January 14, 2023 - 3rd section

Bene t from frequent feed pushing

Automated feed pushing

Increase feed pushing frequency and reduce your labor requirements. You’ll save up to 180 hours a year; valuable time you can now spend on other activities on your farm. Plus, bene t from a clean feed alley and a reduction in fuel usage since you no longer need the tractor to push feed.

Smart feed pushing the Lely way

Standalone machine moves along the feeding alley automatically. Based on your prede ned routes, it follows the feed fence while its rotating lower mechanism pushes the feed towards it. Controlling the Juno is easy with the Lely Control Plus app for mobile devices.

Flexible options

Every barn quilt tells a story

Evert creates local masterpieces

By Abby Wiedmeyer abby.w@dairystar.com

NORTH FREEDOM, Wis. – When Lisa Evert sees a nice barn, she sees potential for art. The Sauk County dairy woman has been painting barn quilts on wooden boards for almost a decade. She has created close to 60 works of art to date.

“They all kind of have stories which makes it kind of fun,” Evert said. “I just use my imagination (for designs).”

The rst barn quilt Evert painted was a volunteer effort to help the Sauk Prairie FFA Chapter. They were trying to get barn quilts started in the area and approached Evert about painting one. She agreed but did not realize it would stick as a hobby until someone else recruited her to paint one for them.

“The FFA helped me get started, and I really started to

enjoy it,” Evert said. “They have gone to great lengths to photograph so many barn quilts and have maps available at the chamber ofce so people can travel the county and view the rural community and its decorated barns.”

Evert and her husband, Tim, have been in partnership operating United Dreams Dairy with Rick and Ronda Lehman since 1997. The farm is near North Freedom.

In 2017, the farm expanded to include Jeff Evert, Tim and Lisa’s son, and Michael Niemann, Rick and Ronda’s nephew, in the partnership. Together and with the help of their employees, they milk around 750 cows.

The sizes of the barn quilts Evert creates vary, but for a large building, the quilts are typically 8 feet long and 8 feet high. She uses highquality paint to make sure the quilts hold up against the elements. The work is done in the heated shop on the farm.

Evert begins the process

Turn to EVERT | Page 3

ABBY WIEDMEYER/DAIRY STAR

Lisa Evert displays photos of barn quilts Dec. 15, 2022, at her farm near North Freedom, Wisconsin. Evert has created close to 60 barn quilts of various sizes over the past decade.

by painting the boards with white primer. She paints the backs also to make sure the wood is protected from the elements on all sides. Then, the design is drawn out, which involves a lot of measuring and math.

“I’ve had my husband help me with different ones,” Evert said. “I had a really hard one with circles which are hard. We actually set it up against the wall, and he helped me come up with circles with a big compass.”

After the design is drawn, Evert uses tape to achieve clean lines. She has learned that high-quality tape prevents colors from bleeding into each other. Creating an 8-by-8 barn quilt takes time because Evert only paints one color per day. Sometimes, Evert lets the paint dry for a day in between painting and before removing the tape.

Most of the quilts are custom orders. When discussing design, people bring ideas to Evert, and she modies them to make original artwork.

“They’re all unique,” Evert said. “I try to change the pattern a little bit.”

Evert considers the color of the buildings on the farm and said little details make a big difference. For example, if a quilt is going on a dark building, Evert leaves a white border to make it pop. Another important detail is using stainless steel screws when mounting the quilts to barns.

“You don’t want to use any screws that are going to rust,” Evert said. “They would probably bleed.”

The majority of the barn quilts Evert has painted are relatively local to her. Evert said she checks on how the art is holding up when she drives by.

While every quilt is unique, some hold a spot closer to Evert’s heart because of the story behind

them. Patriotic themed quilts are among her favorites to create.

“I did a patriotic quilt with an airplane on it honoring the memory of Tim’s uncle who farmed near us,” Evert said. “He was a pilot and used one of his hay elds as a landing strip and housed his plane in one of his out buildings right on his dairy farm. That was a very special quilt and is within a quarter mile of our farm.”

Another quilt Evert holds near is one she painted for the barn on the property she grew up on.

“That one is special to me because that one hangs on my mom’s barn in town,” Evert said. “She is 88 so who knows how long she’s going to live there.”

The parlor at the dairy has one of Evert’s quilts on it; however, she has yet to paint one for the barn at her home. She said the barn needs to be painted before she wants to hang a quilt, and she is also gearing herself up to paint the pattern she wants at home because it is a complicated design.

Evert said it can sometimes be a challenge when someone orders a barn quilt and does not realize the associated cost. The wooden sign boards alone costs approximately $120, and the paints and supplies are expensive as well.

“I kind of run into trouble when people don’t want to spend a lot of money on them,” Evert said. “I don’t use cheap paint, and mine are holding up pretty good.”

While a lot of her barn quilts have been donated or gifted, Evert said she is happy to have a creative outlet.

“Now I drive around and I’ll see a barn and think that barn needs a barn quilt,” Evert said. “Some barns just should have them.”

& Mt Horeb, WI

VISIT US AT

North Dakota Dairy Convention on January 18 Bismark, ND

North Country Enterprise Eau Claire Farm Show on March 7 & 8 Eau Claire, WI

ABBY WIEDMEYER/DAIRY STAR

A barn quilt pain ng decorates a building at United Dreams Dairy near North Freedom, Wisconsin. Lisa Evert, who painted the quilt, operates the dairy with her husband, Tim Evert, along with Rick and Rhonda Lehman.

Factors that inuence the rst lactation

Mitchell presents on pieces of the milk production puzzle

By Grace Jeurissen grace.j@star-pub.com

JORDAN, Minn. – With the costs of raising heifers increasing along with input prices, farmers are paying attention to the potential that comes out of their youngstock groups.

Local farmers gathered at a Vita Plus workshop Dec. 16, 2022, in Jordan to learn about winter calf care, data collecting and employee management, among other items.

Dr. Lucas Mitchell, a calf and heifer specialist with Vita Plus, presented information and studies regarding calf and heifer rearing and the effect it has on rst-lactation milk production.

“First lactation heifers make up 30%-50% of most United States dairy herds,” Mitchell said. “First lactation sets the tone for future performance.”

Once heifers come into the barn after freshening, their job is to produce milk and in 70 days be ready for reproduction again. If a farmer is combatting problems from calving, improper growth or effects from weaning, milk production is affected as well as protability.

“We can’t expect cows that bottom out during rst lactation to come back and be a rockstar,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell said he refers to a heifer raising puzzle with four pieces. The frame of the puzzle is comprised of in utero care with data regarding heat stress and preweaning growth rate. Mitchell said those two factors set a foundation for the rest of a heifer’s growth.

Inside the puzzle are the prepubertal period and freshening.

Mitchell used data from the University of Florida to showcase heat stress and the affects it has on calves longer down the line. The graphs should that cows experiencing heat stress after only receiving shade as a heat abatement practice gave birth to calves that grew slower and produced 11 pounds less milk than the cows provided shade, fans and sprinklers as heat abatement.

The same study looked at granddaughters of the cows that experienced heat stress during pregnancy and calving, and the granddaughter’s production was affected also.

“Dams that experience heat stress tend to not last as long in the herd,” Mitchell said. “The effects of heat stress are a generational problem.”

Mitchell said genetics are a factor in milk production but certain management practices can help the calf in achieving its highest genetic potential in production. Even if the rst step toward a better lactation starts in utero, there are things farms can do in the preweaning period to ensure growth.

“The preweaning period tends to get a lot of attention,” Mitchell said. “A study from Cornell University compared average daily gain in the preweaning stage to pounds of milk in lactations. The bottom line was feed more milk, get more milk.”

Post-natal care of calves is vital to their ability to stay in the herd. Calves should receive quality colostrum within two hours after birth and additional colostrum 12 hours after birth.

“If we mess up the vital rst few weeks of a calf’s life, that puts a stamp on her throughout production,” Mitchell said. “We want to raise problem-free heifers to be problem- free cows.”

Mitchell said if calves show signs of potential illness, the most effective treatment is electrolytes at the rst sign of the calf showing abnormal behavior.

“As the number of days a calf spends sick in the rst four months increases, rst lactation milk production decreases,” Mitchell said. “It’s critical to get it taken care of quickly.”

Signs of abnormal behavior could be a droopy ear, slower eating and lower feed intake. Mitchell said the best way to treat problems before becoming a larger issue is by treating quickly and effectively; if needed, work with a veterinarian to help determine which antibiotics will be most effective for each challenge.

Mitchell said starter intake and milk intake go hand in hand. Starter helps form the rumen, and milk is the most concentrated form of energy for calves to consume. The trick with the

“I like to say that there are two steps to raising a calf,” Mitchell said. “Step one is get them to be a ruminant. This means putting them on starter. Step two is getting them to use that rumen. This could mean introducing forages just before weaning and continuing to provide them through the prepubertal stage.”

The prepubertal stage, age 4 to 10 months, is often the forgotten stage, Mitchell said. These heifers do not require the intensive management compared to other growth stages.

Mitchell said data from Cornell University shows that 1.8 pounds to 2 pounds of average daily gain in young heifers was the most efcient.

“At that 1.8 pounds of gain per day, we are

getting the additional milk in production, and we aren’t pushing additional feed into the calves bringing the cost of raising a heifer up,” he said. “That being said, spending an additional $50 during the preweaning phase could mean additional milk in the tank which is what pays the bills.”

At 12 months of age, heifers are breeding age, and the next step is to get them ready for their rst lactation. Mitchell said the freshening stage is important to focus on, getting the heifers to their ideal frame size and weight.

This can be a delicate process, because pushing the heifers to gain weight too quickly or gaining too much weight will have negative effects on their transition into production.

“When cows calve in fat, we know when they

are struggling, because they get ketosis or milk fever; heifers hide these problems better,” Mitchell said. “Ideally, we want heifers at 95% mature body height when they calve in. Otherwise, we are feeding to grow them while they are trying to produce milk.”

Mitchell said the economic benchmark for Holstein heifers to calve in is at 22-24 months of age. Heifers are almost full grown but are not sacricing milk production.

“It’s important to remember that there are a lot of factors that can affect rst-lactation milk production,” Mitchell said. “This data should be able to help you assess your heifer raising program and adjust it to benet the future of your herd however you see t.”

ALE F EDO RS KI

17 years old

Senior at Kewaskum High School

Employer: Dave and Mike Beck

Beck Dairy Farms

Allenton, Wisconsin Washington County 1,200 cows

Questions answered by Nick Beck, Mike’s son:

Tell us your favorite experience of Cale helping with chores. He is always available to work. When we call, he is always there. Cale is happy all the time, even when things are not going well on the farm. He likes coming to work and doesn’t complain like a lot of other kids do these days.

What qualities does Cale have that benet the farm? He is very punctual and catches on to new tasks quickly. He takes care of all the youngstock, and I don’t have to worry about it. I know it’s getting done the way I want. I don’t have to check his work.

Questions for Cale: What are your responsibilities on the farm? I feed calves and take care of youngstock, which also includes

the steers. I also help vaccinate calves and treat sick calves. I make sure all the animals are bedded and also help with bedding the cows with sand in the main barn. I help the feeder sometimes, too, and do other general chores. I haul manure year-round, and in the summer, I also haul hay. I also x things and do general maintenance and repairs. I wash and maintain equipment, including greasing tractors, etc. I get here about noon each day and stay until it gets dark or even longer. I am in the youth apprenticeship program at school and only have a half day of classes, but I also get credits for coming to work. I enjoy that I receive high school credits while also getting paid. I work on the weekends, arriving between 5:30-6 a.m. to feed calves, and then I stay all day to do other chores. In the fall when I had football, I worked here in the morning until 10 a.m., then went to school, attended football practice and came back to the farm after football to help with eldwork and hauling manure.

When did you begin helping on the farm? I started working on the farm in August 2021. I was doing landscaping before that, and I liked it a little, but I did not have as much freedom as I do on the farm. I can learn a lot more here, and I also get to operate machinery.

How do you balance school, extracurricular activities and farm chores? Being a part of the youth apprenticeship program makes my school day shorter, allowing me to work on the farm more. I am also working on the FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience project right now. I was the captain of my football team and

helped lead us to a conference championship. I also like to make drone videos of farming, particularly during harvest – that’s a hobby of mine. I’ve made about 20 videos on the farm that I post on TikTok and sometimes YouTube. I’m a busy man, but I t it all in a day.

How has working on the farm shaped your character? It has taught me problem solving skills, a good work ethic and high responsibility in what I do.

What do you love most about farm life? It is different than anything else I’ve ever done. On the farm, I’m working with lives, not like with landscaping where you might be working with bricks, for example. The cows are a high responsibility. These guys are liv-

ing and moving which is important to think about as you work with them.

What is one thing you have learned from working alongside your employer? I have learned about the pride behind a farm and how much a farm shapes somebody. Also, taking things slow is better than rushing through something. It gives you the opportunity to do things right versus making mistakes. Cattle don’t take a break. They are active 24/7, 365 days a year.

What are your future plans? After high school, I would like to keep working here for a little bit. I really enjoy it. I might get involved in equipment operating someday because I enjoy that too.

C

STACEY SMART/DAIRY STAR

Cale Fedorski (le ) and Nick Beck take a break Jan. 5 at Beck Dairy Farms near Allenton, Wisconsin. Fedorski is a senior at Kewaskum High School and has worked on the dairy since August 2021.

STACEY SMART/DAIRY STAR

Cale Fedorski shovels feed for calves Jan. 5 at Beck Dairy Farms near Allenton, Wisconsin. Fedorski feeds calves, takes care of youngstock and does other chores alongside the Beck family.

Get to know Cale Fedorski of Allenton, Wisconsin

When do you do chores and what chores do you do? On school days, I help at night, and on days with no school, I help in the morning and night. I can do all the chores.

What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite chore is milking because I like seeing the cows and learning their tag numbers. My least favorite chore is feeding the pigs because they knock me over when I go in to feed them.

Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? My favorite cow was No. 10, and she was just shipped. I showed her as a heifer. She was always nice, and I loved her. She was my girl.

What is your favorite subject in school? None. I do not like school.

Tell us something you have learned in school. We are basically doing biology in our plant and animal science class.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A farmer.

What is your favorite dairy treat? Ice cream.

What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? Milk cows because there is a heater in the parlor.

ah-sehr pohr oos-tehd ehs-teh ah-nyoh?

Jayd y en Barrett 15 years old

Sophomore

ABBY WIEDMEYER/DAIRY STAR

The Barre family – Jay and Erica with their children Grant (from le ), Mason, Karson and Jayden – gather in their home Jan. 4 at their farm near Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The Barre s milk 200 cows in Juneau County.

Grant Barrett

11

years old | Fifth grade

When do you do chores and what chores do you do? Sometimes I get up at 4 a.m. to help milk. At night, I help my grandma feed calves, and I also help feed the heifers.

What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite is cleaning the old barn with calves in it. It’s just fun. My least favorite chore is feeding the pigs because there are so many and it’s hard to do.

Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? Cow No. 1021 is one of my favorites because she is really friendly and I can give her hugs. Cow No. 1207 is another favorite because her mom won third place and fourth place at the state fair. They are both Holsteins.

What is your favorite subject in school? I like physical education because I like going to the work out room and playing sharks and minnows.

Tell us something you have recently learned in school. Division.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A farmer.

What is your favorite dairy treat? Milk.

What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? Sled.

When do you do chores and what chores do you do? I help milk, feed calves and open gates. We do chores in the morning.

When do do chores and what chores do do? We milk at 4 a.m., and I milk,

When do you do chores and what chores do you do? We milk at 4 a.m., and I help milk, help Grandma, kick hay in and dump feed with buckets in the heifer shed, and open gates for Dad.

What are your favorite and least favorite chores? Milking is my favorite because it’s fun. Feeding calves is my favorite, too, because I like to help my grandma. My least favorite chore is watering the steers because there are skunks in there.

Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? I like the pigs because I like to give them stuff. There are eight of them. I also like the cows because some of them are nice but not No. 446.

What is your favorite subject in school? Math and recess because I don’t like the other stuff.

Tell us something you have recently learned in school. Plusses and takeaways.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to farm.

What is your favorite dairy treat? Milk and ice cream.

What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? Sled.

What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite chore is milking because you can stay in the parlor. My least favorite chore is feeding because it’s winter and it’s cold and you have to go outside.

Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? The cat. It is orange and brown and very friendly. It does not have a name.

What is your favorite subject in school? Recess and morning meeting. Morning meeting is fun because you get to toss the bean bag to people and say good morning to each other.

Tell us something you have recently learned in school. Counting back and plusses.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A farmer.

What is your favorite dairy treat? Ice cream.

What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? Sled.

Mason Ba B rrett

7 years old | Second grade

Karson Barrett

7 years old | Second grade

HERD OF 30 HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS for tiestall barn, various stages of lactation, VG, calm herd. Call 563-7443506. 17-TFN-F

DAIRY GOAT DOES, out of Hostetler breeding; also breeding bucks available. Call 319-350-5819. 24-TFN-F

REGISTERED CALVING EASE HOLSTEIN & ANGUS BULLS, various sizes, delivery avail. Call or text Brian 715-6139206. 2-TFN-F

REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-F

LARGE SELECTION REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS from multi-gen EX, VG cows, 28,500 RHA. Call Olmar Farms 507-220-0730. 20-TFN-B

SHORT-TERM BRED HFRS., up to 4-6 mos. bred; also 2-3 mos. bred. Call 218-401-3072. 20-3-F

BROWN SWISS BULLS, home raised, registered, genomic tested, A2A2 tested, delivery available. Call 563-419-2137 or visit www.hilltopacresfarmcalmaria. com 24-TFN-F

REGISTERED, homebred Holstein bulls, located 15 mi. north of Rochester, MN. Call Dave Alberts at 507-269-3084 or 507356-8625. 14-TFN-B

DAIRY HFR. CALVES, 2-6 months old, 28K herd avg., Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 18-TFN-F

SERVICEABLE AGE BREEDING BULLS, 40 yrs. AI breeding, Sauk Centre, MN. Call 320-7612526 or 320-293-5607. 6-TFN-F

HOLSTEIN BULLS, springing hfrs., Freeport, MN area. Call 612-2707453. 23-TFN-F

HEIFERS OF ALL AGES, baby calves to springers, central, MN. Call 320-333-5906. 19-TFN-F

ROAN MILKING SHORTHORN BULL, born Sept. 1, 2021, approx. 750 lbs., asking $1,000. Call 701-490-2432. 6-TFN-F

HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, serviceable age, north of Rochester, MN, delivery avail. Call 507732-5930. 22-1-F

REG. BROWN SWISS BULLS, all ages, exc. pedigrees. Call 320-5876384 or 320-583-0336. 12-TFN-B

REG. JERSEY BULLS, genomic tested, proven records, AI sired. Call Corey 608-751-2882. 22-8-F

10) 1ST & 2ND LACTATION COWS, $1,700. Call 605-270-7417. 22-2-F

REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, exc. type and production. Call Scott Rickeman 320-552-0284. 16-TFN-F

GUERNSEY SPRINGERS, reg. Brown Swiss cows & breeding age registered bulls, Brown Swiss bulls, Guernsey w/high type & production. Call 563-590-5369. 11-TFN-F

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, dams over 40,000 milk, 4.0 test, Analyst Renegrade, King, Doc. Call Greg 608-326-2668. 20-TFN-F

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, polled, genomic tested, deep pedigreed high producing cow families. Call 507-8200452. 22-TFN-F

8) HOLSTEIN HFRS., due Feb. & March, Central, MN, $1,700. Call 320333-7346. 22-2-F

Livestock - FOR SALE

REGISTERED BROWN SWISS HEIFERS, 28,000 herd avg. Call 608-4822726. 20-4-F

3) YOUNG REGISTERED MILKING SHORTHORN BULLS, A2A2, polled & roan. Call 218-385-3471. 21-TFN-F

TOP QUALITY SPRINGER HFRS., due Jan., $1,900/obo. Call 320-293-1432 or 320-2602213. 20-TFN-F

HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Call 507-920-5859. 7-TFN-B

75) COW POLLED HOLSTEIN HERD. Call 612-916-5701. 15-TFN-F

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS & HEIFERS, due Jan.-July, 28,000 M, 1,175 F, 950 P, Norwood, MN. Call 612-2027944. 21-6-F

YEARLING PUREBRED DAIRY FLECKVIEH BULLS, some A2A2 & genomic tested. Call 715-220-2572. 9-TFN-F

B&W AND R&W HOLSTEIN SPRINGING HFRS., bred black Angus, due March-April. Call 507-228-8623 or 507-2288594. 22-4-F

SERVICEABLE AGE HOLSTEIN BULLS, from great type and production families. Raised on outside lots, good vigor, Glencoe, MN. Call 320864-6555. 2-TFN-F

SERVICEABLE AGE

BLACK & WHITE & RED & WHITE BULLS, sires Unstopabull, Genie, & Late Night-P, dams EX and VG, over 30,000 milk, 4% test. Call 320-5836564. 10-TFN-F

Livestock - WANTED

WE HAVE BUYERS for tiestall and freestall dairy herds of all qualities and quantities. Also herds for sale at all times, Call 715721-0079. 2-TFN-B

BUTCHER COWS, bulls, & fats; also thin, lame, lazy, & lump jaw. Call 320-894-7175. 11-TFN-B

ALL CLASSES OF SPRINGER DAIRY COWS. No jockeys. Call 320-760-6050. 20-TFN-F

Hay, Straw, Feed & Bedding - FOR SALE

ORGANIC CERTIFIED ROUND BALES OF BALEAGE & DRY HAY, all lots tested, selling on dry mater basis. Call 563586-2231. 22-10-B

ALFALFA BALEAGE, 4x5 rotocut, 150-220RFV, $160-225/ton. Call 320248-1573. 21-6-F

ALFALFA HAY & GRASS HAY, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675. 10-TFN-B

FLAX STRAW BALES, 4x5, net wrapped, $20 ea. Call 218-573-3172. 16-TFN-F

KILN DRIED WOOD SHAVINGS for bedding, by the semi load. Call 608479-2039. 19-TFN-F

STRAW, NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-8088336. 15-TFN-F

ALFALFA BALEAGE, 1st-4th crop, 175 RFQ. Call 715-896-1418. 3-TFN-F

HIGH QUALITY DAIRY HAY, lots from 180 RFV up to 220 RFV, 3’x3’ sq. bales, dry hay as well as indiv. wrapped baleage. Call 218-7914953. 22-1-B

1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH CUTTING BALEAGE, all cuttings are tested, Glencoe, MN. Call 952-297-2811. 5-TFN-F

OCIA CERTIFIED YELLOW CORN, 8.52 crude protein. Call 641751-8382. 12-TFN-B

OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN, out produces hybrids for silage, $67/ bu. plus shipping, leafy, sweet stalks, highly nutritious grain. Call 217-8573377 or cell 217-343-4962. borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com 21-11-VM

SOYBEAN SEEDS, 30 bu. VNS conv., germ tested, 2022 crop, $750, Stanley, WI. Call 715-6445200. 22-1-F

GRASS HAY, 3x3x8 med. sq.; also swamp bedding chopped up and baled dry, 3x3x8 med. sq. or 4x5 rd. bales. Call 320-293-0181. 19-8-F

CERTIFIED ORGANIC 3RD CROP CLOVER/ GRASS MIX 4X4 BALEAGE ROUND BALES, $150. Call 715-654-6316. 18-12-F

2ND CROP GRASS HAY, big squares, 3x3x8. Call 320-293-0181. 21-10F

50) 4X5 BALES OF MEADOW HAY; 100) bales 3rd crop alfalfa baleage. Call 320-333-6245. 20-4-F

ALFALFA HAY & ALFALFA GRASS HAY, 3x3x8 sq. or rd. bales. Call 218-371-1650. 22-8-F

5X6 NET WRAP MEADOW HAY; also Farmall H for repair or parts, complete, great metal. Call 218-282-6132. 21-3-F

3X3 WHEAT AND OAT STRAW BALES; also 3x3 hay bales, all grown in Canada! Call 204-7125161. 19-6-B

COMPLETE HERDS OF DAIRY CATTLE; also buying all classes of livestock, including cull cows, steers, hfrs. and calves. Call 715-216-1897. 7-TFN-B

WANTING TO BUY SLOW & LAME CATTLE, lump-jaws and bad eyes and all blemished cattle, $200-$600; also, good cull cows and bulls, $600$1,200. Call 612-860-8774 or 651-480-1900. 4-TFNB

ERNMOREORGANICS.COM, certied organic alfalfa, wrapped in 8 layers of lm, 3x4x6 bales, RFQ 140-280, Springeld, SD. Call ERNmore Organics 605-286-3873 or 605-999-2010 or 605-2511143.Ernmoreorganics. com. 16-TFN-B

CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY, 1st cut rd., 2nd cut med. large sq., good quality mixed hay. Call 218587-4672. 22-TFN-F

MIXED GRASS HAY, med. squares; also meadow hay cut up and baled in 4x5 rounds and med. squares. Call 320-2930181. 18-10-F

HIGH QUALITY FORAGES: corn silage (conventional and BMR), alfalfa haylage, fescue grass silage, Triricale silage and oatlage. Forages can be delivered and made into TMR. Call 920-371-7737. 22-20-B

CERTIFIED ORGANIC BALEAGE, individual wrapped big squares; Straw 1st, 3rd, 4th cut available w/test results, can be sold as conventional. Call 608498-0258. 20-4-B

Help Wanted

FT

50-COW DAIRY LOOKING FOR KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON for farm work; must know equipment and cows. Call 715-662-5053. 23-TFN-F

working

1900 COW DAIRY looking for bilingual parlor manager. Call 507-9515597. 8-TFN-F

FT HERDSMAN on 280cow parlor/fresstall dairy. Call/text Brandon 262825-8758 or Shannon 920382-7737. 22-3-F

Services

SILO REMOVAL, take down & clean up, specializing in but not limited to silos in congested areas, mobile concrete crushing, fully insured. Call 507236-9446. 23-12-VM

CUSTOM HEIFER RAISER has openings to raise your heifers. We offer freestall facilities, all TMR fed, $2.45/day from weaned to pre-fresh. Call Ben for more details 715495-0481. 21-2-VM

WI 54670. 17-6-F

Miscellaneous - WANTED Great price on worlds top hybrids. Non GMO grain is earning market premiums (up to $2 over CBOT paid in 2022). We offer proven, complete weed control programs for less than technology cost! Maximize returns and IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE! ORDER EARLY AND SAVE MORE! CONVENTIONAL SEED CORN SALE “FOR A BETTER BOTTOM LINE!” 320-237-7667 KLEENACRES.com DEALER INQUIRES WELCOMED

JD 7000 6 OR 8 ROW PLANTER & 6620 or 7720 combine. Call 320760-6050. 22-TFN-F

JD 740 MANURE LDR., & HD hyd. controlled grader blade. Call 920648-2104. 20-TFN-F

VINTAGE A.O. SMITH HARVESTORE ADVERTISING COLLECTIBLES & Harvestore farmer magazines, 1960s-1990s, in good cond. Call 715-225-9987. 19-8-F

FOR MEYERS 300 OR 350 MANURE SPDR

Call 320-223-5338. 21-2-F FARM BULK MILK COOLERS, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 10-24-P

RUG LOOM, state cond. Harvey J. Borntreger, N4110 Catlin Ave., Granton, WI 54436. 22-1-P

16” GUTTER GRATES, square bale straw blower, round Ploydome calf huts and feeder wagon for hay and silage. Call 574-3280025. 22-2-F

USED CALF-TEL PENS. Call 320-995-6216. 16-TFN-F

15-5-38 TRACTOR CHAINS in good cond. Call 563-568-1177. 22-3-F

TORO GROUNDSMAN DSL. CAB LAWN MOWER & SNOWBLOWER. Call 320-4242005. 13-TFN-F

(4) 3-PHASE 5HP BULK MILK TANK COMPRESSORS, reasonable. Call 480-313-8460. 9-TFN-F

PUPPIES: 3) Pyrenees; 4) Border Collie, exc. family dogs, working parents, WI. Call 608-617-1595. 22-1-F

NH BR770 ROUND BALER, crop cutter; Case 2188 combine, RWA. Call 218-841-8723. 24-TFN-F

BOBCAT 773 TURBO

SKID LDR., 2400 hrs., exc. cond., $27,000/obo; Wanted: 365 & 650 gravity boxes, nice cond. Call 320266-6878. 22-3-F

KRAUSE LANDSMAN

7430 SOIL FINISHER. Call 320-250-4600, no texts or messages. 3-TFNF

MILKING EQUIPMENT: Boumatic vacuum pump; pipeline; glass receiver jar; air injector; transfer pump, control panel; automatic washer & time keepers. Call 507220-8424. 22-2-B

‘06 MAHINDRA 7520, 4WD, 75 hp, 12 spd. shuttle shift, 2433 hrs., 540/1000 pto, exc. cond., $15,900. Call 715-6442356. 22-1-F

BALDOR 5 HP MOTOR. Call 320-845-4690. 22-1-F

HARVESTER 600 BU. ROLLER MILL, $3,500; also 3) 4-ton steer stuffers. Call 952-292-2011. 22-1-F

ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPPIES, great family & farm dogs, socialized. Call 563-380-8628. 21-2-VM

‘88 WILSON CATTLE TRAILER, 7’x24’; JD 16R cultivator; Versatile 400 swather, good cond. Call 320-290-0367. 6-TFN-F

HAY RACK, platforms on side, 9x18’, $2,500; Kewanee elevator, 56’, pto lift. Call 320-247-2657. 7-TFN-F

88) KRAIBURG KEW PLUS COW MATS, exc. cond.; 80) Sturdy Built tiestall dividers. Call 608214-2842. 22-8-F

‘08 35 TON SEMI TRAILER, beaver tail & ramps, 51’ total length. Call 320-760-6942. 12-TFN-F

GEHL 125 MIX-ALL ROLLER MIXER, everything in good cond. Call 641-895-1685. 22-2-F

HOLM LAUE MILK

TAXI 55 GAL. SELFPROPELLED UNIT w/ pasteurizer, fed 30-35 calves, updated to newer unit, $7,250. Call 641-5300535. 15-8-F

OLD HEATING FUEL AND DIESEL, can pump from basement. Call 320424-2005. 5-TFN-F

USED BARN CLEANER CHAIN for MN Chief barn cleaner, log chain type, Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 20-3-F

FREESTALLS, must be in good shape. Call Larry Drier 952-200-0925. 222-F

MUELLER 1600 MILK COOLER w/scroll compressor; (6) Milkmaster DeLaval takeoffs. Call 715-654-5579. 22-1-F

NH 38 FLAIL CHOPPER, bought new in ‘04, always shedded, exc. cond. Call 715-314-0977. 10-TFN-F

EQUIPMENT FOR SMALL scale bottling plant, pasteurizer, homogenizer, bottler, conveyor, labeler, etc. Call Blaine 701-471-4011. 20-3-F

PUREBRED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, registered, vet checked, dewormed, UTD on shots, ready now, asking $550. Call 715-773-2199. 22-2-F

IH 1486, 3288, 806, all w/low hrs. Call 320-3338937. 22-2-F

BULK MILK TANK AND VACUUM PUMP Call 320-262-6874. 22-1-F

JD 5510 or similar w/ldr. Please call Kevin at 612845-0124. 22-2-F

GEARBOX HOUSING FOR NH 256 HAY RAKE. Bennie Wagler, 21334 Keystone Rd., Wilton, WI 54670 22-3-F

‘98 DAEWOO 601 SKID LDR. w/or w/o tracks, 5136 actual hrs.; NH 890 chopper w/3R30” CH. Call 218-371-1650. 22-4-B

1500 GAL. DARIKOOL BULK TANK, w/washer mounted on side, 2 compressors, complete. Call 507-450-6115. 20-3-F

JD 5820 SELF-PROPELLED CHOPPER, 4800 hrs., nice, comes with Dion F63-120 rotary hd. & 7’ HH, $55,000. Call 320290-2602. 20-3-F

1600 GAL. ARCTIC CHILL TANK, 5 yrs. old, complete, 15K. Call 715823-4501. 22-1-F

ARCTIC CAT 700 PROWLER SIDE BY SIDE, $7,500. Call 320249-8547. 22-1-F

Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

PATZ V350 TMR MIXER, exc. cond., hay retainer, Avery 640XL scale, rubber side ext., $22,500/obo. Call 320360-4645. 20-5-F

14 WEEK OLD PUREBRED BORDER COLLIES, 1 male, 1 female, vet checked, $250. Call/text Aaron 320-293-7795. 22-1F

14’ TANDEM AXLE TRUCK, hyd. dump box, VG cond. Call 507-4506115. 21-3-F

PSI POWER WASHERS, Power Washers Hot/ Cold, Cabinet Parts Washers, Chemicals, Presoaks, Degreasers, Large Parts Inventory Shipped Same Day, On Site Service. Industrial, Commercial, Farm, Sales, Repair, and Rental. “The Guys That Work Great Under Pressure” 1-800-5551677. Serving you from 3 locations: West Central MN Region – Pennock, MN Location SW MN Region –Wilmont, MN Location NW IA Region – Harrisburg, SD Location & Wilmont, MN Location SE SD Region –Harrisburg, SD Location. 23-TFN-B

KUHN 1140 MANURE SPDR., new-type, pretty good shape, new aprons, pto, beaters top & bottom exc., $15,500. Call 320-3694443. 22-1-B

UEBLER 812 FEED CART; Mueller 800 gal. bulk tank, washer, compressor; Schuld 4-ton bulk bin; Sutorbilt vacuum pump; 7.5 hp motor; 5) Boumatic milk units. Call Steve 920-3883368. 22-1-P

‘15 CHEVY SILVERADO 4-DOOR, 4WD. Call 320557-5514, no texts or messages. 1-TFN-F

WEAVERLINE FEED CARTS, new, rebuilt used, parts, service. Call Hobert Sales Inc., Cokato, MN 320286-6284. 19-TFN-B

ELECTRIC GOLF CART w/box on back lifted, also has newer batteries, asking $2,400. Call 507-251-7486. 22-1-F

(4) DEMCO 365 & 450 GRAVITY BOXES, (2) w/tarps, like new; tricycle feeder; big round bale wagon. Call 320-557-6558. 18-TFN-F

‘07 KRONE BIG X 500 SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE HARVESTER, 1676 engine hrs., 1275 cutter hrs., processor completely rebuilt after 2022 corn silage season, new knives and shear bar before corn silage 2022, 8R Easy Collect 6000 corn head, Easy Flow 3801 hay head. Call Nick at 320221-0032. 21-2-B

KATOLIGHT 55KW STANDBY GENERATOR, VG shape, like new. Call 507-450-6115. 22-1-F

ABCA REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, exc. working parents on site, current on vaccinations. Call 608-214-2842. 21-4-F

GERMAN SHEPHERDBLUE HEELER CROSS PUPS, $75 ea. Call 320874-0048. 21-2-F

NH 790 CHOPPER w/hay head & NH 116 14’ hydraswing haybine. Call 218639-1103. 5-TFN-F

FOREMOST HEADGATE, $400; EZ Chute manual hoof trim chute, $400; Steel fence posts, $2. Call 507-249-3240. 20-4-F

JD 2700 PLOW, semi mounted. Call 320-5101055. 13-TFN-F

6) WESTFALIA STIMOPULS MA AUTO TAKEOFFS, have new style boards; 14’ Hanson unloader. Call 641-228-4690. 20-3-F

DAIRYMASTER PARLOR, swing-10, automatic takeoffs, Massport 7-1/2 vacuum pump & motor. Call 563-513-8650. 22-1-VM

ALFA-DELAVAL LATE MODEL BULK TANK, 1,250 gal., complete as new, MN. Call 480-313-8460. 5-TFN-F

JD 6400, ROPS, 2WD, PQ, shows 3920 hrs. w/JD 620 ldr., $20,500; JD 6320L, ROPS, 4WD, synchro, shows 8580 hrs., $22,000; JD 6320L, ROPS, 4WD, PQ, shows 1560 hrs., $24,000; JD 512 ldr., $3,250; weight bracket, $100. Call 715669-3971. 21-2-VM

CHEMICAL INJECTION

PUMP for hydrogen peroxide etc. into water supply, like new, $350. Call 320630-7559. 14-TFN-F

FARMKING 8’ SNOWBLOWER, $1,500; Also Schweis 8’ snowblower, $1,000. Call 320-249-8556. 22-1-F

VAN VETTER 800 GAL. BULK TANK; also Mueller 34 plate cooler and DeLaval tank washer. Call 320-2501221. 22-2-F

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, ready Jan. 22, red tri & red Merle, tails docked, dew claws, 1st round shots & wormer. Call travis 507-259-5173. 22-TFN-F