ADM and K-State celebrate continued partnership - Grass and

The Association of Uni-versity Technology Man-agers, known as AUTM, hasselected two U.S. universi-

ties to host a forum inKansas City, Missouri, thatis expected to bring togethermore than 20 universitiesand 30 national companiesto discuss early-stage inno-vation coming out of univer-sity research; share ideasabout unmet market needs;and discuss research oppor-tunities in animal health, nu-trition and diagnostics.Auburn University and

Kansas State University haveformed a partnership tobring the AUTM AnimalHealth and Nutrition Part-nering Forum to Kansas Cityon Sept. 1-2. The event willbe at the Kansas City Mar-riott Downtown and is opento research institutions andcompanies in these indus-tries.By bringing researchers

and companies together, theforum helps to encourage re-lationships that lead to tech-nology transfer, or theprocess by which companies

gain commercializationrights to university inven-tions.Bret Ford, director of

business development for theanimal sector and associatedirector of licensing for theKansas State University In-stitute for Commercializa-tion, has helped to organize asimilar technology transferevent in Kansas City since2010. With support andbranding from AUTM,Kansas State University andAuburn are now able tomove that smaller event intoa larger national and interna-tional meeting.According to Ford, inno-

vations in animal health andnutrition will be critical tothe world’s ability to provideenough safe, high-qualityanimal protein to the world’spopulation, which is expect-ed to reach 9.6 billion peopleby the year 2050.“Universities will need to

be an increasing source of

new innovation to help meetthis growing demand,” hesaid.According to Brian

Wright, associate directorfor commercialization atAuburn’s Office of Innova-tion Advancement and Com-mercialization, the AUTMPartnering Forum format isideal for this industry.“It’s a very collaborative

field,” Wright said. “Andhosting it in Kansas Citynext to other established ani-mal health events will helpus leverage and build upon acritical mass of decision-makers, this year and possi-bly on an ongoing basis.”In late summer, the

Kansas City Animal HealthCorridor is hosting the Cen-tral Veterinary Conference,Animal Health InvestmentForum, Animal Health Re-search Symposium, and theHomecoming Dinner.AUTM is a leading inter-

national association for tech-

nology transfer profession-als, with thousands of mem-bers from universities andcompanies. Ford noted thatthis partnership falls closelyin line with Kansas State’s2025 Vision to provide high-quality research, education

and engagement to improvepeople’s well-being.More information, in-

cluding registration, is avail-able at http://www. autm.net/Animal_Heath_Technologies/15446.htm.

By Marsha BoswellWhile agronomic charac-

teristics and yield continueto be top priorities for theKansas State Universitywhite wheat breeding pro-gram, baking quality has be-come equally important,thanks to a grant from ADMMilling.The K-State Agricultural

Research Center at Hays,Kansas, and Archer DanielsMidland (ADM) are twoyears into a five-year,$325,000 investment in theK-State Hays hard whitewheat breeding program.This strategic partnership isbenefitting the entire wheatindustry by improving hardwhite wheat varieties.Recently K-State wheat

breeder Dr. Guorong Zhangprovided ADM Milling ex-ecutives and wheat growerswith an update on the statusof the collaboration. He saidthe grant helped incorporateadvanced technologies intothe wheat breeding program.“ADM’s investment

makes it possible for us touse doubled haploid andmarker assisted selection inour breeding program, andwe are expecting to deliverelite varieties at least two orthree years quicker than inthe past,” said Zhang.Wheat breeding typically

takes ten to 12 years, butwith advanced technologies,Zhang and his colleagues areable to shorten that timelineto eight or nine years.“This grant has been a

huge support for us tostrengthen the processingqualities while improvingagronomic traits,” saidZhang. “It allows us to inves-tigate the effects of qualitycharacteristics and use this

information in our breedingprogram to make efficientselection on processing qual-ity traits.”In other words, agronom-

ic characteristics and yieldhave traditionally been themain priorities for the K-State white wheat breedingprogram. If a line producedtop yields, it would bemoved along to advanced tri-als and field plots. Only afterit had been advanced for sev-eral years would the line betested for flour quality suchas in bread.“We’re switching the

order and evaluating forquality at the beginning andthen agronomics and yield,”said Zhang.However, this will not

sacrifice agronomic charac-teristics or yield because re-searchers are working to in-corporate both productionand end-use evaluations intotheir determinations onwhich lines to advance andwhich to discard.“We won’t release a vari-

ety that doesn’t have the nec-essary yield and agronomicsbecause farmers won’t growit,” he said.Varieties that are crossed

directly as a result of thisgrant won’t be available untila few years after the grantperiod.“This grant allows us to

improve quality for the fu-ture,” says Zhang, “andfocus on quality traits, suchas baking quality.”Zhang reports that over

the past two years, he and hiscolleagues have character-ized about 1,000 breedinglines with molecular mark-ers, determined the effects ofthose markers on processingqualities and identified sev-

eral lines with possible newgenes related with grain pro-tein or polyphenol oxidase.They have also developed

about 1,000 doubled haploidlines that are involving pro-cessing qualities in whitewheat. Using marker assist-

ed selection, for example,they found about 100 lineswith Bx7OE allele, impor-tant for making a high vol-

ume loaf of bread.Nick Weigel, ADM

Milling vice president oftechnical services, said,“ADM understands that pro-viding the best ingredients toour customers starts withusing the right inputs. Thatmeans partnering in researchto support the whole value-chain, from farmer to con-sumer.”ADM initiated the invest-

ment in the Kansas WheatCommission Research Foun-dation in 2013. The money isbeing used to strengthen thehard white wheat variety de-velopment in the KansasState University wheatbreeding program at Hays.This was the first researchproject funded by theKWCRF since its inceptionin 2011.Justin Gilpin, CEO of the

Kansas Wheat Commission,says ADM’s support of theK-State breeding program inHays is a collaboration thatensures a bright future forwhite wheat production inKansas.“It is vital that as K-State

continues its efforts to deliv-er wheat genetics to farmersmore quickly than ever, andthat those improvements in-clude the characteristics ourbiggest customers need,”Gilpin said.Western Kansas is well-

suited for white wheat pro-duction due to ideal environ-mental growing conditions,and K-State’s wheat breed-ing program at Hays is aleader in white wheat varietyresearch. ADM Milling,based in Overland Park, is aleader in white wheatmilling, with strong origina-tion and sourcing capabili-ties in western Kansas.

Dr. Guorong Zhang and ADM Milling's Tess Brensing and Dave Green tour the hardwhite wheat greenhouse at K-State Ag Research Center in Hays.

Ernie Minton, K-State; Bob Gillen, K-State; Justin Gilpin, Kansas Wheat; GuorongZhang, K-State; Nick Weigel, ADM Milling; and Scott Van Allen, Kansas Wheat Com-mission, at the K-State Ag Research Center in Hays on May 14.

ADM and K-State celebrate continued partnership

Auburn, Kansas State University to host animal health and nutrition forum

On Monday, May 18, the World Trade Organization’s(WTO) Appellate Body ruled against the United States’Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements formeat, upholding the compliance panel’s report in findingagainst the United States. House Agriculture CommitteeChairman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) issued the fol-lowing statement upon the WTO’s announcement.“Once again, the WTO has found COOL to be non-

compliant – a decision we fully expected. As retaliation byCanada and Mexico becomes a reality, it is more importantnow than ever to act quickly to avoid a protracted tradewar with our two largest trade partners. I have asked mycolleagues on the Agriculture Committee to weigh in onresolving this issue once and for all during a businessmeeting in a targeted effort to remove ongoing uncertain-ty and to provide stability.”

WTO rules against U.S.COOL requirements

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I believe I’ve told you be-fore that I have a fascina-tion with advertising andthe psychology behind it.I’ve written and designedquite a few ads in my dayand attended many semi-nars on what makes adver-tising work.

For several years myhusband has been caught upin the television show MadMen, which is based on anadvertising agency and thecharacters that run it. I’vewatched it just enough toknow some of the charac-ters, but never truly got asinvolved in it as he did – notbecause it didn’t interestme, but because I don’t real-ly have time to watch muchtelevision. It aired its finalepisode last Sunday night,and I did sit down andwatch it with him, just be-cause it is an end of an eraof sorts.

Watching the finale start-ed me thinking about adver-

tising again, which ledme tothoughts of how so often as asociety we are letting Madi-son Avenue shape our opin-ions using bad information,emotion and manipulationrather than thoughtfullyforming them ourselvesbased on facts, sound sci-ence and reason.

You see, advertising isreally nothing more than so-phisticated, artistic manip-ulation. Its whole goal is toconvince you to part withyour money to purchasesomething that, prior to theadvertisement, you mightnot have even known youneeded or wanted. In fact,you really might NOT needor want it, but suddenly youdo – suddenly, you can’tthink of anything else!

The key to effective ad-vertising is always emotion.Always. Because it’s beenproven that people makebuying decisions based onemotion, then use reason tojustify them. So ads are al-ways filled with an emotionof some sort – fear, humor,compassion – somethingthat will engage you in theirmessage.

So, as my thoughts con-tinued down their little rab-bit trail, I started thinkingabout the commercial Iwould write for GMOs. Now,I know that some of youdon’t support GMOs, and Irespect that. Please don’tinterpret this as an attack. Ipersonally see their valueand am comfortable withthe science that brings themto us. But the public rela-tions battle on GMOs isbeing lost, I believe, be-cause their message isbased on facts and science,and not engaging con-sumers.

Here’s my thirty-secondad.

Did you know that morethan a million children underthe age of five die each yearfrom the effects of Vitamin A

By John Schlageck,Kansas Farm BureauEvery year in prepara-

tion for Memorial Day,Wilma Jean Erbe visits thethree cemeteries where herrelatives are buried. Shegoes to spruce up thegrounds and place flowerson the graves.

What’s different aboutMrs. Erbe’s annual pilgrim-age is she makes the roundsto Harrison, Cherryvale andAltoona the first or secondweekend in May. Mrs. Erbemakes certain the grass sur-rounding each tombstone isclipped and groomed. Eventhe foundation is brushedclean and any weeds thatmay have sprung up since

last year are pulled by hand.I met the 94-year-old

Montgomery County ladyMay 2. Her daughter, Aprile,the German spelling, waschauffeuring her mother 61miles round-trip to mani-cure the three cemeteries.The back seat and floor-board of Aprile’s car wasfilled with buckets of flow-ers, clippers and other toolsfor their task. As we walkedto the tombstone bearingher husband’s name, AlfredErnst Erbe, also clearlyetched in the granite wasMrs. Erbe’s name and birth-date on the left side of thegrave marker. Wilma Jean(Estes) was born April 30,1921. God willing, she’ll live

to be 100 years old.“People can’t believe I’m

as old as I am,” Mrs. Erbesays. “I’m the eldest mem-ber of my church in Neode-sha and I’m still goingstrong.”

On May 30, 1868, soldierswho died in the Civil Warwere honored for the firsttime on Decoration Day.Mourners honored the CivilWar dead by decoratingtheir graves with flowers.

By the late 19th century,many communities acrossthe country had begun tocelebrate Memorial Dayand after World War I, ob-servers began to honor thedead of all America’s wars.

In 1971, Congress de-clared Memorial Day a na-tional holiday to be cele-brated the last Monday inMay.

As a farm girl, Mrs. Erbegrew up milking cows. Everyyear on “Decoration Day,”her dad would load the fam-ily in the wagon and travelto the Harrison chapel and

cemetery located in thecountry approximately 15miles northeast of Neode-sha.

When they arrived at thecemetery, the children werelined up next to one of theirrelative’s tombstones andMrs. Erbe’s father would tellthem a story about thegrandmother, uncle orcousin buried below.

“It’s how we learnedabout our family,” Mrs. Erbesays. “It was a way of con-necting with our heritage.After my dad finished hisstory, we felt like we knewour kin buried there.”

Yes, Mrs. Erbe plans tobring flowers to honor herfamily members and thoseburied in the cemeteries aslong as she’s able. She un-derstands when visitingthese places, it is possible tobe overcome with a sense ofyearning. It is also possibleto feel something larger, asense of finality and rest – asense of peace.

The family members –soldiers from World War I,World War II, the Koreanconflict, Vietnam, DesertStorm, Afghanistan andother conflicts – are at restin these cemeteries. Theylive on in the memory of

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This past weekend was gradua-tion weekend and we attended acouple of our local school’s cere-monies. Commencement alwaysmakes me nostalgic and this yearwas even more so. Maybe it is thefact that I am coming to grips withthe idea of being middle-aged or it ismore likely due to the imminent pos-sibility that I will have a graduatingsenior next year. In any case, I foundmyself lost in thoughts about lifeand what I have learned in the lasttwenty-some years.

One of the things that go alongwith being an Extension agent andworking with the 4-H program formany years was attending all thosegraduations. While I was often sadabout losing my best leaders I wasalso excited to see what my 4-H’erswould go on to accomplish. I startedthinking about what I wish someonewould have told me at graduation. Iadmit that I would love to have theopportunity to speak at a graduationand I would love to impart advice tograduates.

The first thing I would tell anygraduate (or anyone for that matter)is to set your sights high and don’tlet anyone tell you that you can’t dosomething. Okay, so maybe profes-sional sports are out of the reach formost of us at an early age, but pret-ty much anything else is still in play.Too often I think we listen to othersaround us who don’t really know usand let them guide our lives. Goalsshould be high, not easily attainable,and no one should ever dictate themto you.

Pick a profession because it isyour passion and never because ofthe salary. We can all think of peoplewe know who truly love their jobs.They live, breath and eat what theydo and we all love to be aroundthem. If you are passionate aboutwhat you do the benefits of that pas-sion will come to you. It may or maynot be money but it will bring happi-ness and that is more importantthan money.

Nothing is ever as bad as it mightseem. My greatest lessons havecome from my lowest points. Learnfrom what happened, resolve to cor-rect any mistakes, dust yourself offand move on. I am absolutely con-vinced that my greatest achieve-

ments have come as a direct resultfrom my worst failures. No matterhow dark things may look it will getbetter, which is the beauty of life.

Enjoy each phase of your life andnever spend your life looking aheador behind. Many people tell you thathigh school is the best time of yourlife. I have to admit it was prettygood but college was good, being asingle adult in the working worldwas good, having a young family waspretty awesome. Each part of yourlife is good, enjoy the here and nowand don’t wish your life away.

Never miss a chance to spendtime with the people who are impor-tant to you. Nothing is guaranteedand the relationships we have withfriends and family are the most im-portant things we can have. I wouldrather be a poor man with manyfriends and a close family than a richman all alone. Your goals and ambi-tions are important but don’t letthem overshadow your relation-ships.

Never pass up a chance to stop,take a moment and relax. Enjoy thelittle things in life. Work hard, bedriven but every once in a whileallow yourself to slow down. Lifegoes by at such a rush that we allneed time to take a moment whenwe have a chance and sit in silenceand listen to the world around us.Personally, I don’t think there isanything better than a cup of coffeebefore the rest of the world startsmoving each morning.

Finally, the best advice I ever gotwas to have fun. Dana Belshe wasmy mentor agent when I started inExtension and he gave me this ad-vice about being an agent and Ithink it applies to life pretty well.The people around you will have asmuch fun as you let yourself have. Itworked at the most stressful timeswhen I was an agent, at camp or thefair, and it works in life too. Oftenthose around us mirror our attitude.

Okay, so I know you didn’t askfor my dream commencement ad-dress but you got it anyway. I justthink it is good for all of us, no mat-ter what phase of life we are in, totake a moment and think about life.In a way we are all graduating fromsomething each year.

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Moving your cattle alongto meet the goals of every-one in the beef supply chaintakes focus on the data-backed decisions to add andcapture value.

Without people likeKenny Montgomery, RuthAmmon and Meg Groves,those dollars from down thechain might never make itback to the ranch. These aresome of the people whokeep the plan on coursewhen your cattle enter thefeedyard and packing plant.

Montgomery is a cowboyin the classic sense. He’stough, unassuming and re-silient – maybe that’s whyPratt Feeders has made hima part of its team for so long.

It started when chanceput manager Jerry Bohn inthe same room with the ani-mal science senior neargraduation day. A short con-versation and nearly 18years later, the men work to-gether to finish cattle at the40,000-head-capacity feed-yard.

But there’s more to itthan simply placing yourbets on animal science andhoping for the best. As far assorting cattle for the gridand keeping records, “It’strying to manage each ani-mal to their full potentialfor their owners,” Mont-gomery says. “How can weget them to generate themost, and be able to relaycarcass data back?

“It’s an ongoing deal. Youcontinue to strive to want tolearn more, want to domore, to help people in thebeef industry.”

That industry is layeredwith passion, people want-ing the very best for the cat-tle and product they placeon the market. So Mont-gomery’s role is crucial.Each day is spent advancingthe goals cattlemen set longbefore they unload calves atPratt.

He oversees a crew of 12,the pen riders, processorsand part timers responsiblefor cattle coming in, goingout and everything in be-tween.

“It takes everybody to doit. Everyone’s role, from thewater tank washer to thegeneral manager, nothingworks without each piece ofthat being accomplishedalong the way.”

For a great example of

how to fit all of those intri-cate pieces together, look nofurther than Ruth Ammon.

If you walk into DarnallFeedlot’s office, Harrisburg,Neb. – whether you’re loston the quiet western Ne-braska county road or arancher looking to feedsome cattle – Ammon’s smil-ing face is sure to greet you.

She may look like a typi-cal secretary, but if youcould see everything shedoes in a day, you would seemuch more. Over the last 10years, the University ofWyoming animal sciencegraduate has incrementallyadded both hours and re-sponsibilities as office man-ager at the 24,000-head feed-lot.

Ammon weighs trucks,answers questions and fig-ures a breakeven with ease.Her entire goal is to makeothers’ jobs easier. Whenanyone, from cowboys tofeedyard owner-managersGary and Lane Darnall,wants to know what’s goingon in a day, they don’t lookany further than her centralbulletin board.

“It doesn’t seem to mat-ter where you are, commu-nication is critical,” shesays.

That’s true externally,too.

Many cattlemen are anx-ious to get their carcass andfeedlot data back, and be-cause it’s important to them,it’s important to Ammon.She’ll track it down.

“The customer reallywants to know how they per-form and how that comparesto the rest of the industry,”she says. “They want toknow if they’re doing every-

thing right.”Meg Groves is one who

can tell them.As the carcass data man-

ager for the Tri-CountySteer Carcass Futurity(TCSCF), Lewis, Iowa – per-haps the most well-knownand largest feedout discov-ery program in the nation –Groves takes her job seri-ously. Starting many days at3:45 a.m., she assembles hercrew and points the car to-ward the packing plant.More than five minutes lateto one of those early morn-ing meet-ups and you getleft behind. Being a manshort is better than beinglate.

“If you miss the (process-ing) order….well, that’severything. You can’t just goback the next day,” she says.Neither snooze button norsnowstorm will keep themfrom gathering the mar-bling, backfat and KPH (kid-ney, pelvic and heart fat) in-formation. If there’s winterweather on the way, theystay in a hotel the night be-fore.

During a high-volumeseason, Groves is in thepacking plant almost everyday. One day she and a

coworker take down the “tagtransfer” data, matching theeartag number with theplant ID. The following day,four or five of the crew headinto the cooler, taking car-cass notes right next to theUSDA grader. The line runsfast, so they must be focusedand efficient.

And it’s no wonderGroves is so committed. Theproducers who feed with thefuturity depend on that datafor breeding and manage-ment decisions.

Ushering thousands ofcattle through feeding andprocessing each year, sheand her team make it possi-ble for cattlemen fromacross the country to learnmore about how their ani-mals do post-weaning, andallow TCSCF manager Dar-rell Busby to continue mak-ing discoveries that improvethe entire beef industry.

Montgomery, Ammon andGroves – simply put, they’reenablers, of the very best va-riety. They work for andalongside producers to max-imize the value of all cattlethey encounter, with thegoal of providing consumerswith consistent, high-qualitybeef.

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their families and friendsand in a larger sense inthe memory and gratitudeof the nation they died for.

On May 25, whetheryou refer to it as Decora-tion Day or Memorial Day,I hope you rememberedthose who paid the ulti-mate price so we could

live in peace. Say a prayerfor these fallen heroes.

John Schlageck is a lead-ing commentator on agri-culture and rural Kansas.Born and raised on a diver-sified farm in northwesternKansas, his writing reflectsa lifetime of experience,knowledge and passion.

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deficiency? Another 500,000people, mainly children, be-come blind each year for thesame reason. But it doesn’thave to be that way, thanks toa genetically modified cropcalled Golden Rice. Bio-forti-fied with Vitamin A, GoldenRice can allow children inAfrica and Asia to grow upstrong and healthy, enjoyingall the sights of the worldaround them. Childhoodshould be a time of explo-ration and wonder – not dark-ness and death. Golden rice -Putting health and discovery

back into the lives of childrenall around the world.

My commercial writing isnot likely to land me a jobon Madison Avenue – norwould I want it to – and Idon’t see a television seriescalled Mad Women in my fu-ture. But if those of us pro-moting agriculture, with orwithout GMOs, can start put-ting more emotion into ourmessage, I believe we couldsee the public relations tideturn a little more in ourfavor.

Care and data, before and after – feedyard cowboys,office managers and data collectors carry the torch

Chairman Roberts toprotect U.S. agricultureafter WTO Ruling oncountry of origin labeling

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of theSenate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition andForestry, released the following statement after theWorld Trade Organization (WTO) handed down its fourthand final ruling on country-of-origin labeling (COOL)against the United States.

“As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Iwill consider any solution – including repeal regardingmeat – that will allow the United States to be WTO-com-pliant and avoid retaliation from Canada and Mexico.

“As early as next month, Canada and Mexico may begiven the green light to retaliate against the U.S. by wayof implementing billions of dollars in tariffs on U.S. ex-ports. Not only will meat be subject to tariffs, but also re-lated U.S. industries will be hit with undeserved tariffs.Those costs will be passed on to consumers.

“I have long had concerns with COOL for meat.USDA’s attempt to fix COOL was not enough, and we nowknow that those changes continue to be problematic inthe eyes of the WTO. If Congress doesn’t act swiftly, re-taliation will wreak havoc on the U.S. economy.

“I have serious concerns that potential remedies sug-gested, such as the generic label, will not satisfy theCanadians and Mexicans and fail to halt impending re-taliation.

“I am working with my colleagues in the U.S. Senateto develop a solution. We’ll do whatever it takes to pro-tect the livelihood of American farmers, ranchers andindustries that will be targeted by retaliation.”

First authorized in the 2002 Farm Bill, COOL requiresinformation detailing where livestock were born, raisedand slaughtered. The WTO agrees with Canada and Mex-ico’s claim that the label creates an unfair advantage toU.S. products.


One ritual of spring isplanting a garden. And formany home gardeners, thisincludes plans for preserv-ing and canning the year’sbounteous produce.

Karen Blakeslee is thecoordinator of Kansas StateUniversity’s Rapid Re-sponse Center (http://www.rrc.ksu.edu/), a re-source about food safety is-sues for consumers. Shesaid a recent outbreak ofbotulism at a potluck inLancaster, Ohio is a good re-minder that all vegetables,meats and poultry need tobe pressure cooked. Awoman died and 21 otherswere confirmed as havingbotulism from eating potato

salad containing home-canned potatoes at thatpotluck.

“Pressure cook all veg-etables including greenbeans, corn and potatoes,anything that isn’t pickled,”Blakeslee, a food safety ex-pert with K-State Researchand Extension, advised.

According to the U.S.Centers for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC)(www.cdc.gov/features/homecanning/), food not cannedcorrectly or safely can berisky or even deadly. Botu-lism is a rare illness causedby a nerve toxin that is pro-duced by the bacteriumClostridium botulinum.Foodborne botulism iscaused by eating foods thatcontain the botulinum toxin(http://www.cdc. gov/nczved/

divisions/dfbmd/diseases/botulism/).

Blakeslee advised homecanners to use up-to-datecanning recipes and equip-ment. She said any informa-tion prior to 1994 should notbe used.

“The USDA continues toupdate information and hasupdated a lot of recommen-dations in the last 20 years,”she said.

“When you do thingsrights you shouldn’t have afood safety problem,” shesaid. Blakeslee also advisedagainst making up homecanning recipes or usinguntested recipes found on-line, including popular siteslike Pinterest.

She referred home can-ners to USDA recommenda-tions or extension publica-tions as reputable sourcesof information. The K-StateResearch and ExtensionBookstore has several factsheets, including “10 Tipsfor Safe Home-CannedFood” MF3170, availableonline through www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore. Or go tothe Rapid Response Cen-ter’s website (www.RRC.ksu.edu) for more informa-tion.

In addition, home can-ners with a dial gauge pres-sure canner should have ittested every year. “Most Ex-tension offices offer pres-sure canner testing everyyear, so contact your localExtension office for de-tails,” Blakeslee said.

Doris Shivers, Abilene:“This is very good.”

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4 medium baking apples,peeled & cut into wedges

1/2 cup apple juice1/2 pound caramels, un-

wrapped1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla1/2 teaspoon ground cinna-

mon1/8 teaspoon ground car-

damom1 prepared pound cake,

slicedCoat inside of crock-pot or

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By John ForsheeDistrict Extension

Director/HorticultureFarmers’ markets are

growing in popularityacross the nation and manyoperate in communitiesacross the River Valley Dis-trict. Whether it is producefresh from the home gar-den, grandma’s apple pie,or farm fresh eggs, onemust know the regulationsbefore becoming a farmers’market vendor. In addition,shoppers need to observesafety measures to keepfood purchased at a farmer-s’ market safe for consump-tion.

Foods allowed at Kansasfarmers’ markets without li-censing might includehome baked goods; fresh,uncut fruits and vegetables;honey; or dry baking mixes.

Foods allowed withproper licensing might in-clude such things as dairy

products; milk; raw meatand poultry; ready-to-eatpotentially hazardous foodssuch as burritos, egg rollsor grilled hamburgers; ornaturally fermentedcanned foods such as sauer-kraut.

Some foods must be sentfor testing in order to besold at a farmers’ market.These might include suchthings as pepper jams andjellies, salsa, barbequesauce, or chocolate can-dies.

If a vendor chooses toprovide food samples thenthe proper food safety pro-tocol must be followed todo so. This would includeoffering the samples at nocharge; providing a properhandwashing station; main-taining proper food temper-ature; and using appropri-ate tools for dispensingsamples.

All these regulations

and best management prac-tices can be found in theFact Sheet MF3138 (revisedJanuary 2015), Food Safetyfor Kansas Farmers’ Mar-ket Vendors: Regulationsand Best Practices. Thebulletin was developedspecifically for farmers’market vendors by K-StateResearch and Extensionand the Kansas Departmentof Agriculture.

KSRE and the Universi-ty of Missouri have teamedup to create a “Tips to ShopSafely at Farmers’ Mar-kets”. This bulletin givessafety tips for handling pro-duce on the way home, athome, and during prepara-tion.

Contact John Forshee atthe River Valley Extension— Clay Center office at 785-632-5335 for more informa-tion or for a copy of thesefact sheets.

Knowledge of Safety and Regulations forBuying and Selling at Farmers’ Markets

Plan for a SafeCanning Season


Ready to brush up onyour food preservationskills? Wildcat ExtensionDistrict is offering a hands-on food preservation work-shop on Saturday, June 20,2015, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Class location is FirstChristian Church, 1500 S.29th Street, Parsons. Theworkshop will be led byBarbara Ames, Wildcat Dis-trict Family and ConsumerSciences Agent, and WildcatDistrict Master Food Volun-teers.

Participants will receiveexperience in pressure can-ning and water bath canningas well as lecture sessionson canning equipment andtechniques and why testedmethods are critical for asafe food product. Whendone properly and safely,home preserved foods are atreat. But when improperpractices and unsafe foodhandling techniques areused, the food can causefoodborne illness. Manyavailable resources show-

ing home canning methodsare not approved and arenot considered safe.

Workshop registrationdeadline is Monday, June15, 2015. Contact WildcatDistrict Extension in Inde-pendence at 620-331-2690 [email protected]. Space islimited and will be filled ona first-come first-servedbasis. A $25 fee will covermaterials and canning sup-plies. Participants are en-couraged to bring a sacklunch.

Free pressure cannerdial gauge testing will alsobe available at the work-shop. Pressure cannergauges should be testedeach year to ensure that thecanner will be processingfood at the correct and safetemperature. Free cannergauge testing is also avail-

able at the Wildcat DistrictExtension offices duringregular business hours. Of-fice locations include:Crawford County, 620-724-8233; Labette County, 620-784-5337; and MontgomeryCounty, 620-331-2690.

New research shows thatconsumers are confusedover what they should andshouldn’t eat. According toa survey released by the In-ternational Food Informa-tion Council (IFIC), con-sumers’ confusion is a con-tinuous concern. The sur-vey found that 78 percent ofconsumers would prefer in-formation regarding whatthey should consume as op-posed to what they shouldnot consume.

“Despite what we seethat people want to be toldwhat to do, we continuouslytell them what not to do,and I think they’re very,very confused,” said Dr. JimHill, executive director ofthe Anschutz Health andWellness Center at the Uni-versity of Colorado. In addi-tion, more than 36 percentof the survey respondentslisted their top food safetyconcerns are “chemicals”in their food, followed by 34

percent are concernedabout foodborne illnessesfrom bacteria.

Marianne Smith Edge,IFIC Foundation’s seniorvice president of nutritionand food safety, said thatconfidence in the food sup-ply is slowly diminishing.She claims that this is atrust factor with con-sumers, as fewer peoplehave a connection withagriculture and the twosources closest to produc-

tion – farmers and foodcompanies or manufactur-ers.

“Americans are strug-gling to find clear guidanceon health and well-being,”Smith Edge said. “We needpositive guidance that canpromote good advice andinstill confidence in thefood supply.”

Read the full story byvisiting http://tinyurl.com/Conumer-Confused.

We’ve all done it… stoodat the meat counter trying tofigure out what to buy. Andif we’re having guests, thedecision is even more criti-cal. Throw in the expense,especially if the wrongchoice is made, and theprocess can be daunting.

Kansas State Universi-ty’s Travis O’Quinn saidthere are ways to makesmart choices and enjoy theflavor and aroma of meatwhile maximizing the gro-cery budget.

“There are a lot of op-tions we have at the grocerystores right now to stretchour dollars when it comes tobuying meat,” said O’Quinn,who is a meat science spe-cialist with K-State Re-search and Extension.“Most consumers are famil-iar with T-bone steaks, rib-eye strips and tenderloinsteaks. However, many ofthose steak items are higherpriced.”

Beef prices have been atrecord highs the past coupleof years, due to a shortage ofbeef cattle that occurred

when producers sold offtheir cattle due to droughtin major beef states such asTexas, Oklahoma andKansas.

Beyond the T-boneIn the last few years, al-

ternatives to the more ex-pensive cuts have been de-veloped that produce satis-fying grilling and eating ex-periences at a lower pricethan T-bones and tender-loins, said O’Quinn, who hasa Ph.D. in meat science, spe-cializing in meat qualityand palatability and is aself-described grilling andbarbecue enthusiast.

Flatiron steaks, thatcome from the area of theanimal called the chuck, arenow available at many re-tail stores and are less ex-pensive than the cuts fromthe loin or the rib area.Other popular cuts from thechuck are the shoulder pe-tite tender, Denver steakand the ranch steak. Thesecuts were developed in thelast ten years and comparefavorably pricewise withthe more traditional cuts.

Beef brisket tends to behigh in price, but other beefcuts will work for choppingand shredding, includingthe beef clod and the beefchuck roll – both from theshoulder.

“They will go a long wayand cook very similar to abeef brisket but at a muchless cost per pound,” hesaid. “Beef tri-tip from thesirloin of the animal, canalso be a good option, as isthe beef culotte.”

The best way to identifythese cuts is to check thelabel.

“Traditionally if you’relooking for good grillingcuts, retailers will list theprimal cut, so they’d list‘Beef, loin, t-bone steak,’”O’Quinn said. “Cuts that arefrom the rib or loin are al-most always guaranteed tobe tender and flavorful.Many of these other cutscome from the ‘chuck.’ Inthat case they’d say beefchuck flatiron steak, for ex-ample.”

Adding an enzymaticmeat tenderizer (commonly

containing papain, from thepapaya) to a marinade is agreat way to improve thetenderness of lower-valued,tougher cuts, he said. Me-chanically tenderizingmeats using a handheldneedle or blade tenderizeror a meat tenderizing malletare other options.

Beef is typically labeledwith U.S. Department ofAgriculture quality grades.Consumers should look formeats that are USDAChoice in order to ensure agood eating experience,O’Quinn said.

The butcher at the fullservice counter is oftenknowledgeable about differ-ent cuts and cooking meth-ods and can guide shoppers.

Be temperature savvyWhen grilling, use a food

thermometer, O’Quinn said.That helps ensure you’ll geta good outcome from a foodsafety standpoint but alsoensures you’ll get the meatcooked to the degree ofdoneness you prefer,whether it’s medium, medi-um rare or well done.

Cook meat to 140 degreesF for rare; 160 degrees formedium; and 170 degreesfor well done.

“If you’re using a foodthermometer you’re guaran-teeing that the steaks willcome out exactly as youwant.”

He said the best time tobuy the meat is within a cou-ple of days before you’llcook it. Steaks have a ten-dency to brown after threeto four days.

Know your steaksO’Quinn outlined a few

things about beef steaksthat shoppers should know.

Beef Tenderloin – Mosttender. Most expensive.Mild beef flavor and juici-ness.

Ribeye – Tender and ex-tremely flavorful. Relative-ly expensive. Increased fatcontent.

New York Strip – Tenderand very lean. Mid-priced.Mild flavor.

Sirloin – Very lean withgood flavor. Less expensive.Less tender than some oth-ers.

Value Cuts (Flat Iron,Denver steak, Delmonico) –Good flavor and moderatelytender, but tenderness issometimes inconsistent.Less expensive than othersteak cuts. Can be harder tofind at retail markets. Rightmeat, right method

Some meats lend them-selves better to certaincooking methods than oth-ers, O’Quinn said.

For the grill: Beef, pork,poultry or other, especiallysteaks, chops, tender cuts orground meats.

For the slow cooker oroven: Beef or pork roasts,thick or tougher cuts.

For the smoker or to bar-becue: Beef or pork roasts,less lean cuts (brisket,Boston butt, pork shoulder,ribs). Smoking does not ten-derize the meat per se, butcooking “low and slow” likewith BBQ, improves the ten-derness of tough cuts bybreaking down the proteins(collagen) in those cuts thatare responsible for makingthem tough.


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The USDA’s Risk Man-agement Agency (RMA) re-minds producers, includingranchers, specialty andnursery crop growers, and

others that they need tohave their Highly ErodibleLand Conservation (HELC)and Wetland Conservation(WC) certification form (AD-1026) on file with their localUSDA service center byJune 1, 2015. The 2014 FarmBill required all producershave the form on file by theJune 1 deadline to becomeor remain eligible for cropinsurance premium sup-port.

“Most producers alreadyhave a certification form onfile, however, some such asranchers, specialty andnursery crop growers, andothers who are new to cropinsurance or who may not

participate in other USDAprograms may not be awarethat they need to do this,”said Rebecca Davis, direc-tor, Topeka regional office.“We have taken many stepsrecently to broaden partici-pation in the crop insuranceprogram as part of the farmsafety net, including offer-ing new policies such as theWhole-Farm Revenue Pro-tection, Annual Forage, andextending organic priceelections to many newcrops.”

Producers should visittheir local USDA servicecenter and talk with theircrop insurance agent beforethe June 1, 2015, deadline to

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Additional informationabout federal crop insur-ance and the HELC and WCprovisions is available onthe RMA Farm Bill web-page.

Crop insurance is soldand delivered solelythrough private crop insur-ance agents. A list of cropinsurance agents is avail-able at all USDA ServiceCenters and online at theRMA Agent Locator. Pro-ducers can use the RMACost Estimator to get a pre-mium amount estimate oftheir insurance needs on-line. Learn more about cropinsurance and the modernfarm safety net at www.rma.usda.gov.

Imagine the excitementof leaving all that you knowbehind to begin a new lifeon the vast Kansas prairie.Who could know what thegreat unknown future had instore? Optimism mixed withcertain doses of anxiety car-

ried each new immigrantforward with the expecta-tion that a better life layahead. In the spring of 1875,Gilbert and Octavia Champi-on left St. Clair County, Mis-souri, with golden expecta-tions of a new home in a

promised land known asKansas. The Champions hadfour daughters, Unis, four-teen, Susan, eleven, Laura,eight, and Magnolia, seven.

Love sometimes blos-somed quickly on the fron-tier. Unis Champion mar-ried George Steadman(Stedman) the followingyear on August 12, 1876.They established a homenorthwest of MedicineLodge on the south side ofthe Medicine River. Alongthe way they were blessedwith a child and accordingto all reports they lived “inquietude and peace,” pleas-antly building a life togeth-er among family, friends,and neighbors.

Enter John Garten, theson of Charles W. and NancyEllen Garten. The familyhad come to Kansas fromKentucky the year beforethe Champion family in1874, settling farther up theMedicine River at the fron-tier town of Forest City. Theyoung man was described as“an ordinary, gawky, greencountry boy,” as well as,“awkward and slow ofspeech; beardless (with)blue eyes and dark hair.”

Friday, May 23, 1879,Garten rode into MedicineLodge “to fill his hide withdrink,” as an expression ofhis manhood. Garten was

not known to have acted sobold in the past. One observ-er thought he may havethought it would be “smart”to show that he was morethan a mere boy. The coun-try was filled with toughcowboys working on isolat-ed ranches in those beauti-ful Red Hills of south cen-tral Kansas. Garten hadplenty of opportunity to seehis heroes in action. Thisday he would howl with thebest of them. After in-dulging in several rounds ofwhiskey the young cowboystepped into the street,mounted his pony, andcharged out of town withseveral cowboy “whoops” toannounce his departure.

Out along the MedicineRiver Unis and her motherwere enjoying “the eveningof a long beautiful day”,walking along the road thatled to the Steadman farm.Settlers often allowed theirmilk cows to freely grazethrough the valley and asevening drew near the cowswere hunted up and broughthome. Into this peaceful set-ting the sound of poundinghooves from a gallopingrider forced the women tostep to the side of the roadat the river crossing.

The hard-riding horse-man was John Garten. Hewas yelling and wildly

swinging his pistol in theair. Riding into the river hefired the gun into the river.Riding a few paces past theriver he suddenly turned inthe saddle, pointed the pis-tol at Mrs. Champion andpulled the trigger. But therewas only a “snap.” The pis-tol misfired, taking no effectupon the startled woman.Not to be denied, he turnedthe pistol on Unis andsqueezed the trigger onceagain. The sound of gunfireechoed through the valley.Unis reeled from the blowcrying out, “Mother, I amshot!”

In that instant the splen-dor of a pleasant evening inMay turned to an awful hor-ror. Mrs. Champion rushedto her injured daughter asthe rider disappeared intothe shadows of twilight. Thenewspaper report of the in-cident revealed that beforeMrs. Champion “couldreach her daughter's sidethe bullet had done its workand her pulses were stilledforever.”

Barber County SheriffHoward Simmons trackedGarten to Parson’s Ranch.Garten did not seem to beaware of trouble he was in.After the shooting he rodeto his parent’s home and atesupper without the slightestindication that anything out

of the ordinary had tran-spired. Finishing his supperGarten left his home for Par-son’s Ranch where he spentthe rest of the evening withthe cowboys in the employof the ranch.

No one noticed anythingunusual and his cowboycompanions had no idea theshooting had even occurred.Garten was still at thebunkhouse when SheriffSimmons rode in the nextmorning. Garten seemedgenuinely surprised whenthe sheriff announced,“John I want you for mur-der.”

But the law couldn’t holdhim. When Garten was notrecaptured after he escapedfrom jail, Gilbert Champion,the father of the murderedwoman, saddled up androde for New Mexico. Aftera year’s sojourn he quietlyreturned. Nothing was said,but neighbors understoodthat the blood of Champi-on’s daughter had beenavenged in some unnamedplace on The Way West.

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Many of us have wan-dered through a farmersmarket and envisioned our-selves selling produce,baked goods or other foods.Farmers’ markets are agreat way for food produc-ers and value-added foodprocessors to directly con-nect with their customers,increase sales, and get feed-back from customers.

An updated 2015 guide isavailable to help new, aswell as veteran farmersmarket vendors in Kansasnavigate the best practicesto ensure the safety of vari-ous types of food offered atwhat for many of us marksthe real spring season. K-State Research and Exten-sion, along with the KansasDepartment of Agriculture,recently updated “FoodSafety for Kansas FarmersMarket Vendors: Regula-tions and Best Practices,”which helps to clarify regu-latory requirements and

lists recommended bestpractices to ensure the safe-ty of the types of food of-fered at farmers’ markets. Itis available for free down-load at http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/Item.aspx?catId=201&pubId=17219.

“To protect this valuableoutlet for Kansas’ localproducts, it is essential thatthe food sold at farmers’markets follows food safetybest practices and is pro-duced and processed ac-cording to the Kansas De-partment of Agriculturerules and regulations,” saidLonda Nwadike, Olathe-based consumer food safetyspecialist with K-State Re-search and Extension. “Notonly will this ensure thatproducts are as safe as pos-sible, it will also assure yourcustomers that your busi-ness, as well as the entirefarmers’ market, has prod-uct quality and safety inmind.”

Some of the best require-ments for food producersselling at farmers’ marketsinclude:

Cook, transport and holdfoods at the proper temper-atures to prevent rapid bac-terial growth. Hot preparedfoods must be held at 135 de-grees F or higher, cold per-ishable foods at 41° F orless, and frozen foods mustbe kept frozen.

Reduce possible cross-contamination that cantransfer bacteria from onefood to another. For exam-ple, be sure that raw meatdoes not contact ready-to-eat food or fresh produce.

Practice good personalhygiene such as cleanclothes and clean hands toprevent transferring bacte-ria to your food.

Product samples must beoffered in a sanitary man-ner and follow basic guide-lines (outlined in the publi-cation).

Kansas farmers’ marketvendors also must complywith the following key regu-lations:

All products sold mustfollow proper licensing, la-beling and temperature re-quirements. More details onthe products that require li-censing and those require-ments are included in thepreviously mentioned publi-cation.

Ingredients or food usedto prepare food for marketmust be from safe sources.

Baked goods such ascookies and breads made ina home kitchen are allowedfor sale if they are not con-sidered potentially haz-ardous. Potentially haz-ardous food examples in-clude custards, cheese-cakes, etc. Potentially haz-ardous foods require a KDAfood establishment license.

Fresh uncut fruits and

vegetables do not require alicense for sale; however, ifthe products are sold cut, aKDA food establishment li-cense is required. Vendorsalso should check with theparticular market wherethey are selling, Nwadike

said, as some may havemore stringent require-ments than state regula-tions.

For a list of area farmer-s’ markets, visit www. FromtheLand-ofKansas.com/KSFMS.

We are drawn to water asmoths are drawn to flame,and at no time during recentyears was this more evidentthan during last week’sflooding along the LittleBlue and Big Blue Rivers.Before local rivers and trib-utaries even started rising,social media lit up with re-ports of high waters sub-merging DeWitt, Neb., whiledownstream parts of Wash-ington County receivedseven inches of rain in a sin-gle afternoon. The initialconjoined surge scouredbanks of anything not boltedto the bedrock, spiked wa-terflow measuring systemsand flushed down shatteredtree trunks and cast-offlimbs, scrap, trash, propanetanks and any other manner

of flotsam both natural andman-made. Onlookers, gaug-ing the flood’s ascendancyby the dirty brown scumclotting its surface, cloggedroads near bridges or smallfeeder streams as riversoverflowed their banks in-undating low-lying areasand cropland, their cellphones held out like talis-mans vainly trying to wardoff evil.

Something about movingwater appeals to us, fromthe tiniest rivulet tricklingfrom high-altitude snow-fields to the ebb and flow ofthe sea. “I am haunted bywaters,” the writer NormanMaclean wrote, and whilethe waters that so elegantlyfill his works are clear androck-bottomed and teeming

with trout, waters every-where hold an emotionalresonance far beyond merespectacle. Our creation sto-ries begin with water, evenas we ourselves evolvedwithin our own inland sea,briny and viscous, rhythmicwith the steady tolling of aheartbeat. Blindly swim-ming around the amnioticsac like so many tadpoles,we are scarcely consciousthat within that thin mem-brane lies our sole universe,our cosmology, warmly darkand silkily fluid. No wonderwe squealed like bansheeswhen sundered from thewomb.

So we return, consciouslyor unconsciously, to whatev-er medium of water is near-est at hand. Children splash

in puddles, run throughsprinklers or spend theirsummers at the pool, par-ents boat or fish or snorkelor fly off to distant sun-drenched beaches to relaxand watch the endlesswaves roll in. And when wa-ters rise, we stand in awedsilence or yammer endlesslyof floods we have known andexperienced, and wonderhow high it will crest, whatchanges lie unseen beneaththose turbulent waves.

There was some talkabout the Flood of ’93, ofcourse, but any comparisonfell far short of reality. Lastweek the crest peaked at 42feet or so, and while the fig-ure was impressive—floodstage is 26 feet—it was stillsome 23 feet below the his-toric flood. A concrete pillarnear the east end of townstands as a barometer of theriver’s reach, perilouslyclose to housing, unthink-able in its scope except forthose of us who saw it first-hand.

What surprised me butshouldn’t have was the dis-tance people were willing towalk to reach the best view.What we call the White-sided Bridge to the west isalways a favorite flood-stageviewing point mostly be-cause it’s wide enough andtraffic light enough to facili-

tate parking tight againstthe railing. But on the longspan of the new bridge overthe Big Blue people wouldpark at one end of the otherand walk a hundred yards topeer over the edge. I sawthem there, perched as Iwas atop the grassy ridgeoverlooking the valley, sit-ting alone by my camerawhile the waters below con-sumed more tilled land.Cars honked as driversslowed to take it all in, thebroad expanse of silveredwaters where before hadbeen roads and ravines, thecurved rows of submergedcenter pivots jutting out likespines of mythical sea mon-sters. There was almost asense of gaiety about it, ofentertainment, and I sup-pose for some it was.

I thought of my own cre-ation myths, of watching myfather fly-fish on smallmountain streams of north-ern New Mexico or, as wasoften the case, on the swiftand wide Conejos River ofsouthern Colorado. Therivers had names and thenames became part of mylandscape, defining aboundary encompassing thefamiliar and the sacred. TheRio de los Piños ran coldand clear through cotton-woods and pines, the nar-row Pecos twisted and

snaked as it fell from thewhite-capped ranges to flowsouthward to the plains ofTexas where my father—then a boy—led his father’scattle to water, the Conejossurged and roared andbrooked no tolerance ofmistakes in footing; it was adangerous river. I almostdrowned there once, andmight have if not for a bigboulder that brought me upshort, battered and bloody.

In comparison, the BigBlue is benign, slow and lowmost of the time, brown assludge from siltation. A Mid-western river, its name asstaid and conventional asthe gridlines laying out thesections and the streets, sce-nic in its way but lacking anessential element that mayor may not be wild trout.When roused, though, it por-trays a destructive attitudereminiscent not of previousfloods but of Noah and theArk, big water, the type ofwater that sweeps every-thing away before it, thatbrings people to its shoresto gawk and blabber andfeel something that theybarely understand.

My own feelings were asroiled as the rising currents.I have lost the rivers of mypast. This is not my river,but somehow I must make itmine.


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art; mini yard wagon; glider; 8 fan back metal lawnchairs; 100+ iron wheels; table legs; windows;screens; cedar goat wagons; many cabinets; ironbeds; many tables; many chairs; 40 wood foldingchairs; wash tubs; sausage stuffer; swirl enamelware; pumps, pump handles; pitcher pumps; cis-terns; cistern cups; wooden pump; dirt slips;cream cans; forge; baggage cart; chicken yardart; assortment collector wire; saddle; assortmenthames; hog oilers; 8 bikes; chicken waters; pul-leys; 150 spindles; boat motor; metal wheel carts;light fixtures; wooden door headers; shutters;Challenger windmill; windmill fans & legs; ironpieces; oak tongue & groove Army base flooring;2” x 8” lumber 18’; 1” lumber; assortment tongue& groove lumber; wood shingles; 2 bridge planks;1933 Kan car tag; tin boiler; corn nubber; birdhouse table; jars; grinders; dog house; telephonepoles; hedge posts; new 5’ aluminum windows;large assortment of other collectables; Tools inc.:13” planner; Craftsman 10” radial arm saw; 225amp welder; Lincoln wire welder; Champion 4000generator; metal band saw; cast iron band saw;cast iron 6” table saw; double post vises; press; 50lb anvil; assortment nuts & bolts; 10’ popup tent;pump jack; Craftsman LT 2000 riding lawn mower;12 volt winch; log chains; 5 round bale feeders; 4’& 6’ stock tanks.

Note: Ardell & Kathy are retiring. They have bought for many years, there are many primitives& iron. Check our web site for pictures at www.thummelauction.com.


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The U.S. Department ofHomeland Security, or DHS,Science and Technology Di-rectorate, or S&T, an-nounced the award of a con-tract for the final phase ofconstruction of the NationalBio and Agro-defense Facil-ity, or NBAF, being con-structed in Manhattan.

The $834 million awardby S&T’s procurement sup-port partner, the FederalLaw Enforcement TrainingCenters, or FLETC, modi-fies the existing contract forMcCarthy Mortensen NBAFJoint Venture, which was se-lected in 2009.

“The NBAF will be a keycomponent in our joint ef-fort with the U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture to ad-vance research critical tothe security of our nation’sfood supply and agricultur-al economy,” said S&TUnder Secretary Dr. Regi-nald Brothers. “This criticalfacility will further develop

the strategic partnershipsbetween the Department,the state of Kansas, and thecity of Manhattan, alongwith private entities andbetter leverage the re-search capabilities of theNBAF once it is opera-tional.”

The state of Kansas isproviding $307 million, andthe city of Manhattan is pro-viding $5 million toward thetotal acquisition cost inclu-sive of planning, design,construction and commis-sioning of the $1.25 billionfacility. The award is the be-ginning of the third andfinal phase of constructionof the NBAF. Site prepara-tion was completed in 2012with funding provided bythe state of Kansas.

The central utility plant,or CUP, is expected to becompleted in October of thisyear. The $80 million CUP,which houses the boilers,chillers, emergency dieselgenerators and other sup-port elements for the mainlaboratory facility, wasfunded with $40 million infederal appropriations and$40 million in gift fundingfrom the state of Kansas.

Construction is expectedto be completed in 2020 withfull operational capabilityachieved by 2022.

The 2015 Kansas Live-stock Association (KLA)Young Stockmen’s Academy(YSA) gathered for its sec-ond educational tour of theyear May 12-14. The group,consisting of 21 KLA mem-bers from across the staterepresenting all segments ofthe beef and dairy indus-tries, toured agribusinessesand beef retailers in theKansas City area.

Merck Animal Healthhosted the class at its officein DeSoto. Merck has beenthe exclusive sponsor of theYSA program for six years.Staff from Merck gave theclass an inside look at theanimal health industry, leda discussion on consumerperceptions of livestockproduction and provided atour of the research farmand vaccine manufacturingfacility.

To gain a better under-standing of the link betweenthe processing plant and theconsumer’s plate, the grouptoured Kansas City SteakCompany and SYSCO Food

Services. Both companiesdistribute high-end beefcuts to restaurants acrossthe U.S. Kansas City SteakCompany also has a mail-order business and sells

beef products on QVC, ahome shopping channel.For a firsthand look at thevarious ways beef is market-ed in the meatcase, the classvisited Bichelmeyer Meatsand Whole Foods Market.

The class also had thechance to visit with con-sumers about the beef theyproduce on their farms andranches while distributingsamples at two HyVee gro-cery stores. These youngproducers answered ques-tions about animal health,beef nutrition and propercooking methods.

YSA members heardfrom staff at Bartlett andCompany about how theyuse strict risk managementpractices when buying andselling cattle and grain. Inaddition, they participated

in a cooking demonstrationat the Culinary Center ofKansas City to learn moreabout grilling and smokingbeef. The group also attend-ed an Agricultural BusinessCouncil of Kansas Cityluncheon, where they heardfrom Marty Vanier, directorof operations at the Nation-al Agricultural BiosecurityCenter on the Kansas StateUniversity campus.

Members of the 2015 YSAclass are Cory Beachner,Parsons; Dustin Crittenden,Winfield; Grant Gardiner,Ashland; Lindsay Graber,Richmond, Mo.; KalebHorne, Lyons; CalieKalkowski, Satanta; MattKnetter, Kansas City; Gar-rett Lister, Manhattan;Kristin Loving, Manhattan;Garret Ludwig, Stockton;Jesse Muller, Coffeyville;Michael Petrocci, Hillsboro;Asa Phillips, Hartford; SamRempe, Superior, Neb.; An-thony Ruiz, Minneapolis;John Sachse, Manhattan;Lesley Schmidt, Park City;Tyler Schultz, Haviland;Tanner Stucky, CouncilGrove; Laurel Wegener,Ellsworth; and MichaelWimer, Minneapolis.


Young stockmen learn more aboutbeef marketing, agribusiness

The 2015 YSA class includes. back row, from left: Matt Knetter, Kansas City; JohnSachse, Manhattan; Cory Beachner, Parsons; Kristin Loving, Manhattan; Laurel We-gener, Ellsworth; Asa Phillips, Hartford. Middle row: Garrett Lister, Manhattan;Michael Petrocci, Hillsboro; Anthony Ruiz, Minneapolis; Tyler Schultz, Haviland; Tan-ner Stucky, Council Grove; Calie Kalkowaski, Satanta; Garrett Ludwig, Stockton;Sam Rempe, Superior, NE. Front row: Michael Wimer, Minneapolis; Grant Gardiner,Ashland; Jesse Muller, Coffeyville; Caleb Horne, Lyons; Lesley Schmidt, Park City;and Lindsay Graber, Richmond, MO. (Not pictured is Dustin Crittenden, Winfield.)

A Horticultural Therapy Workshop will be held atthe Sedgwick County Extension Education Center at21st and Ridge in Wichita on Wednesday June 10, 2015from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. This informative and hands-onevent will introduce the science and practice of horti-cultural therapy from research to application, in theclassroom and as practiced in an accessible home gar-den. Early registration is $50.00 per person; $60 afterJune 1, 2015.

This workshop will help therapists, teachers, andothers that work with clients with physical or mentalchallenges, both youth and adults, to develop and ex-pand their gardening programs. The keynote speakerwill be Dr. Candice Shoemaker, Professor of Horticul-ture and Human Health, from Kansas State University,Manhattan.

Participants will tour two accessible gardens andlearn methods of accessible gardening, horticulturaltherapy techniques, gardening with special needsyouth and seniors, raised bed gardening, growingplants from cuttings, and growing people through gar-dening.

Complete program information and registration areonline at www.sedgwick. ksu.edu.

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There is no better timethan now to take advantageof the changing dynamics inthe beef industry by attend-ing the first-ever Red AngusSummit. Whether you are aseedstock or commercialcattleman, you will benefitfrom this unique opportuni-ty to be exposed to industryleaders and experts thatwill influence your deci-sions in the future. With afocus on end-user demand,the Red Angus Summit willprovide information aboutthe unique criteria influ-encing consumers, chefs,feedlot operators and pack-ers.

Red Angus Summit willbe held July 19-21, 2015, atthe Embassy Suites-KCI, inKansas City, Mo. Check-inbegins Sunday, July 19, at 1p.m. with the Red AngusSummit program beginningat 4 p.m. Speakers for RedAngus Summit include J.J.Jones, senior project man-ager at the Center for FoodIntegrity. Jones will sharekey information from theirlatest consumer trust sur-vey, “Cracking the Code onFood Issues: Insights from

Moms, Millennials andFoodies.”

Mark Kinoff, presidentof Ceres Hedge, Inc., willprovide market outlooksand risk managementstrategies for cattle produc-ers in today’s new markets.Panel discussions will focuson pertinent beef industrytopics and allow partici-pants to dialogue with in-dustry experts and top cat-tlemen. While in KansasCity, Summit attendees willvisit Windy Wine Co., Os-born, Mo., for an evening ofrelaxed fun and networkingat an award-winning wineryshowcased on a MissouriCentury Farm. Participantswill also watch the KansasCity T-Bones take on theGary Southshore Railcats atbeautiful Community Amer-ica Ballpark.

Red Angus Summit toursinclude Sysco Distributionin Olathe, and locallysourced meat market, TheLocal Pig, in Kansas City.

To register for the RedAngus Summit, visit redan-gus.org. Registration is only$50 prior to June 19, 2015.After June 19, registration is

$100. Hotel reservations are$119 per night and can bemade by following linkswhile registering for theconference or by calling theEmbassy Suites-KCI directat (816) 891-7788. Special

Red Angus Summit rate willbe held until June 29, 2015.

For more informationabout the Red Angus Sum-mit, contact Harold Bertz at(940) 387-3502, Ext. 19, [email protected].


By Miranda ReimanKevin Kolman has a sim-

ple equation for making theworld a better place. It re-volves around family, foodand grilling.

“When people are travel-ing more nowadays andthey’re out of the house,when we can get behind agrill, get in that backyardwith our family andfriends—that’s one goodway to reconnect,” saysWeber’s “Grill Master.”Farmers and ranchers cre-ate the raw ingredients,making those connectionspossible and the end resultenjoyable. But some findthemselves wishing theyknew as much about per-fecting a sizzling steak asthey do about cattle rations.

In time for sunshine andsummertime, here’s a quicklook at how to apply the sci-ence of grilling:

Keep it simple“Let the beef shine and

complement it with season-ing and smoke,” says JeffSavell, Texas A&M Univer-sity meat scientist. “Don’toverpower it.” He suggests alittle salt and pepper.

“Always remember thatkosher salt is flakier saltand weighs less than nor-mal table salt,” he says. “Soif your recipe calls for a ta-

blespoon of salt, know thatyou really need two table-spoons (kosher) to equal it.”

Also, it’s usually best notto buy seasoning in bulk.“Pepper, once it’s ground,it’s losing its flavor prettyquickly,” he says as an ex-ample.

“Simple” doesn’t meanpeople can’t experimentwith different flavors, justuse them in moderation.

Time and temperatureCasserole recipes in-

clude a specific oven tem-perature and bake time.Usually a few minutes oneway or the other doesn’tmatter much, but on thegrill 30 seconds could bethe difference betweendone to perfection and over-done.

Kolman says it’s allabout starting with a hotgrill (pre-heated to at least500 degrees) and paying at-tention. “When I put a steakon, I’m going to set myphone to tell me when Ineed to flip it,” he says.“Trust me. That’s how I havefun at my barbecues.”There’s no rule that says acertain cut should alwaysbe cooked a certain way.

“It’s not always time andtemperature—it’s alsothickness that plays real biginto it,” Kolman says. Any-

thing that’s cut especiallythick—say a two-inchsteak—should be “roastedfirst and then seared.”

A good guide is eight toten minutes of cook time foreach inch of thickness. ChefMichael Ollier, of the Certi-fied Angus Beef ® (CAB®)brand culinary team, saysgrills provide a versatilecooking space, allowing fordirect, high-heat cooking orlow and slow techniqueslike braising or smoking.The latter are usually re-served for end meats, orcuts from the brisket, chuckand round. “They havemore collagen, or that net-work of webbing around thefibers of the meat,” Olliersays. “That webbing needsto be broken down, and theway to really break it downis through long amounts oftime at low temperatures.”

Starting with highly mar-bled beef improves the ex-perience, whether it’s aquickly grilled steak or along-smoked brisket. “Mar-bling in a piece of meat isless dense than protein, soit’s going to be easier to bitethrough,” says Phil Bass,CAB meat scientist. “Juici-ness is affected by marblingand also the flavor—youhave the beautiful butteryflavor that comes from mar-

bling. The more you have it,the more that desirable fla-vor comes out.”

However, if you don’t getyour grill hot enough, you’renot letting those middlemeats shine, Ollier says. “Ifyou don’t sear the outside,you’re missing out on whatwe instinctively crave—con-trast between the crisp out-side and the tender inside,”he says.

Ollier often puts a castiron pan right on the grill ashe heats it up. “More andmore I’m into that uniformcrust, rather than a cosmet-ic grill mark.”

Preheating for ten to fif-teen minutes also keeps themeat from sticking to thegrates.

“Meat is 75% water, sothe longer it’s on the grill,the more moisture that’sgoing to be cooked out of it,”Kolman says.

Give it a breakPatience is an important

trait for any griller.“If you are cutting into

meat and you are getting alot of juices coming out,that’s an automatic signyou’re not letting it restlong enough,” Savell says.

Coming off the grill, beefneeds to rest for severalminutes (five for steaks andten to 15 for larger items) to

let the moisture redistrib-ute. “When you have suchhigh heat, the water mole-cules rushing all around arelike water balloons blownup almost to capacity,” Ol-lier says. “If you run a knifethrough that steak when it’sin that state—when all thewater molecules are run-ning around and so ready toburst—you actually do burstthem.

“If you give it a chance torelax, the water will realignitself within the fibers ofthe meat and they’ll bemore like a relaxed balloonthat’s only filled half-way,”he explains. “Cutting a rest-ed steak will keep juices ineach bite.”

Some protest that theywant a piping hot steak.“Then you can just tent itwith aluminum foil to retainheat or place it close to thegrill to keep it warm,” Olliersays.

When it comes to slicing,

the best method is alwaysthinly, across the grain, thechef says.

Beef insuranceSkill and equipment

must be paired with high-quality beef to get optimalresults, Kolman says.

“You’re trying to miti-gate as many liabilities inthat process as you can,” hesays, noting a consistentsource of beef helps. “If I’vegot the pit, I know how to setthat up. If I know how toseason it, I’ve got that por-tion taken care of… you al-most have to go through thewhole process.”

Perfecting the art andscience of a backyard bar-becue really comes down tofour simple things, Kolmansays: Good beef, good grills,good seasoning and good in-struction.

Want inspiration? Checkout the recipes available athttp://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/recipes/.

Grillin’ better beef – key to a brighter world?

Showing the grand champion bucket calf at the 4th An-nual Flint Hills Classic was Mecate Maltbie.

Shelby Smith, Fredonia, showed the reserve championbucket calf at the 4th Annual Flint Hills Classic heldApril 26 in Eureka.

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(AP) – For Rebecca De-gollado the steady stream ofsemi-tractor trailers alongMain Street hauling milk,cattle and other agricultureproducts is a reminder thisisn’t the same town in whichshe opened her business 13years ago.

Back then her RanchitaTex-Mex Restaurant wasthe only Mexican restaurantin town. Today there arefour. Hugoton is about to be-come the home of a secondgrocery store and a three-story motel at the southeastend of town. A pharmacywill open down the streetfromRanchita in a matter ofdays. Plus, there is the first2G cellulosic ethanol plantabout to go into full opera-tion just west of town.

The landscape of thiscommunity is changing andthat brings a smile to theface of Stevens County eco-nomic development direc-tor Neil Gillespie. He hasbeen working tirelessly tobring industry to the countyfor years.

Hugoton, located 90miles southwest of DodgeCity on U.S. 56, has had thegood fortune of sitting on agreat gas field that was dis-

covered 88 years ago. How-ever, after decades of ex-tracting this natural re-source, reservoir pressuresbegan declining, accordingto Kansas Geological Sur-vey. Heeding the warningback in the late 1990s, Gille-spie and others went insearch of other sources ofrevenue for the community.

“There are a lot of rea-sons we have been able toaccomplish what we have.We were ready for opportu-nities,’’ Gillespie said.“There have been ups anddowns as there is witheverything.’’

Meanwhile, in the pastsix years the hard work ofselling the community to po-tential industries became areality when Abengoa ofMadrid, Spain, committedto building Bioenergy Bio-mass of Kansas, the firstcommercial plant of its kindin the U.S. Abengoa re-ceived a $132.4 million loanguarantee and a $97 milliongrant through the Depart-ment of Energy to supportconstruction of the Hugotonfacility. The facility willcreate ethanol and the co-generation of electricity.

It’s a win-win for the

community. Plus, about 200area farmers will be paid$15 per ton for crop re-mains, providing an esti-mated $17 million per yearof extra income for localfarmers whose agriculturalwaste would otherwise havelittle or no value. Theprocess uses the remains ofirrigated corn stover, wheatstraw, milo stubble andswitch grass. None of theedible kernels of grain areused; it’s 100 percent plantfiber and does not negative-ly impact the food supply,said Thomas Robb, Aben-goa’s manager of institu-tional relations.

“It’s harvested accordingto the NRCS guidelines,’’said Robb. “We adhere tothe number that stays onthe field so we don’t havedust.’’

Robb said drier condi-tions in this part of theworld helped make it aprime location for such aplant. The residue needs tobe dry when it’s baled.

Back in October the com-pany held a ribbon cuttingfor the plant, attractingsuch dignitaries as the U.S.Secretary of Energy ErnestMoniz, U.S. Sen. PatRoberts and Kansas Gov.Sam Brownback, theHutchinson News reports.

Since then the plant hasbeen fine-tuning theprocess. Because it’s a newconcept Robb said they arestill working out any prob-lems and they are not yet infull production. However,Robb says once at full ca-pacity there will be 79 full-time employees and theywill process 1,000 tons perday of biomass, most ofwhich will be harvestedwithin a 50-mile radius eachyear.

They estimate they coulduse 350,000 biomass balesannually, producing up to 25million gallons of cellulosic

ethanol and 21 megawatts ofelectricity.

On a recent morning for-mer Kansas Senate Presi-dent Steve Morris gave atour of Hugoton’s up andcoming industrial park onthe southeast side of town.One thing he failed to men-tion was the name of thepark.

“It’s the Sen. Steve Mor-ris Industrial Park, to honorhim for all the years he rep-resented us,’’ says Gillespie.Also the land the park sitson was land he farmed formore than 20 years. Morris’roots are set deep in theland. His grandfather Clif-ford Charles Morris came towestern Kansas in 1907.

“Our farmstead is theonly original farmstead stillin operation in StevensCounty,’’ Morris said.

Today on land that wasonce farmed, semi tractortrailers are coming andgoing from the Kansas DairyIngredients facility haulingmilk inside the stainlesssteel tankers for the plantthat makes ingredients forcheese. The business diver-sifies the economy and addsto the tax base, Gillespiesaid.

The plant opened in thesummer of 2013, and col-lects milk from dairies asfar south as New Mexico.According to Mike Esh-baugh, plant manager, themilk is ultra-filtered andthen is shipped to Minneso-ta, Illinois and Missouri, tocustomers who makecheese.

About 30 tankers come inand out of the plant eachday, and it processes about1.5 million pounds of milk aday. The plant operates 24/7365 days of the year. Cur-rently there are 40 full-timeemployees.

“Having the businessmight encourage moredairies in the area,” said

Hugoton mayor Jack Row-den.

Nearby Sam Bhakta, amotel owner from Liberal,is building a 56-room BestWestern Plus which couldopen in June. According toRowden, a 32,000-square-foot second grocery store isalso being built on thesoutheast edge of town. Anda new Dollar General isunder construction. Thelocal Alco store was soldand is being remodeled intoa farm and home store.There is a new crop insur-ance and seed company onMain Street. But that’s notall; any day now HugotonPharmacy will open at thecorner of Main and Sixthstreets, in the old PorterBuilding.

“It’s great to see a busi-ness going into a buildingthat was empty,’’ said Row-den. “We’re glad to see allthe development. There area lot of positive things, andsome growing pains, infra-structure had to be expand-ed for future growth.”

To encourage the growthof small businesses, the cityis offering a $5,000 matchinggrant in start-up money. It’snot a lot, admits Rowden,but it’s incentive for smallbusinesses on Main Streetor for someone who wants toopen a home business.

“For someone looking atstarting a small business, itis better than a stick in theeye,’’ said Rowden.

Degollado has owned herbusiness for the past 13years. It branched off fromthe original RanchitaRestaurant her grandpar-ents David and GloriaRomero began in Ulysses.

“This is mine,’’ she saysproudly as she carries outthe noon special – a largeranchito – to the table. It’s afamily specialty made up ofa fried flour tortilla toppedwith beans, beef, cheese,lettuce, tomato, avocadoslices, and sour cream. Thisis where she and her hus-band Miguel Degolladohave raised their four chil-dren, who grew up waitingtables.

U.S. Census showsStevens County’s popula-tion is about 6,000. The cur-rent city population isabout 4,000, with one-thirdbeing Hispanic.

“We are seeing more His-panic business on MainStreet’’ Gillespie said, “re-flecting that they are abouta third of our population.’’

Degollado says there wasa real hustle and bustlewhen the Abengoa plantwas being built. Her restau-rant was filled with peoplefrom Spain and the easternU.S. She had tables of eightor nine twice a day forlunch and dinner.

“It was crazier at thetime,’’ Degollado said. “Youknew they were in town.’’

The boom lasted severalyears. Now that the Aben-goa plant is completed andalmost in operation, andKansas Dairy Ingredients isin full swing, the buildingboom that Degollado expe-rienced has slowed. But shesees a bustling community.

“Hugoton had goodschools for our children,and it’s a nice place to raiseour kids,’’ she said. “The(community) comes togetherwhenever someone is inneed. They are really sup-portive.’’

Now community leadersare focused on making cer-tain there is more housingfor middle income familiesin the community. Morrissaid a lack of housing iswhat limits growth in ruralareas.

“We received a moderateincome housing grant withthe Kansas Housing Re-source Corporation,’’ Gille-spie said. ``It helps commu-nities address moderate in-come housing issues. As aresult of getting the grant itwill provide incentive.’’Currently there are twotriplexes, one duplex andseven speculation homesbeing built.

“It’s an exciting time forour community,’’ Gillespiesaid.”With new construc-tion and businesses we arelooking forward to the newthings it stimulates.”


Hugoton seizing momentum as industry streams into the area

Leaders within the U.S.beef industry have agreedto satisfy China’s demandsfor a traceability system,thereby gaining access toChina’s beef market.

The National Cattle-men’s Beef Association(NCBA), U.S. Meat ExportFederation (USMEF) andNorth American Meat Insti-tute (NAMI) in a recent let-ter urged Agriculture Sec-retary Tom Vilsack and U.S.Trade Representative Mich-ael Froman to promptlyconclude negotiations withBeijing to reopen its mar-kets to U.S. beef.

To meet China’s require-ments for certification atthe slaughter plant – allow-ing possible traceback tothe birth premise of everyanimal providing beef ex-ported to the country,NCBA, USMEF and NAMIhave outlined a voluntarytraceability system. Includ-ed in the system are cattlein existing animal identifi-cation programs such as An-imal and Plant Health In-spection Service’s (APHIS)National Uniform Eartag-ging System and the brucel-

losis ear tagging systemwith permit documentationof birth premise, along withcattle in various USDAProcess Verified Programsthat include traceback ca-pabilities. This informationwould be made available toAPHIS in the event of an an-imal health incident.

“To be acceptable to theindustry, participation inthis system must be volun-tary, recognizing that onlybeef from cattle that arecovered by the system willbe certified for export toChina,” the groups wrote.

In 2014, total U.S. beefexports reached a recordhigh of $7.1 billion, althoughChina’s markets have beenclosed to the U.S. since 2003.

“Our industry associa-tions represent the entirebeef value chain, fromranchers to feedlot opera-tors to meat packers and ex-port trading companies, andwe believe that access to thelarge and growing Chinesebeef market is essential tothe future health of the U.S.beef industry,” the groupswrote.

U.S. beef industryoutlines traceabilitysystem to China

SATURDAY, MAY 30 — 10:00 AM2323 North Jackson — JUNCTION CITY, KS

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Futon, 2-Black Cabinets, BlackCouch Table, Recliner, Teak/marble Coffee Table, Curio Cabinet,Couch, 2-Chairs, End Tables, Sofa Table, Small Buffet, 2-BarStools, Corner Curio Cabinet, Bookcase, Mahogany Desk, Com-puter Desk w/Hutch, Cube Cabinet w/5-Cubes, File cabinets (3-Drawer & 5-Drawer, Queen Size Bed (Mattress, Box Springs,Frame & Headboard), 2-Chest Of Drawers, King Size Head-board, Master Dresser w/Mirrored Hutch, Small Printer Table,Base Cabinet, Computer Desk, 2-Computer Chairs, 2-Rrectan-gle Card Tables & 2-Chairs, 3-Table Lamps, 2-Bedroom Lamps,Singer Futura 200 embroidery machine, Singer Sewing Machine,55” Toshiba LED HD Flat Screen TV, 4-Flat Screen TV’s, UprightFreezer.HUMMEL’S & COLLECTIBLES: Hummel’s (200/0 Goat Herder,87 For Father, 11 2/0 Merry Wanderer, 141 3/0 Apple Tree Girl,142 3/0 Apple Tree Boy, 153/0 Aufweidersein, 51/0 Village Boy,197 2/0 Be Patient, 94 3/0 Surprise, 377 Bashful, 185 AccordionBoy, 130 Duet, 74 Little Gardner, 73 Little Helper 169 Bird Duet,135 Soloist, 390 Sitting Accordion Boy, FULL BEE-12/I ChimneySweep (1952 Full bee), 132 Joint Endeavor (Special One Made)BORN TO BE WILD COLLECTION (Bear To Be Wild #1803B,God BlessAmerica 9410A, Freedom to Ride 7535B, Headed ForA Cure F0360), ROAD HOG COLLECTION: Hog Wild 1516A,Boar To Be Wild 0906A, Blown Glass – Penguin, Crab And But-terfly), DANBURY MINT (Star Ornament, 3 Angels In A ChestAnd A Flying Pig, Mother And Child Bowl, Pink Gowned Lady1952), WILLOW TREE: Beautiful Wishes, 25th AnniversaryWoodstock Stamp, 1/2 Carat Diamond Ring, Seiko Men’s Watch,Stainless Steel Wedding Band, Opal Earrings, Harley DavidsonNecklace, Harley Davidson Earrings, 2005 American Eagle Sil-ver Dollar, Harley Davidson Memorabilia, Harley Davidson Mo-torcycle Seat, Harley Davidson Leather Jackets.TOOLS, & MISCELLANEOUS: Snapper Rider Mower, HondaSelf-Propelled Mower, Craftsman Leaf Blower, 7 Ton Log Splitter,Briggs and Stratton 7500 Watt Electric Start Generator, Crafts-man 3 GallonAir Compressor, Small Electric Air Compressor, 50’Air Hose, 7 Gal Portable Air Tank, Ryobi Belt Sander, DrywallSaw, Skil Hammer Drill, Craftsman Rotary Tool, Skil Saw, Ro-tozip, Reciprocating Saw, 6” Bench Grinder, Craftsman Tool Bag,Tall Craftsman Rolling 15 Drawer Tool Chest, Craftsman 1/4" ,3/8“ & 1/2" Socket Sets, Hex Head Socket Set, Torx Bit SocketSet, Craftsman Combination Wrench Sets (Standard & Metric),Miscellaneous Craftsman Tools, Craftsman Screwdriver Sets(Standard & Phillips), Nut Driver Sets (Standard & Metric), Vari-ous Pliers, Crescent Wrenches, Vise Grip Pliers, Chisels, Crafts-man Ratchets & Extensions, Craftsman Laser Level, Heat Gun,Wood Clamps, Chainsaw Sharpener, Squares, MiscellaneousElectrical Components, Staple Guns, 7-1/4 inch Circular SawBlades, Hammers, Extension Cords, 100’ Tape Measure, 6 Gal2HP Shop Vac, Step Ladders, Craftsman Four Foot Level, DrillDoctor, Sears Battery Charger, Portable Fans, Bench Vise, Zir-con Multi Scanner Stud Finder, Multi-Meter, Soldering Iron & Sol-der, Circuit Breaker Tester, Shovels, Rakes, Oreck XL air Purifi-er, Keurig Coffee Maker, Scrapbooking Supplies, Personal Crick-et Scrapbook Machine, 24” Cricket Scrapbook Machine, CricketPersonal Designs Kit & 8-Cricket Cartridges, Wall Rack OfSewing/Quilting Thread, 2-Wall Racks Of Embroidery Thread,Lots Of New Sewing Fabric & Flannel Material, Sewing Acces-sories, Large Cross Cut Shredder, Paper Shredder, Bissell LittleGreen Machine, Motorcycle Disc Lock Alarm, Waffle Iron, BreadMachine, Electric Skillet, Crock Pot, Bakeware, Canning Jars,Canner Pot & Utensils, Office Supplies, Document Protectors,Baskets, Coleman Camp Stove, Pig, Fire Hydrant, Dog & EagleYard Statuary, Christmas Yard Decorations, LED Lights For In-door/Outdoor Ornaments, 2-Trees (1-Large 1-Small) FoldingLawn Chairs. Wrought Iron Round Patio Table & 4-Barrel BackChairs, Small Patio Table & 2-Wrought Iron Straight Back ChairsAND MANY, MANYMORE ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MEN-TION. For Pictures go to kansasauctions.netNRFA. Lunch: Northern Lights Food Stand. Terms Cash,Check or Credit Card

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Farmers National Company (402) 496-3276

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY


Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 813 WagonWheel Rd., Florence, KS from the round about intersection ofHwy. 77 & U.S. Hwy. 50, Florence, KS 4 miles south on Hwy. 77& 2 miles west on 80th Ave.(OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 FROM 2-4 P.M.)

(REAL ESTATE SELLS AT NOON)Legal Description: Part of the SE 1/4 of 26-21-4, 9.6 acres moreor less, Marion County Kansas. Property is improved with a 3 bed-room, 2 bath, 1248 sq. ft. log cabin home built in 1998 with fullbasement, CH/CA, wood burning stove. Property is also improvedwith a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1229 sq. ft. 1 1/2 story home built in 1915with partial basement. Property consists of 3 barns, silo, & lots oflarge trees with balance of land in pasture & grassland. This is abeautiful setting in the county with a great view of the Flint Hills. At-tend this Auction prepared to BID AND BUY!!!

TRACTORS, GARAGE,FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES

& HOUSEHOLD1947 Farmall B Cultivision NFtractor, pto, elec. start with likenew Woods belly mt. mower;Ford 8N tractor & loader; MazdaB2200 pickup; Fuller Johnsonstationary engine; Lincoln 225amp welder; windmill; chainhoist & A frame; Howse 5’ rotarymower; 6’ 3 pt. blade; 3 pt. culti-vator; 2 btm. plow; push mower;hay sling; hand tools; log chain;air bubble; The Root-HeathMFG. grain mill; Kenmore glasstop range; 2- lg. Pinewardrobes; lg. dresser mirror;Oak showcase; china hutch; oldradio cabinet; Oak bench; twinbeds; kitchen dinette; patio table& chairs; sofa; desks; parlortable; numerous old furniture;wash stand; rockers; cornercabinet; leather/wooden chairs;

wagon wheel table; Walnutdresser with marble top &boxes; 100’s military & riflebooks; military saddle; Rock Is-land Line RR lanterns; decora-tive cannon collection; knives;bayonet; military uniforms &hats; manikins; metal shields &suits of armor; statues; toy tank;ammo clips & boxes; Copperjug & boiler; Bronze state coins;toy 1939 Lincoln Zephyr con-vertible; smoke stands; lighters;stamps; helmets; lamps; beltbuckles; elec. train; binoculars;bookcase; tables; cast iron nutcracker; old pictures; belts; hol-sters; area rugs;stereo; cast iron tub; pitcher,basin & stand; cannister set;glassware; kitchen items; walltelephone; floor lamp; oil lamp;brass bell; china sets; crock;jewelry box; military memorabil-ia; & much more

Lunch provided by K&B Catering


Frontier Farm Credit haspromoted Kelsey Gibson tocountry home loan officer.Karla Rosell is the newcountry home loan special-ist in Frontier’s Manhattanoffice. Gibson and Rosellare responsible for servingcustomers in the Manhattanand Marysville market-places, including the coun-ties of Clay, Dickinson,Geary, Jackson, Marion,Marshall, Morris, Nemaha,Pottawatomie, Riley, Shaw-nee and Washington.

Frontier Farm Creditcountry home loan (CHL)teams focus on home and lotlending in rural areas, witha special emphasis on homeconstruction lending. WhileFrontier Farm Credit offersloans for rural home lots ofalmost any tract size, the co-operative’s CHL teams spe-cialize in the financing ofhomes with larger-than-typi-cal acreages.

Gibson previously work-ed as a customer specialistfor Frontier Farm Credit,where she also has servedas a leader on the Diversityand Engagement Council.Prior to joining FrontierFarm Credit, Gibson workedfor a cattlemen’s associa-

tion, which focused on help-ing family-owned farms andranches competitively bal-ance with larger operations.Gibson holds a bachelor’sdegree in animal sciencefrom Kansas State Universi-ty and has been a gilt man-ager for a large swine oper-ation in Texas, as well as acattle processor on a smallfeedlot.

“I am looking forward tothe opportunity to serveFrontier Farm Credit cus-tomers by providing special-ized home lending expert-ise,” Gibson said. “Knowingthat we will finance thehome of someone’s dreamsgives me great satisfaction.”

Rosell has been withFrontier Farm Credit fornearly two years. Prior toher promotion to countyhome loan specialist, Rosell

worked as a documentationspecialist. Rosell joinedFrontier Farm Credit after24 years in commercialbanking, 15 years of whichshe spent working withhome loans.

“I enjoy helping cus-tomers obtain their dreamsof owning their own home,”Rosell said.

To arrange an appoint-ment to discuss your coun-try home, call 866-874-2474.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 is the deadline to submit appli-cations for seven scholarships administered by the Ameri-can Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

These awards provide financial support to Jersey youthpursuing a college or university degree or, in some cases,gaining hands-on experience in the development and man-agement of Registered Jersey™ cattle. Applicants must be aJunior or Lifetime member of the association upon submit-ting their application. A minimum grade point average of2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholar-ships. Copies of the applicant’s high school and collegetranscripts must be submitted, along with two letters of rec-ommendation.

The Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studiesin the amount of $5,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate stu-dents who have completed at least one-half of courseworkcredit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animalscience (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice,dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product mar-keting, and graduate students in those program areas are el-igible to apply.

Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be presented. Stu-

dents who will begin a program of study at an accreditedcollege or university in the fall of 2015 may apply for theWilliam A. Russell Memorial Scholarship. Students whohave completed at least one year of study toward their de-gree are eligible for the V. L. Peterson Scholarship.

A Cedarcrest Scholarship of $1,750 will be awarded to anundergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree inlarge animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairymanufacturing, or dairy product marketing.

Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of$1,500. The Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship is for con-tinuing college students in any degree program area. TheBob Toole Jersey Youth Award can be used for educationalexpenses or a well-defined practical experience related tobreeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys.

For application forms and instructions, visit the “Schol-arships and Internships” page on the USJersey website.

More than $20,000 will be awarded across all AJCA edu-cational programs for the 2015-16 academic year. Recipientswill be recognized on Saturday, November 7 at the annualJunior Banquet held during The All American JerseyShows and Sales in Louisville, Ky.


The schedule has beenset for the 2015 Inter-StateFair and Rodeo.

This year’s fair will runAugust 8 through the 15thand include fan favoriteslike the demo derby androdeo.

New this year is a freebarn dance on the finalnight of fair, August 15. TwoSteps Back and Tyler andthe Tribe will play in theshow arena at 9 p.m. “Every-body is welcome, said JimLawrence, vice-president of

the 2015 Fair and Rodeo.“As soon as the premiumsale is over, the livestockpeople will pull down thepens and we’ll roll in aflatbed truck, and the bandstarts.”

The free barn dance willbe held to thank the com-munity for their support.“We want to give back to thecommunity,” Lawrencesaid.

Another new event atthis year’s Fair and Rodeois a Rodeo Clown Reunion.

Retired rodeo clowns fromacross the nation will at-tend the reunion.

This year’s tractor pullwill be sanctioned by LucasOil instead of the OutlawTractor Pullers. The tractorpull is on Monday, August10.

One of the fair androdeo volunteers said it suc-cinctly when she stated onsocial media that the fair isa longtime tradition. “Theheart of this eight-dayevent… is the kids exhibit-

ing their hard work in theshow ring or with theiraward-winning cookies orcrafts. It is having that foot-long corn dog you wait allyear for, because it justtastes better on the Mid-way… It is spending timewith your family andfriends at the fairgroundsand seeing people you onlysee once a year.”

Volunteers are whatmake the fair and rodeosuccessful, said JohnReeves, 2015 chairman, and

they put in countless hoursand are not paid for theirtime. “We appreciate thecommunity’s support of ourfair. We’ve been putting thisfair and rodeo on for 106years, and we know wecouldn’t do it without all ofour volunteers and the com-munity supporting us.

The fun pass, which ad-mits the bearer to all eightnights of grandstand enter-tainment, will be discount-ed for a one-day online saleon June 26 only. After that,

the fun pass will cost $35 tillJuly 31. On August 1, the funpass goes up to $45. Ticketsfor individual evenings ofgrandstand entertainmentrange from $10 to $30, de-pending on the evening.Tickets can be purchased atthe gate and online afterJuly 1. For more informa-tion, visit FairandRodeo.com or call the CoffeyvilleChamber of Commerce at620.251.2550.

Schedule set for 2015 fair & rodeo in Coffeyville

The Kansas State Fair is now accepting applicationsfor the 2015 Ron and Carolyn Holland Scholarship.

Applicants for the Holland Scholarship are re-quired to be a high school senior during the 2015-16 ac-ademic year and a current or past 4-H/FFA memberplanning to enter an accredited college academic pro-gram majoring in an agriculture related field of study.

Applications are due August 1 to the Kansas StateFair. A selection committee will evaluate candidateswith the recipient to be named September 12 during theGrand Drive and Gala at the Prairie Pavilion on theFairgrounds. The winner will receive a $2000 scholar-ship that will be equally divided over a four-year peri-od.

The Ron and Carolyn Holland Scholarship was es-tablished in 2013 by Ron Holland in honor of his latewife Carolyn. Ron and Carolyn have a lengthy relation-ship with the Kansas State Fair, including supervisor ofthe open beef cattle shows. “During my work at theKansas State Fair, I had the opportunity to witnessKansas youth at their best. We wanted to be able to pro-vide financial support to a well deserving Kansas Youthinvolved in agriculture,” said Ron Holland. Applica-tions are available online at www.kansasstatefair.comor by contacting the competitive exhibits departmentby emailing ssankey @kansasstatefair.com or cal-ling620-669-3614.

Kansas State Fairaccepting applications forHolland Scholarship

July 1 is deadline to apply forNational JerseyYouth Scholarships

Frontier Farm Credit announces country homeloan team of Kelsey Gibson and Karla Rosell

Installation Packages$1.15 sq. ft.

Santee StructuralFarm and Ranch StructuresPole Barns, Stock Shelters Repairs

All packages include: 1 Overhead Door, 1 Service Door and 3 Sliding Windows

1. 24’x24’x8’ . . . . . .$6,000.00 2. 30’x40’x10’ . . .$10,700.003. 30’x60’x12’ . . .$16,000.00 4. 40’x50’x12’ . . .$16,000.005. 50’x100’x16’ . .$38,000.00 6. 60’x80’x16’ . . .$35,400.00

Contact Sales:

802-310-6070 or 785-207-1955

CAR AUCTIONSATURDAY, MAY 30 — 10:30 AM

Auction will be held at 514 Elliott Street inBELOIT, KANSAS

CAR: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe 2 door convertible Columbia 2speed rear end, stock, good condition, has been in garage.Note: Mel is selling his excess cars. There are in various states ofcondition from the 1948 convertible in good condition to others thatare parts cars. Several are rebuilders.

See last week’s Grass & Grain for listingsCheck our website for pictures www.thummelauction.com

MELVIN (MEL) D. SCHMIDTAuction Conducted By:

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Interbull invites stake-holders in bovine geneticsto attend the 2015 InterbullAnnual Meeting, July 9-11,in Orlando, Fla. This eventprecedes the 2015 Joint An-nual Meeting (JAM) ofAmerican Dairy Science As-sociation (ADSA)-AmericanSociety of Animal Science(ASAS), July 12-16, at RosenShingle Creek, Orlando.

During the InterbullOpen Session, presenterswill discuss genet-ic/genomic evaluationmethods, national and in-ternational genetic and ge-nomic evaluations, nationalgenetic evaluation of dis-

ease and welfare traits, newgenomically defined traitsand genetic defects, andusing SNPs (single nu-cleotide polymorphism) inparentage studies.

The Council on DairyCattle Breeding (CDCB), In-terbull’s U.S. representa-tive, is sponsoring the “Useof genomics to improve lim-ited and novel phenotypesin animal breeding” ses-sion. This session, sched-uled on July 12, from 2 to 5p.m., addresses precisionfarm and computing tech-nologies. These technolo-gies are revealing an in-creasing number of novelphenotypes in the poultry,swine, beef and dairy indus-tries, and are becomingavailable for research andapplication in breedingprograms. This symposiumwill provide an update onnovel phenotypes currentlybeing collected and theirpotential applications inpoultry, swine, beef anddairy management pro-grams.

Invited speakers andtheir topics include: Rachel

Hawken – Cobb strategy toexploit genomics in poultrycommercial flocks forhealth traits; Kent Gray –Application of genomictechnologies to improvefeed efficiency traits inswine; Matthew Cleveland –The role of genomics in thedevelopment of novel phe-notype-based products inthe beef industry; RichardSpellman – The impact ofgenomic technologies in theselection of novel pheno-types in dairy crossbreed-ing programs; and JacquesChesnais – Using genomicsto enhance selection fornovel traits in North Ameri-can dairy cattle.

Interbull is accepting ab-stracts through June 12. Formore information regardingpaper submission, go to:http://interbull.org/ib/2015meeting. The final programwill be posted on the Inter-bull web site on June 26.

The Interbull AnnualMeeting requires a separateregistration fee from JAM.Information regarding reg-istration, costs and hotelreservations are available

on the JAM website at:www.jtmtg.org/jam/2015/reg.asp. Register by June 19 tosecure the lowest registra-tion fees still available.

“CDCB leaders encour-age U.S. livestock breeders,industry partners, re-searchers and students tointeract with internationalpartners from more than 30countries to learn fromtheir experiences andknowledge,” says João Dürr,Council on Dairy CattleBreeding chief executive of-ficer. “These joint meetingsprovide a great opportunityto exchange information onthe latest developments indairy cattle genetic and ge-nomic evaluations.”

CDCB conducts geneticevaluations for economical-ly important traits of dairycattle. The CDCB alliedpartners cooperator data-base is the largest in theworld, which is devoted todairy animals, with approx-imately 70 million femalephenotypic records andmore than 300,000 males re-ceiving genetic evaluationsor genomic predictions.


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A recent study withKansas State University re-searchers details vaccinedevelopment for two newstrains of avian influenzathat can be transmittedfrom poultry to humans. Thestrains have led to theculling of millions of com-mercial chickens andturkeys as well as the deathof hundreds of people.

The new vaccine devel-opment method is expectedto help researchers makevaccines for emergingstrains of avian influenzamore quickly. This could re-duce the number and inten-sity of large-scale outbreaksat poultry farms as well ascurb human transmission.

It also may lead to newinfluenza vaccines for pigs,and novel vaccines forsheep and other livestock,said Jürgen Richt, Regents

distinguished professor ofveterinary medicine and di-rector of the U.S. Depart-ment of Homeland Securi-ty’s Center of Excellence forEmerging and Zoonotic Ani-mal Diseases.

Richt and his colleaguesfocused on the avian in-fluenza virus subtype H5N1,a new strain most active inIndonesia, Egypt and otherSoutheast Asian and NorthAfrican countries. H5N1also has been documentedin wild birds in the U.S.,though in fewer numbers.

“H5N1 is a zoonoticpathogen, which means thatit is transmitted from chick-ens to humans,” Richt said.“So far it has infected morethan 700 people worldwideand has killed about 60 per-cent of them. Unfortunately,it has a pretty high mortalityrate.”

Researchers developed avaccine for H5N1 by com-bining two viruses. A vac-cine strain of the Newcastledisease virus, a virus thatnaturally affects poultry,was cloned and a small sec-tion of the H5N1 virus wastransplanted into the New-castle disease virus vaccine,creating a recombinantvirus.

Tests showed that thenew recombinant virus vac-cinated chickens againstboth Newcastle diseasevirus and H5N1.

Researchers also lookedat the avian flu subtypeH7N9, an emerging zoonoticstrain that has been circu-lating in China since 2013.China has reported about650 cases in humans andCanada has reported twocases in people returningfrom China. About 230 peo-

ple have died from H7N9.“In Southeast Asia there

are a lot of markets that selllive birds that people canbuy and prepare at home,”Richt said. “In contrast tothe H5N1 virus that kills themajority of chickens inthree to five days, chickensinfected with the H7N9virus do not show clinicalsigns of sickness. Thatmeans you could buy a birdthat looks perfectly healthybut could be infected. If aninfected bird is preparedfor consumption, there is ahigh chance you could getsick, and about 1 in 3 infect-ed people die.”

Using the same methodfor developing the H5N1vaccine, researchers insert-ed a small section of theH7N9 virus into the Newcas-tle disease virus vaccine.Chickens given this recom-

binant vaccine were pro-tected against the Newcas-tle disease virus and H7N9.

“We believe this Newcas-tle disease virus conceptworks very well for poultrybecause you kill two birdswith one stone, metaphori-cally speaking,” Richt said.“You use only one vector tovaccinate and protectagainst a selected virusstrain of avian influenza.”

Using the Newcastle dis-ease virus for vaccine devel-opment may extend beyondpoultry to pigs, cattle andsheep, Richt said.

Researchers found theywere able to protect pigsagainst an H3 influenzastrain by using the Newcas-tle disease virus to developa recombinant virus vac-cine. Wenjun Ma, KansasState University assistantprofessor of diagnostic med-

icine and pathobiology, isbuilding on this finding andusing the Newcastle diseasevirus to make a vaccine forporcine epidemic diarrheavirus, a disease that haskilled an estimated 6 mil-lion pigs. Richt conductedthe avian influenza studywith Ma, Adolfo Garcia-Sas-tre at the Icahn School ofMedicine at Mount Sinai inNew York, and several othercolleagues. They publishedtheir findings in the Journalof Virology study, “Newcastledisease virus-vectored H7and H5 live vaccines protectchickens from challengewith H7N9 or H5N1 avian in-fluenza viruses.” It is thefirst study to look at anH7N9 vaccine in chickens,the animals the diseaseoriginates in.

Vaccines developed for H5N1, H7N9 avian influenza strains

The 2015 Shawnee County Spring Show overall cham-pion market lamb was shown by Gabryelle Gilliam fromWashington County.

The annual MeadowlarkExtension District WheatVariety Plot Tour will beheld this year on Tuesday,June 2, 2015. They’ll kick offat 9:00 a.m. with a discussionof the 11 entries in the plotlocated five and three quar-ter miles west of Highway 75on 176th Rd. (3/4 of a milewest of the intersection of Tand 176 Roads). There arethree new entries we areevaluating in this year’s plot- Mint, KanMark, andWizard– to go along with returning

entries Fuller, Grainfield,Wolf, Cedar, Redhawk, Ever-est, Armour, and 1863. We’lltalk seed treatments andstripe rust (should I haveapplied a fungicide afterall?!) plus general diseaseand variety characteristicsfor each plot entry. Dougand Leonard Edelman arethe plot cooperators and ourfirst stop hosts.

Our wheat ‘tour’ this yearwill also include a secondstop at Stoller Farms for atour of a Nitrogen Sensor

Evaluation Plot. This plot islocated a quarter mile southof the intersection of U and176 Roads southwest of Sa-betha. K-State Research &Extension soil fertility spe-cialist Dr. Dave Mengel willshare information on hiswork using nitrogen sensorsto determine wheat nitro-gen needs and applicationconsiderations. ByronStoller is the plot coopera-tor.

Northeast Area Exten-sion agronomist Dr. Stu

Duncan will be on hand todiscuss the ‘state of thewheat crop’ plus informa-tion on plot entries. Re-freshments are sponsoredcourtesy of the KansasWheat Alliance and Mead-owlark Extension District.Appreciation is expressedto plot cooperators and par-ticipating seed companies.Hope to see you June 2nd!Contact the Meadowlark Ex-tension District Office inSeneca at (785) 336-2184 formore details.

Meadowlark Extension DistrictWheat Plot Tour planned for June 2

Interbull Annual Meeting precedesADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting


The All-American Certi-fied Angus Beef® Cook-Offcontest is a long-held tradi-tion that provides a uniqueeducational experience forjunior Angus members. Thepopular competition at theNational Junior AngusShow (NJAS) not only teach-es youth about the CertifiedAngus Beef® (CAB) product,but also how to communi-cate beef’s nutritional im-portance.

For juniors participatingin the contest during the2015 NJAS in Tulsa, Okla.,the American Angus Auxil-iary offers a few tips forpreparing and showcasingtheir recipe to impress thejudges.

“The first thing, besideslearning about CertifiedAngus Beef, is to have fun,”says Anne Lampe, Ameri-can Angus Auxiliary Cook-Off co-chair. “Think outsidethe box to come up withgood recipes, skits andthings that are different.”

More than 40 teams willcompete in the Cook-Off,and six participants are en-tered in the Chef’s Chal-lenge, which is an eventopen to both National Jun-ior Angus Association(NJAA) members andadults.

To compete, teams of twoto six NJAA members de-cide on a recipe and pre-pare it in one of three meatdivisions: steak, roast andother beef item. The secondportion of the Cook-Off in-cludes a creative skit show-casing CAB.

Sponsored by the Ameri-can Angus Auxiliary and theNJAA, the focus of the com-petition is more than a win-ning team: “One of our maingoals for the CertifiedAngus Beef Cook-Off is togive juniors an opportunityto learn about our productand feel comfortable pro-moting it,” Lampe says.

She also encourages par-ticipants to go beyond de-scribing the CAB specifica-tions, and explain why thespecifications qualify theCAB brand as better thanordinary beef one mightfind in the meatcase.

“Always remember thatwhen developing the skitand recipe the main goal isto promote Certified AngusBeef to the consumer,”Lampe says. “If you’re going

to use Certified Angus Beefspecs in your skit make surethat you explain them on aconsumer level; what it ac-tually means.”

Participating teamsshould do their homeworkand be equipped to answera variety of questions. TheCAB website hosts severaldifferent informationsources and ideas to pre-pare for the Cook-Off, in-cluding the carcass specifi-cations, various cuts and

cooking methods and de-grees of doneness.

The Cook-Off involves afew rules junior membersshould consider when mak-ing their plans:

All teams will use thesame CAB product in theirrespective categories, no ex-ceptions. Each category willreceive a specific cut, whichcan be found atwww.angusauxiliary.com.No team may receive theCAB product until 8 a.m. on

contest day. Please do notchoose a recipe that re-quires overnight marinatingor cooking time over fivehours.

Grills are strongly en-couraged for preparation ofbeef.

The teams have been as-sembled and informed ofwhat cuts of CAB productthey will be using during theCook-Off, so now the prepa-rations begin. The competi-

tion has been a tradition formore than 30 years, and thelessons the teams learnwhile developing theirrecipes and skits — and hav-ing fun — stick with them fora lifetime. And they can beproud of the product theyhelp raise back home on thefarm or ranch.

“As they’re developingtheir skits and learningtheir recipes, learning theCertified Angus Beef facts,

it’s becoming very familiarto them,” Lampe says. “Theycan go out in their schoolsor communities or even tofellow Angus breeders thatmay not be as familiar withthe Certified Angus Beefprogram, and be comfort-able with sharing that infor-mation.”

For more information onthe All-American CertifiedAngus Beef Cook-Off, visitthe Auxiliary’s website.


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take precedence over writtenmaterials. Lunch by Commu-nity Christian Church

DIRECTIONS: Approx. 5½ miles East of Council Grove on Hwy. 56. Then 1½ miles North on 200 Rd.WATCH FOR SIGNS.TRACTORS, LAWN TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT:JD 10-10 with loader with trip bucket; Oliver 880,propane wide front; Oliver 1650 with Bush Hogloader, 6 ft bucket, propane, needs wiring, not run-ning; Husqvarna lawn tractor, 20 hp, 42” deck;Ranch King lawn tractor, 14 hp. King Kutter 3 pt.rotary tiller, 4ft.; 3 pt. carry all; SE 3pt. HD blade, 8ft.; 3pt. rotary mower, 5ft.; Earthquake rear tinetiller; log splitterTRAILERS & TOOLS: 16x6 flatbed trailer, bumperpull; pickup bed trailer; Oman portable welder;Craftsman 10” band saw; Craftsman radial armsaw; Jet drill press; Craftsman air compressor;KFF 10” table saw; Shop Vac, 20 gallon; table topbelt & pad sander; Craftsman tool chest; Duracraft6 in vise; several other vises; power tools of allkinds; CM metal band saw, new; 2 4ft. Crick woodlevels; sockets sets, wrenches, pliers, etc.; severalC clamps; Pro Force paint sprayer; Stihl MS 290chain saw and several other chain saws; 2 Stihlgas string trimmers, straight shaft; various preci-

sion tools, mic, calipers, etc.; 45 piece tap and dieset, newCOLLECTIBLES & MISC.: Iron wheels; CI kettle;several stone posts with pipe extensions; pull typeroad grader; box wagon on Model T running gear;McCormick Deering horse drawn mower; ratchetstraps; fishing equipment; log chains & boomers;garden seeder; several bolt bins full of varioushardware; McCall’s cabinet; large box of 22 rifleshells; several boxes of shot gun shells; severalcattle panels & steel posts; metal lawn chairs;Singer treadle sewing machine; 2 corn shellers, 1wood, 1 metal; Evinrude 6 hp boat motor; Delavalcream separator; cream cans; Artaphone victrola;400 gallon water tank; metal roofing; 3750 wattgenerator; approximately 100 sq. bales of prairiehay, shedded; salvage iron & aluminum

JACK & CHARLOTTE ALLEN

AUCTION

FOR INFORMATIONcontact

Greg HallgrenBroker & Auctioneer

at 785-499-2897.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a partial listing; Thesheds are full and we won’t know what is there until wesetup. Lots of surprises to be found.

ALTA VISTA, KANSAS • 785-499-5376GREG HALLGREN JAY E. BROWN785-499-2897 785-223-7555

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6 — 11:00 AM1491 S. 2300 Road — HERINGTON KS

Terms: Cash or Good Check.Not Responsible for Acci-dents. Statements made dayof auction take precedenceover written materials. Lunchby Council Grove High SchoolCheerleaders.

DIRECTIONS: 10 miles East of Herington OR 13 miles West of Council Grove on Hwy. 56 to K-149 Hwy.Then North on K-149 Hwy. 1 mile to T Ave. Then West on T Ave. 1 mile. WATCH FOR SIGNS.COMBINES & HEADERS: 1993 JD 9600, cab &AC, 2,255 engine hrs, 1437 separator hrs., goodrubber, rear wheel assist, gone thru by Prairie LandJohn Deere in 2013; 1986 JD 6620 Titan II, cab &AC, 30 hrs. on rebuilt motor, good rubber, rearwheel assist, Dial A Matic; JD 925 flex head, polybottom; JD 920 flex head; JD 224 rigid header; JD218 rigid head; JD 643 corn head, low tin; JD 653Arow head, poly skids; JD 643 corn head, high tin;JD 12ft. pickup head; header trailerTRACTORS: 1993 JD 7800 MFD, cab & AC, rearduals, good rubber, quad range, front wts., triplehyds; 5690 hrs.; 1970 JD 4020, diesel, syncrorange, wide front, good rubber; 1972 JD 4320, cab,wide front, syncro range, good rear rubber; 1970JD 3020, diesel, syncro range, front wts., widefront; 1953 JD 70, wide front, 1937 JD A runs, nar-row front; Ford 8N, new rubberTRUCKS: Lawn Chief push mower; B&D circularsaw; palm sander; various hand tools; hose & reel; 6 ft. step ladder; 12 X 12 canopy; work bench;

terra cotta planters; 8 ft. windmill; pole saw; porchswing.MACHINERY & MISC.: JD 980 fi eld cultivator;with leveler, 28 ft., good sweeps; JD 235 tandemdisc, 28 ft.; JD BWA 14 ft. tandem disc; JD 1630plow disc, 12 ft., tandem duals; Krause 3 pt. chis-el, 14 shank; Grain- O-Vator with rear auger, walk-ing tandems; JD 24 T sq. baler; JD F145 5 bt. plow,steerable; JD F145A 4 bt. plow, steerable; JD 3 pt6 row cultivator; JD 3 pt 6 row curler; JD 3 pt rotaryhoe; JD 858 rake; Gehl 2 row fi eld cutter; fieldsprayer with 1,000 gallon SS tank; 1,000 gallon SSnurse tank; JD #5 sickle mower; JD front mountblade, 9ft; JD 3pt. blade, 7ft.; JD rotary mower, 5ft;field sprayer with 500 gallon SS tank; 3pt Danishtine cultivator, 8ft.; 16ft. truck bed with steel floor;Hesston 1014 hydra swing swather, needs pump;various older pieces of equipment for salvage; sev-eral 12 ft. bunks; steel posts; hedge posts; highlinepoles; 30 sticks of 2 3/8 inch and 40 sticks of 3 ½inch steel irrigation pipe

DARRELL HARKNESS

FARM AUCTION

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:Combine, trucks, trac-tors and baler havebeen shedded. Nosmall items, so be ontime.

The overall reserve champion market lamb at the 2015Shawnee County Spring Show was shown by EmmaStewart from Douglas County.

Kaleigh Byram, Sheldon, Missouri, drove the championmarket hog at the 4th Annual Flint Hills Classic in Eu-reka. She is shown with judge Spencer Scotten. Therewere 176 market hogs shown.

Members are preparing for the NJAS Cook-Off


The American SoybeanAssociation (ASA) has againcalled for a coordinated ap-proach to fix the UnitedStates’ mandatory countryof origin labeling (COOL)rule for imported meat.ASA’s call comes in light ofa ruling Monday, May 18from the World Trade Or-ganization Appellate Bodythat determined the COOLrule gives domestic produc-ers an unfair advantageover importers from Canadaand Mexico. ASA presidentWade Cowan, a farmer fromBrownfield, Texas, under-scored the association’sconcerns and indicated thatASA will support new legis-lation to repeal COOL fromHouse Agriculture Commit-tee chairman MichaelConaway:

“This most recent rulingfrom the WTO is hardly asurprise, and reinforces ourlong-held contention thatwe’ve got to find a fix forCOOL. The rule is an un-workable one, and has thepotential to create signifi-cant problems, both for thelivestock industry that rep-resents our number one cus-tomer, and for soybeanfarmers directly, shouldCanada and Mexico opt toplace retaliatory tariffs onAmerican soy. Beyond thesemost immediate impacts, weremain concerned about theimpact of this issue on ourtrading relationships.

“ASA has consistently

opposed the COOL program.In the wake of the WTO’sfourth ruling against COOL,we support legislation to re-peal the program, includingthe bill introduced yester-day by House AgricultureCommittee ChairmanConaway. Recognizing thatlegislation to repeal ormake COOL compliant withU.S. WTO obligations couldtake significant time, wecall on the Administrationto ask the WTO for 60-day ar-bitration with the govern-ments of Canada and Mexi-co to prevent more immedi-ate retaliatory tariffs on im-ports, potentially includingsoybeans and soy and live-stock products. We also callon Congress to look at alter-native measures for makingCOOL WTO-compliant.

“Our primary and mostpressing concern is avoid-ing retaliation. As produc-ers of the nation’s leadingfarm export, soybean farm-ers have a huge stake intrade partnerships that arerobust and mutually benefi-cial. With regard to COOL,we have to take every step toensure that American poli-cies are crafted in such away that avoids retaliatorysteps from our trading part-ners. All parties, from Con-gress to USDA to our coun-terparts in foreign markets,must come to the table andestablish a solution thatwill help to keep the path-ways of global trade freeand open.”

On Wednesday, May 20the House Agriculture Com-mittee approved H.R. 2393, abill to amend the Agricul-ture Marketing Act of 1946,

by a recorded vote of 38-6. Acombination of 68 Democ-rats and Republicans joinedChairman K. MichaelConaway in introducing this

bipartisan bill that will ef-fectively repeal country oforigin labeling require-ments for beef, pork, andchicken, while leaving in-tact the requirements for allother covered commodities.

“This bill is a targetedresponse that will removeuncertainty and restore sta-bility for the United Statesby bringing us back intocompliance,” Conaway said.“We must do all we can toavoid retaliation by Canadaand Mexico, and this bill ac-complishes that through fullrepeal of labeling require-

ments for beef, pork, andchicken. I appreciate all thesupport from my colleagueson both sides of the aisle.We will continue working toget this to the House floor asquickly as possible to en-sure our economy and a vastrange of U.S. industries andthe men and women whowork for them do not sufferany economic implicationsof retaliation.”

“Working in a bipartisanmanner is the only way toaccomplish real change forour country. That is why Iwould like to thank my col-

leagues, from both sides ofthe aisle, for their supportof H.R. 2393, a bill to repealmandatory COOL require-ments for beef, pork, andchicken products,” saidRep. Jim Costa (D-CA),Ranking Member of theHouse Agriculture Commit-tee’s Livestock and ForeignAgriculture Subcommittee.“With the recent decision bythe WTO, we must act rapid-ly to avoid serious tradebarriers being enactedagainst U.S. agriculturalproducts. This is a good firststep towards resolving this

issue that has been hangingover the industry for years.”

“H.R. 2393 represents abipartisan effort to addressserious trade retaliatorymeasures as a result ofWTO’s ruling on Country ofOrigin Labeling (COOL). Iwant to thank ChairmanConaway and Livestock Sub-committee Ranking MemberCosta for their leadershipon this issue,” said Rep.David Rouzer (R-NC) Chair-man of the House Agricul-ture Committee’s Livestockand Foreign AgricultureSubcommittee.


FARM AUCTIONSATURDAY, MAY 30 — 11:00 AM152 E 1000 Road — BALDWIN CITY, KS

Directions to sale: 2.5 miles West of 59/56 junction, then South onE 1000 Rd 1.5 miles. Watch For Signs.

Tractor, Equipment &Livestock Equipment.

See last week’sGrass & Grain forcomplete listings.

Auctioneers Note: As Roger has decided to retire from putting up hay,he will offer his well maintained hay and other equipment for auction.The tractor and hay equipment is in like new condition. The condition ofthis equipment will not disappoint you. See pictures onWeb. This will bea very small sale, please be on time. Very few if any small items, will lastonly about 1 hour. Thanks, Jason.

ROGER A. SCHMITT, SELLERAuctioneers:

Jason Flory 785 / 979-2183Visit us at www.FloryAndAssociates.com

AUCTIONSATURDAY, MAY 30 — 10:30 AM

4801 W. 181st— BURLINGAME, KANSASREAL ESTATE (Selling at 10:30):

Two bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home on 10 acres +/-, with 24x30ft. detached garage, 2 storage sheds, and workshop. Property sellas-is. See website for details and terms:www.wischroppauctions.com or Miller and Midyett Real Estate: 785-828-4212.

OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, May 26 5:30-7 PMPERSONAL PROPERTY (Sells following Real Estate)

Craftsman 16HP riding mower; Huskee tiller; Poulan string trimmer;push mower; 40 steel posts; Shopvac; scroll and table & Miter saws;router; antique wall mirror; hutch and buffet; modern oak roll topdesk; washer & dryer; glassware; kitchen items; wrenches; sockets;drill bits.

WISCHROPP AUCTIONS • 785-828-4212Pictures & listings at:

www.wischroppauctions.com

MUCH - MUCH MORE! Personal Property Inspection Sale DayOnly.

ESTATE OF LEONARD D. RUCKER

TERMS: Cash day of sale. Statements made day of sale take precedenceover advertised statements.

ALFRED SCHMIDT ESTATEMARY SCHMIDT, SELLER

VAN SCHMIDT • Auctioneer/Realtor7833 N. Spencer Road, Newton, KS 67114620-367-3800 or 620-367-2331

Schmidt Clerks & Cashiers • Lunch provided by: K & B Cateringwww.hillsborofreepress.com


Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 11703 E. 82nd,Buhler, KS from the 4-way stop at Buhler, KS 1 1/4 miles easton:

TRACTORS, SAW SHARPENING EQUIP., SHOP & TOYS1969 Ford 2000 gas tractor, 3 pt., pto, 3228 hrs.; 1956 AC WD-45WF tractor, 3 pt., pto; 1949 AC WD NF tractor, 2 pt.; 1941 AC C NFtractor, 3 pt., pto, with hyd.; 1937 AC WC NF pulling tractor, elec.start, Alfred won a lot with this tractor; 1995 GMC 4x4 Suburban,171,786 miles, clean; Double N 7x16 tilt bed car trailer, beaver tail;Oliver Superior 8-12 grain drill on steel; BMB 5’ rotary mower; 3 pt.hyd. log splitter; IH single btm. plow; 3 pt. 4 sec. springtooth; Deer-born 2 btm. plow; shop built pto driven buzz saw; 3 pt. blade; 3 pt.disc; AC 2 btm. plow; 3 pt. gin pole; 3 pt. 2 sec. springtooth; tumblebug; harrow sec.; North Star 5 hp generator; 3 - Foley saw filers;Foley diamond blade grinder; Foley auto. saw filer; Foley 18” sawpolisher; Foley chainsaw sharpener; Lincoln 180 amp welder; floorjacks; row tiller; pipe vises; 1/2” impact; corn sheller; shovels; rakes;forks; log chain; boomers; hand & cross cut saws; BB gun; creeper;ammo box; Skil saw; wooden boxes; cream can; Home Pro gastrimmer; 3/4 hp drill press; Delta 10” table saw; Johnson 4.5 hp boatmotor; drill bits; Daton space heater; Rockwell drill press; Snap-ontop toolbox; SK combo wrenches; welding clamps; bar clamps; pipewrenches; gear puller; hand tools; Powermatic 6” jointer; tap & diesets; SK socket sets; Wilton vise; draw knife; AC parts; Stanleyrouter; hardware; filler cans; welding rod; car ramps; fishing equip.;Craftsman toolbox; come-a-long; high lift jack; Walnut & used lum-ber; shop lights; DeWalt 740 10” radial arm saw; belt sander; raintrain; shop vac; Stihl 028 & Husqvarna chainsaws; new chainsawchain; Werner 20’ ext. ladder; Rikon wood lathe; Drill Dr.; metal shoptable; tractor weights; wood stove; toys including: shop built Water-loo Boy; 3 - cast iron tractors; approx. 20 toy tractors: JD, AC, Far-mall, Hesston, MM, NH; Dietz #3 police lantern; Remington mo. 870Wingmaster 16 ga. pump shotgun; Marlin #2D hex barrel .22 pumprifle; gun cabinet; Coleman stove & lantern; Eden Pure elec. heater;Deering cast iron tractor seat; Pillsbury cooler; cap collection; Hes-ston buckles; bell; & more.


Auction will be held from Tipton, Kansas 3 miles North on blacktop to N road then West 1 mileto 100 road then ¼ North.PICKUP, 4 WHEELER & TRAILER: 2009Chevrolet 2500 HD 4 wheel drive pickup, auto-matic, 8 cy Vortex, w/new Besler model 3100 balebed & 5th wheel attachment, gray color, 181,000miles, good; 2003 H & H 8’ x 12’ 2 wheel utilitytrailer w/ramp; 2002 Arctic Cat 500 4 wheel drive4 wheeler; sprayer for 4 wheeler; 2000 Travalong6’ x 24’ covered stock trailer; 8’ x 20’ goose neckflat bed trailer; 2 wheel pickup box trailer; 1955Chevrolet 6100 truck, 283, 4 speed, flat bed does-n’t run; 1966 Ford truck, 6 cy, 4 speed, w/utilitybed & pole digger doesn’t run.TRACTORS: IHC 1486 diesel tractor cab, triplehyd, 3 pt, w/Dual 3100 loader 6’ bucket; 1970 IHC656 tractor dual hyd, 3 pt. w/ Kent loader 6’ buck-et w/grapple fork; IHC 656 tractor for parts; DCcase tractor wide front don’t run; Massey 44w/Farmhand loader bad motor.MACHINERY: 1989 Kent series V 28’ field culti-vator w/drag; Sunflower 14’ model H offset disc; 8’3pt. blade; 3 pt. 6’ rotary mower; 3 pt. bale fork;bale spear for loader; Contenial post hole digger;

Nuway 400 loader; combine bin on 2 wheel trailer;Grain O Vator feed wagon needs repair; Hesston40’ field cultivator; Kent 20’ field cultivator; olderMassey baler; steel wheel grain drill; 3 pt. 4 sec-tion springtooth; JD 3 pt. sickle mower; 6” 36’auger; 4-16 pull type plow; JD auger wagon; cornbinder.CATTLE EQUIPMENT & OTHER: 2014 24’Notch 4 wheel bale feeder; Titan portable workingchute w/head gate & corral; Kelly Ryan Feed-R-Wagon feed wagon; double sided mineral feederon wheels; portable loading chute; H & H cattlepanel trailer; 50 Winkel 12’ cattle panels; 3 biground bale feeders; mineral feeders; 10’ plasticwater tank; 8’ stock tank; 7 tractor tire bale feed-ers; 1500 gal polly transfer tank; rolls barb wire;smooth wire; 75+ T posts; electric fence posts;gas power wire winder; Parmak fencers; solarfencers; tank heaters; 100 bales of hay & feed;Puma gas twin cylinder air compressor like new;large assortment of traps inc.: (live, foot hold,Conabear, jump); 1 trailer of small items.

Note: Be on time there are not many small items. We will be on cattle equipment early. Checkour web site for pictures at www.thummelauction.com.


STEVE PALEN ESTATE

The 2015 Shawnee County Spring Show overall grandchampion market swine was a dark cross shown byJames DeRouchey from Pottowatomie County.

The 2015 Shawnee County Spring Show reserve over-all grand champion market swine was a dark crossshown by Lauren Simmons from Washington County.

House Ag Committee approves bipartisan bill to repeal Countryof Origin Labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken

Soy Growers:WTO appeals rulinghighlights need forsolution to COOL


May 27 — Tractors, com-bines, trucks, trailers,farm equipment of allkinds, lawn & garden &more online at (www.bigiron.com). Auctioneers:Stock Auction Co.

May 30 — Possible antiques& collectibles, large pock-et knife collection, house-hold & appliances, farmmachinery & mowers atBennington for StevenGodsey & Others. Auction-eers: Bacon Auctions.

May 30 — Furniture, col-lectibles, misc., vintagefishing items, jayhawkitems at Lawrence forLeonard & Nancy Steinle.Auctioneers: Elston Auc-tions.

May 30 — Furniture, an-tiques, collectibles,houshold, shop, yardtools, ceramic makingitems held at Wilson forcontents of house & build-ings of Edwin - Wray AnnMiller. Auctioneers:Meitler Auction Service.

May 30 — Cars at Beloit forMelvin (Mel) D. Schmidt.Auctioneers: ThummelReal Estate & Auction,LLC.

May 30 — Farm relatedequipment & hand toolsheld at Valley Center.Auctioneers: Jack New-com Realty & Auction.

May 30 — 167 acres ChaseCounty cropland, grass,wildlife held at MatfieldGreen for Lonetta L. Lol-lar Revocable Trust. Auc-tioneers: Griffin Real Es-tate & Auction Service,LLC.

May 30 — Coins at Emporia.Auctioneers: Swift-N-SureAuctions.

May 30 – Automotive, trac-tors, machinery, tools,meat processing equip-ment, lumber, antiquesand collectibles, coins,household, etc. at Abilenefor Patricia Lamborn.View sale bill atksallink.com. Auction-eers: Gray Auction Serv-ice.

May 30 – Skid loader, trac-tors, farm equipment, au-tomotive, trailers, etc at

Bunker Hill for BradBaral Estate. Auctioneers:Rohleder Auction and Re-alty.

May 30 – Coin auction atPortis. Auctioneers:Wolters Auction.

May 30 – Tractors, sawsharpening equipment,shop and toys at Buhlerfor Alfred Schmidt Estateand Mary Schmidt. Auc-tioneers: Van SchmidtAuctions.

May 30 – Furniture and ap-plicances, Hummel’s andcollectibles, tools andmisc. at Junction City forChris and Barbara Smith.Auctioneers: Brown Auc-tion.

May 30 – Real estate andpersonal property atBurlingame for Estate ofLeonard D. Rucker. Auc-tioneers: Wischropp Auc-tions.

May 30 – Tractor, automo-tive, trailer, household,antiques, collectibles,tolls and shop equipmentat Lindsborg for Keith An-derson Estate and EloiseAnderson. Auctioneers:Triple K.

May 30 – Tractors, machin-ery, trucks, trailers,welder/generator, cuttingtorch set, pipe trailer,ATVs, scooter, tools, etc.at Langton for Vernen andJohnna Lou Martin. Auc-tioneers: Walter Auctions.

May 31 — Toy Tractors, air-planes & collectibles atSalina for Darrel Stauffer.Auctioneers: ThummelReal Estate & Auction,LLC.

May 31 — 246 +/- acres horseranch with homes, barns,corrals, rodeo arena &much more held at Eure-ka. Auctioneers: ChuckKorte REal Estate & Auc-tion Service, Inc.

May 31 — Commercialrestaurant equipment,furniture, mobility wheel-chair, trailer hitch carrierfor wheel chair at Manhat-tan for S.M. Samarrai Es-tate. Auctioneers: GannonReal Estate & Auctions.

May 31 – Trailers, tools,tractors, lawn tractors,

equipment, collectiblesand misc. at CouncilGrove for Jack and Char-lotte Allen. Auctioneers:Hallgren Real Estate &Auctions.

June 3 — Tractors, com-bines, trucks, trailers,farm equipment of allkinds, lawn & garden &more online at (www.bigiron.com). Auctioneers:Stock Auction Co.

June 4 – Real estate at Wal-ton for Fred Dudte Trustand Emilie Esau Heirs.Auctioneers: MidwestLand Specialists.

June 6 — Antiques, col-lectibles, antique Fordpickup truck, household &appliances, shop tools &equipment at Minneapolisfor Don Hannebaum Es-tate. Auctioneers: BaconAuctions.

June 6 – Tools, household,misc. and toys at Delavanfor the late Gene Nelsonand Naomi Nelson. Auc-tioneers: Kickhaefer Auc-tions.

June 6 – Household items,mowers/shop/yard items,car/mini bike/scooter, an-tiques/collectibles atLehigh for John andWanda Fox Estate. Auc-tioneers: Leppke Auc-tions.

June 6 – Combines, headers,tractors, trucks, machin-ery and misc. at Heringtonfor Darrell Harkness.Auctioneers: HallgrenReal Estate and Auctions.

June 6 – Furniture, col-lectibles, dolls, house-hold, misc, zero-turningmower at Lawrence forKatherine Ott Estate. Auc-tioneers: Elston Auctions.

June 6 – Real estate, trac-tors, garage, furniture,collectibles and house-hold at Florence for EdRoot. Auctioneers: VanSchmidt Auctions.

June 6 – Pickup, 4-wheeler,

trailer, tractors, machin-ery, cattle equipment &other for Steve Palen Es-tate. Auctioneers: Thum-mel Auctions.

June 6 – Vintage oil and gassigns, auto parts, touringcar, etc. at Wellington forRonald Johnson Estate.Auctioneers: ArkansasPress.

June 6 – Household and col-lectibles at Marysville forBob and Bunny Potter.Auctioneers: Olmsted andSandstrom Auctions.

June 8 — Tractors, combine,trucks, machinery, tools &antiques East of Concor-dia for Ray & Ross Doyen.Auctioneers: ThummelReal Estate & Auction,LLC.

June 8 – Vintage furniture,furniture and collectibles,lawn and garden, tools,and misc. at Lawrence forBill & Barb Gaeddert andKarl & Barbara Beesley.Auctioneers: Elston Auc-tions.

June 9 – Land Auction at Ar-lington. Auctioneers:United Country NationalRealty & Auction.

June 13 — Constructionequipment & tools at Abi-lene for Gay Construction.Auctioneers: ReynoldsAuction Service.

June 13 – Misc. hand andgarden tools, misc. house-hold, furniture at Dela-van, for Shield Estate andGunnerson PhotographyEstate. Auctioneers: Kick-haefer Auctions.

June 13 – Mower and equip-ment, golf cart and motor-cycle, misc. constructionitems, collectibles, etc. atAbilene. Auctioneers:Randy Reynolds Auction.

June 13 – Real estate, trac-tor, welding, mechanictools, hardware storeitems, antiques at Repub-lic for Republic Feed,Fertilizer and WeldingShop. Auctioneers: RogerNovak Bros and Gieber.

June 13 – Tractors, equip-ment, pickup, trailer, an-tiques, collectibles, toolsfor Ardell & Kathy Smith.Auctioneers: Thummel.

June 13 – Real Estate atNewton for Henry Milford

Ediger. Auctioneers: Mid-west Land Specialists.

June 13 – Furniture, tools,yard items, etc. at Ran-dolph for Ruby Andersonand the late Lawrence An-derson. Auctioneers:Ruckert Auctions.

June 20 — Plumbing & heat-ing equipment, sheetmetal brakes & equip-

ment, power pipe thread-ers, complete line of toolsat Manhattan for PowellBrothers. Auctioneers:Reynolds Auction Serv-ice.

September 7 — 20th annualLabor Day auction at Lyn-don. Auctioneers: HarleyGerdes Auctions.


FARM AUCTIONSATURDAY, MAY 30 — 10:00 AM

7102 N. Ridge Road — VALLEY CENTER, KSA 10% B/P will be charged on all items.

Auctioneer’s NOTE: A very large auction of farm-related equip-ment and large assortment of hand tools. This auction will be runin 2 auction rings most the day.DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS: 7050 Allis; Steiger Bearcat St 220Cummins engine; 915 IHC combine, 24’ header; 403 IHC combine,17’ header; 30’ IHC cultivator; 7/18 IHC On Land Plow, 3 pt.; graincart; 53’ 8” auger; 78 GMC Brigadier 25’ winch; 1,000 bu. grain bin;30’ flatbed trailer; 50’ box car; Joy Commercial air compressor; hy-draulic wood splitter; and MUCH MORE!

For more information: www.newcomauction.netJack Newcom Realty & Auction316-742-3311 or 316-744-9950Jack Newcom or Hoss Fewin

FURNITUREOak china cabinet & round din-ing w/matching chairs; Pinecupboard; 3-side curio cabinet;small curio cabinet; mahoganybuffet; Pine china cabinet &buffet; over stuffed couch; dou-ble recliner; Ultra Comfort LiftChair; oak entertainment cen-ter; matching hide-bed & reclin-er; leather platform rock-er/recliner; 2 glider rockersw/ottomans; full size retro bed-room set; lockable book-shelve; end tables; lamps;small GE chest freezer; West-inghouse flat-screen TV; PhilipsDVD player; Fisher & Mag-navox stereo systems; Toshibalap-top; Kitchen dinettew/castor chairs; Pro-Form Per-formance 300 treadmill; WesloMomentum 750 ellipticalCOLLECTIBLES, DOLLS,HOUSEHOLD, & MISC.

30+ vintage Dell comics (Gun-smoke/Tarzan/Laramie/Herbie/Wyatt Earp/Western Gunfight-ers/Etc.; snow globes; 50+Dolls: Porcelain/ The PreciousMoments/The Ashton DrakeGal le r ies /C lowns/MickeyMouse/Native American/BettyBoop; mantel clocks; Dachs-

hund Dog & Cat collection(Fenton); NIB small appliances:Oster Pro/Digital/Better HomesGarden blender, Rocket Blend-ing Set, Ninja Master, WineOpener, Sunbeam Snow ConeMaker; Keurig coffee machine;Cuisinart opener; Oster toaster;Bissell Spot Bot; Oreck vac.;Kenmore Magic Blue DX;Xbox360 & Xbox w/manygames; new Cross Stitch Kits;kitchen décor; cook books;bedding & comforters; Sabatierknife set; metro weight scales;several sizes pet carriers; Holi-day flat-ware sets; 100’s of Hol-iday Décor of All Kinds!!; Rub-bermaid totes; power/handtools; cordless weed-eaters;Smart lawn cart; garden tools;yard décor; Several pairs ofrunning shoes (near new) Adi-das/ Nike/ New Balance/Skechers/etc.; clothes rack;carpet remnants; costume jew-elryZERO TURNING MOWER

Cub Cadet Tank CommercialZero-Turning riding mower 48in. cut, 19hp. (Nice!); push-mowers

Numerous Items Too Many To Mention!!Auction Note: The Quality Is Outstanding Many Items NameBrand & New!

SELLER: KATHERINE OTT ESTATEPlease visit us online at www.KansasAuctions.net/elston for pictures!

Auctioneers: Elston Auctions(785-594-0505) • (785-218-7851)

“Serving Your Auction Needs Since 1994”

ESTATE AUCTIONSATURDAY, JUNE 6 — 10:00 AM2608 Kensington — LAWRENCE, KS

10 Blocks East of 27th HaskellWATCH FOR SIGNS!

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. Terms: Cash. All itemssell “As Is where Is condition”. Lunch Served. Statementsmade day of sale take precedence over printed matter.

STEVEN GODSEY & OTHERS, OWNERS(785-488-2192 & Cell, 785-488-7039)

Auction Conducted By: BACON AUCTION CO.Royce K. Bacon, Auctioneer, 785-392-2465


Location: 1606 Frontier Rd — BENNINGTON, KANSAS(from Bennington go west on Hwy 18 1 mi. to 170th Rd go north on 170th

1 mi. to Frontier Rd west on Frontier 1 mi. to auction site.)

HOUSEHOLD & APPLI-ANCES: Magic Chef refrigera-tor w/cross top freezer; Hotpointgas range (LP gas); Maytagmatching washer & gas dryer(LP); Magic Chef microwaveoven & stand; kitchen islandcabinet w/counter or tabletop oncasters; dining room tablew/chairs; dining room buffetchina hutch; Magnavox color TVw/remote; GE 13” color TV;Samsung DVD player; smallwooden office desk; metal 4drawer file cabinet; miniaturewooden rolltop desk; cedarcloset cedar chest; a lot of theusual kitchen appliances aselectric skillets, blenders, mix-ers, coffee makers, electricgrills, ice tea makers, ricesteamers, hand crank foodgrinders, ice cream freezers,bun warmers, bread machine,cake pans, pie pans & cookiesheetsPOSSIBLE ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES & KNIFECOLLECTION: Camelbacktrunk w/drawer; Brownie boxcamera Model 620; KodakModel 620 camera w/flash; Min-erva countertop radio; old solidstate countertop radio; Masonrotary sewing machine in cabi-net; Singer fashion mate Model257 in cabinet; Cast iron dog &cat doorstops; nice cedar chest;barrel full of walking canes; sev-eral full & twin sized quilts; Ivoryhandle manicure set; leather

covered book of Black Beauty-Sewell; Gideon Bible presentedto the Caledona School 1941;Dairyland wooden cheese box;Homer Laughlin USA plates,bread plates, cups & saucers;large picture of the Last Supper;Assortment of hand paintedplates; Lefton 40th anniversarybell w/salt & pepper; collectionsof salt & pepper shakers; Ben-nington Church anniversaryplate; Alfred Meakin Buffalo Billplate; Holms-Edwards silver-plated 8-place set in chest;large assortment of pocketknives such as: American Mintset of 00198 Statue of Liberty,Wild West Buffalo Bill, DavidCrockett bowie knife, FalknerFrost cutlery bear scene; 2 Win-chester limited edition 2007w/ivory handles; 2 smallSchrader Imperial; Fastline 25thedition; Girton propane service;Coca-Cola 5¢ in bottles; 2 OldTimers that are worn; Yellow-stone Park; Key work clothes;United States 1776-1976 Liber-ty bell; Randall Farmers Coop;Randall-Kackley; plain Bowieknife w/sheath; Braniff Airways;Bennington Agri Service, Niles,KS.FARM MACHINERY & ITEMS:1941 Farmall “H” tractor, beenrepainted w/good rubber; IHCF-20, serial# FA23761, not run-ning, motors free. Other itemstoo numerous to mention.

Consisting of Possible Antiques & Collectibles, Household &Appliances, Knife Collection, Farm Machinery & Mowers


408 Maria — LEHIGH, KANSAS (at the NE edge of Lehigh)HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Magic Chef Side by Side Refrigerator (almond) • Whirlpool Washer& Dryer Set (white – NEAR NEW) • Kenmore Microwave/ConvectionOven • GE Upright Freezer • Modern Oak Oval Extending DinetteTable with 10 Chairs (2 Captains) • 5 Piece Maple Bedroom Suite –Queen Bed, Dresser with Mirror, Chest of Drawers, 2 Side Tables •Modern Oak Queen Bed • Oak Vanity with Mirror • Several Chest ofDrawers/Dressers • Modern Oak Roll Top Desk • Knee Hole Desk •Southwest Style Divan • Sleeper Sofa • Oak TV Stand • ReclinerChair • Glider Rocker • Several Occasional Chairs • 3 Sewing Ma-chines (one brand NEW) • Emperor Wall Striking Clock • Book Shelf• Vacuum Sweepers • Stereo/Cassette/Phonograph • Large AreaRugs • Computer Desk • KITCHEN ITEMS INCLUDING: Small Ap-pliances • Large Roaster • Food Dehydrator • Pots & Pans • BakingPans • Dishes • Glassware • Utensils • Tupperware & More • MISCITEMS INCLUDING: Asst Picture Frames • Lots of Crafting/SewingSupplies/Fabric • Costume Jewelry • Figurines & Knick Knacks •Elec Fans • Dehumidifier • 2 Office Chairs • Lamps • Lots of BoardGames • Hats & Caps • Ice Chests/Coolers • Camping Items • TrashCans • Large Roll NEW Carpeting • Brunswick “Bristol Slate TopPost Table • Ping Pong Table • Gas BBQ Grill • Patio Table & Chairs• Porch Bench • Folding Tables

MOWERS/SHOP/YARD ITEMSDixon 4423 2TR Riding Mower, 15hp • JD 212 Riding Mower withBagger • 2 Wheel Garden Trailer with Tilt • 12 Volt Sprayer on 2Wheel Garden Trailer • Large Stationary Air Compressor • PortableAir Compressor • DeWalt Table Saw • B & D Radial Arm Saw •Craftsman Drill Press • Rock Island 5” Bench Vise on Metal ShopTable • 6” Bench Vise on Stand • Craftsman Bench Grinder • Crafts-man Rolling Tool Chest • Portable Scaffolding • Gas & Elec Weeders• Allmand Arc Welder • Air Bubble • Lots of Misc Shop & Hand Tools• Elec Drills & Grinders • Shop & Garden Cleaning Supplies, Oils •Bar Clamps • Lots of Shop Bolts, Screws, Etc • Car Engine Parts •V8 Motor • Elect Motors • Salvage Materials • Metal Pipe Rack • BoltBins & Cases • Saw Horses • Alum & Wood Step Ladders • 16 GalShop Vac • Engine Lift • 2 Floor Jacks • Propane Bottles & Heater •2 Wheel Lawn Cart • Lawn Seeder • Misc Garden Tools • HoseWinder & Hose • Metal Cabinet • Metal Shelving • 3) Bicycles • 1) Tri-cycle • Misc Construction Materials • Wood Trim & Crown Molding •8 New Boxes (16 pieces each) Suspended Ceiling Tile, 2’x2’

CAR/MINI BIKE/SCOOTER1973 Cadillac Eldorado, 2 Door, 94k miles, (very clean, no rust,stored inside) – RUNS! • Honda Mini Trail 70 Trail Bike • Sunl 3Wheel Electric Scooter

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLESTOYS – MOSTALL TOYSARE NEW IN BOX: Big AAuto Parts ToyBanks, Tractors & Trucks • Ertyl Toys • Nascar Cars • JD Toy Trac-tors • Misc Vehicles & Equipment • Misc Hesston & other Belt Buck-les • Assorted old Glassware, Depression Glass • Old Wash TubsJOHN & WANDA FOX ESTATE, SELLER

Terms: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Nothing to be removed until settled for.Not responsible for accidents. Food available. Statements made day of saletake precedence over any other printed material.

LEPPKE REALTY & AUCTION – 620.947.3995Lyle Leppke – 620.382.5204 • Roger Hiebert – 620.382.2963

Auction Sales Scheduledcheck out the on-line schedule at www.grassandgrain.com

Kansas Department of Agriculture assistant secre-tary Susan Metzger recently provided testimony of sup-port in front of a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Com-mittee on Environment and Public Works, chaired bySen. James Inhofe, in regards to the Federal WaterQuality Protection Act and provided support for S.1140.

“With this legislation, the States, as primary imple-menters of the Clean Water Act, will play a more appro-priate and necessary role in crafting a rule that clearlydefines Waters of the United States. S.1140 recognizesthe shortcomings of the original engagement put forthby the Federal agencies by promoting renewed Feder-alism and proper coordination with the states beforepublication of the rule,” Metzger testified.

“S.1140 clearly establishes groundwater and isolatedponds should not be defined as Waters of the UnitedStates. Of particular significance to Kansas is the ex-clusion of stream reaches that do not contribute flow ina normal year to downstream navigable waters, a typi-cal situation in western Kansas. We encourage the Fed-eral agencies consult with western state water resourceagencies and use their in-house knowledge of wateravailability when establishing these measures.”

Sen. Pat Roberts and Sen. Jerry Moran both co-spon-sored S.1140.

Metzger provides testimony toSenate Subcommittee onEnvironment and Public Works


Every now and then afeller has a weekend that ishard to forget. I had oneyears ago on a beautifulranch in southern Califor-nia.

It was one of those trailrides you read about inWestern Horseman magazine.There were about 200 headof assorted real estateagents, bankers, insurancemen, judges, lawyers, doc-tors and a handful of “token

cowboys” to catch runawayhorses, sing ol’ campfire dit-ties and add “color” to theproject. It’s kind of a boyscamp for big boys. Now I’mhere to tell ya these fellersdo it up right! It’s catered bya famous cook. None of thisol’ salt pork and beans, nosir. Chalupas and tacosmade from homemade tor-tillas, crab legs, barbecue,steaks, lobster meat andchicken wings!

Mariachi and bluegrassmusic filled the air everytime the ride stopped for re-freshments. I planned onsleepin’ in the big tent but Iheard some of the cele-brants around the campfiremakin’ plans to set the tentafire. I drug my bedroll outinto the grass. I woke at 5 tothe sound of “Under the Dou-ble Eagle” played by amarching band completewith a bass drum marchingthrough the camp.

At noon they entered mein a horse race. They said Iwon.

I was just about to fallasleep on my feet when theybrought out the mudwrestlers! Harley said webetter stay. Now I had neverheard of this mud wrestlin’but it’s where two oppo-

nents get out in this mudarena and rassle. In thiscase it was two ladies whoappeared to me to be ‘pro-fessionals’. There was somedebate over who won butthen the mud rasslin’ ringmaster announced that he’sgot a mud rassler who’llrassle anybody in the crowd.To make it interesting theyauctioned off the right tochoose the opponent. An ex-friend of mine bought therights and selected me torepresent the “boys club.”Two big ol’ boys caught mehalfway to the car andhelped me change into themud rasslin’ costume fur-nished by the management.

It was a little muddybathin’ suit. They drug meback into the arena by myhind legs. It was like those

ol’ movies where they’rehavin’ a boxing match or adog fight. All these fellershoverin’ around in a circlewavin’ cigars and five dollarbills. I wuz just gettin’ set tomake my move and faintwhen this lady walks up andputs her chin on the top ofmy head! I looked her rightin the neck and said,“Ma’am, what’s your name?”She said, “Hurricane Char-lotte.” I didn’t ask any morequestions. The next 15 min-utes was like bein’ in aclothes dryer with an anviland 50 pounds of horseshoes! Every time I’d lookup another part of her wasdescending on me! I remem-ber them dragging me to theshower afterwards.

They said I did good... Ionly got pinned five times!


BAXTERB L AC K

ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE

Hurricane Charlotte

Lauren Simmons, Greenleaf, exhibited the reservechampion market hog at the 4th Annual Flint Hills Clas-sic in Eureka. She is shown with Judge Spencer Scot-ten.

A new mobile applica-tion called “Wow That Cow”is available for consumereducation about the beef in-dustry. The app, createdand sponsored by TulareCounty Cattlemen and Tu-lare County CattleWomen,includes a puzzle with thecuts of beef, a beef triviagame, and a by-productssearch and find. Consumerscan also follow a rancher ona cattle drive. The games inthis app are designed to ed-ucate consumers on nutri-tional benefits of beef aswell as the lesser knownrole that beef by-productsplay in our everyday lives.The app is free and can bedownloaded from the Applestore at http://tinyurl.com/Beef-Ap.

New appeducatesconsumersabout beef


By Josh Coltrain, CropProduction Agent, Wildcat

Extension District“Rain, rain, go away,

come again another day, lit-tle Johnny wants to play” isa common refrain from mychildren on rainy days. As itapplies to agriculture, thelast line should be more like“little corn and beans maydecay.” Four K-State Re-search and Extension spe-cialists (Ignacio Ciampitti,Doug Jardine, Doug Shoup,and Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz) re-cently released an updateconcerning cropping issuescreated by saturated soilswhich I thought I wouldsummarize.

First, the scenario: Ithink most would agree thatwe have been fairly wet (ex-cluding a 10 day window atthe end of April) since theend of March in our area.According to the Kansas andOklahoma Mesonet wesites(http://mesonet.k-state. edu/and https://www.mesonet.org/) since the firstof April, in four southeastKansas Mesonet locations(Chautauqua, Cherokee, La-

bette, and Woodson coun-ties) an average of 9.2 inchesof rain has fallen on 26 rainydays while in four northeastOklahoma locations (Craig,Nowata, Ottawa, and Wash-ington counties) an averageof 10.5 inches has fallen in26 days.

So what do saturated soilconditions do to plants?They inhibit root growth,limit leaf area expansion,enhance disease pressure,and hinder photosynthesis.While the top growth ofplants use carbon dioxideand release oxygen as a by-product, a plant’s roots re-quire oxygen for growth.Standing water prevents thepresence of oxygen in thesoil and greatly impacts rootdevelopment. The fluctua-tions in color of the plantare the most visual symptomof problems. A yellowing re-action is a sign of limitedphotosynthesis. Since photo-synthesis is the food produc-ing mechanism within theplant, this is obviously unde-sirable. Another discol-oration that may be ob-served is purpling. This is

usually an indication thatphotosynthesis is still occur-ring, but the plant’s growthis so repressed that theproducts produced duringphotosynthesis (sugars) arenot being used by the plantand are building up.

Like most agricultural is-sues, the severity of thedamage depends on a widerange of factors. For exam-ple, 48 hours of submersionseems to be a critical timeframe for both corn and soy-beans. If the water recedeswithin that time, little longterm damage should be ex-pected. However, once thispoint is passed, vital plantfunctions start to suffer.Growth stage also plays avital role in the damage ex-tent. In corn, V6 is the criti-cal stage. Before V6, withthe growing point still belowthe soil surface, inundationcannot be tolerated formore than the 2-4 day range.In fact, research has showna 5-32% yield loss from earlyseason flooding. Soybeansare similar in the fact thatearly growth stages are verysusceptible to yield impair-

ment.Fertility levels are also

impacted by soil saturationas well. Standing water isextremely conducive to den-itrification (the gaseous lossof nitrogen from the soil).Split nitrogen applications,if feasible, are recommend-ed to limit the loss from den-itrification. However, withthe current expanse ofwater saturation, the ques-tion that some producerswill face is whether or not toapply the additional nitro-gen to plants that may not beeconomically viable. Hope-fully the sun will come outand the fields will drain. Ofcourse, in our area, the op-posite extreme (drought)can occur rather rapidly aswell so maybe we shouldstress the “come again an-other day” portion of thenursery rhyme.

If you have questions orwould like more informa-tion, please call me at the of-fice (620) 724-8233, or e-mailme at jcoltrain @ksu.edu, orvisit the Wildcat ExtensionDistrict website at www.wildcatdistrict. ksu.edu.


Saturated soils impact farmers

For the last eight weeks, the beef checkoff hostedthe “Rev it UpMyROI Checkoff Challenge” to give pro-ducers an opportunity to share stories about checkoffsuccess. The Rev it Up finalists have submitted theirvideos, each one sharing one thing about how thecheckoff has brought the most value to their opera-tions.

Now it’s your turn to cast your vote on the My BeefCheckoff Facebook page from June 1, 2015 throughmidnight Sunday, June 7. The winner will drive awayin a donated Yamaha Viking EPS 4x4 valued at nearly$22,000.

“During the contest, did you as producers evercome through, with great comments and real-worldproof that beef producers are responsible stewards ofland and livestock. You are truly dedicated to provid-ing a safe and nutritious product,” says Brenda Black,cow-calf producer from Deepwater, Mo., and memberof the checkoff’s Producer Communications WorkingGroup. “You’ll want to take time to watch the finalist’svideos! It’s a great opportunity to learn more aboutyour fellow cattlemen and women, something you mayor may not have known about your checkoff, then sharethe good news with your friends and neighbors.”

Be sure to cast your vote by midnight Sunday, June7. The winner will be announced June 8.

It’s time tocast your vote

COMM.CO. INC.

CATTLE AUCTION

EVERY FRIDAYSTARTING 10:00 A.M. ON WEIGH COWS

FOLLOWED BY STOCKER FEEDERS — 11:00 A.M.OFFICE PHONE 785-776-4815 • OWNERS MERVIN SEXTON & JOHN CLINE

MANHATTAN1-800-834-1029

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JOHN CLINE SAM GRIFFIN BRENT MILLER ALAN HUBBARD MERVIN SEXTON BILL RAINE TOM TAUL JEFF BROOKS BRYCE HECK DAN COATESONAGA BURNS ALMA OLSBURG MANHATTAN MAPLE HILL MANHATTAN BEATTIE LINN BALDWIN785-889-4775 620-726-5877 785-765-3467 785-468-3552 785-537-7295 785-256-4439 785-537-0036 785-353-2263 785-348-5448 785-418-4524Cell: 785-532-8381 Cell: 620-382-7502 Cell: 785-587-7824 Cell: 785-410-5011 Cell: 785-770-2622 Cell: 785-633-4610 Cell: 785-556-1422 Cell: 785-562-6807 Cell: 785-447-0456

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For our sale Friday, May 22nd all classes ofcattle offered were in very good demand andselling at fully steady to higher prices ac-cording to quality and condition. Cull cowsand bulls sold at strong prices also on alarge offering. Several cow/calf pairs andbred cows were offered and they were find-ing good interest.

STEERS AND BULL CALVES —350-550 LBSBeattie 3 blk [email protected] 5 blk [email protected] 8 blk [email protected] Grove 5 blk [email protected] Lake 3 xbred [email protected] Lake 6 blk [email protected] 29 holstein [email protected] 37 holstein [email protected]

BULLS & FEEDER STEERS — 575-825 LBS.Manhattan 13 blk [email protected] 6 xbred [email protected] Grove 16 blk [email protected] Lake 3 blk [email protected] 11 blk [email protected] Grove 20 blk [email protected] 5 xbred [email protected] City 6 blk [email protected] 8 holstein [email protected]

HEIFER CALVES — 400-550 LBS.Mayetta 6 blk [email protected] 4 bwf [email protected] 5 xbred [email protected] Grove 9 blk [email protected] 10 xbred [email protected] 7 blk [email protected] 3 blk [email protected] 5 blk [email protected]

FEEDER HEIFERS — 550-850 LBSManhattan 14 blk [email protected] Grove 4 blk [email protected] Grove 11 blk [email protected] City 4 blk [email protected] 5 xbred [email protected] City 3 xbred [email protected]

COWS & HEIFERETTES — 725-1,825 LBSStrong City 3 xbred [email protected] 3 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected]

Lawrence 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 herford [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] Grove 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] Grove 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] City 1 blk [email protected] 1 bwf [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] Grove 1 blk [email protected] City 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] City 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] City 1 bwf [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 char [email protected] 1 bwf [email protected] 1 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 bwf [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 bwf [email protected] 1 blk [email protected]

Delia 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected]

BULLS — 950-2,450 LBS.Onaga 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 xbred [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 herf [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] Grove 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected] 1 blk [email protected]

COW/CALF PAIRSAge.

Concordia 11 blk 5-6 $3,300.00Bern 7 blk 2 $3,250.00Havensville 1 blk 2 $3,250.00Lyndon 4 xbred 2 yr 2 m $3,250.00Concordia 3 blk 3 $3,250.00Westmoreland 7 blk 5-6 $3,175.00Greenleaf 3 blk 2-3 $3,000.00Westmoreland 1 blk 3 $2,900.00Greenleaf 1 blk 2 $2,900.00Concordia 1 blk 5 $2,900.00Concordia 1 blk 7 $2,850.00Marysville 1 blk SS $2,800.00Westmoreland 2 blk 5 $2,700.00Junction City 1 herford 6 $2,650.00Randolph 1 blk 4 $2,650.00Greenleaf 8 blk BM $2,625.00Marysville 6 blk BM $2,600.00Greenleaf 5 blk BM $2,575.00Westmoreland 2 blk 7 $2,400.00Havensville 1 herford 3 $2,400.00Meriden 2 blk 00 $2,300.00Wamego 1 bwf BM $2,300.00Junction City 1 herford SS $2,275.00Westmoreland 1 blk BM $2,225.00Havensville 1 xbred 2 $2,200.00

BRED COWSAge Mo.

Woodbine 2 blk 3 7-8 $2,750.00Clay Center 4 blk 5 5 $2,700.00

Concordia 2 blk 2-5 8 $2,675.00Washington 3 xbred 2 8 $2,675.00Havensville 1 bwf 2 8 $2,675.00Perry 2 blk 5-7 8 $2,675.00Concordia 1 blk 2 5 $2,500.00Eskridge 1 blk 6 5 $2,375.00Clay Center 2 blk 3 5 $2,350.00Concordia 1 blk 7 6 $2,350.00Woodbine 2 blk 2-3 6 $2,350.00Clay Center 1 blk 6 5 $2,150.00Westmoreland 1 blk 6 5 $2,100.00Concordia 1 blk BM 8 $2,075.00Clay Center 2 xbred 5 3-5 $2,050.00Pomona 1 bwf 2 4 $2,025.00Eskridge 1 blk 6 3 $1,900.00Westmoreland 1 blk 6 8 $1,875.00Olsburg 3 bwf BM 7 $1,835.00Perry 2 blk BM 8 $1,835.00Clay Center 3 blk SS 5 $1,825.00Clay Center 4 blk 00 7-8 $1,775.00Strong City 2 xbred 2 4-5 $1,775.00Osage City 3 blk BM 6-7 $1,760.00Clay Center 11 blk BM 5 $1,700.00Leonardville 3 blk BM 5 $1,650.00

EARLY CONSIGNMENTSFRIDAY, MAY 29TH:

35 Choice Holstein strs, all shots, readyfor grass, 375-450 lbs.8 Gelbvieh strs, weaned 90 days, allshots, bunk broke, 500-650 lbs.

EARLY CONSIGNMENTSFRIDAY, JUNE 5TH

11 OCV HolsteinReplacement Qualityhfrs, weaned, allshots, grass ready,have magnets, 400-600 lbs.

A complete Dispersal of 70 mostly blk,few red Angus fall calving cows, 3-8yrs old, bred to Irvine and RiverCreek blk/Simm bulls, to start calv-ing late Aug. through Oct.

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By Jody G. Holthaus,Meadowlark Extension

District Agent, Livestock-Natural Resources

What is meant by stock-ing rate? A stocking raterefers to the number of an-imals per unit area for agiven period of time. For

example, a typical stockingrate in the Kansas FlintHills might be 7.5 to 8.0acres per cow-calf pair forsix months. Around herewe usually say four to fiveacres per cow-calf pair forcool season grasses and sixto seven acres per pair for

native grasses. Size, type,and class of animal im-pacts what a proper stock-ing rate should be. Theother critical factor in de-termining a stocking rate isthe amount of forage avail-able.

How do you determine a

stocking rate? The most ac-curate way to determine aproper stocking rate is toput a certain number ofhead on a given area for aspecific period of time andsee what happens. How dothe animals perform? Whathappens to the plant com-munity? Is the soil stillprotected from erosion?This approach takes timeand adjustment to deter-mine the appropriate long-term stocking rate that issustainable and doesn’t de-teriorate our natural re-sources. Another approachis to ask your neighbor orvisit with a rangeland man-agement specialist withNRCS or Extension. Stock-ing rates used in a regionmay be based on long-termstocking rate studies doneat experiment stations.Another question youmight have is, how manydays of grazing do I have?Let’s assume you have 2000lbs. /acre, grazing efficien-cy is 25 percent for season-long grazing, and that 700lb. steers will consume 3percent of their bodyweight. Number of grazing

days calculates to be 152days.

A couple of variables inthese formulas are grazingefficiency and the percentof body weight consumedby the grazing animal. The25% grazing efficiency isbased on the animal con-suming 25% of the dry mat-ter, leaving 50% of the totalproduction, with the other25% disappearing becauseof trampling, plant senes-cence, etc. On native rangethe grazing efficiency num-ber could be as high as 40%with a management inten-sive system with > 24 pad-docks. The percent of bodyweight consumed by a graz-ing animal varies in the 2-5% range

A lactating cow will con-sume more than a dry cow.Stockers will consume 2-4%of their body weight de-pending on size and growthpotential. A good average

number to use would be3%. Another unknown maybe the amount of forageavailable. Forage produc-tion varies with precipita-tion and ecological site.Ecological sites in thesame precipitation zonewill also vary. Average pro-duction values are avail-able from NRCS. Anotherway to determine forageproduction is to set up anexclosure, clip the forageat the end of the season,dry and weigh. A cattlepanel can be bent into acircle and staked to theground for the exclosure.Clip the forage at the endof the growing season froma 2 x2-foot square plotplaced inside the exclo-sure. Let the clipped mate-rial air dry for about fourdays. Weigh the dried for-age in grams and multiplyby 24 to obtainpounds/acre.


SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 — 10:00 AM8620 E. Hwy. 24 — MANHATTAN, KANSAS

UNGER ESTATEGANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONSVERN GANNON, BROKER/AUCTIONEER

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

Sofa/loveseat/recliner; recliner lift chair; full & Queen size beds; dressers with mirrors; desk; end ta-bles; footstools; folding tables & chairs; small freezer; computer/printer/scanner; TV’s; VCR’s;stereo; vacuum; shop vac; BBQ grill; tape players; clocks; radios; steamer trunk; Okinawa items-screen, tables, dolls, knick-knacks; Carnival glass; depression; crystal; 2 sets china; bar set (15 dif-ferent glasses); trays; German & English dishes; steins; erector set; chemistry set; irons; dishes;Hundreds salt & peppers; many many Avon bottles; bottle collection; cross-cut 2-man saw; creamseparator; milk cans; towels; blankets; sheets; rugs; pillows; luggage; pots; pans; Tupperware; dish-es; silverware; cutlery; canisters; apple peeler; microwave; kitchen appliances; puzzles; collectionof 1/64 and small toy tractors/implements/construction equipment; train set; craft items; Holiday dec-orations for all seasons; new greeting cards; many books-1930’s-1960’s-various topics; Comics;recipe books; lots of books; Atari game; computer games; CD’s; cassettes; records 45’s & 78’s;band saw; tap & die set; seeder; weasel; garden tools; hand tools.NOTE: This is a very partial list, impossible to see & list everything! Come Dis-cover! Items from travels around the World.

AUCTIONSATURDAY, MAY 30 — 9:30 AM2984 Harvest - LONGTON, KANSAS

Located from Longton, KS., Kirks Conoco Station on Hwy. 160, 2 1/2 mi.E to Rd 28, N. WATCH FOR SIGNS OR From Fredonia, KS. 6 mi. S. onHwy. 39, 8 mi. W. WATCH FOR SIGNS OR From Howard, KS 1/4 mi. N. onHwy. 99, 11 1/2 mi. E on Limestone. WATCH FOR SIGNS.TRACTORS & MACHINERY: (sells approx. 1 pm) 2008 TYM HST‘T233’ 4x4 Mitsubishi 3 cyl. dsl. motor, H&L hydros. trans., 23 en-gine HP, 454 hrs., w/Quali Tynastters Tym ‘LT200’ front end loader,joy-stick control w/48” Quick Detach hyd. bucket (unit like new, sellsas a unit); 2004 Zeter ‘7321’ Super-Turbo 4 cyl. turbo dsl. motor, 5spd. shuttle trans., cab, H&A, stereo, PS, tilt wheel, WF, 3 pt., triplehyds., 540 PTO, 73 PTO HP, (8) rear wheel weights, 754 hrsw/Zetor ‘102SLY’ Quick Detach front-end loader, joy stick control, 6’Quick Detach self leveling bucket (unit like new, sells as a unit);Zetor Quick Detach lrg. rd. bale forks & spears; 1981 AC ‘7010’ 6cyl. dsl. tractor, 20/4 trans., cab, H&A, radio, PS, WF, 3 pt., dualhyds., 540 PTO, 106.5 PTO HP. (10) suitcase front weights, 452 hrs(tractor runs & is in good condition); Sallon 9.6’ 3 pt. disc mower(good condition); 2014 Vermeer ‘VR1022’ hyd. 10 wheel hay rake,15” rubber (has raked approx. 10 acres, like new; 1992 Agco Hes-ston ‘R540’ 4’x5’ lrg. rd. hay baler, tucker whls., bale kicker, hyd. tie,monitor, 9.5L 15 rubber, baler in good condition; Crust Buster ‘0950’11.6 off-set disc TRUCK & TRAILERS: 1955 Chevrolet ‘6100’ 1 1/2truck, 3 window cab, 6 cyl. motor, 4 spd. trans., 15’ bed, truck does-n’t run, cab not rusted out; Shop Built 8’x17’ tandem axle bumperhitch car trailer, 12” steel sides, ramps; IH horse drawn 4’ sickle barmower. WELDER/GENERATOR, TRAILER, CUTTING TORCHSET: (sells approx. 12 noon) Lincoln Ranger ‘250’ 250 AMP DCport. welder, 8,000 W. generator, welder leads, Kohler Command20 HP twin cyl. engine, 361 hrs (like new); Shop Built 5’x7.6’ singleaxle bumper hitch trailer, (2) factory 24”x48” tool boxes, oxy. & acet.bottle racks (nice). NOTE: Will offer welder & trailer separate,then as a unit, which way brings the most is the way they sell;Victor lrg. oxy. & acet. gauges, hoses & Victor cutting torch; lrg. oxy& acet. bottles; electrodes, 3 boxes; Easy Arc. ‘7014’ 3/32 weldingelectrodes, ‘7018’ 3/32 welding electrodes ‘6011’ welding elec-trodes; 5P welding electrodes. NOTE: ALL been stored in a dryplace. PIPE TRAILER, PIPE, SUCKER RODS: Leland 30’ singleaxle, bumper hitch pipe trailer, 20” tires, lights; 2 3/8” structural pipe(sev. ft.); 2 3/8” upset tubing 30’L, 22 joints. ATVs, SCOOTER,FISHING EQUIPMENT: 2001 Artic Cat 300cc 4x4 ATV, elec. start,5 spd. man. trans. w/reverse, front & rear racks, 820 hrs. or 1,292miles (ATV in good condition); 2009 Yamaha ‘Raptor 90’ Sport ATV,90cc engine, elec. start, v-belt auto. trans. (been used very little)STOCK TRAILER, HORSE WALKER, LVST. EQUIP: (sells follow-ing shop equipment) 1999 Circle D 6’x16’ tandem axle, bumperhitch stock trailer, center & escape gates, 48” T sides, wood floor,7:00-15 tires on white spoke rims, lights (trailer in good condition);Shop Built 4 horse elec. horse walker, Baldor, Ind. 1 HP elec. motor;Long Horn Roper 15” rough-out seat adult saddle w/carving; adult16” rough-out seat saddle w/carving; 50 lb. LP bottle; L&H elec.branding iron. SHOP EQUIPMENT: (sells following chain saws-water pump) Factory twin cyl. port. air compressor, Honda ‘Gx160’5.5 hp gas engine, recoil start w/twin air tanks; Sears 10” floor mod.table saw; Sears 10” table mod. radial arm saw; 3/8” & 1/2” elec.drills. CHAIN SAWS, WATER PUMP, LOG CHAINS: (sells follow-ing tools & misc.) 2 Stihl ‘MS 210c’ gas chain saws w/16” bars; 2Stihl ‘026 Pro’ gas chain saws w/16” bars (1 not a Pro); Stihl ‘036’gas chain saw w/18” bar; Tecumseh 1.5 hp gas engine w/1/2” waterpump; Oberdorpen 3/4” water pump; approx. 10 log chain, assort.sizes & lengths; AB Chance ratchet hoist. TOOLS, MISC.: (will startselling at 9:30 am) (8) metal & plastic tool boxes (all are full of tools,will be empty & sorted, plus many other wrenches); 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”& 3/4” dr. socket sets (most American brand, sev. sets); very lrg. as-sort. comb. box & open end wrenches (most American brand); sev.dbl. open end wrenches (most American brand); Ridgid pipewrenches, 10”-48”; approx. 10 metal hole saws, assort. sizes; tub-ing flaring tool.LUNCH: Longton Elk County Free Fair. Port-a-Potty. Tractor w/loaderavailable day of sale.

VERNEN & JOHNNA LOU MARTINWALTER AUCTION SERVICE620-374-2655 — HOWARD, KS

Auctioneers: Gene Walter & Dean PattersonFor complete listing & pictures: www.alanjohnsonrealty.com

7We specializein Trucks and

Sport U’s!

OPENMonday thru

Saturday:9 AM-6 PM

785-584-5850

MILLER MOTORS - 225 W. Hwy. 24, Rossville, KansasFor Sales Call: 785-584-5850

“NOW AVAILABLE!” New Flatbeds & TrailersVisit our website: www.millermotors.biz

“Many DieselsIn Stock”

NO REASONABLEOFFERS REFUSED!

CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD

$10,988 * $8,988

2006

Quad Cab 4x4, 6.0 Vortec


$17,988

2006

Crew Cab, 4x4, Duramax

CHANGFA 4032 4WD

3 IN STOCK! $5,995

2012

3 cyl diesel, 32 horse, only 2 hrs


$16,988 * $14,988

2007

Reg. Cab, 4x4, LT, Duramax Diesel,Allison AT

DODGE RAM 2500 4X4

$14,988

2004

4 Dr., 5.9 Cummins Turbo Diesel

DODGE RAM 2500 4X4

$17,988

2006

4 Dr., 5.9 Cummins Turbo Diesel

CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD

$6,995

2004

Reg. Cab 4x4, 6.0 Vortec, AT

CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4

$21,995 * $19,995

2005Crew Cab, 6.6 Duramax, GOOD MILES!


$24,995

2011

Crew Cab, 4x4, 6.6 Duramax


$10,988

2006

Reg. Cab, 4x4, 6.0 Vortec

FORD F-350

$8,988

2002

Reg. Cab, 4x4

CHEVY 2500HD 4X4

$6,995

2006

Reg. Cab, 6.0 AT

DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB

$21,995 * $19,995

2003

4x4, SLT, 5.9 Cummins, Only 120K!


$15,995

2005

4x4, Crew, 6.6 Duramaxdiesel, bale bed!

CHEVY S-10 REGULAR CAB

$3,995

2002


$16,988

2011

Reg. cab, 4x4, 6.0 Vortec

CHEVY SILVERADO

$12,988

2007

Reg. Cab 4x4, 6.0 Vortec, AT

Determining stocking rates

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Hay trade slow. Demand moderate for Dairy alfalfa, light to moderate for grinding alfal-fa and alfalfa pellets and grass hay. Rain fell over most of Kansas, there were reports ofhail, flooding, high wind even some tornadoes. It is time to be cutting alfalfa for Dairy qual-ity, but most producers are waiting for a break in the weather to get the hay up dry. The highquality alfalfa is finding good demand. Milk prices continue to improve a little. If you havehay for sale or pasture to rent or need hay or grazing, use the services of the Hay and Pas-ture Exchange: www.kfb.org/commodities/haypasture/index.html

Southwest KansasDairy and grinding alfalfa steady. Movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa, Horse, large

squares 250.00, small squares 280.00. Dairy, 1.00/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00; Premium170.00-195.00, some New Crop alfalfa contracted 100.00-110.00 for all cuttings standing in thefield, Dry Cow, Old Crop, Good 120.00-140.00. Fair-Good grinding alfalfa, at the edge of thefield 100.00-120.00, some New Crop Grinding alfalfa contracted 80.00 for all cuttings stand-ing in the field. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, Old Crop, 130.00-160.00. The week of 5/4-9, 7,246T of grinding alfalfa and 1,475T of dairy alfalfa were deliv-ered. Straw, Good, large bales 60.00-75.00, mostly 70.00 or 80.00-95.00 delivered. Corn stalks50.00-60.00, ground and delivered 78.00-100.00. CRP, Good, large rounds 70.00, Fair 55.00-65.00. Cane or BMR Sudan, Good large bales 65.00-75.00. The average paid by feedlots onMay 1 for alfalfa ground and delivered was 152.47/T, up 1.78 from last month, usage was772T/day, down 9 percent, total usage was 23,152T.

South Central KansasDairy and grinding alfalfa steady, alfalfa pellets steady to 10.00 lower. Movement slow to

moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, large squares 245.00-270.00, small squares 280.00. Dairy, 1.00/pointRFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, an instance New Crop 200.00; Premium 170.00-195.00; Dry Cow,Good 120.00-130.00; Fair-Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field 95.00-110.00; Utility-Fair 80.00-95.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots, 130.00-160.00. The week of 5/4-9,3,792T of grinding alfalfa and 1,000T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: SunCured 15 pct protein 165.00-180.00, 17 pct protein 185.00-190.00; Dehydrated 17 pct 260.00,Meal 266.00. Straw, Good, large bales 60.00-70.00. Cane or BMR Sudan, Good large bales60.00-70.00, Fair quality 50.00-55.00. The average paid by feedlots on May 1 for alfalfa groundand delivered was 136.20/T, down 3.61 from last month, usage was 256T/day, up 3 percent,total usage was 7,691T.

Southeast KansasAlfalfa, brome and prairie hay steady. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or Goat, mid

squares 250.00; Dairy and Stock Cow 1.00 to 1.07, an instance 1.10/point RFV. Bluestem:Good, small squares, 120.00-145.00, mid and large squares 80.00-110.00, mostly 80.00-90.00, in-stance 70.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00, Fair 50.00-55.00; Brome: Good, Small squares 130.00-145.00, mid and large squares 110.00-135.00, large rounds 60.00-75.00. Grass Mulch CWF, largeround 45.00-60.00.

Northwest KansasGrinding alfalfa steady. Movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, Mid squares 250.00;

Stock cow, Fair-Good, 1.00/point RFV. Fair, Grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field 90.00-100.00. Ground and delivered to feedlots and dairies 115.00-150.00. BMR Sudan and Millet,Good 80.00-95.00.

North Central-Northeast Kansas

Dairy and grinding alfalfa, prairie hay and brome steady. Movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse,300.00, some 8.00-9.00/small square bale; Dairy, Supreme 185.00-220.00, an instance NewCrop 1.10/point RFV; Premium, 170.00-195.00; Stock Cow, Fair-Good, 1.00/point RFV, Utility-Fair grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field, 85.00-95.00; Ground and delivered 130.00-145.00.Grass hay: Bluestem Good, small squares, 5.00-6.00/bale, 120.00-135.00, Mid squares 80.00-100.00, large rounds 45.00-70.00, mostly 50.00-60.00. Brome: Good, small squares, 6.00-7.00/bale, 130.00-145.00/T, Mid squares, 100.00-120.00, Good, large round, 25.00-50.00/bale,60.00-80.00/T; CWF Grass mulch, large round 60.00-65.00. Straw, Good, small squares4.00/bale or 4.50-5.00 delivered/bale; large bales 60.00-70.00/T. Sudan, Good large round70.00-75.00, Fair 60.00-65.00.

***Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for midand 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 theWis/Minn formula. **TDN calculated using the Western formula. Quantitative factors are ap-proximate, and many factors can affect feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter (TDNshowing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale(usage). Source: Kansas Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Dodge City, KS Steve Hessman,Rich Hruska, OIC (620) 227-8881 www.ams. usda.gov/mnreports/DC_GR310.txt

The Kansas Hay Market Report is provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture withtechnical oversight from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.


SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 — 9:30 AM200 East 7TH — ONAGA, KANSAS

WARREN M. COTTRELLHELEN E. PAXSON

CHARLES H. COTTRELLGANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONSVERN GANNON, BROKER/AUCTIONEER


Golden West Billiard mfg. Oakpool table, slate top, balls,cues, rack; Oak sideboard;Oak halltree with mirror; Wal-nut hutch; Walnut 4-drawerdresser with mirror & fruit pulls;Seth Thomas Grandfatherclock; buffet; Oak desk; piecupboard; wood framed caneback sofa & chair; desk; Oakchest; commode; twist legtable; Maple hutch; couch; guncabinet; 19” & 32” flat screenTV’s; Kenmore automaticwasher & dryer; Westinghouseelectric stove; GE refrigerator;GE dryer; Admiral washer;Amana refrigerator; 3 reclin-ers; couch; lift chair; chest &matching dresser; Oak table;cedar chest; bookcase head-board bed; full bed; Maplerocker; coffee tables; Oakbench; console stereo; 2 sin-gle bookcase headboard beds;1950’s dinette table; hospitalbed; misc. chairs; Baker’srack; 2-door pine cabinet; 8Oak chairs; 2 seat metal glider;metal lawn chair;table/magazine rack; end ta-bles; file cabinet; 2-door cabi-net; metal wardrobe; brassquilt rack; rocker; 120 or 9Vportable TV; pink utility cart;folding chairs; sewing ma-chine; dinette table; step stool;microwave cart; portable TV;stool; folding table; lawnchairs; cabinet; floor lamp; 5-drawer McCall’s cabinet; exer-cise bike; footstool; Browning12ga shotgun; various ammo;Oak wall phone; large BackBar from Onaga (Sal Becker);marble top cash register;Nemaha Co. Atlas; Pharaoh’sHorse picture; Hereford Bullpicture; Oak brass port holeclock; Handlan St. Louislantern; kerosene lamps; Jack-in-the-pulpit vase; 2 cakestands; amber glassware;teapots; cranberry hobnailbasket & vase; red Fostoriabowls; Carnival glass basket;red basket; pressed glass;

creamer/sugar/compote set; 4silhouette pictures; Mother’splaque; jadeite; stemware;candleholders; butter dish;porcelain rose; berry set; Car-nival covered butter dish; ad-vertising mirror; box camera;Union Pacific water bag;lanterns; shelf flamingo lamp;carving set in wood sheath; 2cast iron elephants; pock-etknives; eye glasses; jewelryboxes; wash tub; antiquemouse traps; cast iron skillets;2 razor sharpeners; 2 heavyglass lamps; brass Teacher’sbell & others; lots costumejewelry; opalescent plate;chicken candy container;Tonka dozer; wood toy trailer;Structo semi; Smucker’s semi;IH trailer; Nylint wrecker;Tonka truck; JD tractor; firetruck; dump bed trailer; chil-dren’s books; antique canopener; pig & Post Officebanks; handpainted saw; ad-vertising items; belt buckles;bullet pencils; 12 & 15-centcomic books; hand tooledleather purse; canes & yard-sticks; 50th Anniversary woodtrain; copper boiler; granite-ware; Monarch cement adver-tising clock; Atchison feedsack; horseshoe boot jack;green handled beater; nailclaw; 2 small crocks; safe;horse tapestry; ice tongs;leather splitter knife; Stanley#113 plane; concave/convexplane; antique tools; oil bottles;tablecloths; silverware; uten-sils; cutting boards; Tupper-ware; Harkerware dishes;cookie cutters; pink melmac;pans; kitchen appliances;Corningware; roaster; Pana-sonic 8-track stereo/speakers;Cowboy bookends; brassitems; trays; turntable; records;pictures; punch bowl set; what-nots; stainless bowls; Elec-trolux sweeper; Oak clock;juicer; ashtrays; glass bowls;gavels; phones; Plat of Onaga;cards; adding machine; office

supplies; picture frames; barnclock; toy box; walker; coppertray & strainer; toaster; coffeemaker; blender; fry daddy;food processor; towels; paperproducts; milkglass; smallwhat-not shelf; typewriter; pat-terns & materials; 4 prong &other canes; rugs; baskets; ra-dios; latch hook; luggage; lotsbooks; Bissell sweeper; lotsbedding; quilts; ice creammaker; pottery pieces; VCR;banquet lamp; Christmashouses, plates, tree & decora-tions; candles; sewing items;cookbooks; glasses; plates;cups; perfume bottles; badmit-ton set; VHS; newer kerosenelamps; Fanon speaker & mi-crophone; 8-track tapes; cro-chet angels; fruit jars; artificialflowers; levels; Western hats;3/8” drill; hammers; staples;hedge trimmer; lots hardware;door locks; bits; wire; handtools; sockets; wrenches; pli-ers; vise grips; mitre box &saw; pipe wrenches;weedeaters; extension cords;ladders; garden tools; air com-pressor; lawn mower; 2 JDwheel weights; 300 & 500 gal-lon fuel tanks; 28’ trailer; lawnwindmill; 2 iron deer.COINS: 1864 2-Cent piece;1865 3-cent nickel; 1860 ½dime; 1905-S ½ Dollar; 1926quarter; 6 Indian Head pen-nies; 2-1964 Kennedy $1/2;1964-1967 proof sets; 1974-1979 mint sets; 12pc US Pres-idents coins; 31 mercurydimes in book; Canadiancoins; 34 Kennedy $1/2; vari-ous foreign coins; 2 miniaturegold coins; 8-1976 $2 bills; 5 &50-cent paper Military paymentcertificates; 9-1922 silver $; 3-1921 silver $; 3-1923 silver $;1891 CC silver $; 1878 silver$; 1953 $2 bill; Centralia, Ks$20 bill; $10 Independence,MO bill; US Federal Reservestamps 1944-1962; 1861 quar-ter; 1895 nickel; 1944D & 1943Mercury dimes; lead pennies.

REAL ESTATE (SELLS APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM)2 Homes located on oversized corner lot. One home has approximately 1680 sq. ft. with 3 bed-rooms, kitchen, living room/dining room, one bath, enclosed porch & full basement. The other homehas approximately 966 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room & bath. Both homes have beenwell cared for, there is also a large garage on the property. Great opportunity to buy a home & rentalproperty in one package.Buyer to 10% down day of Auction with balance due on or before July 13, 2015. Buyer & Seller todivide Cost of Title Insurance equally. Taxes prorated to closing. All inspections including lead basepaint inspection to be completed prior to auction at Buyer’s expense if requested. STATEMENTSMADE DAY OF AUCTION TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER INFORMATION. OPENHOUSE: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 5-6:30PM or by appointment by contacting Vern Gannon Bro-ker/Auctioneer 785-770-0066 or Gannon Real Estate & Auctions 785-539-2316.

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 201511:00 AM

117 HARVARD PLACE — MANHATTAN, KANSAS

NOTE: Many good quality items, many duplicate items. Don’t miss this Auction!

S.M. SAMARRAI ESTATEGANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONSVERN GANNON, BROKER/AUCTIONEER


SELLING SUNDAY, MAY 31COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT: Hobart 1712 meat slicer; Esquire rotisserie-large(multi racks); commercial oven; commercial meat slicer; hotdog cooker; fry cutter; stainless Restau-rant equipment; 7 wire Baker’s racks.FURNITURE: Queen bed with chest & double mirror; chest deep freeze; 2 couches & end table;King bed (complete); upright deep freeze; Armoire; sleeper sofa; King size bed; 2 desk; gun cabi-net; Queen bed, chest & dresser with mirror; armoire chest; bookcase; massage table; trundle bed;computer desk; 2 barrel back chairs; TV stand; end tables; night stand; full bed; table & 2 chairs;Oak rocker; dresser; shelf unit; chairs; towel racks; glass top coffee table; exercise equipment (roomfull); wrought iron patio furniture; wicker swing; multi-bulb floor lamp; office chair; tables; 2 glass toptables; bar stool; end tables; step table; French Provincial mirror; 2 smaller cabinets; console sewingmachine; hamper; speakers; doctor’s scale; fans-on-stands; invalid equipment; Christmas decora-tions; lamps; Arabic picture; G Brugolin artwork; gardening equipment; Naismith seed bird; lots ofsilverplate; kerosene lamps; shoe buffer; luggage; VCR; DVD; lots miscellaneous.Mobility Electric wheelchair; trailer hitch carrier for wheel chair; bedding; 75th AnniversaryCraftsman radial arm saw; snow blower for lawn tractor; power tools; toolboxes; garage items; flu-orescent lamps; good shelving; Craftsman chest-on-chest toolbox; variety of tools; gas cans


Located at Bob’s Auction House From Herington Kansas. 4-way stop of 56-77Highway go east on 56 7 miles thru Delavan ½ mile to 2500 Road. Go north ½ milewatch for signs park in the yard.

TOOLS STARTING at 10:30 AMElect. planer, jig saw, post drill onhome made stands; cans full ofnuts-bolts-screws; trailer housemetal steps; leaf rake and snowshovel; shelf brackets; wood toolcarrier; old trunks; new roller cas-tors; galv. buckets; 2- torches; oldbuggy jack; old Hoosier like FlourBin; 8- Safetran red plastic 12’’diameter covers; Wiss scissors;Keen Kutter Hoe; draw knife;Bailey No. 7 plane; Stanley No.78 groove planer; Stanley No. 71dado planer; small 8’’ Polco level;Witherby draw knife; 200 poundhanging scale; Keen Kenter axehead; mohawk hatchet

HOUSEHOLD ETC.Dining table w/ 6 chairs; love seatsleeper; cushioned rockers; niceSamsung TV; 2 small table toptvs, old Enamel top kitchen table;12 plastic totes; step stool; highchair; wooden old baby highchair; 5 tables full of misc knickknacks, games, toys- dolls etc.;fruit jars; lots of Avon; yarn andlinens; misc. Melmac and flat-ware; records- VCRs; lg. 2 pc.lighted China cabinet; Handicapwalkers and bath tub seat; lotsmore!

COLLECTIBLESPuss-boots creamers and salt-pepper; Hand painted oldNoritake and Nippon glass ware;Royal Haeger, Shawnee,

Bavarian, Germany ware; misc.Francoma dishes, 5 Dem and 5GOP political donkey- elephantcups; ruby red glassware; greenglass pottery container; small CIdinner bell; CI Rooster napkinholder; large set of 1800’s horsesleigh bells; looks like RoyRogers- Dale Evans plastic set ofhorses, saddle- hats; 3 jars ofmarbles; pictures, framesHansen utility scale, pens andpencils; 60’s-70’s juice glasses;Japan ware; Silver plated tea set;misc. crystal; 150 yr. old punchbowl; 3 boxes of seashell snackset; No. 40 Dazey churn; No. 5crock churn complete; LittleGolden books; 3 cloth books;porcelain door pulls; misc.aprons, macrame, fancy workand macro. tools; Paulls-Leader-Cold Blast #2 kero lamp; wingedwheel #500 Japan lamp; HimooParaffin kerp lamp; #2 QueenAnn lamp; misc. mini lamps;matching Aladdin lamps; old HotPoint coffee maker; Pilgrim warecoffee maker; Wards electric pas-teurizer; Hibbard-Spencer

sausage grinder; ReadingHardware cherry pitter; etchedglassware; anniv. church platesof New Basel, MethodistHerington and St. Johns LutheranSalina; misc jewelry; metal CocaCola 55’’ by 18’’ sign; 1977-78-79-81 Hesston Rodeo belt buck-les; ice and roller skates; shadowboxes; Sessions 8-day mantelclock; Bell system WesternElectric wall crank phone; Kelloggwood wall crank phone; lots ofdolls and pictures!

TOYSTin barn; motor freight linestruck/trailer; Ny-Lint road grader;Auburn rubber toys; Ford tractorwith pull disc., Farmall and JDtractors with pull spreader lots ofdolls of all kinds; lots of knickknacks; Marx cross country 3wheel childs scooter; old ballgloves; Lou “ the Toe” Groza foot-ball; x-acto craft tool set #86;Milton Bradley 1st-2nd gradeflash word; Aladdin, CaptainPlanet lunch pail; winky dinkcrayons.!

TERMS: Pay by Cash or Good Check. Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed mate-rial. Not responsible for accidents. LUNCH BY BURDICK RELAY FOR LIFE

SELLER: THE LATE (GENE NELSON) AND NAOMI NELSON ITEMS.Naomi is moving off farm to a retirement village will sell accumulation of misc.items. Plus 1 other consigner.

AUCTIONEERS: BOB’S AUCTION SERVICEBOB KICKHAEFER: 785-258-4188

Clerk/Cashier: Bob's Auction Service

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The U.S. Senate Commit-tee on Agriculture, Nutri-tion and Forestry, recentlyheld a business meeting and

passed the “U.S. GrainsStandards Act Reauthoriza-tion Act of 2015,” which au-thorizes USDA’s Federal

Grain Inspection Service toestablish marketing stan-dards and conduct inspec-tion and weighing for a vari-

ety of grains and oilseeds.The Act was last reautho-rized in 2005.

“This bipartisan legisla-tion provides much neededtransparency and pre-dictability throughout thefederal grain inspection sys-

tem to prevent future exportdisruptions – like we saw atthe Port of Vancouver lastsummer,” Chairman Rob-erts said. “I look forward tothis being the first of manybipartisan bills that willpass through the Agricul-

ture Committee this Con-gress.”

“The United States is theworld leader in agriculturalexports,” Ranking MemberStabenow said. “Whether itsMichigan soybeans orKansas wheat, our nation’sfarmers grow the highestquality products available.That’s why we must have arobust federal grain inspec-tion system to back the in-tegrity of our exports. Thisbipartisan bill does justthat, and I thank ChairmanRoberts for his partnershipin developing this legisla-tion. I urge my colleagues topass this commonsense leg-islation as soon as possible”

Introduced by ChairmanPat Roberts, R-Kan., andRanking Member DebbieStabenow, D-Mich., this bi-partisan legislation reau-thorizes provisions of theU.S. Grain Standards Actuntil Sept. 30, 2020. It reaf-firms the role of the federalinspection service and re-quires the Secretary of Agri-culture to immediately takeaction to maintain export in-spection and notify Con-gress in the case of a disrup-tion. Additionally, it createsa transparent certificationprocess for delegated stateagencies inspecting exports.The legislation also re-quires the Secretary of Agri-culture to report to Con-gress on the 2014 disruptionin grain export inspections,as well as additional meas-ures.


TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 — 4:00 PM1204 Stoneridge CT. — MANHATTAN, KANSAS

ANNE GILLUMGANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONSVERN GANNON, BROKER/AUCTIONEER


60” Pioneer flat screen TV; Presidential Billiardspool table (nice); long pine 11-drawer cabinet(great TV cabinet); Beautiful antique marble topWalnut table (very nice); antique shelf/cabinet;Beautiful dining table with fold-out leaves; prleather chairs; sofa; ornate hall table; beautifulfull size sleigh bed; sofa; leather 2pc curvedsofa; Papasan chair; 2 leather wood framedchairs; white full size bed & matching 5-drawerchest; bookcase; full bed with tempra pedic mat-tress & night stand; tall dresser/chest; tallkitchen table; small gateleg kitchen table; 2night stands; various chairs; several large (roomsize) rugs.Kitchen Aid Professional 620-LE mixer; severalnice antique clocks; bronze figurine; set ofEpoch china; stemware; Lenox rustic pineplates; Caramanian plates; antique pictureframe; Longaberger baskets; tall vase; uniquemirror; candleholders; pr decorator vases; rabbitfigurines & candleholders; red baking dishes;Sango china; Austria gold/white china; Spode

blue room collection; antique lamp; figurines;Ocean picture; glass horse; crystal bowl;Kitchen Aid food processor; ice cream maker;cake pans; Ninja Master Prep Proff; wafflemaker; red pie pans; cutting board; vases;colander; kitchen glassware & items; glasses;books; various pictures & antique frames;books; large blue & white ginger jar; 2 Christ-mas trees; Holiday ornaments & decorations;metal outdoor Santa; lots of Christmas lights;heavy extension cords; nice treadmill; freestanding basketball goal; weight bench set;heavy gym mats; Everflex punching bag; Ellipti-cal machine; ping-pong table.John Deere LA 115 lawn tractor/mower-verynear new & very good!Echo gas weedeater; Echo gas trimmer; chainsaws; lawn spreader; extension & step ladders;self-propelled lawn mower; wheelbarrow; saws;drills; hammers; gas cans; garden tools; gardenhose; trash cans; BBQ grill; large flower pots.

NOTE: Partial list. Many like new & antique Quality items!


Located at Bob’s Auction House From Herington Kansas. 4-way stop of 56-77Highway go east on 56 7 miles thru Delavan ½ mile to 2500 Road. Go north ½ milewatch for signs park in the yard.

10:30 AMMisc. hand and garden tools;Galv. Tubs; 2- yard gates; 3-smallwide steel wheels; yard art; 2- tallyard plant hangers; old Cisternpump stand; sausage press; nicesmoker BBQ; misc. kitchen items;lawn chairs; bird houses; lots of x-mas; lots of knick knacks; lots oftoys; Barneys Doll House; oldleather and tin suit cases; Kirbysweeper; Weslo Cadence 850thread mill works; old Elect.Relax-A-Ciser with metal case;

FURNITURE – PICTURESNice straight back chairs; coffeeand lamp tables; old wooden highchair on wheels; Queen AnnParlor chair and Queen AnnBuffett, older buffet; old rockingchair; misc. costumes; Wickerhead board; Wicker bar stool; oldwood ornate framed mirrors;wooden hanging porch swing;lots of hard back books; lots of oldthrow rugs; aprons; material;fancy work; ladies hats with box;old Avon; lots of costume jewelry;Ingento #5 paper cutter; old pho-tos of Salina Growing like grain

elevators; photo tri pod; photolight containers; picture by EmilieVouga 1840-1909; lots of picturesand frames; photography items;Religious pictures and more; oldsheet music; several nativityscenes; A German made papermache nativity scene; candlestick holders; Schlitz beer glass-es; hand painted English dish set;Gold Rose dishes; Norwegian,Czech, and Japan glass ware;etched, cut, Fire King, Corningand Pyrex glassware.

NOTE: Large Auction of items from 3-story house/studio from Salina, KS.TERMS: Pay by Cash or Good Check. Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Notresponsible for accidents. LUNCH BY BURDICK RELAY FOR LIFE

SELLERS: Shield Estate and Gunnerson Photography EstateAUCTIONEERS: BOB’S AUCTION SERVICE

BOB KICKHAEFER: 785-258-4188Clerk/Cashier: Bob's Auction Service

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AUCTIONSUNDAY, MAY 31 — 12:30 PM

1615 SO. 137th — BONNER SPRINGS, KS(K-7 to Kansas Avenue, West to 138th, South to Ruby, East to Sale)

1993 Cavalier 4 dr. station wagon; Kubota B7800 tractor 154hrs; Huskee GT mower; Troybilt ‘horse’ tiller; JD 108 ridingmower; 3 pt. blade; Welder; chain saws; hand, garden andpower tools; fishing equipment; air compressors; steel posts;MUCH MORE TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST!

SELLERS: INEZ & HERBERT JR. SCAIFE

MILLER AUCTION, LLC • 913-441-1271See Website for listing: www.kansasauctions.net/Miller

Ranking Member of theHouse Agriculture Commit-tee Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) warns that one ofthe biggest dangers to cropinsurance is criticism fromgroups who are trying toundermine the importantrisk management toolthrough the appropriationsprocess before the entireFarm Bill is even fully en-acted. “The danger is thatsome of the people who aremaking noise about this, if

they get their way, they willdestroy crop insurance,”said Peters on a recentAgri-Pulse Open Mic inter-view with Jeff Nalley.“That’s the danger.”

Peterson notes that hehas already met with cropinsurance companies thatare considering pulling outof the program altogetherbecause of the ongoing at-tacks focusing on profitmargins and the premiumsupport offered to farmers.

“I had the underwritersand reinsurance compa-nies in my office asking mequestions about where thisthing is going,” and ex-plaining that their board ofdirectors are questioning ifthe company should stay inthe business or not.

Peterson explains thatwhat is most concerning isthat these questions arecoming from the only com-panies in the business whoare offering national cover-

age. “If they get paymentlimitations on big farmers,that will bring this thingdown,” he said. Petersonadded that Congress hasprobably already pushedthe participating crop in-surance companies furtherthan they should have withthe Standard ReinsuranceAgreement (SRA) and the2008 Farm Bill. “Hopefullywe can explain to people aswe fight this fight just howprecarious this situation

is,” he says.Peterson says that in a

worst-case scenario, wecould end up with a situa-tion where entire statescan no longer get crop in-surance coverage. “Youcould have a situationwhere, for example, NorthDakota, for example, wouldnot be able to get insur-ance,” he said. “Crop in-surance is what keeps fam-ily agriculture and smallerfarmers going,” noted Pe-

terson. “It’s so expensive tofarm, the banker isn’t goingto finance you if you don’thave a way to pay him back,which is what crop insur-ance does.”

Peterson notes that cropinsurance is critical to thefuture of family farming inthe U.S. “The most impor-tant thing to keeping familyfarms and getting youngpeople into agriculture iscrop insurance,” he adds.

Collin Peterson: Crop insurance key to family farmers, young farmers

Agriculture Committee passes bipartisan Federal Grain Inspection Reauthorization

Raine Garten exhibited the champion and reservechampion market beef in the Wild Bill Kick ‘EmShootout in Abilene, also winning champion marketheifer in the state-wide contest.


Weeds are my biggestpest issue. Insects and dis-eases do occur, but not inthe numbers and consisten-cy as my weeds. It takes anassertive effort to keepweeds in check. Mulch is mybiggest helper. Many weedseeds need light to startgrowing. Fewer weeds willstart if they are covered upwith mulch. Hoeing will killthe present weeds but bringnew weed seeds towards theavailable light. After thefirst cultivation is a goodtime to apply mulch aroundyour desired plants. This isthe approach I use.

The soil is cold in thespring and mulch appliedtoo early slows down plantgrowth. Once my plants aretaking off, such as now, I liketo apply mulch to reduceweed competition.

There are many mulchresources to choose from.Organic types are what Iprefer. They will compostinto the soil, improvingplant growth. Grass clip-pings, wood chips and hayare my favorite materials.

Air and rain need to be

able to move through mulch.Fine textured mulch mate-rials compact easier thancoarse. An inch of driedgrass clippings compared totwo inches for wood chips issuggested. Grass clippingsshouldn’t have any herbi-cide on them. Applyingmulch too deep can createan environment for wildlifeand disease habitat as wellas reducing water and airmovement.

Rock or stone can beused as mulch. The advan-tage of these is that it does-n’t need to be reappliedsince it won’t break down. Itdoes heat up and may causestress for plants that aremulched with them.

For a few areas, it may bebest to not have mulch.Keep mulches two to threeinches away from the baseof trees and shrubs. I would-n’t put it right against anydesirable plants to allow for

air circulation. Mulch isusually at least six inchesaway from building founda-tions to reduce insect habi-tat.

Besides reducing weeds,mulches provide the benefitof reducing soil evapora-

tion. This allows water tostay in the soil and be avail-able for plants to use. It aidsnatural rain fall and whenyou need to irrigate.

Suppress weeds and pro-vide moisture to your plantsby using mulch.

You can find out more in-formation on this and otherhorticulture topics by goingto the Riley County, K-StateResearch and Extensionwebsite at www.riley.ksu.edu. Gregg may be con-tacted by calling 785-537-6350 or stopping by 110Courthouse Plaza in Man-hattan or e-mail: [email protected].

Agriculture SecretaryTom Vilsack recently an-nounced an investment ofup to $235 million to im-prove the nation's waterquality, combat drought,enhance soil health, sup-port wildlife habitat, andprotect agricultural viabili-ty. The funding is beingmade available through theRegional ConservationPartnership Program(RCPP), the newest conser-vation tool of the U.S. De-partment of Agriculture’s(USDA) Natural ResourcesConservation Service(NRCS). NRCS is now ac-cepting pre-proposals forthe second round of fund-ing for RCPP. The deadlineis July 8, 2015.

Through RCPP, partnerspropose conservation proj-ects to improve natural re-sources on private lands.For proposals in Kansas,resource priorities includefish and wildlife habitat,plant condition, soil health,water quantity, and waterquality.

RCPP, created by the2014 Farm Bill, empowerslocal leaders to work withmultiple partners—such asprivate companies, localand tribal governments,universities, non-profitgroups and other non-gov-ernment partners—alongwith farmers, ranchers, andforest landowners to designsolutions that work best fortheir region. Local part-ners and the federal gov-ernment both invest fund-ing and manpower intoprojects to maximize theirimpact. The RCPP programhelps USDA build on an al-ready-record enrollment inconservation programs,with over 500,000 producersparticipating to protect

land and water on over 400million acres nationwide.

“This is a new, innova-tive approach to conserva-tion,” said Kansas NRCSstate conservationist EricB. Banks. “RCPP allowslocal partners the opportu-nity to design and invest inconservation projectsspecifically tailored for theresource concerns here inKansas. These partnershipefforts keep our land andwater clean, and promotetremendous economicgrowth in agriculture, con-struction, tourism, andother industries. We en-courage partners to visitNRCS about any questionsthey may have regardingRCPP.”

For more information onapplying, visit the RCPPwebsite. To learn abouttechnical and financial as-sistance available throughconservation programs,visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or local USDAservice center. For more onthe 2014 Farm Bill, visitwww.nrcs.usda.gov/ Farm-Bill.


AUCTIONSATURDAY, MAY 30 — 10:00 AMLocation: 2514 15TH AVE, LINDSBORG, KS

From Lindsborg: 1 mile south on 14th Ave. to Smoky Valley Rd.,1 mile east to 15th Ave., 3/4 mile south to Auction site.From McPherson: 11 miles north on 14th Ave. to Smoky ValleyRd., 1 mile east to 15th Ave., 3/4 mile south to Auction Site.

WATCH FOR SIGNS

Statements made the day of the auction will take precedence over ad-vertised statements. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. Lunchwill be served.

KEITH I ANDERSON ESTATE &ELOISE ANDERSON, SELLERS

Sale conducted by: TRIPLE K AUCTION & REAL ESTATEKevin K. Krehbiel Bill OswaltAuctioneer/Broker Assistant Auctioneer620-585-6881, 620-386-0650 620-897-6354www.triplekauction.com • [email protected]

1951 Chevy Fleetside;Massey Ferguson 204 in-dustrial tractor w/loader,hyd winch, gin pole, newrubber on back; 15 ft. CarTrailerHOUSEHOLD: Technics Pro-fessional Series sound sys-tem; Glass display case;Whirlpool dishwasher; Oldsofa sleeper.ANTIQUES & COLLEC-TABLES: Wood barn door;Wooden wheel rod measure;3 Wood wheel barrows; pedalcar; 2 qt. Ice Cream freezer;Many misc. wood boxes; Lotsof straight back chairs, Misc.tins; Misc. cabinet hardware;Super Hailer Military bull horn;Lots of fruit crate pieces; Misc.wash tubs; Hay stack an-chors; Light fixtures; MilitaryCo2 respirators; Large woodcabinet; Glass clown banks;Pop bottles; License plates;Lanterns; Albums from the60’s & 70’s; 100# anvil.TOOLS & SHOP EQUIP-MENT: Briggs & Stratton 5 hprear tine tiller; 2500# ATVwinch; Lots of wrench sets;Lots of socket sets; Craftsmanjigsaw; Palm sanders; Rivets& Riveter; Battery charger;Ratcheting end wrenches;Metric wrenches; Flooringnailer; Skill saw; B&D 1/2”hammer drill; Craftsman recip-rocating saw; Misc. floorjacks; Misc. pneumatic tools;

Brace & Wood bits in box; 7”sander polisher; Benchgrinder; 10” power miter saw;Spotting scope; Shop light;Craftsman spray guns; Crafts-man 1 1/2 hp router; Woodclamps; Biscuit joiner; Misc.extension ladders; Misc. stepladders; Hay hooks; Tacklebow & tackle; Fishing pole; 60gallon air compressor, motorgood, bad compression; Cole-man power washer as is; Fish-er metal detector; Window airconditioner; Belt sanders;Misc. drills; 10” table saw; Ex-tension cords; Levels; Dry-wall; T square; Electric buffer;Lawn aerator; Lawn sweeper;Small 2 wheel trailer; Char-coal griller smoker; Lawnchairs; Brand new Flite 220KHS bike; Takara competitionbike; Misc. shovels & rakes;Post hole diggers; two 20X7lawn mower tires; Misc. fireextinguishers; CampbellHausfeld 1800 psi powerwasher; 230 volt air compres-sor; 2 wet dry vacs; Uprighttool chest; Misc. drawer &drop leaf hdw; 26” & 29” buzzsaw blades & mandle; Misc.oak corner trim; Duracraft 5speed 1/2” bench top drillpress; Coleman Powermate4000 watt generator; Misc.lumber & plywood; (17) 15'Trusses; Sunbeam woodstove.

ESTATE AUCTIONSATURDAY, JUNE 13 — 10:00 AM

311 East Stockdale Rd.RANDOLPH, KANSAS

Jeff Ruckert, Auctioneer/BrokerManhattan, KS 66502

[email protected]

FURNITURE: Love seat sofa sleeper, end tables, Buffet, secretarywith drop down desk door and over head display cabinet, diningroom table, leaf and chairs including 2 with arms, desk, sewing cab-inet, electric recliner, floor lamps, vanity and dressers, sofa sleeper,Vizio flat screen TV, Console stereo with vinyl record player; Silver-ware set, Framed pictures, figurines, large selection of costume jew-elry, mirrors, electric fireplace, Cuckoo Clock, Kirby vacuum, HPprinter, camcorder, canning jars and supplies, Singer sewing ma-chine, glass wear including carnival and Fostoria, bowls, mixer,plates, salt and pepper shakers, Christmas decor, blankets, bed-dingTOOLS AND YARD ITEMS: Craftsman radial arm saw 10 inch,charcoal grill, Craftsman push mower high wheel, hoses, bicycles,bench vise, electric hedge trimmers, weed eaters, Craftsman ridinglawn mower, Craftsman chainsaw, skill saw, sander, socket sets andratchets, miscellaneous hand tools bench vise, table saw, kerosenestove, miscellaneous garden tools, miscellaneous hand tools, toolboxes, cordless tools, Coleman lantern.

GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR PICTURESAuctioneers Note: This is just a partial list many items still in boxesand tubs. Antique furniture, and other collectibles. Come discoverwith us..TERMS: Cash or Good Check. Announcements made day of sale take prece-dence over previous printed material. Auction company and seller not re-sponsible for accidents.

RUBY ANDERSON ANDTHE LATE LAWRENCE ANDERSON

www.RuckertAuctions.com

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GRAIN BINSALL SIZES AVAILABLEHopper Bins Available

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Harder AG PRODUCTSWest Highway 50

PEABODY, KANSAS 66866Phone 620-983-2158www.grainbinsusa.com

NRCS announces $235 millionavailable for innovative newconservation partnerships

Mulching Reduces Weeds

Yard & Garden TipsBy Gregg Eyestone

KFRM AM 550, Every Wed., 8:00 a.m.Barn Phone 785-258-2205 *Fax No. 785-258-3766

IF YOU HAVE LIVESTOCK FOR SALE OR APPRAISAL, CALL COLLECT.Bill Mathias, Manager • 785-258-0102

Gary Suderman - 913-837-6785 • Rick Parkerson - 620-767-2738Bob Kickhaefer, Cell - 785-258-4188 • Dave Bures - 402-766-3743

CATTLE SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY: 11:30 AMSELL HOGS 1ST & 3RD

WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH5/20/2015

COWSLincolnville, 1 blk [email protected], 1 red [email protected] City, 1 red [email protected], 1 char [email protected], 1 red [email protected], 1 red [email protected], 1 blk [email protected] City, 1 red [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 char [email protected], 1 bmf [email protected] City, 1 red [email protected] City, 1 red [email protected] City, 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected] City, 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 red [email protected]

Ramona, 1 red [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 red [email protected], 1 blk [email protected] City, 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 red [email protected] City, 1 red [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 red [email protected], 1 red [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 bmf [email protected] Center, 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected], 1 bwf [email protected], 1 red [email protected]

Lincolnville, 1 blk [email protected], 1 blk [email protected]

STEERSWilsey, 3 blk [email protected], 4 blk [email protected] Point, 3 blk [email protected], 5 mix [email protected], 57 mix [email protected], 59 mix [email protected], 114 blk [email protected]

HEIFERSCedar Point, 4 blk [email protected]

BULLSHillsboro, 1 blk [email protected]

BRED COWSRanged from $1,800 to $2325

PAIRSRanged from $2,175 to $2,775

HOGSBurdick, 16 red [email protected]

Herington Livestock Cafe Now Open: Wednesdays from 6:30 AM ʻtill 7:00 PM

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR MAY 27:• 12 mix steers and heifers, 500-650lbs.• 10 mix steers and heifers, 400-500lbs.• 7 black Angus Replacement heifers,800-825 lbs.

• 15 black steers, 900-925 lbs.• 65 mostly black steers, 825-850 lbs.• 120 mix steers, 850-875 lbs.• 60 mix steers, 875-900 lbs., pending

MORE CATTLE BY SALE TIME!

HERINGTON LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO.

Steer and heifer calves sold on steady to active market. Not enough Feeder heifersfor a true test. Feeder steers sold on steady market. Cutter cows sold steady to $1higher. Shelly cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold steady to $1 higher.

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Sustaining Rangelands, Leaving a Legacy is theme for August range schools“Sustaining Rangelands

by Leaving A Legacy is thetheme for the Kansas Graz-ing Lands Coalition(KGLC) summer rangeschools,” said Tim Chris-tian, state coordinator forthe group. “The TallgrassRange School is set for Au-gust 18-20 at Camp WoodYMCA, Elmdale.”

The notion of leavingyour ranch better than yougot it - economically andenvironmentally; recogniz-ing those who have done agreat job over time; ad-

dressing current andemerging threats like OldWorld Bluestems, Easternred cedar, and other inva-sive species, plus a host ofpractices and systems toenhance grasslands will beincluded in the three-dayagenda, said Christian. In-structors include ranchers,agency, university and or-ganizational staffs whoprovide hands-on instruc-tion in the field as well asclassroom presentationwith the intent to help in-form decision-makers and

provide them with soundgrazing principles thatthey can take home andemploy on their opera-tions.

The 2015 registrationfee has seen a slight jumpto $350 per person; the firstincrease since 2010. Thefee covers course materi-als, on-site lodging andmeals, and other relatedcosts. Ranchers, landown-ers, and students mayqualify for a $175 scholar-ship if they meet eligibilityand request one using

KGLC’s scholarship form.Agency staffs may qualifyfor $125 in scholarships.The form and more infor-mation on the Schools isavailable at www.kglc.orgunder 2015 Range Schoolsfound in the navigationbar.

Scholarship applica-tions must be submitted byAugust 7 for the TallgrassSchool. KGLC organized in1991 as a non-profit educa-tional organization and itsvision is to regenerateKansas grazing lands. This

is achieved through themanagement, economics,ecology, production, andtechnical assistance pro-grams provided by volun-tary methods to reachlandowners, ranchers, andothers making decisions ongrazing lands.

For more informationon the 2015 KGLC RangeSchools, contact Tim Chris-tian, state coordinator, at620-242-6440, email to [email protected], Youmay also go to the web atwww.kglc.org.

For Information or estimates, contact:Mike Samples, Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-826-7884Kyle Elwood, Asst. Sale Mgr., Cell Phone 785-493-2901

Jim Crowther Lisa Long Cody Schafer Kenny Briscoe Kevin Henke Austin Rathbun785-254-7385 620-553-2351 620-381-1050 785-658-7386 H: 785-729-3473, C: 785-565-3525 785-531-0042Roxbury, KS Ellsworth, KS Durham, KS Lincoln, KS Agenda, KS Ellsworth, KS

1150 KSAL, Salina 6:45 AM –MON.FRI ******* 880 KRVN 8:40 AM – WED.-THURS. *******550AM KFRM - 8:00 am, Wed.-Thurs.Cattle Sale Broadcast Live on www.cattleusa.com

Farmers & RanchersAUCTIONS EVERY

MONDAY & THURSDAY

Livestock Commission Co., Inc.Salina, KANSAS

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

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

THURSDAY — CATTLE ONLYSelling starts at 10:00 a.m. Consign your cattle as early as pos-sible so we can get them highly advertised.

— AUCTIONEERS —KYLE ELWOOD, GARREN WALROD & RUSTY TAYLOR

Check our listings each week on ourwebsite at

www.fandrlive.com

Selling Hogs & Cattle every Monday

STEERS300-400 No Test400-500 $305.00-$323.00500-600 $300.00-$311.00600-700 $255.00-$269.00700-800 $220.00-$232.00800-900 $200.00-$218.00900-1000 $190.00-$201.25

HEIFERS300-400 $300.00-$315.00400-500 $252.00-$271.00500-600 $240.00-$256.00600-700 $230.00-$245.00700-800 $200.00-$212.00800-900 $190.00-$206.75900-1000 No Test

STEERS3 blk Ellsworth [email protected] mix Delphos [email protected] blk Brookville [email protected] blk Brookville [email protected] blk Osborne [email protected] blk Barnard [email protected] blk Windom [email protected] blk Brookville [email protected]

7 blk Barnard [email protected] blk Osborne [email protected] blk Windom [email protected] mix Enterprise [email protected] blk Barnard [email protected] char Tampa [email protected] mix Hope [email protected] mix Hope [email protected] mix Sterling [email protected] mix Abilene [email protected] mix Hope [email protected] mix Hope [email protected] char Tampa [email protected] blk Newton [email protected] mix Minneapolis [email protected] blk Newton [email protected] mix Minneapolis [email protected]

HEIFERS2 mix Ellsworth [email protected] mix Ellsworth [email protected] blk Brookville [email protected] mix Hunter [email protected] blk Durham [email protected] blk Brookville [email protected] blk Barnard [email protected]

RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK TOTALED 2,653 CATTLE AND 32 HOGS.

IN STOCK TODAY• Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders

4 blk Newton [email protected] blk Durham [email protected] blk Barnard [email protected] mix Gypsum [email protected] blk Geneseo [email protected] blk Great Bend [email protected] mix Gypsum [email protected] mix Cedar Point [email protected] mix Hope [email protected] blk Galva [email protected] blk Geneseo [email protected] mix Herington [email protected] mix Randolph [email protected] blk Hope [email protected] mix Hutchinson [email protected] blk Hope [email protected] herf Hutchinson [email protected]

BULLS1 red Inman [email protected] blk Tescott [email protected] blk Brookville [email protected] char Tescott [email protected] blk Peabody [email protected] blk Lyons [email protected] blk Hillsboro [email protected] blk Newton [email protected] blk Miltonvale [email protected] blk Assaria [email protected] rwf Brookville [email protected] blk Minneapolis [email protected]

CALVES1 blk Miltonvale [email protected] blk Little River [email protected]

1 blk Ellsworth [email protected] blk Little River [email protected] blk Lehigh [email protected] blk Gypsum [email protected] blk Marquette [email protected] char McPherson [email protected]

COWS1 red Gypsum [email protected] bwf Gypsum [email protected] gray Assaria [email protected] blk Assaria [email protected] red Marion [email protected] bwf McPherson [email protected] red Lorraine [email protected] blk Geneseo [email protected] blk Ellsworth [email protected] red Gypsum [email protected] bwf Salina [email protected] blk Barnard [email protected] bwf Gypsum [email protected] char McPherson [email protected] rwf McPherson [email protected]

SOWS1 hamp Abilene [email protected] wht Abilene [email protected]

HOGS8 wht Salina [email protected] wht Alton [email protected] mix Solomon [email protected] mix Esbon [email protected]

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

Lot # 37 High Seller

Lot #10 2nd High Seller

Lot #8 3rd High Seller

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Lot# Horse’s Name Consignor $ amt. BREED37 Skyline of Peppy Rick White $18,200 AQHA10 Ace Golden Nugget Orren Koontz $16,250 AQHA8 Peptochet Jeff Heaton $11,500 AQHA184 Nicks Gold Jack Ryan Royle $10,200 AQHA30 Burtons Little Lena Marty Powers $10,000 AQHA134 Kan Do Kat Gary Wickwar $10,000 AQHA136 BJ Rawhide Hancock Marco Abergo $10,000 AQHA53 Moon Lite Colonel Meyers Horse Co. $9,900 AQHA42 Cashing Cat JD Jellison $9,750 AQHA286 Silver Badgers Image Kyle Schmidt $9,500 AQHA56 Nitro Smooth James Rohleder $9,000 AQHA175 CR Puddle Jumper Ted Howard $9,000 AQHA65 NICS Diamond Cut Tony Turner $8,500 AQHA101 Coons Jewel Austin Rathbun $8,250 AQHA204 Peppys Hayday Wagonhound Land & Lvst. LLC $8,250 AQHA231X Hotshot Frost Clinton Headings $8,000 AQHA68 Mr. Lotsa Cowboy Jared Woody $7,750 AQHA16 Buckskin Boogieman Chris Moore $7,500 AQHA7 BP El Dorado Meyers Horse Co. $7,250 AQHA288 Shesa Hollywood Jule Terry Kallenberger $7,250 AQHA

NOTES10 dun gelding by Three Dee Skyline- pretty ranch horse12 palomino gelding by grandson of Watch Joe Jack- ranch horse10 red roan gelding by Pepto Stylish Oak- cut, ranch10 buck gelding grandson of Two Eyed Red Buck- ranch horse04 bay gelding grandson of Burtons King- team rope, ranch10 palomino gelding grandon of High Brow Cat- ranch03 bay gelding grandson of Brother Six- USTRC head horse06 bay gelding by grandson of Colonel Freckles- head horse06 bay gelding by grandson of Sun Frost- ranch10 gray gelding by Red Badger Deluxe- pretty, trail09 red roan gelding by Smooth As A Cat- ranch, rope07 bay roan gelding by grandson of Mr. Roan Hancock- ranch, team rope08 bay gelding by Nick It In the Bud- USTRC head horse06 sorrel gelding by Doc Olena13 palomino gelding grandson of Sun Frost09 buck gelding out of a daughter of Frosty Feature- ranch horse01 red roan gelding by Listolena- ranch, team rope09 buck gelding grandson of Little Cow Boogie- ranch, team rope06 bay roan gelding by grandson of Joe Country- head horse08 palomino mare granddaughter of Hollywood Dun It- calf horse

Top 5 $13,230 Top 10 $11,530Top 15 $10,553 Top 20 $9,802


CATTLEFOR SALE: 2 Purebred Angusbulls, 18 months old. $3,000each. Call evenings,785-392-2950.

28 HEAD Simm/ Angus/ Charbulls, yearling/ 2 yr., black, red,polled. Calving ease andgrowth, calm disposition. LuinBerger. Waterville. C:785-268-0647. H:785-363-2645.

POLLEDHEREFORDBULLS

Bred for CompletePerformance

• Growth• Muscle

• Maternal• Disposition

Fertility Tested andGuaranteed

DETTKE FARMSCall:

ANDY DETTKEMarysville, KS785-268-0423

785-562-6257 Brian

Excellentselection of

Polled HerefordAnd

F1 Black Baldy12-18 Months old

BullsAlso, One 2 year old Polled

Hereford BullReady to go to work for you

-Fertility Tested and Delivered-Valek Farms

Mick: 785-732-6637Cell: 785-527-1049Bill: 785-527-1033

CATTLE

PerformanceTested PurebredBlack Angus

Yearling & 2 year old bullsPI Tested Negative,

semen checkedPrivate Treaty• Easy Keeping• Easy Fleshing

• Docile• Low to Moderate

BW Avg. 75#• EPD’s

Sires:• BALDRIDGE XCEED X712

• SAV PIONEER• CEDAR RIDGE• OCC MARACA

Flat Iron Angus, Inc.Haddam, Kansas

Heath and Bob Allen785-556-8982785-556-8980

Bull & Female SaleSAT., MARCH 12

2016

MILL BRAERANCH

Mark Nikkel, Managing PartnerMaple Hill, Kansas785-256-4327millbraeranch.com

CATTLE

Simmental • Angus• SimAngus

Private Treaty Bulls For Sale

60 Yearling BullsSolid Black &Solid Red• Calving Ease

• High Roughage Diet

Selling bulls since 1970Get Genetics That Will

Maximize your Profits, andOptimize your Resources!Dickinson Ranch

2324 370th AveGorham, KS 67640

Kirk: 785-735-4347 Cell785-998-4401 Ph/ Fax

1-888-603-BULLwww.dickinsonranch.com

GRAHAM SCHOOLGraham School for livestock

men and women. We special-ize in teaching pregnancycheck, artificial insemination,herd health, calf delivery andmany other subjects.

DATES FOR 2015JUNE 15-19JULY 20-24

AUGUST 17-21

For more information,call or write:

Dept. GG, Graham School641 West Hwy. 31Garnett, KS 66032785-448-3119

www.grahamschoolforcattlemen.com

PUREBRED BLACK Angusbulls. DNA tested, LBW, greatfor heifers. Delivery available.620-726-5869. 316-323-7152.

CATTLE

ROCKN-H-RANCHRegistered AngusBulls For Sale byPrivate Treaty

Top 25% EPDs, by breedleading AI sires that

excel in calving ease growthand carcass merit.Delivery Available

Semen test, ultra sounded.Vaccinated & tested

PI Neg.www.rocknhranch.net785-207-1232

FOR SALE PRIVATETREATY

Yearling Bulls

Calving Ease • PerformanceEfficient • Docile

Dave StumpBlue Rapids, KS

(785) 363-7410(785) 556-0124

Visit us atSpringhillHerefords.com

A Gold TPR Breeder

HORNED HEREFORD bulls,excellent maternal traits, per-formance records, can deliver.Swenson Herefords,785-243-1609.

2 YEAR OLD Purebred Angusbulls semen and Trich tested.Shots, pour on ready for pas-ture. 785-263-6138,785-263-5989.

CATTLE

GLM Herefords

Polled Hereford andHereford Bulls For Sale

Calving ease, growth, fleshingability and Disposition all inone package. EPD’s, perform-ance information, fertilitytested, guaranteed and freedelivery.

Grant McKayMarysville, KS785-619-6086

Cell 308-470-1190glmherefords.com

[email protected]

M40 ANGUS BULLSFor Sale by Private Treaty

Featured Sires:Plainsman, Emblazon,

Hoover Dam, Regis & ShearForce.

Performance Tested; FertilityTested; Fully Guaranteed;Free Delivery in KS & NE.

Volume DiscountsSee Price List at:

www.WolfCreekAngus.comLURAY, KANSAS785-698-2225

SEEKING FOR owner of 2 cat-tle that showed up around 1st ofApril in Melvern area. Call toidentify, 785-409-3400.

120 FALL bred Angus cows,3- 5 years old; 160 open heifers.785-418-2983. See videoswww.clovlanfarms.com.

HEREFORD SEMEN for sale.785-418-2983. www.clovlan-farms.com

CATTLE

BENOIT ANGUS

Angus BullsFor Sale

Private TreatyExcellent quality, sementested, ready to go to work.Give us a callDoug 785-545-6806Chad 785-545-8095Everett 785-725-3231

ANGUS &SIMMENTAL-ANGUS

BULLS

A• Priced for the CommercialCattleman• Yearlings & 2 yr. olds withcalving ease & growth• Excellent Selection with Vol-ume Discounts• Performance Data Available• Good Maternal Traits

Huninghake AngusFRANKFORT, KSLeo Huninghake785-292-4537

Cell: 785-556-2648

ANGUS BULLSCalving Ease

Virgin 2 year old bullsBRIAN KOSTER

TESCOTT, KS785-488-6219 • 785-392-0345bkangus.wix.com/bull


CATTLE

Jensen Bros. HerefordsBulls For Sale Private Treaty

Performance, Fertility tested,Fully guranteed, Calving ease,

DNA-EPD’sFree DeliveryKevin JensenCourtland, KS785-374-4372

785-243-6397, celljensenbros.net

[email protected]

Angus BullsFor Sale by Private Treaty

14-20 Months OldCalving Ease (Heifer Bulls)Genomic (DNA) Enhanced

EPDs with HD50K*********************************

BJ Angus GeneticsJohn or Bonnie Slocombe785-532-9777ANGUS - SIMANGUS

SIMMENTALBULLS FOR SALE:

SIRED BY:OCC PAXTON

OCC MISSING LINK& OTHERS

MOST ARE CALVING EASE18 MONTH - 2 YR OLDS

TERRY [email protected]

CATTLE

RED ANGUSGELBVIEHBULLSFull Brothers

Volume DiscountsLarge frame, low birth weight,

fertility tested• Guaranteed & Delivered •Add meat, muscle, growth.

Heifers also available.MIKE and BOB FEIGHT

CLYDE, KANSAS785-243-4973785-614-1368785-446-3729

BLACK ANGUSPOLLED HEREFORD

BULLSFull Brothers

Volume DiscountsLarge frame, low birth weight,

fertility tested• Guaranteed & Delivered •Add meat, muscle, growth.

Heifers also available.MIKE and BOB FEIGHT

CLYDE, KANSAS785-614-1368785-243-4973785-446-3729ANGUS FALL BULLS75 head to Select FromPlus 8 Sim-Angus Bulls4 2-year old Bulls

This is a stout set ofartificially sired bulls, withover 20 years of artificially

breeding.Semen checked, ready to goNelson Angus

Raymond & Alan & MikeNelson

Riley, KS785-485-2378

Alan’s Cell: 785-770-7054Mike’s Cell: 785-565-8477

FOR SALE: 10 older cow/ calfpairs. 620-767-2807.

CATTLE

High QualityRed Angus and Charolais

Bulls in Quantity!Red Angus Sired by:

Anticipation, Mission State-ment, Conqueror, Sovereign,Boxed Beef, Epic, Packer.

Charolais Sired by:Ledger, Bluegrass, Solution,Doc Silver.• An Extremely nice set of Fall18-month old & Spring Year-ling bulls available.• All scanned by ultrasound,fertility tested and guaranteed.• EPD Balance and High Qual-ity• Your Private Treaty Head-quarters. No Pressure, NoPolitics. All cattle are sold byprivate treaty. Come visit usand together, we’ll invest thetime necessary to identify theright bull(s) that best fit yourprogram and help you gain acompetitive edge.• Short on Time – We have ex-tensive experience with sightunseen purchases. Satisfac-tion guaranteed.• Videos and data available onour website• Contact us for a catalogYour Partner in

Progress.We look forward to the op-portunity to EARN yourbusiness.

HARMSPLAINVIEWRANCH

Mark & Kim Harms2528 250th Street

Lincolnville, KS 66858Email: [email protected] Cell:

620-382-6388

HEREFORD BULLS

EGood bulls with balancedEPD’s, practical development,good disposition & eye appeal.

Oleen Cattle Co.Falun, KS

GLENN CHUCK785-668-2368 785-668-2454

Alcove Cattle Co.For Sale:

Black Angus Bulls15 months old

Good dispositionCalving ease

Sired by EF Complement,Conn IF 4925, TC Aberdeen

Ave Final Answer

Ken DuensingBlue Rapids, Ks785-363-7456

BUSS ANGUSANGUS BULLS

14 to 20 Months OldFeatured Sires:Concensus 7229Hoover DamNet WorthBismark

Final AnswerPioneer

ThunderbirdSEVERAL SETS OF FULL

BROTHERSGARY BUSS

Leonardville, Kansas785-293-4444 • 785-410-3006

CATTLE

POLLEDHEREFORDBULLS

Calving ease, good growthand disposition

Semen tested, poured,vaccinated

Delivery available785-865-3444

FloryPolled Herefords

REGISTEREDANGUS BULLS

Sired by:Final Answer, Thunder, Sum-mit, Cedar Ridge, Confidenceand many others.• Quality in Volume - over 200bulls sell.• Generations of problem-solv-ing genetics. Low to moderatebirth weight bulls by high accu-racy sires and out of damsbacked by several generationsof low BW, excellent growthand positive carcass traits.• Your Private Treaty Head-quarters. All cattle sold privatetreaty - no pressure, no poli-tics. Come visit us and to-gether, we’ll invest the timenecessary to identify the rightbulls(s) that best fit your pro-gram and help you gain acompetitive edge. No pres-sure, no rush decisions.• Each bull fertility tested andguaranteed.• All bulls scanned by ultra-sound and negative forPI-BVD.• Short on Time- We have ex-tensive experience with sightunseen purchases. Satisfac-tion Guaranteed!• Your Partner in Progress -We want the opportunity toearn your business.• Fall 18 month old bulls andSpring Yearlings bred andmanaged for dependable per-formance with reasonableEPDs. Fed to be fit — notfat.• Videos and Data will be avail-able on our website• Contact us for a catalog

HARMSPLAINVIEWRANCH

Mark & Kim Harms2528 250th Street

Lincolnville, KS 66858Email: [email protected] Cell:

620-382-6388

SWINE

BOARS & GILTSDuroc, Chester, York, Hamp,

& Hamp/Duroc

SLEICHTERDUROC FARM

ABILENE, KS785-263-1898 785-479-6694

bTOP QUALITY HAMP BOARS

Available Year AroundGALEN & ROBERTA HARMSWhitewater, KS 316-799-2382

WE HAVE a nice selectionpurebred poland, hamp, andcrossbred showpigs and suffolk,southdown, and hamp crosslambs for all of your county andstate fair needs. reasonablypriced. Bauer Farms, Fairbury,Nebraska 402-729-5683 or402-587-0374.

SWINE

SWINEEQUIPMENTBuildings — VentilationFlooring — FeedersWaterers — Heaters

Crates — Nursery Equip.

K & NSwine Systems

RICK HENRY785-336-2130

SENECA, KANSAS

HORSESBUYER FOR all types ofhorses. 785-556-5740.

SHEEPFOR SALE: Katahdin/ DorperCross Lambs born January-March, CDT, unblemished.Washington, KS Konnor785-541-0795.

POULTRYCHICKS FOR Sale, started and1 Day old available, straight runonly. Oakhill, Kansas.785-388-2073.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Portable Corral 785-263-3436Introducing our New RawhideProcessor by John McDonaldUsed Rawhides for sale also

www.rawhideportablecorral.com

FOUR TON Pax bulk bin, norust. 785-799-5715. Frankfort.

HOLD ‘EM Fence Company-barbed wire, welded continuousfence, pipe, custom tubs, gates,alleyways. Cell 785-313-4552,http://www.holdemfence.com/• 4.5’’ Pipe $4.00• 2 7/8’’ Pipe $1.90• 2 3/8’’ Pipe $0.95• 1 1/4’’ Pipe $0.45

WILL DELIVERPOST CUT TO ORDERQuanity DiscountRay’s Pipe

Council Grove, Kansas620-767-2907

FEED & SEED3X3X8 square bales prairiehay, $100/ ton; 3x3x8 squarebales of brome, $100/ ton.785-249-3303, Dennis.785-231-9715, Devere.

Cattle & Hog FeedWHEAT MIDDLINGS

Pelletized, crude protein notless than 14.5%. Call for pric-ing.

WESTERN STAR MILLDivision of ADM - Salina, KS1-800-649-1541 (Kansas)

DAMAGED GRAINWANTED STATEWIDEWe buy damaged grain,any condition-wet or dry-

including damaged silo corn.TOP DOLLAR!

We have vacs and trucks.CALL HEIDI OR GARTON

NORTHERN AGSERVICE, INC.800-205-5751

FEYH FARM SEED COALMA, KANSAS

Native Grass SeedWildflowers

Smooth Brome GrassErosion Control Products

Cover Crop Seed866-765-3415

[email protected]

WANTEDDAMAGEDGRAIN

We pay top dollar fordamaged grain. Trucks andvac’s available. Immediateresponse anywhere.

PruessElevator, Inc

1-800-828-6642

FEED & SEED

For the highest yieldingSorghum Silage plant

Sorghum Partners 1615---------------------------------------For the highest yielding

Sorghum Sedan grass thatwill not head out plant

Sucroffe9R-PS or

Sorghum PartnersSordan headlessDelivery available.

Spring Creek AgProducts, Inc800-432-5672

2015 BROME/ Fescue 3x4x8big square bales and 5x6 roundbales, net wrapped, 1500 lbs.,trucking available. Call785-256-3907.

NATIVE GRASSES****

WILDFLOWERS****

CERTIFIEDSEED WHEAT

****TRITICALE

****COVER CROPS &

FORAGES

PASTUREWANTED: PASTURE 2015 andbeyond for cow/ calf operation.785-545-6035.

FAMILY FARM wanting grassto run cow/ calf pairs and/ oropen heifers. Honest, reputablepeople, looking for the same.620-793-2368.

AUTOMOTIVE

Myronized Truck WorksCentralia, Kansas785-857-3581

• Drop N Lock gooseneck ball• Economy Mfg. flatbeds

• Luverne grill guards, nurftubes, mud flaps, side steps

2014 Nissan Altima2013 Chevy Quad Cab 4x42013 Dodge Avenger2011 Chevy Aveo2010 Chevy Camaro2008 Chrysler P.T. Cruiser2007 Dodge Durango 4x42007 Nissan Quest2007 Honda Odyssey2006 Hyundai Santa Fe2005 Lincoln Town car2005 Ford Five Hundra

B. C. Motors902 E. Trapp

Herington, KS 67449785-258-2818

2000 IH 4900 22’ cargoDT466E, 9 spd, $41,500.785-979-2411.

1992 F350 4x4 Dually, 5 speed,7.3 diesel, flatbed, $5,500.785-456-4709.

2004 IHC 4400, Allison auto-matic, new 20’ stakeless bed,harsh hoist, rollover tarpSeveral Daycabs available

Feed Mixers andManure Spreaders

Kuhn Knight, new & used

Belleville, KS800-536-2293

D. ROCHEFENCING

INC.QUALITY BUILT FENCES

DON ROCHE785-292-4271FRANKFORT, KS

GRASS & GRAIN DIRECTORY

GANNON REAL ESTATE& AUCTIONS

VERN GANNON, CAIBroker/Auctioneer

Manhattan, Kansas 66502785-539-2316785-537-9003www.gannonauctions.com

The Experienced Sound In Selling

AUCTIONEERS

HALDEMANWELL DRILLING &PUMP SERVICE785-539-9295MANHATTAN, KS

Blue Valley Drilling, Inc.Water Well Drilling & ServiceFamily Business Over 70 Years!

CONTACT ERIC STRADER

785-363-7353

ARMSBID.COMKull’s Old TownStation invites con-signments for ourSpring, Summer &Fall Auctions. If you

have 1 or 1,000, we’d like to talk to you.We will also buy collections or

individual [email protected] or

785-862-8800 • 800-466-5516Topeka, Kansas

CustomManureHauling & Spreading

Big to Small Jobs!Chore-Boyz Services913-636-1099

CCooaallttrraaiinnInsulation/

Cellulose/Foam

Free EstimatesRick Johnson, Owner

785-456-4301Wamego, KS 66547

(Toll Free) 877-456-7836

ONLINEAUCTIONS

To consign ag &construction equipment,trailers, vehicles or

semis, call:

888.594.1833goldenbeltmarketing.com


1-888-825-1199www.horizonfarmranch.com

AUCTION RESULTSThe Dickinson County land auction had yet anotheroverwhelming crowd!The tracts sold as follows:• Tract 1: 96 Acres +/- CRP. Sold for $230,000.• Tract 2: 154 Acres +/- pasture. Sold for $365,000.• Tract 3: 345 Acres +/- river bottom tillable, river frontage andtimber. Sold for $1,620,000 or $5,600 per tillable acre.• Tract 4: 20 Acre +/- building site. Sold for $70,000.Thank you to all that attended!

AG LAND240 Ac +/- Geary Co. blacktop frontage 190 pasture w/new fences, 3big springs and 2 new wells. 45 tillable. Close to town. Seller is aKansas licensed real estate agent. Call Ray!80 Ac +/- just 3/4 mi. W of Happy Corner Grade School. Can bebought as farmland or 3 bldg. sites w/a view. Great school district.Call Ray!

*Auctions * Private Treaty Sales * Value AssessmentsFor more info visit our website or contact one of our agents!

Ray Swearingen......785-452-8498Steve Burr............785-826-0103 Brad Budden...........785-280-0915Calvin Carlson.....785-819-1480 Billy Randle.............785-479-1152Ty Bryant..............785-366-0261 Tim Hamm.............. 785-630-0245Sheila VanWinkle ..785-280-3564 Rachelle Swearingen......785-452-5115

Brian Swearingen......785-565-3898

LAND FOR SALE:1) Lot 1 Chieftain Road, Tonganoxie, KS: PRICE REDUCED!!Great location for this 11+ acre tract of ground! Property features apond and would make a great spot to build your dream home! Pricedat $64,950.2) 24109 243rd Street, McLouth, KS: Beautiful rolling fields andpastureland! Gorgeous 3 bedroom reverse 1.5 story on 108 acres!Incredible views in all directions! Home features spacious kitchen,formal dining room, finished walkout basement, huge laundry, andspacious master suite with fireplace, walk-in closet, and plush privatebath! There are 3 large ponds on the property! 80x52 barn withconcrete floor! Priced at $499,000.3) 23635 139th Street, Leavenworth, KS: Prime development on 7Highway, great 105 acres m/l! Home features 4 bedrooms, superlarge master suite with private bath, hardwood floors, finished lowerlevel, and vinyl siding. There is also a 2 bedroom 1 bath rental homeon the property just to the left of the main entrance. Lots ofoutbuildings - perfect for farming and cattle! Priced at $549,950.

Lynch Real [email protected]

TRACTORSNew JCB 541-70Ag telehandlerNew JCB 300 skid loaderNew JCB 225 skid loaderNew JCB 205 skid loader2013 Case IH Steiger 350, 285hrs

2012 Volvo MC115C, 340 hrs2011 Case IH Farmall 45 MFDw/ Westendorf TA 170 loader

2003 Case IH MX255 Magnum,6400 hrs

Worksaver 6’ hyd. snow bladefor skid loader

HAY EQUIPMENTNew Hesston 2956A rd balers2007 Hesston 5456A net baler,2100 bales

MacDon R-85 rotaryMacDon M-205 SR rotaryNew H&S 1660 16 wheel Hi Caprakes

COMBINES2010 MacDon FD70 40’ flexdraper JD mounts

2002 Case IH 1020, 25’ flexhead with Crary Air reel

1994 Case IH 1010 25’ headsalvage

2004 Case IH 23661990 Case IH 1083 cornhead2003 Gleaner R65, 2700 sep.hrs

2002 New Holland TR99, 2260sep. hrsAUGER & GRAIN CARTS

New Harvest InternationalT13x32 truck auger

New Mayrath 10x35 elect.Parker 2500 gravity wagon withauger & roof

New Parker 839 grain cartParker 510 grain cart, cornerauger

New HI 10x72’ & 10x82’

2010 HI 10x32 truck auger elec.drive

2009 Demco 750 grain cartBrandt 1050 grain cart, .....................................Special Pricing

New Wheatheart 10x81 swinghopper

MISCELLANEOUS2009 Great Plains 4336 36’ diskw/ 3 row spike

New Rhino 4150 15’ BatwingNew Rhino 3150 15’ BatwingNew Landoll 7431- 26VT demoNew Landoll 6230- 29’ diskCase IH 1200 16RN planterJD 1508 15’, Batwing shredderNew Brown 10’ & 12’ box scrap-ers

New Sunflower 6630/27’ verticaltill

2011 Sunflower 1435-40 splitwing disc

New Rhino 184 rotary mowerNew Rhino 1540 hydraulic bladeIcon 1632 grader rear steerFarmhand 1140 mounts only forTW Ford 8830, 8700, & 9700

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

AUTOMOTIVE

Special PurchaseThree in stock

**Ready for the Tough Job **

2013 Ford F-250 S/C, XL,4x4, 6.2 gas, power windows,power locks, speed control,tilt steering, 40/20/40 seats,FX4 Off Road pkg., trailertow, air conditioning, remotekeyless entry, AM/FMstereo/CD

#420, 78,786 miles $24,495#421, 51,239 miles.....$26,995#422, 74,228 miles.....$24,4952012 F-250 Crew Cab Lariat,6.2 V8, hard loaded, black,81,000 miles, stk# 418

2011 Ranger S/C 4x4, XLT,4.0 V6, only 12,000 miles,red, stk# 396

2010 Ranger S/C 4x4, XLT,4.0 V6, red, 35,000 miles, stk#388

Have Four F-450ʼs with balebeds 1 owner trucks com-ing in soon! Call for details!

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2002 R72 Gleaner 2166 Sep.hours , single point attachmetn$55,000. 8000 flex head withCrary air reel $20,000; 830 hug-ger corn head $10,000.620-654-2661.

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MACHINERY

Gleaner Combines830 Hugger CH ............$7,950JD 925 flex head with R seriesBish adaptor ...............$8,500‘99 R62 RWA..............$49,500‘02 R62.......................$69,500825, 520, 530 flex HDS

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— ITEMS FOR SALE —2005 AgCo DT240A tractor . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,000

2004 JD 6415 tractor w/6400self leveling loader . .$36,000JD 5010 tractor . . . . . . .$9,500JD 4430 tractor w/158 loader . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

IHC Super MTA tractor 1954 yr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000

Belarus 250A tractor . . .$3,500AC 7060 tractor . . . . . . .$6,000IH 1086 tractor w/loader, newengine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALLCase 2290 tractor . . . . .$8,5002001 1254 AgChem rogator . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$54,000

2009 1084 AgChem rogator . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,000

Great Plains TSF 1090 sprayer1000 gallon 90 ft. pull type . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000

2007 Bestway sprayer 1690 . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000

1978 JD 6600 combine w/220head . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,5001982 M3 Gleaner combine . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500

JD 220 rigid head . . . . .$1,000JD 853A rowhead rebuilt .CALLJD 625F hydraflex . . . .$12,500JD 635F hydraflex . . . .$10,0002004 CIH 1020 flexhead 25 ft.crary air reel . . . . . . .$12,0002005 CIH 2208 8x30 cornheadHYDP . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,0002006 CIH 2612 cornhead12R30 . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,000JD 894 cornhead wide 8R36 . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500

JD 893 cornhead . . . . .$12,000New Holland bale wagon$1,000Haybuster H-1100 tub grinder .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500

Haybuster H-1000 tub grinder .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000

EZ Trail gravity wagon 300 bu. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,800

2008 JD 946 MoCo swather . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

2007 JD 946 MoCo swather . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

Harvestman 14 hay rake, likenew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000Vermeer R2300 hay rake . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000

Vermeer R-23A hay rake 12wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000NH 258 rake . . . . . . . . .$1,000Hesston 3983 rake 12 wheel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500

Vermeer 604J baler . . . .$3,500NH 320 square baler, stringw/farmhand accum. . . .$3,000JD 336 square baler, wire . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000

Quinstar Fallowmaster 35 ft. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

2004 SF 1434-36 disc .$23,500

1999 SF 1433-35 disc, niceblades . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,000JD 637 disc Wheatland, nice . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

JD 650 disc . . . . . . . . .$21,000JD 650 disc 3 ft. . . . . .$18,500CIH 496 disc 25 ft. . . . . .$5,000Sunflower 1433 disc . .$12,500JD 900 ripper 5 shk . . . .$4,500Blu Jet ripper 8 shk. . . .$7,500White 5 btm. plow . . . . .$1,500Krause 4223 cultivator . .$8,500Kent Series V field cultivator 23ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500Sunflower 3030 Fallowking 21ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,250Orthman cultivator 12R30CALLJD 886 cultivator 8 rw . . .CALLHiniker cultivator 6R36 .$5,000Hiniker 6000 cultivator 6R30 . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500

Blu Jet 117 shank . . . . .$7,000DMI 5250 42 ft. knife appl. 22”8R36-40 dickie john cont. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

JD 7200 6R planter, nice . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

JD 7200 8R planter dry fert.,shedded . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500JD 1760 NT planter, 8 row liq.fert. TW3 Bu. box . . .$30,500JD 7200 6R planter, nice . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

JD 1760 NT planter 8 rw liquidfert. TW 3 bu. box . . .$30,5002007 JD 1770 planter NT16x30 TW, LF, 3 bu. boxes . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000

2005 JD 1890 CCS Air Seeder36’x10” 350 mon clean . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000

JD 455 drill 7.5”x30”, nice . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000

JD 450 drill 13’x7.5” . . .$7,000JD dozer blade . . . . . . .$1,400Welco 8 bale fork . . . . . .$1,100Bush hog mower 9 ft. . .$2,200Wimco header trailer 32 & 35 ft.NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALLMalsom Terracer hyd. drive . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500

Complete listing on our web:www.jonesmachineryinc.com

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Smith Center, KS

785-282-3000785-282-0432 Cell785-686-4005

Evening Calls Welcome

21.5L-16 FST rib Imp 10 pr TL (used) on 8bolt rims.................................................$225710/70R42 RAD AT DT ......................$2,45230.5L-32 SAT 23 12PR.......................$1,884800/70R38 RAD DT 23.......................$3,585

TF-866-888-7838 www.donstire.netABILENE, KS

BRUNA IMPL. CO.TRACTOR:

2013 Case IH Magnum 340MFD, 250 hrs ....$214,500 (C)

2012 Case IH Magnum 315MFD, 347 hrs ....$201,500 (C)

2012 Case IH Magnum 315MFD, 789 hrs....$189,000 (M)

2013 Case IH Magnum 315MFD, 1,456 hrs.$179,000 (M)

2011 Case IH Magnum 290MFD, 1,028 hrs .$179,500 (S)

2013 Case IH Magnum 290MFD, 1,085 hrs .$179,500 (S)

2003 Case IH MX230 MFD,5,826 hrs.............$79,500 (H)

2002 Case IH MX170 MFD,w/ldr 10,023 hrs ..$48,500 (C)

2011 Case IH Puma 230 MFD,1,246 hrs ..........$134,500 (M)

1997 Case IH 8940 MFD, 6,469hrs ......................$65,000 (W)

1994 Case IH 7240 MFD, 5,772hrs .......................$59,500 (C)

1995 Case IH 7220 MFD, 7,481hrs.......................$49,500 (M)

2001 Case IH STX375 Quad,4,200 hrs...........$117,500 (C)

1990 JD 4755 2WD, 8,150 hrs ............................$37,950 (W)

2008 NH T6070 MFD w/ldr,5,204 hrs ............$68,500 (M)

1977 Steiger Panter ST3254WD, 5,450 hrs ...$22,500 (S)

HAY EQUIPMENT:2011 Case IH WD1203 w/16’,436 hours ...........$85,000 (W)

1991 Case IH 8370 14’...........................................$5,950 (M)

2007 Case IH DCX131 13’ ...................................$17,500 (C)

2013 Case IH DC132 13’ .....................................$25,500 (M)

Hesston 1160 14’ ....$4,950 (C)2000 Case IH RS551 5x5.......................................$6,500 (C)

2001 Case IH RS561 5x6......................................$7,500 (W)

2005 Case IH RBX562 5x6 ..................................$12,500 (S)

2010 Case IH RB564 5x6.....................................$21,500 (C)

1999 JD 566 5x6 ..$11,250 (W)1998 NH 664 5x6....$7,500 (M)1996 Vermeer 605K 5x6.........................................$5,550 (C)

Vermeer 605M 5x6$16,500 (W)Vermeer 605SM 5x6.............................................$22,750 (S)

Gehl WR520 12 wheel...........................................$4,500 (W)

Bruna Impl. Co.C - Clay Center: 785-632-5621

H - Hiawatha: 785-742-2261

M - Marysville: 785-562-5304

S - Seneca: 785-336-2111

W - Washington: 785-325-2232

List of our entireused inventory on:

www.brunaimplementco.com

— SKID STEERS —‘13 JD 320D . . . . . . . .$27,500‘13 CIH SV300 . . . . . .$42,500NH LX-665 . . . . . . . . . .$9,500— PLANTERS/DRILLS —

‘08 JD 1750 8/30 . . . .$28,500‘08 JD 1770 24-30” . .$74,500‘10 JD 1770 16-30” . .$72,500‘08 JD 1770 16/30” . .$62,500‘07 JD 1770 16-30” . .$51,500‘04 JD 1770 16-30” . .$44,750‘01 JD 1770 16-30” . .$35,500‘11 JD 1770 12/30” LF$76,500‘05 JD 1770 12/30” . .$41,000‘08 JD 1760 12-30” . .$45,000‘10 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$94,000‘04 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$44,750‘04 JD 1790 16/31 . . .$44,000‘99 JD 1780 6/11 . . . .$22,950(2) ‘09 DB90 36 row .$128,350‘13 DB60 36-20” . . .$159,500‘12 Kinze 3660 16/31$109,300‘09 Kinze 3660 16/31 .$64,500‘05 Kinze 3650 16/31 .$42,500‘05 Kinze 3200 12-30 .$23,850‘03 Kinze 3700 24-30” $53,350‘04 Kinze 3000LF . . . .$17,550‘04 JD 1690 35’-15” . .$49,000

— COMBINES —OneYear Power GuardUse Season waiver

2.9% Interest‘13 JD S690 . . . . . . .$315,000‘12 JD S670 4WD . .$215,000‘13 JD S660 4WD . .$235,000‘12 JD S660 . . . . . . .$210,000‘11 JD 9770 4WD . .$169,500‘09 JD 9770 Hillco . .$180,000‘09 JD 9770 4WD . .$199,500‘08 JD 9770 Hillco . .$152,500‘11 JD 9670 . . . . . . .$180,000‘07 JD 9660 Hillco . .$129,500‘05 JD 9660 . . . . . . . .$98,000‘95 JD 9600 4WD . . .$32,500‘10 JD 9570 . . . . . . .$130,000‘04 JD 9560 SH . . . . .$95,500‘13 CAT 760 . . . . . . .$290,000‘06 CAT 570R . . . . . .$99,750‘06 CAT 570R . . . . . .$89,950‘11 CIH 5088 . . . . . .$175,000‘05 CIH 2388 . . . . . . .$94,95032 corn heads24 flex heads— SPRAYERS & APPL.—

‘12 JD 4830 100’ . . .$184,750‘13 JD 4730 100’ . . .$184,500‘11 JD 4730 100’ . . .$169,500‘05 JD 4720 . . . . . . . .$99,500

‘05 Spray Coupe 4450$47,500‘12 RoGator RG900 .$184,750‘08 Bestway 1200 . . .$15,500

—TRACTORS —‘09 JD 9430 PTO . . .$159,500‘08 JD 9430T . . . . . .$185,000‘08 JD 9430T . . . . . .$169,500‘04 JD 9420T . . . . . .$129,500‘12 JD 9360 3 pt. PTO$219,500‘02 JD 9320T . . . . . .$117,500‘01 JD 9300 PS . . . . .$49,500‘11 JD 8360R . . . . . .$225,000‘12 JD 8335 MFWD .$220,000‘05 JD 8320 MFWD .$117,500‘97 JD 8300 . . . . . . . .$75,000‘11 JD 8285 PS . . . .$175,000‘99 JD 8100 w/ loader.$90,000‘07 JD 7830 . . . . . . .$105,000‘94 JD 7800 MFWD . .$57,500‘94 JD 4760 MFWD . .$57,500‘89 JD 4455 . . . . . . . .$34,500‘76 JD 4430 . . . . . . . . .$8,500‘74 JD 4030 w/ loader $15,500‘01 JD 6410 MFWD . .$47,500‘12 CIH 290 MFWD .$175,000‘13 Farmall 140A . . . .$58,000

—TILLAGE —‘11 JD 2310 45’ . . . . .$75,000‘10 JD 2210 35’ FC . .$29,000‘02 JD 2200 34’ . . . . .$25,900CIH 4300 51’ . . . . . . .$17,500Wilrich 3400 FC . . . . . .$9,950Wilrich FC . . . . . . . . . .$5,950‘11 SF 6630-21 . . . . .$35,500‘10 CIH 30’ Turbo UT .$44,000

— HAY EQUIPMENT —‘03 JD 567 . . . . . . . . .$17,500‘96 JD 566 . . . . . . . . . .$9,950‘88 JD 530 . . . . . . . . . .$4,000‘05 Gehl 2880 . . . . . . .$8,500‘05 NH 780, 3300 bales$16,950‘08 JD 285 . . . . . . . . . .$8,250

‘02 JD 956 . . . . . . . . .$16,500

785-742-7121HIAWATHA, KS 66434

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GRAIN TRAILERSFOR SALE & LEASE

2010 GSI 40’ grain trailer .............................................$22,500

New 42’ aluminum grain trailer,FET incl. ....................$31,500

New 38’ Alum. grain trailer, FETincl. ...........starting at $29,500

38’ New Travalong steel graintrailers starting at $26,200FET included

2012 Travalong aluminum 42’ ......................................$29,500

2012 Maurer 42’ ...........$24,900USED TRAILERS

2013 Travalong 18’ cargo$6,3002009 Travalong 24’ stock$6,9002002 Travalong 22’ stock$5,0002010 Titan 20’.................$7,2502010 Travalong 24’ stock$8,9502006 Titan 27’ Flatbed....$6,75012x77 PJ utility ...............$1,95014x83 PJ utility ...............$2,15016x83 PJ utility ...............$2,750

NEWTRAILERS2015 Travalong 31’ flatbed 10ktandems.......................$9,600

2015 Travalong 27’ flatbed 10ktandems.......................$9,100

2015 Travalong 25’ flatbed ..............................................$6800

2015 PJ 32’ hydraulic Dovetailflatbed........................$12,900

Titan West OK Corral ...$12,400NEW ALUMINUMSTOCK TRAILERS

2015 Hillsboro 7.5x24 Enduraextra wide door ..........$17,750

2015 Travalong 7’5”x28’ ...............................................$19,995

2015 Travalong 7’6’’x24’ ..............................................$16,500

2015 Hillsboro 7.5’x26’ Endura ....................................$18,250

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WE RENT TREE SHEARS!BOBCATS - TRADE-INS

2014 Bobcat T590 C&A, Trackloader, 350 hrs..........$50,000

2013 Bobcat S750, A71, TS,250 hrs......................$49,000

2013 Bobcat S650 C, H, & A,S&C, 200 hrs ............$43,000

2013 Bobcat S650 C, H, & A,TS, 580 hrs ...............$43,500

2013 Bobcat S570 A91 HF TS,300 hrs......................$39,500

2013 Bobcat S530, cab &heat, 225 hrs.............$36,000

2012 Bobcat S770 C, H, & A,300 hrs......................$49,500

2012 Bobcat E50, excellent,C&A, 200 hrs ............$59,000

2011 Bobcat S650 open, 250hrs.............................$32,000

2006 Bobcat S220 C, H, & A,3500 hrs....................$22,500

2006 Bobcat S175, open,1000 hrs....................$19,000

Service on allBobcat Equipment

Stop by and talk to us.Now Is The Time To TradeALL MACHINES INSPECTED

& READY TO WORK.3695 Green Valley RoadManhattan, KS 66502For More Details CallGreg • 785-215-4285Travis • 785-410-8985Office • 785-537-9979

USED TRACTORS• 1931 Ford TW-20 cab & air• 1930 Ford 6700 w/loader w/ocab, one owner• 1455 Ford 8700 w/o cab• 1910 Ford 5600 factory cab• 1929 Ford 5000 flat deck• 1252 Ford 3600 diesel• 1068 Ford 2000 diesel• 1070 Ford NAA (Jubilee)• 1920 Ford 8N- late model• 1075 Ford 8N• 1072 Ford 9N• 1150 & 1151 Ford 9000w/GB Hi Lift loader• 1065 Ford 8N w/V-8 Ford flathead engine• 1066 Ford 9N w/6 cyl. Fordflat head engine w/Shermantrans.• 1181 Ford 881 w/ loader &wts.Meinhardt FarmEquipment, LLC

East end of KanEquip’s LotOld(er) Equipment & Antiques

785-456-4045FOR SALE: 815 Internationalhydrostat diesel combine, 16’head, 2,332 hours, $4,000 OBO;‘61 Ford 2 ton grain truck, needswork, $1,000 OBO; Hay all 5x5round string tie. We load, youhaul. 2013 (15) bales, $10; 2014(50) bales, $25. Call between 8AM & 8 PM. 913-369-3541.

MACHINERY

OUR 64th YEARNEW TRACTORS

2014 JD 8345R2014 JD 7250R2014 JD 7230R2015 JD 6150R2015 JD 6150M

USED TRACTORS2014 JD 8370R2014 JD 8345R2013 JD 8360R2014 JD 8285R2014 JD 8245R2008 JD 81302005 JD 82202001 JD 83102011 JD 7230

USED PLANTERS2012 JD 1790 16/312013 JD 1770 NT 16 row2008 JD 1770 NT 16 row2005 JD 1760 12 row2012 Case IH 1250, 16 row

COMBINES2014 JD S6702013 JD S6702010 JD 9670

NEW EQUIPMENTSPECIALS

2013 JD 2623 diskBBK Header Trailers

USED EQUIPMENT2014 JD 2510H Dry 16 row2013 Case IH 330 turbo-til2010 JD 2510H2012 JD HX 20 RC2008 JD 568 baler

SOLID — STABLESTILL JD

785-336-2138 Days785-548-5855 Nights

Visit Us Attoddtractor.comSeneca, Kansas

NEW HOLLAND bale wagons:Self-propelled: 1069, 160 bales,$24,000; S1049, 160 bales,$11,400; 1049, 160 bales,$9,200. Pull-type: 1044, 120bales, $4,250; 1033, 105 bales,$3,900. JD 535 round baler,kicker wheels & bar, $4,500; JD327 square baler, nice, $3,900;Farmhand accumulator & fork, 8bale, $1,600. Roeder Imple-ment. Seneca, KS.785-336-6103.

New EZ Trail 350 grain cart .........................................CALL

Bison 10’ 3 pt. back blade..........................................$2,195

IH 496 25’ tandem........$8,750Case IH 950 8RN w/fert. cul-

tors.............................$7,900

WINCHELL’S, INC.Phillipsburg, KS 785-543-2118

6 SUNFLOWER finger pickupunits for JD 7000 or Kinze. 6Kinze 60 cell larger milo seedand 6 smaller milo seed brushmeter plates. 6 used JD 7000row unit shanks. 785-747-7625

MACHINERY

USED TRACTORS‘11 Case IH Maxxum 125 w/

loader, 550 hrs‘98 Case IH 8930 MFD, 4300

hrs‘64 IH 806 diesel, new tires‘58 IH 460, gas w/implements‘41 IH FarmAll A w/Woods

belly mowerMISCELLANEOUS

‘14 Bushhog 2815 Batwing‘11 Case IH 3406 corn head‘08 Case IH 530C Ecolo-Tiger‘07 Case IH RMX340 25’‘09 Case IH 330 turbo 25’Case IH 4300 FC 33’‘03 Kinze 3200 12 row 30

planter‘04 Case IH 2388 4WD, 2715

eng., 2135 sep.‘91 Case IH 1680 combine

4WD‘02 Case IH 1020 25’‘99 Case IH 1020 20’‘92 Case IH 820 15’‘97 Case IH 1063 cornhead‘94 Case IH 1063 cornheadIH 810 platform(2) IH 863 cornheads‘03 Case IH RBX462 rd. baler,

twine/ net‘95 Case IH 8465, A. baler‘92 NH 660 twine/ net baler’92 Case IH 8480 rd.baler‘06 Case IH WRX 201 10

wheel rake‘11 Case IH WRX301 12

wheel rake‘93 Hesston 1150 MoCo 12’Tonutti 8 wheel carted rakeIH 2001 loaderGB 870 loader, fixer upper9’ Land Plane

ROSSVILLETruck & TractorROSSVILLE, KANSAS785-584-6195

MACHINERY

NEW VERSALTILEDEALERS

USED FORAGEHARVESTERS & HEADS

‘11 Claas 960..............Coming‘10 Claas 980..............Coming‘09 Claas 980’05 Claas 900....................Call‘04 Claas 900....................CallClaas RU600, 8 row head.......

.......................From $30,000***********************************

TRACTORS2012 Case 315.........$190,000Agco Star 8360 ..........$45,000***********************************

COMBINES0% For 5 years on all

62 & 72 Series combines‘13 Gleaner S67‘12 Gleaner S77‘12 Gleaner S67‘11 Gleaenr S67(2) ‘10 Gleaner R76‘05 Gleaner R75.......$120,000‘02 Gleaner R72.........$85,000‘99 Gleaner R72.........$75,000‘95 Gleaner R72‘98 Gleaner R62.........$67,500(2) ‘97 Gleaner R62 ...$45,000‘94 Gleaner R62.........$40,000‘13 3000 12R30..........$55,000‘11 3000 12R30..........$50,000***********************************

MISCELLANEOUSSunflower Tillage equipment...

.....................Coming in daily

Kalvesta Impl.Company, Inc.620-855-3567

KALVESTA, KS 67856www.kalvestaimplement.com

35 JD SILAGE cutter 2 row 30”head, electric controls.$750obo620-664-4123.

MACHINERY

TIRE TOWN INC.18.4-34 new, 10p ..............$57511L-15 rib 12p, new ............$90800/70R38, 80% ............$1,50016.5L-16.1, 10p, new ........$23520, 8-38, 10p, new ............$76018.4R46, new.................$1,450

Nationwide ShippingWE DEAL

Other Sizes and PricesNew & Used

800-444-7209 800-451-9864913-441-4500 913-682-3201FARMHAND 8 bale Accumula-tor with pump 1250.00 obo.785-499-3109.

MACHINERYJD 8400 MFWD, 6300 hours,$66,000; JD 8100 MFWD, 3700hours, $76,500. Both 2ndowner, clean tractors; JD 98030ft field cultivator, $10,000 obo.785-336-1948.1980 MF 750 combine w/ 24’head. New clutch & elevatorchain metal feeder chain. Manyspare parts included. Fred,785-479-1000.

WANTED: TRUCK Doors to fit1985 or 1986 Ford F250 orF350 pickup. Manuel windows,truck is white, any color consid-ered. Call Steve 785-937-2135.


TRACTORS14 CIH S450..........$284500(W)14 CIH S400..........$279500(W)14 CIH F105C MFD..$67000(S)14 Mahindra 4035 ....$25000(H)13 Mahindra 3016H.$18500(W)13 CIH S550..........$294000(W)13 CIH S500..........$284000(W)13 CIH 350 ............$234500(W)12 CIH M340........$217000(PR)12 CIH Puma 130.....$85000(S)11 Mahindra 3616 ....$16500(S)11 CIH S350..........$223500(W)11 CIH S400...........$259000(S)11 CIH M290 ..........$190000(S)09 CIH M210 .......$119000(GB)06 CIH MX285 .....$126000(GB)04 JD 7920 ............$90000(GB)01 CIH MX240.........$59000(W)00 JD 8110FWA.......$78500(H)98 Agco 6690 ...........$26000(H)98 NH 8670 ............$47500(LA)94 NH 8770 MFD .....$49500(H)87 Case 3594 ..........$20000(W)83 CIH 1394 ...............$5750(H)58 Massey..................$4500(H)

COMBINES14 CIH 7230 ..........$299500(W)13 JD S670 ............$229000(H)13 Case IH 7230..$230000(PR)12 CIH 7230 ...........$240000(H)10 CIH 8120 ...........$229000(H)10 CIH 6088 ...........$175000(S)10 CIH 7120 ...........$205000(H)09 CIH 8120 ........$175000(GB)09 CIH 8120 ..........$204500(W)09 CIH 7088 ...........$165000(S)08 CIH 7010 ..........$170000(W)08 CIH 7010 ..........$159500(W)07 CIH 8010 ...........$160000(H)07 JD 9760 ...........$155000(LA)05 CIH 8010 ...........$159000(H)01 CIH 2388 RWA....$74000(H)00 CIH 2388 ..........$49000(GB)99 CIH 2388 w/HDR.................................................$68000(GB)93 CIH 1666 .............$32000(H)91 CIH 1660 .............$28500(H)91 CIH 1660 ............$23500(W)

HEADERS14 Mcdn FD75 30’....$69000(H)13 JD 635F 35’F.......$30000(H)13 CIH 2162 40’FD ..$70000(H)12 CIH 2162 40’FD..$65000(W)12 CIH 3412 ...........$34000(LA)12 CIH 3020FH........$30200(M)12 CIH 3020FH......$23500(PR)10 Mcdn FD70 40’FD ................................................$63500(W)10 CIH 2152 35’.....$56000(GB)10 CIH 220 flex.......$19500(LA)10 JD 635F ............$33900(GB)09 CIH 2162 40’DH $63500 (W)08 JD 612C 12RCH .$61000(H)08 CIH 2162 40’FD ..$56900(H)07 CIH 2020FH .......$23000(W)07 CIH 2062 35’ .......$40000(S)06 CIH 2062 36’ .......$39000(H)06 CIH 2062 36’DH ..$43000(S)06 Mcdn FD70 35’FH .................................................$54000(H)06 CIH 2052 .............$31000(H)05 CIH 2208CH .....$28500(GB)05 JD 635F 35’ .........$22000(S)05 Mcdn 963 ..........$32500(PR)04 JD 630F.............$17500(LA)98 Mcdn 962 36’.......$19000(H)96 CIH 1083 8RN ..$15000(GB)96 CIH 1063 6RCH..$9900(GB)94 CIH 1083 8RCH ..$14000(H)91 CIH 1083 8RCH$12900(GB)CIH 883 8RCH ...........$2100(H)(4) 1020 30’FH .$12500-$17000(2) 1020 25’FH ...$8000-$10000(4) 1010 30’ rigid ..$3900-$7800(3) 1010 25’ rigid ..$5000-$7500

BALERS/RAKES13 JD RB569 .........$34000(GB)13 Sitrex MK 16HC........$1590013 H&S HD11 17whl $22000(S)12 NH 7090 ...........$22500(GB)12 H&S 16Whl. .........$14500(S)11 CIH RB564 .......$35900(GB)11 CIH RB564 ..........$35000(H)11 CIH RM564 N&T $22500(W)10 H&S 17 whl.......$18500(GB)09 Darf 917 rake ....$22000(GB)06 Rowse 24whl. ...$24000(GB)05 CIH RBX562..........$9500(H)04 H&S 17 whl........$12500(LA)

03 CIH RBX562.......$14500(W)03 Hesston 956 .......$14500(W)00 NH 260 whl dr .......$3500(H)98 NH 664RB ..........$9900(GB)

WINDROWER13 MFWR9740......$95900(GB)13 CIH 2303 ........$109900(GB)13 CIH RD193 HD .$35000(GB)11 CIH WD2303 .......$89000(H)11 NH H8080 SP....$84900(LA)10 NH H7550 PT ......$20000(S)04 CIH WDX1101 ..$39000(GB)

GRAIN DRILL12 CB 40’................$33500(LA)12 CIH SDX40......$160000(LA)11 CrustB 4030AP....$47000(S)10 CIH SDX40........$105000(H)08 GP 3S4000 HD.$55000(GB)08 SF 9530 ............$52500(GB)08 CB 4000AP.......$48000(GB)07 CIH SDX40 Air ....$96000(S)05 SF 9433 40’ ......$59500(PR)05 CIH SDX40 Air ....$89500(H)04 JD 455 30’ .........$29900(LA)03 GP 3S4000..........$40000(H)03 GP 3S4000..........$39500(S)03 GP 3S4000..........$35000(H)03 CB 4740AP .........$49000(H)02 CIH SDX30..........$49000(H)00 GP 3S3000........$27500(LA)00 SF 9432 30’ .........$29000(S)00 JD 455 35’ ...........$26000(S)98 JD 455 .................$29000(S)98 CB 4030 ..............$16500(H)98 CP 2SF-24.........$11500(LA)97 GP 3S3000........$27500(LA)89 GP 45’SS............$14500(W)89 GP 2SP30 ...........$13500(H)

PLANTERS13 JD 1770 ............$112500(W)11 CIH 1250 24R...$135000(W)09 CIH 1220 8R30’...$25000(S)08 CIH 1230 16R .....$37000(H)05 CIH 1200 16RN $53000(GB)05 JD 1770 ...............$69500(S)98 CIH 955 6R...........$7000(W)98 White 6128 8R....$18750(W)JD 7000 12RN.........$10000(W)

SPRAYERS13 CIH SPX3340.......$27500(W)12 CIH SPX4430 ...$280000(PR)12 CIH SPX3330...$195000(GB)10 CIH PAT 3330 .....$179000(H)10 CIH SPX3330 .....$180000(H)09 CIH SPX3330...$160000(GB)07 CIH SPX3310 .....$125000(H)07 CIH 3310.............$114000(H)06 CIH SPX3310...$135000(GB)05 Rogator 1064 ........$79500(S)00 CIH 4260..............$72000 (H)Hardi 1000 60’ PT ...$10000(GB)

TILLAGE13 CIH RM330 31’....$52000(S)10 SF 1435 33’ .......$44000(LA)08 SF 1435 36’ .......$33000(LA)08 Baker 9200 42’ FC....$2950004 SF 4510 18’DC......$7500(S)03 SF6432 36’FF......$12500(S)03 GP 6546 46’FC ...$25800(H)99 SF 4411 17’ rip ...$14500(W)95 Krause 4960 30’ $12500(LA)89 JD 630 27’ disk ..$19900(LA)85 Krause 1904 21’D .$4000(M)CIH 5310 Nutri Till.$29500 (PR)Krause 2143 disk 43’...............................................$13500(W)

Krause 1915 21’ disk ...............................................$3500(GB)

DMI 2500 7 shk rip $10500(GB)INT 496 24’ disc.........$6500(W)Wilrich 46’ FC .............$6000(S)Hesston 2210 22’ FC.$5000(W)

Salina, Kansas (S)1-800-658-4653

785-452-1180 Eric785-493-4999 Kevin

Pratt, Ks. (PR)1-877-680-4455

Marion, Kansas (M)1-877-382-2188

620-382-5439 MarlinWichita, Ks. (W)1-800-779-7012

Hutchinson Ks. (H)1-800-658-1714Larned Ks. (LA)1-866-400-3105

Great Bend, Ks. (GB)1-800-658-1706

MACHINERY

— USED IMPLEMENT —Case IH 8370 hydro swing2014 Gleaner S77 combineGehl 2880 rd. balerHesston 946 rd. baler2013 Gleaner S-771998 Gleaner R721996 Gleaner R62Gleaner 8200 30’ w/air reelGleaner 800 30’ flexheadGleaner 400 30’ rigidGleaner 700 30’ rigid2003 MF 9690 w/30’ head2011 MF 8650Gehl 7810 skid loader2006 8000 25’ flexhead

Kuhlman Impl.LINN, KANSAS

785-348-5547

MACHINERY

SALVAGE COMBINESALLIS 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; NHTR70-85, 1400, 995, 985, 975.

SALVAGE TRACTORSALLIS 7000-7080, 220, 210,190XT; D17-19; JD 84-8630,7520, 6030, 5020, 4630, 4430,4020, 3020, 720, 730; CASE1470, 1370, 1270, 1200, 1070,930, 400; IH 1568, 1466,1256, 1066, 1026, 806; FORD4-5-6-8-9000; MF 2745, 1155,1100, 90, 85; OLIVER 2150;MM G1000; WH2-150, 4-150.

Mike’s EquipmentBUHLER, KANSAS

1-800-543-2535

MACHINERY

WE ARE DEALERS FORx

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Kewanee - WestendorfC.E. Attachments

H&SJust In

10’, 12’, 14’, 16’,18’, & 20’ GATESCORRAL PANELS

10’ corral panels ...........$70.0012’ corral panels ...........$80.0014’ corral panels ...........$90.0016’ corral panels .........$100.00HD Round Bale Feeders$250

SKID LOADERS& ATTACHMENTS

New Gehl R190 skid loaderNew Gehl V330 skid loaderNew Gehl R220 skid loadersNew Gehl RT210 track ldr.2012 Gehl 5240E, 1100 hours,

cab w/heat, very nice2010 Gehl V270 skid loader,

600 hrsHaugen bale grapple bucketNew 12”, 16” M&M tree shearsNew CEA pallet forksNew CEA tooth barsNew Mensch, manure scrprsNew Lowe and Danuser post

hole diggers, skid loadermounts

New brush grapplesNew Bale Spears for big

rounds and squareNEW EQUIPMENT

Enorossi 12 wheel Batmanrake

Enorossi 14 wheel Hi Caprakes

Worksaver walk thru palletforks 48” .......................$800

Meyer’s manure sprds 350 &435

Cimmaron 6’, 7’, & 10’ 3 pt. ro-tary mowers

6’ Finish Mowers rear dischg.USED EQUIPMENT

Danhuser F-8 3 pt. postholedigger

5’ King cutter rotary mower10’ Kelly Ryan silage baggerMensch 6’ sand shooterKuhn 8132 manure spreader1999 NH TV140 bi-directional,

w/ 7614 loader, 2700 hrsAC 170 gas tractorCase IH 5120 w/GB loaderSENECA IMPL.CO.

Hwy. 36 WestSENECA, KANSAS

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

IHC 715 combine, gas, hydrastat with 171/2ft. 810 header,many parts. 785-427-3224.785-427-6768.SOILSAVER 20’ White $12,500Solomon, KS 785-826-3190.4500 UNVERFERTH grain cart,tarp, excellent condition, $9,500OBO. 316-772-6806.2012 CAT 262C skid steer,cab, heat & air, 2 sp., 463 hr., Qcoupler, 72” bucket, $35,000.785-979-2411.

CASE IH 1896 4,030 hours5.9 Cummins, new rear tires,batteries, field ready $19,000.785-243-5644.

With 5 locations,Abilene Machine is one of thelargest distributors of new,remanufactured and recycledag replacement parts in the

United States.

800-255-0337www.AbileneMachine.com

PEERLESS ROLLER mixermill, PTO powered.620-664-4123.

1983 8820 3.5x32 dual rangecyl. header height, 4WD excep-tional condition with 930 rigidhead $19,900 obo.785-263-5651.

MACHINERY

NEW605N, 504N, 6650 RanchersVR1428 & VR1224 rakes7040 disc mower

USEDR2800, R2300, VR1428 &

VR1224 rakes605XL, 605L, 605J, 605F,

504FLARGER BALE FORKS

AVAILABLESPRING STEELNEW STEEL

4”x8” 14 ga., 12 ga., 11 ga. &1/4 sheet metal

4”x8” 14 ga. & 1/8” treadplateROUND SQUARE TUBINGANGLE CHANNEL & FLAT

23/8”, 27/8”, 41/2” & 6” pipe3/4 & 7/8 sucker rods

WELDING SUPPLIESOxygen C125 & acet. Bottles

for saleWelding rods & wireTop & bottom belts for all bal-

ersTwine 4’ & 5’ netwrapPortable panels, Feed Bunks

& Round Bale Feeders

Forrest JohnsonLEONARDVILLE, KS 66449

785-293-5583785-293-2235

Hutchmaster 10’ offset disc .......................................$2,250

Case IH 900 6R30” planterJD 524 front blade........$1,250Leon front dozer blade .$1,000MF 236 loader ..............$1,750Duall 3000 loader w/JD mts. ...

..................................$1,250JD 700 grinder/mixer ....$2,500JD 1630 12’ disc...........$3,500MF 1163 cornhead .......$2,250BMB 10’ hydraulic blade..........

..................................$1,800IH 496 32’ disc..............$5,500Rhino TW84 rotary mower ......

..................................$2,250White 230 21’ field cultivator ...

..................................$3,500Several Gravity Wagons ...CallGP 15’ mtd drill 24x7.....$2500Farmhand 945 XL loader off

Case tractor...............$2,500NH 499 12’ swather......$4,000Spring Valley 75 bu seed ten-

der .............................$2,500MellenbruchMachinerySoldier, Kansas

www.mellenbruchmachinery.com

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

1991 VERMEER 605 Super J,good belts, new bearings, in ex-cellent shape, field ready,$5,500 OBO. 785-249-7505

NEW• 604-605N net• 6640 net ramp• R2300 & R2800 rakes• TM800 & TM850 discmowersVR1022 & VR1224 wheelrakes• TM1400 Trail 18’ discmowersPlease check our website,www.sloophook.com or giveus a call at 785-828-4706to view all of our Newand Used Equipment

• M205 with 16’ disc headSloop Sales &

Hook’s Repair, Inc.Lyndon, KS 66451

2006 BR780A NH round baler,6,000 bales, mega wide pickup,always shedded, bale kicker,$12,500. 620-394-2394.620-218-1680.FOR SALE: JD 125 ChuckWagon; JD 3940 field cutter, 2row, new belts. Both shedded.785- 820- 1579.

1993 John Deere 4560 tractor,MFWD, power shift transmis-sion, duals, good condition. Call785-556-0403

JD 3020 With 148 loader.785-477-1272.

800 IHC 6R planter field ready.785-485-2286

MACHINERY

NEW EQUIPMENTR2800 rakeR2300 rakeVR1224BPX 9000 Bale Processor6650 Rancher6640 Vermeer baler w/netwrapTE170 TedderMC 3700

USED EQUIPMENT605 Super M baler505 Super I BalerR2800 rakeM850 Mower DemoNOW DEALERS PRAXAIRWELDING SUPPLY

BERG REPAIR14200 Godlove Rd.Westmoreland, KS785.457.3534

604 & 605 N balers6640/6650 Rancher balerR2300, R2800 twin rakeBPX 9000 processorVR1022/1224 wheel rakeTM700, TM800 trailed mowerDisc Mowers & Mower Cond.USED VERMEER BALERSHydra-Bed™ & accessoriesWinkel Livestock Equip.Winkel FlatbedsBar 6 Cake FeedersDixie Chopper Lawn MowersMILLER RANCHEQUIPMENT

33778 K-99 Hwy.Alma, Kansas

785-765-3588www.millerranchequipment.com

COMBINES2011 Case IH 7120, 4WD2011 Case IH 7088, 4WD2011 Case IH 3020 flex 30’2007 Case IH 7010 4WD1998 Case IH 2388 4WD1997 Case IH 2166 4WD1981 IH 963 6RN

NEW TRACTORSCase IH Maxxum 125 MFDCase IH Farmall 115U MFDCase IH Farmall 85C MFD

USED TRACTORS2003 NH TN65 rops, 4WD2001 NH TL70 cab, 4WD2013 Case IH Magnum 3402013 Case IH Magnum 2902008 Case IH Puma 140, ldr.

MISCELLANEOUS2011 Case IH 330 turbo 31’2006 Case IH DCX 131, disk

mower2011 Case IH 1240 16/31 fert.2010 Case IH 1240 16/312008 Case IH 1240 16RN, BF1997 JD 630 disc 30’1995 Case IH 4800 FC 32’2007 MF 2745, net/twine1999 NH 658 twine1990 Hesston 1150 MoCo1980 IH 770 plow disk2011 BushHog 2715 flex mwr1994 JD 2018 20’ flex mower

McConnell Machinery1111 E. 23rd Lawrence, KS

785-843-2676or

3313 Nebraska Terr.Ottawa, KS785-242-1463

Evenings785-979-2271

www.mcconnellmachineryco.com

EMPLOYMENT

REGIONAL SEEDSALES MANAGER

Agronomy knowledge andsales, experience helpful.

Email resumes to:[email protected]

EOE

HARVEST HELP Needed:Combine and Truck Drivers. Ex-perience required. Non-SmokingEnvironment. Required drugTesting. Up too $3000/ MonthSalary plus Bonus. Kurt Larson785- 747-8277.

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED:TRAVALONGTRAILERS

isIncreasingProduction

Welders: Prefer 2 yrsexperience

Painters: with experienceAutomotive type paintingMaintenance: Electrical &Plumbing knowledge, fix &

repair small tools andmaintain equipment

Paid Vacation & Holiday, 401k,Good work ethics, Competitive

wages (incl. piecerate) 40 hoursMon-Fri Noon. Call785-363-2552

451 Hwy 9 inWaterville, KS 66548

SALINA TECH College is hiringfor a full - time Diesel Technol-ogy Instructor. Successful candi-dates must have a Bachelor'sDegree OR an Industry Recog-nized Credential (or ability toearn one), three years work orinstructional experience, AASDegree or ability to earn one.For complete job description orto apply visit : www.salinatech.edu/current-open-ings/ EEO/AA

Farm ManagerPeoples Bank & Trust is lookingfor a motivated, outgoing teammember for our Farm Manage-ment Department. The FarmManager would have the oppor-tunity for advancement. Thisposition will provide fiduciarysupport and expertise to meetthe needs of clients in supportof the integrated delivery ofproducts and services.Responsible for all aspects ofmanaging the client’s farm/sincluding but not limited to:

Asset Evaluation, Lease Analy-sis, Lease Negotiation, Approv-ing bills, Crop marketing, Cropmapping, Crop budgets, CropInsurance, Onsite farm inspec-tions on a scheduled basis. Co-ordinate with bank retail andloan activities and assist wherepossible as appropriate.

Knowledge andSkill Requirements

College Degree or specialon-the-job-experience; Agricul-ture related background or re-lated skills in Agricultural man-agement; Proven leadershipabilities; Ability to maintain anddevelop relationships with exist-ing customers as well as de-velop relationships with newcustomers; Basic computerskills required; Advanced com-puter skills helpful; Self motiva-tional skills.

Working ConditionsAbility to work hours outsideand in excess of normal busi-ness hours as required;Comple-tion of any and all specializedtraining requirements which willdemand time out of the office;Job will require travel and someovernight stay. This positionwill be located in our Hutchin-son branch.

Peoples Bank & Trust is a“Community Bank” we are afamily owned bank and havebeen in the community since1898. This is a fast growingFarm Management program.

We offer a full benefit package.Visit our website at

peoplesbankonline.com,Trust & Financial Services,Farm Management to learn

more about our FarmManagement program.

If you are interested in applying,E-mail your resume to

[email protected] mail to 101 S. Main,

McPherson, Kansas 67460.

THE BEATTIE FARMERS Un-ion Coop has an opening for alocation manager. Primary re-sponsibility of this position willbe to oversee the day-to-day op-erations while developing andsupporting relationships withcurrent customer base. This is afull time position. During peakseasons overtime hours are re-quired. Benefits include healthinsurance, coop retirement planand 401K. For more informationcall Larry at 785-353-2237 orApply in person at the BeattieFarmers Coop, 203 HamiltonStreet, Beattie, Kansas 66406.

LET THE CLASSIFIEDSWORK FOR YOU

PLACE YOUR AD TODAYGRASS & GRAIN 785-539-7558


The Kansas landscapecould be described asrather unique when consid-ering how central hard-wood forests meet the tall-grass prairie to produce anecotone—a place of transi-tion from one plant commu-nity to another.

“For many of our Kansasfarmers, there’s always aquestion, ‘Are trees good,or are trees bad?’” said BobAtchison, rural forestryleader for the Kansas For-est Service at Kansas StateUniversity. “We certainlydon’t want them in ourgrasslands, but we do wantthem associated with ourstreams, rivers and areaswhere they provide bene-fits that improve the qualityof life for us here inKansas.”

Educating farmers andother private landownersabout woodland manage-ment is an important goal ofthe U.S. Forest Service’sForest Stewardship Pro-gram. This year marks the25th anniversary of the pro-gram, which was estab-lished by the 1990 FarmBill.

Through the ForestStewardship Program, theKansas Forest Service andother states’ forest agencieswork one-on-one withlandowners to provide tech-nical advice such as whattrees to plant for wind-breaks and where to plantthem, how to establishwoodlots with valuabletrees, and how to improvewater quality by plantingtrees to stabilize the banksof creeks, rivers andstreams. These recommen-dations are providedthrough long-term, compre-

hensive, multi-resourceForest Stewardship Plans.

“We are always trying toencourage our Kansasfarmers to think moreabout trees as somethingthat can actually increasethe value of their farm,”Atchison said.

In addition to providingexpertise on tree plantingfor a variety of reasons, theForest Stewardship Pro-gram also allows for thetransfer of knowledge fromforesters to privatelandowners on how theycan keep the forestry indus-try vibrant for rural com-munities. This includes, forexample, informing privatewoodland owners about in-centives to retain forestswhen faced with threats ofurbanization.

Atchison said the pro-gram also helps thelandowners understandhow other issues that in-clude climate change, inva-sive insects and diseases af-fect the quality of wood-lands and wildlife habitat.

Trees in KansasMany times, the types of

tree species dominating thewoodlands concernlandowners, and the ForestStewardship Program helpsaddress these issues. Atchi-son said a good example isspecies such as black wal-nut and bur oak providecommercial and wildlifevalue, but many times theyare out-competed by othertrees that are more tolerantof shade.

The black walnut andbur oak trees, he said, musthave full sunlight to grow.Trees such as the shade-lov-ing hackberry that arelower quality sometimes

end up taking over.A U.S Forest Service

Forest and InventoryAnalysis report from 2014(http://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/ru/ru_fs42.pdf) found Kansasto have 2.5 million acres offorestland, and 93 percentof Kansas’ forests are pri-vately owned. Since 2009,there has been an 11 per-cent gain in forest area thatcontains the 846 milliontrees in the state.

Data from the reportshows hackberry as one ofthe top five most numeroustrees in Kansas. Other topspecies include Americanelm, eastern red cedar,Osage orange and greenash. The cottonwood, thestate tree of Kansas, has themost tree volume in thestate, followed closely byhackberry.

Atchison said easternred cedar is an example ofa tree that is beneficial forplanting windbreaks but isinvasive to grasslands.

Other species that havebeen introduced can alsopose problems for wood-land owners.

“We have species thathave been introduced likebush honeysuckle, an Asianhoneysuckle, which ends uptaking over the understoryof our woodlands and keepsour more valuable treespecies from regeneratingthe way they would other-wise,” Atchison said.

For more informationabout the Forest Steward-ship Program or to askquestions about your par-ticular woodlands, contactthe Kansas Forest Serviceat www.kansasforests.org or785-532-3300.

A video about the 25thanniversary of the ForestStewardship Program fea-turing Atchison is availableon the K-State Researchand Extension YouTubepage(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd7pE19GqlE&feature=youtu.be).

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USDA invests $1.1 million to help conserve water, improvewater quality in Ogallala Aquifer in Kansas

Agriculture SecretaryTomVilsack announced thatthe U.S. Department of Agri-culture (USDA) is investing$6.5 million in the OgallalaAquifer region this year tohelp farmers and ranchersconserve billions of gallonsof water and improve waterquality. Funding will be tar-geted to seven focus areas infive states, includingKansas, to support their pri-mary water source andstrengthen rural economies.

“This funding support as-sists conservationists andagricultural producers toplan and implement conser-vation practices that con-serve water and improve itsquality,” said Vilsack. “Thiswork not only expands theviability of the OgallalaAquifer but also helps pro-

ducers across the GreatPlains strengthen their agri-cultural operations.”

Through the OgallalaAquifer Initiative (OAI),USDA’s Natural ResourcesConservation Service(NRCS) is directing fundingin fiscal year 2015 to supporttargeted, local efforts to im-prove the quality and avail-ability of this vital watersupply. This year’s work isplanned in seven focusareas and will continue forup to four years. It will con-serve billions of gallons ofwater per year, extendingthe viability of the aquiferfor multiple uses. This con-servation investment buildson $66 million that NRCShas invested in the regionthrough OAI since 2011,which helped farmers and

ranchers conserve water onmore than 325,000 acres.

In Kansas, NRCS will tar-get $1.1 million in OAI fund-ing towards applicationsthat will be converting to amore efficient irrigationsystem or dryland conver-sion. Producers located inthe focus areas have untilJune 19, 2015, to apply forconservation fundingthrough the Ogallala Aqui-fer Initiative. Applicantsshould be located in thedesignated OAI PriorityArea designated by theKansas Groundwater Man-agement District Quick Re-sponse Area or Priority 1Groundwater DeclineAreas. Water quantity is ahigh priority resource con-cern under EQIP inKansas,” said Eric B. Banks,

state conservationist forNRCS. “With the additionalfunding, agriculture produc-ers have the opportunity toimplement water-savingpractices. This allows themto implement conservationpractices such as irrigationwater management, crop ro-tations, and replacing ineffi-cient gravity irrigation sys-tems.”

Producers eligible toapply for OAI fundingshould visit NRCS locatedin their local USDA ServiceCenter. For more informa-tion on technical and finan-cial assistance availablethrough conservation pro-grams, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or alocal USDA service center.

The 2015 Shawnee County Spring Show market beefoverall reserve champion was a Charolais steershown by Madylien Voboril from Johnson County.

2015 Shawnee County Spring Show market beef over-all champion was a Crossbred steer shown byTy Stewart from Washington County.

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House Speaker Ray Mer-rick recently appointedMichael Armstrong of Fair-way, general manager of Wa-terOne to serve on theKansas Water Authority(KWA).

Armstrong has served asgeneral manager of Wa-terOne since 2003. Based inLenexa, it is one of thelargest independent non-profit public water utilitiesin the state with treatmentplants and water intakes onthe Kansas and MissouriRivers. Armstrong previous-ly represented water supplystakeholders on the Mis-souri River Recovery Imple-mentation Committee, astakeholder advisory com-mittee for the Army Corps ofEngineers. He is originallyfrom Goodland and holds adegree in political sciencefrom Kansas State Universi-ty and a law degree from theUniversity of Kansas.

“I’m pleased to appointMichael to this position, be-cause I know his expertisewill be a benefit to theKansas Water Authority asthey work on solutions topreserve one of our state’smost precious resources,”Merrick said.

The KWA is responsiblefor advising the governor,

legislature and director ofthe Kansas Water Office onwater policy issues. Theyalso ensure that water poli-cies and programs addressthe needs of all Kansans aswell as serve as advisors ofthe Kansas Water Visionand Kansas Water Plan. TheKWA was established in1981 and consists of 13 vot-ing members who are ap-pointed by the governor orlegislative leadership. Stateagency directors serve asex-officio members.

KWA meetings are heldthroughout the year and for

information and upcomingmeetings, visit www.kwo.org.

As the state’s water of-fice, KWO conducts waterplanning, policy coordina-tion and water marketing aswell as facilitates publicinput throughout the state.

The agency prepares theKansas Water Plan, a planfor water resources devel-opment, management andconservation. KWO also re-views all water laws andmakes recommendations tothe Governor and Legisla-ture for needed legislation.

The fifth grade studentsat Garfield Elementary inAbilene got a special pres-entation on recently.

Miss Rodeo Kansas StateUniversity Allie Dwyer andmembers of the Wild BillHickok Rodeo committeevisited the school to talkabout rodeo, its history, tra-dition and events, and togive students free tickets tothe rodeo.

Dwyer and the commit-tee brought rodeo equip-ment to the classroom, in-cluding a bull rope, bare-back rigging, bronc saddle,rope and piggin’ string, andtalked about how thoseitems were used for the dif-ferent rodeo events.

To demonstrate the bar-rel racing, students were

used as the barrels, andfifth-grade student (andbarrel racer) Miah Elliottraced teacher Miss Garveraround the barrels. At arodeo, if a cowgirl hits oneof the barrels, a five-secondpenalty is assessed to hertime. One of the fifth-gradestudent “barrels” fell downon Miss Garver’s run, so shewas given a penalty, makingMiah the winner.

Principal Dallas Mene-ley said the event was suc-cessful. “It went really well.The kids are talking about itand learned a whole lot.The fair here (CentralKansas Free Fair and theWild Bill Hickok Rodeo) is abig deal, and to give stu-dents the history, and whywe have the rodeo, you can’t

go wrong with that.”The students enjoyed it,

he said. “This time of year,to get fifth-graders to fullylisten is a challenge, andthey were totally engagedand listening.”

Students were givenvouchers for tickets to anynight of the rodeo, July 29-August 1.

The rodeo begins at 7:30p.m. each night, July 29through August 1. More in-formation can be found onthe website (WildBill-HickokRodeo.com) or onthe rodeo’s Facebook page(Face-book.com/wildbillhickokrodeo) or by calling the fair of-fice at 785-263-4570.

Miss Rodeo Kansas State and the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee visit with thefifth graders at Garfield Elementary in Abilene about rodeo. From left: Miss Rodeo K-State Allie Dwyer, Jerry Marsteller, Bob Anderes, Ronnie Phillips, and Jerry Krueger(with his back to the camera). Photo by Allison Buechman


Abilene fifth-graders get special rodeo presentation

Jensen Woodworth was tapped as the champion juniorshowman at the Wild Bill Kick ‘Em Up Shootout in Abi-lene. Carson Woodworth earned the reserve championtitle.

Armstrong appointed to serveon Kansas Water Authority

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The National InventorsHall of Fame (NIHF) an-nounced its 2015 class of in-ductees. Among the 14 hon-ored is scientist Mary-DellChilton, Ph.D., a distin-guished science fellow atSyngenta and founder of thecompany’s biotechnology re-search labs.

“My career in biotech-nology has been an excitingjourney and I am amazed tosee the progress we havemade over the years,” saidDr. Chilton. “My hope isthrough discoveries likemine and the discoveries tofollow, we will be able toprovide a brighter and bet-

ter future for the genera-tions that follow us.”

Dr. Chilton’s work withplant biotechnology led herto produce the first trans-genic plant in 1983 andshowed plant genomescould be altered more pre-cisely than previouslythought. Her work at theSyngenta biotech research

center eventually led to theability of plants to resist in-sects and disease, and toler-ate extreme environmentalconditions. Dr. Chilton wasrecently awarded the WorldFood Prize, the foremost in-ternational award recogniz-ing the quality, quantity oravailability of food in theworld.

NIHF was established in1973 and honors those whohave conceived, patentedand perfected technologicaland scientific advance-ments that have led togrowth for both the UnitedStates and beyond. All ofthe NIHF inductees hold aU.S. patent and havechanged the world through

human, social, and/or eco-nomic progress. Dr. Chil-ton’s work is among fourother women who will berecognized.

Dr. Chilton, fellow NIHF2015 inductees and previousinductees will be honoredat a three-day event, whichwill be held in Washington,D.C. in May.


Riley Sleichter’s Mainetainer heifer was selected asDickinson County’s reserve supreme heifer at the WildBill Kick ‘Em Up Beef Shootout in Abilene.

Syngenta scientist Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton named 2015 National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee

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SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY IN EMPORIA, KANSAS AT 11:00 AM620-342-2425 or 800-835-7803 toll-free • Fax: 620-342-7741

Bonded & Insured

For Cattle Appraisals Call:BRODY PEAK, 620-343-5107 GLENN UNRUH, 620-341-0607

LYLE WILLIAMS, Field Representative, 785-229-5457WIBW 580 - 6:45 A.M. Thurs;

KVOE 1400 - 6:30-6:45 A.M. Thurs. & Fri.emporialivestock.com

2 hfrs@250# $326.001 hfr@270# $317.502 hfrs@320# $295.003 hfrs@347# $280.002 hfrs@375# $257.502 hfrs@480# $261.002 hfrs@485# $247.004 hfrs@505# $247.004 hfrs@525# $231.002 hfrs@655# $232.509 hfrs@646# $216.0060 hfrs@887# $191.602 strs@478# $317.50

8 strs@533# $291.003 strs@793# $191.00132 strs@817#$210.0099 strs@831# $204.5053 strs@885# $194.854 strs@925# $193.0050 strs@1028#$188.505 strs@1014# $185.252 strs@1100# $173.00

Date: 5/20/15.Total Receipts: 550.

A good sale with mostlykill cows & bulls and

feeder cattle.Most everything steady to

higher.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!YOUR BUSINESS ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

COWS: $117.00-$124.00$110.00-$116.75

SHELLS: $109.00 & downBULLS: $137.00-$158.00PAIRS: 5 years old $2,700

Paola Livestock Auction, Inc.P.O. Box 251 • 26701 Eagle Drive

Paola, KS 66071 • 913-294-3335Sale Every Friday 1 PM

SPECIAL COW CONSIGNMENTFRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015• 6:00 PM

The Sale Barn Cafe will be openFor more information call

Maurie Bourquin Josh Bourquin Salebarn913-731-4348 913-731-4240 913-294-3335

• 80 fall bred cows, 90% black cows of which 59 cows are 4 to 6years old & 21 cows of running ages. Bred to black Angus bulls.

AUCTIONSATURDAY, JUNE 13 — 10:00 AM805 C Street - WASHINGTON, KS 66968

Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740Greg Askren, Agent/Auctioneer • Jeff Dankenbring, Agent

www.MidwestLandandHome.com

Roy Rogers Comic books; Antique Furniture;Tools; Old Framed Pictures; Snow blower;Household items & Yard and Garden items.

JACK AND MARY MCCARTY - SELLERSLARRY AND RHONDA MANLEY- SELLERS

Watch upcoming issues of Grass & Grain for full listings!

SATURDAY, JUNE 6— 10:00 AMLOCATED: 919 North 11th Street, Marysville, KS.

HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTIBLESAcorn stair lift w/ track (new); 2 twin ele. adj. beds; Hotpoint refrig-erator; wood dressers; maple dining table w/6 chairs; LaZboy reclin-ers; swivel rockers; recliner; loveseat sofas; Qu. Hide-a-Bed; 2 cor-ner lighted curio cabinets; 4 ft. glass- front cabinet; maple tea cart;coffee and end tables; wood desk; oak jewelry armoire; office chair;wicker wall cabinet; quilt rack; hall tree; oak entertainment center; 4metal bar stools; card tables; wood TV trays; lamps; pictures &frames; DVD player; Dressmaker port. sewing machine; ele. Tread-mill; ele. ice cream maker; usual run of kitchen items; Pfaltzgraff(Yorktown) Iron Stone set of 8 dishes; extensive bunny collection;S&P shakers; few quilts and afghans; patio bar- ht. table w/ 4 chairs;Fiesta gas grill; few rods and reels; few tools; bird bath; metal lawncart; 5 ft. step ladder. COLLECTIBLES: Doc Smalley hand-madeWestminsters chime wall clock & folding 3 shelf pie table; R.S. Pot-ter thermometer, 2 ft. brass fire ext; 2 coin operated machines- base-ball gumball & peanut; bear mit; few metal toys; paper Army dolls;kids metal canister set; WWII shell casing plane toy; 1790s Ivoryhandled silverware; straight razors; 1898Almanac; older framed pic-tures; tin type pictures; older books incl. 1943 Dick Tracy, Big LittleBooks- incl. Flying the Sky Clipper, Varsity Man, Donald Duck, LittleLeather library 20+, Golden books; 8 older pocket watches incl.Elgin, Howard, Waltham & South Bend; 1933 Goudey Indian gumcard; costume jewelry; ladies watches, hats & handbags; labeledlard tin; hand coffee grinder; apple peeler; juice press; Sad Irons;draw knife; Bailey block plane; oil lamp; dbl. globe desk & matchinghanging lamp; 2 old typewriters; Western Auto girls bike; 2 safes;1930s brass clarinet; Lincoln/Washington hat plaque; batt-op. bar-tender, Early sheet music; cigar boxes; 7up crate; McCoy vase;stone bowl; fancy dishes incl. Hobnail platter; orange fluted bowl;blue goblets & glasses; stemmed glassware, wine glasses, Dianeplates & stemware; silver plated serviceware; Regency- Gold CrownJapan set of China; Meadow Gold metal milk cooler; few sm. castiron pots; pedal grind stone; metal trunk; walnut wardrobe doors;wood framed rocker; cane-btm. chair; glass-front bookcase; glass-sided display case (5ft. wd x 4ft. ht.); other items. Partial Sale Bill.For full sale bill and pictures see website.TERMS: Cash Sale Day. Statements sale day take precedence.Lunch Served. Sellers & Auctioneers not responsible for acci-dent or theft.

BOB & BUNNY POTTERAUCTIONEERS

Tim or Rob Olmsted Tom Olmsted Jeff Sandstrom785-353-2487/2210 970-231-6107 785-562-3788www.olmstedrealestate.com • www.marshallcountyrealty.com

AUCTION

JC LIVESTOCK SALES INC.Wednesday Sale, Hogs NOON • Cattle 12:30 PM

CLAY CENTERLIVESTOCK SALES INC.

Cattle sales Tuesday, 11:00 AM.

KARL LANGVARDT MITCH LANGVARDT LYNN LANGVARDT785-499-5434 785-238-1858 785-762-2702

Cell: 785-499-2945 Cell: 785-761-5814 Cell: 785-761-5813

STEERS1 465 273.007 651 237.004 738 221.0016 839 210.5040 853 208.5011 899 201.501 940 196.50

HEIFERS1 465 249.001 575 207.5014 682 206.502 743 198.005 843 195.002 900 185.00

1 1145 155.00Top Butcher Cow:$116.00 @ 1,330 lbs.

Top Butcher Bull:$152.00 @ 2,075 lbs.

Bred Cows: $1,800

Pairs: $2,225 to $2,900

Fat Hog Top:No Test

Sows: No Test

JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS • Barn Phone 785-238-1471Seth Lauer 785-949-2285, Abilene

Clay Center, Ks • Barn Phone 785-632-5566Clay Center Field Representatives:

Tom Koch, 785-243-5124 Lance Lagasse, 785-262-1185

Tues. & Wed.8:00 am

KCLY-Fm 100.9

For week of May 17, 2015

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

Visit our new website at jccclivestock.com

UPCOMING SALE SCHEDULE• Regular ....................Sales thru the month of May• June 2nd ................... Sale• June 9th.................... No Sale (Sale 10th at J.C.)• June 16th.................. SALE• June 23rd.................. No Sale• June 30th.................. No Sale• July 7th .....................No Sale• July 14th ...................Back to Regular Sale Schedule

UPCOMING SALE SCHEDULE• June 3rd ............................. No Sale (Sale at Clay 2nd)• June 10th ........................... Sale• 52 Black x steers & heifers 500-650 lbsweaned 40 days & shots• 20 Black x steers & heifers 700-900 lbs. yearlings

• June 17th ...........................No Sale (Sale at Clay 16th)• June 24th ........................... No Sale• July 1st............................... No Sale• July 8th...............................Sale (Back to Regular Sale Schedule)

For the week of May 20, 2015

Consignments for May 27th:• 20 Angus-x steers and heifers 400-650 lbs• 70 Black-x heifers 775-825 lbs.• 70 Mix heifers 725-800 lbs.

Next Sheep & Goat Sale Saturday, June 6thEquipment & Hay 11 a.m. Sheep and Goats Noon

STEERS:1 255 341.002 485 288.009 541 283.007 688 242.001 720 237.005 749 226.7558 847 210.25

HEIFERS:1 550 223.005 685 221.509 719 205.50

6 821 199.502 900 193.003 1098 169.00

Top Butcher Cow:$115.00@1,480 lbs.Top Butcher Bull:

$145.50 @2,050 lbs.Bred Cows:

$1,075 to $1,800Pairs:No Test


The job market for re-cent agriculture collegegraduates is bright, accord-ing to an employment out-

look report fromUSDA’s Na-tional Institute of Food &Agriculture (NIFA) and Pur-due University. There are

estimated to be 57,900 agri-cultural job openings annu-ally for highly skilled posi-tions. With an estimated35,400 students graduatingwith an agricultural degreethis year, there are likely tobe more jobs than studentsto fill them. The largest por-tion of these jobs is in man-agement and businessfields, representing 26,700annual job openings, andscience and engineeringfields, representing 15,500

annual job openings.“There is incredible op-

portunity for highly skilledjobs in agriculture,” Agri-culture Secretary Tom Vil-sack said. “Those receivingdegrees in agriculturalfields can expect to haveample career opportuni-ties.”

To view the report withdetails about projected jobopportunities, visit http://tinyurl.com/Ag-Grad-Ca-reer.

Who was your favoritehorse? And why? I’ve foundthat topic can make forsome interesting conversa-tions.

Today, this is a first in aseries of columns I will callthe “Favorite Horse.” Atvarious times during thecoming months, I want towrite about favorite horseswe have known. I will beasking certain people and Iinvite all our readers to sub-mit their ideas or examplesof their favorite horse.

Specifically, I want tolearn these kinds of thingsabout your favorite horse:What was his or her name?What did the horse looklike? What were the horse’s

characteristics? What madethe horse special to you?What did you experiencewith that horse? Whatwould be an example ofwhat the horse did thatmade it extra special?

I hope to include theseexamples in future columns.These may be from everydayhorsemen as well as famoushorses. These might bebreed sires, racehorses, orHollywood horses. But I es-pecially want to hear yourstories about horses thatwere meaningful to you.

For many of us, theremay have been a familyhorse along the way. Maybethere was a horse whoreached a special level of

performance, or who cameto you in a time in your lifethat was really good or real-ly bad. Maybe there waseven a Christmas pony whenyou were a kid.

Maybe there was a spe-cial horse which helped youwin a 4-H horse show.Maybe there was an espe-cially good ropin’ horse youused, or a buckin’ horse yourode at the rodeo. Maybethere was an exceptionalbreeding horse. Or maybethere was just a good ol’horse on which you couldsafely put the grandkidswhen they came to visit.

In our great-grandpar-ents’ time, horses were utili-tarian. They were the carsand tractors of yesteryear,providing transportationand power. They were partof everyday life, but even so,people have memories oftheir favorites.

My grandfather grew upwith horses, and he lovedhorses, but I never knewhim to speak of a favorite.When horsemen get togeth-er and start telling storiesabout horses, it can get real-ly interesting. My uncle toldof a time when their familywas visited for supper byold-time Flint Hills rancherSlim Pickering. Slim and

my grandfather got along fa-mously. The two old cow-boys started swapping horsestories as the night went onuntil the hour was very late.My uncle said it was the onlytime in his life that he re-membered his father nottaking the time to go out anddo evening chores.

My wife’s grandfatherhad his favorite horse:Huck Finn, an AmericanSaddlebred whose crowd-pleasing prancing step al-ways led the local town pa-rade. Another family fa-vorite was an old bay mare.According to family legend,my wife’s sister turned upmissing one day when shewas just a little girl. Theparents frantically calledaround and searched thefarm. Eventually they foundthe toddler in the horse pen,playing under the belly ofthe docile mare who calmlyand carefully stood over thelittle girl. That is a favoritememory.

Who was your favoritehorse? Please let us know.Send me a message in careof Grass & Grain, or drop mean email at ron@ ronscow-boypoetry.com. We look for-ward to hearing from you.


Myah Elliott received the handshake as the DickinsonCounty champion intermediate showman at the WildBill Kick ‘Em Up Shootout April 4 in Abilene.

The Favorite HorseBy Ron Wilson, Poet Lariat

As we think back through all the yearsof horses we have known,

There may be a special horsewith which the others are outshone.

This is our favorite horsefrom our experience through the years,

Who stands out in our mindsas the one which time endears.

Was he our first pony? Did he win the 4-H show?Did she help us claim a buckle at the county rodeo?

Did we ride him to go courtin’with the girl down at school,

Ridin’ to a picnic spot alongside a shaded pool?Was he really good for ropin’or for winning barrel races?

Was she gentle dispositioned to put smileson grandkids’ faces?

Was he a champion cuttin’ horseor a leader of the breed?

Did she foal outstanding coltsor win a race with strength and speed?

There are lots of varied reasonswe might share this bond, of course,

But for many, we are blessed to have knownthat favorite horse.

Happy Trails!www.ronscowboypoetry.com

© Copyright 2015

Favorite Horse

WASHINGTON COUNTYLIVESTOCK, LLCLocally owned & operated

WASHINGTON, KS – PHONE 785-325-2243Fax: 785-325-2244

If you have cattle to sell, please call us anytime!

Manager: Matt Kruse, 785-556-0715Fieldman: Terry Ohlde: 785-747-6554

View our live auctions at www.lmaauctions.com

BULLS1 grey [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected]

COWS1 blk [email protected] blk [email protected] grey [email protected] rwf [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] holstein [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] bwf [email protected] blk [email protected]

1 blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] holstein [email protected] holstein [email protected] holstein [email protected] holstein [email protected]

HEIFERETTE1 blk [email protected] blk [email protected] blk [email protected] red [email protected] bwf [email protected]

Sale Date Has Changed:Sales will now be on Monday • Starting Time: 1 PM

View our website for current market report!www.washingtoncountylivestock.com

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

Market report for May 18, 2015:

Chris Locke Steven Hamlin(316) 320-1005 (H) (602) 402-6008 (H)(316) 322-0675 (M) (620) 222-1199 (M)

Larry Womacks, Fieldman Van Schmidt, Fieldman(620) 394-3273 (H) (620) 367-2331 (H)(620) 229-0076 (M) (620) 345-6879 (M)

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

2595 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 622,El Dorado, KS 67042

EL DORADOLIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC.

Cattle Sale Every Thursday 11:00 AM

Market Report - Sale Date: 5-21-15. Head Count: 257

We welcome your consignments!If you have cattle to consign or would like additional information,

please call the office at 316-320-3212check our website for updated consignments:

www.eldoradolivestock.com

300-400 lb. steers, $240-$347; heifers, $230-$305; 400-500 lb.steers, $230-$313; heifers, $220-$277; 500-600 lb. steers, $220-$283; heifers, $200-$251; 600-700 lb. steers, $200-$247; heifers,$180-228. Trend on Calves: Choice steer and heifer calves, steadyto $3 higher. Trend on Feeder Cattle: not enough feeders for a goodmarket test. Butcher Cows: High dressing cows: $107.50-$124; Avg.dressing cows: $95-$107.50; low dressing cows, $70-$95. ButcherBulls: Avg. to high dressing bulls, $135-$153. Trend on Cows andBulls: Butcher cows, $2-$3 higher; Butcher bulls, $3 higher.

Eureka Livestock SaleP.O. Box 267 Eureka, KS 67045620-583-5008 Office 620-583-7475

Sale Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sharp

Ron Ervin - Owner-ManagerHome Phone - 620-583-5385Mobile Cell 620-750-0123

Austin Evenson- FieldmanMobile Cell 620-750-0222

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

We appreciate your business!

STEERS3 bk [email protected] bk bwf [email protected] bwf rwf [email protected] bk bwf [email protected] bk [email protected] bk red [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected] bk bwf [email protected]

5 bk red [email protected] bk [email protected] bwf [email protected] mostly [email protected] bk [email protected] mix [email protected] bk simx [email protected] bk simx [email protected] bk bwf [email protected]

HEIFERS9 bk red [email protected]

8 bk red [email protected] bk char [email protected] bk char [email protected] bk char [email protected] bk char [email protected] bk bwf [email protected] bk simx [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected]

BUTCHER COWS1 bk limo [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected] rbf [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected]

3 bk [email protected] BULLS

1 bk [email protected] bk [email protected] bk [email protected] bk sim [email protected] wf [email protected] bk [email protected]

BUTCHER COWS: $85-$133, mostly $105-$120, $2-$3 higher veryactive.BUTCHER BULLS: $137-$154.50, mostly $142-$153, $2-$3 highervery active.PREG. COWS: $1,000-$2,300PAIRS: $2,475-$2,800

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR MAY 28• 35 mixed steers and heifers 400-700 lbs.

On Thursday, May 21 we had 724 head of cattle on a goodmarket.

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

Barn Phone • 785-364-4114WEBSITE: www.holtonlivestock.comEMAIL: [email protected]

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

Livestock Auction every Tuesday at 12 NOONServing the Midwest Livestock Industry for 62 Years!

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

STEERS5 blk bulls [email protected] blk bulls [email protected] herf males [email protected] blk red strs [email protected] blk bulls [email protected] blk strs [email protected] mix bulls [email protected] blk strs [email protected] herf males [email protected] blk bulls [email protected] blk strs [email protected] blk strs [email protected] blk bulls [email protected] blk strs [email protected] blk strs [email protected] blk bwf strs [email protected] blk char strs [email protected] blk bulls [email protected] blk bulls [email protected] mix bulls [email protected] blk strs [email protected] hols strs [email protected] hols strs [email protected] blk strs [email protected]

3 blk bwf strs [email protected] hols strs [email protected]

HEIFERS2 blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] bwf rwf hfrs [email protected] blk red hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk red hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] mix hfrs [email protected] blk bwf hfrs [email protected] blk hfrs [email protected] blk red hfrs [email protected]

View our auctions live at "lmaauctions.com"

MARKET REPORT FOR TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015RECEIPTS: 711 CATTLE

Job market promising for agriculture graduates



Kansas State Universityin cooperation with MerckAnimal Health recognizedRoy Browning of DeseretCattle Feeders as the recip-ient of the “Top Hand”award at the 2015 K-StateCattle Feeders College heldMay 14 in Scott City.

The “Top Hand” awardwas initiated in 2010 to rec-

ognize outstanding employ-ees in the commercial feed-ing industry.

“The cattle feeding in-dustry is full of honest,hard-working men andwomen that do their jobsand do them well. The TopHand award provides cattlefeeders with a unique op-portunity to thank the men

and women of their opera-tions that go above and be-yond their job descriptionsevery day,” said Justin Wag-goner, K-State Researchand Extension beef special-ist, the coordinator of theawards and the Cattle Feed-ers College, “These individ-uals have shown an excep-tional amount of dedication

to their employers and theindustry.”

Roy began working forthe yard on the processingcrew in 1978. Over the 37years, he has seen the namechange from Master Feed-ers, to Hitch Feeders II, andmost recently to DeseretCattle Feeders, in 2010.

Michael Archibald, De-

seret general manager,nominated Roy for theaward. “Roy exhibits a posi-tive attitude and will bewhere he is needed, whenhe is needed and will dowhat it takes to get the jobdone,” Archibald wrote inthe nomination. “He hasworked on several difficultprojects and has always

stepped up to the plate andbeen an advocate to makesure the change occurs andthat others rally around thecause.”

As part of the award, Roywas presented with a cus-tom knife by Chance Mor-row of Merck AnimalHealth.

K-State recognizes ‘Top Hand’ at 2015 Cattle Feeders College

Meat export markets to China, Japan and Korea are growing, but according to U.S.Meat Export Federation (USMEF) president and CEO Phil Seng, the U.S. may be lag-ging behind other countries due to a lack of comprehensive traceability systems in thebeef and pork industries. According to Al Amanza, administrator of USDA’s Food Safe-ty and Inspection Service, China wants 100 percent traceability assurance in their im-ported meats. Currently, other countries are meeting that standard while the U.S. isnot.

“Competition in the international market is fierce. Are our production practices outof sync with the international market (in terms of traceability, antibiotics, etc.)?” saidSeng. “As more countries are meeting the costs of admission into these markets, itmakes it even more difficult on us.”

Read more about U.S. meats in the international export market at http://tinyurl.com/Meat-Export-Traceability.

Traceability becoming major factor in export markets

Community members cansee artists at work, havetheir likeness recreated incaricature, view art ex-hibits, and enjoy a picniclunch. From 10:00 a.m. to2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June13, everyone is invited tostop in at an “open ranch”at Pioneer Bluffs near Mat-field Green.

The Bluestem Art Guildwill have a special exhibiton display. And all artistsare invited to bring theirpaints and join members ofthe Bluestem Art Guild for afew hours of plein air.

Artist Jason Hendersonwill create caricature illus-trations of those who wouldlike to have a unique keep-sake. “Whenever I amarmed with a drawing uten-sil and a place to use it,”said Henderson, “you neverknow what will come of it.”

The Gallery at PioneerBluffs in the 1908 home ofHenry and Maud SaubleRogler will be open from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., fea-turing the work of local, na-tional, and internationalartists.

A picnic lunch of grilledburgers and all the fixin’swill be available at noon.

There will be much tosee and do in the Flint Hillson Saturday, June 13. Visi-tors will enjoy a stop at Pio-neer Bluffs Historic Ranch –perhaps on their way to theSymphony in the Flint Hills,the Flint Hills Folklife Fes-tival, or simply taking a dayto experience the beautifultallgrass prairie.

There is no cost for lunchor the day’s activities (ex-cept a small fee for thosewho want a caricature draw-ing). Donations are grateful-ly accepted. Lunch reserva-tions are requested and can

be made by contacting exec-utive director Lynn Smith at(620) 753-3484 [email protected].

Pioneer Bluffs, on theNational Register of His-toric Places, is the originalhomestead of the RoglerRanch and now a nonprofitorganization with a missionto respect the land, pre-serve history, and engagecommunity. It is located onemile north of MatfieldGreen or 15 miles south ofCottonwood Falls on FlintHills National ScenicByway K-177.

‘Open ranch’ at Pioneer Bluffsincludes art exhibits, plein air, picnic

Kyle Hummel exhibited the supreme heifer in the Dick-inson County division of the Wild Bill Kick ‘Em Up BeefShootout in Abilene on April 4.

STEER & BULL CALVES2 blk/bwf strs 428 @ 310.005 blk strs 459 @ 298.001 blk str 515 @ 282.001 wf str 455 @ 280.003 blk/red strs 527 @ 271.002 wf/bwf bulls 533 @ 251.001 blk str 520 @ 245.00STOCKER & FEEDER STEERS

3 blk strs 600 @ 252.002 bwf strs 658 @ 250.0015 mix strs 619 @ 239.503 bwf strs 688 @ 238.504 mix strs 631 @ 235.001 blk str 655 @ 235.005 blk/red strs 753 @ 227.003 blk/sim strs 762 @ 225.005 wf strs 709 @ 217.006 wf strs 748 @ 215.0028 blk strs 808 @ 215.006 blk/char strs 861 @ 201.508 blk strs 859 @ 200.502 blk strs 815 @ 200.0060 mix strs 968 @ 193.3528 blk/bwf strs 947 @ 192.25

HEIFER CALVES1 x-bred hfr 460 @ 263.002 blk hfrs 490 @ 254.00

8 blk/bwf hfrs 528 @ 254.002 blk/bwf hfrs 508 @ 252.003 bwf hfr 545 @ 252.001 blk hfr 435 @ 249.001 blk hfr 490 @ 240.002 blk/bwf hfrs 533 @ 236.002 blk hfrs 508 @ 235.005 blk hfrs 533 @ 230.501 red hfr 500 @ 225.00STOCKER & FEEDER HEIFERS

2 blk/bwf hfrs 563 @ 242.504 blk hfrs 573 @ 238.504 bwf hfrs 569 @ 238.002 blk hfrs 573 @ 230.004 blk/bwf hfrs 588 @ 230.001 bwf hfr 605 @ 228.005 blk hfrs 626 @ 226.501 blk hfr 590 @ 225.001 blk hfr 655 @ 225.001 blk hfr 650 @ 221.50138 blk/bwf hfrs 695 @ 219.009 blk/bwf hfrs 683 @ 215.505 x-bred hfrs 600 @ 215.003 blk hfrs 680 @ 210.003 bwf hfrs 680 @ 210.001 sim hfr 690 @ 210.0010 blk/red hfrs 708 @ 210.0060 blk/bwf hfrs 814 @ 195.75

57 blk/bwf hfrs 861 @ 193.50COWS & HEIFERETTES

4 blk/sim hfts 763 @ 190.501 blk hfrt 825 @ 151.001 blk hfrt 1070 @ 137.001 bwf cow 975 @ 136.001 blk hfrt 1085 @ 135.001 blk hfrt 1090 @ 130.001 blk hfrt 1240 @ 120.001 blk hfrt 1145 @ 116.001 blk cow 1295 @ 115.001 blk cow 1285 @ 114.001 red cow 1090 @ 113.501 blk cow 1130 @ 113.001 blk cow 1330 @ 112.501 sim cow 1310 @ 112.001 blk cow 1360 @ 111.501 hol cow 1175 @ 110.001 bwf cow 1435 @ 109.001 bwf cow 1335 @ 108.501 bwf cow 1190 @ 108.001 blk cow 1145 @ 107.001 blk cow 1295 @ 106.501 red cow 1445 @ 106.001 blk cow 1175 @ 105.501 blk cow 1640 @ 105.002 char cows 1373 @ 104.501 blk cow 1540 @ 103.50

1 x-bred cow 1360 @ 103.001 blk cow 1525 @ 102.501 blk cow 1510 @ 100.001 blk cow 1060 @ 99.501 blk cow 1445 @ 97.501 jers cow 1030 @ 96.501 blk cow 1285 @ 96.001 blk cow 1270 @ 95.501 jers cow 865 @ 95.00

BRED FEMALES & PAIRS1 blk hfr @ 1950.008 blk/red hfrs @ 1900.004 blk cows @ 1835.002 bwf cows @ 1825.003 blk hfrs @ 1825.004 blk hfrs @ 1775.001 bwf hfrs @ 1700.001 blk cow @ 1575.001 char cow @ 1500.001 char cow @ 1450.001 bwf hfr @ 1500.00

COW/CALF PAIRS1 red cow/cf @ 2650.001 blk cow/cf @ 2100.001 rn cow/cf @ 2100.002 blk/bwf cows/cvs @ 2025.001 blk cow/cf @ 1875.004 blk cows/cvs @ 1850.001 bwf cow/cf @ 1500.00

FOR INFORMATION OR ESTIMATES:

REZAC BARN . . . . .ST. MARYS, 785-437-2785 LELAND BAILEY . . .TOPEKA, 785-286-1107DENNIS REZAC . . . .ST. MARYS, 785-437-6349 LYNN REZAC . . . .ST. MARYS, 785-456-4943DENNIS’ CELL PHONE . . . . . . . . .785-456-4187 REX ARB . . . . . . . .MELVERN, 785-224-6765KENNETH REZAC . .ST. MARYS 785-458-9071

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

AUCTIONEERS: DENNIS REZAC & REX ARB

Livestock CommissionCompany, Inc.

St. Marys, Ks.

BULLS1 Lim-flex bull @ 2400.001 char bull @ 1650.001 blk bull 2055 @ 143.00

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Auction TuesdaysSTARTING TIME10:30 AM

1 blk bull 2160 @ 139.001 blk bull 2150 @ 137.001 blk bull 1205 @ 125.50

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We sold 702 cattle May 19. Steer and heifer calves were in gooddemand at steady prices. Feeder steers and heifers were steady.Cows and bulls sold $2.00-3.00 higher.

Our CONSIGNMENTS can now be viewed after 12 Noon on Mondays by going to www.grassandgrain.com & logging onto the online subscription

CONSIGNMENTS FOR MAY 26:• 15 black strs & hfrs 450-500• 20 black strs & hfrs 500-600• 20 black red strs & hfrs 550-700 weanedvaccinated• 25 black strs 800-825• 62 black strs 825-850• 58 black strs 900-925• 61 black x-bred strs 900-925

CONSIGNMENTS FOR JUNE 2:• 29 black cows 5 years- short solid 5-8months bred• 40 black strs & hfrs 600-700 vacc


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