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REDTEK® Fix Your Own Air Conditioning Pressurized Exhaust Kills Burrowing Rodents Elston Manufacturing, From Sanders to Gopher Getters Wachtman Agri Supply Makes Equipment To LAST! EZ Products Missouri Hay - Tarps We Gotcha Covered Save Your Hearing With A New FEHR CAB KIT Thoughts on Dryland Range Improvement Erath Earth, Inc. Reel-Tites.... since 1971 Pennies4fuel.com and ETHOSFR+ FUEL TREATMENT - a Great Team Ron’s Manufacturing Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment Gets Even Stronger Make your own hand crafted home brew and make your own wine at home

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Equipment Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp. Keep Movin Forward! With Agricultural Diesel Solutions Modules Delta-Tooth Harrow The Shape Of The Future Tri-States Grain Conditioning, Inc. The Importance Of Grain Temperature Detection PHASE-A-MATIC 3 Phase Power Anywhere! C & R Supply, Inc., Birth Of A Sprayer PAGE 18

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Champions Selected at Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show Texas Fence Fixer – Fence Fixing Made Easy Midwest Dairy Challenge draws over 65 students to Ohio

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agriculture REDTEK® Fix Your Own Air Conditioning

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f your air conditioner has lost its charge or if you’re looking for an alternative to the new, more expensive freon replacements, you might want to take a look at what’s available from TCB Technologies, a Canadian research company. Their Red Tek R12 refrigerant is an approved replacement for the old R12 and R12 substitutes and an economical replacement for the new R134a. Red Tek 12a is an alkane refrigerant, as opposed to CFC and HFC types that have been blamed for ozone depletion. Red Tek 12a is compatible with the orings, seals, hoses and oils in both R12 and R134a systems. Unlike R134a, Red Tek 12a is non-toxic and non-corrosive. And, since it has larger molecules than the gases it replaces, it is easier to pump through the system. “Because of this, the air conditioner compressor will run cooler. And it’s less likely to leak from the air conditioning system as well,” Gary Grenzke, a TCB researcher. “Because the molecules are larger, you also need less product to charge

the system,” adds Mel Brown, a Johnstown, Colorado distributor who markets Red Tek 12a in the U.S. “Six

Available in 6-oz. cans, Red Tek Refrigerant is an alternative to the new, more expensive freon replacements.

ounces of Red Tek 12a has the same cooling capacity as 18 oz. of R12 or 16 oz. of R134a.” Red Tek 12a is available in 6 oz. cans, which are the same size cans other re-

frigerants are sold in, and also a 12 lb. cylinder, which is the equivalent of 36 lbs. of R134a. Cans sell for $7.95. Cylinders are $197.40. As with any refrigerant you should follow all local and federal regulations in handling Red Tek. Brown has a tap and hose adapter for installing Red Tek 12a, as well as the appropriate adaptor fittings. ProSeal Another new product from Mel Brown is ProSeal advanced seal treatment for air conditioner systems. ProSeal is a formulated system designed to seal leaks in both metal and rubber parts of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, improving their efficiency. It’s chemically activated by moisture at the leak site to form a permanent seal. Sells for $18.50 per can. Leak Stop O-ring and seal failure cause 80% of refrigerant loss. Leakstop is a new product that makes seals pliable again, stopping most system leaks. One 4 oz can treats any car, truck, tractor or combine. Sells for $8.00 per can. e

Pressurized Exhaust Kills Burrowing Rodents

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he H & M Gopher Control PERC system (Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Controller) uses carbon monoxide from pressurized engine exhaust to kill burrowing rodents such as gophers, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, moles & voles. According to the company, exhaust gas has long been one of the most lethal and least expensive methods to kill burrowing rodents. But until now there hasn’t been an economical, efficient delivery system. Company owners, Allen Hurlburt and Virginia Massey, said that the PERC system involves a narrow steel wand that is used to probe the burrow and inject pressurized exhaust that fills the burrow in two minutes with lethal con6 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

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centrations of carbon monoxide before the rodent has a chance to either escape or block the burrow. An internal combustion engine generates the carbon monoxide and drives a compressor pump that pressurizes the exhaust gas to 115 psi in a storage tank. An air hose and a hand held probe inject the gas directly into the burrow without any digging. Brand new to the PERC lineup is the PERC 620, a trailer-mounted unit with a 20 hp motor and six reels - each with a 50’ hose and hand probe. The 620 features a tandem axle with turf tires. It sells for $12,950 plus S&H. The PERC 412 is a trailer-mounted unit with a 13 hp motor and four reels each with a 50’ hose and the hand probe. The 412 features turf tires and is designed to be pulled behind an ATV. It sells for $7,249 plus S&H. The PERC 206 is a skid-mounted unit with a 6.5 hp engine, two reels with 50’ hoses and hand probes. It sells for $4,595 plus S&H. The PERC 206T is the skid unit mounted on its own special trailer. It sells for $4,995 plus S&H. The PERC system is simple to use and safe for the operator as well as wildlife since there is no poison bait or explosion involved. Crop stands are not damaged during treatment. No other control method is as effective, efficient and as inexpensive to operate as the PERC. A PERC system can treat moderately infested alfalfa fields at about 3.5 acres an hour with a single operator. Each probed location requires only about 1 to 2 minutes injection time. Units have been shipped to customers from Southern California to central Canada and as far east as Florida. Though most of the market has been with alfalfa growers, orchard and specialty crop growers have also purchased units. The PERC system is the best solution anywhere burrowing rodents are a problem. For more information call (530) 667-5181 or visit the website www. handmgophercontrol.com e www.farmranchdairy.com

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Elston Manufacturing

From Sanders to Gopher Getters

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n 1925, Rue R. Elston, the founder of the Elston Company and his wife, Clara, and son, Wendell, moved to Sioux Falls, SD from Spencer, Iowa. Rue found employment with the Manchester Biscuit Company. The next

year his son Jack was born. In 1927 Rue, wife Clara, and two sons, Wendell and Jack moved to Minneapolis, MN where Rue found work as a bus driver for Twin City Motor Bus.

One snowy night, Rue saw a young man get hit by a car while spreading sand with a shovel at a bus stop. The man lost his leg in the accident. After seeing this accident, Rue thought a unit could be manufactured to mount in front of the drive wheels of a bus and be electrically controlled by the driver. Such a unit could help eliminate this type of accident by spreading sand in front of the drive wheels of the bus. After extensive testing and engineering, the first units were installed on Greyhound buses. In 1938 a corporation was formed to manufacture the Elston Electric Sander. Today sanders are used on city buses such as those in Seattle, Washington and are mandatory on school buses in many Northern States. They are also used on fire trucks and a special design for railroad trains.

In 1952 Rue, and his son Jack, engineered and designed the Elston Cargo Space heater, a unit that controls the inside temperature of semi-trailers that transport products that cannot

be frozen. Through the years several models have been designed. These units are sold in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. e

Wachtman Agri Supply Makes Equipment To LAST!

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or the past 21 years, owner Loren Wachtman and his crew have been manufacturing and selling long-lasting, competitively priced plastic fertilizer augers for use with gravity wagons, trucks and planters. “We offer fertilizer and seed handling auger systems, using plastic to reduce corrosion and maintenance,” Loren says. And now, as part of their commitment to keep up with the latest trends in agriculture, they’re offering seed-fill systems for today’s new no-till grain drills which feature flexible, polypropylene bristle flighting to move soybeans and other fragile seeds quickly and easily while still maintaining high quality. “We’re concerned about the quality and durability of our systems,” Loren says. “Having grown up on a farm, I know the importance of high quality and durable equipment.” Wachtman Agri Supply offers horizontal crossaugers for most popular 4- to 8 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

16-row planters and 15- and 20-foot grain drills; mounted truck and gravity wagon augers; and such accessories as 6-inch steel-core bristle flighting and 6-inch plastic flighting with a stainlesssteel core.

Loren is especially proud of his new radius-track drill-fill auger. On this unit, a single vertical auger is taken out of the transport cradle and the hopper is placed on the ground behind the center of the drill. The upper portion of the auger is held Rocky Mountain/Heartland

in place by a trolley, which travels from side to side on a radius track that’s mounted behind the drill. As the auger travels from side to side, the intake hopper remains in its original position on the ground. This auger features PVC tubing, a plastic hopper and either steel-core bristle flighting or plastic cupped flighting. Loren’s Rust Evader Auger Systems have been formally recognized as Showstoppers at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. Loren is planning a larger building in the near future to accommodate his growing business and he’s looking forward to offering new products for the constantly changing agricultural equipment market. And while his business IS going strong, it’s not too big to care about the individual farmer. “We feel we’re still small enough to provide our customers with personalized, helpful service,” he says. e www.farmranchdairy.com

Results achieved in NW Mississippi WHEAT 96 BPA on 335 acres Once – 100 then 200 lbs 41 75 BPA on 750 acres Twice – 100/100/100 lbs 41 93 BPA on 415 acres Once – 100/100/100 lbs 41 Quality increases due to sulfur are important. SOYBEANS 88 BPA on 69 acres…75 lbs late bloom…Asgrow 5959… 30” rows…planted flat and URAM cultivated in. Yields in the 70’s and 80’s ROUTINE. A 10 bushel per acre increases is average. RICE 245 Dry BPA..XL8…140 acres..10” spacing…25lbs. seed per acre. 197 Dry BPA…CL 131…237acres…10” spacing…60 lbs. seed per acre. 188 Dry BPA..Cocodrie…729 acres…10” spacing…60 lbs. seed per acre. 38¢ per bushel milling premium 137,076 bushels… ($72.00 per acre value) Adequate available sulfur increases yield and quality. 200 lbs of N usually required, especially in a hot year. If your field looks dark and spindly (like cold water rice) utilize more S. (60 lbs.) Rice uses less sulfur than any of these crops. Why grow any of these crops without sulfur? CORN 235 Dry BPA on 150 Acres. Applying URAM by air burns the leaves. This is good for it shows some N entering the plant through the leaves. Cultivate and you have Foliar and root fertilization. URAM increases nitrogen efficiency. URAM decreases global warming by decreasing methane gas production and increasing carbon dioxide utilization by crops. Crops produce more oxygen.

Never Apply N Without S…NEVER!!! Inquire at your local fertilizer dealer.

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EZ Products

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n 1969, Claude Sheets was running cattle on wheat pasture. He needed a way to roll up the barbed wire that was being used for electric fence. After many sleepless nights, he invented the EZ Roll machine. He built 5 custom machines and applied for a patent. Sending an updated, more sophisticated replica to the patent office, Claude began to mass produce them. The patent was issued in 1972. Over the years, a successful manufacturing business was established.

The business is still being operated by Claude & Jo Nell Sheets, under the name of E-Z Products, incorporated as Sheets Enterprises. Over 13,000 have been sold on a money back guarantee and none have been returned. EZ Products have added a post puller, t-post driver, & barbed wire gate winch to the line. For more information, please contact EZ products at (800) 999-2198 or vist www.ezproductstx.com e

Missouri Hay Tarps We Gotcha Covered

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issouri Hay Tarps has been protecting and covering round and square bales across the US since 1996. The company’s founder Earl Miller is responsible for many US patents but it’s his unique “Stake and Wind Lockdown” system that has put Missouri Hay Tarps on the map. Grommets are spaced every 12 inches. Combined with the patent locking stake and webbing, when installed properly, this engineered hay covering system is virtually indestructible and is advertised to have 300% more holding power than the competition. In addition to the unique lockdown system, the tarp boasts a rip-stop fabric that

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is rope and fiber reinforced, waterproof, shrink-proof and is among the heaviest hay tarps sold. Tarps are white in color and come treated with a special coating,

both are critical components in combating the sun’s damaging UV Rays. Tarps are offered in 27 different sizes guaran-

teed to cover just about any hay configuration you can dream up. The founder Earl Miller passed away in 2004 and the company is now owned and operated by Owensville, Missouri, residents Bruce Paneitz and Randy Blaske. The two partners are committed to continuing the business under the principles of which it was built, offering a quality product at a reasonable price, backed by exceptional service. Order today and see for yourself why Missouri Hay Tarps has “Gotcha Covered”. Call 800-514-0258 or visit them online at www.MoHayTarps.com to place an order or learn more about these tarps. All major credit cards are accepted. e

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fter years of hard work, your tractor and combine cabs start showing their age (just like us farmers)! The foam starts sagging and deteriorating, making your cab dirty, dusty and noisy, but a new FEHR CAB INTERIOR can help your tractor environment become quieter and cleaner. The insulation really should be replaced when it starts to harden and crumble, because it loses all acoustical properties and the sound waves are no longer absorbed. Hours spent in a noisy cab can damage your hearing! FEHR CAB INTERIORS began as an upholstery service in 1988. As farmers began requesting new insulation for their tractors, we researched and found the original materials for all the different models, and went right to our customer’s farms with our service: sewing machine, glue pots, and cutting tables. We replaced hundreds of tractor and combine cab interiors in farmers’ machine sheds across the Midwest. As our customer demand grew, we put together pre-cut, formed, and pre-sewed kits for the most popular models and started shipping the kits to farmers all over the country. FEHR CAB INTERIOR kits are complete with detailed instructions, a diagram, and the best adhesives for applying our parts. Since we also install many cab kits, we know how they need to be made for the best fit. In the last 15 years the ag-industry has shifted to pre-molded, thermoformed plastic components. We are now manufacturing the most popular parts, and add new models as demand requests. It’s simple to order from us: call 815692-3355 or fax us at 815-692-2574 or visit our website @ www.fehrcab.com. We try to ship your order right to your farm within a few days. e www.farmranchdairy.com

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Thoughts on Dryland Range Improvement By: Russell Holzhäuser, Wind River Seed

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ust the other morning I overheard a crop manager talking to someone in the office about crops and costs. At one point he mentioned alfalfa longevity and replanting costs. I thought to myself, that wouldn’t be an issue with Falcata alfalfa. I went out and visited with him a bit about trying some Falcata. We talked qualities and price and he seemed interested when he left. It’s still January; we’ll see. I went back to my office where I was trying to come up with a requested article from Wind River Seed for this publication. Duh, big red truck. Let me visit with you a bit about Falcata and see if I can get you a little interested too. The story has almost become a rural legend around here. Back in the early years of the 20th century a South Dakota University agronomist, N.E. Hansen, brought some seed back from Siberia up around the Arctic Circle. (Remember this, there’ll be a test.) Around 1915 he brought a small package to a rancher named Gehriki and suggested he try planting it. This was up around Lodgepole in Northwest South Dakota; east of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Bud Smith currently ranches there and Gehriki was his great uncle. The seed from the agronomist that was planted in 1915 was Falcata or yellow flowered alfalfa and that stand has spread in all directions and was still there in 2003. I haven’t seen it but it might still be there today. Can you say that about any other alfalfa stands? Here are some talking points to consider: 12 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

• Alfalfa persistence in the Northern Great Plains requires good winterhardiness. - That original Falcata seed was collected in Siberia near the Arctic Circle. (See I told you there’d be a test.) It has shown superior survival in very cold places.

• In case you haven’t heard, drought tolerance is getting to be more of a plus these years. - Falcata alfalfa or Medicago falcata has a fibrous spreading root system more like prairie grasses unlike the taproot commonly found in Medicago sativa, the purple flowered alfalfa species. This allows yellow flowered alfalfa to compete more successfully with other prairie species for the water from those short afternoon rain dumps that characterize our summer moisture. • Besides persistence, bloat is another concern with grazing alfalfa. - Bud Smith reports that he’s never had a bloat problem in his rotational grazing. There is some research out of Canada that suggests a reason for this. One study identified a protein group Rocky Mountain/Heartland

in falcata that may play a role in decreased bloat potential. Hear me when I say that the jury isn’t in on this point so I don’t want to hear folks quoting me saying that Falcata is a bloat-free alfalfa. It isn’t. • There are a lot of alfalfa varieties out there. How does Falcata stack up to the rest? - The ideal place to plant Falcata is into established dry grassy rangelands. Assessments of the successful introduction of Falcata on these sites have shown increase in associated forage production, rough protein percentage as well as increased nitrogen and carbon levels. Most of you are familiar with some of Falcata’s cousins. Most all of the “dryland” alfalfa types have some Falcata in them. These include Ranger, Vernal, Drylander, Rangelander, Travois, Ladak and Spredor types. The broad-crowned creeping rooted habit and many branched fine leaved character of the plants lend themselves well to grazing. • How about the cost? - Back in 2003 seed stock totaled between 20 and 40 pounds and a pound ran around $30.00. I am happy to say that in January 2008 supplies are much better and pricing is very competitive with other public varieties. It may take longer to firmly establish but, given a longevity of 20 years or more and observations of root tillering at about 2 feet from the parent, I’d have to say its worth having a look at the yellow flowered alfalfa. Final thought - If you are already using dryland varieties or if you have dryland range that’s looking a little tired and peaked, you owe it to yourself to give Falcata a try. e www.farmranchdairy.com

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rath Earth, Inc., founded in 1989 by organic agriculture specialist Sabino Cortez, began as a small business focused in manufacturing organic products for the home and also for large-scale farmers. After much research and time in the laboratory, Sabino patented the Vortex Generator in 1992 as an ultra-efficient manure separator for dairies and farming facilities. The serendipitous effect that the Vortex Generator had on water led to oxygenation and the creation of aerobic compost tea. This compost tea became an ideal natural fungicide, insecticide, and soil inoculate all in one. Realizing the benefits of this product, Sabino marketed it to growers, encouraging those who had been using chemical products to move to this natural and organic method. In recent years, Sabino has tested soil growth and cattle grazing in surrounding areas of Texas. With the use of his compost tea, Sabino found that grazers could increase cattle grazing population and gain 50% productivity through a mob grazing technique. This increase in grazing on grasses grown with compost tea had other benefits as well including improved soil fertility, healthier cattle, and also an increase in native plant and animal population. Erath Earth, Inc. has since expanded into a global company that specializes in consulting work with large-scale organic farming endeavors with the overall goal of creating more sustainable and healthy food sources for the world over. The array of products produced by Erath Earth, Inc. caters

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to organic fruit and vegetable producers as well as the grassfed beef industry, in hopes that these food sources will become more prevalent than other chemical-based options. With the social veil on chemically-enhanced foods being lifted, consumers are becoming more and more aware of where and how their food is being produced. Erath Earth seeks to inform the consumer about healthy food sources and provide the catalyst for discussion on natural growth methods and a movement towards organic techniques.

The goal of Erath Earth, Inc. is to allow growers and farmers to do more with less. Erath Earth products and techniques are more cost effective than their chemical counterparts and save producers both time and money. The long term effect of Earth Earth’s organic methods can be seen both in the health of the consumers and in the quality of the land. Sabino believes everybody has a right to eat organic, healthy foods grown naturally and Erath Earth, Inc. is laying the groundwork for that possibility. As the President and CEO of Erath Earth, Inc. he has managed to maintain the integrity and honest standards that he set out to provide to his customers some twenty years ago. For more information visit our website at www. erathearth.com or call 254-485-3560. e

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Reel-Tites.... since 1971

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he REEL-TITE fence tightener's patented design can save you 75% to 90% of your fence maintenance labor. You can use them on any kind of wire....new, old, rusty, high tensile....without unstapling and restretching! REEL-TITES DO NOT BREAK THE WIRE. REEL-TITES can be retightened at anytime with the portable handle. A REEL-TITE is a metal disc measuring 4" X 2 3/4" and made of 13-gauge steel with a plated, weatherresistant finish.

HERE'S HOW THEY WORK..... Under average conditions, place one REEL-TITE on each wire in the middle of a 40 rod span of fence. Tighten up the REEL-TITE turning the handle clockwise until the wire reaches the desired tension. An out-turned flange holds the REEL-TITE securely in place. Remove the handle. The next time you check the span of fence, the slack will have equalized to the REEL-TITE. Then, simply retighten the REEL-TITE with the handle. The tension can be maintained on this span of fence for the life of the wire!! With a little practice, it will take you one minute to tighten four wires and only 30 seconds to retighten them. Think of it this way.....a fence is never tight in one area and loose somewhere else... this is the equalization principle. Let equalization work for you. USE REEL-TITES!! Kermco-De Haai, Inc., 741 Carpenter St., Monroe, Iowa 50170, Phone: 641-259-2987, FAX: 641-259-2754, www.kermcodehaai.com e www.farmranchdairy.com

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Pennies4fuel.com and ETHOSFR+ FUEL TREATMENT - a Great Team

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n today’s economy, who doesn’t want to protect their automobile investment and save money at the gas pump? Penny Peters, an ECOMATES™ Independent Business Owner, addresses this question daily on her website at www. pennies4fuel.com. She also provides a way of making it possible for people to accomplish these goals. Scientific tests on ethosFR+ indicated a significant reduction of measured tailpipe emissions for Hydrocarbons, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrous Oxide, and Particulate Matter. A marked improvement in horsepower and fuel economy was also noted. According to the California Environmental Engineering Lab (CEE) Research Director Joe Jones, the results were “surprising” and outperformed most other additives that the CEE has tested in the past. Corey P. Schlossmann, Ethos Environmental, Inc.’s CEO, said, “These test results from a CARB certified unit verify, with a high level of confidence the validity of ethosFR+ and its high probability for continual improvement with constant use.” Everyone should take advantage of the economical and environmental benefits of EthosFR+. Both gasoline-fueled and diesel–fueled engines operate at much lower efficiencies than the theoretical thermodynamic cycle. In a diesel-fueled engine, the single-most limiting parameter is poor air utilization, resulting in a loss of 10% to 15% of the engine’s energy output. ECOMATES™ offers an optimal fuel 16 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

reformulator called EthosFR+ Fuel Treatment that addresses fundamental weaknesses in diesel and gasoline engines. Product testing conducted on medium and heavy duty trucks and large stationary diesel engines have shown fuel economy improvements ranging from 10 to 23%, although results vary based on engine, overall age and condition of the engine, weather, and other engine variables.

When combined, ECOMATES™ EthosFR+ Fuel Treatment and EthosFR Oil Treatment the ester molecules penetrate and condition the metal quickly to clean and lubricate your engine. Together they go to work to lubricate, cool, clean and protect your engine. Which in return you will receive improved horsepower, increased mileage, reduced maintenance costs and longer engine life. Ethos FR+ saves consumers on average 7% to 19% each time they fill up. It dramatically reduces harmful emissions 30% or more. Using Ethos FR+ will save consumers more than the price of the product. It is non-toxic, nonflammable, non-hazardous and biodegradable. Hundreds of millions of miles of road testing has been done on this product. Each time, Ethos Fr has proven to reduce the engine exhaust emissions and as a result the fuel mileage increases Rocky Mountain/Heartland

have been significant. It is has been used and recommended by the City of North Miami, Bal Harbour, Florida, Morris County, New Jersey, Allied Waste Services, Precision Motor Transport Group and more. It is EPA registered, SAE based test protocol, Herguth Labs: Ash test and the Southwest Research Institute. The new and improved blend was tested by the California Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Center for Environmental Research (the CEE) in Santa Ana, CA in March. The CEE is EPA recognized and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified. According to CEE Research Director Joe Jones, the results were “surprising” and Ethos FR+ outperformed other additives the CEE has tested in the past. “The results using the Ethos FR+ product showed significant improvement in lowering the tailpipe emissions and improving the fuel economy,” he said. Ethos FR+ works in all fuels including gas, diesel, bio-diesel, gasoline ethanol blends, and furnace oil and all motor oils. It works in any internal combustion engine including cars, trucks, tractors, RV’s, motorcycles, boats, generators, two stroke engines, lawn mowers, chain saws, hybrids and many more Now is the time to make a difference. A green friendly product that improves the performance of your engine and improves the environment. For more information on Ethos FR+ and ECOMATES™, contact Penny Peters, Independent Business Owner at 785-392-7283 or visit her website at www.pennies4fuel.com e www.farmranchdairy.com

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Ron’s Manufacturing

Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment Gets Even Stronger

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on’s Manufacturing has added two more bearings to their kits. This makes the kits even more heavy duty. Coulter kits from Ron’s Manufacturing converts any chisel plow to a year-round tool to prepare your fields. In the fall, it can be used to lightly till the soil, incorporate and size residue. It is also a practical way to dry out wet soils. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment works well in no-till conservation tillage, as well as conventional tillage operation, extending the growing season and creating better planting conditions. Vertical tillage prepares the soil to warm more quickly in early spring, energizing the seedbed for maximum

growth and yield potential. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit At-

tachment is a smart investment in that it has multiple uses which will ultimately produce savings in terms of time

and money. It also has a low operating cost per acre and can be used in a wider range of conditions than most tillage tools. It operates at a relatively high speed of 6 to 12 MPH which saves time. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment allows for quick mixing of manure and soil to prevent loss of nutrients and control odor. It can also be used for very shallow incorporation of fertilizer and select herbicides. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is spaced on 6 inches. For more information contact Ron’s Manufacturing at 40582 187th St., Carpenter, SD 57322; phone 605-266-2177; E-mail [email protected]. (Also, please see their ad in this issue). e

Make your own hand crafted home brew and make your own wine at home.

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idwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies as been helping folks make their own beer and wine at home since 1995. Midwest offers all the equipment and supplies you need to make your own excellent wine and beer at home. Beer making kits start at $59.95 and winemaking kits start at $72.95. Midwest includes a free 90 minute instructional DVD with any purchase. Making beer at home has never been easier and the quality of the finished product rivals that of micro brewed beer. Midwest offers 103 different recipes to choose from and all of the ingredients you need to make your own custom recipes. Could you be the next Sam Adams? Jim Cook, the founder of Sam Adams started as a home brewer while he perfected his recipes. Beer recipes are available for beginners to expert homebrewers. Either way, Midwest has a “How to” DVD that takes you step by step through the process of brewing beer at home in your kitchen. 18 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

Simply pop in the DVD and start brewing. You see the brewing process demonstrated from the boiling process all the way through to the bottling process. Making wine at home has never been more popular. Back in the 1970’s wine-

makers made wine from what ever fruit they could get their hands on. You may remember the Plum or Beet wine your neighbor or Uncle gave you that made your eyes water. The times have changed. Today winemakers use high quality wine juice from all over the world. This juice has been acid adjusted and pH balanced to insure optimal results. Make high quality wine the first Rocky Mountain/Heartland

time you try! About 75% of winemakers are making wine from juice kits which yield 6 gallons. The other 25% are making wine from fruit and grape juice. The wine juice kits do not require much time and effort. Your reward is 30 bottles of wine that cost between $1.75 to $2.75 a bottle. Midwest’s DVD demonstrates how to make wine from fruit and grapes. Winemaking is truly a hobby that you can do for the rest of your life. Midwest has a free 80 page catalog which is available upon request. The catalog has over 2000 products in it related to beer and winemaking. Midwest’s “How to” DVD is free with any purchase. Gift certificates are available on-line. Beer and Wine kits make great gifts! Contact us at Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies, 3440 Beltline Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416, visit our website at   www.midwestsupplies.com or call toll free 888-4492739. e www.farmranchdairy.com

Change any chisel plow into a Coulter Machine All steel (no cast iron)

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equipment Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp.

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he future of agricultural technology takes a large step forward with the arrival of the revolutionary Meyer’s VB750 & VB560 Twin Twister Manure Spreader. The Twin Twister’s unique vertical beater design creates a wider, more even spread pattern. You’ll make fewer trips to the same field resulting in less soil compaction while saving you in time and money! With over 40 years of experience in the design and development of the Meyer's product manure spreaders,

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Meyer's EMCs extensive product line of Meyer's Heavy-Duty Spreaders are more than machinery. The Meyer's big load carrying capacity manure spreaders provide a more efficient use of your time and a better return on your equipment investment. They are an investment in the future of your business. At Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corp., we are committed to building a quality product at a fair price. Our Manure Spreaders are not massed produced. When you purchase a Meyer's Box Spreader you can expect quality and dependability! e

Keep Movin Forward! With Agricultural Diesel Solutions Modules

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ther agricultural performance module brands have come up short or failed completely. Now you have a REAL solution, Agricultural Diesel Solutions. It is a solution to the farmers’ need for more power to get the job done while using less fuel. Agricultural Diesel Solutions modules boast up to a 35% adjustable increase in horsepower, improved fuel economy, quality design and features, quick installation and removal, a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, and a limited lifetime warranty! Having worked with other producers

of agricultural modules, we know their capabilities—we also know their limitations. We have listened to customers disappointments with other brands. As experts of the equipment and fuel systems of agricultural equipment, we have the knowledge and ability to make changes in module programming to meet any special needs of our customers. We do not rely on testing by outside sources. We have our own engineering and testing team. Want to cover more acres per hour? Pull larger implements? We have performance enhancing modules to fit Agco, Buhler, Case, Caterpillar, Challenger,

Delta-Tooth Harrow

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nvented in 1988 by a Colorado rancher, the Delta-Tooth Harrow brings new life to an old implement. Totally redesigned to eliminate the problems inherent in other flexible harrows, the Delta-Tooth consists of a series of cast triangles and connectors bolted together in a pattern. This unique design allows for very tight tine spacing, more weight per foot, and superior longevity, creating the most versatile 20 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

Deutz-Fahr, Fendt-Vario, Gleaner, Iveco, JCB, John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, McCormick, New Holland, Valtra, Versatile, and our application list continues to grow! With Agricultural Diesel Solutions, you will get more while using less. Agricultural Diesel Solutions is committed to taking the extra steps, not short cuts, to create a module that is the solution to your needs. For more information, or if you are ready to try the Agricultural Diesel Solutions module, please feel free to contact any of our helpful sales representatives at 1-800-637-2658 or 1-800-237-4692. e

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harrow ever built. A quick comparison between the Delta-Tooth harrow and others: Will it tangle? No, regardless of how roughly it has been used or how old it is, it will never tangle. Is it easy to repair? Yes, if needed the harrow can be repaired right in the field with two small wrenches. Does it self clean? Yes, because it is heavier and travels with a shaking motion, trash will accumulate to a certain Rocky Mountain/Heartland

point then the harrow will roll it out. Can it be pulled at high speeds? Yes, speeds up to 15mph are common. Distributed by Hi-Valley Manufacturing in Kremmling Colorado, the DeltaTooth Harrow is custom assembled to each customer’s exact need. We offer three bolt patterns, and custom widths to fit every budget. For more information please contact Dave or Chris Sammons 970-724-9488. e www.farmranchdairy.com

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Tri-States Grain Conditioning, Inc. The Importance Of Grain Temperature Detection

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emperature is the key to safe grain storage. When grain goes out of condition, regardless of the cause, there is always an unusual increase in temperature. Temperature is the only truly accurate indicator of grain quality for those who manage grain. Knowledge of the causes of deterioration and spoilage in grain is essential to the grain manager. Although more is yet to be learned, grain workers and scientific researchers have jointly given much sound information with which to work. To point out the uses of a grain temperature system, we will discuss various applications of temperature information. Grain is a living organism. Like other living things, it breathes (respires) and it may become sick. Excessive moisture, high temperature, and poor grain condition (damaged kernels) are generally considered the most important factors that lead to trouble in stored grain. The use of moisture tests in receiving grain is an indication of the great importance given moisture as a criterion for stor-

age ability. Some tend to over-emphasize moisture content to the exclusion of all other factors, but low moisture content is not enough to ensure trouble-free storage. In fact, deterioration from excessive moisture can occur in grain which is placed in storage at a uniform moisture content below that considered safe for long term storage. Temperature and atmospheric changes can cause certain areas within a mass of stored grain to rise in moisture above the critical safe moisture level. Temperature importance is best indicated by the use of refrigeration to keep foodstuffs, and by the tendency of high temperatures to speed most chemical reactions. Grain condition refers to the soundness of grain. It has been demonstrated that unsound grain (grain with a high percentage of damaged kernels, greater number of microorganisms, and with deteriorative chemical changes) is much more likely to heat in storage than sound grain of the same moisture content. Both grain respiration and the growth of mi-

croorganisms are thought to be affected when grain is unsound. Now let us examine the causes of heating, and determine their relationship to grain deterioration and spoilage. The three specific causes of heating that are of interest to you are: 1. respiration of the grain itself (metabolism of viable grain) 2. microflora (microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria) 3. insect infestation. All three contribute to total respiration and heat production below 135° F. One type of heating alone can cause trouble, but one type of heating can also serve to trigger another problem which will contribute to total heat production. Grain respiration increases as the moisture content of grain increases. This increase is gradual until a critical moisture content is passed. Respiration then increases faster than the heat of respiration can be dissipated. This will cause a marked temperature rise, but corrections Continued on page 24

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hase converters are used when three-phase lines are not available or are cost prohibitive. The phase converter will run virtually any 3-phase machine at any single-phase location. Advances in converter technology have resulted in low price, high performance and reliability closely resembling three-phase line power. This enables us to provide the required power for CNC and other voltage sensitive equipment. Application Phase-A-Matic, Inc. Rotary Phase Converters run all common three-phase machine shop equipment, providing the power necessary to run all load types - including CNC/PLC, transmitters, lasers, welders, battery chargers, heating 22 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

elements, etc. Whatever the load type motor restive, induction, or transformer load - our Rotary Converter will power it. Bring your request to us and we will supply the right conversion for your application. About Us Product lines began over 44 years ago with the well-known STATIC CONVERTER, the workhorse for tens of thousands of regular shop machines, such as mills, lathes, etc. The ROTARY CONVERTER FULL POWER line is a true phase converter jointly developed with Baldor Electric and built to our stringent specifications for high performance and proven long-term dependability. It’s the quietest rotary converter on the market, and the best Rocky Mountain/Heartland

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TSGC, INC. Continued from page 22 are possible before damage is done; i.e. aerate, turn, or dry. This condition will occur in grain of relatively high moisture content and in cases of moisture translocation. The increased temperatures are likely to excite the other two causes of heating. When grain respiration alone is the cause of heating, visual inspection of the trouble area, while turning, will show little evidence of cause. If moisture translocation has brought about the increased rate of respiration of the grain, aeration can be employed to correct the situation. If the moisture content of the entire lot of grain approaches or exceeds the critical limit, and if grain drying equipment is available, drying is advisable, especially as a precaution against future problems. The important thing for us to note about microorganisms is the fact that they respire and tend to increase the rate of respiration of the grain. Thus a rise in temperature can mean microorganism growth. If the temperatures of the grain mass are low, such growth can be slow and temperature rises relatively small. Slowly rising temperatures warrant investigation of the causes. When indications appear, look closely for growth of microorganisms as you inspect your grain. During the last 70 years, many factors have made accurate temperature knowledge even more important than before. For example: 1. Grain is stored longer and in larger bins, making the risk in holding it greater. 2. Damage from insect infestation is great. 3. Grain is harvested and often stored when it has high moisture content. 4. There is a greater demand for top quality grain. 5. The cost of handling and moving grain has increased. It costs from 2-1/2 to 5 cents per bushel to move grain. Accurate temperature information allows an operator to turn his grain only when it must be turned. 6. Buyers today want assurance that grain purchased is of uniform quality throughout. Unless a grain manager has temperature records, one cannot be certain of the condition of purchased grain. 7. With the use of aeration systems, temperature knowledge is essential. 24 • Western Farm, Ranch and Dairy

The grain manager must know if and when hot spots are forming before the aeration system can do a thorough and economical job. These are the reasons why temperature information is important to a modern cost-conscious grain manager. No matter what type of grain is stored, the same basic principle holds true: You must know the temperature of your grain to know the condition of your grain. It is imperative that the grain manager has accurate, complete, and up-to-date temperature information for good grain management. Monitoring the temperature of grain on a regular basis gives the manager the best chance to make a correction when a temperature change is occurring. Knowing the temperature of the grain makes it possible for the fans to be run only when they are needed, saving money in utilities. Now, there are several ways to obtain this temperature. 1) You could use the “Feel and Smell” method. All that is required here is for the grain manager to feel the side of his bin and smell inside the bin in an attempt to detect heating. Another variation of this method is while turning the grain, it is felt, smelled, and/ or visually inspected on a belt or at a spout outlet to detect heating. Obviously, this method has its drawbacks, due to the limited knowledge these observations will bring. 2) The “Thermometer Method” is another way to read temperatures. With Rocky Mountain/Heartland

this method, pipes are inserted into the grain mass and a thermometer lowered into them. After a time, the thermometer is raised and the temperature read for that point. This method also has several serious drawbacks. 1) It is very time consuming. (A thermometer is not designed to furnish quick readings). 2) It must also pass through grain temperatures which are above or below that which is to be measured. 3) It must be read very quickly once it is withdrawn from the pipe, and often in a poorly-lit area, making fast, accurate readings nearly impossible. 4) In addition, currents are set up inside the pipe itself which may affect the readings. Although much better than the “feel and smell” method, the thermometer leaves much to be desired in all phases of accuracy, dependability and speed of obtaining temperatures. 3) A third concept is the thermocouple cable method. A thermocouple is nothing more than two dissimilar metals soldered together to make a heat sensing point. TSGC, Inc cables have thermocouples made of copper and constantan (an alloy of copper and nickel), the most sensitive combination made for grain bin temperature scanning systems. Thermocouples are the most widely used temperature sensor for several reasons. 1) They are rugged, low-cost, dependable, and accurate. 2) The measurement is a point measurement with fairly quick response to temperature change. 3) Watching the trend (changes) of the temperatures provides a clear indication of unusual temperature activity. We will repeat again the paragraph we began with: Temperature is the key to safe grain storage and quality grain. When grain goes out of condition, regardless of the cause, there is always an unusual increase in temperature. Temperature is the only truly accurate indicator of grain quality for those who manage grain. TSGC, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of grain temperature monitoring equipment in the world. Headquartered in America’s Heartland, our administration, fabricating, sales and service divisions are located in Spirit Lake, Iowa. We have an extensive network of contractors representing our products and services nationwide and in over forty countries. TSGC, Inc. is dedicated to serving you. e www.farmranchdairy.com

C&R Supply, Inc. Birth Of A Sprayer

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fter carefully listening to customers who were disappointed with the performance or lack of features in ATV sprayers available, C&R Supply set out to design a series of sprayer to meet their needs. “Instead of taking an off the shelf tank and attaching features, we needed to get all the input we could from customers and ATV manufacturers”, said product manager Dusty Miller. “With a good vision of what features and options were required, it became obvious that a completely new tank design was needed”.

tank for quick and easy mounting. The EZ ATV Sprayer has several different options and accessories to meet your requirements and needs. C&R Supply, Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer of agricultural and roadside spray equipment located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For over 25 years, C&R Supply, Inc. has been a leader in the distribution and servicing of many quality products from Raven Industries, Spraying Systems, Banjo, and more.

They also lead the way in designing and manufacturing new and advanced products such as their C&R Foam Marker, Spot Sprayer, and the EZ ATV Sprayer featured in this ad. C&R is a provider for precision ag products such as GPS guidance systems, variable rate controllers, mapping, steering assist systems, and chemical injection units. C&R prides themselves on the knowledge and experience that is required to keep up with today’s technology. e

Spray 30 feet wide with no boom The EZ ATV Sprayer was designed with the operator in mind for ease of operation and functional ability and safety. With the sleek design brings the weight forward and more to a center of gravity for better machine balance. Allowing the legs of the tank to wrap around the fenders of the ATV gives the sprayer dual sumps to give maximum drainage and the ability to run on side hills without losing its prime. The pump, strainer, and main shut-off are mounted underneath the tank in a protected cavity, which also serves as a dual slosh baffle. The top of the tank is designed with a fill catch area to prevent chemical from getting on the operator. The EZ is fitted with a 4 gpm Shurflo Pump and a quality Tee-Jet trigger style handgun in the convenient control panel at your side. All brackets and boomless nozzle or boom accessories are attached to the www.farmranchdairy.com

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livestock Champions Selected at Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show Kansas junior Angus members led 101 entries at the 2010 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show, Jan. 24 in Hutchinson, Kan. Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla., evaluated the 70 owned females, 14 bred-and-owned females, two bred-and-owned bulls, three cowcalf pairs, and 12 steers before naming champions. McCurry Blackcap 9024 was named grand champion owned female after first winning spring calf champion. Tanner Rayl, Hutchinson, Kan., owns the March 2009 daughter of Marands M-W Assassin 518. Sedgwicks Barbara 145W claimed reserve grand champion owned female honors. Courtenay DeHoff, Tonganoxie, Kan., owns the March 2009 daughter of B C Lookout 7024. She first won the reserve spring calf champion title.

Cody Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., led AVF Sara 5019 to grand champion bredand-owned female honors. The March 2009 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682 first won spring calf champion. R&L CH Miss Pride 8074 won the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female title after being selected as senior calf champion. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the November 2008 daughter of BC Marathon Black Bird 306-6. LLP W3 The Look T22 claimed grand champion bred-and-owned bull honors. Lauren Prill, Wichita, Kan., owns the January 2009 son of O C C The Look 873K. Conner’s Double O Sevin was selected as the reserve grand champion bred-andowned bull. Conner Deckinger, Sabetha, Kan., owns the February 2009 son of D

5 A Lace’s New Fame 3285. Dylan Bair, Hutchinson, Kan., showed the grand champion cow-calf pair. Sedgwicks Princess T350 is a September 2007 daughter of S A V 8180 Traveler 004. She also won the supreme champion AJ McCurry memorial award. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, Kan., showed the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. HRD Bardmere 123 is a September 2007 daughter of S A V 8180 Traveler 004. BURNS hot roddie 98 claimed grand champion steer honors. Jennifer Hager, Stafford, Kan., owns the March 2009 son of Gambles Hot Rod. Grady Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., led Bar S 7803 Freedom 9583 to the reserve grand champion steer title. He is a March 2009 son of Bar S FREEDOM 7803. e

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until he had invented a tool that really worked on loose fence and the Texas Fence Fixer was born. Popularity of the tool is easy to understand if you ever had to tighten a sagging fence, only to have it go loose again when the tool of choice is removed. With the Texas Fence Fixer, no staples or tie wires are removed and with a little practice, the job can be complete in 30 seconds to a minute and when the tool is removed, the fence remains completely tight. To tighten a wire, the arms are spread wide to catch the slack wire between the jaw slots. When the two arms are pulled together and the chain fastened, a loop forms inside the tool area. A piece of spare wire is laid Rocky Mountain/Heartland

across the face of the tool and wrapped a few times on each side of the tool. Then the handle of the fence pliers or smooth pipe is inserted between the two wires and they are turned (not twisted) together until they almost become one wire and the fence is tight. The wire is not crimped or damaged in any way. The tool is totally American made with parts formed in a Texas foundry, shipped to a 5,000 Sq. Ft. shop in Sequin. Texas, ground to perfection and assembled and painted by the Evans'. The tool carries a lifetime warranty. For further info or to order, call toll free. 866-882-2896 or visit the web site at texasfencefixer.com Try the Texas Fence Fixer. You'll be glad you did and so will your fences. e www.farmranchdairy.com

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Midwest Dairy Challenge draws over 65 students to Ohio

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he sixth annual Midwest Dairy Challenge drew 66 dairy and animal science students from 15 universities and colleges to the Shisler Center in Wooster, Ohio, February 1113, 2010. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative management analysis competition de-

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lenge program. “The 66 participants had two very well-managed farms to visit located near Wooster, Ohio,” said contest chair John Goeser from Vita Plus. “They rose to the challenge to analyze those operations.” This year’s contest, hosted by The Ohio State University, included students from University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Lakeshore Technical College, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, The Ohio State University, Ohio State University-Agricultural Technical Institute, Purdue University, South Dakota State University, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and the UW-Madison Farm & Industry Short Course. Working in four- or five-person, mixeduniversity teams, students assessed all aspects of a working dairy farm and then presented their highest priority recommendations to a panel of judges and the dairy business owners. Judges chose three teams as Platinum winners, the contest’s highest distinction. The individuals who comprised these teams were Holly Bruns, South Dakota State; Ryan Conklin, Ohio State; Sabrina Eick, OSU-ATI; Andrea Eilenfeld, Ohio State; Allison Flinn, Iowa State; Tricia Gates, Lakeshore Technical College; Nathanial Guy, OSU-ATI; Katherine Harmelink, UW-Madison; David Hutchinson, UW-Platteville; Darci O’Brien, UWMadison; Brenda Reiter, University of Minnesota; Stephanie Retz, UW-River Falls; Natalie Schreyer, Kansas State; and Ed Weisgarber, OSU-ATI. Comprehensive Experience For Participants Arriving the evening of February 11, participants first gained new insights about sales careers, dairy nutrition, farm finance and industry image from dairy industry professionals. The Dairy Challenge teams were then formed and began analyzing their assigned operation. www.farmranchdairy.com

Steinhurst Dairy is a seventh-generation dairy farm. Myron Steiner and his three sons, Carlton, David and John, started with a 25-cow dairy in 1959. As time progressed, David and John took over the day-to-day operations. The family formed an LLC in 1995 with John, David, and David’s sons, Eric and Kurt. After the untimely death of David Steiner last February, the operation reorganized its leadership with John, Kurt, and Eric. All three of them are involved in various aspects of the operation. Currently, the farm consists of 410 milking cows and 1,200 acres. The Ayers Family Dairy is certainly a family-operated dairy farm. Carl Ayers returned home in 1968 to assume management responsibilities along with brother, Steve, and parents Ed and Ina. Carl’s wife Janet and Steve’s wife Deb help manage the dairy fulltime as well. Kathy Davis returned to help manage the farming operation full-time in 1994. Jesse Ayers returned to help manage the farming operation full-time in 2002. David Ayers is currently helping with the farming operation and taking agronomy courses in

After touring the dairy on February 12, teams developed questions that were used to in interviews with herd owners to better assess dairy management and farming operations. This information, combined with their observations, herd production and financial information, was then used by each team to develop a report about what they saw and opportunities for improvement. On the final day, February 13, each team was given 20 minutes to present their recommendations before the herd owners and a panel of judges with expertise ranging from dairy management, nutrition and reproduction to animal health and ag business finance. Throughout the weekend, participants had many opportunities to network with industry professionals. Representatives from NAIDC Platinum sponsors, including several who were looking to hire both interns and full-time employees, were also available for a career fair held on Saturday. The Host Farms Host farms for the 2010 Midwest Dairy Challenge were Steinhurst Dairy and Ayers Family Dairy.

crop and soil science at OSU-ATI. Today, the herd consists of 693 cows and 630 heifers. About Dairy Challenge The Midwest contest is one of four regional events associated with the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. NAIDC was established in 2002 as a management contest spanning all phases of a specific dairy business. It strives to incorporate a higher-learning atmosphere with practical application, in turn generating highly qualified graduates to lead and further improve the dairy industry. Financial support for the North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge and its regional contests comes from generous contributions from dairy industry companies, associations and foundations, and dairy business owners. NAIDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Contributions to Dairy Challenge are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Visit www. dairychallenge.org for more information on sponsorship support, or contact Executive Director Molly Kelley at 217684-3007 or [email protected]. e

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ADVERTISER Hostetler Sales & Construction Kahn Steel Co. Kermco-DeHaai, Inc. Land Luvr Systems Landers Mill Lazy T Tire & Implement Marathon Town & Country Store Maz-Zee S.A. International Mel Brown Farm Supply Meyer’s Equipment Mfg. Corp. Midwest Supplies Mission Valley Power  Missouri Hay Tarps Mountain West Co-Op New Tech INc. North Dakota Certified Seed Potatoes Assoc. Northern Livestock Video Auction NorthWestern Energy Penny Peters Phase-A-Matic Producers Choice Seed Production Sales Co. Red Water Machinery Reinertson’s Embroidery Ron’s Manufacturing Rocky Mountain/Heartland

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