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From the farm to the capitol How farmers make a difference as elected
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By Stacey Smart stacey.s@dairystar.com
MADISON, Wis. – Running for ofce can seem daunting, especially to a dairy farmer with little time on their hands. However, according to three dairy farmers serving in elected positions at the state, county and town levels, farmers are exactly the kind of people who should be vying for these roles.
“It’s super important as an industry that we encourage our fellow farmers and people originally from rural areas to run and serve on town and county boards,” Rep. Travis Tranel said. “I have grave concerns about not only the makeup of state legislature but also county and town boards. The people serving on these boards have few ties to agriculture and don’t understand the interests of ag, and that is concerning.”
During the 2023 Dairy Strong conference hosted by the Dairy Business Association Jan.18-19 in Madison, Tranel, Justin Peterson and Audrey Kusilek shared their experiences of serving in government. The session entitled, “From the Farm to the Capitol: How farmers make a difference as elected ofcials,” was moderated by Chad Zuleger, DBA director of government affairs.
Tranel is a fth-generation dairy farmer from Grant County and a state legislator who is serving his seventh term. Tranel is a Republican from Cuba City and was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010. He lives on his family’s dairy farm,
Tranel Family Farms, with his wife, Stephanie, and their ve children. Tranel began taking over the farm in high school when his dad was diagnosed with cancer. Today, the Tranels milk 550 cows, and Tranel also owns a custom square baling business with his cousin.
Peterson lives in Bangor with his wife, Louisa, and four children and is serving his rst term on the Bangor Town Board. He bought his rst ve dairy heifers in 2004 and is now the operating partner in a nonfamily farm business. A wanted ad in the newspaper brought two families together and Creamery Creek Holsteins was started in 2010. Today, they milk 675 cows, operate cropping and beef enterprises, and also direct market farm products.
“Town government is where it all starts,” Peterson said. “If we don’t have boots on the ground in rural areas of Wisconsin, agriculture could suffer. We have to keep our voices loud and proud.”
Born and raised in Barron County, Kusilek came back to the area in 1999 shortly after she and her husband, Jim, purchased their dairy farm which is home to 1,500 cows and 1,200 heifers. Prior to that, they were both employed in the banking industry. Kusilek chose to enter Barron County politics due to a poor representation of women and farmers on the 26-member county board. She serves as the District 26 supervisor, having been elected in April 2022 and represents two townships.
“I think local government is important for farmers to participate in,” Kusilek said. “Production agriculture needs a seat at the table, and that is why I chose to do it.”
Kusilek was assigned to the zoning committee, land conservation/extension committee and the ve-year library plan committee. She also served nine years on the Rice Lake Area School District Board and six years on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board.
Tranel was met with defeat during his rst attempt at running for ofce.
“I was young and naïve when I decided to run for ofce the rst time,” Tranel said. “It was not easy. I tried in 2008 and lost even though I outperformed the top of the ticket by 11 points. I knocked on thousands of doors and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to beat a Democrat incumbent. I was 22 years old at the time and don’t know how I got any votes to be honest.”
The loss was tough for Tranel, and afterward, he did not want anything to do with politics. However, by 2010, he said the political climate had changed so much that the people he had asked for support were now coming to him and asking if he would run.
“The second time I put my name on the ballot, I worked pretty hard but not nearly as hard as in 2008, and I ended up beating the incumbent by 14 points,” Tranel said. “I now win reelection with 62% to 63% of the vote.”
Tranel’s original draw to politics is his love for America.
“I think it’s the greatest country in the world, and I just wanted to get involved,” he said. “I’m still quite active on the farm. Politics used to be an escape from the farm; now the farm is an escape from politics. I love going home to farm.”
Peterson was asked to run for the town board by a retired board member – a fellow farmer who had served eight terms. He felt it was necessary to keep the voice of agriculture on the board, which is why Peterson threw his hat in the ring. The rural township of Bangor has a population of 568 people. Peterson said it is easy to get elected in his township, and he ran unopposed.
When discussing the issues they face, Peterson said one of the main challenges in his area is land use.
“We’re located in La Crosse County, and the city of La Crosse keeps encroaching on the rural side,” he said. “They’re pushing us to develop more of our land base, but I’m ghting to keep our township rural and trying to get the right people to assist us in keeping agriculture viable in our county.”
For Kusilek, road issues are going to be a bigger part of future discussions.
“How do we work with the state and township to gure out nancing?” She said. “There are not enough funds to maintain the roads.”
With a $7 billion budget surplus in Wisconsin, Tranel said people should be asking for more for their rural areas.
“Agriculture is not a step-child or second-class citizen in this state, but sometimes we get treated that way,” he said. “I’m very adamant to make sure rural Wisconsin has a seat at the table, and there are opportunities right now to change how we do things. We have to seize the opportunity. If we don’t ask, we’re not going to get it.”
By serving on boards, farmers are able to help educate and communicate the dairy message.
Balancing government responsibilities with farm and family life can be tricky, but Tranel, Kusilek and Peterson said it can be done. Tranel has found technology useful in saving time. Meeting on Zoom can save him a day of travel.
“You have to be good with time management, and you have to want to do both – farming and serving,” Tranel said. “Because I represent a rural area, my constituents are pretty understanding that I can’t attend every event. I represent a lot of farmers, and they understand and appreciate that I’m still farming. I’m still very much one of them.”
For Kusilek, the board typically meets at night, and committee meetings are held during the day, which works well for her schedule.
“If you do have time to run, and have an interest in running, get on and get your voice heard,” she said. “There are all kinds of people willing to help you if you raise your hand and say you are interested.”
For those farmers wanting to get involved in some capacity but unable to devote the time to serve, there are options.
“We’re always looking for people to serve on committees at the county level,” Kusilek said. “If you don’t want to run for ofce, you could make an impact this way.”
Tranel agreed.
“You can make a big difference without serving,” he said. “Know who your town and county reps are. You should have their phone number, and they should answer when you call. If your town or county board is going through a contentious issue, write a letter to your newspaper editor to help these guys out. There are lots of things you can do to be involved and helpful without running for ofce.”
Both Kusilek and Peterson said they do not eld many calls in their positions. However, Tranel does.
“People call me all the time,” he said. “You have to have thick skin at the state level. No matter what you do, probably 40% of the population won’t agree with it. You have to know you’re doing the right thing for the right reasons. I’m happy when certain people don’t agree with me, then I know I’m in a good spot.”
All three panelists said there is a great need for farmer representation at every level of government and consider it a realistic opportunity.
“If you feel you have the desire to serve, I would highly encourage it,” Tranel said. “But make sure your heart is in it and that you want to do it for the right reasons. It’s a lot of work, and you have to be willing to make the commitment. It’s doable, and you can be more effective than you realize.” farming during school visits. She also worked in a classroom catered to children with disabilities to better understand the needs of each student.
“After I realized I wanted to be a teacher, I took every opportunity I could to be in the classroom,” Sachs said. “I actually was able to be a teacher’s aide my senior year in high school.”
In addition to being involved in FFA and 4-H, Sachs was a member of the junior Minnesota Brown Swiss Association and Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. She was a Princess Kay of the Milky Way top 10 nalist and was part of the SDSU Ag Education club, Dairy Club, FFA Alumni and Little International staff.
Sachs said she does not regret her decision to jump into teaching students. The new found sense of belonging at Langford has made the challenges during her last semester well worth the dedication.
“The moment I walked into Langford it felt like a familiar place, and I felt like I was meant to be,” Sachs said. “I am excited for the opportunity to be a guide for students.”
Sachs is ready to make her mark on Langford and start a new legacy with the help of her community and fellow faculty.
“I want my students to know that nothing is impossible,” Sachs said. “I want them to feel like they deserve to be here, be learning and have these opportunities.”
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and Janelle Roerick Freeport, Minnesota Stearns County
80 cows Senior at Melrose High School 17 years old
Questions for parents
Tell us your favorite experience of Carter helping with chores. I’ve loved getting to see him grow up on the farm. From him riding in the tractor with me to now doing daily chores with me, I’ve been able to make lots of fun memories with him.
What qualities does Carter have that benet the farm? I admire his strong work ethic, his ability to be exible with the task at hand and willingness to be a team player. I also enjoy getting to bond over our common interests.
Questions for Carter
What are your responsibilities on the farm? My responsibilities are feeding heifers grain and hay at night and milking cows.
When did you begin helping on the farm? I started helping on the farm when I was 7 years old.
How do you balance school, extracurricular activities and farm chores? I prioritize my school work and use my time wisely in class. I am involved in FFA and trapshooting. These activities have exible times which makes it easy to balance with time on the farm.
How has working on the farm shaped your character? Working on the farm has taught me a strong work ethic. When doing something, make sure you do it right the rst time or you may have to do it again.
What do you love most about farm life? One thing I love about farm life his how every day can be different.
What is one thing you have learned from working alongside your parents? One thing I learned working with my dad is to work hard for what I want.
What are your future plans? My future plans are to attend Ridgewater College for dairy management and then come home to the farm.
When do you do chores and what chores do you do? During the week, I help at night. On weekends, I help mornings and nights by milking the cows.
What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite chore is driving tractor in the summer, and my least favorite is cleaning calf pens.
Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? My favor- ite animals are kittens because they are clumsy.
What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? I like farm-fresh milk from the bulk tank.
What is your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject is lunch.
Tell us something you have recently learned in school. I learned how to divide frac- tions.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A farmer.
What is your favorite dairy treat? Dairy Queen.
What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? I like to drive tractor.
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Tuesday, March 14 and what producers know before making commitments. The PDPW Carbon Conference presented by Professional Dairy Producers will provide a focused, in-depth look at the options, opportunities and risks in this quickly evolving sector. The one-day event will be Jan. 31 at the Sheraton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the program will conclude at 4:45 p.m.
When do you do chores and what chores do you do?
At night I feed cows, straw calves and feed the chickens, bunny, cats and dogs.
What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite is strawing calves. My least favorite is feeding cows.
Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? My favorite is Honey because she is a Brown Swiss.
What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? I like seeing all the baby animals and naming all the animals.
What is your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject is art.
Tell us something you have recently learned in school. I learned dividing.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a veterinarian. What is your favorite dairy treat? Ice cream.
What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? I like to sled in the pasture.
When do you do chores and what chores do you do? After school, I feed cats and dogs.
What are your favorite and least favorite chores? I like feeding cats and dogs. I don’t like chores.
Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? A Brown Swiss cow named Honey.
What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? I like seeing the cute calves.
What is your favorite subject in school? It’s reading.
Tell us something you have recently learned in school. I’m learning sight words.
When do you do chores and what chores do you do? I help feed calves in the morning.
What are your favorite and least favorite chores? I like to feed cows and calves but not help calves being born.
Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? Baby calves because they are cute. I like to move them to the heifer barn.
What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? I get to go cat shing (pull a string around the barn and have cats chase the string).
What is your favorite subject in school? I like it when Mom reads books to me.
Tell us something you have recently learned in school. I went snow shoeing for the rst time this winter.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A reman.
What is your favorite dairy treat? Ice cream and blueberry yogurt.
What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? Sled, make snow angels and eat icicles.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A horse boarder.
What is your favorite dairy treat? Cotton candy ice cream.
What do you like to do on the farm during the winter? I like snowshoeing and sledding.
Iowa dairy producers have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during the 2023 Dairy Days hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Jan. 31 at the Dordt College-Stewardship Center in Sioux Center, Iowa. The day-long event has been developed to help dairy producers learn about current practices and hear the latest research – all topics to help producers make sound herd management decisions. Preregistration is requested by the Friday before to reserve a meal. Register at https://go.iastate. edu/2023dairydays.
A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
– Jan. 31
– Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
– March 7, March 14 and March 21
The Illinois Milk Producers Association and the University of Illinois will host the 13th annual Illinois Dairy Summit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1. Attendees can register to attend in-person at St. Rose Development Club, 8004 S. First St., St. Rose, Illinois. The theme of the event is “Cutting Costs Enough? Strategies to Improve Protability,” and will feature costcutting strategies and best practices for Illinois dairy producers. Lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees. Pre-registration is requested by Jan. 27. Visit http://www.illinoismilk.org/ DairySummit2023 for more information. Contact IMPA by calling 309-557-3703 or emailing contact@illinoismilk.org.
The Wisconsin Corn Soy Expo is Wisconsin’s premier grower event where the Wisconsin Soybean Programs, Wisconsin Corn Programs and the Wisconsin Pork Association bring together over 1,200 corn and soybean growers and pork producers. This year’s show is set for Feb. 2-3 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Join fellow graziers for the 31st annual GrassWorks Grazing Conference Feb. 2-4 at the Chula Vista Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Featured speakers include Dan Kittredge, Bio-Nutrient Food Association; Alan J. Franzluebbers, Ph.D. USDA Ag Research Service; and Inga Witscher, St. Isidore’s Dairy Farmstead Cheese. Session topics include animal health, handling and selection, soil fertility in pastures, overwintering strategies, farm nances and technology in the pastures. Thursday night entertainment is Michael Perry, author, humorist, playwright and radio show host from New Auburn, Wisconsin. There will be plenty of time built into the schedule to network with conference-goers and visit the 35+ exhibitors in the tradeshow area. Whether you are new to grazing or a seasoned grazier, you will be sure to leave this conference energized for the grazing season ahead.
The Wisconsin FFA Alumni & Supporters Convention will be Feb. 3-4 at the Milwaukee Marriott West hotel and convention center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This year’s focus is on four major roles of FFA Alumni membership: advocate, donor, mentor and volunteer. For more information about the convention, contact co-chair Ron Martin at 608-220-5949 or executive director Cheryl Steinbach at 715-937-4838.
The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litcheld’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.
Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clayton County and Delaware County. Classes will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Woods Edge Golf Course at 504 W. Union St. in Edgewood, Iowa, beginning Feb. 7. Classes will continue Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14. For more information, contact Holly Loan in Clayton County at 563-245-1451 or hloan@iastate.edu. In Delaware County, contact Jade Schneider at 563-927-4201 or jadeh@iastate.edu. Register at www.extension. iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Clayton or Delaware County Extension ofces.
SERVICEABLE AGE
HOLSTEIN BULLS, from great type and production families. Raised on outside lots, good vigor, Glencoe, MN. Call 320-864-6555. 2-TFN-F
REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-690-6393. TFN-F
GUERNSEY SPRINGERS, reg. Brown Swiss cows & breeding age registered bulls, Brown Swiss bulls, Guernsey w/high type & production. Call 563590-5369. 11-TFN-F
HEIFERS OF ALL AGES, baby calves to springers, central, MN. Call 320-3335906. 19-TFN-F
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, polled, genomic tested, deep pedigreed high producing cow families. Call 507-8200452. 22-TFN-F
BROWN SWISS BULLS, home raised, registered, genomic tested, A2A2 tested, delivery available. Call 563419-2137 or visit www.hilltopacresfarmcalmaria.com 24-TFN-F
100-150 ALPINE DAIRY GOAT BOTTLE BUCKLINGS FOR SALE begining mid-Feb.; also 30-50 Alpine dairy goat bottle doelings. Call Rod 320-5948229. 23-3-VM
REG. BROWN SWISS BULLS, all ages, exc. pedigrees. Call 320-587-6384 or 320-583-0336. 12-TFN-B
Livestock - WANTED
GOOD QUALITY
HERDS OF FREESTALL/ PARLOR HOLSTEINS, must have information available, no stall barn herds please. Call 608-790-1925. 23-2-VM
BUTCHER COWS, bulls, & fats; also thin, lame, lazy, & lump jaw. Call 320-8947175. 11-TFN-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
CROSSBRED HEIFERS, over 500 lbs. Call 320-2487954. 23-1-F
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
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
ALL CLASSES OF SPRINGER DAIRY COWS. No jockeys. Call 320-760-6050. 20-TFN-F
REGISTERED CALVING EASE HOLSTEIN & ANGUS BULLS, various sizes, delivery avail. Call or text Brian 715-613-9206. 2-TFN-F
HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Call 507-9205859. 7-TFN-B
REG. JERSEY BULLS, genomic tested, proven records, AI sired. Call Corey 608-751-2882. 22-8-F
SERVICEABLE AGE BREEDING BULLS, 40 yrs. AI breeding, Sauk Centre, MN. Call 320-761-2526 or 320-293-5607. 6-TFN-F
REGISTERED, home-bred Holstein bulls, located 15 mi. north of Rochester, MN. Call Dave Alberts at 507269-3084 or 507-356-8625. 14-TFN-B
10) 1ST & 2ND LACTATION COWS, $1,700. Call 605-270-7417. 22-2-F
HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, serviceable age, north of Rochester, MN, delivery avail. Call 507-7325930. 23-1-F
B&W AND R&W HOLSTEIN SPRINGING HFRS., bred black Angus, due March-April. Call 507228-8623 or 507-228-8594. 22-4-F
REGISTERED BROWN SWISS HEIFERS, 28,000 herd avg. Call 608-4822726. 20-4-F
YEARLING PUREBRED DAIRY FLECKVIEH BULLS, some A2A2 & genomic tested. Call 715-2202572. 9-TFN-F
HOLSTEIN BULLS, springing hfrs., Freeport, MN area. Call 612-2707453. 23-TFN-F
TOP QUALITY SPRINGER HFRS., due Jan., $1,900/obo. Call 320-2931432 or 320-260-2213. 20-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 320-583-6564. 10-TFN-F
ROAN MILKING SHORTHORN BULL, born Sept. 1, 2021, approx. 750 lbs., asking $1,000. Call 701-490-2432. 6-TFN-F
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS & HEIFERS, due Jan.-July, 28,000 M, 1,175 F, 950 P, Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 21-6-F
75) COW POLLED HOLSTEIN HERD. Call 612916-5701. 15-TFN-F
DAIRY GOAT DOES, out of Hostetler breeding; also breeding bucks available. Call 319-350-5819. 24-TFN-F
HOLSTEIN SPRINGING HEIFERS, 7-8 mos. pregnant, Large frame, home raised. Call 320-360-0698. 23-1-F
LARGE SELECTION REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS from multigen EX, VG cows, 28,500 RHA. Call Olmar Farms 507-220-0730. 20-TFN-B
DAIRY HFR. CALVES, 2-6 months old, 28K herd avg., Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 18-TFN-F
POLLED BREEDING BULL, 10 mos. old, genomic tested, 2985 TPI, 1040NM$, 1527 milk, AltaKevlow x Timberlake, located SE, MN. Call Staci Sexton 651-564-0857. 231-F
3) YOUNG REGISTERED MILKING SHORTHORN BULLS, A2A2, polled & roan. Call 218-385-3471 21-TFN-F
REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, exc. type and production. Call Scott Rickeman 320-552-0284 16-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
8) HOLSTEIN HFRS., due Feb. & March, Central, MN, $1,700. Call 320-333-7346 22-2-F
11) CLOSE HOLSTEIN SPRINGING HFRS., (2) crossbred Brown Swiss, (1) R&W bull, would consider nancing or renting. Call 320-630-9924. 23-2-F
Hay, Straw, Feed & Bedding - FOR SALE
4X6 ROUND BALES OF EXC. QUALITY UPLAND GRASS ALFALFA MIX BALES, horse, beef, or dairy quality, $60/bale. Call 320241-4314. 23-3-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
ERNMOREORGANICS. COM, certied organic alfalfa, wrapped in 8 layers of lm, 3x4x6 bales, RFQ 140280, Springeld, SD. Call ERNmore Organics 605286-3873 or 605-999-2010 or 605-251-1143.Ernmoreorganics.com. 16-TFN-B
OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN, out produces hybrids for silage, $67/bu. plus shipping, leafy, sweet stalks, highly nutritious grain. Call 217-857-3377 or cell 217-343-4962. borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com 21-11-VM
ORGANIC CERTIFIED ROUND BALES OF BALEAGE & DRY HAY, all lots tested, selling on dry mater basis. Call 563-5862231. 22-10-B
ORGANIC HAY IN ROUND BALES; also organic oats and corn. Call 218-563-2762. 23-1-F
2ND CROP GRASS HAY, big squares, 3x3x8. Call 320293-0181. 21-10-F
5X6 NET WRAP MEADOW HAY; also Farmall H for repair or parts, complete, great metal. Call 218-2826132. 21-3-F
MIXED GRASS HAY, med. squares; also meadow hay cut up and baled in 4x5 rounds and med. squares. Call 320-293-0181. 18-10-F
FLAX STRAW BALES, 4x5, net wrapped, $20 ea. Call 218-573-3172. 16-TFNF
50) 4X5 BALES OF MEADOW HAY; 100) bales 3rd crop alfalfa baleage. Call 320-333-6245. 20-4-F
ALFALFA BALEAGE, 4x5 rotocut, 150-220RFV, $160225/ton. Call 320-248-1573. 21-6-F
CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY, 1st cut rd., 2nd cut med. large sq., good quality mixed hay. Call 218-5874672. 22-TFN-F
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BALEAGE, individual wrapped big squares; Straw 1st, 3rd, 4th cut available w/ test results, can be sold as conventional. Call 608-4980258. 20-4-B
STRAW, NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-808-8336. 15-TFN-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 920371-7737. 22-20-B
3X3 WHEAT AND OAT STRAW BALES; also 3x3 hay bales, all grown in Canada. Call 204-712-5161. 235-B
ALFALFA HAY & GRASS HAY, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose 218-6896675. 10-TFN-B
ALFALFA HAY & ALFALFA GRASS HAY, 3x3x8 sq. or rd. bales. Call 218-3711650. 22-8-F
WHEAT STRAW AND OAT STRAW in 3x3x8 squares, all certied organic, located in Casselton, ND. Call or text for more details 701-730-1730. 23-3-VM
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH CUTTING BALEAGE, all cuttings are tested, Glencoe, MN. Call 952-297-2811. 5-TFN-F
CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY, 4x5 rounds, 900# alfalfa/grass mix, 1st and 2nd crop, exc. quality, no rain, shedded, Bemidji, MN. Call 218-407-2052. 23-5-F
KILN DRIED WOOD SHAVINGS for bedding, by the semi load. Call 608-4792039. 19-TFN-F
ALFALFA BALEAGE, 1st4th crop, 175 RFQ. Call 715896-1418. 3-TFN-F
STRAW, small squares, $3.50 bale, stop in, Daniel Borntreger, 5052 Nuthatch Ave., Northwood, IA 50459. 23-1-F
OCIA CERTIFIED YELLOW CORN, 8.52 crude protein. Call 641-751-8382. 12-TFN-B
