First- me milker — Jaelyn Holz places the milker on Pearl, her leased show cow, July 12 at Robert and Jeanne e Sheehan’s farm near Rochester, Minnesota. This was Holz’s rst day milking cows. She is one of 26-28 young people who are leasing show ca le from Robert and Jeane e Sheehan this summer. This is Holz’s fourth year showing dairy. Jeanne e Sheehan said her rule is that if a student wants to show a milking cow, they have to rst learn how to milk a cow and the proper technique that goes with it. The Sheehans, who milk 60 cows, have been leasing animals for approximately 15 years.
MARK KLAPHAKE/DAIRY STAR
Pool party — Alex (le ) and Damian Maus play in the pool a er night milking July 16 on the dairy farm owned by their parents, James and Jenn, near Osakis, Minnesota. The brothers partake in the ac vity as o en as they can a er chores. Their family milks 88 cows in a swing-11 parlor. They also farm 250 acres and raise corn, alfalfa and soybeans in Todd County.
Osakis, MN MN
AMY KYLLO/DAIRY STAR
OPEN HOUSE
Vertical Storage Solution
• Ground control filling - (No climbing to fill)
*Ground control filling - (No climbing to fill)
• Bottom Unloading - (feed the cows while at the same time you are adding fresh inventory on top)
*Bottom Unloading- (feed the cows while at the same time you are adding fresh inventory on top)
• Telescoping cutter arm - (No short arm long arming the unloader manually)
*Telescoping cutter arm - (No short arm long arming the unloader manually)
*Fast Unloading - (Anticipated 1000 lbs. per minute Haylage, 2000 lbs. per minute Corn silage)
• Fast Unloading - (Anticipated 1000 lbs. per minute Haylage, 2000 lbs. per minute Corn silage)
• Fast Filling - (10” fill pipe and heavy-duty stainless steel side fill system)
*Fast Filling - (10” fill pipe and heavy-duty stainless steel side fill system)
• Fast setup to add inventory .- (No climbing the silo to open the fill door, raising the unloader, leveling, packing, covering or uncovering)
*Fast setup to add inventory.- (No climbing the silo to open the fill door, raising the unloader, leveling, packing, covering or uncovering)
*Heavy duty distributor- (With the motor and gear box being outside the silo to make it easy to service)
• Heavy duty distributor- (With the motor and gear box being outside the silo to make it easy to service)
• Onboard Nitrogen generator - (Injecting nitrogen into the unloader cavity reduces the oxygen level and reduces the rusting of the cutter chain)
*Onboard Nitrogen generator-(Injecting nitrogen into the unloader cavity reduces the oxygen level and reduces the rusting of the cutter chain)
• Inventory level sensor - (The Smart bob level Sensor tells you how much feed is in the silo)
*Inventory level sensor-(The Smart bob level Sensor tells you how much feed is in the silo)
• Side fill vent Camera - (The camera gives You the peace of mind that the silo is being filled correctly.)
*Side fill vent Camera- (The camera gives You the peace of mind that the silo is being filled correctly.)
• Climb assist - (The 70 lb. counterweight climb assist helps you climb to the top with ease)
*Climb assist-(The 70 lb. counterweight climb assist helps you climb to the top with ease)
Where: Jankes Never Rest Farms at N11898 County Road F, Humbird, WI 54746
When: August 7th and 8th 2024 - 9:00 AM. to 3:00 P.M. both days -
What: Come and watch the all New Greenline Vertical Storage System in operation. We will be transferring around 400 tons of Corn Silage out of the 24x124 Greenline system and thru a 440 Fieldline blower, up into the 24x92 poured concrete silo right beside it.
This will be the Ultimate Test to see what the Greenline H series unloader can really do. This unloader has been in operation since October 2023, We are anticipating an average of around 2000 lbs. per minute in delivery, but up to now it’s been hard to get a real number because on average the unloader only runs a minute or less to get total amount needed for a batch of feed.
We will be running the Greenline H Series unloader for 45 minutes ON and 45 minutes OFF thru out the day so that you have opportunity to watch the system in operation and be able to check it out and ask questions when it is shut down.
• Zack and Abby Janke and their 2 girls
Se ng her up right — Levi Riebe sets up his Jersey March calf July 19 at the Barron County Fair in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The calf was exhibited by Riebe’s cousin, Lexi Anderson, in the junior show and he led her for the junior champion parade. The calf was named honorable men�on junior champion by the judge, Gabriella Houdek. His parents, Mark and Tanya, milk 80 cows.
Ki y love — Grant
hugs a ki�en with help from his
Schoessow, July 12 near Mequon, Wisconsin. Peggy farms with her husband, Dean, and their son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sam, who have two sons, Grant and Colton. The Schoessows milk 85 cows and farm 630 acres. Peggy was watching Grant and Colton that morning while their mom was working off the farm.
STACEY SMART/DAIRY STAR
Schoessow
grandma, Peggy
DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Rice Lake, WI Rice WI
Mequon,
Finishing touches — Chloe Zigan clips a calf June 25 at her family’s farm near Long Prairie, Minnesota. Zigan brought two dairy animals, a spring calf and a winter yearling, to the Todd County Fair which ran June 27-30. Zigan and her three siblings, Jax, Jovi and Alec, have been members of the Soaring Eagles 4-H Club for the past four years. The Zigans milk 130 cows with two robo c milking units.
Prac ce makes perfect — Charlie Fort (front, from le ), Roger Mellgren and Lane Wytaske lead their animals around the ring under the watchful eye of Sarah Wytaske July 8 in the driveway at the Mellgrens’ dairy farm near Zumbro Falls, Minnesota. Adam and Sarah Mellgren and their family put on one or two prac ce shows for their 4-H group each year to help students learn proper showmanship. This year, four students leasing animals from the Mellgrens will take projects to the fair along with their three children. In total, they expect to have 14-15 animals at the Wabasha County Fair. The Mellgrens milk 70 cows and farm 270 acres.
TIFFANY KLAPHAKE/DAIRY STAR
AMY KYLLO/DAIRY STAR
DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Keeping his eye on the ball — Ten-year-old Marvin Hanke (right) dribbles the ball during a soccer game July 8 in Marsheld, Wisconsin. Marvin, a member of the U11 team, has been playing soccer since he was in kindergarten. His mom and grandfather operate his family’s 70-cow dairy farm near Marsheld. On the farm, Marvin helps with feeding and bedding the cows, calves and steers.
Siblings get the job done — Maleah Nolt (le ) helps a calf start drinking its bottle for Brenden Nolt July 13 during morning calf chores on their family’s farm near Dodge Center, Minnesota. Maleah oversees feeding milk to the calves. Her younger brothers, Deklan and Brenden, help feed water, grain and hay. That day, the Nolts were feeding 35 calves but average around 40. Their father, Delvin, is also assisted by his parents, Warren and Lois. The Nolts milk 130 cows with a robo c milking system and farm 200 acres.
AMY KYLLO/DAIRY STAR
New England, ND New ND
Finding new life — Wes n Gilman carries a calf July 18 on Doe Dairy near New England, North Dakota. Doe Dairy is owned by Warren and Gail Doe. Their son, Kory, his wife, Brennon, and their four daughters — Kelsey, Sophia, Olivia and Rush — work on the farm along with Warren and Gail’s daughter, Arianne, her husband, Don Gilman, and son, Wes n Gilman. The 250 cows at Doe Dairy are milked in double-8 and straight-12 parlors. The family also farms 5,500 acres, growing alfalfa, oats, barley, durum, silage corn and grain corn.
Ge ng her feet wet — Six-year-old Hanna Sellner was all smiles as she exited the ring with her dad, Chris Sellner, June 29 at the Southern Minnesota Youth Dairy Show in New Ulm, Minnesota. Hanna was showing in the pee wee class, for kids under 7, with her dad. The Sellners milk 120 cows on their dairy near Sleepy Eye.
KLOSSNER/DAIRY STAR
PHOTO COURTESY OF ARIANNE DOE
DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Colby, WI WI
Dairy youth raise funds — Brady Gerhardt (from le�), Sco� Magnuson and Emily Gerhardt man the grill July 17 in Colby, Wisconsin. The brat fry raised money for the Clark County dairy youth exhibi�ng at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior show next month. The Gerhardts are two of 19 exhibitors planning on making the trip. The group sold over 1,200 brats and hot dogs and 312 hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
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STACEY SMART/DAIRY STAR
Making the most of a sunny day — Frank Henningfeld makes round bales from second-crop hay July 11 near East Troy, Wisconsin. Henningfeld got around 400 bales of baleage from 90 acres. Frank and his wife, Colleen, milk 60 cows and farm 250 acres with help from their triplet daughters, Kristen, Emma and Gina, who are home from college for the summer. The farm has been in the family since 1942, and Henningfeld is the third genera�on to run Romari Farms. Milk from the farm is made into cheese by Henningfeld’s brother, Ron, and Ron’s wife, Josie, who own Hill Valley Dairy – a cheese shop and cheese bar in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
(Le ) Wood County junior dairy exhibitors raise funds — Wood County junior dairy exhibitors and advisors — Sue Miller (from le�), Faith Beining, Rachel Pankratz, Erika Sleznikow, Brooklyn Schwoerer, Hunter Offer, Dylan Bangart and Peyton Offer — sell brats and hamburgers June 12 in Marsheld, Wisconsin. The group sold brats and hamburgers as a fundraiser for a trip to the Wisconsin State Fair Junior show in August to exhibit their animals.
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DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Marsheld, WI WI
Hard at work — Brent Seppelt and his son, Liam, chop second-crop haylage July 1 on their farm near Rice, Minnesota. Seppelt alongside his two brothers, Johnny and Kirby, milk 400 cows in a double-12 parallel parlor. They farm 1,000 acres, growing alfalfa on 150 acres and corn on the rest. This year they switched from baling all their hay to storing it in a pile.
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Rice, MN MN
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Janesville, WI WI
Hands-on learning — Erin Grawe (right) helps Tinlee Huffman feed milk to a calf July 11 during farm camp at Daluge Farm near Janesville, Wisconsin. Grawe and her sister, Megan Daluge, are in their �h year of hos�ng farm camp, held twice each summer for kids ages 7-12. The sisters farm with their dad, Peter Daluge, and Grawe’s husband, Tristan, milking 100 cows and farming 170 acres. These �h-genera�on dairy farmers began offering farm tours and camps as a way to diversify their opera�on and help educate the public about the industry. In addi�on to calf chores, farm camp includes tours of the farm, learning about herd health and crops, making dairy products like grilled cheese sandwiches, hayrides, games and more.
STACEY SMART/DAIRY STAR
Chippewa Falls, WI Falls, WI Sebeka,
MARK KLAPHAKE/DAIRY STAR
Test day Henry and Izzy Brockpahler help their dad, Tyler, and grandpa, John Malone, test cows July 17 on their dairy near Sebeka, Minnesota. They milk 60 cows with ve units in a 38-stall estall barn. The families have been farming in a partnership for the past ve years. Tyler and his wife, Lanae, have four children including Kenna and Tommy. John took over the farm from his parents, Tom and Evelyn, in 1993.
DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Exhibitors enjoy camaraderie — Emilee Kramschuster (from le ), Avery Mahr and Emilee’s mom, Sam Kramschuster, take a break from chores July 10 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Avery’s family operates Mahr Brothers City View Dairy near Stanley, Wisconsin. Emilee leases calves from the farm to show at the fair. The girls are members of the Edson Hilltop 4-H Club.
ABBY WIEDMEYER/DAIRY STAR
Play me — Wilbur and Addie Obert push up feed July 11 at their family’s farm near LaFarge, Wisconsin. The children’s parents, Dan and Heidi, milk 60 registered Jerseys in a double-8 parallel parlor. They have 400 acres of owned and rented land that is both llable land and wooded pasture. Heidi milks around 2:30 in the morning and in the a ernoon so that she can get home before the kids get up. Then, her husband goes to the farm to manage the other chores.
Thewis provides milking demo — Kendra Thewis demonstrates how to milk a cow June 30 to a crowd of onlookers at the Chequamegon Dairy Day in Mellen, Wisconsin. Thewis and her family hosted the event, Sunshine’s Agricultural Farm Experience, which they launched in 2021 to help bridge the gap Thewis witnessed between consumers and the produc on of their food.
and currently
and Diner. The Wille’s feed with a TMR. Their vaccination protocol consists of youngstock cattle receive Bovilis Vision 8 and cattle receive Triangle 10HB, Endovac and Bovilis Vision 7 at dry off. The Wille’s have been milking for 45 years. They moved to their current location 26 years ago and milked in a freestall and parlor. They went to a freestall robot barn in 2014.
SMART/DAIRY STAR
Planning their forages — Ma Cracra (from le ), Greg Bohman and Grant Cracra talk about summer seeding alfalfa op ons July 16 near Greenleaf, Wisconsin. Bohman is a Dekalb seed dealer who milks 46 cows and farms 220 acres near Brillion, Wisconsin. The Cracra s, who milk about 73 cows and farm 200 acres near Brillion, are one of Bohman’s customers.
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A never-ending task — Peter Laveau mixes feed July 20 on his farm near Wrenshall, Minnesota. Laveau alongside his wife, Kim, and daughter, Samantha, milk 100 cows in a estall barn. They also receive help from a couple of grandchildren and have one hired hand. They farm 600 acres of land — 90 acres of grain corn, 60 acres of silage corn, 70 acres of oats and 380 acres of alfalfa.
PHOTO COURTESY
MOLLY JOHNSON
STACEY
DANIELLE NAUMAN/DAIRY STAR
Greenleaf, WI WI
Wrenshall,
Farmers, producers, consumers, and anyone interested in connecting with Iowa’s organic community and learning more about organic production are encouraged to join the Iowa Organic Association at one or more of our Field Days this summer. These unique on-farm events offer an incredible opportunity to explore an array of organic farming practices and resources developed to encourage and support greater participation in the organic market.
Field Day topics range from organic dairy processing, organic crop production, hands-on eld demonstrations, to ISU’s mung bean research efforts, a Seed Savers Exchange farm tour and introduction to new-emerging organic markets for Iowa producers. Whether you’re just getting started with organic farming or looking to transition your operations, our Field Days cover essential topics to cultivate your own organic journey.
Overview of Events
— 7/28: Jefferson County Farm Crawl: Radiance Dairy, Pickle Creek Herbs, Premier 1, and Blueberry Bottom Farm (Faireld)
— 8/12: Transitioning to Organic: Farm Tour and Discussion (Waterloo)
— 8/15: The Ins and Outs of Grass-fed Organic Dairy Production (Kalona)
— 8/27: Wholesale Organic Dairy Production (Decorah)
— 8/28: Wholesale Organic Vegetable Production (Decorah)
— 8/29: Seed Savers Exchange Facility and Farm Tour (Decorah)
— 9/28: Cultivating Resiliency through Intergenerational Collaboration: Tour of Organic Greenhouse, Straw Bale House, and Farmer Panel (Atlantic)
For more information or to register for any of the 2024 Field Days, please visit www.iowaorganic.org/elddays or contact Roz Lehman, Executive Director, at roz@iowaorganic.org or 515-608-8622.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host numerous farmland leasing and management workshops across the state in July and August, beginning July 29 in Waterloo and continuing through Aug. 28 in Keokuk County.
The annual meeting series is offered to address questions that landowners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland. Topics will include land values and cash rent trends, cost of production, methods for determining a fair rental rate, legislative updates regarding leases, including conservation in farmland lease arrangements, and communicating with tenants or landlords.
More than half of Iowa’s farmland is rented, and strong landowner/tenant relationships are important for the long-term viability of Iowa’s valuable farmland. While the trend in rental rates is fairly steady, individual agreements vary. There are many aspects to farmland management beyond lease rates. Attending a workshop is a great way to learn more or ask questions on specic aspects of farm ownership and lease arrangements.
Each workshop is designed to assist landowners, farm tenants and other agribusiness professionals with current issues related to farmland ownership, management and leasing arrangements. Attendees will gain a better understanding of current cash rental rate surveys and factors driving next year’s rents such as market trends and input costs. Contact Ann M. Johanns, extension program specialist, 515-337-2766, aholste@iastate.edu for more information.
The 2024 District 8 Holstein Show will be Wednesday, July 31 at 9 a.m. at the Stearns County Fairgrounds in Sauk Centre. The judge is Erica Irrthum. The show will be held with the Stearns County Fair Open Class and FFA Dairy Show. All exhibitors should enter both the District 8 Show and Stearns County Open Class.
All animals exhibited must have a Holstein Association USA identication paper and be accompanied by certicates. The show will follow state health requirements. All lactating cows must have a negative H5N1 test and CVI. Check the MN Board of Animal Health website for updates. Area Holstein breeders, as well as Junior, 4-H, and FFA members are encouraged to participate. District 8 Holstein Show exhibitor information is available on the District 8 Holstein Show Facebook page and on the MN Holstein Association website and Facebook page. Entry deadline is July 26. Contact Mary Swart 320-220-0904 for more information on exhibiting. Stearns County Fair Open Class entry deadline is July 20. All information and entry forms are online on the Stearns County Fair website.
A youth showmanship contest will be at the conclusion of the show. Exhibitors and spectators are invited.
I-29 Moo University, SDSU Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, and the Northern Plains Forage Association will co-host a eld day for forage producers from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the Haskell Ag Lab in Concord, Nebraska. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Forage Field Day is a regional event that brings together experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide eld tours, panel discussions and presentations on forage-related topics. Registration is required and can be completed at https://go.iastate.edu/OSTYGR.
This year’s event kicks off with a listening session for an alfalfa revenue insurance program with AgriLogic Consulting and the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance. The session will give producers and industry members an opportunity to learn about the product and provide input.
For cattle owners, Wisconsin dairy farmer Daniel Olson will speak on growing and using digestible forages in dairy rotations, and Shelby Gruss, Iowa State University assistant professor and Extension Forage Specialist, will talk about optimizing forage availability with cover crop grazing.
For more information on the event and reduced-price registration, contact Fred Hall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Specialist, at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu.
Join the University of Minnesota Extention dairy team for a Lunch and Learn that will focus on calf care, technology, biosecurity, stockmanship, beef on dairy and more. The event will be held at the following dates and locations.
—Aug. 7 at Ottertail Lake — Amor Park 38002 Eldorado Beach Rd, Battle Lake, MN
—Aug. 12 at St. Charles City Park — 719 W 6th St. St. Charles, MN
—Aug. 13 at Melrose Sauk River Park — 205 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN
Wisconsin Schools of Grazing, organized by GrassWorks, Inc., University of Wisconsin Lancaster and Marsheld Agricultural Research Stations, UW-Extension, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture — Natural Resources Conservation Service, are back by popular demand. These highly anticipated events will take place:
— Aug. 9-10 at the UW Marsheld Ag Research Station
— Sept. 27-28 at the UW Lancaster Ag Research Station
These two-day workshops are specically designed to equip farmers with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for successful managed grazing. As soil health and regenerative agriculture increase in popularity, the program aims to address the increasing need for in-depth, practical education in this eld.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will be held Aug. 13-15 near Cadott, Wisconsin. The event that showcases the latest advancements in farming technology and practices. The event provides attendees with hands-on experiences, educational opportunities, and access to cutting-edge equipment and solutions in the farming industry.
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John Deere 2755 tractor, 2WD, open station, 15k hours. Repainted. Works good; John Deere 8R 280 tractor, 2021 model, 4WD, CAH, 4 remotes, 1000 PTO, Auto steer, active seat, all new tires, 2500 hours, All the bells and whistles!!; John Deere 8R 280 tractor, 2021 model, 4WD, CAH, 4 remotes, 1000 PTO, auto steer, active seat, new tires, 2800 hours. Excellent condition!!; Challenger MT645B Tractor, 4WD, Front suspension, CVT Trans, New fuel pump, 80% tread on tires, Runs and Drives, Field ready, Dash was repaired actual hours are 10,285, Nice tractor!; JD 5300 tractor, 4WD, ROPS,
Dual remotes, 540 PTO, 3 point, Joystick for loader, showing 4900 hrs., Good working cond.; JD 5103 tractor, 2WD ROPS, 540 PTO, unknown hrs., working condition; Semis & Semi Trailers
2005 Reitnour Big Bubba step deck trailer. 50 ton, 48 ft spread axle. New brakes, axle seals, bearings, tires, shocks, air bags, bushings, and landing gear 2 years ago. Road ready!!; 2019 Timpte Hopper trailer, Very nice condition!!; 2007 Timpte Hopper trailer, New tarps, new roller bearings in hopper, Recent brake work done, Good working condition, Sells w/ rebuilt title; 2005 Timpte Hopper trailer, Installed in 2023- All new dual revolution lights, tires, tarp, brakes, Ready to go!; 2003 Kenworth T600 semi, N14 Cummins, 10 speed trans, new tires, rebuilt trans 2 years ago, ex working cond.; 1992 GMC Topkick truck, 210k miles, 32k gross weight, PTO hoist very good condition, truck has been on same farm for 11 years and works good. Always ran a little hot and shifts hard. Good working cond.; 2023 Peterbuilt 389 semi, X15 Cummins 600 HP engine, 18 speed, 342 gear ratio, 280 inch wheel base, full locking rears, all around disc brakes, air ride front axle, 48 inch bunk with S bar heater. Only 125k miles!!; 2023 Peterbuilt 389 semi, X15 Cummins 600 HP engine, 18 speed, 342 gear ratio, 280 inch wheel base, full locking rears, all around disc brakes, air ride front axle, 48 inch bunk with S bar heater. Only 220k miles!! These 2 trucks were ordered new and have consecutive VIN numbers; 2003 Kenworth semi; 2023 Kauffman detach trailer, 55 ton, tri-axle with setup for 4th axle, pony motor for hydraulics setup from factory, Like new!!; 2023 MAC end dump trailer, Front lift axle, tarp is torn in back and needs 2 hoops repaired, otherwise like new!! Only 7500 miles!; 2021 Utility 53’ van trailer, Thermo King S700 reefer unit w/ 6886 run hrs. Disc brakes, Timpte stainless sidewall, 9 lights per rail. Excellent condition!!; 2019 Utility 53’ van trailer, 7500×4 carrier unit w/ 6029 run hrs. All new brake pads & chambers, 9 lights per rail, Very nice!; 2000 Barrett cattle pot, 50 ft closed tandem, All new brakes & slack adjusters. Front axle 90% tires, back axle 50% tires. Trailer is in excellent condition, hauled sheep most of its life; Skid Loaders
John Deere 244J wheel loader, 8k hours, sells with material bucket. Runs & drives well, 4 wheel drive is out; Bobcat T180 skid loader. 2009 model, 50% tracks, new sprockets, 4900 hours, pilot controls, open station. Good working condition; Pickups & Trailers
2014 Delta cattle trailer, 6’x 16. All gone through, sand blasted & repainted; 2017 Doo Little trailer, 35 ft tandem dually, Good condition; 2014 Ford F350 truck, 251k miles, Jasper reman engine and fuel system installed at 246k miles with 70k mile warranty, Flatbed, dually, Nice truck!; 2023 Merritt 8×24 cattle trailer, 8000 lb axles, 2 dividers, winter kit, Very nice!!; Manure Handling
GEA Houle manure tank, 2007 model, 7300 gallon, new baffles, good tires; Tillage Equipment
John Deere 2700 disc ripper, Very nice condition!; Grain Handling
Gravity wagon w/,bottom dump, 400 bushel, truck tires, Nice!; (2) Gravity wagons, 250-300 bushels, Good working cond.; Killbros 1400 grain cart, Good tires, nice condition; Henke Ear 36 roller mill, Good working cond; Feeding Equipment
18” x 16’ conveyor w/4’ decline, Like new; 12” x 12’ conveyor. Like new. Val-Metal 375 mixer wagon, Working condition but well used; ATVs
John Deere 825i gator, Open station, Good working condition; Forage Handling
Case IH 600 forage blower, Good condition; New Holland F62B blower, Newer band, Excellent!; Miller Pro 7916 merger, Good working condition; Esch 4022 hay tedder, 4 star, 22 ft. Working condition; New Holland 40 blower, Low wear and all original; New Holland 40 blower, 1000 RPM, Nice!; New Holland 40 blower, 1000 RPM, recent new band, paddles, and spout; Miller Pro 1100 hay rake, Works good; Wagons
Meyer 4518 forage wagon.,18 ft on Meyer 1506 gear, 16.5L tires, nice box!; (2) Meyer forage wagons; Attachments
HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, serviceable age, north of Rochester, MN, delivery avail. Call 507732-5930. 11-1-F
REGISTERED, HOMEBRED HOLSTEIN BULLS, located 15 mi. north of Rochester, MN. Call Dave Alberts at 507269-3084 or 507-356-8625. 14-TFN-B
SERVICEABLE AGE
HOLSTEIN BULLS, from great type and production families. Raised on outside lots, good vigor, Glencoe, MN. Call 320864-6555. 2-TFN-F
HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Call 507-920-5859. 7-TFN-B
REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-F
SERVICEABLE AGE
BLACK & WHITE & RED & WHITE BULLS, sires Red Eye and Einstein, some polled, deep pedigrees. Call 320-583-6564. 21-TFN-F
POLLED AND A2A2 GUERNSEY SPRINGING HEIFER due Aug. 8 to 54G520 Torpedo, sired by 200G123 Java. Call 612-916-5701. 11-1-F
2 POT LOADS OF SPRINGING HOLSTEIN HFRS., 70 total, 1st load due Aug.-Oct. 15, 2nd load due Oct. 15-Nov. 30, several generations of AI breeding, from 30K RHA herd, most sexed conrmed with ultrasound, vaccinated set up, ready to milk. Call Casey Schlauderaff 218-234-6425. 9-3-B
SERVICEABLE AGE BREEDING BULLS, 40 yrs. AI breeding, Sauk Centre, MN. Call 320-7612526 or 320-293-5607. 6-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 & REG. BROWN SWISS CALVES, $650-850, priced according to age, healthy, well grown, full vaccination program. Call 715-297-1157. 11-3-F
GUERNSEY SPRINGING HEIFER due Aug. 8 to 54G520 Torpedo, sired by 200G123 Java. Call 612-916-5701. 11-1-F
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN SPRINGING HFRS., due to calf SeptNov., bred Lombardi, Hancock and Angis, dams scored 81-90 points, 22,000-32,000 milk, high test, low SCC, retiring, delivery avail. Call 608-3262668. 10-4-P
Accepting Consignments Now!
Livestock - FOR SALE
YOUNG REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS AND SPRINGING HEIFERS, nice looking group of animals, milking great with low SCC, herd averages 29,000# milk and 1,260# fat, closed herd. Call Schmitt Dairy of Rice, MN. Mark 320-2479543 or Austin 320-3450549. 11-1-F
(10) COWS WITH CALVES AT SIDE. Call 218-738-5020. 11-1-F
Reduced energy cost for cooling milk. Refrigeration units run less. Cools milk faster. Maintains milk quality - Less total cooling time. Provides warm water for cow drinking. No wasted water.
Return on investment. Reduce the operation time of your milk refrigeration system up to 50 percent!
30 COWS FROM OLMAR FARMS, 30K RHA, all scored cows are G+ of VG, 1st-3rd lact., 1/2 are PG and 1/2 either short bred or fresh, parlor, headlocks and freestall cows. Call 507220-0730. 11-4-F
100% ORGANIC RED STEERS, no shots, approx. 800 lbs., $1,500 ea., can deliver. Call 701-490-2432. 11-TFN-F
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
YOUNG GUY LOOKING FOR OLDER FARMER WANTING TO RETIRE and willing to help me get started and buy herd, or let me take over your herd and farm. I have 20-25 head of animals already. Call 608558-3310. 7-7-F
Services
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. 22-10-P
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
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
REGISTERED CALVING EASE HOLSTEIN & ANGUS BULLS, various sizes, delivery avail. Call or text Brian 715-613-9206. 2-TFN-F
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
LOOKING FOR A2A2 JERSEY COWS, grazed, certied organic not needed, no grain a plus, prefer large amount from one farm, but open to ideas, willing to travel. Call/text 715-4410362. 9-4-F
ALL CLASSES OF SPRINGER DAIRY COWS. No jockeys. Call 320-760-6050. 20-TFN-F
CUSTOM HEIFER RAISER has openings to raise your heifers. We offer freestall facilities, all TMR fed, $2.50/day from weaned to pre-fresh. Call Ben for more details 715-495-0481. 3-TFN-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
ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL ALFALFA/ GRASS MIX IN 3X3 SQUARE BALES, new crop avail., exc. quality; also have organic wheat straw and organic corn available, Cassleton, ND. Call 701730-1730. 9-TFN-B
PREMIUM QUALITY
3X4X8 WHEAT STRAW, delivered by the truckload, stored inside, volume discounts/contracts available, supply available year-round. We also carry hay/alfalfa and other varieties of straw. Email redriverforagesales@ gmail.com or call/text 1-204-209-1066. 11-7-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
50-COW DAIRY LOOKING FOR KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON for farm work; must know equipment and cows. Call 715-662-5053. 23-TFN-F
GWENYN HILL FARM IS LOOKING FOR A LAND AND LIVESTOCK MANAGER, responsible for organic eld crop and livestock production. See job posting at gwenynhill.com 10-4-F
LOOKING FOR HELP MILKING COWS, south of Freeport, MN, experience preferred. Call 320493-5310. 12-TFN-F
(2) BADGER BN 1050 18’ boxes, w/ tandem running gear, always shedded, one owner, $6,000 each. Call 320-248-3281. 11-1-F
CIH DC133 DISC MOWER, nice. Call 320291-9033. 11-1-F
IH 1466 w/cab, 18.4x38, new motor, good TA & clutch, $21,000. Call 320249-8556. 11-1-F
(7) AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, merle/tri, tails/dew claws removed, will have shots & wormer, born March 26th, ready May 26. Call 507-259-5173. 6-TFN-F
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, great farm dogs, family friendly, born Nov. 1st, Beaver Creek, MN. Call Mark 507-3508003. 21-TFN-F
CLOVERDALE 285 PORTABLE MIXER, good cond., $15,000. Call 641-364-2601. 18-TFN-F
HANSON 18’ SILO UNLOADER, ring drive, $2,500; CIH 600 blower, good shape, $3,000. Call 320-248-1573. 10-2-F
GUTTER GRATES; also Renn RSP 24” stationary roller mill. Call 715-8784646. 11-9-F
SCHULD 12.4 TON
GALVANIZED FEED BIN, like new, O&C from the ground w/agitator, 4” auger & motors, $5,900. Call 715-462-3286. 8-4-P
USED 1 YEAR FORTRESS BUNKER SILO PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVERS, (2) 26’x82’ & 40 gravel bags, $1,300/package. Call 715586-0781. 8-TFN-F
IH 1466 TRACTOR, 3854 orig. hrs. Call 320249-8556. 11-1-F
MUELLER D120 FREHEATERS, in stock; also 80 gal. electric water heaters for your milk house. Call Creek View Refrigeration 715-314-2130. 102-B
HESSTON 7155S CHOPPERS, (4) hay heads, (3) 30” corn heads, all for $4,000. Call 507951-1549. 11-1-F
KODIAK CUB 208 23’ EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILER, like new, 1 slide out, new tires, everything included. Call 320491-1411. 9-3-F
PSI POWER WASHERS, Power Washers Hot/ Cold, Cabinet Parts Washers, Chemicals, Presoaks, Degreasers, Large Parts Inventory Shipped Same Day, On Site Service. Industrial, Commercial, Farm, Sales, Repair and Rental. “The Guys That Work Great Under Pressure” 1-800-555-1677. 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
(60) USED FREESTALLS, in good cond., $50 ea./obo. Glenn Mast, 2503 480th St., Iowa City, IA 52240. 9-4-F
JD 115 STALK CHOPPER, very nice, $8,500; 8 row stalk stompers off CIH corn head; milker pump & jar; 200’ of 24” poly manger liner; Patz & Badger barn cleaner, complete w/ chute & SS Patz manure pump cover & parts; CIH 600 blower, like new, $2,500; NH 195 spreader, like new; Call 320-2666878. 11-6-F
(8) USED BOU-MATIC COMPANION DETACHERS, working when removed, $300ea./ obo; (16) Calf-Tel 4x6 individual pens, 3 yrs. old, very good cond. Call 920517-9216. 9-3-F
(4) DEMCO 365 & 450 GRAVITY BOXES, (2) w/tarps, like new; tricycle feeder; big round bale wagon. Call 320-5576558. 18-TFN
MUELLER OE 1000 GAL. TANK w/compressor and side mounted washer, professionally removed and ready to load, works as it should, went to bigger tank, one owner. Call/text 320-232-0572. 10-2-F
HAY RACK, platforms on side, 9x18’, $2,500; Kewanee elevator, 56’, PTO lift. Call 320-247-2657. 7-TFN-F
LATE MODEL MUELLER 1,500 GAL. TANK, 2 compressors, complete, VG shape. Call 507-4506115. 9-3-F
SILO DOORS, wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm, hardware available including S.S. fasteners. Call 800-222-5726, Landwood Sales LLC. 9-9-B
BOUMATIC DARIKOOL 1250 GAL. BULK TANK w/washer and compressor, all good cond., $5,000. Call 507-766-1969 or 507-228-8594. 10-4-F
‘12 STAR-CRAFT LEXICON CAMPER, seasonal at Gateway Resort Sauk Lake, season paid through September; also 16’ Crestliner 50 Merk and much more, $16,000. Call 309371-4091. 11-2-VM
IH 966; IH 770 6x16 plow; Krause 14-1/2’ tandem disc; H&S 14’ silage box w/10 ton otation tires. Call 218-385-3471. 3-TFN-F
‘04 TURBO CHARGED VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE; ‘09 Toyota Prius Hybrid. Call 320250-4600. 20-TFN-F
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD BLUE HEELER CROSS PUPPIES, 4 female, 1 male, parents cattle dogs. Call 507-421-5270. 20-TFN-F
‘22 KUBOTA SSV65, 475 hrs., new tires, war. expires Dec. ‘24, $44,700 w/ choice of bucket; Culburn quarter pail, $40. Call 563542-3276. 5-TFN-F
FARMALL
656 GAS, good paint, runs good, fast hitch, tires fair, make offer. Call 320-249-7970. 11-1-F
‘01 FORD F-250 w/109,000 miles. Call 262-484-3741 or 262-4836084. 11-1-F
WEIGHTS AND WEIGHT BAR FOR JD 5830 CHOPPER. Call 608-723-2049. 23-TFN-F
LID FOR KNIGHT 8132 SLINGER SPREADER. Call 507-459-5201. 19-TFN-F
SPRING TEETH for IHC C cultivator; wheel hub for IHC 56 corn planter, right side. Call 715-822-2678. 14-TFN-F
ILLINOIS
Cissna Park, IL
Kaeb Sales, Inc. (815) 457-2649
IOWA
Don & Leo Wille Construction, LLC (563) 252-2034 Garnavillo, IA
MINNESOTA
NORTH DAKOTA
Western Farm Sales, Inc (701) 742-2348 Oakes, ND
SOUTH DAKOTA
Cliffs, Inc (920) 348-5153 Friesland, WI
Farmers’ Implement, LLC (262) 629-4104 Allenton, WI
(715) 449-2524 ,
Schmidt Building & Equip. LLC (920) 766-4622 Forest Junction, WI
Gorter’s Clay & Diary Equip. of MN, Inc (507) 825-3271
