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Moisture remains top concern for planting season Field agronomists suggest game plans by Greg Forbes As the calendar turns to March, snow melts and temperatures rise, and planting season awaits just around the corner. Farmers throughout Iowa, as well as in the rest the of the country, wait with great anticipation and hope the weather cooperates more than it did last year. But as has been the tale for nearly eight months, more rain must fall from the sky before plants emerge from the ground. In a recent survey of Iowa State University (ISU) Extension field agronomists, moisture was unanimously declared the number one concern of growers heading into the planting season. “It (moisture level) varies so much from field to field but the bottom line is, for this time of year, we are about six to eight inches behind what we’d like to be,” said Clarke McGrath, an ISU Extension agronomist stationed in Harlan. “We came off a very, very tough drought and we really haven’t bounced back like we’d like to yet.” Paul Kassel, an ISU Extension agronomist who serves counties in lower northwest Iowa, added, “Obviously, the biggest concern is the lack of moisture. We’ve had a dry winter.”

He continued that moisture is incredibly important because another dry summer would create much lower yields than last year. “The area I cover had a very respectable crop production (last year). But in all seriousness, we have used the reserves of the reserves,” Kassel stated. Recent warm temperatures have caused precipitation to transition to rain and most importantly, soil has begun to thaw, which will allow increased moisture penetration. “As temperatures warm up, soil will be able to absorb moisture and rainfall will also warm up and loosen the frost on the ground,” said Aaron Saeugling, an ISU Extension field agronomist stationed in Lewis in Cass County. He added that although moisture on frozen soils provides runoff to replenish streams and rivers, the primary concern is water in the soil. “They (warmer temperatures) are a double edged sword. Frozen ground helps the rivers and streams but from a moisture recharge standpoint, we are looking for warm temperatures to thaw the ground,” Saeugling said. ISU Extension field agronomist Joel DeJong added that while the ground has not fully defrosted in his jurisdiction, extremely dry soil has possibly allowed more penetration. SOIL MOISTURE . . . Page 3A

Swirling lines A recent light snowfall highlights the swirly lines left behind from the fall harvest. This farm scene is south of Schleswig on the west side of Highway 59. Photo by Bruce A. Binning

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Current weather not a good indicator of what’s to come SOIL MOISTURE, from Page 1 “We haven’t had much rain here but the precipitation we’ve had seems to be infiltrating the soil. We’re still getting a contribution (from moisture) because the ground may be so incredibly dry in some areas,� stated DeJong, whose area of service includes Woodbury, Plymouth, Sioux and Lyon counties. Once ground fully thaws, agronomists predict at least half a foot of rain will be required for a desirable moisture level. McGrath explained each foot of soil could hold two inches of precipitation, which would mean a target level of 14 to 16 inches of moisture by planting season. “We would like to have 14 inches of moisture heading into the planting season and we are a long ways from that. It could take six, eight or maybe 10 inches of water to recharge the soil,� he said. “If that moisture isn’t there, we are going to be concerned and that’s an understatement.� Saeugling added that

current moisture levels don’t bode well for the planting outlook but history favors heavy rainfall in March and April. “The weather we are having today is probably not a good indicator of what’s to come but our wettest years have been in March after a mild winter,� he explained. As of now, DeJong explained that the current weather as well as moisture levels do not provide an accurate outlook for the 2013 crop season. Crops depend on annual spring rainfall and sustained precipitation throughout the summer. “We actually had a good spring rainfall (last year). But it was post May when we had big problems. Things looked good until we quit getting rain,� he said. While the drought crippled corn production last season, the agronomists did not believe they would see a drastic change in the amount of soybeans planted in favor of corn. McGrath explained that planting more soybeans has interested farmers due to its ability to withstand

dry spells but the market prices of corn remain too favorable to substitute. “In a perfect world, we’d love to rotate more corn and soybeans but the way markets are looking right now, there is still an incentive to plant corn,� McGrath stated but said a minor shift could be seen if dry conditions continue. “It looks a lot like kind of the same acreage patterns but that could depend on the weather,� he said. “We may start talking about planting soybeans if the growing season gets pushed back.� Mark Licht, a field agronomist with ISU Extension based in Nevada, said more soybean acres would also provide a safeguard against land that has experienced corn rootworm activity. Soybeans would ruin a rootworm’s annual routine as well as deter the worms from the acres for at least a year. Last season, rootworms posed the biggest threat to corn crops next to the drought. Licht said corn rootworms could be kept at bay with the aforementioned planting of soybeans, but also with a rota-

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stroyed crops throughout the nation, farmers should have two planting plans in place to guard against another disaster. “I would advise to put together two games plans. Farmers are planning for a dry season but what if we happen to get really wet weather? What’s the alternative?� he said. The agronomists consistently stated that in western Iowa, farmers will continue to plant a typical amount of corn. However, some planters may plan to decrease the number of seeds per acre to evenly distribute precious moisture. “A few guys around here are talking to maybe drop the corn population,� McGrath said. “As long as we don’t get too drastic, it’s not too far out of bounds to consider something like

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How to adjust to economic changes Virginia Tech professor gives advice on how to plan for the cloudy future by Greg Forbes Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus of agricultural and applied economics at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, provided producers tips to stay ahead of the ever-changing world of global economics on January 23 at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. Kohl, who also operates a dairy farm in Virginia, offered advice he obtained from both his studies as well as personal experience in the agricultural industry. He first advised farmers and agriculture producers to be aware of changes in the economy that could financially damage the industry. “For many of you here, you own a growing, evolving and transitioning business. When you start planning, you always have to consider the “black swans”; the game changers,” he said and added the “black swans” could potentially send America into another farm crisis. The number one “game changer” in the agriculture world today, Kohl explained, is oil. Planning to spend more on oil in the coming years would help prevent a personal financial crisis. “With 80 percent of the your farm and ranch expenses somehow connected to oil, one of the things I will tell you in your financial strategy is to remember to not get out onto thin ice financially,” he said. “Make sure to keep some of your working capital in cash.” Kohl said the second biggest potential game changer would be a cyber attack or an electronic failure that would shut technology down for an extended period of time. Regardless of the cause, Kohl explained that an economic downturn in the near future is a certainty. Currently, producers under 40 were just 10 years old when the last farm crisis hit. Those under 30 have no firsthand experience. In order to survive the downturn, producers would have to develop a business plan to brace for the economic changes. “Sometime in the next five to seven years, the next generation is going to have to take an economic hit to the solar plexus,” Kohl stated. “When that happens, there are two outcomes; they will either start bickering and break up or they will live through it and get stronger. The last crisis was tough but it set up the business model producers need to be successful.” He continued that while developing a plan to transition into the “new” world of global economics, do not be

Dr. David Kohl said oil is the number one game changer in agriculture today when speaking at the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines in January. Photo by Greg Forbes

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their furnace kick on. Thus they save a tremendous amount of fuel each month. These inserts literally pay for themselves by saving the customers fuel,â€? Titus says. The inserts are made using 12-guage steel, which Titus said transmits the heat TXLFNHU EHFDXVH LWÂśV OLJKWHU Cool air from the house enters underneath the insert, and is then circulated up the EDFN RI WKH ÂżUHSODFH ZLWK the heated air exiting out the top, all without the use of a fan. The temperature of the air coming off this inVHUW YDULHV IURP WR degrees. Titus says, “You EDNH LQ \RXU RYHQ DW and you can feel that kind of heat coming out of the top of WKH ÂżUHSODFHV KHDW RSHQLQJ 0RVW KHDW FLUFXODWLQJ ÂżUHplaces do not come close to putting out that kind of heat, for they send all their heat up the chimney.â€? The Fuego Flame inserts are installed using an insulated ceiling, which prevents the stove heat from going XS WKH ÂżUHSODFHV FKLP QH\ The insert damper control is on the inserts face plate, so you can close the doors and then close the damper.The inserts also burn with their GDPSHU FORVHG WKXV making the wood burn nice and slow. The twin glass doors are made using ceramic glass, which will take GHJUHHV WHPSHUDWXUH so you never have to worry about breaking the glass with heat, and you get to enjoy watching the slow burning logs inside. These twin

doors are easy to clean with very little effort. “Remember when you were a kid sitting around the FDPSÂżUH RU DW D IDPLO\ UHunion, how much fun it is WR VLW DURXQG WKH FDPSÂżUH" Well, you can have that same fun in your home with a real wood burning ÂżUH LQ \RXU ÂżUHSODFH DOO ZLQter long, and enjoy the roPDQFH RI WKH Ă€DPHV DQG everyone could use more URPDQFH ULJKW" ,W LV DFWXDOO\ mesmerizing to watch the Ă€DPHV DQG \RX GRQÂśW HYHQ have to say a word as you ZDWFK WKH ÂżUH 1RZ \RX FDQ have the romantic comfort of a campfĂŻre and enjoy all that warmth in your home safely DQG HIÂżFLHQWO\ ´ VDLG 7LWXV For those that can’t or don’t wish to burn wood,Titus ofIHUV VXSHU HIÂżFLHQW JDV ORJV as an option. He started selling those in 1991, and they offer the same nice Ă€DPH HIIHFW EXW ZLWKRXW WKH work and cleanup from real wood. “I’ve got people who ERXJKW D ÂżUHSODFH IURP PH LQ WKH ÂśV DQG ÂśV WKDW DUH now having me put gas logs LQ WKRVH VDPH ÂżUHSODFHV ´ said Titus. These gas logs are capable of heating up to VTXDUH IHHW RI WKH DYerage well insulated home, so if you have a power outage, these gas logs will keep you toasty warm, and keep the pipes from freezing in your home. Titus has covered a large area of the Midwest in his sales and installation travels,“I have built and inVWDOOHG XQLWV LQ ÂżUHSODFHV

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from Minneapolis to Kansas City and all over Iowa.â€? said Titus, “I’ve learned that if I go to a county fair, I get business from that area.â€? He also feels that word of mouth has been his best advertising, and that the personal attention he can offer gets the sales. “I do all the work myself,â€? saidTitus.“I don’t even charge for estimates when I come into your home. I feel an in home visit is the only way I can know exactly what the customer needs.â€? Titus is also not afraid to tackle, or at least look at, any chimney problems including a FUDFNHG FKLPQH\ Âł,ÂśYH Âż[HG one of those many times for someone,â€? said Titus. “I installed a stainless steel liner inside the chimney and PDGH LW VDIH DQG HIÂżFLHQW ´ Titus explained that these inserts are not like others that you can buy, and that it takessometimetoinstallWKHP Âł7KLVLVQRWDTXLFNÂż[MR b,â€?saidTitus.“Idon’tjustshov eitintoyourexistingfireplace ,collect a check and leave. Most of the other inserts on WKH PDUNHW PDNH \RXU ÂżUHplace look like it has a wood stove shoved into it, and

they change the whole look RI WKH ÂżUHSODFH E\ SXWWLQJ a big metal shroud around the insert. It takes me from six to eight hours to do this, but it will be done right and you’ll never need to do anything more with it.â€? Titus has even thought of people who like to cook food over D ZRRG ÂżUH Âł,ÂśYH GHYHORSHG D EDUEHTXH JULOO WKDW ZLOO ÂżW inside there,â€? saidTitus.“You can grill steaks or bake potatoes. It will work great for putting a dutch-oven in the ÂżUHSODFH WRR ´ )HHO IUHH WR contact Rick at The Country Store for more information. You can call either 515-532 RU RU visit his website at: www. ÂżUHSODFHVDWWKHFRXQWU\VWRUH com, or email him at yahtitus@gmail.com. “We don’t know what the future holds for our electrĂŹcal system in this country,â€? said Titus. “If someone wants to control us, they could cut off the electricity, food supply, or disrupt our fuel. Everyone should have a way to heat their home without electricity.â€?

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Canadian pork producer explains his connection to Iowa Pork Congress by Greg Forbes More than 1,100 agricultural vendors from around the nation with hog-related products gathered at the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress on January 23 and 24 in Des Moines to show off the latest and greatest items in the pork industry. The wide variety of products, in turn, attracted farmers and livestock producers from coast to coast as well as from neighboring countries. James Reesor, a hog producer from Ontario, Canada, ventured to Des Moines in hopes to score the next big thing in pork production. He made his first trip to the Iowa event nearly nine years ago and has made three trips since. “In my view, coming here is a very good way to meet key people in the United States swine industry and find out what’s newest in the industry,” Reesor said. As the operator of a nearly 4,000-head production facility, Reesor is sure to carefully research new products before he ventures to trade shows. At the shows, he makes sure to compare the items available to see his research before he makes an investment. “It’s important to me to quietly walk around and assess the new things I want to check out,” he stated. Of course, his interaction with the vendors as well as fellow producers has formed personal ties for Reesor to the Iowa Pork Congress. He anticipates his trips back to Des Moines for the opportunity to catch up with friends made at the booths and tables of the vendors. “It’s so much fun to come here and meet up with people I already know and also make new connections,” Reesor said and added, “I continue to come here because it’s well known; it’s one of the best.”

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Nuisance not a problem in Iowa Des Moines lawyer provides tips to prevent a livestock nuisance lawsuit by Greg Forbes A tentative report stated that no livestock related nuisance cases are currently in the Iowa court systems. Eldon McAfee, a lawyer with Beving, Swanson and Forrest, P.C. in Des Moines, on Thursday presented an update on the status of nuisance cases at the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. “In 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, to my knowledge, no nuisance cases went to trial against an agricultural producer,” McAfee stated. “For the swine industry and for livestock in general, that is very good news.” He continued that not only are there currently no cases at trial, no cases are pending. “I’ve been doing this since I got out of law school in 1991 and I think this is the first time I can say that,” he said. “We do have some cases in mediation but that doesn’t mean those cases have been filed in court.” McAfee admitted that a database does not exist to search nuisance cases on trial in the state of Iowa but communication with fellow lawyers has led to the same conclusion. Most nuisance trials brought to court are a result of odor. McAfee offered a few tips to stay protected from a potential lawsuit. “Don’t take good luck for granted,” he said. “When it comes to nuisance, separation from neighbors is key. The further, the better.” Separation from neighbors could be made possible by tree buffers as well. “The Iowa Pork Producers Association and coalitions work with pork producers

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Retirement Farm Auction From Highway 3 in Hampton, IA, 3 ½ miles South on Hwy 65 to 1049 Hwy 65

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 • 10:30 AM Lunch served by: Jessica Country Kitchen

GRAIN CART: 1000 bu Kinze 850 grain cart, 30.5L-32, roll tarp, SN 506774, 4 seasons. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 2010 JD 568 Round Baler, Mega Wide Plus, Twine wrap, elect monitor, 21.5L-16.1, 700 bales, SN PAA366366. 05 JD 956 MoCo 16’ Swather Conditioner, rotary disc w/impeller conditioner, SN T310956. Meyers 3550 Tandem Spreader, hyd endgate, 2 beaters, Plastic liner, 22.5 truck tires. Meyers V Max 3954 Tandem Spreader, hyd soup end gate, self oilers. 28’ 90 Barrett alum tandem GN stock trailer. 20’ 89 Barrett alum tandem GN stock trailer. Vermeer R 23 A Twin Rake. 125 JD Chuck wagon & gear. 2 Vermeer 3 pt Round Bale unrollers. Gooseneck 7-bale Self Unloading Tandem Trailer. 3 pt Danhauser Post Auger w/18” auger, PTO 3 pt “Ag Air Mist” mister, 36” PTO Hanke roller mill on wheels, 2 wheel baby calf tote, cattle panels, 5-16’ feed bunks, small bunk. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: 21’ 331 HD JD Disc. 24’ JD 230 Disc. 21’ 712 JD Disc Chisel w/leveler. 32’ JD 726 Field Conditioner. 48’ Linsay Tine Harrow on cart. 8’9” Howard Rotavator, 3 pt, HD roto tiller. PICKUPS: 04 Chev 3500 1 ton 4 WD diesel, Allison auto, flatbed, 85K miles. 02 Chev HD ¾ ton 2500, V8-stick, standard box & cab, 79K miles, Loaded. CONVEYORS: 08 15”-35’ Batco conveyor w/long hopper (field loader) 3 ph elect drive. 09 13” -35’ Batco conveyor w/elect 3 ph drive. SPRAYING EQUIPMENT: 90’ Fast 3 pt hyd fold spray boom. 1000 gal SS tank on tandem trailer. 1000 gal SS tank on a gear. 1000 gal SS tank on skid frame.

Auctioneer Notes: This is an outstanding lineup of good, clean, shedded equipment. There will be very few small items so be on time. Pictures Terms: Cash or good check. Picture ID required. Not responsible for accidents, thefts or any warranties. Everything Sold AS IS.

on the Web.

Owner: Berghoefer Livestock & Grain Cliff Berghoefer 641-425-9373 or 641-456-2823 Del Berghoefer 641-425-9054, Evenings 641-456-3975 - After Feb. 18, 2013 AUCTIONEERS: Eugene & Michael Ryerson Gene’s cell 515-689-3714 515-448-3079

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Land Auction Tuesday, February 26, 2013 @ 10:30 a.m. Nodaway Iowa Community Building Farm Location: From Hwy 34, Nodaway, IA corner go east on Hwy 34 1/2 mile to Cherry Ave. then south 3/4 mile on west side of road.

78 acres M/L Adams County, Iowa Brief Legal Description: SW1/4 NW1/4 & NW1/4 SW1/4 Section 9, Nodaway Township Adams County, Iowa • Cropland acres - 56.11 • Corn Base - 15.7 • Corn Yield - 91-91 • Bean Base - 8.5 • Bean Yield - 28-28 • CSR per Surety Map - 46.6 • Taxable acres - 78 • Taxes $936 prorated to closing • Note - This farm has been in alfalfa/grass mixture for several years. Full possession for 2013 crop year. • Terms - 10% down day of auction with balance due at closing in approximately 30 days when abstract and deed will be given. • Agency - Bergren Real Estate & Auction are seller’s agents • Closing Agent - Engel & Maharry Law Office, Corning, Iowa. Information received from sources believed to be reliable. Auctioneer and sellers do not guarantee their accuracy. Buyers are invited to do their own research prior to auction.

Don and Norma Scanlan Steve Scanlan, POA

Blizzard date: Friday, March 8 • 10:30 AM TRACTORS, LOADERS: 09 JD 8430 MFWD, 16 speed PS, 380/80R-38 fronts w/duals, 480/80R 50 rears w/duals, rear wgts, 4 valves, frt wgts, quick coupler, front fenders, Greenstar ready, SN PO 42941, only 675 hrs. 97 JD 9400 4 WD w/710/70 R 38 duals, inside wgts, 4 valves, 20 front wgts over rear axle, 24 spd, SN H001116, 5179 hrs. 96 JD 7800 MFWD, PS, front wgts & fenders, 3 remotes, 14.9-30 Fronts 18.4-42 w/10 bolt duals, quick coupler, SN PO15081, 2941 hrs. 98 JD 6410 MFWD w/cab, 16 spd Power quad, left hand power reverser, front fenders, 13.6-28 fronts, 3 remotes, rear wgts, quick coupler, sold w/JD 640 self-leveling loader w/7 ½ ‘ bucket, SN 218 866L, 3534 hrs. 94 JD 6400 2 WD open station, 16 spd Power Quad, Sold w/ 640 self-leveling JD Loader, quick coupler, 4 valves w/2 for Loader, SN P121148, 5491 hrs, Loader forks separate. 90 JD 4055, cab, quad, 480-80-38 rears, Sold separate 158 JD loader, SN Hoo3725, 8386 hrs. 79 JD 4640, cab, new interior, quad, 3 valves, front tank, 20.8-38, SN 10598R, 6783 hrs. 79 JD 550 Crawler Dozer w/6 way hyd Blade SN 336317 T. HOPPER, SEMI TRACTOR, TRUCKS, TRAILERS: 03 Wilson Alum Hopper 43’ x 66” sides, roll tarp, $1400 in new brakes & brake drums, inspected. 93 Peterbilt Day Cab, Detroit 350 11.1 Liter, Rockwell 9 speed, 829,498 miles inspected. 95 Ford L 9000, L-10-300 Cummins, Twin Screw, 22.5, 20’ Scott box w/hyd endgate for silage & removable silage sides, 3 chutes in back for grain, 39,100 miles. 92 48’ Trail King Drop Deck Trailer, SN 250R70R, 22.5 tires. 30’ Kiefer Industrial GN Trailer, 750 x 16, dual tandem, beaver w/ramps. 16’ Van Box w/roll door on a 3 axle GN trailer. 12’ Pup-style Hyd Dump Material Box, was used w/farm tractor, 22.5 tandem. DRILL, FLAT RACKS: 12’ 8300 JD drill w/grass seed. 2-18’ flat racks

Websites ~ salebarn.ncn.net

CLERKS: Ryerson Auction & Realty, Inc Eagle Grove, IA

www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com 1-IFR2 2013 (BerghoeferLivestock/RyersonAuction)RS

Auctioneers Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 Office 712-778-2242 Clerk: Bergren Real Estate and Auction

www.bergrenrealestateandauction.com 1-IFR2 (Scanlan 2-26/BergrenAuct)BS

Land Auction Tuesday, February 26, 2013 @ 10 a.m. Nodaway Iowa Community Building Farm Location: From Villisca, IA, 5 miles south on Hwy 71 to County Road J-20 or 130 LN turn east 8 miles to Forest Ave., both farms are on the north side of the pavement or south of Corning, IA on Hwy 148 to J20 then west 4 miles.

268.2 acres M/L Taylor County, Iowa ~ Sold in 2 parcels - 75.86 & 192.34 Brief Legal Description: Parcel #1 - E1/2 SE1/4 sec. 14. Parcel #2 - & W1/2 NW1/4, SE1/4 NW1/4 & W1/2 SW1/4 sec. 13 all in Nodaway Township, Taylor County, Iowa.Note: This land was formally known as the Wilson Wilhelm property. This is good producing farmland with good soils. The farms both lay very well and are easy to farm with larger equipment. Full possession for 2013 crop year. Parcel #1 - 75.86 acres M/L • Est. Cropland acres - 65.47 • Taxable acres - 75.86 • Taxes $1,118 prorated to closing • CSR per Surety Map - 55.2 • FSA Info, see below • Farm has nice dam located in the SE corner. Rural water available. Parcel #2 - 192.34 acres M/L • Est. Cropland acres - 170.54 • Taxable acres - 192.34 • Taxes - $2,710 prorated to closing • CSR per Surety map - 55.8 • FSA Info see below • Farm has 2 grain bins, approx. 6,000 & 4,000 bushel • FSA Info Farm #5065, Taylor County • Cropland acres - 236 • Corn Base - 46.1 • Corn Yield 85-85 • Bean Base 39.8 • Bean Yield 39-39 • Note: These bases will be prorated by Taylor County FSA after the auction, if sold separate. Terms - 10% down day of auction with balance due at closing in approximately 30 days when abstract and deed will be given. Sells subject to seller’s approval, who are very sincere in selling. Agency - Bergren Real Estate & Auction are seller’s agents. Closing Agent - Goshorn Law Office, Shelby, IA. Information received from sources believed to be reliable. Auctioneer and sellers do not guarantee their accuracy. Buyers are invited to do their own research prior to auction.

John Thielen Revocable Trust Auctioneers Steve Bergren 712-789-0847 Office 712-778-2242 www.bergrenrealestateandauction.com 1-IFR2 (Thielen Trust2-26/BergrenAuct)BS

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Auctions WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, cont.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

• Special Bred Female & Two Oaks Red Angus Bulls, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

• Guns, Ammo, Gun Safes & Misc. Auction, S&S Enterprises, Arcadia Legion Hall, Arcadia, IA. Schaben Auction Service, Dunlap, IA (D)

• Online only Unreserved Auction at www.bigiron.com 6:00 A.M., 633 items. Stock Auction (D)

• Estate Railroad Auction 10:30 A.M., 1008 S. County Road. Toledo, IA. Selling Rail Road items, Railroad memorabilia, vintage railroad toys; antiques & collectibles. Very LARGE sale. Very unique items. Gary Juranek & Associates Auctioneers (D)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

• Lee Valley Farm Machinery Consignment Auction, 8:30 a.m., Lee Valley Inc., 6 miles North Tekamah, NE. (O)

• 268.2 Acres M/L Taylor County Iowa Farmground, 10:00 A.M., at Nodaway Iowa Community Bldg. John Thielen Revocable Trust, Bergren Real Estate and Auction. (D)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • Western IA Precondition Calf/Yearling, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

• 78 Acres M/L Adams County Iowa Farmground, 10:30 A.M., at Nodaway Iowa Community Bldg. Don & Norma Scanlan, Steve Scanlan, POA, Bergren Real Estate and Auction. (D)

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 • Farm, Nascar & Toy Truck Auction, 11:00 A.M. at Hundertmark Auction Building, Hwy 169 Humboldt, IA. Hundertmark Auction Service (D)

MONDAY, MARCH 4 • 307 Acres Selling in 2 Tracts, 11:00 A.M., Boyer Twshp., Crawford Co. Farmground, Tom & Mary Klein, Owners. Schaben Real Estate, LLC., at Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

• Special Cattle Sale, Anita Livestock Auction - 11 a.m. weight ups ~ 12:30 feeders. Bernard Vais and Jesse Vais, Auctioneers. (AUD)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Online only Unreserved Auction at www.bigiron.com 6:00 A.M., 478 items. Stock Auction (D)

• 150 Acres M/L Weaver Twshp, Sec 2, Humboldt Co, Iowa. 10:00 A.M. sale location: Humboldt County Fairgrounds Event Center, Farm and Home Services, Leland Metzer. (D)

• Mark Sevde, Estate Auction, 9:00 A.M.Tama County Fairgrounds, 1217 175th Street, Gladbrook, IA. Selling antique tractors, gas engines, misc parts and antique equipment. Gary Juranek & Associates Auctioneers (D)

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

• Special Calf/Yearling, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

• Carroll Machinery Auction, Equipment Consignment, Carroll, IA. (D) • 160 Acres +/- Center Twp, O’Brien Co Farmground, 10:30 A.M., Irvin Riedemann Estate, sale located at Primghar Comm Bldg. Vander Werff & Associates (D)

• Melby Simmentals & Mitchell Farms Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Denison Livestock Auction (D)

• Pryor Auctioneering Consignment Auction Farm and Industrial Equipment, 9:00 A.M. Junction of Overton Ave. & Hwy 30, Logan, IA. Pryor Auctioneering. (D)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

• 152.93 Acres +/- of Dale Twp, Lyon Co Farmground, 10:30 A.M., Loyal Monkemeier Trust, sale located at Ashton Legion Center. Vander Werff & Associates (D)

• SWSG Simmental Group, Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, IA (D)

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 • Crawford County Surplus Sale, Denison Livestock Auction (D)

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NEXT AUCTION MARCH 20, 2013 1-IFR(02- 2013Mowery)MS

LOADERS Case 721B, cab, 2.75-yd.$45,500 Case W-14, cab, 1.5 yd $15,000 Gehl 5635X Skd Ldr, cab $12,500 Hough 60E, cab, 2 bkts, grapple . . . . . . . . . . .$21,500 New Holland L170 skd ldr, cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 Komatsu WA320-5, 3.5 yd, AC, new tires, painted . . .$116,500 Komatsu WA380-3, 4 yd., AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,000 Komatsu WA250-5, 3 yd., AC . . . . . . . . . . .$89,900 Cat 257B Skid Loader, track, AC, 3200-hrs . . . . . . .$22,500 EXCAVATORS Komatsu PC300, hyd, thumb, bkt, QC . . . . . . . . .$210,000 Komatsu PC300, AC, aux hyd . . . . . . .$120,000 Komatsu PC300, AC . . .$80,000

Komatsu PC 400LC-7, AC, QC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230,000 Kumatsu PC160, w/AC, hyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87,000 Case CX210, w/AC, QC, hyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,000 Cat 345BL, AC, sand bkt .$48,000 MISCELLANEOUS Komatsu D85 Dozer, 264-hp, ripper . . . . . . . . . . . .$210,000 Hypac C530AH 9-wheel roller, 760 hr. . . . . . . .$45,000 Doosan/IR 185 cfm Compressor 170-hrs . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 I-R 185 cfm Compressor 50-hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,500 Ranco 2-Axle Pup Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 Swift 80’ Conveyor . . . .$65,000 JCB 36' Forklift . . . . . .$55,500 Dresser TD 7H Dozer, ROPS . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,500

Dressta TD 25H Dozer, 310 HP, AC, ripper . . . . . . . . .$145,000 Hypac 54" Smooth Roller .$14,900 Komatsu HM300 . . . .$185,000 Galion A550 Grader, 175-HP . . . . . . . . . .$29,500 Komatsu D37EX Dozer, 80hp, ROPS, 6 way blade . . .$18,500 Komatsu GD650 Grader with snow wing . . . . . .$75,000 JCB 190 Skd Ldr, AC, bkt, new tires, 1452 hrs . . . . . . .$21,500 JCB 40’ 10,000# forklift $43,500

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Auctions Annual St. Patrick’s CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Mon., March 18th • 9:00 A.M. ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS! Auction Yard Open Starting Feb. 15th (9:00-4:00) to accept consignments M-F. We will be open on Sat., Feb. 16th (9:00-1:00) Already consigned: 1 Complete Farm Sale Line consisting of cattle equipment, machinery, hay & straw & cornstalk bales.

Call to consign now: Gene 641-777-7720 Melissa 319-750-7900 • Matt 319-931-6620 Farm Machinery, Construction Equipment, Livestock Equipment, • 1 Item or Complete Farm Sale Lineup

CHARITON FARM MACHINERY AUCTION, INC. 135 Albia Rd., Chariton, IA • Office 641-774-4615 www.charitonauction.com 1-IFR2(StPatrickConsignment/CharitonAuction)CS

220 E. State Street Algona, Iowa Office: 515-295-2401 Cell: 515-341-5402 Fax: 515-295-5402 E-mail: lmetzger@farmhomeservices.com visit us at www.farmhomeservices.com

LAND AUCTION 150 Acres M/L Weaver Township, Section 2 Humboldt County, Iowa To be offered in 2 tracts as Buyer’s Choice • Tract #1: 90 acres M/L 87.6 tillable acres (est) — CSR 78.5 • Tract #2: 60 acres M/L 57.2 tillable acres (est) — CSR 78

Check out this month’s list of Machinery Items

Humboldt County Fairgrounds at the Event Center

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For more information call Leland L. Metzger 515-341-5402 Farm Home Services - Algona, Iowa

Check Out our Huge Inventory of Used Equipment at www.amundsonpeterson.com 4 Locations To Serve You! 110 2ND ST NE ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531 218-685-4438 • 800-524-6814 380 ATLANTIC AVE BENSON, MN 56215 320-843-2610 • 800-508-9530

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CONSIGNMENT FARM MACHINERY AUCTION FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM Located at Buena Vista Co. Fairgrounds in Alta, IA To consign any good, clean farm machinery and equipment Contact any of the Auctioneers by Feb. 25th so you can get your items properly advertised!

• Leon & Sheryl Gosch Farm Equipment Sale 12:30 P.M. 3 miles N of Schleswig or 9 miles S of Ida Grove. Pauley Family Auction Service (D)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 • Pocahontas Machinery Auction, 9:00 A.M., located South of NAPA on Hwy 3 East, Pocahontas, IA. Farmers & Dealers equipment of all types. (D)

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2013 • 10:00 AM

Auctions end the last Wednesday of each month.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Terms: 10% down day of sale. Closing March 22, 2013. Possession will be given for crop year 2013.

• 120 Acres +/- Moville Twp, Woodbury Co Farmground, 10:30 A.M., Lloyd Tinkle Trust, sale located at Moville Community Center. Vander Werff & Associates

UPCOMING LAND AUCTIONS! Friday, March 1, 2013

1-IFR2-2013 (/FARM & HOME SVCS) FS

152.93 acres +/- of Dale Twp, Lyon Co. Farmland Farm to be sold from the Ashton Legion Center Loyal Monkemeier Trust

Rock Valley Hay Auction Co.

Friday, March 8, 2013 160 +/- acres of Center Twp, O’Brien Co. Farmland Farm to be sold from the Primghar Community Bldg. Irvin Riedemann Estate

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Hay & Straw Auctions

120 +/- acres of Moville Twp, Woodbury Co. land Farm to be sold from the Moville Community Center Lloyd Tinkle Trust

Every Monday & Thursday @ 12:30 p.m.

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215 Main St., Sanborn, IA 51248 • 712-729-3264 Rich Vander Werff 712-261-0298 • Todd Hattermann 712-348-0111 1-IFR3(Upcoming LandAuctions/Vander Werff)VS

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www.cooktractorinc.com

(We already have 2 retirement lines of machinery scheduled)

Missouri’s Largest Monthly Consignment Auction

AUCTIONEERS: Cone Auctions of Storm Lake, IA, Kevin Cone 712-299-4258 or 284-2726,

Consignments Taken Daily

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UPCOMING TWO DAYS TOY AUCTIONS

118 ac. Crawford Co., Iowa . . . . . . . . . .$1,003,000 (Goodrich Township) 90 crop acres & pond.

Farm, Nascar & Toy Truck Auction

www.huntingcountry.net 109 North 4th Ave., Logan, Iowa • 712-644-3955 Mitch Barney (Broker) Private Land Sales and Auction Services

Sunday, March 3, 2013 • 11:00 AM

1000+ Trucks & Toys of All Kinds Auction Sat., March 23, 2013 • 10:30 AM

Hunting Country Real Estate LLC

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Hundertmark Auction Building, Hwy 169 Humboldt, IA For complete sale listings go to

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HUNDERTMARK AUCTION SERVICE Auctioneers: David Hundertmark 515-332-2704 Tom Hundertmark 515-332-2332 Clerks: Hundertmark Auction Service 1-IFR2(3-3Auction/HundertmarkAuction)HS

MARK SEVDE ESTATE 2-DAY AUCTION * Feb. 23 & 24th Mark's family has entrusted us with selling off his personal property. Those that know him, know he loved collecting and sharing his power equipment. This is just a highlight of the items we have for this auction. Please go to www.auctionzip.com (ID #20368) to see many pictures as they are updated.

Day 1: Antique Power Equipment Saturday, February 23rd • 9:00 AM Tama Co. Fairgrounds, 1217 175th St., Gladbrook, IA

We offer Balanced bulls that will sire

Performance Calves that satisfy our common goals of Profitability.

Please dress accordingly because Saturday's auction will be held outdoors. FEATURING: Antique Tractors and Equipment, Gas Engines and Misc. Farm Items

DAY 2: Railroad & Fire Memoriablia Sunday, February 24th • 10:30 AM 1008 S. County Rd., Toledo, IA (Jct of 63 & 30)

Parking is limited so please park at Fareway & cross the street to our climate controlled Auction House. FEATURING: Railroad Memorabilia, Chicago NW Caboose, Firetruck, Antique Fire Extinguishers & Antiques.

David “Spanky” Boldt Auctioneer 319-269-4024 • 641-485-2712 1-IFR 2(SevdeEstate/Spankys Auction)SS

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Auctions SATURDAY MARCH 16

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

• 8 Huge Antique, Collectible & Furniture Auction.10 A.M. Located at the National Guard Armory, Highway 30 East in Denison. Alfred (Rocky) Grau Estate. Keith, Dave, Marty & Kody Kerkhoff, Auctioneers. (D)

• 17th Annual Consignment Auction 9:30 A.M. Westfair Fairgrounds, Council Bluffs, IA.

• Special Cattle Sale.11:00 a.m. weigh ups - 12:30 P.M. feeders. Anita Livestock Auction, Anita, IA. Bernard Vais, Jesse Vais, Auctioneers. (AUD)

• THREE AUCTION RINGS SELLING, tractors, trucks, farm & livestock equipment, hay, primitives, tools & shop equip. Gary Juranek & Associates Auctioneers (D)

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 • Pauley Bros. Annual Spring Machinery Consignment Sale Denison Livestock Auction (D)

• Machinery Consignment Auction. 10:00 a.m. Anita Livestock Auction, Anita, IA. Bernard Vais and Jesse Vais, Auctioneers. (AUD)

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 • 1000 + Trucks & Toys of All Kinds Auction, 10:30 A.M. at Hundertmark Auction Building, Hwy 169 Humboldt, IA. Hundertmark Auction Service (D)

2013

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Southwest Simmental Group 15th Annual Production Sale

Simmental • Sim Angus Club Calf BULLS • BREDS • OPENS SUNDAY, FEB. 24th • 12:30 P.M. Dunlap Livestock Auction – Dunlap, IA

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Melby Simmentals & Mitchell Farms 3rd Annual Bull Sale February 23rd, 2013 • 1 p.m. Denison Livestock Auction DENISON, IOWA

31 Pure & Half Simmental Bulls All AI'd or Embryo transplant • Sires Represented - Sav Final Answer, Flying B Cut Above, Movin Forward, Welsh’s Dew It Right, In Dew Time, Ranch Hand, Goldmine, & Dark Knight

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New ISU weather stations replace original units monitoring soil moisture Farmers will be able to check soil moisture levels around the state when Iowa State University’s Department of Agronomy upgrades weather stations at several research and demonstration farms. With drought conditions continuing across Iowa, ISU Extension agronomist Elwynn Taylor said the stations offer a risk management tool for crop producers. “The updated stations provide information on the soil moisture resource and the actual crop water consumption,” Taylor said. “Farmers will be able to know the yield limits being placed on crop yield by water stress as the season progresses.” The new stations replace ones that have been monitoring weather data at the farms for more than 30 years. Taylor said the original units made up the world’s first

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Calving under a roof Many options to consider, management lessons to learn by Gordon Wolf Whether by choice or necessity, calving under a roof is a practice that some beef producers may be considering. Chris Clark, beef feedlot specialist with Iowa State University Extension, provided the positives and negatives, and discussed the management practices needed, during a presentation at the West Central Iowa Beef Cattle Forum on January 23 at the Arcadia Legion Hall. He listed two main reasons why more interest in calving in a confinement has surfaced: • The drought and uncertainty of what is going to happen with this year’s rainfall. Clark said some individuals are thinking of confinement calving or dry-lotting out of necessity because they will be short on pasture land. • As an option to putting cows out on pasture due to competition for land and the high prices for land. Clark commented that some calving already takes place indoors in Iowa, especially if the weather is really cold. “Maybe guys will calve heifers indoors and turn them out once the calves get up and get going,” he stated. “We’re used to seeing a calving pasture or a summer pasture where the pairs are turned out. What we’re not used to seeing are large buildings where we house a bunch of heifers indoors and calve them all inside.” Clark showed a slide of a large operation in which 400 to 450 heifers were housed indoors. The set-up had a calving or mothering pen in the back of the building. He pointed out that calving in a confinement has a myriad of possibilities and creates many questions: Would you calve indoors and turn them into outdoor lots? Would you confine the pregnant cows for winter, feeding and keeping them indoors? Would you keep the pairs confined and for how long? How do you come up with the right rations? What kind of building would you use? The positives of confinement calving listed by Clark were: • More shelter • Easier access to check, assist and treat • Might be more efficient to feed • Less wasted feed • Alternative to buying expensive land Negatives listed were: • High stocking density • More pathogen exposure • Calf injuries • Inadequate ventilation • Poor mothering • Stealing of babies • Environmental issues • Manure management Clark also provided information on health and the benefits of observing pregnant cows in a confinement. CALVING . . . Page 3B

The positives and negatives of calving under a roof were explored during a presentation at the West Central Iowa Beef Cattle Forum at the Arcadia Legion Hall on January 23. Producers may consider calving in a confinement because of lack of access to pasture ground, whether due to drought or the price of land. Photo by Tom Welch

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Scheduled movements of cattle help prevent spread of pathogens throughout herd CALVING, from Page 1B “You like to observe every couple hours, especially on heifers, with cows maybe every four hours,” Clark stated. “You don’t want to see stage two of active labor go beyond four hours. When cows are confined in a building, it may be more convenient to observe them every two to four hours. But you have to compare how they are going to behave in confinement to how they behave in a pasture. It may be that there’s a bit of a learning curve as we figure out when to assist and when they need help.” He added that when a lot of cows are confined in a building, producers will have more sorting and other work to do. “It will be easier to catch and assist the cows that need help, but the trade-off might be that more animals need help because of calf stealing and mothering issues, and more sick calves because of higher pathogen loads. It could be a trade-off in the work load,” Clark stated. He said another issue is the need for more space under a roof. Clark said typical feedlot pairs need 30 to 40 square feet per head. At a confinement in Nebraska, pairs were provided with 50 square feet per head; they were also transitioned to outdoor lots. Clark said if cowcalf pairs are housed long-term, they will probably need more than 100 square feet per head. Clark stated if issues of calf stealing and other mothering concerns arise, producers will have to set up more pens for mothering to separate pairs from the distractions of other cows and calves. This, he said, will add to the work load and will take away from some of the conveniences of calving indoors. Other issues brought up by Clark were: • Making sure calves receive the colostrum from the first milk to get antibodies from the mother • Reducing the threat of pathogens Clark said veterinarians usually suggest decreasing the density of the calving area to limit calf exposure to pathogens. “A lot of time we’re suggesting just the opposite of the confinement - get out onto a bigger pasture and get on stalks to decrease the concentration of organisms,” he stated. Clark provided information on the Sandhill Calving System in which pregnant cows are moved away from the cow-calf pairs every week or so.

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“The question is, can you do this in a big, indoor calving facility?” Clark asked. He said the typical calf flow for a many producers involves a pre-calving pasture, and when cows are closer to calving, moving them to a calving pasture or barn. Once the calves have been tagged and have gotten their colostrum, the pairs are moved to the summer pasture. In this way the calving barn or calving pasture has a steady flow. “The bad part is you can get pathogen build-up in that calving area and new calves can get exposed to the pathogens shed by older calves,” Clark stated. “The Sandhills Calving System is a way to segregate calves by age to kind of minimize transmission of pathogens from the older calves to the younger ones, and you do it by scheduled movements of the pregnant cows. “You might have several paddocks or small pastures and every week or so move the pregnant cows to the next one and leave the pairs. That’s a way to minimize pathogen dose and minimize the multiplier factor of older calves shedding organisms,” he explained. Using the same idea in a confinement, cleaning and rebedding can be kind of equivalent to moving to a new pasture, said Clark, but it also means a lot of work and a lot of bedding material. Clark also spoke briefly about pneumonia. He stated if producers are keeping cow-calf pairs indoors longterm, they should consider how to change their vaccination strategy, how to improve or increase ventilation and how to lower stocking density to minimize the summer pneumonia problems. He said when feeding cattle indoors, bunk space can be an issue. Clark stated two feet per head is probably required, more bunk space than in a typical feedlot. Looking at the list of positives and negatives and concerns, Clark stated, “Confinement indoors is going to involve some additional management and things to think about.” He said producers may have to start treating beef cows in a confinement calving system more like dairy cows in terms of vaccinations, bedding and achieving cow comfort. “I think it can be done,” Clark continued. “It may become an option of necessity for some people if we get another dry year and might be an option if you can’t get the pasture you need. But there are a lot of things to think about as you set up a management scheme.”

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Farm poll: farmers say land market bubble will burst Farm poll: farmers say land market bubble will burst Many farmers appear to believe that farmland is overvalued and eventually the market bubble will burst, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll. “The value of farmland in Iowa and across the Midwest has risen steeply over the past few years,” said J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr., a sociologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “We wanted to know what farmers are thinking about those increases.” Arbuckle co-directs the annual Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll with Paul Lasley, another ISU Extension and Outreach sociologist. “In the 2012 Farm Poll we asked farmers to share their perspectives regarding the future trajectory of land values and farm income, as well as their opinions about the relative importance of several factors that are driving increases in land values,” Arbuckle said. “We also asked them to rate how much they agreed or disagreed with a series of statements about potential impacts of rising land values on farming.” Arbuckle said 1,296 farmers participated in the 2012 Farm Poll and on average they were 64 years old. Fifty-one percent earned more than half of their income from farming, while an additional 18 percent earned between 26 and 50 percent of their household income from the farm operation. More than two-thirds of the farmers agreed that current land values are too high, cannot be sustained and are much higher than the land is actually worth, Arbuckle said. Fortyeight percent agreed that the farmland market is in a bubble that will eventually burst and lead to major drops in values. Only 10 percent believed that land values would continue to

rise at double-digit rates. “Other farmers were more optimistic,” Arbuckle said. “Forty-one percent believed land values would continue to rise, though at a slower pace. Further, 60 percent of survey participants agreed that quality Iowa cropland is still a good investment.” Farmers were asked to rate the influence of several factors on the recent escalation of land values. “They indicated that high grain prices are the strongest driver of increases in land values, followed by competition between local farmers who want to expand their land base,” Arbuckle stated. Farmers also see the investment potential of farmland as a driver for rising land values, Arbuckle continued. “About two-thirds of farmers indicated that low returns on other types of investments are a strong or very strong influence. Other investment-related factors were rated somewhat lower on the influence scale: about half of farmers rated the influence of individual investors or institutional investors as strong or very strong.” Arbuckle noted that other factors were rated as strongly influential by half or fewer farmers: greed (52 percent), increased global demand for food (50 percent) and ethanol production (45 percent). The lowest-rated factor was purchase of land for hunting or recreational purposes. “We also asked farmers several questions to gauge their opinions about how increases in land prices have impacted farming,” Arbuckle said. “Ninety-six percent agreed that rising land values have driven land rents higher, and just over 90 percent agreed that increases have made it tougher for the next generation to enter farming.”

Eighty-two percent agreed that it is more difficult to expand operations, and 70 percent agreed that increases have made it harder to pass farms to the next generation, he said. Seventy-one percent of survey respondents agreed that rising land prices have intensified farming, and 43 percent believed that high land prices have led to “mining” of the soil, Arbuckle said. “Farmers don’t seem to believe that increases in land value are resulting in better land stewardship: just 23 percent of farmers agreed that commitment to soil conservation has increased along with land values; nearly half - 49 percent disagreed.” Two survey items focused specifically on potential benefits, Arbuckle said. Fifty-four percent of respondents indicated that non-operator landowners have benefited from increases in land values more than have farmers. Forty percent of farmers agreed that land value increases have benefited farmers. Conducted every year since its establishment in 1982, the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll is the longest-running survey of its kind in the nation. ISU Extension and Outreach, the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and the Iowa Agricultural Statistics Service are all partners in the Farm Poll effort. The 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll summary report (PM 3036) and previous Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll summary and topical reports are available to download from the ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store, https://store.extension.iastate.edu/, and Extension Sociology, http://www.soc.iastate.edu/extension/farmpoll2012.html.

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Emergencies and earmuffs Though calving isn’t supposed to begin for another couple weeks, we already have our first calf. My son’s 4-H heifer from last year, Bessie, decided to have her calf on the coldest night in recent memory. Since she was so early and a heifer, the vet had to come out to help out with the emergency birth. Bessie ended up with a cute little bull calf. Well, he looks cute from the pictures. I haven’t ventered down the hill to visit him yet. My son named him something that had to do with one of the heroes in a book series he likes. It’s such a weird name that I don’t even remember it half the time, Draven. I tried to steer him into something easier, but still uniquely literary, like Gandolph or or Beowulf. No such luck. My husband was concerned about him the first couple nights because the temperature was so low. He kept telling my son to find some earmuffs for the calf so it didn’t catch a cold. In an effort to get him to stop talking about it, I told

my son he should go to sleep ... at 7 p.m. Yes, I know that’s a REALLY early bedtime for a high school kid, but the whole earmuff thing was annoying me. Who would put earmuffs on a calf? Apparently, many people as I found out from someone else that they do indeed exist. Imagine my surprise when a search for “calf ear muffs” yielded 161,000 hits. Granted, not all of them were ear muffs for calves, but I did get to see a photo of a calf with ear muffs. I guess you do learn something new every day. And, now I have have more ideas for birthday and Christmas presents for my boys. Speaking of learning things, hopefully my youngest son has learned why we continually tell him NOT to throw rocks. A couple days ago, when he was supposed to be working with his calf in preparation for the Iowa Beef Expo this weekend, he felt the need to throw rocks into the air to see how high they would go.

This is a challenge for every 10-year-old, right? As the buzzer was going off on the chicken in the oven, my husband brings the little one in the house, calling me to come look at his forehead because it’s bleeding and has a scratch. Hmmm...first of all, that’s not a scratch; it’s a gash. Second, what was he doing? “I was throwing a rock in the air and it came down and hit me in the head.” So, my husband says he’ll be another 45 minutes outside working with the cattle and then he can help take him to the ER. Ummm, do you three have a clear understanding of what the “emergency” in “emergency room” means? By definition, “a sudden, urgent, usually unexpected occurrence or occasion requiring immediate action” is an emergency. It does not mean an hour and a half later! (Ladies, you know what I mean on this one. Your farmer husband says 45 minutes, but by using farmer math, that’s an hour and a half. I can’t be the

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shower, I found him fresh clothes, covered the chicken, put a pan of water in the oven with the chicken, lowered the temperature to warm, and turned on the car so it would warm up. Ten minutes later we were on our way to the hospital. Five minutes after that my husband asked what the doctor said. Farmers really have no grasp on time, do they? Anyway, we check into the ER and the little kid tells his story. One of the ladies asked how high the rock went. Wrong question! In all fairness, one of my sisters asked the same thing. At least they have a sense of humor about it. Raising two boys, we’ve been frequent flyers at the ER but I was surprised that we had made it almost a year this time without incident. Maybe I should start one of those safety counts that factories sometimes have posted at our house. So far, we’re up to two days without an injury or emergency. I’ll just be happy if we can make it a month! Or even a week.

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How well are you doing? USDA to measure economic well-being of American farms Survey to be sent to 1,800 Iowa farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will spend the next few months contacting farmers and ranchers across the nation to conduct the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). The results of this survey will serve as a baseline for numerous federal policies and programs that affect U.S. farms and farm families. “ARMS is our primary tool for gauging the financial condition and production practices on American farms and ranches,” said Greg Thessen, director of the NASS Iowa Field Office. “By participating in this survey, Iowa farmers directly impact the decisions that affect them, their families and their operations.” NASS conducts ARMS jointly with USDA’s Economic Research Service. In an effort to obtain the most accurate data, the federal agencies will reach out to nearly 33,000 producers nationwide, including 1,800 in Iowa. NASS started sending out the surveys in January and will continue to send out surveys through March. The small but representative sample of producers is asked to provide data on their operating expenditures, production costs and household characteristics in order to understand the current financial state of agriculture. Thessen stated, “As you may know, NASS is currently also conducting the mandatory Census of Agriculture, which occurs every five years. To make it easier on farmers, responding to ARMS fulfills the growers’ 2012 Census of Agriculture obligations.”

“Decision makers from all facets of U.S. Agriculture will use the collective information from ARMS to answer questions and make important decisions concerning the economic viability of American agriculture, the rural economy and other emerging issues,” explained Thessen. “That’s why it is imperative for all farmers contacted by NASS to provide responses and help shape the future of U.S. agriculture.”

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ICA’s Deppe encourages cattlefeeders to stay current on legislative issues by Gordon Wolf Matt Deppe, CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, encouraged livestock producers to get to know their state legislators while speaking at the ever West Central Iowa Beef Cattle Forum last Wednesday in at the Legion Hall in Arcadia. The ICA’s CEO spoke about several issues that may come up during the 2013 legislative session, which started on January 14. Deppe said Governor Branstad’s Condition of the State speech on the opening day of the legislative session contained a couple appropriation pieces in the Department of Agriculture. The proposed appropriation is $2.4 million this year and $4.4 million next year for voluntary programs for farmer feeders to participate in on the grassroots level or local level that tie closer to the nutrient reduction strategy. He added that the fuel tax will be a hot topic. “Is something going to be done this year? It’s really hard to give you a litmus test at this point,” Deppe commented. “We do know, and I hope every legislator in Des Moines understands, when it comes to rural infrastructure, our state needs to make some improvements, not only correcting some of the infrastructure that’s gone bad but also maintaining some of that infrastructure,” he continued. Deppe said the fuel tax is a topic that all commodity groups in agriculture across the state are watching closely. He continued that State Senator Bill Anderson of Woodbury County introduced Senate File 5. Anderson’s proposal, an alternative to an increase in the state’s gas tax, would commit up to $100 million of surplus state money to be used to repair and maintain state and local roads. “Realize that when you put an appropriation in there, that’s great, but also understand that there’s plenty of appropriations in Iowa code that have been passed over the last several years that don’t get fully funded every year,” Deppe commented. “So if you don’t get that funding and it’s not constitutionally protected, it’s not a long-term, sustainable solution.” Deppe told those at the forum it is important for them to meet with their legislators in person at legislative forums and other events. “Pull them aside, get to know them and build that relationship. And as you build the relationship, you’ll become a resource, locally, to them, and that’s what we want, not only for the beef cattle industry but also for agriculture,” he stated, adding that contacting legislators is a “bullet point on the job description” for cattle producers. He also urged cattle producers to call the ICA if they hear things from legislators that are of concern or even a positive movement forward. Deppe said legislators want to connect with the ICA membership, which he believes will be around 10,000 this year.

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IA: 6 row 30 Buffalo cultivator with guidance system. Call 712210-6587 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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IA: Combine head movers from 25’ to 40’ wide please call 712210-6587 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

IA: New Orthman dry bean cutters 308-995-5515 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hay Equipment for Sale IA: JD 200 Stackmaker $900. 308-876-2515 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

IA:JD, IH, 7' & 9' SICKLE MOWERS. SEVERAL 2 OR 3 PT. & PULL TYPE. POMEROY, IA., (712) 2996608 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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IA: Calument 3200 gal spreader tank with 4 knife enjector. Asking $4,500. 515-249-2512 IA: Dyna Drive 13 foot used 1,500 AC $7,500 obo. 1996 Allegro bus 87,000 miles diesel 8.3 Cummings, many extras $36,000 obo 319-269-6431 Jack @ Dike Iowa

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