Organic Trader December 2015 A
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Organic Trader December 2015 A
The Organic Trader December A Volume 19, Issue 23 Connecting Buyers & Sellers Midwest - Livestock & Opportunities LIVESTOCK For Sale: Eight to 10 springing heifers and two or three cows, due late fall/early winter. Jersey/Holstein cross with some Normande influence. Steve, Almena, WI (715) 220-1493 or [email protected] 12B For Sale: Five to 10 organic Holstein and Holstein/Normande cross milking cows. Overstocked, need to sell before winter. Rochester, MN (507) 582-3330 12B Wanted: 10-15 started and up crossbred or Holstein heifer calves. Livingston, WI (608) 943-6455 12B Wanted: Purebred Friesian bull. Omer Bontrager, E16398A County Highway P Hillsboro, WI 54634 1A For Sale: Seven certified organic beef cows, four with calf at side. Weight approx. 1,100 to 1,200 lbs. Would like to sell before winter. Henry Raber, 5508 Arpin Hansen Rd., Arpin, WI 54410 1A For Sale: 30 certified organic Holstein bred heifers, $2,800 ea. Red Wing, MN (651) 3803296 1A Wanted: Ayrshire or Normande bull from an easy milking cow. Simon Borntreger, N2447 Blackberry Rd., Melrose, WI 54642 1B For Sale: 25 springing heifers, all due March and April. Holstein, Jersey, Swedish Red cross. All out of my long-time organic, DHI-tested herd. Altfrid Krusenbaum, Elkhorn, WI (262) 6427312 or [email protected] 1B Wanted: Springing cows and heifers due soon. Bringing long-time herdsman into milking partnership, and he is looking to add 20 head milking/grassmilk heifers or cows. If you can spare a couple, up to 20, please call. River Falls, WI (715) 425-9488 1B IN THIS ISSUE: Business Classifieds.................................2 Midwest Feed, Grain & Forage.................3 Midwest Miscellaneous...........................4 Northeast & New England ......................5 Mideast, West & South............................6 Business Classifieds..............................7-9 Feed Department...............................10-12 Business Classifieds...........................13-15 For Sale: 20 large organic heifers, Holstein Milking Shorthorns, mostly AI lineage. Exposed to a Devon bull, due to start caving April 15, $2,000. Also some cross-breed cows and heifers. Peosta, IA (563) 543-4140 1B For Sale: First calf Holstein heifer fresh July 10, 2015; $2,200. Simon Borntreger, N2447 Blackberry Rd., Melrose, WI 54642 1B For Sale: Jersey and Friesian cross bred heifers. Bred to calve May 2016. Caledonia, MN (507) 429-6215 2A For Sale: 10 certified organic bred Holstein heifers due Feb. and March. Arcadia, WI (608) 323-3916 2A Wanted: Herd of 40-60 organic dairy cows. Greg, Wisconsin (608) 712-5981 1B OPPORTUNITIES Employment: Looking for full-time help on a 140-cow organic dairy farm in southeast Minnesota. Housing is available for the right candidate. You will learn all aspects of field work, robotic milking and cow management. Leave a message. (651) 380-4098 12B Apprenticeship: A 100-cow, grassmilk Organic Valley dairy farm looking for a long-term apprentice to work on the farm. Paid position. Duties include milking, general herd management, feeding, hay harvest, etc. Share-milking option possible after two years. Housing available. Andy Schaefers, northeast Iowa (563) 880-9131 1B Ballots must be received via mail, Federal Express or hand-delivery by 9 a.m. Thursday, December 17. Please do not fax or email ballots. Note: First Class mail delivery times are 1-3 days as per the United States Postal Service website. Those outside of the Midwest can expect the longer delivery times. Important Cooperative Matter As we approach our 29th year, we have reached another milestone. In 2008, CROPP membership voted and passed an Article’s change to increase authorized Class E from 500,000 shares ($25 million) to 1.5 million shares ($75 million). By the end of 2015, Class E could reach $70 million. With continued reinvested dividends and current farmer and employee investment alone, we expect to exceed $75 million in 2016. We are running out of capacity! Your Board of Directors and Management Team are proposing the following: • Increase Class E Preferred Stock capacity from 1.5 million shares ($75 million) to 3 million shares ($150 million) • Be prepared for Class B over base transfers to Class E • Be prepared for additional capital financing flexibility It is important to emphasize that your Board of Directors and Management will decide how much of the additional $75 million authorized will be offered for a given time period. At any time, the Board may stop, or slow down Class E Preferred Stock with a Board motion. Farmer-Owner Driven Major CROPP Cooperative decisions continue to be member/owner driven. Only Member owners (Class A Common Stockholders) and Member Class B Stockholders will vote on the increase to available (authorized) Class E shares. With their very limited voting rights, Class E shareholders will not vote on this proposed increase to Class E shares. In early December 2015, all members (Class A Shareholders) will receive one Common Stock voting ballot. If a member has Class B Preferred Stock, they will also receive one Preferred Stock voting ballot. Vote! Your Board of Directors and Management are asking for member support in this important matter for our Cooperative. If you have any questions regarding this ballot or vote, please contact the Farmer Hotline (888) 809-9297. Business Advertisements CALL KENTON 513-267-0148 Organic Gem - North Atlantic fresh fish higher in N with over 70 micro-nutrients Competition - Lower in natural occurring N Organic Gem - 100% enzymatic cold digest retains nutrients Competition - uses fermentation, heat, acid, and/or enzymes destroying nutrients Organic Gem - FDA inspected plant helps insure quality Competition - ??? Organic Gem - Contains twice the nutrients as our closest competitor OrganicTrader-Sticky2015.indd 1 4/20/2015 2:15:34 PM FARMER MEETINGS January 2016 FRIDAY • JAN 8 POULTRY PRODUCERS Miller’s Natural Foods 2888 Miller Lane Bird In Hand PA TUESDAY • JAN 12 DAIRY & CROP Miller’s Natural Foods 2888 Miller Lane Bird in Hand, PA WEDNESDAY • JAN 13 SWINE PRODUCERS Miller’s Natural Foods 2888 Miller Lane Bird In Hand, PA THURSDAY • JAN 14 DAIRY & CROPS Mile’s Twshp Fire Co. 102 Broad Street Rebersburg, PA FRIDAY • JAN 15 DAIRY & CROPS Belleville Community Hall 11 Walnut Street Belleville, PA TUESDAY • JAN 19 DAIRY & CROPS Lester Byler’s Farm 8506 Bundesburg Road Middlefield, OH TUESDAY • JAN 26 FRUIT & VEGETABLE Miller’s Natural Foods 2888 Miller Lane Bird In Hand, PA February 2016 WEDNESDAY • FEB 17 DAIRY & CROPS Montour DeLong Fair Bldg Washingtonville, PA March 2016 THURSDAY • MAR 3 DAIRY & CROPS North Lansing Firehall 1189 Auburn Road (Rt. 34) North Lansing, NY MONDAY • MAR 14–17 DAIRY & CROPS Western OH, Indiana Location to be determined For use on haylage, balage, corn silage and HM corn We can also assist you in all of your Organic Seed needs. You can also check us out at www.peakforage.com TUESDAY • MAR 22 DAIRY & CROPS Friedland Moravian Church 2750 Friedland Church Rd Winston-Salem, NC PO Box 66 TUESDAY • MAR 29 DAIRY & CROPS Mo’s Pub and Grill 3357 State Route 11 Malone, NY 608‐967‐2414 Hollandale, WI 53544 �[email protected] The Fertrell Company • 800-347-1566 • fertrell.com 2The Organic Trader Midwest - Feed, Grain & Forage For Sale: 3,000 individually wrapped big sq. bales baleage. Six-ft. long, tested and sold on RFQ. RFQ values from 89 to 179. Grass and alfalfa mix. Decorah, IA (563) 517-0998 12B For Sale: Organic hay, big squares, 3x3x8. Large rounds, 1,200 lbs. Some baleage. Tests available. Jonathan Winnes, Minnesota (507) 226-7865 12B For Sale: Big sq. dry hay and straw bales; 200 bales of first crop, 94 bales of second crop and 25 bales of third crop. Test results available. Also 52 bales of nice oat straw . Brian, Stoddard, WI (608) 780-0186 12B For Sale: 3x3x8 first and second cutting alfalfa hay. Certified organic, stored inside. Strasburg, ND (701) 321-1039 or (701) 3212855 12B For Sale: 24 acres of high moisture corn. Keith, Hilbert, WI (920) 439-1887 12B For Sale: Organic hay; big rounds and big squares. Some wrapped and some dry. Protein from 17.5 - 23.7, tests available. Alfalfa/ grass mix. Ettrick, WI (608) 525-2510 12B For Sale: Organic alfalfa, second cutting 3x3x8 sq. bales. Test results available. Brad, Allenton, WI (262) 305-7623 12B For Sale: Dairy quality 3x3x8 alfalfa grass mix, first, second, third and rare, dry green fourth cutting. RFV over 165. Also, baleage, 30-40 percent moisture first, second, third cutting and peas and triticale bales. Starting at $40/bale. Payment arrangements can be made. Also wheat straw, nice bright and dry and corn shreds baled in spring 2015, fine and dry. Call early to place order. Tim Thies, Chaseburg, WI (608) 797-0181 12B For Sale: Organic hay inventory reduction sale! First, second, third and fourth cut inline wrapped baleage. Also oats/pea baleage. Dry hay first, second and third cut, 3x3x8. Stored inside on pallets. Very good pricing! Stoddard, WI (608) 498-2882 12B For Sale: 1,000 bu. of 2015 organic wheat. 1,000 bu. of 2015 organic pea/barley. Southern Minnesota, [email protected] or (419) 386-0849 12B For Sale: 32 acres of high moisture corn. Whitehall, WI (715) 797-2933 12B For Sale: MOSA-certified organic, first crop round bales. Approx. 1,200 grass/clover mix. Affordable delivery available. Always put up dry with no rain. Call or text. Northern Wisconsin (218) 491-4901 1A For Sale: 350-400 bu. of OCIA-certified Cereal Rye. Low germination, low price. Springville, IA (319) 854-7067 12B For Sale: MOSA-certified organic first crop round bales. Approx. 1,200 grass/clover mix. Affordable delivery available. Always put up dry with no rain. Call or text. Northern Wisconsin (218) 491-4901 1A For Sale: 2,000 bu. of organic shell corn. 55-lb. test weight. Also, organic barley straw, 40 large round bales, net wrapped and stored inside. Jim, Calmar, IA (563) 419-2636 1A For Sale: Clean, organic seed rye, $14 /bu. Unclean, organic seed rye, $12/bu. Leroy, Plattville, WI (608) 348-3971 1A For Sale: Organic soybeans and organic corn. William Yoder, Bloomfield, IA (641) 6642759 ext. 1 1A For Sale: Hay, round baleage, 30 percent moisture. Large dry squares. Both are 150 feed quality. Also, tender, grassy hay for calves. Priced right to sell! Roger Drews, Waupan, WI (920) 324-9306 1B For Sale: Certified organic corn, soybeans and first, second, third crop alfalfa, 4x5 round bales. John March, Shullsburg , WI (608) 3930793 1B For Sale: MOSA-certified organic rye or BMR sudangrass baleage. Tests available. Mayville, WI (920) 251-1402 1B For Sale: Excellent dry cow/heifer, large round, net-wrapped alfalfa/grass hay. Stored inside. Toledo, IA (641) 751-8382 1B For Sale: 3x3x6 individually wrapped bales of baleage. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 1B For Sale: OCIA-certified organic, large squares of rye straw. 32-in.x3x7 bales. $120 per ton OBO. Also OCIA-certified organic, new seeding hay in large squares. Great quality alfalfa/grass mix. Bales are 32-in.x3x7. $160 per ton. Call or text. Laurel, IA (641) 750-3967 1B For Sale: Organic liquid molasses in totes, can ship anywhere in the upper Midwest. (608) 943-6142 1B For Sale: 88 bales, second cutting hay. 3x3x8 sq. bales. Dry, stored inside. 16 percent protein, 105 RFV. Rick, Seymour, WI (920) 373-7105 1B For Sale: Organic alfalfa and alfalfa/grass. 3x3x8 sq. bales. Test results available. Good quality, fair price. Delivery available. Dave Silbernagel, Organic Farms, Linton, ND (208) 867-9939 1B The Organic Trader For Sale: 3,000 bu. of organic corn. Stored in the bin. Andy, Lansing, IA (563) 794-1293 1B For Sale: Certified organic molasses in 620lb. drums. Prices are $300/drum for one to three drums and $295/drum for four or more, plus shipping. Leave a message or write to: John Henry Yoder, 2852 220th Ave., Delhi, IA 52223 or (563) 922-2813 1B For Sale: Dairy quality organic baleage in 4x5 round bales. Tested lots from 140-250 RFQ. Also, organic straw in 4x5 round bales. $120/ton. Jon Luhman, Goodhue, MN (651) 380-9635 1B For Sale: 2014 and 2015 hay choices, dry and wet. First and second crops, some third. Test results for all; pricing per RFV. Dave Engel, Soldiers Grove, WI (608) 632-1226 2A For Sale: 220-120 RFQ, high quality baleage. All lots tested. 4x4.5 rounds, precut during baling. Southeast Wisconsin, right on I-43. Altfrid Krusenbaum (262) 642-7312 or krusen@ krusengrassfarms.com 2A For Sale: 25 certified organic corn fodder bales, large rounds. $42/bale. Platteville, WI (815) 275-0074 2A For Sale: Organic wrapped and dry hay. Big sq. bales. Oats and barley. Can deliver. Southern Wisconsin (608) 574-2160 2A For Sale: 17 4x5 round bales of MOSAcertified rye straw $35/bale. Wisconsin (608) 279-2879 2A For Sale: Oats, barley, corn, hay and straw; big bales. All organic. Can deliver. Darlington, WI (608) 574-2160 2A For Sale: Certified organic dry hay. Have a variety of different test results. Also have baleage available. 3x3x6 individually wrapped, excellent quality. Adam, Bloomer, WI (715) 933-2494 2A For Sale: 112 bales of second cut dry hay. Nice stuff, 186 RFV, 22 percent protein, 20.46 percent moisture, 3x3x6 size. 700 small sq. bales of dry third cut hay; five bale rack wagons piled full. 100 small sq. bales of winter wheat straw, clean. 120 bales of dry straw, 3x3x6 real nice winter wheat straw. 25 bales of dry, nice hay, 3x3x6. First cut dry hay, 3x3x6, RFV 115, moisture 27 percent, protein 20 percent, nice hay, 220 bales available. 23 bales of nice, dry grass hay, 3x3x6. All 2015 crop. All certified organic. All individually wrapped in black bale wrap. Larry, Newburgs Corners, WI (608) 498 3641 2A 3 Midwest - Miscellaneous MISCELLANEOUS Wanted: A rectangular, all-steel ear corn crib with a V. or A. bottom. Perry Hershberger, 24776 375th St., Edgewood, IA 52042 12B For Sale: Kuhn EL 142 rotovator. Excellent condition, looks like new. $11,900 OBO. Taylor, WI (715) 662-3844 12B For Sale: Howard 8.5-ft. rotovator, used very little. Also, seven shank Glencoe soil saver. Jeff, northern Illinois (815) 291-6827 1A For Sale: IH 720 four-bottom plow, $1,900. Also, Ford 151 four-bottom plow, $1,400. Neal, Melrose, MN (320) 256-7522 1B For Sale: Equipment. John Deere 920 bean head in good shape. White 588 six-point plow on-land hitch. John Deere 30-ft. rotary hoe end transport. 24-in. dryer fan with heater and transion to bin. 20.8-38 radial tires good shape. 18.4-34 duals with clamps. Two IH 6.5-ft. grass seed boxes. Matt, Lime Springs, IA (641) 220-3279 1B For Sale: German White hard-neck variety; grown using organic practices. Seed garlic (larger than 2 1/4 -in. bulbs) $10/lb. Cooking garlic (larger than 2-in. bulbs) $6/lb. Drew Coonen, Westby, WI [email protected] (815) 341-1267 or (608) 625-7257 1A For Sale: John Deere 200 stacker and mover, very reasonable. Kovar 24-in. tine weeder with hydraulic wings and gauge wheels; like new, $1,950. Grouser front mount three pt. to fit John Deere 8000 or 8010 series tractor; very heavy duty. Goodhue, MN (651) 380-9635 1B For Sale: Yeoman plow, 10-ft. with seven shanks, heavy coulters and rear roller. Can be set up with one, three, five or seven shanks at 15-in. (tillage) to 22-in. (subsoiling) spacing. Comes with easily removable 19-inch heel knives for undercutting sod. Like new, used on just 40 acres. Asking price $16,000. Altfrid Krusenbaum, Elkhorn, WI (262) 642-7312 or [email protected] 2A LAND Opportunity: Certified organic farmer looking to raise organic heifers for other organic farmers. MOSA certified. Ettrick, WI (608) 525-2510 12B For Lease: 200 acres of transitioning land. Available as whole or in parcels. Desired for organic hay production. Jon, Westby, WI (319) 398-3202 12B Wanted: Organic pasture within 40-mile radius of Fennimore, WI for 20 to 40 head of cattle. Starting spring of 2016. (608) 943-6455 1B For Sale: Organic farm, 152 acres. 90 acres set up for rotational grazing. Hip roof barn with swing eight parlor, silo, calf barn and shop. Four-bedroom house with many modern updates. Mark, Stanley, WI (715) 828-9298 12B For Rent: Winter heifer housing available. Barn available to do heifer raising from Nov.April. Space for up to 50 head from six to 14 months. Have 25 years experience raising cattle organically. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 1B For Rent: 160+ acres of quality tillable ground. Looking for an organic farmer to transition and rent. Coon Valley/St. Joseph’s Ridge, WI (608) 386-7392 1B For Rent: Winter heifer housing available. Barn available to do heifer raising from Nov.April. Space for up to 50 head from six to 14 months. Have 25 years experience raising cattle organically. Nelson, WI (715) 495-1058 1B LONG-TERM DAIRY LEASE OPPORTUNITY Turn-key certified organic dairy available for a long-term lease in SE Wisconsin Largest convention in the U.S. focused 100% on poultry! Education for turkeys, egg laying hens, broiler chickens & organic/specialty poultry production NEW - 3 Exhibit Halls in 2016! Visit MidwestPoultry.com for details on Registration & Hotel Reservations! Midwest Poultry Federation Convention 2016 March 15-17 | Saint Paul, MN Registration/hotel reservations available beginning December 4, 2015 #mpf16 Owned and protected by Yggdrasil Land Foundation. 450 acres, 240 fenced with improved lanes and pasture water system. Current well-maintained facilities with 16-unit swing over parlor and nice 4-BR house with separate 1-BR apartment. All very productive soils, pastures are all well-managed swards. Organic milk buyer ready to pick up. 1000 ton of DM of hay on property, full line of equipment and 25 spring calving heifers available for purchase. Seeking motivated, committed, skilled and experienced individuals to maintain and improve this beautiful property. www.yggdrasillandfoundation.org/ lease-opportunity-nov-2015.htm Please send letter of interest, resume and at least 3 references and letters of recommendation to: Yggdrasil Land Foundation, c/o Dorothy Hinkle-Uhlig. at [email protected] 4The Organic Trader Northeast & New England LIVESTOCK Wanted: Certified organic Holstein dairy herd for Feb. 1, 2016. 45 cows and 20-30 replacements. Amos King, Centre Co., PA (814) 349-8096 12B For Sale: Three certified organic springing heifers. Jersey/Holstein cross, due in March 2016. AI bred to Jersey bulls. Honey Brook, PA (610) 273-3968 1B Wanted: Feed-grade spelt by the semi-load. Honeybrook, PA (610) 273-9048 1A For Sale: First, second and third cutting baleage; individually wrapped 4x4.5 round For Sale: Two-and-a-half-year-old Jersey bales. Dry hay also available. Reasonable cross heifer, $800. Call before 8 p.m. Dover, pricing. Trucking now available. Satisfaction For Sale: Calves from no-grain herd. Jersey/ VT (802) 348-6303 1B guaranteed. Steve, western Pennsylvania cenHolstein crosses ranging from one week to three months old. Brent Beidler, Beidler Family Wanted: Type A2/A2 Jersey cow. Myerstown, [email protected]. NOTE CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER: (412) 580-9692 1B Farm, Randolph Center, VT (802) 728-5601 or PA (717) 949-2626 2A [email protected] 12B Wanted: Organic ear corn. Marion, New York For Sale: Six certified organic cows. Two For Sale: 15 PCO-certified organic short Shorthorn, two Jersey/Holstein crosses, two (315) 684-7186 1B bred or open heifers from closed, grazing herd. All cross bred: Holstein, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Jersey with Jersey being dominant. Southwestern Pennsylvania (814) 289-5807 1A For Sale: 150 bales of 4x4.5 wrapped first cut baleage – June 10, $45/bale. 75 bales of 4x4.5 wrapped first cut baleage – July 6, For Sale: 10 organic bred Holstein-cross heif- $40/bale. 100 bales of 4x4.5 second cut baleage, $85/bale. 2,000 bales of first cut For Sale: Eight Holstein/Jersey cross cows. ers. Mount Pleasant, PA (724) 757-4424 2A small sq. bales - June, $5/bale. No rain. Due beginning in Dec. Alfred Station, NY (607) For Sale: Bull born May 2015. 7/8 Jersey Casler Farms Organics, Little Falls, NY (315) 587-9282 1B and 1/8 Holstein. Sired by 179 JE 107 “P” 527-4903 1B Wanted: Herd of 40-50 cows, preferably but not polled. A2/A2 tested. Lancaster Co., MISCELLANEOUS Jersey, for spring 2016 freshening. John, PA (717) 872-8135 2A Guilford, NY (607) 336-3041 1B For Sale: Certified organic No.2 French FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE Fingerling potatoes. Packed in 10-lb. bags. For Sale: 10 bred heifers from registered For Sale: Organic roasted soybeans, shelled Aaronsburg, PA (814) 349-5675 12B Holstein, all-grass herd. Due Feb. of 2016. corn and soybean hulls. Honeybrook, PA Five others in various stages of lactation. Mix (610) 273-9048 12B For Sale: Volvo agricultural tractor, model: or match, $2,500 ea. Casler Farms Organics, T-800. 90 hp, 6 cyl, two remotes, PTO, 3-pt. For Sale: Organic wrapped round bales. 350 hitch. Very rugged. Good for harrowing work. Little Falls, NY (315) 527-4903 1B bales of second cut and 150 bales of first cut. For Sale: Certified organic Holstein/Jersey Marlene and Larry Ashline, Mooers Forks, NY Dan, upstate New York (607) 351-5073 1A cross. Due Dec. 13, third lactation. Easy For Sale: Aluminum sprouting trays. System (518) 593-3589 12B milker but a little nervous, $2,200. Reuben grows up to 900 lbs./day. $8,000 OBO. Schlabach, 1974 State Route 26, Easton, NY For Sale: NOFA-NY-certified organic Millersburg, PA (717) 692-5421 1B products: balelage, 4x4 rounds (alfalfa, 13334 1B For Sale: General Repair meadow mower. clover, grass mix, oatlage). Dry hay, 4.5x 4 For Sale: Butcher hogs and piglets. Organi- rounds (first and second cut). Bedding hay, Nine feet wide. 24 horsepower engine. $3,800. cally fed, not certified. Casler Farms Organics, 4.5x4, round and large sq. bales. Also organic Pennsylvania (717) 284-2334 2A Little Falls, NY (315) 527-4903 1B clover seed and timothy seed. Cleaned and OPPORTUNITIES For Sale: Eight organic Holstein/Friesian bagged on farm. Jeff, Mitchell Farm, Avoca, Employment Wanted: Aspiring dairy farmer first calf heifers, $2,200 OBO. Call between NY [email protected] or (607) with limited experience looking for work. Cur7:30-8 a.m. EST. David Detweiler, 142 Guy566-8477 12B rently in Vermont but willing to relocate. Nick witts Rd., Richfield Springs, NY 13439 (315) For Sale: Organic soy hulls, soybeans, and (802) 779-5072 1A 858-5370 1B shelled corn. Honeybrook, PA (610) 273For Sale: Big squares, organic corn fodder For Sale: Jersey bull. New Zealand grazing 9048 1A bedding. Best offer. Enos, Christiana, PA genetics. Cazenovia, NY (315) 684-3517 1A (610) 593-4320 1B Linebacks. All currently milking and on test. Bred back to Holstein bull. $1,800 ea. Washington, ME (603) 651-9042 2A Business Classifieds Organic sainfoin seed. Called “healthy hay” in Europe. (sainfoin.eu). An ancient, non-bloating, nutritious, low input, perennial forage loved by all animals. Better flavored meat and dairy. Contact us: (306) 739-2900 or [email protected] or primegrains.com/prime-sainfoin.htm 1A Grass N Roots semi-automated sprouting fodder machines available. Start at 500 lb. a day. $35,000 new. One two-year-old prototype available, $30,000 or make an offer. Zeiset Ag, Millersburg PA (717) 4337702 1A See your classified ad here! Contact us to learn more about advertising opportunities with the Organic Trader. Call the Farmer Hotline (888) 809-9297 for more information or visit farmers.coop to see our rates online. The Organic Trader5 M i d e a s t , We s t & S o u t h FEED, GRAIN & FORAGE For Sale: Organic round bales of hay from bedding quality to dairy quality. Certified by GOA. Durand, MI (810) 217-6165 12B For Sale: Certified organic first cutting alfalfa baleage and ryelage, tests available. Steve Lengacher, Fort Wayne, IN (260) 3859100 12B For Sale: Certified organic hay. 230 bales of first crop, $225; 200 bales of second crop, $215; 175 bales of third crop, $245; and 50 bales of fourth crop, $260. Hay test available for all crops except fourth crop. Fourth crop is premium hay. I have the hay test. All 3x4 bales weigh approx. 1,275 lbs. Craig, Blackfoot, ID marlowfarmsllc@gmail. com or (208) 604-6358 2A For Sale: Organic dry hay and baleage. For Sale: Certified organic corn, approx. Heifer and dairy quality. Dennis Wood Farms, 1,200 bu. Winchester, OH (937) 515-9734 2A Fort Wayne, IN (260) 433-6878 12B For Sale: Organic baleage. Birdsfoot trefoil For Sale: Transitional alfalfa/fescue hay. mix with some grass. Also medium red clover All cuttings, tested, 4x5 net wrapped round baleage. Some pure clover and some grassy bales. Central Michigan (989) 601-0920 12B mix. Will deliver. Western Upper Michigan For Sale: Organic second and third cutting (906) 353-7553 or (906) 235-9831 2A dry hay. Quality, stored in barn. First cutting For Sale: 10 large round bales of organic baleage. All alfalfa. 4x4 round bales. Eric oat straw. Port Byron, IL (309) 523-3921 2A Ford, Blissfield MI (517) 402-3395 or eric@ blueriverorgseed.com 12B LIVESTOCK For Sale: 60 corn fodder round bales. Also Wanted: 10-25 organic dairy cows, good oat straw round bales. Ashland, OH (419) butterfat and low SCC. Looking to lease-to281-8509 1A buy or buy outright. Joe Whetstone, Rome City, IN (260) 854-4893 ext. 1 12B For Sale: Organic oats, corn and transitional soybeans. Delivery available. Fairview, For Sale: Six organic yearling heifers: four MI (989) 335-0080 1A Normande and two Normande cross. Also, For Sale: Round bale hay and haylage with three 10-month-old bulls: two Normande and one 75 percent Jersey/25 percent Holstein. multiple RFQs. Priced accordingly. Mark Eli Fisher, 5959 Township Rd. 97, Mount Center, OH (419) 542-8936 1A Gilead, OH 43338 12B For Sale: 2,500 bu. of barley. Also organic alfalfa and grass mix, 600 small sq. bales. Enos For Sale: Complete herd dispersal. 35 to 40 pure and mixed breed cows, 28 young stock Bontrager, Gladwin, MI (989) 240-4620 1A various ages. MOSA-certified and closed herd For Sale: Certified organic first, second, since 2007. Herd began in 1978. 11 cows third and fourth crop baleage, grass and aldue in Oct.-Nov. and 16+ for next April-May. falfa mix, no rain, tests available. Richard Otto, 21 first and second lactation. Grass-fed, not Middlebury, IN (574) 825-0216 ext. 2 1B pushed. Dana Shirk, Cass City, MI (989) 872For Sale: 1,100 bu. of spelt. Norman Hersh- 1914 or [email protected] 12B berger, La Grange, IN (260) 499-5254 1A For Sale: Eight Holstein/Jersey cross yearFor Sale: 3x4x8 bales of organic stalks. Put ling heifers and four three- to six-month-old up dry, chopped, bales compact weighing heifers. Eli Raber, 9191 St. RT 138, Hillsboro, 1,050 lbs. $115/ton FOB. Lebanon, IN (765) OH 45133 1A 894-6675 2A For Sale: Proven AI Sired A2/A2 Jersey bull. For Sale: Certified organic corn fodder Out of 100 percent grass-fed dairy. Quiet and bales, 4x4 net-wrapped. Certified organic calm. Butterball fat, but not overweight. Deep oat straw, 4x4, net-wrapped, stored inside. chested, spotted brown and white. Approx. Shreve, OH (330) 567-2249 2A eight years old. Hate to sell, but there are breeding age granddaughters in the herd. $2,000 For Sale: Organic hard red winter heat. OBO. Union Star, KY (270) 547-6702 1B 20,000 lbs. available in 50 lb. bags. Has some bugs. Make an offer. Can be picked For Sale: Five to 10 Holstein crosses. Due up in Woodridge, IL or Millersburg, OH (330) spring and summer. First and second lacta674-1289 1B tion. Lynn, IN (765) 853-5400 1B Wanted: Small quantity of homebred, layertype chickens. Scales Mound, IL (815) 8452800 or leave message at (815) 541-0041 1B For Sale: Five registered Holstein cows, certified organic. Pick from overstocked herd. Economy, IN (765) 886-1080 2A For Sale: Registered Holstein bull, 20 months old. Polled and A2/A2 genetics. Economy, IN (765) 886-1080 2A For Sale: Four certified organic cows, Holstein/Jersey cross, currently milking. Belle Centre, OH (937) 464-7708 2A For Sale: Organic feeder pigs and non-GMO butcher size hogs. Herndon, KY (270) 8874606 2A For Sale: Certified organic herd: 34 Jerseys and seven crosses. First, second and third lactation. Most all are bred to Murmur for spring and summer calving. Many with sexed semen. High components, good udders, low somatic cell, intensively grazed. Northern Ohio (440) 315-7947 2A Wanted: Organic Red Holsteins, springing heifers or fresh cows. LaGrange, IN (260) 499-4481 ext. 5 2A For Sale: From certified organic seasonal herd, two short-bred cows and two cows due to calve in spring. Belle Center, OH (937) 464-2031 2A MISCELLANEOUS For Sale: Maschio 16-ft. rototiller, under 500 acres of use. Steve Lengacher, Fort Wayne, IN (260) 385-9100 12B For Sale: New Idea 325 corn picker, narrow row, 12-row husking bed. Good condition, field ready. Also several J & M hopper wagons. 150-250 bu. Call for prices. Rushsylvania, OH (937) 468-2439 12B For Sale: Corn/wood pellet boiler; LDJ Model 991-10. New, still on shipping pallet. Central Michigan (989) 601-0920 12B For Sale: 2011 Bobcat S185 skid loader. Two-speed with cab. Power bob-tach with new Bobcat bucket and tires. Clean and runs great. $23,500 OBO. Rushsylvania, OH (937) 468-2439 1A For Sale: 30x72 ft. hoop barn; has one end wall. Never erected. $6,000. Mark Center, OH (419) 542-8936 1A Continued on Page 7 6The Organic Trader Business Advertisements For Sale: 444 John Deere four-row corn head. Wide row. Good working condition. Will deliver. $2,250. Western Upper Michigan (906) 353-7553 or (906) 235-9831 2A MISCELLANEOUS (Continued) For Sale: 1947 Farmall M. Like new Firestone tires. Re-painted and in excellent condition; show ready. $2,500 OBO. Rushsylvania, OH (937) 468-2439 1A OPPORTUNITIES For Rent: Certified organic pasture, hilly topography, creeks, natural springs and automatic waterers. Timber and grass, terms negotiable. Located in the tri-state area, in Scales Mound, IL (815) 845-2800 or leave message at (815) 541-0041 1B For Sale: Claas 10-ft. rotary rake, tandem wheels, $1,800. Mark Center, OH (419) 5428936 1A For Sale: 10-ft. Brillion grass seeder with transport wheels, excellent condition, $4,000. Mark Center, OH (419) 542-8936 1A Th ott s G a t’ a S g! tin Remove What’s Stinging Your High Quarters Testimonial: This quarter went from 4,800,000 SCC to 85,000 SCC in 1 week with 4 uses of YELLOW JACKET. 480 ml Bottle of YELLOW JACKET All Natural Herbs 1-‐800-‐507-‐9361 Synergy Animal Products, Inc. 1681 Schubert Road Bethel, PA 19507 Healthy Cows start with Healthy Forages Organic -‐ OMRI Approved Yield Nutritionally Superior Feed Visa/MasterCard/Discover YELLOW JACKET allows you to remove the cause of your HIGH CELL COUNT without dumping milk! 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Call Today (855)-247-4233 www.shadehaven.net We deliver Amendments to Your farm! Spray Crop Recycle on residue this fall to breakdown fiber and recycle trapped nutrients. Organic approved!! Free Catalog 5488 Swamp St. N.E. Hartville, OH 44632 330-877-9356 -New Branch 612 Enterprise Dr. Hillsboro, WI 54634 608-489-3600 Why ship hogs with Organic Prairie? • Premium Pay Price - $1.95 lb. carcass base price with targeted premiums • Small Capital Investment • Guaranteed Market • Increased Farm Diversity Contact our Farmer Hotline to learn more about shipping hogs with Organic Prairie. (888) 809-9297 | www.farmers.coop The Organic Trader9 C R O P P C O O P E R AT I V E ’ S CROPP Cooperative - Available Crops 888-809-9297 Featured Products Spouting Barley: 99 percent clean with 96 percent germination rate. Call for pricing. Apple Cider Vinegar: 275-gallon totes, $6.50/gallon. Call for more information. The crops listed below are currently available for sale with the Feed Department for 2015’s harvest. (FOB Pricing) Wisconsin Corn $12/bu. Barley $8.75 - $9.25/bu. Soybeans $22.50/bu. (3 loads) Wyoming Corn $12.25/bu. (6 loads) Minnesota Corn $11.50/bu. (18 loads) Barley $8.50/bu. (2 loads) Indiana Corn $11.50/bu. (25 loads) Georgia Soybeans $24.25/bu (2 loads) Soybeans $23.10/bu. (4 loads) Iowa Corn $11.75/bu (6 loads) Eastern Ohio Corn $13/bu. Straw $240/ton Pennsylvania Corn $12.50/bu. (1 load) Soybeans $24.75/bu. (1 load) South Dakota Corn $11.75/bu. (5 loads) Western Hay RFQ: 180+ Protein: 20-26% 0 loads (dry) NEL: .70-.76 RFQ: 160-180 Protein: 18-26% 11 loads (dry) RFQ: 180+ Protein: 20-26% RFQ: 160-180 Protein: 18-26% NEL: .66-.74 0 loads (dry) NEL: .62-.72 RFQ: <140 10-22% Protein: Midwest Hay NEL: .70-.76 NEL: .66-.74 RFQ: 140-160 Protein: 18-24% (Both available in small quantitiesHolmesville, OH) RFQ: 140-160 Protein: 18-24% NEL: .62-.72 2 loads (dry) NEL: .58-.70 RFQ: <140 10-22% Protein: NEL: .58-.70 Northeast Hay (Vermont) 0 load (dry) 35 loads (baleage) 2 loads (dry) 17 loads (baleage) 28 loads (dry) 32 loads (baleage) Straw - $240 ton (Available in small quantities Holmesville, OH) Dry Hay - $340 ton 160 RFQ; 21.8 percent CP (Small quantities) 93 loads (dry) 26 loads (baleage) Products Offered Grains: Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Flax, Spelt, Grain Sorghum (Milo) By-Products: Soy Meal, Flax Meal, Wheat Midds, Screenings, Soybean Hulls, Alfalfa Pellets, Hominy, Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs), Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder Animal Supplements: Apple Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Kelp Forages/Bedding: Hay and Straw (Other products available upon request) Marked Down Pricing for 2014 Hay! All 2014 Hay will continue to be sold at a discounted price. 10The Organic Trader ORGANIC FEED PROGRAM What Are Prices Doing? *** Typical prices seen around the country *** Region: MIDWEST Region: MIDWEST (WEST) Region: MIDWEST (SOUTH) (southern MN, WI, U.P. of MI) (northern MN, ND, SD, NE, KS) (IA, IL, MO) (MI) December - 2015 December - 2015 December - 2015 December - 2015 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $10.50 $8.00 $5.00 $9.25 $22.00 $12.00 $9.25 $6.00 $11.00 $23.75 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $10.00 $7.50 $4.50 $8.75 $21.50 $11.50 $8.75 $5.50 $10.50 $23.25 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $10.65 $8.15 $5.15 $9.40 $22.15 $12.15 $9.40 $6.15 $11.15 $23.90 MICHIGAN Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $10.65 $8.15 $5.15 $9.40 $22.15 $12.15 $9.40 $6.15 $11.15 $23.90 Region: MIDEAST Region: KEN/TEN Region: NORTHEAST Region: NEW ENGLAND (IN, OH) (KY,TN) (NY, PA, MD, DE, NJ) (VT, NH, ME, MA, RI, CT) December - 2015 December - 2015 December - 2015 December - 2015 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $10.80 $8.30 $5.30 $9.55 $22.30 $12.30 $9.55 $6.30 $11.30 $24.05 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $10.90 $8.40 $5.40 $9.65 $22.40 $12.40 $9.65 $6.40 $11.40 $24.15 Region: SOUTHEAST Region: SOUTHWEST Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $11.50 $9.00 $6.00 $10.25 $23.00 $13.00 $10.25 $7.00 $12.00 $24.75 Region: WEST Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $11.50 $9.00 $6.00 $10.25 $23.00 $13.00 $10.25 $7.00 $12.00 $24.75 Region: WEST COAST (NC, SC, AL, GA, FL) (AZ, NM, TX, OK) (MT, ID, UT, NV, CO, WY) (WA, OR, CA) December - 2015 December - 2015 December - 2015 December - 2015 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $11.20 $8.70 $5.70 $9.95 $22.70 $12.70 $9.95 $6.70 $11.70 $24.45 Crop Lower Limit ($/bu) Upper Limit ($/bu) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $11.15 $8.65 $5.65 $9.90 $22.65 $12.65 $9.90 $6.65 $11.65 $24.40 Crop Lower Limit ($/ton) Upper Limit ($/ton) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $465.00 $423.33 $402.50 $398.33 $823.33 $538.57 $495.42 $485.00 $476.67 $901.67 Crop Lower Limit ($/ton) Upper Limit ($/ton) Corn Barley Oats Wheat Soybeans $470.36 $429.58 $411.88 $403.33 $828.33 $543.93 $501.67 $494.38 $481.67 $906.67 STRAW AVAILABLE The Feed Department currently has straw available in the Midwest. Wheat , oat and barley straw is available. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact the Feed Department at (888) 809-9297. The Organic Trader11 Feed Program National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs - Bi-Weekly Greeley, CO Wed, Nov 25, 2015 Bi-Weekly Weighted Average Report for the Week Period: 11/13/2015 USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News 11/21/2015 to Compared to the prior trading period, organic grains traded unevenly steady on good demand. Harvest is wrapping up later than expected due to late planting and higher moisture percentages. Trade activity for organic corn was good with prices unevenly steady. Feed grade organic soybeans were slightly lower on good trade activity. According to USDA NASS’ Weekly Crop Progress Report, for the week ending November 22, 2015 conventional crop progress is as follows: 94% sorghum harvested, 96% winter wheat planted, 90% winter wheat emerged. Prices negotiated spot market, FOB the farm and reported with a weighted average. Prices quoted $/bushel, except soybean meal ($/ton and FOB the mill). Hay reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Soybean oil, sunflowers, spelt, cents/lb. Price Organic Corn Food Yellow Feed Yellow Food Grade Feed Grade Meal Roasted Oil Feed Grade Feed Grade Food Grade HRS Feed Grade HRS Food Grade SRW Feed Grade SRW Food Grade HRW Feed Grade HRW Organic Soybeans Organic Oats Organic Barley Organic Wheat This Week 2 Weeks Ago 9.00 - 10.50 9.50 10.42 19.00 - 22.85 20.91 21.36 Year Ago 13.19 11.07 28.13 24.90 1084.90 6.50 12.50 20.22 12.50 National Organic Feed Corn Prices ($/bu) National Organic Feed Soybean Prices ($/bu) $28 $16 $27 $14 $26 $25 $12 $24 $23 $10 $22 $8 J F M A M J 2015 J A 2014 S O N $21 D J F M A M 2015 2013 J J A S 2014 O N D 2013 Contracts/Other Items: Alfalfa Premium/Supreme 250.00-260.00 WA Alfalfa Premium 315.00-318.00 OR Alfalfa Good/Premium 250.00 WA Heath Dewey Alfalfa Good 250.00-275.00 OR Phone: 970-353-9750 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium 265.00 OR Email: [email protected] Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good 240.00 OR www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage Triticale Good 135.00 OR USDA Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News 12The Organic Trader Business Advertisements Organic Dairies Need Great Forages Too! • Forage Energy, represented by NDF-d or TTNDFD is the reason for Byron’s existence from its beginning. • Whether you are grass-fed or not, high energy pastures and forages are the key to your success. • Byron Seeds is owned by a certified organic dairyman. 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Yielding 3 Low Yielding 3- 11/07 $1.78 $1.68 $1.48 11/14 $1.75 $1.65 $1.45 11/21 $1.68 $1.58 $1.38 11/28 $1.62 $1.52 $1.32 Money Available for Gen-Os Certified Organic Farm Seed Viking Corn & Soybeans • Small Grains Alfalfa • Hay & Pasture Grass • Cover Crops Red & White Clover • Annual Forages The Farmer Community Giving Committee has funded a grant to support Gen-Os interested in attending workshops or conferences. Gen-Os may receive up to $250 per year to attend events such as the MOSES Organic Farming Conference or a field day in their area. Funds are available on a first-come/first-served basis, with the intention to support throughout the year. Contact Kristina Ralph at [email protected] or 888-8099297 to take advantage of this opportunity. Our new winter collection has arrived! The Organic Valley LogoWear clothing collection has been updated with new items for this winter season. LogoWear makes a great gift! 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Organized in 1988, the cooperative represents more than 1,800 farmer-owners in 34 states and three Canadian provinces. Organic Valley produces more than 130 organic products, including organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce and meats. Call to place your ad today! 1-888-809-9297 Organic Trader Editor: Libby Brandl 1-888-809-9297 fax: (608) 625-3019 e-mail: [email protected] Farmer ads run four (4) issues. Please let us know if your product/ item has been sold before your ad term is up. The number system at the end of each classified indicates when your ad will expire in the Trader. Please contact the Farmer Hotline to extend your ad. Rates and Deadlines Deadline for ad placement is the 5th and the 20th of every month. All ads are printed in black and white. Would you like to advertise your business, products or event in the Organic Trader? 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