skies andcooler temperatures are expected for the 4/29-4/30 period, with high cooling into the upper60's to low 70's

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Tree Planting Is Important In Nebraska HistoryBy Andrea NisleyUNL Extension Educator - Family Consumer Science, Dawson County

Tree planting is a tradition in Nebraska. Earlysettlers often transported tree seed or seedlingshundreds of miles to plant on barren homesteads.They realized the value of trees for protection,wood products, conservation and beauty. Theyoften took great pains to plant and nurture thefragile seedlings.

The following quotation is an excerpt from an1891 article describing conditions on the GreatPlains:

“To see the prairie and the plains is to knowtheir needs. To travel over them, even for a day,will make you feel their greatest want – the wantof trees. Windswept every day, every hour, thecomparative calm with even a single row of treescreates affords relief from the perpetual activity ofthe air beyond the influence of the windbreak.Man, beast and plant are constantly being driedout; evaporation can hardly keep the thirsty, ever-moving atmosphere supplied with moisture, andmany a rain only touches the ground to be at once

evaporated and returned to the clouds.”Organized tree distribution began in Nebraska

as far back as 1904, when Rep. Moses P. Kinkaidintroduced a bill which authorized the free distri-bution of trees west of the 100th meridian. Thisplan affected the western one-half of Nebraska,generally west of the present day Cozad. The suc-cess of this operation was poor, as quantities oftrees were limited and supervision was unsatis-factory. However, the records show that more than1.9 million trees were distributed from BesseyNursery at Halsey between 1912 and 1924 to9,298 applicants.

On June 7, 1924, the Clarke-McNary Act waspassed by Congress. This act authorized theSecretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the var-ious states in the “procurement, production, anddistribution of forest-tree seed and plants, for thepurpose of establishing windbreaks, shelterbelts,and farm woodlots upon denuded or non-forestlands.”

The plan became an instant success. In 1926,when the first plantings were made in Nebraska,33,900 trees were distributed to 96 cooperators in44 counties.

Although history shows fluctuation in the num-ber of trees distributed each year, the need for con-servation trees continues in Nebraska. To date,over 100 million tree and shrub seedlings havebeen planted for conservation purposes inNebraska.

The current Conservation Trees for Nebraskaprogram is coordinated by the NebraskaAssociation of Resource Districts, with eachNatural Resource District administering its localtree program. Approximately 1 million conserva-tion tree/shrub seedlings are distributed byNebraska’s 23 NRD’s each year.

Although conservation tree programs vary byNRD, generally tree orders begin about Nov. 1each year. Again this year, approximately 1 mil-lion tree and shrub seedlings are available.Selections can be made from a wide variety of treeand shrub species that are hardy and adopted toNebraska. Prices average about 75 cents perseedling.

For more information about Conservation Treesfor Nebraska, contact a local Natural ResourcesConservation Service or Natural ResourcesDistrict.

Nebraska’s Farmers and Ranchers are Everyday Environmentalists- Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

Western Nebraska ranchers Rod and LauraGray know what it means to care for their animalsand the land that they live on. The Gray familyhas roots back to 1898 in the cattle business, Rodand Laura’s five children are the sixth generationto raise cattle. Not only is their ranch home toover 600 head of Registered Angus cattle, but it ishome to wildlife such as antelope, mule deer, baldeagles, burrowing owls, and even a Swift fox nowand then.

“In celebrating the 40th anniversary of EarthDay, we want to thank Nebraska’s farmers andranchers for being environmental stewards of theland and animals," says Lisa Brass, Director ofIndustry Relations for the Nebraska Beef Council.“The steps they take to improve the environmentaren’t new; like Earth Day, they have been aroundfor many decades. In fact, as long as cattle havebeen raised on the land, farm families haveworked to protect and enhance our environment.”

Farmers and ranchers embrace techniques toconserve the land for future generations. For

example, Rod and Laura have their land portionedoff in half section and section pastures (one sec-tion equals one square mile). They rotate the cat-tle through the sections, resting one or two sec-tions each year. This helps increase production ofthe grasses and increases plant diversificationand health. Rotational grazing will improve theoverall condition of the land. “We want to leavethe land for the next generation in better condi-tion than we found it,” says Rod.

Some of the other resource conservation strate-gies the Grays use include irrigating at night sothat there is less evaporation. A meter is used onirrigation pivots so that crops receive optimal, butnot wasteful, amounts of water. The Gray family,like many farming and ranching families, workwith their local extension educator, the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Wyoming,South Dakota State University, and other conser-vation groups to ensure they are protecting theland and the livestock they raise.

Today’s cattlemen provide more people with

safe, nutritious beef products using fewer naturalresources than in the past. Today each Americanfarmer feeds about 144 people worldwide, andthey’ll need to feed even more in the future.Experts estimate global food production will needto increase 70 percent by 2050 to feed a growingworld population. For more information on howNebraska’s farmers and ranchers care for theirland and animals log onto www.explorebeef.org.

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N o t - S o - G r e a t M o m e n t s I n H i s t r o yby Lee Pitts

Can you imagine how America’s pastwould have been altered had all the rules,regulations and political correctness thatexist today been present throughout ournation’s history? Henry Ford never wouldhave mass produced a single car if he hadto meet CAFE emission standards, JohnnyAppleseed would have been arrested andforced to pay a heavy fine for spreading aninvasive species, and John Audubon mightnever have painted all those pretty birdpictures if, as an avid hunter, he had notbeen allowed to shoot an endangeredspecies now and then. What? You thoughthe was able to get such detail in his pic-tures just by watching them fly by?

We wouldn’t even be the good old US of Aif our founders had to put up with all thenonsense that deadlocks our country today.The patriots dumping tea into BostonHarbor would have been arrested for pol-luting and I’m quite sure they did not havea permit to meet in a public place. PaulRevere would have been thrown in jail fordisturbing the peace and PETA would haveprotested that he mistreated his horse.

The Declaration of Independence wouldhave been held up in committee byCongress and the National Organizationfor Women would have howled like alovelorn coyote because not a single womanwas asked to sign the document. GeorgeWashington would never have been aGeneral, or our first President, becausehe’d have been in the hoosegow for chop-

ping down that cherry tree without a per-mit. Instead of becoming the Father of ourCountry he’d have rotted away in a federalpenitentiary, being turned into a hardenedcriminal at taxpayer’s expense.

Alaska and Hawaii would not be part ofus, as in U.S., Louisiana would be owned byFrance today, heaven forbid, and the Saintswould not have won the Super Bowlbecause we’d still be waiting for UnitedNations approval to invade a foreign coun-try: The Midwest. The Wilderness Societywould never have stood for our scouting thewilderness.

Had NAFTA been in place America would,along with neighbors to the North andSouth, been just a part of the UnitedProvinces of Mexico. Our soccer and curlingteams might be better but can you imagineour cuisine or our language? Cod tacos, eh?

Thomas Jefferson wouldn’t have sentLewis and Clark on their epic journey with-out a Porta Potty every 100 yards and canyou imagine the reaction of the Sierra Cluband Defenders of Wildlife when they heardthat Lewis and Clark had picked wildflow-ers and shot wolves? Animal rightistswould never have stood for the mountainmen, who were so instrumental in discover-ing unknown parts of this continent, to trapbeavers. PETA would have thrown paint onJeremiah Johnson for wearing fur.

California would still be speakingSpanish, (even more than they already do)if those migrating to the Golden State had

not been allowed to cut firewood in a forest,shoot wolves and bears, or go to the bath-room on public land. Westward Ho! wouldhave been Western Halt! because the USHumane Society and the Hollywood com-munity would have stopped the immigrantsin their tracks for abusing the oxen, hors-es and mules that pulled their wagons ontheir way west. The 49’ers would have beenthrown in jail for creating a Superfund site,even though the money from the gold inCalifornia and the silver in Nevada helpedpay for the Civil War which ended slavery.We’d all be homebodies today, still living inthe original colonies, because railroadswould never have been allowed to chopdown forests for railroad ties, or to hirenonunion Chinese and immigrant Irishmenwithout OSHA breathing down their necks.

Remember that glorious moment whenastronaut Armstrong stepped out from hisspacecraft, taking one giant leap formankind? Well, that was before globalwarming. Al Gore would have saidArmstrong’s historic leap would create ahuge carbon footprint and our space pro-gram never would have got off the ground.

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Pasta Salad4 cups cooked Pasta,

drained & rinsed1 cup chopped Green

Onion2 cups diced Tomatoes1-4 oz. can chopped

Green Chilies, drained1 cup Sweet Corn

(frozen or canned)2 T. chopped fresh

Cilantro

2 T. Lime Juice2/3 cup Picante Sauce

or SalsaMayonnaise½ cup sliced

Black OlivesCrushed Tortilla Chips,

for topping

In salad bowl, combine pasta, onions, tomato,chilies, corn, cilantro, lime juice, salsa, and olives.Stir to blend.

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Texas Coleslaw6 cups Miracle Whip1/3 cup Horseradish1 T. Dill1 T. Black Pepper1 T. Celery Seed

½ cup Sugar1 T. Salt1 T. Dry Mustard1 gallon prepared

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Tea Punch8 cups Water, divided1 family size Tea Bag1 Cinnamon Stick3/4 cup Sugar½ cup frozen Orange

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Lemon Slice, for garnishMint Sprig, for garnish

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butter and stir with a fork until evenly moistened(mixture will be crumbly). Reserve ½ cup crumbmixture for topping. Press remaining mixture evenly and firmly over bottom of ungreased, foil-lined pan. Bake 12 minutes to set crust.

Filling: In a small saucepan stir berries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice over med. heat untilsimmering. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until juicesare no longer cloudy, about 2 minutes. Spoon overcrust. Crumble reserved crumble mixture over top.Bake for 30 minutes.

Let cool completely in pan. Lift foil by ends onto acutting board. Peel off foil; cut into 2"squares. Serves 16.

Chicken24 pieces skin-on,

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1 cup Sugar¼ cup ground Ginger

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1 T. Garlic Powder1 T. Onion PowderOil2½ cups FlourSalt & Pepper

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onion powder in abag. Drop chickenparts one at a timein seasoning tocoat. Place coatedchicken parts in acouple of gallon-size sealable plastic bags or a sealable dish and thensprinkle leftover seasonings over chicken. Seal andthen refrigerate for 24 hours.

Next day remove chicken from fridge and disposeof marinade. Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumto medium high heat making sure to not fill the panmore than half way up with oil.

While the oil is heating, mix the flour salt and pepper in a bag. Dip pieces in flour mixture to coatand then place chicken parts in hot oil and cook for5 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to keepyour eye on the chicken at this point as it maybrown quickly because of the sugar. (Do not overcrowd the pan. This will need to be done inbatches).

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4 oz. sliced AmericanCheese

4 oz. thinly sliced Salami4 oz. thinly sliced

Cooked Ham1 medium Tomato,

sliced

Cut bread in half horizontally. Spread half of thedressing on bottom. Top with half of the lettuce.Layer with cucumber, green pepper, onion, cheese,meats and tomato. Top with remaining lettuce.Spread remaining dressing on top half before covering the bottom. Cut into 8 wedges. Serves 8.

Nacho Dip1-16 oz. jar Mild Salsa1-8 oz. pkg. Shredded

Sharp Cheddar Cheese1-4 oz. can chopped

Green Chilies

1-37/8 can sliced Ripe Olives

2 T. chopped fresh Cilantro

Tortilla Chips

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients excepttortilla chips. Cover and refrigerate for severalhours for flavors to blend. Serve with tortilla chipsfor dipping. Serves 10.

Chocolate Cake2-1 oz. unsweetened

Chocolate Squares1¼ cups all-purpose

Flour½ t. Baking Soda½ t. Salt

1 Egg1 cup Sugar3/4 cup Cold Water1/3 cup Vegetable Oil1 cup Semi-Sweet

Chocolate Chips

In a microwave, melt chocolate; cool for 10 minutes.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and sugar. Beat inthe water and oil. Stir in the melted chocolate anddry ingredients; mix until blended. Pour into agreased 8" square baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Bake at 350° for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpickinserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on awire rack. Serves 9.

FILLING:1½ cups Blueberries,

rinsed and drained3 T. Sugar

2 t. Cornstarch1 t. Fresh Lemon Juice

BBQ Chicken5 lbs. Roasting Chickens

(cut up, bone-in, skinon, trimmed of excessfat and skin)

2 T. Kosher Salt3 T. Brown Sugar

2 T. Chili Powder2 T. Sweet Paprika2 t. ground Black Pepper¼ t. Cayenne Pepper

Use sharp knife to make 2-3 short slashes in skin oreach piece of chicken, taking care not to cut intomeat. Combine salt, sugar, and spices in small bowland mix thoroughly. Coat chicken pieces withspices, gently lifting skin to distribute spice rubunderneath but leaving it attached to chicken.Transfer chicken skin side up to wire rack set overrimmed baking sheet, lightly tent with foil, andrefrigerate 6-24 hours.

Secure skin of each breast piece with 2-3 toothpicksplaced near edges of skin.

Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to425°. Roast chicken until done, about 15-20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 500° andcontinue roasting until chicken is browned andcrisp and completely done, removing pieces fromoven and transferring to clean wire rack as they finish cooking. Continue to roast thighs and/ordrumsticks, if using, until thickest part of meat registers 170-175°, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven; transfer chicken to rack and letcool completely before refrigerating or serving.Serves 8.

April 15, 2010Heartland Express - Government

Small businesses form a huge part of the USeconomy, so now that health care reform is law, it’simportant to understand how it will affect smallbusiness owners and their employees. InNebraska, nearly 80% of businesses have fewerthan 100 employees, and these businesses are theeconomic lifeblood of the state.

The current system has made it very difficult formany small business owners to provide healthcare benefits to employees. Skyrocketing premi-ums have increased the number of small businessthat stop offering insurance every year.Fortunately, the health care reform law wasdesigned to reduce costs for small businesses pro-viding health insurance and provide choice andcompetition in the insurance market through theprivate sector.

Immediate BenefitsThe health care law includes a small business

health care tax credit to help small businesses andsmall tax-exempt organizations afford the cost ofproviding health insurance to their workers. Thetax credit is available to small businesses with 25or fewer employees and annual wages of $50,000or less. The size of the credit is based on a slidingscale. The lower a small business’ annual wages,the higher the credit, with a maximum of 35% ofthe employer’s contribution to employee healthcare costs. The credit will be applied to 2010 taxreturns filed next April.

In Nebraska, 73% of all employers have fewer

than 25 employees and all of these businesses willbe eligible for some form of tax credit when theyfile their 2010 taxes. This credit will expand in thecoming years. In 2014, when the health care lawis more fully implemented, the credit will grow toa maximum of 50% of the employer health carecontribution.

In addition, the health care law prohibits insur-ance industry practices such as capping lifetimeand annual benefits in group health plans. It endsthe denial of coverage to individuals because ofpreexisting conditions and prohibits insurancecompanies from dropping coverage when youbecome sick.

It also contains a provision that I fought for thatensures the premiums paid to insurance compa-nies benefit enrollees. Starting on January 1,2011, insurance companies must pay at least 85%of the premiums they collect back to enrollees asbenefits. If not, enrollees get a refund each yearfor the difference.

Long-Term BenefitsBy 2014, each state will create a health insur-

ance exchange – a competitive marketplace thatcontains private insurance plans, insurers thatcan sell across state lines, and non-profit options.Small businesses with up to 100 employees alongwith the self-employed will be eligible to choosetheir insurance through the exchange. InNebraska, 80% of all employers have fewer than100 employees. These businesses will also be eli-

gible for the expanded tax credit to help afford pre-miums.

By forcing insurance companies to competeamong each other for a large pool of potentialenrollees, the exchanges are designed to give smallbusinesses the same purchasing power enjoyedtoday by large companies. Choosing insurancefrom an exchange is the same way Members ofCongress get their health insurance.

At no point will small businesses with less than50 full-time equivalent employees be required toprovide health insurance to their employees. InNebraska, less than 30% of these small businessescan afford to offer their employees health insur-ance, and this legislation will go a long way tohelping them do that. Businesses with more than50 employees have the option of either providingcoverage or paying a fee to help their employeespurchase individual coverage on the exchange. It’sworth noting that in Nebraska, 97% of employerswith more than 50 employees already offer healthinsurance coverage to their employees.

The new health care law is a step in the rightdirection and is supported by groups representingsmall businesses like the Small Business Majorityand the Main Street Alliance. The law creates pri-vate-sector competition to help control unsustain-able costs, helps small businesses provide insur-ance to their employees and ends the worst prac-tices of insurance companies.

April brings spring showers, but it also brings adate a little less pleasant -- tax day. For those whoprocrastinate, the next few days will be worrisome.For those who filed their taxes early, the refundmay be in the mail, but that doesn’t mean your con-cerns are over.

While April 15 may receive the bulk of the atten-tion, another date should concern every tax payer.Tax Freedom Day falls on April 9 this year, whichmeans Americans will spend more than threemonths working before they earn enough to paytheir federal, state, and local taxes.

Individual income taxes represent the largestcomponent of Americans’ tax bills. Some taxes –such as sales and excise taxes – are less apparent tothe taxpayer than income and payroll taxes becausethey can be difficult to factor in.

Tax Freedom Day arrives a day later in 2010 thanit did in 2009, but more than two weeks earlier thanin 2007. The slow economy combined with the taxcuts enacted by President Bush, as well as some

one-year tax cuts signed by President Obama wereable to keep this year’s tax burden low. Despitethese tax reductions, Americans will pay more taxesin 2010 than they will spend on food, clothing, andshelter combined.

However, Tax Freedom Day does not take intoaccount our country’s massive deficit. If the federalgovernment was planning to collect enough in taxesduring 2010 to finance its spending, it would haveto collect another $1.3 trillion in taxes - stretchingTax Freedom Day to May 17, adding an additional38 days of work for every taxpaying American.

Also, the recently passed health care legislationwill add two to three days to the total once all of thenew taxes are phased in.

Government spending has already increased byan amazing factor in the past few years – and withit the size and scope of the federal government. Butnext year there also will be substantial tax increas-es for a great many Americans.

This is notably due to the expiration of the Bush

tax cuts. The top personal income tax rate will risenext January 1 to 39.6 percent from 35 percent, ahike of nearly one-eighth. The dividend tax ratealso will rise to more than 2½ times the current 15percent. The capital gains tax rate will rise by athird, to 20 percent.

Meanwhile, a number of tax deductions from lastyear have expired due to the failure of Congress toextend them despite bipartisan pleas to do so. Thetax deduction for state and local sales taxes is one;the deduction for college tuition and fees is another.

In modern times, the Kennedy, Reagan, and Bushtax rate reductions helped spur economic growth.The tax increases looming on our horizon will havethe opposite effect. Americans are worried aboutthe increasing size and spending of the federal gov-ernment. As we approach tax day – and our coun-try takes stock of our financial situation – we arereminded more than ever of the necessity of keepingfederal spending in check.

Tax Day Comethby Congressman Adrian Smith

Scottsbluff Office416 Valley View Drive, Suite 600

Scottsbluff, NE 69361Phone: (308) 633-6333

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Health Care Reform and Small Businessby Senator Ben Nelson

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Omaha, NE 68114Phone: (402) 391-3411

Fax: (402) 391-4725

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Fiscal Responsibility Means Owning Up to Costsby Senator Mike Johanns

Dear Nebraskans, With the call for fiscal responsibility growing

louder and louder, the Senate passed legislationin January that was purported to address irre-sponsible spending. The bill, nicknamed "PayAs You Go" or PAYGO, was advertised as pre-venting passage of legislation that would bepaid for by adding to our already astronomicalnational debt. Under PAYGO guidelines, if a billspends $1 billion, it should produce $1 billion inrevenue or spending cuts to offset the cost.However, not advertised in the legislation werenumerous exceptions and loopholes rendering itrelatively ineffective. Yet even with all theexemptions, supporters of PAYGO are strug-gling to adhere to their own rules. In just twomonths, supporters have twice circumventedPAYGO as well as fiscal responsibility.

The champions of PAYGO were quick to cele-brate the law when it passed earlier this year.It was supposed to be proof that the days of out-

of-control spending in Congress were over. Yetthey neglected to mention one thing: the PAYGOprovision can be ignored if enough Senatorsvote to do so, or if legislation is deemed an"emergency."

In February, not even a month afterCongressional leaders touted the passage ofPAYGO, the Senate took a $15 billion bill to thefloor. They were immediately faced with theproblem of how to pay for it, since the newlyenacted PAYGO legislation prevented its pas-sage without funding. Their solution? A vote towaive PAYGO and add the cost of the bill to ournational debt. The notion of paying for what youspend is a laudable and common sense goal; butignoring the rules when fiscal responsibility isinconvenient is not leadership, it is passing thebuck.

Most recently, the Senate last week passed abill with a $148 billion price tag. PAYGO wasonce again ignored with approximately two-

thirds of the legislation's cost deemed "emer-gency" spending. Saying you're for fiscalresponsibility but voting to waive these budgetrules at every turn is not right and will not getour country's fiscal house in order.

In my short 15 months in the Senate, I'vebeen beating the drum loudly for fiscal respon-sibility, a principle the state of Nebraskaembodies. The premise of PAYGO is a step inthe right direction, but it contains too manyexceptions and Congress is too willing to ignoreit when spending decisions get tough.Unfortunately, Congress is patting itself on theback for passing PAYGO with one hand andfinding ways to circumvent it with the other. Itis disingenuous to American taxpayers who aresimply fed up with our out-of-control spending.This is unacceptable to me, and I will continueto seek the same fiscal responsibility inCongress that Nebraskans demand of their gov-ernment leaders.

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Soybean trade has been firm thisweek due to positive outside marketaction and light chart buying. The week-ly net changes are 17 higher on nearbyMay futures and November futures areup 10. Meal is up $9 and bean oil down14; there has been some correctiveaction in the spreads. The NOPA Marchcrush number was at 149.6 millionbushels which was in the upper part ofexpectations. Soy oil stocks were downfrom a month ago, but within expecta-tions and the meal number was a littlebigger suggesting a negative usageargument. The outside market influencehas been positive due to the weak dollarand crude oil hanging in the upper partof our range near the 18 month highs.The weekly soybean export sales num-bers were 158,000 tons of old crop and293,200 tons of new which were withinexpectations. Meal sales were at the low

end of expectations with 85,000 of oldcrop and 16,300 tons of new. Bean oilsales were good at 13.500 tons of oldcrop sales. The USDA Monthly Supplyand Demand report last Friday wasfriendly for old crop with the domesticcarryover unchanged at 190 millionwhen the trade was looking for a 210type number. But the world soybeancarryover moved to 62.96 million tonsversus 60.67 last month and 42.82 lastcrop year. The now 20 million ton, ornear 50% increase in world carryoverleaves an upcoming implication ofextremely bearish supply side itemsnext crop year if global growing weatheris good. That remains my biggest con-cern looking further down the road in2010. Hedgers we believe you should getcaught up on desired sales levels if youhave not and call us to discuss your indi-vidual situation.

Corn trade saw limited selling inter-est at new lows in early April whichhas given us some short covering. Theweekly net changes are a dime higheron new crop and 12 higher on nearby;we are also around 15 cents above theearly April lows. The fundamentalsremain poor in the bigger picture, butbounces will be seen and we shouldexpect a positive reaction to anyweather issue. Right now I believe theweather is negative with big plantingslikely next week and we should have50%-60% or more of the crop in theground by the weekend of May 1. Theweekly corn plantings were listed at3% complete versus 2% last year andthe 4% average pace. The USDASupply and Demand report was mostlyneutral last Friday versus expecta-tions. The domestic carryover wassmaller than expected at 1.899 billionbushels, but this was still up 100 mil-

lion bushels from the March reportand the Quarterly Stocks report con-tinues to project a higher number onfuture reports. The world carryoverjumped by 4 million tons up to 144.2million metric tons due to some wheatfeeding and a 2.5 million ton increasein the Brazilian production estimate.Argentine production was left at 21million tons. So world competitionfrom South America will be good therest of the year. The weekly exportsales number was again good at1,006,300 tons of old crop sales and140.900 tons of new crop. Hedgers callwith questions; although we obviouslyhave our growing season to getthrough, the supply side equation isbig and could give us unfriendly priceslater in the year so rallies should beviewed as opportunities to get todesired hedge levels.

Corn May 10 Dec. 10Support: 337 371Resistance 374 403

May 2010 Corn (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/15/2010

Open . . .3.552High . . .3.630Low . . . .3.542Close . . .3.580Change +0.054

Wheat trade started a bounce with-oversold conditions last week whichhas continued. The high this week is35 cents above the low printed at thebeginning of the month. The weeklynet changes on the July contracts are8 higher in Chicago and Kansas Cityand Minneapolis is up 6 cents. Therally does seem to be running out ofsteady. The weak dollar helped firmthe market and get some shorts toexit. The weekly winter wheat condi-tion report showed good to excellentratings at 65% which was unchangedfrom last week and well above the42% last year, which was negative.The weekly export sales were at101,100 tons of old crop and 310,800tons of new which combined were

within expectations. Overall therewas little new this week for wheat inmy view. The smaller than expecteddomestic and world wheat carryoverslast Friday did help support the bullargument, but supplies are simple butstill very large. Trade will likely beflat to lower in the week ahead. Weneed to get further into the growingseason before the market should takea direction. At this time there is limit-ed reason for a rally and we do notneed to test the downside much fur-ther until we know more about thegrowing season. Hedgers call withquestions, continue to look forward atthe carry in the futures, for exampleJuly 2010 wheat is around $5 withnew crop 2011 up over $5.70.

Wheat Chicago K City MinneapolisSupport: 455 472 491Resistance 492 509 521

May 2010 Wheat (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/15/2010

Open . . . .4.762High . . . .4.814Low . . . .4.710Close . . .4.746Change .-0.012

Soy ComplexMay May Meal May Oil

Support: 942 261 3890Resistance 989 284 4090

May 2010 Beans (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/15/2010

Open . . .9.730High . . .9.760Low . . . .9.660Close . . .9.410Change +0.010

County Grain Prices as of 4/8/10Location Corn New Corn Beans New Beans Wheat New Wheat Milo New Milo

Alliance 671

Imperial Above

Gordon Above

Northern

Oil Flowers

Spring Wheat

Pinto

Oil Flowers (new)

Spring Wheat(new)

$16.25

$4.88

Navy N/A

Aurora $3.32 $3.45 $9.28 $8.66 $4.08 $4.49 $3.11 $2.74

Bloomfield $3.20 $3.34 $9.12 $8.00

Bruning $3.28 $3.39 $3.18 $8.56

Chappell $3.12 $3.49 $8.95 $8.42 $3.83 $4.06

Columbus $3.27 $3.34 $9.08 $8.55

Franklin $3.32 $3.45 $9.21 $8.63 $4.05 $4.34 $2.89 $2.92

Fremont $3.28 $3.44 $9.46 $8.90 $4.73

Funk $3.39 $3.52 $9.36 $8.77 $4.05 $4.34 $2.92

Gordon $3.04 $3.29 $3.83 $3.94

Grand Island $3.32 $3.45 $9.25 $8.63

Grant $3.07 $3.47 $8.95 $8.42 $3.83 $4.06

Hastings $3.35 $3.49 $9.30 $8.75 $4.20 $4.52 $3.05 $3.09

Hemingford $3.16 $3.44 $3.88 $4.04

Holdrege $3.30 $3.40 $9.13 $8.67 $4.09 $4.29 $2.86 $2.99

Imperial $3.07 $3.47 $8.95 $8.42 $3.83 $4.06

Kearney $3.38 $3.50 $9.22 $8.70 $4.23 $4.34

Kimball $3.16 $3.53 $3.83 $4.06

Lexington $3.28 $3.39 $9.08 $8.65 $3.97 $4.33

Lincoln $3.31 $3.37 $9.39 $8.92 $4.49 $2.74 $2.97

Maywood $3.25 $3.42 $9.02 $8.54 $4.00 $4.18 $2.74 $2.99

McCook $3.11 $3.41 $8.98 $8.51 $3.89 $4.09 $2.70 $2.99

Merna $3.24 $3.32 $9.01 $8.25 $3.81

Nebraska City $3.35 $3.41 $9.48 $8.83

Norfolk $3.30 $3.43 $8.94 $8.71

North Platte $3.27 $3.42 $9.14 $8.66 $4.09 $4.18

Ogallala $3.03 $3.40 $3.73 $4.09

Ord $3.40 $3.42 $9.04 $8.68

Overton $3.34 $3.46 $9.21 $8.75 $4.09 $4.29

Scottsbluff

Sidney $3.13 $3.49 $3.83 $4.04

St. Paul $3.33 $3.44 $8.65

Superior $3.34 $3.49 $9.13 $8.75 $4.13 $4.44 $3.15 $3.14

Waco $3.24 $3.37 $9.20 $8.67 $4.19 $4.39 $2.97 $3.02

Wahoo $3.25 $3.36 $9.26 $8.64

Wayne $3.13 $3.34 $8.98 $8.65

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It was just a bunch of "good old boys" sittingaround a table. But then the conversation took aradical turn, and now about five years later, 14producers are learning the ins and outs of mar-keting their corn in a much more profitable man-ner.

According to Craig Henkel, Bayard area farmerand now president of the LLC, he and a few otherproducers were talking about how cheap food isand how everyone in the production chain makesa living off the farmer, while the man on the landstruggles. There is the commodity markets,where some money could be made, but it is diffi-cult if not impossible for a small producer tomake any headway in that direction. There isn'tmuch left to work with when that 200 acres of

corn has to be shared with the landlord, the fuelsupplier, tire salesman, parts store, corn seeddealer, herbicide and pesticide dealers, and justevery day living for a family.

But, what about pooling resources? If severalfarmers pooled their harvest, they might be ableto accomplish something. "With a bigger pie, wemight have an opportunity to get a deal thatcould make us some money," Henkel said. "Butwe wouldn't do anything foolish."

After talking it over some more, Henkel and afew others started contacting producers untilthey established a core of 14 farmers betweenGering and Bridgeport, ranging in age from midto late 30s to late 50s. They then hired a mar-keter to do the trading. The group set targets andestablished how they would like to sell theirpooled corn.

"The first couple of years were absolutelywrong to be hedging," Henkel explained, butthey've learned as they go, and "We're doing goodthis year," Henkel said. "We've sold some cornalready."

Henkel said the farmer LLC works with JustinTrompke of Ag West. Dealing with Trompke hasbeen good for the group. "He's found better mar-kets for us, and we're not putting our operationsat risk.

"It's not perfect, but we're learning. Normally,farmers talk and speculate about the markets,then sell when the price is going down. You haveto put a pencil to it, know the break even point,and be informed about the markets to stay inbusiness," Henkel said.

The structure of the LLC is unique, Henkelsaid. "I don't know of anyone else doing this.Even our accountant has been confused but she'sgetting the bugs out."

Henkel said no one has to put all of the harvestinto the pool. It depends on what each individualhas going in his or her life, how much they directto the LLC.

The group is expanding its reach into bulk pur-chases, which save on freight and deliverycharges in addition to lower prices by buyinglarge quantities. They also give each other firstchance at doing some custom work.

"It's working real well," Henkel said last week,while waiting out another wet spell to get back inthe fields. "We can produce 700,000 bushels ofcorn, so now buyers know they can make onephone call and get what they need. The bottomline is that the money is really good."

Henkel is the first to stress that this type ofoperation isn't attractive to the more traditionalindividual producer who has 100 percent control."We think it's a good fit for a young producer whois in for the long haul. They have to be seriousabout it, and be good farmers. The money isn'tgreat, but we're staying in business."

Henkel also believes the LLC would work wellwith wheat, but first the group wants to fine tunethe corn project before they diversify. "We want toget the bugs out before we make any problems foranyone," Henkel explained.


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renewing VEETC would cost the United Statesmore than 112,000 jobs because as much as 37percent of the ethanol industry would shut down.Since Nebraska is the second largest ethanol pro-ducing state, more than 12 percent of those jobswould be lost in and around mostly ruralNebraska communities that support an ethanolfacility.

Some job losses would come from those directlyinvolved in ethanol production, while other joblosses would be caused by a reduction of dollarsspent by ethanol producers " dollars that wouldnormally flow throughout all sectors of the econo-my, according to the study.

"There is legislation in front of Congress rightnow that will extend VEETC beyond Dec. 31,when it is set to expire. It is important thatCongress act on this legislation to keep renewablefuels on track," Holzfaster said.

In Nebraska, 20 ethanol plants are located inthe Third Congressional District, more than anyother district in the U.S., and another four arelocated in the First District.

"Those who support ethanol and rural economic

development need to make sure their representa-tives understand the importance of VEETC,"Holzfaster said. "We'll need their support toensure it is renewed as quickly as possible."

On a national scale, the research shows that notrenewing VEETC would eliminate some $2.7 bil-lion in state and local tax revenues and another$2.4 billion in federal tax revenue, reduce house-hold income by $4.2 billion and reduce the grossdomestic product by $16.9 billion, further erodingthe economic output of the U.S. manufacturingsector.

In Nebraska, the Nebraska Ethanol Board saidthat ethanol production had another record yearin 2009, with 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol pro-duced despite plant shutdowns and falling fuelprices. Ethanol plants used 525 million bushels ofcorn, about one-third of Nebraska's record corncrop, in 2009. Nebraska's ethanol productioncapacity will likely exceed 2 billion gallons peryear by the end of 2010.

Sneller said that increased production and plantreopenings confirm the viability of the ethanolindustry and its positive impact on the state.

"The ethanol industry has created thousands ofgood-paying jobs in Nebraska," Sneller said."Elimination of the ethanol tariff and biofuelincentives would be a misguided policy consider-ing the significant economic impact generated bythis domestic industry. The current policies helpcreate jobs, they keep a domestic industry morecompetitive and they reduce fuel costs for con-sumers."

Most ethanol plants that have been idled in thepast year have resumed production or restartedconstruction, according to Sneller. He said theplant in Cambridge began operating again lastmonth after acquisition by Zeeland FarmServices, and Aventine announced that construc-tion at its Aurora West plant has resumed. Theplant may be producing ethanol as soon asSeptember.

"Many economists say that the ethanol industryhas largely kept the Midwest's economy afloatduring the recession," Sneller said. "We need toretain policies that help keep the ethanol industryhealthy and our economy strong."

behind the average of 5.Oats planted increased to 43 percent, ahead of

last year’s 29 and equal to the average of 43. Oatsemerged was at 6 percent, ahead of last year’s 2but below the average of 9.

Alfalfa conditions rated 1 percent poor, 19 fair,72 good, and 8 excellent, better than last year.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report:Cattle and calves conditions rated 4 percent poor,21 fair, 71 good, and 4 excellent, better than lastyear. Spring calving was 79 percent complete. Calflosses rated 3 percent below average, 85 average,and 12 above average. Pasture and range condi-tions rated 2 percent poor, 15 fair, 75 good, and 8excellent, above last year.

NE WEATHER AND CROP REPORTContinued from page 2

Table Talk Leads to a Marketing Venture


In spite of the snow, the Bloomfield FFA Chapterhas been very busy. In late January, we partici-pated in District livestock judging contests. Bothour junior and senior teams qualified for statecompetition placing 2nd and 4th respectively.Cody Allen won the Senior individual honors andTyrel Stark was named Junior individual winner.

Districts CDE contests were held in March atNECC. This year each team that participated in aqualifying contest earned their way to state con-vention competition. The food science and meatscience teams were district winners. The Ag Salesand Welding teams placed 2nd, while theFloriculture and Livestock Management teamsplaced third.

State Convention has come and gone. The entireschool year we were working on our competitionsand getting ready to compete at the state level.Bloomfield had many achievements at State thisyear. This past week, 48 members of the FFAChapter from Bloomfield, Wausa and Niobrara

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In state proficiency competition, Ali Gieselmanwas named second place recipient in DiversifiedHorticulture and received third place in Home and

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Hello FFA members and supporters!! The schoolyear has gone by so quickly and we are almostthrough the 2009-2010 school year. Since our lastarticle in the Heartland Express, Crofton mem-bers have been busy and have done an outstand-ing job of “Leading Out Loud”!

District Leadership Skills Events were held inCrofton on January 4th after being postponed inDecember due to the massive amounts of snowfallwe had. Over 250 members from eleven schoolscompeted in speaking events with the hopes ofearning a spot at the state convention. Croftonspeakers had an outstanding showing and wequalified 13 members.

District Livestock Judging was held at theNortheast Community College Ag Complex onJanuary 28th. Once again, Crofton members

stepped up to the challenge and qualified both ajunior and senior team for state.

District Proficiency Reviews were held inCrofton on February 6th. The FFA Advisors fromall ten chapters in our district gathered to evalu-ate proficiency applications. Crofton was repre-sented by four members in the competition.Earning silver merits for both the OutdoorRecreation and Diversified Ag ProductionPlacement areas was Nicole Allvin. Earning goldsand qualifying for state competition were AustinMann in Diversified Ag Production Placement,Charlie Sukup in Diversified HorticultureEntrepreneurship and Mollie Wilken for her BeefProduction Entrepreneurship proficiency.

State FFA Degree Interviews and Testing werealso held at Crofton High School on Monday,February 8th. Six senior members were vying forthe prestigious State FFA Degree, the highesthonor a member can receive at the state level.The procedure involves extensive record keepingon two to four years of the member’s SAE(Supervised Agricultural Experience), completionof a 14 page application, a FFA general knowledgeexam and an interview with two judges.

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Crofton FFA Members Lead Out Loud in a Variety of Ways

State FFA Officer, Tyler Spilinek, recently con-ducted leadership workshops for students in the AgEducation classes in Crofton

Among the awards received at the NebraskaState FFA Convention recently were six StateDegree recipients from Crofton: Randy Ausdemore,Mollie Wilken, Austin Mann, Amy Krepel, CharlieSukup and Nicole Allvin. Austin Mann and MollieWilken were named as State Star Finalists. Alsoshown are the State Champion Agriscience teammembers Abby Braun, Mathew Guenther, TaylorJohnson and Taylor Tammen. Mollie Wilken wasalso elected to serve as a state FFA Vice Presidentfor the upcoming year.

Caroline Cook, Reporter

The Verdigre FFA chapter will be attendingthe State FFA Convention. Our state finalists inproficiencies are Spencer Frederick in ForestryManagement and Russ Hirschman in WildlifeManagement. The Landscaping and Nurseryteam, composed of Angela Boggs, Amanda Grim,Caroline Cook, and Alina Koch, received a 1stplace at the district level and will also be com-peting at the state level. Many others qualifiedin various areas and they are looking forward todoing there best and having fun while doing it.For our FFA week one of the activities we didwas a barnyard for the younger kids. This yearwe had a wide range of animals and the kidsreally enjoyed it. We also had some kids from aneighboring town come over and see what its allabout. The Barnyard is also a good way to helprecruit and introduce the future members of ourchapter to whatFFA is all about.The Vedigre FFAchapter will com-pete at the StateFFA Convention inLincoln on April 7through 9th.

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Sixteen members of the Norfolk FFA chaptertraveled to Lincoln this year for the State FFAConvention. Teams qualified through districtcompetition and competed at State in SeniorLivestock Selection, Welding, Ag Sales, MeatEvaluation, Floriculture, Nursery andLandscape and Ag Mechanics. Three studentsalso competed in the State 4-H and FFA tractordriving. Norfolk came out on top in the AgMechanics contest, winning first and qualifyingfor the National FFA Contest in October 2010.Team members were Blake Otte, Dalton Henery,Shelby Hopkins, and Heath Weiher. Blake took3rd overall and received a medal in the Machineand Equipment area of the contest. Max Henn, asenior FFA member, also won first in the State

Tractor Driving. Max received a $500 scholarshipto the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Students did much more than just compete incontests. They used the State Convention as atime to bond as a chapter and hone their leader-ship skills through workshops offered at the con-vention. Senior FFA member Katie Skaff says,“State was a great experience. We really bondedas a chapter and I think it will help us to worktogether better in the future.” Students were alsoable to attend the Career Fair held at PershingAuditorium. They enjoyed talking to several ven-dors about future job opportunities and the pos-sibility of scholarships to continue their educa-tions. State FFA convention proved to be a valu-able opportunity for all who attended.

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The Food Science team of Ali Gieselman,Lynndsy Hauger, Whitney Goeden and JonathanCarhart placed 2nd in state competition receiv-ing a plaque, purple ribbon and each received asilver medal. Individually Ali received a purple,Lynndsy received a blue, and Whitney received awhite ribbon.

The Ag Sales team and welding teams won awhite ribbon. The Livestock Judging teamreceived a red ribbon also. Several membersreceiving individual ribbons including TyAlexander and Callen Koester receiving purplesin ag science.

Our chapter also had the privilege of receivinga $750 transportation scholarship to NationalConvention from Farm Credit Services as a partof the program. We thank them for this contribu-tion.

The session was completed with the awardingof State Degrees to Ali Gieselman, LynndsyHauger, Cody Allen, Morgan Kauth and over 400other state FFA seniors. State convention final-ized another successful year of competition bythe Bloomfield chapter. Congratulations for allof the hard work and accomplishment through-out the 2009-10 school year.

In late March we held our annual labor auc-

tion, which raises money to sponsor members tovarious leadership activities. Over 100 studentswere auctioned off raising over $20,000 for thispurpose.

Currently our younger students are raisinggarden vegetable to sell to local patrons in ourgreenhouse. We are also using flowers acquiredfrom Shamrock Nurseries to make a variety ofhanging baskets that we will sell to the public.

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Back left: Jared Korth, Ian Fallon, RodgerHastelhorst, Tanner Gubbles, and JordanMerchant. 3rd row: Tyler Brunnsen, Tony Theis,Jacob Backer, and Austin Korth 2nd row: DaishaJorgensen, Kaylie Pfanstile, Tony Backer, andSadie Lindville. Front Row:Adam Hastelhorst,Eric Hastelhorst, and Nathan Tunik.

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George Washington’s birthday (February 22ndthrough the 26th) The week was started off with65 locker posters designed and posted by theCrofton FFA members in junior high and 9thgrade. The week was busy with many other activ-ities such as “Tractor Tuesday”, a “guess who” con-test, a bale throwing contest, cookie delivery toarea businesses, elementary visits by members inofficial dress, food contests, t-shirt day and theteacher and staff appreciation breakfast. All con-tests were followed up with prizes to the winners.As you can guess, a lot of fun was had by all!

The week of March 1st was also very busy. TylerSpilinek, a Nebraska State FFA Vice Presidentspent the day in Crofton. He prepared and deliv-ered leadership workshops to the students in theAnimal Science, Natural Resources and PlantScience classes throughout the day. On March3rd, many Crofton members once again represent-ed our chapter in the Career Development Events,which were held at Northeast Community Collegein Norfolk. Thirty-four Crofton members quali-fied for state by earning a total of five champi-onship team trophies, six first place individualgold medals and numerous individual ribbons inthe areas of Agribusiness, Agricultural Sales,Agriscience, Agronomy, Envirothon, Floriculture,Food Science, and Livestock Management.

Somewhere in between all of the previouslymentioned competitions and activities, membersfound time to conduct and attend regularly sched-uled chapter meetings and community serviceprojects. We continue our weekly school widepaper recycling project and a seat belt survey wasconducted. We were disappointed in the seat beltsurvey results and we are encouraging students

and adults to please take the few seconds it takesto buckle up. It is the law, but more importantly,it can save your life! A roadside cleanup throughthe Adopt-a-Highway program is scheduled for theweek of April 19th and we always have a lot of funwhile doing our part to help out the environment.

The 82nd Nebraska State FFA Convention washeld on April 7-9th and Crofton members hadsome breathtaking moments! Each of theevenings found the Nebraska State FFA HonorChoir performing some incredible songs. Amongthe 100 members selected was Brandon Hegge ofCrofton. We were honored with a silver NationalChapter award during the opening session. OnThursday evening, our chapter was presentedwith the Governor's Agricultural ExcellenceAward and Austin Mann was selected as a statefinalist in the proficiency area of DiversifiedAgricultural Production. He earned 2nd place!On Friday, a number of exciting things happenedon stage at Pershing Auditorium. Six of our mem-bers; Nicole Allvin, Randy Ausdemore, AmyKrepel, Austin Mann, Charlie Sukup and MollieWilken were presented the prestigious State FFADegree. In addition, Austin Mann and MollieWilken were recognized as State Star Finalists inthe areas of Placement and Production, respec-tively. Earning silver medals in their speakingevents were: Wesdon Wortmann – Creed; KatieMueller – Jr. Public, Amy Krepel – Coop; CharlieSukup – Sr. Public; and the Jr. Parli Pro team.Earning a gold medal was Sara Kohles for her JobInterview LSE. The Agriscience team of AbbyBraun, Mathew Guenther, Taylor Johnson andTaylor Tammen were announced as the StateChampions and Taylor Johnson earned 1st place

individually in the state! The LivestockManagement team earned the 3rd place plaque inthe area of Horse Management. In addition, othermembers earned 39 individual and team ribbonsin the Career Development Events such asAgribusiness, Agronomy, Agricultural Sales, FoodScience, Livestock Management, LivestockSelection and Natural Resources. To top off theexcitement of convention and another successfulyear, Crofton's Chapter President, Mollie Wilkenwas selected as a Nebraska State FFA VicePresident! She is the first state FFA officer tocome out of our chapter. She will begin her dutiesright away and will begin to train and preparemany workshops for members from across thestate.

As the year winds down, the new officer candi-dates will be interviewed and voted on to see whowill lead our chapter for the 2010-2011 schoolyear. Our annual FFA banquet will be heldSunday, April 25th and as you can tell we havemuch to celebrate and share with the approxi-mately 200 members, parents and guests who willbe in attendance. As you can see the chapter hasand will continue to keep busy during the rest ofthe school year and throughout the summer.Crofton members have exemplified this year'sNational FFA theme, which was “Lead Out Loud”!It is very fulfilling to see all that we can accom-plish through hard work and dedication to beingstudent, chapter and community leaders! Thankyou for your support and we look forward to themany exciting challenges and opportunities whichawait us!

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in Lincoln. They were Mikey Horky and LisaKraus. Next we had our CDEs which were held inGrand Island. We qualified teams for state com-petition in Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape,Welding, Ag Mechanics, and Ag Sales. We alsoparticipated in District Livestock judging. Wehave two seniors receiving their State FFADegrees they are Bill Jordan and Lisa Kraus. Wealso have community service activities whichinclude taking care of Harrop Park, Adopt aHighway program, and our big project was refin-ishing the gazebo in our park and repairing someof the picnic tables also found in the park. I doapologize that we currently do not have a largegroup picture of our chapter.

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What an eventful 3 days of competitions andactivities for the S-E-M FFA Chapter at the 82ndState FFA Convention in Lincoln, NE.

Members competed in over 20 different eventsand attended different workshops, seminars,speakers and career fairs.

In speaking events, Emily Ibach placed 5th witha gold in Job interview where she applied for a jobmanaging a farmers market. In NaturalResources Sara Simmons took home a bronze withher speech on water in Nebraska. InExtemporaneous speaking Benjamin Trampe tookhome a high silver with his topic on HSUS andNebraska. And in the highlight of the speakingevents, Junior, Lauren Ibach captured first placewith her news broadcast themed speech over coop-eratives.

Another highlight of the state convention wasthe agriculture demonstration team consisting ofSara Simmons, Lauren Ibach and Dillan Line.They gave a demonstration on how to collect DNAhair follicles and send them into Pfizer for testing.The demonstration went great and the studentscaptured the state Runner-Up plaque.

Another state runner up team was theAgriculture communications team consisting ofTravis Line-Broadcasting, Sara Simmons – Newswriting, Nissa Brown – Graphics, and Benjamin

Trampe in Press Release writing. The studentsprepared their information over animal welfare inthe state of Nebraska. This is the highest S-E-Mhas ever placed in this contest. In addition, TravisLine captured 2nd place in his area.

In Livestock Management the team consisted ofAlyssa Jeffrey, John Frerichs, Evan Ibach, LaurenIbach, and Bailey Adair and Ashley Albright, cap-tured second in the Dairy management area. Themembers also competed in other areas such asswine, beef, poultry, horse and sheep.

The agronomy team was another area wheremembers performed well, the team placed 5thover all led by seniors Jacob Pierce, BenjaminTrampe and Dylan Smith and Brookelyn Tampe.The boys all received purples.

With all the successes already mentioned, theSenior Livestock Judging team took the cake.They qualified for Nationals with team membersLauren Ibach, Travis Line, Alec Ibach and EvanIbach. Evan received second overall and the teammembers all received purples.

The Junior Parliamentary procedure teamreceived a bronze, but all but one of the teammembers can come back and perform. TheNatural Resources team received a red ribbon,and Brandon Trampe and Austin Pierce received ablue. The Junior Livestock Judging team receiveda purple ribbon and all team members receivedblues. That team consisted of Dillan Line, Tab

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In a first for our chapter, 7 seniors received theirstate degrees. Those seniors that put in the 4years of hard work included: Dylan Smith,Benjamin Trampe, Alec Ibach, Evan Ibach, EmilyIbach, Jacob Pierce, and Travis Line.

Finally at the conclusion of the convention stateofficers for the 2010-2011 year were announced.Alec Ibach was awarded a vice president office.This is an exciting first for our chapter. JuniorNissa Brown said “I’m glad Alec is representingour state and FFA chapter this upcoming year.”

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Tyler Schindler, Wheeler Central ReporterWe had six seniors try to get their state degrees.

Those six seniors where Danielle Nichols, TrevorKahl, Raymond Bernt, Zac Thramer, KatieThunker, and Kelsey Weber. The State FFADegree is the highest degree that can be handedout to FFA members.

We had a good turn out at district livestock judg-ing. We had three purple ribbons Lane Day,Sydney Gehl, and Tyler Schindler. For blue rib-bons we had Margo Erickson, Joni Qualm, andKelsey Weber. For red ribbons we had Greg Olson,Jentry Qualm, Kent Snider, and Shelby Kasselder.For white ribbons we had Cassie Thunker, AndreaPelster, Nathan Smith, Kylee Weber, JordanWietzki, and Trevor Kahl. Even though some hada gallant effort they did not place.

CDE’s stands for Career Development Events.At this event we had a good outcome of ribbon

placements. We had three blue ribbons. Those rib-bons where awarded to Sadie Scarborough inAgriscience, Kent Snider in Welding, and ChelseaNichols in Farm Management. For red ribbons wehad Tyler Schindler in Meats, Jordan Wietzki inAgriscience, Jordyn Abbot in Floriculture, JentryQualm in Floriculture, Jake Kasselder in ArcWelding, Kassy Winter in Agriscience, and KelseyWeber in Nursery and Landscape. For white rib-bons we had Jentry Qualm in Nursery andLandscape. For team ribbons we had a small out-come. With a red ribbon qualifying for state wasthe Nursery and Landscape team consisting ofKelsey Weber, Hilary Kasperbauer, Jentry Qualm,and Joni Qualm. With a white ribbon qualifyingfor state was the Meats team consisting of MitchErickson, Morgan Pelster. The Floriculture teamgot a red Jentry Qualm, Jordyn Abbot, HilaryKasperbaur and Joni Qualm. Good job everyone!!!

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On April 7, 2010 the Broken Bow FFA Chaptersent a busload of students to the 82nd AnnualNebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln,Nebraska. At the convention, FFA members com-peted in contests, listened to speakers, and partic-ipated in several workshops.

Broken Bow FFA members competed in eventssuch as Nursery/Landscape, Farm BusinessManagement, Floriculture, Agriscience, Welding,and Agricultural Communications. Some notableperformances included a 5th place in MIG weldingby Nate Birnie, 2nd place in the news article por-tion of Ag Communications by Allyn Leick, a blueribbon by the Nursery/Landscape team.

The chapter as a whole also received awards forits efforts in improving the school and community.The chapter was ranked in the top ten for NaturalResources, Chapter Safety, and CommunityDevelopment projects, as well as receiving a goldrating for the National Chapter Award.

Seniors receiving State FFA Degrees this yearincluded Lance Oatman, Samuel Troxel, AllynLeick, Jonathan Jones, and Collin Chytka.Samuel Troxel and Lance Oatman were also StateStar finalists in Agribusiness and Placement,respectively.

Members also won proficiency awards. SamuelTroxel received first place in EquineEntrepreneurship, and Allyn Leick won 2nd placein Equine Placement.

Members that weren’t competing had the oppor-tunity to attend events throughout the day. In the

Cornhusker Marriott,students could partici-pate in leadership work-shops and listen to moti-vational speakers. Theyalso had the opportunityto journey over toPershing center for acareer fair.

The convention pro-vided a chance for mem-bers to be recognized fortheir efforts throughoutthe year and to learnmore about themselvesand others. The annualState Convention con-tinually provides oppor-tunities for students togain leadership skillsand careers skills thatare invaluable in anycareer field.


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Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibachtoday provided information on the status ofbovine tuberculosis (TB) testing in the state.

The update included details to wrap up theinvestigation into the June 2009 finding of twoTB-positive beef cows in a Rock County herd.Ibach also offered information in follow-up to aJanuary announcement regarding NDA’s cooper-ation with South Dakota officials on the finding ofa TB-positive beef cow in that state.

“We are extremely pleased that after extensivetesting, we did not find any additional positivecases of TB in association with the Rock Countyinvestigation,” Ibach said. “Unfortunately thedisease has been found in association with anoth-er investigation.

“I don’t believe this new case is indicative of aTB problem in our state,” he said. “I think it isrepresentative of the vast scope of agriculture inNebraska and the regionalization of the livestockindustry. We are a major processor of red meat,and we are one of the largest cattle feeding states.Those factors mean NDA must exercise due dili-gence regarding disease surveillance and investi-gations.”ROCK COUNTY CASE

Ibach said NDA staff, in coordination with fed-eral animal disease officials, tested 21,764 headof cattle in association with the investigation oftwo TB-positive cows found in a Rock County beefherd last year. A total of 61 herds in 20 countieswere quarantined as NDA traced cattle move-ment into and out of the affected herd and testedcattle that may have shared a fence line with theherd. No additional positive cases of TB werefound, and Ibach said only three herds remainunder quarantine at this time, with those quar-antines to be lifted as those feeder cattle move toslaughter.

In addition, the initial affected herd has beenreleased from quarantine. Ibach said the herd

endured a series of tests that are part of a newU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal“test-and-remove” strategy. One final whole-herd“assurance test” will be conducted a year fromnow, he said.

“Obviously, we are pleased with the outcome ofthis investigation. We appreciate the cooperationwe had from area ranchers and others who wereimpacted,” Ibach said. SOUTH DAKOTA CASE

NDA began working with South Dakota offi-cials in January after they announced the findingof a TB-positive cow in the southeastern part ofthat state. Preliminary work to trace cattlemovements into and out of the South Dakota herdincluded a link to Nebraska.

Ibach said today NDA testing based on that epi-demiological investigation has led to the findingof a TB-positive cow in a Cedar County beef herd.

“Owners of four northeast Nebraska herds hadpurchased cattle from the South Dakota herd,”Ibach said. “Three of the four herds tested free ofthe disease, but the results of the last cow in thelast herd to be tested returned as positive for TB.”

Ibach said NDA officials now are in the processof conducting a new epidemiological investigationon the Cedar County herd. The investigation willinclude tracing the movement of cattle into andout of the herd, as well as locating other herdsthat may have shared a fence line with the affect-ed herd. It is unknown how many new herds mayhave to be quarantined for testing, he said, but atthis point the scale of the investigation appears tobe much smaller than the Rock County investiga-tion.ONGOING WORK

Ibach said the TB testing and other related dis-ease surveillance work is part of NDA’s ongoingefforts to protect Nebraska’s livestock herds.Such efforts include communication with otherstates regarding movements of animals, as well



Kearney, NE (April 5, 2010) The Nebraska BeefCouncil (NBC) will hold Board of DirectorElections in four districts in 2010. This opportu-nity is open to qualified Nebraska beef producersthat are 21 years of age or older, a registeredvoter, and a resident of the district that he or shewill represent.

Nebraska Beef Council directors volunteertheir time to represent beef producers’ checkoffinvestments on the state and national level. TheBoard’s major responsibility is to oversee checkoffexpenditures by determining promotion, researchand education programs for checkoff invest-ments. The term is four years and will begin onJanuary 1, 2011.

Ann Marie Bosshamer, NBC ExecutiveDirector, encourages anyone interested in becom-ing a beef council director to visit with currentand past directors to learn more about this valu-able experience and its commitment. In addition,candidates are encouraged to attend a beef coun-cil board meeting to witness firsthand the dutiesof the board of directors and how the checkoff isinvested.

Election packets are availible beginning onMay 1, 2010. Possible candidates must obtain100 signatures from beef producers in their dis-tricts on a candidate petition. All candidatematerials, including signature petition, state-ment of intent, and candidate affidavit must bereturned to the NBC office by September 1, 2010.

The following districts will hold elections: District #2 includes Grant, Hooker, Thomas,

Blaine, Loup, Rock, Brown, Keya Paha, andCherry Counties. (Note: Dave Hamilton, the cur-rent District 2 director, is eligible for reelection.)

District #4 includes Boyd, Holt, Wheeler, Knox,Antelope, and Boone Counties. (Note: DavidWright, the current District 4 director, has servedtwo terms and is not eligible for reelection.)

District #6 includes Arthur, McPherson, Logan,Keith, Perkins, Lincoln, Chase, Hayes, Dundyand Hitchcock Counties. (Note: Mark Spurgin,the current District 6 director, has served twoterms and is not eligible for reelection.)


Live cattle trade appears to have topped outthis past week with a good downside correctionso far this week. The weekly net changes aredown around $2.50 on the April futures whichare down $3 from the high, June futures arenearly $2 on the week and August FeederCattle are down around $3. We have somedownward momentum going in the futures atthis time. The close yesterday was the seconddaily close below the 20-day moving average onthe June Live cattle contract but the Aprilfutures found support at the 20-day. The dailycloses on Thursday and Friday are importantchart items because two poor daily closes couldindicate that the bull move is over. If we slip wewill be looking to levels of supports which onthe April contract would be at $95 and $92 orjust below there for the June contract. Cash

trade yesterday was $1 to $2 lower than lastweek at the $98 area. There was some lighttrade early in the week steady with last weekat $100. The cutout trade has advanced thisweek with choice up at 166.74 on Wednesdayafternoon and select at 164.85. The cutoutprices suggest we should hold up at these cashprices, but the market needs to believe the beefdemand will stay firm with cutout levels $20 to$25 higher than where we had been most of thepast year. Hedgers call with questions. Makesure your focus remains on profitability and notownership of expensive calves or exiting prof-itable hedges because it could have been orcould be better. As we mentioned last week,there is a risk of a brisk set back here, and theaction the past few sessions is suggesting itmay have begun.

CattleJune May Feeder

Support: 9235 10982Resistance 9605 11697

June 2010 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/15/2010

Open . .93.550High . .93.725Low . . .92.900Close . .92.950Change .-0.525

May 2010 Feeder Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/15/2010

Open .113.550High .113.600Low . .112.175Close .112.200Change .-1.400

Lean hog trade has remained a firm tohigher tone this week. After three days oftrade this week the April futures are upover $1 and June futures up just short ofa buck. Many new contract highs havebeen printed, but we did not make anybig upside extensions suggesting themomentum is flat. Cattle have begun tocorrect, which may spell a topping typeaction in the hogs over the next week.Cash trade has come up into the upper$70 range, so it is supporting the currentfutures price and the premium in the

May-August contracts. We now have theOctober contract up above $75 with someupward momentum; make sure hedgerslook to start hedging here, or usingoptions at least, if you have not.Historically we do not see October over$75 too often. Hedgers call with ques-tions. As we look forward everything islooking good to me with December andFebruary trade now inching into the mid$70 range! Make sure you are lookingforward at your margins.

Hogs Jun JulySupport: 8272 8337Resistance 8682 8607

June 2010 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart - 4/15/2010

Open . .85.700High . .85.750Low . . .84.750Close . .84.950Change .-0.525

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 4/10/2010MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction - Bassett, NE; Ericson/Spalding Auction Market - Ericson, NE; Huss Livestock Market LLC - Kearney, NE;Imperial Livestock Auction - Imperial, NE; Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington, NE; North Platte Livestock Auction - North Platte, NE

Receipts: 18,220 Last Week: 12,250 Last Year: 15,670Compared to last week the bulk of steers trended 8.00 to 14.00 higher with instances of steady to 6.00 higher. Heifers weighing less than 600 poundstraded steady to 5.00 higher. Heifers 600 pounds and heavier trended 4.00 to 7.00 lower most likely due to lack of offerings in that weight group afterlast week's plethora of heifer offerings. Feeder steers accounted for 53 percent of total receipts, heifers 47 percent. Weights over 600 pounds were 70percent of total offerings.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1

Head . . . .Wt . . .Avg Wt . . .PriceAvg . . . . . .Price

16 . . . . .337 . . . .337 . . . .158.00 . . . . .158.0084 . . .355-399 . .381 .138.50-157.50 . .149.96284 . .400-448 . .420 .127.50-161.75 . .150.56397 . .450-498 . . 475 .126.00-156.00 . .143.73425 . .502-548 . .523 .119.00-145.25 . .137.321351 .550-598 . .578 .124.00-138.50 . .131.36715 . .600-648 . .625 .116.00-138.00 . .128.9525 . . . . .635 . . . .635 . . . .119.00 . . . . .119.001175 .650-699 . .671 .117.00-132.00 . .125.30833 . .700-749 . .720 .110.50-129.50 . .120.691183 .750-795 . .768 .108.75-125.00 . .116.3471 . . . . .795 . . . .795 . . . .110.29 . . . . .110.29955 . .800-848 . .824 .106.00-114.00 . .111.22840 . .854-895 . .883 .102.50-114.00 . .109.56228 . .900-946 . .917 .100.00-107.10 . .104.8222 . . . . .1002 . . .1002 . . . .100.25 . . . . .100.25

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2


36 . . .402-440 . .422 .136.50-146.00 . .141.6140 . . .460-495 . .482 .120.00-147.00 . .138.4847 . . .520-545 . .527 .130.00-134.00 . .132.775 . . . . . .566 . . . .566 . . . .121.00 . . . . .121.0088 . . .620-645 . .642 .121.00-124.00 . .122.13101 . .650-690 . .671 .116.25-119.00 . .118.228 . . . . . .700 . . . .700 . . . .110.50 . . . . .110.503 . . . . . .793 . . . .793 . . . .100.50 . . . . .100.5012 . . . . .878 . . . .878 . . . .100.00 . . . . .100.00

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1


32 . . .325-343 . .335 .126.00-135.00 . .131.13133 . .352-391 . .379 .124.00-155.00 . .142.38324 . .400-448 . .424 .120.25-141.00 . .132.48466 . .453-498 . .475 .118.00-134.00 . .127.83313 . .509-548 . .529 .114.00-133.00 . .124.27

1033 .550-599 . .579 .113.00-127.50 . .122.131051 .601-646 . .627 . .99.00-122.75 . . .117.5317 . . . . .630 . . . .630 . . . .113.25 . . . . .113.251061 .650-696 . .673 .103.00-120.00 . .113.99213 . .658-699 . .682 .114.75-119.00 . .116.49 952 . .700-748 . .722 . .95.00-115.75 . . .110.94207 . .701-720 . .710 .113.00-119.00 . .116.84853 . .751-795773 100.00-112.25 . . . .105.3475 . . .772-783 . .774 .103.00-112.00 . .110.18819 . .801-826 . .810 . .95.50-108.75 . . .104.53120 . .816-847 . .840 .101.75-106.50 . .102.86144 . .850-897 . .873 . .97.00-102.00 . . . .99.4716 . . . . .852 . . . .852 . . . .102.35 . . . . .102.35 44 . . .912-927 . .919 . .94.00-97.25 . . . .95.779 . . . . . .978 . . . .978 . . . . .93.50 . . . . . . .93.50

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2


31 . . .405-445 . .434 .103.00-132.00 . .124.19118 . .500-545 . .527 .101.00-125.25 . .121.117 . . . . . .590 . . . .590 . . . .105.00 . . . . .105.00

Week Ending 4/9/2010Eastern Nebraska: Compared with last week, hay sales trading

steady with light to moderate demand and trade activity light.Ground and delivered hay sales trading fully steady to firm and pel-let sales were fully steady.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Large Squares Premium: 120.00-150.00 Ground and Delivered to feedlots 80.00-95.00. Dehydratedalfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 180.00-190.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Large Squares Premium:120.00-150.00; Good Round Bales 80.00-95.00; Fair Round Bales65.00-75.00. Grass: Large and Medium Squares Premium: 100.00-130.00, Good Round Bales 75.00-90.00, Fair Round Bales 60.00-70.00. Ground and Delivered To feedlots 95.00-105.00. Corn Stalks:Large Round Bales 50.00-65.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 per-cent: 175.00-185.00.

Western Nebraska: Trade and movement slow. Hay prices most-ly steady. Demand moderate to good for dairy quality hay, moderateto light for cow hay. Supplies remain good as it appears there willbe some carry over this spring. All prices dollars per ton FOB stackin medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.Horse hay in small squares. Prices are from the most recent report-ed sales.

Western NebraskaAlfalfa

Premium 90.00-125.00Sm. Sqrs. 5.00-5.50/baleGood 75.00-90.00Fair 60.00-75.00Utility 55.00Ground & Deliv. New Crop

90.00-110.00

Mixed Grass 70.00-75.00Wheat Straw50.00

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY

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5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter CattleWeek Ending: 4/4/10 Confirmed: 140,103 Week Ago: 172,943 Year Ago: 183,776LLiivvee BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

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Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,572 . . . . . . . .1,225-1,500 . . . . . . . . . . .94.00-98.00 1,395 . . . . . . . . . .96.6065 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,924 . . . . . . . .1,200-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .94.50-98.00 1,331 . . . . . . . . . .96.3435 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,992 . . . . . . .1,100-1,435 . . . . . . . . . . .95.00-97.50 1,281 . . . . . . . . . .96.120 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 . . . . . . . .1,250-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .96.00-96.00 1,294 . . . . . . . . . .96.00

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• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, April 5, 2010 •Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 15,708; Imported - 0

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535 . . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .59.7 . . . . . . . .214.00 - 236.53 . . . . . . . .221.48

3,206 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .71.3 . . . . . . . .214.76 - 238.00 . . . . . . . .228.30

9,391 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .77.9 . . . . . . .209.00 - 239.56 . . . . . . . .231.96

1,570 . . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .87.6 . . . . . . . .220.86 - 224.07 . . . . . . . .222.46

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District #8 includes Adams, Webster, Clay,Nuckolls, Fillmore, Thayer, Seward, Saline,Jefferson, Lancaster, Gage, Otoe, Johnson,Pawnee, Nemaha, and Richardson Counties.(Note: Ann Bruntz, the current District 8 direc-tor, has served two terms and is not eligible forreelection.)

“Beef producers who are passionate about theindustry and who are willing to provide leader-ship to the beef checkoff program and its invest-ments are needed as we face the challenges andopportunities that lie ahead,” said Bosshamer.“We need strong leaders to enhance our missionand strengthen beef demand in the global mar-ketplace.”

Ballots will be mailed to beef producers in theelection districts on November 1, 2010 and mustbe postmarked by November 15th to be eligible.Results will be announced on December 1, 2010.

For additional information or to receive yourcandidate petition packet, contact the NebraskaBeef Council office at 1-800-421-5326.

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as coordination with federal USDA officials andother state agencies.

“Disease surveillance and testing are a part ofour day to day tasks. That includes work withnot only beef cattle, but also dairies and cervids,”he said. “However the efforts of our staff overthe past several months have been far from rou-tine. They’ve worked many extra hours toaddress the TB emergency in Nebraska in orderto protect our valuable livestock industry, and Ithank them for their efforts.”

NDA will provide updates on the Cedar Countyinvestigation as new information becomes avail-able. General information about bovine TB canbe found on the NDA web site at www.agr.ne.gov,under the bovine TB button on the right side ofthe home page.

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"I don't know why, but after talking that time,Tim and I did something about it, instead of justtalking. Now we'll see how it works and keepmoving."

In addition to Henkel, officers include TimErdman as executive director/secretary, and TomHenson as vice president. The group is consider-ing storage possibilities as a way to increase therevenue on their crops. Instead of having to selloff the combine, they could hold it back and sellwhen prices are better. Costs could be spreadamong the group, which would spread the riskand diversify their opportunities and operations.

"It might be slow, but this is radical and new,and it takes a while to get to where we wanted togo, but we knew that. This way there are moreresources, and markets and researchers. We justneed to use all of them."

Pasture Loss Due to Grasshopper Infestation Eligible for ELAPCraig Schaunaman, State Executive Director of

USDA's Farm Service Agency in South Dakotaannounced that the state of South Dakota hasbeen approved for pasture grazing loss assistanceunder the Emergency Livestock AssistanceProgram (ELAP) as a result of grasshopper infes-tation during the 2009 grazing season.

"ELAP provides emergency relief to livestockproducers to aid in the reduction of losses due to

disease and adverse weather that are not coveredby the Supplemental Revenue AssistancePayments Program (SURE), Livestock IndemnityProgram (LIP), and Livestock Forage DisasterProgram (LFP)," Schaunaman said.

Producers that had pasture grazing losses forthe 2009 season due to grasshoppers can now con-tact their local FSA Service Center for a late filedELAP signup. The producer must certify to the

actual number of grazing days that were lost dueto the grasshopper infestation.

This signup will only be open for a limited peri-od of time. Producers should contact their localFSA Service Center for details regarding theELAP program. Additional information about theELAP program or any other program adminis-tered by FSA can be obtained on the web atwww.fsa.usda.gov.

Viral infections in cattle can be costly for pro-ducers. Two such viruses—bovine viral diarrheavirus (BVDV) and vesicular stomatitis virus(VSV)—cause outbreaks in the United States thatleave animals with symptoms that can reduce pro-duction efficiency. However, the viruses’ impact orthe way they spread among animals is not alwaysstraightforward.Cattle Value Reduced After Virus Exposure

Fever, pneumonia, diarrhea and compromisedimmunity are among the telltale signs of infectionwith the group of viruses that cause bovine viraldiarrhea, an economically significant disease thataffects cattle herds throughout the world. Calvesexposed to a BVDV in utero may develop persist-ent infections and shed the virus throughout theirlives. Post-birth exposure to BVDV usually leadsto acute infections that last 7–10 days.

With lifelong compromised health, persistentlyinfected (PI) cattle are obviously a drain on eco-nomic resources, but they may be even more cost-ly than previously assumed. A collaborative studyinvolving scientists from the AgriculturalResearch Service (ARS) shows that PI cattle canactually decrease the profitability of surroundingcattle—even those that never develop clinical dis-ease. This work was published in the January2009 issue of the American Journal of VeterinaryResearch.

PI cattle have higher mortality rates and lowerproduction efficiency than other cattle. But theeconomic consequences of BVDV don’t end there,according to a study initiated by veterinary con-sultant Bill E. Hessman of the Haskell CountyAnimal Hospital in Sublette, Kansas. In collabo-ration with ARS and university colleagues,Hessman showed that after exposure to PI cattle,non-PI cattle had higher morbidity rates andlower production efficiency than cattle withabsolutely no exposure to PI animals.

Microbiologist Julia Ridpath at the ARSNational Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa,helped design and analyze the study, which wasconducted in a newly constructed feedlot. The col-laborators tested 21,743 calves as they enteredthe feedlot. They identified PI animals, character-ized the BVDV strains present, and tracked thespread of strains within and between pens.

Some pens held one or more PI cattle. Othershad no PI cattle, but were adjacent to infectedpens. The remaining pens neither held infectedcattle nor adjoined infected pens.

The scientists found that the mortality rateswere 25.6 percent for PI cattle and 2.4 percent,

overall, for non-PI cattle. Of the non-PI cattle,those that were exposed to PI cattle had a mortal-ity rate of 3.6 percent, and those that had no expo-sure had a mortality rate of 1.7 percent.

The higher mortality and morbidity rates due toPI exposure have been reported previously. Butthis study was one of the first to compare perform-ance outcomes, such as production efficiency, ofPI-exposed animals and non-PI-exposed animals.

Production efficiency, based on the ratio of feedintake to weight gain, for PI-exposed animals wasless than half that of non-PI-exposed animals.This is a significant observation for livestock pro-ducers because it demonstrates that the economicdamage incurred by exposure to PI animals is notlimited to increased treatment costs. Even PI-exposed animals that remained clinically healthygained weight less efficiently than non-PI-exposedanimals.

Based on this study, estimated economic lossescaused by exposure to PI cattle could be between$40 and $90 per animal, due to increased mortal-ity and morbidity and decreased performance.

Immunizing young animals against bovine viraldiarrhea is important to reducing losses. Here,microbiologists John Neil and Julia Ridpath vac-cinate calves with a commercial available vaccineto study the immune response it generates in theanimals.New Leads in the Vesicular Stomatitis Virus

Transmission CycleVSV is endemic in Mexico and causes sporadic

outbreaks in the United States. Though rarelyfatal, VSV causes physical discomfort in livestock,reduces production efficiency, and may result inserious secondary infections. And because clinicalsigns in cattle and pigs are similar to those of foot-and-mouth disease, every outbreak must be close-ly monitored.

New research from ARS scientists in Wyomingcould help prevent the spread of VSV. BarbaraDrolet at the agency’s Arthropod-Borne AnimalDiseases Research Laboratory (ABADRL) inLaramie and Justin Derner at the ARS HighPlains Grasslands Research Station in Cheyennehave shown that, under laboratory conditions,rangeland plants can harbor VSV and pass thevirus to grasshoppers feeding on them. Thoughthere are no reports to date of field rangeland-plant testing during outbreaks, the scientistsshowed that a common grasshopper pesticide alsokills the virus on the plants.

Infected animals salivate heavily, sheddingvirus in the saliva, which results in animal-to-ani-

mal transmission. During an outbreak, producerstry to control the spread of VSV by restricting ani-mal movement, disinfecting all materials used,and limiting the animals’ exposure to insects thattransmit the virus.

Soil and plants have been thought to be sourcesof VSV, but because this has not been previouslyconfirmed, current recommendations for VSV con-trol do not include decontamination of corral soilsand pastures.

Previous research by ABADRL and University ofWyoming scientists showed that, in grasshoppers,the virus can multiply and then infect cattle thateat the insects while grazing. That study prompt-ed Drolet to investigate two assumptions made inthe initial proposal of a grasshopper-cattle infec-tion cycle: If infected animals shed the virus ontopasture plants as they graze, can the virus remaininfectious on the plant surface? If so, willgrasshoppers become infected by eating the con-taminated plants?

To determine the window of opportunity forgrasshoppers to ingest viable VSV from contami-nated plants, Drolet and Derner selected 14rangeland plant species that grasshoppers eat,exposed the plants to VSV in a laboratory setting,and measured virus survival over time.

“Several plant species harbored viable virus upto 24 hours in the lab,” Drolet says. This is thefirst report demonstrating the stability of VSV onrangeland-plant surfaces.

The scientists then exposed two of the plantspecies to VSV and fed them to grasshoppers 24hours later. The grasshoppers became infected,which supports the hypothesis that grasshopper-cattle-grasshopper transmission of VSV is possi-ble.

The scientists next tested a common grasshop-per pesticide and found that it could deliver a dou-ble punch if used during an outbreak in pasturedanimals: In addition to reducing the grasshopperpopulation, the pesticide inactivated VSV on con-tact, thus potentially reducing a source of virus forgrazing animals and any remaining grasshoppers.

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“We haven’t investigated the molecular mecha-nisms behind it,” Drolet says. “But the resultsclearly show that this pesticide is lethal to VSV.”

This knowledge could be useful in making dis-ease-management decisions during future out-breaks. This research was published in the May2009 issue of Applied and EnvironmentalMicrobiology.

ARS Scientists Work to Reduce Spread of Cattle Viruses


Apr 22-24 - North Platte (Lincoln County)10th Annual Country Bluegrass Festival;Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 W. US Hwy 30;Enjoy bands and entertainers from across theUnited States including Bobby Osborne, MichaelCleveland, Audie Blaylock, Barely Herd andNothin' Fancy. Donna Mentzer (308) 532-1465www.countryblue grassshow.homestead.com

Apr 23-24 - Omaha (Douglas County) All-American Fanfare; Holland Performing ArtsCenter, 1200 Douglas St; Hearts will soar andtears may fall at this patriotic concert celebratingwhat makes America great. 8pm, $15-$75 (402)342-3560 www.omahasymphony.org

Apr 23-25 - Chadron (Dawes County) Festivalof Quilts; Assumption Arena, 4th & Spruce StsQuilt show, competition, displays, vendors, pro-grams and demonstrations. Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm;Sun, noon-4pm, $4 Charlotte Kriz (308) 432-4041www.festivalofquilts.com

Apr 23-25 - Omaha (Douglas County) PolkaFest; German American Society 3717 S. 120th St;Featuring local and regional acts, dancing,refreshments and more. 11am-midnight. (402)333-6615 www.germanamericansociety.org

Apr 24 - Kearney (Buffalo County) A Night toRemember the Titanic; Frank House, 2010 W.24th; Enter the drama of that fateful night whileyou enjoy a luxurious 8-course formal dinner inthe historic Frank House. 5-9pm, $165 KrisAnnSullivan (308) 865-8284 www.frankhouse.org

Apr 24 - Peru (Nemaha County) The GreatNebraska Mushroom Hunt; Steamboat TraceTrailhead, 300 5th St; A down-to earth experience.Morel mushroom hunting with instruction fornovice hunters. 8:30am-4pm, $10. Linda Tynon(850) 916-1616 www.nebraskathegoodlife.com

Apr 25 - Beatrice (Gage County) IndustryDay; Gage County Historical Museum, 101 N. 2ndSt; Jayhusker Antique Engine Club will show andoperate engines used on the farm, home and facto-ry before electrical motors. 1-4pm, Free. LesaArterburn (402) 228-1679 beatricene.com/gagecountymuseum

Apr 25 - Gering, Scotts (Bluff County) SpringUp the Bluff Relay Race; Scotts Bluff NationalMonument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail; Relay raceup Scotts Bluff National Monument via SummitRoad. Running and walking divisions. Free MarkDavison (308) 436-9700 www.nps.gov/scbl

Apr 25 - Sargent (Custer County) HeartlandMX Series Racing; Sandhills Motorsport Park,401 S. 7th St; Gates open 8am, racing at 11am, $5entry, $25-$30 competitors Lisa Grint (308) 215-0564 www.teamupr.com

Apr 29-30 - Beatrice (Gage County)Storytelling Festival; Homestead NationalMonument 8523 W. NE Hwy 4; Storytellers enter-tain and educate visitors with stories aboutAmerican culture and heritage. 10am-3pm & Fri7pm, Free. Susan Cook (402) 223-3514www.nps.gov/home

Apr 30 - Grand Island (Hall County) KennyRogers in Concert; Heartland Events Center,700 E. Stolley Park Rd; 8pm, $25-$55 www.heartlandeventscenter.comApr 30-May 2 - Nebraska City (Otoe County)Arbor Day Celebration; City-wide Children'sactivities and live entertainment. Parade and 5Ktrail run/walk, commemorative tree plantings andmore. (800) 514-9113 www.nebraskacity.com

May 1 - Cozad (Dawson County) 2nd AnnualIn & Out Expo; Chipper Hall, 144 E. 8th; Vendorsshowcasing everything you need. 10am-4pm, FreeJudy Andres (308) 784-3930 www.cozadnebraska.net

May 1 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) 90 YearCelebration of the Nebraska Tractor TestLaboratory; UNL East Campus, 35th & Fair Sts;Museum open house with laboratory tours anddisplays. 10am-2pm, Free Jeremy Steele (402)472-8389 tractormuseum.unl.edu

May 1 - North Platte (Lincoln County)Woofstock; Memorial Park, E. Fourth St;Contests for dogs, children's games and vendorswith specials on animal care and accessories. 9am,Free Dianne Morales (308) 650-7297www.pphs.com

May 1 - Plattsmouth (Cass County) LivingHistory Day; Cass County Historical Museum,646 Main St; Living history demonstrationsincluding blacksmithing, basket making, weavingand soapmaking. 10am-3pm, Free Margo Prentiss(402) 296-4770 www.nebraskamuseums.org/casscountymuseum.htm

May 2 - Hastings (Adams County)Chapparral's Motorcycle Poker Run;Highland Park Motorcycles drive to 5 check pointsto draw a card. The best poker hand at the endwins. Registration 8:30am-12:30pm, $5 Doug Mick(402) 463-6889 www.hastingschapparrals.blogspot.com

May 2 - Lincoln (Lancaster County) LincolnCzech Festival; The Moose Lodge Family Center,4901 N. 56th St; Czech baked goods includingkolaches, crystal items for sale, ethnic songs,singing, dancing and the crowning of the Czechqueen. 9am-6pm, Free Deb Vocasek (402) 438-1903 www.lincolnczechs.org

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"local community." Nebraska law defines pay-ments to the local community for this purpose asincluding, but not limited to, "lease payments toproperty owners on whose property a turbine islocated, wind energy easement payments, and realand personal property tax receipts from the CBED project." No single qualified owner may ownmore than 15% of the project.5

Upon origination, wind farms must be completedin an efficient and fair manner between a group oflandowners and a developer. Landowners maywish to agree on a single form of lease or easementand select a landowner committee to negotiatedirectly with the developer, ensuring the developercannot play landowners against each other. Ofcourse, developers are entering into a potential 40-year relationship involving hundreds of millions ofdollars in equity and equipment. Thus, developershave a strong incentive to treat landowners fairlyand maintain good relationships.

Most wind developers will require an optionagreement with landowners in the subject countyprior to entering into an easement or lease agree-ment. Of course, savvy developers and their attor-neys will check with the local county zoning offi-cials to determine any zoning and occupancyissues. The developer

or the attorney will typically approach alandowner to determine the elements of the optionagreement.

As in any option agreement, it is critical to spec-ify the property description, and to perform anynecessary due diligence to verify clean title. Forinstance, a developer will want to make sure thereare no encumbrances to the property which couldbe foreclosed and affect the desired option, orimpede the developer's intended use of the proper-ty. Developers should request leasehold titleinsurance policies insuring the leasehold to becreated, and should request subordination andnon-disturbance agreements from any lienholdersor crop lessees.

The developers will typically secure easementswhich mirror easements on commercial real estatedevelopment projects. However,Nebraska hasenacted specific statutes with respect to windeasements and leases which are more narrowlyfocused than typical easements. In particular, thelegal description on any easement for a wind ener-gy project must contain a description of thedimensions of the wind energy easement suffi-cient to determine the horizontal space across andthe vertical space above the burdened propertythat must remain unobstructed.

In addition, Nebraska Legislative Bill 568 was

passed in 2009, which requires a memorandum ofwind leases and easements to be recorded.Additionally, LB 568 requires that wind leasesand easements are automatically terminated after10 years if construction has not commenced. Thisis an important component to the new legislation,as previously, landowners were at risk of burden-ing their land to wind developers who might notsite the land with turbines (which would "tie up"the land and deprive landowners of income gener-ated from wind turbines). LB 568 also limits theterm of wind leases and easements in Nebraska to40 years, subject to renewal.

Additionally, wind developers need to bethoughtful about other easements which are nec-essary in connection with wind projects. Forinstance, the large machinery which is necessaryto be delivered to construct turbines requires thattrucks delivering this equipment "cut corners" dueto wide turning radiuses across interstates, high-ways and local roads. Accordingly, developers needto determine delivery routes ahead of time, andobtain easements from landowners who will havetheir corners "cut". A variety of other easementsmay be required, including easements to maintaintransmission lines, to construct, repair, removeand/or replace wind turbine components, andeasements for any corollary equipment to bemaintained, such as meteorological tower siting.

From a landowner's perspective, wind energyprojects can present a good opportunity to produceextra income for property, although landownersmust determine the value to be obtained versusthe burdens of a wind site. Obviously, landownerswill want to maximize compensation in connectionwith the leasing of land in connection with theturbine site. Most easement agreements compen-sate landowners on a per megawatt, per yearbasis. However, landowners are free to negotiateany agreement which may be available, such as apercentage of revenues available to the developer.Like any legal negotiation, leverage is of criticalimportance.

Obviously, crop damage is of crucial concern toany landowner. A landowner will want to obtainan easement or lease agreement containingindemnification provisions for any damage tocrops (or other damage). Additionally, the ease-ment agreement should state accurately and pre-cisely how crop damage will be calculated.

The removal of wind turbines at the expirationof an easement/lease term should be addressed inany agreement. Because wind projects may span15-30 years, and there is a risk of developer fail-ure, landowners should consider whether or not a

bond or other forms of collateral are available toensure maintenance and removal of wind turbineequipment.

Finally, zoning, permitting and environmentalissues will factor into any wind development proj-ect. In Nebraska, many counties have been recep-tive to wind projects due to the income and jobscreated at the county level. The primary environ-mental issues that arise with wind energy devel-opment in Nebraska are impacts to migratingbirds and prairie chickens. Prairie chickens,which are hunted in Nebraska for sport, are likesage grouse in that they create and use "leks" formating dances and other rituals. Leks are areason the ground to which the prairie chickens returneach year. There is some concern that wind tur-bines within a quarter of a mile or less of a lekmay displace the prairie chickens, but the evi-dence is inconclusive.

Nonetheless, most wind developers survey theirsites for active leks and try to set turbines backfrom active leks by a quarter mile or more.Regarding migrating birds, the biggest concernsarise with respect to threatened or endangeredspecies, which in Nebraska is primarily thewhooping crane. To date, developers have workedwith the United States Fish and Wildlife Serviceand the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission todevelop plans on a case-by-case basis to mitigatefor any loss of prairie chicken habitat and forimpacts to migratory birds.

While there are certainly a myriad of otherissues that can arise in connection with the devel-opment of wind energy development project, theabove outlines just a few considerations for anydeveloper or landowner. With creativity and soundlegal advice, Nebraska is poised to take advantageof an exciting opportunity.

About the Authors: Jon Blumenthal and DavidLevy are partners in the Real Estate andRenewable Energy practice groups at Baird HolmLLP in Omaha, Nebraska. Blumenthal primarilyrepresents clients with respect to real estate andsecured lending, including the purchase and saleof real estate, construction planning, financingmatters, foreclosures, leasing, bankruptcy/work-outs and insolvency matters. Levy representsclients in zoning, land use, environmental andgeneral real estate matters, in transactional,administrative, legislative and judicial proceed-ings. Levy and Blumenthal represented the devel-oper of Nebraska's first privately developed C-BED wind energy project, an 80 megawatt windproject in Bloomfield, Nebraska.


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NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56

OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308)

587-2344

11000066 -- BBAALLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS

& FLANGES, (308) 587-2344

NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS &

SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344

11000066 -- BBAALLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD

AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEAL-

ER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL

ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN

STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING

ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES.

SINCE 1973. HAMMOND EQUIP.

MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALER-

BELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348

TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN

THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE

FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS.

WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM,

(800) 223-1312

WI - BALER KNOTTER RESURRECTIONS: ALL

HAVE REBUILT KNOTTERS. BUY-SELL-

TRADE-FIX BALERS. ., (715) 556-

1400

11000077 -- BBAALLEE MMOOVVEERRSS//FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN

DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 880-

2889

IA - MEALS ON WHEELS, 24' BALE FEEDER,

SAVE MONEY, SAVE TIME, SAVE LABOR &

MONEY, SAVE HAY, (712) 210-6587

KY - (2) NH BW38 BALE WAGONS,

$89,500/EACH. (2) NH 5070, (615) 390-

3708

KS - HAY ELEVATORS, 2 ON WHEELS, 36' &

32'; 1 24' FLAT WITH 24' EXTENSION. ALL

FOR SMALL SQ BALES. EXCELLENT., (785)

255-4579

11000099 -- SSTTAACCKKEERRSS//SSTTAACCKK MMOOVVEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS, CAN

DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 880-

2889

11001100 -- CCHHOOPPPPEERRSS//FFOORRAAGGEE HHAARRVVEESSTTOORRSS


KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS,

ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103

11001133 -- DDUUMMPP WWAAGGOONN


KS - JD SILAGE WAGONS & HIGH DUMPS,

ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103

11001144 -- BBAALLEE WWAAGGOONNSS


KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE,

ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103

ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PRO-

PELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS. JIM,, (208)

880-2889

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND'S-ALL MODELS, CAN

DELIVER/FINANCE/ TRADE. WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889

11003300 -- OOTTHHEERR-- HHAAYY && FFOORRAAGGEE


NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600

STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEM-

BLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 587-

2344

11110011 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFI-

CULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106,

756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066,

1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486,

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

11110011 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS


WI - HESSTON 4700, $5999, JD336, 24T &

14T, NH851, 273 & 65. ALL HAVE REBUILT

KNOTTERS BY BALER KNOTTER RESURREC-

TIONS., (715) 556-1400

SD - 8870 FNH, FWA & POWERSHIFT, (605)

695-0411

KS - 1997 NH 8770 FRONT WHEEL ASSIST

TRACTOR, (785) 626-9477

KS - 1993 FORD BI-DIRECTIONAL 9030,

8800 HRS, FRONT- END LOADER, GRAPPLE,

NEW TIRES, LOOKS, RUNS GOOD, USING

DAILY, $26,000.00, (785) 891-3778

NE - 1967 AC 190XT, BAD MOTOR,

PROPANE. 1965 AC 190 CAB, MOTOR

STUCK, GAS, (308) 569-2345

KS - '84 IH 5488, 190 HP, 5378 HRS, EXC.

COND. NEAR NEW GY 18. 4-38 DUAL TIRES,

HEAVY DUTY FRONT AXLE, NEAR NEW GY

FRONT TIRES, 3 PT. HITCH, TRIPLE HYD.

YOU WILL LIKE IT. HAYS, KS., $26,000.00,

(785) 628-8003

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

OK - KRAUSE DISK 42', LIKE NEW BLADES,

$15,000.00, (580) 796-2549

11110077 -- RRIIPPPPEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BLU-JET SUB-TILLER, (308) 380-1536

TX - (16) DAWN PLURIBUS STRIP-TIL UNITS,

$2,200 PER ROW, KYLE, (254) 717-6655

11110088 -- HHAARRRROOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - WAKO BIG COUNTRY 57', WITH HAR-

ROW, 3 YRS OLD, EXCELLENT CONDITION,

$38,000.00, (580) 796-2549

11110099 -- PPLLAANNTTEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 1998 JD 1770 PLANTER, 16R W/PRECI-

SION PLANTING E SET, CORN/BEAN

PLATES, DAWN CURVED TINE CLOSING

WHEELS ON ONE SIDE, 250 COMPUTER

TRAC $29,900 SOUTHEAST KANSAS, 620-

332-4761, 620-485-4295 OR, (620) 378-

2334

KS - 15' UNVERFERTH DRILL OR PLANTER

FILL AUGERS, 6", HYDRAULIC MOTOR,

MOUNTINGS FOR JD 1590 DRILLS, USED 1

SEASON. $2,000 785-527-0581,785-374-

4559,, (785) 374-4231

NE - KINZE BRUSH METERS - 6 METERS,

WITH SOYBEAN AND MILO PLATES, USED

VERY LITTLE. $500. 308-325-0043.

NE - JD 7100 PLANTER - 6RW, DAWN TRASH

WHEELS, PRECISION METERS, GAUGE AND

CLOSING WHEEL UPDATES, SQUEEZE

PUMP, FERTILIZER TANKS, AND INSECTI-

CIDE BOXES. $2,000. (308) 325-0043.

11111111 -- DDRRIILLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 30" HOE AIR SEEDER DRILL $3500. 40'

DISC AIR SEEDER DRILL, $19,500, (785)

871-0711

KS - 2 SECT. GREAT PLAINS FOLDING

DRILL, SOLID STAND, 3010 NT NO-TILL

DRILL, GOOD CONDITION, FIELD READY

$29,750/OBO, (316) 204-4505

11111144 -- SSPPRRAAYYEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 1600 GAL. FLOATER. 3000 WET BOOM

SPRAYER, $6,500.00, (785) 871-0711

NE - JD 25A, 3 PT. HITCH, 150 GAL, 20"

BOOM, (308) 587-2344

11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - SQUEEZE PUMP CDS AG INDUSTRIES

MODEL 32B HYDRAULIC DRIVE, LIKE NEW,

$300.00, (308) 772-3345

11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCIIOONNTT’’DD

NE - 300 GAL ELLIPTICAL FRONT MOUNT

TANK AND BRACKETS FOR JOHN DEERE

"10" OR "20" SERIES TRACTOR. EXCELLENT

CONDITION, (308) 999-8083

11112255 -- AAGG CCHHEEMMIICCAALLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEBRASKALAND AVIATION, HOL-

DREGE, NE-HALEX GT $30.75 GAL, LUMAX

$39.90 GAL, TOUCHDOWN HT $3.66 ACRE.

CALL FOR PRICES ON ALL GENETICS., (308)

995-6573

11113300 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS,,TTIILLLL.. OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO

PUMPS, (308) 587-2344

NE - NEW HOLLAND - MANURE SPREADER;

NEW HOLLAND 116 HYDRA-SWING

WINDROWER; (2) 12-ROW 30 NH 3 APPLICA-

TORS WITH BLUE JET COULTERS; 925

JOHN DEERE GRAIN PLATFORM. CALL 308-

991-1451.

11220011 -- EENNGGIINNEESS//MMOOTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 2, CAT 3306 DIT ENGINES, 5, 000 HRS

ON EACH, EXCELLENT. 1, 6BD1 ISUZU

ENGINE 5, 000 HRS, EXCELLENT, REASON-

ABLY PRICED CELL, 308-520-5130, (308)

387-4413

11220055 -- GGEENNEERRAATTOORR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR

PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN

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

11220066 -- GGEEAARR HHEEAADDSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - GEAR DRIVE REPAIR- AMARILLO WAR-

RANTY CENTER. REPAIR ALL MAKES/MOD-

ELS. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL FOR

FREE ESTIMATES. CENTRAL IRRIGATION,

(402) 723-5824

NE - 2 RANDOLPH 200 HP GEARHEADS, 1

HAS. . . 80 HRS. . . THE OTHER 5, 000 HRS

11-10 RATIOS. 1, 125 HP AMARILLO GEAR-

HEAD W 5, 000 HRS 5-4 RATIO. ALL HEADS

ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! CELL 308-

520-5130, (308) 387-4413

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

11330011 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEESS AANNDD AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL

BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK, (580) 361-

2265

OK - '86 C-IH 1660, 25' 1010 HEADER,

$19,000.00, (580) 361-2265

SEEDCLEANERS

Clipper Super X 298 & More

515-994-2890

ATTENTION FARMERS! Bigger andBetter Yields! Better Plant Health!Stronger Plant Resistance toDrought, Frost, Hail Type Shock!Increased Herbicide Absorption!Increased Microbial Activity! GiveYour Plants the Boost They NeedToday! CALL CRUMM FARM’S &FERTILIZER, PH: (405) 933-0608 oremail: [email protected].

Speidel Weed Wiper#1 Herbicide applicator for weed

control. Kill rye in winter wheat, all sizesavailable. Recovers in stk.

ATV mounting brackets & Quality Carts.580-886-2396 • 800-544-1546

www.acrsales.com

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The Heartland Express Category Index



11330011 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEESS AANNDD AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS


OK - '82 GLEANER N6, 24' HEADER,

$8,000.00, (580) 361-2265

OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24' HEAD, $10,000.00,

(580) 361-2265

OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24'

HEADER, $5,000.00, (580) 361-2265

IA - 1-2007 9760, 4X4, 1004 SEPARATOR

HRS, $175,000; 2-2005 9760'S 1254/1187

SEPARATOR HRS, $145,000/EA ALL HAVE

DUALS, CM, HID, GREENSTAR, EXTENDED

WEAR, HIGH RATE UNLOADS;3-635 HYDRA

FLEX HEADS, NEW HIGH SPEED TRAILERS,

$29,000 EACH. CALL 515-295-7947 OR,

(515) 341-3188

NE - JD 4420 DIESEL COMBINE, 1497 HRS,

THROUGH JD SHOP NEW RASP BARS,

CLUTCH, INJECTOR PUMP, EXCELLENT

SHAPE. ALSO JD444 CORNHEAD, JD 215

FLEXHEAD, BOTH EXCELLENT $15,000

PACKAGE, (308) 728-3140

KS - 2-1990 IHC 1680 COMBINES, 4WD,

CHOPPER, TILT, FEEDER REVERSER, BIN

EXTENSIONS, GOOD CONDITION; 25' IHC

1020 FLEX HEAD, (913) 370-3002

KS - 2007 A75 GLREANER WITH FIELD STAR

II, LATERAL TILT, 250 HRS, 36' DRAPER

HEAD, TRAILER, $200,000 785-973-2240;

CELL, (785) 543-9339

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 - MACDON 960 25' DRAPER W/IHC

ADAPTER & PICK UP REEL, $9,000.00,

(580) 361-2265

11331100 -- AAUUGGEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HUTCHINSON BIN & TRUCK FILL

AUGERS WITH 1/4" SLIGHTING, (402) 649-

6711

11331133 -- GGRRAAIINN SSTTOORRAAGGEE UUNNIITTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NV - USED 200, 000 BUSHEL BUTLER

GRAIN BIN, $45,000.00, (702) 370-0205

11331155 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEE TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

SK - COMBINE TRAILERS: TRAILTECH OR

JANTZ, SINGLE & DOUBLE. HYDRAULIC

FOLD HEAD TRANSPORTS. FLAMAN SALES,

BOX 280, SOUTHEY, SK, CANADA S0G 4P0,

ASK FOR AL. EVES 306-949-8458. DAYS,

(306) 726-4403

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 LEASE

OR LOAN AT 7. 1%. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK.

OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST

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

480-2487

IL - ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MOISTURE

TESTER THAT WILL GIVE YOU FAST & ACCU-

RATE RESULTS? THEN CALL US NOW & ASK

ABOUT OUR MODEL 920 & 930. SHORE

SALES. MOISTURETESTERS. COM, (800)

837-0863

11440066 -- LLAAWWNN MMOOWWEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 15' RHINO BATWING FINISHING

MOWER, LIKE NEW, IDEAL FOR LARGE

ACREAGES, GOLF COURSES, PARKS., (402)

849-2968

11440088 -- DDAAIIRRYY EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT


WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, 300 GALLON

& LARGER, (800) 558-0112

11441122 -- SSHHOOPP TTOOOOLLSS,,WWEELLDDEERRSS,, EETTCC


NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN,

(308) 587-2344

11443300 -- OOTTHHEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-

2344

11550011 -- AALLFFAALLFFAA HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HIGH QUALITY BIG ROUND & BIG

SQUARE BALES. KORTY HAY. HAY ANALYSIS

AVAILABLE., (888) 708-2800

OR - TEST MOISTURE. HAY, GRAIN, SILAGE,

SOIL, WOOD, WINDROW TESTER. BALE

STROKE COUNTER. MOISTURE READ OUT

AS YOU BALE! WWW. LEHMANFARMS. NET,

(503) 434-1705

MO - KANSAS ALFALFA, BROME, PRAIRIE-

ANY SIZE BALES. DELIVERED ANYWHERE.

EXPERIENCED DAIRYMAY WITH 20 YRS IN

THE HAY BUSINESS. FOR HONESTY,

INTEGRITY AND QUALITY, CALL LYNDELL:

LAKEY & LAKEY, INC., (417) 683-6781

11550022 -- PPRRAAIIRRIIEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CERTIFIED MEADOW HAY, BIG ROUND

BALES, HORSES, CATTLE, MULCH, (308)

587-2344

NE - 117 BG ROUNDS, MAINLY GRASS MIX,

(308) 436-5491

11550033 -- BBRROOMMEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - HORSE QUALITY:3X3, WEED/MOLD

FREE. APPROX 750LBS, NO SUNDAY CALLS,

(785) 255-4579

11550055 -- SSTTRRAAWW

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 96 BG RDS CERT WHEAT STRAW,

1000#/BL. 308-641-1240,, (308) 436-5491

11550066 -- CCOORRNN

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11550077 -- OOAATTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - OATS FOR SALE, CALL, (308) 728-7294

11551122 -- SSEEEEDD

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL

GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273

KS - SPRING BARLEY FOR SALE 785-443-

5911, 785-462-3008,, (785) 462-3711

11880066 -- GGRRIINNDDEERR MMIIXXEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 414 ROTO-MIX TRAILER MIXES &

SCALE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, ALWAYS

SHEDDED, (308) 380-1536

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

CO - TUB GRINDERS, NEW & USED (W/WAR-

RANTY). OPERATE WELL W/70-175 HP

TRACTORS, GRINDS WET HAY, TOUGH HAY

& ALL GRAINS. HIGH CAPACITY. LOW PRICE.

WWW. ROTOGRIND. COM, (800) 724-5498,

(970) 353-3769

11881100 -- MMAANNUURREE SSPPRREEAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW HOLLAND - MANURE SPREADER;

NEW HOLLAND 116 HYDRA-SWING

WINDROWER; (2) 12-ROW 30 NH 3 APPLICA-

TORS WITH BLUE JET COULTERS; 925

JOHN DEERE GRAIN PLATFORM. CALL 308-

991-1451.

11881133 -- FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308)

587-2344

11881155 -- WWAATTEERREERRSS//TTAANNKKSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUG-

WATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

11881199 -- WWIINNDDMMIILLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS,

(308) 587-2344

TX - VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. FARM &

RANCH PRODUCTS: ROOF & TANK COAT-

INGS, WINDMILL PARTS. SEND OR CALL

FOR FREE CATALOG. 2821 MAYS AVE. -

BOX7160FR AMARILLO, TX 79114-7160

WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM, (806) 352-

2761

11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR


NE - 20' BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", FOR

FENCING CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119,

CALL FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356

KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER

TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER

WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785)

231-8397

11990011 -- FFEEEEDDEERR SSTTEEEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING "QUALI-

TY" FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887

11990033 -- OOPPEENN HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE

LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 688-

7887

11990033 -- OOPPEENN HHEEIIFFEERRSS


NE - 2009 HEREFORD HEIFERS, BRUCEL-

LOSIS VAC. , VAN NEWKIRK BLOOD LINE, NO

IMPLANTS., (308) 587-2344

11990077 -- DDAAIIRRYY CCOOWWSS


NE - FAIMLY MILK COW, PREFER GURNSEY,

BUT WILL CONSIDER OTHERS, (308) 587-

2344

11990099 -- BBUULLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL: 308-870-

1119, (308) 732-3356

NE - RED EYED HEREFORD BULLS, HORNED

AND POLLED, YEARLINGS AND 2 YR OLDS.

ALSO HEREFORD FEMALES, LAPP RANCH,

KEITH, (308) 286-3644

11991166 -- DDAAIIRRYY HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

WI - DAIRY EQUIP- STALLS, GATES, HEAD-

LOCKS, TMR MIXERS, BARN CLEANERS,

MANURE AUGERS/PUMPS, VENTILATION,

ALLEY SCRAPERS. REASONABLY PRICE

LONG LASTING EQUIP EQUALS VALUE.

MEETING ALL DAIRYMEN'S NEEDS SINCE

1919. BERG EQUIPMENT CORP. WWW.

BERGEQUIPMENT. COM, (800) 494-1738

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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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NE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN STALLION, MOR-

GAN BROOD MARE, 2004 BLACK MORGAN

STALLION, 1995 MORGAN STALLION, (308)

587-2344

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STUD, (308) 587-2344

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NE - SELL-TRADE MORGAN

STALLIONS:BESSIA'S, BON, ACCORD

135969; T-BONE, LAD, CLASSY, 149831; T-

BONE, B, CONGO, 164062, (308) 587-2344

22330011 -- DDOOGGSS

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NE - RED AND BLUE HEELER PUPPIES FOR

SALE, (402) 469-8715

22330022 -- PPOOUULLTTRRYY

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PA - FREE CATALOG-CHICKS, TURKEYS,

DUCKLINGS, GOSLINGS GUINEAS, BAN-

TAMS, MOSCOVY DUCKLINGS, GAMEBIRDS,

BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, HOFFMAN HATCHERY,

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HOFFMANHATCHERY. COM, (717) 365-3694

22331111 -- FFIISSHH

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KS - POND STOCKING, WWW. CULVERFISH-

FARM. COM, (800) 241-5205

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IL - HARDEST WORKING FARM HAND ON

EARTH. HONEY BEES WORK FOR ROOM &

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VIDE YOU WITH HONEY. FOR SUPPLIES CON-

TACT DADANT & SONS, INC. EMAIL

ADREAGE@DADANT. COM, WWW. DADANT.

COM, (888) 922-1293

22550011 -- HHEELLPP WWAANNTTEEDD//NNEEEEDD WWOORRKK

CO - EXP. FARMER NEEDED FOR BEAUTIFUL

EA. COLO. WHEAT/ CORN FARM. RESPONS.

INCLUDE MAKING DAILY DECISIONS

W/PLANTING, HARVESTING, TRUCK DRI-

VING & REPAIR WK. HOUSING, UTILITIES,

VEHICLES & BUS. PHONE. SCHOOL/ TOWN

NEARBY. CALL CELL 970-554-0665,

EVENINGS-, (970) 383-2248

22550022 -- CCUUSSTTOOMM WWOORRKK//SSEERRVVIICCEESS

22660011 -- CCAARRSS

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NE - NEW 351 ENGINE, $1,200.00, (308)

728-7294

OK - 6. 0 FORD DIESEL ENGINE, 70, 000

MILES,, $7,000.00, (580) 716-9030

22660022 -- PPIICCKKUUPPSS


NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON

CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC

3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - FRONT BUMPER FOR 2005 CHEVY SIL-

VERADO, (308) 587-2344

SD - '99 FORD DIESEL 4 DR, NEW BATTERY

& TRANSMISSION, (605) 695-0411

22660033 -- TTRRUUCCKKSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 1989 IH CONVENTIONAL 250" 70" FLAT

TOP 3406 15 SPEED. 1991 WILSON HOPPER

42' NO ROCK $28,000 FOR THE PAIR., (308)

414-1124

22660055 -- SSTTOOCCKK TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22660077 -- FFLLAATT BBEEDDSS && UUTTIILLIITTYY TTRRAAIILLEERRSS


NE - FLATBED W/HEAVY DUTY AXLES,

METAL FLOOR AND WIDE ENOUGH TO HOLD

A PICKUP, (308) 587-2344

22661122 -- CCAAMMPPEERRSS

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NE - STARCRAFT 2006 CAMPER TRAVEL

STAR 19SD, SLEEPS 6. GREAT CONDITION.

$12,500. 308-440-3590.

22661155 -- AAIIRRPPLLAANNEESS

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CO - CHAMP, 7FC, 1959, 2197 TT, CONT

0200, 736 HRS,, (719) 263-5156

22661166 -- TTIIRREESS


NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES,

(308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 15" SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750

MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344

22661177 -- VVAANNSS

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SD - '99 FORD CONVERSION VAN WITH

TV/VCR, RAISED ROOF, NEW TIRES, (605)

695-0411

22661188 -- SSEEMMII TTRRAACCTTOORRSS//TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

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MO - '99 IH 4900, TS, 18K FRONT, 40K LB

HENDRICKSON, $26,000.00, (660) 548-

3804

MO - '95 CHEVY TOPKICK, 20' FLATBED &

HOIST, CAT 250 HP, 8LL TRANS, 40K HEN-

DRICKSON REARS, 14K FRONT, 190K

MILES,, $19,000.00, (660) 548-3804

OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER MID ROOF,

DETROIT MOTOR, 10 SP, AIR RIDE,

$9,000.00, (580) 361-2265

OK - 1998 FREIGHTLINER, MID ROOF, C12

CAT, SUPER 10SP AIR RIDE, $9,000.00,

(580) 361-2265

OK - 2000 VOLVO, 60 SERIES DETROIT, 10

SP, AIR RIDE, CONDO, $10,000.00, (580)

361-2265

KS - 8000 GALLON ALUMINUM TANKER

TRAILER, (785) 871-0711

22663300 -- TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTAATTIIOONN OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - TRANSMISSION, GENERATOR,

STARTER, REAR AXLE REMOVABLE CARRIER

DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. FITS 1946 CHEVY 2

TON TRUCK, (308) 587-2344

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

MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON

SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804

MO - USED SOIL MOVER 925, (660) 548-

3804

MO - USED TOREQ 10 YD DIRECT MOUNT,

EXCELLENT, (660) 548-3804

MO - USED TOREQ 13 YD, EXCELLENT, (660)

548-3804

22880044 -- MMOOTTOORR GGRRAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - CAT 120 ROAD GRADER. $15,500, (785)

871-0711

22880077 -- GGEENNEERRAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - AUTOMATIC GENERATOR SETS 15KW-

500KW, NEW & USED, LOW TIME GEN

SETS. REMOTE WELL GENERATORS. SERV-

ING FARMERS SINCE 1975. STANDBY

POWER SYSTEMS, WINDOM MN, MON-SAT

9-5., (800) 419-9806

22882211 -- CCRRAAWWLLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

WI - UNDERCARRIAGE REPAIR. NEW, USED

& REBUILT PARTS. ALSO TRACK PRESS

SERVICE. M & R TRACK SERVICE., (800)

564-0383

22882222 -- SSKKIIDD SSTTEEEERR LLOOAADDEERRSS


NE - 66" BUCKET FOR 1835C CASE SKID

STEER, 10. 00X16. 5 TIRE-WHEEL, PLUS

OTHER ATTACHMENTS, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

WI - SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS: BUCKETS,

FORKS, GRAPPLES BUNKER FACERS, FEED

PUSHERS, BALE SPEARS, BELT & TIRE

SCRAPERS, BACKHOE, 3PT-DRAWBAR, LIFT

& PTO UNITS., (715) 556-1400

22882244 -- MMAATTEERRIIAALL HHAANNDDLLIINNGG EEQQMMTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - PETTIBONE, 30' LIFT, $3,500.00, (580)

361-2265

22884400 -- OOTTHHEERR CCOONNSSTT.. EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - SHAVER HD-10 POST DRIVER, 3-POINT

MOUNT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, HAVE

OWNERS MANUAL, PICTURES AVAILABLE

$2350.00 OBO PHILIP @, (402) 380-4500

NE - 8N FORD TRACTOR WITH 8' MOUNTED

TRENCHER, NEW REARS, RESTORED, SHED-

DED, NICE, (308) 826-4481

NEWENGINE

Long Block GM 6.5 Diesel

515-994-2890

2002 IN 9200 N14 Cummins ....$17,000

1998 T800 Kenworth T800 13-Spd.Detroit ........................................$15,200

Call (608) 574-1083

• ‘89 GUTHRIE 48'102W CATTLE POT$12,000 or Best Offer

• ‘89 GUTHRIE 50' 102W CATTLE POT$12,000 or Best Offer

• ‘84 BOBCAT WALKINGFLOOR VAN TRAILER$10,000 or Best Offer

Star Alfalfa Inc., Lewis, KS800-822-8016

‘01 IHC 4900 Allison ..................$12,500‘99 GMC 7500, SA, C&C, Allison....$11,500FL60 24' FB, SA, 6-spd. ..............$8,500‘97 GMC 7500 bucket truck, Allison....$12,500812 Jantz 5th whl. comb. trlr. ......$8,500

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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 100 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

MN - 1977 ALLIS-CHALMERS 175 DIESEL,

504 ACTUAL HRS, 3 PT, 2 HYDRAULICS,

FENDERS, EXCELLENT CONDITION,

$10,000.00, (952) 240-2193

33000033 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE VVEEHHIICCLLEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - 1959 EDSEL 4 DR RANGER, ALL ORIGI-

NAL, DRIVE ANY WHERE, SHEDDED $3750

CALL OFFICE 918-967-4773 OR CELL, (918)

448-0621

33000044 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE MMAACCHHIINNEERRYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - 2-24' OBECO GRAIN BEDS, RED W/SIDE

BOARDS-EXTRA NICE, NO LIFTS OFFICE

918-967-4773 OR CELL, (918) 448-0621

33000055 -- FFEENNCCIINNGG MMAATTEERRIIAALLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - SUCKER ROD 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", CALL

MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL FOR PRICE,

(308) 732-3356

NE - PIPE 2 3/8", 2 7/8", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5

1/2", CALL MY CELL: 308-870-1119, CALL

FOR PRICE, (308) 732-3356

33000077 -- PPIIPPEE

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MO - GOOD USED RR TANK CAR SHELLS

FOR CULVERTS (7-10' DIAMETER)(30'-55'

LONG), ALSO GOOD USED STEEL PIPE, 8

5/8" DIAMETER THRU 48" DIAMETER, 20',

30', 40' & 50' LENGTHS. CALL GARY AT

GATEWAY PIPE & SUPPLY, (800) 489-4321

33000099 -- FFUUEELL TTAANNKKSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW 5000 GALLON HEAVY DUTY

TANKS, $3950. OTHER SIZES ALSO, (402)

563-4762

33001100 -- BBUUSSIINNEESSSS OOPPPPOORRTTUUNNIITTIIEESS

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BROWN, (970) 667-8988

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NE - REAR TINE ROTO TILLER, (308) 587-

2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - OUTSIDE WOOD FURNACE $1545.

CHEAP SHIPPING. EASY INSTALL. FORCED

AIR. 100,000 BTU. HOUSES, MOBILES.

WWW.HEATBYWOOD.COM, (417) 581-7755

33001166 -- BBUUIILLDDIINNGGSS && SSTTRRUUCCTTUURREESS

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KY - KENTUCKY BUILDINGS, LLC. ALL

STEEL STRUCTURE. PACKAGES FROM 24'

TO 75' WIDE. WE SELL COMPONENTS, SLID-

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WINDOWS, SHEET METAL, TRIM, AND

STEEL FRAMING. KYBUILDINGSLLC. COM,

(606) 668-3446

33002288 -- FFIIRREEWWOOOODD

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WI - BIG OUTDOOR WOOD STOVE, 3/8 INCH

THICK FIREBOX, 57" DEEP, 40" INCH TALL

DOOR. WEIGHS 1. 5 TONS. WHOLESALE

PRICE $5,999., (715) 556-1400

33003300 -- OOTTHHEERR


NE - SCRAP BATTERIES- WE WANT 'EM! WE

ALSO BUY STEEL CASE & GLASS PACK.

CALL FOR DETAILS! ALLEN'S NEW & USED

BATTERIES. BUY/SELL, NEW/USED. WE

CARRY ALL KINDS!! ALLEN FELTON,

OWNER. LINCOLN, NE., (402) 467-2455

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NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS

GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS &

OTHER GLOVES., (308) 587-2344

NE - PROPANE REFRIGERATOR FOR REMOTE

CABIN, COMBINA TION WOOD-PROPANE,

COOKING-HEATING RANGE; WATER COM-

PARTMENT, (308) 587-2344

DE - BIG BUD BOOK-THE INCREDIBLE STORY

OF THE BIGGEST, MOST POWERFUL TRAC-

TOR EVER BUILT. BOOK IS 12"X9" - PACKED

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CLASSICTRACTORS.COM OR CALL US,

(800) 888-8979

55000000 -- FFAARRMM RREEAALL EESSTTAATTEE

KS - IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR GRASS, CRP

OR FARMLAND, GIVE ME A CALL. NEED

NEW LISTINGS. BERRY REALTY, VERL

SHEEN CELL 620-385-0140 OR, (620) 385-

2590

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - NATIONWIDE - 1031FEC - PAY NO TAX

WHEN SELLING-EXCHANGING REAL ESTATE,

EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK. FREE

BROCHURE/CONSULTATION. VIEW

EXCHANGE PROPERTIES AT WWW.

1031FEC. COM OR CALL, (800) 333-0801

CO - IRRIG. FARM NW OF SIDNEY, NE.

465+/- ACRES, 409. 8 CERT. IRRIGATIBLE

ACRES W/PIVOTS, 2 WELLS, NEARLY ALL

LOAM SOILS (ROSEBUD, ALLIANCE, KUMA

& SIDNEY) MOSTLY LESS THAN 3% SLOPE,

NO BLDGS, 1/2 MINERAL RIGHTS, 7 M E &

3 M N OF POTTER, LES GELVIN,

$1,100,000.00, (970) 221-2607

NE - 520 ACRES JEWELL COUNTY KS-

EXCELLENT HUNTING GROUND W/CROP &

PASTURE LAND. TRACT LIES CONTIGUOUS.

SELLER WOULD CONSIDER DIVIDING. CALL

JOHN BUHL 402-649-3750 STOCK REALTY

& AUCTION CO. WWW. STOCKRA. COM,

(800) WES-ELL8

CO - FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3000 ACRES

KANSAS DRY LAND IN THOMAS & SHER-

MAN COUNTIES, AVAILABLE IN TRACTS.

CALL JOHN AT, (303) 683-9044

KS - SW/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 22,

RANGE 43, WEST OF 6TH PM, HAMILTON

COUNTY, KS $600/ACRE, SAME PRICE AS

OTHER REAL ESTATE SOLD IN THAT SEC-

TION. IN CRP, CONTRACT EXPIRING IN

2012. $20,000 DOWN, WILL FINANCE BAL.

@ 5% INT. ON BAL. FOR 10 YEARS. (620)

384-6853



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KS - YOUNG FARMER LOOKING FOR LAND

TO RENT, CUSTOM FARM OR PLANT IN

SHERMAN & CHEYENNE COUNTIES. DAN

SHIELDS FARMING, (785) 821-0804

✶✶ PRICED REDUCED ✶✶Double Crop in Southeast Arizona

Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold!2,280 ac. include: Irrig. farmland, 2homes, feedlot, native pasture, 765 ac.irrig. authority, no pumping limits. 6,500Hd. feedlot permit, current capacity 2,500hd., new 32,000 bu. bin; 80,000#trk/lvstk. scales. 770 Ac. deeded, 1,500ac. State Lease. Beautiful area, abundantwildlife. For Sale By Owners: $2,600,000.

PH (520) 824-3646

KEARNY COUNTYNE ¼ 20-24-36, 1 mile north of Lakin golfcourse. 2,500 Plus sq. ft. home, horse barnand pens. All fenced ................$375,000

South of Garden City, KSOwner says, offers will be considered.400 Acres, home, storage, rolling stock,seed cleaning facility–turn key opera-tion. 2 Sprinkler irrigated quarters inalfalfa CRP; Small lateral sprinkler system ................................$1,980,000

HAMILTON CO–PRICE REDUCEDSection 2-26-39 approx. 386 acres, 473acres of CRP, balance in native grass.Home and outbuildings ..........$550,550

Jon Fort, Owner/BrokerEmail@[email protected]

1145 E. Kansas PlazaGarden City, KS 67846

PH (620) 275-8200 • PH (800) 222-2048FAX (620) 276-2681

FLINT HILLS RANCH4,500 Ac. Greenwood Co., KS

38 Miles east of Wichita. Good water, allnative grass, all contiguous, 100% miner-als.

WATER & CATTLE65 mi. south of Dodge City

9,615 +/- total acres, 8,599 +/- acre feetof water, 2,900 +/- acres under pivot, 4wells rated at 4,000 +/- gpm, excellenthunting, (NEW PRICE!)

DOUG WILDIN & ASSOCIATESRANCH BROKERS

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First National Bank in Altus

580-480-4217email: [email protected]

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Contact: DERYL HUNTER

PRICE REDUCED - WOW!8,599 ACRE FEET OF WATERLarge Irrig.Farm & Ranch Operation

• Located 65 Mi. South of Dodge City,KS, 7 Mi. North and 3 Mi. West ofLaverne, OK• Big Water (8,599 Acre Feet)• 2,900 +/- Acres of Irrigated FarmGround• 4,300 +/- Deeded Acres of Grass plusState Leased Grass• Four Irrigation Wells Capable ofPumping 4,000 GPM Each

See Our Website for More Info.

HUTCHESONReal Estate & Auction Co.

(620) 355-7991www.hutchreal.com

Co-Brokered with Donna Hutcheson

Clark County, Kansas2,022 acres of farm ground,1,471 acres of dry crop, 520

acres of irrigated land. See website for more details

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(620) 355-7991www.hutchreal.com

AGRI ENTERPRISES, INC.Real Estate • Fort Collins, CO

www.agrienterprises.com+/- 6,280 AC. OF EXC. NATIVE GRASSPASTURE, 6,080 ac. deeded, 640 statelease, 560 Federal lease (all contiguous),Weld Co. CO, SE Cheyenne, Wyoming, NEof Greeley, Colorado. The ranch is nestledup against scenic chalk bluffs, with hugerolling grasslands and a few rock out-croppings. Numerous wells, water tanks,a spring, good fences, $2,495,000.

Office 970-221-2607Les 970-214-6139 • Greg 970-218-5911

VIEW ALL OF OUR LISTING WITH PICTURES & DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITEBuying • Selling • Ranches • Water Rights

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