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he first time you meet Donald Zolan, you have the feeling of meeting an old friend whom you just haven't seen for awhile. His warmth, candor and interest in others can disguise the fact that he's one of our nation's most talented and popular artists. A very positive and forward looking man, he's at peace with himself and his world. The love and joy you see in his paintings are a sincere expression of himself. A fifth generation artist, Zolan began drawing at age three, and, by age five, was working in watercolors and winning local competitions. He won his first major art competition at age thirteen and was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago. By sixteen, he won a scholarship to Chicago's American Academy of Art. Full-time formal training began after high school with a full scholarship to the American Academy of Fine Art. Upon graduation, he was selected to apprentice with Haddon Sundblom, a famous Chicago illustrator most known for his Coca-Cola Santa Claus. Zolan moved into the field of commercial art, where he was a great success over the next twelve years. His true love, however, was his fine art paintings which were shown in leading galleries and museums around the world. By the 1970’s, he finally established his own gallery on Nantucket Island. In 1977, the President of the Bradford Exchange visited a Chicago gallery and was so impressed with Zolan's paintings of children that he decided to commission a new work for a collector plate. One April afternoon, Zolan was watching his son blowing a dandelion in the backyard. Inspired by the wonder and fascination of his young son blowing a dandelion, he created his famous painting – Erik and Dandelion - which launched his thirty year collectible career. This new work immediately became Plate of the Year, the first of countless awards Zolan won as a limited edition collectible artist. Zolan's work soared in popularity with collectors and his images were soon licensed on a wide range of products by more than 25 national and international companies, spanning the globe from the Americas, to Europe, and to Australia. In 2008, Zolan introduced a new collection of Santa Claus paintings inspired by his apprenticeship with Haddon Sun-
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dblom. Introduced at the New York Licensing Show, Zolan’s new collection captivated and excited collectors with his amazing portrayals of the traditional jolly Americana Santa. As Sundblom created his Santas for the Coke corporation, Zolan too has introduced a new collection of John Deere Santa’s. Zolan is continually inspired by his happy childhood in Brookfield, IL. His parents fully supported and nurtured their son's talent, and, by his own admission, Zolan had an idyllic childhood. In his own words, Zolan recalls, "Each painting is emblematic of my happy and carefree childhood days growing up in the Heartland. Life was an adventure with my dog, Skipper, always discovering something new and exciting in my little world.” All of Zolan’s paintings rekindle a spark of nostalgia in each of us as the warmth and richness of his work touches the heart and enlivens the soul. This love and joy is reflected in his works. The unique combination of a subject matter so close to his heart and incredible talent, nurtured through years of technical training and experience, make Zolan's paintings among the most popular in the world. To view more of Zolan’s paintings visit www.Zolan.com. For more information or licensing inquiries contact The Zolan Company at 32857 N. 74th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85266, or call 480-306-5680, email: Donaldz798@aol.com.
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every month» Keeping the Family Farm in the Family....................... 9 Farm & Ranch Life.................... 23 Pennywise..................................24 Essays from My Farm House Kitchen........... 26
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SST Software Partners With Geovantage to Deliver Multispectral Imagery SST Software will soon offer remote sensing services to growers and ag service providers in partnership with GeoVantage, a global provider of multispectral imagery. The partnership will enable SST to provide seamless ordering, acquisition, and delivery of multispectral imagery across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. SST's software currently manages approximately 85 million acres of farmland across 23 countries. Remote sensing is the science of obtaining data about an object from a distance. Since plants absorb or reflect certain bands of light according to their health, monitoring light reflectance with remote sensing technologies reveals zones of crop stress long before they are visible to the naked eye. This gives farmers and agronomists a head start on treating yield threatening conditions. "Although precision ag practices are maturing in many areas, we see the utilization of multispectral imagery as one of the next big waves of site-specific farming," said Tim Riley, SST Business Development Director. "In-season imagery provides benefits for growers and agronomists in the areas of crop scouting, plant health assessment, nutrient management, identification of compaction zones, growth canopy measurements, mechanical errors in application equipment, and insurance claims." SST will initially offer four-band multispectral imagery for red, green, blue, and near infrared along with a calculated Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) through satellite acquisition and special aircraft mounted cameras. According to Riley, the future of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is exciting but the technology still needs to mature before it will be ready for widespread use. "At the end of the day, the acquisition model has to be economically beneficial to the farmer and easily executable on a large scale for the ag service provider," said Riley, adding that the partnership with GeoVantage provides the vital elements of rapid response and high-quality acquisition at an economically justifiable price point. GeoVantage, a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in aerial imagery acquisition, has developed aircraft mounted camera pods along with guidance and acquisition software. Nick Morrow, Director of Operations at GeoVantage, states, "GeoVantage has been working closely with agronomists and agriculture associations for over a decade. What we sought was a partner who could merge our imagery with data layers A2
within their agricultural GIS. SST has an established client base that desires imagery services, and they understand how to turn raw data into valuable information that will benefit the farmer. It's an ideal partnership." Starting in spring 2014, ag service providers using SST Summit will be able to order imagery on demand. After specifying a time window, the imagery will be acquired, processed, and seamlessly delivered to SST Summit. "SST has been involved with the acquisition and testing of multispectral imagery for nearly 20 years," said SST CEO Matt Waits. "We are glad the time has finally arrived where there is a fully integrated, economically viable solution for utilizing the benefits brought from remote sensing." In the future, SST plans on integrating the ordering and delivery of imagery products through its Sirrus iPad app as well as offering imagery services integration with other ag software applications through an agX Platform API. ____________________________________
My Shed Mobile App Now Available In 2.0 Version CropLife magazine has named My Shed™ one of the 15th Best New Agriculture Apps Worth Downloading in 2014. Case IH just made it easier than ever for customers to manage their fleets and keep their equipment in peak working condition with the recent release of version 2.0 of the popular My Shed mobile app for Apple and Android smart devices. Launched in fall 2012, the My Shed app provides Case IH customers with mobile access to digital parts manuals, assembly diagrams and part numbers so they can quickly locate parts for specific equipment models and submit parts orders directly to their local dealer. “My Shed features powerful fleet management tools that allow equipment owners to manage, organize and store equipment data from their mobile device,” says Adam Rortvedt, Case IH Parts & Service eCommerce Manager. “With version 2.0, we’ve also introduced a variety of new business management tools, including calculators, product alerts and diagram bookmarks, to name a few.”
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“One year ago, we were the first in our industry to launch the My Shed mobile app that helps customers find and order parts from their smartphone,” Rortvedt continues. “With the release of version 2.0, customers are now able to manage the most important information about their machines, such as serial numbers, service dates, hours of use and previous parts orders, from their mobile device. So whether they’re in the field or on the jobsite, when they need parts, they can quickly and conveniently submit orders to their local equipment dealer.” The version 2.0 My Shed mobile application is available as a free download from the Apple Store or Google Play. To access the full online version of My Shed, North American customers can visit the Case IH online parts store. ____________________________________
Curtis Industries Introduces Cab System for the John Deere Gator 825i S4 HPX/ XUV Curtis Industries LLC, manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, is pleased to announce the release of its Commercial Grade Cab System for the John Deere Gator 825i S4 HPX/XUV 4-passenger utility vehicle. Cab features the same innovative design and rugged durability of the Gator 2-passenger cab, including tem-
With My Shed, customers can: •
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pered glass windshield, sliding door and rear windows for increase airflow and total-seal door system with easily removable pin-hinged doors. Additional features include steel roof, lockable doors and 12 VDC wipers. "We have 45 years of industry experience designing and building innovative commercial grade cabs," said Michael Alexander, VP Sales and Marketing. "Take one look at this new cab and you'll see how our experience brings together craftsmanship and innovative design for added comfort and durability. It's what we build into every Curtis Cab." Curtis cabs add value and give you more for your money. "We are excited to add another high-quality product through our dealers that exceeds customer expectations at a very attractive price," added Alexander. In addition to standard features, the Gator Cab System features optional equipment such as roof-mount LED strobe light, roof-mount LED work lights, bed and flasher lights and side-view mirrors. For more information visit www.curtiscab.com.
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equipment dealers, original equipment manufacturers and agricultural professionals. They sell products for all types of machines and are ready to help tackle issues big or small for their customers.
Retractable fingers have a tendency of breaking. The damage from a broken metal finger as it feeds through the combine can be significant. The May Wes Poly Retractable Fingers are made of poly/fiberglass material that, should it break, will disintegrate, resulting in little to no combine damage. Poly Retractable Fingers are a practical replacement compared to metal. Learn more about May Wes’s full product line products by visiting the web at: www.maywes.com/retractable_ poly_auger_fingers. ____________________________________
Rubber Supply Company Adds Undercarriage Components to Product Lineup
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Product Expansion of Molded Guides for Poly Retractable Fingers Now available for John Deere, New Holland and Lexion heads. May Wes Manufacturing is now providing molded finger guides for the John Deere 600, John Deere 900, John Deere 200, New Holland 973 and Lexion Poly Retractable Finger kits. The molded guides are a direct replacement for the OEM guides when used with May Wes Poly Fingers.
Additional kits that utilize a molded guide in the Poly Retractable Finger kits include: Case IH 3020, Case IH 2020, Case 1020, New Holland 740CF and New Holland 74C, Mac Don CA25 adapter, MacDon CA20 Adapter, MacDon 873 Adapter and MacDon 8732 Adapter. MARC H 2014
Rubber Supply Company specializes in tracks for compact loaders and mini-excavators of all types, but recently announced the addition of undercarriage components for rubber-tracked machines to their product lineup as part of an ongoing effort to add new products. When tracks and other parts on rubber tracked machines need to be replaced, today's companies turn to Rubber Supply Company.
Give Weak, Newborn Piglets a Powerful Energy Boost with New All-Natural PiggyLift™ Nutrient Supplement
Rubber tracks are the primary product offered by Rubber Supply Company, which has been in business for over 18 years. They stock standard black, non-marking white, turf-friendly tread and non-metal core tracks. The widths range from 180mm to 500mm, with new sizes and types added regularly. The company stocks many different styles and tracks to fit crawler machines of most types, which helps cut down on shipping times.
Brookside Agra has developed a fast-acting, all-natural nutrient supplement that gives weak, newborn piglets a much needed energy boost and a chance at survival.
When asked abut what sets Rubber Supply Company apart from other companies offering similar products, a company spokesperson said, "First, it is our commitment to provide quality products to our customers at reasonable prices. Then, we go above and beyond offering excellent service, and each customer gets personal, prompt attention." To better serve their customers, Rubber Supply Company has recently added undercarriage components for rubber-tracked machines to their product lineup. This addition includes v-track undercarriage products for dozers, loaders and larger excavators as well, allowing the company to help an even greater number of customers. In addition to working with contractors and construction companies, Rubber Supply Company works with
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Given right after birth to weak, cold piglets with a birth weight below 1,000 grams, liquid PiggyLift™ helps to reduce mortality in large litters, prevents weak piglets from starving and provides small piglets with the energy boost they need to find and secure a teat for suckling. PiggyLift™ is particularly efficient in herds diagnosed with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. "We have witnessed first-hand the rejuvenating effects that our new, all-natural PiggyLift™ has on weak piglets that would otherwise perish as a result of their condition. This gives them a quick boost of nutrients to put them on the right track to health and growth," said Chad Vaninger, Brookside Agra general manager. "Of course providing all-natural products that improve animal performance with no harmful side effects is at the forefront of what Brookside Agra does." For more information visit www.brookside-agra.com.
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Lower Cost Per Bale Without Sacrificing Bale Quality with the Reman Balestacker For baler operators that need a bale stacker that offers flexibility without too many moving parts or overwhelming maintenance, the Reman Balestacker is the ideal choice. This bale stacker allows the operator to follow the baler's path, stacking and retrieving large square bales at a rate of up to 120 bales per hour.
Allow the Entire Family to Cycle Together with the Ricksycle
ProTrakker Making Strip Till Production More Successful
In agriculture, finding non-work time for family activities can be challenging, but the Ricksycle makes it a little easier. This tandem, sociable delta trike allows the entire family to go cycling together. Now, young children, the elderly and the disabled can all enjoy the joys of cycling.
While increasingly more growers are finding strip till practices advantageous to their yields and the overall economics of their farming operations, ProTrakker is growing in popularity as a key piece for successful strip till crop production. Combined with active implement guidance systems, the ProTrakker hydraulic hitch allows superior control and accuracy in field operations making strip-till farming much easier and more accurate.
The Reman Balestacker offers flexibility by allowing the operator to make the choice of whether to stack bales on the strings or off the strings. This decision is simply made with the flip of a switch on the joystick, which features soft touch buttons for ease of use. When asked about the product, a company spokesperson said, "There is no other bale stacker that offers this level of flexibility. The Reman Balestacker also offers minimal maintenance and has few moving parts, which means less of a risk of malfunction. We offer a number of sizes to fit most bale size and stack location needs, which makes this a versatile option for today's agricultural operation that handle 1500 or more bales per season."
The ability to put in strips and then hit the strip zone when planting with sub-inch accuracy, no matter the landscape, is essential to maximizing the benefits of strip till and was a key consideration during the development of ProTrakker. Growers are also finding that the hydraulic hitch's ability to help create perfect rows greatly eliminates overlap when doing passes with chemical, fertilizer and seed, resulting in reduced expenses and increased operational efficiency. Additionally, ProTrakker is helping farmers eliminate crop damage from inaccurate tracking, further increasing yields. The Ricksycle offers a side-by-side design that allows the two riders to help each other, even if they do not have the same abilities. Instead of pedaling the same system, each rider pedals independently at his or her own speed, making the experience more enjoyable. The side-by-side design makes conversation easy, and riders can see the expression of the other rider. When asked about the Ricksycle, Archie Hendrix, the company's chief engineer, said, "Our customers love the Ricksycle, because it brings the family together. One bought one because his wife couldn't ride because of health reasons, but he felt he would be happier to have her share his riding experiences. Now she rides with him. Another customer told me she stopped riding because she couldn't take the kids. With her Ricksyycle, the children ride along."
The machine never has to stop until the dump drop at the edge of the field, which means more work can be accomplished in the field. With the Reman Balestacker, the cost per bale will be dropped, all without sacrificing the quality of the bales. For more information call 519-291-5035 or visit www.remansales.com.
The Ricksycle is also easy to transport. It folds to a compact size so it fits in the trunk of many vehicles. The recumbent seating is comfortable, making the entire ride enjoyable. If more than two people want to ride, a quad cycle or a design with a rear wagon trailer are both available. To learn more about the Ricksycle's innovative design, visit www.ricksycle.com or call 866-592-3806.
"Growers need an extremely high level of accuracy along with repeatability across seasons to make the strip till theory work," said Cory Miller, President of ProTrakker. "Our customers are telling us that ProTrakker is helping them have much more success preserving soil structure and realizing the overall benefits of strip till production." For more information, talk to your nearest precision agriculture dealer or contact MBW at 877-568-4240. ____________________________________
Eliminate Radiant Flooring Hassles with Creatherm S20 Radiant Installation Panels Heated floor panels are popular with homeowner who no longer want to suffer from cold feet in the morning, yet the process of installing radiant floor panels is time consuming and not cost effective. Creatherm S20 Radiant Installation Panels have changed this by allowing for a simple to install radiant floor system that eliminates the need to tie, staple, clip or screw hydronic tubing to the substrate. When asked about the system, a Creatherm spokes-
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person said, "Our S20 Contractor floor panel features eight radial snap-tight staggered grids. These create optimal tube spacing that allows the installer to run tubing at 45-degree angles with ease."
truly revolutionized the radiant flooring installation process," stated the spokesperson. "It benefits both the contractor and the property owner, making it the ideal choice for this project." For more information visit www.creatherm.com or call 888-925-5484. ____________________________________
Joe Mescan Windmill Pond Aeration Systems Uses Wind Power to Aerate Ponds The patented design of the S20 Contractor floor panel can support both 1/2 and 5/8 inch PEX tubing. The panels are made from BASF Styropor and Neopor EPS to provide strength and excellent insulating properties. The overall design of the floor panels saves time and labor during installation. This, in turn, reduces costs. The pre-slotted channels allow uniform tube placement, which creates equal heat dispersion. It also increases safety by eliminating on-site trip hazards. "Creatherm's S20 Radiant Installation Panels have
Agricultural operations that spend money on electrical or fuel power for their pond aeration systems can switch to wind power with the help of Joe Mescan Windmill. Since 1997, Joe Mescan Windmill has offered pond aeration systems that quickly pay for themselves and allow operations to harness wind power to aerate their ponds. When asked about the necessity of this type of system, Joe Mescan said, "Ask any Agricultural Extension Agency and they will tell you the best thing anyone can do to improve a pond's water quality is to pump fresh
air into the body of water. Since oxygen is the main element of water, the more oxygen in the water the better its quality. Better quality water combats algae and aquatic weeds. This leads to healthier fish that grow faster and produce better offspring." In addition to these benefits, the American Eagle Windmill uses no electricity. This means it is an environmentally friendly way to aerate agricultural pounds. Also, because wind is a free source of power, the system will pay for itself in 22 months when compared to aerating using a 1/2 horse power fountain.
"We believe wind energy is our future," said Mr. Mescan, "and that is why we have invested time and energy into developing a wind powered aeration option for today's agricultural companies." For more information visit www.pondaeration.com or call 440-236-3278.
Superior Manufacturing To Give Away Farm Grain Bin in 2014 Superior Manufacturing is giving away a farm grain bin to people who register at the company’s booth during one of several industry tradeshows in 2014. The company will announce the winner of a 3607 Superior Bin Package in a random drawing on Aug. 1, 2014. “Our bins have been a staple of many successful farms and ranches throughout the United States,” said Trever Meier, Superior’s director of sales and marketing. “They’re the most robust bins available today, and we stand behind them like no other company in the industry.” Superior manufactures a complete line of robust grain storage, handling and conditioning equipment for commercial farmers, smaller farm operations and ranches. Superior’s 3607 farm bin has a 24,000-bushel capacity. Sturdy roof features withstand the harshest conditions, and Superior backs its bin roofs with the industry’s only lifetime roof warranty. The roof includes 3½-inch-deep rigidized MARC H 2014
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“Keeping the Family Farm in the Family�
Necessary Topics for a Successful Estate Plan By Michael Baron
Owner/Manager of Great Plains, Diversified Services, Inc., Bismarck, ND
Estate Planning Weather is Here "Township Average" based on rents paid in the townships where the land
Dear Michael: We have talked year after year about getting our estate planning done. Our
lies.
two boys have worked with us on the farm although one of them has a full-
The agreement should also contain what
time job, is married, with kids, and our other son is single (getting married)
happens to the land should either broth-
who wants to quit his job and farm full-time if he can with the amount of
heirs. In most states, even if you specify
land we have. We are old enough to think about retiring, but still want to be
your land is to be sold to the other
involved in the farm operation until our sons make up their mind what they want to do. They seem to think they can do a joint venture of some sorts, but we are unsure. It's a new year, we need new answers. – Happy Same Old, Same Old
Dear Happy Same Old, Same Old: If you haven't joined the mass exodus to spend winter in warmer climes, then maybe your New Year's resolution should be to get this done before spring's work. I find many people put this off during the holidays, and then they try to get around to it for a few more weeks, and then the weather changes and the mind shifts over to spring planting and another winter passes without results. Maybe 2014 is "the year" for finally putting this behind you. How good would that feel? At least when the tempera-
ture's 20 below, you can get something done! In regards to your sons farming together as a joint venture - with one considering full-time farming and the other parttime farming - it's kind of putting two horses into the traces with one of them pulling when it feels like it while the other one is pulling for all it's worth to pull the load. Eventually, and inevitably, the two horses will get "snippy" with one another and try to pull in different directions. This usually ends up with the cart getting upended.
If they want to farm together, then it's time to sit down and work out the rules of their joint venture now - before they even get started. Once you're into it, it gets harder and harder to separate what's what. If the son who wants to farm full-time is more serious about farming, then all attempts should be made to be sure that if they own property jointly - such as farmland - the two agree now as to the terms of what happens during their joint venture and what happens if they decide to split up down the road. (Kind of a prenuptial agreement for farming brothers before they tie the farming knot.) Such an agreement would have such things in it if one brother wants to own his land but not participate in farming -
er die and their land passes to their
brother, the spouses have marital rights to claim the property or portions thereof. Now, all of a sudden, the farming brother could find himself partners with his brother's wife - who may get remarried to another farmer. (It happens - and it's a disaster in the making.) If the brother who was married dies and has kids, does he want his entire share to go to his wife? Without a will, it's likely it will. The best thing to do with your New Year's resolution for 2014 is to get to it. We've had the perfect weather - cold, nasty, stuck in the house a lot weather for doing estate planning. Some years, like this one, are custom made to do something very productive in the estate planning world. Get things down on paper about how things will enfold in years to come. You have to realize what you do today in your estate plan may not fit everything tomorrow, but it's still better than leaving it flapping in the wind and "hoping" everything goes well. It's doubly important now that prices may be changing, and farming may be going through a change in income and expense for the foreseeable future.
what is the full-time farming brother's option for renting the land from his sibling? Leaving it at "first right to rent" isn't strong enough - especially if these two are getting "snippy" with one another at that time. Perhaps you want to specify that it has to be "County Average" or perhaps you want to get more particular and state that it will be MARC H 2014
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Uncluttered Organization Means Good Storage Containers After household clutter is cleared out, the next step for less cluttered living is to organize what is left. In theory, everything that is left will be stuff that you like and use regularly. That means these items must be easy to reach. Think about it: If you can’t find something when you need it or don’t know you have it then you don’t really own it. Planning, location, and design of storage containers will help you avoid frustration. Don’t create container clutter for yourself! Follow these tips to create satisfying storage organization using good containers.
PLAN AHEAD What is a good container? Measure first and figure out your storage needs before you buy a nifty storage container, yes, even if it is on sale! Do a final clutter clearing of the items you want to organize too! In my example, I will discuss home entertainment: We accumulated many videos over the years. Next, we bought CDs. Now we accumulate DVDs. Before we could get an organizer for all of it, we needed to do some final purging and then counting followed by shopping research.
ALLOW 'GROW' ROOM Next, we had to make an educated guess about our videos and DVDs to figure out how much future grow room we wanted to design into our storage system. Most of us will continue to acquire more—more of whatever it is. Make allowances for this on the front end to be happier in the long run.
LOCATION Location. Location. Location. Ask yourself if the storage container is handy. It might appear simple, but it may not be functional. We had piles of DVDs tucked in an end table cabinet. It made the room look tidy, but it was hard to read all the DVD titles and reach them. We ended up with a storage rack that stood on the floor. For the first time, we could organize the DVDs and read all the titles at once! A simple life is a functional life, not necessarily a perfectly tidy life. Where is the easiest location for you to access the storage container? Is it easy? Is it fun? If it isn't, you won't go there! Let me tell you about my houseplant fertilizer--For a long time, my five-pound plastic bag of fertilizer lived in its original cardboard box out in the garage. Eventually, it got closer to my houseplants by making its way down to my laundry room. Since my watering can lived under my kitchen sink and all my plants were upstairs too, I still was in a situation where I would think about fertilizing my houseplants, but I wouldn't feel like running downstairs to dig out the fertilizer. To remedy this, I finally realized the fertilizer belonged under my kitchen sink, next to my watering can.
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Here is a tip: Large-mouth containers, ranging in size from empty frosting containers to large plastic ice-cream pails are great for anything you need to scoop out and measure--baking soda, baking powder, flour, sugar... Much less winds up spilled on the counter when you use it. Be sure to label and date everything! Design is key. The design must fit your application. Smaller toiletries slipping between the wires of a cute white wire storage basket was a daily frustration until I replaced it with a solid plastic container. Plastic versus cardboard matters too if you are storing liquids that could run down the sides of their containers or leak, and you want to protect the surface they sit on.
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Basically, I agree with Dr. Duffy and the other experts about what lies ahead for agriculture. Hereafter are several of my own perspectives. We are moving toward two primary methods of farming. One method involves increasing reliance on technological advances and becoming ever larger and specializing in one or two products. This method is sometimes called the industrial or conventional approach to agriculture. The other primary method of farming involves organic production of agricultural goods, reliance on fewer purchased inputs while undertaking production of diverse foods and other outputs. This method is sometimes called the sustainable or alternative approach to agriculture. It is mainly the affinity of the producers for farming in a manner they believe is closer to what biosystems require rather than manipulating the biosystems to suit their production that differentiates the two methods. Organic producers and many consumers shun GMOs as artificial manipulations of biosystems. Wikipedia defines a biosystem as a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system. Although often frowned on by academicians as a scholarly reference, in this case Wikipedia is an appropriate reference for the definition of a biosystem because Wiki welcomes input from all website users to achieve a collaborative definition. Farming organically is a trend that is here to stay. Six years ago the sustainable approach to farming in the U.S. comprised less than one percent of farmers who operated even
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less farmland (.3%), according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture. Worldwide, the amount of land invested in organic farming has increased threefold since 1999, according to a January 17, 2013 report by the Worldwatch Institute. Worldwatch says organic farming in the U.S. is the fastest growing agricultural method in terms of practitioners and sales. In 2011, expenditures of organic foods were $31.5 billion, which was about five percent of total food expenditures. In the nearby future some organic producers will equal their conventional-farming competitors in size. Consumer demand is the main factor driving the increase in organic food production in the U.S. and the world. Although advocates of conventional farming sometimes contend that organic methods will not yield sufficient food, I look for organic farmers to embrace what they deem as acceptable technological advances to maximize production. These include using robots to assist with crop cultivation instead of using herbicides to control weeds, and robotic animal milking devices to conduct large dairy operations while enhancing cleanliness and other healthful practices. Organic farmers are already ahead of conventional farmers in the use of some technological advances, such as relying on electronic social media devices to market their products. Likely, this trend will continue because organic producers desire direct connections with consumers. Both agricultural producers and consumers will continue to be more health conscious in the future. Knowledge and understanding of health issues is advancing rapidly worldwide and in the U.S. Managing health to insure longevity and happiness will improve as more people become concerned about the effects of the obesity epidemic and as the Affordable Care Act places emphasis on preventive healthcare. Farm operators are already one of the best educated occupational groups, and they will continue to implement health and safety practices that maximize farm production. Agricultural producers will also pay more attention to behavioral health matters. They will seek methods of managing stress better and reducing episodes of anxiety and depression through behavior management. The future of agriculture looks to be positive and interesting. What do you think the future holds for agriculture? Please share your thoughts with me. _______________________________________ Dr. Michael R. Rosmann brings the perspective of a farmer in “Farm And Ranch Life”. Dr. Rosmann grew up on a mixed grain and livestock farm in Western Iowa where he experienced enjoyable hard work and 4-H, and witnessed the stresses that accompany farming and farm life. Dr. Rosmann developed the first mental health response in Iowa to the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. In 2001, Dr. Rosmann, along with partners in seven states, founded the nonprofit network, AgriWellness Inc. AgriWellness conducted research and provided counseling services to farm people. It became clearer that a specialized field – agricultural behavioral health – was needed to respond to the unique problems experienced by farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture. Email Dr. Rosmann at mike@agriwellness.org, or visit his website at www. agbehavioralhealth.com. You can call him at his office in Harlan, Iowa at 712-235-6100.
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The Cost of Country Living Versus City Living: What’s it Really Worth? In a city or town, you can actually get along without a vehicle if you have access to public transportation such as taxi, bus or shuttle service, or ride a bike to work. Some folks can walk if they live in an apartment near their workplace. Plus, many of the local business places will deliver things to close-by places. We ‘country folks’ do not have that advantage. If we need something, we have to drive ourselves a good distance to get what we need. If we need livestock feed, seed, or parts, we have to have a pickup to haul the stuff home.
There is a a lot of misconception among those who live in the urban/city areas of the country that living in a rural area as a farmer or rancher means that you have that kind of a serene lifestyle where you never have any worries. You don’t have to buy expensive clothing and dress for the office, you don’t have any transportation expenses to get to your job nor do you have to get up at the crack of dawn to get ready for work! Your animals flourish without any attention, the crops grow unattended, you have a huge garden that grows by itself and you have all of this wonderful food available just for the taking and it doesn’t even cost anything – what could be better? The thinking that rural families can live really cheap because we live in the country and get ‘free’ food from a garden was recently made by someone who should know better. She does has a point, of sorts; We do raise a lot of the food we feed to our families, but it’s not FREE by any means. Gardening is hard work, usually done at the crack of dawn because weeds won’t wait and there is field work and critters to tend to during the day. All that canning is done in the evenings after supper and dishes are done and the rest of the house has gone to bed. The dehydrator is filled while you are waiting for the canner to be done and helps keep you awake until the job is done. It is true that we don’t have to buy expensive clothing to go to an office downtown. We can do the chores in jeans full of holes and patches, ratty shirts with the elbows worn out, tattered sweatshirts and holey boots. The cows and chickens really don’t care what you look like as long as you bring breakfast! That hay has to be cut, baled, hauled in and stacked, and then fed out daily over the winter months. Crops have to be planted and harvested and hauled to town (at our expense) to be sold. Fences have to be maintained, as does the machinery needed to put up the feed. Cows in the pastures have to be checked on frequently throughout the winter months and then moved in close as they prepare to give birth in the spring. Calving time is coming up, which means several weeks or months of not much sleep for anyone because the cows have to be checked quite frequently for new babies. Some ranchers have someone riding through the calving pastures every hour or so during calving season. There are predator-type critters who would relish a brand new calf for a meal! And, the weather has a tendency to be unsettled this time of year, so critters have to be moved to the barn for birthing when needed. It’s a whole lot
easier to help a cow, ewe or mama pig with a problem if you have her in a pen in the barn and a light available. It seems like most babies come late at night, and it’s usually cold! One of the big disadvantages is that most of us only get one paycheck a year! That money has to pay all the expenses of the ranch: feed, equipment, repairs, fuel, seed, etc., and hopefully there will be a little left over for the family. Don’t get me wrong, I love my lifestyle and wouldn’t trade it for anything, but learning how to stretch that once-a-year paycheck can get real interesting.
Our lifestyle isn’t for everyone. We work long hours, and the money isn’t that great a lot of years. But most rural folks were born recyclers and can figure out a way to get something they need by reusing what is available. Grandma warned her youngsters not to waste the earth’s resources, and to think twice before you spend that hard earned money. And that’s good advice for everyone! ————————————————————————————— If you have tips or ideas to share, send them to Pennywise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543 or better yet, email Pennywise at pennywise@gwtc.net. Please be sure to mention the "Farm And Livestock Directory" when you respond.
Another disadvantage of living out of town is distance. If something goes wrong with a piece of machinery, or you have something major go haywire in the house, not only do you pay the hourly wages of the carpenter, mechanic, plumber, electrician or general ‘fix-it’ guy, you also pay them to come out to your place to do the work. (It’s called mileage and can get expensive if they forget a part or two and have to make a couple of extra trips.)
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“PROFITS GROW WITH KNIGHTRO”
– Ken E. Knight
Basking in the Glow of Reader Response to NFO Article The response to the Nov. 2012 “KNIGHTRO REPORT”, titled “Why Should We Thank the National Farmers Organization?” has been overwhelming; however, due to limited space restrictions, I’m unable to include all of the responses. Only those letters most representative of the sentiment and readership across America will be included in this column. (You can find the original article in the LIVESTOCK section located at www.farmandlivestockdirectory.com. It is in «The Knightro Report, posted on Dec 19, 2012.) The first call I received was from Gene Paul, one of the outstanding leaders of the organization—followed by a most informative letter from Vice President Paul Rinder and President Paul Olson (there will be more about that letter in another article). One has to wonder if they really won — if they had, there would still be family farms and farming would still be a way of life. Corporate America has taken over agriculture with such exorbitance, that they have actually trampled and exploited the rights of our forefathers. They worked hard and sacrificed much to not only make a living, but to make living a way of life. What our forefathers worked so hard to establish, has vanished and been replaced with corporate greed and a corrupt America. Both Wall Street and gang invested streets now drive a sense of fear where there was once self-fulfillment and contentment. To restore rural America would be a lofty goal, but perhaps the spirit of the NFO should be reinvigorated enough to address these more intangible issues. They accomplished their mission of making farmers more successful; perhaps it’s now time to put that battle behind them and focus on the heart and soul of the organization. In their quest for success they disavowed the very essence of a disenfranchised rural America. Where there once were neighbors, there is just acres upon acres of abounding cropland, succumbing to the power of the almighty dollar, while leaving in its wake a cold, lifeless society. No longer are there those that cared as much about their neighbor as they did themselves. The caring has vanished in the windswept prairies; left barren of heart and soul—lifeless to the fortitude of adversity and courage.
down on the farm. We had milking cows then back on our farm. There were many milking cow farms in our area. (Mostly all gone now, maybe a couple big ones are left.) We had eight children—3 girls and 5 boys—they were all needed to help out on the farm back then. The paint was fresh on the barn then and we had big dreams, but over time they faded, as did the paint on the barn. I don’t know if the barn even stands today. I haven t been by the place in years. I don’t get out of the house much as I am 92 now. I think it was in 1962, there was a rally of sorts; neighbors were all meeting at Bass Feed Store to see what could be done about the darn low milk price. There was a man there named Staley. He really revved us all up about a brighter future for farming. I fell in love with this man. My husband joined the NFO on the spot that day. We even got an NFO yard sign. My husband nailed it on the mail post when we got home that day, even before dolng chores. We had lots of hope we received from NFO and Staley. It kept us going; it seems things did not work out as we wanted, but it was a really good and blessed time in my life.
Mr. Knight, I thought the article about the NFO will be greatly appreciated by all who sacrificed so much. I was born in 1976 on a hog farm. I did not realize the sacrifices that our family was making as a NF O member would benefit others. I am sure my father knew, and he will appreciate this article. Now my father has a cow/calf operation and we will not forget the lessons learned. – Matt K. FGFGFGFGFG Dear Mr. Knight, As I was reading through my February "Farm & Livestock Directory", I made my way to my favorite columnist, you and your writings. I really enjoy what you have to say, however, I have never taken the time to write you, but the story of the NFO was so inspiring I had to get out the pen and paper to speak and congratulate you on a great story. –KB, NFO Field Staff These letters represent the lifeline of rural America— God bless your contribution to the National Farmers Organization.
Praise be to the King. –Donna Mae Crany
YO U R V O I C E I N T H E M A R K E T I N G P L AC E O F YO U R C H O I C E —
FGFGFGFGFG Dear Mr. Knight,
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Thank you for the article in "Farm & Livestock Directory". I operated an NFO Livestock yard for 30 years, until the farms in this county almost quit livestock. NFO is still around and the farms still need a fair price. I encourage you to attend their National Convention, January 27 to 29 at the Wisconsin Dells. Thank you. –Joseph A Carle, Circleville, Ohio
MENDING FENCES AND TENDING SENSES Ken E. Knight is the author of the “Knightro Report”, a nationally syndicated livestock-marketing column, which is featured in this publication on a regular basis. Mr. Knight is a graduate of North Dakota State University, with a major BS Degree in Meat and Animal Science and a minor in Communications. In addition to being a professional auctioneer, public speaker and livestock judge, he brings many years of corporate level meat and livestock market management and expertise to the industry for which he now serves as an independent voice of shared knowledge and experience. For more in-depth information regarding the topics that have been touched upon in this report, Knightro conducts livestock marketing seminars on a regular basis. To schedule a seminar, auction, judging, or speaking engagement, please contact Ken Knight, Knightro, 136 Hillridge Ct., Prescott, WI 54021, phone 715-2628480, fax 715-262-8480, e-mail knightro1@comcast.net; or contact the Farm & Livestock Directory, P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; email heidi@ fivestarpublishing.com.
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When it comes to agriculture, maybe there are no U-turns and maybe the stakes have gotten too high, but when you read the following letters, you can see there are signs of hope:
Dear Mr. Knight, This is Donna Mae writing you; my son lives in Des Moines, Iowa, and sends me your magazine to read. A month ago it had an article about the NFO. Well, my late husband and I were members and big supporters; by golly it was the only hope for tough times A14
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PERSONALLY Basking in the Glow! Like that of the NFO, one’s personal life can become obsequiously overshadowed with a monetary focus. Being enslaved to the almighty dollar can short-change that ride down memory lane. Like the letters shared from NFO members, there are job related letters of commendation in my personal life that add credence to a corporate ride down memory lane. Excerpts from some of these letters will bring back memories to those whose lives have become an integral affirmation of a path traveled together.
OSCAR MAYER & CO.: Ken’s excellent background in livestock, meats and communications, coupled with his fine performance with the company in livestock promotion and procurement will qualify him for his new assignment in livestock promotion. (General Livestock Promotion Manager)
STARK & WETZEL: We welcome Ken as corporate level Hog Procurement Manager. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding to our company.
DUBUQUE PACKING CO: This is a letter of thank you to Ken Knight. I appreciate your effort, enthusiasm, pride, and business capabilities. I respect your character, personality and mentality.
IOWA PORK INDUSTRIES: I want to thank you for your contribution to our company; not only on a business/corporate level, but on that of a personal friendship.
NATIONAL FARMERS ORGANIZATION: Ken is, without a doubt, the top representative that we have, and because of his wealth of experience
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and his desire to succeed, I have asked his involvement on our behalf.
CROPP: I want to let you know how much we appreciate what you have done for the development of our organic meat program, and by association, for the organic meat sector in general.
OSCAR MAYER & CO. (RETIRED EX.) As you can see from the bio, Ken and I have worked together and known each other for a longtime now, starting in the 60's with Oscar Mayer. Ken’s background and experience and current business he operates. Makes him an excellent candidate.
CATTLEMAN ASSOCIATION: Your words sparked an interest in the crowd and gave our venture even more credibility via your informative and motivational speech. Brad was quite impressed not only with your knowledge, expertise, and charisma, but with your voice as well—he feels strongly we should ask you to do the voice overs for our video.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Our Corporation has been involved with Mr. Knight and his associates at Knightro Powered Marketing since early in 1991. We have collaborated on a number of research projects and business development initiatives. These have included approaches to expanding Midwestern farmers’ and partners’ understanding of Knightro’s unique market concepts in addition to work on several international livestock sales and business relationships.
BASKING IN THE GLOW OF IT ALL!
Will that showy ornamental flower or shrub you purchased prove to be well behaved? According to experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), it is important to be an informed shopper so you don’t end up with a costly nuisance. Some ornamentals can be garden thugs that crowd out surrounding plants and travel well beyond where they were planted. “The very things we value in ornamental plants can also translate into bully-like tendencies,” says Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., urban horticulture extension specialist and associate professor at Washington State University. “Some ornamentals spread quickly, grow densely and tolerate even the poorest of growing conditions.” Experts say that many ornamental plants with troublesome tendencies are imports from other countries. Once out of their native habitat, they often become more unruly. Examples include:
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii). This dense, woody shrub is native to Asia. It produces small yellow clusters of flowers, oblong red berries and colorful fall foliage. It also is prized for its deer resistance. But when Japanese barberry escapes into natural areas, it produces dense thickets that choke out native flowers, plants and tree saplings. It also retains humidity, making it a perfect safe harbor for ticks that spread Lyme disease. Scotch Thistle (Onopordum acanthium). A native of Europe and Asia, Scotch thistle was introduced in the U.S. more than 200 years ago. In western states it has become a real pest and is now classified as a noxious weed. It chokes out cultivated crops and native species, thrives even during drought conditions and can be extremely tough to eradicate.
Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius). An exotic shrub known for fragrant yellow flowers, Scotch broom is a native of western and central Europe. But on the eastern and western coasts of the U.S., Scotch broom grows in dense stands that crowd out native species. Each plant produces thousands of seeds that can remain viable in the soil for years. Unfortunately, these and many other ornamentals with invasive properties are still available online and through local garden centers and home improvement stores. As a result, experts say, it is important for buyers to beware. “Shoppers should research their options before going to the garden store,” says WSSA member Mark Renz, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin and president of the Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN). “If the plant you were considering has invasive tendencies, substitute a related plant or cultivar that is better behaved. Often there will be many noninvasive plants that have the traits you are after.” Renz recommends searching the USDA’s National Invasive Species Information Center website at www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov to see if the plant you are considering is on their watch list. You might also consult your local botanical garden, a regional Exotic Plant Pest Council at www.naeppc.org, or local horticulturists and conservationists. In addition, MIPN offers a free mobile app that can help those who live in the Midwest identify landscape alternatives to the region’s invasive ornamental plants. Simply search for “landscape alternatives” in the app section of your smartphone or tablet. Printed brochures of the same information can be ordered at www.mipn.org/publications.html.
Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria dalmatica). This pretty perennial belongs to the snapdragon family and is native to the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea. But it has earned a reputation as a serious invader across much of the U.S. and Canada. It is especially rampant in dry, open spaces, such as recreation areas, meadows and roadsides. It can be toxic to livestock. Tamarisk (Tamarix sp.). An import from Eurasia and Africa, the tamarisk is a small tree valued for feathery plumes of pink flowers that bloom from late summer through early autumn. But each flower can produce thousands of tiny seeds that can be carried by wind or water – making it easy for the tree to escape into areas where it can wreak havoc. A single tree can consume up to 200 gallons of water a day. Tamarisk can devastate wildlife habitats and drop salty secretions that taint the soil and make it impossible for native plants to grow. Its thirsty ways can actually lower the water table.
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