Volume65,Number2,February2013

Agriculture & LivestockJournal

A Publication By

Nevada Farm Bureau®

Legislative Action...Pg 3

Protest Filed Against BLM...Pg 4

Picture Time! Photo Contest Announced...Pg 9

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by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau

Albert Einstein once said, “If you always do what you always did, you will always

get what you always got.” I’ve tried to adhere to this mantra throughout my life by embracing risk and thinking outside of the box.

American agriculture, too, follows this philosophy pretty darn well. Through innovation and thinking big, U.S. farmers and ranchers have transformed agriculture from mule and plow operations into one of the most tech-savvy and society-changing industries in the modern world.

Fail BigThere’s a popular theory that goes something like this: Failure is not an option--it’s a requirement. Fear of failing dooms us to repeat what others have done, therefore never finding innovation and change. So, if we are going to think big, we will certainly at some point fail big. But it’s these failures that in the end make us better than what we were.

Without a doubt, modern agriculture has had its ups and downs getting to where it is today. In other words, it’s failed big on an occasion or two. But because of that, modern agriculture is at the forefront in technology, leading to greater efficiency and safety. Recently, at AFBF’s annual meeting, former astronaut Mark Kelly talked about the various satellites NASA uses. As he spoke, I

couldn’t help but think to myself that farmers also use satellites and other precision agriculture technologies in their line of work to increase yields and reduce chemical use.

American agriculture has employed science and technology to dramatically increase production and choice while lowering prices, but these changes have also altered the experience of farmers and the public in unexpected ways.

No longer are we just producing food for our families; each farmer now feeds 155 people. We are using innovative methods to meet the future global demand of feeding 9 billion people and we are finding breakthroughs in cancer research and eradicating other diseases through the groundbreaking uses of food we produce.

Entrepreneurial SpiritRecognizing U.S. agriculture’s role in the business sector, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is partnering with farmers, ranchers and American agri-business to build a collection that reflects modern agricultural practices. The initiative, called “American Enterprise,” will be unveiled in spring 2015 and will celebrate precision farming, traceability, environmental practices, irrigation, biotechnology and hybrid seeds.

Agriculture has played a vital role in the development of America’s business sector, from innovation and enterprise to the entrepreneurial spirit that has always been a major focus of America’s farms and ranches.

Not only is Farm Bureau partnering with the Smithsonian on this exciting venture, the first donation to the exhibit came from Tennessee Farm Bureau member and dairy farmer Pat Campbell. Campbell gave the museum a selection of photographs, a computer cow tag and a reader unit to show the change in dairying from a hand-labor intensive process to a modern computer-run operation. The donation will also include his personal recollections about how changing technology has altered his work life and has led to greater efficiency and safety.

The Smithsonian exhibit will showcase to the public what farmers and ranchers have known for a long time: innovation and technology makes agriculture a leading business opportunity; we are an industry where failing big isn’t bad (at least once in awhile) and our modern farming practices are changing the world in which we live. All in all, innovation on the farm is anything but business as usual.

Innovation is Anything but Business as Usual

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LegisLative action

By James “Hank” CombsNevada Farm Bureau President

The 77th Session of the Nevada Legislature got underway February 4. As

we have done for the past 25 years Nevada Farm Bureau will actively participate on a daily basis by promoting Nevada Farm Bureau Policy and watching over the proposals impacting agriculture and rural Nevada.

While it is important for Nevada Farm Bureau to engage in lobbying efforts, it is equally important for farmers and ranchers to make a trip to Carson City to take in the Legislative experience and build working relationships with their representatives.

Every legislative session is important and this year’s session is no exception, setting up to be critically important for Nevada’s farm and ranch families.

Making the ConnectionToday’s technological advances and the openness of the Nevada Legislative process have created multiple ways to contact elected representatives. Nevada Farm Bureau is also working to stay on the cutting edge of engagement and is happy to bring a new opportunity to Nevada Farm Bureau members for this year’s session.

Nevada Farm Bureau will be unveiling “Roll Call,” an easy-to-use system that allows members to contact their legislator. Roll Call will alert members regarding

bills that directly affect Nevada agriculture, or bills that are directly related to Nevada Farm Bureau policy.

The technology of “Roll Call” will allow members to send an email to their legislator with a running start using a pre-written message, but still affording the opportunity for a customized message to be sent.

If you are interested in receiving legislative action alerts, contact Doug Busselman at the Nevada Farm Bureau office by email at dbuss@nvfb.org or by phone at 1-800-992-1106.

Other methods of reaching out and contacting is to call or write a letter. Contact information for legislators can be found by visiting the Nevada Legislature website at www.leg.state.nv.us. The Nevada Legislature website has a lot of valuable information to help keep you informed. The website provides information regarding your district, who your Legislator is, contact information for each Legislator, information on each bill, and even customized bill tracking.

County ParticipationThroughout the Legislative Session there will be opportunities for county Farm Bureaus to take a trip to Carson City and become directly involved.

Those who attend can have

the opportunity to meet with their Senator or Assembly Representative and discuss issues facing agriculture at the local and/or state level. You may even be able to sit on the floor with them during a session.

Make a DifferenceThrough your involvement you can play an important roll in shaping the legislation we have to respond to.

Sharing your personal input and practical experience can be very useful in helping our elected officials understand the consequences of the ideas they are weighing.

We look forward to your involvement and hope you will contact us for specific or general concerns you have.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Nevada Farm Bureau Files Protest Against BLMBy Zach Allen, Director of Communications

Nevada Farm Bureau has filed a protest with Bureau of Land Management’s Egan Field office for their decision to significantly reduce a livestock grazing permit and close up to 6,888 acres from livestock grazing under the pretense of Sage Grouse habitat. The area BLM is closing is for the Little Smoky Valley Use Area of the Duckwater Allotment.

As part of their proposed action BLM stated, “...benefit Greater Sage Grouse populations within the project area by providing appropriate vegetation cover and forage for Sage Grouse.” However, the area in question is not considered Sage Grouse habitat under the Nevada Sage Grouse conservation strategy.

When the Nevada Governor’s Advisory Committee went through the process of designating “Nevada Sage Grouse Management Areas,” this area was not included as “habitat” in a Management Area. It is included as part of the “Preliminary Priority Habitat” and “Preliminary General Habitat” designation that the BLM has

decided to use, based on the recommendation that it constitutes Sage Grouse habitat by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).

The protest filed by Nevada Farm Bureau also addresses BLM’s ineffective management of wild horses. “There is no documentation provided on the specifics of how significantly over-population of Wild Horse (estimated to be over 400 percent above Appropriate Management Levels) would be a contributing factor to the resource condition,” said Executive Vice President Doug Busselman in the written protest. “We are uncertain as to the science behind the proposed action to significantly reduce cattle numbers and implement closure for a portion of the allotment and how this will address the lack of proper management of Wild Horses?”

In the “Strategic Plan For Conservation of Greater Sage Grouse In Nevada” developed by the Governor’s Sage-grouse Advisory Committee, a major threat to Sage Grouse habitat are wild horses and burros, not proper

livestock grazing. The Committee report states, “Grazing by wild horses and burros and expansive herd populations can impact vegetation cover of herbaceous and shrub species, damage riparian habitat and stringer meadows, and adversely affect Sage Grouse habitat if not managed within appropriate management levels (AML).

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) recognizes that “proper grazing practices may be applied to improve or maintain desired species composition and vigor of plant communities, improve or maintain quantity and quality of food and cover available for wildlife, and manage fine fuel loads to achieve desired conditions.”

Along with Nevada Farm Bureau others filing very substantial protest comments to the proposed decision include the permittee, Eureka County, the Nevada Cattlemen, and the N4 Grazing District.

2013 AFBF Annual Meeting

NASHVILLE, TN – An estimated 6,000 farmers and ranchers from across the nation attended the 2013 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN.

In total, 17 people from Nevada attended the annual meeting. President Hank Combs and Vice President Paul Mathews served as Nevada’s two voting delegates. Other officers that attended included District Directors Jim Hardy and Craig Shier, Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Cindy Hardy and Vice Chair Marlene Shier, and Harold and Barbara Curti who won the incentive trip drawing during the 2012 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

The purpose of the annual meeting is for voting delegates to adopt grassroots policies and select leaders to guide the organization throughout the year. The annual meeting also includes a number of breakout sessions designed to educate attendees.

State Awards of ExcellenceNevada Farm Bureau was awarded five State Awards of Excellence during the 2013 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN.

Nevada Farm Bureau won awards for Public Relations & Communication, Policy Development & Implementation, Education & Outreach, Member Services, and Leadership Development.

Nevada Farm Bureau President Hank Combs said, “We are happy to have earned these awards. Nevada Farm Bureau has great leaders and volunteers that work well with Nevada Farm Bureau staff to effectively promote Nevada Farm Bureau and Nevada agriculture.”

Nevada Farm Bureau submits applications to the awards program annually. State Farm Bureaus can apply for awards in five categories. The award applications are then judged by state Farm Bureaus that are in a different membership grouping.

This year marks the first time Nevada Farm Bureau has won an award in each category.

President Hank Combs (R) pictured with AFBF President Bob Stallman during the opening general session. Photo by Zach Allen

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AFBF Delegates Call for Flexible, Insurance-Based Farm BillVoting delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 94th annual meeting expressed support for a bipartisan, reform-minded farm bill, crafted around a broad, flexible, crop-insurance-based program, including risk-management protection for peanuts, rice, forage and specialty crops. Newsline: AFBF Delegates Set Policies for 2013

“After ending a long year of policy uncertainty culminating with an extension of the old bill, we will push hard, in cooperation with our congressional and administration allies, for a five-year farm bill that provides our farmers certainty and extends much-needed risk management tools across more acres and more crops,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman, a rice and cattle producer from Texas.

Delegates said AFBF would not only support a farm bill with a strong safety net and risk management programs to protect farmers from catastrophes, but they also would work for programs that provide emergency assistance for livestock and tree producers not covered by federal crop insurance programs.

Delegates reaffirmed policy supporting changes to the dairy safety net, consistent with the margin insurance programs included in versions of the farm bill approved by the House and Senate Ag Committees.

On another dairy issue, delegates approved a new policy that states only pasteurized milk and milk products should be sold for human consumption. Delegates approved the measure in light of the potential risks to public health and food safety posed by consumption of raw milk.

On national fiscal policy, delegates reaffirmed the importance of a sound budget process with a priority on spending restraints rather than tax increases.

Delegates also voted to support streamlining or replacement of the H-2A seasonal and temporary agricultural worker program in addition to allowing experienced, undocumented agricultural workers to adjust to legal status.

“Only comprehensive immigration reform through legislation can solve the agricultural worker problem,” Stallman said.

Recognizing the important role played by agricultural biotechnology and rapid developments in the industry,

delegates expressed continued support of a private-sector, industry accord to govern how biotech traits are managed when patents expire. They also reiterated support for the continued implementation of an industry solution that promotes investment and marketability of new technologies.

On regulatory policy, delegates said that “all federal agencies shall be held to the strictest interpretation of law when setting regulations” and “no federal agency shall be allowed to legislate through their regulatory power.” They also said that “no regulatory action should be taken against landowners based on satellite or aerial imagery.”

Delegates expressed concern about the advantage that Internet retail sellers have over local merchants when it comes to charging sales tax. They noted that in addition to lost revenues that affect rural communities’ budgets, the resources those communities have for economic development activities also are reduced.

Delegates voted to support greater flexibility within the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Specifically, they voted to oppose mandatory limits on calories and serving sizes for lean meats, protein-rich foods and dairy products, believing that local school districts are best able to determine how to meet the nutritional needs of their students.

At the AFBF Annual Meeting, 362 voting delegates, representing every crop and livestock sector in the 50 states and Puerto Rico, deliberated on policies affecting farmers’ and ranchers’ productivity and profitability. The policies approved at the annual meeting will guide the nation’s largest general farm organization in its legislative and regulatory efforts throughout 2013.

President Hank Combs and Vice President Paul Mathews during the Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates. Photo by Zach Allen

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Farm Bureau Women Celebrate Outstanding YearThrough involvement in the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Program and Farm Bureau as a whole, women are developing their strengths as agricultural professionals, according to Terry Gilbert, chair of the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Gilbert, a cattle and corn farmer from Kentucky, highlighted program successes during the annual business meeting of the AFB Women, held at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 94th Annual Meeting.

“The program had an outstanding year in 2012,” said Gilbert. “Farm Bureau Women are developing and achieving personal and professional goals. They also are using training and knowledge to tell their stories to decision makers, lawmakers, teachers, students and consumers,” she said.

Gilbert challenged women in Farm Bureau to strive to improve their skills and find more opportunities to tell agriculture’s story.

Sue Billiot of Arkansas, Marieta Hauser of Kansas, Vicki Malloy of Washington state and Debbi Tanner of Connecticut were nominated for election to two-year terms on the committee. Gilbert was nominated for re-election as chair of the committee and Sherry Saylor of Arizona was nominated for re-election as vice chair. The AFBF delegate body will vote on the nominations at the conclusion of the organization’s annual meeting.

Coming up in February, the committee and Farm Bureaus around the nation will hold consumer outreach events during Food Check-Out Week while also supporting Ronald McDonald Houses and other charities with food and monetary donations.

In April the biennial National Women’s Leadership Conference coordinated by the committee will be held in Las Vegas. Gilbert noted that the conference, with the theme “Engaged, Empowered, Strong” is open to all Farm Bureau women and will provide numerous opportunities for professional development.

Further, the committee annually sponsors the Women’s Communications Boot Camp, an intensive training seminar held each July that is open to all Farm Bureau women.

Cindy Hardy (C) pictured with Terry Gilbert (L) and AFBF Vice President Barry Bushue (R) during the Women’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon. Photo by Zach Allen

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The 2013 Women’s Leadership Committee Conference

The 2013 AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee Conference will be held in Las Vegas April 5-9. The conference is open to all Farm Bureau members.

Regular registration: March 13, 2013

To view the tentative agenda and learn more about the conference visit www.nvfb.org. Click 2013 Women’s Leadership Committee Conference under “Current News.”

For more information about this conference or the Women’s Leadership Committee contact Cindy Hardy at hardyc@comnett.net.

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Fate of UNR Main Station Farm DelayedBy Zach Allen, Director of Communications

RENO, NV — The fate of the University of Nevada, Reno Main Station Farm is on hold until March 27.

During the January 30 Reno City Council Meeting, members unanimously voted to postpone the meeting until March 27. As an almost entirely new governing board, resulting from the last election, the Council is wanting to get as much information as they can to best understand the decision they are being asked to render.

The University of Nevada is attempting to change the zoning on 104 acres of the Main Station Farm authorizing its use for commercial development. The Reno City Planning Commission has voted to approve a zoning change from agricultural to commercial. The Reno City Council must also approve the zoning change.

With the meeting being postponed there is still time to contact council members and voice your support for the Main Station Farm and Nevada agriculture. The mailing address to reach the members of the Reno City Council is PO Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505. The

fax number to send your messages is 775-334-2097.These are the members of the Reno City Council and their email addresses: Mayor Robert Cashell - cashellr@reno.govHillary Schieve - schieveh@reno.govJenny Brekhus - brekhusj@reno.govSharon Zadra - zadras@reno.govOscar Delgado - delgadoo@reno.govDwight Dortch - dortchd@reno.govNeoma Jardon - jardonn@reno.gov

Do you want to learn more about bees? Do you want to have your own bees and don’t know where to start? Do you want to learn more about queen production or bee pests and diseases? The Mason Valley Beekeepers will host its third annual Beekeepers Conference on Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23, 2013, at the Casino West Convention Center, Yerington, Nevada.

Information will be available for new beekeepers, experienced beekeepers, or people, including youth, interested in learning more about bees and beekeeping. Topics may include beekeeping equipment, products of the hive, starting a colony of bees, bee biology, bee nutrition, swarming, alternative hive styles, mead making, and others.

Entomologists, vendors, and beekeepers from Nevada and California have been invited to speak, present, and exhibit at the conference.

The event begins on Friday evening, February 22, 2013, with an informal social - ‘Meet and Greet in Bee Friendly Yerington.’ Early registration will be available on Friday evening. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and the conference will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The registration fee of $25 per person or $45 per couple includes Friday’s Meet and Greet, Saturday’s lunch and snacks. Registration is due by February 15, 2013. Contact Debbie Gilmore at debbie@hallshoney.com, or phone 775-220-5567, for more information or for a registration form.

Agricultural Council of Nevada, City of Yerington Room Tax Board and Lyon County Room Tax Board help sponsor this event.

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2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Photo Contest

Calling All Photographers! It’s time to announce the 2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Photography Contest. Promoting agriculture through the lens of a camera is fun and easy! Your picture may even win cash prizes sponsored by the Nevada Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee.

Some photographs will also have the opportunity to be featured in Nevada’s Rural Tour, the official calendar of the Nevada Farm Bureau!

Pictures featuring Nevada’s beautiful landscape, agriculture, and rural life should be submitted. Both adults and youth may submit pictures. Contestants are limited to one winning entry. Cash prizes will be awarded in the amount of $100, $75, $50 for both adult and youth winners.

Photo Contest Rules:1. Submit your high resolution photographs by email to zacha@nvfb.org. Please include your name, phone

number, and Nevada Farm Bureau membership number when submitting your pictures. 2. Please include a brief written description of your photo.3. Deadline to submit photographs is September 30, 2012.4. Categories: Adult (18 and over) Youth (17 and under)5. Prizes are limited to Nevada Farm Bureau Members and their immediate family members.

All entries become property of Nevada Farm Bureau Federation (NVFB) giving NVFB permission to use the photos in future publications, calendars, displays, website, and social media channels.

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Retail Food Prices Decline Slightly in Fourth Quarter 2012WASHINGTON, D.C. —Shoppers paid a bit less for food at the grocery store during the fourth quarter of 2012, with some popular fruits and veggies showing a decline in retail price. Lower retail prices for Russet potatoes, bagged salad and apples, among other foods, resulted in a slight decrease in the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Quarterly Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $50.54, down $1.36 or about 3 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012. Of the 16 items surveyed, 10 decreased and six increased in average price compared to the prior quarter. “While prices were down from the third quarter, compared to a year ago, the marketbasket price was actually higher compared to a year ago, by about 3 percent,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief economist. “Throughout 2012, food prices were relatively stable, thanks to very slow but steady growth in the general economy coupled with fairly stable energy prices. For this year, we expect food prices to rise by 3 to 4 percent, which is slightly higher than the average rate of inflation over the past 10 years.” Items showing retail price decreases for the third quarter included Russet potatoes, down 39 cents to $2.62 for a 5-pound bag; bagged salad, down 35 cents to $2.59 per pound; deli ham, down 31 cents to $4.89 per pound; apples, down 26 cents to $1.60 per pound; sirloin tip roast, down 22 cents to $4.52 per pound; flour, down 20 cents to $2.37 for a 5-pound bag;

chicken breasts, down 7 cents to $3.10 per pound; vegetable oil down 5 cents to $2.86 for a 32-ounce bottle; eggs, down 4 cents to $1.90 per dozen; and bacon, down 2 cents to $4.21 per pound. These items showed modest retail price increases for the quarter: whole milk, up 18 cents to $3.73 per gallon; orange juice, up 11 cents to $3.41 per half-gallon; white bread, up 10

cents to $1.85 for a 20-ounce loaf; ground chuck, up 8 cents to $3.55 per pound; shredded cheddar cheese, up 5 cents to $4.31 per pound; and toasted oat cereal, up 3 cents to $3.03 for a 9-ounce box. The year-to-year direction of the marketbasket survey tracks with the federal government’s Consumer Price Index (http://www.bls.gov/cpi/) report for food at home. As retail grocery prices have increased gradually over time, the share of the average food dollar that America’s farm and ranch

families receive has dropped. “Through the mid-1970s, farmers received about one-third of consumer retail food expenditures for food eaten at home and away from home, on average. Since then, that figure has decreased steadily and is now about 16 percent, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series,” Anderson said. Details about USDA’s new Food Dollar Series may

be found online at http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err-economic-research-report/err114.aspx.Using the “food at home and away from home” percentage across-the-board, the farmer’s share of this quarter’s $50.54 marketbasket would be $8.09. AFBF, the nation’s largest general farm organization, has been conducting the informal quarterly marketbasket survey of retail food price trends since 1989. The mix of foods in the marketbasket was updated in 2008. According to USDA, Americans spend just under 10 percent of their disposable annual income on food, the lowest average of any country in the world. A total of 107 shoppers in 31

states participated in the latest survey, conducted in October.

Tracking Milk and Egg Trends

• 1 gallon regular milk, $3.73; 1/2 gallon regular milk, $2.38; 1/2 gallon organic milk, $4.00; and 1/2 gallon rBST-free milk, $3.15.

• 1 dozen regular eggs, $1.90; 1 dozen “cage-free” eggs, $3.38.

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FFA Members Visit CapitolBy Lynn Dodge, Nevada FFA Vice President

It has been a winter full of preparation for FFA members across Nevada. Members from each chapter have began studying and practicing to compete in Career Development Events this spring, chapter officers have been busy finishing officer books, and state officers have been hard at work planning upcoming events. On February 11th and 12th, all of these members will descend on the Capitol for winter trainings.

Most members will be attending Winter Leadership Training at the Plaza Hotel. Here, they will be developing their premier leadership skills, meeting other FFA members from across the state, and learn from influential guest speakers. One member from each chapter will be attending Nominating Committee Pre-Training where they will learn the necessary skills to select next year’s state officer team.

Two lucky members from each chapter will have the opportunity to participate in the Nevada Agricultural Youth Legislative Experience (NAYLE). This chance only comes around once every two years. The first day students will learn about the legislative process and how to advocate for FFA and Agriculture Education. On the second day, members will host a Legislative breakfast and meet with legislators. They will also be creating an advocacy plan to take home to their chapters and implement in their communities.

Following the action packed trainings, members will head home for their busiest part of the year. They will hold activities during National FFA Week, held February 16th-23rd. This year, Nevada hosts a National Officer Tour during FFA Week. National FFA President Clay Sapp will be visiting Nevada. Students will also be busy at Zone Competitions and will continue to prepare for the 84th Nevada State Convention, held March 19th-22nd in Reno. All of the activities are a fitting build up to a convention themed, “Building Up”.

For more information about Nevada FFA, visit nvaged.com.

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For Sale5-year old black bull, raised as pet, has outgrown our Reno pasture.He’s big, beautiful & powerful, and we need to find him a good home! $1,125. (obo). Please call for more information or to see him775-560-1532.

For Sale- New Holland 16ft. pull type swather $3000- New Holland 16ft. pull type swather, can be used for parts $1000- 3 Freeman Balers: One Model 330 with 4 cycle Perkins diesel engine $3000. Two with Wisconsin gas engines. $2000 for one and $1000 for other (can be used for parts). Call 775-572-3337

2001 American Elite LQ 3 horse TrailerLQ looks brand new!!! Weekend Living Quarters trailer, in excellent condition. Very clean inside. Bed in nose, new custom Mattress, TV stand, Bench seat pulls out into bed, shower & toilet, Kitchen area w/ sink, cabinets, microwave, Hot/cold water, Heater - runs on electricity or propane, Air Conditioner, Clothes closet, Rear tack, lots of side storage with hooks, drop down windows, inside manger. $14,000 775-867-4605

1984 Westerner 6 horse full LQ Aluminum Horse trailer- Custom Built Custom made - all Aluminum Living Quarters horse trailerslant load, 6 horse, storage in horse trailer and below mangers, drop down ramp and wood floor in trailer cleaned regularly, Queen bed, AC, Heat, full kitchen- micro, stove, oven, sink, fridge, dining table and bench, Hay rack on top, new vent covers, Separate tack room w/ 4 saddlerack that pulls out ... lots of bridle hooks and compartments on door for brushes, spray, full bathroom w/ shower - remodeled (needs new water lines & toilet) I will reduce price $1,000 if you repair it yourself email for pics SpurQH@yahoo.com. $12,000. 775-867-4605

For Sale- 1992 New Holland 116 pull swather. $3500.Call 775-427-3476 or email sandblow@cccomm.net For Sale: Black Angus Bulls - Purebread Yearlings and two year old’s. KDK Angus. Weights Available. Located in Fallon. For more information call 775-423-5092.

1962 Studebaker GT Hawk - 4 speed, restored. $20,000. 775-779-2275

1981 Freightliner - Cummins, 25 ft. bed, 32 ft. trailer. $9,000. 775-779-2275For SaleNew Holland 1046 Bale Wagon. Excellent working condition. $5500. Call Tom 775-287-5495

For SaleCaterpillar D2 Bulldozer. Great diesel motor, blade in front. $5500. Call Tom 775-287-5495

Sierra Valley California Ranch for Lease or Sale80 acres irrigated pasture (water rights on two creeks). Fenced and cross-fenced. 2500 sf house (2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths). Pool and hot tub. Will lease house separately from pasture. Can be shown Nov 1st; Available Dec 1st. Lease Price on house $2,500.00 per month. Sale Price for house and 80 acres $925,000.00 (will carry paper with substantial down payment). Also would consider lease with option to purchase for house and pasture. Calls Only (775) 813-8981.

Hay Farm For Sale58 acre well maintained hay farm located 3 miles from Winnemucca. Property includes a 3080sq foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan with a great room, large laundry area, family room and attached oversized 2 car garage. There is mature landscaping with numerous outbuildings, a 30’x34’ barn and horse corrals. Property also includes a 1537sq foot rental house which has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with many new upgrades. Serious inquires only. Water rights included in sale. Buyer must be prequalified. $800,000 or OBO. (775) 304-7226

FencingWood round rail fencing, doweled rails, treated. Julian Smith, 775-882-2027 (home) or 883-3200 work. Washoe Valley.

For Sale25 acres Horse/Cattle Ranch Genoa/Minden surface water rights, 2 wells, 3 houses, 2 yr lease rental income corner Muller/Foothills, multiple agricultural uses 1.4 K Owner 831-512-3225 or email genoaal@yahoo.com.

IRRIGATION PIPE10” Aluminum Irrigation PipeHigh pressure mainline irrigation pipe with welded Circle Lock RingApplications:• Mainline for irrigation systems• Water transport lines• Construction applications• Effluent systems13 -- 10” x 40’ - $124 each31 -- 10” x 30’ - $164 eachSmith Valley - Call 775-465-2529 or email StovallRanch@gmail.com

FOR SALE: 672 John Deere Hydrolic Rake w/ left-hand delivery - $1,500347 John Deere Baler - 2-wire - $2,000346 John Deere Baler - 2-string, for parts - $1,00070 Horsepower Electric Motor - $70070 Horsepower Gearhead - $700Two-horse, Home-built trailer - $500Call Bobby at 775-635-2118 or 775-635-9656

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