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Enough is enough, for now

Heavy May rains delay planting by Greg Forbes Persistent rains through May pushed fields in Iowa from slightly thirsty to waterlogged. While concerns of dry soil remained at the beginning of April, a statewide average of almost 9 inches of rain in May alleviated drought conditions but saturated soils along with continuing rainfall have complicated spring planting. Clarke McGrath, an Iowa State University Extension (ISU) field agronomist stationed in west central Iowa, stated more than 90 percent of corn acres have been planted and expects the last 10 percent to remain without corn. Soybeans, which are 50 percent planted in McGrath’s area, will likely occupy the remaining amount of acres intended for corn. Mark Licht, ISU field agronomist stationed in central Iowa, likewise said 90 percent of corn and 50 percent of soybeans have been planted. In areas of northwest Iowa, ISU Extension field agronomist Joel DeJong said more than 95 percent of corn had been planted. However, just 50 percent of soybean plants are in the ground.

Paul Kassel, ISU extension field agronomist who serves counties in north central Iowa, said all corn has been planted in some parts of his area, but as much as 20 percent of corn acres remain unplanted in the east. Kassel added that if corn has not been planted yet, it faces as much as a 30 percent yield loss. As rain continues, farmers must wait to drop the final seeds in the ground but the more they are forced to stay out of the fields, the more yield potential drops. “As wet soils are, it takes more than a day or two of drying to get us out there, so when it rains every day or couple days, the soil stays saturated,” McGrath stated. “This makes it tough to get any planting or spraying done on the few nice days wedged in between storms.” Licht added, “The majority of the soils are at full capacity. This makes getting further corn and soybean planting hard to accomplish even with small amounts of rain.” Aside from planting prevention, heavy precipitation has potentially affected corn already in the ground.

“We have ponds and saturated soils where stands are drastically cut back that could potentially warrant a replant,” Licht said. “But at this point, some stand(s) may yield better than replanting this late.” DeJong said fields planted near the Missouri River and other rivers and streams heavily damaged by flood waters as a result of nearly a foot of rain over a two day period in late May. “You hate to turn down any rain but a lot of it came so fast that we had a lot of runoff,” DeJong said. “It was nice to have some of it but I wish it would’ve stopped at a lower level because we’ve seen a lot of damage.” McGrath stated that continued rainfall may cause erosion, which could displace seed but the more present risks of overly saturated soils are diseases and corn nitrogen loss. “Diseases love wet weather and stressed crops. We’ll be watching for those as the season progresses,” he said. PLANTING, Page 3A

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PLANTING, from Page 1A

Corn is beginning to sprout in western Iowa, a few weeks later than usual. Photo by Gordon Wolf

“Scouting is important so that we hit the disease on the front end of its development, but not so early that we run out of ammunition before the disease really gets going.” Pests and diseases also look to be a threat to crops this season. Licht and Kassel explained that scouting should have begun for black cutworms and slugs have been found in cooler and wetter fields. With the focus on planting, DeJong explained fields in his area have become “shaggy” with weeds. “We prioritized planting,” DeJong said. “Now, we need to get out and fertilize and spray when we can.” He added that no potential insect infestations have been visible yet, but the chance of the emergence of different root worms has risen due to the increase of winter cover crops. McGrath advised that insects, like weeds and diseases, needed to be scouted but insecticide applications should be rationed and scheduled to ensure enough product for the entire crop season. Unlike planting, McGrath explained that the season was at the point where weed killer applications could not be delayed any longer. “Our challenge right now is finding time to get out there and control weeds. Wet or not, the crops and weeds still go through their growth stages,” McGrath said. “As both the crops and weeds get bigger, our

options for control become more limited and often less effective.” He continued that larger crops absorb more herbicide, which causes the following problems: - Less product makes it to the soil - Large crops reduce the coverage of spray on weeds - Larger crops may be susceptible to an “overdose” - Many products have an upper limit on crop growth stage or crop height Despite the problems caused by the seemingly endless rain, the agronomists agreed that the precipitation would be a benefit if it subsides long enough for farmers to complete planting. For the most part, ponds and streams are recharged and soil levels are full. Drier conditions for a short period followed by regular showers would help push Iowa fields towards a successful growing season. “It was good to have the moisture but it was way too fast and way too much,” Kassel stated. “We’d rather have had it in July and August but in some year’s, we’ve been too wet early but have had the best yields. The timing is terrible, the amount is terrible but it’s better to go in with too much instead of too little.” DeJong added, “We’d like to have a nice window of opportunity here to finish planting and then have rainfall to wet the surface. That’d be a perfect world if we could get it.”

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Precip records set following year of drought Cooler than normal spring follows 2012’s record warm spring by Gordon Wolf Following on the heels of the 2012 drought, Iowa has set several statewide records for precipitation in 2013. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker with the Iowa Department of Agriculture said May set a record for the statewide average precipitation - 8.84 inches. The previous record was 8.48 inches set in 1903. April also saw record precipitation at 6.63 inches; the previous record was 6.25 inches set in 1999. Spring 2013 (March, April, May) set a record for precipitation with 17.66 inches as a statewide average, well above the previous record of 15.36 inches recorded in the spring of 1892. The spring precipitation has put 2013 on track for a record. While the records listed above reflect a state-wide average, Hillaker said western Iowa did not see as much precipitation as eastern Iowa. Hillaker stated not many back-toback years of drought and heavy pre-

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cipitation have occurred in Iowa on a wide-spread basis. The state climatologist said the most notable example would be in 1901 and 1902. At the time, 1901 was the hottest known summer on record and 1902 still ranks as the fourth wettest year in Iowa weather records. Hillaker said it was an unusually cool and wet summer. A more recent back-to-back occurrence of a hot and dry year and year with heavy precipitation is 1976 and 1977. Hillaker said 1976 was a very dry year; 1977 started out dry but rain started to fall in August, although it was too late to help the crop that year. While the juxtaposition of a drought year and a year with record precipitation is rare, another comparison shows the opposing weather conditions of 2012 and 2013. March 2012 was a record warm March and the spring of 2012 was a record warm spring. Spring 2013 was one of the fifth coldest springs on record. The four colder springs on record occurred in 1960 and in three years in the 1800s. Hillaker said May 2013 was only one degree cooler than usual, but that one degree, coupled with an unusually cool March and April, was enough placed this spring as the fifth coldest.

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As of June 5, Governor Terry Branstad had issued disaster proclamations for 46 Iowa counties. The disaster emergency proclamations were issued for state resources. The governor also activated the Iowa Individual Assistance Program for 23 of the 46 counties. (See the lists of counties with this article.) The Iowa Individual Assistance Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or a maximum annual income of $39,060 for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for the expense of temporary housing. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available at the “Disaster Assistance” link on the Iowa Department of Human Services website: www.dhs.iowa.

Counties included in disaster proclamations

The Iowa Governor’s office issued disaster emergency proclamations for state resources for the following counties: Benton, Buchanan, Buena Vista, Butler, Cedar, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Clay, Clayton, Clinton, Crawford, Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Greene, Grundy, Hardin, Henry, Ida, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Lyon, Mahaska, Marshall, Mitchell, Monona, Monroe, O’Brien, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Poweshiek, Sac, Sioux, Story, Tama, Wapello, Winnebago and Wright. Emergency proclamations to activate the State of Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program were issued for the following counties: Black Hawk, Buchanan, Buena Vista, Butler, Cedar, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Clay, Davis, Decatur, Delaware, Floyd, Greene, Grundy, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Marshall, Mitchell, Monroe, Plymouth, Poweshiek, Sioux, Story, Tama, Wapello and Wright.

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A new no-till alfalfa crop grows into harvested wheat residue on Dennis Lundy’s farm in rural Fontanelle. Lundy will grow about 1,300 acres of alfalfa hay this year. Photo submitted

by Jason Johnson, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA-NRCS, Iowa Adair County farmer Dennis Lundy began no-tilling alfalfa hay for the first time five years ago to prevent soil erosion on his rolling, highly erosive Shelby soils. Now, he is not only reducing soil erosion but also improving his soil health and achieving better alfalfa stands. Lundy, who farms north of Fontanelle, is considered one of the premier hay growers in western Iowa. He grows about 1,300 alfalfa acres per year, and rotates another 500 acres of corn, soybeans and winter wheat into his system. He markets hay primarily to dairy producers across the Midwest, but also supplies beef feedlot producers closer to home. Even though alfalfa takes a lot more management than corn and soybeans, Lundy said it has been more profitable for him throughout the years. “Once you get started with alfalfa, success is measured by how you do your job. It’s not like the Board of Trade is determining your price,” he said. “If I do a good job managing the alfalfa, I’ll get a good price for it.” Lundy has no-tilled all of his corn and soybeans for nearly 30 years, but until five years ago he felt it necessary to till the soil before seeding alfalfa. “It just dawned on me that we had the

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Dennis Lundy’s crop rotation includes winter wheat, which is seen here growing into last year’s soybean residue. Lundy follows winter wheat with three years of alfalfa.

tests indicate that our fertility levels are remaining steady, but we are gaining in organic matter levels, which is helping our production,” he said. Like many Iowa farmers, Lundy is in the cover crop experimental phase. Cover crops such as rye, wheat, oats, radishes or turnips are typically planted in late summer or fall around harvest and terminated before spring planting of the following year’s crops. Each cover crop provides its own set of benefits. For example, deep-rooted cover crops like forage radishes create natural water passages. Legume cover crops serve as natural fertilizers, and grass cover crops scavenge nutrients that are often lost after harvest or during winter. Last fall Lundy planted tillage radishes, and this year he plans to seed cereal rye

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or a similar cover crop on his corn following harvest. “First and foremost I want cover crops to help reduce erosion on my hilly ground,” he said. “But I also know that cover crops add organic matter to improve soil health and help suppress weeds.” Al Lange, district conservationist with NRCS in Greenfield, stated Adair County has some of the most erosive soils in Iowa. “I fully support further cover crops exploration to try to reduce erosion,” he said, “but I want to take it to the next level where producers begin receiving economic gains, reducing fertilizer in-

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Digging for knowledge ISU team excavates plot near Ute for research by Greg Forbes Eight feet below ground level southwest of Ute, a team of students dug and scraped at dirt and clay to uncover 4,400 years of history. Iowa State University students and faculty in the anthropology field began excavation on a section of the Deryl and Joan Hennings property on May 13 to discover the remains of an ancient campsite. Dr. Matthew G. Hill, an associate professor in anthropology at ISU, explained that remains were initially discovered 20 years ago during a construction project on Highway 183. He explained that since the discovery in 1993 just a handful of studies have been conducted on the property. For the past two weeks he and his crew have battled the elements to carefully map and dissect a plot to unearth bone fragments, charcoal and glass shards believed to be left by early inhabitants. In order to protect the site, the crew set up a

weather port (tent) to prevent rain from washing the remains away and the sun from drying up the clay. The students also dug a trench around the site to guard against flooding. When the crew is not scraping away at layers of history, they are camped at a makeshift home on the Iowa State Western Research Farm near Castana. Hill commented that the purpose of the dig is to discover more about the people; the way they moved, ate and lived. He estimated the site at which they are conducting the search is near an activity site, as evident by remains of cooked deer and bison bones. Due to the tribe’s nomadic lifestyle, however, Hill said the crew has not stumbled upon any large discoveries. “We believe they were highly mobile hunters and gatherers, which doesn’t leave us much to find,” he said. The findings of the crew are recorded by hand at the dig site and will be entered into the computers back at the lab at Iowa State’s campus. The information obtained from the Ute site will be used in anthropology class labs where students will process, analyze and interpret the data found. Not only is the crew providing information about a lost piece of history but the project has

Denison Middle School Science Bound student Ana Aguilar gets a lesson from Jason Messer, a senior biological and pre-medical illustration and anthropology major at Iowa State University (ISU), at ISU’s dig site south of Ute. Photo by Greg Forbes

also given the students the opportunity to jump into the pages of their textbooks. Hill said the excavation project is a valuable learning supplement to his class because it allows the students to apply the

information he details in class lectures. “It brings the information they learn in focus. There’s nothing like hands-on learning to understand what they hear in class,” Hill stated. “Everything we read is

all summarized and distilled for class. This, right here, is the raw information.” The 11 students who have participated in the project are either anthropology majors or minors who elected to attend

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Iowa’s wettest May on record has delayed soybean planting progress by nearly 50 percent, raising concerns about the crop’s growth, development and maturity. Yet farmers remain hopeful that advancements in genetics, timely decision making and a return to more normal growing conditions will produce a good crop come harvest time. As of May 28, only 40 percent of the state’s soybean crop had been planted. By the same time last year, Iowa soybean farmers had planted 95 percent of their soybean acres. The five-year average is 83 percent. “Regardless of whatever gets planted from here on out, which will most likely happen in mid-June, we will see yield reductions,” stated Grant Kimberley, Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) director of market development who farms with his father near Maxwell. “The key for farmers is to work with their crop insurance providers and seed dealers to look at options and to sit down with their bankers or financial advisors to run numbers to know where they stand and understand all of their options.” According to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach research, soybean yields, on average, decline by .25 to .9 bushels per day seed isn’t in the ground after May 15. While modern seed hybrids and varieties are amazing for growing quickly and catching up after late planting or adverse environmental conditions, yield suffers when fieldwork is delayed or when plants aren’t allowed to mature before frost, stated Ed Anderson, ISA senior director of supply and productions systems. “In addition, everything in the end is still predicated on a good growing season from here forward,” said An-

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The release added that Shuanghui is committed to continuing the long-term growth of Smithfield, and continuing to work with American farmers, producers and suppliers who have been critical to Smithfield’s success. Understanding the importance of preserving Smithfield’s heritage, values and connections with the communities it serves, and because it also is an engaged member of the communities it serves, Shuanghui has pledged to maintain Smithfield’s headquarters in Smithfield, Virginia, and to continue Smithfield’s philanthropic support of community initiatives and investments in sustainability. Comments from company officials Smithfield president and CEO C. Larry Pope: “This is a great transaction for all Smithfield stakeholders, as well as for American farmers and U.S. agriculture. We have established Smithfield as the world’s leading and most trusted vertically integrated pork processor and hog producer, and are excited that Shuanghui recognizes our best-in-class operations, our outstanding food safety practices and our 46,000 hard-working and dedicated employees. It will be business as usual only better - at Smithfield. “We do not anticipate any changes in how we do business operationally in the United States and throughout the world. We will become part of an enterprise that shares our belief in global opportunities and our commitment to the highest standards of product safety and quality. With our shared expertise and leadership, we look forward to accelerating a global expansion strategy as part of Shuanghui. “This transaction provides Smithfield shareholders with significant and immediate cash value for their investment, and ensures that Smithfield will continue to execute on its strategic priorities while maintaining our brand excellence, community involvement, and our commitment to environmental stewardship and animal welfare. Our board of directors is pleased with the outcome of the process we followed leading to this transaction, and we unanimously believe that this combination with Shuanghui is in the best interests of the Company, our shareholders and all Smithfield stakeholders.” Shuanghui chairman Wan Long: “We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Smithfield, which represents a historic opportunity for both companies and their stakeholders. Shuanghui is a leading pork producer in China and a pioneer in the Chinese meat processing industry with over 30 years of history. Smithfield is a leader in our industry and together we will be able to meet the growing demand in China for pork by importing high-quality meat products from the United States, while continuing to serve markets in the United States and around the world. The combination creates a company with an unmatched set of assets, products and geographic reach. “The acquisition provides Smithfield the opportunity to expand its offering of products to China through Shuanghui’s distribution network. Shuanghui

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Free conservation field tour planned for western Iowa women farmland owners Women who own or manage farmland in the Loess Hills area of western Iowa are invited to participate in a free conservation field tour focusing on wetlands, on Monday, June 24, near Onawa. The event, sponsored by Women, Food and Agriculture Network, is part of a project called Navigating the Waters, coordinated by WFAN board member and ISU graduate student Angie Carter. The meeting will begin with registration at 9 a.m. at the Keel Boat Building at Lewis and Clark State Park, 21914 Park Loop, Onawa, and will return there for lunch, wrapping up at about 1 p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants. Those who believe their tenant or farming partner would benefit by participating may also register him or her. Respond to Kathy Schneider, 712-423-2624, or Kathy. Schneider@ia.usda.gov by noon Thursday, June 20. In case of bad weather on June 24, registrants will be called with plans to conduct the event on June 25, with the same itinerary. Any woman landowner with an interest in learning more about how to identify, establish, protect or further enjoy wetlands on their property should plan to attend. Attendees will take part in activities including water quality assessment and sampling, and wildlife and plant identification. Many wetlands are on farmland owned by women landowners in each region, and the landowners will be present to talk about their wetlands. Participants are advised to dress for a day outdoors; wear boots or other shoes that can get muddy, a hat, sunscreen and bug spray. Participants may want to bring binoculars and a camera as well. Lunch is provided. Travel will be by bus from the meeting location to the wetland tour site. Nearly half the farmland in Iowa is currently owned or co-owned by women. WFAN has been working with women landowners for more than a decade, providing opportunities for peer-to-peer, women-only discussions about conservation and other farm management topics. For more information on Navigating the Waters, visit http://www.soc.iastate.edu/extension/navigatingthewaters/ intro.html. For more information on conservation for women landowners, visit www.womencaringfortheland.org.

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Nutrient reduction strategy available online Goal of plan to reduce nutrients in Iowa waters and Gulf of Mexico

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University announced the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy has been completed and is available at www. nutrientstrategy.iastate.edu. The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy is a science and technology-based approach to assess and reduce nutrients delivered to Iowa waterways and the Gulf of Mexico. The strategy is designed to direct efforts to reduce nutrients in surface water from both point sources, such as wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities, and non-point sources, including farm fields and urban areas, in a scientific, reasonable and cost effective manner. “A concerted, cooperative and sustained effort by both point and non-point sources will be needed to meet the ambitious goals defined in this strategy, since neither source can meet the goals on its own. We must continue to recognize that both sources play critical roles in regards to nutrient loads on a seasonal and annual basis,” said DNR Director Chuck Gipp The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) worked with Iowa State University over a twoyear period to develop a draft strategy that was released for public comment period on November 19, 2012. Comments were received from November 19, 2012, through January 18, 2013. Four public meetings were conducted to educate the public about the draft strategy. “We are appreciative of the huge interest in the draft strategy and we believe we have a stronger document due to the public comments we received. The intent of this strategy is to provide a comprehensive and inte-

grated approach addressing both point and non-point sources of nutrients in a practical and scientific way,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. More than 1,700 written comments were received on the draft Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Each comment submitted on the draft was reviewed and revisions to the strategy were made as a result. A summary of the comments and areas of the strategy that have been changed from the draft report can be found at www.nutrientstrategy.iastate.edu. The summary attempts to address major themes highlighted in the comments received, but each individual comment is not specifically listed. “We are excited to have this strategy in place, but now the real work starts,” Northey said. “The Governor and the Iowa Legislature have been extremely supportive of the strategy and as a result our Department will have additional resources available to move forward with implementing the strategy and get additional conservation practices on the ground.” “Iowa State University is ready to inform and educate farmers about practices to reduce the loss of nutrients and help them evaluate the options for their land. We look forward to partnering with IDALS and IDNR to implement the strategy,” said John Lawrence, associate dean for extension and outreach programs in ISU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and director of ISU Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension. The Iowa strategy has been developed in response to the 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan that calls for the 12 states along the Mississippi River to develop strategies to reduce nutrient loading to the Gulf of Mexico. The strategy will be used to develop operational plans through the Water Resources Coordinating council. It is designed to be a dynamic document that will evolve over time as new information, data and science is discovered and adopted.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15 • Arlan “Lanny” Blagg Estate, 11:00 a.m., 1211 10th St., Onawa, IA. McCall Auctions & Real Estate, (D) TUESDAY, JUNE 18 • 120 Acres Palo Alto County Cropland, 10:00 a.m. Ellington Twshp. The ACRE Co., Chuck Sikora 712-260-2788 (D) • Antiques & Household 6:00 p.m. Gary & Pam Wolfe, Adair Community Centre. Bernard Vais and Jess Vais, Auctioneers (A) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 • Public Auction, 6 p.m., 1206 1200th St., Harlan, IA. Darwin L. Larsen, owner. Verner Hansen and Wayne Hansen, Auctioneers (A) • Online Only at www.bigiron.com, 330 lots of tractors, combines, planting, tillage, semi trucks, livestock equipment and more. Stock Auction Co. (D)

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Auctions SATURDAY, JUNE 22, cont. • The Life Estate of Dale Bruhn Real Estate, 8:15 a.m. 2 tracts of land in Monona County. Auction location: Denison Livestock Auction. (D) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 • 80 acres M/L Emmet County Farmground, 11:00 a.m. Sale location: Sleep Inn (Hwy 9) 2008 Central Ave., Esterville, IA. Wellendorf Trust. Farm and Home Services. (D) THURSDAY, JUNE 27 • 70 acres Kossuty County Farmground, 10:00 a.m. Sale location: KC Hall, 1501 E. Walnut St., Algona, IA. Offered in 2 tracts. Wellendorf Trust. Farm and Home Services. (D FRIDAY, JUNE 28 • Carroll Machinery Auction, West Hwy 30, Carroll, IA, John & Karen Scharfenkamp (D) • Land Auction, 8.61 Acres, 11 a.m. Country Club Acres, Council Bluffs, IA. Ed Spencer Real Estate, Auctioneers (D) SATURDAY, JUNE 29 • 40 Acres Carroll Co. Land. 10:30 a.m., Herb Koenig, Owner, Sale location at Halbur Community Bldg, Halbur, IA. www.garyrupiper.com. Gary Rupiper Auctioneer (D) WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 • 151 Acres Farm Land, at 2775 230th Ave., Spencer, IA 1:00 p.m., Auction at Milford Community Center, 806 N Ave., Suite #4, Milford, IA. Larry & Kathryn Heikens, Owners. Triple R Auctioneering (D)

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by Greg Forbes Summer provides a perfect opportunity to cool down with a cold treat derived from one of Iowa’s most versatile products. June, dedicated as Dairy Month, allows an excellent chance for children and adults to explore the countless healthy products of milk. Stephanie Cundith, registered dietitian with Midwest Dairy Council, explained that dairy is a vital part to any well balanced diet. “Dairy provides a unique package of nine essential nutrients; “unique” meaning no other food group delivers these nutrients and “essential” meaning the body cannot make these nutrients on its own,” she said. “The body must obtain them through the (daily) diet.” She continued that of the nutrients found in dairy, three (calcium, potassium and vitamin D) are declared “nutrients of concern”, which means Americans fall short of the recommended intake on a daily basis.

According to Schulte, the increase of milk production, as well as the increase of Rolling Herd Average, is credited to the rise in animal inventory and the utilization of larger breeds. Schulte stated that as of January 1, 205,000 dairy cows were utilized in Iowa dairy productions. In 2011, dairy cow inventory dropped below 200,000 head. Schulte added that current numbers show each dairy cow in Iowa has an economic impact of $23,445 which includes milk production, labor and purchased equipment associated with each animal. Thanks to the improvement of cow numbers and an international increase in demand, milk prices rose to $22.90 per hundredweight in Iowa in December of 2012 after hovering around $17 in May of that year. Schulte said current numbers showed the April 2013 All Milk Price at $19.80 per hundredweight and prices are expected to remain constant for the remainder of 2013. In 2013, the drought was cured by heavy spring rainfalls which have now threatened corn yields with erosion and by preventing farmers from achieving planting goals. Like last year, weather once again has the potential to influence the feeding practices of dairy producers. “In 2012, feed prices and availability of feed, along with good beef prices helped the dairy industry to contract,” she said. “Feed availability and quality of feed harvested will continue to be a concern for producers until the 2013 crop situation plays out this summer.” Schulte said producers can stay ahead of prices altered by weather if they plant their own sources of feed. “Dairy producers in the Midwest typically have a competitive advantage of growing their own crops, which takes out some of the feed price volatility and risk,” she said, but added self planted feed is still susceptible to weather damage. “However, feed quality is still at risk with the weather conditions.”

Cundith estimated that one serving of milk, cheese or yogurt provided nearly one third of the recommended daily amount of calcium and eight grams of protein. The Dietary Guidelines for America recommends three servings of dairy per day. Because of milk’s versatility, Cundith explained that dairy can be worked into a daily diet in a number of ways. She advised to offer milk as a mealtime beverage and also drink chocolate milk after a workout. “The carbohydrates in milk will help replenish energy and the protein will help refuel muscles,” she said. She continued that cheese as a between meals snack would provide enough protein to curb hunger until lunch or supper. Yogurt parfaits allow a healthy desert, snack or simple breakfast. Because the intake of dairy is essential to growth and muscle health, Cundith said milk products should be a dominant part of a child’s diet.

“Attention to bone health is vital at any age, but especially during childhood and adolescence when bones and teeth are still developing,” stated Cundith. “The bone-building nutrients dairy food provides all play a critical role in a child’s development.” She added the introduction of dairy at an early age will help a child develop healthy dietary habits. “It’s also important because we want kids to learn healthy eating habits at an early age so they can carry these healthy habits into adulthood.” Like most food products, dairy allergies prevent consumption in some individuals. Cundith said the certain diagnosis of a milk allergy is important as dairy is an irreplaceable part of a daily diet. Additionally, some people may find the taste or texture of dairy products unappealing. Cundith explained that the variety of products available should allow anyone to find a desirable product. “With so many types of dairy products available in

the dairy aisle, I encourage families to try new and different flavors, types and styles,” she said. “They are sure to find options that meet each individual’s preference.” As seen in meat and eggs, the state of the economy and disastrous weather since last summer has caused a rise in dairy products. Cundith said that if dairy is purchased and rationed appropriately, the impact on the checkbook will be reduced. “Dairy foods are a nutritional bargain. Consider that an eight ounce glass of milk costs, on average, only 25 cents,” she said. She also offered that plain yogurt can be purchased by the quart and flavored with fresh produce or preserves and cheese can be purchased in blocks and shredded, sliced or cubed at home. Cundith advised that additional dietary information, as well as recipes and more, can be found at www.dairymakessense. com, www.choosemyplate. gov and www.midwestdairy.com.

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Landowners, producers can now enroll in Continuous CRP John R. Whitaker, State Executive Director for USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced the restart of sign-up for continuous CRP, including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative (SAFE), Highly Erodible Land Initiative, Wetland Restoration Initiative, Pollinator Habitat Initiative, Upland Bird Habitat Buffer Initiative, and Duck Nesting Habitat Initiative. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through September 30, 2013. “With our general CRP sign up beginning on May 20, restarting of the continuous CRP program gives our producers more options and flexibility to enroll acreage,” said Whitaker. “Continuous CRP practices are an important part of the overall conservation picture in production agriculture. Continuous practices include filter strips, grassed waterways, contour grass strips, riparian buffers, windbreaks, shelterbelts, and living snow fences to name a few.” Whitaker added, there are three SAFE projects, that specifically target wildlife concerns in Iowa. They are Gaining Ground for Wildlife, Iowa Pheasant Recovery, and the Habitat for Early Successional and Neotropical Migratory Forest Birds.

Producers can begin to enroll land on a continuous basis at their local FSA county office. With the use of crop reports, soil survey and geographic information system data, local FSA staff can determine a producer’s eligibility and the acres that could be enrolled. Not only can land be enrolled for the first time, producers with expiring continuous contracts should also contact their local FSA office for reenrollment. On September 30, 2013, continuous CRP contracts on an estimated 44,733 acres in Iowa will expire. Producers with expiring contracts or producers with environmentally sensitive land are encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP. After these contacts have expired, these acres are no longer eligible for continuous CRP enrollment. Producers whose offers are accepted in the sign-up can receive cost-share assistance for planting covers and receive an annual rental payment for the length of the contract. Continuous enrollments provide additional financial incentives for many practices. Producers are encouraged to consider enrolling land into CRP in this continuous, non-competitive, sign-up. For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit your local FSA county office or www.fsa.usda.gov.

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FSA reminds producers to report 2013 acreage The Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to submit their annual acreage report to their local FSA county office by July 15, 2013, to meet FSA program eligibility requirements. “Producers must file their reports accurately and timely for all crops and land uses, including prevented and failed acreage, to ensure they receive the maximum FSA program benefits possible,” said John R. Whitaker, state executive director for the Iowa Farm Service Agency. A separate reporting date has been established for producers whose 2014 crops will include, perennial forages, fall wheat, and other fall seeded small grains. “Beginning this fall through December 15, 2013, producers will need to report these crops”, added Whitaker. Accurate acreage reports are necessary to determine and maintain eligibility for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and programs extended from the 2008 Farm Bill, and Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE).

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Riders head up the hill on Highway 59/141 shortly after leaving the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Denison on a trip of some 20 miles to Ute in order to raise money and awareness for Battens disease. Photos by Gordon Wolf

Riding for the cause – to battle Battens disease Despite a cold and rainy start on Saturday morning, June 1, 40 riders and horses ended up traveling from Denison to Ute step by step for a distance of about 20 miles to raise money for research and awareness about Battens disease during this year’s version of Trottin’ for Taylor. Some of the riders joined the trek from Denison to Charter Oak, and others joined the ride in Charter Oak and finished the journey to Ute. The horseback ride was started three years ago by Ute resident Tammy Mohr in honor of her grandson, Taylor Mohr, who was diagnosed with juvenile Battens disease when he was just four years old. According to Genetics Home Reference, Juvenile Battens disease is an inherited condition that attacks the nervous system. A total count of the money raised in this year’s ride has not been completed, but Mohr said it is more than $11,000. Every dollar raised will benefit Battens disease research efforts at the University of Iowa. In previous years the ride spanned the length of Iowa from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River. In order to allow a ride with friends in South Dakota, Mohr shortened the route to a two day event from Denison to Ute. Despite the shortened route, the focus of the event remained to raise money and awareness for Taylor as well as all Battens disease patients. Over the years of the ride, Mohr has raised money and awareness across the state and has also networked with dedicated members of the Battens disease awareness movement. Events in this year’s version of Trottin’ for Taylor included a meal and silent auction at Ute Town and Country Community Building, drawings for prizes, a display of a memory wall to honor children who have passed from an accident or terminal illness, a dance, Cowboy Church on Sunday, June 2, conducted by Randy Reasoner, a minister from McLoud, Oklahoma, and children’s games and horse events. For more information on the annual ride, visit Trottin’ for Taylor’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Trottin’-ForTaylor.

Not real horses but stick horses were used in this fun game for children attending Trottin’ for Taylor events in Ute on June 2. The winner was the participant who could gallop down the course on the Ute tractor pull grounds the fastest with a stick horse. Events using real horses were also part of the activities for the day.

Quentin Teneyk at the reins and Miguel Teneyk, of Dow City, get set to leave the Crawford County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1, in a horsedrawn buggy to embark on the Trottin’ for Taylor ride to Ute. The horse, owned by John Kotz, seems eager to get started.

Randy Reasoner, a minister from McLoud, Oklahoma, conducted Cowboy Church at the Ute tractor pull grounds on Sunday morning, June 2.

Nick Wellner, of Waterloo, who has Juvenile Battens disease, rides a horse at the Ute tractor pull grounds on Sunday, June 2, during Trottin’ for Taylor events that included games for kids and a test of riders and horses. Tammy Mohr, who founded Trottin’ for Taylor three years ago in honor of her grandson, Taylor Mohr, leads the horse. Wellner is flanked by Mohr’s sister, Renee Kafton, and Randy Mohr. Three families affected by Battens disease were represented at Trottin’ for Taylor events this year – Taylor’s family, the Wellners and the family of Sarah Inks, of Bellevue.

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Mud, muck, and chores The 10-year-old has added another calf to his life-saving list. Last Thursday, I came into the house expecting a clean kitchen and instead found the same mess that I left in the morning. I should explain this. A few years ago, the big kid and I had a little come to Jesus meeting, whereupon I asked him what he did all day besides wash and feed his calves. Nothing much. So, I asked him if I should have to come home and do all the dishes after working all day. Nope. So, the responsibility of the dishes now falls on the boys. My husband and I do help out every once in awhile when their schedules are just as busy as ours. But for the most part, the boys have the responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean and all the trash taken out of the house. I don’t feel as though we should have “boy chores” and “girl chores” in the

house, especially since I’m the only girl in the house. Really, one of my goals in raising the boys is to have happy daughter-inlaws. If I can teach them how to cook and clean for themselves so they can help take care of the house in partnership with their spouses, I’ll be a happy mom. The little one’s primary chores that he does on his own are taking out all the garbage in the house and feeding the dogs. He also does quite a good job of sweeping the floor. A few weeks ago, he not only swept the floor, but got out a washcloth and starting spot cleaning the wood floors in the dining room. Living on a farm, a lot of muck gets tracked in, and it needs to be spot cleaned quite a bit. I was impressed that he did that on his own! Since he’ll be in fifth grade next year, I’ll start to teach him how to clean the bathroom. That will make the big kid happy, since that’s been his job for awhile. Everyone cleans

their own. The big kid has also done his own laundry for quite some time. The little kid is learning how to do his own laundry this year, with supervision, so when he hits middle school next year he’ll be able to do it on his own. I was going to wait a little longer, but last Saturday morning he went into the laundry room and found I hadn’t done laundry the night before. He came out, looked at me and very loudly said, “Mom, WHY didn’t you get my laundry done?” Yeah, with that attitude, it’s time for you to learn how to do your own buddy! In the first few loads, he’s done a pretty good job of not ending up with pink or light blue socks, but he has to do it under supervision of someone else in the house. He did two loads of his laundry Monday night. Actually, it was one and a half of his clothes. But, the big kid saw that it was only a half load and told him he

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should ask other people in the house if they have laundry too. I think I’m going to keep an eye on that one. The big kid may be planning on “hiring” the little kid to do his laundry for a sweat-shop salary. Having the kids do so many of their own inside chores may seem harsh.

But I can look forward to the day where I release them into the wild, uh college I mean, and they will be able to take care of themselves. And, I won’t have any last minute teaching of how to do the laundry, or dishes, or how to properly clean a bathroom. So back to the dirty kitchen. I was a little upset, but no one was to be found. About an hour later, they start stomping in, full of mud and muck. Aparently the little kid had found a calf that was just born and stuck in the mud. So, all of them worked for quite some time to free the calf and nurse it back to health. Then while they were chasing the cow into the pen to be with the calf the little kid got stuck in the mud and muck. So the other two had to work to free him too. What a mess! But, at least they cleaned it up themselves, with a little help.

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ISU updates method for rating soil productivity Advances in soil science have necessitated an update in the Corn Suitability Rating (CSR), a system for rating the cropgrowing productivity of Iowa soil, according to Iowa State University agronomist Lee Burras. “Advances in soil-mapping techniques and the adoption of the national soil classification system during the past 50 years provides improved methods for calculating the CSR when compared to its original formula,” Burras said. The Corn Suitability Rating was published in 1971 by Thomas Fenton and several colleagues at Iowa State. It reflected their expertise and a multi-year detailed analysis on the productivity of Iowa’s 30 million acres of farmland, making it the most sophisticated and complete quantitative soil productivity rating available. The CSR was originally established in response to county assessors who needed a measure to help assess the productivity of farmland. In the mid-1970’s the State of Iowa established legislation that requires agricultural land be assessed on the basis of productivity and the net earning capacity to ensure equitable assessment. Today, the CSR is used in many additional ways, including to develop land use plans, determine land values, predict yields and negotiate cash rents. “The goal of CSR2 is to provide a transparent system for calculating CSR such that a county assessor, farmer, realtor and any other interested person readily understands the mathematics underlying CSR,” Burras said.

CSR2 values are meant to be proportional to the existing CSR values, he said, although it is not always possible given the responsibility for transparency and consistency. The CSR2 values of any given soil map unit (SMU) is a function of five parameters: (a) the soil properties captured within a soil series classification, (b) the specific field conditions captured by each SMU, (c) the soil depth, (d) local climate and environment, (e) expert judgment. A secondary goal is the creation of a framework for CSR2 evolution, which is necessary to ensure rapid and transparent updates of CSR2 as new soil series and new classifications are created. Burras presented the updated CSR2 at the Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference Wednesday. A recording of his presentation will soon be available at the Iowa State Land Use web page (http:// www.extension.iastate.edu/soils/), which also includes frequently asked questions about the change. He said the new CSR2 values would be added to the Iowa State Land Use web page by July 1. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will make CSR2 available October 1 through the USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey (http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/ HomePage.htm), which is the nation’s official source of soil survey information.

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New soil rental rates used for CRP John R. Whitaker, State Executive Director for USDA’s Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that new soil rental rates are now being used for the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Maximum CRP rental rates are calculated using the three predominant soil types that make up the offered area. A weighted average of the individual rates associated with each soil type determines the overall rental payment per acre. Most soil rates have increased throughout the state. “These new higher rates have been increased to continue to make CRP competitive with higher cash rent prices,” said Whitaker. “Producers who have inquired about CRP have been surprised at our new rates, which in most cases are significantly higher when compared to the rates used for contacts expiring this fall.” These new rates are in affect for the 45th general CRP sign-up, which began on May 20 and continues through June 14 as well as for the continuous CRP that continues through September 30. CRP is a voluntary program that assists farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers to use their environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits. CRP helps

protect groundwater by reducing water runoff, sedimentation, and is a major contributor to increases in wildlife. Producers enrolling in CRP plant long-term resource-conserving cover in exchange for the rental payments, cost-share and technical assistance. Whitaker added that producers with expiring contracts or producers with environmentally sensitive land are encouraged to evaluate their options under CRP especially given these new increased rates. On September 30, contracts on an estimated 3.3 million acres of CRP nationwide are set to expire; 183,399 acres will expire in Iowa. Currently, about 27 million acres are enrolled in CRP nationwide, 1.5 million acres in Iowa. CRP is a voluntary program available to agricultural producers to help them safeguard environmentally sensitive land. Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource-conserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat. For more information on the Conservation Reserve Program and other programs administered by FSA, please contact alocal FSA office or the website at www.fsa. usda.gov/ia.

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Earl Marshall birthday, McHenry family celebration set for September 4 This September will mark the 100th birthday of a special member Iowa’s beef production history. On Wednesday, September 4, area residents are invited to the McHenry House in Denison, to celebrate the 100th birthday of W.A. McHenry’s Angus bull, Earl Marshall. The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. and finish around 3:30 in the afternoon. Steve Buress, who, along with Ardyce O’Neil, both from the Logan area, have compiled information on the McHenry family, said his research has shown that, today, all but 964 of more than 3 million head of registered Angus cattle share a bloodline with Earl Marshall. “As far as we can tell, the 900 are imported,” Buress added. Buress continued that Earl Marshall’s bloodlines can be found in abundance in Canada as well as in Europe and many other countries. When Buress first began to compile information for the book, “W.A. McHenry: The Man, the Bull and the Legacy”, a

farmhand pulled him aside and said ‘All the good ones had their start in Western Iowa’. At first, Buress was skeptical of the statement, but when he asked a friend to track the pedigrees of Angus cattle since Earl Marshall, Buress realized what it meant. “My friend said he would run the numbers and went back to the beginning of the American Angus Association. He found that out of 18 million Angus head, 16 million head had Earl Marshall in their pedigree,” Buress stated. With the realization of Earl Marshall’s impact, Buress contacted O’Neil and asked if she would be willing to help him write the book, to which O’Neil agreed. Buress’ continued research led to the discovery that the McHenry family’s contributions extended far beyond beef. The book now includes stories of W.A. McHenry’s service in the Civil War with the 8th Illinois Calvary, how W.A. helped a community recover from an economic

downturn after World War I, his life in Denison and his relationship with his wife, family and friends. “(The McHenrys) are truly an American story,” Buress said. He continued that his research of the McHenry lineage has shown him how a selfless lifestyle can lead to contributions and influences that trickle down through history. “It’s hard not to think of it when you see 150 years of family and how the positive energy just grew and got better.” Because of the military and civic contributions of the McHenry family, September 4 will also honor past and living members. Buress said family from Minnesota and Colorado will be in attendance and he has also invited Lee Seeman, a great grandson of W.A. who is labeled as one of the most decorated fighter pilots on World War II. The decorated list of those invited includes Governor Terry Branstad; Tom

Burke, head of the American Angus Hall of Fame; American Angus Association president Phil Towbridge; and local producers who have raised cattle close to Earl Marshall’s original bloodline. Buress stated that because of seven generations of McHenry military involvement, leaders of civic and national organizations, such as the VFW and Army National Guard, have also been invited to speak. Buress said he has also reached out to area schools to attend as a field day to celebrate an unknown section of the nation’s history book. “It’s (McHenry family) such a huge part of our American history,” he said. “Not just from Angus but for their service to the country.” The event will feature guest speakers, music of the Civil War era provided by area musicians and an Angus hamburger feed. Buress added that he plans for the book to be available by the day of the celebration.

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Classifieds EQUIPMENT Tractors For Sale IA: 60 John Deere tractor, overhalued, power steering, new tires, very straight, with loader and #5 mower. Extra 60 John Deere tractor for parts. Extra head and carborator. 712-5459126 or 402-740-4842 IA:Field Ready. MF 850 late new parts. 712-387-5361 IA: IH 560 gas fast hitch narrow front narrow front, good tires 15-5-38 with WL30 Westendorf loader $5,000. 515-368-1358 IA: 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES, BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH, TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 9955515 A: 1963 MM G-705 LP has accessory plate on trans. housing $3800. 712-288-6442. IA: Wanted International 340 UT tractor 712-722-0486 IA:1942 Case Wheatland D tractor, wide front, new front tires, runs good. 712-857-3417 IA:JD MI (tractor) wide front starts and runs good. 300 IH (tractor) nice tractor good starter and runner 641-425-6139

Tilliage Equipment for Sale A: C-IH 12R36”Vertical Fold 3 pt, always shedded 308-9955515 IA: 6 row 30 Buffalo cultivator with guidance system. Call 712210-6587 IA: IH/Case 183 cultivator 8 row 30” fold, top conditon soldier area 712-251-5493 IA: JD MI tractor wide front, nice starts, good runner, 300 IH tractor good and starts and run good. 641-425-6139

Grain Harvest & Handling Equipment For Sale IA:www.replacementrakewheels. com 712-366-2114 IA:Demco 550 or 650 gravity wagons. Call 712-210-6587 IA: Combine head movers from 25’ to 40’ wide please call 712210-6587 IA: New Orthman dry bean cutters 308-995-5515 IA: 12 x 72 PECK Auger. Flighting is excellent. 2 years old. 712-270-0735 IA: 1440 IH combine excellent mechical shape. Bish adaptor to JD heads, always shedded. 2nd owner $4000 obo 712-3755077

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) 299-6608 IA: N.I. 5 bar hay rake, grd. driven, steel & rubber teeth. $700 cash 319-623-4833

Hay Equipment Wanted

Other Equipment for Sale, cont.

IA:2 15” dual wheel rims for A-e Roto baler all-crop combines. 262-716-5250, Atlantic,Ia

IA: 1995 international, 4000 series, 6 cyl. ,13 ton., 7x12 flatbed. ,13,000 miles. ,duals wheels., mallard 712-857-3432

Irrigation Equipment For Sale

IA: Hog oiler round $350, JD 2-row cultivate fits only 50 520 $350 conectible, 14-14-21/4” solid JD tool bar 3 point 712420--3030

IA: WINCO GENERATORS, NEW & USED, 1PH 50KW $4,170. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094

Livestock Equipment For Sale IA: Feeders 24’ hay feeders meals on whells. Saves hay, saves time & saves money. Call 712-210-6587 IA: 24’ Hay feeders meals on wheels, Saves hay , saves time and saves money. Call 712-2106587 IA: 2 Smidley Fedders, 10 hole with lids, new, priced to sell. 641-590--2815 IA: 14 double disc fertilizer openers for JD or Kinze planters with 2 inch bar, discs measure 15 inches, $50 712-375-5077

A:Used Ringsted welding stalk smasher, large unit covers 80038 duals, 1 1/2 years old, like new 641-590-1820 IA:Orthman MP3 Tracker Guidance system, 2 blades, always shedded, $4,700. 641-5902815 IAHawkins Fertilizer Units, 16 units and parts, $125 per unit. 641-590-2815 IA: JD Fert. Openers, single disk, frame mounted, 16 units, excellent $570 each unite. 641590-2815

LIVESTOCK & ANIMALS

Livestock Wanted IA: Farrowing unit 1,500 to 2,000 sows, can switch to nursery or finishing. In compliance, Ia NC Iowa. Call 641-5902815

Hay, Grain & Forage For Sale IA: Good clean, bright sm sq in semi loads 641-658-2738 IA: Custom hay hauling; big rounds, big square etx can haul troughout midwest. For Sale Round Big Squares of Alfalfa/ Grass & straight Alfalfa 641640-0492

Hay, Grain & Forage Wanted IA: “Wanted: Alfalfa, round and square bales, picked up or deliver, call Roy at Pleasant Acres. 620-804-1506 IA: Quality small or lg sq Alfalfa or misxed in semi loads 641658-2738

VEHICLES

Livestock For Sale

Cars/SUV’s For Sale

IA: IH 560 gas Fendens fast hitch. NF good rubber Westendorf W130 losfrt zz45,000 515-368-1358

IA: Dorset Rams fall and Jan born Dorset Ewes and Few southdown Ewe lambs 641-4493226

IA: 1966 Ford Galaxy convertible parts or restore 515-9814067

Livestock Equipment Wanted

IA: Minature donkeys any sex any age emailwdbrink@wiatel. net or call 712-353-6730

IA: 1986 Monte Carlo LS fixed up $6,000. 1961 Chevy pickup original 3/4 ton $6,000. 712253-1261

IA: Good feed mizer wagon, with or without scales Call 308641-3921

Other Equipment for Sale IA ANHYDROUS APPLICATION UNIT Equaply® non pump system is perfect for side dress. Equal rows, reduced outgassing. Stops freezing. From $7900. JBI Enterprises, Brunning. NE For information: toll free at 888512-2724 IA: For Sale: 55 gallon drums. Only $5 each! Smitty Bee Honey, Defiance, Ia 712-748-4292 IIA: 1500 gal Better Built Honey Wagon $3,800 H Farmall to restore $700, IH560 G Nf FH Westendorf loader $5,200. 515-368-1358 IA: 33’ Rice GN flatbed trailer, 20’ deck 13’ Beaver Tail new decking,(2) 10,000 lb Axel dual HD tires, auto lift jacks, Road ready new $16.500 now $9,500 712-263-3795 (10091019) IAFrieson 110 seed tinder wagon JD 7300 12 row toolbar planter Rushill duel rims and etires 10.8 x 38. Call 319-3675236 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 IA: Balzer 1500 gal tank Magnum left front fill single ayle 21.5 tires w/quick attached hose. Like new call 515-379-1170 IA: Ford Fenders for N series. $250. 712-270-0735

IA: Leonard Limousin & Angus Bulls for Sale Private Treaty. 70 red, black, polled Limousin and Angus bulls, Holstein, Iowa. 712-368-2611. lori@leonardlimousin.com IA: Registered Gelbvieh Bulls, quality black gentle polled yearning bulls. Hobbs Gelbvieh 641-766-6779 or 641-2030863 IA: Dorset Rams. Thick meaty type Call 712-882-9840

Cars/SUV’s Wanted IA:1950 Ford Crestliner & 1951 Victoria Call 308-876-2515

Trucks/Trailers For Sale IA: late model trlts & trucks with light damage or in need of engine repairs(641) 658-2738

series, 6 cyl,. 13 ton, flat bed, 13,000 miles, dual wheels, Mallard, Iowa 712-857-3432. IA: 2009 LIvestock trailer EBY 7 x 30’. has 3 - 7,000 lb axels. Like new. Clean. Wrangler model. Call 712-210-0775

Campers/RV’s For Sale IA:8 ft Shadow Cruiser pickup camper 3 way refrig, toilet, furnace. $1,000 obo. 515-9715487

Vehicle Parts/Service IA: 2 11.2 x 24 like new tires on 8 bolt rims $350. 319-9811438

AROUND THE HOME Household Items For Sale/Wanted IA: 100% Wood Heat- no worries. Keep your family safe and warm your family safe and warm with an Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler RDC Truck Repair 712-647-2407 (828-831)

WANTED: USED OIL

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Other For Sale

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IA: Steel post. Dennis Becker Bancroft, Ia 515-538-1547

Other Wanted IA: Wanted to buy old farm tools, hand woodworking tools, old seed corn items, hand cornsheller, cream separators. Call 515-890-0262

Other IA:Guineas for sale. 712-4643610 or 641-414-6177

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Emmetsburg Woodford Equipment 712-852-3003 ••• Greenfield Fox Vermeer 641-743-2211 ••• Lake View Mid-States Equipment Co. 712-657-8585

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Lawton S & S Equipment 712-944-5751 ••• Story City Kermit Miskell & Sons Ltd. 515-733-2273

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