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IN THIS ISSUE: Business Classifieds..................................2Midwest Feed, Grain & Forage..................3Midwest Miscellaneous............................4Mideast, West & South..........................6-7Northeast & New England .......................8Business Classifieds..................................9Feed Department................................10-12Business Classifieds............................13-19
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For Sale: Eight Holstein heifers due Nov.-Dec. Good build; nice looking animals. AI bred. Call for more info. Fennimore, WI (608) 943-6149 1B
For Sale: Beautiful springing heifers. Hol-stein cross. Five due in the last half of Jan., six due in Feb. Many years of A.I. breeding, best bulls used, Johnes free. $2,800 OBO.West Central Wisconsin (608) 525-2510 2B
For Sale: 30 Berkshire cross feeder pigs, 40-50 lbs. each. Leave a message if interest-ed. Southern Wisconsin (608) 967-2125 1B
Wanted: Looking for a New Zealand Frie-sian bull. Iowa (319) 936-0615 1B
For Sale: Five organic Holstein cows due Dec.-Jan. A2/A2 bred. $2,500 each OBO. Taopi, MN (507) 582-3330 1B
For Sale: Five bred heifers; four months bred. Two Holsteins, two red and white Holsteins and one Ayrshire cross. Rewey, WI (608) 943-8521 1B
Wanted: Open, breedable heifers. Leave a message. Iowa (319) 284-0586 2B
For Sale: Four open Holstein cross heifers. Minnesota (320) 808-1517 2B
For Sale: One Shorthorn/Holstein bull and several red/white and black/white Holstein bulls. Breeding age. Wisconsin (608) 626-3891 2B
For Sale: 80 head of organic Angus steers and heifers. Approx. 500 lbs. Good feeders or replacement heifers. Take one or all. Delivery possible. Waseca, MN (507) 521-5525 2B
For Sale: 25 crossbred heifers due in early March. 70 crossbred cows due March and April. Stronghurst, IL (309) 333-1722 2B
For Sale: 10 Holstein cross heifers. Nine to 10 months old. TMR fed. Very nice. $1,100 ea. Illinois (815) 266-1152 2B
For Sale: 10 Holstein springing heifers. Due end of March 2017. Wisconsin (920) 538-5524 3A
Wanted: Bull calf. Three to six months old. Fleckvieh breed, good genetics only. 1375 Fairbank Amish Blvd., Hazleton, IA 50641 3A
For Sale: 25 large springing Holstein heif-ers. Due Jan.-April. $2,000 ea. Epworth, IA (563) 543-4197 3A
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M i d w e s t - F e e d , G r a i n & F o r a g e
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Retirement Sale: Dry hay, 4x5 rounds, MOSA certified. 73 bales of first crop, $30 each. 70 bales of second crop, $50 each. 15 bales third crop, $60 each. Nice grassy mix, no rain, tested good! Stored inside. Larry Sprotte Farm, Wisconsin (715) 748-6863 or (715) 560-1501 1B
For Sale: MOSA-certified first cut dry 3x3x8 large squares. 210 RFQ. Some second and third cut dry also available. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B
For Sale: Small sq. bales of second and third crop hay. Alfalfa-grass-clover no rain-baled dry-weed free. Very nice hay quality tests available. Wisconsin (715) 577-4577 or (715) 879-5572 1B
For Sale: 3,000 bu. of 2016 organic shell corn. Jordan, MN (952) 495-4059 1B
For Sale: Second, third and fourth cut bale-age, individually wrapped, dairy quality. Have test results. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B
For Sale: 35 winter rye straw 3x3x8 bales. 2 semi loads of 3x3x8 ft corn shreds, very dry and clean. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B
For Sale: Oats/peas baleage, inline wrapped. Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 1B
For Sale: Organic dairy quality alfalfa/ grass hay; first second and third cuttings. RFV: 130-214, Protein 19-26 percent. 3x3x8 squares. Fourth crop wrapped bailage 3x3x5. Organic oat straw, 5x5, net-wrapped round bales. West Central Minnesota (320) 491-0788 1B
For Sale: Nice second cutting of certified organic hay. Semi loads. 3x3 large sq. bales. Great pricing! Kalona, IA (319) 430-4435 1B
For Sale: MOSA Certified first, second and third crop alfalfa-grass-clover baleage. Wis-consin (715) 577-4577 or (715) 879-5572 1B
For Sale: 1,000 - 2,000 bu. of MCIA-certi-fied organic barley/field pea grain mixture. Feed quality tests available. Also MCIA-certified organic corn. Ryan, Minnesota (507) 220-1036 2A
For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa. 3x3x8 bales. First and second cuttings. RFV 160-200, Protein 19-21. Stored inside. Krumm Farm, Strasburg, ND (701) 336-7644 1B
For Sale: 6,000 bu. organic corn in a bin. Central Minnesota (320) 836-2956 2A
For Sale: 4,500 – 5,000 bu. of organic corn. MOSA certified. Stored, dried in bin. Can store until next harvest if needed. Holy Cross, IA (563) 542-1254 1B
For Sale: Certified organic hay. Second and third crop dry hay large squares. First crop baleage. Ben Winnes, Minnesota (507) 226-5737 1B
For Sale: Certified organic corn. 4,000 bu. Trucking available. Iowa (319) 560-2969 2A
For Sale: First crop, net-wrapped, 4x4 bale-age bales. No rain and timely. Inline wrapped. $40 per bale. Second crop, net-wrapped, 4x5 dry hay. No rain. Stored indoors. $40 per bale. All nice hay. Elk Mound, WI (715) 829-0139 2B
For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa. Large squares and large rounds. Rock Valley Lab tests available. Trucking available. Iowa (319) 560-2969 2A
For Sale: “Dry” certified organic hay. First cut (200 bales, 3x3x6) and third cut (125 bales, 3x3x6 or 3x3x8). Good quality alfalfa hay. Dry small sq. bales of wheat straw, good quality straw (1,000 bales). Also have second cut good quality alfalfa baleage, 45 percent moisture (3x3x6 wrapped, 115 bales). Dry big bales of wheat straw (3x3x6,60 bales). Wisconsin (608) 452-3641 2B
For Sale: Organic hay. Small squares. Sec-ond and third crop. Dairy quality. Minnesota (507) 381-3776 2B
For Sale: 3x3x6, individually wrapped bale-age. RFQ range 120-200. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 2B
For Sale: 160 second-cut, 3x3x8 dry hay. Hay made dry and stored inside. Call for test results and pricing. Brian, Stoddard, WI (608) 780-0186 2B
For Sale: Very nice alfalfa grass hay. First, second, third and fifth cutting. Large 3x3 sq. bales, most are wrapped. A few dry bales. RFV up to 190; RFQ up to 230. Trucking available. Reasonable price. West Central Wisconsin (608) 525-2510 2B
For Sale: 3,000 bu. of 2016 organic shell corn. Jordan, MN (952) 495-4059 2B
For Sale: Hay. First crop round baleage. Grassy for heifers or dry cows. Second or third crop high-quality grassy alfalfa for calves and milk quality cows. Wisconsin (920) 324-9306 2B
For Sale: Organic oats, corn. Hay, wrapped and dry. Straw, big bales. Can deliver. South-ern Wisconsin (608) 574-2160 2B
For Sale: Certified organic big sq. 3x3x7 bales. 2016 winter wheat straw. Cuba City, WI (608) 778-4240 2B
For Sale: Organic corn (Master Choice), oats and wheat. Hamilton, MO (314) 474-2321 2B
For Sale: Certified organic corn, oats, bar-ley, soybeans and straw. Hortonville, WI (920) 378-2642 3A
For Sale: Transition feeds. 3,000 bu. of corn. Hay, various cuttings and quality. Small and large squares and rounds. South Central Wisconsin (608) 851-0528 3A
For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa. First and third cuttings 3x3x8 large squares. Test results available. Delivery available. Brad Konrath, Allenton, WI (262) 305-7623 3A
For Sale: OCIA-certified organic corn. Also certified organic alfalfa grass hay. Large squares and rounds. Stored inside. Toledo, IA (641) 751-8382 3A
For Sale: Organic alfalfa grass mix hay. 3x3x8. Approx. 900 lbs. Hay has been tested. South Dakota (605) 460-1545 3A
For Sale: Organic oat straw. 3x3x8. South Dakota (605) 460-1545 3A
For Sale Round bales of straw, cob corn and oats. Wisconsin (920) 538-5524 3A
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MISCELLANEOUS
For Sale: Barley spouting system. 1,000-lbs., four-rack system. $8,500. Bonduel, WI (715) 758-8116 1B
For Sale: Kuhn 15-ft. rotovator with packer. L shape teeth at about 70 percent. Call for more details and pictures. $12,000. Adam, Bloomer, WI (715) 933-2494 1B
For Sale: Barn cleaner drive unit, $1,600. Berg Chore Master 401. Clockwise. Includes complete mounting for flat use. Purchased new and then used 4-6 times only. Rudolph, WI (715) 570-0782 1B
For Sale: John Deere 318D skid-loader. 1007 hours, cab, heat and A/C, nice shape. Lime Springs, IA (641) 220-3279 1B
For Sale: Barn cleaner chain, $1,200. 16-ft. Berg low flight hook chain. 300-ft.+ Two-thirds of life left. Rudolph, WI (715) 570-0782 1B
For Sale: 12-row Krause cultivator. Excel-lent condition. $3,000 OBO. Taopi, MN (507) 582-3330 1B
Calf Raising: Will do custom raising of organic calves. Daniel Borntreger, W14686 County Rd. H, Melrose, WI 54642 1B
Wanted: John Deere 24T baler. Must be in good condition. State price in first letter. Write: Perry Yoder, S3865 Shreve Rd., Hills-boro, WI 54634 2A
For Sale: Big wheeled Massey Harris grain drill. This drill is not complete, but would make a nice antique. Was stored inside. Take a look before it's gone. $200. Write: Perry Yoder, S3865 Shreve Rd., Hillsboro, WI 54634 2A
For Sale: John Deere 444 four-row wide corn head. $2,500 OBO. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 2B
For Sale: John Deere 7000 four-row corn planter and four-row flamer. Have seed corn attachments and soybean seed attachments for planter. Wisconsin (608) 452-3641 2B
For Sale: Roller mill. Originally from feed mill. Plus 21-ft., 11-ft., and 5 ft. 4-in. augers. Plastic hopper. Kewaunee, WI (920) 388-1116 2A
For Sale: Agri-Val hammer mill. $1,000. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 2B
For Sale: Stretch-O-Matic in-line wrapper, Elite 9600. $17,000 OBO. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 2B
Wanted: Used cow mats. In good condi-tion. Leave a message. Andy Helmuth, 1493 110th St., Fairbank, IA 50629 or (319)-471-0918 2B
For Sale: Small combo mixer by Farm Mas-ter. Good for mixing grain. $1,000. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 2B
For Sale: High speed disc. Maschio, 13-ft., UFO 400. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 2B
For Sale: 35 sheets of used steel. 25-ft. long by 2.5-ft. wide. Green colored. No dents or rust. Cuba City, WI (608) 778- 4240 2B
For Sale: HR40 Howard Rotavator. 100-in tillage width. 1,000 RPM PTO. Four speed. New "C" blades. Asking $6,500. Bob Berger, Spencer, WI (715) 255-9515 2B
For Sale: 1996 Diamond 65 CPH egg pack-er. Good running condition. $8,000. Steve, Johnson Creek, WI (920) 723-2604 2B
For Sale: Planning to start HI-bred Jersey asparagus transplant in Hillsboro green-house. Cost one third to one half of buying crowns. Pat Slattery, Wisconsin (608) 486-2605 3A
For Sale: John Deere 55 combine with two row cornhead. Always stored inside, excellent condition. Case 2 bottom pull plow. Toledo, IA (641) 751-8382 3A
For Sale: New Idea 484 round baler. Makes 4x5 bales. South Dakota (605) 460-1545 3A
For Sale: Organic onion plants, Sedona, Redwing, Candy, White Wing, Safrane, yellow and red Cipollini and Leeks. Other varieties available upon request. 1,000 plant mini-mum. Other vegetable starts available upon request. Certified by MOSA. Glen, Creco, IA (563) 379-3951 or [email protected] 3A
For Sale: Certified organic garden seeds. Open and pollinated. Bred and selected for short growing seasons and organic produc-tion. Dan and Theresa Podoll, Prairie Road Organic Seeds (www.prairieroadorganic.co) Fullerton, ND (701) 883-4416 or [email protected] 3A
For Sale: Red Devon beef embryos. Docile, efficient, high quality grazing genetics. American, Rotokawa and Tirranna bloodlines. Visit www.abidingacresfarm.com for details. David, Delavan, WI (262) 949-5777 or [email protected] 3A
For Sale: 60-gal. Earth Compost Tea brewer. South Dakota (605) 460-1545 3A
LAND
Custom Grazing: 80 acres available. Can easily certify organic. Up to 60 head. MIG/rotational grazing. Will manage daily. Good fences. 15 miles north of Decorah, IA (563) 880-0538 1B
Wanted: Couple or family to manage 10,000 organic layer operation. Extra time may be available on organic dairy and crop side of the operation. Housing available. West-Central Wisconsin (715) 662-3844 2B
For Sale: 76-acre certified organic dairy farm in Deerbrook, WI. Parcel 1: Approx. 38 acres with approx. 35 acres tillable, fenced for rotational grazing. Buildings consist of a 52-stall barn, three bedroom, 1.5-bath home, new well and mound septic, and a 2.5-car garage. Parcel 2: Approx. 38 acres with approx. 33 acres tillable. There are (2) two-bedroom homes, a 30-ft.x36-ft. shop, and a 23-stall dairy barn. Includes a full line of well-kept machinery, and 78 head of certi-fied organic dairy cattle. $590,000 complete. Contact Nolan Sales LLC (800) 472-0290 or www.nolansales.com 2B
For Sale: 180-acre organic dairy farm. 150 acres tillable. 49-stall barn, four silos, 60x120 machine shed, 44x60 heated shop with a 24x60 lean-to. 1.5 story four-bedroom house and more. Asking $950,000. Contact for more info. Robert Berger, Spencer, WI, Clark County (715) 255-9515 2B
For Sale: 200-acre dairy farm. 140 acres tillable, 30 acres pasture and 30 acres wooded. 40-tie stall dairy barn. 30x50 pole barn. Several small out buildings, two silos and one bunker. 60 acres could be certified in 2017. Scott Heinberg, Blanchardville, WI (608) 482-1683 2B
Opportunity: Retiring Organic Valley farmer looking to enter share milking agreement with a beginning farmer with future purchase of farm. Whitelaw, WI (920) 242-8659 3A
For Sale: Organic Valley dairy farm with 50 cows. Whitelaw, WI (920) 262-8659 3A
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M i d e a s t , W e s t & S o u t h
FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE
For Sale: 700 ton of organic alfalfa. 200+ RFV. 4x4x8 bales. Gary Morgan, Colorado (719) 580-4000 1B
For Sale: 100 bu. of organic Red Mammoth Clover seed. $4/lb. purchase price. Central Michigan (989) 666-3637 1B
For Sale: Organic hay. RFQ 125-140. Ask-ing $1.20-$1.30 per point per ton. Dry or wrapped. Neal or Michele Reishus, Indiana (765) 628-3381 2A
For Sale: 2,000 bu. of organic corn. Market price. 10720 South Johnson Rd., Blanchard, MI 49310 2A
For Sale: Roasted organic soybeans. Fair-view, MI (989) 335-0080 1B
For Sale: Organic corn. Approx. 1,500 bu. Ashtabula County, OH (440) 294-2011 1B
For Sale: Bales of alfalfa grass baleage. 15 bales, RFQ 182. 11 bales, RFQ 191. 16 bales, RFQ 202. 29 bales of triticale and peas, RFQ 201. Middlebury, IN (574) 825-0216 ext. 2 2A
For Sale: First, second and third cutting baleage. Individually wrapped, 4x4.5 round bales. Dry hay and bedding also available. Reasonable pricing, trucking available. Steve, Century Grass Farms (412) 580-9692 or [email protected] 2A
For Sale: First cut clover/alfalfa mixed baleage. Delivery available. Roasted soy-beans. Free delivery in Ohio. (419) 685-0234 or (419) 685-0395 2A
For Sale: Certified organic first- through forth-cutting hay. RFQ 125-190. Round bales. New Haven, IN (260) 414-2897 or (260) 493-2839 2B
For Sale: 4,000 bu. of organic corn. Fort Loramie, OH (937) 726-0955 2B
For Sale: All grades of hay. First, second, third, forth and fifth. Rounds, small squares, and large squares. Also silage bales. Michigan (989) 288-2432 2B
For Sale: Certified organic hay first through fifth cutting. Large and small squares. 4x4 or 4x5 rounds. Alfalfa and timothy or alfalfa, timothy and orchard grass blend. Durand, MI (989) 288-2432 2B
For Sale: Certified organic soybeans. Ap-prox. 3.5 tons. $800 per ton. Ohio (330) 567-2249 2B
For Sale: Certified organic alfalfa baleage. First through fifth cutting. 4x5 bales. $175/ton. Butler, OH (419) 883-3949 or (954) 298-3686 2B
For Sale: 100 to 150 bu. of certified or-ganic soybeans. Can deliver within 50 miles. $15/bu., $18/bu. delivered. Steve, Peebles, OH (937) 725-2285 or [email protected] 3A
For Sale: Organic wheat straw. 4x4 bales, $38 each. Also, organic shell corn. Best price would be for truckload quantities. Warsaw, OH (740) 824-3248 or (740) 521-4549 3A
For Sale: Certified organic food-grade soy-beans that are roasted. 46.29 percent crude protein. Can deliver. Minimum 30 bu. tote. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. S, New London, OH 44851 (419) 577-2809 3A
For Sale: Certified organic fall red clover baleage. Not tested yet. 17 large round bales individually wrapped. RFQ last year was 231. Can deliver. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. S, New London, OH 44851 or (419) 577-2809 3A
For Sale: Certified organic shell corn. Masters Choice, floury variety. Crude protein 8.2 percent, dry matter basis. 800 bu. Can deliver. Michael Jones, 689 Butler Rd. S, New London, OH 44851 (419) 577-2809 3A
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For Sale: New Zealand Friesian bull. One year and nine months. A2/A2. Ready to go. Clair Shirk, Michigan (989) 390-3451 1B
Wanted: A2/A2 polled Jersey Bull for 2017 breeding. Butler, OH (419) 883-2026 1B
Wanted: Purebred Viking Red bull or bull calf. David N. Miller, 5020 Township Rd. 353, Millersburg, OH 44654 (330) 674-2915 1B
For Sale: 19 breeding age and bred heifers. Holstein and cross bred mix. $900 ea. Tustin, MI (231) 829-5035 1B
For Sale: 10 grazing organic dairy heifers. Holstein and Jersey cross. Due to calve from Dec.–March. Rockville, IN (765) 344-7501 ext. 2 2A
For Sale: Five certified organic cows: four Holsteins and one Holstein-Jersey cross. Winter and spring freshening. Millersburg, OH (330) 893-2089 2A
For Sale: Two yearling Holstein bulls; 25 percent New Zealand genetics, sired by Hugo son. One polled. $1,000 each. Joe Miller, Clare, MI (989) 386-3679 2A
For Sale: Organic Holstein heifers. Two just freshened, well started. One to freshen this fall. $2,600 OBO. 9210 State Route 138, Hillsboro, OH 45133 2A
For Sale: 15 bred Jersey-Holstein cross heifers. Due within the next two months. Ohio (419) 685-0234 or (419) 685-0395 2A
For Sale: 30 milking first-calf heifers. Just freshened. Holstein, Milking Shorthorn and Jersey crossbreds. Lavon Yoder, Georgia (478) 244-0081 2B
For Sale: 50 certified organic Holstein Springers. Due in the next 60 days. AI bred, Select Jersey Semen. $2,800. Washington (253) 261-6670 2B
For Sale: 20 grass-fed certified organic feeder calves, certified through OEFFA, beef breed steers and heifers, approximately 500 to 600 pounds now, $2 per pound or $1,000 each if you take all. Steve, Peebles, OH (937) 725-2285 or [email protected] 3A
For Sale: Nine certified organic heifers. 10-14 months of age. All open. Jersey-Holstein and Fleckvieh-Holstein crosses. West Central Indiana (765) 569-1084 3A
For Sale: Five certified organic Holstein cows, due to calve in the spring. All AI bred to Jersey. Fleming County, KY (606) 267-6156 3A
LAND
For Rent: Land. Up to 80 acres for an or-ganic dairy herd. Ask for Lee. Michigan (810) 730-2865 2A
For Sale: 139 +/- acres of prime organic hunting land/farm. This farm has never been sprayed with all chemicals. It has been bush-hogged the last few years. With a little help could be planted with row crop easy. There is 50+ acres of open ground. Hunters paradise; loaded with deer and turkey! The farm has been highly managed for the last few years. There are food plots on the farm. Pond with fish. Marketable timber. $2,100/acre Located 15 miles north of Princeton, KY (731) 699-6161 3A
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MISCELLANEOUS
Wanted: Six milk buckets, four lids. Prefer-ably DeLaval. Reasonably priced. Stephen Kinsinger (304) 882-8245 1B
For Sale: Collie puppies, white or sable/white. AKC. $350-$450. Fairview, MI (989) 335-0080 1B
For Sale: Surge model 81000 automatic tank washer for a smaller tank. $300. Can ship. Ohio (419) 962-4293 2B
Wanted: Six-row Buffalo cultivator and a six-row flamer. Kentucky (270) 265-0926 3A
Wanted: Brillion seeder. 10-ft. or 12 ft. wide. Kentucky (270) 265-0926 3A
For Sale: Surge model 81000 automatic tank washer for small tanks. $300 can ship. Shiloh, OH (419) 962-4293 3A
EMPLOYMENT
Opportunity: Looking for dairy farm to buy into or an employment opportunity. Call or text. Michigan (616) 299-0790 1B
Opportunity: Long time grazer looking for an apprentice. Very labor efficient system with tremendous growth potential. Large land base, investment options, open bookkeep-ing. Develop your career here. Call Jesse Meerman, Logansport, IN (616) 634 3308 or www.migreenpastures.com 3A
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FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE
For Sale: Do you need digestible fiber? Try organic soy hulls! Also available: organic spelt. Call for prices. Honey Brook, PA (610) 273-9048 1B
For Sale: 200 round bales. Certified organic, clean spelt straw, $180 a ton. Rush-sylvania, PA (937) 468-2439 1B
For Sale: Certified organic hay. First cut-ting grass round bales, baleage and bedding hay. Sussex, NJ (973) 875-2849 1B
For Sale: 120 bu. clean organic spelt. $10/bu. Garrett, PA (814) 634-0427 1B
For Sale: 75-100 wrapped round grass hay bales. $80 each, take one or all. Bernville, PA (717) 278-9577 1B
For sale: Organic soybean meal and raw soybeans. Starting price $760/ton soybean meal; $710/ton raw soybeans. Price ad-justed based on volume. Swatara View Farm, Meyerstown, PA (717) 933-9173 1B
For Sale: Wrapped round bales. Several hundred 4-ft.x52-in. bales of early first- and second-cut grass/clover. Good quality. Larry and Marlene Ashline, Mooers Forks, NY (518) 236-7445 2A
For Sale: First, second and third cutting baleage. Individually wrapped, 4x4.5 round bales. Dry hay and bedding also available. Reasonable pricing, trucking available. Steve, Century Grass Farms (412) 580-9692 or [email protected] 2A
Wanted: Organic hay. Dairy quality. Prefer grass hay. Pennsylvania (814) 422-0654 2A
For Sale: Organic dried shelled corn. David, Jasper, NY (814) 326-4496 2A
For Sale: 600-800 4x4 round bales. Heifer quality. New York (518) 965-3936 2B
For Sale: Organic straw. Pennsylvania (717) 363-1078 2B
For Sale: First and second cutting organic mixed hay. No rain. Small sq. bales. Central Pennsylvania (570) 922-4841 3A
For Sale: PCO-certified organic barley straw in small sq. bales. Belleville, PA (814) 935-8610 3A
For Sale: Certified organic corn silage from 2016. Harvey Kempf, 3801 Sprague Rd., Falconer, NY 14733 3A
LIVESTOCK
For Sale: Certified organic springing heif-ers. Holstein and Holstein Shorthorn crosses. Varying freshening dates. Arie Landis, New York (315) 269-4030 1B
For Sale: 10 certified organic bred cross-bred heifers. $1,000 each. Maine (207) 757-7268 1A
For Sale: 12 organic heifers. Due to freshen in April. Low-grain dairy. Mike Geiser, Mansfield, PA (570) 549-2319 1B
For Sale: Certified organic Jersey cow. A2/A2, fresh 10/16/16. $3,000. Lebanon, PA (717) 274-2959 1B
For Sale: Eight crossbred heifers. Due in Nov.-Dec. Bred to a Jersey bull. Ezra Kanagy, New York (607) 263-2530 1B
For Sale: Five certified organic Holstein and Holstein cross cows. Fresh July 2016. $1,900. Kinzers, PA (717) 768-8423 ext. 2 1B
For Sale: Grassmilk cows. Two just fresh, $3,000 each. 17 pregnant and short bred, due May-July, $2,000 each. All registered Jerseys, most polled. Out of our spring calving season. Ron, Maryland (240) 529-4000 1B
For Sale: PCO-certified organic heifers. Pick from group of three months to 12 months old. Pennsylvania (814) 422-0654 2A
For Sale: Certified organic springing heifers. $2,000 ea. Due March 15-April 30. Herd re-duction. Samuel Weaver, 1346 East Side Rd., Morris, NY 13808 or (607) 263-5051 2B
Wanted: Group of five to 20 open, breeding-age heifers, preferably Jersey. Please call Joe or Emily, Charlotte, VT (802) 425-4528 2B
For Sale: Two certified organic Jersey springers. Due in April. $1,500 ea. Center County, PA (814) 349-5675 2B
For Sale: Three grass-fed organic heifers, short bred. $1,800 ea. Casanovia, NY (315) 684-7652 2B
For Sale: Two Jersey cross heifers, due in March and April. PCO-certified. 100 percent grass fed. $2,200 each. Morrisville, NY (315) 684-7096 3A
For Sale: 60 certified organic milk cows. 31 certified organic breed heifers. Also calves on and right off milk. Jerseys, Holsteins and crosses. Pennsylvania (570) 765-3295 3A
For Sale: One certified organic Holstein first calf heifer. AI bred. Due Jan. 21, 2017. We will also have a few heifers for sale this spring due in April and May and a few due the fall of 2017. West Charleston, VT (802) 895-4202 or [email protected] 3A
MISCELLANEOUS
For Sale: New Holland 7635 tractor. Four-wheel drive, 95 horse, 4,200 hours. Good rubber and runs great. $15,500 OBO. Rushsylvania, PA (937) 468-2439 1A
For Sale: New Holland 1411 disc bine. Good working condition. $7,500. Rushsylva-nia, PA (937) 468-2439 1A
For Sale: J&M 250-bu. gravity wagon w/kilbros gear extend a tow. $750. Rushsylva-nia, PA (937) 468-2439 1A
For Sale: New Holland 469 hay bine. Aver-age condition. $1,200. Rushsylvania, PA (937) 468-2439 1A
For Sale: 8124 Kuhn knight spreader. (New parts just put on) good shape. Call for information and pricing. Pennsylvania (570)-765-3295 3A
OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity Wanted: My name is Nick Armato. I am 22 years old and looking to become an organic dairyman. Looking for a farm in the New England or New York area. Housing required. Limited experience but eager to learn. Looking for an opportunity to build a herd of cows/equity. I would also like to learn how to operate and maintain equip-ment, manage crops, hay, and pasture. Willing to start ASAP. (802) 779-1021. or [email protected] 1A
Service: Experienced farm-sitting services. References available. Arie Landis, New York (315) 269-4030 1A
Wanted: Heifers to board on certified or-ganic pasture and indoor facilities. Newport, VT (208) 673-9011 1A
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C R O P P C O O P E R A T I V E ’ S
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WisconsinCorn$8.55-$8.95 bu. (19 loads)
MinnesotaCorn$8.55-$8.95/bu.(15 loads)
IowaCorn$8.55-$8.95 bu. (8 loads)
South DakotaCorn$8.55(5 loads)
Featured Products
CROPP Cooperative - Available Crops
Spouting Barley: 99 percent clean with 96 percent germination rate. $9.50/bu. FOB Minnesota — totes available.
Apple Cider Vinegar: 275-gallon totes. $6/gallon FOB Cashton, Wis.
The crops listed below are currently available for sale with the Feed Department for 2016’s harvest on forward contracting. (FOB Pricing.)
Delivery prior to December 31, 2016.
888-809-9297
Straw Availability
Oat and Barley straw is available now in the Midwest!
Contact the Feed Department (888) 809-9297
New 2017 Pricing. All 2016 hay will be sold at a discounted price.
RFQ: 180+ 7 loads (dry) 202 loads (baleage)
RFQ: 160-180 0 load (dry) 64 loads (baleage)
RFQ: 140-160 3 loads (dry) 30 loads (baleage)
RFQ: <140 4 loads (dry) 37 loads (baleage)
Protein: 10-22%
NEL: .58-.70
Protein: 18-24%
NEL: .52-.72
Protein: 18-26%
NEL: .66-.74
Protein: 20-26%
NEL: .70-.76
Ohio - Bulk FeedEstimated delivery pricing.
Corn - $10.50-$11.15/bu. (25 ton load)
Soybean Meal - $840/ton (25 ton load)
Dry Hay - $330/ton (182 RFQ; 22 percent CP – small quantities)
Flax Meal - $825-$875/ton (Bulk or 23 tote load)
Anyone interested can contact the Feed Department at 888-809-9297.
2016 Vermont Hay
Other Products Offered
Grains: Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Flax, Spelt,
Grain Sorghum (Milo)
Animal Supplements: Apple Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Kelp
Forages/Bedding: Hay and Straw
By-Products: Soybean Meal, Flax Meal, Wheat Midds,
Screenings, Soybean Hulls, Alfalfa Pellets, Hominy, Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs),
Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder
Other products available upon request!
2016 Midwest Hay
RFQ: 160+ 94 Bales (4x4 round baleage)
RFQ: 140-160 126 Bales (4x4 round baleage)
RFQ: 120-140174 Bales (4x4 round baleage)
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O R G A N I C F E E D P R O G R A M
CropLower Limit
($/bu)Upper Limit
($/bu)Crop
Lower Limit ($/bu)
Upper Limit ($/bu)
CropLower Limit
($/bu)Upper Limit
($/bu)Crop
Lower Limit ($/bu)
Upper Limit ($/bu)
Corn $9.10 $10.25 Corn $9.00 $10.15 Corn $9.25 $10.40 Corn $9.85 $11.00Barley $7.00 $9.00 Barley $6.90 $8.90 Barley $7.15 $9.15 Barley $7.75 $9.75Oats $4.50 $6.00 Oats $4.40 $5.90 Oats $4.65 $6.15 Oats $5.25 $6.75
Wheat $8.50 $9.80 Wheat $8.40 $9.70 Wheat $8.65 $9.95 Wheat $9.25 $10.55Soybeans $18.55 $20.25 Soybeans $18.45 $20.15 Soybeans $18.70 $20.40 Soybeans $19.30 $21.00
CropLower Limit
($/bu)Upper Limit
($/bu)Crop
Lower Limit ($/bu)
Upper Limit ($/bu)
CropLower Limit
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($/bu)Crop
Lower Limit ($/bu)
Upper Limit ($/bu)
Corn $10.50 $11.65 Corn $10.25 $11.40 Corn $10.70 $11.85 Corn $10.60 $11.75Barley $8.40 $10.40 Barley $8.15 $10.15 Barley $8.60 $10.60 Barley $8.50 $10.50Oats $5.90 $7.40 Oats $5.65 $7.15 Oats $6.10 $7.60 Oats $6.00 $7.50
Wheat $9.90 $11.20 Wheat $9.65 $10.95 Wheat $10.10 $11.40 Wheat $10.00 $11.30Soybeans $19.95 $21.65 Soybeans $19.70 $21.40 Soybeans $20.15 $21.85 Soybeans $20.05 $21.75
CropLower Limit
($/bu)Upper Limit
($/bu)Crop
Lower Limit ($/bu)
Upper Limit ($/bu)
CropLower Limit
($/ton)Upper Limit
($/ton)Crop
Lower Limit ($/ton)
Upper Limit ($/ton)
Corn $9.80 $10.95 Corn $10.10 $11.25 Corn $355.00 $436.07 Corn $381.43 $452.50Barley $7.70 $9.70 Barley $8.00 $10.00 Barley $321.67 $445.00 Barley $377.50 $460.83Oats $5.20 $6.70 Oats $5.50 $7.00 Oats $311.25 $445.00 Oats $335.00 $458.75
Wheat $9.20 $10.50 Wheat $9.50 $10.80 Wheat $313.33 $396.67 Wheat $340.00 $413.33Soybeans $19.25 $20.95 Soybeans $19.55 $21.25 Soybeans $648.33 $745.00 Soybeans $675.00 $761.67
MICHIGAN
Region: SOUTHWEST
Region: NEW ENGLAND(VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT)
January 2017
Region: MIDWEST (SOUTH)
January 2017
(IA, IL, MO)
Region: MIDWEST (WEST)
January 2017
Region: MIDWEST
January 2017
(southern MN, WI, U.P. of MI) (northern MN, ND, SD, NE, KS)
Region: MIDEAST
January 2017
Region: NORTHEAST(NY, PA, MD, DE, NJ)
January 2017 January 2017 January 2017
(AZ, NM, TX, OK)
January 2017January 2017
*** Estimated Delivery Pricing: prices around the country are subject to change ***
What Are Prices Doing?
January 2017
Region: WEST Region: WEST COAST(MT, ID, UT, NV, CO, WY) (WA, OR, CA)
January 2017
(KY,TN)
(MI)
(IN, OH)
(NC, SC, AL, GA, FL)
Region: KEN/TEN
Region: SOUTHEAST
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Want Energy Independence?
Stanley Minnick, Energy Services Manager: (888) 809-9297 | [email protected]
Want to know how solar and wind energy can power your farm? Want to learn about energy-efficient upgrades like plate coolers, refrigeration heat recovery and lighting upgrades? We can help evaluate options, choose a contractor, analyze proposals and apply for grants and rebates that may
be available. Contact us to explore energy upgrades on your farm!
On-farm energy services are free for Organic Valley farmers!
Join Organic Valley’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Specialist Phil Marty as we talk about weather and climate
trends. There’s a lot to keep track of up there, and Phil is
the co-op’s link to the weather information you need to help
you plan your farming year. Call in and bring your questions!
Weather Tracking & Climate Forecasting
Thursday, February 1611 a.m. Central
Toll-Free phone number: 866-946-0405
Participant PIN: 8282485#
Ask the Experts Conference Call:
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• Forage Energy, represented by NDF-d or TTNDFD is the reason for Byron’s existence from its beginning.
• Whether you are grass-fed or not, high energy pastures and forages are the key to your success.
• Byron Seeds is owned by a certified organic dairyman.
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Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
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Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
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Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
For sale: Organic feed barley: high protein
variety. Available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic malting barley: available in 1 ton totes or bulk
Organic barley straw: 3x4x8 square bales
Truck load preferred organic certified
Available August 15 throughout winter months
Organization
Marquis Farms WAYNE MARQUIS 127 MCKINLEY ST. VAN BUREN, ME 04785 (207) 217-7634 [email protected]
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Midwest Organic Prairie Cull CowDecember Market Report
Harvest Date
High Yielding 3+
Avg. Yielding 3
Low Yielding 3-
12/02 $1.35 $1.25 $1.05
12/09 $1.35 $1.25 $1.05
12/16 $1.35 $1.25 $1.05
12/23 $1.35 $1.25 $1.05
Wanted: Midwest Certified Cull CowsWe need your cull cows. High beef demand
means an excellent opportunity for dairy pro-ducers to join Organic Prairie’s Beef Pool. Our
collection routes cover the Midwest.
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• On-farm compost made easy• Compost windrows with custom blending minerals in the row • Compost windrow turning & aeration • Compost application rates from 500 lbs./acre to 10 tons+/acre• Diamond t Ag products including new MOSA-approved organic
foliar feed Liquid Carbon Cal for feeding growing crops• Full range of custom manure handling for both liquid and solid
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Compost windrows with custom blending minerals in the row
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Compost application rates from 500 lbs./acre to 10+ tons/acre
Diamond t Ag products including new MOSA-approved organic foliar feed Liquid Carbon Cal for feeding growing crops
Full range of custom manure handling for both liquid and solid manure hauling and spreading
Nominate a farmer for CROPP’s Sustainability Award
This award honors a farmer in CROPP Cooperative who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Nominations may be submitted by a CROPP farmer, family member, staff member, or a partner—such as a certifier. (Yes, you may nominate yourself. Don’t be shy!)
The winner receives $2,500 toward an on-farm sustainability project or education and an all-expenses paid trip for two to CROPP’s Annual Meeting.
Apply on Farmers.coop or contact Nicole Rakobitsch at 888-809-9297 or [email protected] for an application.
Nominations due December 31!
Great Britain or Bust!
SAVE THE DATE
Are you an Organic Valley Gen-O? Would you like the opportunity to travel to England and learn from our OMSCo members? Organic Valley will be sponsoring an OMSCo exchange this July.
Applications are due March 10.
Contact Majia Haggith to learn more. 888-809-9297 or [email protected]
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Apple cider vinegar is acetic acid. When broken down in the rumen, it produces three volatile fatty acids that provide the “gasoline” for energy to every cell in the body. When fed with molasses, its an excellent energy and metabolism booster. Just 2 oz. per day is enough to provide a therapeutic and metabolic benefit. It’s an effective, natural, inexpensive insurance policy to protect the health of your herd.
Benefits include: More information on Farmers.coop.
Pricing good through December 31, 2016.
To order, call the Farmer Hotline 888-809-9297
$6/gallon 275-gallon caged totes FOB
Cashton, Wis.
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Sale
High in mineralsExcellent source of potassiumPromotes oxygenation of the bloodHolds down pathogens in the rumen
Reduces inflammationReduces bacteria in the urineHelps prevent ketosisHelps recovery time of sick or low-energy cow
MEMBERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR LIVESTOCK NUTRITIONISTS ON THE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT. CROPP COOPERATIVE CAN NOT GUARANTEE RESULTS OR PROFIT AND THEREFORE MEMBER AGREES TO RELEASE THE COOPERATIVE AND ITS EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE COOPERATIVES ADVISE OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN A MEMBER’S PRODUCTION.
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REMEMBER – ALL FARMER CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE.MUST BE CERTIFIED ORGANIC.
Always request an organic certificate to verify feed and animal status. CROPP is not responsible for misrepresented items. All guarantees
and agreements are between the buyer and seller.
CROPP (Cooperative Regions of Organic Producer Pools) markets under the Organic Valley and Organic Prairie labels. Organized in 1988, the cooperative represents over 1,800 farmer-owners. Organic Valley/Organic Prairie produces more than 130 organic products, including organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce and meats.
Call to place your ad today! 888-809-9297 Deadline for ad placement is the 5th and the 20th of every month.
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Farmer ads are free and run four (4) issues. Please let us know if your product/item has been sold before your ad term is up. The number system at the end of each classified indicates when your ad will expire in the Trader. Please contact the Farmer Hotline at 888-809-9297 to extend your ad.
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