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Russell Sonnenberg
ussell Sonnenberg is the artist behind The Yesteryear Collection, a series of 24 tractor prints. His works have been very popular with tractor enthusiasts. What fascinates these collectors about Russell Sonnenberg art is his brilliant ability to capture the essence of nostalgia and bring it back to the viewers’ memory in vivid detail. “Oh I remember,” is a common phrase that people often use when admiring one of his pictures.
Russell grew up in Kossuth County in Iowa about 26 miles northeast of Algona. He had been quoted as saying, “I grew up in the horse and buggy days.” He began painting as a child mainly due his Mother’s encouragement. Of course, his life on the farm heavily influenced his work a lot. In his younger days, he worked as a tractor mechanic at an Allis Chalmer dealership. His fascination with Allis Chalmers is evident in the number of paintings he has done of that specific brand. Over the past 42 years, he had painted various nostalgic country and farm scenes. At the suggestion of his lifelong wife Audrey, “paint what you know” he returned to painting tractors.
about 100 hours of research. He says each time he has timed himself, it comes up to be about the same for each painting.
Russell paints for the sheer enjoyment of the craft usually during the long winter months in the basement of his home in Forest City, Iowa. He does not paint in the summer as he is usually too busy with other activities. Each of his paintings has a unique story to tell. He will be releasing four new prints this summer. The stars of his paintings are, of course, the tractors.
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Russell never entered art competitions or painted for fame, as so many other modern day artists. He just wanted to paint something that would touch the hearts of tractor collectors and people who have those nostalgic fond memories of the farm life. People love to reflect back on the simpler times of the forties and fifties. With this in mind, and a great deal of research, Russell goes to work on each painting treating it as his newest masterpiece.
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Russell has painted many different models trying to make sure that nobody gets left out. Many artists will focus on John Deere and International. Russell paints models of Allis Chalmers, Minneapolis Moline, Ford, Oliver, Massey-Harris, and Case to round out the strong blend of collectible tractors.
Russell enjoys feeling close to nature and purposely puts a bur oak in the left side of his paintings. He has always felt that tree had its own character and enjoys using it as a trademark that makes his work distinguishable from all other artists.
A great deal of research goes into each painting to make sure that it is historically accurate. In order to pay very close attention to the mechanical detail of the various tractor models, he uses his camera to take photographs. Russell said, “I take a picture of this part and then that part, plus I make sure that I take the pictures at the angle I want so I can use them for reference. Also, I like to take photos at 2:00 in the afternoon because then the shadows aren’t weird and the sun isn’t as harsh as it is at noon. I also like to have owner’s manuals (as a reference).” Each painting requires about 150 hours of painting time, plus
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Farm & Ranch Life.......................... 13 Pennywise....................................... 14 The Positive Outlook.......................29 Essays from My Farm House Kitchen.................29 Clutter Clearing Choices..................30
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Simple, Efficient Soil Sampling Tools
Little Beaver Inc., manufacturer of torquefree, one-man earth drills, provides convenient, fast and economical soil sampling tools and equipment that give owners control over when and where they sample. The combination of the company’s Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig with the optional SSK-1 kit is ideal for standard penetration testing (SPT) as it easily lifts the 140-pound hammer to drive the sampler into the soil. Little Beaver also offers hand-sampling tools that can be used with its mechanical and hydraulicpowered earth drills for quick and easy environmental soil sampling. The SSK-1 kit includes an additional hydraulic valve, Cathead and tower kit with stabilizer legs that extend out in front of the drill for additional stability. It can be used with Little Beaver’s AWJ drilling rod and 24-inch split spoon sampler, which allows a user to obtain a core soil sample for geotechnical or environmental testing. The Big Beaver is portable and is designed for limited access with a width of only 26 inches and a height of 80 inches. Because it is compact, one person can easily maneuver the twowheeled unit through gates, doorways and even basements. The drill’s hydraulic power source is available with a 20-horsepower gasoline engine and can be used with other hydraulic tools like concrete saws, breakers, tampers and chain saws. Like all Little Beaver earth drills, the Big Beaver features the company’s patented torque tube that enhances safety by allowing the operator to remain a safe distance from the power source and absorbing dangerous kickback when hitting tough soils or obstructions.
The Big Beaver and SSK-1 kit are ideal for standard penetration testing.
In addition to the Big Beaver and SSK-1 kit, Little Beaver also offers standard hand-sam-
pling tools for environmental soil sampling. The samplers are available in 1.5-inch and 2-inch diameters, and can be used with any of the company’s mechanical or hydraulic earth drills. The hydraulic earth drills are available with 11- or 20-horsepower gasoline engines or other diesel engine options, which makes them ideal for drilling in rocky or heavy clay soils. They also feature a three-wheeled chassis for enhanced stability and maneuverability. Little Beaver’s mechanical earth drills are available in 5.5 or 8 horsepower and offer fast operating speeds of up to 360 rpm for increased productivity and cleaner holes. The drills’ four-wheeled chassis increase stability when transporting over rough terrain. For sandy or loose soils, Little Beaver also offers hollow-stem augers that allow the driller to collect samples without the risk of contamination from the surrounding unstable soil. Available in 6- and 8-inch diameters, the augers feature a 2¾-inch or 3¾-inch internal diameter, and work great for monitoring wells. The center rod and center plug can be removed to create a clear path for inserting the soil sampler while keeping adjacent soil from falling into the testing area to give operators an undisturbed sample. Once the hole is drilled, the Big Beaver also features a swing-away drive head that makes adding extensions and using a soil sampler quick and simple. For drilling to shallow depths of 15-30 feet, Little Beaver offers a tripod kit for use with its 11-horsepower, PS11 Hydraulic Earth Drill. The kit allows operators to add and remove auger extensions without hand lifting. It also stabilizes the drill during operation for precise positioning and controlled drilling. Call 800-227-7515 or visit www.littlebeaver.com.
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The Grease Joint Rejuvenator® provides a quicker and better option than fishing wire through, heating, or disassembling the joint, saving you countless hours of work. By forcing light oil into the joint, the Grease Joint Rejuvenator® flushes out old hardened grease and allows the new grease to be pushed through. Backed by a lifetime guarantee, there is a Grease Joint Rejuvenator® to suit everyone’s needs: •
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Grouser Increases Efficiencies and Productivity With Redesigned
AG PRO BLADES Tractor blade manufacturer Grouser Products has redesigned its AG PRO series of dozer blades to increase efficiency, productivity and ease of use compared with other blades. They are ideal for nearly any material moving application, especially in farm or ranch operations. The redesigned AG PRO blades are compat-
otherwise required for fieldwork. Operators do
ible with a wide range of tractor brands. They
not have to disassemble and reassemble extra
can be quickly and easily mounted to the front
weight; they simply detach the blade and head
frames of 275- to 600-horsepower, 4-wheel,
for the field.
articulated tractors, with a simple, bolt-on undercarriage design that saves time both during initial installation and when operators need to
The parallel lift system maintains the ideal angle for dozing for precise control.
points that keep the blade parallel to the front
The AG PRO’s single-lever, quick attach sys-
as possible. This reduces weight transfer and
tem saves time and effort when hooking or un-
keeps the blade closer to the tractor for bet-
hooking the blade. The system is mounted at
ter control. The lift system also maintains the
the front of the tractor allowing one operator to
ideal angle for dozing and gives the operator
quickly and efficiently align the tractor to the
more precise control.
detach the blade, the operator simply unhooks the hydraulic hoses, pulls the lever behind the blade and backs away. Grouser redesigned the hydraulic hose connections at the front of the unit in one, easy-access configuration, mounting the hoses where the operator can quickly connect or disconnect the unit. For added durability, 760 and 770 models route the hoses through steel lines within the frame to ensure they are not dislodged by material buildup. Once the blade is attached, its 48-inch approximate lift height allows the operator to push tremendous amounts of material into steep piles, then easily lift the blade high enough to avoid back dragging that would otherwise remove material that was just added to the pile. The lift frame is also equipped with a frame
Grouser’s AG PRO series blades feature a quick attach system that saves operators time and effort when attaching and detaching blades.
system features top and bottom connection
switch from material handling to fieldwork.
blade, drive forward and lock it into place. To
The AG PRO series blades are available in widths from 12 to 20 feet and heights up to 72 inches.
The AG PRO blade’s exclusive parallel lift
guard, which reduces material buildup between the blade and tractor. The AG PRO blade’s undercarriage and lift frame are installed high underneath the tractor to provide tremendous ground clearance. This high ground clearance and the added weight of the undercarriage system eliminate
of the tractor, even when it is lifted as high
Grouser also offers optional top extensions and end plates. The blade extensions, which Grouser designed for simple bolt-on installation, take the AG PRO’s height from the standard 48 inches up to 72 inches. Coupled with the end plates, they increase carrying capacity without adding additional width and allow operators to push even more material in a single pass.
Additional standard features of the AG PRO series include reversible, double-bevel cutting edges and customized nameplates. Double-bevel cutting edges are the industry standard for bulldozers. Grouser edges are made of high-alloy, heat-treated boron steel, which provides excellent wear in high-abrasion applications. This, along with the ability to reverse the edge allows for many hours of trouble-free dozing. And to personalize its blades, the company provides customized nameplates for dealers or end users that mount directly to the blade. For more information call 800-747-6182 or visit www.grouser.com.
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Rugby Unveils New Eliminator LP Dump Body Design Rugby Manufacturing recently unveiled the newly redesigned line of Eliminator LP dump bodies to better meet distributor and customer needs. The Eliminator LP line is available in carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel construction in 9’ and 11’ lengths with interchangeable parts. A 12’ model is available in carbon steel and aluminum. The steel model now features a seamless, one-piece 10 gauge steel floor for optimum strength and durability. A lower mounting height improves stability on all models, while a full 9-foot inside diameter allows for full sheets of plywood or other materials. All Rugby Eliminator LP models are available with fold-down sides and feature Rugby’s patented EZLATCH™ upper tailgate mechanism, which releases the tailgate quickly and keeps it more secure when closed. New features also include a front corner post, standardized cabshields throughout the line, understructure with installed wire harness loops and bolton tarp hooks.
New 8-Station QuadLink Kit Extends Battery Life
Versatile Enters Track Market
Maintain and desulfates up to eight lead-acid batteries at a time.
Versatile is introducing a brand new tractor for the North American market. The new Versatile DeltaTrack, a four-track machine with industry-leading technology, is the first track machine to carry the Versatile name.
For individuals and families with a need to charge and maintain multiple 12-Volt lead-acid batteries, Xtreme Charge® by PulseTech Products Corporation recently introduced a kit allowing users to automatically maintain and desulfate up to eight batteries at a time. “This new kit offers the most effective method to maintain multiple batteries— something most commercial managers and collectors could use, not only to improve battery performance but to help the budget by greatly extending battery life, reducing the quantity of new battery purchases and cutting down on the number of batteries disposed of,” said Rick Miller, Vice-President of Sales for PulseTech Products, a company that has been maximizing battery performance while minimizing battery-related expenses for individuals, companies, fleets and military forces since 1994. The kit, according to Miller, is extremely easy to assemble and use. “Set up takes just a few minutes and this state-ofthe-art battery charger automatically knows what to do so you don’t have to be a battery expert to use it,” he said. “Unlike other smart chargers on the market, you don’t need to select the battery type or the proper charge rate for the battery to avoid the risk of unsafe or improper charging.”
The stainless steel Eliminator LP is corrosion-resistant and highly durable. Rugby aluminum Eliminator LP bodies weigh up to 50% less than traditional carbon steel and provide an exceptional strength to weight ratio, resulting in increased payload, improved fuel efficiency, and corrosion resistance. Rugby backs each of its dump bodies with a threeyear warranty. Rugby Manufacturing is the leading designer and manufacturer of Class 3–7 dump bodies, landscape bodies, platforms and related truck equipment and accessories. For more information call 701-776-5722 or visit www. rugbymfg.com.
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The Versatile DeltaTrack was designed to offer an integrated track solution. In conjunction with Camoplast, an industry-leading track manufacturer, Versatile engineers designed the DeltaTrack to be a dedicated track machine instead of simply adding track assemblies to an existing platform. Two track width options will be available, 30” and 36”. The integrated track undercarriage mounting system includes a reinforced connection to the tractor frame so that the frame absorbs load, reducing stress on the undercarriage and track components. The large onepiece cast drive sprocket features industry-leading drive bar engagement for better torque transfer and long life. 8.5” drive lugs are the largest in the industry and eliminate the chance of track slippage. The specially engineered wrap angle puts less stress on the track to enhance the longevity of the track. The idler wheels and midrollers are polyurethane coated and offer a significantly longer wear life when compared to rubber coated midrollers. The large idler wheels offer an excellent approach angle and a gradual wrap angle to minimize track stress and improve performance in soft or wet field conditions. The midrollers are positioned to provide a better ride and less shock transfer to the frame, cab and operator. The double-axis midroller system also offers better weight transfer and minimizes vibrations, providing a better ride over straight or angled obstacles.
This kit, added Miller, has the ability to not only maintain as many as eight individual batteries, but can also maintain up to four 24V commercial systems composed of two 12V batteries connected in series or 12V batteries in 36 and 48V series connected configurations. This versatile kit has both consumer and commercial applications allowing you to maintain multiple batteries at once saving you both time and money. Miller said a quick disconnect feature allows users to permanently attach lugs to the battery and easily switch between lugs and clamps. The status light column shows users when the unit power is on, pulsing and charging. The battery light column indicates the percentage of the battery’s state of charge – 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%. For more information visit www.pulsetech.net/8StationQuadLinkKit or call 800-580-7554.
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The undercarriage and track system on the Versatile DeltaTrack has been designed to be reliable, durable and easy to service and maintain, reflecting Versatile design principles. The simple maintenance requirements of the track system are serviceable in-field.
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The tractor base platform includes a Cummins QSX 15-liter engine that meets interim Tier 4 emissions standards and offers unbeatable power and torque without the requirement of additional fuels – no urea is required. The engine is coupled to a CAT® TA22 16-speed powershift transmission that has been designed for smooth shifting and industrial-strength durability. The power arrives at the track assembly through the proven Versatile outboard planetary axles that have been proven through decades of use. This final drive system can be serviced without the removal of the track system. Operation of the DeltaTrack is done comfortably in the largest cab in the agriculture industry offering unbeatable visibility.
Heavy-duty torsion springs provide maximum trip-edge performance and outstanding reliability and durability for years of hassle-free operation. To minimize blade twisting, the DXT features heavy-duty push frames and center sections. For ease of use, THE BOSS DXT family utilizes the SmartHitch®2 Attachment System.
Available for early order now from Versatile dealers, the DeltaTrack will begin full production this fall in three horsepower sizes including 450, 500 and 550 horsepower.
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THE BOSS Snowplow Launches Full Lineup of DXT Plows Dual-trip design combines tripedge and full moldboard trip technologies. Featuring a dual-trip design, THE BOSS Snowplow introduces new 8’2” and 9’2” Poly, Steel and Stainless Steel DXT Plows providing maximum plow and vehicle impact protection in a multi-position plow. These new plows join the 10’ Steel DXT offering a full range of tough, reliable V-Plows to tackle large amounts of snow from any angle with ease. “Road hazards and obstacles are a way of life for snow removal professionals,” said Mark Klossner, marketing director for THE BOSS Snowplow. “That’s why we created the DXT Plow. This innovation combines the best in trip-edge and full moldboard trip technologies to minimize damage to the plow when obstacles are encountered. The DXT is our latest example of how THE BOSS backs up its customers so they can worry less when on the job.”
Additional features and benefits include a flare-wing design to throw snow higher and farther; a fully enclosed, weather-protected hydraulic system offering low maintenance operation in even the worst conditions; and wear-resistant curb guards and snow catcher.
Redesigned Landoll 5000 Series Grain Drills Introduced Seed placement has become even more precise and accurate in the redesigned 5000 Series Grain Drills from Landoll. As the only grain drill in the industry with “All-Purpose Air Spring Opener Suspension,” the modified 5000 Series models now include an all-new fluted seed metering system for better seed singulation and improved population control.
and angled positions.
Available in 10’ rigid through 40’ folding models, the redesigned Landoll grain drills also feature a myriad of small improvements, including new LED lights as standard equipment; new lid handles and lid cylinder brackets; a heavier transport lock bracket; larger wheel spindles and larger radial transport tires; rubber seals between the lid hinge and box, and lock valves on the hitch and opener cylinders for added safety and convenience. “All seed boxes now feature a ‘V’ bottom as well, which means there are no seed tents to interfere with clean-out,” Gengler adds. “Still, the best feature of the 5000 Series grain drills is one you’ll find on all Landoll grain drills, old or new. That is Landoll’s unique pneumatic down-pressure spring that provides 120 to 400 pounds of down pressure on the 15.8-inch diameter opener blades. The two-position mounting even allows for heavier down pressure on the staggered units that follow the tractor wheel tracks.” For more information call 785-738-6613 or visit www.landoll.com. ____________________________________
“We’ve gone to an externally fluted seed meter and, at the same time, literally doubled the number of flutes on each metering wheel,” explains Alan Gengler, Landoll product engineer for tillage and seeding equipment. “The seed meter opening is also wider, which allows the producer to control seed population through both opening size and speed. The other benefit is that this new meter gives producers a wider range of seed sizes and the ability to accurately seed higher plant populations. It offers improved performance with small seeds like alfalfa, while also doing a better job with large seeds like soybeans and sunflowers.”
Dual-Trip Design THE BOSS’ dual-trip design of the DXT delivers enhanced plow protection when striking hidden obstacles. The base angle trips independently, significantly reducing impacts when lower obstacles, such as manhole covers, are hit. THE BOSS full moldboard trip protects against taller obstructions (6 inches or more), such as frozen snow banks when in vee, scoop
“While an acre counter was included on the previous models, we’ve now incorporated that feature into the monitor, too,” Gengler adds. “As a result, the operator can now review field acres, total acres covered, etc., from the comfort of the tractor seat.”
The redesigned 5000 Series grain drills also feature a new Loup Monitor as standard equipment for in-cab monitoring of seed population, seed sensors and hopper levels.
New Mobile Version for jdparts.deere.com New functionality optimizes access to John Deere parts and services with a smartphone or tablet. The mobile version of jdparts.deere.com allows customers more portability and convenience when searching for parts and merchandise. The innovative technology of smartphones, tablets and mobile devices allow farmers, ranchers, property owners, golf course managers, landscapers, and construction site managers to access information quickly and conveniently in the home, office, or field. To fully leverage this technology, John Deere announces a new mobile version of jdparts.deere.com. The new service allows customers to access these user-friendly sites whenever they are on line with their mobile devices. "Accessing the mobile version can be accomplished by simply typing in jdparts.deere.com on any browser on any smartphone," says Jim Goldschmidt, product line manager, John Deere. "The user will automatically pick up the mobile version, m.jdparts.deere.com of the website." continued on next page...
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The mobile site can also be accessed on tablets by typing in m.jdparts.deere.com. The "m" is essential on tablet devices to pick up the mobile configuration and not the normal computer desktop version. "When users access the mobile version of the website on any tablet or smartphone, they will receive faster and more efficient navigation on that device," explains Goldschmidt. "Users will also have easy access to a dealer location link to find the closest John Deere dealer in their area for easy and convenient parts purchases." The mobile version of jdparts.deere.com allows customers to search by parts catalog, model number, part number, or keyword to locate the appropriate parts and attachments. "Overall, the new mobile site allows more portability and convenience when searching for parts, attachments and services with their mobile devices," concludes Goldschmidt. For more information, contact your local John Deere dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com. ____________________________________
VMAC’s Latest Underhood Air Compressor Increases Market Offering With VMAC’s latest UNDERHOOD (V900126) kit going into production, dealers now have an opportunity to provide an UNDERHOOD air compressor for the latest model of RAM trucks with Cummins engines. In the last year 140,675 new RAM trucks were sold, and a large and growing base of very loyal customers have shown considerable interest in VMAC UNDERHOOD air compressors for their trucks. The new V900126 compressor is now mounted higher on the engine for easier access and greater protection from the environment.
VMAC UNDERHOOD compressors are reliable in the broadest range of conditions - including anywhere a truck can be driven and operated! The new system provides exceptional UNDERHOOD space and weight savings without a trailer and sparing the deck or service body space typically dedicated to an air compressor. The new system provides up to 70 CFM, ensuring the compact power for which VMAC is known. The unit is proving to be popular, with exceptional pre-order demand for the kit. There have also been many pre-orders for the upcoming V90G126, featuring VMAC’s state-of-theart Intelligent Digital Controls. This advanced air compressor system is smart enough to turn the truck off when air is not being used and then turn the truck back on when air is needed again. For more information visit www.vmacair.com or call 800-738-8622.
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EquipmentRental.com Launches New Online Equipment Rental Quote Request Service EquipmentRental.com, owned by RentalSite LLC, recentlly launched a new online equipment rental quote request service to quickly provide interested rental customers with multiple, valid rental quotes for desired rental items from leading rental companies in the U.S. and Canada. According to the company, the new site eliminates the legwork and research involved in getting rental equipment quotes and is designed to help people quickly find several sources to meet their rental needs. Customers simply complete an online rental quote form indicating their contact information, rental location, rental duration, and any special needs. The rental leads are matched with the network of reputable rental businesses across North America who respond directly to the customer with a free rental quote. EquipmentRental.com is free to use and does not require registration to access the primary features of the site. EquipmentRental.com serves many types of customers including contractors, businesses, municipalities and consumers. The service covers construction rentals, generator rentals and heavy equipment rentals including backhoes, loaders, generators, aerial lifts, forklifts, pumps and tanks, as well as event and party rentals like tents, canopies and portable restrooms. The site also caters to the commercial market offering temporary space rental like portable classrooms, buildings and storage. Customers who visit the site will find a comprehensive list of available rentals.
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Revolutionary New Insecticide Delivery System Set to Change Future of Animal Dosing SmartVet has announced the launch of a revolutionary new delivery system, set to change the landscape of parasite management in cattle. Using best practice methods, a rancher working alone can dose up to 100 cattle per hour. The VetGun is the only dosing system not requiring animal handling, herding, yarding, or running cattle through the chute. It allows dosing to take place in the field from a safe distance, thereby reducing stress and the chance of injuries to cattle and ranchers alike.
VetGun reduces animal stress which in turn leads to improved feed conversion efficiencies, weight gain, overall health and productivity which add to the producers’ profitability.
VetGun is a precision-engineered CO2-powered application device that delivers a new dosage form called a VetCap. The VetCap is a purpose developed gelatin capsule filled with a specialized pour-on developed by SmartVet for remote delivery using the VetGun. The VetCaps are fired from the VetGun and specially designed to fragment upon impact, taking almost instantaneous effect at relieving a horn fly burden. The first VetCaps commercially available are the AiM (Advanced Insecticide Management) line of products. AiM-L®, (Lambda Cyhalothrin with Piperonyl Butoxide) has been developed for control of horn flies, face flies, biting lice and sucking lice on beef cattle. “VetGun is so quick, simple and effective that one person working alone can treat an entire herd in the field, resulting in major savings of labor, time and money. Not only does it allow for convenient timing of insecticide application to deliver maximum parasite control, it also allows for precise dosage control,” said Randall Tosh, SmartVet’s Vice President of Business
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Development. He continued, “It also reduces animal stress which in turn leads to improved feed conversion efficiencies, weight gain, overall health and productivity which add to the producers’ profitability. VetGun can even substantially contribute to alleviating horn fly resistance.” The VetGun Delivery System is being lauded by industry specialists such as RFD TV DocTalk’s Dr. Dan Thompson, DVM Professor of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University. Launched in June 2013, VetGun and the AiM-L VetCaps will only be available in select states until national rollout is completed in 2014. To see the VetGun in action, view the video demonstration at www. smartvet.com. ____________________________________
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Dear Michael: We have been working with our farm son for about ten years now. He is married with no children and his wife doesn't spend a lot of time on the farm. I think she should show more interest – like I had to, but she has a good job.
When someone doesn't step in to fill the labor necessary to run the operation – even with little chores like opening gates, running for parts, etc., etc., etc. like all farm women do – it puts those chores back on Mom and Dad's shoulders and can cause a lot of discontent with their in-laws. Everyone has a finite amount of labor built into their body and it drops dramatically from fifty to fifty-five, etc. It's the way of life.
My son now wants us to turn more and more of the farm interest over to him because he's been there for ten years and he feels like the technology he brought to the farm has made the farm more productive. However, we're not sure if we should be handing so much over to them when our daughter-in-law shows so little interest in the farm and we're not sure how much we'll need to live on in years to come. Is there a right amount of how much you can help your children without feeling guilty about not giving them more? – When To Stop Giving Dear When To Stop: These are the kind of questions I miss my old pal, Dr. Val Farmer, who was a psychologist, was here to assist with the answers to. I can tell you my views about the evolution of the family farm and how it's been affected over the past few decades and how different things about the 'generation gap' are changing. First of all, I find many young farmers are marrying later in life – twenty-seven to thirty-four are now the average ages for getting married. In the past generation, the average was between twenty-one and twenty-five, and the generation before was five to seven years younger. The problem this causes in estate planning is this. Likely when you got married, you considered yourself a farm wife first and, even if you worked off the farm, an intricate part of
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The other issue with your child and in-law is they don't have children yet. In estate planning, this creates an issue. If you give property to your son on the farm, under state law it becomes half your daughter-in-law's. If you feel she hasn't 'earned it', you're going to feel real worried about handing this over to them. This can then sow seeds of discontent with your son because he thinks he has earned it and this is probably where he's coming from. The other issue with married couples today is you don't get a real sense of the 'us' issue. I see a lot of young married couples today who say they are married, but they don't see it as an 'us' issue to farm. When they come in, I've seen where one partner will say 'If you want to farm and go into debt, go ahead, but it's not my problem'. I get the feeling these are two people who are married and both have separate careers independent of one another, but there's no 'us' in the family on the farm anymore. The last issue is harder still to define and I think it has to do with our economic good times. I know there are farming kids out there who have farmed their entire adult lives who have never seen a bad time. Why? Because they didn't farm in the 80's when borrowing rates were 18%-20%, or in the 90's when wheat dropped to $2.80 a bushel with deducts for anything and everything, or when they sold off the dairy cows to Mexico or when they were killing calves because you couldn't afford to feed them for what they were selling for. Most of us who've been around thirty years or so remember these times and remember them well. This generation has not been forged from iron into steel yet because they haven't been put through any fires hot enough yet. The tragedy normally occurring here is the old saying 'One generation builds it, one generation enjoys it, and the next generation loses it'. That's an old, old, old saying – and it's been around a long time because it's true. I have a tough time today telling if the old farmers today are the ones who built it or are the ones enjoying it. And I don't know if the next generation is the one who is enjoying it or are the ones to lose it. Many of them – to me, at least - just don't seem to feel it's their responsibility to do the things necessary today to make certain of the farm business in the future. They want to get the farm business – they just don't want to do everything it takes to make certain of it. It's an odd side effect of long-term economic prosperity – you don't know what you had or how good you had it 'til it's gone. ________________________________________ Do you have questions about estate planning? Need to know more about how you can "Keep the Family Farm in the Family"? Email questions to Michael Baron at mbaron@btinet.net or call him at 800-373-4078.
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The average American spends five percent of available time outdoors, according to recent time studies. That includes time spent outside buildings and vehicles while involved in work, going places and outdoor leisure activities. The National Park Service says the amount of time spent by visitors at U.S. national parks declined 15 percent over the past two decades, although the number of visitors increased. A sample of U.S. adults surveyed in 2008 reportedly spent 25 percent less time than two decades earlier in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and camping.
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Some of the same concerns about the outdoors that bother the general public also bother rural and farm residents, but not all in the same way. Rural residents are accustomed to bad weather and people who raise livestock have to go outside to tend to their animals or to get to their barns. Urban neighborhoods where gangs prevail make people on the streets uncomfortable. Most metropolitan neighborhoods, like rural areas, are relatively safe. Urban and suburban residents say they dislike odors and air pollution such as vehicle exhaust fumes, smog and factory smells, and avoid them by staying indoors. Both metropolitan and rural residents have concerns about health issues (e.g., allergies, asthma). Respiratory health concerns are worsening for rural residents who live near large swine and poultry production units, cattle feedlots and dairies. A growing body of research studies undertaken at multiple locations over the past two decades indicates rural residents increasingly cite noxious odors from large confined animal facilities and pesticide exposures as deterrents to spending time outdoors. Marilyn and I choose to not spend time outside our house on days when the wind is in the “wrong direction,” because we live next door to a large cattle feedlot.
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· Caring for others – 1.2 hours and · Other – 1.7 hours American children spent almost 55 hours per week watching television, texting and playing video games, according to a 2010 report by the Nielsen Company, the same organization that calculates television viewership ratings. These same children spend less than three hours each week reading books.
An analysis of reader comments in various articles about the subject suggests several primary reasons: uncomfortable weather, disagreeable smells, preference for indoor activities, unsafe neighborhoods and exposures to substances that can worsen medical conditions such as asthma.
Are farm and ranch residents also spending less time outdoors? The Exposure Factors Handbook produced by the Environmental Protection Agency does not report time spent outdoors by various occupational groups.
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It would seem that people engaged in agriculture today probably spend less time outdoors than in past generations because of mechanization and different required tasks. Today’s agriculturalists spend more time in the office, indoor livestock facilities, trucks and machinery cabs than in the past.
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I could find no systematically collected data about the amount of time farm and ranch people spend outdoors or any trend changes. If someone knows of objective data on the subject, please tell me.
The psychological benefit of spending time in healthy outdoor environments is especially important to me. Hunting, fishing, gardening, going for walks and other outdoor activities help me look at life with a different perspective than when engrossed in work or confined inside buildings. I can meditate freely and Marilyn says I am easier to live with! _______________________________________________________ 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 Song of September The growling of thunder in the distance and the buildup of purple and blue storm clouds on the distant horizon are warning us of yet another late summer rainstorm. Hopefully, it won’t bring any hail. Once again, hail has been the bane of my existence all summer. Miss Maggie, my little Sheltie dog, does NOT like hailstorms and is begging to come inside. I’ll let her in and she’ll make a run for my bed where she will snuggle up on the pillows and bark at the thunder. It can’t ‘get her’ while she’s safe in the house!
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September is one of my favorite months. It is a little cooler than July and August, when the thermometer was well over 100° for days on end and it was a struggle to keep enough water on the garden even with the deep mulch layer.
After closets are cleaned and set to rights, I begin on the dresser drawers and repeat the same sorting process as I did for the closet –this to keep, that to toss. As I work, I’m reminded of how blessed I am to have so much.
Bright eyed little ones are ‘off to school’, some for the first time. Some are new and wondering if they can ‘find a friend’ and others are looking forward to seeing the old friends they haven’t seen all summer. A rainy day gives me a chance to work inside for a while. I have a couple of closets that need organized. I take everything out of the closet, wipe down the walls and shelves and then sort out what to keep and what to give away or toss. I will pack away some of the items in clear plastic storage boxes to set back on the shelves with the things I’ll wear next summer. Some will be set aside to be recycled into cleaning rags. Not much point in paying good money
handed down from cousin to cousin, or older child to younger, but there was no ‘shopping the yard sales for school clothes’ when money was tight. Some of the mothers were talented enough to re-make a large garment to fit a smaller child. Everything from school dresses to coats were ‘remodeled’. In big families, some items were revamped more than once! As I line the cleaned dresser drawers with last week’s newspapers, I spot many ads for bushels of sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes and cucumbers that are available
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As a child growing up, I remember the times when we had just three of everything. Three dresses – two for school and one for Sunday church. Three sets of undergarments – one for on, one for off (in the wash) and one in the drawer and we were lucky to have that much, as some had even less. Some of us had just one pair of shoes per year. Cardboard soles were the norm for many and those would last just a day or two. Socks were darned (patched) as they were ‘hard to come by’ for many families. As I said, we are very blessed! Back then, there was no such thing as a thrift store or second hand clothing shop, and the concept of a yard sale hadn’t been created yet. Sometimes one would get things
End of Summer Savings, De-Itch Bug Bites, Ant Hill Remover and More Tips END OF SUMMER SAVINGS It’s the end of the season for summer clothing and a chance to do some serious bargain hunting. There are still a couple of months when there will days warm enough to wear the summer tops and pants. I recently hit the ‘clearance’ racks at a department store and found a few real bargains! I found a cotton shirt I can wear all winter. It was originally marked at $ 24.95, but was clearance priced at just $3.00 – but when I went to pay for it, the lady at the checkout counter said it was marked down again – to just 97 cents! I found a pair of new jeans that had been originally marked at $85, and then reduced down again and again until I bought them for just $9.00! I wear a lot of t-shirts around the house and I am not too picky about colors; I got a couple of them too, for only 49 cents each! If your children are school aged, it’s a great time to find some bargain clothing that will work for school that won’t break the bank and wreck the budget. I am always on the lookout for items to use for gifts, and at times have found bedding/sheets and blankets (last years’ colors) at a price I can afford. If you have kids, you know how fast they can grow. A 50 cent t-shirt or pair of pants the next size or two bigger will ‘keep’ for another year and give you a head start on future school shopping.
spoon on the bite for a little while. The heat takes away the itch and the resulting bump.
Damp dry is the best because you don’t have to sprinkle them.
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To get rid of anthills in the yard or garden you simply pour boiling water over the little hills. Tor bigger ones, I use either a sharpened stick to enlarge the hole or in the case of those ugly red and black biting ants, I use a shovel to dig a cavity in the middle of the hill and then pour a bucket of boiling water in the hole. The heat kills the eggs, larva and the queen in short order and no more ants!
Use garbage cans to corral those garden hoses that are so hard to handle and hang in the fall. We also use a garbage can to hold sprinklers, and hand tools and a third one holds the boys’ baseballs, bats, gloves, basketballs etc. keeping everything neat and organized.
FRUIT FLIES NO MORE This time of year when so many of us have a kitchen full of produce to can/ freeze or dry, the fruit flies multiply like crazy. To get rid of them, put some water and a little sugar and vinegar in a small jar or little bowl. Add a couple of drops of dish soap and set the container on the counter. The flies are drawn to the sweet vinegar and then stick to the soap scum and are no more! I’ve also used just a little sweet pickle juice and a couple of drops of dish soap with the same results.
PATCH A WINDOW SCREEN A tree branch poked a tiny hole in a window screen. It’s a pain to take the darn thing to the hardware store to get it replaced, and the bugs are adept at finding the hole and getting in the house. A good ‘quick fix’ is simply to paint over the hole with some airplane glue or other similar glue that dries clear and can’t be seen, but the hole is patched and the bugs can’t get in. (tip submitted by SS, IA)
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To make your ironing go faster, cover the ironing board with aluminum foil and then put the cover on. The foil will reflect the heat back and the ironing will go a lot faster.
Mosquito and deer fly bites can be soothed by running hot water over a kitchen spoon till really hot and then holding the
If you have your ironing board set up where you do the laundry, the clothes can be pressed right out of the dryer.
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Use shoe bags hung on the garage walls to hold spray cans of lubricants, tubes of glue, packages of small nails, etc. This keeps everything at your fingertips. We write the name of the ‘whatsit’ right on the outside of the shoe bags so things can be returned to their proper place as soon as they are use.
I buy the cheapest store brand dishwashing soap I can find for the men to use in the shop on their greasy hands. It works just as well as the fancy ‘shop hand wash’, and it costs a lot less money. (tip submitted by LE, SD)
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Pennywise: The Song of September, continued from Page A12 for canning at farmer’s markets right now. Later on there will be the announcements of boxes of squash, onions, potatoes, and all types of fall apples. September is a good time to make up several batches of apple butter. I’ll put some in pint jars for table and baking use and more into smaller jars for my gift giving and Christmas baskets. The rain has ceased with nothing more than the loud bangs of thunder that rattle Miss Maggie’s nerves; the land has had a much-needed drink of water, and thankfully, there was no hail this time. There is a cool breeze blowing and it’s time for me to take a stroll to the chicken house for fresh feed and a quick check for late eggs. I’ll also take a stroll by the garden to see how many tomatoes I’ll get to pick tomorrow, and figure out something for the evening meal. Tomorrow is another day and will be spent outside for the most part. I have perennials that need dividing. Where to put them is the next question, and the garden needs attention. I have parsley that needs clipped again for drying as well as the basil and oregano. (Methinks the dehydrator needs to come off the pantry shelf and put to work again.)
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The Positive Outlook
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Essays From My Farmhouse Kitchen By Renae B. Vander Schaff
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Borrowing is Not the Answer for Financial Obligations Detroit has become the largest U.S. city to date to file for bankruptcy. Saddled with more than $18 billion in debt, a number of factors have been blamed for Detroit’s descent into financial disaster. Tax revenues have shrunk, and one of Detroit’s biggest financial obligations is workers pensions. A recent governor's statement said that 38 cents of every city dollar goes toward debt repayment, legacy costs and other obligations. I surely don’t have all the answers, but you just can’t spend much more than you take in and wish for miracles to happen, or someone else to bail you out. Our United States Government is actually doing worse than Detroit. We are borrowing 40 cents on every dollar that we spend and Obamacare will cause us to borrow more yet. I am not saying Obamacare is good or bad, just that it is not paid for, like Detroit’s pensions weren’t. And we can’t blame the people who were working 30 to 50 years ago and are now collecting their pension money. Borrowing is not the answer for paying off obligations. The easiest answer is across the board cuts for everyone in order to balance the budget–whether that be 10%, 20% or more. Not easy to do by any stretch, but probably the most responsible solution. I still remember when our Grandparents wouldn’t buy anything unless they had all the money in hand or in the bank, and borrowing was not an option. Now that was responsible spending in my opinion! Our Government once operated in a similar fashion. God expects better of us also. He has enlisted in us many opportunities to be stewards of His ‘stuff’. We have become used to getting what we want, when we want it – instant gratification. We forget that we used to be very happy with less, or at least waiting until we could afford what it was we wanted.
I Timothy 6:6-10: But Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we will take nothing out. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Matthew 16:26: What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his own soul?
Philippians 4:11-13: I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. And finally, some words of wisdom and confidence from Paul to us in Hebrews 13:1-5: Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be CONTENT with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you: never will I forsake you.” When we put our eyes and thoughts on God’s Word and plans, we can be content and happy. When our outlook aligns with God, a future ending in Heaven, material ‘stuff’ on earth will not become as important, and whether we have it (or not) won’t influence our Positive Outlook on Eternal Life. God Bless, Steve Huneke
Berry Picking Season is Here Whoever coined the phrase “life is just a bowl of berries” must have been thinking of dessert on our farm in summer. Our fingers are stained a bluish-purple from an afternoon of picking. Since late June, berries from the garden have been making their way into bowls on the kitchen table. Strawberries, that delicious fruit, are fairly easy to grow. With several varieties planted, the season begins with our favorite, an heirloom variety that my farmer's family has grown here for decades. It is a small berry that is a deep red through and through, and has me crawling through the plants for two weeks in search of the exquisite berry that freezes well. The other strawberry varieties are appreciated also, giving us almost a month of fresh from the garden strawberry eating. Once those are done, there is an explosion of berries all clamoring for our taste buds, requiring different modes of picking, exercise and danger. The sunshine is good. The gooseberry blooms early and from its spot in the garden their flowers are often ignored. This year the crop looks good. As we have shared them with many of the visitors to the farm the last few weeks. It is fun to watch their reaction and hear how they describe the taste. Depending on the gooseberry ripeness it can be tart, sweet, or both. I hear they are good in pies, but we tend to eat gooseberries fresh or frozen without sugar. They almost need a 'be careful' sign warning of the thorns one encounters when reaching for the fruit that grows all along the stems. Biting flies and mosquitoes find a stationary berry picker. My arms and legs bear scratches from picking gooseberries (or is it from the wild black raspberries?). Their canes also have nasty thorns, but at least the 'black caps' are borne high on the canes.
The fruit is well worth any scratch, as the flavor is delightful. Tame black raspberry plants are sporting berries that are not quite ready yet. Red raspberries are also displaying their first crop of the year. A smaller crop in early summer, the raspberries almost melt in our mouths on these hot days. They too have thorns. A bird in a nearby honeysuckle scolds me all the time I am picking berries. The currants and black currants that grow in a shady spot seem to be taking a rest this year, or perhaps the birds have beat me to it as seems to be the case with the cherry trees. Only two trees remain of the eight we have planted the through the years. But from my kitchen window, I see birds continually flying in and out as though it were the newest and latest new fast food pickup window. This year, I will be canning cherries with guests from Houston, Texas, who had a lot of fun picking the fruit! Mulberries have out produced the demands of the farm birds. As we gently shook the branches to hasten picking, our bare feet were stained purple by the berries on the ground. Usually we just eat the berries fresh, but this year I am trying my hand at mulberry jelly. The nice thing about picking fruit on these hot summer days is that we employ the policy of eat as you go! Just make sure more ends up in the bucket than the mouth. It sure makes all that crawling, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing into the tree or ladders well worth the effort. ———————————————————— Renae B. Vander Schaaf, freelance writer, lives on a real working farm in northwest Iowa, and authored a book titled "A Place Of Refuge". To Contact Renae B. Vander Schaaf, please email her at agripen@live.com.
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Practical Time Management: Simplify Your Weeknights
Barbara Tako is a clutter clearing motivational speaker and author of "Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life" (O Books, 2010), a seasonally organized book of clutter clearing tips that readers can pick and choose from to fit their personal style and needs. Sign up for her free monthly clutter clearing tips newsletter at www.clutterclearingchoices.com.
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The days are still long–though not for much longer! We put a lot of pressure on our poor little summer. We are supposed to do all our usual stuff, plus yard work, outside projects and some good old-fashioned fun, all in this tiny window of opportunity. Now school and other fall activities and routines begin. Many of us are guilty of trying to cram way too much into a 24-hour day. I struggle to accomplish as much as I can in the weekly Monday to Friday grind. During this, I try to capture that elusive thing some people call “leisure time” or “family time” in this brief season of late summer or early fall. How can we get it all done, especially during the week?
Take a walk around the block. I actually have to remind myself to do this, so I am not totally embarrassed to include it. There is something about being outside, even for a short period on a hot muggy day, which unties mental knots like nothing else can. It
also is a great chance to meet and to connect with neighbors. After all, if we are all going to hide inside with our air conditioners, it might as well be winter. If you don’t believe me, I ask you to try it three times in the next week, before you tell me it was foolish to mention. Please. Go to bed at the same time every night. Give yourself at least fifteen minutes of winding down time every night— something just for you such as reading time, a relaxing shower, or a conversation with a partner. Try using this time for anything you consider relaxing except watching television. Why not television? Come on! Who watches television for fifteen minutes and then promptly turns it off? Don’t get hooked and subsequently tired! We all need relaxation and rest. Our bodies appreciate a regular routine too. Take time to plan and schedule leisure, fun, and family activities for the weekend. If I don’t make the effort to schedule the “good stuff” on the weekend calendar, it
gets swallowed up by errands, projects, and even Saturday morning cartoons. Do you ever ask yourself, “Where did the weekend go?” There will usually be an endless to-do list of things to go buy or household projects to tackle. Make time for fun. Take it upon yourself to make sure the fun stuff happens too. When I am at the mall, there is a little nagging voice in my head telling me that my time could be better spent elsewhere. Guess what? When I am on a family bike ride or reading with one of my kids, that yucky little voice is gone. It is up to me to schedule the right stuff. Finally, reduce the guilt. When will we learn that we really can’t have our cake and eat it too? At least, we can’t have it all in the same tiny window of time! From the time you walk in the door to the time you go to bed on a week night, you only have four or five hours to deal with dinner, children’s sporting events, homework, errands, household tasks, the mail, and whatever you brought home from work. Give yourself a break. After all, if you don’t, who will?
Here are some ideas that help in the quest for mid-week free time—that is, when I remember to use them: Have weeknight schedules for errand running, household care and meals. For example, maybe Wednesday is errand night, Thursday is laundry night, and Friday is pizza night. Try not to run errands on weekends because everyone else has the same bright idea. You will spend more time standing in long lines than getting things done. Meals require less mental effort if you are willing to let them be scheduled too. Somewhere along the line, we have gotten the idea that schedules and habits are restrictive things. I would like to suggest that schedules are actually very freeing. Try to put household tasks on a schedule. Why? So you don’t have to worry about them or even think about them the other six days of the week! Turn off the television on weeknights. Eliminate this time waster to free up time for things you need to get done and things you want to get done. Possible exception: Use television to entertain young children while you get dinner on the table. This isn’t “cheating” if it saves your sanity and makes you a calmer parent. Right? A16
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Who Has Forgotten the Important Role of 4-H? As I spoke to the crowd at the Burke County Fair, one could not help but notice the large 4-H banner hanging as a backdrop to the self-made alter. It was symbolic of the message, for which 4-H was the centerpiece of a podium adorned with a hand carved cross and a bouquet of flowers from the funeral of Larry Swensen, a board member of the Burke County Fair. Mr. Swenson was a strong advocate of 4-H, the fair, and the state of North Dakota. His untimely death leaves a big void in the community for which he served his entire life. His legacy will be honored by 4-H and the fair by a proposed permanent commemorative, yet to be announced. A replica of the handcrafted diamond willow cross, a tree that is native to the Burke County Fairgrounds., is available upon request. OBSERVATION: While at the fair, I took the time to observe some of the livestock judging, and couldn’t believe that I was seeing animals as good as any I’ve judged at any county fair in the country. Though the fair has declined in stature since I was a kid, the quality of the livestock has improved exponentially over the years, thanks to the influence of 4-H. The entire fair board is to be commended for putting on a fair that exceeded all expectations, and marks a new beginning for a fair that has been in a declining mode for several years. The fair board members are all new since my involvement some fifty years ago. And with the passing of Mr. Swenson and Mr. Nielsen there will be ever-new faces to carry the fair forward. (Look for people with a positive vision of bigger and better things to come.) Mr. Nielson joined the board in 1956, the year I graduated from both 4-H and high school, but would like to have shared his passion for the fair. Mr. Swenson’s time on the board was cut far too short, but it seems that Steve Pederson is picking up the slack, moving the fair forward at an enthusiastic pace. Just as 4-H is the centerpiece of the Burke County Fair, so it is with most counties across the country; thus it is of utmost importance that we continue to financially support 4-H. As less and less money is beSE PTE M B ER 2013
ing federally appropriated toward 4-H, it should be our objective to not only raise enough money to keep our 4-H programs alive and well, but to philosophically and politically up-grade 4-H to a higher level of credibility. From the County to the National scene there has to be a newfound recognition of the importance of 4-H. Both Congress and County Supervisors have to recognize that 4-H is about building character and leadership. The purpose of the projects is to teach skills, but understanding the value of relationships and how to maintain them is far more important that that of finishing a steer or baking a cake. Would this country be in the financial mess that it’s in if our current leaders were as astute as our founding fathers? The government, way back in the late 1800’s, saw fit to create 4-H, realizing that this country would be built on the backs of its youth. The only thing that has changed in all those years is our deviation from our roots. Greed and a self-serving bureaucracy that can’t see beyond 'me first' have watered down those solid Christian values. Giving bailouts to failed a company that, in turn, reward incompetency with multi-million dollar bonuses, is like giving trophies and purple ribbons to he/she who stands at the bottom of the class. How can we justify such financial waste while at the same time say there isn’t enough money to support 4-H? Rewarding failure, while penalizing success makes little or no sense to me! What kind of a role model have we become for our kids? The younger generation is going to have to pay for our mistakes, but let’s not compound the situation by removing the one model in our life that has stood the test of time and produced a platform of stability and leadership. 4-H is the one constant from which many of us draw strength and measure competitive standards in life.
4-H instills these values in a way that leaves a lifetime impression. Do we really want to see our kids cheated out of this, one of life ’s finest opportunities, to develop character and responsibility?
anyone closer to you than your kids? Can the cheaters in Washington really do this with good conscious? Are their priorities so eroded that they no longer recognize those principles that made this country great?
When you cheat, you cheat those closest and most dependent upon you. Is there
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My Personal 4-H Achievement Though the love of horse racing was clearly my passion, it was those 4-H values of HEAD-HEART-HANDS and HEALTH that most impacted my life, as exemplified by the following story. It was a typical Saturday chore day back on the farm, doing those extra things that never got done during the week. The only thing different about this Saturday was the urgency to get it all done early enough to attend an afternoon county 4-H activities meeting. It was obvious that my Dad was more engaged than usual, and finally, he just couldn’t hold it back any longer and blurted out, “I’m not supposed to tell you this, but you’re going to get a big award this afternoon!” He didn’t tell me what it was, but it was pretty obvious that this was his cue for telling me to kick it into high gear and be prepared to be at my best. This meant dressing a little nicer, being on time, and on my best behavior. There is this ol’ folklore about dads living their lives vicariously through their son. This was the epiphany of this all too familiar scenario. Just as Dad was always front and center in his involvement in all of my 4-H projects, this occasion was the “icing on the cake”. He just couldn’t contain himself in the exuberance of the moment. When the county extension agent, Johnson, presented me with the Alpha Gamma Rho state achievement award it was like the most special thing that had ever happened in my life. A gold, personalized watch to be
held in perpetuity was second only to that of my parents’ sense of pride. Though there are times when working on the farm that 0ne’s finest jewelry shouldn’t be worn, it was such a statement of achievement that I just couldn’t take it off. But much to the chagrin of my mother, I accidently lost it while moving machinery from one field to another. It slipped off my arm, in the most precarious of situations, and later retrieved in that of an unbelievable fluke. It was my mother’s relentless determination of faith that found her following an old country road grader down the road that she had been searching with a fine-tooth comb. In her mind it was a lost cause, except that she and God had a working relationship like none other. The sun was shining brighter and higher than I had ever seen it, and sure enough there was this bright glistening reflection; almost blinding as she went for the light. It was the watch! There was nothing that could upstage this experience, except maybe the following year when I was enrolled in college. The announcement wasn’t so dramatic, but, nonetheless still exciting. It was a more formal notice, as I again had been selected for he State Achievement Award. This time it was a trip to 4-H Congress in Chicago, leadership involvement that more clearly defined my purpose and direction in life.
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Who Has Forgotten The Important Role Of 4-H?, continued from Page A17 excel at most anything, but to adapt when change comes along. 4-H has an adventurous spirit and a sense of assurance that comes from having overcome challenges before. However, are we up to this challenge or do we stand back with our hands in our pocket? 4-H has taught the skills to self-sustain and overcome the obstacle that life throws our way. It has shown us strength in the weakest of times and a determination that is unmatched. Isn’t this what dreams are made of? Isn’t this why we should step up to the plate and fight for what’s right? Our current economic disaster represents such a contradiction of values. Food and shelter are in such desperate peril; putting businesses, families, and relationships at risk. Contrast this with kids playing sports for multi-million dollar salaries. Is this the message we want to send our kids?
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Talent, persistence, and ability enter the equation of success for any kid, be it that of sports or a lifetime achievement of 4-H. Both 4-H and sports have carved a niche in the lives of our kids. Both play an important role in the development of their future. But to disproportionately support one at the expense of the other seems a little disingenuous. Over-achievers will always be compensated; monetarily or honorably, but may the playing field be made equal. It is an honor to win a championship; an honor that can’t be taken away with any amount of money, so put the weight of your support in the arena of greatest value — just as these gentlemen have!
YOUR VOICE IN THE MARKETING PLACE OF YOUR CHOICE — KNIGHTRO SESSIONS 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 715-262-8480, 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.
Cousin Larry — you’re loved and will be missed by all who came to know you! Board member Ervin Nielson — your legacy was respectively honored! Board member Steve Pederson — your efforts were well rewarded!
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2T Cattle Guard................................ B12 Adams Truss Inc.............................. B10 Agri Dry LLC....................................... B4 Americas Seed & Belting................... B1 Americas Seed & Belting................... B3 Base Camp Leasing......................... B12 CHALLENGER...................................B4 Chattanooga Trailer.......................... B12 CM Welding Inc................................ B11 Cox Mfg dba Dalton Ag...................... B9 Cross Mfg..........................................IFC Diamond W Corrals.......................... B11 Don Hardy Fuel Efficient Engines...... B8 Dunns Fish Farm.............................. B10 E. Rissler Mfg..................................... B9 EBC Holding Company.................... B11 Elk Creek Welding.............................. B8 Emerson Manufacturing................... B12 Gnuse Mfg........................................ B12 Grace Mfg........................................... B5 Greenwell Mfg...................................IFC Harleman Globe Mfg.......................... B2
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ABF Packing Inc............................... A13
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Ag Belting Outlet................................ A8
Krogmann Mfg.................................. B12
Ag Industrial, Inc.............................. A11
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All States Ag Parts........................... A10
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CC Cattle Equipment....................... A18
McTavish Steelworks.......................... B6
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Meg’s Art World.................................IFC
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NEW HOLLAND PROMO..................B8
Herrs Machine.................................. A11
No Bull Enterprises LLC................... IBC
Hey Machinery Co. Inc..................... A11
Nuera Transport................................. B9
KAWASAKI MULE...........................A13
Performance Medical....................... B12
Kermco-Dehaai Inc............................. A9
Phase-A-Matic.................................... B6
KUBOTA FULL LINE.......................A16
Poly Tech.......................................... B11
Meg-Mo Systems............................. A14
Power Flex Fence.............................. B5
Natural Insecto Prod........................ A13
Radiator Supply House Inc.............. B12
OB & E Rubber Co........................... A18
Rawhide Portable Corral.................... B9
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Star Hill Jawz...................................... B7
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VP Buildings..................................... B10
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W&W Fiberglass Tank...................... B11
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Walinga Inc....................................... IBC
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Winkler Canvas Structures................. B5
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Leasing hunting rights provides income and peace of mind Base Camp Leasing provides a service of finding hunters and handling the paperwork when landowners want to lease the hunting rights to their property. Hunting rights are an additional source of income at no added expense to the landowner. Base Camp Leasing finds the hunters, supplies liability insurance, handles all the contracts, and notifies hundreds of qualified lessees about the land. Base Camp Leasing pioneered the hunting lease industry in 1999 when the President, Steve Meng, moved across country to the Midwest and couldn’t find a place to hunt. Base Camp Leasing now operates in 25 states where hunting leases are a common way for hunters to secure hunting land, often going back to the same piece of property year after year. Deer and turkey rate number one in demand, then waterfowl and upland game, but that will vary by state. When landowners let anyone hunt on their land, it can become difficult to keep track of who is hunting and when, not to mention the number of hunters. The landowner can feel good knowing that conscientious sportsmen are enjoying their property, as well as knowing the names and number of people authorized to hunt. Growth in the hunting lease industry is expected to continue as more people become familiar with the concept, as hunting land gets harder and harder to find, as farmers look for ways to reduce wildlife pressure, and as landowners look for ways to make additional income. The free information packet that Base Camp mails out includes samples of the paperwork and information about hunting leases. Base Camp Leasing retains a fee for services, but there is no out-of-pocket expense for the landowner. Base Camp Leasing can be reached at 866-309-1507, visit www.basecampleasing.com, or email ellen@ basecampleasing.com.
Vibratory Drill you’ll get a drilling speed increase of up to 300 percent. These skid steer Vibratory Drills are becoming popular with utility companies all over the United States and internationally as well. They have been proven to drill extremely fast in all conditions including solid rock at a fraction of the cost of other air driven hammer drills. These skid steer vibratory drills can be used in areas that other track mounted drills and truck mounted drills cannot access due to limited overhead space and narrow alleys with limited turning access. Harleman Mfg. is becoming known worldwide for its patented rock augers that drill in solid rock where others fail. Harleman augers have out-drilled the competition by as much as 500 percent. This can be seen on our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yIzlUZD7e5Q . The Harleman line of rock augers has increased production and cut expenses for utility companies and line building construction companies that have begun using the Harleman auger according to thousands of our customers. Harleman Mfg. takes pride in serving our current customers and looks forward to future customers for all your drilling equipment needs as well as brush clearing equipment for maintenance and new line construction. For more information contact Harleman Mfg. at 417876-3011 or visit www.harlemanmfg.com.
The new Harleman 9-3B Vibratory Drill punches through rocky terrain in a fraction of the time Harleman Mfg, located in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, started with the very popular Harleman Rock Auger and today boasts a wide selection of skid steer attachments. Ranging from our Heavy Duty Brush Cutters, capable of downing a 10” diameter tree, to our ever-popular line of tree saws — no matter the circumstance, Harleman Mfg. has an attachment for the job. One of our newest designs, the Model 9-3B Vibratory Drill, is used often by large electric companies who are looking to punch through rocky terrain fast and efficiently. By utilizing a constant vibration with one of our patented heavy duty augers, the Vibratory Drill breaks through rock at a fraction of the time it takes a nonvibratory unit. Time is money, and with the Harleman
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Stop rotor loss in ALL John Deere STS and “S” series combines The ‘RPR’ Thrashing/Separating Concave System will thrash all crops by simply adding or removing the included cover plate. Thrash and separate 20-300 Bu. both wet and dry corn having the cleanest sample and fastest ground speed you’ve ever experienced with zero rotor loss. Thrash and separate soybeans (green stem of dry) and wheat with NO rotor loss.
staples designed to perform in all weather conditions Paslode has just made a tough job a whole lot easier! The revolutionary Stockade 400 pneumatic stapler is light weight (8.2 lbs), tough, and has enough power to drive staples into even the hardest fence posts. Loaded with depth adjustment features the 400 wire fence stapler is designed for any fencing job, saving up to 70% of the time currently taken to hand hammer fence staples. That time saving is money in your back pocket.
The RPR Thrashing/Separating Concave System was prototyped in 2011, sold to a limited number of customers in 2012, and is now publicly available. For more information, contact CM Welding, Inc. of Frankfort, IN at 765-2584024 and ask for Donnie. Or you may visit online at www.cmweldinginc.com.
Revolutionary new wire fence stapling system designed for farmers and professional fencers Available for the first time in North America, Wire Fence Stapler introduces the Stockade 400 wire fence stapling system designed specifically with the professional fencer, farmer, and rancher in mind. This new stapling system developed by Paslode New Zealand will save time and money. Simply load a rack of 2 inch or 1 3/4 inch galvanized barbed staples into the Stockade 400 and begin single or multiwire fence construction. With a groundbreaking pneumatic (125 psi) fencing tool and hot dipped galvanized barbed fence
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Schweiss Doors designed it to lift straight up to the high ceiling, up and out of the way when not in use. Five popular patented Schweiss Bifold liftstraps and a 2 h.p. top-mounted Schweiss quality electric motor easily and quietly lift the Schweiss Moving Gate. The owner was absolutely needing a safe gate that would not cause harm to humans or animals in the public facility. He also noted that it was reasonably priced and comparative in price to a pocket door, but much easier to use. He enjoyed working with the professional Schweiss design team to get this Schweiss designer gate done.
With the cover plates on in a 9870 you can thrash 60 Bu. popcorn with a twelve row head with an excellent test. Five-foottall rye grass has been thrashed with no losses; 300 Bu. corn with a 16 row head at 18% moisture produced 5300 Bu. per hour at 4 1/2 MPH with no loss. This comes out to 1.477 Bu. per second! The concave is made of 1” round bars that have a restricted flow notch with progressive open bar spacing. Where the crops come in the spacing is 7/8” on the right side and 11/8” opening on the left side. This lets crops separate in the thrashing area and not travel to the back separating area.
This particular Schweiss gate allows humans and animals to see across to the other side of the room without having to raise the Schweiss gate. A push button control on the side wall lifts the Schweiss gate conveniently out of sight and the Schweiss gate lifts in less than a minute.
Contact your distributor, Wire Fence Stapler at www.wirefencestapler.com
The Schweiss gate now virtually gives animal resort two rooms to work in, or when in the up position, a larger size room. “
New innovative Schweiss Moving Gate gives versatility Schweiss one piece hydraulic and patented lift strap bifold doors have been on the market for years. Schweiss now has a newcomer on the scene — the Schweiss Moving Gate. The Schweiss Moving Gate still utilizes the patented liftstraps, but instead of folding like a bifold door or outward like a hydraulic door, it lifts straight upward. The gate is a perfect solution for a room divider and cladding materials can come in multiple applications or combined with metal, glass or other materials to your liking. A perfect example of this was a first-ofits-kind Schweiss gate built by Schweiss Doors for “The Paw,” an upscale dog and cat resort. The owner of the 27,000 sq. ft. luxury pet resort needed a room divider gate, wall if you wish, to separate a 96 ft. room in half for dog training and handling purposes. Who you gonna call? Schweiss Doors. What made this Schweiss 46 ft wide, 1,500 lb. multiple-function designer gate different was how Schweiss Doors built it to his personal gate design. Yenish wanted a quiet and smooth operating Schweiss gate that stood about head high with the top half of seethrough polycarbonate panels and below that utilized steel paneling.
The front-end loader attachment makes many tedious and time-consuming chores safer, faster and less costly. Manufactured in the U.S. to high standards, this versatile attachment comes in sizes to fit most compact utility loaders, skid steer and farm tractors, wheel loaders and excavators. Other jobs are made easier, include removing fence posts and stakes and placing large rocks and boulders. The front-end loader attachment is a musthave attachment for the arsenal of all landowners and managers. "Grab Your World" with Star Hill Jawz!
For more information on Star Hill Jawz Grabbing tools, “grab your world” and visit www.starhilljawz.com, or call 877-798JAWZ (5299).
Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment gets even stronger The Paw, an exclusive dog and cat resort in Minnesota had Schweiss Doors install a 46 ft. liftstrap moving gate. The gate lifts to the ceiling when open and divides a 96 ft. room in half when down.
Ron’s Manufacturing has added two more bearings to their kits. This makes the kits even more heavy duty. Coulter kits from Ron’s Manufacturing converts any chisel plow to a year ‘round tool to prepare your fields. These kits are your year around tool for the perfect seedbed. The Vertical Tillage Attachment
If You Can Think It — Schweiss Doors Can Build It!” Learn more about Schweiss Doors at: www.schweissdoors.com or call (800) 746-8273.
Star Hill Jawz grabbing tools make chores safer, faster and economical The patented line of Star Hill Jawz Grabbing Tools are designed specifically for removing invasive and unwanted trees and plants – roots and all.
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has a wide variety of capabilities, making it ideal for use in spring and fall. In the fall, it can be used to lightly till the soil and incorporate and size residue, setting the stage for the spring planting season. It is also a practical way to dry out wet soils. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment works well in no-till conservation tillage,
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as well as conventional tillage operations, extending the growing season and creating better planting conditions. Vertical tillage prepares the soil to warm more quickly in early spring, energizing the seedbed for maximum growth and yield potential. In addition the Vertical Tillage Coulter
Keep your farm shop clean! The Industrial Maid T-3000 series air cleaners have been used in hundreds of farm shops, implement repair and diesel repair shops to control welding smoke and fumes, grinding dust, nuisance dusts and diesel smoke.
This simple, yet effective air filtration system can be chain hung and uses two stages of filtration to separate dust, fumes and particles. You do not have to exhaust air, so your heat remains inside. The Merv 8 (45%) pleated pre-filters take out the larger particles and then the multi-pocket Merv 15 (95%) main bag filters take out the very fine particles. The units are built in SE Nebraska, have a three year warranty and Industrial Maid offers an unconditional performance guarantee.
Product Summary - Kits mount on most chisel plows, even low lift. - The kits include two 18” 13-wave Boron “Earthen Harden” wave blades and mounting bolts.
Keep your farm shop clean and safe. Protect the large investment you have made in the structure and your farm equipment.
- Exclusive “Double Shields” protect the bearings. (Patent Pending)
Kit Attachment allows for shallow seedbed preparation which decreases the risk of excess soil density below the root zone. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is a smart investment in that it has multiple uses, which will ultimately produce savings in terms of time and money. It also has a low operating cost per acre and can be used in a wider range of conditions than most tillage tools. It operates at a relatively high speed of 6 to 10 MPH, which saves time. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment allows for quick mixing of manure and soil to prevent loss of nutrients and control odor. It can also be used for very shallow incorporation of fertilizer and select herbicides. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment can be equipped with a wide selection of coulter blades. Spaced on 6” centers, the coulter blades can be matched to achieve the desired amount of tillage and residue sizing. For more information contact Ron’s Manufacturing at 40582 187th St., Carpenter, SD 57322 or call 605-266-2177. E-mail info@ronsmfg.com.
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Product Specifications: • CFM: 3,000 • Motor: ¾ HP 115/230/1/60 • Blower: 10 x 10 forward curved blower direct drive • Dimensions: 25” H x 72” L x 25” D • Weight: 170 lbs • Filters: (2) 4” pleated prefilters Merv 8 (2) Merv 15 bag filters For more information, contact Industrial Maid at 1-877-624-3247, or email Jeff Zvolanek at jzvolanek@industrial-maid. com.
wire. Reel-Tites can be retightened at anytime with the portable handle. A ReelTite is a metal disc measuring 4” x 2-3/4” and made of 13-gauge steel with a plated, weather-resistant finish. Here’s how they work: Under average conditions, place one ReelTite on each wire in the middle of a 40-rod span of fence. Tighten up the Reel-Tite by turning the handle clockwise until the wire reaches the desired tension. An outturned flange holds the Reel-Tite securely in place. Remove the handle. The next time you check the span of fence, the slack will have equalized to the Reel-Tite. Then, simply retighten the Reel-Tite with the handle. The tension can be maintained on this span of fence for the life of the wire. With a little practice it will take you one minute to tighten four wires and only 30 seconds to retighten them. Think of it this way — a fence is never tight in one area and loose somewhere else — this is the equalization principle. Let equalization work for you. Use Reel-Tites! For more information on Reel-Tites contact KermcoDeHaai, Inc., 741 Carpenter St., Monroe, Iowa 50170, phone: 641-259-2987, fax: 641-259-2754, or visit www.kermcodehaai.com.
Experience peaceful, easy feedin’ with the 400 lb. Stull Feeder
designed to give cattlemen - not the cattle control over the feeding process. The 400 Lb. Stull Feeder has a hopper with a capacity of 400 lbs. of feed. Mounted on any ATV or UTV, the feeder features a retractable top which allows for easy loading; its long handle permits the driver to easily open the feed chute door and regulate flow into the bunk while safely seated. When feeding time is over, the tapering chute folds up for easy storage.
These laser-crafted Stull Feeders are manufactured under the careful supervision of Randy and his team and are available in standard galvanized finish. Customers everywhere will value the durability of quality materials used in manufacturing. Experienced cattlemen and farmers are excited by the practical design and easyto-use Stull Feeder. “Just one use and you’ll understand what we mean when we say, peaceful, easy feedin’,” says Randy. Take control of feeding time and enjoy your own peaceful, easy feedin’ with an innovative Stull Feeder. Call 800-369-4131 or visit www.stullfeeders.com. See our ad in this issue!
Farmers and ranchers everywhere know firsthand the risks involved in trying to fill the feed troughs before the stampede of hungry cows gets close. “Peaceful” and “easy” are definitely not words generally associated with the chore of feeding farm animals.
Reel-Tites have kept fences tight since 1971
When Randy Stull, CEO and founder of Stull Feeders, was injured in 2006 while feeding his cattle, he decided there had to be a better way. During recuperation from his injuries, he used his time to design a product that safely and efficiently fed his cattle – a way to enjoy some peaceful, easy feedin’ while avoiding the stampede.
The Reel-Tite fence tightener’s patented design can save you 75% to 90% of your fence maintenance labor. You can use them on any kind of wire — new, old, rusty, high tensile — without unstapling and restretching! Reel-tites do not break the
In the fall of 2007, Stull Feeders started selling early versions of the Stull Feeder to friends and family. Excitement grew and Randy finalized his design. In early 2008, Stull Feeders proudly announced its new line of ATV and UTV-mounted feeders, all
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Nuera Transport: Common components, uncommon people Unless you build or repair trailers for a living, Nuera Transport (Nuera) might not be a name you are familiar with. However, for over 20 years, their parts have been going into the toughest and hardest working trailers in North America. Trailer manufacturers, dealers, and repair shops across the nation and Canada have come to rely on their impressive inventory and unmatched technical expertise and dedication to service.
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nearly half of first time heart attacks end in death. Relying on knowledge acquired over the years, he refused the recommended surgery and instead put together an herbal formula which he immediately applied to himself with outstanding results. In 3 months, his 2” arterial blockage was cleared. Since that time, Jim has shared his formula with thousands around the world who are living testimonials to its curative powers. One of many clients recently wrote: “I would like to tell you that after three months of using Strauss Heart Drops, I am a new man. I am 86 years old, no more the tired feeling I had, my swollen feet are normal again, and my bowel is working normally. Two specialists had told me ‘we can’t help you’.” — Sincerely, Peter A. Wiebe. Free Strauss Heart Drops information packages are available by phoning Performance Medical Plus toll-free at 877271-1312. (Not available in Iowa.)
Although Nuera boasts over 10,000 parts in Inventory, it’s really their “People” that separates them from other parts supply sites. Like the gray-haired employee walking the aisles of your neighborhood hardware store, Nuera prides itself on solving problems and getting to know its customers. Visit their site, and if you don’t find the part you need or have a trailer-related question, call their Customer Success (not service) Department at 1-877-294-7343.
Stress-free castration with the Callicrate ‘WEE’ Bander
Unique heart formula saves countless lives
The study went well. Even with late castration, bulls castrated with the original Callicrate Bander went right back to eating and showed minimal signs of stress and pain. Waiting until later to castrate bulls allows the animals the growth benefit associated with natural testosterone.
Over 20 years ago Jim Strauss suffered a major heart attack and was told he would need bypass surgery or he would die. Jim was born into a family of herbalists stretching back to the 17th century. He learned these crafts during childhood, gathering medicinal herbs in the Austrian countryside with his grandmother. He was taught that tasting herbs could detect their medicinal value, but balance and proportion were the keys to producing formulas that were effective and immediate. Jim’s heart attack was not a fluke. He admits to having lived in the fast lane, ignoring the healthier lifestyle of his parents. He considers himself fortunate as
Sixteen years ago, Mike Callicrate was working on a delayed castration trial with Temple Grandin and its affect on bigger bulls. “We were interested in the effects delayed castration with the Callicrate Bander had on bigger bulls - pain levels, growth, etc.” he recalled.
young animals working to develop their immune systems. A knife was considered the second most stressful way to handle them,” Callicrate said. Those comments by Grandin, stayed in the back of Callicrate’s mind for over a decade. Recalling Temple’s comment about how the elastrator ring didn’t provide sufficient tension for complete ligation, a problem the Callicrate Bander finally solved in 1994, he decided to work on a more humane method of castration for young animals that would replace the highly stressful elastrator ring. Callicrate was explaining the elastrator ring dilemma to friend, Roy Harbach, an experienced aerospace manufacturing engineer. Roy came up with a few ideas, and between them, the Callicrate ‘WEE’ Bander was invented. “We’re talking very young animals. The new Callicrate ‘WEE’ Bander is designed for newborn calves, sheep and goats, up to approximately three weeks of age. It’s for those producers who want to castrate early,” he explained. The Callicrate ‘WEE’ Bander was released in January 2012 and the response has been very positive. The ‘WEE’ band is tight enough that it shuts off the blood supply and the pain response as well. Studies of high-tension banding have demonstrated that the complete negation of blood flow triggers a natural analgesic effect that blocks pain while minimizing swelling and related complications. ‘WEE’ Bander
securing the band firmly in place above the testicles. Then a pull handle is retracted applying the proper tension. “If it fits through the triangular loop opening, it is the right size,” said Callicrate. GlowBander
Both banders are available at animal health and ranching supply stores. For more information, check out their web site www.CallicrateBanders.com or call 1-800858-5974.
Pond aeration windmills: Why American Eagle beats the competition, Reasons 1-7 (Out of 21) 1. American Eagle: the bellow is by Firestone, which can last 15 to 20 years under a heavy duty 2,000# truck. The competition: Diaphragms need replacement as early as two years. 2. American Eagle: Bellow most volume of air; 3 to 6 cfm with a 10 – 15 mph wind–even more at 15 – 27 mph wind. The competition: Diaphragms 1 to 3 cfm– maximum. 3. American Eagle: High volume is more important than high pressure. American Eagle puts out only 8 to 9 psi but can supply up to six diffusers. The competition: Diaphragm more pressure, but can only supply a maximum of two diffusers.
“Today ranchers still, for the most part, castrate early using elastrator bands or a knife. Then they typically implant the calves with a variety of synthetic growth promotants,” said Callicrate. “If they would wait until later they could grow their beef naturally and still have the growth and development benefits of testosterone.”
“Many ranchers apply an elastrator ring, then drive over the hill and don’t notice what happens next,” he said. “Because elastrator rings are not tight enough, the animals experience pain until swelling finally blocks the blood flow and the pain eventually subsides.”
But, after years of promoting delayed castration, he began to realize he wouldn’t convince many more ranchers to delay their castration practices. It was a tradition that was hard to break.
Until that happens, Callicrate said, “these young animals lay on their side in pain, they roll and they paddle. It’s particularly noticeable in lambs and goats. They do a lot of vocalizing. They are in severe pain for a prolonged period of time.”
“I recalled that Temple Grandin mentioned that one of the most stressful things you could do to an animal was the use of elastrator rings. They simply don’t get tight enough. The animal swells into it. There was concern about the negative effects this procedure had on vulnerable
The Callicrate ‘WEE’ Bander is consistent with the Callicrate method for hightension banding and is the most stressfree castration option on the market. It is also easy for the person performing the operation. After positioning the loop around the testicles, the loop is released
4. American Eagle: 8 to 9 psi will supply one diffuser 14 to 16 feet. The competition: Diaphragms will pump deeper but with very little volume of air. The deeper you pump, the less volume. 5. American Eagle: Bellow warranty, five years. The competition: Diaphragm warranty–ZERO! 6. American Eagle: 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1-year warranty with an emailed picture of the defective part–and it ships out FREE the same day. The competition: Diaphragm warranty policy states the part may need to be shipped from as far away as Canada to be evaluated–then determined if it is the customers fault. Any new part will be shipped at the customer’s expense for parts, plus shipping both ways. (This can take months. We know a Diaphragm customer still waiting over a year.)
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7. American Eagle: Pump action is a huge 1 and 3/4” stroke some call intermittent. Most pumps are. The Eagles huge volume of air creates the most effective method of water circulation. More air, more circulation. The competition: Only 1/2” stroke, also intermittent. Less volume of air results in much less water circulation.
service to repair or maintain your generator. Give us a call to find the best generator to fit your application.
For fourteen more reasons to choose American Eagle, visit our website at www. pondaeration.com/before.html. Pictured: Header sweep built and manufactured by Goodwin Industries
For more information, call Joe Mescan at American Eagle Windmills, 440-2363278; fax 440-236-5496 or email joem@ pondaeration.com. You may also visit online at www.pondaeration.com.
Eliminate the dangerous and dirty manual clean out of headers Goodwin Industries has a corn header sweep for you Pictured on the right is a header sweep built and manufactured by Goodwin Industries Inc. of Burns, KS. The header sweep is designed to sweep in down corn, broken stalks, and dry leaf buildup. This in turn eliminates dangerous and dirty manual clean out of the header. This is done with drag arms connected to a crank shaft, which continuously pulls the stalks into the auger.
Hoover Diesel Service LLC has the expertise and sources to provide complete power unit packages for the stationary non-road market For over 35 years Hoover Diesel Service LLC has specialized in diesel power units. If you need reliable PTO power but don’t want to invest in a new tractor, consider our PTO power units. Towed by your truck or tractor, these units are designed to provide stationary PTO power for your irrigation pump, manure pump, silage blower, stationary TMR mixer, hammer mill, or PTO generator. 540 and/ or 1000 rpm PTO and hydraulics available. Call us with your needs and we can build to your specs!
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Generator Sets Hoover Diesel offers a wide range of genset units. We can also custom build a genset to suit your needs. Whether you need a backup power source for when the power goes out, or a mobile unit for on the job site, we offer what you want to fill your needs.
To learn more about this new product, contact Burlington Welding, LLC, at 580-431-2556 or 580-327-7867. Visit www.diamondwcorrals.com or e-mail diamondwcorrals@yahoo.com.
Power Units Hoover Diesel Service offers a variety of diesel power units, built specifically to fit your needs. We can custom build a power unit to include a skid, clutch, muffler, or fuel tank. We have new and rebuilt units available. Call us today to see what we can build for you! We stock a large selection of exhaust components and engine control systems. For more information on products contact Hoover Diesel Service LLC at 717-3543322 (New Holland) or 717-786-8839 (Quarryville), or visit www.hooverdiesel. com.
Sort and gather your herd with unsurpassed ease and efficiency
With this design, the drag arms pull back, pickup, and move forward, set down and pull back again. This unit can be left on and in use at all times. It is not big and bulky and will not hinder good standing corn. You just put it on and let it run. The header sweep is powered by a hydraulic motor connected to the reel drive which allows for variable speed adjustment. Each drag arm is connected to a spring bar, which allows for tension release when necessary. Also, by using a “V” belt drive slippage is possible when needed. The design allows for easy installation on most headers.
This is a goose-neck unit that opens for access in or out of the front. There is a total of 16 gates throughout the system. On each end of the alley there are two sets of 6’ gates that open between the split gooseneck hitch and the rear axle assembly. The rancher has two sorting pens measuring 15’ 6” X 15’ 6” with a height of all panels at 6’. This gives the rancher the ability to tie into the sorting system with any type of portable corral or stock trailer in the field. A hydraulic system sets the unit down on the ground, and when ready to move, lifts it up for transport. The hydraulic system is operated by a 12-volt battery charged with a solar panel and the ease of pushing a button. All systems are assembled with spring-loaded latches on the interior gates for added convenience. A 10’ gate allows you to drive thru the alleyway with a cake truck.
Contact Goodwin Industries, Inc., 215 West Broadway, Burns, KS 66840, phone: 620-726-5281, or www.goodwinsweep. com.
See our “Compare” video on our web site (www.pondaeration.com) to see why 100% of who compare ‘hands on’ buy the American Eagle.
are gone. One system, one move, and you’re done and home in time for lunch.
Generators Hoover Diesel Service has a large selection of generators in stock, both the double bearing belt driven style and the single bearing SAE housing mount. We also stock parts to keep your unit operating and provide field
You will be amazed by the size and ease of this cattle sorting system. Diamond W Corrals introduces a portable sorting and gathering system by the original designer of the Wilson Wheel Corral. Eliminates gathering, loading, unloading, sorting and then reloading. Thanks to Burlington Welding, LLC, home of the Diamond W Corral, the days of stressing your herd to get them out of the pasture
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Product line expands with the new Pat’s Easy Mover Greenwell Manufacturing LLC, manufacturer of the Pat’s Easy Change system is proud to introduce the newest addition to their popular Pat’s product line, The Pat’s Easy Mover. This system is a front end loader style bucket, a transport box and a trailer mover/toolbar that can be used to tow trailers using your tractor.
toolbar comes with a 2” receiver hitch as well as place to mount a gooseneck ball (ball not included). The Pat’s Easy Mover is made in the USA and is available in 4’, 5’, and 6’ models. All three of the models use a category 1 trailer mover/toolbar. For more information about Pat’s Easy Mover or any other Greenwell Manufacturing products call 888-2434204, email us at patrickg@bbtel.com or visit us online at www.greenwellmfg.com.
3-point implement caddies from Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products The new Model 500 from Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products is designed for mounting tank or hopper on frame. (Frame does not raise and lower - only the rear hitch.) The front end loader style bucket attaches to the rear of your tractor using the included 3 point hitch trailer mover/toolbar. Pat’s Easy Mover provides a lower cost way for any tractor with a 3 point hitch to complete many of the tasks that were previously only possible with expensive front end loaders. The Pat’s Easy Mover is tough enough to dig into the ground or scoop piles of dirt or other debris, while the dumping mechanism makes Pat’s Easy Mover ideally suited for scooping and evenly spreading rock on driveways, leveling dirt piles or spreading mulch. The system also includes a removable tailgate which makes it a transport box, well suited for carrying fencing materials, tools, sprayers, firewood or anything you need to carry with you to do a job or move from place to place. The tailgate is easily stored inside the bucket when not in use. The Pat’s Easy Mover can be easily removed from the trailer mover/toolbar, a useful tool in its own right, by removing two mounting pins. The trailer mover/
Check grain conditions in storage units at any time, from any location The Gravity Grain Spreader from AgriDry LLC insures even distribution of grain when combined with the AgriDry Bullseye Controller. Operators can take complete control of the bin’s aeration and drying systems, to economically achieve and maintain optimum moisture content of grain, while saving time. Adding an AgriDry MD (Message Delivery) System makes monitoring grain conditions even easier. AgriDry MD allows operators to check the condition of each storage unit individually – at any time – from virtually any place, using portable computers, tablet devices (like the iPad) and smart phones. AgriDry MD also makes it possible to check all bin locations from a single site using a satellite modem. This eliminates unnecessary visits to hard-to-reach locations. The system can also be set to automatically transmit specifically selected data at specific times as a text message or email, eliminating the need to log in. Multiple operators can be set up, each with their own login information and data access capabilities. Historical data can also be stored for up to one full year on each monitored site.
Features include: • Lift capacity: 15,000 lbs.
• Lifting hitch: 3-point style, 12” to 48” lower tug height - Cat. III - adjustable top link • Axle/tires: four 6,000 lbs. hub/spindles 16.5L x 16.1 - floatation tires on “rocking bolster” • Dual wheels: 90” wide center to center (std. width for 30" rows - wider row spacings by special order) • Frame: 8” square/rectangular tubing • Front hitch: forged steel pintle style with safety chain and jack
Farm equipment built by farmers for farmers JBM Manufacturing hits the ag market with built-to-last equipment JBM Manufacturing is an Ontario based manufacturer of heavy-duty farm equipment, including a complete line of bale feeders, bale wagons and dump trailers – each one built with a passion for farmerfriendly products for over 20 years. Being a farmer turned manufacturer himself, owner Joe Martin realizes by firsthand experience the attention to detail that is essential for “farmer friendly” products. “I used to be a farmer myself – now we’re manufacturing good, quality products for farmers,” says Martin. It seems their hard work has paid off. John BM Manufacturing now has a dealer presence across North America. JBM’s complete line-up of products includes feeder wagons, skid feeders, bunk feeders, bale wagons and thrower racks. The popular Grain & Forage Boss Dumpers, Dirt Boss Dumpers, and Mighty Dumpers make the ultimate dump trailer lineup for handling everything from grain to dirt and rocks. Additionally, many items can be customized to customer specifications, and JBM offers farmers a range of options and tire choices to suit their specific application.
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• Carrying capacity: 27,000 lbs. total with 3,000 lbs. on hitch
started with the complete AgriDry system, or visit the website for demonstration videos and details.
Visit www.AgriDryMD.com to see demonstration videos and complete details.
About AgriDry LLC: Since 2001, AgriDry LLC has been providing the finest and most complete moisture control system for grain bins that money can buy. If you already own the AgriDry system, you can add the convenience of AgriDry MD by visiting AgriDryMD.com or calling the AgriDry offices at 800-203-5669. Call to get
Business has not been without its share of difficult times. A shop fire gutted the manufacturing facility late in 2012, shutting down production until the facility was re-built. However, the expanded manufacturing space in the new facility means more efficient production of equipment. Back in business, JBM is continuing what it does best – producing products that farmers across North American can both afford and trust. For more information, contact John BM Manufacturing at 519-699-4324, fax 519699-6105, email joe@johnbmmfg.com, or visit www.johnbmmfg.com.
• Hydraulic depth control valve Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products, Inc. also has bale and portable feeders, panels and fence, feed bins, chutes, tubs, alleys, portable buildings and tree shears. For more information, contact Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products, Inc., Formerly Elk Creek Engineering, Elk Creek, NE 68348, 6 Miles South of Tecumseh, NE on Hwy. 50, phone 402-335-2610, or visit our website at www.elkcreekwelding.com. Delivery available! Dealers wanted!
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