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For improved aerobic stability of silage and high moisture corn stored for not less than 60 days Contains exclusive strains Lactobacillus buchneri NCIMB 40788 and Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12455 Storage and Shelf Life: Store unopened packages in a cool, dry place. Avoid leaving bag open.

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Heyls receive ND commissioner’s award

By Jan Lefebvre jan.l@star-pub.com

TOWNER, N.D. — In North Dakota, dairy farmers are increasingly hard to come by.

That is one reason the Heyl family, which owns PAYDAK Dairy near Towner, appreciated receiving the state’s 2023 Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence Jan. 17, during the North Dakota Dairy Convention in Bismarck.

Jonas Heyl said persevering within North Dakota’s dairy scene is not for the faint of heart.

“We’re crazy or stupid, or maybe a little bit of both,” Heyl said. “I kind of joked when we received the award that, since there are (so few) dairy farms left in the state, how many of them already got the award?”

One year ago, there were 37 grade A and B dairy farms remaining in North Dakota.

Today, there are 32 grade farms operating, according to Rep. Dawson Holle.

Heyl said that in 2023, a farm that received the dairy excellence award in recent years closed, as did a neighboring farm.

“The dairy up the road from us, a 1000-head dairy, shut their doors,” Heyl said.

“When beef prices are so good and dairy prices are so poor — and the government programs want such a high premium to protect a oor that doesn’t even seem protable when in-

ation is high, costs are high, freight costs are high, and corporations are taking a bigger slice of our pie — it’s hard to make ends meet.”

Heyl and his wife, Sam, operate their farm with a team of eight full-time employees.

They milk 300 cows twice a day in a double-8 parallel parlor and raise their youngstock. They also grow alfalfa, corn, soybeans, canola and small grains on 2,500 acres and pasture 200-300 animals each year on 700 acres. Milk from the farm travels three hours to the Dairy Farmers of America processing plant in Pollock, South Dakota, where it is made into specialty cheeses.

The Heyls met in college and came back to Sam’s family farm in 2005, buying the farm from her parents in 2016. The couple has three young children who are the fourth generation on the farm, which was homesteaded by Sam’s grandparents in 1941.

“For us, we’re trying to do the best that we can,” Heyl said. “For the rst time since we got the farm, we were in the red last year. We had to take out of operating (funds) to pay bills. We’ve never had to do that.”

He went to his father-inlaw to seek advice.

“He said that (being in the red) is going to happen (in dairy farming), and it’s probably going to happen three or four more times,” Heyl said. “It’s just something where you’ve got to weather the storm.”

The Heyls were able to continue moving forward.

Heyl said being efcient by incorporating sustainable practices has helped them keep the farm healthy.

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North Dakota Department of Agriculture representaƟve Nathan Kroh (leŌ) presents Jonas and Sam Heyl, of PAY-DAK Dairy, with the 2023 Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence Jan. 17 at the North Dakota Dairy ConvenƟon in Bismarck, North Dakota. The Heyls milk 300 cows twice a day in a double-8 parallel parlor and grow alfalfa, corn, soybeans, canola and small grains on 2,500 acres near Towner, North Dakota.

“Going forward, we will continue to try to be more efcient in what we do,” Heyl said. “I do a lot in regenerative farming where we’ve saved a lot of input costs by producing our own products, starting with the byproduct of manure, so that I’m not buying synthetic fertilizer anymore. I make compost tea for a starter fertilizer and do different things with our lagoons to create natural fertilizer so that we can save some money.”

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“I am adamantly a believer in being a good steward of my land,” he said. “I practice regenerative farming, using notill farming practices whenever I can, cover crops, using manure and putting down green crops to capture carbon — I’m into all that.”

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The Heyls house their herd in a freestall barn on their farm near Towner, North Dakota. The Heyls also pasture 200-300 animals each year on 700 acres.

The Heyls use the produce to help feed staff, and the project has provided more diversied training for interns on J-1 visas, whom the Heyls have welcomed to their farm. Heyl said Sam’s parents are experts at canning and largely take care of preserving the produce.

“We get canned fruits and vegetables all year-round because of their hard work,” Heyl said. “We also sell as much as we can on-site, mostly by word of mouth. Once in a while, I’ll take a trailerful of goods into town and put up some signs. Whatever is left over goes to the food pantries.”

Selling produce is also a way to reach out to the community when fewer people each year are connected to agriculture.

“There are few jobs with more importance than what we do,” Heyl said.

“Sadly, consumers are being distanced from us, and we need to (educate) so that we aren’t attacked by organizations or people who are misinformed. We try to bridge the gap as much as we can, but when we’re working as much as we do and as hard as we do, it’s hard to make and nd time to do that, especially when we have a family.”

Finding time to attend the award ceremony was even a challenge. Heyl said, luckily, Sam’s parents got the kids

to school and took care of them while the Heyls made the two-hour trip to Bismarck for the convention. “(Department of Agriculture staff) knew that if they didn’t give us enough advanced warning, we might not have been able to be there to accept the award,” Heyl said. “Dairy farmers don’t get off the farm very often, and it’s a big deal. None of it could have happened without our employees’ help to keep the farm running.”

In a released statement about the Heyls, North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture Doug Goehring acknowledged the commitment it takes to run a successful dairy farm in these times.

“The PAY-DAK Dairy has consistent, high-quality milk and a remarkable inspection record,” Goehring said. “Despite the challenges, it is encouraging to know that the Heyl family is committed to the dairy lifestyle and producing an excellent product for consumers.”

Back on the farm, the Heyls have taken the award in stride.

“It’s nice to be recognized, but we certainly don’t do this to get awards,” Heyl said. “We’re honored to have gotten it, and we’ve received a lot of praise for it. But any dairy farmer who takes pride in what they do deserves this award.”

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A look back at 5, 10 and 20 years ago 5 years ago Twins take on dairying together It was normal for twin brothers, Carter and Cody Zidlicky, from Decorah, Iowa, to share many things in life, including their interest in becoming a dairy farmer. They bought a herd in 2017, and the twins worked hard to maintain their barn that housed 45 registered Ayrshire cows. The boys had full-time jobs off the farm and found themselves working long days. With the help of their mom, Karrie, who did many milkings when the boys had to work 14-hour shifts off the farm, they managed to keep doing what they enjoyed. They knew in order to pay the bills they needed their other jobs.

They found themselves questioning if the cows were the right thing to do, but when they went into the barn and saw what their accomplishments, they knew it was.

When the time comes to exit Andy and Darienne Frickson, of Dakota, Minnesota, had hopes to make a life out of dairy farming, but that wasn’t able to happen for the couple.

On Jan. 4, 2019, the couple sold their herd due to the downturn in the dairy economy. When they sold their cows, they knew they needed a plan to handle the turn of events. Jack LaValla, who worked at Riverland Community College at the time, gave tips on what to do. One thing LaValla said was to sit down and run what-if scenarios. Darienne also had different ways to look at the situation. She said that when it comes to farms, there is the emotional side and the business side, and in order to make the farm work, you have to look at the business side of things.

Dairy endeavor starts early for Mallow By the age of 18, Ann Mallow was milking her own herd alongside her parents, Joe and Karen, of Ixonia, Wisconsin. She started to grow her herd at the age of 14, when she was gifted two calves for her birthday and also bought a bred heifer with the money she received. Mallow had her own freestall barn, feed, bulk tank and milk check. She only shared the milking parlor with her parents. Compared to her parents’ herd, Mallow had better components, which gave her milk check a bump in price.

When Mallow said she wanted to make a career out of dairy farming when she was 14, her parents were supportive. They also were there every step of the way if she needed help.

New year, new milk market Robert Pierce, of Darlington, Wisconsin, searched for a new company to ship his milk to after he was told he would be losing his milk market.

Shortly before Thanksgiving in 2018, Pierce and 15 neighboring farms were told this news. Pierce did not waste time trying to nd a new market for himself and the others as well. After doing research and making many phone calls, Pierce successfully found new markets for the other producers but not himself. He continued to make phone calls. The Thursday before Christmas, he was able to reach a Dairy Farmers of America eld representative who told him they would take his milk if he could get a Grade-A permit. This is exactly what he did.

10 years ago A womanʼs world Judy and Kalie Klaphake could be found taking care of the cows on a farm near Albany, Minnesota, while their husbands, Jeff and Joe, managed a custom harvest company. Neither of the women had much experience with cattle, and it was a bit of a learning curve. But, they got it done. Kalie took care of most of the computer work, while Judy did most of the bookkeeping for the dairy and custom work. Even being in the hospital could not keep Kalie from helping on the farm. While she was away, she checked on the robots and cattle on an iPad her family brought her. She helped with herd health over the phone.

Giving the greatest gift The importance of family ran deep in the Burg and Bertram families. It was put to test in 2013, when Sherry Bertram donated one of her kidneys to her brother, Rick Burg. Bertram had a farm near Spring Hill, Minnesota, with her husband, Randy, and also worked a job off the farm at the local school. Knowing her brother would do the same if the roles were reversed, there was not a doubt in Bertram’s mind on what she had to do. To celebrate a year after the surgery, Bertram and Burg went out to eat together, and Burg gave her a snow globe of an angel with an inscription that read, “Thank you for the greatest gift. 1-31-13.”

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20 years ago Schlangens credit common sense methods for low SCC Dan and Jolene Schlangen, of Eden Valley, Minnesota, had been working to care for the farm that Dan’s father, Tony, had started. Tony was killed in a car accident in 1997, leading to the Schlangens quitting their jobs to help with the farm and buying it in 1998. They attempted to live out Tony’s goal for the farm of attaining a low somatic cell count.

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101 members Harmony, Minnesota Fillmore County How does your chapter volunteer in the community throughout the year? Our chapter collects products for the food shelf during National FFA Week. The chapter also donates any extra fruit after fruit sales to the food shelf. We are planning a few activities at the local nursing homes this spring.

Fillmore Central FFA Chapter officers donate extra fruit from their chapter’s fruit sale to the food shelf. During November, members sell fruit and bu�er braids to the community, which is their most successful fundraiser.

What fundraisers does your chapter do throughout the year? The Fillmore Central FFA Chapter has two major fundraisers.

During harvest time, we send out members with grain carts to ask farmers for donations of corn to sell at Harmony Agri Services Inc. Members are also going around the block ask-

ing for donations. During November, members What are the biggest events of the year? The sell fruit and butter braids. This is our most suc- National FFA Convention & Expo in Indiacessful fundraiser. We use these funds to sup- napolis, Indiana, strikes interest in a lot of our port us going to contests, state convention, the National FFA Convention & Expo, and chapter events.

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members. The state convention is where our qualifying Career Development Event and Leadership Development Event teams compete.

What is unique about your chapter? In our school, 50% of the student body is active in FFA in some way. Our members have a diverse range of Supervised Agricultural Experience projects and activities within the school.

When was your chapter founded and how has it evolved? After re-

cently cleaning our FFA ofce, we found that the Harmony FFA Chapter was founded in 1938. Harmony merged with Preston/Fountain in 1994 to form Fillmore Central.

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with the eldwork like working the hay crop, hauling manure or running the chisel plow.

Why did you join FFA? FFA is full of opportunities, meeting new people and learning valuable skills that are useful later on in life.

I thought it would be a fun experience, and it denitely is.

Tell us about your farm and family. I grew up and still live on my family’s 200-cow dairy farm right outside of Harmony, Minnesota, with my six siblings and my parents, Kevin and Kelly Biel. Our farm consists of Holstein and Jersey cows, chickens, goats and a lot of barn cats. My siblings and I feed the calves after school and on the weekends if school extracurriculars aren’t interfering. We help our dad and grandpa, Bob,

What is your role in the chapter? Being on the chapter’s ofcer team, we plan for the year and try to ll the year with exciting activities the chapter members will enjoy. The most important events we plan for are our fundraisers, FFA week and the chapter banquet. I try to get new members in FFA because they are missing out on a lot of opportunities.

What FFA contests do you compete in? I compete in Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management and recently started Poultry Evaluation. I have found a lot of success with both and am

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How has FFA shaped you as a person? FFA has taught me a lot of skills. Because I have done dairy judging, I strengthened my communication skills and problem-solving skills.

I have also learned leadership throughout my years in FFA. What are your duties on the farm? My duties on the farm consist of feeding the calves and helping with eldwork.

What are your future plans? This fall, I plan to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study agricultural communication and marketing. I like to advocate for agriculture, and this major will help me promote the industry to a higher extent.

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ConƟnued from KIDS CORNER | Page 8 What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up, I want to have a career with something to do with animals, health and teaching others.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. If I had my own farm, I`d want it to look like a zoo, just without cages, so there would be a bunch of animals running free.

What is your favorite game to play on the farm? One of my favorite games to play on the farm is jumping from hay

bale to hay bale with my brother and sister.

What is your favorite meal that your mom or dad makes? I don’t have a favorite meal because there are so many meals I love, but if I have to choose, I`d say my dad’s venison.

What is your favorite thing to do off the farm with your family? My favorite thing to do off the farm with my family is camping, shing, hunting and tractor pulls.

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If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. It would look just like this one but maybe just cash crops instead of milking cows.

Leo Turner 9 years old Third grade When do you do chores? After school and on the weekends.

What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is helping to clean cattle pens, and my least favorite is helping Mom in the garden.

What project do you enjoy helping your parents with on the farm? Helping Dad work in the shop on equipment.

Tell us a fun memory you have of living on the farm. Driving the tractor for the rst time by myself.

What is your favorite game to play on the farm? Bale jumping.

What is your favorite meal that your mom or dad makes? My favorite meal would have to be pizza and taco dip.

What is your favorite thing to do off the farm with your family? Camping, tractor pulling and going hunting with Dad.

Tell us a fun memory you have of living on the farm.

When my dad still had his Honda four-wheeler to go on rides.

Mila Turner 7 years old Second grade When do you do chores? After school and on the weekends.

What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is feeding calves so I can play with the cats in the calf barn. My least favorite would be scraping the barn.

What project do you enjoy helping your parents with on the farm? Riding in the tractors.

What is your favorite animal on your farm? Callie Mae would be my favorite cow. She is a sweetheart that took reserve champion as a yearling and then grand champion as a cow at the county fair. She is my baby.

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

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. I would have pigs, cows, horses and tractors.

What is your favorite game to play on the farm? Bale jumping.

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DCHA offers two $1,000 scholarships To be eligible for one of DCHA’s $1,000 scholarships, applicants must be a college student and DCHA member; or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. Applications are due Feb. 21. An individual may only receive a DCHA scholarship once.

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must: complete at least one year of post high school education; be an enrolled student in good standing at an accredited college or university; be enrolled in a eld of agriculture or in a course of study with relevance to agriculture (preference is given to dairy calf/heifer-related elds of study); be a DCHA member; or the son, daughter or legal dependent of a DCHA member.

Visit https://calfandheifer.org/scholarship for more information and to apply USDA accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue food and agriculture career paths. The application deadline is March 1.

Young people around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications through an e-application. Administered through USDA’s Ofce of Partnerships and Public Engagement, the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is available to eligible high school seniors entering their freshman year of college as well as rising college sophomores and juniors.

USDA partners with these 1890 universities to provide scholarship recipients with full tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Scholarship recipients attend one of

the 1890 universities and pursue degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related academic disciplines. The scholarship also includes work experience at USDA through summer internships. Scholars accepted into the program are eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment with USDA upon successful completion of their degree requirements by the end of the agreement period. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program awarded 100 scholarships in the 2023 cohort of 1890 Scholars.

Learn more and apply online at USDA 1890 National Scholars Program. For more information, contact partnerships@usda.gov.

Central Plains Dairy Expo concert features award winning Atkins The Central Plains Dairy Association announced that Rodney Atkins, one of country music’s biggest stars, will headline the Central Plains Dairy Expo country music concert March 19 starting at approximately 7 p.m. Prior to the concert, CPDE will host its popular Welcome Reception, which starts at 5 p.m., at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. These fun events are free to dairy producers. Registration is required at: https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/registration.

“Award winning Atkins has garnered substantial recognition throughout his career, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist and Broadcast Music Inc. Million Air Award,” said Renee Brod, CPDA member services director. “With numerous top hits, his songs, including No. 1 song of the decade, ‘Watching You,’ hit the airwaves frequently. Additionally, he has produced six No. 1 singles and eight top 5 singles.”

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To learn more about Central Plains Dairy Expo, March 19-21, visit www.centralplainsdairy.com.

Compeer Financial offers scholarships to high school seniors The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, is offering 123 scholarships to students this year. Graduating high school seniors with an agriculture or rural background, or those planning to major in an agriculture-related eld at a community college, university or technical school are encouraged to apply.

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To submit an offer, producers should contact the FSA at their local USDA Service Center by July 31 in order to have an offer effective by Oct. 1. To ensure enrollment acreages do not exceed the statutory cap, FSA will accept offers from producers on a rst-come, rst-served basis and will return offers for approval in batches throughout the year.

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University of Minnesota seeks dairy manager study input The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine invites you to participate in the Management Technology Perceptions study. Your insights as individuals in managerial positions within a dairy operation are invaluable to understanding the use of automated/precision technology in the industry.

This study aims to investigate the perspectives of decision-makers with access to farm records on a single dairy operation. By understanding your views on technology adoption, we hope to identify obstacles and areas where producers may benet from support. Your participation will signicantly contribute to the enhancement of extension interventions for those interested in adopting technology.

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Award recipients will receive a grant for 50% (up to $1,000) toward the purchase price of a registered Brown Swiss female of any age. The program is intended to run for two years with the applicants being between the ages of 9 and 18 for cows and 9 to 19 for heifers as of Jan. 1.

Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin and become members of the Wisconsin junior and the national junior Brown Swiss associations.

Since the project started in 2013, 31 youth have purchased registered Brown Swiss heifers thanks to the generosity of long-time Brown Swiss breeder and youth supporter Nelson McCammon, who donated the funding for the program via his estate when he passed. McCammon was a mentor to many and a past winner of the Klussendorf Trophy.

Winners will be presented at the Wisconsin Brown Swiss annual meeting March 1-2 at the Clarion Inn & Suites Conference Center in Lake Delton, Wisconsin.

Grants will be awarded Friday night, just ahead of the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Sale which will allow winners

to purchase a calf from breeders who have made them available.

Applications and more information about this and other programs can be found at www.wibrownswiss. com or by contacting Christopher Voegeli at christophervoegeli@gmail.com or 608-558-4728.

Wisconsin Holstein Association announces award winners The Wisconsin Holstein Association is pleased to announce its 2023 Distinguished Breeder and Service award winners. Those being recognized include: Mike and Marcy McCullough, Rock-N-Hill Holsteins as Distinguished Holstein Breeder; Tony and Jacob Brey as Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder; David Sarbacker as the Holstein Horizon award winner; and Jim Rickert as the Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service Award winner. These individuals will be honored Feb. 24 at the 2024 Wisconsin Holstein Convention banquet in New Glarus, Wisconsin.

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This year’s scholarship recipients in Dairy Star’s coverage area are: — Allison Ahrensmeyer of Baraboo, Wisconsin, daughter of Larry and Laurie Ahrensmeyer.

— Makenzie Alberts of Pine Island, Minnesota, daughter of Eric and Angie Alberts.

— Wyatt Glessing of Waverly, Minnesota, son of Dan and Seena Glessing.

— Kaleb Heins of Morris, Minnesota, son of Brad and Joni Heins.

— Colton James of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, son of Dennis and Christine James.

— Makayla Moline of St. Peter, Minnesota, daugher of Rob and Gail Moline.

Stearns County seeks Dairy Advisory Committee members Stearns County is looking for individuals associated with the dairy industry who would be interested in serving on the Dairy Advisory Committee.

The committee meets on a quarterly basis to recommend and advise local and state governments on policies that will enhance and benet the agricultural industry, specically the dairy industry. Responsibilities include input on land use planning, input on cost shares for environmental regulation and support of educational activities. The committee includes dairy producers and dairyrelated industry professionals who live in Stearns County.

Members get a per diem of $50 per meeting.

If you are in the dairy industry and are interested in being considered for this appointment, complete the form located on the Stearns County website at stearnscountymn.gov/914 and click on the link to apply for a position.

Otherwise, direct all further information to the auditortreasurer email at auditor.email@stearnscountymn.gov or by mail to the Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer’s Ofce, 705 Courthouse Sq., Rm. 148, St. Cloud, MN, 56303. All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9.

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Thursday & Friday – February 8 & 9, 2024 – 10 AM Each Day DAY 1: February 8, 2024 – 10:00 AM: Starting with dairy and farm equipment first followed by milk cows, dry cows, and springers. Cattle to start at approx. 10:45 AM. DAY 2: February 9, 2024 – 10:00 AM: 230 Heifers starting with approx. 15 breed leading Genomic heifers at +3000 GTPI and higher followed by pregnant recip heifers carrying embryos with 3200 GTPI parent avg. followed by 200 heifers pregnant and open down to calves.

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

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SERVICEABLE AGE HOLSTEIN BULLS, from great type and production families. Raised on outside lots, good vigor, Glencoe, MN. Call 320864-6555. 2-TFN-F REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-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 HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, serviceable age, north of Rochester, MN, delivery avail. Call 507732-5930. 23-1-F

DAIRY HFR. CALVES, 2-6 months old, 28K herd avg., Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 18-TFN-F (2) REGISTERED MILKING SHORTHORN BULLS, 9-10 mos. old, (1) Red, (1) Roan. Call 218-385-3471. 21-TFN-F 100% ORGANIC RED STEERS, no shots, approx.

800 lbs., $1,500 ea., can deliver. Call 701-490-2432.

11-TFN-F REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, polled, genomic tested, deep pedigreed high-producing cow families. Call 507-8200452. 22-TFN-F HOLSTEIN BULLS, springing hfrs., Freeport, MN area. Call 612-2707453. 23-TFN-F (30) REGISTERED JERSEY HEIFERS, due to start calving June ‘24; 2 yr.

Reg. Jersey bull, $1,500; 3 yr. Black Angus bull, gentle, $2,500. Call/text 715417-1778. 21-5-F HEIFERS OF ALL AGES, baby calves to springers, central, MN. Call 320-333-5906. 19-TFN-F

ALPINE DAIRY GOAT BOTTLE KIDS; available Feb. ‘24, purchase in groups of 2-200, diseasefree herd, Call Rod or Barbara 320-594-8229. 22-2-F

ANY COLOR OR SIZE RABBIT. Contact Paul Borntreger, 17199 Peckham Ln., LaFarge, WI 54639. 23-1-F

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

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

Livestock - WANTED

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 BUTCHER COWS, bulls & fats; also thin, lame, lazy & lump jaw. Call 320-8947175. 11-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-TFN-B

Hay, Straw, Feed & Bedding - FOR SALE

HIGH QUALITY DAIRY ALFALFA HAY, lots from 150 RFV up to 220 RFV, 3’x4’ large square bales; dry hay as well as individually wrapped baleage. Call 218-791-4953. 23-2-B STRAW, NETWRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-8088336. 15-TFN-F 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 605-9992010 or 605-251-1143.

Ernmoreorganics.com.

16-TFN-B FEED GRADE WHEAT STRAW, 4x5 net wrapped bales, $35/bale, Osage, MN. Call 218-841-4248.

14-TFN-F-2nd

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

ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL ALFALFA/GRASS MIX IN 3X3 SQUARE BALES, 1st-4th cuttings; also have organic wheat straw and organic corn available, Casselton, ND. Call Kyle 701-7301730. 23-2-B HIGH-QUALITY FORAGES: corn silage (conventional and BMR), alfalfa haylage, fescue grass silage, Triticale silage and oatlage. Forages can be delivered and made into TMR. Call 920-371-7737.

22-20-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 20-10-VM

OCIA-CERTIFIED YELLOW CORN, oat hay & alfalfa grass hay; also dry cow heifer hay. Call 641751-8382. 12-TFN-B PREMIUM QUALITY 3X4X8 WHEAT STRAW, delivered by the truckload, stored inside, volume discounts/contracts available, supply available yearround. We also carry hay/ alfalfa and other varieties of straw. Email redriverforagesales@gmail.com or call/text 1-204-209-1066.

22-4-B 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 ORGANIC WESTERN HAY, dairy or heifer quality, delivered to your farm.

Call 814-349-5631. 23-7-F

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Hay, Straw, Feed & Bedding - FOR SALE

PROVEN & DEPENDABLE Today’s production requirements demand systems that excel in performance and are reliable year after year. In addition, easy installation, simple operation, durability, Áexibility, and operation efÀciency are all carefully considered in the design and construction of every GSI product manufactured.

NEW VIENNA AG AUTOMATION 563-921-2896

7264 Iowa Street, New Vienna, Iowa 52065

Repair Service

30+ Years Experience

YOUR CENTRAL MINNESOTA GOLIATH REPAIR SERVICE! • Sealed silo parts & service • All parts needed to service your • Best chains on the market Goliath Unloaders • Used and rebuilt unloaders Not afÀliated with the Harvestore brand • Stainless steel roofs • Stainless steel conveyor chains Call for early maintenance specials

CUSTOM CHOPPING, We are looking to add a few customers to our custom chopping business. We offer a newer JD 9800 chopper, 5 trucks, merger & blade tractor. We do travel. Call Ben with any questions 715-4950481. 3-TFN-B

1900 COW DAIRY looking for bilingual parlor manager. Call 507-951-5597.

8-TFN-F

Services

FOR HIRE CUSTOM HEIFER RAISING, newer facility, 25 years experience, TMR feeding, many options, have references. Call 320-761-2153. 23-1-B

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PTO GENERATORS STANDARD FEATURES: 15KW to • 100% Copper Windings 150KW • Helical Gears for Smooth Operation • Full Power Receptacle • Square D Mainline Circuit Breakers • Large 3” Voltage Meter • Full Power Plug Included www.wincogen.com • Powder Coat Paint • Rodent Screens Model 50PTOC-3, 50 kw, 208 amps, • Lifting Eyes 1800 RPM, 540 input speed, 100 input hp

(608) 647-4488 • Richland Center

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD BLUE HEELER CROSS PUPPIES, 4 female, 1 male, parents cattle dogs. Call 507-421-5270.

20-TFN-F FARM PUPPIES, New Foundland/Golden Retriever cross, 9 weeks old, up to date on shots and deworming, raised on small dairy, used to young children. Call 715928-2152. 23-2-F GEHL 100 GRINDER MIXER, always shedded, good cond., $1,500; also wanted: Farmall C. Call 507456-2816. 21-3-F CALF CREEP FEEDER w/cow guard; also single round bale feeder. Call 320557-5514, no texts or messages. 15-TFN-F MUELLER HIPERFORM III CONTROL BOX; Rissler 12x24 conveyor, clean, good cond. Call 320293-0845. 23-1-F

LOOKING FOR HELP MILKING COWS, south of Freeport, MN, experience preferred. Call 320-4935310. 12-TFN-F 50-COW DAIRY LOOKING FOR KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON for farm work; must know equipment and cows. Call 715-662-5053. 23-TFN-F

Real Estate - WANTED

FAMILY LOOKING FOR DAIRY FARM. Call 320360-6589. 23-1-F

BY SMITH’S OF WI LLC

Scabbling makes a 2.5 inch wide groove that is rough We’ve been on the bottom keeping your and sides. This gives cows on their your cow traction feet since 1987!! at ALL times!

Call us for ALL your slippery concrete needs!

References available.

Leon Smith

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BORDER COLLIE-COLLIE MIX PUPPIES, very friendly, farm raised. Call 320-355-2499. 23-3-F

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‘04 TURBO CHARGED VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. Call 320-2504600. 20-TFN-F

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JD 115 STALK CHOPPER, very nice, $8,500; drinking cups, milker pump & jar; 200’ of 24” poly manger liner. Call 320-2666878. 19-5-F 40’ SHEAHAN MANURE AUGER, like new, exc. shape, $8,000; Hesston 12-wheel V-rake, $1,500.Call 712-330-7536.

19-TFN-F-2nd BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, great farm dogs, family friendly, born Nov. 1st, Beaver Creek, MN. Call Mark 507-350-8003.

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Genetics and reproduction are key performance indicators on farms; so, your expertise in herd reproduction and productivity as an A.I. Specialist is valuable to our producers.

DHI

Vast information impacting herd productivity can be revealed with a simple milk sample. As a DHI Specialist, you’ll advise customers on testing services and collect and process milk samples to support an efficient, healthy, and profitable cow herd.

Laboratory

AMANO PIX-55 TIMECLOCK w/cards, $50/obo; H&S 5126 Topshot manure spdr., good cond., side disch, $12,700/obo, can send pics.

Call/text 563-542-3276.

23-TFN-F

Laboratory Technicians are valuable in CentralStar’s efforts to provide customers with all the information they need to make accurate management decisions.

You’ll work as a team in a state-of-the-art laboratory to carefully view and analyze milk samples for a variety of data points.

NH BR770 ROUND BALER, crop cutter; Case 2188 combine, RWA. Call 218841-8723. 24-TFN-F

‘17 POLARIS RANGER XP1000, very good cond.

Call 320-815-8922 16-TFNF

Other CentralStar careers: consultants, sales, beef specialists, product specialists, communication, inventory, administration, research, and internships.

(22) COW TRAINERS & 32 COLLARS, $100 for all.

Call 563-568-1177. 22-3-F

JD 920 BEAN HEAD; International 60 6RN stalk chopper. Call 320-5100950. 13-TFN-F

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

5-TFN-F

715-314-0388

Help Wanted

Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

320-760-2909

(800) 887-4634 • Lancaster, WI

150 SHREDDED ROUND CORN STALK BALES; also straw bales. Call Kevin Jerger 701-367-0869. 22-4-F

SILO REMOVAL, take down & clean up, specializing in but not limited to silos in congested areas, mobile concrete crushing, fully insured. Call 507-236-9446.

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Les Kuehl

Eve. 320-762-1827 No Emergency Charges--Ever!

FEED: corn silage (BMR & conventional), alfalfa haylage, straw, ryelage, delivery available. Call 920-3717737. 18-6-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 HAY RACK, platforms on side, 9x18’, $2,500; Kewanee elevator, 56’, PTO lift. Call 320-247-2657.

7-TFN-F KOSTER COOKER w/ scale, Sta-Rite 20 GPM booster pump, Speed Queen washer and dryer. Call 507276-5614. 23-1-F

(2) MILLER PRO 5200 16’ CHOPPER BOXES on 12 ton gears, nice cond. $5,500 ea., Withee, WI. Call 715-773-8284. 23-2-F HEAVY DUTY 48” PALLET FORK, JD Euro mount. Call 608-994-2401.

16-TFN-B H&S S3137 370 bu. Manure spreader, like new, $2,300.

Call 320-249-8556. 23-1-F CIH 2290, 2WD, 18.4x42, 4 remotes, 540/1,000 pto, 4,200 hrs., $18,000. Call 320-779-0741. 23-1-F

For details and to apply: www.mycentralstar.com.

Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair

• Repair & Sales • Troubleshooting • Hose Assemblies

• Design • Service Calls

Skidsteer Attachments For Sale www.stoens.com

16084 State Hwy. 29 • Glenwood, MN 56334

320-634-4360

Toll Free 866-634-4360

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SILAGE FACER PATENT #7,588,203, #8,011,608, #8,336,795

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NO MOVING PARTS MAINTAIN CUT LENGTH STAY IN THE HEATED CAB CALL FOR YOUR DEMO TODAY

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

(4) DEMCO 365 & 450 GRAVITY BOXES, (2) w/ tarps, like new; tricycle feeder; big round bale wagon.

Call 320-557-6558. 18-TFN MUSTANG 960 SKID LOADER, nice cond., $10,500/obo; ‘17 Kuhn 153 Veri-Master 4-bottom rollover plow, $25,000. Call 608-479-2039. 20-TFN-F JD 2700 PLOW, semi mounted. Call 320-5101055. 13-TFN-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” 1-800-555-1677.

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 PUREBRED RED AND BLUE HEELER PUPPIES, mom is Red Heeler, Dad is Blue Heeler, both parents on farm, both great cattle dogs. Call 641-715-4077.

23-1-F GREAT PYRENEES, BORDER COLLIE, BLUE HEELER CROSS PUPPIES, born Oct. 5th, $25 ea.

22186 Keystone Rd., Wilton, WI 54670. 20-4-F

(4) 3-PHASE 5HP BULK MILK TANK COMPRESSORS, reasonable. Call 480313-8460. 9-TFN-F SMIDLEY STEER STUFFER, needs some work; also Reg. Holstein hfr. calves, 1-3 mos. old, VG genetics. Call 952-200-0925.

21-4-F 14’ TANDEM AXLE TRUCK, hyd. dump box, VG cond. Call 507-4506115. 23-1-F ‘08 35-TON SEMI TRAILER, beaver tail & ramps, 51’ total length. Call 320-7606942. 12-TFN-F OWATONNA 50’ HAY & GRAIN ELEVATOR, in VG cond. Call 715-3140977. 14-TFN-F BUSH HOG FIELD CULTIVATOR, 20’ wide, $450, Thorp, WI. Call 715-6693026. 23-1-F CLOVERDALE 285 PORTABLE MIXER, good cond., $15,000. Call 641364-2601. 18-TFN-F 250’ OF BERG 16” CW GUTTER CHAIN, 8’16” gutter grates, like new; 530 Agrival feed cart. Call 320241-4314. 11-TFN-F

55’ NEW PINTLE SINGLE CHAIN w/paddles for 11” conveyor, $10.80/ft. Call 715-456-8277. 22-TFN-F BOBCAT S130 SKID LOADER, well maintained, power Quick Tach, cab/heat, ‘07, new seat. Call 507-3606544. 23-1-F

Miscellaneous - WANTED

Used Equipment Specials

“Where our passion for agriculture and technology come together t serve you!” to

USED HAY TOOLS Case IH RS561 baler, Twine only, Low bales ....................................................Call Used Kubota BV5160 Silage baler ...................................................................Call 2022 Kubota 1024 Disc mower........................................................................Call Krone Swadro 900 Rotary Rake .......................................................................Call Used Kubota TE4052T Tedder, 4 basket, Excellent condition ..................... $5,000 Vermeer 605SM baler, new pickup last fall, belts are good..............................Call ‘15 Vermeer 605N Cornstalk Special, new belts ..............................................Call USED FORAGE BOX: H&S 500 Forage box, good condition, 14 ft ............................................... $1,900 USED MANURE PUMPS STAFFED Late Used Houle 8ft Super pump on Trailer, 6” discharge ........................................Call PARTS HOURS: Afternoon 7-5 M-F ‘15 Houle 6” 3pt super pump 9ft, 2 agitation nozzles, 2 available .........$9,250 ea UPS Shippin Shipping Houle PTO 6” Super Pump, 2004, w/ 2 agitation nozzles, 12ft long, Available!

MPU1704................................................................................................. $8,500 Used Houle 60” cable scraper drive, good shape........................................ $3,000 E. Hwy. 30, Pipestone, MN 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with twin 20HP motors, used, MPU1501G. $4,300 E-mail: info@gortersclayanddairy.com 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with 30HP motor, used, MPU1505G........ $4,000 10ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump w/ twin 20HP motors, used, MPU1507G .$4,300 (507) 825-3271 • www.gortersclayanddairy.com 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with no motors set up for twin motors, used, MPU1508G .....................................................................................$ 3,500 Used Artex VCat Sand Wagon for bedding stalls ........................................ $4,000 Used Houle Maxi Pump, Great condition .........................................................Call Used Bobman for bedding ..............................................................................Call 2014 Houle Electromix agitator, 8ft........................................................... $4,500 Small DR-Tech Inc Pasteurizer .................................................................. .$2,000 2014 Houle Hydraulic power pack for Electromix pump, motor included .. $2,000 2015 Bobman unit .................................................................................. $13,000 2022 Chicago Pneumatic oil flooded screw air compressor with Dryers, USED MIXERS Cloverdale 1300 Cu Ft Twin screw vertical mixer..............................................Call 7.5hp, low hours..................................................................................$8,000 ea Patz V950 vertical mixer, 2 speed, rubber ext, front discharge, rear dump door, NEW & USED BARN EQUIPMENT Just in .............................................................................................................Call New 8ft. Patz barn cleaner chute for 16” gutter, PA16151, retails for $992.......$800 Schuler BF175 Feeder wagon with Scale ......................................... Coming Soon Patz barn cleaner 12” tapered flights, never used, but weathered, not painted, $18.95 New......................................................................$12.25ea USED MANURE SPREADERS Houle 4800 Gallon manure tank, 4 disc rig toolbar, pump rebuilt ...................Call New Schuur and Lely cow brushes- In stock ....................................................Call Meyer’s M390 Manure spreader, Good Condition.................................... $12,900 Used squirrel cage style fan, 42” diameter, w/ 3 phase motor .........................Call Houle 6000 Gallon manure tank, Flow meter w/Raven 660 ...................$25,000/OBO Used WIC model 300 grain cart, OTH1803G .....................................................Call Houle 7300 Gallon manure spreader, disc rig toolbar ........................................... Call New 2 bath automated footbath assy, stainless baths & control, New Holland 195 Manure spreader ................................................................$13,000 ½ priced-never used, DEN1402G ............................................................. $7,000 Dayton Blower Fan, like new, 24.5” Wheel, 12000 CFM #3C010, NEW & USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Used Gea UV Pure, calf milk purifier, DEU2001 ................................................Call $3,437 retail New .................................................................................... $2,500 Double 10 Blue Diamond parallel parlor w/ SST2 detachers, 3” low line, single Dayton Blower Fan, used 2 mos., #2C799, 18.25” whl, $1,982 retail new . $1,100 receiver, jetter trays, curb, gates, 10 hp Suterbilt vac pump, 10hp Westfailia 2014 Houle Cable Scraper system, Drive, V-Blade Scrapers, Cornerwheels$15,000 2800 vac pump, 20 DeLaval milking units, & pulsators, DEU1803G ...............Call Qty 15 used 51” panel fans .......................................................................$450 ea 10 used Boumatic Companion detachers, #U3557554 .....................Now $350 ea Qty 7 used basket fans........................................................................$100.00 ea Used Lely Juno 100.................................................................................... $7,500 6 used Boumatic 4400 detachers, with new gaskets & diaphragms, #U3557444.............................................................................................$300 ea Used Headlocks, several brands and sizes.......................................Call for details

NEW ON THE LOT

GEA Houle 3” and 4” Manure pumps - Multiple lengths GEA Houle 6” trailer pump w/8” discharge GEA Houle 8” Flush Pump GEA Houle 3pt Pumps 9ft GEA Houle 7300 Gal manure Tanks

10” x 35’ Manure Loadstand Doda 3” manure pump Vermeer BPX9010 Bale Processor Vermeer VT660 vertical mixer Vermeer VS510 Vertical Mixer Vermeer VR1428 Rake

Vermeer VR1224 Rake Vermeer RR140 Rotary Rake Vermeer M7050 Mowers Vermeer TD190 Tedder Vermeer 604Pro G3 Baler

Vermeer 605N Select Baler Lely Juno 8Ft Manure Tire Scraper Mensch M910 Feed Alley Scraper

Milking Equipment • Manure Equipment • Feeding Equipment • Housing • Route Supplies

LID FOR KNIGHT 8132 SLINGER SPREADER. Call 507-459-5201. 19-TFNF FARM BULK MILK COOLERS, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 10-24-P

OLD HEATING FUEL AND DIESEL, can pump from basement. Call 320424-2005. 5-TFN-F WEIGHTS AND WEIGHT BAR FOR JD 5830 CHOPPER. Call 608-723-2049.

23-TFN-F

BULK MILK TANK AND VACUUM PUMP. Call 320262-6874. 23-1-F DELAVAL DELATRON STALL BARN PULSATORS, prefer 60/40 or 65/35 ratios. Call 715-229-2964.

23-1-P NH D1000 BIG SQUARE BALER, must be nice. Call 320-290-2602. 20-4-F JD 7000 6 OR 8 ROW PLANTER & 6620 or 7720 combine. Call 320-760-6050.

22-TFN-F

1500 GAL. MUELLER BULK TANK, complete w/ compressors & bulk tank washer; also (2) Tuthill 3003-22R2-8744 vacuum pumps, Bismarck, ND. Call 701-391-8200. 23-TFN-F WEAVERLINE FEED CARTS, new, rebuilt used, parts, service. Call Hobert Sales Inc., Cokato, MN 320286-6284. 19-TFN-B BERG 600 BARN CLEANER w/chute, CCW. Call 320304-2311. 20-TFN-F ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPPIES, old blood lines, tri colors & black and whites, great farm dogs. Call 701490-2432. 22-3-F 3,000 GAL. MUELLER BULK TANK, 2) 5 hp compressors, Mueller wash control panel, $19,000. Call 715586-0781. 23-TFN-F (120) FREUDENTHAL FREESTALLS, 19x10’ headlocks; Ritchie waterer; double-16 milking parlor; 5,000 gal. Mueller bulk cooler. Call 608-632-9624.

23-1-B CIH 120 6R CORN PLANTER, w/trash wipers, dry fert. Call 320-630-2632.

23-1-F GEHL MX100 GRINDER MIXER. Also, IH 1250 mixer w/scale. Call 320-2498556. 23-1-F MONOSEM PLUS 4 PLANTER for hemp seeding, like new. Call 320-2484045. 23-1-F SPRING TEETH for IHC C cultivator; wheel hub for IHC 56 corn planter, right side. Call 715-822-2678.

14-TFN-F CORN SILAGE PROCESSOR UNIT OR PROCESSOR ROLLS. Contact: 21650 New Line Rd., Darlington, WI 53530. 19-6-F JD 7200 OR 1750 6R CORN PLANTER w/dry fertilizer & nger pickup.

Call 320-249-5499. 23-1-Fß

NOW HIRING

in both our Juneau and Baraboo Locations

DAIRY HYGIENE ROUTE SALES SPECIALIST

Now hiring an additional Dairy Hygiene Route Sales Specialist in our Juneau Location. Central Ag Supply Inc of Juneau and Baraboo is a growing company that provides professional sales and service to Wisconsin’s South Central and Eastern Dairyland. Join the team of an industry leader.

A NEW EXPERIENCE AT A DIFFERENT PLACE EVERY DAY. A sales and customer service opportunity for the “Traditional Farm Store at Your Door” routes including the selling and delivering of dairy hygiene products and supplies to dairy farmers.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE maintaining and building on existing accounts, performing as a milk quality technician, and actively developing new accounts.

REQUIREMENTS ARE excellent customer service skills, sales aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to perform standard physical duties. Must have an excellent work ethic, eagerness to learn, good communication skills, team attitude, and self-motivated. A good driving record and ability to obtain a CDL is required.

POSITION OFFERS health benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, and base wage plus commission. On the job training and company sponsored schools provided.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Now Hiring Additional Service Technicians in our Juneau and Baraboo locations. Join the Team of an industry leader. Central Ag Supply of Juneau and Baraboo provides professional sales and service to Wisconsin’s South Central and Eastern Dairyland. Implementing innovations and technology on today’s Dairy Farms is our specialty.

ON THE JOB TRAINING. Gain a wealth of training and experience in all the service trades.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE servicing, installing, and routine maintenance for all types of dairy equipment including robotics, automation, and refrigeration systems.

REQUIREMENTS ARE a minimum of basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn, and a team player attitude. A good driving record is a must.

POSITION OFFERS a company vehicle, sponsored schools, a very competitive wage based on previous training and experience, health benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and retirement plan.

Email resume to cascareers@centralagsupply.com or Mail to Human Resources, PO Box 93, Juneau, WI 53039

or apply online at www.centralagsupply.com

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Special 3.9% Low-Rate Retail Finance Program 2200 Series ACTION Rakes • 8, 10 & 12-wheel models • Backbone/wing design, when raised, allows the uniform release RI FURS WR ÀQLVK WKH ZLQGURZ • Easy rake wheel down pressure adjustment • Linkage system compression springs absorb rake wheel shock for smooth travel over the JURXQG

LW1100 LINEWRAP Bale Wrapper • Maximize baleage yield with less time and effort • Wrap round or square bales •Automatic operating mode allows 1-person operation •Independent Honda iGX390 gas-powered engine with electric start

4200 Series HYDRA-PUSH Spreaders • 425 and 550 bushel horizontal and vertical beater models • 3DWHQWHG UHYHUVH ÁLJKWLQJ for superior spread pattern • Rear monobloc gearbox on vertical beater models • 2SWLRQDO ÀW DURXQG VFUHHQ extension for vertical beater models

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3.9% for 48 months!

Now through Jan. 31, 2024

• LW1100 LINEWRAP Bale Wrapper • AR2200 and AR3200 Series ACTION Rakes • Any S2200, S3100, S3200 or HYDRA-PUSH Spreaders • NOW INCLUDING TOP SHOT Spreaders

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER TODAY! ILLINOIS

• Birkey’s Farm Store Polo, IL

IOWA

• Del-Clay Farm Equipment Edgewood, IA • Roeder Implement, Inc. Dubuque, IA • Helle Farm Equipment, Inc. Dyersville, IA • Mark’s Tractor & Implement Osage, Dumont, IA

MINNESOTA

• Ironhide Equipment Bemidji, MN • Midwest Machinery Co. Wadena, Little Falls, MN • Caledonia Implement Caledonia, MN • Hammell Equipment Chatfield, Eitzen, Harmony, Rushford, MN

• Marzolf Implement • Melrose Implement Melrose, MN Spring Valley, MN • Northland Farm Systems • Lake Henry Implement Owatonna, MN Paynesville, MN • Kalmes Implement • Schlauderaff Implement Altura, MN Litchfield, MN • Lano Equipment of Norwood Norwood, MN

WISCONSIN

• Scott Implement - Platteville, WI • East Side Farm Equipment Monroe, WI • D&D Equipment - Chilton, WI • Value Implement Arcadia, Baldwin, Menomonie, Osseo, WI

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ILLINOIS Kaeb Sales, Inc. Cissna Park, IL (815) 457-2649

NORTH DAKOTA

IOWA Don & Leo Wille Construction, LLC Garnavillo, IA (563) 252-2034 MINNESOTA

Gorter’s Clay & Diary Equip. of MN, Inc. Pipestone, MN (507) 825-3271 Hartung Sales & Service, Inc. Freeport, MN (320) 836-2697 Hobert Sales, Inc. Cokato, MN (320) 286-6284

Mid-Central Equipment, Inc. Henning, MN (218) 583-2931

River Valley Sales, LLC Lewiston, MN (507) 523-3491

Story Sales & Service, Inc. Faribault, MN (507) 334-3724

CO ONTACT A DEALER NEAR YOU !

Cliff s, Inc Cliff’s c. c Friesland,, WI (920) 348-5153

Rew Motors, Inc. Birnamwood,, WI (715) 449-2524

Farmers’ Implement, LLC Allenton, WI (262) 629-4104

Schmidt Building & Equip. LLC Forest Junction, WI (920) 766-4622

Hoover Silo Repair, LLC Withee, WI (715) 229-2527

Spartan Construction Inc. Luxemburg, WI (920) 845-9892

WISCONSIN

Kettlewell Welding & Concrete Omro, WI (920) 420-9498

Spiegelberg Implement, Inc. Weyauwega, WI (920) 596-2610

Anibas Silo & Equipment, Inc. Arkansaw, WI (715) 285-5317

Knuth Farm Equipment LLC Hortonville, WI (920) 757-6995

Steinhart Farm Service, Inc. Platteville, WI (608) 348-9401

Bindl Sales & Service, Inc. Reedsburg, WI (608) 524-6339

Kraus Equipment New Holstein, WI (920) 894-2488

Tanner Equipment Omro, WI (920) 420-2471

Carl F. Statz & Sons, Inc. Waunakee, WI (608) 849-4101

L & L Sales & Service, Inc. Kaukauna, WI (920) 766-0603

The Scharine Group, Inc. Whitewater, WI (608) 883-2880

C. F. Heckmann Co. Inc. Newton, WI (920) 693-8717

P & D Sales and Service, LLC Pulaski, WI (920) 822-5145

Zweifel Construction Inc. Monroe, WI (608) 325-4298

Western Farm Sales, Inc. Oakes, ND (701) 742-2348 SOUTH DAKOTA Fieber Van’s Implement Inc. Watertown, SD (605) 753-9834

CHECK OUT THE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PATZ DEALERS

COMING SOON

SOLD

Lucknow 4 auger 900 - $27,000 L&L Sales and Service Inc. 800-236-0603

Used Lucknow 900, 4 auger L&L Sales and Service Inc. 800-236-0603

420 LH demo deal!

The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Used Kuhn VTC1100, new screws $37,000 The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Used Penta 5610, great value!

The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Used 950 - $28,500 Schmidt Buildings & Equipment 920-422-4151

New 1300 SuperTwin Call for Price Schmidt Buildings & Equipment 920-422-4151

Used 950 - $25,000 Schmidt Buildings & Equipment 920-422-4151

Used 620 vertical - $25,900 Spartan Construction 920-845-9892

New Patz 950, 2400 Series 3 - Call Spartan Construction 920-845-9892

New Patz 740 - Call for price Spartan Construction 920-845-9892

Used Patz 420 - $34,900 Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

Used Patz 615 - $29,900 Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

Used Patz 650 - $58,900 Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

Used Patz 950 - $23,900 Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

Patz 620 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 950 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

SAC 6135 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

SOLD Patz V500 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 350 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

New Patz 420 Fieber Van’s Implement, Inc. 605-753-9834

Patz 500 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

New Patz 950 w/front discharge Fieber Van’s Implement, Inc. 605-753-9834

Jaylor 3425 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

New Patz 620 w/side discharge Fieber Van’s Implement, Inc. 605-753-9834

Patz 420 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

New Patz 1100 Fieber Van’s Implement, Inc. 605-753-9834

Patz 350 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Cloverdale 1300 cu ft Twin screw vertical mixer - Call Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271