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Panel discusses next farm bill at Kansas Commodity Classic By Donna Sullivan, Editor With the first farm bill field hearing scheduled to be held in Manhattan on February 23, the Kansas Commodity Classic brought together a panel to discuss what the process could look like under the Trump administration and with the current agricultural climate. On the panel was Chandler Goule, CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Stockton farmer and rancher Dan Atkisson, vice chairman of the National Sorghum Producers Association and Jon Doggett, executive vice president of National Corn Growers Association. The common thread running through the discussion was the need for unity in agriculture as the farm bill process moves forward. “As we move forward, it’s going to take all of us working together,” Goule said. “And I’m glad to say that wheat, corn, soy, Farm Bureau and other groups have started to meet in D.C. t talk about how to make sure that some of the infighting that happened last time doesn’t happen this time so we can come out with as much of a united voice as possible as we go up to the Hill.” “It’s important that we become engaged early and set our most important priorities very early,” Atkisson agreed. “Then we can start working through the nuts and bolts of it.” The participants agreed that the budget has to be the initial focus. In the last cycle, farmers came to the table and agreed to compromise and be a part of the solution to the budget crisis. They took a $20 billion cut to the farm bill, which has since been projected to have actually produced about $100 billion in savings. At the time that bill was being writ-

ten, agriculture was enjoying high prices in both grain and cattle. “We all know that farm bill was negotiated in a completely different time in agriculture and profitability level,” Atkisson pointed out. “So today we really need to unite and let our legislators know that we really need to keep a strong budget for this farm bill so we can provide a safety net to our farmers who desperately need it right now.” He expects the most dissension to occur around the Title I programs, but said the sorghum producers have intentionally not gotten bogged down in talking about the needed changes to ARC and PLC, but rather have focused on making sure Title I is there to support farmers. Both ag committee chairmen have said that this farm bill will not be an overhaul program, but a tweaking process. “It’s about channeling funds form Point A to Point B and providing farmers with the assistance they need,” he continued. “So let’s not get bogged down in the programs right now. Let’s keep our powder dry and focus on having money within Title I to support our farmers.” Crop insurance is another program that always seems to have a target on its back, and Atkisson talked about the importance of producers telling their story to their legislators of how crop insurance has very real impacts on the farm level. “Crop insurance is critical to everyone in this room’s operation,” he pointed out. “And we need to never fail to tell that story to our legislators, that federally subsidized crop insurance is a very important issue and we must maintain it.” “Given the current status of the farm economy, I don’t think it’s important whether we consider ourselves wheat farmers, sorghum farmers

NAWG CEO Chandler Goule, Dan Atkisson, vice chairman of the National Sorghum Producers Association and Jon Doggett, executive vice president of the National Corn Growers Association, discussed priorities of the new farm bill at the Kansas Commodity Classic on February 8, hosted by the Kansas corn, grain sorghum and wheat associations. Photo by Donna Sullivan or corn farmers. Right now we’re all in the same boat and we need to row for the good of all agriculture. It’s a time when we need to stand together and find as much unity as we can and work out our differences and pass a very meaningful piece of legislation that can keep our family farms very strong,” he emphasized. “I would say that the effort that has gone into making sure we’re ironing out a lot of things beforehand is unparalleled,” Doggett stated, adding that bringing in the broader community – the nutrition and conservation folks – will also be crucial to successfully passing a farm bill. Out of 435 house districts in the United States, only 34 are rural in nature. “We can’t pass a farm bill for just wheat or just for sorghum or just for corn,” he said. “We need to get other folks involved. 218 is what you need to get a majority vote in the House. We can’t pass a farm bill if the food stamp folks don’t feel like

they have what they need to take care of their constituency. We won’t even be close.” Doggett harkened back to the 1985 farm bill, when environmental groups first made an appearance. “They have been back each time and been an active part of the farm bill,” he said. “We’ve been able to moderate some of their more extreme positions, but they’re going to be in this next farm bill, too.” The last farm bill brought other new groups into the discussion that will also be part of the next one – groups like the Heritage Foundation, Americans for Prosperity and Club for Growth, who are very well-funded budget hawks. “It isn’t that they don’t like farmers,” Doggett explained. “It’s just the they don’t see any reason for the federal government to be involved in agriculture. It is a philosophical difference.” “The Heritage Foundation also has another longterm plan,” Goule pointed out. “And that is to make sure we don’t pass a farm

bill, so they’re doing everything they can to drive a wedge between agriculture and the nutrition community. They also understand that if we don’t pass a farm bill in 2018, your programs go away, but the nutrition program is a permanent law, so it will continue. And we have to have the nutrition component to get a bill passed.” The groups are also highly opposed to crop insurance, and although they are a very conservative group with many ideas that some farmers would agree with, Atkisson believes crop insurance is not one of them. Goule illustrated how they often come at him with the fact that the government doesn’t subsidize auto insurance, so why should it subsidize crop insurance? “Well, because we’re not expecting every car in Chicago to crash at the exact same time and have to file an auto claim,” he pointed out. “But when you have a major weather system that comes in and knocks out three states, the

only institution that is large enough to underwrite an insurance program is the federal government.” Former agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack held discussions with the different farm groups prior to leaving his position, encouraging them to expand their coalition as farm bill discussions got under way. One of the groups he suggested including is the military, because as General Wesley Clark pointed out, food security is a national security issue, and it was food insecurity that destabilized both Afghanistan and Syria. Other groups he encouraged them to involve were religious and faithbased organizations. Trade was another concern voiced, as TPP has already been taken off the table and President Trump has indicated NAFTA could be next. “When your members of Congress come home, you need to be whispering in their ear that trade is important to you,” Doggett said. “It’s as important as the farm bill – we’d like to get our revenue from trade rather than the government.” Goule also expressed concern about renegotiating NAFTA at the same time they’re trying to get ag groups to coalesce around a farm bill, due to how divisive it was the first time around. “Who is to say that if we renegotiate NAFTA on top of a farm bill that we’re going to get a better deal?” he asked. The length of time it takes to negotiate even bilateral trade agreements would be costly, Goule pointed out, given the $4.4 billion that was lost annually when TPP was pulled off the table. “We need to remember that when trade is hurt, agriculture is usually the first industry to feel it,” Atkisson said.

U.S. Grains Council, Panama Canal Authority sign MOU before canal tour

More than 350 attendees had a firsthand look at the new Panama Canal expansion recently to kick off events at the U.S. Grains Council 14th International Marketing Conference & 57th Annual Membership Meeting in Panama City, Panama. The tour of the Agua Clara locks in Colon, Panama, was a unique opportunity to see trade in action, and an important reminder of the dynamic global trade environment for those who last visited the Canal shortly after construction on the new locks began. “When USGC last met in Panama, the canal expansion was only a construction site,” said Chip Councell, USGC chairman and a grain farmer in Maryland. “Visiting the new locks reflects the long-term commitment of the Council and its members to enabling more and expanded trade opportunities for American agriculture.” Before the tour, meeting attendees in a general session were welcomed to the region by USGC Western Hemisphere regional director Marri Carrow and Erik Hansen, agricultural counselor at the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica. They also witnessed Councell and Manuel Benitez, Panama Canal deputy administrator, sign a formal memorandum of understanding between the two organizations on the importance of the Panama Canal to U.S. grain trade. Benitez offered the farmers, agribusiness representatives and others in the audience an extensive briefing on the Panama Canal expansion, which opened on June 30, 2016. Sixty-nine percent of all cargo traveling through the Panama Canal originates from or is destined for the United States, including roughly one-third of total U.S. grain exports, Benitez told the crowd. The new set of locks will open opportunities for larger and more efficient shipments of all products. Delegates and members continued meetings to trade perspectives on the grain market and set strategy for the organization’s work. USGC committees, known as Advisory Teams, had full-day meetings, and the organization’s Board of Delegates held a business meeting. Delegates also had the opportunity to visit the Miraflores locks, where ships cross below the Bridge of the Americas that connects North and South America.

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Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas farmers and ranchers have always faced challenges in their livelihoods. It comes with the territory. That said, it’s dry in wheat country. Dry all the way from the Colorado border in Stanton County to Manhattan. On Feb. 6, Stanton County farmer and seed producer Jim Sipes drove 360 miles from his farm southwest of Manter to eastern Kansas. Along the way, he saw thou-

sands of acres of winter wheat even though planted acres are down in his region of southwestern Kansas. “It’s difficult to make money on wheat right now,” Sipes says. “Some farmers plan to plant other crops like corn or grain sorghum on ground they might otherwise have planted to wheat.” So what does the Kansas wheat crop look like? There’s plenty of variability in the crop, according to the Stanton County farmer. Some of the fields

sport good stands. Others look poor, while others have little or no stands at all. This wheat didn’t emerge until the moisture came in the way of rain and ice during the last days of January. Sipes estimates his crop standability in the 70 percent range. Such growth patterns bode badly for the wheat because it will not have enough time to tiller and produce a normal crop. And while that’s the way conditions look now, plenty can change depending on spring weather and the amount of moisture that falls. Sipes believes the potential still exists for a “decent crop,” but the late emerging wheat may suffer in yield. For this late developing crop, some wheat pro-

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with a bipartisan group of senators, introduced S.340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act, to eliminate redundant federal permitting requirements for pesticide appli-

cations. Introduced by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., S.340 amends the Clean Water Act and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or

near navigable waters. The legislation requires U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to report to Congress on streamlining data collection and use regarding water quality due to the registration and use of pesticides. EPA will also provide recommendations on how FIFRA can better

Winter Wheat a Mixed Bag

ducers may choose not to apply fertilizer, fungicides or address other issues that could enhance the yield potential. “I just spent the last few days trying to decide whether to top-dress my wheat or not,” Sipes says. “Until we received that inch of rain in late January, I probably wouldn’t have considered doing it. To apply fertilizer would have been an expense difficult to recoup with additional production.” Without adding fertilizer, this means producers like Sipes would be extracting valuable substances from the soil with the crop they harvest from the fields later in the summer. Such nutrients are necessary to maintain crop and soil fertility. “It’s important to put such important inputs into

the soil to protect the longterm viability,” Sipes says. Returning to the condition of the winter wheat, he says plenty of the wheat still wears a brown color but some of the crop is beginning to green up. Some of this wheat suffered during the cold snaps in December and January. How much if any winter kill remains to be seen. East of Great Bend and into the Salina area, the winter wheat crop begins to look a bit better, Sipes says. However, he still reports pockets of poor wheat as well. “I’m still hoping for some favorable spring weather with timely moisture that will help our state’s wheat crop recover,” he says. And while the southwestern Kansas wheat producer

would like to think the price of wheat may go up because of some of the poor fields of wheat in southwestern Kansas and the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas, he’s convinced the value of wheat and the ability to sell it will depend on the value of the U.S. dollar. “The future of agriculture in our state and the nation depends on our ability to move our grain and livestock around the world,” Sipes says. “We must send this message to the Trump administration. Agriculture needs more trade.” John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

protect water quality and human health. “This is the fifth consecutive session of Congress that I have joined in the effort to stop this duplicative and burdensome requirement on our farmers and ranchers. I’m hopeful that this is the last time,” said Roberts. “Our farmers and ranchers

work too hard to be forced to comply with regulations that are redundant and provide absolutely zero environmental protection or benefits.” Other cosponsors of the legislation include: Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo.; Roy Blunt, R-Mo.; John Boozman, R-Ark.; Joe Donnelly, D-Ind.;

Mike Enzi, R-Wyo.; Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Deb Fischer, R-Neb.; Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.; Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D.; Jim Inhofe, R-Okla.; Jerry Moran, R-Kan.; Jim Risch, R-Idaho; and John Thune, R-S.D. Roberts continues to fight against EPA’s burdensome and duplicative pesticide permitting requirements. He has introduced similar legislation in the 111th, 112th, 113th, and 114th Congresses. 

Roberts joins bipartisan bill to relieve farmers of redundant regulation

Last week was Valentine’s Day. I am sure it was a day secretly started by the flower, candy and card cartels to push more of their products. Sure, it is a great time to prove your love and I guess that is a good thing. As you can tell, Jennifer must be the luckiest woman in the world to be married to such a romantic like me. However, after sharing notes with many of my peers I am sure that I am in the majority, especially among fellow farmers and ranchers. Being the unrepentant romantic that I am, I had the perfect Valentine’s Day planned for Jennifer. The alarm clock rang at 5:30 a.m. One wouldn’t want to sleep too late on this special day and miss anything. The very first thing I did was look deep into Jennifer’s eyes and said, “Happy Valentine’s Day, we better get up and check the ewes and feed bottle lambs.” This just proves what a romantic sap I am. After all, what is cuter and more romantic that a little lamb and Jennifer is so lucky, she has seven of them. Seven fuzzy little faces eagerly awaiting and so excited to see her. How could the day start off any better? Well it did, we found a new set of twins. Wow, first lambs born on her birthday and now lambs born on Valentine’ Day. No need for gifts; how could you top newborn lambs? Especially when you get to snuggle with them while carrying them into the lambing barn. It was barely 6:00 and already so much packed into the day. Back in the house I made breakfast just for my Valentine. Sure, it was yogurt with granola and she ate it while getting ready to go to work but it is the thought that counts. More than once she mentioned just how lucky she was to have such a great husband who pampers and takes such good care of her. What makes it even better is that she likes to tease me and make her compliments sound sarcastic but I know what she really means. I am more sensitive than most and pick up on subtle hints like silence when she is so moved that she cannot find the words to express her joy. During the day, I sent Jennifer little reminders to let her know I was thinking of her. Things like, don’t forget to pick

up paper towels or did you see 508’s lamb nurse?   and I wish you were here to help feed all these cute little bottle lambs. Sure, they were everyday thoughts but I like to make sure she knows she is never out of my mind. Of course, later that afternoon I texted to see when she would be home. It may have been under the pretense that I wanted help with chores but I am sure she knew it was because I missed her so much. I know many of you are thinking, how could this night get any more romantic or any better? Just hang on a second because the best is yet to come. I took her out to a fine dining establishment, one that would add a little spice to the night, Buffalo Wild Wings. We were seated at a table for two right next to the bar and beside the window with a view of the street. It was an intimate setting with forty or fifty other people enjoying romantic dinners. The best part was that Jennifer used the gift certificate she had. Romantic and cheap – she sure knows the way to my heart. Next was a quick trip to Dillon’s where I bought her not one, but two boxes of candy. Who knew if you waited until Valentine’s Day night you could get two for the price of one. Finally, when we got back home we went on a moonlit walk, just the two of us down to the barn. She started the day off feeding cute little lambs and finished the day feeding the same, cute little lambs. Over and over, she mentioned just how lucky she was to have such a great husband in that same endearing, fake sarcasm. Exhausted by a day full of tokens of my affection and pampering, Jennifer fell asleep almost instantly. Just before she drifted off she mentioned that she was glad Valentine’s Day was once a year. Okay, before I get hate mail from my female readers, I should also disclose that I arranged to have a singing valentine delivered with a rose, candy and a card. I do have my moments, they are by far too few. Like nearly every other farm or ranch wife Jennifer deserves so much more for all she does, all she goes without and more importantly all she puts up with. She is a saint and I am one lucky guy.

“In a free society, every opportunity comes with three obligations. First, you must seize it. You must mold it into a work that brings value to others. Second, you must live it. Opportunity is nurtured only by action. Third, you must defend the freedom to pursue opportunities. You must embrace these three obligations as if the future of the United States depended on it. In fact, it does.” – Robert C. Goizueta

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Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

Kansas FFA Foundation kicks off individual giving campaign

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The Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees invites individuals across the state to celebrate National FFA Week by promoting and supporting participation in the Washington Leadership Conference. Created in 1969 and held annually in Washington, D.C., this conference provides the opportunity for students to undergo comprehensive leadership training. Through this fiveday event, students analyze their personal skills and interests, develop leadership skills, and create a community service plan that will make a meaningful difference in their home communities.

During their time in D.C., students also experience the history of the nation’s capital, touring landmarks including the Washington Monument, War Memorial, the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Capitol, among others. Students also have the opportunity to promote agricultural education and meet and interact with their legislators through congressional visits during the week. Kansas FFA President Elizabeth Meyer attended the Washington Leadership Conference in 2014. “WLC was an impactful experience that allowed me to focus on diversity, service,

and growth. The skills I gained and friendships I developed made the conference irreplaceable.” For Jim Borgerding, from the Marysville FFA Chapter, the “Washington Leadership Conference was one of my top ten experiences in FFA. It put a lot of the key aspects of leadership into perspective for me which allowed me to grow as a leader and as a person.” “I really loved meeting new people not only from around the state, but the country as well. As a result of WLC, I also discovered confidence within me,” according to Madeline Meier from the Goessel FFA

Chapter. For Taylor Mall from the Clay Center FFA Chapter, “attending the Washington Leadership Conference was definitely the highlight of my summer. I was able to gain knowledge about being a better leader, explore our nation’s capital, and get to know FFA members from across the country. My favorite part was when we got to package meals for people who wouldn’t be able to afford it by themselves. Our goal was to package 50,000 meals and we exceeded our goal in just over an hour! It’s amazing what can be accomplished if you’re working with others who share the same passion as you. I

love this organization and what it stands for!” Today, this once-in-alifetime trip costs approximately $1,400, including airfare. For many students, cost is the only barrier preventing them from being able to attend the conference. The Kansas FFA Foundation is asking individuals to consider donating to their individual giving campaign to assist Kansas FFA members in raising the funds to attend the Washington Leadership Conference. All funds collected by the Kansas FFA Foundation will be distributed to 2017 WLC participants selected via a grant application process. Grant

applications from Kansas FFA members will be due March 15, 2017. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Kansas FFA Foundation supports this mission of youth leadership development through stipends, scholarships, and grants to attend trainings and conferences. To learn more about the Kansas FFA Foundation’s Strategic Plan and opportunities to donate today, visit www.ksffafoundation.org.

Two agriculture researchers at Kansas State University have received federal fellowships totaling $246,660 to study issues that affect local and worldwide food systems. Kevin Dorn, associate scientist in plant pathology, was awarded a twoyear $151,660 postdoctoral fellowship to uncover key genes that underlie the difference between annual and perennial plants — a finding that could lead to the development of new perennial grain crops while improving the environment. Caroline Ylioja, doctoral student in animal science, Canada, was awarded a two-year $95,000 predoctoral fellowship to study strategies that could improve the health of replacement dairy animals and their lifetime milk production. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative fellowships were awarded through the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “K-State’s global reputation for leadership in plant and animal science is a direct result of our ability to attract bright people like Kevin and Caroline,” said John Floros, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension. “It’s

pleasing to see them learning and doing meaningful research that affects not only the Kansas economy but also has worldwide impact.” Dorn’s research project aims to shed light on the mechanisms underlying some crops’ perennial growth cycles and inform long-standing efforts to perennialize major annual crops like wheat. He also will help in the development of new perennial crops like intermediate wheatgrass. This project builds upon Dorn’s ongoing research of intermediate wheatgrass genomics, which he and his adviser, Jesse Poland, assistant professor of plant pathology, are exploring in collaboration with The Land Institute and several other academic partners. “Modern agriculture is facing the grand challenge of feeding a growing population while preserving irreplaceable ecosystems,” Dorn said. “Perennial crops offer a unique solution to this challenge, as they can provide a source of food, fuel and fiber with the added benefit that they don’t need to be replanted every year. By keeping living roots in the ground year-round, perennials help restore soil health and protect our waterways from pollution.” Dorn has presented the research twice at the Plant and Animal Genome in San Diego, California. He is the

author and co-author of related manuscripts that were published in Elementa, Crop Science and the Annual Review of Plant Biology. Other research he conducted has been published in a variety of journals and presented at many conferences, including the Next Generation Scientists Conference in Norwich, England; the Nara Institute of Science and Technology’s Department of Plant Biology Seminar in Ikoma, Japan; and other venues. He has received numerous awards and scholarships, including a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.  “In this work, we are approaching some very novel areas of agriculture, with improving perennial species as new sustainable grain crops,” Poland said. “While that is a large and difficult task, there are some huge potential benefits for the environment and sustainable production. Kevin is making excellent contributions to this challenge by addressing some of these complex genomics questions and applying that understanding to crop improvement.” Ylioja’s research project concerns colostrum, which is the first milk a cow produces for its calf after giving birth. Typically, the quality of colostrum is measured by its antibody levels, but Ylioja proposes additional strategies, such as assessing the presence of molecules that

carry messages between cells, organs and tissue to boost immunity. “Any way we can help make calves healthier and prevent disease will be beneficial both for the health of the cattle and for our milk supply,” Ylioja said. “Ideas that may benefit our food production systems or the sustainability of our agriculture systems are worth pursuing.” An artist as well as a scientist, one of Ylioja’s illustrations and a manuscript she coauthored were published last year in the Journal of Dairy Science. Ylioja has presented at Kansas State University’s Research and the State and at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, where she received a $500 award. Also, she has been a recipient of the Nunemacher Scholarship through the College of Agriculture. Ylioja is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and the animal sciences and industry department’s Graduate Student Association. Her advisor is Barry Bradford, professor of animal sciences and industry. Her mentor is Laman Mamedova, research assistant professor of animal sciences and industry.

“Caroline’s innovative research takes a different approach to improving the resilience of dairy cattle to disease, which could aid in both increasing milk production and enhancing animal health,” Bradford said.

“Caroline stands out for her ability to learn complex concepts very quickly while also being able to work with any type of person. Her combination of logical and emotional intelligence is rare and extremely valuable.”

Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) board president, Bill Simshauser stated that, “Kansas was very well represented at the recent National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. We were honored as being in the top ten in the total amount of dues paid by Conservation Districts. Kansas also received an award for completing training for supervisors.” In other business Ronald Brown, KACD board member from Fort Scott was recognized for his four years of being on the NACD executive board. Bevin Law, KACD board member from Longford, was sworn in to the executive board as the Northern Plains representative to the NACD executive board. Other KACD board members attending the NACD Annual Meeting were Allen Roth, KACD vice-P\ president and Jerry Clasen, secretary/treasurer.

Kansas presented several resolutions that were approved at the KACD Annual Meeting, held in November in Wichita. The Kansas resolution to restructure the CRP rental rate so the highest erodible ground has the highest rental rate was passed by NACD. NACD will now make efforts in Washington D.C. to see if they can get USDA to make the appropriate changes. The Kansas resolution to raise the cap on CRP to at least 36 million acres failed because NACD already has policy to keep the cap at least 40-45 million acres. The Kansas resolution to allow companion crops to be an insurable practice was passed by NACD. NACD will now work with USDA to ensure the changes are made. Brent Van Dyke from New Mexico was elected as president of NACD, Tim Palmer from Iowa was elected first vice president, Michael Crowder from Washington state was elected

second vice president, and Kim LaFleur from Massachusetts was elected secretary/treasurer of NACD Bill Simshauser said, “He was extremely pleased with the number of Kansas Conservation Districts participating in the NACD convention and the KACD Board of Directors appreciated everyone there from Kansas and the support they showed.”

Improving our food supply: researcher, doctoral student receive federal fellowships to study grain crops, dairy production strategies

Kansas conservation group participates in National Association of Conservation District Annual Meeting in Denver

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Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

Mary McIntosh, Moundville, Missouri Shares Winning Recipe In G&G Winner Mary McIntosh, Moundville, Missouri: “This cake is very good served with canned peaches or strawberries. Or you can mix a little warm water with some cream cheese icing and then drizzle over the top. This was a favorite with my children and they all preferred the canned peaches to anything else.” MARY’S POUND CAKE 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup vegetable oil Beat all ingredients together for 10 minutes. Spray a tube pan or 2 loaf pans with Baker’s Joy. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool about 15 minutes and turn onto plate. If left any longer, cake will stick. *****

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Millie Conger, Tecumseh: CORN IN THE CROCK 2 cans corn, drained 8-ounce block cream cheese, cubed 1/4 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except for Cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir and add cheese to corn. Cover and cook until cheese is melted. ••••• Rose Edwards, Stillwater, Oklahoma: SWISS STEAK 2 pounds round steak Salt & pepper to taste 1 egg, beaten Italian bread crumbs for coating Oil for browning 1 large can petite chopped tomatoes 1 cup mozzarella cheese Cooked rice or mashed potatoes Cut round steak into serving-size pieces; salt and pepper to taste. Dredge meat in egg and then coat with Italian bread crumbs. Place in skillet with 1/4-inch preheated oil. Brown on both sides. Place meat into slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over meat and cook on high 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours. Thirty minutes before serving,  sprinkle with cheese over the meat mixture. Serve with rice or potatoes. •••••

Beth Scripter, Abilene: BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST 1 pound loaf day-old French bread, cubed 1 package cream cheese 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, tossed with a little flour 8 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan very well with cooking spray. Layer half the bread in the bottom of the dish. Mix the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla well with a mixer. Drop by teaspoons over bread. Layer blueberries next. Cover with remaining bread. Whisk eggs and milk and pour over bread. Press down to soak up bread. You can refrigerate this overnight and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. ••••• Lydia Miller, Westphalia: PEPPERONI 3 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon fennel seed 1 tablespoon anise seed 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons paprika Mix ingredients and form into 8 rolls using waxed paper to form. Place in refrigerator uncovered overnight. Place logs on racks in cookie sheets to catch drippings. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool then store in freezer. •••••

Alice Sperfslage, Sabetha: OUT OF THIS WORLD PIE 1 can cherry pie filling 3/4 cup sugar 1 large can crushed pineapple & juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon red food coloring 3-ounce package raspberry gelatin 6 bananas, sliced 1 cup chopped pecans 2 baked pie shells Cool Whip In a saucepan combine cherry pie filling, sugar, pineapple and juice, cornstarch and food coloring. Cook until thick. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Allow to cool. Add bananas and pecans. Pour over into the 2 baked pie shells and top with whipped topping. Chill. NOTE: I put only 2 bananas in but you could leave bananas out. ••••• Laura Conley, Havensville: “This is the way to a man’s heart! Great for potlucks, feeding a crowd, or just making everyone in the family happy!” VELVEETA BURGERS 1 pound ground hamburger 1 pound ground sausage 1 package onion soup mix (optional) 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or homemade cream soup mix & mushrooms) 6-8 ounces Velveeta, cubed Hamburger buns Brown hamburger and sausage. If you are using homemade cream soup mix, add mushrooms while browning the meats and then add the soup mix and cook as directed. Stir in the onion soup mix, the cream soup mix (if using canned), and cubed Velveeta and heat through until all the cheese is melted. Serve on hamburger buns. ••••• Mary McIntosh, Moundville, Missouri: “This was a favorite of my kids — used to make it often. If you are not a fan of dates, do not be concerned, because you will

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never know there are dates in this cake. They are not detectable at all. We loved this cake.” CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE 1 cup finely chopped dates 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 well beaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts Combine chopped dates with boiling water and soda; set aside to cool. Cream together shortening, sugar and add eggs and vanilla. In sifter put flour, salt and cocoa. Sift this into the cooled mixture of dates. Combine well with a mixing spoon. Pour into a greased and floured 9-by-13-inch pan. Over the top, sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes. ••••• Lydia Miller, Westphalia: ROOT VEGETABLES W/ HERBS 2 pounds mixed root vegetables, potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, small onions, whole shallots 1 head garlic, separated into cloves Fresh rosemary & thyme, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel all vegetables and chop into roughly the same size pieces. Place all in a large bowl. Toss with herbs and oils; salt & pepper to taste. Put into a large skillet (oven-safe) that will hold vegetables in one layer. Bake 1 hour, turning them several times until they are browned and tender. Squeeze garlic; discard membrane. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve warm. Makes 8 servings. •••••

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“Our Daily Bread” Recipe Contest Prize Patchwork Adult Coloring Book! • Book is filled with 31 elaborate designs. • Pages are perforated • Spiral-bound softcover, 64 pages • NOTE: Pencils are NOT included with the book

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and phone number are on the entry. Please include a street address with your recipe entries. A post office box number is not sufficient for prize delivery. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. 3. Send it to: Woman’s Page Editor, Grass & Grain, Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. OR e-mail at: [email protected]

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Spotting Charity Fraud: Making Sure Your Donations Go Where You Intended By Nancy Nelson, Agent Meadowlark Extension District Family Life Many of us donate to charities we care about. But, I’ll bet almost everyone has gotten solicited by charities – real ones and fake ones – to give money. We can be better prepared to spot the scams and make sure our donations go where we mean them to.    Many charities get in touch by phone, by mail, or by email. Donations are what keep charities in business. Which means many charities try to raise money from people like us. They might be groups you know and recognize but they might not. Many charities buy or trade fundraising lists, so they can find even more people who might contribute. Charities and fundraisers are not covered by the Do Not Call list. They are allowed to call people but according to the Federal Trade Commission, if you tell them to put you on their Do Not Call list, they have to stop calling you. How can you tell what charity is legitimate and

what’s a scam? Scammers want our money quickly. Charity scammers often pressure you to donate right away. They might ask for cash, and might ask you to wire money. Scammers often refuse to send you information about the charity, give you details, or tell you how the money will be used. They might even thank you for a pledge you don’t remember making. Here’s what you can do: Take your time. Tell callers to send you information by mail. For requests you get in the mail, do your research. Is it a real group? What percentage of your donation goes to the charity? Is your donation tax-deductible? How do they want you to pay? Rule out anyone who asks you to send cash or wire money. Chances are, that’s a scam. The Federal Trade Commission talked with a scammer about how he got money from people. The scammer said he moved on when someone said no quickly. That’s your best defense against any kind of scam. We all have the strate-

gies that work for us to get off the phone. What do you do? For people who can’t just hang up, you could simply interrupt the caller’s fundraising pitch and say, “No thanks” or “I’m not interested” and then hang up. Some people make a policy of never making decisions about money based on a phone call. The fundraisers sometimes press you to make a pledge. In that case, you can a repeat yourself and add, “If I get the information in the mail with a pledge filled in, I won’t give you anything at all.” Remember, it’s your money. You get to decide how to spend it. If you spot a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Call the FTC at 1-877-3824357 or go online: ftc.gov/ complaint. Your complaint can help protect other people. By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify scammers and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference.

Mindful Tips to Improve Eating Habits

By Cindy Williams, Agent Meadowlark Extension District Food and Nutrition, FNP The new year is well under way. Now is a great time to be mindful of our eating habits. Being aware of what we eat, and how much, is the first step for a healthier 2017. We could shed a few of those pounds we had gained, have less stress on our heat and lower our blood glucose level. Below are simple ideas to assure the first steps toward a healthy 2017: Control Portions — Be mindful of how much food you put on your plate. Try eating smaller portions. This is very important during the winter months when we have a tendency to be less active. Eat when you’re hungry — Out of boredom, many of us go to the kitchen to see what is available to snack on. Judge your hunger on a scale of 1 to 10. Don’t eat until you are truly hungry. Plan — Have healthy snacks such as vegetables and fruits cut up in the refrigerator. If you are going to be gone most of the day, take a healthy snack with you. Snacks filled with fiber will keep you full longer. Slow down — Take the time to taste each bite instead of eating so fast you didn’t taste the food. Also, when sitting at a table concentrate on the meal and put your fork down between each bite. Pay attention — Turn off the TV, computer and phone while eating and close the book and magazines. It is too easy to forget how much you are eating when you are paying attention to something

else. Keep a food diary — This is a strategy that helps control portion sizes and have people more MINDFUL of what they are eating every day. It works! It is very important to keep our health in check. There are many things we can do to help ourselves. Being mindful of your eating habits and you will feel better, have more energy and enjoy the best and rest of 2017!

LAND AUCTION

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Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

Finding The Right Doctor

By Lou Ann Thomas The patient-doctor relationship is one of the most important relationships we’ll forge in our lifetime. After all, this is a valued member of our health care team, so should be chosen carefully. But I had no idea how best to find a new primary physician, and I now know, after researching the subject, I did just about everything wrong in my recent attempt. I share my story hoping to keep others from making the same mistakes I did. The first item on every list was to ask for recommendations. Not only did I not do that, but also I ignored stories about negative experiences others had with the physician with whom I made that first appointment. Another important thing to consider is how long is the wait after you arrive, which is an indication of the office’s efficiency and re-

spect for your time. I waited 45 minutes before I saw the doctor. But in this office’s defense, there were two signs posted in the patient room. The first read, “We expect patients to show up 10 to 15 minutes before their appointment.” The sign just below that one read, in even larger type, “Be prepared to wait.” When the doctor finally showed up he quickly moved to the computer and began furiously typing. When he did finally acknowledge that I was also in the room it was obvious he had a very bad cold. Since I didn’t want to be exposed to his cold I immediately began trying to determine how to keep myself safe and protected from his germs.

Page 5 My trust in Dr. Grim, as I was now thinking of him, quickly began to wane. And that’s a serious problem, since research indicates patients are less likely to follow up on recommendations or treatments when they don’t feel comfortable with or trust their doctor. After all, this is someone you have to be able to ask honest and open questions and trust that your wellbeing is something about which he or she sincerely cares. My appointment went from bad to worse with red flags popping up everywhere indicating that this doctor was not a good fit for me. As soon as I got home I began researching tips for finding a new doctor. Following the suggestions I uncovered, and accepting that I am my best advocate for my health and health care, I was able to locate a new doctor with whom I not only feel comfortable, but who treats me courteously, is present with me, looks at me when asking questions and actually listens to my answers. Good thing too, since I now have a really bad head cold.

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Dealing With Herbicide Resistant Weeds will be the topic at the February 23 Coffee Shop Agronomy meeting, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon at Nelson’s Landing in Leonardville. K-State weed scientist Dallas Peterson will be the featured speaker.  Peterson has a Ph.D. in Weed Science from North Dakota State University and served as the Extension weed specialist there from 1987 through 1989. He returned to Kansas State University in 1989 and has served as the Extension weed specialist at Kansas State since that time. Peterson is a past president of the Weed Science Society of America. Reservations to attend the workshop are requested by noon on February 22. Register online at www.riley.ksu.edu or contact Greg McClure at the Riley County Extension Office (785-537-6350) for more information.

BARN FIND AUCTION

Alternative Crops Informational Meeting to be held February 24 With low commodity prices and producers trying to implement new ideas for their cropping rotations, it is increasingly important for producers to look at different crops that might work in their farming operation. To address the topic of alternative crops, K-State Research and Extension, Post Rock District, has scheduled an “Alternative Crops Informational Meeting” on Friday, February 24, 2017. This program has been designed to help producers learn about

other options for different rotations in their cropping systems especially in this farm economy.  The workshop will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Hunter at the Community Center. Lunch will be provided, following the meeting, thanks to sponsors Crop Production Services and Farm Co-op, Inc. The workshop will be presented by Dr. Michael Stamm, K-State Research and Extension, Canola Breeder; Dr. Matt Stock-

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 & SATURDAY, MARCH 4 10:00 AM BOTH DAYS

Auction will be held at the farm located from Agenda, Ks on Highway 148 1 ½ miles East to 290 Road (Republic Co.), then South 2 ½ miles: or from Clyde, Kansas 1 ½ mile North to curve turn on 280th Road (Cloud Co.), then North 4 ½ miles to farm. SELLING FRIDAY, MARCH 3: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Crocks inc.: (Red Wing 5 gal water cooler, 20 gal RW, 6 gal birch leaf, 3 gal RW jug, 6 gal birch leaf churn, 4 & 12 gal birch leaf, 2 gal target, wall salt, many other crocks, jugs & bowls ); American Salt new old displays; cast iron 1880 bridge sign; cast iron St Bede’s Cemetery sign; cast iron Myers Hay Tools sign; cast iron dinner bells; oak wall telephone; black dial telephones; lunch buckets; Deco light shades; kerosene lamps; railroad lanterns; barn lanterns; 4 qt. electric churn; Crown ice crusher; harness hooks; Wenzelman

machine; bottles; milk bottles; hay rack clamps new in box; store scales; candy scales; bottle carriers; glass churns; jars; wash tubs; new brackets store displays; hat stands; ox for telephone pole; telephone yokes; gas cans; oil cans; cast insulators; traps; wooden & iron pots; cast iron boilers; tin iron pulleys; well wheels; cast & copper boilers; paper roller’s; tobacco cutters; stove irons; iron shelf brackets; check writers; typewriters; wash tubs; hat blocks; sleds; corn plantwooden keg; tin & cast iron ers; cans; barn rollers; collecseats; cast iron levels; buffation scythe’s; saw blades; rope lo meat grinders; horns; cast maker; wood coffee grinders; wooden boxes; door knobs; iron tools; hay knives; forks, shovels; porch posts; coaster fruit press; lard press; woodwagon; water separator; asen barrels; cast iron grates; sortment glass; there will be hay forks; cream cans; wood 6 or 8 or more trailers of colwringer; bird cages; corn nublectibles. There are multiple of ber’s; cast iron funnels; cream everything. testers; wash boards; large collection car tags; peanut SELLING SATURDAY, MARCH 4: shafts; forges; hand turn lathe; ice cream table; telephone CARS, TRACTORS, HORSE large flat pulleys; assortment switch board; sow belly cabiITEMS & BLACK SMITH flat belts; wooden IHC corn net; immigrant chest; assort1935 Ford 2 door sedan comment camel back & flat top plete; 1947 Chevrolet Fleet- sheller; metal corn sheller; corn grater; pedal grinders; feed trunks; pine cupboards; pine line 4 door, 6 cy complete; carts; push reel mower; single base cabinet; sideboard base; 1947 Dodge 3 speed, 6 cylin& double Maytag engines; well parlor sets; round oak table; der, suicide doors, complete; pumps inc.: Chandler; wooden rockers; pattern back rockers; 1932 Dodge 2 door; 1926 Ford well pipe; saddles; radiators; chairs; commodes; pine tables; Model T touring car body; 3 gunny sack holder; cream sepmany stands; treadle sewing Ford Model T cars; 4 solid rubarators; floor jacks; Springfield machines; ironing board chair; ber tires on wooden rims; asriding lawn mower; wooden pump organs; upright pianos; sortment of car fenders, lights, wheel barrows; assortment of oak dressers; bentwood churn; horns, steering wheels and other items. wooden washing machines; other parts; assortment 21” & parlor tables; fret work; sort22” car tires; 2 John Deere D FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES ing cabinets; post office boxes; tractors; John Deere A tractor; 8’ pine store table; 8’ store top wicker chairs; sewing tables; tractor parts; Victory bicycle & base; umbrella store show smoke stands; porcelain top w/gas engine; 2 high wheel case; cast iron store clothes kitchen table; wood washing horse racing carts; single seat rack; cast iron legs for store buggy; wagon & buggy seats; display; store display Sole machine; store coffee grinder; bank cashier cage; table horse drawn disc & stalk drills; Proof Colored Varnish; cast 25+ horse drawn plows, sod iron beds; oak 2 & 3 door phonograph w/horn; pedestal sink; dress forms; tin wall plows, cultivators, lister, other ice boxes; stoves inc.: (Regal tools; corn sled; wood wagon Garland 14A parlor, Duplex cabinets; table lamps; pictures inc.: Lincoln & Washington; tin wheels; harness; new horse Heater, Red Jacket parlor, pedal tractor; clocks; dresser collars; hames; buggy shafts; Jones Comfort Oak 15 parwagon tongues; harness vice; lor, Victoria Windsor, Rugby mirrors; wicker baby buggy; copper candy kettle; tin bathsingle & double trees; 150 Topsy 425); oak flat front dish lb. anvil; large assortment of cupboard; step back cup- tub; screen doors; gas heaters; school desks; shutters; assortanvil tinner’s tools; sheet metal board; pine 2 door cabinet; ment of other items. shear; unusual trip hammer; oak buffet; oak hall seat; oak belt driven band saw, belt drivgentleman dresser; drop front en grinder & other tools; line desk; 6 drawer spool cabinet; Note: This is a true barn find. Howard collected all of his life. This barn was totally full, there was only a small path to get in. The cars were inside until they were taken out to get ready for the auction. The last car in the door has a 1969 tag. There are many unusual items, and many of everything. This list is only a small part of what we have. On Friday, we will sell the small items on the trailers, Saturday, we will sell cars, buggy’s, horse items, furniture and larger items. Both days will be large. This is an auction you have to see to believe. Check our web site for pictures at www.thummelauction.com.

HOWARD HAMMOND ESTATE Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC

ton, UNL Ag Economist; Dr. Lucas Haag, K-State Research and Extension NW Area Agronomist along with District Crop Production Agent, Sandra L. Wick. Topics include: Barley, Canola, Triticale production; Economic budgets and Marketing options. So bring all your questions and ideas with you and join them! There is no cost for the workshop, however, pre-registration is requested either online (http://bit. ly/2iVWVlR) or to any of the Post Rock Extension District Offices in Beloit, Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne or Smith Center. Or email reservations to Sandra L. Wick ([email protected]). A minimum of ten pre-registered producers are needed to hold the meeting.

GUN AUCTION SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 — 11:00 AM

Auction will be held in Kenwood Hall at the Saline Co. Expo 900 Greeley SAlINA, KANSAS nmr NIB; 85. Sig Sauer 1911 Blackhawk 44; 42. Ruger Mark 1. H & R 45/410 SS; 2.Sav22-B NIB; 86. Sig Sauer 1911 III 22-45 Target; 43. Ruger age Model 111 270; 3. Savage 45 ACP T-C3 NIB; 87. Sig Single Seven 327 Mag SS; 44. 308 bull barrel; 4. Marlin 17 Sauer 1911 22-B; 88. MagRuger 22/22wmr 9” barrel NIB; hmr SS bull barrel; 5. Henrey num Research Micro Desert 45. Ruger 22/22wmr 9” barrel; Golden Boy 44/44sp; 6. RemEagle 380 NIB; 89. Magnum 46. Ruger Vanguero 45LC SS; ington model 700 25-06 bull 47. S & W model 64-1 38 sp Research 45LC/410 SS NIB; barrel; 7. Marlin 44/44sp; 8. 90. Ruger Blackhawk 44 SS SS; 48. S & W model 40 VE H & R Belgium 300 Win mag 9” barrel; 91. Ruger Vaquero 40 cal.; 49. S & W model 39-2 rare; 9. Savage 300 Win mag 44-40; 92. Ruger Blackhawk 9mm; 50. S & W model 22 A-1 bull barrel; 10. Marlin 45 LC 22; 51. S & W model 27-6 357; 357/9mm; 93. Ruger Single Six 1894 Cowboy limited; 11. Win22/22wmr; 94. Ruger Black52. S & W model 48 22; 53. chester model 70 270 featherhawk 45ACP/45LC; 95. Ruger Remington 1911 45ACP; 54. weight; 12. Winchester model Super Blackhawk 45SS HuntA-Uberti model 1873 45LC; 55. 96XTR 12 ga DU; 13. IZhmash er; 96. Ruger SP 101 357 SS; Kimber Pro Carry II 1911 45 Saiga 410; 14. Ruger 10-22 97. Ruger Mark II Target 22 ACP; 56. Taurus model 992 take down SS NIB; 15. Ruger SS; 98. Ruger Super Black22/22wmr; 57. Taurus Judge Mini 14 223 NIB; 16. Ruger hawk 454 Casull SS; 99. AMT 45LC/410; 58. Llama 38 sp; 10-22 SS NIB; 17. Marlin 444 Automag II 22 wmr; 100. Tan59. Llama model VIII 1911 38 lever action NIB: 18. Marlin 35 foglie Match Grade 45ACP; super; 60. Llama 1911 45ACP; lever action; 19. Marlin 30-30 101. S & W model 17-2 22; 61. Magnum Research Micro lever carbine NIB; 20. A Uherti 102. S & W model 17-3 22 stag Desert Eagle 380; 62. Magnum 1873 45LC NIB; 21. Winchester Research 22 Hornet 9” bull grips; 103. S & W model 67-1 30-30 lever carbine NIB; 22. 38 sp SS; 104. S & W model barrel SS BFR; 63. Kel-Tec CZ Ringneck 28 ga side by 14-3 38 sp. 8” barrel single PMR 30 22 wmr; 64. H & R side NIB; 23. Berretta DU 28 action; 105. Ruger Mark III Tarmodel 922 22; 65. H & R model gauge DU #686 Onyx NIB; get Hunter 22 NIB; 106. Ruger 929 22; 66. H & R model 999 24. Berretta DU 20 gauge DU Blackhawk Bisely 41 mag SS 22; 67. Ruger GP 100 357; 68. #686 Onyx NIB; 25. Ruger 22NIB; 107. Ruger Blackhawk Ruger Redhawk 44 SS; 69. 250 bull barrel SS; PISTOLS: Bisely 44 mag SS; 108. Ruger Ruger Mark III 22 target NIB; 26. Berretta model 960 40 cal; Mark III Target Hunter 22; 70. Ruger Mark II 22 target; 27. Berretta model 92FS 9MM; 109. S & W model 10-5 Power 71. Ruger Blackhawk 45 LC 28. Berretta model 948 22; Custom barrel 357; 110. S & SS; 72. Ruger Hunter 17 HMR 29. Berretta model M3032 32 W model 648-2 22 wmr SS; SS NIB: 73. Ruger Blackhawk auto tomcat; 30. Bersa Thun111. S & W model 686-5 357 357; 74. Ruger SR22; 75. der 380; 31. Glock 40 cal; 32. Ruger Single Six 22/22wmr; SS; 112. Colt Defender 177; Metro Arms M3537 45 ACP 113. Colt Single Action Frontier 76. Randall bowie knife; 77. NIB; 33. Davis Industries 38 Scout 22-1969 NIB; 114. Colt Randall model 2-5 knife; 78. sp. 34. Ruger single 1C 2255 Randall Arkansas Toothpick Match Target 22 Woodsman; NIB; 35. Ruger Mark III Target 115. Colt Bisely 32 WCF all knife; 79. Western Bowie knife; Hunter 22 NIB; 36. Ruger Mark matching numbers; 116. Colt 80. Camillus USN knife; 81. III Target 22-45; 37. Ruger Commander 38 Super NIB; Blackhawk 45LC; 38. Ruger Kel-Tec PMR 30 22 wmr NIB; 117. 2 carat ladies diamond 82. Sig Sauer 1911 22-B NIB; Blackhawk 357; 39. Ruger ring; assortment of ammo. 83. Sig Sauer Mosquito 22; Bearcat 22; 40. Ruger Black84. Sig Sauer 1911 45 ACP hawk 30 cal. 41. Ruger Super Note: This is a private collection. We will be open for viewing at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. For pictures check our web site at www.thummelauction.com

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Grain marketing strategies for 2017 meeting to be held in Linn on March 3rd  A meeting on grain marketing strategies for 2017, organized by K-State Extension, will be held at the Linn American Legion on March 3rd. This workshop is designed to help Kansas crop producers make profitable marketing decisions for their crops in 2017 – a period forecast to be one of continued large supplies, low selling prices, and limited profitability.  This workshop is developed to provide three things to participants: First, Grain Market Situation and Outlook for the remainder of the 2016/17 marketing years for corn, grain sorghum, wheat and soybeans. The particular focus will be on available cash and forward contract grain prices, basis trends, and futures & options pricing opportunities for the December 2016 - September 2017 period.

Second, the Top Performing Grain Marketing Strategies for Kansas corn, grain sorghum, wheat and soybeans for the 1990/91 through 2015/16 marketing years will be reviewed. The focus will be on how well pre-harvest forward contracts, hedges and put options, harvest cash sales, and post-harvest on-farm and commercial storage, storage hedges, and call options performed over time for Kansas crop producers. Third, as a group, work-

shop participants will “Test Drive” 2017 Grain Marketing Strategies, working through probable 2017 Kansas grain price outcomes and trends as well as the marketing choices that are likely to be available for major grains during the December 2016 through September 2017 period. Both a post-harvest corn storage scenario, and a pre-harvest to harvest wheat sales scenario will be examined. Speakers for this event are Dr. Dan O’Brien, K-State

University Extension Ag Economist, Carrie Williams, AgMark Merchandising Manager, and Scott Ahlvers, AgMark Producer Programs Manager. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.

and end around 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided. This is a free event and open to all interested farmers and ag business professionals. For registration contact the River Valley Extension Dis-

trict at 785-243-8185 by February 27th. This meeting is sponsored by AgMark, Bank of Palmer, The Citizens National Bank, and Kuhlman Implement and Hardware.

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Bringing ethanol and corn to the Kansas school science labs

27th Annual Production Sale March 1, 2017 • Agra, Kansas (at the ranch)

Basin Payweight 1682

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Sire # Sons Selling Basin Payweight 1682 17 Connealy Black Granite 21 VAR Discovery 11 WMR Infinity 141 8 Future Force 4 Tour of Duty 9 Patriot 9 Connealy Iceman 10 Connealy Comrade 4

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21 sons selling! Also Bulls By: • Connealy True Grit • Outright • Generation 2100 • KG Solution

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How productive would a chef be without a stove? Or a farmer without any seeds to plant? High school science and agricultural teachers across the state received new lab equipment thanks to an initiative started by the Kansas Corn Commission and Renew Kansas, the state’s ethanol association. Kansas Corn educational curriculum manager Sharon Thielen says misconceptions surrounding ethanol weren’t being debunked in high school classrooms not because the curriculum wasn’t developed yet, but because many teachers just didn’t have the funding for lab supplies. “We learned teachers had curriculum available and received training to teach about ethanol,” says Thielen. “What they didn’t have was the lab equipment to make the lesson effective. Kansas Corn was able to get them connected with Renew Kansas and secure the funds

needed to help these teachers get the supplies. The ethanol industry can now feel assured that the youth are learning the science and processes behind it all.” The funding from Renew Kansas, an organization that represents individual ethanol producers across the state, allowed for two types of kits to be handed out. One for science teachers who participated in the Seed to Stem program, and one for agricultural science teachers. Science teachers working through the Seed to STEM program with Kansas Corn received distillation units that will allow students to learn the process in which to take ground corn and turn it into ethanol. Thielen hopes that once students understand the process behind ethanol, it can open discussion for classrooms to talk about the questions brought up by consumers. Lacie Fair, a science teacher at Newton High School, says this gift couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. “Our students deserve these experiences,” Fair says, “and we owe them every possible opportunity to explore the field of science to best prepare them for the future they have in front of them. Through this gift your organization has

shown a commitment to our students and to us as professional educators. We appreciate every opportunity we have to provide our students with the best lab experiences, and you and your organization have made that possible.”  Agricultural science teachers received kits for their Clean Smoke Lab curriculum, which included supplies that will help students compare the emissions from kerosene versus ethanol. This lab kit includes the fuels and all the equipment needed to burn those and test the emissions. Jeanie Wege, agricultural science teacher at Onaga High School, completed the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) training two summers ago. She says that as a teacher in a small rural school, her budget is always tight, which makes purchasing materials for the labs difficult. “By receiving these items, my students will get to participate in hands-on lab experiments,” Wege says. “I currently teach short units on ethanol in my Agriscience class and will be able to expand their awareness of production within our state. I will also be able to use the materials in our horticulture curriculum.” For more information, visit kscorn.com

esTATe AuCTion sATurdAY, MArCH 4 — 9:30 AM 906 east 543 rd. — lAWrenCe, KAnsAs

1 Mile South of Lawrence on Hwy 59 & turn Southwest 8.5 Miles on Dg. 458 to Dg. 1029 turn South ½ Mile to Auction! Watch For Signs! due to the death of my husband i will sell the following to the highest bidder! Welder/ATV/Jd MoWer/equipMenT/Tools Millermatic 212 Auto-Set Mig Welder w/Millermatic Spectrum 375 Plasma Cutter & Bottles w/cart (Will Sell As One Unit Very Nice!); Older Kawasaki Mule 550 2wd; John Deere LX176 hydrostat Riding Lawn Tractor w/bagger system; JD 42” front blade & thatcher; 8 x 24 x 8 ½ tall Storage Container; 3 pt. 6 ft. Dirt Pulverizer; 3 pt. 9 shank cultivator; 3 pt. two-bottom plow; 2- 3 pt. Herd Broadcaster seeders; 2 section rotary-hoe; JD lawn spreader; Ingersoll Rand SS3L3 Professional Oil-Lube Upright 60 gal. air compressor 230v(Like new); Porta Cable PCB220TS 10” Jobsite Table Saw; Performance Air Filtration System Model 240-3783; Yokohma 8500E portable generator; CST/Berger 24X automatic transit w/tri-pod & rod; rotating Laser System RT-3620-2; Ryobi chop-saw; Craftsman belt/disc sander; 6” bench grinder; industrial bench vise; heavy duty metal shop table; rolling 2-sided bolt bin; HDC 15 pc. Spray Gun System; Ryobi RAP200 airless paint sprayer; Rockworth twin stack portable air compressor; Matco “The Beast” 3 ½ ton floor jack; aluminum 1 ½ ton floor jack; jack stands; retractable air hose; Lincoln PowerLuber 14V cordless grease gun; Snap-On 3/8 impact cordless; Chicago/Matco pneumatic tools of all sizes; Milwaukee circular saw & angle drill; Makita planer; Ridgid cordless set( wet/vac/ drills/saws/grinders); Mac rethreading set; Craftsman tap-die sets; Mac Pulley Puller; Napa Cooling System Pressure Tester; SnapOn U-Joint Press; Matco hole saw kit; Matco roll pin set; Mac TL87 timing light; Mac bolt grip set; rear disc brake tool; Mac fuel tester; Mac creeper; Snap-On ratchets; John Deere combination sae & metric wrench sets; Matco & Craftsman combination wrench sets; knuckle & stubby wrench sets; socket sets of all sizes; Matco pneumatic socket sets; SK ¾ ratchet; crow’s feet wrenches; John Deere pry bar set; Blue-Point rubber mallet; channel locks; vise grip; allen wrenches; torx; nut drivers; hammers; punches; chisels; side grinders; battery chargers; electric testers; automotive & heavy equipment specialty tools & shop manuals; gear pullers; snap ring sets; small oil changing stand on wheels; levels; ratchet straps; boomers; log chains; portable electric winch; trailer hitches/balls/locks; Vulcan Folding ladder System; Performax jobsite saw-horse; ATV aluminum ramps & new tires; ATV camo canopy; Mantis tiller; Longlife rear-tine tiller; Hobart welding wire; Miller Elite welding helmet; new bolts/hardware; new oil/hydraulic fluid/etc. FireArMs/HunTing/FisHing Churchill Highlander by Kassnar 270WIN SGFcat.4447 w/Simmons 3-10x44 scope; Savage 93R17 17HMR stainless barrel bolt action w/Bushnell Weaver scope;(All ATF Rules Apply KS Residents Only!);ammo; Deer sheds; large amount hunting gear; Hyskore DLX & Outers rifle rests; Cabella’s sink/kit; Holland Grill; Coleman lanterns; Coleman Deep fryer; Bushnell binoculars; Winchester 6 piece limited edition knife set; Snap-On/Old Timer pocket knives; Very Large Amount Fishing Rod/Reels/Tackle of ALL Kinds!; lead mold making items. ColleCTibles/HouseHold/MisC. Model New #3 two-row horse drawn potato planter; RR rock/pick; broad axes; lanterns; John Deere metal signs; brass dinner bell; small anvil; Mascot brass blow torch; large Dog figurine collection; records; books; Kenmore side/side refrigerator; Kenmore matching washer/dryer; Frigidaire upright freezer; SamSung flat screen T.V.; 12 x 12 dog kennel; barn tin; Helicopter 9101 radio control; 3-wheel bike; 2003 V-Rod seat 100th anniversary; new 35 gal. plastic tank; swimming pool solar cover; ceramic pottery kiln; vintage china hutch; vintage fireplace mantel; wicker doll stroller; coffee & side table; kitchen dinette set; 82” arc floor lamp bronze five arms Mission style shades; garden & hand tools; salvage metal/items; box lot items; numerous items too many to mention!

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nel Matthew Arbuckle, the commander at Cantonment Gibson. Arbuckle supplied military personnel as escort. The rest were civilians in typical frontier buckskins. When they rode out of the post in September of 1826 twenty-year-old Jesse Chisholm was among the nineteen men selected.

Chisholm’s First Adventure

The name “Chisholm Trail” is known around the world. Popular culture has immortalized the name in books, radio, television, movies, and song. In the age of information, a search on my computer gave 467,000 results. Without quotation marks, there were over one million results!  Most everyone knows that the old cattle trail was named for Jesse Chisholm. Chisholm was a frontiersman who made his living trading with the Indians. He was said to be descended from a Cherokee Chief on one side and an ambitious Scottish rogue on the other side. Stan Hoig, author of the Chisholm biography, Jesse Chisholm: Ambassador of the Plains, noted that Chisholm played many roles in his lifetime. “Chisholm played: trailblazer, friend of Indian chiefs, linguist of Indian languages, scout, and - perhaps, most importantly – liaison between the Indian tribes, the encroaching U.S. government, and the Republic of Texas.” Jesse was born approximately 1805-1806. He was in the early migration of Cherokees to Arkansas in 1810. As he grew to manhood he learned his father’s business of trading among the Western Cherokees. Along the banks of the Arkansas River the Cherokees thrived. Traders floated down the river in canoes and flatboats laden with furs bartered among their own people and the wild prairie tribes west of Arkansas. The Western Cherokees were masters at blending European culture with their own. They established beautiful and productive farms in the Arkansas River valley while retaining an intimate knowledge of the natural world around them, hunting, trapping, and exploring the expanse of the western prairie. Young Jesse Chisholm was drawn to the excitement of Cantonment Gibson, a military post established to maintain peace on the frontier. Outside the stockade a “town” of sutler stores, log cabins, stables, a hospital, and a saw mill produced a classic vibrant frontier atmosphere. Several traders maintained posts upriver at Three Forks, the junction of the Verdigris, Grand, and Arkansas Rivers. Stories regularly filtered in of wild adventures experienced by those willing to explore the unknown regions to the west. Among the stories were reports of gold in the far-reaches of the Arkansas River persisted. Three hundred years before, Coronado had been lured to the banks of the Arkansas by fantastic tales of a kingdom of gold and silver. In the early 1700s a French explorer supposedly found “upon the river of the Arkansas, a rivulet that rolled down with its waters, gold dust.” He also told of supposed Indian attack at the mouth of the Little Arkansas River (Wichita) on a party of Spaniards. They were transporting gold and silver by canoe down the river. Being overwhelmed, the fortune was buried. According to the story only one man escaped to tell the tale. A map was published in 1757 marking the location. Another Spanish story told of explorers finding silver at the mouth of today’s Walnut Creek (east of Great Bend). They made canoes out of buffalo hides to transport the ore down river. The sub-agent for the Osage tribe at Cantonment Gibson, Nathaniel Pryor, had actually talked with a wealthy New Orleans mer-

chant who claimed to have found gold on the Arkansas in 1807. He and a comrade were supposedly taken captive by Mexicans while with the Pike expedition across the western plains. They escaped, turning east on the Arkansas River. At the Big Bend of the river they found a gold mine. With a makeshift forge they melted the gold into bars and somehow transported it downriver. The merchant told Pryor that the gold gave him his start as a successful merchant. Pryor was determined to locate the fabled gold mine. The fact that he had been with Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition to find a northwest passage to the Pacific coast carried a lot of weight on the frontier. He had his pick of men at Cantonment Gibson when he proposed an expedition. To meet administrative requirements the foray had to be authorized by Colo-

Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017 Seven pack mules were day become an important laden with provisions and outpost on Chisholm’s trail. mining equipment. SeverAt Walnut Creek, shiny paral days of travel brought ticles were panned from them into a country that the stream but it wasn’t few men ever ventured gold. The men spent seven into. Wild bands of plains weeks searching for gold tribes claimed the area for in vain. Even though he rehunting. They passed the turned home empty-handed mouth of the Little Arkan- the expedition was Jesse sas. The location would one Chisholm’s first great adven-

Page 9 ture on The Way West. “The Cowboy,” Jim Gray is author of the book Desperate Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the Violent Frontier, Executive Director of the National Drovers Hall of Fame. Contact Kansas Cowboy, P.O. Box 62, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Phone 785-531-2058 or [email protected]

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A generous spirit. After my small part in the Lincoln Days festivities in Lincoln, Kansas, last weekend, Dr. Jake and I headed over to Minneapolis to the home of historian/author/ friend Rod Beemer. His wife Dawn had emailed to ask if we would need supper when we arrived at 10 p.m. I replied that since Dr. Jake had to perform vet duties late in the afternoon, he might well be hungry. So, we walked in the door

and Dawn began setting the table,spreading sandwich fixings and fruit, and we proceeded to stuff ourselves well into the night on good food and good conversation. The next morning, we did it again. Dawn served us breakfast and lunch and Rod pulled out research materials for me. (He will be one of the speakers at our Great Fort Wallace and Western Kansas 1867 Exposition on July 7). I made notes and

16th Annual Martin Luther Church Farmer’s CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 — 9:30 AM

Location: 5 miles south of JoHnSon, nE on Hwy. 105 oR From the Jct. of Hwy. 105 & 4 West of HUMboLDT, nE, 11 miles north. We will accept consignments February 27-March 3. No consignments accepted on sale day. Auctioneer’s note: We will start the sale with tools & misc. Hedge posts & hay will sell at 10 a.m., followed by livestock equipment. At 1 p.m. we will sell the tractors, bus, trucks & machinery. We will be running TWo rings most of the day, so come prepared. Parking will be available east of the sale site, please do not park on the highway. Come spend the day with us! CoMbInE & TRACToRS: 1993 JD 7800, power shift, joystick, 8415 hrs, 402-877-2900; 1983 IH 5288, 20.8x38 duals, 3 remotes, new battery, park brake & alternator, 8,340 hrs, 402-239-2753; 1972 JD 4320 w/cab & 158 loader, 402-274-7981; 1957 JD 720, LP, nf, factory 3-pt, 402-297-6556; IH 656 gas w/Dual loader w/grapple fork, 402-921-0774; JD 4420 combine w/JD 213 flex head, gear drive chopper, a/c, heat, 3,449 hrs; 1948 JD A, 402-274-7426; JD 52B, 402-274-3633; JD 52A, 402-274-3633; 1951 JD A, 402-297-7248. MACHInERY: 2004 JD 1750 8-30 planter w/Seed Star monitor, pneumatic down force, variable rate drive, XP row units, precision meters, liq. fert. 2x2, Keaton seed firmer & Bulls Eye seed tubes, 402-335-8380; Kinze 2000 6-row interplant planter w/corn & bean meters & KM3000 population monitor; 402-297-1231; JD 7000 6-row planter w/monitor, nice; Kinze 2000 4-row interplant planter w/corn, beans & milo units, monitor & spray kit; Kinze 6-30 planter, 3-pt w/3000 series units & 2000 series bar, 402-274-7822; JD LLA 24-hole drill w/seeder & fertilizer; Oliver drill; IH 45 13’ cultivator; Ro Runner 6-30 3-pt rear-mount cultivator; MM 20’ pull-type field cultivator; Ford 2-14 3-pt plow; JD 44H 2-16 pull-type plow, nice; 3-pt 3-section harrow; IH 4-bottom semi-mounted plow; Oliver 12’ disk; 3-pt 4-row ditcher w/30-36” spacing & Henry row hoe units; Bush Hog 307 shredder; Allis 6’ 2-wheel shredder; Woods 5’ Cat I 3-pt shredder; 5’ pull-type shredder; MF pulltype 8’ bar mower; JD 7’ mower w/Quick Tach; IH sickle mower w/new sickles; IH 2-wheel sickle mower; JD 38 chopper w/2-row head; JD 34 chopper w/2-row head; Silage dump wagon; JD 444 corn head; A & L 425 grain cart; Unverth 475 grain cart w/roll tarp, 1000 PTO & 13” auger, nice; JD 400 grain cart w/1000 PTO; Heider auger wagon; Koyer 6072 200 bu. seed tender w/hyd. auger & roll tarp; Kory 200 bu. gravity wagon w/brush hydro auger; E-Z Trail 230 seed wagon w/hyd. auger; Yetter 3-pt caddy; Elk Creek caddy, 3-pt, like new; Tree puller for skid steer; 3-pt 300 gal. sprayer w/30’ booms & hydro pump; New Idea loader w/JD 2-cyl. brackets; Gnuse 8’ bucket, like new; Skid loader bucket w/homemade grapple; Rear blade; Westendorf 7’ bucket, new; Plymouth Mfg. 9’ 3-pt blade; JD 10’ dozer blade w/hyd. angle & 4440 brackets; New Rhino S300 post hole digger w/12” bit; 3-pt fork lift; 3-pt hydraulic post driver; 10’ land roller; 7’ dirt drag. TRUCKS, bUS & PICKUP: 2007 Chevy C5500 turtle top 29-passenger bus, Duramax diesel, 121,295 miles, 402-872-2257; 1985 IH flatbed truck w/Detroit 466, 9 spd trans, air tag, 15,000 lbs crane w/52’ working height; 1978 IHC truck, 20’ steel box, roll tarp, 446 engine, 5x2 trans, w/seed auger, 402-274-1474; 1971 International Load Star 1600, V8, 345 gas engine, mechanical tag axle, 15’ box, 402-877-2495; 1967 Ford F750 w/16’ box & 391 motor, 402-335-0730; 1964 Ford F600 w/16’ box & 330 motor, 402-335-0730; 1994 Ford F150 ext. cab, short box, 4x4, 134,000 miles; 1981 Ford N706 fire truck w/429 big block motor, manual split trans, 1000 gal. tank, 1500 GPM 2-stage pump, Deluge gun, 402-414-0654. HAY EQUIPMEnT: NH 114 windrower w/14’ head, 402-335-8380; 1996 256+2 Haybuster, 402-274-7533; CIH 8460 round baler, 402-335-7125; NH 851 round baler; S & H 10-wheel action rake; JD 5-bar rake w/dolly wheel. LIVESToCK EQUIPMEnT: Manure rake; Case manure spreader; New MDS 8’ Pusher Plus w/skid steer mounts; Kelly Ryan 4x10 feeder wagon; Henke 240 mixer wagon w/scale; Heavy duty 3-pt baler carrier; Pearson auto head gate; Portable loading chute; Approx. 600 t-posts Heavy duty gates, 2” pipe; Cattle panels; Barb wire, like new; Stock water tanks– 2’x5’, 5’, 5 1/2’; 325 gal. fiberglass water tank, no chemicals; Verne’s portable 2 1/2 T creep feeder; Panel trailer; Cattle back scratcher. HAY, STRAW & HEDGE PoSTS: 30 round bales grass hay; 10 round bales alfalfa; 24 sq. bales oat straw; 50 round bales alfalfa; 50 sm. sq. bales prairie hay (*more expected). TRAILERS: 1999 Titan 22’ stock trailer, 402-297-9961; 1976 Lodt w/steel deck, implement extensions, hyd. Tilt, sliding axles, semi 5th-wheel, tandem axles; 1987 Rawhide 16’ bumper hitch; 5x8 2-wheel trailer; 6 1/2x13 bumper hitch flatbed. ATV & GoLF CARTS: 2008 Honda 500 Foreman Rubicon w/GPS, 402-335-8380; 1998 Yamaha battery powered golf cart, nice; Parkar gas golf cart. LAWnMoWERS, TooLS & MISC.: 2016 JD D140 lawnmower w/48” deck, 11 hrs; 2008 JD X320 lawnmower w/48” deck; 2004 JD GX255 lawnmower w/48” deck; JD SX85 lawn mower; JD 145 lawn mower w/48” deck; Craftsman riding lawnmower w/42” deck & bagger; New commercial 14 HP leaf and lawn vacuum w/8” suction hose; Gas-powered pull-type lawn sprayer w/booms; DST 1000 digital tire balancer, up to 20” rim; Winco PTO 15,000 Watt generator; 6 Yetter fertilizer coulters from White 6000; 4 Kinze bean meters; 12 trash whippers from JD 1760; 2 pair JD wheel weights from 2 cyl.; Schwartz wide front for JD 2 cyl.; 8 screw-adjust furrow openers from JD 7200; 2-pc front end for JD A; Seed cleaner; JetCo PTO wire winder w/evener; Twin-cylinder truck hoist from Chevy C60, newer; 6” grain bin sumps; Misc. anhydrous parts; Auxiliary power unit for semi; Trailer house axle; Gas-powered hydraulic power pack; 12.4x38 new tires; Set of 15.5x30 tire chains; 2 sets 18.4x34 tractor chains; 500 gal. propane tank; (3) 100 lb. propane bottles; Propane tank heater; Steel pickup tool box; (2) 15’ treated 2x6’s; 40’ ext. ladder; 2 saddles; Chicken plucker. For more information or to consign items, contact: Randall Rippe, (402) 274-8524 Lee Moerer (402) 274-7080 Dave bohling, (402) 274-7878 Doyle Rippe, (402) 274-1480 Auctioneers: Randy L. Speckmann, (402)335-2659 Wes Debuhr, (402)274-7263 Lane Meyer, 402-274-8287 Lunch by Martin Luther Church

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stuffed myself. Rod and Dr. Jake retreated to Rod’s extensive library while Dawn and I visited. She confessed to having one of those terrible dreams that sometimes haunts us, one that reflects our deepest fears and anxieties, like finding yourself naked in a crowd. Dawn’s nightmare is that she runs out of food and isn’t able to feed her guests. When she told me that, it reminded me of the many friends I have with such a spirit, and it reminded me of the women from my childhood – my Granny, my mother, my aunts, the church ladies. My sister and I ran into a former neighbor many years ago, he was near our moth-

Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017 Page 11 er’s age. His own mother had passed away when he was a child and his father struggled to make a home. He told us of showing up at Granny’s door many times FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2017 and being welcomed and SATURDAY: 8 AM to 3 PM • SUNDAY: 1-3 PM fed, and how grateful he LOCATION: 118 N. Elms H ABILENE, KS H was. He would have starved CollECtABlEs & HoUsEHold without her. MRS. RUTH DIETER, SELLER Well, most of us are in no See last weeks Grass & Grain or go to KansasAuctions.net danger of starving but food feeds not only the body but the soul, especially when it’s made with love. Thank you, Dawn. Annette Reynolds 785-263-6154 Deb Goodrich is the cohost of Around Kansas TV show and the chairman of the committee for the Great Fort Wallace and Western Kansas HAY FEEDERS AND BUNKS 1867 Exposition, July 6-9 at Calvin D. Wiebe the Fort Wallace Museum. She (620) 242-6410 cell may be contacted at author. (620) 732-2148 home [email protected].

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U.S. soybean farmers are seeing tangible returns on their investments. Transferring from the soybean field to the equipment used to plant and harvest, soy-based products are returning to the farm.  New products such as Bridgestone® tires, RAPTOR® tractor belts and John Deere® tractors all have components made with

U.S. soybeans. The United Soybean Board’s (USB) commitment to maximizing farmer profitability shows by bringing these and several other soy-based products to market. “The inclusion of U.S. soy in more products is a success all farmers can be proud of,” says Craig Gigstad, Kansas soybean farmer and USB farmer-leader.

“I take pride in growing a sustainable crop that increases my profitability and adds value for commercial goods.” In 2016, a number of products were commercialized based on USB-funded research. These soy-based products span from on-farm usage to household items, like adhesives for kitchen cabinetry, soaps and sham-

poos. USB’s 2017 Soy Products Guide features hundreds of soy-based products currently available. “New products for U.S. soy open up markets for soybean farmers and create sustainable solutions for end users,” Gigstad says. “For many companies, soy is a renewable and American-grown alternative for current technology. This

sustainability factor is what customers demand.” Soy-based products expand the already diversified soybean market. Creating

more end uses for soybeans will continue to build demand for U.S. soy and maximize profit opportunities for farmers.

Sorghum checkoff releases 2016 annual report

Recently the United Sorghum Checkoff Program released its 2016 annual report that highlights major achievements in crop improvement, market development and renewables for the year. The annual report showcases the dedication of the Sorghum Checkoff to meet the needs and interests of sorghum producers through investments to increase producer profitability and enhance the sorghum industry. “This past year was one full of continued growth and development for sorghum growers,” said Florentino Lopez, Sorghum Checkoff executive director. “The 2016 annual report highlights new and developing programs, market opportunities and research that will have direct impact on sorghum producers and the industry for years to come.” The report features summaries on the Department of Energy (DOE) investments leveraged in 2016 totaling $6.9 million, the Collaborative Sorghum Investment Program to increase grain sorghum productivity and expand markets for U.S. sorghum farmers by 2025, the growth of sorghum use in the consumer food market with the launch of the consumer-facing brand, Sorghum. Nature’s Super GrainTM, and developments in sugarcane aphid research and management funded through an investment of $300,000 from the Sorghum Checkoff. The 2016 annual report showcases the checkoff’s focus on developing programs that will help create opportunity for a return on investment to farmers, in addition to the development of relationships and collaborations that continue to increase producer profitability. The Sorghum Checkoff remains committed to meeting the needs of U.S. sorghum producers. A full copy of the report can be found on the Sorghum Checkoff website. 



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Lime doesn’t harm K-31 fescue but nitrogen adds to toxicosis Adding poultry litter or nitrogen to toxic fescue pastures grows more grass, but also boosts toxins in the grass. A three-year study at the University of Missouri shows liming helps grass but doesn’t increase ergovaline. That toxin harms grazing cattle many ways, mostly in lost production. In recent frigid cold, farmers reported cases of fescue foot caused by the toxin. Cattle losing their hooves must be put down. “Before the study, we didn’t know the impact of lime on toxin in infected fescue,” said Sarah Kenyon, MU Extension agronomist, West Plains. She completed her graduate degree with a study on a farmer’s pasture in her area. The site was a 20-yearold stand of pure fescue with 98 percent infection rate. It was “hot” with toxin. Kenyon replicated her tests on 22 plots over three years. No one had studied lime impact on fescue toxicosis, a major problem for grazing herds. The toxin is estimated to cause $900 million losses annually in U.S. cow herds. “A major finding of her work is that liming causes no harm. We didn’t know that,” says Craig Roberts, MU Extension forage specialist. “We did know that nitrogen fertilizer fed the fungus living in the grass.” It was long known that adding lime is the first step to improve pasture fertility. Calcium boosts pH, which cuts soil acidity. This allows fertility to be released for grass roots. “Nitrogen fertilizer

boosts forage yields, as farmers have long known” says Rob Kallenbach, MU Extension agronomist. But there is a flip side, he says. “Nitrogen fertilizer also feeds the fungus, which in turn creates more toxins.” A common control of fescue toxicosis is to withhold nitrogen. That drops yields, which cuts gains on grazing livestock. That loss is on top of loss from fescue toxicosis. Problems with toxic fescue can be solved by killing the old fescue and reseeding a new variety of novel-endophyte fescue. Fescue must have an endophyte to survive insects, diseases, drought and overgrazing. The most widely grown grass across the southeastern United States is Kentucky 31 fescue. It happens to contain the toxic endophyte. Other endophytes found in nature do not make toxin. Seed producers now use nontoxic novel endophytes. Many of these new fescues are sold by several companies. The Alliance for Grass-

land Renewal, a cooperative group started in Missouri, promotes use of novel endophytes. One lesson for farmers is that endophyte-free fescue fails after a year. Missouri plant breeders introduced an endophyte-free variety. Those varieties are nontoxic, but cannot survive. The Alliance has been holding fescue schools across Missouri the last four years. Those teach spraysmother-spray eradication of old fescue. That is followed with management of the new plantings. Grazing novel-endophyte fescue takes extra care. Cattle graze it to death, left untended. That is different from the toxic fescue. The endophyte causes both heat and cold stress. In summer heat, herds stop grazing. Animals go stand in ponds to cool their feet. With novel endophyte, daytime grazing isn’t lost. Cattle gain faster. The heat stress also lowers conception rates with smaller calf crops for herds on toxic fescue.

COIN AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 — 9:00 AM 627 Market Street — PORTIS, KS Doors Open at 8:00 A.M. For Viewing!

Selling Over 400 Lots inc. FE and IH Cents inc. 1873, 1908s, 09s; Wht. Cents inc. Several s Mints & 1914d & Weak 22d; Nickels inc. War Nickels; ½ Dimes inc. 1829-1836; Large Cents inc. 1803, 1819/8; Dimes inc. 1829, 1899, 1916s & 21d; ¼ inc. 1831,35,77CC; ½ $ inc. 1847o, 60s, 98; Trade $ inc. 1874CC & 75CC; Morg. $ inc. 1886s, 98o, 93o, 93CC, 96o, 96s, 99, 79CC, 81CC, 92CC, 88s & 1902o; Peace $ & Several Year Sets; Gold $, $2 ½ , $5 inc. 1855s, $10 & 1873 $20 St. Gaudens. SALE CONDUCTED BY: WOLTERS AUCTION 627 Market St., Box 68 • Portis, KS 67474 Cols. Jim Wolters and Rich Fairbank, auctioneers Phone 785-346-2071; Cell 785-545-7097 Email: [email protected] Website: www.woltersauctionandre.com

B-A-R BARNETT ANGUS RANCH

2nd Annual Bull Sale March 11, starting at 8:00 a.m. Location- 2540 Barton Rd. Holton, Ks 66436.

Ten X, SAV Platinum, Hoover Dam sons sell! Selling 10, 18-20 month old bulls & 5 yearling bulls.

Bulls available for viewing starting Feb. 1st. Free Shipping Available!

Sale books and Videos available upon request!

Call Bryce 913-370-0333.

This year the Alliance plans schools in three states: Kansas, Missouri and Kentucky. Kentucky was the first state to widely promote fescue before it was known to be toxic. School dates and locations: March 6, Mound Valley, at the Community Center. March 7, Mount Vernon, Mo., at the MU Southwest Center. March 9, Lexington, Ky., at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. Each school runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance

registration is required at all schools. Registration de-

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tails are at grasslandrenewal.org.

farm aucTion

saTurDaY, fEbruarY 25 — 10:00 am 1551 north 1550 road — lawrence, Ks

From 11th Haskell East 1 Mile to Auction! Watch For Signs!! TracTor, car, EquipmEnT collEcTiblEs, Tools, misc., HorsE Drawn iTEms See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings & Please visit us online: www.KansasAuctions.net/elston for pictures!!

sEllEr: JoHn crafT

concessions & loader Tractor aucTionEErs: ElsTon aucTions (785-594-0505) (785-218-7851) “serving Your auction needs since 1994”

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Orscheln Farm and Home in Manhattan teamed up recently with Hobart Welding

to host the first annual welding fair on January 20 and 21 at the store located at 427

Riley County High School FFA members did well in the competition, with Mac Rogers earning first place, Tate Wickstrum, second place and Brett Halstead, third place. Tyler Lindell, Luke Richard and Tyler Beckman received magnetic trays from Hobart. Bob Whearty is the chapter advisor.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 1:30 PM

Held at the Best Western, 3021 West highway 50, EMPoRiA, KS., Flint Hills Room Location of Land: 3100 Road F, Allen, KS. 7 miles North of Americus on Road F, East side of road. 73.5 acres, Lyon County native grass and CRP or Go back grass. Wildlife habitat at its best! This could be a building site, hunting paradise or put back to agricultural use for either grazing or farming. To inspect the property call auctioneer!

See Feb. 7 Grass & Grain for more info or go to website!

SELLER: MiCHELLE BRAnDT

Hummels Place in Manhattan. Hobart representatives demonstrated several welders and plasma cutters to the public and gave instruction and information to beginners and pros alike. A competition was held

for high school students from surrounding FFA chapters to enter their welding skills for specific weld criteria, in Arc (SMAC) and Gas (GMAW). The entries were judged by Ron Arand, who was a past quality control member at

Caterpillar in Wamego. All contestants received medals for their entries and the top three welds received Hobart welding masks and plaques. Orscheln Farm and Home

hopes to expand the competition in the future to include aluminum, stainless steel and possibly other areas for future competition plus artistic welding.

Rachel Jones, a Manhattan High School student and employee at Orscheln in Manhattan, showed off her skills with a plasma cutter.

DIAMOND S FARM AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 10:00 AM 13358 Leasure Rd. — Mound City, KS

The following machinery, equipment and tools will be offered at Public Auction located north of Mound City, Kansas 6 miles on KS Hwy to Leasure Road then west ¼ mile. Watch for signs. MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, TRACK LOADER, TRACTORS, GAT, ARCTIC CAT 4 WHEELER, TRUCKS, DUMP TRAILER, GOOSENECK TRAILERS, INDUSTRIAL WOOD WORKING TOOLS & MUCH MORE

See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings & go to:

www.martyreadauction.com for full listing & pictures!

620.340.5692 • www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com

Sale conducted by: MARTY READ AUCTION SERVICE Marty & Beverly Read • Mound City, KS 66056 • 620-224-6495 Charley Johnson & Marvin Swickhammer, Assistant Auctioneer Real Estate, Antique, Farm, Livestock & Commercial

Wamego High School student Cooper Swanson participated in the competition and received a medal and welding tray from Hobart.

AUCTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017 **ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE** In conjunction with G&R Implement, Durham, KS We are anticipating another good auction with lots of fARM MACHineRY, eqUipMenT & MiSC iTeMS. Call NOW to include your items in all our printed advertising

Advertising deadline date: March 6, 2017!! See www.leppke.com & watch future ads for more details!

G&R iMpLeMenT: 316-732-3245 LeppKe ReALTY & AUCTiOn: 620-947-3995

Lyle Leppke: 620-382-5204 – Roger Hiebert: 620-382-2963

PASTURE LAND AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 4 — 10:00 AM Blue Rapids Community Center — BLUE RAPIDS, KS

270 Acres± MArsHALL county PAsture

For a VIRTUAL TOUR of this property, directions & complete information visit www.MidwestLandandHome.com and see February 14 issue of GRASS & GRAIN!

KEITH & PATTY HOLLE, SELLERS

This pasture is perfectly located on the north end of the Flint Hills just 3 mile south of Kansas Hwy. 9 in southern Marshall County. This is a very clean pasture featuring well managed native grass, ample water and excellent fencing.

Jeff Dankenbring – Listing Broker - 785-562-8386 Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer - 785-325-2740

www.MidwestLandandHome.com

When you want the Best, Call Midwest!

AUCTION

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 — 10:00 AM 6720 SE MUNSON HILL RD, LEON, KS 67047

HENN FAMILY FARMS LLC, SELLER

AUCTION LOCATION: From Leon, East on HWY 400 5 Miles to Munson Hill Rd, North 4 3/4 Miles. Tractors & Dozers 6 Minneapolis-Moline Tractors * Case 44 Tractor, Diesel * Cat D-4 Dozer * Massey Harris 44NA Combine Massey Ferguson 410 Combine, Cab, Diesel, No Header. Vehicle 1950 Buick Dynaflow 4 Door, Great Condition. Vehicle Parts Studebaker Truck Cab * 2 Wheel Studebaker Trailer. Grain Trucks Chevy C-50 Grain Truck w/ Hoist * 49 Chevy Grain Truck. Equipment JD FB – B Grain Drill * Vermeer BRB 5041 * Kawasaki 4×4 Mule 3010, 1213 hrs * NH 275 T Baler * Hale Gooseneck Stock Trailer 24’ * JD FB-B 6 Row Planter * Krause 1053 Offset Disk 12’ * Snowco MD 800 Auger Wagon * 2 – 600 Gallon Propane Tanks on Skids * 500 Gallon Propane Tank on Trailer * Hesston Swather 500 * 4 Wheel Hay Wagon * 30’ Tandem Axle Flat Bed Trailer Steel * Brillion Alfalfa Seeder * TOOLS, CATTLE EQUIPMENT VERY LARGE AUCTION WITH MANY MISC. ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION

Visit our website for more details:

www.sundgren.com

SUNDGREN REALTY INC. * LAND BROKERS JOE SUNDGREN, BROKER 316-377-7112 JEREMY SUNDGREN 316-377-0013 • RICK REMSBERG 316-322-5391

Auction Sales Scheduled Online Estate auction — closes February 21) — antiques, collectibles, Aladdin lamps, Coleman lamps, Jewell Tea collection, Depression glass, toys, tools, anvil, trailer & more for Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Burl Slawson. At www.dlwebb.com or www. lindsayauctions.com. Auctioneers: Dave Webb, Webb & Associates Auctions & Appraisals and Lindsay Auction Service. Online Ag Equipment auction — bidding starts to close February 22) — tractors, combine, balers, pickups & more ag equipment online at www.purplewave. com. Auctioneers: Purple Wave Auction. February 22 — Tractors, harvesting equipment, trucks, trailers, pickup, farm equipment, other farm items, camper trailer near Deerfield for Richard & Connie Braun. Auctioneers: Berning Auction. February 23 — Tractors, planters, tillage, livestock, corn & grain heads, loaders & construction, trucks & trailers & much more for consignments. Auctioneers: Michael Wegener Implement, Inc. February 23 — Furniture, computer, stereo, weight equipment, glassware, collectibles, household at Manhattan for Todd Farrar Estate, Bailey Moving & Storage. Auctioneers: Gannon Real Estate & Auctions. February 24 — Farm machinery West of Marysville for Mike & Susie Wilson. Auctioneers: Raymond Bott Realty & Auction. February 24 — Bull sale at Quinter for Jamison Herefords. February 25 — Machinery & misc., new skid loader attachments, livestock equipment, camper & more at Inman for annual machinery consignments. Auctioneers: Triple K Auction & Real Estate. February 25 — Furniture, appliances, glassware & collectibles at Junction City for Exchange Bank, Trustee. Auctioneers: Brown Real Estate & Auction Service, LLC. February 25 — Coins at Portis. Auctioneers: Wolters Auction. February 25 — Machinery, equipment, tools, industrial woodworking tools & more at Mound City for Diamond S Farm. Auctioneers: Marty Read Auction Service. February 25 — Consignment auction at Salina. Auctioneers: Wilson Realty & Auction Service. February 25 — Antiques, collectibles, Simpsons, Beatles & McDonald’s memorabilia, glassware, antique furniture, lawn & garden, guns at Abilene. Auctioneers: Ron Shivers Realty & Auction Co. February 25 — Antiques & primitives at Washington for the Patricia Harris Estate. Auctioneers: Raymond Bott Realty & Auction. February 25 — Tractor, car, equipment, collectibles, tools & misc. at Lawrence for John Craft. Auctioneers: Elston Auctions. February 25 — 73.5 acres m/l Lyon County native grass & CRP land held at Emporia for Michelle Brandt. Auctioneers: Hancock Auction & Real Estate. February 25 — Equipment at Lebo for property of Lester & Eileen Reimer. Auctioneers: Griffin Real Estate & Auction Service, LC. February 25 — Tractors, skid steer & attachments, forklift, harvest, planting & seeding equipment, sprayer, anhydrous & fertilizer equipment, trucks, trailers, shop tools & equipment, UTV & lawn mowers & more for Brunker Farm, Inc., the late Elmer Ray Brunker, Jr. Auctioneers: Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate. February 25 — Nemaha County land sold in 2 tracts held at Seneca for Esther

M. Holthaus Trust. Auctioneers: Seneca Realty, Dale Wilhelm & Mike Kuckelman. February 25 — Coins at Emporia. Auctioneers: Swift-N-Sure Auctions. February 25 — Angus bulls at Clarksdale, Missouri for Conley Angus Bull Sale. February 25 & 26 (Tag Sale) — 2 large sets of china, collectible & cut glass collections, Christmas items, Grandfather clock & more at Abilene for Mrs. Ruth Dieter. Annette’s Liquidation Service. February 28 — 80 acres m/l cropland Jackson County, KS held at Holton for David K. Hug Trust. Auctioneers: Harris Real Estate & Auction. February 28 — 410 acres Chase County pasture sold in 2 tracts held at Emporia. Auctioneers: Swift-N-Sure Auction & Real Estate. February 28 — “Brand That Works” Bull & Female sale at Manhattan for Mill Creek Ranch. March 1 — Farm & industrial equipment consignments at Beattie. Auctioneers: Rottinghaus Auction. March 1 — 27th annual production Bull Sale at Agra for Ferguson Angus. March 2 — Bull sale at Courtland for Jensen Brothers. March 3 — 770 acres Meade County native grass & CRP land with producing minerals held at Meade. Auctioneers: Jim Hush. March 3 — Tractors, dozers, vehicle, vehicle parts, grain trucks, equipment, tools, cattle equipment & more at Leon for Henn Family Farms, LLC. Auctioneers: Sundgren Realty, Inc. March 3 & 4 — Barn find cars, tractors, early Blacksmith, many unique items Southwest Agenda for Howard Hammond Estate. Auctioneers: Thummel Real Estate & Auction, LLC. March 4 — Combine, heads & tractor, trucks, machinery, cattle equipment & misc. at Jamestown for Roger Nelson. Auctioneers: Larry Lagasse Auction & Real Estate. March 4 — Combine & tractors, trucks, bus & pickup, hay & livestock equipment, hay, straw, hedge posts, trailers, machinery, ATV, golf carts, lawn mowers, tools & misc. located south of Johnson, Nebraska for 16th annual Martin Luther Church Farmer’s Consignment Auction. Auctioneers: Speckmann Realty & Auction Service, Inc. March 4 — Welder, ATV, JD mower, equipment, tools, firearms, hunting, fishing, collectibles, household & misc. at Lawrence for Mrs. (Stoney) Karen Strickland. Auctioneers: Elston Auctions. March 4 — Combine & headers, trucks & trailers, farm related items, tractors, sprayer, planting & tillage, hay equipment near Benton for Potter Farms, R&J Implement Co., Inc. Auctioneers: Van Schmidt. March 4 — Tractors, combines, machinery, car, trucks, trailer, livestock equipment, shop & misc., household & collectibles at Marion for Jack & Carolyn “Sue” Williams Estate. Auctioneers: Leppke Realty & Auction. March 4 — 270 acres m/l Marshall County pastureland held at Blue Rapids for Keith & Patty Holle. Auctioneers: Midwest Land & Home, Jeff Dankenbring and Mark Uhlik. March 4 — Bull sale, Cowboy auction at Pawnee Rock for Loving Farms. March 5 — 2009 Nissan Altima, antique furniture, saxophone, Egyptian flutes, Oriental rugs, household, portable generator, tools at Manhattan for Virgil & Nan Smail. Auctioneers: Gannon Real Estate & Auctions. March 5 — Real estate (4BR, 2BA home), household, furniture, collectibles,

lawn tools, tools, JD push mower & much more at Manhattan for Estate of the late Merle & Marilee Shogren. Auctioneers: Ruckert Realty & Auction. March 5 — Collectibles, tools, primitives, plumbing, electrical & more more at Osage City for Local Sellers. Auctioneers: Wischropp Auctions. March 5 — 80 pistols, 20+ long guns at Salina. Auctioneers: Thummel Real Estate & Auction, LLC. March 5 — Bull sale at Wamego for Gold Bullion. March 6 — 29th annual Lyons Ranch Superior Genetics bull sale at Manhattan. March 7 — Bull sale at Washington for Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale. March 9 — 16th annual Bull Sale at Manhattan for BJ Angus. March 10 — Bull sale at Olsburg for Good Farms. March 11 — Tractors, combine, heads, truck, grain cart, trailer, wagons, silage wagons, machinery, ATV & misc. held near Pickrell, Nebraska for Norm & Marilyn Schuster. Auctioneers: Jurgens, Henrichs, Hardin. March 11 — Real Estate, 47 acres m/l of tillable & native grass held at Wamego for Dennis & Jerred Wanklyn. Auctioneers: United Country Heartland Realty & Auction, Ron Hinrichsen; listing agent Chris McDonald. March 11 — Antiques at Abilene for contents of Antique store. Auctioneers: Wilson Realty & Auction Service. March 11 — Tractors, trucks & farm machinery, shop equipment & farm related items at Valley Center for John Timmerkamp Estate. Auctioneers: Van Schmidt. March 11 — Late model, quality JD equipment, tractors, combine, tillage, planting, trucks & more at DeSoto for Louis L. & Shirley Penner. Auctioneers: Wischropp Auctions. March 11 — Nice antiques & household goods at McFarland for Elvera Gehrt. Auctioneers: Kretz & Bloom Auction Service. March 11 — Antique furniture, glassware, collectibles, old bottle collection & more at Abilene. Auctioneers: Ron Shivers Realty & Auction Co. March 11 — Real estate (3BR, 2BA house), vehicles, glassware, household, furniture, tools, trailer, welder, guns & more at Riley for Justine & the late Dale Flohr. Auctioneers: Ruckert Realty & Auction. March 11 — Firearms, ammo, holsters, knives, collector toys & more at Law-

Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017 Page 15 rence for Mrs. Clark “Mary SW of Fairbury, Nebraska shop tools & power equipAnn” Platt. Auctioneers: Elfor Eugene Siemsen. Aucment at Mentor for Kurtiss ston Auctions. tioneers: Kettlehut Real EsForsberg Estate. AuctionMarch 11 — Annual Contate, Auctions & Appraisals. eers: Bacon Auction Comcordia Optimist Club conMarch 25 — Many unique pany. signment auction at Concorcollectibles at Salina. AucApril 1 — Antiques & coldia. tioneers: Thummel Real Eslectibles at Marysville for March 11 — Bull sale at tate & Auction, LLC. Bob & Darleen Young. AucHolton for Barnett Angus March 25 — Farm mationeers: Olmsteds & SandRanch. chinery, equipment & misc. strom. March 15 — 74 acres m/l at Durham for Annual ConApril 1 — Farm machinPratt County dryland cultisignment sale in conjuncery estate auction at Blue vation, 5 ac. m/l timber held tion with G&R Implement. Rapids for Ivan Hula Estate. at Pratt. Auctioneers: Gene Auctioneers: Leppke Realty Auctioneers: Cline Realty & Francis & Associates. & Auction. Auction, LLC. March 15 — Bull sale March 25 — 4WD JD April 1 — Antiques, colat Quenemo for Woodbury tractors, JD combines, semi lectibles at Beatrice, NeFarms. trucks, tandem axle trucks, braska. Auctioneers: ThumMarch 15 — 6th annual feeding & tillage equipment mel Real Estate & Auction, production Bull Sale held at Minneapolis for Ron & LLC. at Overbrook for Woodbury Lou Weis. Auctioneers: April 8 — Complete Farms. Bacon Auction Service. diesel shop tools & equipMarch 16 — 316 acres March 25 — 160 acres m/l ment, complete line of MAC m/l Grant County dryland land: pasture, hunting, detools, welders, diesel truck cultivation held at Ulysses. velopment land & collectA-frames, diesel truck parts, Auctioneers: Gene Francis ible equipment at Alma for manuals, fluids, some an& Associates. Larry Mogge. Auctioneers: tique tractors & parts, JD March 16 — Bull sale Murray Auction & Realty. crawler & more held North at Esbon for Benoit Angus March 26 — Toy collecof Abilene for Kenneth Ranch. tion & collectibles at Salina. Fager Trust. Auctioneers: March 18 — Glass, guns, Auctioneers: Thummel Real Reynolds Auction Service. tractors, primitives, anEstate & Auction, LLC. April 8 — 2 acres m/l with tiques, trucks East of ReadMarch 27 — 2 Tracts, 80 50’x80’ diesel shop (on Hwy ing for property of the late acres & 160 acres m/l cropK15 just North of Abilene) Roy D. Mochamer. Auctionland Marshall County held held North of Abilene for eers: Wischropp Auctions. at Frankfort for Charles Kenneth Fager Trust. AucMarch 18 — Tractors, McCarthy Farm, Pat Haskin tioneers: Reynolds Real Escombine, headers, trailtate & Auction. & Mariella Green. Auctioners, straight trucks, autos, eers: Joe Horigan Realty & April 8 — 200+ motorcypickup, hi-wheel sprayer, cles & parts at Burr Oak Auction. machinery, augers, grain for Doug Frasier. AuctionMarch 27 — “The Best of dryers, grain bins, bulk Both Worlds” bull & Quareers: Thummel Real Estate bins w/augers, power unit & Auction, LLC. ter Horse sale at Dwight for & misc., collectibles & liveApril 10 — Farm items, Oleen Brothers. stock misc. near Odell, NeMarch 28 — GeneTrust at 7630 JD tractor, 9500 JD combraska for Melvin & Darla Suhn Cattle Co. Bull Sale at bine, trucks, machinery at Schramm. Auctioneers: JurDenmark for Stan & ConEureka. gens, Henrichs, Hardin. April 1 — Farm tractors, nie Crawford. Auctioneers: March 18 — Retirement front end loaders, farm Thummel Real Estate & machinery auction with trucks, dairy equipment, Auction, LLC. complete line of JD equiplivestock equipment, tillment inc. tractors, combine, age & irrigation equipment, heads, planing & tillage, semi truck, trailers, sprayer & more held East of Lawrence for Mr. & Mrs. Mark Milleret. Auctioneers: Ash Realty & Auctions, LLC. March 18 — Bull sale at SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 — 10:00 AM Zenda for Molitor Angus Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 14889 NW 20th Farm. St., Benton, KS from Benton, KS & U.S. Hwy. 254, 1 1/2 miles March 19 — Collectibles, W., 5 miles N., 1 mile E., 1 mile S., 1/4 mile E.; from Whitewater, primitives, misc. at TopeKS NW Butler Rd. & U.S. Hwy. 196, 6 miles S., 1 mile E., 1 mile ka for Don & Mary Bailey S., 1/4 mile E.; from I-135 & 101st St. N., Exit 19, 11 1/2 miles E., Estate. Auctioneers: Elston 1 mile S., 1/4 mile E. Auctions. COMBINE & HEADERS March 19 — Furniture, 2008 JD 9770 STS combine, Bullet Rotor, RWA, duals, eng. overcollectibles & unique items haul, eng. hrs. 1980, sep. hrs. 1370; 2011 JD 630F 30’ flex header; at Salina. Auctioneers: JD 930R 30’ header; Harvest Ag 30’ header trailer; 30’ 8 ton header Thummel Real Estate & trailer; JD 630 30’ flex header; JD 608 corn head; 2 - 30’ 4 wheel Auction, LLC. header trailers; JD 853 row head; Parker 737 grain cart, roll over March 20 — 720 m/l acres tarp. Ellsworth, Lincoln & RusTRUCKS & TRAILERS sell counties cropland, pas2004 Freightliner semi tractor, day cab, 10 spd. trans., Detroit eng.; ture, grassland & wildlife 1998 Kenworth semi tractor, sleeper, 10 spd. trans., Cummins eng.; 2 - 2015 Wilson 125th Anniversary mo. 42’ ag hopper trailers, roll habitat sold in 5 tracts held over tarps, 66” sides; 2011 Wilson Pace Setter 42’ hopper trailer, at Wilson for Leonard E. roll over tarp, 66” sides, Ag hopper, strap traps; 2009 Wilson Pace Wilson. Auctioneers: Victor Setter 42’ hopper trailer, 66” sides; 2006 Corn Husker 42’ hopper Brothers Auction & Realty, trailer, 102”x72”, roll over tarp, ultra lite; 2000 Doonan Black Gold Inc. 52’ drop deck trailer, spread axle; Landoll 44’ implement trailer; March 20 — Tractors, 1993 Fruehauf 28’ enclosed trailer; 1992 Fruehauf 28’ enclosed combines, trucks, farm matrailer; Fifth wheel dolly; 1980 Kenworth cab over semi tractor; IH chinery & more held near cab over semi tractor; 1978 Chev. C-65 truck, 18’ bed/hoist; Trail Beloit. Auctioneers: Gerald Mobile 44’ trailer; 9 bale trailer; 1984 Chev. Custom flatbed pickup; Zimmer Auction & Real Es1973 Ford pickup, service bed; 1995 Buick Park Avenue 4 door car; tate. 1986 Chev. 1 ton Custom 30 4x4 pickup with 400 gal spray rig; 6 March 21 — Bull sale at 1/2x10 1/2 2 wheel trailer, sides; 8x23 tandem axle trailer; 2003 L & Cottonwood Falls for HinkM 7x18 tandem axle trailer. son Angus. FARM RELATED ITEMS March 22 — Real es1,000 gal. fuel tank, 500 gal. fuel tanks, trash incinerator, A frame 1 tate, 80 acres native grass 1/2 ton chain hoist, drill press, JD pressure washer, shop tables w/ meadow & wildlife habitat vises, JD space heater, JD drawered toolbox, torch & bottles, power at Flush for Marie A. Umhack saw, welders, shop equip., poly tank, numerous shop tools, scheid. Auctioneers: Cline numerous new JD parts. Realty & Auction, LLC. TRACTORS March 25 — Farm equip1993 JD 4960 FWA tractor, 15 spd., power shift, trip hyd., pto, quick ment & machinery, tractors, tach, auto steer; 1992 JD 4960 FWA tractor, 15 spd., power shift, trucks, grain trailers & more trip. hyd., pto, quick tach, auto steer; 1983 JD 8650 4x4 tractor,

LAND AUCTIONS Pratt & Grant Counties, Kansas

Wednesday, March 15th at 11:00 am Comfort Suites, 704 Allison • Pratt, KS 74 acres +/- of dryland cultivation 5 acres +/- in timber S ½ SE ¼ of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 15 West of the 6th P.M., in Pratt County, KS. LOCATION: From Iuka, travel 3 miles north on Hwy 281 to NW 90th St. Turn west, go 7 miles to NW 70th Ave. Turn north, go 2 miles to Hwy 36/NW 110th St., turn west and go 2 miles. Property is on the northwest corner of NW 90th Ave. and NW 110th St.

Thursday, March 16th at 10:00 am Grant County Civic Center, Lawson Room 1000 W. Patterson • Ulysses, KS 316 acres +/- of dryland cultivation

ALL SOLD TOGETHER MINERAL RIGHTS OFFERED SEPARATELY

NW ¼ of Section 33, Township 28 South, Range 36 West of the 6th P.M., in Grant County, KS; AND NE ¼ of Section 33, Township 28 South, Range 36 West of the 6th P.M., in Grant County, KS. LOCATION: From Ulysses, travel 4 miles east on Hwy 160 to North O Road. Property is ½ mile north on east side of the road.

FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

AUCTION

4 hyd. remotes, pto, quick tach, quad range, auto steer; 1975 JD 4230 tractor, quad range, dual hyd., 3 pt., pto; 1974 JD 4230 tractor, quad range, dual hyd., 3 pt., pto; 1979 JD 4240 tractor, 8 spd. power shift, dual hyd., 3 pt., pto, 8427 hrs.; 1975 JD 4230 tractor, quad range, dual hyd., 3 pt., pto; JD 4020 tractor, GB 900 loader; JD 4000 tractor, GB 900 loader; 1931 JD D tractor; Galion grade-omatic T-500 grader. SPRAYER, PLANTING & TILLAGE 2014 Schaben 1200 gal. field sprayer, 90’ booms, Green Star rate controller; Ag Spray Equip. 3000 gal poly tank, Honda trans. pump; 2015 GP 40’ 3 sec. folding drill, 7.5” spacing, 14 3/4” blades, mo. 35-4000HD; 2013 Krause Kuhn 8000 30’ excelerator VT, 8” spacing,1-50 hyd., adj. gang, FB 21 1/2”, BB 22”; Friesen 220 bulk seed tender; 2012 JD 1770 NT Max Emerge Plus 16 row planter, markers, 14 1/2” blades, rebuilt 2014; JD 29’ wingfold chisel; 2 - 10’ speed movers; JD 12’ dozer blade; JD 7’ 3 pt. rotary mower; JD 1350-1450 6-16 plow; JD 960 36’ field cultivator; JD 825 3 pt. cultivator; JD 650 30’ disc, 9” spacing, FB 19”, BB 22”; Schaben 150 gal. sprayer; JD 6’ bucket with grapple fork; Hutchinson & Westfield augers. HAY EQUIPMENT 2002 JD 4895 swather, 895 power reverser, 16’ header; 2013 JD 569 round baler, Mega Wide Plus pickup attach., net wrap; Hesston 4900 big square baler; Hesston 4800 big square baler; 2014 Sitrex 16 wheel rake, wind guard; JD 705 power rake; JD 348 wire tie sq. baler; Hoelscher 10 bale accum. & forks.

POTTER FARMS

R & J IMPLEMENT CO., INC., SELLER

Jerry & Richard Potter were long time John Deere dealers & mechanics in El Dorado, KS prior to farming full time. TERMS: Cash day of sale. Statements made day of sale take precedence over advertised statements.

VAN SCHMIDT • Auctioneer/Real Estate 7833 N. Spencer Road, Newton, KS 67114

620-367-3800 or 620-345-6879 see www.genefrancis.com for full auction flyer

www.hillsborofreepress.com

Schmidt Clerks & Cashiers • Lunch by: C.F. Cookers

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BAXTER BLACK O N  T HE   E DGE   OF  C OMMON   SEN SE

Things Aren’t What They Seem

- If you see an Indian dressed like a cowboy, he’s probably a cowboy. - If you see a cowboy dressed like an Indian, he’s probably a country music singer. - If you see an Indian dressed like an Indian, he’s probably an entertainer. - If you see a country music singer dressed like an Indian, he’s probably an actor. - If you see an actor dressed like a country music singer, he’s probably lip-synching. - If you see a cowboy

with a briefcase, he’s probably a salesman. - If you see a salesman dressed like a cowboy, he’s probably a realtor. - If you see a golfer dressed like a farmer, he’s probably a salesman. - If you see a farmer dressed like a salesman, he’s probably a golfer. - If you see a farmer dressed like a cowboy, he’s probably on vacation. - If you see a roper dressed like a cowboy, he’s probably a header. - If you see a roper dressed like a prisoner,

An independent survey of producers found 69 percent continue to approve of the Beef Checkoff Program. Importantly, the more producers know about the program, the more supportive they are. The survey also found that producers are generally more optimistic about the cattle in-

dustry than they were a year ago. “We’ve all experienced a very challenging year, both within the industry and in other aspects of our lives,” says Jo Stanko, Investor Relations Working Group (IRWG) co-chair. “That’s why we’re not surprised by

he’s probably a heeler. - If you see a heeler dressed like a header, he’s probably out on parole. - If you see a cowboy with creased jeans, he probably doesn’t ride a horse for a living. - If you see a lawman dressed like a cowboy, he’s probably the sheriff. - If you see a cowboy dressed like a lawman, yer probably in Wyoming or Mississippi. - If you see a sheriff in your rear view mirror, you’re probably in trouble. - If you see a movie star dressed like a cowboy, he’s probably Hopalong Cassidy. - If you see Hopalong wearing bermuda shorts, he’s probably at a Celebrity Golf Tournament. - If you see a cowboy dressed like Hoppy, he’s probably a cowboy poet.

Producer support of checkoff softens, but remains strong

a decline in support for the checkoff,” said the Steamboat Springs, Colo., producer. “But it is heartening to see producers becoming more optimistic about the future.” The random survey of 1,252 beef and dairy producers nationwide was conducted by the independent firm Aspen Media & Market Research in late December 2016. The survey found that while support of the checkoff is down from a year ago, a substantial majority of beef and dairy producers continue to say their beef checkoff is a good value: 76 percent of producers say the beef checkoff has contributed to a positive trend in beef demand, 73 percent of producers say the beef checkoff has value even when the economy is weak, 66 percent of producers say the beef checkoff contributes to the profitability of their operations, 67 percent say the checkoff represents their interests, 58 percent believe the checkoff is well-managed. “Although most indicators have declined in the past year, 76 percent say ‘If producers don’t promote beef through the checkoff, nobody else is going to pay to promote it’,” says Stanko. “This tells me producers believe in what our checkoff is accomplishing, believe in the programs their investments support, and believe that they have control over their own future through the Beef Checkoff Program. That’s even more reason to be actively engaged and learn, then share, what your checkoff is doing.” The key priority of the working group is to develop strategies that communicate checkoff-funded program results, educate, and build relationships with checkoff investors to gain a better understanding of the Beef Checkoff Program, says IRWG co-chair Kristin Larson, a producer from Sidney, Mont. “One way to start becoming more engaged with your checkoff is to read the 2016 Beef Board Annual Report.” A summary of the Producer Attitude Study research findings is available online. For more information about your beef checkoff investment, go to MyBeefCheckoff.com.



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SEED AND CHEMICAL ISSUE 2017

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By Keith Carmichael Summer is just weeks away

Predictions swirling around for 2017 include very little improvement for beef prices and the possibility of some extended drought conditions in some regions. That means that every serious manager facing this possible scenario had better be looking for ways to manage on both sides of the ledger. Increase returns, and reduce inputs. Annual lespedeza for grazing or hay can do both – adding to the bottom line. But this takes

planning now - in February. It doesn’t ‘just happen.’ Ask yourself: “What fits best?”

More pounds of beef

Ask any old-timer who has used lespedeza in the past and they’ll tell you – “lespedeza is better than feeding grain when it comes to putting pounds on calves.” They are also usually quick to add: “We all still sell cattle by the pound.” Adding Legend lespedeza into cool-season grass pastures provides that badly needed protein source for late summer, and an added bonus is its ability to help

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Legumes pay their own way

In addition to being an essential protein source in the pasture mix, legumes

like clovers and annual lespedeza add diversity and produce their own nitrogen, which eventually becomes available to grasses as well. At today’s nitrogen prices, the cost of seed and establishment is easily offset by an increase in animal performance or the added nitrogen produced – one or the other is FREE – take your pick. Over-seeding pastures and hay fields with legumes is basic, common-sense management, but which is best for your operation? The answer is probably… ‘All of the above.’ No single legume can do it all. Soil fertility, pH, texture, and drainage all help determine which legume is best for a particular soil type.

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What fits best? Many producers are looking at using the newer, safer types of fescue. Not every legume is ideal as a companion that first season. Annual lespedeza is the one legume that can be recommended as a companion legume the first season because it does not compete aggressively with the new grass early in the spring. Remember: There is likely to be that ‘summer gap’ unless you guard against it with plant diversity.

allowing annual lespedeza to re-seed itself.

Renewed Interest in Lespedeza

What fits best? Fall stockpiling of fescue pasture is very important in many operations and it should be stressed that the management required to stockpile this forage fits very well in

Interest in annual lespedeza continues to get stronger each year because no other legume is both tolerant to drought conditions and low pH soils. It is also one of the few legumes that does not cause bloat. The renewed interest in annual lespedeza also has a lot to do with the continued success of Legend lespedeza, an annual-striate lespedeza that is nearing its 20th year of commercial production. Annual lespedezas should not be confused with their perennial cousin, Sericea, which is a serious weed problem in many areas. For more information visit www.Legendlespedeza. com.

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Fight bad bugs with good bugs: an idea for combating sugarcane aphids By Dale Strickler

Sorghum has always been considered a very low input crop, but the recent explosion in sugarcane aphids has made sorghum production very difficult without multiple applications of expensive insecticides. It is common for sorghum producers to spend over $40 an acre on insecticides for sugarcane aphids, with mixed results. At today’s grain prices, it takes quite a few bushels to pay for these applications. Is there a better way? One promising approach is to use flowering cover crops, insectary strips and companion crops to attract natural predators of sugarcane aphids, like lady beetles, lacewings, and syrphid

flies. The larval stages of these predators can thrive on pollen and nectar from several flowering plants, like buckwheat, phacelia, and mustard. The plan is to plant these cover crops in close proximity to the sorghum, and raise up an abundant crop of predators in the area so that they disperse into the sorghum when the aphids show up. The ideas for incorporating these predator-attracting plants are limited only by our imagination. One idea is to plant the outside edge of a field to a blend of these plants, so that aphids are eaten as they move into the field. The plants can be either annuals for a single season use, or perennials for

use every year. Another way is to plant strips throughout the field. Yet another way is to incorporate the flowering plants throughout the entire field, as a companion crop. Some producers will plant one row out of 12 to a flowering mix, others will just throw in a few seeds as they fill the drill box. Otherwise idle ground, such as pivot roads, headlands, and waterways can be put to perennial flowering mixes to attract predators as well as pollinators. As simple as this method sounds, it has been surprisingly effective for several farmers who have tried it. One such producer is Jimmy Emmons of Dewey County, Oklahoma. Emmons mixed a

Modeling the future for soybeans in the Midwest How will the rising temperatures expected to occur with global climate change affect soybean growth in the Midwest? Rather than wait and see, researchers at the University of Illinois will use real crop data and computer modeling to better predict future impacts of higher temperatures on agricultural production and identify promising targets for adaptation. The project is being funded with a $420,000 USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture grant. U of I environmental scientist Kaiyu Guan is the project director. Carl Bernacchi and Elizabeth Ainsworth are co-project directors. Both are plant physiologists in the U of I Department of Plant Biology and Department of Crop Sciences. The project will look at how temperature affects major plant processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. “Higher temperatures in the future may result in accelerated crop growth rate and shorter growing seasons,” says Guan. “There will likely be direct heat stress effects on the various stages in plant reproduction, including number of flowers and pods produced and aborted and the higher temps may increase the plants’ demand for water. All of these factors will play a role in soybean crop yield.” Guan says the team will combine the temperature free-air controlled enhancement (T-FACE) experiment

and a newly developed crop modeling framework (CLM-APSIM). Infrared heating arrays will be used to heat three soybean varieties, representing the major groups planted across the Midwest for two growing seasons, and multiple physiological and biochemical measurements will be taken simultaneously. “We will then use the experiment results to improve and calibrate the model at the site level,” Guan says. “Using the calibrated model, we will attribute the historical yield loss due to increase temperature to different physiological mech-

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diverse blend of buckwheat, flax, and mungbeans right in the drill box with his sorghum. Despite his area being hard hit by sugarcane aphids, he never had a problem in his fields. “I am not saying that if you do what I did, you won’t have aphids.” said Emmons, “All I can say is this is what I did last year, and that I did not have aphid problems and that I plan to continue doing it.”

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Fight sericea lespedeza with late summer burning

Sick of sericea lespedeza? Frustrated over the inability to get it under control? Suffering from the repeated cost of chemical control?  Appalled at the damage to non-target range species?  Amazingly, there is a new management strategy that does not require unusual equipment, is compatible with beef cattle grazing, doesn’t harm non-target plant species or soil health, and is much less expensive

than herbicide.  Too good to be true? Come on February 22nd from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Sauder Center in Madison to hear presentations by researchers from Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University on how late summer prescribed burning can comprehensively and inexpensively help with the fight against sericea lespedeza. They will be joined by a panel of three Kansas beef producers

By David Hallauer, Agent, Meadowlark Extension District, Crop and Soils, Horticulture

ment! A second facet of a nitrogen recommendation has to do with what we call Nitrogen Use Efficiency, or NUE. Worldwide, NUE is about 35%. In the U.S., it’s about 45%. In Kansas, we assume 50% for recommendations, and have routinely measured NUE ranges of 40-70% in corn. If you assume a 50% NUE on a 130-pound-peracre N recommendation, that’s 65 pounds of N uptake. If you drop NUE to 40%, that same N recommendation increases to 163 pounds/acre to get the same 65 pounds of uptake the crop needs. Increase NUE to 60% and you drop the N recommendation to 108 pounds for the same 65 pounds of uptake. In other words, Nitrogen Use Efficiency is a big deal, and your management thereof can result in economic returns. NUE can be accomplished in a number of different ways. Essentially, it means applying the right source of nitrogen at the right rate in the right place at the right time. The key to this 4R concept is to identify your likely loss problem (if one exists) and apply the right tool to fix it. Similar efficiencies are more difficult to attain for phosphorous or potassium or any of the secondary or micronutrients. Lime, however, is another building block of the nutrient management foundation that should NOT be overlooked! If nutrient management is a place you were considering making adjustments, now is a great time to research how you can fine-tune things. Always be cautious, however, to base changes on sound nutrient management principles. To request KSU research on those principles, feel free to drop me a line at [email protected] or by contacting your District Office.

Managing Costs – N Fertilizer A recent Kansas State University analysis compared farms based on returns over total costs, separating the returns into the high one third, medium one third and low onethird categories. What they found helps give a picture of where our focus needs to be if we are trying to manage costs when returns are reduced. One of those areas where differences were noted was in the fertilizer/lime budget line. Those producers in the top onethird for returns have fertilizer/lime costs that were just two-thirds that of the low one third of producers – an almost $40 difference! How can that be? Two facets of a ‘simple’ nitrogen recommendation might help explain how some of those savings can be achieved. Profile nitrogen samples – 0-24” deep, typically – are not easy to take. Their value, however, can be high. According to observations by KSU professor emeritus Dr. Dave Mengel, some profile N samples showed that as much as 60, and maybe even 90 pounds of N could be supplied from the profile. Have you accounted for that? KSU soil test recommendations assume a 30-pound N credit from the profile (in the absence of a test), but that may still be giving up N that could be used to meet the crop’s nitrogen need. Is a 30 pound per acre N savings worth the time, effort, and cost of a profile N sample? It might be something to consider. There are other factors of a soil test recommendation that a soil sample could provide information on that might save you money as well. Bottom line: a soil test is a great invest-

who have tried this technique for themselves and are willing to share their experiences. The afternoon

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AgriPro® brand wheat varieties break records for 2016 yields and top lists of acres planted Page 22

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A dedication to continued research and development from the largest private wheat breeding program in North America is reaping results for wheat growers across the country. In 2016, growers proved that they are recognizing the benefits of AgriPro® brand wheat varieties from Syngenta through increases in acreage planted and with record-breaking yields. In Kansas, SY Wolf winter wheat achieved the highest wheat yield (109.38

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South Dakota. In South Dakota, SY Wolf comprised 32 percent of all winter wheat planted. In Nebraska, SY Wolf comprised 7.4 percent of winter wheat planted with 94,000 acres. In North Dakota, SY Soren and SY Ingmar were the top two spring wheat varieties planted with 15.4 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively, of the 6.30 million acres of the state’s spring wheat. In Washington, SY Ovation has become the number one planted winter

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It may be a while before robots and drones

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on farms, but the hightech tools may soon play a major role in helping feed the world’s rapidly growing population. At the University of Georgia, a team of researchers is developing a robotic system of all-terrain rovers and unmanned aerial drones that can more quickly and accurately gather and analyze data on the physical characteristics of crops, including their growth patterns, stress tolerance and general health. This information is vital for scientists who are working to increase agricultural production in a time of rapid population growth. “By the middle of this century scientists estimate the world’s population will

reach 9.1 billion people, which is a 30 percent increase in a little more than 30 years,” said Changying “Charlie” Li, a professor in UGA’s College of Engineering and the principal investigator on the project. “This increase in population will demand that we nearly double our current food production. That’s a tall order but one solution is to use genomic tools to develop high-quality, highyield, adaptable plants.” While scientists can gather data on plant characteristics now, the process is expensive and painstakingly slow, as researchers must manually record data one plant at a time. But the team of robots developed by Li and his collaborators will

one day allow researchers to compile data on entire fields of crops throughout the growing season. The project addresses a major bottleneck that’s holding up plant genetics research, said Andrew Paterson, a co-principal investigator. Paterson, a world leader in the mapping and sequencing of flowering-plant genomes, is a Regents Professor in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. “The robots offer us not only the means to more efficiently do what we already do, but also the means to gain information that is presently beyond our reach,” he said. “For example, by measuring plant height at weekly intervals instead of just once at the end of the season, we can learn about how different genotypes respond to specific environmental parameters, such as rainfall.” In addition to multispectral, hyperspectral and thermal cameras, the robots will be outfitted with Light Detection and Ranging, or LiDAR, a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure distances. The

technology will allow the researchers to create precise three-dimensional images of the plants they study. During preliminary testing of the system last year at UGA’s Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm between Watkinsville and Greensboro, Li estimates the team collected 20 terabytes of data over the six-month growing season. He says the team will collect 30 times that amount when the robots are fully deployed. To analyze these massive data sets, the researchers are developing an artificial intelligence algorithm similar to the facial recognition program Facebook uses to facilitate the identification and “tagging” of people in a photograph. “As an example, our algorithm will be able to scan an aerial photo of a large field and automatically identify the location and number of flowers on each plant,” said Li. With teams of autonomous vehicles rumbling through rows of crops and hovering overhead, algorithms will also play a key role in making sure the robots and drones perform their assigned tasks while staying out of each other’s way. Javad Mohammadpour Velni, a co-principal investigator on the project and an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, is developing a suite of analytical tools that will allow the ground and aerial vehicles to operate independently but collaboratively to efficiently cover fields and collect different types of data. The UGA researchers believe their work will provide a platform for plant geneticists to gather massive amounts of phenotype data and empower advances in crops that sustain the planet’s population. “Historically, genetics has been credited for about half of the yield gains that permitted small numbers of farmers and producers to sustain large human populations, for example during the Green Revolution,” said Paterson. “It’s realistic to envision that genetics will need to account for about half of the doubling of agricultural output that’s needed by 2050. This will require roughly doubling historical rates of progress in crop improvement, and more detailed and efficient phenotyping will be essential to accomplishing this.” The team’s project is supported by a $954,000 grant from the National Robotics Initiative, a program jointly sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, and the National Institutes of Health. The goal of the National Robotics Initiative is to accelerate the development and use of next-generation robots in the United States.

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Study shows cover crops help soils after flooding

A four-year study by University of Missouri Extension seeks to find how cover crops can best benefit soils after flooding and prevented planting. MU Extension agronomist Wayne Flanary shared initial results at a recent crop advisers meeting in St. Joseph. The study looks at the impact of cover crops in the recovery of flooded soils. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service funded the study, in cooperation with MU Extension, following the 2011 flood along the Missouri River in northwestern Missouri. MU Extension faculty and employees planted a variety of cover crops aerially at Graves-Chapple Research Center near Rock Port on Interstate 29 as part of the study. They hope to learn

what cover crops best protect the soil, improve soil health and increase yields of cash crops planted into cover crops. Weather, timing, cost and other factors determine if aerial seeding into crop residue works. Early results of the study show aerial seeding works but is risky, as it is dependent upon the weather, Flanary says. One way to reduce risk is to follow the combine with a drill. Drilling requires lower seeding rates than aerial broadcasts. Plant cover crops as quickly after harvest as possible, regardless of the seeding method you use, he says. Researchers tested different cover crops and planting dates. They also compared termination dates. They found that species that

break dormancy early work best in aerial seeding. Fall aerial seed application should occur when sunlight shows in the middle of rows after soybean leaves turn yellow. Seed when rain and soil conditions are favorable and average temperatures are less than 90 degrees. Flanary says farmers need to consider costs in their decision-making. Aerial seeding can cost more than $40 per acre for airplane use, outside labor and seed costs. Another MU study looks at reducing seeding costs to $5 per acre with use of a 15-inch row planter. MU Extension developed a chart that compares species, seeding rates and costs. Flanary’s studies also look at winter small grains

Watch the weather to avoid atrazine runoff Atrazine, one of farmers’ least expensive and most effective chemicals for weed control, is under the magnifying glass. Atrazine is up for re-registration review by the Environmental Protection Agency, says Bob Broz, water quality specialist for University of Missouri Extension. Broz recently spoke to certified crop advisers at a meeting in St. Joseph. Atrazine’s last registration received approval in 2003. EPA reviews products every 15 years after a lengthy process that often involves public opinion as well as science. Closer scrutiny of atrazine use comes when it appears in drinking water supplies at higher rates than allowed by EPA. In 2007 and 2009, EPA determined that atrazine is not likely to cause cancer in humans or affect amphibian gonadal development. Broz says atrazine is one of the most scrutinized and studied pesticides. More than 500,000 farmers use it to control grass and broadleaf weeds on 50 percent of the country’s cornfields. EPA monitors 40 Midwestern watershed areas vulnerable to atrazine runoff. The agency measured levels every four days

during the growing season. The 40 watershed areas represent a large number of soil types and conditions, including watersheds along Missouri claypan soils. Two of the three Missouri watersheds originally selected for ecological review exceeded EPA trigger values, causing a closer look at the watersheds and the conditions that might have caused the exceedance. The levels have now been within the approved guidelines for atrazine runoff. Missouri farmers use 1.3 to 1.5 pounds of atrazine per acre, below the maximum amount they could use. Applicators often mix it with other herbicides to have more consistent control. It works well on no-till fields. Broz says atrazine and herbicide runoff is seasonal, April through June. Some soils are more likely to allow runoff. Weather appears to be the main factor in runoff amounts. “Timing is everything,” Broz says. Intensity and duration of rainfall affect runoff. While farmers cannot control rain, they can manage the land to prevent or reduce runoff, he says. Farmers can do their part to prevent runoff by applying atrazine when weath-

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as cover crops. By measuring height and growth rates, researchers find that small grains grow well when seeded in the fall. Small grains reduce erosion in fields and gullies. They also improve crop stands. The disadvantage is that they attract armyworm and voles. Seedlings such as crimson clover often will not survive the winter. Soil health tests do not show consistent results yet, possibly due to variability in sampling, and the test area is no-till, which may mask the effect of the cover crop, Flanary says. Flanary discourages use

of hard-to-kill annual ryegrass as a cover crop. Once established, annual ryegrass survived multiple applications of glyphosate. Cereal rye, on the other hand, works well as a cover crop. Knowing the difference between the two is critical, he says. Flanary says researchers do not know why cover crops grow better in standing corn residue than soybean. Sunlight breaks through corn’s canopy quicker than the canopy of denser, lower-tothe-ground soybean. Flanary notes that weak soybean stands occurred in

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soybean planted into heavy small-grain crop residue and wet soils. Growers also get the extra benefit of reduced soil erosion when using cover crops, Flanary says. They can also serve as a secondary crop for forage or silage in years when prevented planting occurs for corn or soybean. For more information on cover crops, Flanary recommends the MU Extension Crop Resource Guide at crops.missouri.edu/covercrops.

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Rossville Truck & Tractor Rossville, KS 785-584-6195 Straub International 7 Kansas Locations www.straubint.com

McConnell Machinery Lawrence, KS 785-843-2676

BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY AT THE RANCH dL Cattle Company

2652 Road Y • Reading, KS 66868 1-620-794-5256 [email protected] § www.blackherefordatdlcattleco.com

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CATTLE AUCTION COMM. CO. INC. EVERY FRIDAY

STARTING 10:00 A.M. ON WEIGH COWS FOLLOWED BY STOCKER FEEDERS — 11:00 A.M.

1-800-834-1029 Toll-Free

OFFICE PHONE 785-776-4815 • OWNERS MERVIN SEXTON & JOHN CLINE

Our CONSIGNMENTS can now be viewed after 12 Noon on Mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online subscription For our sale Friday, Feb. 17, steers and heifers suitable to go to grass were selling at mostly steady prices on the kind offered. Heavy feeder steers were mostly selling steady while the feeder heifers were selling steady to $1 lower. Cattle carrying extra flesh old accordingly. Cull cows and bulls sold mostly steady. STEER CALVES— 400-550 LBS. Frankfort 7 blk [email protected] Olsburg 5 Cross [email protected] Seneca 12 Cross [email protected] Riley 6 blk [email protected] Seneca 19 Cross [email protected] Olsburg 19 Cross [email protected] Frankfort 16 blk [email protected] Leavenworth 21 Red Angus [email protected] FEEDER STEERS— 550-900 LBS. Riley 9 blk [email protected] Seneca 23 Cross [email protected] Tonganoxie 5 blk [email protected] Vermillion 5 blk [email protected] Pomona 7 blk [email protected] Onaga 19 blk [email protected] Alma 7 blk [email protected] Leavenworth 24 Red Angus [email protected] Wakarusa 5 blk [email protected] Americus 10 Cross [email protected] Olsburg 12 Cross [email protected] White City 10 blk [email protected] Vermillion 5 blk [email protected] Marion 5 blk [email protected] Allen 5 blk [email protected] Onaga 11 mix [email protected] Randolph 5 blk [email protected] Onaga 27 blk [email protected] Green 26 blk [email protected] Tonganoxie 14 blk [email protected] Senca 10 Cross [email protected] Leavenworth 7 Cross [email protected] Frankfort 8 blk [email protected] Hoyt 5 Cross [email protected] Alta Vista 6 blk [email protected] Vliets 16 Cross [email protected] Williamsburg 9 Hereford [email protected] Dwight 11 Cross [email protected] White City 15 blk [email protected] Randolph 8 blk [email protected] Pomona 6 blk [email protected] Wheaton 10 blk [email protected] Hoyt 7 blk [email protected] Americus 10 Cross [email protected] Onaga 12 blk [email protected] Manhattan 11 blk [email protected] Green 38 blk [email protected] Onaga 38 blk [email protected] Dwight 5 Cross [email protected] HEIFER CALVES — 325-550 LBS. Coucil Grove 7 Cross [email protected] Seneca 15 blk [email protected] Council Grove 17 blk [email protected] Olsburg 9 Cross [email protected] Riley 6 blk [email protected] Seneca 11 Cross [email protected] Olsburg 7 Cross [email protected] Marion 6 Cross [email protected] FEEDER HEIFERS — 550-825 LBS. Onaga 10 blk [email protected] Seneca 22 blk [email protected] Council Grove 34 blk [email protected] Olsburg 8 blk [email protected] Seneca 8 Cross [email protected] Leavenworth 17 Red Angus [email protected] Tonganoxie 11 blk [email protected] Onaga 5 blk [email protected] Alma 5 blk [email protected] Council Grove 10 Cross [email protected] Herington 11 bwf [email protected] Vermillion 9 blk [email protected] Onaga 18 blk [email protected] Olsburg 11 Cross [email protected] Green 22 blk [email protected] Havensville 7 blk [email protected] Seneca 6 blk [email protected] Vliets 6 Cross [email protected] Americus 6 Cross [email protected] Osage City 31 blk [email protected] Onaga 6 mix [email protected] Randolph 14 blk [email protected] Rossville 10 bwf [email protected] Barnes 7 blk [email protected] Tonganoxie 5 blk [email protected] Randolph 6 blk [email protected] Americus 9 Cross [email protected] Green 15 blk [email protected] Vermillion 9 blk [email protected] Marion 6 Cross [email protected]

Manhattan 11 Cross [email protected] Hoyt 6 Cross [email protected] Onaga 5 blk [email protected] Dwight 7 Cross [email protected] COWS & HEIFERETTES – 800-1,925 LBS. Matfield Green 2 blk [email protected] Westmoreland 2 bwf [email protected] Prairie Village 4 Cross [email protected] Onaga 2 blk [email protected] Prairie Village 1 Cross [email protected] Onaga 1 Cross [email protected] Olsburg 1 bwf [email protected] Hope 1 blk [email protected] Riley 1 Cross [email protected] Westmoreland 1 Cross [email protected] Admire 1 Char [email protected] Onaga 1 blk [email protected] Westmoreland 1 Hereford [email protected] Onaga 1 blk [email protected] Admire 1 Hereford [email protected] Emporia 1 blk [email protected] Wamego 1 blk [email protected] Clay Center 1 blk [email protected] Prairie Village 1 Cross [email protected] Emporia 1 blk [email protected] Centralia 1 Cross [email protected] Silver Lake 1 Cross [email protected] Vermillion 1 Char [email protected] Reading 1 blk [email protected] Emporia 1 blk [email protected] Topeka 1 Cross [email protected] Wamego 1 blk [email protected] randolph 1 blk [email protected] Silver Lake 1 Cross [email protected] Topeka 1 blk [email protected] Irene, SD 1 blk [email protected] Admire 1 Char [email protected] Mayetta 1 blk [email protected] Lawrence 1 Hereford [email protected] Manhattan 1 bwf [email protected] Prairie Village 1 blk [email protected] Westmoreland 1 bwf [email protected] Wamego 1 blk [email protected] Alma 1 blk [email protected] Westmoreland 1 blk [email protected] Havensville 1 blk [email protected] Leavenworth 1 blk [email protected] Leavenworth 1 Cross [email protected] Wamego 1 blk [email protected] Topeka 1 blk [email protected] Wamego 1 Cross [email protected] Manhattan 1 Holstein [email protected] Wamego 1 blk [email protected] Emporia 1 blk [email protected] Manhattan 1 Holstein [email protected] BULLS – 1000-2,175 Randolph 1 Char [email protected] Strong City 1 Cross [email protected] Randolph 2 Char [email protected] Frankfort 1 blk [email protected] Clay Center 1 blk [email protected] Strong City 5 Cross [email protected] Vermillion 1 blk [email protected] Wamego 1 blk [email protected] Mayetta 1 bwf [email protected] Tonganoxie 1 blk [email protected] Onaga 1 blk [email protected] For our special cow sale held Wed., Feb. 15, a good attendance of buyers bid on a nice run of bred heifers and cow calg pairs. Young pairs and young bred cows and heifers were in good demand. COW/CALF PAIRS AGE STAGE Seneca 3 bwf 2 yr @2600.00 Netawaka 18 blk 2 yr 1-2 m @2550.00 Manhattan 6 blk 2 yr @2500.00 Dwight 27 blk 2 yr @2400.00 Seneca 12 blk 2 yr @2400.00 Manhattan 7 blk 2 yr @2400.00 Netawaka 15 blk 2 yr @2350.00 Manhattan 3 bwf 2 yr @2300.00 Manhattan 4 Cross 2 yr @2300.00 Havensville 4 blk 2 yr @2300.00 Reading 4 blk 2 yr @2450.00 Leavenworth 3 rd Ang. 5 yr @2050.00 Netawaka 6 blk 2 yr @2000.00 Westmoreland 4 blk 3-4 yr @2000.00 Wamego 5 blk 3-5 yr @1925.00 Tonganoxie 4 blk 5 yr 2m @1900.00 Council Grove 4 blk SS 2-3m @1875.00 Wamego 6 blk 5 yr exposed @825.00 Oskaloosa 4 blk SS 2-4 @1475.00 BRED COWS AGE STAGE 37 rd Ang. 2 yr 8m @2150.00 Olsburg Reading 7 blk 3 yr 7-8m @2025.00

Olsburg 13 Cross 2 Reading 28 blk 3 yr Reading 12 blk 3 yr Wamego 5 blk 3-4 yr Matfield Green 16 blk 2 yr Baileyville 11 blk 2 yr Baileyville 7 rd Ang. 2 yr Matfield Green 23 blk 2 yr Ramona 4 blk 2 yr Onaga 5 blk 2 yr Wamego 3 blk 4-5 yr Reading 6 blk 2-3 yr Ramona 6 Cross 2 yr Alma 6 blk 2-3 yr Tonganoxie 3 blk 6-8 yr

7-8m 7-8m 7-8m 7-8m 7-8m 5-6m 5-6m 7-8m 8m 7-8m 7-8m 7-8m 7-8m 5-7m 8m

@2000.00 @2000.00 @1975.00 @1900.00 @1825.00 @1825.00 @1825.00 @1800.00 @1800.00 @1800.00 @1775.00 @1750.00 @1700.00 @1550.00 @1550.00

Americus Baldwin City Baldwin City Baldwin City Palmer Topeka Palmer Lawrence Oskaloosa Randolph Alma Lawrence Reading Tonganoxie Americus

6 blk 3 yr 3 blk 2 yr 3 2 yr 4 blk 3-4 yr 3 blk 3 yr 3 blk 3-4 yr 6 3 yr 7 blk 2 yr 7 blk SS 3 Cross BB 3 blk 2 yr 5 blk 2 yr 3 blk 4-6 yr 5 blk SS 5 Cross OO

8m 7m 7-8m 7-8m 8m 3-4m 5m 5-6m 7-8m 6-8m 5-6m 5-6m 2-3m 8m 7-8m

@1525.00 @1500.00 @1475.00 @1475.00 @1475.00 @1325.00 1320.00 @1250.00 @1250.00 @1225.00 @1210.00 @1200.00 @1175.00 @1160.00 @1090.00

MILL CREEK RANCH PRODUCTION SALE Tuesday, February 28, 2017 • 12:30 p.m.

Manhattan Commission Company • Manhattan, KS

SELLING: 100 Fall & Spring yearling Hereford & Angus Bulls AND 80 Hereford & Angus Females. Dave Breiner • 785-449-2841 ~ Cell • 785-456-4790 Chad Breiner • 785-564-2091 ~ Ryan Breiner • 785-207-3070 www.millcreekranch.com • [email protected]

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 24

100 blk strs & hfrs, 650-900 lbs 80 mostly blk bulls, weaned Jan. 1, green, 450-625 lbs 75 choice reputation Angus strs & hfrs, long weaned, 2 rd shots, 600-800 lbs 70 mostly blk hfrs, weaned Jan. 1, green, 450-625 lbs 30 blk & red Angus strs & hfrs, long weaned, 575-675 lbs 25 Hereford strs & hfrs, shots, long weaned, 500-650 lbs 25 blk bwf hfrs, long weaned, shots, green, 500-650 lbs 20 blk hfrs, weaned 75 days, electric fence & bunk broke, 2 rds shots, 550-650 lbs 18 blk cows, 3-5 yrs old bred to blk bull, heavy Springers 8 big blk & bwf 1st calf hfrs bred Angus, heavy springers 5 mixed cows w/ calves by side, running ages 1 Angus cow 6 yrs old w/ calf by side

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 3 To be offered in groups to suit the buyers needs.

25 fancy Vermillion Ranch bloodline OCV Angus 1st calf hfrs w/ 30-45 day old AI sired Angus calves by side. 40 choice OCV gentle Angus 1st calf hfrs w/ 30 day old AI sired Angus Mytty In Focus and Sub Zero calves by side 20 big fancy OCV Angus 1st calf hfrs P-I tested negative w/ AI sired Angus Rito & Conneally Comrad 30 day old calves by side 30 choice OCV Angus 1st calf hfrs w/ 30-45 day old Angus calves by side. 340 home raised choice reputation blk strs & hfrs, long weaned, 3 rds shots, 575-800 lbs 70 blk & Char cross strs, long weaned, all shots, 600-750 lbs 48 Angus hfrs, long weaned, 2 rds shots, 650-750 lbs 20 blk & red strs & hfrs, weaned 4 weeks, 575-675 lbs 15 Hols. strs, 550-600 lbs 15 blk & X-bred strs & hfrs, longtime weaned, 2 rds shots, 550-600 lbs 15 Reputation OCV Hols. dairy hfrs - 6-8 mo. of age from a high producing herd.

SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE,

WED., MAR. 15TH STARTING AT 11:00 AM Pairs to start selling at 11:30 Cline Cattle Co. Will Sell:

14 Angus & SimmAngus bulls, 18 mo. old. 20 homeraised reputation Angus & SimmAngus OCV fall bred 1st calf hfrs, AI bred to LBW Angus bulls. 15 choice OCV Angus & SimmAngus open replacement hfrs, 700-750 lbs. 61 home raised Angus older cows w/ Sept.-Nov. calves by side. Calves are all worked except 4. Nelson SimmAngus bulls turned in day before Thanksgiving 18 big fnacy Angus 1st calf hfrs w/ 30-45 day Angus sired calves by side 15 older blk cows, 8 w/ calves by side, balance heavy Springers 10 Fancy OCV F1 bwf replacement hfrs, 750-775 lbs 9 Angus cows, heavy Springers

SPECIAL STOCK COW & BRED HEIFER SALE DATES: WEDNESDAYS STARTING AT 11:00 AM – MAR. 15TH, APRIL 12TH, MAY 3RD

VISIT US ON THE WEB FOR DAILY CONSIGNMENT UPDATES AT WWW.MCCLIVESTOCK.COM ————————— FIELD REPRESENTATIVES ————————— JOHN CLINE ONAGA 785-889-4775 Cell: 785-532-8381

SAM GRIFFIN BURNS 620-726-5877 Cell: 620-382-7502

BRENT MILLER ALMA 785-765-3467 Cell: 785-587-7824

ALAN HUBBARD OLSBURG 785-468-3552 Cell: 785-410-5011

MERVIN SEXTON MANHATTAN Cell: 785-770-2622 Home: 785-770-2622

BILL RAINE MAPLE HILL 785-256-4439 Cell: 785-633-4610

TOM TAUL MANHATTAN 785-537-0036 Cell: 785-556-1422

JEFF BROOKS BEATTIE 785-353-2263 Cell: 785-562-6807

BRYCE HECK LINN 785-348-5448 Cell: 785-447-0456

DAN COATES BALDWIN 785-418-4524

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Kansas Hay Market Report

The hay trade surged ahead again last week, with producers continuing to use up hay supplies. Grinder and dairy hay seem to be the preferred commodity. Prices remained steady for most classes of hay; however, the increase in the southwest grinder hay price we saw last week has been followed by higher prices for the grinder and pellet markets. The warm weather puts us in mind of spring planting and many are taking advantage to get field prep work completed. Drought conditions were unchanged for a third straight week. The abnormally dry (D0) category remained at 64.91 pct, moderate drought (D1) remained at 26.02 pct and the severe drought (D2) category remained at 6.68 pct. If you have hay for sale, and/or need hay, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange: http://www.hayexchange.com/ ks.php. 

Southwest Kansas

Dairy alfalfa and grinding alfalfa steady, ground/delivered 5.00 higher, movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, small squares 240.00-250.00. Dairy, .70-.80/point RFV, Supreme 140.00-150.00, Premium 130.00-140.00, Good 110.00130.00. Some new crop alfalfa contracted at 100.00/T standing for all cuttings. Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, 75.00-95.00, with an instance at 110.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 80.0090.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 105.00-110.00, instance at 120.00. The week of 2/5-2/11, 12,192T of grinding alfalfa and 2,575T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Oat hay, large squares 45.00-55.00. Corn stalks, ground and delivered 70.00-80.00. Bluestem, Sudan, Straw, none reported. 

South Central Kansas

Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, alfalfa ground/delivered steady, Sun Cured 15 pct alfalfa pellets 5.00-10.00 higher, movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, small squares 230.00240.00, Dairy, .70-.80/point RFV, Supreme 140.00-150.00, Premium 130.00-140.00, Good 110.00-130.00. Stock cow alfalfa, 80.00-85.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 60.00-70.00, with an instance at 85.00 out of field. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 90.00-100.00, an instance of 105.00-110.00. The week of 2/5-2/11, 5,494T of grinding alfalfa and 2,177T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 pct protein 135.00-145.00, 17 pct protein 145.00-150.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 200.00-205.00. Grass hay: bluestem, mid and large squares 65.00-75.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome, mid and large squares, none reported, large rounds 75.00-

80.00. Sudan, none reported. Corn stalks, ground and delivered 80.00-85.00. *Straw large rounds 40.00-50.00, Straw, mid squares 50.00-55.00. 

Southeast Kansas

Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, brome and prairie hay steady, movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse or Goat, 210.00-230.00. Dairy .75-.85/point RFV, with an instance of 1.00/pt. Stock cow alfalfa 100.00-105.00. Fair/ Good grinding alfalfa 70.00-75.00. Ground and delivered, 80.00-90.00. Grass hay: bluestem, small squares 100.00-110.00. Good, mid and large squares 70.00-100.00, large rounds 50.0060.00, with an instance at 70.00. Brome: small squares 130.00135.00. Good, mid and large squares 90.00-110.00, large rounds 65.00-75.00. Straw, mid squares 50.00-60.00. 

Northwest Kansas

Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady, movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse/Goat, 270.00-280.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme .80-.95/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 100.00-110.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 55.0065.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 90.00-95.00.

North Central-Northeast Kansas

Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, grass hay, steady, movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, small squares 8.00-10.00/ bale. Dairy .80-1.00/point RFV, Supreme 150.00-200.00. Premium 140.00-160.00, Good 130.00-140.00, small squares 12.00/ bale. Stock Cow, good 110.00-120.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 70.00-85.00. Ground and delivered, 100.00-110.00. Grass hay: bluestem, small squares 6.00/bale, large squares 85.00-95.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome: Good, small squares 7.00/bale, mid and large squares, horse quality, 115.00-125.00, good large rounds 70.00-80.00. Sorghum/Sudan, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Straw, good, small squares 5.00/ bale, large square bales 85.00-105.00, and large rounds 75.0080.00 delivered locally. CWF grass mulch, small squares 5.00/bale, 70.00 per large round bale. ***Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and large squares unless otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small squares unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent sales.  *CWF Certified Weed Free  *RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula.  **TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage).  Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture - Manhattan, KS Kim Nettleton 785 564-6709. Posted to the Internet: www. ams.usda.gov/mnreports/DC_GR310.txt 

Grass & Grain Community Obituary Wendell “Stephen” AnderSon

Wendell “Stephen” Anderson, 76, of Alma, Kansas died Tuesday, January 31, 2017, on his son’s ranch, due to an accident while cutting down trees. He was a life-long resident of the Alma community. Stephen was born on October 25, 1940, in the family’s farm home near Alma, the youngest child of Oliver Andrew and Minnie Weber Anderson. He attended local schools and graduated from Alma High School in 1958. He joined the Army Reserves for a short time when he was 17. He was baptized as an infant in Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Burns, Kansas. Stephen accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and cherished the biblical promise, “Whosoever believeth and is baptized shall be saved.” Stephen was a lifelong rancher and he had a passion for taking care of Anderson Ranch. He spent many hours every year cleaning up the ranch, cutting down trees and clearing out overgrown brush. He was very passionate about protecting American family farms. He attended, and organized, several picket lines and protests to protect farm and ranch life. Stephen was the keynote speaker during the 1980’s farm crisis at a massive farm rally at the state capitol in Topeka. He served two terms as state spokesman for the Kansas American Agriculture Movement. He also assisted in stopping imports of livestock and grain from Canada. Stephen was elected and served four years as a Wabaunsee County Commissioner and was selected by Kansas Governor, Joan Finney, to serve as her agricultural liaison in the state capitol from 1991 until January 9, 1995. He also served as the Governor’s appointee on the State of Kansas Emergency Management Commission, Kansas Value Added Center, Kansas Rural Development Council and trade missions to Japan, Finland and Mexico. Stephen had many awards including the “Meritorious Service to Agriculture” by the Kansas Farmers Union and the “Preservation of Family Farm” by the Kansas National Farmers Organization. Aside from ranching Stephen loved his family and he loved dancing. He danced the Polka, Two-step and Waltz with anyone who needed a partner and traveled all over the country to kick up his heels. Stephen married Nancy Hubert on June 3, 1962. Together they raised their four children while farming west of Alma. They were later divorced. He is survived by his children, Andrew Anderson, Matthew (Julia) Anderson, Nathan (Suzy) Anderson all of Alma and Catherine Anderson, Boynton Beach, Florida; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; his siblings Lou Cromer, Mary Moege, both of Wamego, Larry (Ann) Anderson and sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth Anderson, both of Alma; and his special friend, Linda Orschel. He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grand child, Aiden Manor; one brother, Donald Anderson and two brothers-in-law, Dale Cromer and Warren Moege. A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Sacred Heart Hall in Newbury. Burial followed at the Swedish Cemetery, south of Alma. Stephen was a strong believer and financial supporter of the Salvation Army so the family suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army or St. John Lutheran School and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellafuneral.com.

FREDERICK’S CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 — 9:30 AM Auction will be held at 1517 East 14th St. on the East edge of FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA TRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION; MISC. EQUIP.; TRUCKS & VEHICLES; LAWN & RECREATIONAL; MACHINERY; COMBINE AND TRAILERS.

Partial listings inc.: JD 4440 C&A, powershift, dual hyd., 8600 hrs, hub mount duals, new cab kit; JD 2210 compact utility tractor w/mower deck; JD 1018, shredder, 10’ 3 pt., 1000 PTO, like new; 1984 JD 490 Excavator, 4 cyl. diesel, 36” bucket, mech. thumb; Holcomb #800 scraper, 8 yd. forced ejection, front dolly wheels; JD 1010 dozer gas, 6 way blade, shuttle shift, 70% undercarriage; JD 6600 combine diesel; Gehl 7190 TMR wagon; 2010 Elite gooseneck 20’ trailer, 10K dual tandem axles, dovetail; Dalton 13 knife AA applicator, Raven monitor; several Cub Cadet 100 series lawn mowers w/equip. & extra parts. MORE BY SALE DATE

Check our website for photos & late consignments:

www.fredericksauction.com

For info: Leon Frederick, 402-245-8695; Sale Site: 402-245-2233

REAL ESTATE AUCTION WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 22, 2017 7:00 PM 80 ACRES m/l of NATIVE GRASS MEADOW

Auction Location: St. Joseph’s Church Hall, FLUSH, KANSAS LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 8 South, Range 8 East, Pottawatomie Co., KS PROPERTY LOCATION: Approximately 1 mile east of the east edge of Manhattan, KS on Hwy. 24 to Lake Elbo Rd., then 7 1/2 miles north on Lake Elbo Rd. on the east side. OR from Westmoreland, KS at the Jcts. of 99 & Main Street, go 6 miles west and south on the Flush Road to Myers Valley Rd., then 2 1/2 miles west to Lake Elbo Road then 3/4 mile south on the east edge. TERMS & POSSESSION: The Seller requires 10% down day of sale with the balance to be paid on or before April 24, 2017. Possession to be upon closing. Buyer and Seller to equally split the title insurance and closing cost of Charlson & Wilson Abstract Company. 2017 taxes to be prorated to date of closing. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed material. Sale subject to seller’s confirmation. Cline Realty & Auction, LLC represent the seller’s interest.

For more info or viewing, please call: John E. Cline, 785-898-4775 or 785-532-8381

SELLER: MARIE A. UMSCHEID Auction Conducted By: CLINE REALTY & AUCTION, LLC ONAGA, KANSAS • 785-889-4775 John E. Cline, Broker-Auctioneer

www.mcclivestock.com/clinerealty



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16 Performance Tested Sim-Angus bulls

18-20 months, black polled, semen checked, vaccinated, poured, very gentle. 21 Spring bulls off calved March 15. 6 open replacement heifers ready to breed Sim-Angus. Weight 875. Luin Berger 785-268-0647 Cell 785-363-2645 Home

ANGUS BULLS

75 ANGUS BULLS For Sale by Private Treaty Featured Sires: Hoover Dam, Charlo, Emblazon, Thunder, & Plainsman Performance Tested; Fertility Tested; Fully Guaranteed; Free board until June 1; Free Delivery in KS & NE. Volume Discounts See Performance Data & Price List at: www.WolfCreekAngus.com LURAY, KANSAS

785-698-2225

BLACK ANGUS BULLS for sale, A.I. sired, Jay Bohnenblust, Clay Center 785-447-1173 18 MONTH RED ANGUS Bulls, fertility tested, gentle, ready for service, selling directly off ranch for 15 years. Rick Tanner- 785640-2941 evenings

Yearling to 2 year olds Performance Data Available Good Maternal Traits Fertility Tested Continuously raising Angus cattle for 67 years.

Vering Angus Greg Vering Marysville, KS

785-562-71674 Cell 785-562-3988 Home FOR SALE: HEREFORD bulls horned and polled, ready for service. Fall heifers 4H & FFA spring heifer projects. Davis Herefords, Maple Hill, KS. 785256-4643 or 785-256-4010 6th Annual

Production Sale Wed., March 15,

6 PM Overbrook Livestock Comm. • 50 Angus Bulls, yrlg & aged • 70 Reg. & Commercial Open Yearling Heifers Approx. 30 young pairs Howard Woodbury 785-453-2492 785-241-0515 John Woodbury 785-453-2223 785-229-2557

www.woodburyfarmskansas.com

ANGUS FALL BULLS 75 head to Select From Plus 8 Sim-Angus Bulls 20 coming 2-year old bulls This is a stout set of artificially sired bulls, with over 20 years of artificially breeding. Semen checked, ready to go

Nelson Angus

Raymond & Alan & Mike Nelson Riley, KS 785-485-2378 Alan's Cell: 785-770-7054 Mike's Cell: 785-565-8477

CATTLE ANGUS, RED ANGUS, SIM-ANGUS & SIMMENTAL 2 year old bulls available, easy fleshing, maternal focused, calving ease.

10th Annual Going To Grass Gelbvieh Production Sale

Sat., April 1, 2017 - 1:00 PM At the Ranch 1/4 mi. South of Canton, KS Selling: • 15 red & black 18-month-old Gelbvieh bulls • 50 red & black yearling Gelbvieh bulls • 10 Gelford bulls • 5 show heifer prospects • 30 pens of yearling replacement heifers For More Information Contact: John Shearer 620-628-4621 620-654-6507 [email protected] Like us on Facebook

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TERRY OHLDE High Quality Red Angus and Charolais Bulls in Quantity! Red Angus Sired by: Boxed Beef, Epic, Conqueror, Sovereign, Anticipation, Mission Statement Charolais Sired by: All State, Bluegrass, Assertion • An Extremely nice set of Fall 18-month old & Spring Yearling bulls available. • All scanned by ultrasound, fertility tested and guaranteed. • EPD Balance and High Quality • Your Private Treaty Headquarters. No Pressure, No Politics. All cattle are sold by private treaty. Come visit us and together, we'll invest the time necessary to identify the right bull(s) that best fit your program and help you gain a competitive edge. • Short on Time – We have extensive experience with sight unseen purchases. Satisfaction guaranteed. • Videos, data, and catalog available on our website • Contact us for a catalog

Your Partner in Progress.

We look forward to the opportunity to EARN your business.

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH

Mark & Kim Harms 2528 250th Street Lincolnville, KS 66858 Email: [email protected] www.HARMSRANCH.com

620-924-5544 Mark Cell:

785-747-6554

[email protected]

ANNUAL ANGUS

PRODUCTION SALE

Selling High Performance Bulls • 15- 2 yr. olds • 27- yearlings • 80 Fancy Home Raised Registered and Commercial Angus Yearling Heifers

March 15th

1:00 PM Belleville, KS Belleville 81 Livestock All bulls & heifers will be ultra sounded and heifers will be pelvic measured and repro trac approved for breeding! Heath Allen 785.556.8982 Bob Allen 785.556.8980 www.FLATIRONANGUS.com

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CATTLE

Owner/ BrOker/AuctiOneer

www.ruckertauctions.com

STEVE MURRAY Broker/auctioneer

MURRAY AUCTION & REALTY

Real Estate - Farm - Household Homes, Farms, ranches, Land, auctions & recreational Property

785-556-4354

[email protected] www.murrayauctionandrealty.com

ARMSBID.COM

Kull’s Old Town Station invites consignments for our Spring, Summer & Fall Auctions. If you have 1 or 1,000, we’d like to talk to you.

We will also buy collections or individual guns. [email protected] or 785-862-8800 • 800-466-5516 Topeka, Kansas

BJ Angus Genetics

16th Annual Sale

Thursday, March 9th

12:30 PM at the Ranch Manhattan, KS

109 Bulls

• 72 big, stout 18-month old fall bulls • 37 powerful 13-15 mo. bulls Over 85% are heifer bulls

60 Reg. Females

Serving all 105 Kansas counties with more than 30 years of experience.

Offices located in Wichita, Manhattan & Anthony. Call us today at 316.524.8345

www.genefrancis.com A bid above the rest!

120 REG. ANGUS BULLS 18 months old, DNA enhanced EPDs, semen checked, fully guaranteed

Fall & Spring Pairs, Bred Cows, Bred Heifers, Open Heifers Genomic (DNA) Enhanced EPDs with i50K ********************************* Go to www.bjangus.com for sale catalog, photos and videos of the offering ********************************* Or Call John or Bonnie Slocombe

MONDAY, MARCH 6th

12:30 P.M. at the ranch Manhattan, Kansas For catalog and videos Go to:

www.LyonsRanch.com Or Call:

Karl & Amy Langvardt 785-499-2945 Jan & Frank Lyons 785-532-8500

Bull & Female Sale SAT., MARCH 11 2017

Gannon Real estate & auctions VERN GANNON, CAI Broker/Auctioneer

Manhattan, Kansas 66502

785-539-2316 785-537-9003

www.gannonauctions.com The Experienced Sound In Selling

Custom Manure Hauling & Spreading Big to Small Jobs!

chore-Boyz services

913-636-1099 HOOVER TARP SALES

Abilene, KS

Toll Free 1-800-536-2348 “DON’T GO TARPLESS” www.hoovertarpsales.com

Genuine Shur-Lok nothinG LeSS! FAX 785-598-2282

All work done by Cattlemen for Cattlemen!

Cattleman’s Livestock Services

Fence Building & Repair • Corral Building • Pasture Clearing • Bulldozer, Backhoe Services • Livestock Care • Water Lines Installed • Barn Building

785-214-9532 CATTLE BUSS ANGUS

Angus Bulls 14 to 20 Months Old Featured Sires: Thunder Consensus 7229 Angus Valley Pioneer Wisdom Thunderbird Net Worth Image Maker SEVERAL SETS OF FULL BROTHERS GARY BUSS Leonardville, Kansas 785-293-4444 • 785-410-3006 FOR SALE: REGISTERED red Angus bulls, brown Alliance and Olly Oscar blood lines. Marvin Horalek. Frankfort, KS. 785-7997269

FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY 18 Month and Yearling Bulls Calving Ease • Performance Efficient • Docile Plan to join us March 18, 2017 On Target Bull Sale

MILL BRAE RANCH

Mark Nikkel, Managing Partner Maple Hill, Kansas

785-256-4327 millbraeranch.com

Dave Stump Blue Rapids, KS

(785) 556-0124

Visit us at SpringhillHerefords.com A Gold TPR Breeder

Blue Valley Drilling, Inc.

Water Well Drilling & Service Family Business Over 70 Years!

COntaCt EriC StradEr

785-363-7353 D. rocHe FencinG inc. QUALITY BUILT FENCES DON ROCHE

785-292-4271 FRANKFORT, KS

HaLDeMan WeLL DriLLinG & PUMP serVice

WeLL DriLLinG

coMPlete PuMP seRVice

Annual Bull Sale Monday, Mar. 6, 2017 6:30 PM Farmers & Ranchers Salina, KS Catalog available at: www.livestockdirect.net

Check out our website www.donjohnsonangus.com For more information call: Don • 785-536-4507 Dan or Linda Egger 402-562-5951 CALVING EASE POLLED Hereford bulls. Fertility, disposition, performance. Yearlings, fall yearlings, one 2 y.o., two 4 y.o. Volume discount. Free delivery. $1900-3800. Kanza Cattle, Chapman. 785-313-6565 CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR sale. Yearlings and 18 mo. old bulls available, priced from 20003500. Calving ease and performance genetics available. 785-293-2176

soLar PUMPs Day or Night

785-539-9295

CATTLE GLM Herefords

Cowboy Auction March 4th, 2017 Pawnee Rock, KS

Selling:

• 46 Shorthorn Bulls • 28 Open Heifers Call for catalog or view online. Marty Loving, 620-786-2018 Scott Loving, 620-786-1369 www.LovingFarms.com

Polled Hereford and Hereford Bulls For Sale Calving ease, growth, fleshing ability and Disposition all in one package. EPD's, performance information, fertility tested, guaranteed and free delivery. Grant McKay Marysville, KS 785-619-6086 Cell 308-470-1190 glmherefords.com [email protected]

ANGUS BULLS

Calving Ease Virgin 2 year old bulls BRIAN KOSTER TESCOTT, KS 785-488-6219 • 785-392-0345 bkangus.wix.com/bull

Hereford Bulls

Yearlings Complete Performance Data Semen Checked

Females

Call us for your needs

Gustafson Herefords

7477 Davis Creek Rd GUS GUSTAFSON & FAMILY Junction City, KS Gus Gustafson 785-238-7306

MOLITOR ANGUS

MANHATTAN, KS

EVANS CATTLE COMPANY

Coming 2 Red Angus Bulls

PRIVATE TREATY KELLY EVANS 620-272-2958 GOTHENBURG, NE evanscattlecompany.com

Wheatland Farms

Yearling-18 months old Registered Angus Bulls AI Sired, Good Disposition Larry Shippy Hope, Kansas 785-479-2103 785-479-1725

Excellent selection of Polled Hereford And F1 Black Baldy 12-18 Months old Bulls Also, 2 year old Polled Hereford Bulls

Ready to go to work for you -Fertility Tested and DeliveredValek Farms Mick:785-732-6637 Cell: 785-527-1049 Bill: 785-527-1033

Registered Angus Bulls

785-532-9777

38th Annual Production Sale

Sat. Mar. 18, 2017 - 1 PM at the ranch 5N. & 2 1/2 W of Zenda, KS or 9W, 9S & 2 1/ 2W of Kingman, KS

Selling 120 Bulls & 50 Females

Performance Calving Ease High Carcass Traits Gentle Disposition Traits Many of the bulls & females selling are sired by these Main Herd Sires: Basin Payweight 1682, KG Solution 0018, LD Emblazon 999, HA Outside 3878, Black Granite, and HAYNES Outright 452 Catalogs available upon request or register for online bidding at www.dvauction.com MOLITOR ANGUS RANCH Mike Molitor • 620-243-3081 [email protected]

CATTLE JENSEN BROS.

29th Annual

Jeff RuckeRt,

785-565-8293

CATTLE

LYONS RANCH SALE

AUCTIONEERS

2708 Amherst Ave Manhattan, kS

CATTLE

18-20 month old Sired by Sitz Wisdom, Sitz Dash, Connealy Consensus. Performance Tested, Fertility Tested. Free Delivery, Guaranteed Sight Unseen Purchases. Excellent Disposition. Priced to sell! Holton, Ks 785-845-5272 or 785-817-2328 [email protected]

BULL SALE MARCH 2, 2017 1:00 at the Ranch Courtland, KS

HEREFORD, POLLED HEREFORD, SIM ANGUS BULLS

• RELIABLE - PROFITABLE BULLS • CALVING EASE BULLS • CARCASS BULLS • DNA Enhanced EPD's Free Delivery & Fully Guaranteed WINTER TIL APRIL 15 Kevin & Sheila Jensen 785-374-4372, home 785-243-6397, Kevin cell jensenbros.net for videos REQUEST catalog TODAY! [email protected] LAFLIN ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE

Saturday, March 4 12 Noon at the Ranch, Olsburg, KS Selling

• 80 BULLS

• Powerful strong beef bulls • All performance information, EPDs and ultra sound carcass data

• 40 FEMALES

• Show heifer prospects • Bred heifers • Fall cows and calves • Donor cows

POLLED SHORTHORN BULLS 60+ years of enhanced genetics including calving ease, docility, maternal traits. Work great with black cows! Keith Lauer- Abilene. 785-479-2288

HINKSON ANGUS RANCH SALE

• 100 Angus bulls both Fall & Springs • 30 Fall Commercial bred Heifers • 20 Spring Commercial heavy bred Heifers • 15 young Spring bred cows

Olsburg, KS

785-587-5852 785-468-3529

"57 years of balanced trait Angus!"

Olsburg, Kansas Registered-Performance Tested Angus

TUESDAY MARCH 21 • 1 P.M.

at the Ranch Cottonwood Falls, KS For Catalog and information: Frank: 620-340-2501 Trey: 620-273-8421 www.hinksonangus.com

Selling 80+ yearling Red Angus & SimAngus Bulls Sat., March 18th. Starting at 1:00 P.M. with the silent auction & private treaty sales following. Bulls will be sound, fertile & quiet. Performance data, carcass ultrasound & semen tested. Call or email for a catalog: [email protected] Janssen Red Angus Jack & Roxie: 620-824-6426 (H) 620-562-7041 (C) Travis & Delane: 620-824-6492 (H) 620-562-8361 (C) "Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus."

SENECA, KS Private Treaty 24 Month Angus Bulls AI Sired Registered Calving Ease Gentle Disposition David J. & Doris, Dustin & Daren Ronnebaum

785-294-1511

Angus Choice Bull Sale

March 10th.

20 head of yearling Angus bulls. Complete performance/ EPD data. DNA profile on all bulls. Silent Auction 1pm-3pm at the ranch. View video of bulls on website: www.goodfarmsangus.com CRAIG & AMY GOOD 785-468-3613 [email protected] Layton McKinney 785-565-3252

Sunday, March 5

1:00 p.m. Kansas Bull Development WAMEGO, KANSAS Black & Red Simmental & Sim/Angus Spring & Fall Yearlings All Bulls are PI/BVD Free View Catalog and Video at: www.goldbulliongroup.com Ralph Brooks 785-556-0385

POLLED HEREFORD BULLS

Calving ease, good growth and disposition Semen tested, poured, vaccinated Delivery available

785-865-3444 Flory Polled Herefords

CATTLE

REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS

Sired by: Confidence, Absolute, Complement, Thunder, Cedar Ridge, Bismarck, Hoover Dam, Full Power, Substantial and many others. • Quality in Volume - over 250 bulls sell. • Generations of problem-solving genetics. Low to moderate birth weight bulls by high accuracy sires and out of dams backed by several generations of low BW, excellent growth and positive carcass traits. • Your Private Treaty Headquarters. All cattle sold private treaty - no pressure, no politics. Come visit us and together, we'll invest the time necessary to identify the right bull(s) that best fit your program and help you gain a competitive edge. No pressure, no rush decisions. • Each bull fertility tested and guaranteed. • All bulls scanned by ultrasound and negative for PIBVD. • Short on Time- We have extensive experience with sight unseen purchases. Satisfaction Guaranteed! • Your Partner in Progress We want the opportunity to earn your business. • Fall 18 month old bulls and Spring Yearlings bred and managed for dependable performance with reasonable EPDs. Fed to be fit – not fat. • Videos, Data and Catalog available on our website • Contact us for a catalog

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH

Mark & Kim Harms 2528 250th Street Lincolnville, KS 66858 Email: [email protected] www.HARMSRANCH.com

620-924-5544 Mark Cell: 620-382-6388



Grass & Grain

Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

Month Day, Year

CATTLE

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

FEED & SEED

POLLED HEREFORD BULLS

• 4.5" Pipe $4.00 • 2 7/8" Pipe $1.90 • 2 3/8" Pipe $0.95 • 1 1/4" Pipe $0.45 WILL DELIVER POST CUT TO ORDER Quantity Discount

FOR SALE: 100 BALES Sudan hay. $60/ton, net-wrapped, 1200 pound bales. 8% protein. Call 785-761-3198

LOOKING FOR PASTURE for pairs or breeding heifers. References available. 620-382-5412

FOR SALE: LARGE ROUND bales alfalfa & brome hay; surface wrap. 785-238-8204 or 785-210-5472

PASTURE FOR SUMMER yearlings, 95-110 days, total care, Flint Hills Bluestem. Beaumont, KS area. 620-583-4535

Bred for Complete Performance • Growth • Muscle • Maternal • Disposition Fertility Tested and Guaranteed

DETTKE FARMS Call: ANDY DETTKE Marysville, KS 785-268-0423 785-562-6257 Brian

Ray's Pipe

Council Grove, Kansas 620-767-2907

PASTURE

PREMIUM RANGE CUBES AT rock bottom price! Call Brock Baker, 316-249-1907

FOR SALE: HEDGE CORNER post. Oskaloosa, Ks. 785-2495601 1967 S700 FORD, BJM BOX, scale, $4500 OBO. 785-2635651

SMALL PASTURE FOR lease in Northern Wabaunsee county. Available May 15th for 2017 season. Will support up to 20 yearlings. Call 308-384-5191

LG HEDGE POSTS. 785-3051763

AUTOMOTIVE 1977 CHEVY 3/4 4x4 350 4SP road ready. 913-215-1118

May-Way Farms 6th Annual Production Sale Wed. March 8, 2017 Overbrook Livestock Commission, 6 P.M. • 70 + 18 Mo. & Yrling Reg. Angus & SimAngus Bulls • 60 head Reg. Angus Fall bred heifers & open Spring heifers. Jason: 785-979-2183 Office: 785-594-3125 www.maywayfarms.com Like us on Facebook to stay up to date. Call or email to be added to recieve a catalog!

SWINE

Luco Mfg. Co 1-888-816-6707

www.lucoinc.com Hydraulic Chutes • Working Circles • Cake Feeders • Continuous Fencing • Panels & Gates • Hog Haven affordable portable confinement units Go to www.lucoinc.com PO Box 385 Strong City, Kansas 66869

Portable Corral 785-263-3436 Introducing our New Rawhide Processor by John McDonald Used Rawhides for sale also www. rawhideportablecorral.com

Duroc, Chester, York, Hamp, & Hamp/Duroc

THE ORIGINAL

RICK HENRY 785-336-2130 SENECA, KANSAS

Native Grass and Pollinators Oats and Cover Crops Outstanding Sorghum Forage and Alfalfa Line up Contact Star Seed for a Dealer near you.

2008 Ford F350, diesel, with Kelly Ryan 5 x 10 feed wagon with scales. $33,500 Several Daycabs available Feed Mixers and Manure Spreaders Kuhn Knight, new & used Belleville, KS

800-536-2293

2016 BROME HAY, SHEDDED, net wrapped, 670lb. bales. $30 each. 785-819-1195

We pay top dollar for damaged grain. Trucks and vac's available. Immediate response anywhere.

SWINE EQUIPMENT

K&N Swine Systems

Spring Planting Time is Here

WANTED DAMAGED GRAIN

ABILENE, KS 785-263-1898 785-479-6694

Buildings — Ventilation Flooring — Feeders Waterers — Heaters Crates — Nursery Equip.

SPRING BARLEY 2 ROW beardless $4.50/ Bu. 785-4823268

www.gostarseed.com

BOARS & GILTS SLEICHTER DUROC FARM

SMALL SQUARE BROME CUT early June. Excellent quality. 70# bales, $7/ bale. 2N Manhattan Airport. 785-539-0129

2001 BURGUNDY CHRYSLER Sebring convertible, automatic transmission & windows, radio & cassette player. Tires in great condition. Back window taped & motor seized but otherwise in great cosmetic & working condition. Battery is brand new, would be a great project car for someone with auto experience. Selling as is. $1,200, negotiable. Buyer responsible for removal. Riley, KS. 785-307-9190, leave a message.

Hay Conserver Feeder The only 1 that is tested and Proven. The only 1 with an Unconditional Guarantee

1-855-880-7964

Pruess Elevator, Inc 1-800-828-6642

WE ARE BUYING DAMAGED grain. We will load it and haul it. 316-640-3203

2016 Dodge Challenger 2016 Hyundai Sonata 2013 Dodge Avenger 2009 Peterbilt Semi Tractors 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 2005 Mazda Rx8 2003 Ford Expedition 2003 GMC Yukon 2002 Ford Explorer 2001Dodge X-Cab 2001 Ford X-Cab 4x4 2001 Chevy Suburban 4x4 1997 Chevy Tahoe

B. C. Motors

902 E. Trapp Herington,KS 67449

gobobks.com

PASTURE

785-258-2818

BUYER FOR all types of horses. 785-556-5740.

HOLD 'EM Fence Companybarbed wire, welded continuous fence, pipe, custom tubs, gates, alleyways. Cell 785-313-4552, http://www.holdemfence.com/

LIVESTOCK OTHER

FEED & SEED

400 ACRES OF FLINT HILLS grass, near Eskridge, available for 2017 season. Call Mike: 785-770-5107

BLACK 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4 door automatic transmission, manual windows. Battery about a year old. Needs heat & AC repaired, minor cosmetic damage & needs tires but runs & drives, nice touch screen radio w/remote. Less than 150k miles. Would make a great project car! Selling as is. $1,300, negotiable. Riley, KS. 785-307-9190, leave a message.

HORSES

53rd Annual TS RANCH

Hereford & Quarter Horse Sale Saturday, February 25, 2017 12:30 PM At the ranch, South of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

SELLING:

45 Two-Year-Old Hereford Bulls -Including Bulls from JC Cattle Co. 18 AQHA Colts, Fillies & Riders 35 Commercial Angus, 25 Hereford & Baldie females from TS Ranch & from the heart of our customers herds.

FEYH FARM SEED CO Alma, Kansas Native Grass Seed Wildflowers Smooth Brome Grass Erosion Control Products Cover Crop Seed

866-765-3415

[email protected] www.FeyhFarmSeed.com

4 YEAR OLD PRAIRIE HAYS big bales $5 a bale. 785-2231463 90 OAT STRAW 5X6 NET 1200#, $25 each. Woodbine 785-366-6100

Cattle & Hog Feed

1764 Norton Creek Rd. Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 Wes & Richell Bailey 620-273-6906, Ranch 620-583-4172, Cell [email protected] Marcia Bailey 620-583-3351 [email protected]

View Catalog on website: tsranch.net GROUND LEVEL MINERAL feeders. endurobrandlivesto ck.com, Rossville, KS.785-2318397

FAMILY FARM WANTING grass to run cow/ calf pairs and/ or open heifers. Honest, reputable people, looking for the same. 620-793-2368. FAMILY LOOKING FOR pasture to rent for fall bred cows. No bulls or calves. 620-9510000 FOR SALE: 160 ACRES OF grass NW Clay County. Running water, good fences, on oil road. 785-630-0523 LOOKING FOR 100 BRED heifers at Fredonia, KS. 70 cows and calves- Shidler, OK. 42 cows and calves- Sedan, KS. All above for 6 months. 316-6553111

WHEAT MIDDLINGS Pelletized, crude protein not less than 14.5%. Call for pricing. WESTERN STAR MILL Division of ADM - Salina, KS 1-800-649-1541 (Kansas)

LOOKING FOR 90-100 DAY grass for 100 Fall bred heifers. 785-215-0042

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED STATEWIDE We buy damaged grain, any condition-wet or dryincluding damaged silo corn. TOP DOLLAR! We have vacs and trucks. CALL HEIDI OR GARTON NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751

LOOKING FOR PASTURE for Spring pairs or Fall bred cows in Pottawatomie or surrounding counties. 785-456-3108

LOOKING FOR GRASS for Spring cow and calf pairs. 160 acres. Will pay $30-45/acre. Would like within 60mi. of Concordia. 785-275-2180

PASTURE FOR RENT, 25 pairs. 785-562-6922

Hutchinson, Kansas Hillsboro, Kansas

2015 GMC sierra 2500 HD SLE, crew cab, 4x4, 6.0 V-8, Nice, 9,300 miles 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE crew cab, 4x4, 6.0 V-8, Loaded, very clean, 43k mi. 2016 Ford F-250 crew XTL 4x4, 6.2 V-8, loaded, 22k miles 2014 Ford F-350 Crew Platinum diesel, 4x4 loaded, must see, 58k mi. 2013 Ford F-150 Crew Fx4 Lariet, 4x4 loaded, one owner, Eco Boost, nice, 14k mi. 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew cab, 4x4 Laramie, loaded, one owner, 41k miles 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW, 4x4, cab & chasis, diesel, auto, 129k miles Ask for Kris Hanschu khanschu@ midwaymotors.com

620-755-2824

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AUTOMOTIVE

REAL ESTATE FARM & RANCH ----------------------------------------Land For Sale Saline Co.- 21 Acres m/l. Southeast of Saline. Rural Water Hook ups. All Native Grass. Includes a pond. Chris 4932476 Saline Co.- 130 Acres m/l. Cropland and the balance in Timber and creek. Chris 4932476 Ottawa Co.- 114 Acres. All Native grass pasture. 2 Ponds. Great Building Site. Chris 4932476 Ottawa Co.- 35 Acres m/l. Native Grass. Creek & Timber on East Boundary. Off Blacktop Rd. Chris 493-2476 Ottawa Co.- 6.4 Acres m/l. 5 ½ Acres cropland. Potential rural home site. North Edge of Niles. Chris 493-2476 Ottawa Co.- 1.4 acres m/l. Wooded lot on the river. Perfect spot to fish. Chris 4932476 Ottawa Co.- 640 acres m/l all native grass pasture, running springs, 5 ponds, 230th and Ivy Road. Chris 493-2476 Ottawa Co.- 480 acres m/l near Verdi with 350 acres excellent river bottom crop land and the balance in timber. Chris 493-2476 Ottawa Co.- 153 Acres m/l. Rolling Hills Pasture. Just West of Triple Tree, Close to Bennington. Sharon 826-0010 ----------------------------------------Homes For Sale Saline Co.- 20 Acres m/l. Exquisite home w/many extravagant features. 5100 sq. ft. of Living Space. Barb 819-2789 Saline Co.- 6.67 Acres m/l. Grand 2 Story w/6000+ Sq. Ft. 5 Bdrms. Private Pond. Heidi 826-7962 Ottawa Co.- 4.36 Acres m/l. 5000+ Sq. Ft. Home w/Walk Out Basement. 5 Bdrms./6 Baths. Amber 820-7472 Ottawa Co.- 4.6 Acres m/l. Updated 2 Story Home. 5 Bdrms. 1 Car Garage. Vicki 452-8177 Ellsworth Co.- 3.7 Acres m/l. Newer Home w/Full Bsmt. 40x60 Morton Bldg. Close to Kanopolis Lake. Christina 4528633 Farm & Ranch Division Of:

LAND FOR SALE: 480 AC m/l Southern Nemaha County 2 bonds, some terraces, good fence. Available for 2017 Season Diana Rieschick 785-364-0267

[email protected]

22 AC m/l

19150 178th Rd, Denison SE of Denison, heavily wooded. A-frame great for hunting/ recreational camping. Roger Hower 785-364-8272 [email protected]

108 AC M/L

262nd & Bourbon Rd, Muscotah 88 Acres M/L tillable. Some tile terraces. Located on hard top road South of Muscotah. Close to fertilizer suppliers. Nice pond for recreation or to stalk graze. Roger Hower 785-364-8272 [email protected]

Kellerman Real Estate 101 West 4th Holton, KS

785-364-2000

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

TRAILERS

NEW STOCK, HORSE, FLATBED, & UTILITY TRAILERS

MACHINERY

Winkel Livestock Equipment Flat beds, Bale beds, Loading Chutes, Portable Corral Panels 10ʼ & 12ʼ, panel carrier, Calving Pen, Gates, 3-point Bale and Trailer Mover, Bale Feeders & Bunks, & Toolboxes

Trailer Repair Brakes, lights, sand blast, paint weld We Install Brake Controllers USED TRAILERS '07 Titan 24' GN classic stock ......................................$5,850 '00 Calico 6x14 BH Stock ................................$800 '14 Titan 20' BH utility ...........................$4,200 '06 Coose 24' GN stock ..........................$6,350 '96 MFGU 16' Pentel u t i l i t y . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . $ 2 , 2 0 0 '13 Land Pride FDR1660, like new ............................$1,800

Blue Valley Trailers 225 South East St. Waterville, Kansas 66548

785-363-2224 1-866-368-4826

Elite Aluminum Stock Trailers Titan — Sharp Your Trailer Super Store!

Mid-Plains Equipment

E. Hwy 30 & 10, PO Box 2526 Kearney, NE 68848 Delivery Available

308-237-5810

www.midplainsonline.com

When There's Work To Do...

Bar 6 Cake Feeders 450lb, 650lb, 800lb, 1000lb, 1200lb, 1600lb, 1800lb, 2500lb & 3200lb

Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers 2017 Models BlackHawk 2454KW, BlackHawk HP 2460KW, Silver Eagle 2760KW, Classic 3572KW, Jacobsen ZT400 2248KW, Zee 2 2354KW, Magnum 2250KW, Jacobsen Truckster LX Premium HB3100, HB3200, HB3250, HB3300, HB3350, HB3550, HydraFeeders, Across the bed toolboxes, Underbody Toolboxes, & HydraTM2000 3-point tractor mount bale handler/ unroller. Welding Supplies & Gases Interstate Batteries Renegade Grill Guards & Bumper Replacements Chevron Lubricants Steel – Square Tubing, Flat & Angle Gates Hydraulic Hoses

Wertzberger Ranch Equipment LLC Alma, KS 785-765-3588

1961 JD 4010 DIESEL WIDE front, new rear 18/34 tires, 2 remotes, 785-799-4321

DONAHUE!

1-800-457-7406

www.donahuetrailers.com

POTTAWATOMIE CO. Beautiful building site! 30+/acres, 2 ponds, some trees, rolling terrain, 13 miles North of Tuttle Creek Lake. Rock Creek schools. $100,000.

COUNTRY HOME

3 bedroom 3 bath all brick ranch home. Full finished walk out lower level. 35x50 outbuilding, concrete floor, water, 10' door, fenced 8+ acres, approx. 4 miles North of Wamego. $485,000.

McDowell Creek Area

75 Acres Woods, McDowell Creek open area. Ideal building site and recreation land. Close to Manhattan. $327,500 Adjoining Prairie Style Home on 1.5 Acres plus 25x28 Workshop w/ power & heating. $197,500. *********************************** Call Dolly Anderson, Broker G&A REAL ESTATE, INC. 785-532-8801 Manhattan, Kansas dollyanderson.com

FOR RENT OAKHILL ESTATES LUXURY 1 & 2 BDRM APTS.

Private Balconies and Patios Woodburning Fireplace Ceiling Fans Gas Heat/AC Exclusive area in Wamego 1-888-537-9064

TRAILERS BOB'S TRAILER SALES Pomona, Kansas 785-418-2227

Your Local Dealer for: TravAlong, PJ, Hillsboro, Sharp, Titan West, Hayliner, and Bradford Built.

B&W Hitches

Call to Lease or Purchase Grain Trailers for Harvest

www.bobstrailersales.com Circle-D, Elite, Travalum, Travalong

Turnover ball: $495

Free Installation!

2017 Circle D Stock Trailer, 24'x6 8..........................$8,700 •2017 Circle D Stock Trailer, 20'.................................$7,850 •2017 Travalum aluminum 24x7 6 ........................$15,500 •2017 Elite 30' 10k axles Gooseneck flatbed ..... $7,500 •2017 Elite 25', 2-7k axles Gooseneck flatbed .....$5,400 •2017 Elite 25' 10 k axles Gooseneck flatbed .....$6,950 •2017 Elite 32' 10k axles Gooseneck flatbed .....$7,800 USED TRAILERS •2014 Travalong Bartop Trailer, Triple Axle, Full Treated Floor, 28'.......................$8,950 TRAVALONG TRAILERS New steel & alum. stock New 20' to 31' flatbed Used 18', 22' stock- 14' dump Used 3 horse GN- slant 2 used 14' GN flatbed VISSER TRAILER SALES Herington, KS • 785-258-2800

Rocking "M" Trailer Sales

430 S. Colorado Waterville, KS 66548 Office: 1-866-261-2526 Shawn: 785-562-6614 Kelsie: 785-313-3233 www.rockingmtrailers.com GOOSENECK 25' TANDEM dually, 20' flat + 5' Beaver Tail, with 3 spring loaded ramps, excellent condition. $5200. 913774-2392

LIVESTOCK & HORSE TRAILERS FLATBED TRAILERS • 1-800-526-0939 • www.circle-dtrailers.com

MACHINERY 12 FLOATING YETTER thresh wipers $150/ROW; 400 gallon saddle tanks $500. View St. Joseph's Craigslist. 785-3362067

Trailers 4 U

1940 H IH TRACTOR WITH loader 913-215-1118

Frankfort, KS

JD 930R, NEEDS WORK. $2700. 785-263-5651

www.trailers4u.com

2009 CASE IH MAG. 275 1800 hrs. auto-steer. Call 785-2992064

785-292-4166

SALVAGING COMBINES N5, N7, L, L2, M, F, G, C, CII, AII, A&E, K Gleaner. 6620, 7720, 8820, 7700, 6600, 4400, 3300, 105, 95, 55, JD. 915, 1480, 1460, 1420, 815 IHC. 860, 760, 750, 510, 410, 300 Massey. Several black and orange Gleaner cornheads.

Jack Boyle

Vermillion 785-382-6848 785-564-0511

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FARMHAND F-11 LOADER hd pump, 3 valves, $1000; JD 3 point, 15ft. 400 rotary hoe; JD 3 point 6x30" RM cultivator. 620947-4069 Hillsboro.

2012 CASE IH MAXXUM 125 with L755 loader. 910 hours. Excellent condition. Located in NE KS. Call 913-620-6878.

1986 CASE IH 1680, 4,786 hours, $15,000 in repairs. Shedded and nice. $20,000 OBO. 316-772-1096 1991 JD 4755, 5695 HRS.; 2015 Patriot 220 seed tender, like new. 785-479-2260, call for more information. 1993 JD 7600 POWER SHIFT with loader, bucket and fork, 3800 hrs. 209 JD 6430 front wheel assist with JD 678 loader, 2800 hrs. Axle duals off a 4440. JD 530 baler with hydraulic lift. Gayle 14ft. swather, all are in very good condition. 785-3366676 1998 JD 6410, CAB, MFWD, LH reverser. JD 640 self leveling loader. $42,500. Can deliver. 620-242-6950 2004 SUNFLOWER DISC chisel 13 shank, 17ft. Hy. Gangs, great shape, $14,000 OBO, 785-2275646 2006 JOHN DEERE 7420 2 wheel drive tractor, 1800 hours, like new tires, 3 rear outlets. 135 hp. $45,500 OBO. 785-4470141

SHUCK IMPLEMENT IN STOCK- NEW MASSEY FERGUSON HESSTON 2900 SERIES 2008 Challenger FHB30 flex head, single point connector, updated solid fingers, very good cond. Stk#3002.$14,900 Tree puller - skid steer quick attach, hydr. cyl., lightly used, stk# consigned ............ $1,250 2014 MF 2270XD 29,800 bales Solid Windguard w/roller, roller bale chute w/scales, stk#2727 0% financing............ $59,900 2015 like new MF 2706E w/ L135E ldr w/72” HD bucket w/Tooth bar, 100 eng. hrs, like new Hydrostat Trans, 1 rear remote, wheel weights, 3rd function installed on ldr, no grapple, bale spear, extra bolt on Tooth Bar for ldr bucket, War. expires 3/10/18 on tractor, 3/10/21 power train, stk#4042/4089 consigned ...... $31,900 White 2-62 FL forklift, High lit, extra good condition, ReverseO-Torc 6 Cyl. diesel, few hours on overhaul, stk#2250..$7,500 2008 White 8186 planter 16 row, Liquid fert., Shedded, 3 bu boxed, excellent cond., new openners, HD DP springs, stk#1222 consigned .. $44,000 1990 Versatile 846 bare backed, good condition .......... $18,000 Ford 3000 gas, new front tires, very good rear tires, stk#5089 .................................... $3,700 Challenger FHB30 Flex head, stk#3002 ................... $14,900 3 pt utility carrier, home fabricated, well made. Stk#4468, consigned, .................... $500 2012 MF 8650, 2490 eng. hrs, TopCon 350, Xenon lighting, 31 MPH CVT, SpeedSteer Opti-Ride cab susp., 5 SCV’s, duals 480/80R50 GY 24 front weights and rear wheel weights. stk#1145 ... $105,000 New Idea 5409 disc mower, reconditioned, stk#4411......... .................................... $5,195 New Idea 400 side delivery hay rake, New bearings, kept lubed, many new tines, stk#4479, consigned ... $1,800 E-Z Trail GC37 header transport, red, 37’, lights, brakes, straps. stk#2303 New in stock Challenger 660 (2007), 2,840 hrs/1880 sep hrs. Field Star, 18.4 x 42 duals, lateral tilt, Var speed feeder house, RWA, chaff spreader, new bearings & sprockes in feeder house, new feeder house chain & unloading augers 2 yrs ago. stk #2236. ................. $74,900 (3) Bale carrier 3 pt hitch forklift style, stk#4465, consigned Worksaver, stk#4466, consigned Blue, stk#4467, consigned Red.............$300/each Drop seeder spreader 10’ Montgomery ward 07-7030 Like an EZ flow, shedded & kept lubed. stk#4470 consigned. ... ....................................... $800 Hesston 845 round baler twine tie controller w/hyd. kicker, nice & clean, one owner,

24' GRAIN TRAILER, SINGLE axle, roll over tarp, new tires. $9000, 316-215-1698 Allis Chalmers Tractors 7000D ... $5,500 200D, 7020 loaders $7,500ea 7050D cab $6,500 7040 CAH PST .......... $6,500 Seneca, KS • 785-336-3158 1986 MF 8560 combine, 3572 hrs w/White 920 Slevhead ..............................$10,000 CIH 4800 FC 32' ..........$5,500 Massey 236 loader.......$1,750 White 5100 6rw planter $1,550 BMB 16' Earth Brute blade ...............................$2,250 Case IH 6500 Disc Chisel ..................................$4,000 JD 310 12' Disc ............$2,250 Several Gravity Wagons ...Call Farmhand 1145 Loader with magnum mounts ..........$2,500 CIH 8480 Baler ...........$2,250 MF 1163 Cornhead ......$1,950

Mellenbruch Machinery Soldier, Kansas

www.mellenbruchmachinery.com

785-834-2541 Cell: 785-305-0234

shedded, starting flaps recently replaced, stk#4406 .... CALL Willrich Quad 5 38’-6” Field Cultivator. Floating hitch, very nice, 5 section, ultra wing sweeps, tine harrow, rebuilt lift cyl. & repl bearings w/sprayer tank. stk#1865 .......... $14,900 ASV/Lowe SK150 Auger. One owner, lightly used on Hobby ranch, exellent condition, planetary drive unit w/6” & 12” hex auger bits. stk#consigned. ..... .................................... $2,200 Hicks Mfg 36” tree saw, one owner, lightly used on Hobby ranch, excellent condition. stk#consigned ............. $5,000 Sunflower 6333-31 land finisher, excellent condition, lightly used, w/6 row high residue spike drage. Stk#1865 ........... .................................. $44,900 Woods FZ25D Mowin Machine Diesel 111.5 hrs with 61T True Float Power Lift & Tilt Deck, serviced and ready to mow, like new. stk#1959/1960 ........ .................................. $11,500 Sunflower 6432-30 Land Finisher, good condition ..... $18,500 2014 MF 1372 Disc mower steel on steel conditioner, 12’ center pivot, excellent condition, 500 acres, stk#2484 ...REDUCED 2013 MF 2170XD, 15,700 bales, C1000 monitor, moisture sensor, roller chute, bale weight kit, stk#1552, 0% For 36 Month Financing .... Reduced 2008 White Planter 8128 8 row vert. fold & liquid fert., with 8900 splitter stk#2682, sell together or separate, stk#2680 ............................... REDUCED Central States DBS2000 Bale Spear, one owner, lightly used on Hobby Ranch, excellent cond., Stk# Consigned .... $500 Michelin Agribib Radial tire set. Pair: 380/90 (14.9) R46 R1W on rims for Cast Centers (no Centers) Pair: 380/85R30 R1W on Waffle Wheels off of 2013 MF 7615 w/765 hrs ....... .................................... $3,900 1995 MF 8150 cab PFA, 2,850 hrs, 32 speed Dynashift, 3 remotes, nice clean tractor, stk#3501 ................... $49,000 2014 MF 5611 w/MF 941 ldr, 200 hrs, serviced/ready. Air seat, 540/540E/1000 PTO. Like new 84” material bucket w/Euro Quick Attach. stk#2505/2506. Promotional Financing ................. $68,500 2013 Woods PRD7200 finish mower, barely used, MF red brand, 72” wide premium. Stk#1022 consigned .... $2,495

Lawrence, KS 785-843-8093 800-654-5191 Fax: 785-843-1014

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WE RENT TREE SHEARS! BOBCATS - TRADE-INS 2015 Bobcat S650 A71 SJC 650 hrs ..................$39,000 2015 Bobcat S650 A71 700 hrs, .......................$38,000 2015 Bobcat S590 A71, 140 hrs. .............................$36,500 2014 Bobcat S590 A71 TS SJC, 240 hrs .......$36,500 2014 Bobcat S750 A91 TS 400 hrs .......................$41,500 2014 Bobcat S530, cab & heat, 275 hrs ..............$28,500 Bobcat 88" snow & light Mat. bucket ..........................$1,750 Service on all Bobcat Equipment Stop by and talk to us.

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Case & IH Tractor Salvage

COMBINES 2007 Case IH 7010, 4WD 2005 Case IH 2377 4WD 2007 CASE IH 2020 flex, 30', 35' 2005 CASE IH 2208 8RN 1986 Case IH 1063 6RN NEW TRACTORS Case IH Maxxum 115 MFD Case IH Farmall 120U MFD Case IH Farmall 120C MFD USED TRACTORS 2014 Case IH Farmall 95C, ldr 2013 Case IH Magnum 340 2013 Case IH Maxxum 125 MC 1999 Case IH MX 90C, MFD, ldr 1996 JD 6300, 2WD, cab, ldr 1993 Case IH 5240, cab, ldr, 2WD MISCELLANEOUS 2010 Case IH 330 Turbo, 31' 2014 Kinze 3500 8/15 2008 Case IH 1240 16RN, BF 1995 Case IH 4800 FC 32' 1994 Case IH 8465, twine Landpride RB 55120 10' blade GP 2SF24 Drill 2007 Schaben Sprayer, PT, 45' 1999 GP 1005NT drill

Case 300's thru 2096 IH 460's thru 5488 Over 1000 Tractors on shelf New & Rebuilt parts for all brands of tractors & combines Want to buy Case & IH salvage tractors

Elmer's Repair

CENTRALIA, KS 785-857-3248 www.elmersrepair.com

Now Is The Time To Trade ALL MACHINES INSPECTED & READY TO WORK. 3695 Green Valley Road Manhattan, KS 66502 For More Details Call Greg • 785-215-4285 Travis • 785-410-8985 Office • 785-537-9979

FOR SALE OR TRADE Gravity Wagons New Holland 258 rakes: 1 ground driven, $1,575; 1 hydraulic driven, $3,650

Cooter's

785-562-2027 785-562-6131

NEW • 604-605N net • R2300 & R2800 rakes • TM800 Trail Mower • VR-8, 10, 12 wheel rake • M1240 New Series w/D1XL disc head USED EQUIPMENT • 605M net ramp floats • 665M twine ramp FEED MIXERS • '90 IH w/Farmaid FA430 mixer • FA-550 Feed wagon To view all of our New & Used Equipment, please check out our website: www.sloophook.com or give us a call at 785-828-4706

Sloop Sales & Hook's Repair, Inc. Lyndon, KS 66451



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East end of KanEquip's lot

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MANURE SPREADERS

• NH 512 175bu w/end gate, P.T.O; Tag# 1674 • NH 195 LIKE NEW 275bu w/ end gate upper beater; Tag# 1932 • MM 80bu ground drive, shedded, exc.; Tag# 3406 • MM 80bu ground drive, on 4steel wheels; Tag# 2068

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With 5 locations, Abilene Machine is one of the largest distributors of new, remanufactured and recycled ag replacement parts in the United States.

Old(er) Equipment & Antiques

785-456-4045

Call ahead for Museum Tour

800-255-0337

www.AbileneMachine.com – USED IMPLEMENT – JD 7000 planter, 6 row Gehl 1870 rd. baler 2014 Gleaner S77 combine 2012 Gleaner S-77 1998 Gleaner R72 Gleaner 8200 25' flex w/air reel Gleaner 8200 30' w/air reel Gleaner 800 30' flexhead Gleaner 400 30' rigid 2003 MF 9690 w/30' head

NEW TRACTORS 2016 JD 6155M 2016 JD 6155R USED TRACTORS 2016 JD 8370R 2015 JD 8245R 2013 JD 8360R 2013 JD 8310R 2011 JD 7830 2014 JD 6140R USED PLANTERS 2014 JD 1790, 16/31 2005 JD 1760 12 row COMBINES 2015 JD S670 2015 JD S660 2014 JD S660 2012 JD S660 2015 JD 630FD 2014 JD 606C 2013 JD 608C 2011 JD 608C 2010 JD 608C NEW EQUIPMENT SPECIALS 2016 JD 1025R 2016 JD 2510H USED EQUIPMENT 2014 JD 569 baler 2011 JD 568 baler 2008 JD 568 baler SOLID – STABLE STILL JD

Kuhlman Impl.

McConnell Machinery 1111 E. 23rd Lawrence, KS

785-843-2676 or

3313 Nebraska Terr. Ottawa, KS

785-242-1463 Evenings 785-979-2271

LINN, KANSAS

785-348-5547

www.mcconnellmachineryco.com

WHITE 15ft 445 DISC chisel with harrow, good discs and twisted shanks, no welds. $6900. 620-242-6567 FOR SALE-WHITE 6100 planter 8-30 vertical fold Yetter row cleaners. Excellent condition. 785-799-6527

Gleaner Combines

JD 4630................$15,500 '04 R75 RWA........$59,500 '01 R62.................$59,500 '99 R62.................$44,500 EZ Trail Gravity Wagons, Grain Carts, and Header Trailers.

Great Plains Tillage Tools

81 Farm Eq. Service

McPherson, KS 620-241-3100

1-800-357-3101

NEW EQUIPMENT 504 Signature R baler Winkel Calving Pen 6650 Baler R2300 rake VR1224 BPX 9000 Bale Processor MC 3700 USED EQUIPMENT 605G baler 605M baler R2800 rake M850 Mower Demo 3 pt tree shear

MASSEY FERGUSON 285 tractor with MF 246 loader. 85 horse, excellent condition, many repairs. Fred: 785-479-1000 — PLANTERS/DRILLS — ‘01 SF 9433 40’ LF .....$29,500 ‘81 IH 5100 13’ drill .......$3,950 ‘08 JD 1750 8/30 ........$19,500 ‘08 JD 1770NT 24/30..$69,500 ‘10 JD1770NT 14/30...$62,500 ‘13 JD 1770NT 12/30..$72,500 ‘04 JD 1790 12/23 ......$39,500 ‘06 JD 1790 16/31 ......$49,500 ‘09 JD 1790 12/23 ......$75,000 ‘11 JD 1790 16/31 ......$96,500 ‘14 JD 1790 16/32 ....$122,500 ‘09 Kinze 3660 12/23 .... $89,500 ‘15 Kinze 4900 16-30” .. $99,500 — COMBINES — 2- ‘13 JD S680 4wd ..$179,500 ‘13 JD S670 ..............$219,500 ‘12 JD S670 4WD .....$169,500 ‘15 JD S660 Hillco ....$304,500 ‘13 JD S660 ..............$209,500 ‘12 JD S660 ..............$184,500 ‘12 JD S660 ..............$199,500 ‘10 JD 9870 ..............$149,500 ‘09 JD 9770 ..............$129,500 ‘05 JD 9660 ................$68,000 ‘06 JD 9560 ...............$89,500 ‘09 CIH 1640...............$12,500 32 corn heads 24 flex heads — SPRAYERS & APPL.— ‘09 JD 4830 100’.........$99,950 ‘08 JD 4730 ..............$110,000 ‘10 JD 4630 ..............$115,000 ‘09 Spray Coupe 4460 $59,500 ‘99 RoGator 554 .........$32,500 ‘13 Apache AS720 ....$149,500 ‘02 Willmar 8500 .........$43,500 ‘12 New Leader 345 ...$92,500

Mike's Equipment BUHLER, KANSAS 1-800-543-2535

PLANTER SALVAGE IH 800-900-950-955 Cyclo JD 494-1280, 7000-7300, plate and plateless White 5100

Koelzer Repair

GUARANTEED USED TRUCK tires, most sizes. GeeTire.com, Rossville, KS. 785-231-8397 IH 13', 10 SHANK DISC chisel, no welds, excellent shape. 913774-2392

SALVAGE COMBINES ALLIS N7-6, L2, L, M, G, F2, F, CII, AII; JD 8820, 7720, 7700, 6600, 4400, 3300, 105, 95, 55; MF 860, 760, 750, 510, 410; IH 1680, 1480, 1460, 915, 815, 715, 503, 403; NH TR70-85, 1400, 995, 985, 975. SALVAGE TRACTORS ALLIS 7000-7080, 220, 210, 190XT; D17-19; JD 84-8630, 7520, 6030, 5020, 4630, 4430, 4020, 3020, 720, 730; CASE 1470, 1370, 1270, 1200, 1070, 930, 400; IH 1568, 1466, 1256, 1066, 1026, 806; FORD 4-5-6-8-9000; MF 2745, 1155, 1100, 90, 85; OLIVER 2150; MM G1000; WH2-150, 4-150.

Onaga, KS

785-857-3257

BERG REPAIR 14200 Godlove Rd. Westmoreland, KS

785-742-7121

HIAWATHA, KS 66434 www.hiawathaimplement.com

Visit Us At toddtractor.com Seneca, Kansas

New Equipment

604N Baler 605N Baler R2300 Twin Rake R2800 Twin Rake VR1224 12 Wheel Rake TM800 Trailed Mower MC3300 Mower Conditioner BPX9000 Bale Processor 4ʼ & 5ʼ Net Wrap & Twine

Used Equipment

$15,500 009 New Holland BR7090

Wertzberger Ranch Equipment LLC Alma, KS 785-765-3588

Used Flatbed, good condition, .....................................Just In Used HB 200 3-spool Hydra Bed ............................Just In Several new Hydra Beds ..........................In Stock Used 3 pt post hole digger ...................................$350

WINCHELL'S, INC.

785.457.3534 — TRACTORS — ‘12 JD 956ORT .........$239,500 ‘97 JD 9400 4WD .......$57,500 ‘04 JD 9420 ................$99,500 ‘02 JD 8520 ................$89,500 ‘10 JD 8320R ............$129,500 ‘11 JD 8310R ............$159,500 ‘11 JD 8335 MFWD ..$159,500 ‘01 JD 8310 ................$89,500 ‘10 JD 7930 ................$95,000 ‘03 JD 7420 ................$64,500 ‘15 JD 6140M .............$89,500 ‘15 JD 6155M .............$97,500 ‘14 JD 6125M .............$97,500 ‘07 NH TG305.............$89,500 — TILLAGE — ‘05 JD 512 22 1/2’.......$29,500 ‘11 CIH 330 34’ VT .....$32,500 ‘06 SF 1444 40’ ..........$29,500 ‘11 CIH 370 30’ ...........$34,500 — HAY EQUIPMENT — ‘13 JD 569 ..................$34,500 ‘10 JD 568 ..................$28,500 ‘05 Gehl 2880 ...............$5,950 ‘12 NH H6750 9’ ...........$7,500

785-336-2138 Days 785-548-5855 Nights

Phillipsburg, KS 785-543-2118

TRACTORS 2014 NH L225 Skid Loader 85 hrs 2015 JCB 280 skid loader, 105 hrs. 2015 JD 323 E track skid loader, 140 hrs. Cat 8’ roll out bucket, off 928G 2012 JCB260 skid loader 2013 JCB260 skid loader New JCB 205 skid loader 2011 NH T6070 MFD KMW 1660 ldr. 1500 hrs. 2008 JCB 536-60 Agra telehandler 2,800 hrs IH 806 w/loader HAY EQUIPMENT New MacDon R116 Moco. 2013 Hesston 2856A net baler New H&S 1660 16 wheel Hi Cap rakes COMBINES 2004 Case IH 2366 AUGER & GRAIN CARTS 2008 Harvest International 13x72 swing hopper Westfield TR100-61 std. Hyd. swing hopper New Parker 839 grain cart Parker 510 grain cart, corner auger 2009 Demco 750 grain cart Brandt 1050 grain cart, ....... ................. Special Pricing

MISCELLANEOUS Harvest King 250 gravity wagon Farm King 250 gravity wagon 2004 Sunflower 9433 no-till drill Howse 7’ rotary mower New Cimarron 7’ rotary mower New Brown 10’ & 12’ box scrapers New Sunflower 6630/27’ vertical till 2011 Sunflower 1435-40 split wing disc Icon 1632 grader rear steer

SUPERIOR IMPLEMENT, INC. 402-879-4723 Evening: 402-879-3719 SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA

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Kelly-RyanKewanee - Westendorf C.E. Attachments H&S Just In 10’, 12’, 14’, 16’, 18’, & 20’ GATES CORRAL PANELS 8ʼ corral panels............$60.00 10ʼ corral panels..........$70.00 12ʼ corral panels..........$80.00 14ʼ corral panels..........$90.00 16ʼ corral panels........$100.00 HD Round Bale Feeders$250 SKID LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS Tobin flip blade for skid steer New Gehl R260 skid loader New Gehl V330 skid loader New Gehl RT210 track ldr. Used Gehl 5240 2012 Gehl 5640 E skid loader Gehl CTL 70 Cab w/heat 2013 Case, SV250 fully equipped, 1500 hrs Worksaver walk thru pallet forks 48” $800 CEA high dump 8ʼ bucket Haugen bale grapple bucket New M&M tree shears & Graples New CEA pallet forks New CEA tooth bars New Mensch, manure scrprs New Danuser and Lowe post hole diggers, skid loader mounts ......................$2,500 New brush grapples New Bale Spears for big rounds and square .......$650 NEW EQUIPMENT Enorossi 12 14 whl. hayrakes Cimmaron 6ʼ, 7ʼ, & 10ʼ 3 pt. rotary mowers H&S GM170 grinder mixer USED EQUIPMENT Vermeer R23A rake. Twin parallel bar 2009 JD 620I Gator w/cab enclosure GB 660 loader CIH 5120 series Maxum tractors Dual 800 loader Leon Loader w/AC 7000 series mounts

MACHINERY

USED TRACTORS ʻ01 Case IH MX220 MFD, 5,900 hrs ʻ41 IH FarmAll A w/Woods belly mower '41 Ford 9N MISCELLANEOUS '13 NH H8040 SP Windrower w/14' head, 665 hrs ʻ16 Bush Hog 1812 Batwing Mower, 12ʼ ʻ13 CASE IH DC132 disk MOCO ʻ07 Bestway Field Pro IV- 1000 Sprayer, loaded 2010 Vermeer WR22 10 wheel rake ʻ10 CASE IH 1250 planter 12/ 30 Bulk fill '09 Case IH 330 turbo 34' ʻ07 Case IH RMX340 25ʼ disc IH 496 Disc, 22ʼ ʻ05 Case IH Tigermate 200 32ʼ ʻ05 JD 2210 FC 35ʼ float hitch 2 Case IH 4300 FC 26ʼ and 33ʼ IH 4500 F.C. 18.5ʼ Case IH 6500 conser til chisel 14ʼ JD 235 disk, 23ʼ IH 470 disk 14ʼ IH 55 chisel 7ʼ trailing IH 9ʼ chisel, 3pt ʻ96 JD 9500, 4WD, 3275 eng., 2205 sep. ʻ91 JD 653A row head ʻ89 JD 643 cornhead ʻ98 CASE IH 2366 4WD 2220 hrs. eng.,1550 hrs. sep. ʻ91 Case IH 1680 combine 4WD ʻ06 Case 1020 30ʼ ʻ05 Case 1020 30ʼ '87 Case IH 1020 15' ʻ89 Case IH 1020 25ʼ ʻ99 Case IH 1020 20ʼ ʻ94 Case IH 1063 cornhead ʻ89 Case IH 1083 cornhead IH 810 platform IH 863 cornhead ʻ95 Case IH 8465, A. baler '88 Case IH 8420 rd. baler, low bale count IH 2001 loader 60” rotary mower 2 pt. hitch Landpride 7ʼ finish mower JD 913 V-ripper, 3 shank NEW EQUIPMENT 6140 Combine Farmall 40C Farmall 75C w/cab & loader 340 disc 28ʼ Several Bush Hog rotary mowers and tillers

SENECA IMPL.CO.

Hwy. 36 West SENECA, KANSAS

Day....785-336-2621 Night.................785-336-2502

YOUR Auction Source!

Grass & Grain 785-539-7558 1531 Yuma St Manhattan, KS

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EMPLOYMENT

COUNTY EXT. AGENT, Family and Consumer Sciences opportunity in Leavenworth County. Primary office location in Lansing, KS. See www.ksre.ksu.edu/jobs for responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure. Application deadline: 3/10/17. K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.

BUILDINGS / BLDG MTLS.

Get your shelter set up BEFORE you need it. To INSPIRE you to act now, we are giving discounts up to $500, depending on the size and options UNTIL THE FIRST SNOW OR SLEET HITS in our area, then the sale will end and the waiting will begin.

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FOAM INSULATION

The Icynene Insulation SystemTM Metal Bldgs. — Homes 800-334-3626 Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient. TM MID-AMERICAN SALES, INC.

SMITH POSTYARD Hedge Post Delivery Available JEFF SMITH 620-496-8956

785-584-6195

2014 JD 6140M tractor, 2800 hrs, MFWD ..................$61,000 1971 JD 4020 tractor .........CALL 1979 CIH 2090 tractor ...$12,000 CIH 5088 tractor, mechanic special ............................$8,500 CIH 1660 combine .........$12,000 2000 JD 9650 combine..$42,000 2000 JD 930R Rigid Head.......... .......................................$8,500 2004 JD 630F Flex head .$9,000 1990 JD 853A rowhead .$14,000 JD 853A Row head........$10,000 JD 643 Corn head 6r .......$3,000 CIH 3408 Cornhead 8x30..CALL Kinze 1040 graincart ......$23,000 Gravity Flow Wagon ........$2,000 2000 JD 955 swather.......$7,500 2011 JD R450 Swather 1300 hrs .....................................$80,000 Vermeer R2300 hyd. rake .......... .....................................$11,500 ‘93 Hesston 4750 baler..$15,000 2009 JD 568 Rd. baler...$19,500 CIH RB564 rd. baler, 14,000 bales ............................$10,000 Maxilator MMG100 Bale fork ...... .......................................$3,250 Supreme 400 Int. mixer .$15,000 2009 Kuhn 5144 mixer ..$19,500 1995 Meyer Chuckwagon........... .......................................$7,000 Crustbuster 4000 8’ spacing 25’ .....................................$10,000 Orthman 9300 Cultivator 8R-W .. .......................................$9,000 JD 885 cultivator 3pt 8r30..CALL 2000 JD 886 cultivator .......CALL

JD 886 cultivator 8 rw, ......CALL Blu Jet subtiller III spring reset 6 sk. ....................................CALL Blu Jet Ripper pull-type 7 sk ....... .......................................$9,000 GP Sprayer TSF-1060 .......CALL 2007 JD 1750 planter ....$18,500 1999 JD 7300 planter ........CALL (2) 1999 JD 1560 NT drill 10”x15’ .............................CALL Tree Shearer ....................$2,750 Rhino SR20M-20 Batwing mower, ...........................$6,500 2016 Industrias AM 140R blade . .....................................$10,000 JD dozer blade, fits JD 4WD tractor .............................$2,500 Wemco header trailer 32 & 35 ft. NEW ................................CALL Complete listing on our web: www.jonesmachineryinc.com

BUY/SELL/TRADE DAILY Smith Center, KS

785-282-3000

785-282-0432 Cell 785-686-4005 Evening Calls Welcome

Many Others Available

(800) 369-3882

www.toplinebuildings.com [email protected] Metal Panels & Accessories

Complete Building Packages

Doors, Insulation, Livestock Equipment, Scales, Waters *Jobsite Delivery Available* (prices subject to change)

Butterfly Supply, Inc.

800-249-7473

• Tubing • Rods • Cable • • Guardrail • Clips •

STEEL FENCING & BUILDING SUPPLIES

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Special diSperSal Sale for eagle bar rancH, alta ViSta KanSaS Monday February 27th 1:30 p.m. Held at Junction City Livestock

Selling 500 head of spring (300 hd) & fall (200 hd)

1-800-489-4100

Herd bullS will alSo Sell

Make sure to attend a one-of-a-kind sale of top notch females! These females would remain on ranch if not for loss of grass lease

1-800-770-2725

******* Questions Please Call: 785-761-5814 *******

BINS - DRYERS - VACS

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

ROUND, SMOOTHWALL Hopper bin 1375 bushel new bin but several dents. Reduced price. Can deliver. Ask for Michael: 620-427-4200

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 — 10:00 AM

Held at the Wamego Senior Center — WAMEGO, KANSAS Selling 47 Acres • 37 Tillable • 10 Acres of Native Grass! Located on Settlers Road, Northwest of Wamego.

Cell: 785-650-4094

directions from Hwy 24: Wanklyn’s ground is 2.5 miles North on Flint Rock Road, 1/4 mi West on Settlers Road, south down driveway. LeGAL: S23, T09, R09, ACRES 46.91, BEG 1305.28’W & 437’S NE COR SE4 TH S2205.88’ W1303.19’ N196.26’ NW171.02’ NW942.36’ E207.71’ E283.77’ E111.79’ E300.1’ S177.16’ E395.9’ N715.17’ NE85.28’ NE286.68’ TO POB LESS ROW H High quality farm ground averaging 40 plus bushels on Soybeans and 150 plus on corn. H Don’t miss this opportunity of a possible building site and excellent farm ground. H Buyer will have possession at closing and the opportunity to farm it in 2017.

LARRY'S PORTABLE Sawmill service, can come saw your logs. 785-776-8153. 785-5652647.

Terms: 10% earnest money down on sale day and balance due on or before April 11. Announcements on sale day take precedence over printed material. LiSTiNG AGeNT, CHRiS MCDoNALD: 785-556-9788 BRokeR/AuCTioNeeR, RoN HiNRiCHSeN: 785-770-0222

SERVICES CUSTOM PORTABLE DISC-ROLLING DARRELL WAGONER

PETS ABCA BORDER COLLIE puppies. B&W, black tri, blue merle. $500-$700. 8 weeks in March. (785) 294-2827. FOR SALE: BORDER COLLIE cross puppies. Call Kim: 913731-3897 or Chad 406-7801342

WANTED

29 ga 40yr ptd.............. $62/sq 29 ga 20yr ptd.............. $55/sq 29 ga Galvalume.......... $47/sq

stakeholder and local input into planning processes. The rule was finalized in December, after which the U.S. House and Senate have 60 days to approve a joint resolution of disapproval to fully repeal the rule before it becomes law.

and will be trich tested from leading breeders (Lyons Angus, River Creek Farms, Schrader Farms) from all over the state of KANSAS!

734 JD HIGH BOY sprayer. 913-238-0201

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution recently that would repeal the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Planning 2.0 Rule. This rule would prioritize social and environmental change over ensuring multiple use of public lands and eliminate

WESTERN METAL

SPRAY EQUIPMENT

Steel pipe and gates, continuous fence, corral and fence materials, best prices!

U.S. House votes to repeal BLM rule

cows with calves either on ground or on the way • Cows will range in age from 2 yr & up (old cows were culled out every year) • These cows were all bred and raised on the ranch from a closed herd • The females will be up to date on all health needs and go back to Fink & Gardiner Genetics • Calves from this herd are performance tested and proven leading genetics for growth and carcass • There will be (30) 2-year-old Spring Pairs coming

THE VALUE LEADER WE WON'T BE UNDERSOLD METAL $54/ SQUARE • DELIVERY AVAILABLE • Prices subject to change

HAYS, KANSAS

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— ITEMS FOR SALE —

STEEL BUILDING INVENTORY SALE I-Beam Construction Easy Bolt-Up Design 40x65, 60x90, 100x150

2 Locations • Best Service Louisburg, Kansas

ROSSVILLE, KANSAS

Tire Town Inc. 18.4-34 new, 10p .............$575 11L-15 rib 12p, new ...........$90 800/70R38, 80% ...........$1,500 16.5L-16.1, 10p, new .......$235 20, 8-38, 10p, new ...........$760 18.4R46, new ................$1,450 Nationwide Shipping WE DEAL Other Sizes and Prices New & Used 800-444-7209 800-451-9864 913-441-4500 913-682-3201

BUILDINGS / BLDG MTLS.

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED STATEWIDE We buy damaged grain, any condition -wet or dryincluding damaged silo corn. TOP DOLLAR! We have vacs and trucks.

CALL HEIDI OR GARTON NORTHERN AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 WANTED: NEW HOLLAND header, good condition, 14 or 16' off of 1114, 1116, or 1118 SP Swather. Whole machine considered. 785-223-1512 WANTED: OLD motorcycles. Buy, sell, trade, repair. www.thevintagespoke.com 785263-1948

MISCELLANEOUS BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER Seeds, 40 lbs $10.00 785-7617900 FOR SALE: BEE EQUIPMENT. Deeps, mediums with frame and more. If you have called on equipment in the past and are still interested, it needs to be picked up in the next couple of weeks. Phone 785-632-7009. PLAYER PIANO. 785-922-6587

SELLERS: DENNIS & JERRED WANKLYN

United CoUntry Heartland realty & aUCtion 4430 Kaw Valley rd, wamego, KS 66547 785-456-1880 www.UCHeartlandKS.Com

AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 — 10:00 AM

3417 FLORIDA RD., POMONA, KS Located from Ottawa, KS West on K-68 Hwy approximately 8 miles, then North on Florida Rd. From Pomona, Kansas K-68 Hwy East 2 miles then 1-1/2 miles North. TRACK LOADER – SKID LOADER – TRACTORS – TRUCKS – CAR – EQUIPMENT – LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Bale Feeder * ’95 JD 455G Track Loader, * Priefert livestock squeeze 4+1 Bucket, 4755 hrs. chute, palpation cage w/cart * 12’ Case SV300 Skid Load* (550) Brome Wire Tied er, Diesel, Bucket, Bale Square Bales Fork, 440 hrs. * IH 1066, Turbo Diesel, Cab, * (50) 4’x5-1/2’ big bales, brome WF, 3-pt. w/Westendorf WL * Krause 940 Disk, 20’ 42 Loader w/Bucket * I.H. #37 Disk, 10’ * IH 560 diesel, WF fender, * (10) Priefort & 30 Others 2-pt. * Poly Bunks & Bale Feeder * IH 806 Diesel, WF 2-pt. * Farm Tools & Collectibles * ’70 Ford F250, 4x4, V-8, CONSIGNED BY 4-spd., PTO winch on flatMIDDLE CREEK FARMS Sells After Jim Parks Items bed * ’98 Case/IH 8930, MFWA, * ’85 Chev. Silverado 10, V-8, frt. fenders, 540 +1000 PTO, AT, 140K, 40K on crate motor Rear Tires 480/80R42, 70%, * Ford 9N (new 12.4 x 28 tires) Front 380/85R30, 85%, 3 re* Steel Wheels Front and Rear for 9N Ford motes, 5770 hrs., (1 owner) * ’06 Chev. 2500 H.D., 4x4, * Case/IH 3950 Disk 31’ 6.0 V-8, AT, (114K), new (Straight) tires, Drivers Door Damaged * Case/IH 4300 field cultivator, * ’69 IH Loadstar 1600, V-8, 32’ Heavy Shanks (Straight) 4-spd., 16’ Bed & Hoist * Case/IH #10 V-Ripper, 9 * ’65 Ford F600, V-8, 4-spd., shanks w/Campbell wheel cart Bed & Hoist * Schaben Industries Sprayer, * ’00 Buick LaSabre Custom, 60’ Booms, Ravin Monitor 3800, V-6 , 87,500 miles * Brent 472 Grain Cart w/ShurLok Roll-Over Tarp, 600 Bu. * ’91 Rawhide stock trailer, * ’04 Neville Built grain trailer, 6’x16’, bumper hitch (new tires) 38’, Shur-Lok, elec. doors, * JD 336 Square Baler, Twine Shur-Lok elec. roll-over tarp * NH 411 Discbine, 9-1/2’, 540 (1 Owner) PTO, Pull Type * IH Plow, 4-16’’, mtd, 2-pt. * IH #700, On-Land Plow, * McCormick-Deering, 9’ Cul6-18”, Pull Type * NH 718 Silage Cutter, 2-30”, tipacker 822 Header 540 PTO, Nice, * IH 510 Grain Drill, 18 Hole, Shedded w/Grass Seeder * Farmhand, Mechanical Mus* Bale Spear w/Westendorf Brackets cle, Silage Wagon * Bush Hog Rotary Mower, 7’ * Filson Livestock Squeeze Pull Type Chute w/palpation Cage * Bextra-Heavy Hay Saver, * (5) Priefort Sweep Panels

JAMES PARKS TRUST, SELLER TERMS OF SALE: Not responsible for accidents or theft. Bid by number. Nothing removed until settled for. Statements made day of sale take precedence over anything printed. CONCESSIONS BY: COUNTRY FIXINS

Sale Conducted by: HAMILTON AUCTIONS MARK HAMILTON JACK WHITE 785-759-9805 (H) 785-214-0560 (C) Melvern, KS For complete listings & pictures see: www.kansasauctions.net

National Cattlemen’s CEO, ‘Chef Alli’ and others will speak in Cowley County

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Kendal Frazier will headline the program at the Cowley County Livestock Association’s annual meeting and dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The event will take place in Arkansas City, at Camp Horizon, 30811 Horizon Dr. Also on the program are Kansas beef producer and advocate Debbie Lyons-Blythe, Winter of “Chef Alli’s Farm Fresh Kitchen” and Kansas Livestock Association CEO Matt Teagarden. The evening starts with registration and networking at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., attendees will be treated to a high-energy presentation in which Chef Winter and Lyons-Blythe will discuss cooking techniques and enhancing advocacy skills. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and Teagarden and Frazier will present after dinner. “We are very excited about the evening we have planned on the 28th,” said Jill Zimmerman, Cowley County Extension agent. “All the presenters have a tremendous amount of knowledge and will bring a highly relevant message for cattle producers.” There is no cost to attend, but conference orga-

nizers ask that attendees pre-register by Feb. 24 by contacting the Cowley County Extension office at 620-221-5450 or jazimmer@ ksu.edu. Online registration is available at http://conta. cc/2j9K3K3. The event is sponsored by K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Livestock Association, Cowley

County and the Cowley County Livestock Association. Additional sponsors are Merial Animal Health, MidContinent Livestock Supplements, American AgCredit, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Triple S Ranch Supply, Blackwell Livestock Auction, Merck Animal Health, Western Feed Mills, Creekstone Farms,

REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 — 11:00 AM Auction to be held at Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc., HOLTON, KS (1/2 mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Hwy)

80 Acres croplAnd, JAckson coUnTY, ks LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 4 miles South of Holton, KS on Hwy. 75 to 198 Road, 5 miles West to L Road, 1/4 mile North, East side of road (Watch for Signs)! Legal Description: N2 SW4 of S26, T07, R14E containing 79.9 Acres 65.3 Acres of Terraced Cropland, 3.3 Acres Filter Strips, 3.53 Acres Waterways. 2016 Taxes: $1615.54 Terms: $25,000 down day of auction as earnest deposit, remaining balance in verified funds at closing, on or before March 28, 2017, or with the option of the remaining balance of 20% of sale price due at closing, on or before March 28, 2017. Remaining balance to be paid in 4 equal installments with next payment due March 28, 2018, and each consecutive year until remaining balance is paid in full on March 28, 2021. Interest of 4% per annum on remaining balance beginning March 28, 2017. Title Insurance, closing fee & escrow fee will be divided equally between seller & buyer.

Selling Property In Its Present Condition. Auctioneer & Broker are Representing The Seller. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over all printed material.

DAvID K. HUg TRUST, SELLER Harris Real Estate & Auction, LLC, Holton, Ks 785-364-4114 Dan Harris, Broker & Auctioneer 785-364-7137 Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. 785-364-4114 www.HoltonLivestock.com

THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, MORE ARRIVING DAILY!

LONNIE WILSON’S CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 — 10:00 AM 601 S. Broadway, SAlinA, KS

no guns in this auction - accepting consignments until Thursday, February 23, 2017 Sellers include: Certainteed Mfg * Comcare * ElDorado national* TRUCKS, TRAilERS, COnTAinER: 2017 PJ low profile flatbed trailer 40’ working deck 5’ dovetail w/2 flip-over monster ramps (2) 12000 lb axles dual tires full blackwood deck w/toolbox * 93 Chevrolet 3500 Cheyenne dually pickup w/Reading service body * 45’ x 8’ x 9’ tall container, tight & excellent condition * 2-wheeled trailer 8’ x 5’ w/sideboards. FORKliFT: Toyota propane hard rubber tire forklift (needs work). FARM EQUiPMEnT: (80) panels 20’ x 4’ 6-bar continuous fencing w/connectors * trailer running gear * hay wagon 7.5’ x 16’ * 2’ x 12’ lumber * used cattle panels * (47) hedge posts * (2) fuel tanks w/ stands * ground based fuel tank * (4) pallet tainers 250 gallon. SADDlE & TACK: Hereford western saddle, 15” seat, excellent condition * A Circle western saddle good condition * asstd bridles & halters * saddle pads. CARS, PiCKUPS: 2006 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty w/Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 & Knapheide service body * 2001 Chrysler Town & Country * 1998 Chevrolet 2500 pickup w/Eagle Lift * 1997 Ram 3500 dually V-10 gas automatic 119k miles 4.11 rear end * 1995 Toyota 4-Runner * 1995 ElDorado bus (needs work). TiRES – RiMS – SEATS - PARTS: TiRES & RiMS: set/6 225/775R19.5 Goodyear tires on dually rims * set/4 LT235/8R17 Maxis Bravo tires * set/4 295/75R22.5 Yokohama tires * set/4 LT275/65R18 Goodrich tires on rims * set/4 LT275/65R18 Goodyear Wrangler tires on rims * new asstd wheels from dealer upgrading vehicles * many other tires including military tires * SEATS: New van & truck seats (standard seats ElDorado pulled from new vehicles and upgraded) * MAnUAlS: Mostly 50s & 60s shop manuals – includes 1958 Chevrolet car, 1958 Chevrolet truck, 1953 Ford truck, 1955 Ford & Thunderbird * PARTS: Chrysler front wheel drive minivan motor assembly (from ElDorado). MOWERS, YARD EQUiPMEnT: Craftsman 6.25hp self-propelled rear bagger mower * Murray snow thrower * Earthquake 43cc 2-cycle mini tiller * Stihl BT120 auger w/2 bits * Gravely ZT1740 riding mower 17hp Kohler engine (hole in block) * Dayton 8hp rear tine tiller. GUnS: (No guns this auction as FFL dealer not available) inDUSTRiAl & COnSTRUCTiOn EQUiPMEnT: Sullair LS20-100 100hp 460 ACFM rotary twin screw air compressor 480v 3ph * Ingersoll-Rand thermal mass compressed air dryer mod.TM1000 460v 3ph * rolling rack w/pallet carriages * (28) plastic pallets w/flat parts slots * (40) plastic knockdown pallets * helicopter cabin parts * HD hydraulic press * Buffalo Forge Co No.22 drill press * Mikasa concrete packer * unknown concrete packer * Lincoln Weldanpower 225 G7 7000 watt AC power generator * Anver vacuum metal panel lifter 2000 lb capacity * tall walk-through scaffolding * Sureweld mod. DRCP-250TS welder 208/230/460v 33/30/15 amps

*(2) Lincoln ‘bomb’ welders * pallets of HD motors * work platform. BUilDinG SUPPliES: (38) pallets/100 sqft Topledge tumbled tan blocks * 10 pallets mostly tan brick * rolls of commercial flooring * french doors * windows. TOOlS: Shopsmith multi-tool center w/book & accessories * gas powered concrete mixer trailer mounted *6” Sears swivel base vise * 3” Craftsman swivel base vise * DOD generator * Coleman Powermate 4000 commercial generator * Tecumseh engine generator 4k * metal chop saw on stand * Craftsman horizontal band saw * asstd power tools. RESTAURAnT EQUiPMEnT: Cecilware flat-top griddle * CPG char broiler *Avantco Equip. 2-basket fryer * (7) 42” square pedestal tables * (3) 42” x 30” rectangular pedestal tables * (7) 30” round pedestal tables * (4) extra pedestal bases * (29) wood chairs w/grey seats * (44) metal chairs w/grey seats * several tables of dishes, glasses, steam pans, baking pans, flatware, utensils, S&P shakers, condiment dispensers, etc. HOUSEHOlD APPliAnCES: Amana black electric range * Refrigerators – GE, Hotpoint, Amana, GE * Sanyo microwave oven * (6) stainless vent hoods NIB * KitchenAid under counter dishwasher * Maytag smooth top range. RADiOS & ElECTROniCS: Radios * speakers * radio schematic books * table radios * meters * headphones * antique flashlights & lanterns * crystal radio sets & kits * antique fans * radios & cabinets. EXERCiSE & SPORTS EQUiPMEnT: Magnum recumbent exercise bike * Magnum exercise bike * NordicTrack SL720 recumbent exercise bike * camp & lounge folding chairs. HEAlTH CARE & inVAliD EQUiPMEnT: Bracco incubator. BEER ADVERTiSinG & OTHER COllECTiBlES: Anheuser Busch advertising mirror * Budweiser True Music lighted sign * Busch neon sign * Budweiser cooler / I-pod player * Budweiser lighted sign w/neon * Bushmills Whiskey lighted sign * Chivas Regal clock * King of Beers / Vive Cumo Un Rey neon sign * asstd Sierra Nevada Brewing Co posters (multiple copies of each) * Bud Light pool table light * asstd advertising signs * Black Butte Porter sign * many rolled beer posters * Royal Jackson china set * Fine China Nancy Japan set * collectors plates from Bareuther, Konigszelt Bavaria, Knowles, Reco, Goebel, etc. COMCARE OFFiCE iTEMS: After Comcare’s move to their new building we have lots of office furniture and equipment that didn’t make the move. Most entirely serviceable and in good condition but just smaller quantities or odd pieces. Includes waiting room chairs, swivel office chairs, metal & wood shelving, metal & wood desks, lateral file cabinets, rolling file tubs, cabinets, literature racks, trash cans, etc. FURniTURE – MiSCEllAnEOUS: Asstd yard art pieces * copper ware

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UPCOMING AUCTION ANTIQUES AUCTION: Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 10:00 am • 108 SE 6TH, Abilene, KS Contents of antique store. View sale bill with pictures on our web site. For Latest Update & Pictures go to website:

www.soldbywilson.com Any announcement made the day of sale takes precedence over any printed matter.

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Donnie Kirkham, Manager • 785-562-1015 1180 US Hwy. 77, P. O. Box 67, Marysville, KS 66508 SALE INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY 16, 2017 WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON BAILEYVILLE BLUE RAPIDS FRANKFORT WASHINGTON WASHINGTON SABETHA WASHINGTON SABETHA BURCHARD,NE LIBERTY,NE ODELL,NE WASHINGTON BREMEN HANOVER SENECA WASHINGTON DILLER,NE HANOVER DILLER,NE OKETO WASHINGTON PAWNEE CITY,NE WASHINGTON WASHINGTON HANOVER CUBA LIBERTY,NE SABETHA SENECA SABETHA OAK HILL WASHINGTON SUMMERFIELD WASHINGTON PAWNEE CITY,NE DILLER,NE SENECA WASHINGTON LINN RANDOLPH ODELL,NE ODELL,NE WASHINGTON HANOVER WASHINGTON ODELL,NE BURCHARD,NE SENECA WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON FRANKFORT PAWNEE CITY,NE OKETO DILLER,NE LINN BURCHARD,NE SUMMERFIELD FRANKFORT SUMMERFIELD WASHINGTON LINN VERMILLION WASHINGTON CUBA WASHINGTON BEATRICE,NE GOFF BEATRICE,NE WASHINGTON OKETO WASHINGTON LIBERTY,NE WASHINGTON LINN BURCHARD,NE HANOVER OKETO SABETHA WASHINGTON WASHINGTON WASHINGTON SENECA WETMORE GOFF ODELL,NE PAWNEE CITY,NE RANDOLPH HANOVER SENECA ODELL,NE BLUE RAPIDS WASHINGTON LINN SENECA STEELE CITY,NE BLUE RAPIDS LIBERTY,NE BURCHARD,NE PAWNEE CITY,NE STEELE CITY,NE GOFF SUMMERFIELD OKETO WASHINGTON PAWNEE CITY,NE GOFF BLUE RAPIDS OKETO SABETHA

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ODELL,NE BURCHARD,NE BURCHARD,NE WASHINGTON LINN WASHINGTON SUMMERFIELD FRANKFORT VERMILLION ODELL,NE SUMMERFIELD WASHINGTON OKETO ODELL,NE BLUE RAPIDS WASHINGTON LINN SUMMERFIELD BREMEN LINN HANOVER SUMMERFIELD HANOVER SUMMERFIELD BREMEN STEINAUER,NE LIBERTY,NE BREMEN ODELL,NE BREMEN SUMMERFIELD BREMEN HOLLENBERG BREMEN SUMMERFIELD BREMEN LIBERTY,NE BREMEN BREMEN CLYDE ODELL,NE FRANKFORT LIBERTY,NE BREMEN LINN SUMMERFIELD SUMMERFIELD CLYDE CLYDE SUMMERFIELD BLUE RAPIDS AXTELL LINN SUMMERFIELD LINN SUMMERFIELD BREMEN WASHINGTON BREMEN BREMEN BREMEN WETMORE WETMORE CLYDE LINN BURCHARD,NE WASHINGTON VERMILLION BREMEN MARYSVILLE FRANKFORT BURCHARD,NE WETMORE SENECA BEATTIE LIBERTY,NE FRANKFORT LIBERTY,NE MORROWVILLE HANOVER OKETO CLYDE BLUE RAPIDS BLUE RAPIDS FRANKFORT BLUE RAPIDS AXTELL FRANKFORT WASHINGTON HOLLENBERG

8 XBRD HFR 9 BLK HFR 20 BLK HFR 13 MIX HFR 36 MIX HFR 3 MIX HFR 38 BLK HFR 62 XBRD HFR 1 BLK HFR 21 BLK HFR 17 BLK HFR 6 XBRD HFR 1 RED HFR 6 XBRD HFR 5 BLK HFR HFRETTES 5 XBRD HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 2 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 2 MIX HFRETTE 1 BWF HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE 1 BLK HFRETTE COWS 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BWF COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BWF COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 XBRD COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 XBRD COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 HOL COW 1 HOL COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 BLK COW 1 RED COW 1 BWF COW 1 CHAR COW 1 BLK COW 1 BWF COW 1 HOL COW 1 BWF COW 1 BLK COW 2 BLK COW 1 BLK COW ADULT BULLS 1 BLK BULL 1 RED BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL 1 BLK BULL

720@$117.25 808@$117.00 778@$116.75 763@$116.35 816@$116.35 762@$116.35 816@$116.10 847@$116.00 630@$116.00 762@$115.50 829@$115.00 740@$114.75 700@$114.50 825@$113.00 880@$112.50 1,048@$108.00 985@$107.00 1,052@$106.50 1,055@$105.00 1,005@$104.00 1,050@$102.00 860@$102.00 1,045@$98.00 910@$97.00 1,080@$97.00 1,020@$91.00 960@$91.00 1,035@$89.00 885@$88.00 1,080@$87.00 1,050@$87.00 1,150@$83.00 990@$83.00 1,005@$82.00 810@$80.00 1,115@$69.00 865@$68.00 1,185@$66.50 1,270@$65.50 1,200@$64.50 1,310@$64.50 1,180@$64.00 1,345@$63.50 1,065@$63.00 1,410@$63.00 1,590@$63.00 1,445@$63.00 1,245@$63.00 1,155@$62.50 1,555@$62.50 1,250@$62.50 1,285@$62.00 1,395@$61.50 1,410@$61.50 1,470@$61.50 1,280@$61.50 1,200@$61.00 1,290@$61.00 1,190@$60.00 1,040@$60.00 1,030@$59.50 1,275@$59.50 1,175@$59.00 1,575@$58.50 1,145@$58.50 1,355@$58.00 1,605@$58.00 1,270@$58.00 1,150@$57.50 1,540@$57.00 1,090@$57.00 1,540@$56.50 1,425@$56.00 1,535@$56.00 1,410@$56.00 1,170@$55.50 1,110@$55.00 1,715@$99.50 2,260@$92.50 1,625@$92.00 1,890@$90.50 1,995@$90.25 1,875@$90.00 2,190@$89.00 2,060@$87.00 2,265@$87.00 1,625@$85.50 2,095@$84.50 1,735@$81.50 2,435@$79.50

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR 2/23/2017

10 BLK COWS -SPRINGERS AGED 26 CHARX STRS/HFRS 450-800# WV HR 16 BLK STRS/HFRS 500-600# WV HR 10 BLK HFRS 500-600# WV HR 25 BLK STRS/HFRS 500-700# WV HR 50 BLK STRS/HFRS 550-750# WV HR 7 BLK STRS/HFRS 600-700# WV HR 60 BLK STRS/HFRS 650-850# WV HR 27 BLK STRS/HFRS 650-800# WV HR 47 MIX STRS/HFRS 650-800# WV HR 55 BLK STRS/HFRS 700-750# WV HR 10 BLK STRS 700-800# WV HR 15 RED STRS/HFRS 700-800# WV HR 100 BLK & CHAR STRS/HFRS 700-900# WV HR 57 BLK STRS/HFRS 750-800# WV HR 60 BLK STRS/HFRS 750-850# WV HR 64 BLK STRS/HFRS 750-900# WV HR 55 BLK & BWF HFRS 800-900# WV HR 120 BLK STRS 875-900# WV HR FIELDMEN Jim Dalinghaus Dave Bures, Auctioneer Jeff Cook Greg Anderson Trevor Lundberg 785-799-5643 402-239-9717 785-564-2173 785-747-8170 785-770-2271 Baileyville, KS Odell, Nebraska Hanover, KS Waterville, KS Frankfort, KS

Barn Phone • 785-562-1015

www.marysvillelivestock.com

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AUCTIONS EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY

SALE BARN PHONE: 785-825-0211 MONDAY — HOGS & CATTLE

Selling Hogs & Cattle every Monday

Hogs sell at 10:30 a.m. Cattle at 12:00 Noon. Selling calves and yearlings first, followed by Packer cows and bulls.

RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK TOTALED 6,730 CATTLE AND 36 HOGS. 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 800-900 900-1000 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 800-900

2 blk 6 blk 8 blk 5 mix 4 blk 2 blk 3 blk 9 red 6 wf 13 mix 6 blk 5 blk 4 mix 8 mix 2 blk 2 blk 6 mix 8 blk 3 blk 3 blk 6 blk 9 mix 13 mix 6 blk 8 mix 8 blk 8 blk 14 blk 22 blk 11 blk 21 blk 12 mix 9 blk 21 mix 17 blk 6 blk 8 blk 17 blk 25 mix 27 mix 14 blk 44 blk 16 blk 65 mix 6 blk 42 mix 9 blk 61 blk 10 blk 59 mix 63 red 38 blk 60 blk 3 mix 3 blk 2 blk 5 mix 7 mix 18 mix 23 mix 40 mix 5 mix 10 mix 9 mix 5 blk

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STEERS

HEIFERS

$173.00-$189.00 $174.00-$184.50 $158.00-$169.00 $140.00-$155.00 $122.00-$135.75 $118.00-$126.85 $115.00-$125.25

$155.00-$168.00 $145.00-$161.00 $130.00-$145.00 $120.00-$134.25 $114.00-$126.50 $113.00-$121.00 CATTLE RESULTS FROM Thursday, February 16, 2017: STEERS Inman [email protected] Mt. Hope [email protected] Randolph [email protected] Beloit [email protected] Galva [email protected] Tescott [email protected] Lindsborg [email protected] Geneseo [email protected] Falun [email protected] Geneseo [email protected] Lindsborg [email protected] Dorrance [email protected] Wynnewood, OK [email protected] Bennington [email protected] Palmer [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Halstead [email protected] Hutchinson [email protected] Marquette [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Great Bend [email protected] Wynnewood, OK [email protected] Geneseo [email protected] Palmer [email protected] Lorraine [email protected] Bennington [email protected] Bennington [email protected] Hope [email protected] Clifton [email protected] Mt. Hope [email protected] Marquette [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] Hutchinson [email protected] Wynnewood, OK [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Marquette [email protected] Lindsborg [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Hope [email protected] Salina [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Marquette [email protected] Halstead [email protected] Beloit [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Wynnewood, OK [email protected] Inman [email protected] Cuba [email protected] Longford [email protected] Beloit [email protected] Assaria [email protected] McPherson [email protected] Tampa [email protected] HEIFERS Gypsum [email protected] Morganville [email protected] Tescott [email protected] Morganville [email protected] Wilson [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Lorraine [email protected] Morganville [email protected] Morganville [email protected] Lindsborg [email protected]

THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLY

SPECIAL COW SALES SCHEDULE All Tuesday Sales start @ 12 Noon Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Tuesday, May 2, 2017 3 blk 6 blk 6 blk 11 mix 10 mix 22 blk 15 blk 8 mix 14 mix 8 blk 6 blk 7 blk 34 mix 7 blk 19 blk 19 blk 5 blk 59 blk 12 mix 17 mix 16 red 7 blk 11 blk 11 blk 12 mix 45 blk 13 blk 26 mix 6 mix 8 blk 54 mix 60 mix 108 blk

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Selling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as possible so we can get them highly advertised.

Lindsborg [email protected] Tescott [email protected] Mt. Hope [email protected] Geneseo [email protected] Lorraine [email protected] Ellsworth [email protected] Ellsworth [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] Geneseo [email protected] Salina [email protected] Halstead [email protected] Lindsborg [email protected] Wynnewood, OK [email protected] Mt. Hope [email protected] Bennington [email protected] Bennington [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Clay Center [email protected] Assaria [email protected] Great Bend [email protected] Assaria [email protected] Longford [email protected] Halstead [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] Halstead [email protected] Soldier [email protected] Windom [email protected] Bennington [email protected] Assaria [email protected] Windom [email protected] Clay Center [email protected] Assaria [email protected] Moundridge [email protected] CATTLE RESULTS FROM Monday, February 13, 2017 BUTCHER BULLS Salina [email protected] Marquette [email protected] Beloit [email protected] Beloit [email protected] Claflin [email protected] Salina [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] BUTCHER COWS Minneapolis [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Salina [email protected] Hesston [email protected] Lincoln [email protected] Palmer [email protected] Miltonvale [email protected] BABY CALVES Longford [email protected] Gypsum [email protected] Glasco [email protected] Dunham [email protected] SOWS Lebanon [email protected] Lebanon [email protected] Lebanon [email protected] Abilene [email protected] Abilene [email protected] Abilene [email protected] Abilene [email protected] HOGS Hays [email protected] Manchester [email protected] Manchester [email protected] Abilene [email protected] Tescott [email protected] Hope [email protected] Kensington [email protected] STEERS Sedgwick [email protected]

91 fats 2 fats 15 fats 12 fats 5 fats 6 fats 2 fats 13 blk

IN STOCK TODAY: Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders 6’8” X 24’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER METAL TOP 6’8” X 24’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER 6’8” X 24’ GR Stock Trailer Metal Top 6’8” X 24’ GR Stock Trailer Metal Top 6’8” X 20’ GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILER 3/4 TOP

Reg. Cab Chassis, 4x4, 6.4 Gas

— AUCTIONEERS — KYLE ELWOOD, ANDREW SYLVESTER & GARREN WALROD

For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website www.fandrlive.com

It’s time again to get your horses consigned for the

SPRING SPECTACULAR Catalog Horse Sale! Saturday, May 20th, 2017 Catalog Closes March 1 or first 300 Horses. EXPECTING 300 Head • Catalog Fee: $125 • Ranch Horse Competition Fee: $150 mix 8 blk 11 mix 2 bwf 3 blk 7 blk 5 blk 14 blk 3 char 3 blk 5 mix 19 mix 24 mix 7 blk 7 blk 8 mix 6 blk 36 blk 10 blk 6 blk 14 blk 12 blk 23 blk 15 mix 93 blk 18 blk 3 blk 9 char 52 mix 20 blk 41 blk

Oakhill Sedgwick Clyde Oakhill McPherson Oakhill Salina Salina Nickerson Sedgwick Abilene Clyde Holyrood Ellsworth Moundridge Clay Center McPherson Clyde Salina Marquette Claflin Moundridge Gypsum Holyrood Clyde Marquette Claflin Moundridge Ellsworth Assaria Gypsum

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EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR THURSDAY, FEB. 23

125 s/h 800 home raised 120 days weaned 2rds vacc off wheat, 32 s/h 400-650 bunk broke bulls knife cut vacc weaned, 165 s/h blk 500-750 home raised weaned green, 230 strs blk 500-850 GAR sired weaned 50 days, 45 strs 800-850 2 rds vacc poured on weaned, 57 steers 850-875, 60 steers 850 no sort, 125 strs blk 750-900 off wheat weaned vacc. PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME 2

Annual Winney Angus Bull Sale Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 • Starting at 1 PM, selling 60 bulls!

Don Johnson Bull Sale

Monday, March 6 starting at 6:30 in the evening!

Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-493-2901 Cody Schafer 620-381-1050 Durham, KS

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR TUESDAY, FEB. 21 SPECIAL COW SALE:

Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884 Lisa Long 620-553-2351 Ellsworth, KS

11 blk 8 blk 2 blk 4 blk 4 mix 5 mix 8 blk 3 blk 18 mix 21 blk 38 blk 4 char 80 blk 25 mix 15 mix 28 mix 13 mix

Clyde Manchester Marion Wilsey Marquette Wilson Hope Enterprise Ellsworth Canton Bennington Chanute HEIFERS Sedgwick Sedgwick Clyde McPherson Nickerson McPherson McPherson Ada Abilene Tampa Ellsworth Sterling Lincoln Great Bend Abilene Delphos Manchester

BULLS: 10 reg blk angus 3 yrs virgin semen & trick tested. BRED HFRS: 50 blk/bwf hfrs spring calves, 85 blk/bwf hfrs OCHV’d pelvic exam scourguard all shots PI neg LBW angus bulls start feb 20 60 days running out, 10 blk hfrs, 22 red angus bred to beiber bull lbw starting march 3rd, 10/10 blk hfr pairs fall calves calves worked. REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 150 blk hfrs 800 preg guard shots home raised reputation herd angus & sim angus, 25 + 25 bred to Lyons angus some aged some 3 or 4 years old, 6 red angus cows 8 yrs old calving April 1st for 60 days. COWS/COW PAIRS: 50 red angus bred red angus mar calves 3-8 yrs, 40 young blk cows 3-4 years bred angus, 20 mostly older bred cows, 20 running age blk cows, 30 blk angus fall pairs 3 to 5 years old, 20 older cows, 200 blk & red cows 4 to 8 years old spring bred, 48 3 year old angus cows Montana origin all with second calf starting March 1st 60 days bred to BJ angus scourguard, 57 blk/bwf 5 to 6 years old bred to BJ Angus starting march 1st for 60 days scourguard, 40 blk cows 3-5 years march calves bred reg angus, 200/200 blk pairs 3-5 yrs mostly AI calves, 35/35 blk cows 3-5 yrs bwf calves, 60 blk red angus 3-5 yr bred blk & red, 60/50 blk cow mostly pairs some 3n1 pkgs 3-8 years old, 40 blk cows 4-8 yrs bred blk, 45 3-5 yrs spring calves bred blk, 40 blk cows 3-8 yrs bred angus scoreguard poured, 56 blk cows 3 & 4 yrs starting march 1st for 60 days, 50/50 4-8 yrs old blk/red pairs, 5-8 yrs or older solid month, 70 blk cow mostly 5 yrs bred angus calves starting feb 20, 8-5 ½ yrs all bred starting march 1st for 60 days, 35 pairs all ages bred black same bull as calves running out 45 days, 25+10 bred & pairs running age. Plus more by sale time

For Information or estimates, contact:

Jim Crowther 785-254-7385 Roxbury, KS

59 blk 10 blk 63 mix 16 mix 5 blk 8 mix 21 mix 62 mix 78 blk 10 red 90 mix 26 blk

Kenny Briscoe 785-658-7386 Lincoln, KS

Check our listings each week on our website at www.fandrlive.com

Kevin Henke H: 785-729-3473, C: 785-565-3525 Agenda, KS

Austin Rathbun 785-531-0042 Ellsworth, KS

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Fescue Renovation School set for March 6 in Mound Valley Tall fescue makes excellent perennial forage that can be used to fill the forage gap when warm-season grasses go dormant. Tall fescue is well adapted to regions of greater rainfall such as eastern Kansas and Oklahoma as well as states to the east in the transition zone. Unfortunately, the dominant tall fescue variety (Kentucky 31) commonly grown across the United States comes with one major problem: fescue toxicosis. Livestock grazing toxic tall fescue have lowered animal production through reduced weight gain, poor body condition, lowered reproductive rates and lowered milk production. These problems aren’t caused by the grass itself, instead they are

brought about by a fungus (endophyte) which lives inside the grass, that produces ergot alkaloids which are toxic to grazing livestock. Over the years, producers have tried to dilute the effects of these alkaloids by integrating other forages, monitoring grazing and supplemental feeding as well as trying many other “remedies” with mixed results. A proven method to reduce fescue toxicosis problems is to replace your current tall fescue with a new variety infected with a strain of endophyte called nontoxic or “novel” endophyte that is unable to produce ergot alkaloids or only produces low levels. An example of some of the varieties with a novel endophyte are Jesup MaxQ®, Texoma MaxQ II®,

Estancia with ArkShield®, Martin 2Protek® and BarOptima PLUS E34. If you want to know more about replacing your toxic tall fescue, help is at hand. The Alliance for Grassland Renewal will host a novel tall fescue renovation school from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 6 at in Mound Valley. Novel tall fescue renovation schools offer a great way to find out how you can overcome animal productivity issues that come with grazing toxic tall fescue and learn about the benefits of replacing your pastures with one of the new varieties even if

you think you are managing your toxic tall fescue. The school will cover topics including fescue toxicosis, new pasture establishment, seed quality, seed drill calibration, management, products and incentives. Cost for the school is $60 per person or $110 for couples. Enrollment is limited and must be made by March 1. Walk-ins will pay $15 extra. Registration for the schools and other information can be found at grasslandrenewal.org/ education.htm If you can’t make it to this event, there will be similar school the

next day at the Southwest Research Center in Mount Vernon, Mo. For more information about the Mound Valley School contact the

Southeast Extension and Research Center office at (620) 421-4826 or go to www. wildcatdistrict.ksu.edu.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 — 12:00 NOON 112 Oakwood Circle (Amherst to Oakwood)

MANHATTAN, KANSAS 2009 NiSSAN AlTiMA, ANTiqUe FURNiTURe, SAxOpHONe, egYpTiAN FlUTeS, ORieNTAl RUgS, HOUSeHOlD, pORTAble geNeRATOR, TOOlS See next week’s Grass & Grain for listings!

ViRgil & NAN SMAil gANNON ReAl eSTATe & AUCTiONS

VeRN gANNON, AUCTiONeeR 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 www.gannonauctions.com

FARM, LIVESTOCK, SHOP EQUIPMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 — 9:00 AM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 — 5:00 PM

Pottorf Hall, CiCo Park — MANHATTAN, KANSAS FURNiTURE, CoMPUTER, STEREo, WEigHT EQUiP., glASSWARE, CollECTiBlES, HoUSEHolD See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings!

ToDD FARRAR ESTATE BAilEY MoViNg & SToRAgE

gANNoN REAl ESTATE & AUCTioNS

VERN gANNoN, AUCTioNEER 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 www.gannonauctions.com

LAND AUCTION

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 — 10:00 AM

SALE LOCATION: Forst Center — MEADE, KANSAS

MEADE COUNTY KS • 770 ACRES OF NATIVE GRASS & CRP, PRODUCING MINERALS

TRACT 1: Section 22-34-28 & NW/4 27-34-28 Meade Co., KS. Containing 421 acres of native grass, 109 acres of CRP. CRP terminates 9-30-17. Annual payment $3,109.00. Surface minerals sell INTACT (held by production, see rendition). Property line fences are tight & good. No improvements, corrals or pens. Watered from running Crooked Creek & windmill in (27). Pasture has not been overgrazed, ideal set up for a cow-calf program. Located 14 miles South of Meade, KS on Hwy. 23 - 18 Road. TRACT 2: E/2 SW/4 10-34-28 & NW/4 15-34-28 Meade Co., KS. Containing 240 acres of native grass. Water source is 1/2 mile of running Crooked Creek. Surface & minerals sell INTACT (not leased). Located 1 1/2 miles North of Tract #1. Heads up, deer hunters! To inspect the property, Dan Sneath, 620-629-3326 AuCTIONEER: JIM HuSH PO Box 458, Plains, KS 67869 • 620-563-7283 www.kansasauctions.net/hush

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

Auction begins to close March 15, 2017 • 1 PM

BIDDING IS OPEN!!! PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 3,080 sq. ft. RETAIL/OFFICE space. Excellent location with great traffic flow. Located in the middle of a strip center. Zoned C commercial & industrial. 614 Fort Riley Blvd., MANHATTAN, KANSAS For terms & conditions and to register to bid go to www.ruckertauctions.com Click on ONLINE AUCTIONS

www.ruckertauctions.com QUESTIONS? Contact: Auctioneer, Jeff Ruckert 785-565-8293 • [email protected]

EQUIPMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 10:00 AM (Large Equipment to sell at Noon)

2788 Fauna Rd NW — LEBo, KS 66856 Complete lineup of farm equipment. Here is a great opportunity to purchase some nice, clean used equipment!

PROPERTY OF LESTER & EILEEN REIMER TRACToRS, AIR SEEDER, CoMBINE, PICKUPS, GRAIN TRUCKS, LARGE AMoUNT oF SCRAP METAL & MoRE! For information on the equipment, call David Lohmeyer at 620-341-1706. Concessions provided by Big B’s BBQ.

Visit our website for a full listing & photos: www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com RICK GRIFFIN Broker/Auctioneer

Cell: 620-343-0473 CHUCK MAGGARD

Griffin Real Estate

& Auction Service LC

305 Broadway Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 Phone: 620-273-6421 • Fax: 620-273-6425 Cell: 620-794-8824 Toll Free: 1-866-273-6421 In office: Nancy Griffin, Heidi Maggard Email: [email protected] Sales/Auctioneer

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PERSONAL PROPERTY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 10:00 AM

2323 North Jackson — JUNCTION CITY, KS FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Maple Hutch, Library Square Table, Wood Book Case, Tea Cart, Metal Doll High Chair, and much more. GLASSWARE & COLLECTIBLES Eight Place Setting of Sago China (Versailles Pattern), Set of 6 Imperial China, West German Pitcher, Press Glass Pieces, Hand Painted Plates & Vases, Blue Glass Cake Plate, Fostoria Dishes, Ruby Red Glass Sandwich Plate, Vases, Bowls & Ice Bucket, Red Westmoreland Glass Plate, Handled Sandwich Plate, Vases, Glass Compote Bowl, Glass Butter Dome, Glass Handled Cake Server, Glass Birds, Coin Glass Vase, Ceramic Cow, Cape Cod Sugar Bowl, Shannon Crystal of Ireland Pieces, Crystal Salad Bowl, Lead Crystal Vases, Waterford Crystal Pieces, Berry Sets, Glass Frogs, Hand Blown Swan, Red Vase, Large Brandy Snuffer, German Chocolate Set (Pitcher, 6-Cups & Saucers), Crackle Glass Vases, Hull Vase, Black Amethyst, Milk Glass, Glass & Pewter Candle Holders, Large & Small Brides Baskets, Hand Blown Glass Figurines, Angel Figurines, Occupied Japan Figurines, Japanese Figurines, Precious Moments, Castor Set w/Sterling Top (Nice), 2-Sterling Silver Base Candle Holders & Cake Compote, Corning Ware Dishes, Cast Iron Figurine Ink Well, Sheffield Carving Set, Reed & Barton Flatware w/Serving Pieces (New), Pewter Handled Plate, Hammered Aluminum Plate, Longaberger Baskets, Cupid Pictures, Top Butter Churn, Painted Saw Blade, Wall Hanger Mallard Ducks, Collectors Books, Plate Hangers, CI Flag Pole, Hats & Decorations, Set of 4 Angel Plates “Heavens Little Sweethearts” by Donna Brooks. JUST A PARTIAL LISTING. MANY SURPRISES.

EXCHANGE BANK, TRUSTEE Lunch by Chuck Wagon. NRFA. Terms: Cash, Check or Credit Card

785-762-2266 FAX: 785-762-8910 JAY E. BROWN, Auctioneer, 785-223-7555 GREG HALLGREN, 785-499-5376

2323 North Jackson Junction City, KS

E-mail: [email protected] www.KSALlink.com and KansasAuctions.net

Location: Wichita County Fairgrounds, east edge of LeoTi, KS TRACToRS • 1980 Chevy truck, diesel motor • 1979 JD 4840 tractor, ser.#4090, w/older Oswalt mixer box 200 hrs. on rebuilt motor, ps., 3 • 1976 Ford LN 750 truck w/ pt., pto, 11,016 hrs., new tires Oswalt 3340 mixer box all the way around (clean) • 1985 Freightliner semi-truck, • 1995 Case IH 9270 tractor, cabover, Cummins motor, 13 4-wheel drive, duals, 10,815 spd. trans., good tires hrs., ps • 1960s Dodge semi-truck w/ • 2000 JD 4400 HST tractor, triple axle trailer, non-running mfw, 188 original hrs., 3pt. w/ FARM eqUipMeNT 2007 Sunflower 3060 Fallow JD 420 scoop, like new Master, 42’ (nice); Schaffer • 1990 Case IH 7140 Magnum 30’ disk; JD 520 disk drill, 3pt., tractor, mfw, PS, 3 pt., pto, 20’x10”; Krause 32’ chisel; 8’ duals, new engine at 4,800hrs. speed mover, new; Kent 60’ field • 1998 JD 7410 tractor, mfw, cultivator, new cylinders; 2013 9,450 hrs. w/JD 740 loader, JD 1910 disk drill, 42’, 10” spacgrapple, joy stick, shuttle gear ing’s w/JD 1890 seed cart, used • 2009 New Holland T8010 tracon 8,000 acres; 1999 Concord tor, mfw, auto steer, 2,575 hrs. air hoe drill, 40’, 12” spacings, HARveSTiNg eqUipMeNT no till; Flex King 5x5 sweep plow • 1983 JD 8820 combine, hydro, w/pickers; Brady 18’ flail shredrebuilt motor, JD 24’ platform, der; Big Ox 3 pt. rear blade; JD clean machine 7300 planter, 8-row, fertilizer at• 2009 JD 9770 combine, 1,433 tach.; JD 535 round baler; Speed separator hrs., 1,928 engine mover, 12’; Case IH 955 cyclo hrs., shedded, field ready planter, 8-row; New Holland 660 • 3) 30’ header trailers round baler w/bale command; • JD 8-row corn head, poly Speed mover, 14’ shop built; sev • JD 930 platform w/pickup reel tool bars; sprinkler track closer, • 2) JD 853A row heads 3 pt.; Krause 7x6 sweep plow • Case IH RDX 181 swather w/new pickers; JD 41’ tandem header chisel; Cammond 7’ spd. mover, • J&M 800-bushel grain cart new; 3) JD 9300 hoe drills w/ SpRAYeRS transports; Flex King 7x5 sweep • 2000 Case IH SPX 4260 plow w/Richardson pickers. self-propelled sprayer, 4,918 LiveSToCK iTeMS hrs., 100 hrs. on new motor, Farmhand 880 tub grinder, new 1200 gal. tank, 90’ boom belts & bearings; (40) portable • 2007 4455 Sprayer Coupe, corral panels; (120) continuous 2775 hrs., 80’ boom w/3 way fence panels; Dudrey wire roller; nozzles, new rear tires, comRolls of barb & smooth wire; Steel pletely gone through by Simpfeed bunks; posts wood & steel; sons 500 hrs ago stock tanks; 890 tub grinder. • 2009 Best Way Field Pro IV TRAiLeRS sprayer, raven controller, 90’. 16’ car trailer; T&T 18’ car trailbooms, large tank, V-ride er; Donahue 5th wheel dump boom suspension, low acres trailer, 16’; Army 5th wheel • Red Ball 470 pull type sprayer, dolly; Seed tender trailer, 2-box; 1200 gal. tank, 90’ boom Holden 40,000 lb. combine trailTRUCKS er; Jantz combine trailer; 1997 • 1998 T-800 Kenworth truck, Nu Way by Hitchhiker II camptandem, 700,000 miles, lots of er trailer, gooseneck, 26’, AC; recent repairs, 2 yr. old AeroPJ 26’ gooseneck flatbed trailer swint bed & hoist (nice) w/3’ flip over dovetail Terms: Valid ID required to register! Cash or approved check day of sale. No warranties expressed or implied. Everything sold as is. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale precedence. Lunch served.

AReA FARMeRS, oWNeRS

Sale conducted by BeRNiNg AUCTioN iNC. 812 West M Leoti, Ks. 620-375-4130 •www.berningauction.com

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Bull viewing/Buyer conSultAtion & Silent Bidding From 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. SELLING 20 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF BRED IN PERFORMANCE All BullS will Be Semen teSted dnA teSted with genomic enhAnced epdS ultrASound inFormAtion

Selling Sons of These AI Sires: Black Granite • Comrade • Shipwheel Chinook Connealy Counselor • Western Cut

Bull videos at www.goodfarmsangus.com. Please call for more information & data. Craig & Amy Good 17690 Oak Grove Road • Olsburg, KS 66520 (785) 468-3613 • (785) 556-3085 www.goodfarmsangus.com Layton McKinney (785) 565-3252

CED: +12 BW: +0.0 WW: +58 YW: +99 Milk: +26 Adj. yrlng. Wt.: 1328#

GF 66 Chinook • 18423357 CED: +11 BW: -0.1 WW: +56 YW: +96 Milk: +24 Adj. yrlng. Wt.: 1348#

GF656 Black Granite • 18423562 CED: +5 BW: +1.4 WW: +58 YW: +99 Milk: +26 Adj. yrlng. Wt.: 1416#

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Guest Editorial: A Farm Crisis in the High Plains

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Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

By U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) As a resident of the community, I was pleased to learn that Manhattan, is set to host the first Senate Agriculture Committee farm bill hearing – a fitting location chosen by my colleague Chairman Pat Roberts to kick off formal discussions on the challenges and opportunities in authorizing our next farm bill. The hearing will offer an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to voice the concerns I heard during my town hall meetings in each of Kansas’ 105 counties during the

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last Congress. It’s clear that producers are hurting and the downturn in the farm economy is impacting rural America. Overall farm income has been cut in half since 2013 and is likely to continue to decline this year, making it one of the worst economic times in farm country since the Great Depression. So far, the farm bill discussion has largely been focused on the unique challenges facing dairy and cotton producers. These farmers are important to Kansas and the country, and I am eager to be an ally in working toward

Santee Structural Farm and Ranch Structures

All of our buildings are framed w/ laminated 2x6 & 2x8 posts. All roof purlins are 2x6 & wall girts are 2x6 set 24” on center, w/ all bracing 2x6. Posts are placed 10’ on center buried 6’ deep. We have an 80 year warranty on all posts & a 40 year warranty on our 29 guage steel. You will not find one 2x4 in one of our buildings! We build horse stables, horse arenas, feed bunks, hay barns, half shelters, full shelters, livestock barns all custom built to fit your needs!

CALL CARL

785-370-3189

AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 9:33 AM Sterl Hall, 619 N. Rogers — ABILENE KANSAS

solutions for these producers. But, let us not forget the farm crisis in the High Plains that has hit wheat and sorghum farmers especially hard. Acres planted to hard red winter wheat in Kansas are at the second lowest level in the past 100 years, reflecting the economic reality currently facing wheat producers. The threat of the sugarcane aphid to sorghum is making it harder to make a profit on the traditionally low-input crop, meaning acres may fall by another 30 percent this year. The 2014 Farm Bill has been successful on many fronts by protecting crop insurance and renewing our commitment to agriculture research, conservation and rural development pro-

grams. However, economic stress in farm country has also exposed weaknesses in the current legislation. The next farm bill must address inequities between counties in the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) program, provide stronger protection in Title I farm programs against extended periods of low prices, and reduce the threat of burdensome regulations that harm livestock producers. While major revisions in farm policy are most appropriately addressed in the context of a farm bill, I’ve used my role on the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to build on the successes of the 2014 Farm Bill, as well as attempt to address its shortcomings. The

fiscal year 2017 Agriculture Appropriations bill increases agriculture research funding, expands food aid programs that export American commodities, and helps to avoid a credit crisis by making certain demand for USDA farm loans is satisfied. The bill also includes a pilot program aimed at reducing inequities in ARC payments and provides resources for USDA to establish a presence in Cuba to facilitate farmers’ ability to sell more food and agriculture products to the island nation. There is no silver bullet to solve the High Plains farm crisis. Farmers have always dealt with changes in weather and volatile swings in commodity markets. However, if farmers from across the nation – cotton, livestock, wheat and rice producers included – stand shoulder-to-shoulder during the next farm bill, I’m confident we can work together to address the critical issues facing growers of every commodity.

AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 4 — 10:30 AM

We will sell the following described machinery at the farm located at 597 Vine Rd., JAMESTOWN, KS. 1 1/4 miles North of Jamestown, 2 miles East on Vale Rd. & 1/2 mile North on 60 Rd. COMBINE, HEADS & TRACTOR tarp (nice truck); 1972 IHC Loadtrailer; 2 wheel utility trailer; JD 1990 JD 9500 combine, 3862 star 1600 2 ton truck w/16’ bed & 7720 straw spreader; 3 pt. post sep. hrs w/924 Rigid head, hoist, V8 engine, 4 spd.x2 spd.; hole digger; 6” 40’ PTO auger; 24.5x32 tires, good; JD 220 Krause 4100 35’ field cultivator 21’x14’ steel bin to be moved. 20’ flexhead; JD 653A row cropw/harrow (good); Sunflower 24’ CATTLE EQUIP. & MISC. head; JD 653 row crop head; 2 1232 tandem offset disk (nice); 6 feed rack panels; 4 wheel wheel header trailer (20’ head); Krause 25’ 1900 tandem disk; feeder trailer (rough); 2 loading 1979 JD 4640 dsl tractor, 8 spd. JD 7200 PT 6 row planter w/ chutes; 30’ hay elevator w/elec. powershift, 3 pt, QH 3 hyds.; no till openers; JD 2700 6x16 motor; hyd. end gate; drill fill 520/85-R38 axle mount duals; on land hitch plow; 2 JD 8300 auger; 2 elec. drill fill augers; Tri-L frontweights, 12,560 hours (redouble disk 10” drills w/double bale spear JD 280 QH mount; 6” built at 8500 hrs.); Ford 2-N gas tine hitch; Flexking 15’ V blade 30’ auger w/B&S gas engine; GT tractor, 3 pt, PTO (runs, recent w/anhyd. controls & treaders; 2 6” PTO auger; 110 gal. PU dsl repairs). Flexking 15’ V blades; JD F145 tank w/12v pump; JD combine TRUCKS & MACHINERY 5-bottom semi mtd. plow; JD 4 T weights; JD axle weights; 3 1994 Ford Aeromax L9000 tanbottom plow semi mtd; JD 400 ropt. sprayer w/Jets poly tank; bin dem dsl truck, 180,741 miles, Cat tary hoe; 2 Kent PT springtooths; sweep auger; asst. milo guards; engine, 9 spd. trans., near new JD 220 flexhead (salvage); JD planter parts; aeration fan; auger steel box & hoist w/rollover tarp 7000 planter bar PT; JD 35’ PT hopper; gas nozzles & hoses; & bifold doors (nice truck, tires springtooth; 1 row planter; JD asst. cultivator & planter parts; good); 1972 Chevy C-60 2 ton tandem PT disk; 4 wheel trailer w/ cement mixer; Century 295 elec. truck w/16’ steel bed & hoist, V8 steel bed; 4 wheel trailer w/wood welder; small assortment of iron engine, 4 spd.x2 spd., rollover box; shop built 4 wheel header and misc. NOTE: Not many small items ... BE ON TIME! TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Lunch on grounds.

ROGER NELSON, Seller Website: www.llagasseauction-re.com • E-mail: [email protected] AUCTION CONDUCTED BY LARRY LAGASSE AUCTION & REAL ESTATE Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185 Joe Odette, 785-243-4416

HERINGTON LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY: 11:30 AM SELL HOGS 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2/15/17

ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & MISCELLANEOUS Dropleaf table w/4 chairs; blue glider rocker; wood trunk; sample doll chair; secretary; china closet; round tilt top table; chest of drawers; 1700 Windsor rocking chair; brass bed; fan chair; kerosene lamps; hair catcher; peanut jar; many goblets; treadle Singer sewing machine; clever ribbon dishes; 30-40 vinyl records; pitcher and bowl; pottery; set of 4 crock bowls; Occupied Japan dishes; pig banks; 1944 Grand lamp; set of silverware; framed Valentines; blue lamp; 1940 dresser; 1800 dresser; match box collection; 1940 vanity table; 1940 bookcase; stereo equip. w/speakers; holiday items; new 5 drawer

filing cabinet; reloader equip. and supplies; antique tools; tool boxes; 2 dog carriers; old Early Morning heaters; new wine making set; bunk bed with full on bottom/twin on top; lamp stand; gun cases; binoculars; 2 way radios; craft and hobby items; Nintendo games; electric train set; desk; lamps; paper shredders; drafting equipment; salt and peppers; soda bottle collection; old ink bottles; Russell Stover tins/toys; drafting set; pewter chess set; German beer steins; lighted Simpson memorabilia; Beatles memorabilia; hand tools; 2 wheel dolly; metal cabinet; wheel barrow; old bottles; military cup collection; stainless steel buckets; fishing/camping supplies; wood-

en Army medical box; French WWI Army medical arm band; card table/chairs; new tarp; 14’ aluminum extension ladder; old bicycle; push mower; live animal trap; lawn & garden hand tools; entertainment center with flat screen TV; 2 longhorn horns; bookcase; misc. books; single shot 20 ga. (Mosin-Nagant Russian Sniper rifle w/scope); pellet rifle; pellet pistol; misc. pictures; Mason jars; fluorescent lights; office supplies; 8MM projector w/screen; 35 MM camera w/tripod; Polaroid camera; extension cords; old advertising thermometer; coin banks; MANY, MANY MORE ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION.

DON’T MISS THIS SALE. THERE IS SOME VERY NICE OLD FURNITURE. SOMETHINg FOR EVERYONE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PRINTED MATTER. LUNCH SERVED!

SELLER: PATRICE AYALA

“Be Wise”...Select

RON SHIVERS AUCTION CO. RON SHIVERS, AUCTIONEER

214 N. CEDAR, P.O. BOX 356, ABILENE, KS 67410 PHONE: (785) 263-7488 • EMAIL: [email protected] Visit our website: www.rsrealtyandauction.com

COWS Herington, 1 blk [email protected] White City, 1 blk [email protected] Marion, 1 red [email protected] White City, 1 blk [email protected] Junction City, 1 blk [email protected] White City, 1 blk [email protected] Chapman, 1 rwf [email protected] Marion, 1 blk [email protected] Abilene, 1 blk [email protected] BULLS Herington, 1 blk [email protected] Abilene, 1 blk [email protected] Hope, 1 blk [email protected] STEERS Lincolnville, 3 blk [email protected] Marion, 3 mix [email protected]

Tampa, 9 mix [email protected] Lincolnville, 3 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 6 mix [email protected] Lincolnville, 9 mix [email protected] Cncl Grve, 7 mix [email protected] Herington, 34 mix [email protected] Tampa, 16 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 27 mix [email protected] Herington, 60 mix [email protected] Hope, 61 blk [email protected] Hope, 61 blk [email protected] Hope, 61 blk [email protected] Tampa, 56 mix [email protected] Chapman, 5 rwf [email protected] Lincolnville, 6 mix [email protected] Chapman, 10 rwf [email protected] Marion, 2 blk [email protected]

BRED COWS Hope, 1 blk [email protected] Hope, 1 blk [email protected] HEIFERS Cedar Point, 13 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 3 mix [email protected] Herington, 4 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 7 mix [email protected] Cedar Point, 7 blk [email protected] Lincolnville, 9 mix [email protected] Herington, 2 bwf [email protected] Herington, 62 mix [email protected] Marion, 3 blk [email protected] Marion, 3 blk [email protected] Herington, 2 rwf [email protected] Tampa, 2 mix [email protected] Tampa, 3 mix [email protected]

CAFE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: Cattleman’s Cafe, Deb- Manager Cafe hours: Wednesday- Opens at 7 a.m. • Thurs.-Fri.: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday- Steak Night! Surf & Turf, open 5-9 p.m.

NEXT SHEEP AND GOAT SALE: FEBRUARY 23 @ 6:30 CLAY TOEWS- Sheep/Goat Sale Mgr. • 620-747-0843 Our Consignments can now be viewed after 12 Noon on Mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online Subscription.

View Our Auction Live at LMAAUCTIONS.COM KFRM AM 550, Every Wed., 8:00 a.m. •

Barn Phone 785-258-2205

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: Tracy Ediger, 785-366-6645

M&M Cattle Co, Bill Mathias - 785-258-0102 • Gary Suderman - 913-837-6785 • Dave Bures - 402-766-3743 • Rick Parkerson - 620-767-2738 • Bob Kickhaefer, Cell - 785-258-4188

More stored grain increases potential for accidents The perfect storm exists for more grain bin accidents in 2017 since farmers are storing more grain on-farm than ever before, says University of Missouri Extension natural resources engineer Charles Ellis. Low prices and surplus grain motivate farmers to store grain longer in hopes for higher prices. Ellis spoke recently at the Audrain County Soils and Crop Conference in Mexico. “We’ve got a lot of grain sitting on the farm that we need to check on,” he says. The U.S. Grains Council reported that the 2016 corn crop contained a higher moisture content and required more drying than the previous year’s crop. Wet grain causes farmers to enter bins more often to check for crusting, spoilage and other issues. Ellis reminds farmers to brush up on grain bin safety during Grain Bin Safety Week, Feb.

19-25. “It’s a good time to review safety practices for farmworkers, family members and farm visitors. Never go in a bin alone or without safety equipment,” he says. Fluctuating temperatures in February also cause concern. Major temperature changes result in condensation inside the bin. To keep grain in condition, Ellis recommends bin aeration when air temperatures change rapidly. Ellis suggests that farmers sample the temperature of bin-stored corn in layers. Odors indicate out-of-condition grain, insect infestation, mold and fungi. All reduce grain quality and market value. Also, check for melting snow on the grain bin roof. Lack of snow on the roof when it is snowing indicates out-of-condition grain. Probing resistance, sprouting, color and bridging tell of moisture problems.

ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 10:00 AM LOCATION: Inman Industrial Park, INMAN, KANSAS 204 Ranchland Dr. - Just West of the Conoco. Watch for Signs! There will be an Excellent line up of Equipment, COME TO SPEND THE DAY! MACHINERY & MISC. gine, Auto; 10’x20’ Flat Bed 1949 9N Ford Tractor, restored, Trailer; 6’x16’ Trailer Frame; new paint, (2) 300# & (2) 100# 5’x10’ Tandem Trailer, Flat wts; 1991 Case IH 1680 ComBed or Pickup. bine, Cummins engine; Case NEW SKID LOADER IH 25’ Flex Header with TrailATTACHMENTS er; 2003 Case IH 1042 36’ 72” Stout Grapple; 48” Walk Draper Header; (2) 13’ pickup Through Pallet Forks; Regular Headers for Case IH 2388; JD 48” Pallet Forks; Stout Round 653A Row Head; 3 pt 5’ RotaBale Spear. ry Mower; Field Sprayer, 500 LIvESTOCK EqUIP. & MISC. Gallon, 30’ Boom; JD Model New Holland Mod 328 PTO 270 9’ 3 pt Disc Mower; 20’ 4 Manure Spreader; (2) 6’x8’ Wheel Running Gear; 6’ 3 pt round top animal shelters; Blade; 12” Post Hole Auger Bit; large animal scale; (20) 20’ 3 pt. 55 Gallon Barrel Carrier; continuous fence panels; 4 10’ Folding ATV Spray Boom; rolls used woven wire; 325 gal. New ATV Rear Basket; Ford Poly Water Tank; Firewood; 10 6 cylinder Irrigation Engine w/ Drawer Rolling Tool Box. centrifugal pump on a trailer; CAMPER M&W 16 wheel Hay Rake; MF 1995 19’ Hi Lo Funlite Camper, Model 12 Square Baler; Bus 3600#, sleeps 4-5, self conmade into Flat Bed, 466 Entained, heat & air. We will Accept Consignments until Sale Time. Statements made the day of the auction will take precedence over advertised statements. SOME ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. Lunch will be served by Zion Mennonite Youth. Sale conducted by: TRIPLE K AUCTION & REAL ESTATE Kevin K. Krehbiel, Auctioneer/Broker 620-585-6881, 620-386-0650 www.triplekauction.com • [email protected]

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY

AUCTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 — 11:00 AM 115 S. Riley Street — RILEY, KANSAS

REAL ESTATE: 115 S Riley St. Riley, Ks 2448 sqft 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full basement, shed, enclosed shop. oversized carport. Terms: 10% down day of sale with closing to occur on or before April 14, 2017. Property sold as is, where is.

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • 1-3 PM

VEHICLES: 2000 Pontiac GT, 2004 Chevy Venture Mini Van. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Depression glass, salt and pepper shakers, board games, vacuum cleaners, typewriter, books, pool table, M&M figurines, holiday decorations, mini refrigerator, console stereo, cast iron model cars and tractors, cameras, large collection of sombreros, hall tree, mixers, egg basket, wooden Foot Locker, baseball gear, rain train, metal Tonka toys, grandfather clock display cabinet, Bentwood rocker, oak rocker, misc. figurines and furniture, large mirrored dresser, fancywork, mixers and meat grinders, pop bottles, metal desk fan, metal water jug, flour sifters, crock, dishes, side tables, bread machine, twin bed frame, Billy Bass, Commercial grade egg incubators, Much Much More! TOOLS,TRAILER, WELDER: 2 stage 5 horsepower air compressor, portable air compressor, grease guns, seed spreader, drill press, sand blaster box, metal bed frame, PJ flatbed trailer 25 ft. single wheel dual axle dovetail, PTO generator, Texaco oil can, rope, miscellaneous tools, air bubble, table saw, car ramps, toolbox, Shop-Vac, bench grinder, bench vise, band saw, Lincoln G8000 portable welder, pneumatic tools, chainsaw, step ladder, miter saw. GUNS: Black Powder 36 caliber pistol, 44 caliber revolvers, 12 ga. double barrel shotgun, 410 ga. single shot, Matrix compound bow with plastic case, box of Blue Rock, archery target, hunting supplies. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Come enjoy the day with us. Lots of good items on this sale.

TERMS fOR PERSONAL PROPERTY: cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents, all sales final. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over previous printed materials

SELLER: JUSTINE & THE LATE DALE fLOHR

Jeff Ruckert, Broker/Auctioneer Manhattan, KS 66502 785-565-8293 [email protected]

www.RuckertAuctions.com



Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

Schreiber Angus

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Annual Spring Production Sale Tuesday, March 14, 2017 • 1:00 PM 3 1/2 miles East of BEAVER, KS or 5 miles North of ODIN, KS (Look for Big Red & White Sheds)

Selling 59 Two-Year-Old Black Angus Bulls, 21 Yearling Bulls & Registered & Commercial Black Angus Heifer Pairs & Replacement Heifers ALL BULLS HAVE BEEN SEMEN & TRICH TESTED & GUARANTEED FREE OF ALL GENETIC DEFECTS

BULLS SIRED BY SONS OF:

WMR Infinity Image Maker 0415 ~ CC & 7 Bismarck ~ Conrade ~ Upward TC PowerStroke ~ Rock Star Rampage ~ TC Forthright Black Granite ~ Ten X

For inFormation or to schedule a visit:

Paul Schreiber: 620.786.5738 Aaron Schreiber: 620.793.2522

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Grass & Grain, February 21, 2017

A Day of Garden Learning Mark Saturday, February 25 on your calendar to spend some time with fellow gardeners. There will be hourly seminars held in the Clover room of Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park. This replaces the former Manhattan Area Garden Show. The winter

farmers’ market and a few additional vendors will be set up in the large room. Mike Haddock will kick the learning off at 9 am. His presentation is on Kansas flora of the state. There will be lots of pictures of native wildflowers. He has written

several books with another coming out in the near future. Check out his website at http://www.kswildflower. org. The 10 o’clock hour will feature Derek deBoer from Blueville Nursery. When you own your dream house, you will need the dream landscape. Join Derek as he guides you to achieving your

JC LivestoCk saLes inC. Wednesday Sale, Hogs NOON • Cattle 12:30 PM

1 5 6 6 4 10 13 7 7

Report from February 15, 2017: STEERS 310 187.00 409 187.00 415 178.00 501 170.00 566 167.00 581 158.00 595 156.00 659 151.00 731 132.50

5 13 13 10 2 23 7 6 20 5 4

753 123.50 855 120.10 860 120.00 873 118.60 HEIFERS 268 163.00 462 145.00 484 142.00 507 141.00 545 132.50 586 130.50 624 124.50

7 6 5 40

661 790 846 810

121.75 118.25 117.00 117.00

Top BuTcHER cow $63.50 @ 1,835 lbs. Top BuTcHER Bull No Test BRED cowS: $1,385 to $1,400 pAIRS: No Test

dream landscape. New introductions to the “Prairie Star” annual flowers for 2017 is at 11 a.m. Dr Cheryl Boyer with K-State Research and Extension will lead the program. Look for these annuals to put on a full season of display in your flower beds. Noon finds the topic of new and underutilized veg-

CLay Center LivestoCk saLes inC. Cattle sales Tuesday, 11:00 AM.

Report from February 14, 2017: STEERS

HEIFERS

6

472

175.00

1

460

146.00

8

529

173.00

13

564

137.50

75 Blk X Strs/Hfrs ................... 500-750 lbs. ....................................Weaned 40 Blk X Strs/Hfrs ................... 600-750 lbs. ....................................Weaned 65 Blk X Strs ......................... 800-850 lbs. PLuS MORE By SALE TiME!

6

578

161.00

11

665

129.00

17

595

157.75

12

758

124.00

4

631

145.00

35

778

119.00

Special Dispersal Sale for Eagle Bar Ranch, Alta Vista KS Monday February 27th 1:30 p.m. @ J.C. Livestock

4

675

141.00

25

839

118.00

28

709

135.50

24

910

115.00

7

751

126.00

Top Butcher cow:

23

823

124.75

$66.00 @ 1,650 lbs.

19

853

121.25

6

919

121.10

Top Butcher Bull:

53

923

119.75

$80.50 @ 2,170 lbs.

11

988

117.25

Bred cows:

5

999

116.00

CONSiGNMENTS FOR WEDNESDAy, FEBRuARy 22:

-selling 500 head of spring (300 hd) & fall (200 hd) cows with calves either on ground or on the way -cows will range in age from 2yr & up (old cows were culled out every year) -these cows were all bred and raised on the ranch from a closed herd -the females will be up to date on all health needs and go back to Fink & Gardiner Genetics -calves from this herd are performance tested and proven leading genetics for growth and carcass -HERD BuLLS WiLL ALSO SELL and will be trich tested from leading breeders (Lyons Angus, River Creek Farms, Schrader Farms) from all over the state of KANSAS! - There will be 30 2-year-old Spring Pairs coming

$825 to $960 pairs: No Test

-Make sure to attend a one-of-a-kind sale of top notch females!!!

-These females would remain on ranch if not for loss of grass lease Questions Please Call: 785-761-5814

If you need assistance in marketing your cattle please call & we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Visit our new website at jccclivestock.com JuNCTiON CiTy, KANSAS • Barn Phone 785-238-1471 Seth Lauer 785-949-2285, Abilene

Tues. & Wed. 8:00 am

Clay Center, Ks • Barn Phone 785-632-5566 Clay Center Field Representatives: Tom Koch, 785-243-5124 Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185

KARl lANGVARDT

MITcH lANGVARDT

lYNN lANGVARDT

785-499-5434 cell: 785-499-2945

785-238-1858 cell: 785-761-5814

785-762-2702 cell: 785-761-5813

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etables. Chuck Marr, professor emeritus in vegetable production, is the perfect presenter on the topic. He always presents interesting and useful information. At 1 p.m., learn about watering wisely. Master Gardener Sabine Martin will lead the program. An average lawn will likely cost $20 to irrigate. Water once a week and you will have spent around $500. Perennial plants will add another dimension to the landscape. Nancy Moore with Blueville Nursery will discuss new perennials at 2 p.m. Before too long, we can start planting. Gardening in small spac-

es is popular and rewarding. Join Master Gardener Colleen Hampton in this discussion. This includes container gardening. Check out our website for details at www.riley.ksu. edu. You can find out more information on this and other horticulture topics by going to the K-State Research and Extension website at www.ksre.ksu.edu.And you contact Gregg Eyestone at the Riley County office of K-State Research and Extension. Gregg may be contacted by calling 537-6350 or stopping by 110 Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan or e-mail: [email protected]

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY

AUCTION

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 — 12:00 NOON

2000 Blue Hills Road — MANHATTAN, KANSAS REAL ESTATE: 3,216 sqft 4 bedroom, 2 bath, walkout basement. 2 car garage. Located close to KSU campus. Great location. Terms: 10% down day of sale with closing to occur on or before April 7, 2017. Property sold as is, where is. PERSONAL PROPERTY Flat screen TV, game table with chairs, mantle clock, lamps, showcase, couch, armchairs, stuffed chairs, recliner, antique oak hall tree, several pieces of Roseville Pottery, blue glass, cut glass, beer steins, figurines, what-not shelves, paintings, side table, mirrors, sconces, Oak display cabinets, dressers, sewing cabinet, pottery, large selection of kerosene lamps, vintage pictures, jewelry cabinet, bedroom suite, file cabinet, organ, thimble collection, Magnavox stereo, cast iron Steel toys and figurines, music boxes, 8 tracks, cassettes, DVDs, CDs, church pews, golf clubs, plant stands, microwave, old bottles and insulators, milk bottles, egg basket, vintage coffee grinder, wooden Butter Churn, chest deep freeze, General Electric Refrigerator, wooden swivel desk chair, books, pipe stand, electric chainsaw, Dust collector, air compressor, bench vise, drill press, table saw, bandsaw, extension cords, lawn tools, Sanders, skill saw, drills, bench grinder, fishing poles, scroll saw, hand tools, wood clamps, slab wood, aluminum ladder, Shop-Vac, John Deere push mower, car ramps, and much much more. Auctioneers Note: Merle and Marilee collected many unique things throughout their lives. Merle loved to do woodworking projects. Nice clean auction.

TERMS fOR PERSONAL PROPERTY: cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents, all sales final. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over previous printed materials

SELLERS: ESTATE Of THE LATE MERLE & MARiLEE SHOgREN

Jeff Ruckert, Broker/Auctioneer Manhattan, KS 66502 785-565-8293 [email protected]

www.RuckertAuctions.com

Bonded & Insured

SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY IN EMPORIA, KANSAS AT 11:00 AM

620-342-2425 or 800-835-7803 toll-free • Fax: 620-342-7741

Date: 2/15/17 Total Head Count: 1077. COWS: $58-67.50; $51-$58.25; $50 & down. BULLS: $87.00-92.00 HEIFERS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STEERS 3 blk [email protected] 14 bkbwf [email protected] 3 mix [email protected] 8 blk [email protected] 8 blk [email protected] 4 mix [email protected] 4 blk [email protected] 4 blk [email protected] 11 blk [email protected] 3 mix 11 blk 16 mix 14 mix 5 blk 8 blk 27 blk 73 mix 8 Char 6 mix 9 blk 5 mix 28 mix 14 blk 23 mix 30 mix 14 blk 5 mix

6 blk 9 Char 29 mix 13 mix 11 blk 8 mix 9 blk 13 blk 3 bkbwf 37 blk 22 blk 7 mix 22 blk 24 Char 25 mix 14 wf 16 mix 3 mix 34 mix 57 blk 57 mix 22 blk 13 mix 8 Char 7 mix 51 mix 51 mix 12 mix 24 blk

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR FEB. 22nd

35 bwf & Hereford strs, 650-775 lbs 60 mostly blk strs & hfrs, 750-900 lbs 93 blk & red strs, 875-950 lbs

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR MARCH 1st

130 blk & bwf strs & hfrs, 650-925 lbs

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! YOUR BUSINESS ALWAYS APPRECIATED! For Cattle Appraisals Call: BRODY PEAK, 620-343-5107 GLENN UNRUH, 620-341-0607 LYLE WILLIAMS, Field Representative, 785-229-5457 WIBW 580 - 6:45 A.M. Thurs; KVOE 1400 - 6:30-6:45 A.M. Thurs. & Fri. emporialivestock.com



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Fighting world hunger: researchers discover new link to fight billion-dollar threat to soybean production Invisible to the naked eye, cyst nematodes are a major threat to agriculture, causing billions of dollars in global crop losses every year. A group of plant scientists, led by University of Missouri researchers, recently found one of the mechanisms cyst nematodes use to invade and drain life-sustaining nutrients from soybean plants. Understanding the molecular basis of interactions between plants and nematodes could lead to the development of new strategies to control these major agricultural pests and help feed a growing global population. Soybeans are a major component for two-thirds of the world’s animal feed and more than half the edible oil consumed in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Cyst nematodes jeopardize the healthy production of this critical global food source by “hijacking” the soybean plants’ biology. “Cyst nematodes are

one of the most economically devastating groups of plant-parasitic nematodes worldwide,” said Melissa Goellner Mitchum, a researcher in the Bond Life Sciences Center and an associate professor in the Division of Plant Sciences at MU. “These parasites damage root systems by creating a unique feeding cell within the roots of their hosts and leeching nutrients out of the soybean plant. This can lead to stunting, wilting and yield loss for the plant. We wanted to explore the pathways and mechanisms cyst nematodes use to commandeer soybean plants.” About 15 years ago, Mitchum and colleagues unlocked clues into how nematodes use small chains of amino acids, or peptides, to feed on soybean roots. Using next-generation sequencing technologies that were previously unavailable, Michael Gardner, a graduate research assistant, and Jianying Wang, a senior research associate in Mitchum’s lab, made a re-

markable new discovery— nematodes possess the ability to produce a second type of peptide that can effectively “take over” plant stem cells that are used to create vital pathways for the delivery of nutrients throughout the plant. Researchers compared these peptides with those produced by plants and found that they were identical to the ones the plants use to maintain vascular stem cells, known as CLE-B peptides. “Plants send out these chemical signals to its stem cells to begin various functions of growth, including the vascular pathway that plants use to transport nutrients,” Mitchum said. “Advanced sequencing showed us that nematodes use identical peptides to activate the same process. This ‘molecular mimicry’ helps nematodes produce the feeding sites from which they drain plant nutrients.” To test their theory, Xiaoli Guo, a post-doctoral researcher in Mitchum’s lab

and first author of the study, synthesized the CLE-B nematode peptide and applied it to the vascular cells of Arabidopsis, a model plant system used in plant research. They found that the nematode peptides triggered a growth response in Arabidopsis much in the same way as the plants’ own peptides affected development. Next, the team “knocked out” the genes Arabidopsis plants use to signal to their own stem cells. Here, the nematodes didn’t do as well because the parasites were unable to signal to the plant and the nematode’s feeding site was compromised, Guo says. “When a nematode attacks the root, it selects vascular stem cells that are located along the root,” Mitchum said. “By knocking out that pathway, we reduced the size of the feeding site that nematodes use to control the plant. This is the first time we’ve been able to show that the nematode is modulating or con-

More beef in 2017, less pork and poultry than expected

Estimated red meat and poultry production for 2016 was adjusted to reflect December slaughter data. Total red meat and poultry production for 2017 is lowered, largely reflecting decreased pork and poultry forecasts. Beef production is raised. Placements and marketings for the year are raised, resulting in higher cattle slaughter.  The January Cattle inventory report estimated that total cattle and calf numbers on January 1, 2017 increased for the third consecutive year. Beef cow numbers were above 2016, and producers indicated they were holding more heifers for addition to the breeding herd. The report also indicated a year-over-year increase in the number of cattle outside feedlots. The January Cattle on Feed report showed higher than expected placement numbers in December, implying that larger numbers of fed cattle will be marketed during the spring quarter. Cattle weights are reduced for 2017 as producers are expected to remain current in feedlot marketings. Pork production in the first quarter is reduced on the current pace of slaughter and slightly lighter carcass weights. Broiler production is lowered as increases in production in the first quarter are more than offset by reductions in the second half of the year. Table egg production is increased on hatchery data and expectations of relatively favorable returns, but this is more than offset by a lowered hatching egg production forecast. No changes were made to turkey production. Livestock trade estimates for 2016 are adjusted to reflect December data. For 2017, forecast beef imports are raised on expectations of higher shipments of processing beef from Oceania. Robust demand for U.S. beef supports higher forecast beef exports for the year. No changes are made to pork, poultry and egg trade forecasts. Cattle, hog, and broiler price forecasts are raised to reflect demand strength. Turkey prices are forecast lower on current prices. Egg prices are increased on current price strength.

EL DORADO LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC.

316-320-3212 Fax: 316-320-7159

2595 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 622, El Dorado, KS 67042 Market Report - Sale Date 2-16-17. Head count: 3,166. 300-400 lb. steers, $125-$185; heifers, $110-$165; 400-500 lb. steers, $125-$175; heifers, $110-$159; 500-600 lb. steers, $115$174; heifers, $110-$151; 600-700 lb. steers, $115-$161; heifers, $105-$146; 700-800 lb. steers, $115-$136; heifers, $105-$129; 800-900 lb. steers, 110-$129.50; heifers, $105-$124; 900-1,000 lb. steers, $100-$121; heifers, $100-$116. Trend on Calves: Choice steer & heifer calves, $5-$10 higher on an excellent market. Trend on Feeder Cattle: Choice steer & heifer feeder cattle, steady to $2 higher. Butcher Cows: High dressing cows: $60-$69; Avg. dressing cows: $50-$60; Low dressing cows: $30-$50. Butcher Bulls: Avg. to high dressing bulls $80-$95. Trend on Cows & Bulls: Butcher Cows, steady to $3 higher; Butcher bulls, $2-$3 higher. We welcome your consignments! If you have cattle to consign or would like additional information, please call the office at 316-320-3212

Check our website for updated consignments: www.eldoradolivestock.com To stay up to date on our latest announcements you can “Like” us on Facebook

Chris Locke (316) 320-1005 (H) (316) 322-0675 (M) Larry Womacks, Fieldman (620) 394-3273 (H) (620) 229-0076 (M)

Steven Hamlin (602) 402-6008 (H) (620) 222-1199 (M) Van Schmidt, Fieldman (620) 367-2331 (H) (620) 345-6879 (M)

Cattle Sale Every Thursday 11:00 AM

www.centrallivestockks.com Office: 620-662-3371 or Matt Hoffman (Owner): 620-727-0913 Hay Auction- Every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Cattle Auction- Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Hog/Sheep/Goat Auction- Every 3rd Saturday Horse/Tack Auction- Every 1st Saturday

Results From Feb. 14th Sale:

300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 800-900 900-1000

Steers:

$159.00-$176.00 $150.00-$181.00 $135.00-$173.75 $119.00-$155.00 $117.00-$140.00 $115.50-$123.00 $111.00-$119.00

300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 800-900

Heifers:

$133.00-$179.00 $122.00-$164.00 $120.00-$143.50 $113.00-$133.00 $104.00-$135.00 $106.00-$113.25

2/28/17- Holstein Special 3/4/17- Horse/Tack Sale 3/14/17- Calf/Yearling Special

Eureka Livestock Sale P.O. Box 267 Eureka, KS 67045 620-583-5008 Office 620-583-7475

Sale Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sharp Like Us On Facebook!

On Thursday, Feb. 16 we had a light run with 441 head of cattle of an active market STEERS 50 bkSim [email protected] 4 blk [email protected] 5 blk [email protected] 4 bwfwf [email protected] 7 bkbwf [email protected] 4 blk [email protected] 11 mix [email protected] HEIFERS 7 bkbwf [email protected] 4 blk [email protected] 3 bkbwf [email protected] 9 bkbwf [email protected] 2 blk [email protected] 3 blk [email protected] 5 blk [email protected] 4 blk [email protected] 2 blk [email protected] 13 bkbwf [email protected] 7 red [email protected] BULLS 4 blk [email protected] 16 blk [email protected] 2 blk [email protected] 17 bkred [email protected] 8 bkbwf [email protected] 7 red [email protected] Butcher Cows: $47-$78, Mostly $60-$66, steady to higher, very active Butcher Bulls: $78-$92.50, light test, steady to higher, very active 1 1 1 1

blk blk blk blk

COWS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

1 2 1 2

wf wfblk red blk

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR FEB. 23

• 110 Fancy Red Angus strs & hfrs, 400-700 lbs., longtime weaned & Vacc., Hay Fed. • 140 Fancy Angus strs, 650-860 lbs, longtime weaned. • 40 Fancy Angus hfrs, 600-700 lbs. longtime weaned. • 110 blk Char x strs & hfrs, 500-750 lbs, lontime weaned & vac. • 62 blkSimX strs & hfrs, 650-800 lbs, longtime weaned. • 38 GelvwfX strs & hfrs, 600-800 lbs, longtime weaned. • 58 mixed strs, 900-950 lbs, 1 load. • 57 mostly blk strs, 875-925 lbs, 1 load. • 55 Angus strs, 900-925 lbs, 1 load. • 58 mixed strs, 800-850 lbs, 1 load. • 65 mixed hfrs, 800-850 lbs, 1 load. • 65 mostly blk hfrs, 775-800 lbs, 1 load. • 15 blkbwf cows, 4-7 yrs old w/ 2 calves at side. Bal. heavy Springers bred to Angus bull. • 37 fed cows Expecting 1,200-1,400 head by sale time. Very good run of Grass cattle and also good run of Feeder cattle. Don’t miss this sale!

We appreciate your business! Ron Ervin - Owner-Manager Home Phone - 620-583-5385 Mobile Cell 620-750-0123

trolling the vascular plant pathway. Understanding how plant-parasitic nematodes modulate host plants to their own benefit is a crucial step in helping to create pest-resistant plants. If we can block those peptides and the pathways nematodes use to overtake the soybean plant, then we can enhance resistance for this very valuable global food source.” The study “Identification of cyst nematode B-type CLE peptides and modulation of the vascular stem cell pathway for feeding cell forma-

tion,” recently was published by PLOS Pathogens. This work was supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (IOS1456047), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (201267013-19345) and Huazhong Agricultural University Scientific and Technological Self-Innovation Foundation (Program No. 2016RC004). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the funding agencies.

WASHINGTON COUNTY LIveSTOCk, LLC

Locally owned & operated WASHINGTON, KS – PHONE 785-325-2243 Fax: 785-325-2244

**Sale Every Monday at 1 PM** If you have cattle to sell, please call us anytime! Results from 2-13-17 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

black black black Holstein black black black black black black

COWS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

15 mix 57 mix 2 mix 18 mix 3 mix 3 black 15 black 10 mix 34 mix

STEERS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Don’t Forget the Video as an option to market your cattle

View our live auctions at www.lmaauctions.com Manager: Matt Kruse, 785-556-0715 Fieldman: Terry Ohlde: 785-747-6554 View our website for current market report! www.washingtoncountylivestock.com

Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. 1/2 mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Highway

Livestock Auction every Tuesday at 12 NOON

Serving the Midwest Livestock Industry for 64 Years!

****STARTING TIME: 12:00 NOON****

MARKET REPORT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 RECEIPTS: 1984 CATTLE STEERS 19 mix strs [email protected] 10 blk strs [email protected] 14 blk bwf strs [email protected] 14 blk strs [email protected] 4 blk bwf strs [email protected] 9 blk strs [email protected] 11 blk bwf strs [email protected] HEIFERS 5 mix strs [email protected] 4 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 5 blk bwf strs [email protected] 4 blk hfrs [email protected] 5 blk strs [email protected] 7 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 11 blk bwf strs [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] 8 blk strs [email protected] 8 mix hfrs [email protected] 14 blk bwf strs [email protected] 9 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 15 blk strs [email protected] 10 blk red hfrs [email protected] 16 blk red strs [email protected] 6 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 19 mix strs [email protected] 9 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 5 blk bwf strs [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] 5 blk strs [email protected] 6 blk hfrs [email protected] 11 blk strs [email protected] 13 blk hfrs [email protected] 12 blk strs [email protected] 16 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 17 blk strs [email protected] 19 mix hfrs [email protected] 31 blk strs [email protected] 15 blk hfrs [email protected] 23 blk bwf strs [email protected] 53 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 28 blk strs [email protected] 19 blk hfrs [email protected] 64 blk bwf strs [email protected] 20 blk bbf hfrs [email protected] 11 blk bwf strs [email protected] 10 blk hfrs [email protected] 13 red blk strs [email protected] 13 blk hfrs [email protected] 14 blk strs [email protected] 17 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 10 blk bwf strs [email protected] 29 blk char hfrs [email protected] 14 rwf blk strs [email protected] 11 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 20 blk gry strs [email protected] 17 blk hfrs [email protected] 20 mix strs [email protected] 8 blk hfrs [email protected] 12 blk strs [email protected] 39 blk red hfrs [email protected] 14 red blk strs [email protected] 38 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 16 blk strs [email protected] 33 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 23 bwf rwf strs [email protected] 13 blk red hfrs [email protected] 19 blk bwf strs [email protected] 63 mix hfrs [email protected] 19 bwf rwf strs [email protected] 15 mix hfrs [email protected] 21 mix strs [email protected] 9 bwf rwf hfrs [email protected] 13 blk strs [email protected] 7 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 19 blk bwf strs [email protected] 9 blk bwf hfrs [email protected] 22 blk red strs [email protected] 3 blk gry hfrs [email protected] 11 blk rwf strs [email protected] FEBRUARY 28--80 ACRES--REAL ESTATE AUCTION FOR DAVID K. HUG TRUST--11 A.M. **************************************************** FEBRUARY 28--REGULAR WEEKLY AUCTION--12 NOON 380 mix s&h 700-950 w&v Henry Bros. **************************************************** MARCH 3--SPECIAL COW & BULL AUCTION--6 P.M. **************************************************** MARCH 25--SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION--9 A.M.

Dan Harris, Auctioneer & Owner • 785-364-7137 Danny Deters, Corning, Auct. & Field Rep • 785-868-2591 Dick Coppinger, Winchester, Field Rep. • 913-774-2415 Steve Aeschliman, Sabetha, Field Rep. • 785-284-2417 Larry Matzke, Wheaton, Field Rep. • 785-268-0225 Craig Wischropp, Horton, Field Rep. • 785-547-5419 Barn Phone • 785-364-4114

Austin Evenson- Fieldman

WEBSITE: www.holtonlivestock.com EMAIL: [email protected]

If you have any cattle to be looked at call Ron or Austin

View our auctions live at “lmaauctions.com”

Mobile Cell 620-750-0222

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K-State Sheep Producer Day scheduled for March 4 The 2017 Kansas State University Sheep Producer Day is planned for Saturday, March 4. This year’s event will be hosted at K-State’s

Sheep and Goat Center, 2117 Denison Avenue in Manhattan. The program will feature Phil Berg, sheep producer

from Minnesota; Jaymelynn Farney, K-State Research and Extension specialist; Dale Thorne, producer from Michigan and member of the American Lamb Board; and Katie Olagaray, Tri-Lamb Exchange Member and a K-State graduate student. The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. with registration and coffee and donuts, courtesy of Mid-States Wool Growers, South Hutchinson. The Kansas Sheep Association will hold its annual business meeting following the educational programs. For a schedule, visit www. asi.ksu.edu and click on Events. Pre-registration is not necessary. Registration fees (paid at the door) are $15 for Kansas Sheep Association members and $25 for non-members. Lunch is included with registration. The K-State Sheep Producer Day is sponsored by the Kansas Sheep Association and the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. For more information about the event, contact Deb Simon, Kansas Sheep Association at [email protected].

NEW PRICING JANUARY 1

J&N Ranch hosts America’s largest Black Hereford Bull Sale Buyers from 12 states assembled on February 11th in Leavenworth, for J&N Ranch’s 26th Annual Production Sale on one of the warmest February days on record. The standing-room-only crowd in shirt sleeves with ceiling fans blowing overhead warmed the crowded arena as 80 big, stout Black Hereford bulls were paraded across the block to active bidding. The sale averaged $3345 per head. The highlight of the sale was Lot 23, now known as JN Bullseye JO D411. A ¾ interest and full possession sold for $19,000 to Jo Bulls in Castle Dale, Utah – setting a new record price for a Black Hereford. He will join a stable of bulls in this internet-based semen distributor. This young standout bull combined a 72 lb. BW with a 727 lb. WW. A son of JN Balder B251 out of the JN Baldee A411 ET cow was the first purebred ho-

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Steer and heifer calves were in good demand and sold steady 6 blk/bwf hfrs to $5.00 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold $2.00-3.00 lower. 3 blk hfrs 10 blk hfrs Cows and bulls were steady to $2.00 lower.

STOCKER & FEEDER STEERS 33 blk/red strs 613 @ 155.50 7 blk/red strs 572 @ 154.00 5 blk strs 617 @ 152.00 2 blk strs 593 @ 149.50 85 blk/bwf strs 636 @ 145.25 8 blk/bwf strs 591 @ 144.50 3 blk strs 632 @ 142.00 4 blk strs 601 @ 135.00

14 blk/bwf strs 41 blk/char strs 5 blk/bwf strs 64 blk strs 10 blk/red strs 8 blk/red strs 5 blk/char strs 5 blk strs 42 blk strs 68 blk/char strs 13 blk strs 11 blk/red strs 3 blk/bwf strs 6 blk/red strs 61 blk/bwf strs 43 blk/char strs 35 blk/char strs 21 blk strs 61 blk/red strs 54 blk/red strs 63 blk/bwf strs 63 mix strs 61 blk/char strs 65 blk/char strs 27 mix strs 59 blk/char strs 10 blk/chr strs

705 @ 134.75 677 @ 134.25 706 @ 133.00 786 @ 132.85 734 @ 131.25 690 @ 131.00 685 @ 130.00 745 @ 129.50 777 @ 127.75 779 @ 127.10 752 @ 126.50 755 @ 126.50 848 @ 122.50 828 @ 120.50 890 @ 120.50 852 @ 120.25 866 @ 120.10 877 @ 120.00 903 @ 119.50 911 @ 119.25 945 @ 119.00 948 @ 118.75 964 @ 118.75 911 @ 118.00 834 @ 117.50 932 @ 117.50 1131 @ 109.00

HEIFER CALVES 2 blk hfrs 245 @ 158.00

6 blk hfrs 5 blk hfrs 3 blk hfrs 17 blk/red hfrs 8 blk/bwf hfrs 2 blk/red hfrs 2 bwf hfrs 1 blk hfr 3 bwf/char hfrs 2 blk hfrs 5 blk hfrs 2 red hfrs 1 bwf hfr

385 @ 158.00 412 @ 156.00 464 @ 153.50 503 @ 153.00 442 @ 152.50 405 @ 150.00 512 @ 150.00 520 @ 148.75 443 @ 146.00 543 @ 146.00 475 @ 143.00 420 @ 142.00 498 @ 140.00 511 @ 135.00 543 @ 134.00 545 @ 127.00

STOCKER & FEEDER HEIFERS 7 blk hfrs 556 @ 144.00 5 blk hfrs 568 @ 138.00 5 blk/bwf hfrs 636 @ 132.00 6 blk hfrs 646 @ 129.50 11 blk/red hfrs 626 @ 128.00 8 blk hfrs 589 @ 125.00 23 blk hfrs 671 @ 125.00 9 blk/bwf hfsr 654 @ 124.50 13 bwf hfrs 626 @ 124.00 2 blk hfrs 643 @ 123.00 2 blk/bwf hfrs 645 @ 122.00 6 blk/bwf hfrs 723 @ 121.00

ONLINE AUCTION

Preview: Monday, Feb. 27, 3-5 pm CST or by appointment Please call 913-441-1557 to schedule an appointment. Location: 4795 Frisbie Rd, Shawnee, KS 66226. Online bidding ends March 1, view the web site for photos & terms. 1992 Prevost Motor Coach LE Mirage XL 181687mi, Detroit 92 dsl pusher ta w/air lift, air ride suspension air brakes, 15KW generator, underbelly stg, rearview camera, AM/FM CD, satellite radio, CB, 32” Vizio flat screen TV, 2 couches, rear bed, roof A/C, SxS refrigerator w/ice maker, microwave, washer, mid bath w/shower, rear Toshiba TV, runs/drives, 40’ length w/ spare tire whl. 1998 Competitive Trailer 26’Lx8’4”Wx11’5” triple axle - 7,000 lb, 21,000 GVWR, 92” rear fold ramp dr, 4’7” side fold ramp dr, alum Alcoa whls w/spare, hyd car lift for 2 cars 15’ long, overhead stg, cabinets, 7 dr 4’8” tool cabinet, flr tie downs, A/C, hyd jack hyd raise/lower, air ride equip, Honda generator, vinyl wrapped.

SECURED CREDITOR, SELLER

Tuesdays

STARTING TIME 10:30 AM 2 blk hfrs 11 blk hfrs 2 bwf hfrs 16 wf hfrs 4 blk/red hfrs 9 blk hfrs 200 blk/bwf hfrs 72 blk/char hfrs 67 mix hfrs 4 blk/bwf hfrs 10 blk/red hfrs 7 mix hfrs 5 blk/red hfrs 4 blk/char hfrs 26 blk/bwf hfrs 1 blk cow 1 bwf cow 1 blk cow 1 red cow 1 blk cow 1 bwf cow 1 blk cow 1 bwf cow 1 char cow 1 red cow 1 blk cow 1 char cow 1 blk cow

J&N retained a ¼ semen interest for their in-herd use only. Jo Bulls will handle all semen sales. J&N’s next sale is scheduled for October 14, 2017.

LINDSAY AUCTION & REALTY SERVICE, INC. • 913.441.1557 www.lindsayauctions.com

Clay Center, Kansas 67432

Cattle

STEER & BULL CALVES 1 blk str 445 @ 179.00 5 blk/red strs 500 @ 178.00 7 blk/sim strs 518 @ 178.00 5 blk/bwf strs 520 @ 178.00 9 blk/bwf strs 518 @ 177.00 4 blk/char bull 250 @ 177.00 2 bwf/red bulls 468 @ 177.00 2 blk bulls 430 @ 165.00 6 mix bulls 463 @ 163.00 2 blk strs 490 @ 162.00 2 blk strs 365 @ 160.00 1 x-bred str 425 @ 159.00 6 bkl/bwf bulls 420 @ 158.00 4 blk/bwf bulls 481 @ 155.00 1 char str 520 @ 154.00 3 blk strs 547 @ 151.00 1 red str 530 @ 150.00 2 x-bred strs 413 @ 150.00 2 blk bulls 528 @ 147.00

OFFICE

mozygous black bull to ever sell at J&N Ranch, the birthplace of Black Herefords. He displayed tremendous thickness and length. This high marbling yearling was the top bull in ribeye size.

675 @ 120.50 749 @ 120.50 833 @ 120.50 837 @ 120.50 688 @ 120.00 703 @ 119.50 746 @ 119.50 787 @ 118.50 778 @ 118.25 700 @ 118.00 742 @ 115.00 744 @ 115.00 778 @ 113.50 635 @ 113.00 825 @ 112.75

COWS 1130 @ 75.00 1450 @ 65.00 1735 @ 63.50 1540 @ 62.50 1615 @ 62.00 1320 @ 61.50 1560 @ 61.00 1365 @ 60.50 1630 @ 60.50 1220 @ 60.00 1370 @ 59.00 1435 @ 58.00 1210 @ 57.50

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1 wf cow 1 blk cow 1 hol cow 1 blk cow 1 blk cow 1 blk cow 1 wf cow

1530 @ 57.00 1095 @ 56.50 1185 @ 55.00 1090 @ 54.50 1035 @ 52.50 1100 @ 51.00 1045 @ 50.00

BRED COWS 3 blk/lred cows @ 1010.00 2 blk cows @ 1000.00

2 blk/char cows 1 bwf cow 1 brang bull 1 wf bull 1 blk bull 1 bwf bull 1 red bull 1 blk bull

@ 825.00 @ 725.00

BULLS 970 @ 104.00 1990 @ 86.00 2160 @ 85.00 1740 @ 82.00 1875 @ 79.50 1635 @ 77.00

CONSIGNMENTS FOR FEB. 21, 2017: • 80 Angus strs & hfrs, 500-650 lbs., weaned, vacc. • 50 blk strs, 550-575 lbs., 75 days weaned, vacc. • 20 blk strs & hfrs, 600-650 lbs., weaned, vaccinated • 27 blk heifers, 500-550 lbs., weaned, vacc. • 25 blk strs & hfrs, 600-700 lbs., weaned, vacc. • 60 black heifers, 650-750 lbs., weaned, vacc. • 60 blk Char hfrs, 775-800 lbs., Northern origin • 90 blk steers & heifers, 600-700 lbs., weaned, vacc. • 50 blk Beefmaster cross strs & hfrs, 700-800 lbs. • 128 Angus steers & heifers, 750-900 lbs. • 120 black Charolais steers, 875-900 lbs. • 64 black Charolais red steers, 825-850 lbs.

PLUS MORE BY SALE TIME!

Our COnsignments can now be viewed after 12 noon on mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online subscription FOR INFORMATION OR ESTIMATES:

REzAC BARn ST. MARyS, DEnnIS REzAC ST. MARyS, DEnnIS’ CELL PHOnE KEnnETH REzAC ST. MARyS

785-437-2785 785-437-6349 785-456-4187 785-458-9071

LELAnD BAILEy TOPEKA, 785-286-1107 Lynn REzAC ST. MARyS, 785-456-4943 REx ARB MELVERn, 785-224-6765

Toll Free number...........1-800-531-1676 Website: www.rezaclivestock.com

AUCTIOnEERS: DEnnIS REzAC & REx ARB

Livestock Commission Company, Inc.

St. Marys, Ks.

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