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AgricultureGROWMARK Finalizes Select Seed Acquisition ............................................................... 6Inland Tarp & Liner’s Bull Flex Hay Tarps Outlast The Competition ................................................................. 7A. Link, Inc.A short Profile of our Company ...................................................................................... 8Agricultural Diesel Solutions Modules: A Smart Investment, More or LessModules that produce real results, a real solution – Agricultural Diesel Solutions .......... 9Fertilize-Big Yields AND Low Cost ................................................................................ 10Missouri Hay Tarps ...................................................................................................... 10Ohio FFA chapter wins $3,000 in Weeding out HungerFFA Video Challenge .................................................................................................... 12

EquipmentScorpion Truck Bed Linings .......................................................................................... 13Look Ma - No Wires! Wireless Grain Temperature Monitoring ....................................... 14Cross ManufacturingCROSS PDH Position Cylinder ...................................................................................... 16Ranchers LivestockEquipment & Welding, LLC ........................................................................................... 16No More Five Gallon Buckets! Prevent Crop Loss at Header Downer Creek Crop Guard-Versatile Header Attachment ............................................................................. 18Pex FlexChoosing the right pre-insulated pipe systemis key to saving fuel – and Money! ............................................................................... 19C&R Supply, Inc. - Birth Of A Sprayer ........................................................................... 20Phase-A-Matic - 3 Phase Power Anywhere! ................................................................. 21QWS Express TrailersWhen You Want A Trailer You Can Depend On .............................................................. 22

LivestockAristocrat Angus Ranch ............................................................................................... 24Gabel Belting, Inc.“The Cow Carpet People” ............................................................................................ 25Livestock Steel ............................................................................................................ 26Turner Dairy StallsThe Leader In Quality And Innovation ........................................................................... 27Helping People with Lactose Intolerance Enjoy Dairy Foods ......................................... 28Rawhide Portable Corral’s New Processor .................................................................... 29

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Regional cooperative GROW-MARK, Inc. recently an-nounced it finalized the ac-

quisition of the assets of Select Seed,

Camden, Ind. The transaction closed May 2, 2011; terms were not dis-closed. Select Seed will continue to oper-

ate as an independent brand within the GROWMARK family and Kevin Eg-gerling will continue to manage the company’s operations from their current headquarters in Camden, Indiana. “Becoming part of the GROW-

MARK family of brands will enable Select Seed to continue to offer grow-ers high-performing seed corn along with access to an even broader range of agricultural products and services to improve farm profitability - all with the level of quality and service growers expect from Select Seed,” said Kevin Eggerling.GROWMARK Seed Division Man-

ager, Ron Milby, agreed. “Select Seed and GROWMARK share a similar history of focusing on providing pro-gressive growers exceptional prod-ucts to increase their productivity and profitability.” He added the ac-quisition “supports GROWMARK’s strategies to grow in and from its core businesses, as well as to expand our marketing territory.”Select Seed serves over 450 active

growers in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Kentucky through di-rect sales and a network of over 100 active farmer dealers. The company has built a strong reputation for pro-viding a diverse range of leading plat-forms and traits, strong performance, and quality customer service as a third-generation, family-owned and operated business.GROWMARK, Inc. is a cooperative

providing agriculture-related prod-ucts and services, as well as grain marketing in 31 states and Ontario, Canada. GROWMARK owns the FS trademark which is used by affiliated member cooperatives. More informa-tion about GROWMARK is available at www.growmark.com.For more information regarding Se-

lect Seed contact Eggerling directly at 1.877.937.2676. e

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For over 30 years, Inland Tarp & Liner, L.L.C., has been in busi-ness, taking pride in quality of

the products they offer. The Bull Flex Hay Tarp is one of their many products and it continues to perform very well, outlasting other tarps on the market. The Bull Flex tarp is specifically designed for the cost conscious customer who wants a hay tarp that is built as tough as a bull, yet flexible enough to meet all of your covering needs.When it comes to securing the Bull Flex

Hay Tarp to your hay stack, it combines the best of two worlds. First, it comes with high-strength 2” webbing loops to tighten your tarp to the hay stack instead of traditional grommets, thus providing up to 300% more strength. Second, the

Bull Flex Hay Tarp also has an innova-tive pocket sewed the length of the tarp on both sides. This gives you the option to slip a pipe into the pocket and tie down the tarp in the same manner as the popular Performer Hay Tarp.

The weight and strength combination of the Bull Flex Hay Tarp averages near-ly 20% greater than most competitive products. When combined with the use

of Inland Tarp & Liner’s patented Super Cinch tie down system, you end up with a winning combination that beats out other grommet and loop style hay tarps.In addition, a 25’x52’ Bull Flex Hay

Tarp will cover 72 round bales (4’x5’) in a 3-2-1 pyramid stack. Check out their website at www.InlandTarp.com and learn how you, too, can benefit by using the Bull Flex Hay Tarp during the next hay season.For more information on the Bull Flex

Hay Tarp and their other products, con-tact Inland Tarp & Liner, L.L.C. by phone at 800-346-7744 or 509-766-7024, visit their website at www.Inland-Tarp.com, or write or visit them at 4172 North Frontage Rd. E., Moses Lake, WA 98837. e

Inland Tarp & Liner’s Bull Flex Hay Tarps Outlast The Competition


If you’re looking for a safe, effective way to biological-ly improve your soil, the search ends with BIO Gold or BIO Red from A. Link, Inc. of Grand Forks, North Da-

kota. BIO Gold or BIO Red are dormant soil bacteria used by both conventional and organic growers. For an organic grower, enough nitrogen for the organic plants to produce an above average crop is very difficult. Our bacteria sup-plies 40 to 50% of your nitrogen needs organically. Con-ventional or organic corn does very well using BIO Gold or BIO Red. Our BIO also increases brix levels, increases organic material in the soil, helps reduce crusting and can be applied to all soil types for a vast array of uses, just to name a few advantages. For the farmer with thousands of acres to the home gardener with flowers and/or vegetable garden, BIO Gold or BIO Red are your one stop resources for healthier, higher quality crops plus increased shelf life of fruits and vegetables. After a few years of preliminary research by Douglas Pe-

terson and his brother/ chemist partner, Mark, the company was officially formed in 2006. A Link, Inc. is proud to be a smaller company that is flex-

ible in meeting all of their customers’ needs. 2010, A. Link, Inc. has implemented a pilot program, whereby chemist partner, Mark is formulating BIO Gold or BIO Red engi-neered for individual grower’s needs. The fall of 2010 we will know the outcome of this new program. BIO Gold or BIO Red have earned rave reviews and in a

relatively short period of time, have established a solid rep-utation throughout the United States. The only difference between the two products is speed of activation, which is taking BIO from dormancy to application ready: BIO Gold takes twenty four hours, BIO Red takes thirty minutes to activate. Both have their advantages: BIO Gold is ideal for the

farmer with larger acreages, while BIO Red is great for faster activation, for gardeners and farmers with smaller acreages. The two BIO products are remarkably versatile we have

been told. End rot on tomatoes is caused by a fungus, our bacteria consumes the fungus before the fungus has a chance to attack the tomatoes on the tomato plant. Our ben-eficial bacteria will not only eliminate the fungus but will also boost its immune system so disease is unlikely. Watermelon growers remark on not only the increased size

of their watermelon, but also the melons are sweeter tast-ing. Watermelon growers have observed larger crops be-cause they have increased their pickings from two to five or six pickings per season. Vineyards have made similar observations noting better quality and better tasting grapes.

Having a sweeter, higher quality grape, the wineries are ex-pressing a higher quality wine. “You can really taste the benefits, because our BIO Gold

or BIO Red increases the sugar levels in the fruits and veg-etables,” Peterson explains. He continues, “I love visiting with people from all over the U.S. and hearing their differ-ent stories. Everyone has a slightly different problem and it’s rewarding to help them.” BIO Gold or BIO Red are not only used on the above crops,

but all crops. All crops need an abundance of good bacteria to overcome the bad bacteria, and that’s basically why BIO Gold or BIO Red is so successful in the field. Hog farmers have expressed enthusiasm over their ability

to reduce odors by consuming ammonia in their lagoons and barns. Without the ammonia odor, the hogs are living in an environmentally clean atmosphere whereby the hogs eat and drink less, but gain weight faster.To learn more visit www.biogoldonline.com. Email

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Allowing you to cover more acres per hour, enhanc-ing performance with more horsepower, letting you spend more time working and less time installing, all

while using less fuel and generating less emissions.Yes, ADS can really improve your agricultural equipment per-

formance with up to a 35% adjustable increase in horsepower, while improving fuel economy.And if you need more convincing, take advantage of the 30-

day satisfaction guarantee and lifetime limited warranty!ADS has recently extended the application list to include three

additional part numbers. Twelve part numbers that fit hundreds of machines; including Agco, Buhler, Case, Caterpillar, Chal-lenger, Iveco, JCB, John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, McCor-mick, New Holland, and Versatile equipment. Two new distributors have joined the ADS network to

provide modules in North America. For more informa-tion on becoming a distributor, or if you are ready to try the Agricultural Diesel Solutions module, please feel free to contact any of our helpful representatives at 1-800-637-2658, 1-800-237-4692, or 1-254-592-4694 e

Agricultural Diesel Solutions Modules: A Smart Investment, More or LessModules that produce realresults, a real solution – Agricultural Diesel Solutions.

Two Guys Communications Inc.A Wyoming Owned Corporation

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Missouri Hay Tarps has been protecting and covering round and square bales

across the US since 1996. The compa-ny’s founder Earl Miller is responsible for many US patents but it’s his unique “Stake and Wind Lockdown” system that has put Missouri Hay Tarps on the map. Grommets are spaced every 12 inches. Combined with the patent lock-ing stake and webbing, when installed properly, this engineered hay covering system is virtually indestructible and is advertised to have 300% more holding power than the competition. In addition to the unique lockdown sys-

tem, the tarp boasts a rip-stop fabric that is rope and fiber reinforced, waterproof, shrink-proof and is among the heaviest hay tarps sold. Tarps are white in color

and come treated with a special coating, both are critical components in combat-ing the sun’s damaging UV Rays. Tarps

are offered in 27 different sizes guaran-teed to cover just about any hay configu-ration you can dream up.The founder Earl Miller passed away

in 2004 and the company is now owned and operated by Owensville, Missouri, residents Bruce Paneitz and Randy Blaske. The two partners are commit-ted to continuing the business under the principles of which it was built, offering a quality product at a reasonable price, backed by exceptional service.Call 800-514-0258 or visit them online

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SEA MINERALS FA works as a soil fertility supplement that re-mineralizes the soil. It comes

from processing very clean sea water and contains 85 or more minerals and trace minerals in the same proportions that those same minerals occur in the blood of healthy animals. All of our soils are terribly deficient in these minerals.In addition to the positive impact sea

minerals have on the plants and land, it is a much less expensive alternative to commercial fertilizer. The farmer can fertilize an acre for $6 per application

with a suggestion of 3 applications per year for $18/acre/year. It is applied as a foliar spray on green plants. Not only is it a cheaper method, but Sea Minerals FA has a lasting positive effect on the mi-crobes in the soil. With using commer-cial fertilizer, microbes are destroyed in the soil. Sea mineral nutrients stay in the soil from year to year and build and en-hance the soil. SEA MINERALS FA can be used without any other fertilizer with good results. It can also be mixed with other ingredients, such as weed killers or fertilizer in the sprayer.

Sea Minerals FA also makes great free-choice mineral for cattle. Cows will consume one pound per month on av-erage. They will not require any other mineral or salt for a savings of over 50%. It has been shown to decrease cell count in dairy cattle. It plays a key role in producing better quality milk and butcher beef. The cows and calves stay healthierCheck the website www.SeaMiner-

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POTATO SUNBURN?(Here’s a solution from Northwest Tillers.)

• Problem: Sunburned potatoes• Cause: Potato exposure after defoliation• Solution: Re-cover exposed potatoes with soil• Method: Our reverse-drive tiller moves soil from the furrow over the hills without harming the potatoes, using controllable depth from 1/2 to 2 inches with Northwest’s exclusive “Deep Reach” rotors and blades.

Problems start to occur when plant foliage is removed before harvest and potatoes near the surface or above the ground are no longer shaded. The fields can dry out before the harvest and the soil can crack as it dries, exposing the potatoes to further sunlight.

Northwest’s Potato Sunburn-Prevention Tiller gently re-covers the potato hill with a sunblocking layer of soil, eliminating furrow clods and saving crop loss from sunburn and maximizing your farm’s packout.

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Graham Electric Planter DriveGraham Equipment has an electric planter drive (patent pending) now available for

all planters replacing the need for the ground and hydraulic drives.An electric motor on each row is controlled by our micro-processor based drive

system, which gives Precise Seed Placement, Variable Rate and Row Control. Also, on a twin row planter, the stagger timing is adjusted as the population changes allowing for Variable Rate. The Graham Electric Planter Drive interfaces with all major brands of GPS Controllers.

Our system can be installed on new and previously used planters of all brands.

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Mechanicsburg FFA of Me-chanicsburg, Ohio, has been named Grand Cham-

pion in the Weeding out Hunger™ FFA Video Challenge. Mechanicsburg competed against four National FFA

chapters representing Tennessee, Col-orado, Ohio and North Carolina for the title and the $3,000 grand prize.This is the first year Syngenta and

Weeding out Hunger with Halex® GT hosted the FFA Video Challenge. In January, Weeding out Hunger invited chapters nationwide to submit a short video describing the importance of FFA and agriculture in the community and in providing for the food, fiber, fuel and feed needs of the nation.“We want to thank each chapter that

submitted a video for this challenge. The pride these students have in FFA, agriculture and their communities is pretty amazing,” said David Piñon, senior communications manager, Syn-genta. “We are so glad they took the time and effort necessary to convey that pride through their video submis-sions. Congratulations to Mechanics-burg for demonstrating just how im-portant FFA and agriculture are to our communities and the nation.”Four other chapters were also recog-

nized as winners in the competition. Station Camp FFA of Gallatin, Ten-nessee, was named Reserve Champion and rewarded with a $1,500 prize. In addition, three best-of-category win-ners were chosen by judges to receive $500 each. The Most Original entry, chosen for the originality of its con-tent, was from South Central FFA of Greenwich, Ohio. The Most Creative entry was awarded to Limon FFA of Limon, Colorado, for its unique ap-proach in presenting video content. The Best Community Development entry was from Overhills FFA of Spring Lake, North Carolina, chosen for its emphasis on service to the local community.A panel of nine judges representing

Ohio FFA chapter wins $3,000 inWeeding out Hunger FFA VideoChallenge

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Scorpion Truck Bed Linings (www.ScorpionLiners.com) is proud to announce in 15 year an-

niversary on 2011. Scorpion started as a

small Midwestern coatings contractor in 1996 and through the years has grown to be one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of specialty polyurethane coatings (www.ScorpionCoatings.com) in the world. Scorpion currently exports to over 30 different countries in all parts of the world, and we have registered well over 2,000 applicators in the US alone over the last decade and a half.Scorpion has been able to experience

growth in such a competitive market be-cause it is unique. The coatings we sell are all non-hazardous, and environmen-tally friendly. Our application methods are highly cost effective, with the spray units costing around $100 as compared to the $25,000 price tag that our compet-itors levy against their customers. Scor-pion also does not charge and franchise fees to its dealers, feeling that they know how to better spend their money that the company does.Starting in 2008, Scorpion launched

its first retail brand, Al’s Liner (www.Alsliner.com). The brand uses much of the same technology as its professional system – just designed to allow a person who would rather do it themselves the ability to do so. The brand has rapidly grown since its inception, increasing sales by over 200% every year.

Scorpion Truck Bed LiningsScorpion latest launch is Scorpion Win-

dow Film (www.ScorpionWindowFilm.com). With this line, Scorpion has used the connections is has gained over the last fifteen years to partner with some of

the largest and best known window film manufacturers in the world. The highest quality and the lowest price is an ideal that Scorpion has always chased, and the window film is no exception. e


Technology abounds in agriculture today – variable rate fer-tilizer applications, auto steering, precision planting, GPS spraying and harvesting to name a few. Managing your

stored grain now offers some exciting new technology as well.A producer can monitor stored grain without leaving the house

or from any location that has Internet service. Tri-States Grain Conditioning, Inc., headquartered in Spirit Lake, Iowa, now of-fers two wireless systems that can make monitoring stored grain easier and faster than getting that second cup of coffee. Using TSGC temperature cables to give a complete temperature profile of their bins, producers will be able to monitor their grain more efficiently and with greater accuracy than ever before.The SafeTrack Wireless Grain Temperature Monitoring Sys-

tem can be programmed to automatically take temperatures and save them for later viewing. Grain temperature history reports are also available to be printed out. Each individual bin can be set to specialized temperature parameters to accommodate various crops. Instead of taking 2 to 3 hours for a large opera-tion, reading temperatures can now be done in minutes!This wireless system utilizes line of sight (1 to 2 miles) radio

communication between the bins and the base transmitter to monitor temperatures from TSGC temperature cables (as well as grain depth). It requires power at the transmitter location on the bin, and may be run either manually or automatically, locally or over the network/Internet, for anytime, anywhere monitoring.Another option is the GrainTRAC remote bin monitoring

system. This system utilizes a cell phone modem to transfer data from the TSGC temperature cables to an internet web-site, www.wagnet.net. The producer is given a user name and a password to ensure privacy. Once logged onto the website, the producer can view a graphical display of his temperatures as well as numerical. Temperature parameters (minimum and maximum) can be set for each bin, as well as a rate of rise temperature over a designated time period. Temperature his-tory reports are also available for print out.The requirements for the GrainTRAC system include temper-

ature cables, cell phone coverage at the bin site and electrical power. An annual access fee to the internet website is charged (a low per year minimum). Convenience is the selling point of this system because a producer can monitor his grain tempera-tures from anywhere via the Internet.Either of these wireless systems will save you time and mon-

ey, while providing peace of mind about the true condition of your grain. Knowing your grain temperatures, while watching for changes, is the only safe way to monitor the condition of your grain.TSGC, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of grain tempera-

ture monitoring equipment in the world. Headquartered in America’s Heartland, our administration, fabricating, sales and service divisions are located in Spirit Lake, Iowa. We have an extensive network of contractors representing our products and services nationwide and in over forty countries. TSGC, Inc. is dedicated to serving you. For more information or a free, no obligation quote, contact Tri-States Grain Conditioning, Inc. at 800.438.8367, [email protected] or www.TsgcInc.com e

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put (analog or digital) to allow constant monitoring of the cylinder rod position. Sensor voltage supply: 12/24 VDC. Applications include: steering con-trol, levelling jacks, paver height, snow plow blade control, trash truck automa-tion, etc. For more information, visit: www.crossmfg.com e

We manufacture items for al-most every aspect of your livestock business. We use

heavier gauge steel than our competi-tors in all of our products. This allows you the comfort of knowing that when

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that can modify our products to fit your needs. Do you ever look at your calv-ing pen and wish it had a different fea-ture? We can make that happen here. Our calving pen has evolved from our customer’s wants and needs. It has a re-movable corner post so you can easily get to the back of the cow. It also has a rounded side which helps with direct-ing the cow into the head gate. We have designed a Portable Hydraulic Tub & Alley with a convertible loading chute. You can haul this from pasture to pas-ture to load your cattle. The chute rises up to the truck bed with the push of a lever. We have designed a 360 degree hinge to attach our gates to our heavy duty corral panels. This allows the gate to swing either way and fold flat against the panel. We have also designed and custom made horse stalls, a horse drawn bale unroller, post pullers and tripods for fifth wheels.We are located in South Central South

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SteelChain TrailerThe Aeroswint SteelChain trailers have already been rec-ognized as the “Best Built” Chain trailer on the market. Down town during harvest is the greatest enemy to any trucking operation. The Aeroswint SteelChain will pro-vide many years of dependable service, even in the most extreme conditions. Next time you are in the market for a trailer, check out the SteelChain, by Aeroswint.

I watched my dad year after year hobble through milo stalks picking up dropped milo heads with a five

gallon bucket in each of his hands. He always said, “There’s got to be a better way.” Finding myself in the same situ-ation for many years, I have found the “better way.” through Downer Creek Crop Guards. This improved crop guard with 3/8” thick plastic crop catching fingers guides the crop into the header. This reduces head loss and saves grain. Plastic fingers are bolted to a powder-coated heavy metal framework. The

tapered plastic at the cutter bar allows greater sickle cutting width while 17”

and 13” staggered fingers allow crop flow into the header. 1-1/2” wide fin-

gers allows a 50% open area for crop flow into the header. All metal is double welded for strength and longevity. At-taching the guard to the combine head-er is a one bolt per foot process. The Downer Creek Crop Guard is available for rigid, draper, and flex headers and can be used for multiple crops includ-ing milo, sunflowers, millet, corn, and hailed wheat. Visit our website at www.downermiloguards.com for testimonials and pictures of mounted crop guard on header. Please call 785-731-5634 for ad-ditional information. e

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Downer Creek Crop Guard, Ransom, Kan., announces its improved Downer Creek Crop Guard with 3/8” thick, UV resistant, heavy-duty plastic crop catching fingers to guide the crop into the header. This reduces shatter loss and saves grain. The Downer Creek Crop Guard is proven effective with milo, sunflowers, corn and hailed wheat. The tapered plastic at the cutter bar allows greater sickle cutting width, while 17 - and 13” staggered fingers allow crop flow into the header. A 12° downward bend allows the finger to be lower than the cutter bar. It's also available for John Deer 4" drapers. Drapers and flex heads available.

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Lactose intolerance is a widely known condition, but people who don’t know the whole story can end up limiting their diets more than necessary – and may put

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lines recommends three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products for all Americans. For those with lactose intolerance, the guidelines suggest the most reliable and easiest way to get all the health benefits of milk and milk products is to choose alternatives within the milk food group, such as low-fat yogurt with active cultures or lactose-free milk. When people reduce or eliminate dairy foods, they usually have inadequate dietary intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and the other nutrients that milk provides – which increases their risk of osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. For children, a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages that even those with diagnosed lactose intolerance consume dairy foods to ob-tain the nutrients essential for bone health and overall growth. In addition to calcium, people who don’t eat or drink enough

dairy foods miss out on the key vitamins and minerals that are naturally present in them. The Dietary Guidelines identified calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D as “nutrients

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cal for certain populations. A report in the February, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association shows that African-Americans of all ages consume fewer than three serv-ings of dairy a day on average, and have lower-than-average intakes of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Another study, published in the September, 2007 issue of Pediatrics, tested ad-olescent girls who believed they were milk intolerant and found that of this group, only 55 percent actually were. But the girls who thought they were milk intolerant consumed an average of 212 mg less calcium each day than their counterparts, and had significantly lower bone mineral content in their spines. Easy Strategies Keep Dairy in the Diet“As with most dietary issues, the key is starting with small

changes,” says Wilson. “I tell people to try drinking small portions of milk with their meals. The other foods in the meal help slow digestion and give the body more time to digest the lactose. If the milk is tolerated, portions can gradually be in-creased over time.” A meta-analysis of clinical studies showed that people with lactose maldigestion could drink up to a cup of milk with a meal and stay symptom-free. There are other easy ways your lactose-intolerant patients can

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AMERICANWHOLESALE CO.

Alfalfa Pellets sun cured 1/4” andalfalfa meal, 17% protein; Chopped alfalfa; We Buy & Sell Alfalfa.Call: 620-793-7701

HAY & FORAGE

tire livestock productswater tanks, mineral feeders,truck tire sidewall silagecover weights.(785) 231-8397 www.geetire.com

livestock equipment

TIRE TOWN INC.

Nationwide Shipping • Special Prices New &Used • All Sizes - Major Brands - We Deal!

(800) 451-9864 (800) 444-7209

18.4-38 New 10Ply..........................$675600/65R28 Irregulars 100%...........$925600/70R30 Full Tread.....................$950420/90R30 (16.9R30) New..............$710800/70R38 Slightly Used..............$120020.8-38 New 10Ply..........................$87531/1350-15 Rib 6Ply........................$11021.5-16.1 Bar Tread 12Ply..............$58016.9-30 80%....................................$29519L-16.1 10Ply Rib..........................$24514.9R46 Used 80%.........................$435710/70R38 New New New............$225014.9R34 Fwd 80%..........................$40018.4-34 10Ply New..........................$605


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Lambs & Ewes to feed, fatten & grow.Kyle or Dale Shippy

605-842-0935or

605-842-3967www.sheepfeedlot.com

Custom Sheep Feedlot

Skinner Harvesting, LLCIndividual wanted for custom harvesting operation. Guaranteed monthly salary,

lodging and home-cooked meals provided.Contact Dan Skinner

Ph: 620.343.8140 Cell: 620.340.2843www.SkinnerHarvesting.com

PartsWellert’s A.C. Parts

Specializing in Allis-ChalmersWe buy A.C. Tractors

Parts Locating Service and Repair8922 Matty Rd. • West Salem, OH 44287

Toll Free: 888-852-4601330-262-6991 • Fax: 330-264-6991

www.wellertsacparts.com

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NEED TRACTOR REPAIRS???“We have over 1000 late model tractors

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fronts, 3 pts., pto’s, cabs, tires and much more.We ship UPS or truck freight.

If we don’t have it we can locate it. Give us a try.We are cash buyers for salvage tractors & combines.

COLFAX TRACTOR PARTS, INC.Colfax, Iowa • 800-284-3001

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COLORAdO Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op 0760 Hwy. 133 • Carbondale, CO • (970) 963-2220www.roaringforkvalleycoop.com

MISSOURIGray Farm & Feed3636 Hwy. 67 N. • Poplar Bluff, MO • (573) 776-7300

wISCONSINBerlin Feed Inc.328 S. Church St. • Berlin, WI • (920) 361-2616www.berlinfeed.com

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