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An individual perspective Conniff uses personal narratives to weave book on immigration, dairy farms By Amy Kyllo
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MADISON, Wis. — A conuence of necessity and shared values forms the material of a new book titled “Milked: How an American Crisis Brought Together Midwestern Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers.” “Milked,” which was published in 2022, was written by Ruth Conniff. Conniff is a journalist and current editor in chief for the Wisconsin Examiner of Madison. “This story really shows how farmers in this country and the agricultural workers from Mexico are really in the same boat,” Conniff said. “They’re basically two groups of rural people who are under pressure from the same global economic forces.” The main economic force Conniff refers to is the pressure for farms to expand in order to stay economically viable. “(North American Free Trade Agreement) and other global trade agreements … really helped propel the get-big-
or-get-out trend in agriculture and forced farmers to expand their operations very quickly and hire workers for the rst time,” Conniff said. “That same phenomenon also pushed a lot of subsistence-level Mexican farmers off of their land and sent them north looking for jobs.” Friendships formed between the bosses working side by side with their employees. Conniff said the farmers and workers found they both had agrarian backgrounds, enjoyed working with animals and had cultural similarities. “The thing that these farmers and these rural workers from Mexico found in common is this kind of optimistic can-do attitude,” Conniff said. “That’s what drives them, and they’re making it work in these really difcult conditions.” Conniff said qualities often considered American are actually shared with Mexico. “They are hardworking, uncomplaining, keep their heads down and have amazing, incredible dedication to their families,” she said. The book uses personal
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Author Ruth Conniff sits at the desk in her office in Madison, Wisconsin. Conniff is a journalist and current editor in chief for the Wisconsin Examiner. narratives to move its points forward, switching between the stories of undocumented Mexican immigrant dairy farm workers and their Wisconsin employers. Topics approached include immigration policy, political leanings, pressure to expand, the idea of economically sustainable farms, racism and local food, all through the lens
of the individual people who populate these interconnected themes. “I felt like that structure of telling these individual personal life stories of farmers on this side of the border and workers from that side of the border ... was an interesting way to shed light on something that’s a big policy issue, but it’s really in the end about individual peo-
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Con�nued from CONNIFF | Page 2 At the time, Conniff was preparing to move to Mexico with her family. She got in touch with the family from the article and visited them in Mexico. Conniff said their story, which she includes in the book, illustrates how many Mexican workers come to the U.S. to work in order to send money home. “They kind of personalize the story of circular migration — of not having an American dream, (but of) having a Mexican dream and saving money in this country to pay for that,” Conniff said. Conniff spent the next several years interviewing farmers and their immigrant workers. She connected with many of the people in her book through an organization called Puentes/ Bridges Inc., which helps to connect farmers with the culture of their workers by takPHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW PRESS ing trips to Mexico to visit the families The cover art of “Milked,” by Ruth of their employees. Conniff, pictures a dairy farmer and One of the stories Conniff shares an immigrant employee. The book in the book is about Roberto and John. approaches the topics of immigra�on Roberto was born in Mexico, and he policy, poli�cal leanings, pressure to remembered as a child being in their expand, the idea of economically susshack house during a storm with hail tainable farms, racism and local food, coming through the tarp roof. Roberto all through the lens of the individual promised his mom he would build her a people who populate these interconbetter house someday. nected themes. John is the dairy farmer in Wisconsin who hired Roberto. Roberto worked 25 for him for over 10 years, and they became close friends and would go golfing together. When Roberto decided to from the historical perspective of waves return to Mexico, Conniff said it was a of immigration.” blow to John. John has no children and Arcadia’s school district is 75% has a dream of passing on his farm to Hispanic or Latino, Conniff said. his employees. Conniff said that when people de“He really velop connections sees them as this with people on an “This story really next wave of imindividual level, migrants who will shows how farmers in they move past sterun dairy farms in reotypes and negathis country and the tive political rhetothe area,” Conniff said. agricultural workers ric. Within Conniff said the she hopes the book book, Conniff adwill help dispel from Mexico are really vocates for advancthe stereotype that smaller, yet still in the same boat.” ing Mexican workeconomically viable ers are a drag on farms and stresses RUTH CONNIFF the communities the importance and where they work. security of having To illustrate, she tells the story of the regional food economies. town of Arcadia, which she includes in “The idea that people are getting the book. chewed up as well as resources is clear “They are opening up businesses to a younger generation of Americans,” on Main Street; they’re revitalizing the Conniff said. “There’s some hope for town,” Conniff said. “In some ways, more rational economic policy out of this is the next wave of immigrants that.” ★★★
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A look back at 5, 10 and 20 years ago 5 years ago Making more cheddar The Associated Milk Producers Inc. processing plant in Paynesville, Minnesota, underwent renovations that allowed it to produce more cheese as demand continued to grow. Cheddar cheese consumption had hit an all-time high in 2017 at more than 11 pounds per person per year. Production in the AMPI plant began the week of Oct. 22, 2018, with seven new cheese vats allowing for an increase of daily cheddar cheese production from 240,000 pounds to about 300,000 pounds. Plant processing capacity of milk increased from 2.4 million pounds to 3 million pounds per day. Achieving a 46,000-pound herd average Ever-Green-View Farms near Waldo, Wisconsin, reached a rolling herd average around 46,000 pounds of milk by fall of 2018 with a target to hit 50,000 pounds within ve years. Tom and Gin Kestell and their son and daughter-inlaw, Chris and Jennifer, milked 90 registered Holsteins three times a day in a tiestall barn. The Kestells identied forage and feed quality as vital contributors to milk production. The farm’s 140-pound tank average and 3.9% fat meant cows were producing about 5.5 pounds of butterfat daily. The Kestells’ nutritionist, Dr. Steve Woodford of Nutrition Professionals Inc., said that was like making a stick of butter every hour of every day. Starting small leads to prosperous dairy business Isaac Nelson of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, was awarded the National Prociency in Dairy Entrepreneurship at the 91st National FFA Convention Oct. 26, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nelson, the son of Brian and Jill Nelson, grew up on Olmar Farms near Sleepy Eye where his family milked 150 registered Holsteins. Nelson had a Supervised Agricultural Experience project in dairy production. At the time, Nelson was a student at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities where he studied dairy production and animal science with hopes to work in agricultural technology and grow relations within the dairy industry before returning home to take over the family farm. Minnesota herd numbers rapidly decline as market concerns remain Doug and Brenda Stangl were among 28 Minnesota farm families who exited the dairy industry in October 2018. The state had already seen a loss of 162 dairy farms since the beginning of that year. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s October 2018 report said the state had 2,914 operating dairy herds remaining — 2,689 Grade A and 225 Grade B farms. Two factors in the decline were the low milk price and the struggle to nd labor. The Stangls said they had received more money for their milk when rst dairy farming in the late 1980s near Pierz, Minnesota, even though they were producing 400 pounds less milk per day then.
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10 years ago Midwest hit by LP gas shortage Many parts of the Midwest were hit by a shortage of liquid propane gas in November 2013, shutting down grain dryers and putting the brakes on the fall’s corn harvest. A wet autumn combined with record crops led to heavy harvesting all at the same time across the Midwest. LP inventories had not been built up enough by suppliers, who now were trying to get propane trucked in at record speed. In response to the crisis, the governors of several Midwestern states including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin signed executive orders that temporarily lifted the restrictions on the number of hours propane truck drivers could spend behind the wheel. Committed to dairying Excavation took place Oct. 22, 2013, and a 68- by 114-foot barn was expected to be completed by the end of the year at McComish Farms near Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Tim and Kim McComish and their son and daughterin-law, Joe and Amber, were rebuilding after a re in September had destroyed the barn in which they milked their herd of 200. The 60-year-old gambrelroofed barn had been retrotted with a swing-12 parlor eight years prior. Although the barn, a silo and various equipment had been a total loss in the re, the group of cows that had been in the parlor for milking was saved. Neighbors showed up to help the family divide and transport its herd to three farms for temporary housing and milking. The destroyed barn was insured, but only for what it was worth. The McComishes estimated that the new barn, with a new double-10 parlor, would cost about three times the value of the old barn.
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The Farmland Access Hub, a consortium of entities working together to improve farmland access for emerging farmers, is hosting the Upper Midwest Farmland Summit Nov. 14-15 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. Summit organizer Renewing the Countryside is convening farm leaders, change agents, policymakers and practitioners from around the Upper Midwest to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and envision pathways to help beginning farmers access land, ensure older farmers can retire with security and protect farmland for future generations. The fourth annual Dairy Summit is Nov. 15 at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. This free, public event will be held in-person on campus with virtual options. The summit features the newest research and outreach funded by the Hub, along with farmer and legislative perspectives, and facility tours. There is an optional pre-conference reception the night before. Minnesota Dairy Initiative is sponsoring a Farm Couple Night Out. Join other farming couples for a free night out including a nice meal and time to socialize with others. Spend time learning about communication and relationship building. There will be two options to select from: — Nov. 17: 6-9 p.m. at C’mon Inn in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/714064906357?aff=oddtdtcreator — Nov. 18: 6-9 p.m. at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/714069439917?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Join National Mastitis Council for its next webinar, presented in Spanish, at 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Juan Quezada, Milk Source LLC’s director of training and development, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, will address “Leaving a Leadership Legacy: Where Milk Quality Starts.” The one-hour webinar is free. To register, visit https://bit.ly/NMCWebDec6. If you are a NMC member and cannot attend the live program, you may access the webinar after Dec. 19 at nmconline.org.
Reducing Market Risk is a farm nance program, offered by University of Minnesota Extension, targeted toward increasing resiliency in dairy producers in complex markets. This program is open to all livestock producers Dec. 5 in Little Falls, Minnesota. The program will begin at 10 a.m. with two speakers over two hours, continue with a catered lunch, and wrap up with two nal speakers. The afternoon’s speakers will conclude at 2 p.m. The free meal, sponsored by Farmers and Merchants State Bank, will be offered at noon. Registration for the program and meal can be completed through https://z. umn.edu/ReducingMarketRisk2023.
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Goodhue 90-100 members Goodhue, Minnesota Goodhue County Tell us about your chapter. Goodhue is a small agricultural community surrounded by large ag companies and organizations. This has a big impact on our students’ opportunities and their exposure to the industry. Our graduating class sizes range from the low 40s to high 50s, with a membership of 90-100 members every year; that is a lot of our school that is actively involved in our chapter. That gives you a feel of our outstanding ag community we are surrounded by. We are blessed to have an active agricultural community. Our chapter is proud of where we come from and loves to work with our local businesses and farmers, involving not only our students but all of our community in all that we do. Our community is vital to our success. How does your chapter volunteer in the community throughout the year? We are fortunate to have such a supportive town. We have many events we participate in to give back. We start in the fall with a eld meal and corn drive event.
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ConƟnued from FFA | Page 6 spring, our large fundraiser is our plant sale. Our community was supportive in the building of a brand new, large greenhouse ve years ago. Our plant science and FFA students grow beautiful annuals and veggies beginning in February with a sale on Mother’s Day weekend. We have created a growing program and typically sell out on our rst day of sales. This has been a great project for our students, so much is gained knowledge-wise each year. What are the biggest events of the year? We have many events we host in a year, but what we are most excited about and passionate about is our annual Ag Day. This event started three years ago and has expanded to be much more. We are excited to open this event to other school districts this coming spring. This is a day of agricultural education for our entire school district. The goal of the event is for students to be exposed to all the opportunities in this industry. In the morning, our high schoolers participate in workshops or agricultural tours. Our students have taken workshops on livestock judging, y shing and careers in construction. Tours were of a manufacturing business, a dairy farm and Ellingson. Our elementary-aged students travel through stations in the industry. This includes livestock stations, grain demonstrations and tractor row. Our middle schoolers and high schoolers make their way back to the career and college fair in the afternoon. We typically
have 25-30 agricultural businesses and colleges represented from our community. Students get to network and make connections. We end our day with a tractor parade as this day also serves as our Drive Your Tractor to School event. What is unique about your chapter? Our passion for agriculture, education and our community. Goodhue has a rich history, and it is an honor to carry that on. When was your chapter founded and how has it evolved? Our chapter was chartered in 1955; this will represent our 69th year as a chapter. Goodhue has evolved signicantly from when it began back in 1955, yet we still hold true to our agricultural roots and foundation. Our membership in the last 15 years has grown signicantly and even more recently in the last six years. We went from an average-year membership in the mid 40s to now where our average-year membership is averaging in the low 90s. The events we offer and the impact on our community has changed. We have put community at the forefront of what we do, utilizing the citizens and organizations of Goodhue, working as a collective to push agricultural education.
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What is your role in the chapter? I primarily take care of the nances of the chapter. I always make sure that every transaction we have is documented so that we know how much money we have at any given time. I also make sure that any upcoming events are ready to go and are set up so that when the time comes, we are ready. What FFA contests do you compete in? I have started competing in poultry evaluation and have also participated in the best informed greenhand contest, small animals contest and livestock judging.
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Olivia Eipers 10 years old Fifth grade PHOTO BY AMY KYLLO/DAIRY STAR
Ryan Eipers Jr. (front, from leŌ) and Eva Eipers; (back, from leŌ) Niki Eipers, Emily WilleƩe, nanny, Olivia Eipers and Ryan Eipers stand by their freestall barn Nov. 2 on their dairy farm near Dodge Center, Minnesota. The Eiperses milk 144 cows and farm 300 acres. When do you help with chores? Every night. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite is doing my chickens probably because I get to check their eggs and sometimes get to use the faucet to ll the waterers. My least favorite is watering both of the big hutches because it takes a long time. The one has a really big tub and sometimes it goes slow.
What is your favorite animal on the farm? The cows. My favorite cow is Bubbles. She was born on my birthday, and she looks like her mom, which her name is Monkeyface. What do you want to be when you grow up? A dairy farmer, to keep the farm alive. If you had your own farm, what would it look like? There
would be a lot of sheds with a lot of Case IH tractors, a TMR mixer, silage wagons, manure spreader, a couple skid loaders, a baler, a couple of utility vehicles to drive around in, a truck, a cattle trailer, a back hoe, a couple chicken coops, hutches and a atbed trailer for when we have to haul stuff. It would have 100 cows, ve ducks and 20 chickens. Turn to KIDS CORNER | Page 9
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ConƟnued from KIDS CORNER | Page 8 What is your favorite thing to do on the farm in the fall? Either going combining or messing around on the wrapped bales. We just mess around, jump on the bales and run on them. Tell us something you recently learned in school. I learned how to multiply fractions so that they can be added. What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? Probably messing around on wrapped bales, feeding calves and wearing boots a lot. What is your favorite dairy treat? Cheese sticks and white milk. I drink white milk a lot, and we get a lot of cheese orders, so I get a lot of cheese sticks. When do you help with chores? Every other night. What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is feeding bottles because I like feeding the calves, and they are cute. My least favorite chore is feeding chickens because it is boring.
Eva Eipers 8 years old Third grade
What is your favorite animal on the farm? A baby chick because they are cute, and they peep a lot. What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher because then I can correct papers. If you had your own farm, what would it look like? There would be cats, cows, dogs, horses, chickens and ducks. For tools, there would be hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, Case IH tractors, a TMR mixer and a chopper. The building would be a pole shed. What is your favorite thing to do on the farm in the fall? Jump on the trampoline. I jump the leaves off. Tell us something you recently learned in school. Multiplication. What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? I like feeding cows because I want cows so that I can make milk. What is your favorite dairy treat? Chocolate milk. I like it because cows make the white milk and they put chocolate in it.
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When do you help with chores? At noon during lunch sometimes.
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What is your favorite and least favorite chore? My favorite chore is xing tires. My least favorite is cleaning the house. What is your favorite animal on the farm? A cow, because they moo and poop. What do you want to be when you grow up? A farmer.
If you had your own farm, what would it look like? It would have a brown barn, cows, an old tractor and a skid loader. What is your favorite thing to do on the farm in the fall? Riding along in the tractor during corn silage. What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? I like working with Mom and Dad. What is your favorite dairy treat? White milk.
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Livestock - FOR SALE
LARGE SELECTION REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS from multi-gen EX, VG cows, 28,500 RHA. Call Olmar Farms 507-220-0730. 20-TFN-B
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, HOMEBRED HOLSTEIN BULLS, located 15 mi. north of Rochester, MN. Call Dave Alberts at 507269-3084 or 507-3568625. 14-TFN-B
MINI HEREFORD CALVES, 6 month old hfrs. and steers. Call John 715-382-3110. 18-1-B JERSEY COWS, mostly 2nd & 3rd lactation, good genetics, 30 to choose from. Call 641-732-6789. 18-1-F
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, polled, genomic tested, deep pedigreed high-producing cow families. Call 507-8200452. 22-TFN-F DAIRY GOAT DOES, out of Hostetler breeding; also breeding bucks available. Call 319-350-5819. 24-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
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HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Call 507-920-5859. 7-TFN-B 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
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HOLSTEIN BULLS, springing hfrs., Freeport, MN area. Call 612-2707453. 23-TFN-F REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, exc. type and production. Call Scott Rickeman 320-552-0284. 16-TFN-F REGISTERED HOLSTEIN SPRINGING HFRS., due Sept.-Dec., 28,000 milk, 1,220 fat, 950 protein, Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 12-8-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 HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, serviceable age, north of Rochester, MN, delivery available. Call 507-732-5930. 18-1-F REGISTERED MILKING SHORTHORN BULL, roan, polled, A2A2; also (2) springer Milking Shorthorn hfrs. Call 218-385-3471. 16-TFN-F REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-F
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SILO REMOVAL, take down & clean up, specializing in but not limited to silos in congested areas, mobile concrete crushing, fully insured. Call 507236-9446. 10-10-VM 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 715-495-0481. 3-TFN-B
Help Wanted LOOKING FOR HELP MILKING COWS, south of Freeport, MN, experience preferred. Call 320493-5310. 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 1900 COW DAIRY looking for bilingual parlor manager. Call 507-9515597. 8-TFN-F
HEIFERS OF ALL AGES, baby calves to springers, central, MN. Call 320-333-5906. 19-TFN-F
100% ORGANIC RED STEERS, no shots, approx. 800 lbs., $1,500 ea., can deliver. Call 701-4902432. 11-TFN-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
(45) BLACK AND WHITE, RED AND WHITE HOLSTEIN COWS, all stages lactation, beautiful udders. Call 507-228-8623. 17-3-F
20-30 OPEN AND SHORTBRED JERSEY HFRS. AVAIL. Call/text 608-459-5246. 11-12-F REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS, all stages of lactation, 26,000 RHA, 100,000 SCC. Call Sheeknoll Farms 507-2593477. 2-TFN-F
DAIRY HFR. CALVES, 2-6 months old, 28K herd avg., Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 18-TFN-F REGISTERED CALVING EASE HOLSTEIN & ANGUS BULLS, various sizes, delivery avail. Call or text Brian 715-6139206. 2-TFN-F
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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
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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 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 320-8947175. 11-TFN-B ALL CLASSES OF SPRINGER DAIRY COWS. No jockeys. Call 320-760-6050. 20-TFN-F
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Key responsibilities - Perform miscellaneous repair as necessary. - Assist in installation of milking equipment and conventional dairy equipment - Regular travel to customer dairy farm required - Included in on-call schedule rotation required Education/Experience/Requirements: · High School diploma or equivalent. · HVAC and/or welding experience or certification preferred but not required. · Understanding of dairy equipment such as parlors, robotic milking systems, etc. preferred but not required. · Understanding of or willingness to learn technology. · Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. · Ability to work in a variety of temperatures indoors and outdoors. · Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. · Must have or be able to obtain a valid DOT Medical Card.
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Hay, Straw, Feed & Bedding - FOR SALE
FEED: Corn silage (BMR & Conventional), alfalfa haylage, straw, ryelage, delivery available. Call 920371-7737. 18-6-F
ERNMOREORGANICS. COM, certied organic alfalfa, wrapped in 8 layers of lm, 3x4x6 bales, RFQ 140-280, Springeld, SD. Call ERNmore Organics 605-286-3873 or 605-9992010 or 605-251-1143. Ernmoreorganics.com. 16-TFN-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 ALFALFA DAIRY QUALITY BIG SQUARE BALES, tested & delivered from SD; also heifer hay. Call John Haensel 605-351-5760. 13-6-B RE-MINERALIZE YOUR SOIL, CROPS & ANIMALS WITH SEA90 OCEAN MINERALS, 5 times the minerals vs. leading competitors, dealers wanted. Send phone number and I’ll call, Natural Ag Solutions, 1437 Crosscut Rd., Platteville, WI 53818. 17-6-B KILN-DRIED WOOD SHAVINGS for bedding, by the semi load. Call 608479-2039. 19-TFN-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
STRAW, NETWRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-8088336. 15-TFN-F 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. 18-2-B SD ALFALFA HAY, 150 RFV, 20 protein, 11% moisture, $310 delivered. Call Steven 715-644-2211. 16-6-F OCIA-CERTIFIED YELLOW CORN, oat hay & alfalfa grass hay. Call 641-751-8382. 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. 17-5-B ALFALFA BALEAGE, 1st-4th crop, 175 RFQ. Call 715-896-1418. 3-TFN-F 10 BALES OF OAT HAY, 10 MEADOW HAY, and 20 upland mix of last year’s 1st crop, 5x6 net wrapped. Call 218-282-6132. 17-3-F
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B&R Dairy Equipment in Winthrop is seeking a
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Key responsibilities - Knowing the products you are selling and experience with Dairy Supplies. - Regular travel to customer dairy farm required Education/Experience/Requirements: - High School diploma or equivalent. · Understanding of dairy equipment. · Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. · Ability to work in a variety of temperatures indoors and outdoors. · Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. · Must have or be able to obtain a valid DOT Medical Card. - Hazmat endorsement needed. Benefits: Competitive compensation based on experience along 401K and paid time off. If you are interest, or for more information, contact -
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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE
WEAVERLINE FEED CARTS, new, rebuilt used, parts, service. Call Hobert Sales Inc., Cokato, MN 320-286-6284. 19-TFN-B
NH BR770 ROUND BALER, crop cutter; Case 2188 combine, RWA. Call 218-841-8723. 24-TFN-F (4) DEMCO 365 & 450 GRAVITY BOXES, (2) w/tarps, like new; tricycle feeder; big round bale wagon. Call 320-5576558. 18-TFN BALZER 1400 STALK CHOPPER, very nice shape, new knives, eld ready. Call 320-310-2221. 15-4-F HAY RACK, platforms on side, 9x18’, $2,500; Kewanee elevator, 56’, PTO lift. Call 320-247-2657. 7-TFN-F GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, registration avail., exc. temperament. Call 651-347-2955. 18-1-F 1600 GAL. MUELLER OH BULK TANK, bought new in 2008. Call 320-304-2311. 11-TFN-F ‘09 JD 620XUV GATOR, front brush guard, hyd dump box, 1,996 hrs., 4WD dif lock, bed liner, VG cond., asking $6,000. Call 920-326-9897. 16-6-F ‘12 KELLY RYAN 12’ BAGGER, 300’ cables, 90 bags through it, $40,000/ obo. Call 507-829-8508. 7-12-F PENTA 4120 HD VERT. TMR, great shape, new knives, SS conveyor, $19,000, Osage, MN. Call 218-841-4248 or 218-5733172. 16-TFN-F-1st
BORDER COLLIE, BLUE HEELER, GREAT PYRENEES CROSS PUPPIES, ready to go by end of November, $25 ea/obo. Mervin S. Wagler, 22186 Keystone Rd., Wilton, WI 54670. 18-1-F OWATONNA 50’ HAY & GRAIN ELEVATOR, in VG cond. Call 715-3140977. 14-TFN-F (4) 3-PHASE 5HP BULK MILK TANK COMPRESSORS, reasonable. Call 480-313-8460. 9-TFN-F PUREBRED AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, born 9/29/23, dewclaws removed, tails docked, 1st shots, parents great working dogs, bi, tri & merle colors avail. Call/ text 608-386-2035. 18-2-F 7,000 GAL. MILK TANK, 2007 model w/ compressors, tank & washer. Call 605-880-6606. 181-B 450+ FT. OF 2-1/2”PIPELINE, $2,000. Call 608293-3185. 17-3-F RING DRIVE 20’ VALMETAL SILO UNLOADER, Bryant, WI. Call 715-627-0414. 18-1-F 52 FT. OF POLE BARN STEEL, brand new, 21’2” long. Call 320-874-0048. 17-2-F
VERNS CALF CREEP FEEDER; also AI cattle hay feeder on wheels. Call 320-557-5514, no texts or messages. 15-TFN-F BOUMATIC FR4-A VACUUM PUMP, 7.5 hp, used 1.5 yrs., complete rebuild, bearings, seals, veins, $900. Call 507-2208424. 17-2-F
Dairy Star • Third Section • Saturday, November 11, 2023 • Page 13 JD 317 QUICK ATTACH, 7,000 hrs., clean machine, newer tires. Call 320-630-5694. 18-1-F ‘08 35-TON SEMI TRAILER, beaver tail & ramps, 51’ total length. Call 320-760-6942. 12-TFN-F JD 115 STALK CHOPPER, very nice, $8,500; drinking cups, milker pump & jar. Call 320-2666878. 17-4-F FORD 8630 TRACTOR, nice cond., one owner, 2,200 hrs. Call 320-3102221. 16-4-F PORTABLE CALF CHUTE, $280/obo; Westwaard 30 gal. pasteurizer, motor has new seals & bearings, $6,800/obo, can send pictures. Call/text 563-542-3276. 18-TFN-F SEMEN TANK, MVEXC34-18, plus 200 units semen, $500; Surge vacuum pump Alamo 100, $300. Call 320-392-5264. 18-1-F KUHN SR112 10-WHEEL CARTED RAKE w/center kicker wheel. Call 320-360-2553. 18-1-F TIGER II 5-SHANK RIPPER, $4,500. Call 320-249-8556. 18-1-F JD 27 STALK CHOPPER, $3,000. Call 320249-8556. 18-1-F
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USED HAY TOOLS Case IH RS561 baler, Twine only, Low bales ................................................................... Call Vermeer 605N Cornstalk Special, 2017, Approx 7,700 bales, Very Good Condition ..............................................................................................$45,000 2015 Vermeer 605N Cornstalk Special, 21,435 bales, new monitor, belts last year, new pickup....................................................................................PENDING 2017 Vermeer 605N Cornstalk Special approx. 28,201 bales, many parts replaced recently ................................................................................$17,500 2007 Vermeer 605M Baler, 14,782 bales .................................................................$12,500 2011 John Deere 568 baler, Approx 14,700 bales, pickup rebuilt.............................Pending Used Kubota BV5160 Silage baler .................................................................................. Call 2022 Kubota 1024 Disc mower...................................................................................... .Call 2014 Vermeer M6040 Disc Mower ........................................................................$6,000.00 STAFFED Late Used Kuhn GMD 600GII HD Disc Mower ......................................................................... .Call PARTS HOURS: Krone Swadro 900 Rotary Rake ...................................................................................... Call Afternoon 7-5 M-F Used Kubota TE4052T Tedder, 4 basket, Excellent condition .....................................$5,000 UPS Shippin Shipping USED FORAGE BOX: Available! H&S 500 Forage box, good condition, 14 ft .................................................................... Call E. Hwy. 30, Pipestone, MN USED MANURE PUMPS E-mail: info@gortersclayanddairy.com Used Houle 8ft Super pump on Trailer, 6” discharge ....................................................... Call 2015 Houle 6” 3pt super pump 9ft, 2 agitation nozzles, 2 available ......................$9,250 ea (507) 825-3271 • www.gortersclayanddairy.com Houle PTO 6” Super Pump, 2004, w/ 2 agitation nozzles, 12ft long, MPU1704 ........ $8,500 Used Houle 60” cable scraper drive, good shape....................................................... $3,000 10 used Boumatic Companion detachers, #U3557554 .....................................Now $350 ea 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with twin 20HP motors, used, MPU1501G. ................$4,300 6 used Boumatic 4400 detachers, with new gaskets & diaphragms,#U3557444 ......$300 ea 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with 30HP motor, used, MPU1505G........................$4,000 Used Artex VCat Sand Wagon for bedding stalls ........................................................$4,000 10ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump w/ twin 20HP motors, used, MPU1507G .................$4,300 Used Bobman for bedding ............................................................................................. Call 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with no motors set up for twin motors, Small DR-Tech Inc Pasteurizer ...................................................................................$2,000 used, MPU1508G .................................................................................................... $ 3,500 2015 Bobman unit ..................................................................................................$13,000 8” manure loadstands ...............................................................................................$2,000 2022 Chicago Pneumatic oil flooded screw air compressor with Dryers, Used Houle Maxi Pump, Great condition ........................................................................ Call 7.5hp, low hours..................................................................................................$8,000 ea 2014 Houle Electromix agitator, 8ft...........................................................................$4,500 Qty 3 used 2012 Lely A3 Next robots, .................................................................$16,000 ea 2014 Houle Hydraulic power pack for Electromix pump, motor included ..................$2,000 NEW & USED BARN EQUIPMENT USED MIXERS New 8ft. Patz barn cleaner chute for 16” gutter, PA16151, retails for $992.......................$800 Cloverdale 1300 Cu Ft Twin screw vertical mixer............................................................. Call Patz barn cleaner 12” tapered flights, never used, but weathered, Patz V950 vertical mixer, 2 speed, rubber ext, front discharge, rear dump door, Just in.. Call not painted, $18.95 New .................................................................................... $12.25ea USED MANURE SPREADERS New Schuur and Lely cow brushes- In stock ................................................................... Call Houle 4800 Gallon manure tank, 4 disc rig toolbar, pump rebuilt .................................. Call Used squirrel cage style fan, 42” diameter, w/ 3 phase motor ........................................ Call Meyer’s M390 Manure spreader, Good Condition....................................................$14,000 Used WIC model 300 grain cart, OTH1803G .................................................................... Call 2018 Meyer’s VB560 vertical beater spreader with Scale system .............................$36,000 New 2 bath automated footbath assy, stainless baths & control, Better-Bilt 4950 Manure tank ................................................................................................Call ½ priced-never used, DEN1402G.............................................................................$7,000 Houle 6000 Gallon manure tank, Flow meter w/Raven 660 ....................................$25,000/OBO Dayton Blower Fan, like new, 24.5” Wheel, 12000 CFM #3C010, $3,437 retail New ..$2,500 MISC USED EQUIPMENT Dayton Blower Fan, used 2 mos., #2C799, 18.25” whl, $1,982 retail new .................$1,100 Used 18 ton DLS bulk feed bin ...........................................................................................$3,000 Used Dasilveira headlocks, 22 sections @ 10ft w/7 openings for Used 12 ton A/P bulk feed bin ...........................................................................................$2,500 young stock up to 600lbs, OTH1902 ............................................................................. Call NEW & USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2014 Houle Cable Scraper system, Drive, V-Blade Scrapers, Cornerwheels ..............$15,000 Used Gea UV Pure, calf milk purifier, DEU2001 ............................................................... Call Qty 15 used 51” panel fans .......................................................................................$450 ea Double 10 Blue Diamond parallel parlor w/ SST2 detachers, 3” low line, single receiver, Qty 7 used basket fans........................................................................................$100.00 ea jetter trays, curb, gates, 10 hp Suterbilt vac pump, 10hp Westfailia Used Lely Juno 100....................................................................................................$7,500 2800 vac pump, 20 DeLaval milking units, & pulsators, DEU1803G .............................. Call Used Headlocks, several brands and sizes.......................................................Call for details
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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 Doda 3” manure pump
Vermeer BPX9010 Bale Processor Vermeer TD190 Tedder Meyer’s MS485 Vertical Vermeer VT660 vertical mixer Vermeer TD100 Tedder Beater Spreader Vermeer VS510 Vertical Mixer Vermeer 604Pro G3 Baler 8Ft Manure Tire Scraper Vermeer VR1428 Rake Vermeer 605N Cornstalk Special Baler Mensch M910 Feed Vermeer VR1224 Rake Vermeer 605N Select Baler Alley Scraper Vermeer RR140 Rotary Rake Lely A5 Robot Vermeer M7050 Mowers Lely Juno
Milking Equipment • Manure Equipment • Feeding Equipment • Housing • Route Supplies
JD 8300 13’ GRAIN DRILL w/grass & press wheels, very nice, $9,000. Call 320-429-4402. 18-1-F ‘09 WILRICH 37’ FIELD CUTLIVATOR w/rolling baskets in good cond. Call 320-293-5607. 18-3-F
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½ MILE EAST OF BIRD ISLAND, MN ON HWY 212 THEN ½ MILE SOUTH ON 400TH ST. TO # 80850 VERY CLEAN LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED, MOSTLY ONE OWNER, LOW HOUR FARM EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS, BINS & FARM SUPPORT ITEMS. ONLINE BIDDING BY PROXIBID POWERED BY MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. FOR COMPLETE LISTING VISIT www.midamericanauctioninc.com, INSPECTION BY APPT. BEGINS NOV 27. CLEAN LOW HOUR JD TRACTORS
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2014 JD 9410R FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, 18 /6 PS., GS3 COMMAND CENTER, 7 IN. SCREEN, SHOWS JUST 1474 HRS., 2012 JD 8235R MFWD TRACTOR, LOADED, DUALS, SELLS W/GLOBE, 1 OWNER, SHOWS 1582 HRS. 2008 JD 6430 PREMIUM MFWD TRACTOR, W/JD 673 SL LOADER, EXC. OPTIONS, SHOWS 1610 HRS. 2009 JD 8230 MFWD TRACTOR, PS., DUALS, ONE OWNER, SHOWS 3073 HRS. 59 JD 630 GAS, NF, OLDER REST. TRUCKS & TRAILERS 90 IH 8600 SBA TWIN SCREW TRACTOR, EATON AUTO, SHOWS 692,091 MILES 07 MACK VISION CX 613 TWIN SCREW TRACTOR, FULLER AUTO., SHOWS 705,420 MILES 05 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, SMART SHIFT, 22 FT. BEET & GRAIN BOX, SHOWS 687,017 MILES 81 IH S GRAIN TRUCK, ROAD RANGER, W/J CRAFT 22 FT. ALUM. BEET BOX, SHOWS 169,637 MILES 2000 FONTAINE 42 FT. BEET TRAILER 65 DORSEY 40 FT. BEET TRAILER, 80 CHEV C-70 DUMP TRUCK SHOWS 90,268 MILES, 74 CHEV C-65 W/20 FT. STEEL BOX, 85, 951 MILES BEET EQUIPMENT, PLANTING AND TILLAGE AMITY DEF 268 12 R X 22 DEFOLIATOR, ROW FINDER, ONE OWNER; AMITY 2500 8 R X 22 BEET LIFTER, ONE OWNER; CIH 475 23.5 FT. HIGH SPEED TILLAGE DISC, CRUMBLER, 3 SEASONS; JD 2700 9 SHANK DISC RIPPER; JD 2210 38.5 FT. FIELD CULT., ROLLING BASKETS; JD 24 R X 22 K&M DOUBLE BAR PLANTER; FK 1200 GALLON SPRAYER, 90 FT., LIKE NEW; YETTER 46 FT. FLAT FOLD 3 PT. ROTARY HOE; ALLOWAY 24 R X 22 FLAT FOLD CULT.; PLUS: GPS EQUIPMENT, ATV, JD 584 AWS-AWD MOWER, 4 GRAIN BINS UP TO 36 FT., FUEL BARRELS WITH PUMPS, RADIOS AND FARM SUPPORT ITEMS.
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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.
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2019 DEERE 850K WLT SMARTGRADE
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Red David and Carla raised Angus cattle and produced hay for 17 years. This two-ring retirement auction will include late-model Loader, John Deere Tractors,and Hay Skid Steer, Tillage, Equipment.
2007 MacDon M150
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2019 DEERE 772GP SMARTGRADE
SOLD MAY 31 $75,500
SOLD AUGUST 4 $281,000
2008 GOMACO RTP500
SOLD APRIL 26 $64,500
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‘18 CLAAS JAGUAR 960 CHOPPER, 625hp, 2,400 engine hours, 1,900 cutterhead hours, Scherer kernel processor w/near new rolls, machine has yield moisture, Opti-ll, row sense & mag jag liners, new cutterhead, accelerator bearings, knives & shearbar, comes w/PU380 hay head, selling because upgraded to larger machine. Krone 10 row corn head also available for additional money, $269,500. Call John 815-718-3414. 17-4-VM ‘17 POLARIS RANGER XP1000, very good cond. Call 320-815-8922 16-TFN-F
Miscellaneous - WANTED
SPRING TEETH for IHC C cultivator; wheel hub for IHC 56 corn planter, right side. Call 715-822-2678. 14-TFN-F
NI 802 UNI, either running or salvage. Call 715279-3089. 18-2-F OLD HEATING FUEL AND DIESEL, can pump from basement. Call 320424-2005. 5-TFN-F
BLACK MALE GERMAN SHEPHERD, 1 year old, have papers, $500. Call 605-553-8634. 18-1-F NOTCH HAY FEEDER; (3) steer feeding bins. Call 320-223-5338. 17-3-F H&S 14’ FORAGE BOX, 10 ton wagon, 50’ all product elevator. Call 218-3853471. 14-TFN-F DELAVAL 1000 GAL. BULK TANK comp. & washer, WI. Call 715-5602096. 18-1-F ALFA-DELAVAL LATE MODEL BULK TANK, 1,250 gal., complete as new, MN. Call 480-3138460. 5-TFN-F CLOVERDALE 285 PORTABLE MIXER, good cond., $15,000. Call 641-364-2601. 18-TFN-F
H&S CATTLE TRAILER. Call 507-450-6115. 18-3-F
LOW HOUR CIH MAGNUM TRACTOR. Call 320-304-2311. 15-TFN-F
VINTAGE A.O. SMITH HARVESTORE ADVERTISING ITEMS & Harvestore farmer magazines. Call 715-225-9987. 18-3-F
LID FOR KNIGHT 8132 SLINGER SPREADER. Call 507-459-5201. 19-TFN-F
FARM BULK MILK COOLERS, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 10-24-P
USED BUNKER WALLS, 6’, 8’, or 12’ tall, Padua, MN. Call 320-4290265. 17-2-F
MULTIMAX HUTCH. Call 608-723-2049. 1-TFN-F
VALMETAL 1215 HAMMER MILL. Call 612599-7973. 16-3-F
JD 7000 6 OR 8 ROW PLANTER & 6620 or 7720 combine. Call 320760-6050. 22-TFN-F
CIH 3RN CORN HEAD, ts CIH 881 chopper, must be VG to exc. cond. Call 507-259-9273, leave message. 16-3-F
WEIGHT BRACKET AND WEIGHTS for JD 5830 chopper. Call 608723-2049. 18-1-F
HOWARD ROTAVATOR MODEL 100 TILLER. Call 320-290-2602. 18-3-F
New 2022 Kuhn Primor 4270M Bale Processor, SAVE BIG ONLY $39,000
2023 Kuhn VB3190, 1000 PTO, 14 knife opti-cut, drop floor, 500/45x22.5 wheels - CALL FOR PRICE
Notch BT8-22K Bale Transport
Used Haybuster 2650 Bale Processor, Ready to Work $13,900
2023 TYM T754 w/ power shuttle Move those stalk bales in comfort!!!
‘18 Case RB455 Round Baler
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2023 KENWORTH W900
250’ OF BERG 16” CW GUTTER CHAIN, 8’16” gutter grates, like new; 530 Agrival feed cart. Call 320-241-4314. 11-TFN-F
FORD 6610 SERIES II, 2WD, 72 HP, CAH, 4528 hrs., clean. Call 715-8234501. 18-1-F
JD 920 BEAN HEAD; International 60 6RN stalk chopper. Call 320-5100950. 13-TFN-F
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1995 John Deere 8200
SOLD AUGUST 4 $152,000
HEAVY DUTY 48” PALLET FORK, JD Euro mount. Call 608-994-2401. 16-TFN-B
JD 693 CORN HEAD, Calmar chopping rows, hyd. deck plates, height sensors, new gathering chains, eld ready, $11,500. Call 715-4568277. 17-TFN-B
JD 2700 PLOW, semi mounted. Call 320-5101055. 13-TFN-F
2021 Tubeline TL50LSV
1400 2022 ProAG Hay Hiker
2021 Deere 560M
SOLD MAY 31 $371,000
ENGLISH SHEPHERD PUPPIES, great family & farm dogs, socialized. Call 563-380-8628. 18-2-VM
AG BAGGER G-6000 from 50-cow farm, nonrental, $8,500. Call 608823-7505. 18-1-F
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6,950 bales - $23,900
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JD 630 MoCo Discbine - $16,900
H&S M12 Merger - $8,900 Kuhn 3130 Reel Mixer - $21,900
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Two Full-Time
DRIVING POSITIONS Available Transporting Hay & Straw
Specializing In: • Hot Dipped Galvanized Gating • Fiberglass Gates • Crowd Gates • Parlor Stalls • Free Stalls • Parlor Floors• Parlor Remodels
LONG-HAUL POSITIONS ACROSS THE MIDWEST STATES Drivers must have clean motor vehicle records, be responsible, and have good driving and communication skills. CDL is required.
www.stormsweldingmfg.com 952-466-3343 • 513 W. Lake St., Cologne, MN
Call Jason at 320-815-8484 ParkerHayCompany.com
No smoking or pets allowed in trucks.
These are full-time, long-term positions.
New Patz 750, #6162 - Call
New Patz 950, #6425 - Call
New Patz 950, #6294 - Call
New Patz 950, #6358 - Call
New Patz 500, #6329 - Call
New Patz 615, #6411 - Call
New Patz 620, #6269 - Call
New Patz 500, #6427 - Call
New Patz 420, #6161 - Call
New Patz 420, #6332 - Call
New Patz 350, #6304 - Call
Salesmen: Shawn Martin (608) 778-4554 or Joe Ryan (608) 778-2900
4116 Hwy. 80 S. Platteville, WI
Office: (608) 348-9401 or Toll Free: 1(888) BUY-Patz www.steinhartsfarmservice.com
4116 Hwy. 80 S. Platteville, WI
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