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Western Farm, Ranch & Dairy Magazinea division of Ritz Family Publishing, Inc.714 N. Main Street, Meridian, ID 83642(208) 955-0124 • Toll Free:1(800) 330-3482E-mail: [email protected]: www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

Western Farm, Ranch & Dairy MagazineThe vital resource of the Ag Industry Northwest • spring-summer edition 2006

Idaho / Oregon / Washington

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 584

BOISE, ID

Johanns Announces Japan OpensMarket To Fresh U.S. Potatoes

Tube-Line Techno-Bale Wagon Handling And Transporting Round Bales

What Motivates a Horse to Go?

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Western Farm, Ranch & Dairy MagazineNorthwest • spring-summer edition 2006

LivestockBeef & Dairy ................................. Page 52 Equine .......................................... Page 64Sheep/Goat ................................... Page 70

DepartmentsPublisher Information .................... Page 6Advertiser Index ........................... Page 78Marketplace .................................. Page 72

CONTENTSFeaturesGovernor Schwarzenegger, Nigerian and Algerian Ag Ministers amongst Dignitar-ies at 39th World Ag Expo ....................... 8Johanns Announces Results ofInvestigation into Ineligible VealShipment to Japan ..................................10Otters, Inc ............................................... 10The Quest for CheapAgricultural Heat .................................... 12Varmitgetter ............................................ 13Proven TechnologyAccurately Locates Well WaterBefore You Drill a Well ........................... 14UDY Corporation .................................... 15How can you improve yields byan average of 16% .................................. 16Egbers Flighting & Supply Co .............. 17Energy Laboratories, Inc ....................... 18Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc ................... 19Buckhorn Ranch –General Land Office ............................... 20Van Beek Nutritional Inc ........................ 21PolyExcel ................................................ 22Tube-Line Techno-Bale WagonHandling and TransportingRound Bales ........................................... 22Johanns Announces Japan OpensMarket to Fresh U.S. Potatoes .............. 24Maljohn Company Ltd ........................... 25Phase-O-Matic RotaryPhase Converter .................................... 26Starr Trak ................................................ 27Solid Steel Industries ............................ 28Double B Mfg Inc ................................... 29

Powell Livestock Scale ......................... 30Bale Before it Rains,Not After it Rains .................................... 30PFM Introduces New Bale Slicer .......... 31Johanns Announces the Availability of $188 Million in Loan Guarantees and Grants for Renewable Energy andEnergy Efficiency Projects .................... 32Woodpecker Truck Full ServiceTruck Dealership .................................... 32Tasco for Dairy ....................................... 33Food fore Thought ................................. 34Mt Ayr Vet Clinic & Vet Products .......... 35What Motivates a Horse to Go? ............ 36A Rodeo Photographer’s calling tocapture the excitement of rodeo andits connection to ranch life ................... 392 Day Thinking Horsemanship ............. 40Rio Hondo Livestock &Farrier Supply ......................................... 40T & T Horsemanship Clinic& Retreat Schedule ................................ 40The Idaho Horse Council 20thAnnual Horse Expo ................................ 42Mane Stay “Real Horse Stall” ............... 43Buyer Beware! ........................................ 44Purchasing Pygmy Goatsfor Breeding ............................................ 45Raising Alpacas and Loving It –Ranchers Find that Raising Alpacasas Personally and FinanciallyRewarding ............................................... 46“Everyone will own an Alpaca” –The Alpaca Group NW LLC ................... 48

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TULARE, CA: As the clock wound down on the 39th World Ag Expo, the show made its way into the history books, with greater numbers of interna-tional attendees and exhibitors and great crowds.“We had very satisfi ed exhibitors and

that means this is a successful show!” said a happy Erin Ferguson, 2006 World Ag Expo chairman. The ministers of agriculture from Ni-

geria and Algeria were amongst the delegations of international visitors. Marcus Keller of the Australian Trade Commission reported that his country’s contingent of 25 exhibiting companies in Pavilion D and 28 registered guests was

the largest ag-oriented Australian con-tingent to ever visit the U.S. “We hope to take over the pavilion entirely on our next visit,” Keller said, partially joking. California Governor Arnold Schwar-

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Ferguson and California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura about the preponderance of new products and technologies found at the world’s larg-est ag show. Schwarzenegger labeled World Ag Expo “an amazing show.” Jerry Sinift, World Ag Expo general

manager concurred, remarking that, “Everything we eat, everything we wear - and the tools and materials used to pro-duce them - is celebrated here.”While offi cial attendance fi gures are

not available, according to long-time volunteers, more cars were parked on the show grounds on Wednesday than ever before – even with 27,500 people taking advantage of the free Park and Ride shuttle over the three days.“The 2006 World Ag Expo also broke a

record for selling out exhibit space ear-lier than ever before,” the show chair-man added.Records were also broken for the num-

ber of media in attendance, kicking off their coverage of World Ag Expo with the largest Media Breakfast in the his-tory of the show. Held at the World Ag Women Pavilion on Monday, Feb.

13, over 90 people were on hand as the ribbon was cut on the pavilion’s new demonstration kitchen, built through the generosity of a $20,000 donation from McMillin Homes. Media also visited the New Product

Center, which featured the Top-10 win-ners honored this year (in total, 55 prod-ucts were picked as New Product win-ners). The New Product Center, which debuted this year, received rave reviews from visitors as well as media because, as one visitor put it, “it makes it so sim-ple to see the best of ‘what’s new’ under one roof.” Top-10 winners also exhib-ited in their assigned booth spaces.Exhibitors also declared the show a

success. “It was too busy to get out of my booth and enjoy the sunshine,” said Bob Kleemeier of I D ology. Lynn Lo-ken of Activon agreed, commenting, “We like the buyers at World Ag Expo because they are willing to spend.”At the end of the business day Tuesday

and Wednesday, World Ag Expo pre-sented the rip-roaring excitement of the West Coast Nationals professional pow-er pulling series. The series has grown

to a four-night event with two evenings across California prior to the expo in Tulare. West Coast Nationals welcomed Claas’ Green Monster of Germany, marking the fi rst time this European Cup Champion has competed outside of its home country. The top winners in eight classes were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 15, along with the winner of the Club Car utility vehicle give-away.Other give-aways during the show

week included a 2006 Dodge Ram to Jeff Gosliga of Addison, Vermont as well as a Rodenator Pro rodent extermi-nating system to Jan and Kathy Mattson of Lebanon, Oregon.Ferguson summed up his experience

as this year’s Orange Jacket volunteer show chairman by saying it’s been “such a feeling of accomplishment. We just put on the world’s largest ag show!”The 40th World Ag Expo is scheduled

for Feb. 13 –15, 2007 under the leader-ship of Bruce Shannon, who professes to be “humbled by the honor of be-ing named chairman.” Shannon is the show’s fi rst chairman who is also an ac-tive exhibitor. e

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WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns an-nounced the results of an investigation into the ineligible ship-ment of veal that was sent to Japan last month. He also released a comprehensive USDA report that details the findings of the investigation and actions taken by USDA.“The thoroughness of this report demonstrates just how seri-

ous we are about addressing this incident and providing assur-ance to our trading partners that our system is among the best in the world,” said Johanns. “I believe our actions fully address the facts that led to this incident and provide added protections on a broader scale to prevent similar problems in the future.”The report, which totals 475 pages, establishes several facts

surrounding the ineligible shipment, including noting that it posed no risk to human health. The report lays out the unique circumstances surrounding this shipment: it was the first ship-ment of veal sent to Japan; only two plants were certified to ship veal to Japan; and both of them were delisted before any other shipments were sent to Japan. In addition, veal had only recently been added to the U.S. export agreement with Japan.The document relayed to Japan contains two distinct reports:

an investigation by the Food Safety and Inspection Service and an audit by the Office of the Inspector General. In total, it con-tains eleven findings: five resulting from the FSIS investiga-tion and six from a separate Inspector General’s audit, with the findings closely mirroring each other.The report concludes that mistakes were made by the plants

involved with the shipment and by USDA inspection person-nel. Those mistakes resulted from a lack of understanding of which products were eligible for shipment to Japan. The in-eligible product included veal with the vertebral column intact and veal offal.In addition, the report concludes that FSIS inspection program

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ucts they are certified to ship to any country, instead of a blan-ket export certification and that list will be kept readily avail-able to USDA inspectors.USDA inspectors in the plants will be notified of changes to a

plant’s eligibility to export at three separate times in the certi-fication process: when the plant applies for certification, when the plant is audited and when a plant is certified or delisted.Final export certification cannot be completed until in-plant

inspectors have undergone additional training, ensuring coor-dination between AMS and FSIS.Initiating with the resumption of exports to Japan, USDA will

require a second signature on every shipment of beef for ex-port, unless a trading partner indicates a second signature is not necessary for U.S. exports to that country.The report is available on the web at: www.fsis.usda.gov. Ad-

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With countless successes be-hind them, National Wa-ter Surveying® franchises

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WORKSA sound/pressure wave can often be

sent as deep as 1000 or more feet into the ground. This sound/pressure wave causes a small movement in the rock formation. If there is water present in the rock formation below the sound/pressure wave the water moves (ripples) slightly. When the water moves it causes a very small change or disturbance (electro kinetic) in the bond between the rock and the water. The small electrical signal that is created by this change or disturbance travels to the surface at the speed of light. The stronger the signal

the more water available. The speed at which the signal comes to the surface is generally used to determine the depth of the water. If little or no signal is returned then there is either no signifi cant water in the rock formation below or there is water with high dissolved solids (salt) in the rock formation. Our equipment records the signals and we provide a printed report of the computed results. A survey with four or more soundings can map approximately 12,000 square feet and accurately show the estimated groundwater depth, quality, and quan-tity (yield).THE MINIMUM REQUIRE-

MENTS FOR A NWAS SURVEY TO BE COMPLETED ON MY PROP-ERTYThere are only a few minimum require-

ments: 1) we need to have safe access to each sounding site with our 4X4 vehicle (otherwise in acceptable weather we can

do remote soundings which are an ad-ditional cost). 2) The area to be tested generally needs to be a minimum of 40 to 50 feet away from any type of elec-trical power source (primarily under-ground power and some buildings). 3) We need to have enough unobstructed surface sediment (topsoil) to drive (in-stall) four 3 foot 3 inch long 3/4 inch diameter electrodes into the ground. The electrodes are placed in a straight line and require an area that is approxi-mately 16 feet long and 2 feet wide to complete each sounding. The NWAS defi nition of unobstructed surface sedi-ments is surface sediments that contain approximately 30% or less large gravel or cobbles. If the surface sediments contain more than 30% large gravel or cobbles then more soundings may be re-quired to collect a suffi cient amount of defi nitive information.THE SURVEY LOCATION

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In most cases, the property owner tells us the general area that they would like to have their well, which is where we complete the survey. If you are unsure of approximately where you would like your well drilled or there are a number of dry or poor performing wells in the area then you have a few options to narrow the search for the right place to complete the survey. One option is to have fracture tracing (used primarily in areas with bedrock near the surface) completed on your property. Another option is to have a study of the existing wells in the area, which may help fi nd a pattern common to the good wells. A fi nal option is to have NorthWest Aqui-fer Surveying complete and extended sounding profi le survey (soundings completed in a line but separated by ap-proximately 300 feet) completed across your property which will help us located some good areas to focus on with a more detailed close sounding profi le survey.SOUNDINGS NEEDed per PROP-

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others but as a general rule we recom-mend a survey consisting of a minimum of four soundings (completed in a pro-fi le or grid pattern separated by 85 to 150 feet) for a single house domestic well and a survey consisting of a mini-mum of eight soundings for agricultural or multi-home wells. We also recom-mend that the soundings be completed in a profi le or an organized pattern of some kind.Until now, there were very few ac-

curate and affordable options to locate wells. The two most common options are either picking a spot or well witch-ing. Most well drillers will not suggest where to drill a well because of the po-tential liability involved. NWAS will survey your property and provide a printed report containing approximate water depth, water quality, and approxi-mate fl ow rate.Find out more about this amazing tech-

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When you hear Auger flighting, most of you think of Egbers. “We’re very proud that we’re so well known by our customers,” Says Doug Egbers, owner of

Egbers Flighting & Supply. The Egbers family has been involved in the Auger and Agricultural Repair business since 1974. Doug and Laura Egbers are the newest members to take on the family business. In January, 2003 Egbers Farms Inc. was purchased and Egbers Flighting & Supply was set in place.Egbers still offers a wide variety of auger flighting and recently

they opened up their other stock items for resale. “In the past, we did not heavily advertise our stock of tube, shaft and auger accessories. There are so many companies that require minimum orders, we opened our stock items to better accommodate our customers,” says Laura Egbers. Egbers has no minimum order requirements.Also new with Egbers is their 20 ft. balancing machine. They

have found a better-finished product when unloading augers are balanced. “We can take most of the vibration out these unloading augers, Doug Egbers says. The faster the auger runs the greater the need for the auger to be balanced. We have customers drive from all over just to balance their grain cart augers.”Along with their many stock items, Egbers accommodates

their customers by shipping complete augers. “We have a lot

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of talent in our company, and we like the variety of projects that we do,” says Doug Egbers. “We’ve worked on augers as small as 2” in diameter for corn burners and 24” in diameter for a rock quarry.”Walking into their inventory shed, you see rows and rows of

auger flighting. Around 1200 sizes are on hand at all times. 90% of these sizes are the ‘Super Edge’ Auger Flighting. Egbers possesses a talent for size and application. Just call on their sales staff and they can fit about any application you have for your combine, grain cart, transport auger and more.Remember, Egbers Flighting & Supply; they’re your one stop

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The new science of hybrid alfalfa follows the history of corn. Just as hybridization steadily im-

proved corn yields, hybrid alfalfa is im-proving hay yields.The presence of inbred seeds in the

commercial product was an obstacle to higher alfalfa yields until Dr. Paul Sun,

of Dairyland Seed, took up the chal-lenge. Over the course of more than 20 years, his team developed a true hybrid process that opened the door to greater yields.Our patented msSunstra® Hybrid Al-

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ibility to harvest earlier and improve forage quality with less risk of stand loss. Because the plants are more resil-ient, an early harvest of higher quality forage does not raise the same level of risk of stand loss as with early harvest of current alfalfas. HybriForce-400 has the potential to re-

tain more plants per square foot, result-ing in more fine stems per square foot when managed properly. Many produc-ers have observed quicker drying time as a result.Greater yields per acre from hybrids

may allow you to improve your crop rotation by taking advantage of nitro-gen fixed from your alfalfa stands. With greater yields per acre, more efficiency is obtained. With more efficiency, stand duration could be shortened, thereby taking advantage of more “free” nitro-gen across your entire farm.The bottom line? You are now able to

improve alfalfa yields by an average of 16% on your own farm, where it counts. At today’s values, you can improve your operation to the tune of $375 per acre.HybriForce-400 has sold out since

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Energy Laboratories, Inc. (ELI) purchased Microwise Labora-tories of Idaho Falls, January

1, 2005. “I am so excited about our new personnel and expanded capa-bilities” says the former owner and current Branch Manager Kay Finley. With Mindi Reid and Jennifer Wright in the office; chemists Theresa Gi-glio and Larry Cook, Microbiologist Michelle Radtke, Quality Assurance Officer Patty Tibbetts, and Eric Tib-betts Business Development, Energy Laboratories’ Idaho Falls facility will continue to provide the fast and accu-rate sprout inhibitor analysis of CIPC, 1,4-DMN, and 2,6-DIPN the industry has come to expect. The Idaho Falls branch of Energy

Laboratories joins a network of six other laboratories located in Billings and Helena, MT, Gillette and Casper, Wyoming, Rapid City, South Dakota, and College Station, Texas, with a satellite location in Elko, Nevada. The company was founded in 1952 and operates on the objective of pro-viding confidential, quality, timely, and cost effective laboratory analyti-cal services.Energy Laboratories, Idaho Falls, re-

cently moved to a larger facility at 940

L i n c o l n R o a d 8 3 4 0 1 . In ad-dition to testing sprout inhibitors, the lab in Idaho Falls does bac-terial tests on processed foods, drinking water and wastewater. As a private-ly owned laboratory, Energy Laboratories, Inc. can provide unbi-ased “validation” to test-ing already done by the pro-cessor at their “in-house” facilities. By using an offsite laboratory such as Energy Laboratories, Inc., a food processor can limit their exposure to dangerous bacteria like listeria, sal-monella, E coli, and Total coliform.Additional capabilities of Energy

Laboratories (ELI) include testing for the agricultural industry, petroleum and mining concerns, industrial and manufacturing companies, municipal water and wastewater systems, and professional engineering and consult-ing firms. The majority of the testing is for environmental purposes. Typical projects include the testing of soils,

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the-art equipment, software, and auto-mated analysis systems. Trace metal content analysis equipment includes AA, ICP, and ICP-MS, organics anal-ysis uses GC, GC-MS, and HPLC-PDA, and radiochemical analysis has leading edge alpha and gamma spectroscopy and advanced ion sepa-ration/concentration techniques. The laboratory network uses more than 300 PCs, Network servers, SQL da-tabase software, and a corporate wide LIMS system for data management.Energy Laboratories, Inc. specializes

in quick turn around time, with full quality control. They may be reached at toll free at 866.522.4498 or by email through their web site at www.energylab.com. e

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In 1970, there were no commercial soil and plant testing laboratories in Idaho. Farmers applied fertilizers

based upon educated guesswork. Dr. Dale Stukenholtz and his wife Joyce saw an op-portunity to build a business and started a soil and plant testing laboratory and fi eld consulting service based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dr. Stukenholtz had an unusually diverse background as an educator at the University of Nebraska, an agronomist in the fertilizer industry and a farmer, and he saw a need for more modern fertil-izer recommendations to produce greater yields at less cost. His clients were the growers, so he could make unbiased rec-ommendations that maximized economic return to the farmer.After extensive fi eld research, he de-

veloped these improved fertilizer rec-ommendations that quickly became popular with growers and formed the basis for nearly all fertilizer applications in the intermountain west area. Stuken-holtz Laboratory clients include growers from all neighboring states and several foreign countries including Australia, Canada, Egypt, Russia, Mexico and New Zealand.Stukenholtz Laboratory provides 1 to

2 day service, including picking up and delivery time, across Southern Idaho from St. Anthony and Grace to Parma and Homedale. Results can be delivered, mailed, faxed, or pulled from the Lab-oratory’s webpage: www.stukenholz.com. To improve their service, Joyce and Dale Stukenholtz expanded the lab-oratory nine years ago, installed the lat-

est in computerized instrumentation and quality control, and made it the most modern and well equipped agricultural laboratory in their market area.Critical to the success of Idaho’s most

effi cient laboratory and largest fi eld consulting fi rm has been its person-nel. Dr. Stukenholtz has had a PhD in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition since 1964. Consulting agronomists include J.P. Kruckeberg of American Falls, a 26 year veteran of fi eld consulting and the most successful single agronomist in the state, and Bart Kunz. The Laboratory and offi ce staff are equally good.Dr. Stukenholtz continues to research

and improve his Laboratory. In conjunc-

Stukenholtz Laboratory Inc.Celebrating 35 Years of Agricultural Testing

tion with the Idaho Crop Production As-sociation and University of Idaho CFEP research project, he has helped to ensure that fertilizer recommendations in Ida-ho are the most cost effi cient possible and produce the maximum economic yield while protecting the environment. Stukenholtz Laboratory personnel have conducted fi eld research on over 40 different products and continue to be the experts at “cutting edge” agricul-tural technology. As we end our fi rst 34 years of business and begin our next, we would like to thank our current and for-mer employees for their dedicated work and our customers and clients for their years of support. e

testing sprout inhibitors, the lab in Idaho Falls does bac-terial tests on processed foods, drinking water and wastewater. As a private-ly owned laboratory, Energy Laboratories, Inc. can provide unbi-

products for productivity pur-

poses. The seven-branch cor-

porate network employs over 150 chemists and

support personnel who specialize in providing organic,

Analytical Excellence Since 1952

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Van Beek Nutritional, Twin Falls, Idaho began blend-ing vitamin and mineral premixes for the livestock industry in October of 2000. Since then we have fed

and continue to feed thousands of dairy and beef cattle in the Pacific Northwest. Our mineral mill carries a full line of con-centrated ingredients which are blended into custom formulas for individual livestock producers. To learn more about our mineral mill and to see pictures of our operations please visit our website at www.vanbeeknutritional.com.Van Beek Nutritional also maintains a staff of nutritional con-

sultants to aid the livestock producers in ration formulation and feedstuff management. Van Beek Nutritional’s consultants are committed to the goals of maximum production, optimum herd health and increased profitability for their clients. Van Beek Nutritional’s partnership approach utilizes nutrition and man-agement programs based upon observation of cows, attention to the ration, anticipation of stress factors and proper balancing for nutritional needs.If a dairy producer is interested in discussing our dairy nutri-

tion program he or she should contact Mr. Brad Brudevold at (208) 830-1889. Brad has over 15 years of experience working in the dairy industry. He is highly focused on milk production, milk components, herd health and dairy economics. He enjoys working with dairy producers and looks forward to hearing from dairy producers in the Pacific Northwest.If a beef producer is interested in discussing our beef nutrition

Van Beek Nutritional, Inc.program he or she should contact Mr. Joe Livermont at (208) 520-8978. Joe works in the Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming area and has over 15 years of experience working in the field of beef nutrition. He has done extensive work on water and feed testing to determine trace mineral deficiencies and focuses on building a custom mineral mix that will reverse the trace mineral and vitamin deficiencies that many beef cows and feeder cattle ex-perience. He is interested in working with individual producers, veterinary clinics, and feed stores. Please give him a call.For general information about our mill please contact the of-

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BUCKHORN RANCH, Imnaha OR. 38,465 deeded acre working cattle ranch. Irrigated pasture, dry land graze, ir-rigated & dry land hay fields. Excellent working facilities for 2,200 head operation. Several homes, miles of roads & underground power. The ranch can be sold with manage-ment in place. This Ranch has some of the best grazing ground for cattle in the northwest. It has it all; irrigated farm ground, a 3,000 head feed lot, ample water for cattle and working facilities.This is a secluded location at the head of Lightning Creek

canyon, the former headquarters of the famed Walter Bren-nan Ranch. The Ranch headquarters are located in some of the best hunting in the area. Home to an Elk heard of over 300 head with some world class bulls. Abounding with mule deer and white tail deer with an abundance of trophy Mulies. If you enjoy bird hunting, especially chuckers, this is as good as it gets. This ranch offers the maximum landowner tags available for deer and elk. $30,000,000. #1016 YOUR HUNTING PARADISE! 156 acres up the Im-

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Excellent for many different pur-poses, round bales can also be diffi cult to handle and transport

due to their large and awkward shape. Simplifying the problem and creating a safer and more effective way of bale han-dling Tube-line Manufacturing recom-mends the Techno-Bale Wagon. Adding extra features and timesaving capabilities the Techno-Bale is the best way to safely and effi ciently handle round bales.Removing bales from the fi eld in a

timely manner is crucial for maintaining high-quality hay, ever changing weather conditions can often create a last min-ute rush to get the bales off the fi eld in time. Hurried bale removal is not only stressful but also leaves room for mis-

takes and a lack of safety precautions. Tube-line’s Techo-Bale is designed to specifi cally handle these types of situa-tions. “We understand the farming needs in a wagon,” says Tom Hall, Tube-line’s Marketing director. “Tube-line’s Techno-Bale is every farmers answer to speed and safety”.

TUBE-LINE TECHNO-BALE¬WAGON HAN-DLING AND TRANSPORTING ROUND BALES

The Techno-Bale allows you to pick up bales in a straight line which limits the amount of soil compaction in your fi eld and wear on your next crop. A single row Techno-Bale 900 can hold up to 5 bales and allows for self loading in less than 2 minutes. This model is unbeat-able within a one mile radius from the fi eld. A double row Techno-Bale 960 can carry 8 or 9 bales of hay, dry or wet. These quick designs are a one man, one tractor operation and can get the hay off the fi eld faster.The Tube-line Techno-Bale is the only

bale wagon design that lets the driver see the load behind him due to its low design. This increased visibility is great for seeing the fi eld and your surround-ings but its fi rst purpose is for safety. Allowing the driver increased visibility decreases your chances of an accident in rushed situations.For farmers concerned with safety and

hay removal time the Tube-line Techno-Bale is the best way to get your bales off the fi eld. Tube-line offers buyers more information at www.tubeline.ca.To contact Tube-line directly, you can

call their toll free number, 1-866-567-4162 e

PolyExcel is a Utah based manufactur-er producing high quality baler twines for 18 years. There specialty is in the

manufacture of wire replacement twines for big square and 3 string balers. They utilize prime polypropylene resins and the latest technology in the process. In the last 10 years they have sold over 8 million bales to satis-fi ed customers in the U.S. Market.

PolyExcelPolyExcel baler twine is:• Accepted by all balers and all brands

of equipment. • Designed to work well in any prop-

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years.

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confi dence knowing a full service facto-ry and Big R of Lamar are there to stand behind the product. Contact your Big R store to place your early order bookings and save big on your baler twine needs. For more information, call PolyExcel at 1-877-438-7659. e

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New, Improved Pena*Tron Soil Conditioner Will Maximize Yield And Quality And Increase Your Profits

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...In POTATOES• Yield Increase of 31-60 cwt/acre. - Average Of 47 cwt in 14 tests.• Less Brown Center & Hollow Heart.• Fewer Clods & Less Dirt At Harvest

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MALJOHN COMPANY’SUHMW ‘U’ TROUGH LINERS

Instant fixing ofworn out troughswith UHMW liners

formed to size.Predrilled and beveled for immediate installation • Quieter operation

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Maljohn Company Limited is North America’s premier supplier and manufacturer

of plastic and plastic products for industrial applications. Maljohn has been dedicated to solutions for your industrial plastics manufacturing and supply needs for over 25 years.Specializing in Ultra High Molecular

Weight (UHMW) plastics, Maljohn stocks a variety of types and thick-nesses of materials and products.Manufacturing capabilities include

2D forming and bending; complex and simple cutting, complex and simple machining (drill ing, chamfering, counter boring and countersinking); application of adhesives (pressure sensitive tape, adhesive-backed sheet, etc.) and of metal attachments (fasten-ers, etc.); CAD programmable cutting and machining; punching and stamp-ing; and lathe prepared parts.Your solution to worn out troughs

is Maljohn Company’s UHMW’U’ Trough Liners. Instant fixing of worn out troughs with UHMW liners are formed to size. They are pre-drilled and beveled for immediate installa-tion, have quieter operation, reduced wear costs, and are lightweight for ease of handling. If you need a piece of plastic, a

component part made, an industrial sheet, rod or tube, or design assistance, Maljohn Company can advise you and help you meet your requirements. Maljohn also ships to many parts of the world. To request advice, assistance or more

information, phone (905) 692-5405 or email [email protected]. Fax: (905) 692-3349; Website: www.maljohn.com e

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WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secre-tary Mike Johanns announced that Ja-pan will end its decades-old ban on the import of U.S. fresh potatoes.“Japan’s decision is welcome news for

U.S. potato growers,” said Johanns at a meeting of the National Potato Council. “This announcement is an important step in the resumption of trade in fresh potatoes with Japan and underscores the importance of following science-based guidelines that facilitate the safe inter-national trade of agricultural products.”Japan is the largest U.S. export market

for frozen potatoes, with purchases of over $164 million in 2004. The deci-sion will apply to potatoes shipped be-tween February and June, and which will be used to produce potato chips. U.S. potatoes were banned because of Japan’s phytosanitary concerns re-

lated to potato wart fungus and golden nematode. The United States was able to demonstrate to Japan that it has fully eradicated potato wart and implemented effective control measures for golden nematode. Based on these conditions, the United States and Japan were able to successfully negotiate a protocol re-quiring potatoes to be processed into potato chips at an approved plant upon arrival into Japan.After sending experts to the United

States last summer for inspections, Japan has authorized imports of potatoes from 14 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minne-sota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. Fi-nal inspections of United States facilities will be required before shipments can begin. Thus far, inspections have been

completed in Idaho, Texas and Califor-nia and the fi rst shipment from Idaho is expected to arrive in Japan in March.Exports during the fi rst year may be

limited until additional Japanese proces-sors are approved to import U.S. pota-toes. USDA and the U.S. potato industry will work to expand the number of U.S. approved facilities and the number of states allowed to ship to Japan. e

Johanns Announces Japan OpensMarket To Fresh U.S. Potatoes

Johanns Announces Japan OpensMarket To Fresh U.S. Potatoes

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The Phase-O-Matic rotary con-verter is a low cost method of producing three-phase power

from a single phase line. The con-verter, resembling an electric motor, is designed to operate as a three-phase distribution system. for farms, facto-ries, or any other small business where three-phase power is needed and only single phase line is available. The PHASE-O-MATIC is capable of oper-ating an indefi nite number of motors at full power from a single converter, which differs from static converters, that are restricted to operating a single motor at 60% power. The PHASE-O-MATIC can operate a

single moter, or numerous motors, in-dividually, concurrently, intermittently, or continuously as though connected to a three-phase line. PHASE-O-MA-

TIC permits a combination of motors to vary in horsepower, motor speed duty cycle, instant reverse, and be started and stopped frequently with effect on the converter.The maximum size of a given motor

is limited to the horsepower rating of the converter. The TOTAL HORSE-POWER LOAD should not exceed 2-times the converter rating. Ther are exceptions, where high speed (3450 RPM) motors, or squirrel cage fans are used. For our suggestions on the proceeding, please advise us on the horsepower, RPM, amperage, and what the motor will operate. Convert-ers of 230 volts or 460 volts, 60 cycles in ratings from 3 to 100 horsepower are available.PHASE-O-MATIC converts (Power

Factor .96+) raise the power factor of

the motor system, thereby lowering the effect of starting. Amperage is reduced with the effi ciency rotor, bringing three-phase motors up to speed with only a slight voltage drop. The starting KVA of a three-phase motor connected to a PHASE-O-MATIC is about 30% less than the same motor operating on solid three-phase. It has been observed tht up to 50 HP motors on a medium loaded single phase, 7200 volt line, created vir-tually no fl icker or disturbance. To sum-marize, PHASE-O-MATIC enables you to operate as many three-phase motors as desired with the highest performance and effi ciency expected from a direct three-phase line with less expense, a minimum of maintenance, and no ad-justment or regulation.For more information call 1-800-293-

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Anyone with a late model Dodge pickup will love this “steering stabilizer” kit designed for Dodge 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups made from 1994 to 2002, and

2500 and 3500 pickups made from 2003 to present.The kit is designed to provide additional support of the steer-

ing sector shaft and eliminate sector shaft play in the steering box. It also helps keep the pickup frame from flexing at the steering box mounting point.The stabilizer uses existing mounting holes. It adds an outboard

support bearing to the sector shaft. This additional bearing is at-tached to the lower end of the sector shaft by way of a replace-ment nut, which has an integral shaft extension. The bearing supplied is a regreasable high quality unit available at most Ag outlets. Nearly all the sector shaft load is carried by this outboard bearing, thus relieving the steering box of much wear and tear. Installation takes about a half hour and requires no drilling

or welding.It solves the problem of too much play in the steering sector

shaft, and the kit has been popular with owners of both older and newer pickups. It can be used on pickups equipped with snowplows, front receiver hitches, or tow hooks.The steering stabilizer sells for $189 (U.S.) plus S&H. It

comes with money back guarantee.The company also offers a retrofit kit for 1994 to 2002 Dodge

pickups to allow use of the Solid Steel Inc. rubber brushed

track bar.The Dodge Adjustable Track Bar (DAT) was recently intro-

duced by Russell Tessier of Solid Steel Industries, Weyburn, Sask. Tessier says the new adjustable track bar is designed to replace the existing OEM track bar on Dodge 4-WD pickups made from 1994 to 2002.“These Dodge series 4-WD trucks have a track bar that holds

the front axle centered from side to side.” Says Tessier. On the upper end of these factory track bars is a ball joint, much like a tie rod end. The problem is that this ball joint often fails prematurely. As it wears out, the front axle is allowed to move side to side, causing excessive wandering.” That, says Tessier, contributes to a problem called the “death wobble”. “The death wobble is a violent shaking in the front end that

usually happens when the truck hits a bump or pothole in the

Solid Steel Industries road. Usually, the truck won’t come out of it until you drop the speed down to 10 to 15 mph. It can be very dangerous. A loose or worn track bar isn’t the only cause of the death wobble, but it’s a major contributor to the problem.” He says.Solid Steel’s track bar conversion kit has high quality rubber

bushings at both ends, thus elimination the troublesome ball joint. It’s adjustable, and works on tracks with up to 3 in. of lift.According to Tessier, one other problem with the factory

ball joint version track bar is that it’s expensive to replace. “When the ball joint wears out the whole track bar has to be replaced. If the rubber brushings on our adjustable track bar ever wear out, new brushings can be pressed in at minimal cost.“Many people have had to replace the factory track bar on

their Dodge Rams every 30,000 miles or sooner. It’s some-times hard to tell if the track bar is worn out. The best way is to look at the upper ball joint end to the track bar while someone turns the steering wheel back and forth a few times (with the truck parked, of course). If you see any movement in the ball end, there’s wear and the truck will wander. Our rubber bush-ings are designed to outlast the Dodge factory track bar as well as the Moog replacement track bar.”The adjustable track bar sells for $299. A conversion kit to

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Are we in or out? When this article went to press we were out, by the time it’s published

we might be back in or have been in and back out again. I cannot keep track, but I will tell you I am appalled and embarrassed that our government is forced to grovel at the feet of the Jap-anese to get them to lift the sanctions against our beef. American beef is not just any commodity, rather the essence of our national identity. American ranchers, cattlemen and cowboys are respected icons for what is right, just and free about our country and I for one am tired that the Japanese continue to snub their nose at them.Beef it’s, “what’s for dinner,” it is

what has always been for dinner for generations of Americans, on average we eat about 60 -75 lbs per year per person. While beef is good enough for our children, our soldiers fighting in Iraq and our world class athletes, apparently it is not good enough for the Japanese. In fact, in a recent poll found that 75% of Japanese’s consum-ers are afraid to eat it. Imagine per-forming your job above average and still receiving the pink slip. That is what it feels like to raise cattle today. Aided by the latest technology and ge-netic advances our cattlemen produce an exceptional product yet must jump through hoop after hoop to gain “tip-py- toe” access to Japan’s lucrative market worth 1.4 billion dollars an-nually ...?with the threat that if Japan bans, other major Asian beef import-ers fall like dominos.I am saddened at the “heads will roll”

rhetoric towards inspectors and Atlan-tic Veal and Lamb, the company re-sponsible for shipping veal with traces of backbone (a big no-no- under Ja-

FOOD foreTHOUGHTGroveling degrades our cattlemen and our country!By: Susan Allen

pans rigid guidelines). The company president admitted to what he called an “honest mistake involving a very small amount of product”. Given that the piece of veal in question came from an animal younger then four months and that cows this age does not contract BSE there was absolutely no risk of the dis-ease. Is there a better way of explaining why there is no risk? A show of support for our countrymen responsible for this honest mistake would have sent a much stronger message to the Japanese. By cow towing to their officials and offer-ing heads on a platter we only continue to fuel fear. If we roll over like a sub-missive puppy, regrettably, there will be other “honest” mistakes and many more competent individuals will lose their jobs over dialog that eventually will become indistinguishable from strong-arm tactics. Japan boasts that it has the most strin-

gent food safety standards in the world. Hogwash! The same people that will not touch our juicy T-bones or ribs for fear of mad cow, snack on chicken cartilage, eels, raw and even live fish. This is a country where takos are not filled with cooked ground beef, Takos, are octo-pus tendrils, preferably cut from a live animal so they move and squirm while eaten. I wonder what stringent inspec-tions salamanders go through prior to being served up on a stick, or the health standards required for Shiokara (squid served in a fermented sauce of fish and squid guts) While there hasn’t been a death from mad cow in the U.S, tragi-cally 100-300 Japanese reportedly die each year from eating a delicacy called Fugu, poisonous puffer fish. Yet they focus their food safety concerns on American Beef. Hummm... something fishy here.

These sanctions against our beef have nothing to do with quality. This is a political ping-pong game with our Cat-tlemen swatted back and forth. I say its time our politicians implement the unwritten code of the west. Those in Washington who do not know it should read James P. Owens insightful book beautifully photographed by David Stoecklein, titled Cowboy Ethics, What Wall Street Can Learn from the Code of the West. Owens lists cowboy prin-ciples we would do well to embrace when trading with the Japanese.“Do what has to be Done, Live Each

Day with Courage, Be Tough, but Fair, When you make A Promise Keep it, Ride for the Brand, Talk Less and Say More, Remember That Some Things Aren’t For Sale and Know Where to Draw the Line”If our politicians won’t ride for the

brand, we can! When the Japanese ban our beef, boycott their products. Let’s get creative, if they won’t accept traces of bone in their cuts then ship them Rocky Mountain Oysters and be done with it. e

Commentary

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“Calf Claim” helps new cattle mothers and their calves get off to a compatible relationship. “Calf Claim”, a granular product, encourages even the most apathetic cows to respond appropri-ately to their newborns. It is smeared or sprinkled on the calf during the tough bovine debut when there’s extra stress usually involving a young, first-time mother who can’t get the calv-ing job done on her own. In livestock, sometimes you have a problem with the mother claiming the young, and some will even attack them. Heifers are the worst. It’s a mess if a heifer doesn’t claim her calf. If the calf doesn’t nurse, it can’t absorb the antibodies it would get from the colostrum.When the “Calf Claim” is sprinkled on the back of the new-

born livestock, it makes even the most reticent mothers recep-tive to their young. The mother smells the licorice-laced prod-uct and dries off the baby as she licks it. This contact stimulates the baby’s respiration and heartbeat. The calf stands up and the cow lets it nurse. “Calf Claim” has been used on foals and lambs, but is most

successful with beef and dairy calves born under stress to first time mothers. When used routinely on calves that need pulled, it helps the cow or heifer to start licking. The product works best if the dam and baby are penned in a small area, about 10x15 feet, and sprinkle some “Calf Claim” then rub into its hair. It also helps to dampen the calf’s back to make it stick. “Calf Claim” is bottled in five-ounce plastic containers and distributed for sale by veterinarians and veterinary suppliers across the Unites States and Canada. It sells for around $12 a bottle and is good for up to 10-12 calf situations. Demand is heaviest in the spring, although it has found favor with Western-fall calving herds. This spring, there’s even more of an incentive than usual to

do everything possible to save newborns. Each fresh, young bovine face emerging on the scene represents a pretty valuable addition. The market for young calves is hot, and perhaps has never been hotter. It’s a good time to take precaution and care. So having something that prevents calf abandonment is essen-tial. “Calf Claim” is an answer to an old problem. Order “Calf Claim” today from your veterinary distributor. You may phone (641) 464-2202 or Fax: (641) 464-2254 for more information.History. Through the years, we at the Mt. Ayr Veterinary Clinic have

manufactured and distributed a flavored powdered prod-uct “Calf Claim”™. “Calf Claim” is a bonding agent that is sprinkled on and rubbed into the hair of a newborn calf. The aromatic scent from the product attracts and entices the cow to lick and clean the calf stimulating bonding. It is highly suc-cessful in cattle and horses and somewhat successful in sheep and swine. We are very proud of the article written about “Calf Claim”

and the many letters received from people telling of their use of the product. However, nobody has ever asked about its history. “Calf Claim” is a formulation of a product worked up by Joe Graham, D.V.M. of Milo, Iowa. Dr. Graham has been practic-ing veterinary medicine since the 1940’s and compounded his product one dose at a time, as there was a need for it.

After a tour of duty with the U.S. Army, I joined my class-mate. Dr. Max Mekus in a general veterinary practice in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Shortly after starting practice. Dr. Mekus introduced me to the mixture that his Uncle Dr. Graham had compounded and I was impressed with all the success that local cattlemen were having using the product. Many were repeat customers stopping by the clinic asking for one or more doses of our calf claimer, as they called it. Out of necessity, we formulated a new process of compound-

ing to batch produce the calf claimer to meet the demand. At this time, it became a permanent part of our O.B. grips. After a successful delivery of a newborn the question of “What are you doing Doc?” soon changed to “Did you put Calf Claimer on Doc?” In 1978, we trademarked the name “Calf Claim” and started

to market our product thru some of the smaller veterinary prod-uct distributors that called upon us. The rest is history, and we now have distribution in the United States and Canada. About the only advertising of the product has been its success. “Calf Claim” has actually sold itself. In, 2003, our formulation was changed a little. We have removed the animal by products as the carrier and changed to a vegetable carrier. This change was prompted because of the fear of mad cow disease. John L. Pe-ters, D.V.M. e

Mt. Ayr Vet Clinic & Vet ProductsVet’s Product Fosters Togetherness In Cattle

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“What’s the best way?” And “what should we use?” There are all sorts of devices to utilize in making an impression on the horse to move for-ward. What amazes me is that there

seems to be some issue between dis-ciplines as to what’s correct, safe, or fair. On more than one occasion, I’ve heard a trainer or clinician make fun of other riding styles and their choice of “motivational” devices. I’ve heard people say, “Sticks are

for kids.” And I’ve heard, “I would never hit my horse with a whip.” And of course someone will always ask, “Why do they slap them with their mecate?”Since all of these tools and many

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make the horse move forward, and because at one time or another I’ve used various methods while riding different disciplines, I have a good understanding of most of these meth-ods.Whether you use a crop, bat, whip,

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What Motivates aHorse to Go?By: Scot Hansen

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motivate him. All of these tools tap, bump, push, slap, or in some way en-courage the horse to move forward. It’s just that the “giddy-up, click, kiss, or cluck” don’t make physical contact. But I can assure you that, before

the horse learned to respond to those sounds, some type of contact or threat of contact was made with a piece of equipment. I don’t know of any horse that learned to move into the trot by someone standing twenty feet away making kissing sounds and doing nothing else. Try it. Walk into a pasture of untrained horses, get within about 20 feet, make a kissing sound and see how many pick up a

trot. If they do, it’s more likely they simply didn’t want you any closer than twenty feet.So what’s my point? Simply this...it

isn’t the means with which we moti-vate the horse. Rather it’s how we use the means that makes the difference.How many of you have heard of or

know of a horse that’s afraid of the sound of a whip slicing through the air? Chances are that this response has developed because someone was a little too aggressive with the whip and failed to let the horse understand that it doesn’t always mean danger or pain.Improper use of any of the tools

discussed here will make the horse extremely agitated, and probably ready to move out rapidly. But they can also be used to such an extent

that the horse becomes dull to them. I know of horses that have been hit so many times with a whip/stick that they just quit moving away from it. Those horses are often proclaimed as dull. I have seen the same result with spurs. What a shame.Regardless of what you choose, re-

member to use it cautiously, infre-quently, and judiciously. How would you like to have your boss stand over you with an object and threaten you with it every time you slowed down your production?The proper way to use any of them is

with the slightest touch at first and then waiting to see what reaction you get. If more is needed, then a little harder touch is in order. You may have to be quite determined with some horses, especially if they’re trying their best to go over or through you. Regardless, always start with a very soft touch or gesture, and increase it slowly until you get the results you’re looking for. Too often we remember that it took

a certain amount of “whack” to get the horse going and then we instantly resort to that same level of “whack” every time. Always try with the lightest effort first and then increase only as needed. Ideally your body position should do most of the work along with a slight brush with your legs (notice I didn’t say kick).Rather than be concerned about the

tool used, I think we should all pay more attention to HOW it’s used. Equipment is just that, equipment. There isn’t anything perfect or magi-cal about a cowboy’s mecate or a dres-sage rider’s whip. They’re both often used as motivational tools. And neither one deserves scorn or praise more than the other one. Think about results, not equipment.Scot has had many training and gen-

eral horsemanship articles published widely both in print and on-line. His wide range of experience, instruc-tion, and practical use of horses al-lows Scot to effectively teach a wide array of horsemanship skills. Scot is available for demos and clinics worldwide. Read more about Scot’s products and clinics at www.Hors-eThink.com. e

Article courtesy: Scot Hansen

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John Moore is a horsemanship clinician, musi-cian and freelance writer who lives in Cortez, Colo-rado. He can be contacted via his website at www.johnmoore4horses.com

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What Motivates A HorseContinued from Page 36

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Bring your horse to this two-day horsemanship clinic, taught by a natural horseman and former mounted po-lice officer.

When: July 8-9, 9:30-4:30 or 5:00 each dayWhere: Plummer, IDHow much does it cost?· $250 for the full two days· $150 for one day· $75 for a half day· $25 per day for auditors· Overnight board available for an additional feeWhat’s covered?· The Saturday morning session focuses on groundwork.

Gaining respect for our space, using our body language to get the horse to yield to us from a distance, keeping the horse fo-

cused on us, driving the hind end and forehand – the basics of natural horsemanship.· Saturday afternoon involves putting into practice from the

saddle what we do on the ground in the morning. This is a great time to build your horse’s confidence and his trust in you.· Sunday morning is riding and socialization – lots of forma-

tion riding and drills and getting the horses flowing together. Every horse has to learn how to work at the front of the herd, at the back, and at every spot in the middle. · Sunday afternoon is sensory training. All sorts of obstacles and

scary things for horses – great confidence-building time for them. And great bonding to work on trust issues and expose our horse to all sorts of interesting things we might encounter when riding.To register, please contact Sandy Siegrist at 425-830-6260 or

[email protected]. e

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Rio Hondo Livestock & Farrier Supply

Rio Hondo is family owned and managed by Richard and Lynn Brook. Rio Hondo is Spanish for the “deep creek” running through the Brooks’ ranch situated

in the Snake River Valley of southern Idaho, 4.5 miles west of Buhl, along Scenic Highway 30. The Brooks have been in the ranching and farrier business

for 35 years, having complete knowledge and expertise pertaining to the horse shoeing industry including distinctive brand name tools and supplies. They also include their son and daughter, Rick and Suryia in the daily operation of the business emphasizing friendly service and customer satisfaction.

The Brooks’ thorough knowledge and experience in cattle ranching has prompted them to offer consumers Hi-Hog, “The Outstanding Brand” in farm and ranch livestock handling equipment. Rio Hondo will be the only provider of Hi-Hog equipment in Idaho. An “onsite” equipment display offers consumers a “no obligation” demonstration with the opportunity to check out the high quality and ease of handling this exclusive equipment offers.Rio Hondo would like to take this opportunity to thank

all of our customers for their support and patronage. We appreciate your business, and look forward to supplying your needs in the future. e

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March 2006:

10 - 12 Alice Trindle, University of Montana – Horse & Rider Clinic, Missoula, MT (406) 243-2905www.umt.edu/ce/horseandrider.htm18 & 19 Alice Trindle, 2 Day Horsemanship Clinic,Emmett, ID (541) 856-3356www.tnthorsemanship.com

April 2006:

8 & 9 Alice Trindle, Continuing Horse Course III, Emmett Idaho (541) 856-3356www.tnthorsemanship.com21 – 23 Alice Trindle presents PRE Stallion - Encantador, Idaho Event Center, Boise, Id (541) 856-3356

www.tnthorsemanship.com29 – May 3 Alice Trindle, 2 to 5- Day Horsemanship Clinic, Ft. Bragg, CA (541) 856-3356www.tnthorsemanship.com

May 2006:

6 & 7 Alice Trindle, 2 – Day Continuing Horsecourse I, Em-mett, Idaho (541) 856-3356www.tnthorsemanship.com13 & 14 Alice Trindle, 2 – Day Continuing Horsecourse II, Emmett, Idaho (541) 856-3356www.tnthorsemanship.com22 – 30 Alice Trindle, 6-9 Day Colt to Horsemanship Devel-opment Clinic, T&T Ranch, Haines, Oregon(541) 856-3356 www.tnthorsemanship.com

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goat – sheep

Most people do not realize that goats get lice and mites! Goats can also transmit some diseases to your kids or yourself. All goats should be vac-

cinated, wormed and have preventive health care procedures such as regular fecal exams and lice preventions. These regular scheduled vaccinations and treatments are time consuming, but worth it to keep your goats healthy. Be sure to keep a writ-ten medical history of all vaccinations and worming dates, this helps you and your veterinarian keep your goat healthy for years.If you are looking to purchase a pygmy goat for you or your

children start doing some research. Do you have the yard space, shelter and fence needed? Can you supply him with goat feed, hay and grass ALL

year long? Can you give the vaccinations & worming medications

yourself or do you have a veterinarian that is in your area that will see goats or other ruminants?These are just a few questions you should consider. Search the

web, read articles and books.Goats are one of the easiest and best animals to have and

own!!! They make wonderful family pets, but they need regu-lar vaccinations and worming to keep them healthy. They also need a nutritionally complete feed just for goats, not a horse feed or cow feed (other animal feeds can contain too much or too little essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and other nutrients that can harm your goat over a period of time.) Selecting a Breeder:Make sure you ask questions, even if you are just looking for a

pet goat and can only afford a small amount. Be sure to: Ask the breeder about their vaccination, worming and lice

prevention schedules. Ask if they have a written health record of the animal. Ask what products they use for worming, what type of

vaccinations and were to get the products. Ask about feet trimming and other grooming needs and

how to do them yourself.Ask the breeder about feeds, hays and grasses in your area

and mineral supplements.If the breeder tells you goats DO NOT NEED vaccinations or

worming, or cannot provide you with written documentation of vaccinations and worming the goat has received, then I would

Buyer Beware!think twice about purchasing from that breeder or individual! I have received emails from people buying from individuals

or breeders, paying $30-50.00 for a little pygmy goat with no papers, with horns and not banded (castrated males). Many problems developed later that coast the owner money and/or loss of their goat.Several people were told “they (goats) don’t need any

shots or worming! Just put them (goats) in your yard and they will eat all your weeds....they don’t need extra feed or shelter!” These emails and conversations have been from people all over the country. Several had their new goats die. They were heart broken because they already became attached to their new friend. Many were sold little bucks as pets: Most people do not

realize that bucks start maturing around 4 months old. If they have horns they can start doing damage to house, barn, fences or worse, butting and hitting people or children. Horns on goats can be very dangerous if the pet is for children or an older person. Most Bucks are not even butting with their horns to be aggressive, they are just playing very hard, but they can still do harm or damage. Young male kids can start “Rutting”, which is when a male

goat urinates on his face, chest and legs as early as 4-5 months old. They start smelling very bad (to attract Does) along with their hair becoming sticky to the touch. This smell usually does not come off with a bath and after a few weeks the children, that had an adorable pet, do not want to play or touch him any longer... the animal is usually given away or sold because the parents did not know about owning a young buck. Wethers (castrated males) should always be sold to a family looking for a wonderful pet, never a young Buck!A good reliable breeder will help you select the type of goat

that is right for you and your family, not just try to sell you what they have available. Just remember to ask questions and know what you are getting and most of all do your homework! eWolf Ridge Ranch Pygmy GoatsJoy L. Rogerson, Animal Science, Texas A & M, “Class of 2003”(254) 723-4940 P O Box 66, Reagan, TX 76680 Website: http://WolfRidgeRanch.comEmail: [email protected]

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Many people contact me throughout the year and tell me they are want to purchase a pair of pygmy goat kids, a little male (buckling) and a little female

(doeling.) They want to raise them as babies and then have kids later of their own. Unfortunately, this is not really pos-sible...Pygmy Bucks or Bucklings sexually mature at 3-4 months

old. They start urinating on their own face, chest and front legs and drink their own urine. This is called “Rutting.” It is for the male to attract females and many species to this, even Deer. (This is why most people want wethers, castrated males, as pets.) Some bucklings can breed and sire kids at this age. They are very prolifi c, so they need to be kept separate from younger does and even their dam (mom.) after they are weaned around 8-12 weeks old.Does Should NOT be bred before they are 16 months- 2 years

old!!!! Even though, Pygmy goat doelings can start their estrous cycle

(Heat) at about 4-6 months old they MUST have time to mature so their skeletal structure in the pelvis area can grow to an adult size. (It would be like an 8 year old girl having a baby.)If younger does are bred too soon, they can have a problems

kidding (having babies) because they have the small compact bodies, the pelvis area is too small and the kids sometimes grow too large in the womb and do not fi t through the birth canal. They get stuck and CAN NOT physically come out and as a result both mother and kids can die.Another problem with having a young doeling around a buck

or buckling is his smell, during rutting, will cause her to cycle (every 21 days) and she will usually scream day & night for about 2-3 days like a female cat, due to her wanting to be bred. (Remember, this will be for almost 2 years that you will have to keep them apart!!!) Bucks Need Secure Area: It is very important that Bucks or

Bucklings be kept physically separated in a sound, solid fence that they can not jump or knock down. Bucks can hit some-thing with their head at about 200 lbs of force. I have seen them knock down a fence to get to females. All my Bucks are kept in a 1⁄2 acre lot away from all females.

They have several hotwires running across the bottom fence line and the gate to their pen is chained to keep them safely away from any trouble they may want to get into... If you want to breed Pygmy Goats You Could: 1. Find an older doe around 2-2 1⁄2 years old that has already

had kids and purchase a young buckling. Just remember.....baby pygmy goat bucklings can and will breed their mother if they are left in the same pen after they are older then 12 weeks. They should be weaned and removed by this time. So if the doe has little bucklings-be prepared. 2. Or you can get 2 pygmy goat doelings and raise them as

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Raising Alpacas and Loving ItRanchers Find that Raising Alpacas as Personally and Financially Rewarding

It’s your business. It’s in your blood. It has been passed on from generation to generation. If you’ve raised livestock all your life and have thought about adding an alternative

livestock, alpacas might be the answer.Many ranchers fi nd that in addition to raising cows, horses,

and other livestock, raising alpacas offers countless benefi ts – benefi ts that are hard to match. Alpacas are beautiful, intelli-gent animals that are easy to handle and raise, require minimal acreage and food, and can offer numerous fi nancial benefi ts.Alpacas, cousins to the llama, are native to the Andean Moun-

tain range of South America, particularly Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. Once an Incan civilization treasure, alpacas provided

clothing and transportation. Their luxurious fl eece was re-served for royalty and was known as the “fi ber of gods”.The United States fi rst commercially imported alpacas in

1984. What began as a small, intimate alpaca community has blossomed into an offi cial national organization, the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA). That was over twenty years ago. Today, AOBA proudly boasts more than 4,000 members and over 65,000 registered alpacas nation-wide.

A Breeze. That’s how Cindy Harris of Alpacas at Windy Hill in Somis, California describes caring for alpacas compared to other livestock. “Alpacas eat less, they don’t break fences and water lines,” says Cindy. Adult alpacas stand at approximately 36 inches at the withers

and generally weigh between 150 and 200 pounds. They do not have horns, hooves, claws or incisors. Alpacas are alert, intelligent, curious, and predictable. Social animals that seek companionship, alpacas communicate most commonly by humming, but neck posturing, ear and tail positioning, and head tilting are other communication methods.Cindy has been raising alpacas for over 7 years. Cindy learned

about alpacas through her friend. “With 14 acres you ought to have alpacas,” her friend told her. Cindy will never forget her response.“What’s an alpaca?”

After 6 months of convincing, Cindy’s friend got her to visit an alpaca farm to see these animals fi rst hand. It was love at fi rst sight. Today, 35 suris and 6 huacayas reside on Cindy’s 14 acres of land.Although almost physically identical, what distinguishes the

two types of alpacas is their fi ber. The Huacaya (wa-Ki’-ah) is the more common of the two and has a fl uffy, extremely fi ne coat. The Suri (surrey) is the rarer of the two and has fi ber that is silky and resembles pencil-locks.With their gentle personalities, alpacas are the perfect live-

stock to raise as a family business. “I wish I had found alpacas when my kids were young,” says Cindy. “As it is, they are grown and out of the house.”But there’s more to alpacas than the fact that their easy to

handle and have such appealing personalities. Simply put, they are beautiful animals. And for Kirsten Kraushaar, her fi rst ex-perience with alpacas was mesmerizing. Kirsten and her fam-ily attended several county fairs and met their fi rst alpacas at the Chisago County Fair in Minnesota. Kirsten’s family had a hard time getting her to leave the area. “I fi nally pulled myself away,” Kirsten recalls, “but took all the information I could along with me.”It took Kirsten quite a while to convince her family to agree

to start raising alpacas. Eventually, they restored an old barn on their 20 acre farm outside of Cambridge, MN. Knowing they wanted animals to complement the retreat center they were opening for teenagers, Kirsten’s family was fi nally con-vinced alpacas were the way to go. The choice was clear for two reasons. The Kraushaars found that alpacas were a won-derful addition to the work they were already doing with kids. Plus, Kirsten had a passion for textile arts and was interested in rekindling her interest in weaving and spinning.Aside from their 15 huacayas, now on their farm, Soulfood

Alpaca Garden, the Kraushaars also raise horses, angora rab-bits, guinea fowl and chickens. Kirsten fi nds alpacas to be the most rewarding. “Daily chores are not diffi cult,” says Kirsten, “and interacting with the alpacas is very rewarding. It is easy to become attached and tuned in to these creatures.”Another desirable aspect of the alpaca industry to many is the

fact that alpacas don’t have to be killed to be profi table. Alpac-as are shorn, without harm, every twelve to eighteen months. They produce a luxurious fi ber that is stronger, warmer, and lighter than wool and is frequently compared to the softness of cashmere. Making it even more desirable, alpaca fi ber is hypo-allergenic, contains no lanolin, and comes in 22 natural colors.For Janet and Mike Wilkins of Wilkins Livestock LLC in

Geneva, Nebraska adding alpacas to their cattle ranch made sense. The Wilkins’s know cattle. For them, it has been a life-long business. They’ve raised Angus cattle, registered quarter horses, and hogs as well as feeding cattle commercially. For 40 years, they ran a cow-calf operation. They then began a livestock insurance business that included alpacas. Seeing the many benefi ts of raising alpacas, expanding their herd was log-ical. Says Janet, “Our initial investment was with seven open females, who we bred right away.”While cattle graze on several barrels of hay, alpacas need

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60-pound bale of hay can generally feed a group of about 20 alpacas for one day. Cattle are signifi cantly larger and often damage the land, whereas alpacas, with their soft-padded feet, are more environmentally friendly. Clean-up is easy since al-pacas deposit droppings in communal piles.The average lifespan of an alpaca is 20 years, with a gesta-

tion of 11.5 months. Female alpacas normally give birth, with-out assistance, in the daylight hours and typically have single births. Twins, although extremely rare, are possible. The most recent fi gure notes that 1 in 2000 is a twin.Janet continues, “We’re reaping the benefi ts now. By the time

the crias or baby alpacas were six-months old, we were show-ing and selling for a profi t.”Where is the alpaca market headed? Janet says, “The alpaca

market is here to stay.” The best way to learn more about al-pacas is to visit an alpaca farm or ranch. To fi nd one near you, log onto: www.alpacainfo.com or call The Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association at: 1-800-213-9522 to request your free Alpaca Farm and Ranch Guide. e

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energy costs and develop long-term so-lutions.”In his State of the Union Address, Pres-

ident Bush announced the Advanced Energy Initiative, which requests $2.1 billion to develop new technologies and alternative sources of energy to help diversify and strengthen our nation’s energy mix. “By applying the talent and technology of America,” President Bush said during the State of the Union, “this country can dramatically improve our environment, move beyond a petro-leum-based economy and make our de-pendence on Middle Eastern oil a thing of the past.”The American Competitiveness Initia-

tive is a multi-agency commitment to ensure that America remains competi-tive in the global marketplace. It will in-vest $5.9 billion in FY 2007, and more than $136 billion over the next 10 years to increase investments in research and development, strengthen education in math and science, and encourage entre-preneurship and innovation.In addition, the President’s FY 2007

budget proposal for USDA includes more than $250 million each year in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for renew-able energy and energy efficiency proj-ects through Rural Development’s loan and grants programs, as well as a core investment of $85 million for USDA’s energy-related projects. This funding includes resources to support renew-able energy research and demonstration

projects and additional efforts to support energy development and transmission across public lands.The Renewable Energy and Energy

Efficiency loan and grant program was established under Section 9006 of the 2002 Farm Bill to encourage agricultural producers and small ru-ral businesses to create renewable and energy efficient systems. A total of 435 grants totaling $66.7 million have been awarded in 36 states since the program began and in 2005, for the first time, renewable energy loan guar-antees were made under the program. One guarantee, for $10 million, was combined with a Business and Indus-try guarantee to help fund construction of a 20-megawatt biomass electrical generating plant in Arizona. That plant will use wildfire damaged timber along with waste from a nearby paper mill as a fuel source. Grants have been award-ed to fund a wide range of wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and conservation technologies.Under the program, the maximum

amount of a loan guarantee made to a borrower is $10 million. For renewable energy systems, the minimum grant request is $2,500 and the maximum is $500,000. For energy efficiency im-provements, the minimum grant request is $1,500 and the maximum is $250,000. Rural development grants under the pro-gram will not exceed 25 percent of the eligible program costs and a combina-tion of grants and guaranteed loans will not exceed 50 percent.

Applications for grants must be com-pleted and submitted to the appropriate USDA Rural Development state office postmarked no later than May 12, 2006. Guaranteed loans will be awarded on a continuous basis. Applications are due to the National Office for funding con-sideration by July 3, 2006. Any guaran-teed loan funds not obligated by August 1, 2006, will be made available for com-petitive grants. For more information re-fer to the announcement in the February 13, 2006 Federal Register or contact any state Rural Development office. Infor-mation is also available on the web at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farm-bill/index.html.Johanns also highlighted Energy Sec-

retary Samuel W. Bodman’s announce-ment of $160 million solicitation as part of President Bush’s Biofuels Ini-tiative, which will lead to the use of non-food based biomass, such as ag-ricultural waste, trees, forest residues and perennial grasses in the production of transportation fuels, electricity and other products. Accelerating research to make “cellulosic ethanol” cost-com-petitive by 2012 offers the potential to displace up to 30 percent of our na-tion’s current fuel use. For more infor-mation on the Department of Energy’s $160 million for the development of biofuels and renewable energy, visit: http://www.doe.gov.More information on President

Bush’s Advanced Energy Initiative is available at: www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2006/energy/. e

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