SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 Harvest Time · 2019-10-31 · 2 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT...
Transcript of SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 Harvest Time · 2019-10-31 · 2 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT...
www.nefb.org
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTOCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019
Harvest Time
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2019SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT2
It is the second-largest indoor farm show in the U.S., and the Nebraska Power Farming Show is gearing up for farmers and ranchers, Dec. 10-12, at
the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. The 13th annual farming show will showcase nearly 760 exhibitors, and we encourage Farm Bureau members to stop by the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth, #2111 in Pavilion 2, and visit Farm Bureau member benefit partners at the show. (See page 3.)
“We have partnered with the Nebraska Power Farm-ing Show to make the show extra special for Farm Bureau members. Members are urged to attend the show, and stop by the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth to receive a free pair of leather work gloves and a Farm Bureau cup for free drinks during the show. In addition, members can enter for a chance to win a Yeti cooler from MEDICA and Milwaukee tools from Grainger. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, for Nebraska Farm Bureau Day, the
first 100 people to the Farm Bureau booth will receive a free Ford cooler,” said Lisa Klutz, director of member benefits, Nebraska Farm Bureau.
Spread across 10 acres, the farm show features the broadest mix of ag-related products and services in the Midwest. Show hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tues-day and Wednesday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Admission and parking at the Lancaster Event Center are free.
“This year, several member benefit partners have booths alongside Nebraska Farm Bureau. MEDICA and Farm Bureau Financial Services will have staff on hand to answer insurance questions, Grainger and Milwaukee are holding daily tool demonstrations, and Ford will have several new vehicles on display. This is a great opportunity to learn about the various savings programs available. Farm Bureau members receive $500 Bonus Cash on the purchase/lease of eligible new
Ford vehicles and $750 Bonus Cash on eligible new Lincoln vehicles,” Klutz said.
There also will be daily “Farm Bureau Talks” at the booth. Modeled after Ted Talks, we invite everyone to attend these short daily sessions. The lineup includes “Ford and your Farm” at 11 a.m.; “Health Insurance and You” at 1 p.m.; and “Protecting your Farm/Ranch” at 3 p.m.
“Ford and your Farm” looks at new vehicle innova-tions and how Ford has partnered with agriculture to use biomaterials as an alternative to petroleum-inten-sive plastic in their vehicles. Ford uses eight sustainable materials in their vehicles: soy foam, castor oil, wheat straw, cellulose, wood, coconut fiber and rice hulls. It all about Ford’s commitment to sustainability.
“Health Care and You” is presented by MEDICA and Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS). Get informa-tion about current health insurance options for farm-
Farm Bureau Day at the Nebraska Power Farming Show
Agriculture Comes AliveAT THE FARM IN THE CITY EXHIBIT AT THE
ADMISSION IS
As a Farm Bureau member, you can also get $15 off
of a yearly membership to the Omaha Children’s
Museum. Go to www.ocm.org/membership and use
the Membership Drive Code FARM when filling out
the application. Family memberships are $119/yr.
TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERSON NOVEMBER 16
Agriculture Comes AliveAT THE FARM IN THE CITY EXHIBIT AT THE
ADMISSION IS
As a Farm Bureau member, you can also get $15 off
of a yearly membership to the Omaha Children’s
Museum. Go to www.ocm.org/membership and use
the Membership Drive Code FARM when filling out
the application. Family memberships are $119/yr.
TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERSON NOVEMBER 16 Agriculture Comes Alive
AT THE FARM IN THE CITY EXHIBIT AT THE
ADMISSION IS
As a Farm Bureau member, you can also get $15 off
of a yearly membership to the Omaha Children’s
Museum. Go to www.ocm.org/membership and use
the Membership Drive Code FARM when filling out
the application. Family memberships are $119/yr.
TO FARM BUREAU MEMBERSON NOVEMBER 16
ers, ranchers and agribusinesses. Our goal is to help you save money and navigate the current healthcare market. We encourage you to ask questions!
“Protecting your “Farm/Ranch” is about the importance of being prepared for what’s around the corner. FBFS agents and staff will be on hand to talk storm damage, farm succession and everything in-between.
Don’t forget to pick up a red farmer or rancher T-shirt for yourself or as a Christmas gift this year. The cost is $10 per shirt, and the money goes to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foun-dation. Through the work of the Foundation, K-12 students and teachers develop an awareness and understanding of the impor-tance of agriculture in their lives.
“We look forward to visiting with you at the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth #2111 in Pavilion 2,” said Klutz.
For additional show informa-tion, visit nebraskapowershow.com. We look forward to seeing you at the show.
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2019 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 3
Case IH (Booth 4724)Nebraska Farm Bureau
members save $300 - $500 per unit on select Case IH equipment, including Maxxum series tractors, select Farmall series tractors, windrowers, balers and conditioners. There is no waiting period to take advantage of these savings. Visit www.nefb.org/benefits to print your money-saving certificate using your Farm Bureau membership number and ZIP Code. Take that certificate to the local Case IH dealer at the time of purchase to apply the discount.
Grasshopper (Booth 2901 & 129) Nebraska Farm Bureau members
save a minimum of 15% off MSRP on the purchase of new Grasshopper mowers, accessories and implements. Grasshopper offers a range of implements for year-round use, including PowerVac Collection Systems, edgers, dethatchers, sprayers, dozer blades, rotary brooms, snow throwers, v-plows, sunshade canopies and winter enclosures. Show proof of membership at the time of purchase to apply the discount. There is no waiting period for new members to take advantage of this discount. Visit your local grasshopper dealer for details.
John Deere (Booth 4020)Nebraska Farm Bureau members
are eligible for Platinum 2 status in the John Deere Rewards program. Members receive discounts on residential and commercial mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, Golf & Sports Turf and commercial worksite machines. Platinum 2 program savings also offer 10% off Home & Workshop Products, including air compressors and generators, and 10% off apparel and accessories. These discounts can be combined with national offers for
maximum savings. Must be a member for 30 days to be eligible. Visit www.JohnDeere.com/FarmBureau to enroll and start saving today.
NMC Cat (Booth 2811)Nebraska Farm Bureau
members save up to $5,000 on eligible Cat® machines, including excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, dozers and more. Members receive an additional $250 credit on work tool attachments purchased with their new Cat machine. There is
no waiting period to take advantage of these savings, and this offer may be combined with other discounts, promotions and rebates available from Cat® or your Cat dealer. Print your money-saving certificate at www.nefb.org/benefits using your Nebraska Farm Bureau membership number and ZIP
Code. Ask your local NMC Cat dealer for details.
Yamaha (Booth 129 & 2235)Nebraska Farm Bureau members
are eligible for a $250 rebate from Yamaha on the purchase of new ATVs and side x sides. Yamaha is a solid brand with a good reputation in the industry. Yamaha 4WD ATVs and side x sides are assembled in the USA at their plant in Newnan, Ga., and come with a 10-year-belt warranty for excellent durability and reliability. There is no waiting period for new members to use this benefit. The rebate request must be submitted within 30 days of purchase. Visit your local Yamaha dealer for details.
Chief Agri (Booths 1237, 110 & 3913)Nebraska Farm Bureau members are
eligible to receive a factory-direct rebate check after purchasing a farm grain bin from Chief. The rebate on farm grain bins is $.01/bushel of storage. Structures for co-ops and commercial operations do not qualify for the rebate. Visit Chief online at agri.chiefind.
com to locate your nearest Chief Agri dealer or call 800-359-7600, ext. 2717, for more information.
Ford (Booth 2015)Nebraska Farm Bureau members
qualify for Special Bonus Cash when leasing and/or purchasing new 2018/2019/2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The benefit looks like this:
$500 Bonus Cash on eligible Ford vehicles$750 Bonus Cash on eligible Lincoln vehiclesVisit http://www.nefb.org/benefits to print a Bonus
Cash Certificate using your Farm Bureau membership number and ZIP Code. Stop by and check out the Ford trucks on display at the show, and enter to win a 2-year lease on a new Ford vehicle of your choice!
Nebraska Farm Bureau (Booth 2111)Stop by our booth and see
what’s new with Nebraska Farm Bureau. Enter to win a Yeti cooler from MEDICA and Milwaukee tools from Grainger! Get your insurance questions answered, look at the newest lineup of Ford trucks and SUVs, and test out the latest and greatest Milwaukee tools – all in one place. Nebraska Farm Bureau partners with reputable businesses to pass along valuable discounts on products and services to help our members on and off the farm/ranch. In a business where margins are everything and profitability is determined by the weather, markets, regulations and
politics, it’s good to have a friend looking out for you. For more than 100 years, Nebraska Farm Bureau has been that friend to farmers and ranchers. Show us your membership card and get free Farm Bureau
leather work gloves and a Farm Bureau Proud cup for free drinks during the show. Wednesday, Dec. 11, is Farm Bureau Day, and the first 100 people to visit the booth receive a free Ford cooler. See you there!
Visit NEFB Member Benefit Partners at the show
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
NWEntrance
SEEntrance
NEEntrance
BOOTHS 1000-1999
BOOTHS 2000-2999
BOOTHS 3000-3999
BOOTHS 100-999
BOOTHS 4000-4999
SHOW HOURSTUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
8:30AM - 4:30 PMTHURSDAY:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!
PAVILION 1
PAVILION 4
LINCOLN ROOM
PAVILION 2
PAVILION 3
CAFE
MEETINGROOMS
MULTI- PURPOSE ARENA
Check out Purdue University’s AgBot Challenge winner – an innovative solution to
weed management.
Come watch the:AGTECH INNOVATION
COMPETITION Wed. at 2 pm – Pavilion 2 East
Watch five ag tech start-ups pitch their latest ideas to help producers manage
their operations more effectively.
A $20,000 Grand Prize and $5,000 People’s Choice will be awarded.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Day Wed., Dec. 11th
*
*
*
N
S
W E
NEBRASKA P WERFARMING SHOW
December 10-12, 2019LANCASTER EVENT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE
P4 SEEntrance
®
Dryers
Catwalk and Tower Systems
Material Handling Systems
Caldwell Grain Conditioning
Lemanco Bulk Bin Systems
ROBERT WRIGHT - Extension Entomologist
With harvest approaching, it’s time to prepare grain bins and harvesting equipment to help
ensure that grain going into storage will remain in good condition. Don’t wait until the middle of harvest to discover that a bin foundation is severely cracked, or find even later that insects from grain that was left in the combine last fall have severely infested a bin of new grain. Proper bin and equipment preparation is a key to preserving stored grain quality.
Farm grain binsCleaning and treating grain bins, as
well as the surrounding area, can reduce pest and rodent problems in stored grain.
The key to good grain storage is to put the highest quality grain into the bin, or bring it to the proper moisture condition as quickly as possible. Overall quality of stored grain always deteriorates, it is just a matter of how fast. Having a good mar-keting plan and selling as much as possi-ble before the grain heats up next spring is the best way to have quality stored grain. It is never as good as the day it is put into the bin. Storing the grain lon-
ger than next spring requires much more vigilance in management.
Harvesting EquipmentRemove all traces of old grain from
combines, truck beds, grain carts, au-gers, and any other equipment used for harvesting, transporting, and handling grain. Even small amounts of moldy or insect-infested grain left in equipment can contaminate a bin of new grain.
Adjust combines according to the man-ufacturer’s specifications to minimize grain damage and to maximize removal of fines and other foreign material.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2019SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT4
Preparing grain bins and equipment for harvest
Proper cleaning and bin preparation will help assure that grain going into storage will remain in good condition.
Bins and Other System Components
Check the bin site and remove any items or debris that would interfere with safe, unobstructed movement around the bin. Remove any spilled grain and mow the site to reduce the chances of insect or rodent infestation. If necessary, re-grade the site so that water readily drains away from bin foundations.
Inspect bins and foundations for struc-tural problems. Uneven settlement of foundations can cause gaps between the foundation and bottom edge of the bin. This can result in grain spills and pro-vide entry points for water, insects, and rodents. If perforated floors are used, a gap between the foundation and bin will allow air that would normally be forced through the grain to escape from the bin. Small gaps can usually be filled with a high quality caulking compound. If de-terioration is extensive, the mastic seal may need to be replaced. Be sure all an-chor bolts are tight and not damaged.
Inspect the bin roof and sides, inside and out, for leaks, loose or sheared bolts, rust or other corrosion, etc. Check the roof vents and access hatch, and caulk any cracks at the roofline. Be sure the access ladder is complete and securely fastened to the bin. Repair or replace any deteriorated components.
Wiring for fans and other electrical components should be inspected for cor-rosion and cracked, frayed, or broken in-sulation. Exposed wiring should be run through waterproof, dust-tight conduit. Avoid kinking the conduit, and make sure all connections are secure.
Check fans, heaters, transitions, and ducts for corrosion and damage. Remove any accumulated dust and dirt that will reduce the operating efficiency. Be sure that all connections are tight.
Ensure Bins Are CleanRemove any old grain with brooms and
vacuum cleaners. Never put new grain on top of old. Also, clean bins not being used for storage this year to keep insects from migrating to other bins.
Apply InsecticidesIf you think there is any chance you
might hold grain in the bin into May or later, it would be prudent to apply re-sidual insecticides to the empty bin af-ter thoroughly cleaning it. You may also apply certain insecticides onto the grain as it is being augered into the bin. A sur-face application is often recommended to prevent Indian meal moths from infest-ing the top surface of the grain.
If the bin has a raised drying floor and was known to be infested with grain storage insects last season, consider hir-ing a professional pest control operator to fumigate the empty bin prior to filling with new grain.
Every herd has its lead bull.Cut. Condition. Rake. Bale. Haul. The M6 does it all with the power of turbocharged diesel. If there is one tractor that dominates the livestock business and gets the job done right, this is it. Visit us today.
KubotaUSA.com© Kubota Tractor Corporation 2019. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer. For the complete disclaimer, go to KubotaUSA.com/disclaimers and see the posted disclaimer.
Every herd has its lead bull.Cut. Condition. Rake. Bale. Haul. The M6 does it all with the power of turbocharged diesel. If there is one tractor that dominates the livestock business and gets the job done right, this is it. Visit us today.
KubotaUSA.com© Kubota Tractor Corporation 2019. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer. For the complete disclaimer, go to KubotaUSA.com/disclaimers and see the posted disclaimer.
BASSETTSANDHILL EQUIPMENT INC.
402-684-2331www.sandhilleq.com
GERINGSANDBERG IMPLEMENT
800-925-3163sandbergimplement.com
GRAND ISLANDGRAND KUBOTA
308-382-0166www.grandkubota.net
HEBRONROEHR’S MACHINERY INC.
402-768-7266www.roehrsmachinery.com
LINCOLNHAMILTON EQUIPMENT
402-464-6381www.hamiltonequipmentco.com
NORFOLKDINKEL IMPLEMENT
OMAHAKUBOTA OF OMAHA
402-895-6661www.kubotaofomaha.com
OSCEOLAOSCEOLA IMPLEMENT &
SUPPLY INC.402-747-2371
www.osceolaimplement.com
SEWARDNEBRASKA EQUIPMENT INC.
402-643-6641www.nebraskaequip.com
WEST POINTRUSH KUBOTA402-372-2444
www.westpointautoandtruck.com
GARY STONE - Extension Educator
Harvest of dry beans in the Nebraska Panhandle and eastern Wyoming has been going since
the first week in September. Growers in both states in the North Platte Valley are experiencing lower yields this season.
Several late hailstorms and the collapse of the Goshen / Gering-Ft Laramie irri-gation canal tunnel can explain some of the yield reduction, but in areas that had sufficient moisture and no hail, yields are also down.
Previous average yields were about 2,400 to 2,800 pounds per acre. This sea-son’s yields are 1,600 to 2,000 pounds per acre. Weather has been good for harvest with warm days to dry the bean wind-rows and little wind and precipitation. Most growers should complete harvest by the first week in October.
John Thomas, Nebraska Extension crops educator, continues to work with growers with direct harvest of dry beans with on-farm research plots across the Panhandle.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2019 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 5
Dry bean harvest
Dry bean harvest is well underway in the North Platte River Valley in western Nebraska. Nebraska is number one in Great Northern bean production, number two in Pinto bean and number three in Light Red Kidney bean production. (Photos by Gary Stone)
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has created a resource page, which includes stress and mental
health resources for those who wish to learn more about the warning signs of rural stress and how to help someone who is at risk. You can find resources as https://www.fb.org/programs/stress-and-mental-health-resources/ or contact us at [email protected]. Here is more information from the AFBF resource page about how you can help with rural stress and mental health.
1. Ask2. Keep them safe3. Be there4. Help them connect5. Follow upSource: National Institute of Mental Health
When someone is experiencing a mental health challenge, they may not even realize it. Here’s how you can identify someone who may be at risk.l Change in routines: Farmers or members of the farm family may change who attends a market, stop attending regular meetings or religious activities, drop out of other groups, or fail to stop at the local coffee shop or feed mill.l Decline in the care of domestic animals: Livestock or pets may not be cared for in the usual way.l Increase in illness: Farmers or farm family members may experience more upper respiratory illnesses (cold, flu) or other chronic conditions (aches, pains, persistent cough, migraines).
l Increase in farm accidents: The risk of farm accidents increases with fatigue or loss of ability to concentrate. Children may be at risk if there isn’t alternative childcare.l Decline in appearance of farmstead: The farm family no longer takes pride in the way farm buildings and grounds appear.l Signs of stress in children: Farm children may act out, show a decline in academic performance, or be increasingly absent from school. They may also show signs of physical abuse or neglect or become depressed.l Decreased interest: Farmers or farm families may be less willing to commit to future activities, sign up for gatherings, or show interest in community events.
Source: NY FarmNet
Stress and mental health resourcesWarning Signs of Stress Five Steps
to Help Someone at Risk
Inves�ng in our Owners’ Success! See us for all your needs!
Grain - Tires - Energy - Lubricants - Agronomy - Feed www.farmersco-opera�ve.com
800-642-6439 Stop by our Booth 101 in Lincoln Room
Investing in our Owners’ Success!See us for all your needs!
Grain - Tires - Energy - Lubricants - Agronomy - Feedwww.farmersco-operative.com
800-642-6439Stop by our Booth 101 in Lincoln Room
800 822-7876AstroBuildings.com
Call TODAY for a FREE mailing
or FREE job site visit—
MM
2019
Stop in at #1821
hydraulic doors by the most trusted name in the industryhydraulic doors by the most trusted name in the industryhydraulic doors by the most trusted name in the industry
“American Made Since 1987”Hillsboro, KS 67063
Call for a dealer near you!
800-526-0939 • www.circle-dtrailers.com
• Flatbed Trailers • Livestock Trailers• Low Profile Equipment Trailers • Horse & Stock Combo Trailers• Flatbeds For Pickups & 1 Ton Trucks • Multipurpose Trailers
Circle D CorporationPROVIDING RELIABLE FEEDING EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS SINCE 1963
Find listings of new and used equipment at BillsVolume.com.
Largest Roto-Mix Dealer in the U.S.
Central City, NE • 800-658-4375Lexington, NE • 877-768-6649
Pierce, CO • 888-978-0019
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2019SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT6
WE HANDLE ALL OF THE DETAILS:
THE EASIEST WAY TO SELL USED EQUIPMENT.
Straight. Simple. Sold.®
Multiple auctions held every weekOur team takes the photos and videosAll equipment is sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”No transportation or preparation costWe handle post auction payment/titles
Quality, Service and ValueWick Buildings has been helping Midwestfarmers, families and businesses by providinglong-lasting, low-maintenance buildings since1954, that’s over 60 years!
Buildings with quality and value...andno compromises
800-356-9682WickBuildings.com
877.218.1981www.agxcel.com
Precision Liquid Fertilizer SystemsSpecializing in Liquid Application Solutions
Planters - Drills - Strip-Till - Side-DressingChemical Injection - Pre-Dressing
Potato Planters - Impregnation Solutions Professional Services - Software Development
GX1Single Pump Solution
GX12Chemical Injection
GX12HPHigh Pressure
Chemical Injection
GX2Dual Pump Solution Hydraulic System
GX5
GX7Row Monitoring
GX30Variable Rate Technology
Sukup Manufactur ing Co. n Shef f ie ld , IA 50475-0677 n in [email protected] n www.sukup.com
Providing feed, fuel and fiber for the world is a tough job.
MAKING A PROFIT IS EVEN TOUGHER • Grain Bins• Grain Dryers• Grain Handling
• Fans & Heaters• Material Handling• Steel Buildings
Our Innovation. Your Profit.• The leader in farm bins• 22 grain bin patents• Offering more value in every bin
The largest family-owned grain storage, drying, and handling company in the world.