December 29, 2015 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com 10 Tips to Stick with Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions (StatePoint) Millions of Americans will make the resolution this New Year to lose weight. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss is where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you stick with your weight loss resolution this New Year and beyond. • Drink up: Hunger and thirst can often be confused, so stay hydrated. But remember, beverages are not a place to splurge on a ton of calories. Drink water. For a flavor boost, add fresh fruit slices or mint leaves. • Snack mindfully: It is all too easy to derail an otherwise flawless diet by binging at snack time. Be mindful of your snacks, and make sure they offer nutritional value and are designed to keep you satisfied until your next meal. • Sleep: Studies show a link between sleep deprivation and excess pounds. 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SD Ranks Third in Beef Volunteer Work Agreement for all 4-H Volunteers Replacement Heifers BROOKINGS, S.D. - The 2015 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) mid-year cattle inventory report ranks South Dakota third nationally in beef cow herd expansion - and suggests that herd expansion is up nationwide. “When compared to the same period a year ago, beef replacement heifer numbers have increased 12 percent in South Dakota,” said Tong Wang, SDSU Extension Advanced Production Specialist. “Nationally, heifer retention is up by 6.5 percent with beef cow numbers up by 2.5 percent.” Oklahoma and Texas are the only states which show a greater increase than South Dakota in absolute number of beef replacement heifers. “The expansion of beef cow herds is strongly supported by the historically high cow calf returns in the most recent years, which will very likely continue in the near future,” Wang explained. To expand the herd or not? To make the cow-calf herd expansion decision more profitable, Wang said one aspect South Dakota ranchers can focus on is advanced grazing management practices which may reduce production expenses on a per cow basis. Management Intensive Grazing Management-intensive Grazing (MIG) refers to a grazing strategy where the pasture is fenced into smaller units called paddocks. “In this system, animals are allowed to graze only one of multiple paddocks at a time, allowing other paddocks to recover,” Wang said. “Compared to continuous season long grazing, MIG can greatly improve harvest efficiency, the proportion of forage consumed by livestock compared to the forage produced.” Meanwhile, Wang said selective and repetitive grazing, which is typical of continuous grazing, is minimized with MIG. “This is because stock density is high on a small paddock being grazed, limiting selectivity and improving use of all available forage,” he explained. In addition, Wang said MIG allows periods of re-growth and recovery for highly desirable grass species. Cost Reduction Estimation Pasture costs have a great impact on cow-calf returns. “With improved harvest efficiency, MIG may allow a higher stocking rate, which might alleviate the need to rent or purchase more pasture if the MIG system is managed well,” Wang said. Research studies have demonstrated that, under certain circumstances, MIG may satisfactorily support increased stocking rates compared to continuous grazing. Ecological Benefit and Policy Support In addition to the cost reduction benefit, MIG has the advantage of increasing vegetative cover and reducing bare ground. This enhances infiltration, reduces soil erosion risk and negative impacts on water quality. “Compared to continuous grazing, research also shows that if managed well, MIG also has the potential to increase carbon sequestration in the soil over the long term,” Wang said. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Cost-Share Program Thanks to CRP, Wang said adoption of MIG strategy can be a win-win situation for the ranch operator and society. Starting September 1, 2015, CRP-grassland offers cost-share assistance of up to 50 percent for fence and watering systems to enhance planned grazing, including MIG. “This is definitely good news for ranchers who are considering expanding their cow herd and adopting MIG as a way to improve their operation,” Wang said. niGrow AUCTIONS 117.5 ACRES IRRIGATED YANKTON COUNTY LAND AUCTION We will offer the following land at auction in the Lesterville Community Center on Main Ave in Lesterville SD TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH - 10:00 AM Sold in Lesterville SD Community Center 117.5 Acres Irrigated Unimproved Land Located from Lesterville SD, 3 North, 3 East and ¼ North or from Junction of Highways 81 and 46, 7 miles West and ¼ North or from Jct Hwy 46 and 433rd Ave, go ¼ mile North The real estate consists of 117.5 Acres of irrigated farm land. The FSA Office reports that this tract has 115.47 Acres tillable and the balance in low ground. The irrigation system consists of a 2013 Valley 8000 Center Pivot 7 Tower 1360 Ft System, low pressure, top nozzles, electric drives, oversized tires, 100’ end overhang with 120’ end gun with 2 Hp booster pump, VFD (Variable Frequency Drive); 260’ well 12” casing with 75 Hp electric submersible pump that delivers 900 GPM, the system is powered by a 100 KW diesel powered generator with low hrs and 300 gallon fuel tank,. The land lays generally rolling to level and the predominate soil types are Clarno-Bonilla Loams, Thurman-Ethan Complex, Ethan-Bonilla Loams, Blendon-Thurman Complex, Chancellor Silty Clay Loam and it has a 69.1 soil productivity index rating. This would make an excellent add on unit for farmer or investor with good hunting potential. The annual real estate taxes are $1723.96. We invite you to view this tract at your convenience. If you have any questions, call Wayne Heckenlaible 605-660-1207 or for buyer’s info packet, call Wieman Land & Auction Co. at 800-251-3111 or visit our website: www.wiemanauction.com LEGAL: The N ½ of the SW ¼ and the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ except 1.5 Acres all in Section 36-96-57, Yankton County, South Dakota TERMS: Cash Sale with a 10% nonrefundable down payment the day of sale and the balance on or before March 1, 2016. A Warranty Deed will be provided. Title Insurance will be utilized with the cost of Owner’s Policy split 50/50 between buyer and seller. Full Possession granted at closing for the 2016 crop year. Seller will pay all 2014 and 2015 RE Taxes. Seller will assist buyer in transferring the irrigation permit. Sold subject to confirmation by the owners. Wieman Land & Auction Co., Inc. is representing the seller in this transaction. The seller does not warrant that all fencelines are on the true and correct boundary lines. Sold subject to all easements on record. WAYNE & SHELLY HECKENLAIBLE, OWNERS 605-660-1207 Wieman Land & Auction Co., Inc. Marion SD 800-251-3111 Rich & Gary Wieman, Brokers Kevin, Mike, Derek & Ryan Wieman & Ron Leitheiser, Assoc. Brokers Website: www.wiemanauction.com BROOKINGS, S.D. - The standards of excellence for kota State University - South 2015 4-H Volunteer Work 4-H staff and volunteers,” she Dakota’s Land Grant -policies Agreement has been upsaid. and procedures for approvdated. More details ing staff and volunteers. All new 4-H volunteers The 4-H Volunteer Work Background checks are need to fill out the form and Agreement form and cost reperformed in compliance turn it in at their local SDSU covery fee ($10 annual miniwith South Dakota Board Extension county office. The mum) need to be submitted of Regents (SDBOR) Policy updated form is available to the local SDSU Extension 4:47. University policies and either at the county office or county office. The form only procedures are designed to online at iGrow 4H & Youth. needs to be filled out the promote a safe and secure “These forms are imporfirst initial year of volunteerenvironment for faculty, tant because background ing, but the $10 is an annual staff, students, volunteers, checks must be completed fee paid each year to keep and visitors and to lessen on all volunteers,” explained your records and volunteer unnecessary risk to all Audrey Rider, SDSU Extenstatus updated. involved. sion 4-H Volunteer Field To get more information SDBOR Policy 4:47 Specialist. on this topic, please contact supports the verification Rider further explained your local SDSU Extension of credentials, criminal that SDSU Extension’s 4-H county office. history and other informaYouth Development program South Dakota 4-H is a Landfederally regulated program tion related to decisions of Lease has adopted high standards employment and volunteer for screening and selection through the United States selection. niGrow of staff and volunteers that Department of Agriculture will have ongoing contact Lease of 730 +/- Acres of (USDA). Because 4-H is Three (3) Year with Crop Ground & Pasture &by the nation’s 4-H youth. “The process provided Hunting Rights Property reassure St. is designed to located in 4-H Charles Township, Gregory system, SD land grant university County, Monday, January 11,Dakota at 10:00 A.M. parents because it protects South 2016 4-H Youth DeThis lease auction will be conducted at the Burke Civic Center, Burke, SD their children and maintains velopment follows South Da- AUCTION Owner: Cedar Ridge Ranch, LLC - Herrick, SD Cory Wetzler, Management Member (605) 775-2702 According to the FSA information this lease auction will consist of 187.68 acres of crop & alfalfa ground and 542.32 acres of pasture - all located at Herrick, SD, in St. Charles Township, Gregory County Pictures & details at Property General Location: From Burke, SD - 10 miles LEASE 2 miles LAND East on US Hwy. 18, North on 352 Ave., turn east Vulcher Rd. www.danclarkauctions.com on Turkey that mark theand go 2 1/4 miles. Watch for auction signs, arrows and flags property boundaries. AUCTION Three (3) Year Lease of 730 +/- Acres of Crop Ground & Pasture & Hunting Rights Property located in St. Charles Township, Gregory County, SD Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. This lease auction will be conducted at the Burke Civic Center, Burke, SD Owner: Cedar Ridge Ranch, LLC - Herrick, SD Cory Wetzler, Management Member (605) 775-2702 According to the FSA information this lease auction will consist of 187.68 acres of crop & alfalfa ground and 542.32 acres of pasture - all located at Herrick, SD, in St. Charles Township, Gregory County Property General Location: From Burke, SD - 10 miles East on US Hwy. 18, 2 miles North on 352 Ave., turn east on Turkey Vulcher Rd. and go 2 1/4 miles. Watch for auction signs, arrows and flags that mark the property boundaries There will be an open public showing on Monday, December 21, 2015 from 1 pm till 4 pm. To schedule a private showing contact Cory Wetzler (manager) on Cell (605) 830-0221 For photos, legal description, full terms & conditions at www.danclarkauctions.com Any announcements made at the auction take precedence over printed material or prior representation. Terms: This lease is for a term of three (3) years to commence on the 1st day of March, 2016, and end on the last day of February, 2019. On the day of the auction, the high successful bidder, will be required to sign the lease agreement, and pay the first half of the yearly lease payment due for 2016. This Auction being conducted by Dan Clark Auction & Realty, LLC 30294 282nd Street Winner, SD 57580 (605) 842-1150 Office (605) 842-6075 Cell danclarkauctions.com Auctioneer & Land Broker: Dan Clark - Winner, SD Drone video of the lease property all of the written information Drone videoof the lease property & & all of the written information can be viewed online at www.danclarkauctions.com can be viewed online at www.danclarkauctions.com fcsamerica.com THERE’S A REASON REAL ESTATE BUYERS LAND WITH US. When you ?nance farmland with us, you aren’t just another customer – you are a customer-owner. So along with our attractive rates and exceptional terms, you get a voice in how we work and a share of what we earn in the form of cash-back dividends. Call us to learn more. 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