2012 ag pride

2 • Ag Pride 2012 � A Tri-State Livestock News and Farmer & Rancher Exchange Publication

.......REVEF LOOT YAH

moc.ereeDnhoJ.www

relaB dnuoR 865

PORC YNA DLEIF YNA

relaB erauqS 843

EKIL MEHT KCATS SKCIRB

]noitpaCegami)ELBAIRAV([@

oCoM toviP-diM 659

KROW KCIUQ EKAM

.......REVEF LOOT YAH

-srewoM ot srelaB morf ,stcudorp loot yah ereeD nhoJ elbarud dna tsaf htiw hsinif ot trats morf yah ytilauQytilauq hgih fo ecnatropmi eht uoy htiw erahs ffats selas elbaegdelwonk ruo tel dna yb potS .srenoitidnoC

.sloot yah ereeD nhoJ

• • •

• .NIM/SEKORTS 39• SRAB XIS NO HTEET 651 • NOISNET ELAB CILUARDYH

• PARW ECAFRUS RO ENIWT• PUKCIP EDIWAGEM • SERIT NOITATOLF IH 1.61X5.12

• RABRETTUC YRATOR ELIFORP-WOL• HTDIW GNITTUC LLAREVO "6 '41 • ESOOHC OT SELYTS RENOITIDNOC 3

MORF

GNIYAH DESU TNEMPIUQE

AB 2926 ,SRH 203 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )B( ..... 009,43 $ AB 4225 ,SRH 073 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )B( ..... 009,43 $

SELAB 879,4 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )S( .............. 005,43 $ AB 5146 ,SRH 622 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )S( ..... 005,33 $ AB 7617 ,SRH 424 ,WM .WS 865 DJ )B( ..... 009,33 $ AB 0139 ,SRH 952 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )B( ..... 009,23 $ AB 16011 ,SRH 637 WM ,WS 865 DJ )B( .... 009,92 $ AB69731 ,SRH 692 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )B( .... 009,92 $

AB 7407 ,SRH 144 ,WM ,WS 865 DJ )B( ... GNIMOC $ AB 06411 ,SRH 666 ,WM ,WS 865 )B( ...... GNIMOC $

SELAB 519 ,8 ,WM ,WS 765 DJ )B( ............. 009,22 $ SELAB 009,11 ,WM ,WS 765 DJ )S( ............ 005,12 $

SELAB 554,31 WM 765 DJ )B( ................... 009,71 $ SELAB 107,22 ,WM 765 DJ )S( ................... 005,11 $

PUKCIP EDIW 658 NOTSSEH )S( ................. 000,01 $ PUKCIP PEEWS ARTX 087RB HN )B( ............. 059,8 $

RELAB DNUOR 446 HN )S( ........................... 002,8 $ REDAEH '81 5984 DJ )B( ............................ 009,56 $

OTP 045 DAEH '61 A0061DJ )B( ................ 009,01 $ REDAEH '41 0721 NOTSSEH )S( ................. 000,21 $

71537300-2080DBUC47M0

BENTZ EQUIPMENT11090 US HWY 212 BUSBELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717(605) 892-2621

SUNDANCE EQUIPMENT COMPANY262 WEST HIGHWAY 14SUNDANCE, WY 82729(307) 283-29711-866-671-0052

� Ag Pride 2012 • 3

46601

VAL6SpaceHeater

DieselRadiantHeaters

PressureWashers

“Defender”ProtectionBumpers

QuietCoolCoolers

Jim Zoucha•1-800-846-5157Cell: 402-340-0199 • [email protected]

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • FINANCINGagwashers.com • agheaters.com • agcoolers.com

And We Don’t Stop There!

• Boilers for floor or radiant heat• Incinerators and Crematories

Our FeaturedJune Special

YOUR #1HEAT BILL LINE OF DEFENSE

Your Summer Savings Start Here!

XNLV17765

104 years of service

www.wegnerauto.com XNLV17765www.wegnerauto.comwww.wegnerauto.com

105 Years of Service

WE WON’T LOSE A DEAL OVER PRICE!

Buick • GMCChrysler • Dodge

Ram • Jeep • Nissan

OVER 270 NEW AND

PREOWNED VEHICLES-

BEST SELECTION IN

CENTRAL

SOUTH DAKOTA!

NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAULWE HAVE THE TRAILER FOR THE JOB!!!

DumpTrailers

Utility Trailers

Tandem Rough Neck Dually Rough Neck

Check our website www.mjtrailers.com

I N N O V A T I V E , P I O N E E R I N G , G E N U I N EWeld-Free Riveted Construction

Makes the trailer structurally strongerSuperior Gates for reliable containmentSmooth Interior Walls

Easier to clean – Better Bio-securityEnclosed Overhead Wiring

Protected from water, road dirt & wasteHigh Diamond Tread Floors

The industry’s hardest alloy

Call This Authorized Wilson Dealerfor More Information

Order Your Commerative Edition Today!

Call This Authorized Wilson Dealerfor More Information

Get the Bison

Advantage at the

Buffalo Gold Rush

Workshop

Sept. 18-19, 2009

Terry Bison Ranch

in Cheyenne, WY.

www.bisonadvantage.com

Call 303-243-0900

Want Buffalo?

BUILDING & SUPPLIES

840-2735

JD 930

RIDGED

HEADER

4 AFTNew Center Auger

307.299.5874

EXCEPTIONAL SMALL

IRRIGATED FARM.

(605) 680-2887

APPRAISAL

CAREER

OPPORTUNITY

Recession-Proof

Business.

Our top appraisers

earn over

$100,000/year

appraising

livestock and

equipment.

800-488-7570

www.amagappraisers.com

(605) 391

HAY FOR SALE!

2008 CROP - GRASS

ALFALFA MIX.

Big Round Bales.

$40/Ton or $20/Bale.

605.754.6513

920 foot

Sprinkl

(3

John Deere 900 V-Ripper

(605)859-2559

(605) 837-2620

3W Livestock

Equipment

SUMMER SPECIAL O

CONTINUOUS FENC

6 Bar 1¼” 14 Gau

5 Bar 1 5/8” 14 Gu

1 3/4” Schedul

Portable Frees

Fence Sect

21’ Start at

3W LIVES

EQUIPM

308.23

308.23Volume D

50 Pan

DELIVER

Large Dryland Eastern

Montana Farm for Lease

(406) 671-7078

Fo

New Holland

BALE WAGONS

www.balewagon.com

208.880.2889

WANTED

USED OIL

1-866-304-6070

NH Small Square

Baler Model # 268.

$1,250.

Allis Chalmers

Combine Model A-2.

$2,500.

Good Seed Machine.

605.754.6513

Farm/Ranch Help

Needed for

Large Ranching

Operation in

Southwest

North Dakota

- Blue Cross Health

Insurance

- Housing on Private

msteadPosition 2 New Holland 1010 Bale

Wagons.(605) 255-5650

0 0257

F-11 Farmhand Loader.

(308) 772-3465

Free brochure/

consultation.

800-333-0801

1031 FEC

PAY NO TAX

For Sale:

Call (605) 685-1110

or (605) 685-5755

Side Row Sprinkler

System w/ Diesel Motor

307-857-4165

307-857-4159

HOTEL FOR

COWS

Summer/Fall Pasture

PASTURE A:

Up to 150 Pairs.

PASTURE B:

Up to 350 Pairs.

Pipeline Water, will

consider yearlings.

605.662.5150

90 miles south of

Rapid City, SD

Wanted:

Call 605-280-6520

ce

Farm/Ranch

Ellen Dooley: (877) 347-9120

[email protected]

Kelsey Snyder:(877) 347-9109

[email protected]

Gabe Tornberg:(877) 347-9113

[email protected]


2012 MUV700 MSRP** $11,699, 2012 TRX420FPM MSRP** $6,699, 2012 TRX500FM MSRP** $6,899.**Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excludes destination charge.

Visit www.powersports.honda.com to view applicable destination charge amount.

South Dakotas #1 volume Honda dealer. We will meet or beat any advertised price in SD. We want your business

YOU WORK HARDAnd so do Honda ATV’s and Side by Side’s

IT’S TIME TO TRADE UP TO A NEW Honda!

MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, BE RESPONSIBLE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, AND KEEP THE SIDE NETS AND DOORS CLOSED. AVOID EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, AND BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL MUV DRIVERS SHOULD WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO “MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES: A GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION” AND READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. NEVER DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ON PUBLIC ROADS OR WITH MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER. BIG RED IS ONLY FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. DRIVER AND PASSENGER MUST BE TALL ENOUGH FOR SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND TO BRACE THEMSELVES WITH BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR. PASSENGER MUST BE ABLE TO GRASP THE HAND HOLD WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN DRIVING.UTILITY ATVs ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR RIDERS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. OBEY THE LAW AND READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY.*2.99% Fixed APR fi nancing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $29.08 for each $1,000 fi nanced. Offer good on every new and unregistered MUV & ATV model. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Offer ends 7/2/12. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. Big Red® FourTrax® and Foreman® is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (02/12) 12-1117

Was $12,349

NOW $11,599SAVE $750

*2.99% Fixed APR on ATV & MUV Models

2012 Big Red 4x4Automotive-style Honda Automatic Transmission with hydraulic torque converter,

New bench-style seatNew Heavy duty tires.

2012 Rancher 420 Power steeringHard working Rancher with Electronic Fuel Injection and Selectable 4x4

Was $7,324

NOW $6,549SAVE $775


2012 Foreman 500FMThe all new more powerful Electronic Fuel Injection - water cooled Foreman 500 4x4 now has more power.

Buy 4 ATV tires at our sale price and we will mount them for free. Offer ends July 2, 2012

Honda

Was $7,124

NOW $6,499SAVE $625


COPYRIGHT. All Rights Reserved.

ERRORS: The Tri-State Livestock News & Farmer & Rancher Exchange shall be responsible for errors or omissions in connection with an

advertisement only to the extent of the space covered by the error.

Opinions stated in letters or signedcolumns do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial

opinion of Tri-State Livestock News.

Tri-State Livestock News SERVING THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY FOR FIVE DECADES

Publisher: Sabrina “Bree” PoppeCell (605) 639-0356 ~ Offi ce 877-347-9104

[email protected]

Editor: Alaina Mousel(877) 815-4125 • [email protected]

Interim editor: Kelli [email protected]

Layout Design: Sharla Hayford

SALES DEPARTMENT:Cattle Marketing Manager:

Doug Hogan(877) 347-9117 • [email protected]

NE Sales Rep/Cattle Marketing Assistant:

Carissa Lee(877) 347-9114 • [email protected]

CATTLE MARKETING EXECUTIVES:Dan Piroutek(605) 544-3316

Scott Dirk(605) 380-6024 • [email protected]

SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR:Dianna Palmer

SD – Pierre & North of I-90 West of the River

(877) 347-9112 • [email protected]

MARKETING EXECUTIVES:Susan Cable

SD – South of I-90 Rosebud EastTerritory Midwest

& Eastern NE Territory(888) 648-4449 • [email protected]

Steve Bass2009 Coyote St – PO Box 597

Pierre, SD 57501800-439-0416 • [email protected]

Sarah SwensonMT, WY Territory and

Major Accounts Manager(855) 370-0539 • [email protected]

CLASSIFIEDS:(877) 347-9122 • classifi [email protected]

311 N. 27th Street, Suite 1Spearfi sh, SD 57783

1-877-347-9100 • 605-717-8244877-347-9126 (Fax)

SUBSCRIPTIONS:1-877-347-9100

32 years experie

nce

We’

vegot you covered

1 1/2 Miles west of Valentine, NE on Hwy 20P.O. Box 74 Valentine, NE 69201

www.Parasalmfginc.com

NotExtended

FullyExtended

w/optional hydraulic neck extender

Checkout our new

hydraulicchutedesign

Parasal ManufacturingDuane Witte • 402-376-3554

Portable Alley in Moving Position Available in 20’ 24’ or 30’ Alley w/10’ Tub

Ask about our Excellent Pricing for Continuous Fence!

Call us for competitivepricing on all your seed needs

this spring and summer: Alfalfa, Cover Crop Seeds, CRP Grasses, Pasture Mixes,

Lawn Grasses & Sorghums.

1-800-952-3234w w w . m u s t a n g s e e d s . c o m

We Deliver!

DuraliteTrailers

Clark, SD

1-800-437-8931www.duralitetrailers.com

All Riveted, All Aluminum,,All The Time

Give us a call about our competitive cattle & feed financing program!

Tom & Steve BejotOwners-Operators

Here full-time to serve you!

Ainsworth, Nebraska • www.bejotfeedlots.com • (402) 387-2236 • Feedlot • (800) 333-3568

Bejot Feedlots - Quality Custom Cattle FeedingA Tri-State Livestock News and Farmer & Rancher Exchange Publication � Ag Pride 2012 • 5

Triple Crown Com-modities Coopera-tive is an online farmer’s market

that serves producers and customers in Laramie, Al-bany, Goshen and Platte counties. “We also have some western Nebraska pro-ducers,” according to Kim Porter, farmer’s market and education program manager for the Wyoming Business Council. The site offers everything for sale from beef, lamb, goat meat, and chicken to different grains, beans, pro-duce, berries, goat cheese, and eggs. Consumers can

also purchase various baked goods, body soaps and cremes, worms for fi shing, clothing, jewelry, wooden boxes and furniture. All the products are made in Wyo-ming or western Nebraska by home-based or small business owners, farmers and ranchers. The program is unique to Wyoming, since it is the fi rst time it has been done there. “Some other states have this type of program,” Porter said. “It just gives people greater access to more prod-ucts, and it gives producers more access to more custom-ers. In our state, it is a new

concept that I think comple-ments the local farmer’s markets very well. I don’t feel like it really competes with them. It is just a unique idea that gives everyone an opportunity to participate,” she said. The program works by producers placing the prod-ucts online they want to sell. “We have an order cycle from the fi rst day of the month through the sec-ond Saturday. Deliveries are following Thursday. There is no minimum. Producers can list as many items as they wish, and customers can order what they want,”

Online farmer’s market

A big hit insoutheasternWyoming

By Gayle Smith

Customers in southeastern Wyoming have access to home grown meat, fresh produce and other items with just a few clicks of a button thanks to a pilot program started by the Wyo-ming Business Council, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, and University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension.

Kim Porter, farmer’s market and education program manager for the Wyoming Business Council.

The program works by produc-ers placing the products online they want to sell. “We have an order cycle from the fi rst day of the month through the second Saturday. Deliveries are fol-lowing Thursday. There is no mini-mum. Producers can list as many items as they wish, and custom-ers can order what they want,” Porter explained.

Triple Crown Commodities Cooperative is an online farmer’s market that serves producers and customers in Laramie, Albany, Goshen and Platte counties.


A Tri-State Livestock News and Farmer & Rancher Exchange Publication � Ag Pride 2012 • 7

she explained. “What is nice about the program is all of their items are delivered at once. It is nice for consumers because they can order from different producers, and pick everything up at the same time and pay with one check. Producers can deliver every-thing at one time and get one check a week later,” she ex-plained.

There is a desig-nated spot in each county for pickup. Pickup points are the Gos-hen County E x t e n s i o n offi ce in Tor-rington, Big Hollow Food Coop in Lara-mie, Wyo-ming Business Council in C h e y e n n e , a n d t h e

Wheatland Book Nook in Wheatland. Up to this point, Porter said there have been no fees associated with participating in the program since it is a pilot program. However, that may change this fall as the program is changed into a co-operative and moves into the private sector.

The formation of Triple Crown Commodities

Representatives from the Wyoming Business Council, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, and University of Wy-oming Cooperative Extension started the project in 2009 by selecting a board of directors, and conducting surveys to see what people would like. They visited High Plains Coopera-tive in Denver on their deliv-ery day to watch how they got their product out. In 2010, the group started installing software and did their fi rst dry run in October. “We picked producers and

consumers that would be pa-tient with us, and would help us get everything working,” Porter said. “In November, we did a wet run, and in Decem-

ber, we took our fi rst orders,” she said. They had 10 orders their fi rst time totalling $147. Since then, the average sales are over $1,100, and

growing every month. “Some months, sales are over $1,700. We continue to recruit pro-ducers,” she said. “We are always looking for more pro-ducers to join, but we are try-ing to build this up slowly.” Porter said they have also had interest from other areas of state that would also like to participate in the program. “We are excited about that because one of goals of this project was to explore the feasibility of a state-wide farmers market,” she said.Who uses the online farmer’s

market? A wide array of customers are shopping the online farm-er’s market for local foods that they feel taste better, Porter said. “Customers like having the opportunity to pur-chase local foods year-round. They also like supporting their economy and the local farmers,” she added.

David Gregory carpentry offers

a harvest box for sale. Gregory builds and sells

many types, shapes and sizes

of boxes.

Bare Body Soaps offer a

Bergamot and Chamomile soap

among the variety of soaps offered through the mar-

ket.

“We arealways look-ing for more producers to join, but we are trying to build this up slowly.”- Kim Porter

- See Online farmer’s market on Page 8 -


Are you not as quick on your feet as you once were?

Can’t fi nd help when you need to doctor sick Livestock? Have you lostLivestock because you were unable to medicate or catch them?

For many years we

have been in the

business of helping

with these problems.

Palmer Cap-Chur Equipment, Inc.800-294-9482 • 770-942-4395 • fax 770-949-3562

Email: [email protected]

AP - HUR ™

KUBOTA TRACTORS10 M135X WITH LOADERS10 M126X WITH LOADERS7 M110X WITH LOADERS2 L5740 LOADERSBH92 BACKHOE FOR L5740M9540 LOADERM7040 LOADERL3800HST W/LOADERB4240B3200BX2660 W/LOADER AND MOWERBX2360 W/LOADER AND MOWER

NEWHOLLAND TRACTORSTD 5050 MFDWORKMASTER 55 TWD LOADERBOOMER 8N W/LOADER

$26000.00

SKID LOADERSNEWHOLLANDL223 LOADEDL220 LOADED

VERMEER HAY TOOLS5 R2300 RAKES5 R2800 RAKES2 VR1428 14 WHEEL RAKE

HEAVY DUTY10 605 SUPER M BALERS2 665 RANCHER BALERS

NEWHOLLAND HAY TOOLS25 NEWHOLLAND BALERS IN

STOCK10 H7150 HYDRO SWINGS 16HS

AND 18HS HEADS5 H8040 SICKEL HEAD MA-

CHINES3 H8040 WITH DRAPPER OPTIONH8060 W/416 DURABINE HEADH8080 W/419 DURABINE HEAD

USED HAY TOOLSOVER 30 USED BALERS CALL

FOR BEST PRICEOVER 10 USED 1475 HYDRO

SWINGS4 ROWSE DOUBLE 9 MOWERS2 SINGLE 9 MOWERSMANY USED RAKES

USED TRACTORS3 TV6070 LOADED BOTH ENDSTD5050 NH W/LOADER 2200HRSTD5050 NH W/LOADER 1100HRSCX105 MCCORMICK MFD ROPS

W/LOADER1070 CASE W/LOADER $8500.00JD A NARROW FRONTJD B NARROW FRONTFORD 9NFORD 4000

JD4555 MFDJD4430 W/LOADERIH656IH1086 W/LOADERCASE 1270CASE 1070 W/LOADERTW15 MFD W/LOADERFORD 9600 WITH DUAL LAODER

UTVKUBOTA3 RTV 11003 RTV 900RTV 5003 RTV 400 CAMOARTIC CAT PROWLER 1000 W/

CABARTIC CAT PROWLER 650 SOFT

CAB $5900.00NEWHOLLAND RUSTLER 120

CAMO

LARGEST SELECTION OF NEW HOLLAND HAYTOOL PARTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

LINDSKOV IMPLEMENTWE ARE THE ONLY AUTHORIZED NEW HOLLAND DEALERS IN MOBRIDGE & ISABEL FOR SALES, PARTS & WARRANTY SERVICE

(605) (605) 466-2112

LARGEST SELECTION OF NEW HOLLAND HAYTOOL PARTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

LINDSKOV IMPLEMENTWE ARE THE ONLY AUTHORIZED NEW HOLLAND DEALERS IN MOBRIDGE & ISABEL FOR SALES, PARTS & WARRANTY SERVICE

(605) (605) 466-2112

10% OFF all in stock New Hollandand Vermeer Haytool parts

10% OFF all in stock New Hollandand Kubota filters and oil

with cash or cnh capital cardtell June1st 2012

L180 CAB HEAT

JD 4630 W/LOADER $19500.00

It always pays to own a Kubota. And now it pays even more.

0% UP TO 60 MONTHSHurry! Offers end June 30, 2012

“For producers, the online farmer’s market gives them another market opportunity,” Porter continued. “It is one more place to sell their prod-ucts. For consumers, it is one more place to buy local products, and it gives them a bigger geographical area to order from. There are cur-rently four counties and Nebraska that they can order from. They can also purchase fresh, local foods year-around,” she said. Mostly producers and consumers have found out about the program by word-of-mouth, Porter contin-ued. “We started out with produc-ers we knew,” she explained. “They tell other producers. We have been to a couple of food-type confer-ences, and recruited some produc-ers from there. In the beginning, we had a Wisconsin cheese vendor be-cause we didn’t have a local cheese vendor. Now, we have a standards committee that will be forming the rules for the cooperative, and I ex-pect the regulations for who can

participate in the future will be a little more stringent,” she said. “So long as they can get their product to one of the four drop off sites, we are happy to have them,” she added. “It also gives consumers access to products they may not have had access to before,” Porter said. “It runs year-around, so during the win-ter, it gives people an opportunity to get fresh eggs, meat and other products they may not have known how to fi nd before,” she said. “It is just like a farmer’s market con-sumers shop at in town. We have a large selection, and a variety of items. The difference is when you go to the local farmer’s market, you can pick the product up and smell it, and online it is a picture and de-scription.”

The online concept has proven a challenge for producers who have to write a description of their farm-ing and ranching operation and the practices they use to grow their food since they never meet their consumers or visit with them one-on-one. “I always encourage them to take their time and do a good job describing what they do because it is how our consumers get to know them and the product they pro-duce,” Porter explained. For more information about Triple Crown Commodities, check them out on the web at: triplec-rowncommoditiescooperative.com. Porter can be reached at 307-777-6319. ✦

“It also givesconsumersaccess to products they may not have hadaccess tobefore.- Kim Porter

Online farmer’s market:- Continued from Page 7 -


fcsamerica.com

rural america iswhere we work.farmers and ranchersare who we serve.Serving agriculture is our only mission. There is no other industry we could be more honored to serve.

For highly competitive rates, specialized service, unsurpassed knowledge and dedication to your business, call the Farm Credit Services of America Rapid City office.

call 800-658-3407.

Crop Insurance // Real Estate // Operating Loans // Country Home Loans®

AgDirect® Equipment Financing // Cash-Back Dividends

CONCRETE BUNKERS2.5 x 2.5 x 5

• Bunker for silage, byproducts, grain storage, retaining wall and many other uses.

• Interlocking blocks for increased stability.

Stuartconcrete

E. Hwy 20Stuart NE 68780402.340.1307Call for prices and delivery

Continuous Fencing

Guaranteed Gates

Crowding Tubs

Adjustable Alleyways

Portable Working Equipment

Wrangler Portable Corral

Hay Saving Bale Feeders

Feeder Panels

EZMT Portable Cattle Feeder

Bova-Hold Squeeze Chute

Linn, KS

800-526-0993Creighton, NE

800-638-4036Quality has no substitute

www.linnpost.com

QUALITY EQUIPMENTBUILT TOLAST GENERATIONS

Double Alleyway System

Bova Hold Squeeze Chute

Wrangler Portable Corral

High Quality Continuous Fence

~ Our Services ~~ Our Services ~Advertising packages include:Advertising packages include:

• Full ring service • Full ring service • Photos for your catalog • Photos for your catalog • Catalog layout and design • Catalog layout and design • Detailed sale reports • Detailed sale reports • Digital Marketing • Digital Marketing

We also layout and design We also layout and design fl yers, brochures, ads and business cards,fl yers, brochures, ads and business cards,

or anything else you have in mind.or anything else you have in mind.


The images have a warmth about them, a feeling of being

in and a part of them. The photographs are a fl eeting moment in time, caught by a knowing eye. Paintings that are realis-tic, yet, soft and inviting, draw the eye into them. The one behind both types of image is a soft-spoken woman with an eye for detail and a love for her subject matter. Lisa Norman is both a gifted photographer and artist, capturing the life of the prairie and the cowboys, horses and cattle that have

long been a part of her daily life. Her artwork includes paintings done in oil, wa-tercolor and graphite. Many are of an individual subject, detailed and with a story to tell. Murals are another outlet for her talent and the subject matter ranges from signa-ture western portraits to trompe l’oeil depictions of varied themes. Photography is another area that is represented by beautiful images of ranch life, livestock, cowboys, horses and wildlife. To see the world through her lens

is to see it at those perfect moments in time that are witnessed by few. The photographs of the Haythorn Ranch, where she and her late husband Denley lived and worked for many years, were col-lected into a coffee table book Lisa authored and published, titled “Hay-thorn Land and Cattle Company; A Horseman’s Heritage”. Beautiful pho-tographs grace the pages, making one feel as though they were there and taking in the day-to-day work of the historic ranch.

Lisa didn’t grow up on a ranch and had planned to pursue a career

in medical illustration.. However, when she met the young cowboy, Denley Norman, all those plans changed. Denley was a fi fth genera-tion rancher and cowboy and was dedicated to that life. She gladly joined him in his life’s work, becom-ing a ranch wife, cowboy’s helpmate, and mother as time passed. “I didn’t grow up on a ranch, but lived in the country”, said Norman, “Now I’ve been involved in it longer than not, and my life with Denley in the ag business defi nes me as well now.”

A view of western life

By Jan Swan Wood

Images West

V

(Top) Commissioned portrait of cowgirl and horse rendered in graphite. Photo by Lisa Norman

(Bottom Left) A watercolor painting by Lisa Norman.

(Bottom Right) Conte chalk on buckskin pastel paper, por-trait of Carly Norman and “Squeaker.” Photo by Lisa Norman


- See Images West on Page 12 -

13167 Arapahoe Dr. Piedmont SDOffi ce phone/fax 605.791.2300

www.hewittlandcompany.com

JD Hewitt 605-347-1100email: [email protected]

Tyson Hewitt 605-206-0034email: [email protected]

Kendall Smith 605-222-6261email: [email protected]

Lotton RanchLocated in SW South Dakota and NW Nebraska, this ranch is comprised of; 8,720+/- acres deeded, 640 acres state lease, and 467 AUM’s lease in the Buffalo Gap Nat’l Grassland. (There are 4,000+/- acres which are or have been in cultivation, current CRP contract on 1,000 acres and 2,706 base acres.) Indian Creek crosses the ranch for three miles, two homes, headquarter facilities, water pipeline, and abundant wildlife. Priced at $4,046,000

LaDuke PropertyThis property consists of 160 acres of which 137.5 acres are irrigable from the Belle Fourche Irrigation District. County roads border both the East and West sides of the property, as well as power and rural water. Great views and access combined with good production and income potential allow for several viable options with this property. Price $184,000

Seaman PropertyThe Seaman property contains 160 acres in Northern Meade County, SD which provides convenient access to both Sturgis as well as Spearfi sh, yet maintains a private setting. Pasture and hay fi elds surround the property and the closest residence is ¾ mile to the east. Power is nearby with rural water on the property. Priced at: $160,000

NEW LISTING! Ziebach County, Dupree SD: This offering is comprised of 2,727+/- acres of excellent native pasture land. Fenced and cross-fenced into fi ve separate pastures facilitating easy rotation of grazing. Extremely well watered by nine reservoirs, together with two shallow wells serving six tire tanks and three new automatic waters’ distributed throughout the property. Year around access is provided by well- maintained gravel

roads and power is located on and through-out the property. Girl Creek runs through the property providing an added element of limited winter protection. This property would make an excellent starter ranch or added grass for an established operation.Call us on this. Priced at $1,570,000

Perkins County Farmland966.4+/- acres highly productive cropland with (930.46 ac. FSA base acres). Mostly class II and III loam and silt loam soils with productivity indexes ranging mostly from 68 to 95. Located close to town and only 1 mile off a paved hwy. The property is all contiguous and could still be available for spring possession.Priced at $1,255,000

“I like to ride but I don’t claim to be a cowgirl,” said Norman. Being a part of that life, though, gave her the opportunity to document it daily, ei-ther through photography or her art. Many of her images are of Denley or their daughters, who rode with their Daddy as often as possible. The lives of Lisa and daughters Kate, nine and Carly, six changed in a heartbeat when, in July 2011, Denley had a horse fall on him and he was tragically killed. Living on the 4-3 Ranch north of Lusk, WY, they were a part of a strong ranching community in the area. That cowboy “family” has helped them all through the hard months that have followed Denley’s death.

“ T h e r a n c h families around h e r e h a v e made it a good p l a c e to be. W e ’ v e s t a y e d on the p l a c e w h e r e we were l i v i n g b e f o r e his ac-cident, w h i c h h a s

helped the girls and I. The cowboys here take the girls with them and let them ride and work with them,” said Norman, “The familiarity is both comforting and heartwrenching here, but we feel like it’s where we belong. I still feel very tied to this commu-nity.” A catharsis for Lisa and the girls has been and is a sculpture they are working on together one of Denley’s favorite horses. It shows the horse saddled and hobbled, looking back over his shoulder as though watching for Denley. When completed, it will be in bronze and placed in a special place. Having the girl’s hands help with the sculpting has been part of the healing process for all of them, as the time spent shaping clay opens up conversations between mother and daughters.

“I didn’t grow up on a ranch, but lived in the country”, said Norman, “Now I’ve been in-volved in it lon-ger than not, and my life with Denley in the ag business defi nes me as well now.”

– Lisa Norman

The living have to go on living, and her business, Images West, has made it possible to keep

them where they want to be. “I’ve had Images West Studio for about 20 years. I’m grateful for several steady customers that I do graphic design, photography and marketing for,” said Norman, adding, “Because of the internet, I’ve had my business

e v e r y -w h e r e w e ’ v e l i v e d , whether 20 or 70 m i l e s f r o m town.” “ I t ’ s s t a y e d v e r y s t e a d y and I do e v e r y -t h i n g f r o m business c a r d s to bill-

boards. The bread and butter of it all is the computer design and photog-raphy, though,” states Norman. “I’m working to build up my fi ne art inven-tory, commission work, and hope to utilize my Web site for more retail options with my photography.”

Besides original works and prints, she also offers notecards, sold in sets, and the Haythorn book on her Web site, www.imageswest.com. The Web site shows examples of her work, in-cluding murals and portraits. She does commissioned portraits, some showing a “vintage” look, using conte or pastel on buckskin paper, drawn from photographs. Her work also includes ranch photo shoots, including brandings and cen-tennials, and commercial stallion pho-tos for advertisements. Some have asked whether she will do another book, and she may, though not of the scope of the Haythorn book. Lisa takes her Images West booth to a very select three to four shows a year. “I’ve chosen to go to shows that work around the girls schedules and stay pretty close to home,” said Nor-man. Those shows have included the Working Ranch Cowboys Association Ranch Rodeo fi nals in Amarillo, TX, Wyoming Horse Expo in Douglas, WY, and the Quick Draw Art Show at the Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, SD. Lisa Norman has had a diffi cult year, to say the least, and she still feels Denley’s presence in many of the things they do. “His perspective and presence is still very much a part of us,” said Norman, then adds “I don’t know what the future holds. We’re just carrying on the best that we can.”

Images West:- Continued from Page 11 -

(Top) Commissioned by the Ogallala, NE, Chamber of commerce to promote local points of interest. Acrylic mural on an 8 foot boot. Photo by Lisa Norman

(Bottom Left) Photographic fi ne art portrait of a horse. Photo by Lisa Norman

(Bottom Right) Photographic fi ne art portrait of ranch cowboy. Photo by Lisa Norman

Her business, Images West, will continue to portray the people

and the life that is so much a part of her and her family, while provid-ing a way to live amongst the people she honors with her work. Whatever the future holds, rest assured she’ll fi nd the beauty in it, either with her camera or on her easel, and share it with everyone through her Images West productions. Lisa Norman can be reached through her Web site www.images-west.com, or by e-mail at [email protected] Refer to this article for a discount when ordering the Haythorn book. ✦

“I’ve had Im-ages West Stu-dio for about 20 years. I’m grateful for sev-eral steady cus-tomers that I do graphic design, pho t og raphy and marketing for,” . . .

– Lisa Norman



Discover the Excitement

Exploring Your Own BackyardJune 8 Northern Bull Riding Tour Prairie Village Bull Riding, Madison, SD

June 9 Northern Bull Riding Tour Trail Days

Bull Riding, Ipswich, SD

June 15 &16 Burke 4-H Rodeo 9:00 AM

Crazy Horse Rodeo and

Gift from Mother Earth CelebrationJune 15 - 17:

22nd annual Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association

& PRCA rodeo events; American Indian & Western arts & crafts show-sale.

June 30 Northern Bull Riding Tour Extreme Ranch Bull riding (Make-A-Wish), Armour, SD

July 2 Northern Bull Riding Tour Wild West

Bull Riding, Faulkton, SD

July 18 & 19 Trail to the Burke Stampede Rodeo. Longhorn cattle drive to begin somewhere east of Bonesteel, South Dakota, to camp overnight on the 18th and arrive in Burke around 4:30 on the 19th. Riders and wagons are welcome. Must call trail boss Chris Cernetisch in advance at 605-830-0473

July 19 Chuckwagon feed and cook-off: 6:00 PM at Stampede Rodeo Grounds. Call Jerry Hutchison for entry information for cook-off at 605-775-2753 or 605-830-2344. $250.00 prize.

July 19 Stampede Idol Contest following chuckwagon feed at Stampede Rodeo Grounds. Must pre-enter by calling Renee Sutton at 605-775-2158 or 605-775-2294 or 605-830-2083. $500.00 prize.

July 20, 21, 22 Stampede Rodeo 7:00 PM each day Stampede Rodeo Grounds Burke South Dakota. Sanctioned by SDRA, NRCA, MSRA, and NSRA with over $50,000 in total payoff.

July 20 & 21 Stampede Rodeo dances under the big tent to Marci Mitchell and Company, following the Stampede Rodeo on the rodeo grounds. Free with admission to the rodeo.

July 27 Northern Bull Riding Tour Rosebud Casino Bull Riding, Valentine, NE

July 28 Northern Bull Riding Tour Desperado Days Bull Riding, Kimball, SD

June 30 - July 4 4th of July Celebration - June 30th (3 on 3 basketball Tournament, Golf Scramble, music in the park, Carnival, turtle races, parade, kiddie parade, street dance, airband and much much more.)- Gregory, SD

August 1-4 2012- Oscar Micheauix Festival

August 18 Burke Junior Rodeo

August 11 Northern Bull Riding Tour Rumble on the Prairie Bull-O-Rama, Leola, SD

August 18 Northern Bull Riding Tour Redfield

Bull Bash, Redfield, SD

August 25 Northern Bull Riding Tour McCrossan Boys Ranch, Sioux Falls, SD

August 25th: 2012- Rockin’ Ribs & Hot Rods- Arts in the Park, Car Show, Rib tasting & cash prize, Jade Monkey Concert at Gregory Park in Gregory, SD (10am-to Close)

September 1 Northern Bull Riding Tour Saturday Night with the Bulls, Winner, SD

September 8 Northern Bull Riding Tour Karla’s Last Kall Bull-O-Rama (1st & 2nd Go), Wood, SD

September 29 Northern Bull Riding Tour NBRT Championship Finals (3rd & Short Go)

Sioux Falls, SD

WINNER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCECheck out all our Summer Activities at

www.winnersd.orgor contact us at

[email protected]

Download the Hunting & Prairie Dog guides online • Drive-In & Downtown TheatreGreat Selection of Restaurants & Lounges • Municipal Airport (Jet & Gas fuel available)

SPRING SPECIALS

Box 217 • I-90 West, Exit 30,Sturgis, SD 57785

605-347-2566 • 1-800-756-3052Fax: 1-605-347-4351

The BR7060 Standard Roll-Belt round baler gives you New Holland reliability at an economical price. New Holland’s proven combination of

rolls and belts forms dense, uniform 4’x5’ bales in a variety of crops and conditions. The BR7060 Standard baler packs more of the valuable crop

into every bale to produce perfectly shaped bales weighing up to 1200 pounds

www.hersruds.com

Redesigned from the ground up, the new200 Series skid steer loaders and compact track

loaders provide the best stability and superior visibility, allowing operators to move bigger

loads and work with a new level of confidence. Stop by and check out the New Holland

advantages firsthand.

Delicate crops need delicate treatment. The solution: match a New Holland

H800 Series windrower with the 14HS Specialty Header to get legendary

Speedrower performance as well as gentle crop collection for maximum

seed retention. Reduced auger speed and a wide header floor opening make the 14HS perfect for gragile crops such

as mint, grass and flower seed.

www.www.tsln.comtsln.com

Call us today at 1-877-347-9100to subscribe.


LITTLE,

bighorses andold fashioned exercise

By Jan Swan Wood

Gabe Dennis, six at the time, drives the team back to the barn. Photo by Robert Dennis


Dennis said “My tractor doesn’t have a cab any-way, so if I’m going to be cold, I might as well be

enjoying what I’m doing.” He most certainly enjoys his teams and is proud of the horses that help him to feed his stock and do ranch chores. His interest in driving horses began back in 1974 when he used a saddle horse to hitch up and start pulling things around. Young Robert was undoubt-edly more pleased with the re-sults than the saddle horse, but

it got him started. In 1980 he bought a team of three-fourth sister Belgian cross mares and using his grandfather’s har-ness, he was on his way. “It was cost effective and fun to drive them. I wanted to play at it anyway, so the money savings on fuel made it a good idea,” said Dennis. His Dad was dead set against the idea, however, and told Rob-ert “I’ve spent my whole life changing my Dad’s equipment over from horses to tractors and now you’re changing it all back.” Robert wasn’t swayed and when he started working the draft mares, his Dad was right out there making sure he

Today’s ranches often have modern, faster ways to do the day’s work. Whether haying or feeding stock, the equipment is effi cient and easier on the operator than in times past. Not everyone, though, adheres to the idea that mod-ern is better. Red Owl, South Dakota rancher, Robert Dennis, has found that feeding with a team of horses works best for him.

did it right and used the right terminology. In the mid 1990s, the team he had was getting pretty old, so when the winter started off tough in 1996, he decided it was going to be too hard on the old mares and he went back to using his tractor to plow the deep snow. He went through some more teams after that,

“IT WAS COST

EFFECTIVE AND FUN TO

DRIVE THEM. I WANTED

TO PLAY AT IT ANYWAY,

SO THE MONEY

SAVINGS ON FUEL MADE

IT A GOOD IDEA,”- Robert Dennis

The Hafl inger team is the perfect size for everything on the Dennis Ranch. Photo by Robert Dennis

- See Little, big horses on Page 16 -

Willrodt Motor Cow w w . w i l l r o d t m o t o r . n e t

Chamberlain, South Dakota • 605.734.5584 • Toll Free 1.800.520.4749

MOUNT iBALL ANYWHERE

IDEAL FOR: BOAT TRAILERS CAMPER TRAILERSAND MUCH MORE

NO WIRING READY TO USE!!

NOW AVAILABLE AT

No more stopping to check.No more need for assistance.No wiring, reading to use.Back ball to hitch first time, every time.Easily see small or empty trailers.

www.iballhitchcam.com

NEWJUSTIN!

Competitive merchandising plan supporting delayed pricing and

target offers.

HONEST PRICING AND GRADES!

Continuous pricing via the web 24 hours, www.gregoryfarmerselevator.com

On farm Pickup New Roller Mixer/Grinder

Also available: Crystalyx tubs, Stock Master and Nutrena minerals, grinding/mixing service,

Grain Storage or Cleaning

Gregory Farmers ElevatorOn Hwy. 18, Gregory, SD Ph: (605) 835-9207

www.gregoryfarmerselevator.com


Have a sale or event coming up? Call 877-815-4125 to list it here free – or e-mail [email protected] can also submit your event in our online calendar at www.tsln.com

LIVESTOCK SALESJUNE

4 Sunny Slope Farms, Lanesboro (MN) Livestock

HORSE SALESJUNE

9 Full House Elite Performance Horse Stock Horse Sale, 1 p.m., Weston Co. Fair-grounds, Newcastle, WY; 307-746-2317

9 10th Annual Western Wyoming Select Gelding Sale, Sublette Co. Fairgrounds, Big Piney, WY

12 Summer Special All Breed Horse & Tack Sale, Simon Arena, Cannon Falls, MN

15-16 21st Annual NIRA Alumni Reunion at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), Casper, WY

23-24 Billings Livestock Commission “Sum-mer Special Catalog” Sale, Billings, MT; 406-670-0773

JULY10 All Breed Horse & Tack Sale, Simon

Arena, Cannon Falls, MN28-29 Billings Livestock Commission “Mid-

Summer Special Catalog” Sale, Billings, MT; 406-670-0773

AUGUST14 All Breed Horse & Tack Sale, Simon

Arena, Cannon Falls, MN24 Fulton Performance Horse & Production

Sale, Cherry Co. Fairgrounds, Valentine, NE30 Ranching Heritage Breeders Competi-

tion, Central States Fairgrounds Rapid City, SD; 605-347-6193

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MAY28-June 1 Farrier Clinic, Deadwood, SD;

605-391-059229-30 Holistic Management Workshop,

Oglala Lakota College Center, Kyle, SD; 605-394-2236

30 2012 Belle Jackpot, 6 p.m, Belle Fourche Round Up Grounds; 605-347-9166

31-June 1 Holistic Management Workshop, Sinte Gleska University, Mission, SD; 605-394-2236

31-June 3 2012 NRHA/AQHA/CSRHA ‘Energy City Classic & Derby’, Camplex,

Gillette, WY; 307-587-9626JUNE

1 Weston Co. Gymkhana Series, Fair-grounds, Newcastle, WY; 307-746-8669

1 NHSRA: Logan McPherson High School Rodeo, Stapleton, NE

1-3 Montana Junior High School Rodeo Finals, Hamilton, MT

1-3 SDHSRA Regional Rodeos: Huron, Win-ner, Wall and Buffalo, SD

2 NHSRA: Thedford High School Rodeo2 NDHSRA: Bismarck Rodeo, 10 a.m.2-3 WYHSRA: Sublette County-Big Piney

Rodeo2-3 32nd Annual Western Dakota Gem &

Mineral Show, Pennington Co. Fair-grounds Events Center, Rapid City, SD

3 NHSRA: Mullen High School Rodeo3 NDHSRA: New Salem Rodeo4 North Dakota Stockmen’s Association

Spring Roundup, 5:30 p.m., Mountrail County Fair Building, Stanley, ND; 701-223-2522

4-5 UNL Extension Tractor Safety/Hazard-ous Occupations Course, Farm & Ranch Museum, Gering, NE; 308-632-1480

5 Cattle Marketing: An Explorative Approach Workshop, 11:30 a.m., Mitchell Region Exten-sion Center, Mitchell, SD; 605-995-7378

5 North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Spring Roundup, 5:30 p.m., Slope County Fairgrounds, Amidon, ND; 701-223-2522

6 North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Spring Roundup, 5:30 p.m., Verein Hall, St. Anthony, ND; 701-223-2522


6-10 Montana High School Rodeo Finals, Boz-eman, MT

7 North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Spring Roundup, 5:30 p.m., Burleigh County SCD Farm, Menoken, ND; 701-223-2522

7-8 Nebraska Cattlemen Mid-Year Meeting, Atkinson/Stuart, NE; 402-475-2333

7-9 South Dakota Livestock Auctioneers Association 50th Annual Convention, Sioux Falls, SD; 605-539-9281

8 Tri-County Ag Day, 10 a.m., SDSU Cot-tonwood Range Livestock Field Station;

605-394-17228 NHSRA: Panhandle High School Rodeo,

Mitchell, NE8 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Prairie Village

Bull Riding, Madison, SD8-9 South Dakota Grassland Coalition Bird

Watching Tour, Davis & Smeenk Ranch-es, Belle Fourche, SD; 605-280-0127

8-10 WYHSRA: Douglas Rodeo8-10 SDHSRA Regional Rodeos: Watertown,

Ft. Pierre, Sturgis and Dupree, SD9 NHSRA: Harrison High School Rodeo9 North Dakota Stockmen’s Association

Spring Roundup, 5 p.m., Quality Inn & Suites, Jamestown, ND; 701-223-2522

9 Johnson Saddle Series Barrel Race #2, Crawford, NE; 308-665-3960

9 Custer Ranch Rodeo, 2 p.m., Custer, MT; 406-342-5579

9 Eastern Wyoming Ranch Rodeo, 4 p.m., Niobrara Fairgrounds, Lusk, WY; 307-334-3417

9 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Trail Days Bull Riding, Ipswich, SD

10 NHSRA: Crawford High School Rodeo10 Black Hills Cutting & Team Penning Sort

Event, 9 a.m., Rounds Arena, Rapid City, SD

11 North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Spring Roundup, 5 p.m., Tobiason Lake, Hatton, ND; 701-223-2522

12 3rd Annual Women’s Ag Day Event, First Lutheran Church Activity Center, Brook-ings, SD; 605-692-8003, Ext. 2


14 Weston Co. Gymkhana Series, Weston Co. Fairgrounds, Newcastle, WY; 307-746-8669

14-17 North Dakota High School Rodeo Finals, Bowman, ND

15-17 Wild West Days Festival & PRCA Rodeo, Sturgis, SD;

15-17 Crazy Horse Rodeo & Gift from Moth-er Earth Celebration, 22nd annual Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association and PRCA rodeo events; American Indian and Western arts and crafts show-sale

15-17 Art in the Barn Fiber & Fleece Festi-val, Newell Ram Show Building-Rodeo

Grounds, Newell, SD; 605-456-280217-18 NIRA Alumni Reunion, Casper, WY;

605-268-587418-21 The All-Around (Youth Rodeo) Camp,

Wiens Ranch, Sedalia, CO; 719-352-8886

19-20 29th annual South Dakota Rangeland Days, Phillip, SD; 605-859-2186

20-23 Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals, Hastings, NE

20-24 South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals, Belle Fourche, SD

20-24 Wyoming High School Rodeo Finals, Douglas, WY

21 Leopold Conservation Award Tour, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (CDT), Todd Mortenson & Family Ranch, Hayes, SD; 605-280-1027

22-23 Annual Cowboy Youth Classic, Lara-mie, WY; 307-766-2159

22-23 The Bison Advantage, Terry Bison Ranch, Cheyenne, WY; www.bisonad-vantage.com

23 Neal ‘Earl’ Hermanson Memorial Ranch Rodeo, 1 p.m., Sidney, MT; 701-565-2271

23-24 18th Annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo, Upper Missouri Valley Fair-grounds, Williston, ND; 701-223-2522

23-24 ‘It’s Reining In Cody’ Weekend Rein-ing Classes & Lessons, Flying “T” Ranch, Cody, WY; 307-587-9626

24-30 National Junior High School Rodeo Finals, Gallup, NM


30 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Extreme Ranch Bull Riding (Make-A-Wish), Armour, SD

JULY2 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Wild West

Days Bull Riding, Faulkton, SD11 2012 Belle Jackpot, 6 p.m, Belle Fourche

Round Up Grounds; 605-347-916612 Weston Co. Gymkhana Series, Weston

Co. Fairgrounds, Newcastle, WY; 307-746-8669

13-15 Will James Roundup, Big Horn County Fair Grounds, Hardin, MT; 406-666-2330


15-21 National High School Rodeo Finals, Rock Springs, WY


20 Forsyth Ranch Rodeo, 7 p.m., Rosebud Treasure Co. Fairgrounds, Forsyth, MT; 406-346-2144

22 Black Hills Cutting & Team Penning Sort Event, 9 a.m., Rounds Arena, Rapid City, SD

23 Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, Boze-man, MT; 406-582-3270

24-28 90th Annual Days of ’76 Rodeo, Deadwood, SD


27 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Rosebud Casino Bull Riding, Rosebud, SD

28 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Desperado

Days Bull Riding, Kimball, SDAUGUST


4 Glasgow Ranch Rodeo, 1 p.m., NE MT Fairgrounds, Glasgow, MT; 406-230-1259



11 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Rumble On The Prairie Bull-O-Rama, Leola, SD

12 Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals, Douglas, WY; 307-358-2398

12 Black Hills Cutting & Team Penning Sort Event, 9 a.m., Rounds Arena, Rapid City, SD

15 2012 Belle Jackpot, 6 p.m, Belle Fourche

Round Up Grounds; 605-347-916618 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Redfi eld Bull

Bash, Redfi eld, SD25 Northern Bull Riding Tour: McCrossan

Boys Ranch, Sioux Falls, SD25 NDHSRA: Mandan Rodeo30-Sept. 3 South Dakota State Fair, Huron,

SDSEPTEMBER

1 Northern Bull Riding Tour: Saturday Night with the Bulls, Winner, SD

7-9 15th Annual 5-State Breeders Futurity, Rapid City, SD; 605-431-9480

8 NDHSRA: Watford City Rodeo

Students at the Uni-versity of Wyoming found that aspen had

budded earlier in a drought year and that surface area estimates from satellite im-ages matched well with cor-responding water levels in Woodruff Narrows Reservoir near Evanston, WY.

Other students used informa-tion derived from remotely sensed images to monitor crop growth on a southeast Wyoming wheat farm and the effects of the 2004 Basin Draw fi re in northeast Wyo-ming. The research taught students how to use satellite images and their effective-ness.

Every spring semester, three to fi ve students in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management in the College of Agri-culture and Natural Resources conduct re-search using remotely sensed data on a topic of their interest, said Ramesh Sivanpillai, re-search scientist in the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center. He teaches the digital image pro-cessing for natural re-sources management course in the college. “Most of these stu-dents select the farms or ranches owned by

family members or forests and public land they have worked on during summer months,” he said. “Familiar-ity about their study areas provides them a unique ad-vantage when analyzing and

interpreting satellite images and for conveying the fi nd-ings of their study to the landowners or agencies.”Matthew Thoman of River-ton, WY, worked on a dry-land winter wheat farm east of Cheyenne and was familiar with the fi elds. By process-ing Landsat images from the growing seasons of 2007 and 2009, he found growth varia-tions within fields despite higher soil moisture levels in 2009 than 2007.He will share the information with the producer, who could devise plans to correct the de-fi ciencies, noted Sivanpillai.Brandt Schiche of Buffalo, WY, used Landsat images to glean information about sur-face area changes on Wood-ruff Narrows Reservoir. Water from the reservoir is used for irrigation, recreation and industry and is shared between Utah and Wyoming.“He found a signifi cant rela-tionship between the surface area estimates derived from Landsat images and the cor-responding water levels in the reservoir,” said Sivanpil-lai.Jason Pindell of Wheatland, WY, used MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectro-radiometer) data to assess differences in the growing pattern of aspen stands in

the Medicine Bow National Forest. His research showed aspen put out their leaves rel-atively earlier (bud-burst) in a drought year (2002) in com-parison to the bud-burst in a normal year (2009). Orin Hutchinson of Newcas-tle, WY, had worked with the U.S. Forest Service manag-ing wildfi res. He evaluated indices derived from Land-sat images that highlighted burned (immediately) and revegetated (few years later) areas after the 2004 Basin Draw fi re northwest of Alad-din, WY, in Crook County. The fi re burned more than 4,500 acres in three days, but its impact and severity varied throughout the landscape. “His results pointed out that burn severity index values were in good agreement with the data collected in the fi eld,” said Sivanpillai. “How-ever, extraneous factors such as precipitation and manage-ment practices infl uenced the vegetation regrowth, limiting the effectiveness of satellite data for monitoring regrowth after several years.”Students presented their fi ndings at the annual Un-dergraduate Research Day in April on the Laramie campus. ✦

– University of Wyoming

Students & satellite

Orin Hutchinson from New-castle, WY, analyzes Land-sat images acquired after a wildfi re on the Wyoming side of the Black Hills National Forest. Courtesy photo/UW Extension

UW students research value of satellite images for monitoring Wyoming resources

Rolling dryland farm in Booneand Antelope Counties, Nebraska

��

�� !��"��#��Omaha, Nebraska

Phone: (402) [email protected]

For Details, Contact:

For additional information, visit our website at:

$$$%&'�(��)�'"��#'�%��(�� ! ��

Wednesday, June 27Time and location to be announced


The unique coffee table she built in welding class is a design she created with help from her welding in-structor. “I needed a proj-ect,” she said. “Working with my teacher, we started putting ideas together. We developed a plan to make a coffee table with a display

case that was big enough to hold mementos, like the belt buckles I had won rodeoing,” she explained. “I had some work horseshoes for the base. I wanted to make it as a coffee table that would open, so I could put my buckles in there,” Jones explained. “My coffee tables are unique because every horseshoe on there is special to me,” she con-tinued. “I know the horse the shoe came off of, and I could tell you a story about each horse,” she said. “The shoes off my very fi rst horse are on that coffee table. It is very special to me,” she explained. Jones’ welding work even earned her an award. “When I was 17, I built a roping dummy for the high school rodeo,” she explained. “It was a life size roping dummy built on car tires with iron in the middle. When you’re using it, it kicks its heels up. It earned me an A in metals class, and recognition in the Midwest when I placed third in the James F. Lincoln arc weld-ing contest. The next year, I won the award again with my coffee tables,” she said.

Alesa poses with a coffee table she made from recycled horseshoes. The table opens up to serve as a display case. Photo by Alesa Jones

By Gayle Smith

Coffee table turns keepsake for Alesa Jones

One of the most unique pieces of furniture in Alesa Jones’ house is one she built herself in high school.


- See Coffee table on Page 24 -

My coffee tables are unique

Although Jones didn’t pursue formal train-ing in welding after high school, she con-tinued to practice her skill in her brother’s

shop. “We did stick welding at school, but ever since, I haven’t done anything except wire feed,” she said. In 2005, Jones was named Miss Rodeo Nebraska, and she needed some table decorations for a fund-raising event. “I had seen a bronc rider figurine in someone’s house, so I started making different fi gurines for the table deco-rations,” she said. Since then, Jones has continued to make items from horseshoes and metal. Her latest creation is patio furniture, which consists of a bench and chair made from horseshoes. “Two year ago, I wanted to take fi gu-rines and coffee ta-bles to the Cowboy Christmas event in North Platte, but I felt I needed something else to go along with it. I was sitting in the shop in an old wooden chair, and it occurred to me to make a horseshoe chair and a bench. I thought I would be able to make the chair easily, but once I got into it I found out it was more

complicated than I fi rst thought. After making the fi rst one, I have found it is easier to make two or three at a time instead of just one. I can make one in 48-72 hours if I really stick with it. Cutting the an-gles of the iron for the chair so the legs and back are right is the most challenging part,” she explained. This past Christmas, shoppers ordered chairs with their brands in the back of the seat, which proved to be a new challenge for

Jones. “Some of the brands are challeng-ing to get just right so they look good in the chairs,” she said. “It is also chal-lenging on every chair I make to get the angles just right on the chairs so they sit correctly and are comfortable,” she added. So far, Jones has used horseshoes from their own horses to make furniture and fi gu-rines. However, as her business grows she has started to seek out feedlots and ranches to ask

for their used horseshoes. “I could go to the store and buy new horse-shoes to make furniture,” she said. “But, I feel like the used horse-shoes add more character to the items I make, even though I have to clean them up fi rst,” she said.

Roy Rogers of North Platte, NE, looks over a bench and chair Alesa made to go with the horseshoe pieces he purchased from her the year before. Photo by Alesa Jones

Horses are a way of life

Jones, who was born and raised in North Platte, started showing horses when she was eight. “I competed in every event in 4-H, in addition to junior rodeos, high

school rodeos, and cutting events,” she said. “I went to nationals in high school rodeo in cut-ting, and placed 17th in the nation in 2001,” she added. Her biggest accomplishment came in 2005, when she was named Miss Rodeo Nebraska. “It started when I was eight, and someone told me I couldn’t do that,” she said. “From that point on, I was driven to do everything I could to become Miss Rodeo Nebraska. I really wanted that. It helped that I had a few idols along the way that were Miss Rodeo Nebraska’s,” she said. “A lot of opportunities came my way as a re-sult of that title,” she continued. “I made some amazing friendships I never would have had. I also ride a lot of outside horses for people I met while I was Miss Rodeo Nebraska. I also had an amazing job as a Clydesdale handler for Budweiser. I traveled the country with the Bud-weiser Clydesdales. I saw a lot of countryside I wouldn’t have, if it wasn’t for Miss Rodeo Ne-braska,” she explained.

“I could go to the store and buy new horseshoes to make furniture. But, I feel like the used horse-shoes add more char-acter to the items I make, even though I have to clean them up fi rst,”

– Alesa Jones


WE ARE YOUR FARMRANCH & HOMEHEADQUARTERS

WWW.GROSSENBURG.COM

www.shelbourne.com

SHELBOURNE STRIPPER HEADS

Complete Welding& Machine Shop

Tractor/Machinery Paint,Reconditioning & Repair Shop

FARM & PASSENGER TIRES

JOHN DEERESales & Service

JD Lawn & GardenEquipment

Offering diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair for all makes of diesel fuel pumps,

injectors andturbochargers.

Suzuki ATVs

• Glass Replacement• Small Engine Repair• Radiator Repair

Winner, SD • Toll Free: (800) 658-3440 Pierre, SD • Toll Free: (800) 742-8110 Philip, SD • Toll Free: (800) 416-7839

Bloomfi eld, NE • Toll Free: (800) 658-3252Hartington, NE • Toll Free:(800) 624-7826Laurel, NE • Toll Free: (800) 365-6257Wayne, NE • Toll Free: (800) 343-3309

M-F 7:30am-5:30pm; Sat 7:30am - Call your local store for closing time

Special Services at the Winner Location

Fuel Trailers

Auto Parts

Hopper Bin Storage

Lawn Mowers

Selling Farms & RanchesThroughout South Dakota

Mark Joens - Broker1-800-456-2603

Century 21 • Fischer, Rounds & Assoc., Inc.125 E. Dakota Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

www.c21fischerrounds.com

Coffee table:- Continued from Page 23 -

Project Cowboy

Her latest venture is an op-portunity to compete in Project Cowboy, which is a reality television show for

horses. “On April 2, I was notifi ed I was selected as one of the contes-

tants chosen for Project Cowboy in Sacramento, California,” she said. The competition is for different lev-els of ranch horse versatility. Ques-tions will be asked on television, and segments will be held like ‘Cooking with your Spurs on’, she said. Of the

www.tsln.comwww.tsln.com


Vehicles shown with optional accessories. Avoid operating Polaris RANGERs on paved surfaces or public roads. Riders and passengers should always wear helmets, eye protection, protective clothing, andseat belts. Always use cab nets. Drivers of RANGER vehicles must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license. Warning: ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Avoid operating Polaris ATVs on paved surfaces or public roads. Riders and passengers should wear helmets, eye protection, protective clothing and seat belts. Polaris adult ATV models are for riders aged 16 and older. Be sure to take a safety training course. For safety training information in the U.S., call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887, see your dealer, or call Polaris at (800) 342-3764. In Canada, see your local dealer. ©2011 Polaris Industries Inc.

RANGER® Diesel

Hardest Working Smoothest Riding Features:— NEW! Improved dash/seat sealing for increased cab comfort

— 40% more range than comparable gas model (RANGER XP®)

— 90% of peak torque is available at 1600 RPM for incredible low-speed pulling

— On-Demand True AWD maximizes traction

FIND YOURSTODAY AT:

DIESEL POWERTO GET THE JOB DONE.

Shown with optional parts and accessories.

East Highway 44 • Platte, SD605-337-2110Visit us online at:plattepowersports.biz

Farmers National Company��

�� !��

�� "�� #�

Real Estate SalesAuctions

Farm and RanchManagement

Appraisal Insurance

ConsultationOil and Gas

ManagementLake Management

NationalHunting Leases

www.FarmersNational.com

Farmers National Company ratedthe #1 land auction company

- by The Land Report,the Magazine for America’s Landowners

Contact J.D. Maxson Western Area Sales Manager��

[email protected] visit with your local

FNC real estate consultant.

Upcoming Auctions!�� !�"!�� $�� %��&��!�"!��!� �� "��#�$�� %�� &��'�� (�

�� '�())��*�Dakota �� %(��&� )�� '

�� %��!�+��&�,��(��!�"! ��"�� #�� (�� *��!��++�� ,�� '��$�/�� 0!&&��!�"!�� '�� -��+��$+�� %�� &��'�)��

�2�$/�� 3��,��!�"! ��.��#��+��(�� #��/�*��+��0�1��0�1�#��((��( �)�� 2�$�� 0�&��-��!�"!��+� �� -�� ()

38 contestants selected to participate in the program, 15-20 will be selected from those to be on the televi-sion series. The three-day competi-tion will be held in June, and will later be aired on RFD-TV. During the com-petition, Jones said the contestants can compete with their own horse in a series of obstacles. “I have been trying to practice at home. I am used to the

ranch horse and cowhorse versatility, but I have been trying to teach my horses to jump,” she said. “It has been entertaining and a lot of fun so far.” Throughout the year, Jones enjoys competing in ranch horse versatil-ity at the stock shows in Denver and Rapid City, and at the South Dakota State Fair. “This year, at the stock show in Rapid City, I won

third in the ladies open,” Jones said. “A lady had called and asked if I would ride her horse there. He hadn’t been used on cows for awhile. I rode him at my house for a week, but we didn’t work with cattle.

I took him up there, and worked him on cows like I do my own horses, and we placed third,” she said. Jones will also compete in a two man ranch sort later this summer, and as

an alternate on her hus-band’s ranch rodeo team. To learn more about her western horseshoe patio furniture, coffee tables, and fi gurines, Jones can be reached at 308-520-1705. ✦

��

��

605-716-9003 • 1-877-STEELMT11835 Quaal Rd., Black Hawk (Rapid City), SD 57718

Open House

June 22nd

11-2

Stop by for

Lunch!

IMPROVE LIVESTOCK EFFICIENCY!

Grow healthier livestock & market them natural or drug free

NATUR’S WAY INC.Nationwide Service & Delivery

Jim Dinklage – Orchard, NE866-615-0299 – 785-548-5840

MSE (Microbials & Enzymes)

-Increase feed digestibility-Use 12-14% LESS FEED-Livestock Owner Proven-Use on all ages of livestock-University Tested-Liquid or Dry Formula-Approved by Laura’s Lean Meats & others!

DiatomaceousEarth Controls:

CoccidiosisParasitesFlies

Call and ask about

these products &

others that will,

NO DOUBT,

improve your

bottom line!!

50+ Year Family Ag Business!

Healthier families with less grass!

Photo BySuni Olkjer ustom Built

22000099!!

Bay WindowsBow Windows

We sell

Energy Star

windows

and doors!

Double Hung Windows CasementWindows

Sliders

• Custom Built• Replacement & New Construction• Siding• Doors & Windows

• Expert Installation• Quality Workmanship• Customer Satisfaction

605-996-6777 • 800-948-6964Custom Built Vinyl Windows

124 S. Main, Mitchell, SD

Supplementing Cattle with the Customer in Mind!!

Supplementing Cattle with the Customer in Mind!!

The ALLInclusiveProduct!!Vitamins, Minerals, Protein, & Energy!!

Alex Heim:605-770-6190Chris Heim:605-204-0098

Contact:

www.midwestliquidfeeds.com

Locally owned company!!

Improved Fiber UtilizationIncrease Calf Weaning WeightsIncrease Yearling ADGHigh Levels of Vitamins & Chelated Minerals Healthy Vigorous Calves at BirthBoost calves immunity (help prevent scours)Control Horn Flies with Altosid IGR

•••••••

– Economical –compare cost!

Delivered right to your Cattle.

Excellent calf starter available, also!

DEALERSWANTED

www.www.tsln.comtsln.comCall us today at 1-877-347-9100 to subscribe.



QLF - Practical Solutions

Profitable Investments

Quality Liquid Feeds is dedicated to optimizing your beef production investment through:

�� Enhanced Performance�� Flexibility and Convenience�� Optimized Nutrition�� Proven Value

QLF Pasture Supplements are available with Hi MAG, Altosid IGR for Fly Control and Safeguard Dewormer.

For more information contact��

Follow Us on Facebook


There is a lot of pride that comes with building something that other people can purchase, dis-play and enjoy. What is even

more gratifying is having people see the design, and liking it so well that they want to purchase one for them-selves. The students in the Ag Mechan-ics II class have been able to enhance their welding skills by making a variety of projects for themselves, members of the community, and even to sell at a few area craft shows. According to Melissa Bonifas, who is their teacher and FFA advisor, it is a struggle to purchase metal each year for the advanced shop class to use for projects, so Gottsch feedyard gener-ously donated the students their used horseshoes. “We were looking for some smaller projects because of the cost of metal,” she explained. “Some of the kids just couldn’t afford to purchase the metal to

Fine tune their welding skills

BLUE HILL FFA

STUDENTS

By Gayle Smith

On the display table, cowboys swing a rope, mocking the real life cowboys just feet away roping the dummy. Pumpkins, crosses, and Christmas trees also adorn the table drawing attention as various shoppers look over the unique items, and share their amazement at the detail. All of the items are made from recycled horseshoes the students at Blue Hill School welded into decorative craft items.

(From left) Garrett Williams, Trent Kohmetscher, and Trevor Kohmetscher with a cattle feeder that they built. Courtesy photo

Jeremiah Krueger cleaning up some of the old horse-shoes with a wire brush. Courtesy photo Trent Kohmetscher working on a gate during his class time

� Ag Pride 2012 • 29

800-584-7000www.d i v i ne con c r e t e . c om

Concrete Feed Bunks

Superior Bunk Fence SystemSteel, Wiremesh &

Fiber Mesh Reinforced

Your Concrete Professionals Since 1975

Walk In Storm Shelters$2,995 includes tax,

setup and delivery up to 150 miles**$4.50/loaded mile after 150 miles*

•Protection for 11+ People•6’x8’ doubles as Storage Building

Easy Installation, High Strength Concrete • Steel & Wire Mesh Reinforced

In-ground Storm Shelters$2,395 includes tax,

setup and delivery up to 150 miles**$4.50/loaded mile after 150 miles*

•Comfortably fi ts 8 people•3 concrete steps for easy access

•Requires pre-dug hole

Still time to get into your new home!1511 SQUARE FEET

Wyatt Model 8045

SAVE OVER $21,000

PIERRE - 605-224-2921504 S. Pierce • isemanhomes.comSPECIAL HOURS: Mon - Thur 8-7 • Fri 8-6 • Sat 9-4

make the larger projects. We did some research on the in-ternet and came up with some ideas, and from there the kids just went crazy with them,” she said. “Pretty soon, they were making little cowboys, horse-shoe wreaths, scrolling hearts, and making large crosses with scrolled hearts in the center. It was great to see every kid was able to make some type of proj-ect and be excited about it,” she explained. What was exciting for Bonifas was not only seeing the unique items the students created, but how it boosted their self confi -dence and improved their weld-ing skills. “I think the projects build their self esteem,” she ex-plained. “They get an idea and start making it. Pretty soon, they are fi guring out ways to make it even better. I think it does a lot for their self esteem and their self confi dence. They are very proud when someone displays what they have made,” she said. Some members of the com-munity have even asked the students to make certain items. One of the most memorable is the pig Christmas tree. “We had been making Christmas trees out of horseshoes, and someone asked if we could make a pig Christmas tree. The students made the tree from horseshoes,

A horseshoe tree that Jeremiah Krueger and Kyle Mans made for a craft show to sell. Courtesy photo

The famous pig tree that Jeremiah Krueger made for a teacher for a Christ-mas project. Cour-tesy photoe. Courtesy photo

- See Blue Hill FFA on Page 30 -


Kubota: Power, Versatility and Value

Big features defi ne this popular sub-compact tractor – including a 25.5 HP Kubota diesel engine, Category I 3-point hitch, power steering and HST transmission.

Top-of-the-line, 135 HP Kubota CRS diesel engine with triple-range, Intelli-Shift transmission – crowned by the largest Kubota cab ever built.

Powerful and durable, the ZD326 lets you handle mowing quickly and effi ciently. Featuring a 26 HP Kubota diesel engine and 60" commercial-size mower deck.

Rugged performance meets convenience in this popular utility vehicle, featuring excellent cargo capacity and a factory-installed, premium Grand Cab.

On the Go: RTV1100

In the Field: M135GXOn the Grass: ZD326

All-around Versatility: BX2660

www.kubota.com©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2012

Automotive Company,Inc.

100 South Main StreetIsabel, SD 57633(605) 466-2112

LINDSKOV IMPLEMENTWEST HWY 12

MOBRIDGE, SD 57601605-845-2201

but used the plasma cutter to cut out little pig silhouettes. It turned out really neat,” she said. Although some of the money the students make from the projects is given back to the school to cover supply costs, the students get some of the proceeds from what they sell. “Some of the students have sold a few things, and oth-ers just took what they made home,” Bonifas explained. Some of the students have even exhibited their projects at the county fair. Trevor Kohmatscher plans to show some of the horseshoe craft items he made this year, in-cluding a horseshoe coat rack. Fellow student, Garrett Wil-liams, made bull guards dur-ing shop class last year. “I took one to fair and placed fi rst,” he proudly admitted. This year, he only made one for his own pickup, but has made a self catching head gate, and a hay and grain feeder. Williams fi gures the items will come in handy after college when he re-turns to the farm. “I think the welding skills I have learned in high school will make things a lot easier for me in the future,” he said. “There will be some equipment I may not need to buy, because I think I can do a better job building it myself,” he said.

Kyle Mans said making trees, pumpkins and other craft items from horseshoes helped him really improve his own welding skills. “I feel like I will need good welding skills on the farm so I can fi x

Blue Hill FFA:- Continued from Page 29 -


“Some of the students have sold a few things,and others just took whatthey made home,”- Melissa Bonifas

� Ag Pride 2012 • 31

From 83 to 213 engine HP, our full range of McCormick brand farming and utility tractors represent exceptional productivity and value. Whether you are a dairy or row-crop farmer, raise livestock, or just need a powerful general-use tractor around the farm. We’ve got a tractor that is right for you.

BY GOINGGREENSAVE

REDSPECIAL FINANCING OFFERS

on all McCormick Tractors. See Dealer for Details.

28126 US HWY 18, Mission, SD 57555

www.missiontractors.comASSMAN

IMPLEMENT INC.

MTX 120 (117 HP) TTX 210 (198 HP)

MSRP* $41,750

$4,750; OFF

See Dealer for complete details.Offer subject to change without notice

www.donsford.com1-800-529-0046 or 605-234-5527

"On The Hill"Chamberlain, SD 57325

DONS FORD

F150 XLT

DONS FORD

WILLRODT MOTOR CO.

Front End Replacements

Th e look of our product is created to match the vehicle it mounts upon.

Now available at:

Fit full sizeDodge, GMC/Chevrolet

and Ford TrucksHeavy Duty Construction

Available with Winch Mount Option

Chamberlain, SD • 605.734.5584 • Toll Free 1.800.520.4749www.willrodtmotor.net

BRADEEN REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS INC.

“Specialists in Real Estate, Ranch, Buffalo, Antique Auctions.”

14 West Mt. Rushmore Rd.Custer, SD 57730

[email protected]

“SPECIALISTS IN REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS”

www.tsln.comwww.tsln.com


1109 W. 2ND ST.(605) 842-0126

WINNER, SD

2010 DAKOTA ALUM GRAIN HOPPER

41’ Dakota Aluminum Grain Trailer, Shurco 3500HD Electric Tarp, Extra

Ridge Strap, Sight Windows, Air Ride Suspension with Load Gauge and Dump

Valve, All Aluminum Wheels, 11R24.5 Tires, Approximately 2000 Miles

$33,500

2006 Ford F250 4X4 Super Duty Extended Cab XLT El. Windows and Locks, Power and

Heated Mirrors, Automatic, 6.0L Diesel, AM/FM,CD, Running Boards, Trailer Tow, New Ranch Hand Grill Gaurd, New CannOn Ball Bale Bed.

44K miles,$31,900

2005 FreightlinerCentury

DDE 14L 450HP., Jake, 10SPD., Air Liner Suspension, 232” Wheel

Base, 3.58 Gear Ratio, 12&40 Axles, Alum Outside Wheels, 22.5 Lo Pro’s,

Air Slide 5th Wheel, 508K Miles. Serviced,

Fresh DOT Call

2007 FREIGHTLINER Columbia. C13 430HP., Jake, 10Spd., 58” Mid Roof, Air Liner Susp.,217” Wheel Base, Dual 150’s, All Alum. Wheels, 22.5 Lo Pro. 606K miles. Shop Work. DOT’d, $37,500

2005 Freightliner Columbia 120

MBE 460HP, Engine Brake, RTLO-16913A 13 Speed, 48” Mid Roof,

Air Liner Susp., 230” WB, 3.58 Gear Ratio., All Aluminum Wheels, 22.5

Lo Pro., AS 5th Wheel, 12&40, 479K Miles, Excellent Brakes and Tires,

New Grill Guard, Serviced, Fresh DOT $36,900.00

2009 CAT 272C2Speed, Cab Heat A/C., Radio, Air Ride Seat, Hyd Aux Hyds, Counter Weights, 12-16.5 Tires, New 79” Bucket, Serviced ready for work.

$41,900

3 NEW JET SIDE DUMPS

2006 Freightliner Columbia MBE 460HP, Engine Brake,

FRO15210B 10Spd., 48” Mid Roof Sleeper, Air Liner Suspension, 224”

Wheel Base, 3.58 Gear Ratio, All Aluminum Wheels, 22.5 Lo Pro., Air Slide 5th Wheel, 12&40 Axles, 494K miles, Wet Kit, Right Weigh Scale ,

Dual Exhaust, Fresh DOT Call

1996 Peterbilt 379 Factory day cab, 370HP, 10 spd, 400k Original Miles

2006 Peterbilt 379 ISX Cummins, Day cab, 13spd, 644k miles

COMING IN:WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

•We build all types of structures from churches to retail to industrial to storage or agricultural uses

•Our products are made in IAS accredited plants

•Our SmartkoteTM and SP CoolTM wall and roof panels retain their color, refl ect heat and are 100% recyclable

•Energy effi cient designs save on utility costs through the life of the building

Need more reasons? Visit our website or give us a call today.

“TURN KEY” PROJECTS – WE CAN MANAGE

YOUR PROJECT FROM START TO FINISH, FROM DESIGN, SUBS, OVERSIGHT TO COMPLETION

When you build a structure with us you’re building a strong relationship too. And our relationship with American Buildings Company makes it that much more solid. When you need a quality building at a competitive price, build it with us.

WE BUILD WITH STEEL. AND TRUST.

Locally Owned &Operated in Central South Dakota

HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, 605-494-0356,

WWW.AMERICANBUILDINGS.COM

www.countrypridecoop.com

Customized nutritional recommendations Smartlic Tubs, Payback Minerals, Feed, and Fly Control Products NEW PRODUCT: Equis Feed. Premium Horse Feed.Sign up to have CPC monitor your creep feed intakes this summer. Check out our Hiqual Livestock Equipment including our new hydraulic chute with scale.

•••••

Let us help you with your feed and livestock needs!

Contact a Country Pride Feed

Consultant or your local Country Pride Feed

Location!

We Know Livestock & Cost-Effective Feed Solutions Country Pride Feed Consultants:

Aaron Amidon 605-840-1514

Jason Kuhlman605-491-3181

Mark Kruger 605-840-0177

Russ Williams 605-208-0247

Leo Westendorf, VP of Feed

605-840-9570

things myself, without having to pay someone else to fi x them,” he said. “It also helped us make some cash by selling some of the seasonal craft items,” he ex-plained. “We learned how to mar-ket our items, which could really

come in handy when I am selling things myself,” he added. Some of the items they made from horseshoes were somewhat of a challenge, Mans said. “We would shine up the horseshoes, and make sure the placements were right,” he said. “Depending upon what we were making, we



ASSMAN IMPLEMENTChris & Dave Assman - Owners

East Hwy. 18 • Mission, SD605-856-2305 or 1-800-658-3594

Located in the Heart of Cattle Country

We specialize in Loader Tractors

& Haying Equipment

ASSMAN IMPLEMENT

Lorenz

Parts & ServiceTractors & Hay EquipmentServing South Central South Dakota & North Central Nebraska since 1969

Check Out our website at www.missioncaseih.com

Trailer


had to cut some in half, and make sure we welded them correctly so our design looked right.” Cutting the designs out with a plasma cutter was also a challenge. “When we made the pig tree, it was hard cutting those pig silhouettes out with the plasma cutter,” he said. Jeremiah Krueger agreed. “My favorite project was a metal sign I made for our farm,” he said. “I cut out a cow and calf on the sign with the plasma cutter. It was really tough to cut out that much detail,” he said. Krueger had practiced plasma cutting last fall by making trees, pumpkins and other craft items for the craft shows before tackling the sign. When Bonifas started teaching agriculture and shop classes at the school 12 years ago, she made it

her personal goal to see that the students learned to use a variety of welding techniques in shop class. She has been very proud of what they have been able to accomplish over the years. “During their fi rst

year of shop class, I teach the stu-dents about the different machines, how they work, and safety,” she said. “The second year, they get to pick projects of their own to make. Sometimes, they don’t know what

to make, so I have to help them fi nd something to make that they can be proud of,” she said.


The Benefi ts of Eary Weaning: Extra carcass quality (up to 25% more Choice and Prime) when the calf is intro-duced to starchy feeds (corn) at an ear-lier age. Healthier than calves weaned at normal weaning.

So how do I “Early Wean”: Start calves on creep feed early. Calves that are aware that there is ‘food’ in the creep feeder can be ‘weaned’ any time that the markets or weather dictate.

What are the products and when should I use them? Impact Starter Complete (32S6) Impact Backgrounder (32MJ) Calves from 300 lb

to 650 lb. Mix 25% with 75% corn. Accuration (3394) Calves of any size. Fed with free

choice roughage.

77 North 6th Ave.Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Contact Armin: Ph. 605-723-3333 • Fax: 605-723-1333 • Cell: 605-210-1650

34• Ag Pride 2012 � A Tri-State Livestock News and Farmer & Rancher Exchange Publication

• Single side adjust from 14” to 32”• 24’ long (custom lengths available)• Painted off white• Available with or without tub• Available in stationary and portable models

402-589-1501 or 1-866-791-6456 • Call for a local dealer near you!90077 Park St. Spencer, NE 68777 • www.eagledesigns.net

OUTSTANDING QUALITY FOR THE PRICE

• Railroad Ties• Windbreak Panels• Heavy/Light Duty Post

Mounted Gates• Custom Gates & Signs

Fencing Supplies• 60” high and 10’ long• Constructed of 1-1/4” 14 GA.

round tube with 5/8” drop pin• Lightweight (75 lbs.) yet durable• Painted Brown• Carrier holds 40 panels

Portable PanelsContinuous Fence

Starting at $91Single A Alley

HIPKE WELDINGCOMPARE & SAVE $$$ We install working facilities & corral systems.

No job to large or small.


“As far as what we have access to, there are quite a few things we can make,” she said. “We want to inspire

the kids to consider a career in weld-ing. Usually, it is the second year stu-dents that are more confi dent, and have the skills to look into welding as a career. The projects help build

their confidence, and when they enter the FFA welding contest, it helps them even more,” she said. “The challenge has been trying to fi nd something cost effective that

will allow the students to make some money,” she continued. “Some even use their welding projects as their SAE projects. The welding projects are very educational because they have to do all the thinking, pricing,

and measurements. They also make a neat marketing proj-ect because they learn so much having their own projects, and getting to add to them what they want,” Bonifas said.

Since Blue Hill is a small community, the students have also been able to build items in shop class that their neigh-bors have requested. Trent Kohmatscher and two of his classmates built six bale feed-ers for sheep, and two of them were sold to other people. “These projects just really help us build our confi dence level about what we can build. We learned a lot about how to make these projects,” he said. His brother, Trevor Kohm-atscher agreed, adding, The skills were have learned are teaching us more precision. I think they have definitely made me a better welder,” he said. ✦

Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Trucks, Fleet Vehicles & More!www.bigiron.com is a division of Stock Auction Company, 1-800-WE SELL 8

Why Sell on BigIron.com?-World Wide Marketing

-No Freight Cost-Reasonable Rates

-Competition Sets High Selling Prices-Sell One to Hundreds of Items

Why Buy on BigIron.com?-No Buyers Premium Fees

-Seller Representation-Buyer Can Inspect Equipment

-Each Item Sells to Highest Bidder-Saves Time & Money - It’s So Easy!

www.bigiron.com

“The challenge has been trying to fi nd something cost effective that will allow the students to make some money,”- Melissa Bonifas


Swenson Investment and Com-modities, based out of Huron

and Sioux Falls, SD, teamed up with Azar to develop a fundraiser to ben-efi t the future of American agricul-ture – the young people involved in the South Dakota FFA. The song started playing on the Sioux Falls-based radio station, KIKN 100.5, and it officially debuted at the state’s annual FFA convention. The song is gaining popularity across the state, and it’s only a matter of time before it’s heard on radio sta-tions across the nation. In its modest start, however, limited edition CD’s were sold for $5, with a percent of the money

benefi ting the South Dakota FFA Foundation. CD’s are available at: http://shop.steveazar.com/Ameri-can-Farmer-CD-CD-AmFarmer.htm “American Farmer” is also avail-able on iTunes. The chorus of the song has a powerful message: “And no matter the rain, heat or snow, he wakes up before the break of dawn, works as hard as the day is long, and like a mother cares for her child, he’ll cling to his precious land, readies those fi elds and sews the seeds,

with his own two fi sts, he’ll fi ght the weeds and wears his coat of sweat, like it’s some kind of armor. That’s the American farmer.” “It’s much more than a song – ‘American Farmer’ is about a lifestyle that many of our FFA members feel and experience ev-eryday,” said Paul Dybedahl, the state’s 2011-12 FFA president. “It’s such a great feeling to know that there are others out there who be-lieve in and support not only agri-culture but the FFA. There was a

Song pays tribute:- Continued from Page 33 -

Steve Azar gave away a signed guitar to one lucky FFA chap-ter in South Dakota this year’s winner was the Webster FFA chapter, from Webster, SD. Photo by Amanda Radke

Steve Azar signing autographs for students at the 2012 South Dakota FFA State Convention after debuting his new single, “American Farmer.” Photo by Amanda Radke

South Dakota FFA students with their autographed hats from Steve Azar. Photo by Amanda Radke

“It’s such a great feeling to know that there are others out there who believe in and support not only agri-culture but the FFA. There was a lot of buzz about Steve coming to conven-tion, and when it was fi -nally time for him to come on stage, the crowd went wild! . . .

– – Paul Dybedahl

lot of buzz about Steve coming to convention, and when it was fi nally time for him to come on stage, the crowd went wild! Members were also very excited to have their copy of ‘American Farmer’ and have it signed by Steve. He is a very down-to-earth guy, and he told me he comes from a small town where a lot of his friends have farms. It was really great to see his support and have him at our convention. This song will have a huge impact on our organization.” At last count, the song has gener-ated more than $6,000 for the South Dakota FFA Foundation, with ad-ditional requests pouring in to the state offi ce, according to Founda-tion Executive Director Gerri Eide.

“The support of Steve Azar, and Swenson Investment and Commodi-ties of Sioux Falls is making an im-mediate impact on the South Dakota FFA,” said Eide. “The outreach, awareness and positive publicity for agriculture education and FFA is key. Our organization advocates for all those involved in agriculture and the future of agriculture – from production to consumption. In ad-dition, the fi nancial support from the song to enhance the events and scholarship we provide is greatly appreciated.”

Eide said the enthusiasm about Azar’s appearance and performance at convention was electric.

“The outreach, awareness and positive publicity for agriculture education and FFA is key. Our organiza-tion advocates for all those involved in agriculture and the future of agriculture – from production to con-sumption. In addition, the fi nancial support from the song to enhance the events and scholarship we provide is greatly appreciated.”

– Gerri Eide


“Students love the song; it’s a to-tally new twist on convention to have a country music star there to sing,” she said. “Members lined up to have their CD’s signed before and after he sang. Of course, he received a stand-ing ovation for his performance.” To support the South Dakota FFA, Eide encourages everyone to pur-chase the CD, request the song on the radio, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter of the FFA Foundation and remind school boards about the importance of agriculture education and FFA. “It’s important school boards and administrators understand the im-portance of high school agriculture education and the FFA program,”

she stressed. “In these times of tight school budgets and schools cutting classes, they need to know commu-nity members demand agriculture education be part of their schools.” “Agriculture is our future,” she added. “Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country. Agriculture education and FFA teach leadership and en-courage youth to be life long learn-ers in the careers they choose. With fewer people in the U.S. coming from an agricultural background, it’s more important than ever that our agricul-turalists be leaders in their commu-

nity, state and nation. Our leaders need to understand the critical value of agriculture – that is what agricul-ture education and FFA do.” Without a doubt, Steve Azar’s “American Farmer” will soon be a hit across the country, and his sup-port of the future of American agri-culture will not likely be forgotten. The last chorus of the song reads, “He’s a gambler, like none you’ve ever seen, let’s it all ride on a fi eld of dreams, just prays for the strength to keep her going. An extension of God’s own hands, handed down yet once again, carries the torch and the plan of the American farmer. That’s the American farmer.” ✦

~ Our Services ~~ Our Services ~Advertising packages include:Advertising packages include:

• Full ring service • Full ring service • Photos for your catalog • Photos for your catalog • Catalog layout and design • Catalog layout and design • Detailed sale reports • Detailed sale reports • Digital Marketing • Digital Marketing

We also layout and design We also layout and design fl yers, brochures, ads and business cards,fl yers, brochures, ads and business cards,

or anything else you have in mind.or anything else you have in mind.

Call for a FREE quote today!!

Serving the Livestock Industry for over 50 Years.Serving the Livestock Industry for over 50 Years.Providing you, our valued customers, withProviding you, our valued customers, with

everything you need to be a successful business!everything you need to be a successful business!

Special Projects Coordinator & Marketing Executive:DIANNA PALMER: (877) 347-9112

SD, N. of I-90 West of the [email protected]

Marketing Executives:SUSAN CABLE: (888) 648-4449

SD - S. of I-90 Rosebud East [email protected]

SARAH SWENSON: (877) 331-2869Wyoming & [email protected]

STEVE BASS: (605) 224-0406

N.of I-90 from Pierre to Sioux Falls [email protected]

Cattle Marketing Manager:DOUG HOGAN: (866) 581-7493

[email protected]

NE Sales Rep/Cattle Marketing AssistantCARISSA LEE: (877) 347-9114

[email protected]

Cattle Marketing Executives:DAN PIROUTEK: (605) 544-3316

[email protected]

SCOTT DIRK: (605) [email protected]

“Students love the song; it’s a totally new twist on convention to have a coun-try music star there to sing,” she said. “Members lined up to have their CD’s signed before and after he sang. Of course, he received a standing ovation for his per-formance.”

– Gerri Eide


Yet in only 50 y e a r s , o u r growing popula-tion will require

an estimated 100 per-cent more food than we produce today. Unfortu-nately, we will certainly not have 100 percent more high-quality land available to grow twice the amount of grain or two times more live-stock.” As world hunger con-tinues to grow around the world, farmers and ranchers have an obliga-tion to feed a growing population – a challenge that will need to be tack-

led through enhanced agriculture technologies and effi ciencies. In the meantime, the non-profi t organization, Heifer International, that is working to alleviate this problem and raise aware-ness of hunger and pov-erty around the world. Heifer International (HI) is a global char-ity that, since 1944, has worked to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. HI accom-plishes this with gifts of animals, agricultural resources and training. The animals provide nutrition, but they also provide income from the sale of the milk and wool. These gifts multiply over time, and participating families are required to give the fi rst offspring of their animal to another needy family.

HeiferInternationalOne heifer canfeed a family,build a communityBy Amanda Radke

Wiktoria Gaj drinks a glass of fresh milk as given by “Wisnia” behind her. Wisnia was a gift to Wiktoria and her family through Heifer International. Courtesy photo

According to Jeff Simmons, Elanco Animal Health, “Today, there are

nearly 1 billion hungry people around the globe.


�� !"#�$�� $��%��&��!�� '�� (��&��) � ��

��

�� !"#��$�� %��&�'�� !"#��$�� %��&�'��

#�� *�� +�,��-�� +�!�� !�� !�� +�.��&�� +�!� �-��-��,��-��%��

Super RangerMineral Feeding Stations

- See Heifer International on Page 40 -

“Heifer International isn’t an aid organiza-tion; it’s not tempo-

rary relief,” said Kelly MacNeill, HI communications specialist. “Our gifts come with plenty of training – on animal care, sav-ings, community collaboration and even literacy – to ensure that the animal gift actually turns into a small business for the family. A cattle business looks much dif-ferent in Guatemala than in the U.S., of course, but it’s the same principle that American farmers tackle every day.”

MacNeill believes in the HI principles and it’s long-lasting impacts. “HI works diligently to make its participants more indepen-dent, and not reliant on foreign aid,” she explained. “Heifer In-ternational understands the ur-gency of hunger, but also values people’s interest in standing on their own two feet as quickly as possible. HI is special in a lot of ways. The requirement for par-ticipants to ‘Pass On The Gift’ means that they cherish their new animal resources even more, and they also are empowered to

A group from Heifer International ar-rives at a city hall to talk to community members about ways they can help families from the area in need. Courtesy photo

40 • Ag Pride 2012 �

ZERO RUSTZERO CORROSIONHEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION5 YEAR WARRANTY

DEMAND THE BESTRDF ALUMINUM TROUGHS

P.O. BOX 492650 NE 4TH ST.

PILOT ROCK, OR 97868541-379-2224

STRONGEST ALUMINUM TROUGHS ON THE MARKETWWW.RDFTROUGHS.COM

FARONFERGUSON

Regional PresidentAg Lender

TROYPETERSON

Moorcroft Branch Manager/Ag Lender

Pinnacle Bank was built by farmers and ranchers to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers since 1938.

• Real Estate Loans up to $22 million • Operating• Debts Refi nanced • Livestock

For more information, call Faron Ferguson or Troy Peterson.

MOORCROFT 602 East Converse, 307.756.3473wypinnbank.com

20-YEARFIXEDRATES

Ag Lender

MEMBER FDICT H E W A Y B A N K I N G S H O U L D B E

YOUR FARM AND RANCH LOAN PARTNER.

T H E W Y O M I N G W A Y

become a benefactor themselves. It lifts up entire communities rather than making them dependent on do-nations. HI also works harder than many other charities to make sure the families are prepared to make the most of their livestock gift. We work with participants for many months, preparing the space for the animals but also training the fami-lies in small business skills that will make them self-reliant long after HI leaves. HI is unique because it has a long-standing focus on livestock that makes us very effective with those projects.” So, how does HI work, and how can U.S. farmers and ranchers get involved?

“The best way people can get in-volved is to give an animal them-selves,” she said. If you would like to give the gift in someone’s name, you can order honor cards to let your loved one know what the gift is all about. Every one of our projects depends on individual contributors. If interested, donations can be used to purchase animals like goats, ducks, heifers and llamas at www.heifer.org. HI works closely with Elanco and just completed a fund-raiser with a t-shirt company called Sevenly, raising $13,000 for the cause. A new collaboration with an

Ralph and Linda Corcoran supplied heifers to HI for assistance. Ralph Corcoran says, “This is a great organi-zation to keep young people going and on the farms. We have only heard posi-tive things about Heifer International and their efforts both in livestock communi-ties and working as mentors in holistic management. Heifer international always involves young people and it helps. It may be just ten heifers but the impact is enormous.” Courtesy photo

- See Heifer International on -

Heifer International:- Continued from Page 38 -

“THE BEST WAY PEOPLE CAN GET INVOLVED IS TO GIVE AN ANIMAL THEMSELVES,”- Kelly MacNeill

Helps a womanfarmer develop her goat

dairy business

4-H projectO

ccasionally, 4-H youth will fi nd a project that in-terests them so

much, they continue on with that project well into their adulthood. Sarah Pinet owned her fi rst goat when she was in 4-H, and although she sold her small herd when she was in high school, she never forgot how much she loved goats. As an adult, she decided to purchase some goats, and has built her herd into a successful dairy goat busi-ness. “I have always liked the idea of owning goats,” Sarah said. “After I bought three foundation does, I have kept a closed herd ex-cept for the bucks.

By Gayle Smith

Gouda cheese in Pinet’s cheese production room. Gouda cheese in Pinet’s cheese production room. Photo by Sarah PinetPhoto by Sarah Pinet

- See 4-H project on Page 38 -

Goat cheese also appeals to many people who can’t tolerate cows milk. Goats milk has a smaller protein than cows milk that makes it easier to digest. Goats milk also has less fat, Sarah said.“



For many years, I would keep every doe, only culling for personality. The bottom line for me is production. My goats are registered with the

American Dairy Goat Asso-ciation as an experimental breed, but they are a mix-ture of the dairy goat breeds. We use purebred bucks, but I have found hybrid vigor is very benefi cial in the dairy

goat business. The foundation does were nothing to look at, but they were very sturdy animals. So, over the years, I have bred does with better udders, but have maintained the sturdiness in them.”

4-H project:- Continued from Page 45 -

A goat of Sarah Pinet’s named “Yogurt.” Photo by Sarah Pinet

1-800-682-6117 • ARMOUR, SD HWY 281

2 - 20’ Flatbeds7000# Axles w/Elec. Brakes, 80”

Bed w/ST235/80R16, 10 Ply Radi-als, 25/16 Coupler, w/12,000# Drop Leg Jack w/Stow Away Ramps, Seal

Beam Lighting Throughout.TOP OF THE LINE!

Now $3,995

2012 8’6”x322 - 10,000# Axles, w/4-17.5

tire & rim assembly, 12”x19” Main Frame, 3” Cross Mem-bers on 15” Centers, Flip Up

Beaver Tails & Ramps, Deluxe Model

1st $9,000 Takes It

2012 6’8”x24’2-7000# Rubber Torsion Axles, ST, 235/80R16, 10

Ply Radials, Cross Members & Uprights on 14” Centers,

2 Compartments, DELUXE MODEL

$9,745 www.trailritetrailers.com

26 years building trailers

Compare Quality &

Price Before You Buy

SUMMER SAVINGS SPECTACULAR

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Made in Armour, SD

BUILT RITE. PRICED RITE.WE CAN BUILD ANY UNIT TO YOUR SPECS.

There’s never been a better time to save on a new Ford.

Now get our best offers on America’s favorite brand.From innovative hybrids to

the hardest-working pick-ups,

it’s now wonder Ford is America’s

best-selling brand.1 With the

most improved fuel economy of

any other company2 and our best

offers, there’s never been a

better time to save.

2012 Ford F-150 Platinum 2012 Ford F-250 XL 2012 Ford F-350

2012 Ford F-350 King Ranch

$65,705 MSRP* I up to $4,750 in Ford Factory Rebates

Dually 4X4, Diesel, Auto, Black/Adobe, Heated and Cooled Seats, Navigation, Moon Roof, Rear Camera, 5th Wheel Ball,

PULL IN STYLE!!


2012 Ford F-350 XLT


Super Cab Chassis DRW 4X4, 6.2L V-8, Auto, White w/ Gray Cloth, Alum Wheels, Sat Radio

Crew Cab Lariat 4X4 8” Box, Diesel, Auto, Autumn Red w/Black Leather, Heated and Cooled Seats, Spray in Liner, 5th Ball, Sat

Radio, SYNC, Very Nice

2013 Ford Taurus SEL


AWD, 3.5L, Auto, NEW Kodiak Brown w/Black Leather, Moon Roof, Navigation, Rear Camera, SYNC, SWEET CLASSY RIDE!!


R/C 4X4 8’ Box, 6.2L V-8, Auto, Manual Lock Outs, White w/Gray Interior, Cab Lights, Great Work Truck


Super Crew 4X4 w/6.5’ Box, Eco Boost, Golden Bronze w/Sienna Brown Leather, Heated and Cooled Ft Seats, Heated Rear Seats,

Nav, Rear Camera, Moon Roof, Pwr Running Boards,

Ainsworth Motors

See Dealer for complete Details

www.ainsworthmotors.com1-800-210-1681 402-387-1681Ainsworth, Ne136 East 2nd

As Sarah’s herd expanded, so did her interest in the dairy animals. “I was hand-milking 16 goats each day, and selling the milk for bucket calves. Many people asked me if I would start a dairy. After checking into it, I found out there wasn’t much money in the dairy business without having a value-added product, so I de-cided to make cheese,” she explained. While building the herd, Sarah took schooling and ed-ucated herself in cheese-making. “I contacted another goat cheese maker in Nebraska,” Sarah explained. “I went to their place to intern for them. They were also just getting started in the cheese-making business, so I did what they did, and followed how they started their business. I also went to some schooling in Wisconsin. It took a couple of years of research and education before we got started,” she said.


Sarah’s goats in her milking parlor. Great milk equals great cheese. Photo by Sarah Pinet

Baby goats nurs-ing on bucket, 10 head at a time. Photo by Sarah Pinet

“I was hand-milking 16 goats each day, and selling the milk for bucket calves. Many people asked me if I would start a dairy. After checking into it, I found out there wasn’t much money in the dairy busi-ness without having a value-added product, so I decided to make cheese,”

- Sarah Pinet

Now, Sarah runs a small grade A goat dairy north of Scottsbluff where 50 goats are milked each day with a milking machine. “I bottle fed all the does so they are all tame,” she said. “They act much better in the parlor when they’ve been hand-raised,” she explained. “There is just a certain amount of training that is needed to teach them how to act in the parlor. Of course, it helps that we have experienced older goats now that can help with the

younger, fresh yearlings.”

“We milked twice a day for the fi rst 10 years, and then last year decided to change to once a day,” Sarah said. “This season, we started out with once a day. It is much eas-ier for me to handle since I don’t have any employees. It takes about 2 ½ and 3 hours to milk them, since only six can be milked at a time,” she explained. By milking once a day, Sarah has about 30 percent less production, but 50 percent less work. “I am not only the herdsman, but the marketer, bookkeeper, and cheese-maker,” she said. “It takes Grazex BMR: A brown midrib sorghum-sudangrass

hybrid with excellent vigor and drought tolerance. Its exceptional palatability and digestibility makes this the variety of choice for many stockmen. This hybrid has excellent regrowth potential for both haying or grazing. Producers value this hybrid’s exceptional “late season” palatability and digestibility, especially when harvest is delayed because of weather or other factors.

East Hwy 44 • Platte, SD • 605-337-9882

FUL-FILLING ALL YOU SEED NEEDS

a lot of time to run a business like this.” Sarah makes cheese twice a week. “Cheese has been around since the caveman,” she explained. “It is an easy, hard thing to make. It is easy to make cheese, but to make a good cheese takes cleanliness and knowl-edge,” she explained. My cheese room is a very sanitary place. We use hair nets and make sure we’re clean down to our shoes when we work in there.” The cheese Sarah makes is con-sidered Artisan cheese, because it is handmade in small batches so each cheese tastes a little different. “Ev-erything is done by hand in our small cheese plant,” she said. “The milk is poured into the vat using muscle power. The culture and enzymes are measured and stirred in by hand. The curd is cut by hand, stirred by hand, and then hand-packed into moulds to drain the whey. Then, the cheese is hand-packaged for sale,” she explained. Only about 50 dairies in the United States can claim Farmstead status, and it is a title Sarah is very

proud of. “Farmstead means the milk used to produce the cheese has come from animals milked on-site,” she explained. “Because we have a dairy and a cheese-making operation, we can claim the rare title of farmstead cheese. It also means that we can control the qual-ity of the milk from the animal to the cheese,” she continued. “Fac-tors such as barn cleanliness, feed-ing practices, animal husbandry, and milk handling are monitored because good practices produce a better cheese,” she added. Different types of cheese appeal to the tastes of different custom-ers. Currently, Sarah makes Gouda, Feta, Mozzarella, and both tradi-tional and fl avored Chevre. “By of-fering different types of cheese, it has expanded our customer base. I can even add olives to the feta to give it more fl avor,” she said. Sarah also offers Chevre in differ-ent fl avors from dill and jalapeno, to orange and raspberry. “Chevre is a light, soft, somewhat crumbly goat cheese that is similar in con-

- See 4-H project on Page 48 -

sistency to cream cheese, but has a sharper taste,” Sarah explained. It can be melted, or used on crackers or bread. It can even serve as a sub-stitute to cream cheese. Most of the cheese products Sarah offers are sold through farmer’s mar-kets. “It gives me an opportunity to educate potential customers about goat cheese,” she said. “The big-gest challenge is many people think goat cheese is going to taste terri-ble. People have the misconception that goat cheese is this stinky, buck smelling, icky cheese,” she contin-ued. “By talking to people face to face, and letting them try some free samples without buying it has been a tremendous benefi t to my busi-ness. Most people that try it, will buy it,” she added. Goat cheese also appeals to many people who can’t tolerate cows milk. Goats milk has a smaller protein

than cows milk that makes it easier to digest. Goats milk also has less fat, Sarah said. As her business continues to grow, Sarah is hoping to start retailing more cheese, by offering it in some stores and expanding her online sales. The cheese can be shipped, and she sells some in a cheese shop in Los Angeles. The cheese is also available in some stores in Ft. Col-lins and Windsor, Colorado.

This year, Sarah hopes to open a e-commerce store on her Web site, and will continue to sell the cheese at area farmer’s markets. To learn more about Victory Hill Farm, see her Web site at: vhfarm.com. Sarah can be reached at 308-630-0530. ✦


Great for Pushing Snow & Silage!

Push Blades

MFS Push Blades can be made to fit most loaders including Skidsteers, Payloaders, and Farm tractors • 6ft to 14 ft sizes.

Heavy Duty Land Levelers

5’ through 16’ in 4 weight classes. Ideal for ruts, feedlot cleaning, ditches, driveways, mud & snow removal, and lots more.

MODEL 640 Same high quality as the 340 & 480 Models but with 640 cu.ft. capacity, scale read outs on both left & right side. Left or right discharge

MFS MIXER WAGONS STEEL TRUCK BOXES

We Distribute:• Silent Drive & Link Axles & Suspensions• Harsh Twin-Cylinder Stabilizer Hoists

We Manufacture:• Custom Length Truck Boxes, Double Frame• Drive Lines

SEVERAL PRE-OWNED TRUCKS & FEED

WAGONS AVAILABLE

MEYERINK FARM SERVICE605-337-2621 • 1-800-658-2293

East of Platte on 36794 SD Hwy 44Check us out on the web at www.meyerinkfs.com

“By off ering diff erent types of cheese, it has expanded our cus-tomer base. I can even add olives to the feta to give it more fl avor,”

- Sarah Pinet

4-H project:- Continued from Page 47 -

Pinet selling her cheese at the 18th Street Farmer’s Market in Scottsbluff, NE. Photo by Sarah Pinet


This year marks the second annual event, which will be held June 16-17, with a separate golf

tournament taking place July 6-7. “This was Chris’s home where he raised his kids, and he was fi rst and fore-most a family man. He loved his music and was a great artist, and he was also a World Champion rodeo cowboy. There wasn’t a star the guy couldn’t reach, and we want kids to remember that. We’ve got some pretty sad icons in this day and age, and it’s important to remember the good ones like

Chris. It gives kids some-one to think about who did things honestly, humbly and through hard work,” explained Chris LeDoux Memorial Foundation Co-ordinator Pam Kinchen of the reason for starting such an event. She added that parents also enjoy reminiscing about LeDoux, keeping the stories alive for the next generation. The weekend com-bines LeDoux’s loves of rodeo, music and family, kicking off with a rodeo at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, com-plete with Native Ameri-

can relay races. Immediately following the rodeo is free beer in

Chris LeDoux Memorial Days

Rod

eo

, mu

sic and family fun in Ka

yce

e, W

Y.

By Heather Hamilton

Traffi c control in Kaycee during the annual Chris LeDoux Memorial Days consists of horse drawn wagons playing Chris LeDoux tunes. Keeping downtown free of motor run vehicles encourages everyone to mingle and enjoy the full effect of the free street dance.

Four bands will play a free street dance during the 2012 Annual Chris LeDoux Memorial Days start-ing mid-afternoon, and going straight through into the early morning hours of the next day. Among the bands are Chris’s old band, Western Underground, and Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band, shown here, who will wrap up the event for the third year in a row with their always popular style and song list that combines hits from several decades in combination with original songs off their own albums.

During the Chris LeDoux Memorial Days, all of downtown Kaycee is blocked off. Dancing in the streets and mingling in local businesses in encour-aged and enjoyed by attendees of all ages. (Bottom middle) Chris LeDoux was a world cham-pion rodeo cowboy, and during Kaycee’s annual celebration in his honor the festivities are kicked off with a full rodeo, complete with Native Ameri-can relay races. With each passing year the size and quality of the rodeo has improved, and plans are in place to continue that trend into future years.

Photo’s courtesy of Rob Yingling, Wild Wyoming Images

In Wyoming, and in western communities across the country, Chris LeDoux remains a legend. To honor his memory, the Kaycee, WY, community has organized an annual Chris LeDoux Days, where families gather for rodeos, live music, a live auction and general good time.


downtown Kaycee, where the main street is blocked off. To help attendees reach down-town are horse-drawn wagons playing Chris LeDoux tunes. “We’re also having a live auction, and have a lot of great items committed. Brian O’Leary will be bringing something great that will be a surprise to everyone – last year it was an autographed ball from Garth Brooks. We also have special, Second An-nual Chris LeDoux Days men’s and wom-

en’s coats for sale, and other collector’s memorabilia,” explained Kinchen. Following the auction the live music be-gins. Four bands are slated to play a free street dance on Kaycee’s main street that will keep feet tapping from mid-afternoon into the next morning. Pinedale, WY, na-tive Jared Rogerson will start things off, followed by Earl Wear and Haywire. Chris’s former band, Western Underground, will

Downtown Kaycee features a park dedicated to Chris LeDoux, complete with a life-and-a-half size bronze de-signed and sculpted by Buffalo, Wyoming artist Mike

Thomas. During the unveiling of the bronze and dedica-tion of the park in 2010, people traveled thousands of miles to the small Wyoming town. Since then, a Chris

LeDoux Memorial Foundation has been formed, whichnow spearheads the annual Chris LeDoux MemoriaDays event, held every year on Father’s Day weekend.

- See Chris LeDoux on Page 44 -

“When Chris passed away, everyone worked together to make it happen. Mike Thomas had already completed the bronze, and so many things came together to make it happen. Everyone in the community pitched in and do-nated time and materials to make the park what it is today,”

– Pam Kinchen


Whisler Bearing Co.101 N. Maple Ave, Rapid City

Toll Free: 1-800-843-4006 or 605-342-8822

Conveyor Belting • Sprockets

Seals • Hoses • V Belts • Casters

Lubriplate • SKF • Dodge • Link Belt

Timken • BCA

Complete Line of Gates

Hydraulic Hoses &Fittings

ELSON IMPLEMENTBelle Fourche, SD 57717

605-892-2795www.elsonimplement.com

Many Salvage Parts Available

Misc.

Tractors• IH 544, Gas, No 3 PT• JD 40U, Yellow• JD 3010, Diesel, 3PT, Cab• 4440 JD 3 PT, w/158 Loader, Power Shift• Super H 1954• Super M w/wide Front• 2630 JD Utility, 3PT• 135 MF Tractor, 3PT,w/Dual 100 Ldr, SHARP• 420 JD Crawler w/ Dozer• 70 JD, W/F, 3PT• 50 JD, NF, 3PT• Ford Major Diesel• Oliver 880 Gas, New O.H.• 8N Ford, New Tires & Rims

Many Salvage Tractors Available

• 6Ft Rotary Mower• 12 Ft Pull Type Rotary Mower• BMB Pull Type Rotary Mower• Cattle Scale• Meyers 3pt, V Ditcher• 505 Super I Vermeer Baler 540 PTO• Buzz Saw• Ford 515 7ft. Mower• Lundell 8 Ft, Snowblower, 1000 RPM, Model 3400• 2- 8 ft. 6200 IH, Drills• Lots of Chisel Plows from 8’-19’• Danuser Post Auger• JD 3 pt. 5 ft. Disc, Hevy Duty• 1 yd. Scraper• Loader Scoops w/grapples• Massey Ferguson 2500 Fork Lift, 6000 lbs. Lift• Pettibone Carry All, Good Rubber• Tractor Chains, Different Sizes• Hesston 8200 Gas Swather, Auger Head, 14

Ft., Cab• IH 440 Sq. Baler• McDonn Hydo-Swing #5000• NH 144, 12 Ft. Hydo- Swing

Chris LeDoux:- Continued from Page 43 -

then take the stage, and the night will be wrapped up sometime after 2:00 a.m. by Chancey Wil-

liams and the Younger Brothers Band. “Chris always believed in young kids getting a good start in music, and liked to help them.

We have so many great up and coming bands in our area that we are very happy to include in our lineup. The street dance show-cases some great acts and is a family favorite,” noted Kinchen. At the heart of the festivities, and directly across from where the bands play, is a park dedi-cated to Chris LeDoux. It features a life-and-a-half size bronze of LeDoux during his world champi-onship ride on the bronc Stormy Weather. The horse is perched on a replica of Chris’s favorite Guild guitar, and inscribed with LeDoux song lyrics. The piece was created by sculpture Mike Thomas of Buf-

falo, Wyoming, who aptly name it, “Good Ride Cowboy.” Kinchen explained that the LeDoux family owned the city lots the park is currently located on, and following a fl ood that dev-astated downtown Kaycee in 2002 discussed the possibility of turn-ing them into a park. “When Chris passed away, ev-eryone worked together to make it happen. Mike Thomas had already completed the bronze, and so many things came together to make it happen. Everyone in the commu-nity pitched in and donated time and materials to make the park what it is today,” she stated. If folks aren’t worn out from dancing the night away in Kaycee, they can also sign up for the 2012 Chris LeDoux Memorial Spurs and Spikes Golf Tournament, to be held July 6-7 at the Powder Horn Golf Club in Sheridan, WY.

We invite you to join our network of Buyers and Sellers Nationwide.

402-336-4110www.waldorealty.net

[email protected] Box 467

O’Neill, NE 68763

� Ag Pride 2012 • 53

honda.com BIG RED IS ONLY FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, BE RESPONSIBLE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, AND KEEP THE SIDE NETS AND DOORS CLOSED. AVOID EXCESSIVE SPEEDS AND BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL MUV DRIVERS SHOULD WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO “MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES: A GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION” AND READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. NEVER DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ON PUBLIC ROADS OR WITH MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER. DRIVER AND PASSENGER MUST BE TALL ENOUGH FOR SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND TO BRACE THEMSELVES WITH BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR. PASSENGER MUST BE ABLE TO GRASP THE HAND HOLD WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN DRIVING. Big Red® is a registered trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (08/11) 12-1154

THE HARDEST WORKERYOU’LL EVER HIRE.

2012 BIG

RED®

powersports.honda.com MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, BE RESPONSIBLE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, AND KEEP THE SIDE NETS AND DOORS CLOSED. AVOID EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, AND BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL MUV DRIVERS SHOULD WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO “MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES: A GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION” AND READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. NEVER DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ON PUBLIC ROADS OR WITH MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER. BIG RED IS ONLY FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. DRIVER AND PASSENGER MUST BE TALL ENOUGH FOR SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND TO BRACE THEMSELVES WITH BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR. PASSENGER MUST BE ABLE TO GRASP THE HAND HOLD WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN DRIVING.*2.99% Fixed APR fi nancing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $29.08 for each $1,000 fi nanced. Offer good on all new and unregistered Big Red models. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Offer ends 7/2/12. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. Big Red® is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (04/12) 12-1115

“This year we will be at the 100 per-cent give back stage with the golf tournament, and all proceeds will be going to the Make a Wish Foun-dation. There is also another live auction held in conjunction with the tournament, and it will feature some pretty hot items from numerous country music acts,” said Kinchen, listing an autographed Leanne Rimes record album as one item that will be up for purchase this year. Future plans for the events include continuing to increase their size, and hopefully working into some main stream country music acts for the street dance in addition to the young artists and bands that play. “It’s a wonderful, heartwarming event comprised of family and com-munity, which Chris would have loved. Everyone takes a weekend to let their hair down, enjoy their fami-lies and our great community. You need to come and see it and enjoy it once, because then you will come back every year,” she concluded. ✦

“This year we will be at the 100 per-

cent give back stage with the golf

tournament, and all

proceeds will be going

to the Make a Wish

Foundation . . . – Pam Kinchen

Chamberlain - OacomaLocated off I-90, exit 260

605.734.6046 • 800.858.0698

The Cowboy Store

www.www.tsln.comtsln.com

Call us today at 1-877-347-9100 to subscribe.


We carry a complete line of partswith a quality service department

www.premierequipllc.com

VERSATILE‘1-435 4WD, Powershift and PTO,800 Mertric Duals1-305 MFWD, Front and Rear Duals, Powershift, Front Weights

MCCORMICK1-XTX145 MFWD, shuttle shift, 3 remotes2-MTX145 MFWD, shuttle shift, 3 remotes1-MTX135 MFWD, shuttle shift, 3 remotes2-MTX120 MFWD, shuttle shift, 3 remotes1-MC130 MFWD, 95PTOHP, shuttle shift

USED TRACTORS1-NH 8730 MFWD, 8100 Hrs, Diesel 355 Loader, 20.8x42

Rears 90%, Power Lift $36,5001-MTX120 McCormick, MFWD, 1300 Hrs, 2585 Koyker grease-

less Loader, excellent $71,0001-846 Versatile, 4WD, 18.4x42 duals, 90%, 3pt & PTO, 6000

Hrs, very nice $47,5001- JD 4440, 2WD, 8500 Hrs, Quad, Good shape $19,5001-875 Versatile, 4WD, 20.8x42 Duals, 65%, Good tractor

$23,5001-935 Versatile, 4WD, 20.8x42 Dauls, 85%, 3200 Hrs, Excellent

shape $22,5001-TV145 Bi-di, Loaded Both Ends, 1950 Hrs, $82,500.001-JD4430, 8200 Hrs, Quad, $13,5001-NH8870, MFWD, Weights, Supersteer, 6500 hrs1-Versatile 2160, MFWD, 2785 loader, 3200 hrs, duals, $78,5001-IH 966, cab heat & air, nice $10,5001-IH 2670, 4wd, PTO, 3 point, 6500 hrs, $19,250

NEW HAYING2-Macdon A30D 18’ hydroswing1-Macdon A30D 16’ hydroswing

USED HAYING1-Macdon A30D 18’ Hydroswing, One Season1-Hesston 6600 Swather with 14’ Hay head, Cab & air, very

good machine $78001-Hesston 8100 Swather with 21’ Draper head, forage reel, shift-

able, very good $21,5001- BF2330 Pushframe with 2300 series 16’ header TV140

hookup, new guards & sickles $95001-IH 8820 with 21’ draper and 16’ Auger header, 2100 Hrs

$21,5001- IH 8820 with 21’ Draper, good shape, 1750 Hrs $18,500

1-HB25 Honeybee Draper Header with TV145 3pt hookup, has built in trailer, very nice shape $16,500

1-NH H8080 with 770HD 18’ Disc header Forage Harvesting, Air axle, deluxe cab, 600 Hrs, rebuilt head $85,000

1-Gehl 1075 with 3 row 30” Head, extra pickup head, nice shape $14,500

1-NH FP240 with 3 row, 30” Head, metal alert dual axle, very nice $27,500

6-NH1475 Hydroswings, 16’ & 18’ Heads, 2300 & HS heads1-NH H7150 Hydroswing, 18’ one season1-BF2330 Pushframe with 18’ HS Head, TV145 hookup1-NH 166 Inverter, Duals, Good Shape1-Tonutti 14 Wheel Rake $2,950.001-Tonutti 9 Wheel Rake $1,250.00

NEW AND USED RAKESSitrex Wheel Rakes-all Sizes On Hand1-Sitrex 9 Wheel, $2950.008-Sitrex Wheel Rakes, All Sizes Available6-H&S Wheel Rakes, All Sizes

USED BALERS2-NH BR 7090, Wide Pickup,endless Belts, 1000pto, 6000 Bales, Super Sharp, Your Choice, $22,750.002-NH BR 7090, Net Wrap, Wide Pickup, Endless belts, 1000pto, 3500-5100 Bales, Starting At $23,500.00 2-NH 688 Starting at $7,500.004 NH BR780 Starting at $8,000.004-NH BR780A Starting at $9,500.003-NH BR7090 Starting at $18,500.00

NEW AND USED GRAIN AUGERSAND GRAIN VACSWestfi eld Farm King, Harvest International,brand Grain Augers all Sizes, Over 30 In StockNew Brandt and Rem Vacs On Hand2-Brandt 1545 LP Sp Conveyors - New Call for priceWestfi eld, Farmking, Brandt, Harvest International - All Sizes,

Call For End of Year PricesBrandt and Rem Vacs on Hand

NEW AND USED GRAIN CARTS AND FARMING New J&M and Killbros Grain Carts Coming In Daily - Call For

Pricing And OptionsSeveral to Choose FromJ&M, Killbros and Unverferth - All Sizes Available1-J&M 750, Tarp $16,800.001-J&M 1326 with dual, tarp and scale1-J&M 1051 with 22” auger, 900 metrics tarp and scale1-Unverferth 1315 X-treme with duals, tarp and scale1-J&M 1000-20, 900 metrizes, tarp and scale, red, excellent

shape $34,5001-JD 9350 Disk drill 30’ with fertilizer and small seed attache-

ments, wrap around hitch $3500

OTHER EQUIPMENTMeyers Manure Spreaders - On HandLandoll Icon 1632 Pull Type GradersLandoll Disks And Tillage Equipment Great Plains Drills MDS AttachmentsKoyker Loaders Sioux Grain Bins And Livestock EquipmentSturde Livestock EquipmentBesler Bale BedsLoad-Max TrailersSteel And Wood Fencing Material on HandSupersteel Windbreak 16’ And 24’ on hand Twine and Net Wrap

HAY PROCESSORS / FEED WAGONS4-Haybuster 26503-Haybuster 26551-Haybuster H1130 Hay Grinder1-Used Haybuster H1100, 2008 Model, Great Shape $36,500Feedwagons, MixersNew Sioux Automation Stndard and Verticle Mixers1-Val-Kota Mixer Wagon, Scale, Great Shape $4,500

NEW AND USED HARROWS1-Summers 70’ Superharrow - new2-Degelman 70’ Harrows, with or without Hydangle - new1-Summers 36’ Superharrow Plus, Like new $17,2501-Summers 70’ Superharrow Plus, with new teeth $22,500

Call Us For All Your New & Used Equipment Isabel 605-466-2119 • Mobridge 605-845-5400Monte Lindskov 605-848-1066 • Phalan Schilling 605-848-1344

Special pricing on

Twin & Net Wrap

■ Ag & Industrial Equipment .....................................3■ Ainsworth Motors .......................................46■ Assman Implement ...............................31, 33■ B & B Sales...................................................16■ Bejot Feed Lots .............................................5■ Bentz Equipment ..........................................2■ Bill’s Volume Sales .....................................19■ Bradeen Auction .........................................31■ Bridger Steel ...............................................26■ Butler Machinery Co ..................................44■ Cammack Ranch Supply ............................18■ Carls Trailers...............................................56■ Cattle Range................................................52■ Country Pride Coop ....................................32■ Curts Cycle Center .....................................53■ Dakotas Best Seed ......................................19■ Divine Concrete ..........................................29■ Discover the Excitement ............................13■ Dons Ford & Mercury .................................31■ Duralite Trailers ...........................................5■ Elson Implement .........................................52■ Farm Credit Services -RC ............................9■ Farmers National Company .................21, 25■ Fine Bass Finishes ......................................41■ Finkbeiner Feeds ........................................33■ Fischer Rounds Assoc.................................24■ FMG Feed & Seed .......................................43■ Gregory Farmers Elevator .........................15■ Grossenburg Implement .............................24■ Harry K Chevrolet ......................................17■ Heartland Construction .............................32■ Heartland Homes ........................................41■ Hersruds of Sturgis .....................................13■ Hewitt Land Company ..............................11■ High Plains Truck & Trailer Inc ................32■ Hipke Welding ............................................34■ Hutchison Western .....................................43■ Iseman Homes .............................................29■ Jenner Equipment ........................................4■ K & A Implement ........................................42■ Kay Dee Feed Co. .......................................39■ Lindskov Implement ...............................8, 30■ Linn Post and Pipe........................................9■ Ludens Implement ......................................41■ M & J Auto.....................................................3■ Martin Jurisch & Assoc ..............................24■ Meyerink Farm Service ..............................48■ Mid-Dakota Power Sports ..........................53■ Midwest Liquid Feeds ................................26■ Mustang Seeds ..............................................5■ Natur’s Way Inc / Dinklage Ranch ............26■ No Bull Enterprises ....................................17■ Northwestern Mutual .................................18■ Palmer Cap-Chur ..........................................8■ Parasal Manufacturing .................................5■ Pfi ster Land Co LLC ...................................55■ Pinnacle Bank .............................................40■ Platte Power Sports ....................................25■ Premier Equipment ....................................54■ Quality Liquid Feeds ..................................27■ Rays Western Wear ....................................53■ RDF Aluminum Troughs ............................40■ Reaves Building Systems ...........................18■ Rice Honda ....................................................4■ Rowse Rakes Inc .........................................16■ Rushmore Homes ........................................48■ Seed Exchange ............................................47■ Stock Auction Company .............................34■ Stuart Concrete .............................................9■ Sundance Equipment ...................................2■ Trail Rite c/o American Trailer .................46■ Vermeer .......................................................42■ Waldo Realty ...............................................52■ Wegner Auto .................................................3■ West River Industries .................................19■ Whisler Bearing Company .........................52■ Willrodt Motors ...............................15, 31, 43■ Window Shop...............................................26

2012 AG PrideAdvertisersGUIDE


China Wall Ranch - Albany County, Wyoming-6,535+/- deeded acres and 1,602+/- lease acres located in Sybille Canyon, between Laramie and Wheatland, Wyoming.-Three creeks run through the property providing water to most of the pastures. -There are also three spring fed watering tanks, as well as a solar powered well.-The ranch is cross-fenced into 6 pastures, with an abundance of forage and the many different canyons provide adequate protection for livestock and wildlife.Offered for $5,000,000

Grand Canyon Recreational Retreat - Crook County, WyomingThe Grand Canyon Recreational Retreat is a unique recreational property tucked in the middle of the Black Hills National Forest. Located approximately 31 miles north of Newcastle, 41 miles from Spearfish, and 26 miles from Deadwood, off Highway 85 on Forest Service Road 107/807, this 145 +/- deeded acres of unfenced, raw land is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of National Forest. The property has no power, but it can be accessed only a few miles away. This acreage feels very remote, yet is only 3 miles from Highway 85, which is its best attribute. Offered for $580,000

Jackpot Ranch - Crook County, WyomingFor the first time in history, the Jackpot Ranch is being offered for sale. This legacy horse and cattle ranch is located approximately 8 mile west of Sundance, WY, just off I-90. The ranch consists of approximately 6,300 deeded acres, with another 320 acres of state of Wyoming lease acres and 280 BLM lease. Beaver Creek is a year-round stream that runs through the core of the ranch, a pipeline system supplies water to cisterns and stock tanks. There are approximately 6,200 mineral acres of the total 6,300 deeded acres intact. This is an incredibly diverse and productive ranch with tremendous wildlife populations.Offered for $10,395,000.

King Trust Land - Johnson County, WyomingThe King Trust Land is a rare opportunity to own a large acre parcel in the heart of Buffalo, Wyoming. Consisting of approximately 197 acres of irrigated grassland, this property has excellent views of the Bighorns, great home sites, unbeatable location and easy access off of North Bypass Road via King Lane. Located just outside of Buffalo city limits, with no zoning or covenants, the King Trust Land has endless opportunity for Buyers looking for residential or commercial development.Offered for $2,955,000

Pete Suhit Mountain Property - Johnson County, WyomingThe Pete Suhit Mountain Property (pronounced sweet) is an exceptional offering in the heart of the Big Horn Mountains. Consisting of 1,001 +/- acres of which 921 +/- acres are deeded and 80+/- acres are state of Wyoming lease, this parcel brings together a diversity of open grass range and timbered ridges. The Pete Suhit Mountain Property is easily accessed by turning south off of U.S. Highway 16, and traveling down the Hazelton Road two miles past Dullknife Reservoir. The southwest corner of the property and access is directly across from the Rome Hill Road turnoff. Price Recently Reduced to: $1,519,650

Powder River Breaks Ranch - Powder River County, MontanaLocated in the southwest corner of Powder River Country, Montana, just north of the Wyoming border on the upper west side of Powder River. This ranch comprises a total of 16,788 +/- acres of which 9,162 +/- are deeded and 4,644+/- Bureau of Land Management lease ground and 2,982 +/- State of Montana lease acres. The ranch extends down to Powder for a short stretch and it is also well watered with wells, pipeline and stock reservoirs. This ranch is priced on the nose. In 2008 it was appraised for $8,040,000. This is an incredible property and is priced right, a must see.Offered for $5,040,000

Rock Creek Meadows - Johnson County, WyomingRock Creek Meadows consist of 224.5+/- deeded acres on both sides of Rock Creek located only 2.3 miles from downtown buffalo. The property is bordered on the west side by Interstate 90, and all other sides are bordered by neighboring ranches or personal residential acreages with newer construction. Approximately 1.5+/- miles of tree-lined Rock Creek meanders through verdant native hay meadows which flank the stream bed providing a continuous water source for livestock, wildlife, and fishing.Offered for $2,000,000

Rocky Mountain Sheep Co. Ranch - Carbon County, WyomingThe Rocky Mountain Sheep Co. Ranch consists of 39,575+/- total acres of which 19,550+/- are deeded, 19,665+/- are BLM lease acres and 320+/- are State of Wyoming lease acres. The focal point of the ranch is the famous North Platte River flowing through the ranch for approximately 4.5 miles. The riparian areas along the river are heavily sodded providing excellent livestock cover and wildlife habitat. Rocky Mountain Sheep Co. Ranch provides a buyer with the opportunity to not only own a very productive ranch but also a ranch that is surrounded by unlimited recreational resources.Offering Price $10,000,000.00

www.pfisterlandco.com • 307~684~5201Licensed in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, California, Utah and Oregon


ourY railerT eadquartersH

CARL’S TRAILER SALES, INC.605-892-4032 • www.carlstrailersales.com

W. Hwy 212 Belle Fourche, SD 57717

1984 TRIGGS6x16

$1,100

1999 NORTHERN LIGHTS4 Horse Slant

$9,100

1988 HORNING16’ GN Stock$2,650

1993 TITAN7x20 GN Stock

$2,000

1993 FEATHERLITE7x24 GN Stock Aluminum

$9,100

1991 TITAN7x18, GN Stock

$1,700

2002 CHEROKEE6’ 8x20 GN Stock Aluminum

$9,400


$7,500

2002 HILLSBORO8 1/2x29 GN Flatbed

$6,500

1996 CIRCLE D7x18 GN Stock

$3,500

1994 WILSON7x22 GN Stock Aluminum

$9,200

2000 RAZORBACK6x10 Flatbed BH

$650

2007 DELTA8 1/2x32 GN Flatbed

$6,350

2003 KIEFERGN Stock Aluminum - Just In!

$10,950


$7,800

1988 TRAVELONG68x24 GN Stock - Just In!

$2,300• Semi Trailer & Trailer

Repairs• Large selection of parts

to service your needs• Aluminum & Steel

WeldingNew & Used Stock & Horse TRAILERS for

sale or Rent!

2012 ag pride

Documents

a0061dj b

rb hn b

notsseh s

n n o v

p i o n e e r i n g

t i v e

morfgniyah desu tnempiuqe

revef loot