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 scwelter@yahoo.com 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 krusen@krusengrassfarms.com 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.
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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
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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
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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, speckcm@yahoo.com 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 julieacoonen@gmail.com
(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
krusen@krusengrassfarms.com 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
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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
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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, turygrassfarms@gmail.com. NOTE CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER: (412) 580-9692 1B
Farm, Randolph Center, VT (802) 728-5601 or PA (717) 949-2626 2A
bbeidler@myfairpoint.net 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 mitchellorganics@hotmail.com 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 jhusband@primegrains.com 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
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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 shirkdc@emypeople.net 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
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For Sale: 444 John Deere four-row corn
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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
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For Sale: Claas 10-ft. rotary rake, tandem
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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 - $340 ton
160 RFQ; 21.8 percent CP
(Small quantities)
93 loads (dry)
26 loads (baleage)
Products Offered
Grains:
Corn, Soybeans, Barley, Oats, Wheat, Flax, Spelt, Grain Sorghum (Milo)
By-Products:
Soy Meal, Flax Meal, Wheat Midds, Screenings, Soybean Hulls, Alfalfa Pellets, Hominy,
Dried Distillers Grains (DDGs), Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder
Animal Supplements:
Apple Cider Vinegar, Molasses, Kelp
Forages/Bedding:
Hay and Straw
(Other products available upon request)
Marked Down Pricing for 2014 Hay!
All 2014 Hay will continue to be sold at a
discounted price.
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ORGANIC FEED PROGRAM
What Are Prices Doing?
*** Typical prices seen around the country ***
Region: MIDWEST
Region: MIDWEST (WEST)
Region: MIDWEST (SOUTH)
(southern MN, WI, U.P. of MI)
(northern MN, ND, SD, NE, KS)
(IA, IL, MO)
(MI)
December - 2015
December - 2015
December - 2015
December - 2015
Crop
Lower
Limit
($/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.
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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
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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: Greeley.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Good
240.00
OR
www.ams.usda.gov/LPSMarketNewsPage
Triticale
Good
135.00
OR
USDA Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News
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October/November Market Report
Harvest
Date
High
Yielding 3+
Avg.
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 kristina.ralph@organicvalley.coop or 888-8099297 to take advantage of this opportunity.
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