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In its official comments submittedto the U.S. Department of State onthe proposed Keystone XL pipeline,the Nebraska Farmers Union raisedquestions about the ownership of theoil to be transported by the pipeline.
The farm organization providedinformation from the CanadianAssociation of Petroleum Producersthat indicates substantial foreignownership of tar sands oil. The
organization also noted a recent NewYork Times editorial that said,"three fourths of the oil to be trans-ported by the TransCanada XLpipeline is destined for export."
"These two sources of informationcause us to ask: Does the StateDepartment know who owns the oiland its destination? If the StateDepartment does not know, it isimperative that it finds out. The
final destination of this oil goes tothe heart of the matter relative tonational interests," the FarmersUnion's comments said.
Pipeline proponents have main-tained that it will improve nationalsecurity and reduce the nation'sreliance on Mideast oil.
"How can the public make theirown judgment about whether this
Farmers Union Seeks Clarification on Pipeline Ownership
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Page 2 October 13, 2011Heartland Express - Weather
Al Dutcher ReportWeather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist
After nearly threeweeks of precipitationfree weather for muchof the state, a powerfulslow moving upper airtrough brought signifi-cant moisture to thewestern 2/3 of the stateduring the October 7-9time frame.Precipitation totalsranged from 1-4inches, with the heav-iest totals recorded incentral Nebraska.
Further east totals dropped into the 0.25 - 0.76inch range. Another quick moving system movedthrough the state during the 10/11-10/12 timeframe and brought an additional 0.25-0.75 inchesof moisture to the eastern 1/3 of the state.Although the moisture will slow down harvestactivity, it will significantly reduce the fire dangerthat had been moderate to extreme with the warmtemperatures that proceeded the passage of the
upper air trough. There are several chances ofmoisture during the upcoming two week period,but enough drying should occur between events toallow producers the opportunity to make signifi-cant gains in regards to harvest activities.
Week One Forecast, 10/15 - 10/21: Weathermodels indicate that a quick moving system willcross the northern Plains on 10/15 and bring achance of light showers to the northern ½ of thestate during the later half of the day. A slightlystronger wave of energy is projected to follow onthe heels of the first system and bring light tomoderate moisture to the state on 10/16.Precipitation with this system should clear thestate during the first half of 10/17 and then highpressure is forecasted to bring dry conditions toNebraska through 10/20. Another system is fore-casted to move into the region from the northernPlains on 10/21 with precipitation breaking outduring the evening hours across the Panhandle.High Temperatures: 10/15-10/16 (mid 60's NE -upper 70's SW), 10/17-10/18 (low 50's N - mid 60'sSW), 10/19 (mid 50's NE - low 70's SW), 10/20 (low
60's NE - mid 70's SW), 10/21 (mid j50's N - mid60's S),
Week Two Forecast, 10/22 - 10/28: Light showersare possible across the eastern 2/3 of the state on10/22, with moisture ending by the evening hours.High pressure then builds into the central U.S. forthe 10/23-10/25 period. Weather models indicatethat a potent upper level low will move throughthe western U.S. during the 10/26-10/28 periodand increase the chances for moisture acrossNebraska. Often weather models move theselarge troughs too fast, so it is possible that thesystem may enter the central Plains region laterthan currently forecasted. If this system verifies,it is possible that widespread moisture will fallacross the state, with the possibility of accumu-lating snowfall across the western 1/3 ofNebraska. High Temperatures: 10/22 (mid 50's N- upper 60's SE), 10/23 (upper 40's NE - upper 50'sS), 10/24 (upper 50's NE - low 70's SW), 10/25(upper 60's NE - upper 70's SW), 10/26 (low 40'sNW - upper 50's SE), 10/27 (low 40's N - upper 40'sS), 10/28 (low 40's NE - low 50's SW).
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Nebraska Weather and Crop ReportAgricultural Summary: For the week
ending October 9, 2011, soybean harvestadvanced quickly until rainfall late in the weekslowed progress, according to USDA’s NationalAgricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska FieldOffice. Precipitation was welcome to suppressfires sparked by combines, which had spreadrapidly due to high winds and dry conditions.Corn and sorghum harvest continued toadvance while dry bean harvest neared comple-tion. Seeding of the wheat crop was windingdown with about three-fourths of the cropemerged. Rain received was expected to helpestablish the wheat stand.
Weather Summary: Temperatures for theweek were well above normal. The eastern two-thirds of the state saw temperatures averaging7 to 12 degrees above normal while thePanhandle averaged 3 degrees above normal forthe week. High temperatures were in the 90’sand lows were mainly in the 40’s. For much ofthe State, the rain that fell was the first signif-icant precipitation in five weeks. However,most of the rain was in a concentrated bandthat ran through the central third of the state.Some South Central locations recorded 4 to 6inches. Eastern counties bordering theMissouri River received little or no rainfall.
Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 2percent very poor, 5 poor, 19 fair, 55 good, and19 excellent, below 80 percent good to excellentlast year but equal to average. Irrigated cornconditions rated 78 percent good to excellent
and dryland corn rated 68. Corn mature was 88percent, behind 93 last year but ahead of 85average. Corn harvest was at 19 percent,behind 27 last year but near 20 average.
Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor,3 poor, 18 fair, 56 good, and 22 excellent, nearlast year. Soybeans dropping leaves was 96percent, near 97 last year and 95 average.Soybean harvest was at 63 percent, near 65 lastyear but well ahead of 49 average.
Winter Wheat seeded was 92 percent, near 93last year and 91 average. Wheat emerged was73 percent, ahead of 65 last year and 66average.
Sorghum conditions rated 0 percent very poor,6 poor, 17 fair, 61 good, and 16 excellent, near75 percent good to excellent last year but aheadof 73 average. Sorghum mature was 84 percent,behind 87 last year but ahead of 74 average.Sorghum harvested was 15 percent, near 14last year but ahead of 11 average.
Proso Millet harvest was 82 percent, behind85 last year but ahead of 78 average.
Dry Beans harvest was 94 percent, equal tolast year but ahead of 87 average.
The fourth cutting of alfalfa was at 89percent, ahead of 85 last year and 83 average.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report:Pasture and range conditions rated 2 percentvery poor, 8 poor, 26 fair, 59 good, and 5 excel-lent, below last year’s 73 percent good to excel-lent but above 55 average.
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Computers are common and in many cases,essential, in homes, schools and the work-place. Longer hours in front of a computer cancause eyestrain and muscle aches.
Eyestrain can be reduced by taking visionbreaks. Change the focus of the eye byglancing across the room or out the windowfrom time to time. Look at an object at least 20feet away. Roll or blink the eyes. Close eyestightly for a few seconds. Such vision breakshelp your eyes function better.
Working at a computer often requires sittingstill for a period of time. Movement of theeyes, head, arms and fingers are small.Retaining a fixed posture can cause fatigue.
The height of the chair and desk can make adifference. Adjust both to fit your body.Posture supports for back, arms, wrists, legsor feet are available.
Take a break from computer work every houror two. Stand up and stretch or walk around.
These are some exercises for relaxingmuscles that can be done while at your desk.
SHOULDER ROLL - Slowly roll shouldersforward several times in a circular motion.Then roll shoulders backward.
NECK ROLL - Let your head drop slowly tothe left, then to the right. Slowly drop yourchin to your chest; then raise your chin ashigh as you can. Turn your head all the way tothe left, return it to the normal position andthen turn your head all the way to the right.Return to the normal position.
SIDE STRETCH - Interlace your fingers.Lift your arms up over your head keeping yourelbows straight. Press your arms backwardsas far as you can. Then slowly lean first to theleft and then to the right until you can feel thestretch along your sides.
WRIST FLEX - Put your elbows on a tablewith your hand raised. With your other hand,hyperextend your wrist to bend your hand sothat the back of your hand is aiming to the topof our forearm. Repeat with opposite hand.
Susan Hansen, Extension EducatorUNL Extension in Colfax County
• To color granulated sugar, put one to threedrops of food coloring in a small jar. Swirl thefood coloring in the jar. Pour in one-fourth toone-third cup granulated sugar; shake vigor-ously until evenly colored.
• To make the equivalent of one-half cupbrown sugar, blend together one-half cup ofgranulated white sugar with two tablespoonsunsulfured molasses.
• To soften hard brown sugar, put the brownsugar in a rust-proof container. Place a pieceof plastic wrap or foil on top of the sugar. Foldseveral paper towels into a square anddampen them. Place the towels on the plasticor foil, and seal the container tightly. Thesugar will absorb moisture and become soft ina half a day. Remove the paper towels and foilor plastic wrap. Store sugar in tightly sealedcontainer. One or two pieces of bread will alsowork to soften brown sugar.
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Computer and Your Health
David Lott, Horticulture Extension EducatorUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension,North Platte, Nebraska
There are several items that need to betaken care of now if they haven’t been already.Here are some simple reminders and steps tohelp finish up some projects around the lawnbefore it gets any cooler.
Draining Water Lines and Garden HosesNow is the time to clear out sprinkler lines
and garden hoses before they freeze and burst.Empty garden hoses by stretching them out ina straight line before coiling them up. Thewater will run out when the hose is coiled overthe arm or on hose stand. Store the coiled hosein a place where UV rays will not break downthe hose material. A dark corner of a garage orshed is a good place to place these for thewinter.
Sprinkler systems are set fairly shallow inthe surface of the soil. While there is someprotection from the weather, sprinkler linescan be damaged or burst the lines when theground freezes for the winter. First, if there isa shut-off valve, close it off. Next, run thesprinkler system’s zone to bleed off the lines.If the homeowner does not feel comfortabledraining out the sprinkler system, contact alocal professional to drain the system andblow out the lines.
Mulching Fall LeavesLeaves are falling in earnest now, and it has
been fun to watch children play in area yards.Outside of the fun, what do we do with all theleaves on the lawn? Collecting, bagging andremoving leaves can be a very time consumingprocess that is ongoing throughout the latefall. The wind also has an uncanny ability toblow the neighbor’s leaves into your yard too!Instead of spending all that time and energy
removing leaves, why not compost them withthe help of the mower?
First, check the mower blades to make surethey are sharp to help shred the leaves as fineas possible. Second, mow over the leaves whenthey are dry to help increase the ability toshred. Third, mow the lawn at its regularheight three or four passes slowly to shred theleaves as fine as possible so they fall into thelawn, and not cover the turf. Turfgrass willstill need to have access to sunlight tocontinue photosynthesis, and store carbohy-drates to build a strong root system. Themulching process will probably need to berepeated to keep the lawn from being coveredwith leaves for the duration of the fall.
Final Lawn FertilizationCool season lawn turf such as bluegrass and
fescue can be fertilized one last time beforespring. This last fertilization will help boostthe photosynthesis rate of the turf, and buildcarbohydrate reserves in the plant to helplawns green up in the spring. Late fertiliza-tion can also help increase the lawn’s winterhardiness, root growth and desirable,moderate shoot growth in the spring.
Apply 1/2 to 1 pound of actual nitrogen per1000 square feet of area to the lawn.Remember to look on the fertilizer label toensure than at least a full pound of nitrogen isapplied, not a pound of total fertilizer. Solublefertilizers that contain urea or ammoniumsulfate are desired in this application to helpensure that turf is receiving the nitrogen itneeds as soon as possible. Avoid using slow-release, or water insoluble fertilizer.
If you have any questions about lawnwinterizing tips , please contact me [email protected], by calling (308) 532-2683, orby contact your local University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office.
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• I T ’ S T H E P I T T S b y L e e P i t t s •W h y B u y T h e C o w ?
by Lee Pitts
Everyone has their own theory of how wegot so messed up in this country. I thinkyou are probably, right this moment,holding the answer in your hands.
The downtown of a city near us used to bea quaint collection of thriving mom and popstores but today it is a hollowed out assort-ment of vacant buildings and eateries, mostof which are starving because consumersare watching every penny, and many can’tfind a job. I talked to one man who wasgoing out of business and he explained thathis store had become nothing more than ashowroom for folks to check out themerchandise before going online to buy itcheaper. And without any sales tax! So hehad to fire five people.
The man I bought my last car from wasforced to sell out for the same reason as hissalespeople were spending their timegiving free test rides to folks who had nointention of buying the car because theycould get a better deal online from a dealerin the big city. And so the “too big to fail”get bigger, while mom and pop sell out.
The newsstand I used to love went out ofbusiness and fired more folks becauseconsumers are downloading the samecontent they used to sell. Borders wentbroke and many newspapers are teeteringbecause people are reading their newspa-pers online and not paying for a subscrip-tion. Music stores and video stores shut-
tered their doors for the same reason. Hey,why buy the cow when you get your milk forfree?
There are two empty bank buildings intown, one of them was shut down by theFeds and the other was merged out of exis-tence. The tellers lost their jobs becausemore folks are banking online or at theATM. No need for a building or the folkswho worked there.
And we wonder why there is 9% unem-ployment?
The Post Office is broke big time becauseeverybody is e mailing instead, so they’reslashing jobs and probably going to do awaywith Saturday delivery. The gas and elec-tric company that provides me services justannounced they were installing “smartmeters.” There went the meter reader’s job.And I notice more and more self checkoutlines at the grocery store, so more singlemoms who fed their family cashiering arenow applying for unemployment.
I recently saw a painter make arrange-ments to paint a house and he didn’t have apen on his person. “No problem,” he said,“who needs paper and pencil? I’ll just put iton my I-Phone.” That’s why both stationerystores in town went out of business.
And we wonder why people are out ofwork?
All this modern technology is great untilyou realize that folks have to have jobs in
order to afford it. Oh well, the unemployedwill have more time to Tweet, check ontheir Facebook friends, and blog about thehard times. Change is necessary but theInternet revolution hit so hard and so fastthat entire industries did not have time toadjust. And we can’t all make a livingdesigning web pages.
They say all this technology will make usmore efficient but I just spent 30 minuteswatching a painter, paint gun in one handand cell phone in the other. I swear he wason the phone the entire time and barelyapplied any paint.
The Internet has allowed hackers todisrupt our lives and perverts to prey onour kids. We’re all having our identitiesstolen, in more ways than one, as people onthe street barely acknowledge each otherbecause they’re too busy texting; in compe-tition with each other to see who has themost Facebook friends. We have a child-hood obesity problem in this countrybecause our kids are all indoors, sitting ontheir haunches playing Madden Football,instead of being outside playing the realthing.
Meanwhile, far too many of us are in adormant trance, staring at the screens onour cell phones, looking for a job.
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TheClockmaker's
Caramel CoatedPopcorn
(A Haunted Recipe)
In 1921, a Germanborn clockmaker quithis well respected jobto open a popcorn
stand in Chicago’s Wicker Park District. Theclockmaker’s typical fare was freshly poppedpopcorn drizzled with warm butter and sprinkledwith salt; but his favorite, and most belovedpopcorn, was his caramel coated popcorn. Therecipe he used to make it was given to him fromhis only true love, who tragically died four yearsearlier during World War I. The tattered and tornrecipe, which was scribbled on the inside of an oldplaybill, was carefully framed and sealed in anexquisite frame. The clockmaker faithfully tookthe framed recipe with him everywhere he went.By the summer of 1924, the clockmaker’s caramelcoated popcorn had captivated the entire city’sattention; everyone was frantically lining up athis busy stand to buy the sweet, sticky confection.A few months later, just as the clockmaker waspreparing to close his stand for the day, a smallfire ignited near the stove. The clockmakerinstinctively ran out to call for help. When hereturned, just seconds later, he rememberedleaving the framed recipe hanging on the wall.The clockmaker quickly ran into the burningstand to retrieve the recipe, but he never made itout. When the fire inspectors went into thecharred ruins to investigate the accident, theyfound the clockmaker’s frame lying in a pile ofsmoking debris. The frame was in pristine condi-tion; not a dent, nor a blemish, could be seen on it.However, the recipe was gone. The recipe for theclockmaker’s caramel popcorn recently surfacedand is beginning to circulate around the globe.Unfortunately, many people think the recipe ishaunted because it is believed that if your clockstops running after making the recipe it’s becausethe clockmaker has paid you a visit in hopes ofreclaiming his long, lost recipe.
1 cup margarine 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup Karo syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 10 -15 cups popped popcorn
In a large pot, heat the margarine, brown sugar,Karo syrup, and salt together over medium heat.While stirring, bring mixture to a boil and allow toboil for five minutes. Remove from heat. Addbaking soda and vanilla. Mix well. Pour overfreshly popped popcorn. Stir until the popcorn iswell coated.
NOTE: This recipe, as written, results in asticky, chewy caramel popcorn. If you prefer acrunchier caramel popcorn, bake it in the oven at250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
2 cups pumpkin seeds, washed
4 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Preheat oven to 300°F. Place the seeds in a bowland add the olive oil then the seasonings. MixWell. Spread pumpkin seeds on a single layer onbaking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutesdepending on your oven. Stir half way through.
Sugar FreeGummy Worms
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 packages sugar-free jello, any flavors 1 cup boiling water 1 package Kool-Aid, any flavor
Combine all ingredients until dissolved. Pourinto an 8x8 pan, lightly sprayed. Refrigerate untilfirm. Cut into"worm-like" strips.
Preheat oven to 200°F. Unwrap Hugs and placethem on a cookie sheet. Line it with waxed orparchment paper for best results. Place a pretzelaround the hug. Don't worry if it doesn't drop tothe base of the hug. Bake for approximately threeand a half minutes. Immediately place an M&M inthe center of the Hug and press down slightly toflatten. Cool.
1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 (10 oz) package M&M's 1 (18 1/2 oz) package candy corn
In a large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients. In alarge saucepan, combine sugar, butter and cornsyrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla andbaking soda (mixture will foam). Pour over pretzelmixture and stir until coated. Pour into a greased15x10 inch baking pan. Bake at 250°F for 45minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Break apartwhile warm. Cool completely. Toss with M&M'sand candy corn. Store in airtight container.
Pumpkin Dip
8 ounces cream cheese,softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons
taco seasoning mix 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, any color 1 ounce chopped olive
Beat together the first four ingredients. Stir inthe bell pepper and olives. Chill until serving!Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers or cornchips.
Monster of a Cake
1 (18 1/4 oz) box devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 (18 1/4 oz) box white cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon green food coloring Pistachio Filling2 (3 1/2 oz) boxes pistachio flavored
instant pudding mix 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup powdered sugar Chocolate Ganache Icing12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips6 oz milk chocolate chips 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup Kahlua, mocha flavored, coffee-flavored
Cake:Preheat oven to 350. Spray 4, 8-9" roundcake pans with nonstick spray and flour. Linebottom of pans with parchment paper, sprayparchment; set aside. Prepare cake mixesaccording to package directions. Divide each mixbetween 2 pans and bake according to packagedirections. Cool. Cut off the rounded tops of cakesto even them out. Put the top of cakes facing downso you have a nice flat area to spread filling andfrost top layer. Spread Pistachio filling evenlybetween layers (about 1 1/8-1/4c each). SpreadChocolate Ganache Icing evenly over top and sidesof cake. Garnish with chopped pistachios.
Pistachio Filling: In a large bowl, combinepudding mix, cream, sour cream, milk andpowdered sugar. Beat at med speed with an elec-tric mixer until stiff peaks form, refrigerate atleast one hour or until ready to use.
Chocolate Ganache Icing:. In a large bowl,place chocolate; in a large saucepan combinecream, butter, liquer and vanilla. Bring to a boilover med-high heat; pour over chocolate whiskinguntil chocolate is melted and smooth. Refrigeratefor 45 min to an hour until spreading consistencyis reached.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
1 package spice or carrot cake mix
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples 20 caramels (unwrapped) 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 12 wooden popsicle sticks
Prepare cake batter according to package direc-tions; fold in apples. Fill 12 greased or paper-linedjumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at350°F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comesout clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removingfrom pans to wire racks to cool completely. In asaucepan, melt the caramels and milk over lowheat until smooth. Cool for a little bit so when youice the cupcakes the caramel won't drip down thesides. Spread caramel over cupcakes. Sprinklewith pecans. Insert a wooden stick into the centerof each cupcake.
Halloween Treats
Page 6 October 13, 2011Heartland Express - Government
The U.S. Postal Service is an integral part ofAmerican life, especially in rural communities. Inrural areas like the Third District, residents relyon the USPS for the delivery of prescription drugs,retail purchases, business mail, and cards fromloved ones. In fact, you are likely reading thiscolumn in a newspaper delivered through themail.
Despite being a vital part of American historyand culture, the USPS is struggling to stay finan-cially solvent and risks facing bankruptcy. Citinga $3.1 billion shortfall in the second quarter of theyear, the USPS recently released a list of 3,600post offices to study for potential closure, whichincluded many rural facilities. It is clear theUSPS must take drastic steps to fix its budgetdeficit, but it is unreasonable to put the brunt ofthis responsibility on rural customers.Understanding the importance of rural post officesto communities in the Third District, I havecontinued to work to prevent the USPS frombalancing its budget at the expense of ruralcustomers.
In April of this year, I, along with my colleaguesfrom Nebraska, sent a letter to the Postmaster
General of the USPS urging the agency to accountfor the impact on local communities when consid-ering the closing or consolidation of a rural mailfacility. My office also has contacted more than1,300 individuals in the communities with postoffices under review, and co-hosted aCongressional Rural Caucus briefing to drawattention to the benefits of rural post offices andthe need for USPS to look elsewhere for cost-savings.
H.R. 1351, a piece of legislation supported bypostal labor unions, recently has gained a greatdeal of attention. I have expressed a number ofconcerns with this legislation. In reality, thismeasure does nothing to address rural post officeclosures. Instead, the bill changes existing law toallow the USPS to receive up to $75 billion inbailout funding from a civil service retirementaccount. This account is used not only for postalservice retirees, but also for military retirees.
Even USPS officials admit H.R. 1351 does notresolve issues the organization faces in the comingyears. As we in Nebraska know, short-term fixesoften create long-term problems. For instance,this year alone members of two postal labor unions
will receive raises totaling more than $270 million.Closing all 3,600 post offices on the recentlyreleased study list will save only $200 million –not even enough to cover union pay increases thisyear. The Postal Service expects a $238 billionshortfall by 2020, so even cutting a $75 billionbailout check directly from the Treasury will notmake it solvent.
Long-term, structural reforms are the best solu-tion to put the USPS on a path to fiscal sustain-ability. These reforms include asking postalemployees to pay the same for health benefits asthe rest of the federal workforce, allowing foradvertisement sales on postal vehicles, or shiftingto mailbox on the curb delivery, which could saveas much as $100 per house annually.
When the Postal Service originally was createdit was charged with a mission to serve all commu-nities – both urban and rural – with prompt, reli-able, and efficient services. It is important theUSPS upholds this original mission while at thesame time fixing its bottom line. As this issuecontinues to be debated and considered, I will keepworking to ensure rural communities have a seatat the table.
Rural Post Offices are Criticalby Congressman Adrian Smith
Scottsbluff Office416 Valley View Drive, Suite 600
Scottsbluff, NE 69361Phone: (308) 633-6333
Fax: (308) 633-6335
Grand Island Office1811 West Second Street, Suite 105
Grand Island, NE68803Phone: (308) 384-3900
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Washington Office503 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515Phone: (202) 225-6435
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Honoring Adoption Heroesby Senator Mike Johanns
It is always a true honor to recognizeNebraskans who are making a profound differ-ence in their communities – citizens who areliterally changing lives at a very basic level.
This week I will have the pleasure of meetingwith a Kearney couple who has gone above andbeyond in making a positive difference in thelives of children. Paul and Mandy Mueting areheaded to Washington, D.C., to be honored as2011 Angels in Adoption. I nominated them forthis distinguished award because they areshining examples of the life-changing power ofadoption and foster care.
Paul and Mandy's story touched my heart.After the birth of their biological daughterLydia, they felt called to raise more children.They also couldn't imagine any child beingdeprived of love and stability.
Paul and Mandy began the process of adop-tion in 2007 after learning about a youngmother who was considering relinquishing her
parental rights to her 22-month-old and 4-month-old sons. For several months, theyprayed and waited while serving as fosterparents to Steven and Edward. In an unex-pected turn, their birth mother decided to giveparenting a second try. The following year, theMuetings were overjoyed by news that anotherbirth mother had selected their family andwished to place her soon-to-be-born son withthem. They welcomed Evan into their familywith open arms.
In 2009, having seen the love and care Pauland Mandy provided, Steven and Edward's momonce again looked their way, and suddenly Pauland Mandy were faced with the opportunity andresponsibility of doubling the number of chil-dren in their family overnight. The decision waseasy for them and in 2010 the adoption wasmade final. The Muetings are now a happy andhealthy family of six.
Paul and Mandy say they know this is whatthey were called to do and will now use thisexperience to mentor other families consideringadoption. There are currently more than400,000 children in the United States waitingfor a permanent home and many of those chil-dren wait an average of three years. That's along time in the life of a child. These are heart-breaking statistics, but people like theMuetings are making them better through theirselfless commitment to provide hope and ahome for vulnerable children.
I am honored to recognize this family for theirincredible commitment. So many children haveyet to experience the blessing of a safe andloving home, caring parents to guide them intoadulthood, and hope for the future. I encourageothers who may feel called to open their heartsand homes to children in need to step forwardand give a child something all children deserve– a home and a loving family.
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When I’m home on weekends people talk tome about their jobs, their families and, oftenthese days, what Washington should do to bringdown the national debt.
One thing I don’t hear them telling me to do israise their taxes. Nebraskans tell meWashington should cut spending first and Ialways keep that in mind when I’m at work inthe U.S. Senate.
Cutting spending always runs into Special Interest Protectors
That’s why a letter I recently got from ahandful of my Senate colleagues caught myattention. They were upset with some budgetcuts I’ve proposed. They made an argument youhear a lot in Washington: cut spending but don’tcut this budget or that program. It’s too impor-tant.
If Washington follows that advice as it tries tomake major budget cuts this Fall, you’ll becounting the savings with pennies.
I am Chairman of the Senate AppropriationsSubcommittee on the Legislative Branch, whichhandles spending for Capitol Hill. This includesbudgets for the Capitol Police, the Architect of
the Capitol, the Library of Congress, theGovernment Accountability Office, and our ownoffice budgets as senators or representatives.
We’ve Made Responsible and Real CutsSince I became chairman several years ago,
I’ve worked in a bipartisan way to reduceLegislative Branch spending. This year,Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota, theranking member on my committee, and I puttogether a Legislative Branch bill that cuts 5.2percent in fiscal year 2012. That cuts severalhundred million dollars.
We made responsible and real cuts, and werepleased it got strong bipartisan backing when itwas sent to the full Senate for consideration.
It wasn’t a much of surprise, however, to getthe letter from my colleagues raising a red flag.While they welcomed the cutting SenatorHoeven and I did overall, they singled out oneagency they said should be exempt and calledthe proposed cuts excessive.
In my view, there will always be someone’sfavored agency or program that will have to dowith less.
For months I’ve talked about the need forshared sacrifice to tackle the debt. While Icertainly will listen to people’s concerns, andthere could be more pushback from others inCongress, I won’t back down from that prin-ciple.
Washington Doesn’t Get ItToo often, Washington just doesn’t get it.
People in Washington say they want to cutspending, until the hard choices have to bemade. I stand by our bill because I’m ready tomake hard choices. Moreover, the example ourbill sets can be a model for all of Washington.
The reality is the bureaucracy never wants tobe cut. I learned that when we had to tightenthe belt to balance the state budget all eightyears I was governor of Nebraska. We alwayshad to do what people told us we couldn’t do,but we got it done anyway.
This is such a time in Washington.Washington has to cut spending in a respon-sible way, with shared sacrifice, by workingtogether, and it won’t be easy. Our future, theeconomy and jobs for thousands of Nebraskansand millions of Americans, depend on it.
Hard Choices Needed to Cut the Budgetby Senator Ben Nelson
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Lexington $6.10 $11.25 $6.40
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Corn trade is stronger midweek after a limit move onTuesday before the October Supply and Demand Report.Talk of significant end user and exporter pricing helped fuelthe move, along with supportive outside markets.Wednesday’s report was slightly negative to corn. The week-ly net change is 41 higher on the December Chicago con-tract. The contract was also able to achieve the 40% retrace-ment of the break this week at 6.50 on the December con-tract. The corn portion of the report was as follows; thedomestic carryover came in at 866 million bushels versusthe average trade guess of 806 million. Global carryovergrew to 123.19 million metric tons versus expectations of120; this is up 6 million tons from last month. The USDAlowered harvested area by 500,000 acres and planted areaby 400,000. This was widely discussed this summer, so not asurprise. Total production was reduced by 64 million bushelsversus last month down to 12.433 billion versus the averagetrade guess of 12.471. The yield was unchanged at 148.1 ver-sus the average trade guess of 148.7. The dollar has slid thisweek, trading 3 points below the recent highs. Increasingoptimism about a workable Eurozone solution is fueling aslow move back into risk for funds, as most commodity class-es have seen a significant bounce the past week. Exportinterest has been noted with a 200,000 Metric ton sale ofcorn to Mexico, and unconfirmed reports of China buying 1.5Million Metric Tons of corn for spring delivery. During themidsummer break we saw Chinese buying show up in a bigway, and the market looks to be well supported on breaksbelow $6 as end user see value there. Upside will likely belimited to the $6.50-$7.00 range in the near future. Theweekly crop progress report on Monday listed the crop as89% mature versus the 88% 5-year average. Harvest wasestimated at 33% complete versus the 32% 5-year average.The crop ratings were improved 2 at 53% good to excellent.Exports are delayed until Friday due to the holiday, but theUSDA confirmed 900,000 metric ton sale to China Thursdaymorning, and 292,100 metric tons to unknown destinations.Hedgers call with questions.
Chicago K City MinneapolisSupport: 574 658 835Resistance 692 757 990
The wheat market saw a negative supply and demandreport which drove wheat futures down at midweek. TheUS carryover came in at 837 million bushels which wasabove all expectations and up 76 million from theSeptember report. World carryover rose to 202.37 millionmetric tons which was well above expectations of 194.64.The increase was due to the higher US carryover and a3.5 million ton jump in the Australian carryover. Plantedarea was dropped by 800,000 acres on the US balanceand the yield was down to 43.9 versus 45.2 on the lastreport. This followed a strong bounce with the row cropson Tuesday, some of which the Chicago and KC contractswere able to maintain. Weekly net change is 19 higher onthe December Chicago contract, KC is up 27, andMinneapolis is 15 lower. The Chicago December contracthas lost its premium to December corn for the moment.This should encourage wheat feeding again; howeversuspected wheat feeding this summer does not seem tohave shown up on USDA reports yet. Weather itemsinclude significant rainfall for HRW growing areas, andthe drought has been bent in many areas after last week-ends stationary rain system .This should be sufficient toget the crop out of the ground in most areas. Russia islooking at imposing an export duty on sales over 23Million Metric Tons, which should support US exportsdown the road. For the time being, US exports willstruggle to find traction though. India reported an 86Million Metric Ton crop, which will keep them self suffi-cient and potential a minor exporting nation. The down-ward chart trend is intact, but spillover direction fromthe grains and outside markets however, will continue todirect trade. Feed wheat interest was noted from Asia.Winter wheat planting came in at 59%, 67% being the 5year average, and emergence was at 28%, below the 5year average at 38%. Exports are delayed until Friday.
Soybeans have bounced significantly this week, assignificant end user buying has surfaced along withreduced yields and supportive outside markets. Theweekly net change is 81 higher and the market lookslike it has support above the $12.00 area, as it movesabout the ten day moving average in the $12.20 area.Meal is around $18 higher on the week; bean oil is up276 points on the week. The monthly report wasfriendly to beans at the soybean carryover came in at160 million bushels versus the average trade guess of183 and range of 153-255. The world carryover was inline with expectations at 63 million metric tons. Theyield number slipped to 41.5 versus 41.8 last monthwhich gave us a slightly lower production estimateversus expectations. The production number was 3.06billion bushels versus 3.329 last year. The old cropcarryover was 215 million bushels. The bean marketwill continue to be heavily influenced by outside mar-kets. Exports have picked up with significant Chinaactivity being noted with strong crush margins onimported beans supporting activity. Bean shipmentsare increasing as harvest progress pushes fresh beansinto the export channels. Processor and exporter basisbids have firmed as farmer selling has stopped for themoment. On the weekly report, good to excellent rat-ings were up 2 at 56% good to excellent as the grow-ing season winds down. The crop progress report had90% of the crop is now dropping leaves versus the 92%5-year average. Harvest progress was seen at 51%above the 5 year average of 46%. Weekly exports salesare delayed until Friday, but the USDA confirmed afurther 110,000 Metric tons of soybeans to anunknown destination. Hedgers call with questions.
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WHEATLAND, Wyo. -- Grants totaling morethan $671,000 will expand a Wyoming ranchmanagement skills development program intoNebraska and Colorado.
Four ranch practicums will be offered peryear: two in Wyoming, one in Nebraska and onein Colorado, said Dallas Mount, University ofWyoming Cooperative Extension Serviceeducator based in Platte County and grantrecipient.
The High Plains Ranch Practicum, alreadyestablished in eastern Wyoming, is a hands-onprogram designed to build ranch managementskills and tools.
Mount, who started the practicum with AaronBerger of University of Nebraska-LincolnExtension, noted the schools are eight full daysspread over several months.
The new schools will be offered beginningspring 2012.
"They will cover what we see as four focusareas for successful ranching: range and foragemanagement, nutrition and reproduction,financial management, and family andemployee working relationships," said Mount.
A beginning rancher supplemental programwill be offered for beginning ranchers from anyof the four ranch practicums.
UNL and Colorado State University are co-authors of the grant and are co-project direc-tors. The $670,890 grant is through the USDANational Institute of Food and Agriculture. Theprogram will also have $167,722 in cost-sharefunds.
Program partners are the Wyoming StockGrowers Association, Colorado Cattlemen's
Association and the Nebraska Grazing LandsCoalition.
The partner organizations will distributescholarships to attend schools, train ranchermentors to work with targeted beginningranchers and provide information/education tobeginning ranchers at annual meetings andthrough quarterly publications.
"The High Plains Ranch Practicum school hasbeen successful in training beginning and expe-rienced ranchers since it began in 2005," saidMount. "This grant program seemed to us to bean excellent fit with the ranch practicum, andthe team that came together around thisproposal was unique and greatly strengthenedthe proposal."
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Enter the Make It With Wool Contest! Theobject of the contest is to promote the beautyand versatility of wool fabric and yarn; toencourage personal creations in sewing, knit-ting, crocheting, spinning and weaving of woolfabric; and to recognize creative skills.
The 2011 State Make It With Wool Contestwill be November 19 at the Textiles, Clothingand Design Department on UNL East Campus,234 Home Economics Building, Lincoln.
The divisions as of December 31, 2011, are asfollows:
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For more information, contact the NebraskaState Director Alice Doane, 17705 Bluff Road,Waverly NE 68462 (phone 402-786-3555); orthe district directors. Entry forms and fees aredue October 29, 2011.
District directors include: · District I – Rosalene Tollman of Marsland,
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· District II – Sandi Ericson of Funk, 308-263-4721
· District III – Lara Grundman of Talmage,402-264-4825 or Diane Bolin of Eagle, 402-781-2304.
More information is available on the NationalMake It With Wool website(www.MAKEITWITHWOOL.com).
Earlier this year, the 2010 state contestwinners competed at the National Contest in
Reno, NV where Maricela Lopez of Lexingtonwas selected as the First Place Senior 2011Wool Ambassador. Other Nebraska representa-tives were Ana Lopez of Lexington in theJunior Division and Merna Hanson of Juniatain the Adult Division. Hanson receivedHonorable Mention.
The National Make It With Wool also has aFashion Design Competition for collegestudents who are currently enrolled in acollege-level fashion or apparel designprogram. Entry deadline is November 1st.Information criteria, how to enter and deadlineinformation is given on the National Make ItWith Wool website.
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Smith, Johanns Support Trade AgreementsBy Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent
Pending trade agreements between the U.S.and Colombia, Panama and South Korea havebeen sent to Congress by the Obama adminis-tration and they have the support of Rep.Adrian Smith and Sen. Mike Johanns ofNebraska.
Smith said the trade agreements are goodnews for Nebraska.
"These agreements will create opportunity forNebraska's farmers, ranchers, and manufac-turers by creating quality jobs, expandingexports, and strengthening our economy,"Smith said. "All three pending trade agree-ments " Colombia, Panama, and South Korea "enjoy broad bipartisan support in the Houseand Senate, so I look forward to immediatelymoving forward on passage."
Smith serves on the Committee on Ways andMeans and its Subcommittee on Trade.
Johanns said the three pending trade agree-ments have been delayed for years.
"I'm pleased that after more than four longyears we are finally voting on the pendingtrade agreements, and I look forward to being avery enthusiastic yes vote," Johanns said.
Johanns said he is not certain when MajorityLeader Harry Reid, D-Nev., will bring theagreements up for consideration in the Senate.
"Farmers and ranchers across Nebraska andour country have been waiting a long time forincreased access to these markets and the
opportunity to create jobs," Johanns said. "I'mhopeful Sen. Reid, the majority leader, willmake these agreements a top priority on theSenate calendar to open the door for jobcreation."
The U.S. trade agreements with Colombia,Panama, and South Korea have been awaitingcongressional action since their signing morethan four years ago.
According to Johanns, failure to implementthese agreements could result in the loss of upto 380,000 American jobs.
He said since the U.S.-Colombia TradePromotion Agreement was signed in November2006, U.S. exporters have paid almost $3.8billion in tariffs that would be eliminatedunder the agreement. Estimates say the agree-ment would boost U.S. exports to Colombia by$1.1 billion.
According to Johanns, more than 90 percentof imports from Colombia already enter theU.S. duty free, while U.S. exports to Colombiaface tariffs as high as 35 percent.Approximately 88 percent of consumer andindustrial products and more than 60 percentof agricultural commodities exported toPanama would enter duty-free.
He said the U.S.-Panama Trade PromotionAgreement would expand trade between thetwo countries, eliminate tariffs and other tradebarriers and promote economic growth.
Implementing the U.S.-Korea TradePromotion Agreement, Johanns said, would
result in the reduction of tariffs on U.S. exportsto South Korea, increasing such exports byapproximately $10 billion annually. As a resultof the agreement, the U.S. Gross DomesticProduct would increase between $10-12 billion.
Bob Stallman, president of American FarmBureau Federation, said the three agreementsmoving forward is very good news for theeconomy.
"Now that the administration has done itspart, it's up to Congress to expedite thismatter," Stallman said.
He said it is vital that the process moveforward to ensure the agreements will be put inplace as soon as possible so a level playing fieldfor U.S. exports to these three nations can berestored.
According to Stallman, the three agreementsrepresent nearly $2.5 billion in new agricultureexports and would create the economic growththat could generate support for up to 22,500U.S. jobs. He said these gains will only be real-ized if the three agreements are passed byCongress and implemented.
"Without these agreements, over the last fouryears, Korea, Colombia and Panama haveopened their doors to our competitors. A furtherdelay will provide more benefits to our competi-tors at the expense of our economy," Stallmansaid.
NoNoel Mues, Extension EducatorUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln ExtensionFurnas County
Weed control activities can continue well intofall and it is the opportune time to get the bestresults on some of our most difficult weeds. A lotof our tough weeds thrive when the temperaturesare in the 40’s and 50’s in mid to late fall. Manyof the perennials and winter annuals get theirstart during early fall, particularly when there isabundant moisture. This doesn’t happen to bethe case this fall but, if and when we do receivemoisture, it is the best time to kill them.
Several reasons why fall is a good time to killweeds include. One, the leaves tend to have lesswax or cuticle on them, which allows the herbi-cide to enter the leaf more readily. Second, theweeds are in the process of translocating nutri-ents in fall, so the herbicide goes along for theride. Third, there are fewer veggies to damage infall. Fourth, if the plant doesn't die outright fromthe herbicide, it will enter the winter in a weak-ened state and more likely succumb to winterkill.
Here are some weed control operations thatcan be done during the next four to six weeks,weather permitting:
· Make herbicide applications for pennycressand downy brome control in established alfalfa.Karmex, Sencore/Lexone, and Sinbar should beapplied to dormant alfalfa.
· Treat musk thistle with Tordon; 2,4-D +Banvel; or Milestone. Use Tordon 22K at 6 to 8
ounces for November applications. Milestone orone of the combination products (ForeFront™ orChaparral™) containing Milestone does espe-cially well on all the thistles, including muskthistle and Canada thistle.
· Apply herbicides to vigorous fall growth ofCanada thistle and field bindweed. Use 2,4-D,Banvel or Roundup or combinations of any two ofthe products. Where the label permits, Milestonedoes an excellent job on Canada thistle. Researchshows that Milestone applied in the fall is nearly100% effective in control of Canada thistle.
· Apply turf herbicides for dandelion, chick-weed, ground ivy, henbit, shepherdspurse, blackmedic, and other perennials and winter annualsin lawns. A combination product, such as Trimec,that contains 2,4-D, mecoprop and dicamba(Banvel) will control most troublesome broadleafweeds. In garden spots limit use to Roundup and2,4-D because Banvel can cause residual carry-over problems.
· Clean up and winterize sprayers for storage.· Store liquid pesticides that might be
damaged by freezing, in a heated building. Thepesticide label provides guidelines for protectionagainst low temperatures when applicable. Dryforms of herbicides in labeled paper bags shouldbe protected from moisture by placing in plasticbags.
· Always read and follow the label whenusing pesticides!
Fall Weed Control
MAUMEE, OHIO - The Andersons Inc.announced that construction will begin soon on a3.8 million-bushel-capacity grain elevator nearAnselmo in Custer County. It plans to begin oper-ation in time for the 2012 harvest.
"Constructing a new facility located in the centerof Nebraska fits well with our strategy to provideservice to customers west of our traditionaleastern Corn Belt market," said Chief ExecutiveOfficer Mike Anderson. "During the past 15months, we've expanded our operations inNebraska to nine locations, both through acquisi-tions and merchandising agreements."
The Anselmo facility is the first The Andersonshave constructed in Nebraska and will be CusterCounty's largest, according to a press release.Located on the Burlington Northern Santa FeRailroad main line, the elevator will have train-and truck-loading capabilities.
In late August, the Hub reported that the CusterCounty Board of Supervisors approved a condi-tional-use permit for a shuttle train-loadingelevator near Anselmo that is estimated to cost$15 million to $20 million.
The Andersons' Regional Director Jim Cripe saidthen that the facility will be capable of dumping 50truckloads of corn per hour and handling 500,000bushels of corn per day. The elevator will have aprojected annual grain volume of 13 million to 20million bushels and employ seven to 10 people.
Custer County Economic Development Corp.President Elizabeth Babcock said, "While this is atremendous economic development opportunity forour entire county, it is especially beneficial to ourfarmers to have value added to their grain and anadditional outlet that increases the efficiency andspeed with which their grain can move to endusers."
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Legislation being introduced in Congress thatwould reduce or eliminate the volumes of renew-able fuel use required by the renewable fuel stan-dard (RFS) could hurt Nebraska's economy, saidTodd Sneller, administrator of the NebraskaEthanol Board.
A coalition of farm organizations and ethanolgroups is opposing the legislation introduced inthe House that would arbitrarily control theamount of corn used for ethanol based on stocks-to-use ratios.
Introducing the legislation, Rep. Bob Goodlatte,R-Va., said the federal government's creation of an"artificial market for the ethanol industry hasquite frankly created a domino effect that ishurting consumers."
"It is expected that this year about 40 percent ofthe U.S. corn crop will be used for ethanol produc-tion," Goodlatte said in a letter to his colleagues inthe U.S. House of Representatives. "Our legisla-tion will alter the RFS to give relief to our live-stock and food producers and consumers of theseproducts. This is a common sense solution to makesure that we have enough corn supplies to meetall of our demands."
The legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. JimCosta, D-Calif.
The legislation has the support of the NationalCattlemen's Beef Association.
"Cattlemen are not opposed to ethanol and we'renot looking for cheap corn. We simply want thefederal government to get out of the marketplaceand allow the market to work," said Kevin Kester,president of the California Cattlemen'sAssociation, which is an NCBA affiliate. Corn isthe main ingredient of livestock feed, which canmake up as much as 70 percent of a livestockproduction cost.
But reducing America's consumption of renew-able fuels based upon arbitrary, pre-determined
thresholds for corn demand and supply ratios isunnecessary and may lead to higher prices at thepump, according to the coalition opposing thelegislation. The coalition includes the AmericanCoalition for Ethanol (ACE), the American FarmBureau Federation (AFBF), Growth Energy, theNational Corn Growers Association (NCGA), theNational Farmers Union (NFU), the NationalSorghum Producers and the Renewable FuelAssociation (RFA).
"This legislation represents backward-lookingthinking regarding our economic and energy secu-rity," said NFU President Roger Johnson. "Weneed policy that continues to transition oureconomy away from imported fossil fuels andtoward homegrown biofuels."
Sneller said, "When we are sitting here lookingat more than 2 billion gallons of renewable fuelproduction, which is twice the fossil motor fuelconsumption in Nebraska, shouldn't we askourselves, Can we do better with our ownresources?'"
Nebraska has one of the stronger economies inthe nation with the country's second lowest unem-ployment rate. Sneller said much of that is due tothe growth of the state's ethanol industry, whichproduces more than 2 billion of ethanol annually,as aided by the passage of the renewable fuelstandard.
For example, since the RFS was introduced inCongress, Sneller said, the number of ethanolplants in the state has doubled and now totals 25,making Nebraska the second-largest ethanolproducer in the nation.
He said by creating another market for corn, ithas helped to increase the price producers werepaid. Next year, lawmakers in Washington will bedebating a new farm bill. But with the RFS, FarmBill payments have been eliminated because ofimproved corn prices, saving taxpayers billions ofdollars in government payments that were made
when corn prices dipped below the cost of produc-tion.
The increase in corn prices has also helped tofunnel more than $2 billion in improved prices tothe state's economy, as Nebraska is the nation'sthird-leading corn producer.
Prior to the RFS, in 2005, corn prices were aslow as $1.75 per bushel in Nebraska. Currently,cash prices are nearly $6 per bushel.
"When you look at the RFS, it was enacted inlate 2007, and we haven't even had this programin effect for four years," Sneller said.
He said Nebraska's ethanol industry didn'toccur overnight as it took more than 25 years todevelop it into a 2-billion-gallon-plus industry.Sneller said development of other renewableresources to replace corn's burden as a fuel sourcefor ethanol also will not happen overnight andmust be nurtured through both public and privatesector investment.
With the proposed legislation, Sneller said, thegovernment could nearly eliminate private invest-ment because of the instability of corn supplies.That, in turn, could also reduce private-sectorinvestment in other renewable resources thatcould be used to replace corn as a fuel supply.
The legislation being proposed in Congress, ifpassed, could diminish investment in renewablefuels in the nation, he said, thereby increasing thenation's dependency on foreign oil, such as theproposed Canadian pipeline being routed throughNebraska's Sandhills.
"The two members of Congress who have intro-duced this legislation are creating uncertainty inthe marketplace and it becomes a self-fulfillingprophesy to say that we aren't seeing these thingsdevelop fast enough," Sneller said. "We won'tbecause of these mixed signals being sent to theprivate sector."
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By this time next year, kids of all ages will beable to learn about how and why groundwater isused just by visiting the Nebraska StateFairgrounds in Grand Island.
On Friday ground was broken on the GrandIsland Groundwater Guardians outdoor learningarea, to be located in the Kidz Zone at theNebraska State Fair.
"It is a followup to the Groundwater Guardiantheme, educating kids, and adults too, aboutgroundwater " how it works, why it works, how weuse it, why we use it, how much we use, what kindof provisions can be made to protect the ground-water, both quality and quantity," said GaryMader of the Grand Island GroundwaterGuardians team, adding that the StateFairgrounds was chosen because, ""Educationrequires access by the people."
The half-acre site will include fun things thatcan teach about how water is used such as awillow tunnel, prairie maze, tree fort, raingardens, a xeric garden, bioswale and gazebo. TheNebraska Arboretum, working with the NaturalResources District, designed the outdoor learningarea for the team.
Mader said the team wanted features in theproject that are "fun as well as educational."
Jana Kruger, chairwoman of the Nebraska StateFair Board, said the board was excited to getsomething like this on the grounds.
"When we were in Lincoln, we discovered thatwhen we created a kids zone, an area that was ina park-like setting, people naturally gravitated toit," she said, adding that when the fair moved toGrand Island, the board wanted to create thesame kind of area. "(People) need a place torefresh and relax after a hard day at the carnivalor showing their livestock."
The project got off the ground last spring whenit received a $10,000 grant from Rain Bird. Thegrant was awarded through an online contest,"The Intelligent Use of Water Awards," in whichcitizens voted on their favorite project. The projectreceived 30,597 votes, about 1,000 more than anyother project in the country.
"The citizens of Grand Island got behind us andsupported us," Mader said.
Dave Johnson, director of corporate marketingfor Rain Bird, said Friday one of his company'sgoals is making sure that groundwater and irriga-tion are used as efficiently as possible and inprevious years they had rewarded ideas that led tothe conservation of groundwater, but this year forthe first time they decided to give money for anidea that without them may not get built.
He said the Grand Island project was exactly thetype of thing they were looking for when theyproposed the contest.
"Grand Island came through in spades,"Johnson said, adding that not only was it a greatidea, but the entire area got behind it. "You got theword out and really promoted the idea."
Besides the Rain Bird grant, nearly $40,000 inother grants and donations have been receivedfrom Vetter Health Services, Water For The Westand Waterwise. The Nebraska State Fair Boardalso set up an endowment for ongoing mainte-nance of the project site.
Jack Vetter said he gave to the project becausehe felt it was important to the young people of thestate.
"I think the young people are eager to learn andwe need to make these opportunities available tothem," he said Friday.
Mader said they hope to have as much of it aspossible completed by the 2012 Nebraska StateFair.
"It's going to take a few years to develop some ofthese things; they aren't all going to be there thefirst year," he said as he spoke of the shade treeplantings and willow tree tunnel. "Trees are goingto have to have time to grow."
Mader said although the site will be located atthe fairgrounds, the outdoor learning area will beavailable year round for the public and for schoolfield trips.
"While we anticipate there will be a good deal ofuse during the course of the State Fair, it will bethere 365 days a year," he said.
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High-quality genetics and groups that areuniform in color, frame, muscling, flesh andweight range are essential to add value to agroup of cattle. To improve calf uniformity,concentrate on purchasing high-qualitybreeding stock, managing breeding seasons tocreate a tight calving window (consider a 45-day breeding season) and possibly culling late-calving cows.
"Implementing a sound herd healthprogramme is the easiest way to add value tothe calf crop, but it has to be done correctly,"Mr Dahlen advises.
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Vaccines calves receive as they walk onto thetruck do not have a large impact on the pricebuyers are willing to pay because most cattlewill be revaccinated upon arrival at a feedlot.However, producers who vaccinated calves twoto three weeks prior to weaning and followedall Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) proceduresare more likely to be rewarded with higherprices.
The type of vaccine cattle receive also canimpact the price. Cattle feeders are looking forcalves that have received a modified livevaccine. Many feeders are not happy with theprotection from a killed vaccine.
Recent sales have shown price swings of $5 to$8 per hundredweight for the same quality ofcalves, depending on vaccination status, withhigher prices paid for vaccinated calves.Consult with your veterinarian about the vacci-nation strategy appropriate for your herd.
Even one year ago, auction market staff hadnot received a lot of requests for age and sourceverified calves or special age and source veri-fied sales.
"However, 2011 is a different story," MrDahlen says.
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Producers should be proactive, initiating andfollowing through with the age and source veri-fication process. They need to have records inplace and start the paperwork well in advanceof the sale to properly verify the age and sourceof calves.
Mr Dahlen recommends producers talk to athird-party certification agency to learn if theircalves and records qualify for age and sourceverification. Similar organizations can helpproducers certify that their calves are suitablefor natural and organic markets. For a list ofthird-party certification agencies, visithttp://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRD3320450.
"I encourage producers to spend time evalu-ating production costs and returns to ensurethat they are obtaining a sufficient premiumwhen marketing under a natural or organic
label, compared with managing and marketingcalves in traditional markets," Mr Dahlen says.
Auction market representatives can be greatresources for producers with questions aboutimproving the value of their calf crop. Themarket representatives deal with questionsabout feed yard preference for calves, status ofcalf supply and demand, whether feedlots arerunning at capacity and the latest markettrends daily, whereas many cow-calf producersevaluate these questions once a year.
In addition, auction markets may offer theircustomers alternative marketing avenues, suchas special sales, Internet sales and videoauctions.
Producers should remain in contact withauction market staff and be flexible in theirmarketing strategy, according to mr Dahlen.Consign cattle well in advance of the sale andlet the auction market know as much about thecalves as possible (for example, what color theyare, when they were born, when they werevaccinated and whether they are age andsource verified). The more information theauction market has, the better job it can do ofmarketing those calves.
In addition, producers should ask auctionmarket representatives about other ways toimprove their cow herd and calf marketability.
"No silver bullet will make you consistentlytop the sale each time you sell calves," MrDahlen says.
"Concentrate on creating a uniform set ofcalves with cows that work in your environ-ment. Manage your herd with good BQA prac-tices, vaccinate in a timely fashion, age andsource verify if the market is rewarding theeffort, and remain flexible with marketingstrategy and dates."
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Receipts: 19,530 Last Week: 15,470 Last Year: 11,088Compared to last week, feeder steers under 650 lbs sold 5.00-6.00 higher with instances of up to 14.00 higher onheavier weight calves. Feeder steers weighing over 650 lbs sold 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold mostly 7.00-8.00 higher. Demand was noted as very good with many buyers attending. Feedlots this week were back on topwith the CME cattle futures gaining ground throughout the week. Friday afternoon Nebraska feedlots traded cat-tle live with 5.00 gains at about 121.00 and dressed sales 3.00-7.00 higher from 186.00 to 190.00. This week'sreported auction volume was 57 percent steers, 43 percent heifers with 59 percent over 600 lbs.
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fa and grass hay steady, dehy pellets in the PlatteValley and Northeast sold mostly steady. Ground anddelivered to feedlots steady. Good demand on all hayproducts. Sellers continue to note the presence ofinquiry on all qualities, added interest from feedlotswith the arrival of unweaned calves. Some producersare finishing up on grass and alfalfa and are startingto bale soybean stubble and cornstalks this week.Hot, dry, windy weather across the state stirred upseveral fires early in the week in bean and grassfields. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in mediumto large square bales and rounds, unless otherwisenoted. Prices from the most recent reported sales.Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hay andforage directory available at www.agr.state.ne.usclick on Hay Information.
Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium largesquare bales 180.00-190.00, Good large square bales150.00-165.00, few at 200.00-210.00, fair large square140.00-150.00. Good large rounds 120.00-135.00.Alfalfa/grass mix large squares 180.00. Grass Hay:Good large square bales 95.00-115.00; Good largerounds 90.00-95.00; small square bales 150.00.Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein:240.00-260.00.
Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Good to pre-mium large square bales 170.00-200.00; Fair to goodlarge square bales 135.00-145.00, some going todairy's 200.00. Good large rounds 140.00. Fair to goodlarge rounds 110.00-125.00. Premium small square
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Western Nebraska: Trade and movement fairlyactive. Demand very good with very good buyinginquiry noted in all areas. Hay prices steady. Verygood interest noted from out-of-state hay buyers.Most hay production nearing completion with sup-plies becoming short in most areas. All prices dollarsper ton FOB stack in medium to large square balesand rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse haysold in small squares. Prices are from the mostrecent reported sales.
Live cattle trade has been softer this week asgrain prices rebounding have encouraged profittaking, while packer margins slump. The weeklynet change was 1.88 lower on the October contract.Lower corn prices have fueled significant feedpricing to secure margins, culminating in Tuesdaycorn rally. Packer margins have deteriorated andno cash movement is expected until late in theweek. Showlists are smaller this week, and ask-ing prices are $123 live, and $190-192 dressed.The cutout has been mixed with choice up 1.62 at
$186.03 on the week, and select was down .10 at169.31. The cutout has been friendlier to choicethan select. The weaker dollar should help movethe exports that the market has been relying on tokeep stocks current. Feeder cattle have remainednear their contract highs as continued concernsabout future availability linger because ofdrought. However, the good rains in the southplains could encourage longer backgrounding ofcalves, and further constrict supplies in the nearterm.
Lean hog trade has slipped this week, as strongergrain prices, and weaker cattle prices encourage prof-it taking. The weekly net change is $2.60 lower on theOctober contract and $.20 on the December. Thesecontracts are still in the upper end of their tradingrange. Cash trade has remained firm as export buyerscontinue to be active, but seasonally expanding sup-plies are beginning to weigh on the market at littlebit. Packers are looking to slow kills a little bit, andare not pricing as aggressively this week. Outsidemarkets have calmed some, reducing spillover pres-sure and/or support. The weaker dollar should help tomaintain the exports underpinning the market.
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Oct 20-21 - York (York County) Scream on theSquare; Downtown. Who will have the best bloodcurdling scream? Find out at the National ScreamContest held in downtown York. Food, music andscary fun for the entire family. 6-10pm ToddKirshenbaum (402) 362-5531www.yorkchamber.org
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Oct 21-23 - Ashland (Saunders County)Holiday Craft Show; Eugene T. Mahoney StatePark, I-80 Exit 426. Crafts, face painting, kettlekorn and fall and winter activities. Fri, 4-8pm;Sat, 9am-7pm; Sun, 9am-3pm, Park entry permitrequired Adam Offner (402) 944-2523 www.out-doornebraska.org
Oct 22 - Beatrice (Gage County) HowlingHomestead; Homestead National Monument ofAmerica, 8523 W. Hwy 4. A fun family event cele-brating the end of the harvest season. 6pm, FreeSusan Cook (402) 223-3514 www.nps.gov/home
Oct 22 - Bellevue (Sarpy County) FallFestival; Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111Bellevue Blvd N. Walk among the wild things,meet forest critters up close or enjoy a slice ofhomemade apple pie. (402) 731-3140www.fontenelleforest.org
Oct 22 - Kearney (Buffalo County) FallFestival of Crafts Show; Buffalo CountyFairgrounds, 1400 E. 34th St. More than 250booths. 9am-5pm, Free Marlene Hadwiger (308)234-4671
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By Ben McCall, The Wahoo Newspaper
WAHOO - Crops are starting to be harvestedaround the area.
Grain elevators around the area reported goodquality for corn and soybeans this year.
Farmer's Union Cooperative in Prague reportedthat the soybeans have a good test weight of 57pounds this year. Branch Manager DennisProchaska said that this is better than theprevious year.
Soybeans are being reported as dry this year.There isn't an estimated level of moisture of cornyet.
"Beans were pretty wet a week ago," said CedarBluffs Farmer's Union Cooperative BranchManager Randal Schwartz. "But they are prettydry now."
In Prague, Prochaska reported his elevator hada range of nine to 11 percent dryness.
Frontier Cooperative Seed Sale Manager JohnBrabec said the moisture for soybeans in Meadhas been nine to ten percent. Brabec also said thatthe ideal moisture level is from ten to 11 percent.
"Corn is going to dry next week real quick withthe south winds and warm weather," said Brabec.
Brabec stated that his yields for the soybeansthis year have been 60 bushels per acre on dryland and 70 bushel per acre on irrigated land.
He estimated that the corn yield for his grainelevator will be around 165 bushels per acre ondry land and 200 bushels per acre on irrigatedland.
Grain elevators had several difficulties withweather this year.
"Hail stunted the plants and the beans didn'tmature fast enough," said Rick Milenkovich, thebranch manager of Farmer's Union Cooperative inWahoo. "Hopefully a little frost will come so it willkill the plants and make the combining a littleeasier."
According to meteorologist Cathy Zapotocny,this season will have temperatures above average.She also stated that rainfall should be normal thisyear.
"We are calling for pleasant weather," Zapotocnysaid. "Soybeans and corn should be pretty dry. "
Zapotocny said that next week there will be achanced of isolated showers.
She said that the ground level moisture willpossibly have a quarter-inch of water.
"It's been very dry from the last month," saidZapotocny. "Any moisture should run off the soil."
Heat this summer was also an issue for theelevators in Cedar Bluffs and Mead.
"The hottest July on record was tough on thecorn," said Brabc. "It interfered with the pollina-tion process."
Most of the harvest still needs to happen. "I think it's going to be a spread out harvest,"
said Milenkovich. "Everything is not coming in atthe same time and the weather has caused thingsnot to mature at the same time."
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MINDEN - The KAAPA Ethanol plant west ofMinden could be shipping ethanol to West Coastcustomers by the trainload by early 2012.
Heavy equipment operated by employees of MidNebraska Land Developers of Phillips is movingdirt on the west side of the plant and on 240 acrespurchased by KAAPA Ethanol on the south side ofK Road. The properties are being prepared forconstruction of a loop railroad track that willallow shipments of 96 tank cars of ethanol at atime on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line.
KAAPA Ethanol General Manager ChuckWoodside said the multimillion dollar project - hedeclined to give a specific dollar amount - recog-nizes the economy of scale all agribusinesses mustoperate under to manage transportation costs.
He added that the project doesn't involveincreasing the plant's processing capacity of 60million gallons of ethanol per year and no addi-tional rail cars will be needed.
Just as grain elevators now must be capable ofloading 100-110 railcars at a time, railroads arerequiring ethanol plants to ship a train-lengthnumber of tank cars to make the most efficient useof new receiving facilities at West Coast and GulfCoast terminals, Woodside said.
"They'll ship singles (grain railcars), but it's somuch more expensive. It's the same way withethanol," he said.
Woodside said KAAPA Ethanol purchased three"80s" on the south side of K Road. Company offi-cials are working with the city of Minden, whichannexed the plant site prior to construction thatstarted in 2002, to vacate the road.
The loop-and-a-half track will come off of therail line on the west side of the plant and cross theroad. Woodside said there will be a west entrancewith a new route and traffic still will have plantaccess on K Road from the east.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe officials haveapproved the rail loop plan. "Their equipment willbe on that track," Woodside said, unless KAAPAEthanol officials decide to purchase a locomotive.
Ameritrack Rail, with offices in Frankfort, Ind.,El Dorado, Kan. and Houston, will build the newline.
Woodside said there is a lot of demand for railconstruction in the Great Plains now because offlood damage repairs and demand from otherenergy-related projects, but the target is to havethe KAAPA Ethanol line completed by Dec. 31.Weather also will be a factor in meeting that goal.
He said that once the rail construction isfinished, 96 tank cars for a train can be filledabout every three weeks. Each railcar holds29,000 gallons of ethanol, so the total volume willbe 2,784,000 gallons per train.
Shipments from KAAPA Ethanol still will go toCalifornia and other points west, Woodside said,but the ability to ship trainloads of ethanol couldopen new markets to the south.
He described the rail improvements as animportant long-term step for the locally ownedplant.
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proposed pipeline is in the national interest unless theyknow the destination of the oil? We call on the StateDepartment to gather the pipeline oil ownership and finaldestination and release this information to the public," saidJohn Hansen, president of the Farmers Union. "Let's putthe facts on the table so American citizens can make theirown informed judgments about whether this proposedpipeline is in the national interests."
Among other issues raise, the NEFU comments alsofocused on leaks. The comments stated: "The NationalResponse Center data for pipeline leaks document 18,558pipeline leaks in the last 12 years, which is an average of1,546 pipeline leaks per year. The Keystone I Pipeline hasexperienced 14 spills since it was put into service in the last12 months."
Hansen added, "It is not a matter of if, it is a matter ofwhen, how often, and how much leakage there will be. As aresult, the route itself becomes of critical importance. It isnot prudent to tempt fate. The current route is not thesafest route. The current route is an environmental,economic, and sociological disaster waiting to happen."
LINCOLN, Neb. -- The final 2011 production forNebraska wheat totaled 65.3 million bushels, 2 percentabove last year’s crop but 15 percent below two years ago,according to the USDA’s National Agricultural StatisticsService, Nebraska Field Office. Area harvested for grain, at1.45 million acres, is 40,000 less than last year. Averageyield in Nebraska, at 45 bushels per acre, is 2 bushelsabove last year and 3 bushels below 2009.
Oat production in Nebraska during 2011 totaled 1.3million bushels, 24 percent below the 2010 crop and thesmallest production since 1868. Planted acreage, at 60,000,is 33 percent below 2010. Area harvested for grain, at20,000, is 5,000 below the level set a year ago. Yield, at 65bushels per acre, is down 3 bushels from last year.
Nebraska 2011Small GrainProduction
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Old crop corn stocks in all positions onSeptember 1 totaled 119 million bushels, down 44 percentfrom September 1, 2010, according to USDA’s NationalAgricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Ofthe total stocks, 24 million bushels are stored on farm,down 50 percent from a year ago and the lowest since 1996.Off-farm holdings of 95 million bushels are down 42 percentfrom 2010.
Old crop soybeans stored in all positions totaled 15.4million bushels, up 67 percent from last year. On-farmstocks of 2.5 million bushels more than double that ofSeptember 1, 2010. Off-farm stocks of 12.9 million bushelsare up 61 percent from last year’s holdings.
Wheat stored in all positions totaled 78.3 million bushels,down 19 percent from a year ago. On-farm stocks of 8.4million bushels are down 16 percent from 2010. Off-farmstocks, at 69.9 million bushels, are down 19 percent fromlast year.
Old crop sorghum stored in all positions totaled 1.8million bushels, down 37 percent from last year and thelowest since 1957. On-farm stocks of 200 thousand bushelsare down 75 percent from a year ago, and off-farm stocks,at 1.6 million bushels, are down 22 percent from 2010 andthe lowest since 1957.
Nebraska 2011Grain Stocks
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The HAWKINS CORN REEL will make all of your corn harvest feedingproblems the least of your worries during your harvest. The wide rowcleaning design moves the trash more efficiently than single rods or tubes,feeding you through the troubling harvest problem of storm damage,insect caused lodging, dry harvest conditions causing trash to bridge andmost of all other feeding problems.
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Our Elm Creek facility has over 400 wild horsesand burros available foradoption year round.Adoption fees have beenreduced to $25.00.
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lAnd lISTInGS158 Acres Howard Co. Pivot Irrigated Crop Ground, West of Cotesfield, NE Selling atAuction 11-18-11
Rex Mahoney 402-649-1816 or John Buhl 402-649-3750 or Don Kaiser 308-750-2785
160 Acres Boone Co. Pasture & CRP Ground, Southwest of Cedar Rapids, NERex Mahoney 402-649-1816
73 Acres Platte Co. Irrigated Crop Ground, West of Oconee, NEMark Stock 402-276-2077
360 Acres Custer Co. Pasture Ground, Northeast of Ansley, NE455 Acres Custer Co. Pasture Ground, South of Ansley, NE
Wayne Slingsby 308-870-1594160 Acres Boone Co. Dryland Crop Ground, East of Cedar Rapids, NE
John Sorensen 402-649-9634240 Acres Boone Co. CRP Ground, northeast of Spalding, NE158 Acres Howard Co. Pivot Irrigated Cropland, West edge of Cotesfield, NE Sellingat Auction 11-15-11
John Buhl 402-649-3750 or Don Kaiser 308-750-2785179 Acres Nance Co. Pasture & Excellent Hunting/Accretion Ground, Southwest ofGenoa, NE
Mark Stock 402-276-2077 or John Buhl 402-649-375080+/- Acres Hutchinson Co., SD CRP Ground/Hunting Paradise, Southeast ofDimock, SD
John Erck 605-999-7923388 Acres Seward Co. Dryland Crop, North of Seward, NE or West of Bee, NE Sellingat Auction 11-10-11400 Acres Boone Co. Crop & Developable Pasture Ground, North of St. Edward, NESelling at Auction 11-16-11160 Boone Co. Gravity Irrigated Crop Ground, Between Cedar Rapids & Primrose NE160 Acres Butler Co. CRP & Pasture Ground, South of Brainard, NE45 Acres Stanton Co. Cropland & CRP Ground, West edge of Stanton, NE80 Acres Colfax Co. Dryland Farm Ground, Northwest of Rogers, NE80 Acres Colfax Co. Dryland Farm Ground, Northwest of Rogers, NE
Jim Stock 402-920-0604 or John Stock 402-920-3180We Need Listings….CALL TODAY!!
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Crete, NE 68333 (402) 826-5111
CURTIS SPILKER 3216 N 6th
Beatrice, NE 68310-1115 (402) 228-4232
GREG DURYEA220 South 14th St
Ord, NE 68862(308) 728-3400
LINDA HINRICHSENTecumseh
(402) 335-2254Pawnee City
(402) 852-2125
BRETT KRATZER940 9th Ave.
Sidney, NE 69162(308) 254-4193
RHONDA BASEGGIOAlliance, NE 69301(888) 762-4505Gordon, NE 69343(308) 282-1000
RYAN ROHL429-5th Street
Syracuse, NE 68446-930 (402) 269-2541
LORI GOOD-BAKER2302 W 8th Ave #1
Plattsmouth, NE 68048-0126(402) 296-4999
LON WIDLER 2302 W 8th Ave #1
Plattsmouth, NE 68048-0126 (402) 296-4999
JOE HERIAN401 E. Norfolk Ave. Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-1520
JASON SMITH 15728 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68130-0000
(402) 502-6959
RANDY MYERS640 N. Minden
Minden, NE 68959 (308) 832-2290
TONYA DEMARCO213 W. Chesnut
Kimball, NE 69145 (308) 235-3085
GENE KELLY504 W. Douglas
O’Neill, NE 68763 (402) 336-3635
DOUG FRANCIS201 State Hwy. 74 Tobias, NE 68453
(402) 243-2233
DON CHRISTENSEN2065 N 120th Street
Omaha, NE 68164-3401 (402) 493-5900
JAY ENGEL410 E. Francis, Ste. 3
North Platte, NE 69103(308) 532-4998
PHIL HINRICHSHoldrege, NE 68949 (800) 974-4041
Curtis, NE 69025 (308) 367-4350
TOM MORTIMER904 2nd
St. Paul, NE 68873 (308) 754-5481
RACHAEL MOTZKUS940 9th Ave.
Sidney, NE 69162(308) 254-4193
ROCKY KERSHAW2118 West Kent AvenueGrand Island, NE 68803
(308) 382-5707
KYLE SAWYERS2118 West Kent AvenueGrand Island, NE 68803
(308) 382-5707
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of turbine pumps¨ Pump efficiency testing¨ Down hole video well inspections¨ Rebowling¨ Pumps¨ Service work on all major brands¨ Full service machine shop
Broken Bow(308) 872-6451 • (866) 872-6451
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48025
BeaverBearing Co.
“Eager to serve you!”Your leading supplier of Ag and Industrial components across
the state of Nebraska. Now on sale! Disk blades and Disk
Bearings. For your tillage needs, stop in at any Beaver Bearing
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Located in Ogallala, Albion, Broken Bowor call 800-658-4284for location nearest you.
4797548100
ADS Bulk Seed BuggyADS Bulk Weigh Buggy
• All galvanized for a long and corrosion free life
• Variable Speed Throttle Control
• 6” or 7” Poly Cup Augers• Central fill ready• Liquid or Dry Inoculators
and Scale Systems available• Models available:
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BuildingQualityTendersSince1999
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POSTERITYIn this industry planning is key. We build your facility to suit your budget now, but with Posterity to serve your legacy for generations to come.
FRE-FLO™ enhances even your best irrigation systems, as the
water still needs help to percolate into the ground. This all-natural water conditioning system is proven to give your crops a faster, healthier start plus mature earlier by getting the water where it needs to be
. . . what a difference it makes!
See ad in Summer/Fall 2011 Handbook, Page 22 & online at www.myfarmandranch.com
No...magnets, chemicals, filter, electricity, salt
• Up to 25% less water needed
• Reduces soil compaction and improves turf
• Improves plant growth & Overall health
• Bigger Yields, better quality in garden & crops
• Creates better appearance of lawn & garden
For Pipe, Pivot, Drip Irrigation
48175
“Seeing a noticeable visual difference in landscaping within days made me a believer” ~ Don
~ ~ ~ ~ ~“Hard to believe my roses showed that much improvement so fast with just water” ~ Alice
~ ~ ~ ~ ~“Never having a water conditioning system before, I am amazed at how
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FRE-FLO™ for a green environment
A high quality versatile unit with many practical uses; on the FARM.
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Water Ecology of Nebraska
Advantages of Fre-Flo for Crops, Lawns & Gardens
Also forHome Use
FRE-FLO™ The original catalytic water conditioner
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Kelly Florell • Brian FlorellW. Hwy. 30, PO Box 654, Elm Creek
Office: 308-856-4900 • After Hours: 308-440-8461Cell: 308-627-1600
48067
Gary Behrendt47850 Grand Island Rd.
Ravenna, NE 68869308.452.3474
Cell 308.233.4658
Larry BerendtCell 308.627.6144
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Visit us in Booth #311 at the Gateway Farm Expo
48151 48097
• Extends Air Filter Service Intervals
• A Cleaner Air Filter = Better Fuel Economy
• Horsepower Levels Maintained Longer
Contact us:(402) 454-6681
or(877) 454-6565
www.freedomairfilters.com
Used Tenders Available!
240 Seed Express
FT-500
FTX-500
26 Sq. ft. wood deck tostore up to 1000 lbs. oftools and supplies!
• 500-Gal storage tank, heavy 10 ga.steel with internal baffle
• 5000# Tandem trailer with brakes,fender, light kit, automatic nozzle and ball hitch
• Fill-Rite 12-volt 20 gpm pumpw/meter, 1" x 12' hose and nozzle,other sizes and pumps available
Introducingquality into themarket with ahigh capacityauger systemfrom HarvestInternational.
GREAT SAVINGS
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Arnie Shirley, Hamburg, IA Curt Meyer418 East St., Pomeroy, IA 877-468-2022
48144
See us at the Gateway FarmExpo - Booth #292
• Simple and easy processor loading• Only one remote required• 3 function joy stick...standard• Hauls and feeds 6 bales• Flail is in the center of the machine• Straight PTO no offsets• Four rollers turn bale in processor• Mover bed raises up...chains pull bale
forward• Mover bed rails hide between rollers• Makes rough hay more palatable by
removing dust, mildew & mold• Heavy, built to outlast all others, 7960#
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removing feeder and installing arm
This is the BALE MOVER-FEEDERthat makes all others OBSOLETE!!
Check Out Our Complete Inventoryof Squeeze Chutes & Portable
Working Systems
2, 4, & 6 Bale Units
CNew Emerson Bale Mover-Feeders in Stock
FREE DEMONSTRATIONS
Emerson Equipment Co.24487 Emerson Drive, Whitman, NE • 308-544-6421
Booths 226 & 506 at the Gateway Farm Expo
308-458-8151 Cell48137
OGALLALA MCCOOK NORTH PLATTE308-284-2354 308-345-7807 308-534-4151
Now ANow Available - Model 1400Nvailable - Model 1400N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000$35,000New Holcomb 12ft. Feedlot ScraperNew Holcomb 12ft. Feedlot Scraper, Built to Last, Built to Last . . . . . .$10,500$10,500New Holcomb 12ft. Drag Scraper with TNew Holcomb 12ft. Drag Scraper with T iltilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500$4,500
Thunder Creek Fuel TrailersTravel Faster - Fuel Faster - Get More Done
Models on Hand: 990, 750, 500, 400 EconomyFeatures Included• Fuel Surge Baffles• 10 gal. Double Seam Tank• Adjustable Hitch• HD Fenders• LED Lights• 6” C-Channel Chassis• Torsion Axles• EZ Lube Hubs• 16” 10-Ply Tires
Options Available• Front Toolbox• 40 GPM Gas Powered Pump• 35’ or 50’ Hose Reel• Split Oil Tanks• Aluminum Wheels• Front Rock Guard
48115
Crossroads Ford4210 2nd Ave. • Kearney, NE 68847308-237-2171 or 800-847-0357Fax: 308-237-4107
2011 Ford F150 Supercab 4x4 XLT,Trailer Tow, Chrome Package
XLT Factory Bonus Cash -(1000.00)Factory Bonus Cash -(500.00)Mfg Rebate -(3000.00)Ford Credit Bonus Cash* -(1000.00)*Must Finance with approved Ford Credit FinancingTrade in Assistance Bonus Cash** -(1000.00)**Must Trade in a 95 or newer car, pickup, or suv
End October 31st, 2011
Expand Your Current Platform Scale into a Full Length Semi Scale
Portable Chute Scales36" x 8' and 30" x 8' with winch assembly.
Livestock Scales8' x 10', 8' x 16' and 8' x 20' to hold up to 20–1,000 lb. animals.
Multi-Purpose ScalesUp to 5,000 lb. system for around the farm ideas. Complete with compact readout. 12V or 110AC. Load cells act as bolt-on feet.
AC. Load feet.
Cake Feeder Scales for
Under $1,000
Model 640M Chute ScalesIdeal for livestock weighing and herd management!
Large weight capacity— 5,000 to 10,000 gross capacity
Herd management—compatible with various EID software packages
Grain Cart Scales
Touch Screen Monitor 3060
48159
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Stop by our booth at the
Gateway Farm Expo, November
16 and 17 to discuss real estate
opportunities!
www.FarmersNational.com
Call Farmers National Company
today for all of your real estate needs!
Land is selling above expectations! Reduced supply and strong demand for land, along with historically low mortgage rates, continue to hold land values at an all-time high!
D a son Western Area Sales Manager Ma son ar ersNational o
-The Land Report, the Magazine for America’s Landowners - Spring 2011
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Holdrege, NE 6894948013
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