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Illinois yields decline

USDA issues final numbers for 2019

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture found more corn and soybean bushels from earlier “I” state yield projections, but also noted significant declines from 2018 in Illinois and Indiana.

Here are the estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final 2019 crop production report.

ILLINOIS The corn yield was estimated at 181 bushels per acre, down 29 bushels from 2018 and 2 bushels above the November estimate.

Planted area was estimated at 10.5 million and corn for grain was harvested across 10.2 million acres. Production was projected at 1.85 billion bushels, down 19% from last year.

The Prairie State soybeans are estimated to average 54 bushels per acre, 9.5 bushels lower than last year and three bushels higher than the November estimate. The soybean planted area was estimated at 9.95 million acres with a harvested area of 9.86 million acres. Illinois harvested 10.5 million acres in 2018.

Production was projected at 532 million bushels after producing 666.75 million last year.

See YIELDS, Page A4

Corn yields

(Bushes per acre) Year Illinois Indiana 2007 175 154 2008 179 160 2009 174 171 2010 157 157 2011 157 146 2012 105 99 2013 178 177 2014 200 188 2015 175 150 2016 197 173 2017 201 180 210 189 2018 2019 181 169

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Women at risk for on-farm injuries A3 Flooding causes food safety concerns C5 Illinois swine breeding herd on the rise D4 AgriTrucker D1

Farms For Sale C1

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Auction Calendar B1

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Trevor Toland (right) and Carson Welsh check on a group of heifers grazing at River Oak Ranch. Although the cattle have only been grazing the pasture for a short time, Welsh said he can already see a big difference from utilizing a rotational grazing system.

Time of transition Cattleman sets goal to give young producer opportunities

By Martha Blum

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

MACOMB, Ill. — Moving cattle through the managed intensive grazing system and monitoring the forage growth at River Oak Ranch will be the responsibility of Carson Welsh this year.

The operation, owned by Trevor and Jane Toland, includes 250 grazing acres, 50 paddocks and nine ponds. The process to transfer the management of the system was started by the Tolands in February 2019.

“The main thing was for me to get out of the responsibility,” said Trevor Toland, who recently turned 76.

While on vacation, the couple started by using t-charts that included a plan with advantages, disadvantages and costs.

“We did about six charts, and we started seeing the light for what we thought would be best which was a full lease,” Toland said.

“I wanted to help someone get started, and I didn’t just want to

cess, Toland said, because there were not many guidelines to follow.

“I wanted it to feel like a good opportunity for a young person,” he said. “Trying to find a per acre grazing rental cost is almost impossible because the range is huge.”

“I looked online for ideas on how to write a lease, and I found some suggestions and forms,” Jane Toland said. “We had a lot of things to think about.”

As the couple started to put together some numbers, they contacted Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension commercial educator, and Nic Anderson, business developer for the Illinois Livestock Development Group.

“We talked for two to three Trevor and Jane Toland look over their lease agreement they developed for hours, and they helped with their grazing operation in McDonough County. The couple worked for several suggestions,” Trevor Toland months to write the lease so they had time to think about all the details that said. “They were really importwere required to help a young cattleman get started on their farm. ant in getting this done by telling us what they thought would think about profit,” he said. “I of the equipment, but I didn’t work well and some things that wanted to find a middle ground want it to be difficult for the les- weren’t going to work, as well.” between making some money see.” and being able to replace some This was a challenging proSee TIME, Page A4

Ag director reflects on whirlwind year

By Tom C. Doran

applications in place for the growing season, then came the floods, delayed or prevent planting and dicamba issues. The year BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — 2019 began at concluded with preparations for legalized the Illinois Department of Agriculture with marijuana. a rush to have industrial hemp rules and Director John Sullivan, who resigned Jan. AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

ON DICAMBA The number of off-target complaints or dicamba and other products filed with IDOA rose from 350 in 2017 to 550 in 2018 and 950 last year.

“Our goal was to try to bring the number of complaints down. After a lot of discussion and input, I made the decision to make the cutoff date to apply dicamba June 30. I thought that was going to help our situation and hopefully bring down the number of complaints,” Sullivan said.

“What happened this year was the weather. In about the first week of June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture came out with their planted acres report and said that 49% of Illinois’ soybeans had been planted. The weather finally straightened out and a lot of soybeans finally got put in the ground.

See DICAMBA, Page A2

ON INDUSTRIAL HEMP Online applications were made available May 1, and in the first 24 hours, IDOA received over 200 applications for about 5,000 acres permitted to grow hemp.

At the end of the year, IDOA had received about 900 permits for growers and processors, including over 150 processor licenses and about 22,000 acres were permitted.

Sullivan “I knew we could grow it, but the concern I had is what are we going to do with it once it’s grown. Who’s going to process it? When we started this venture there were no processors in the state, but we are making some gains on that,” Sullivan said.

“The hemp industry is still in its infancy stages and has a long way to go.

See HEMP, Page A2

13, reviewed the whirlwind year that was his first at the helm to open the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable Jan. 8 hosted by Illinois Farm Bureau.

Here are some highlights of the director’s report:

ON LEGALIZED MARIJUANA “Regardless about how you feel about it, I look at it this way: The Department of Ag mostly is a regulatory agency and we were authorized by statute to oversee, administer, permit, create the applications, write the rules and regulations for adult use marijuana with regard to craft grow, processing or infuser and transportation,” Sullivan said.

“We have a small bureau, Medicinal Plants Bureau, which was the original bureau when medicinal marijuana was passed five or six years ago. Now in addition to medicinal, that bureau has taken on industrial hemp and has now taken on adult use.

We are in the process of recreating that bureau,

ON COVER CROP PROGRAM About 1.5 million acres in Illinois did not get planted in 2019, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Sullivan in June to find ways that IDOA could help farmers with the challenges at hand.

“I threw that question out to the department staff and one came back to me and said there were all of those acres that didn’t get planted this year and what if the department offers an incentive program to put cover crops on those prevent plant acres,” Sullivan said.

Cover crops keep the weeds down, control erosion and probably most importantly help reduce nutrient loss.

“We identified $500,000 in our budget, and we offered a program that would provide a farmer with a $5 per acre incentive to plant cover crops on those acres.

See MARIJUANA, Page A2

See COVER, Page A2

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Progress on rural broadband in 2019

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan, who resigned Jan. 13, said he saw progress on rural broadband in 2019.

“The General Assembly passed a capital bill that included $420 million for broadband service across the state. That’s a phenomenal number. I thought if we could get $50 million, that would be huge. Missouri has been working on doing

something similar to what we have done here for the last five or six years, and last year, they had $5 million to work with,” Sullivan said.

“The Broadband Advisory Council was created by legislation two years ago, but had never been brought together and organized. We organized it.

They will be working to administer the program and to allocate the dollars over the next five to six years.

“I’ve been told by people that I respect in that

industry that the money that the state has combined with the federal dollars and also combined with the providers themselves, we can have the opportunity in the next five to six years for anyone in the state that wants highspeed internet service it can happen. I’ve been told that that is very possible.”

ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY “The dynamic of the Illinois General Assembly is changing. The chairwoman of the Illinois

House Agriculture and Conservation Committee is Rep. Sonya Harper from the South Side of Chicago.

I don’t know if she has any farms in her district, but I doubt it. She’s a wonderful lady. We have a really good working relationship with her,” Sullivan said.

“I’ve visited her district. She’s been out to the Department of Ag. We want to make sure that we can educate those individuals who are further and further removed from the farms so that they under-

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As a result, the Tolands decided to offer a lease agreement that included all the buildings, working facilities, pasture and equipment they own to run an operation such as tractors, manure spreader, bale hauler, hay racks, ATV, Kubota and so forth.

“We included a sheet that lists the operations and responsibilities for both the lessee and the lessor,” Toland said. “For example, the fence repair and all gates and buildings are my responsibility, and if the lessee wants to put in temporary fencing to split a paddock, that’s his responsibility.”

The lease includes a map of the entire farm and areas that are available for grazing.

“I’m sure as the year goes along, we’ll probably find things we didn’t get in the lease,” Toland said. “So, we have a big blank area, and at the end of the year, we’ll see what worked and what didn’t.”

The Tolands offered the lease to Welsh after interviewing five candidates interested in the opportunity.

“One of the first qualities we wanted was somebody who knows how to work and knew cattle,” Trevor Toland said. “Carson knows how to work, and that was the first thing that impressed us.”

“The second most impressive thing about Carson is he’s a verbal

AGRINEWS PHOTO/MARTHA BLUM

Carson Welsh (left) is learning how to operate a managed intensive grazing system from Trevor Toland who has spent many years developing pastures and raising cattle. learner, so if I tell him something, he knows it and that’s going to be important going forward as he learns how to handle these pastures and the situations here,” Toland said.

“I’m confident he’s going to do a really good job.”

The east fork of the LaMoine R iver r uns through the farm which was purchased by Toland’s parents in 1951.

“We’ve lived here since 1972, and we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my parents,” he said. “Before them, this place had never been paid for by anyone because they all went broke.”

Toland has managed his pastures with rotational grazing for many years.

“The high intensity started in 2001 when I retired from teaching,” he said. “In 2006, we used the

Environmental Quality Incentives Program to put ramps in the ponds, build exterior fences, add interior fencing and we drilled a new well.”

For too long, Toland said, cattlemen have been focused on making money per animal.

“Cattlemen have been focused on weaning weights and yearling weights instead of focusing on what we can make per acre grazing and how to do it,” he said. “That’s why we’ve been so slow adopting managed intensive grazing systems.”

“This farm is what a lot of guys would call junk land with the flood plain and white timber soils,” he said. “So, if you can make $100 to $200 per acre on this ground, that’s pretty amazing.”

For the past 11 years,

Toland has had a custom grazing agreement with Black Gold Ranch and Feedlot.

“There were years they brought 120 head of cattle here in April and never saw the cattle again until they picked them up at the end of December,” he said.

“That was really appreciated by me that someone trusted me that much.”

Welsh’s family operates Welsh Cattle Co. near Blandinsville.

“We have a 500-cow herd that includes purebred Angus, purebred Simmental and cows that are Simmental or Angusbased,” said Welsh, 21.

“We have an annual bred heifer sale, and we also sell and lease bulls privately.”

The young cattleman already has started to learn about managed intensive grazing with a group of 69

stand the challenges that we face.

“We can either put blinders on and pretend it’s not happening or we can engage. I believe in engaging and trying to educate and help them get to where they have a better understanding of agriculture in the state.”

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran. heifers he has winter grazing on the leased pasture.

“You can tell just having heifers here for a month the big difference there is by rotating them,” Welsh said.

“I’ve always run my cows with dad’s herd, so I applied for this lease because I saw it as a very good learning opportunity to have my own deal,” said Welsh, who signed a five-year lease for the operation.

“An intensive managed grazing system needs cattle, but at other times you don’t need as many cattle, so you need quite a few head of cattle, so you can make adjustments,” Toland said. “The clincher for us choosing Carson is we were really impressed with his background, family, their size of operation and the flexibility to make adjustments.”

“I could see Carson being here for a long time as an operator and maybe eventually as an owner,” he said.

While serving as the president of the Illinois Beef Association, Toland said he met a lot of cattlemen who were getting ready to retire.

“They didn’t have a clue about what to do, except sell out and quit,” he said.

“I think it’s important for guys like us to figure out a way to make transition happen.”

Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 117, or marthablum@ agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Blum.

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DICAMBA FROM PAGE ONE

“My concern was as those soybeans grew and it’s time to spray, we were going to be looking at late June, early July. I was hearing from a lot of folks, a lot of producers about a request to extend the application date past June 30.

“I made the decision to extend the application date as director, and I take full responsibility for it. I extended the application date to July 15. I will tell you as I stand here today, it was the wrong decision that I made as it turned out.

“The last week of June had the highest temperatures we saw for the year. It was, I think, 98 degrees June 28, June 29, the humidity was very high, and had a lot of

“I made the decision to extend the application date as director, and I take full responsibility for it.”

John Sullivan product been sprayed that last week of June, we still would have without a doubt in my mind had an increase in the number of complaints.

July was also hot and humid, and the number of complaints went up.”

A f ter meeting w ith producers, agribusiness owners, commercial applicators and other stakeholders, Sullivan set new dicamba label restrictions for 2020.

“I made the decision to set June 20 as the cutoff date to apply dicamba,” he said.

“It will not be extended.”

In addition, it cannot be applied if the air temperature at the field at the time of application is over 85 degrees, or if the National Weather Service’s forecasted high temperature for the nearest available location for the day of application exceeds 85 degrees.

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“I think we’ve really just scratched the surface as far as the potential uses and production.

“We’re getting geared up for another season of applications and permits and the challenges that will bring.”

MARIJUANA FROM PAGE ONE

“And our desire is to make it into a division because we’re going to need a lot more staff to help oversee the program.”

There were 77,000 transactions the first day adultuse marijuana became legal with revenue the first week of about $11 million.

Under the medicinal program, IDOA also is responsible for the 21 cultivator centers currently in the state regulating them and making sure they follow all of the rules of safety and law enforcement.

IDOA opened the application process Jan. 7 for cannabis infuser, transporter and craft grower licenses.

COVER

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“In less than two weeks, that money was allocated.

It was quite amazing,” Sullivan said.

“We’re thrilled with the amount of interest we had in the cover crop program.

I think we could have easily doubled the acres if we had the resources to do it.”

IDOA allocated $300,000 for a 2020 cover crop initiative for after harvest acres, and within 10 days after the program opened, all of the money had been committed to applicants.

“The two most effective things that we can do to reduce nutrient loss are no-till and cover crops. I think we have a tremendous opportunity with cover crops to help to reduce nutrient loss here in Illinois and across the country,” Sullivan said.

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Harvest extends into 2020 for this Illinois farmer Did you get your crops out before 2020? A farmer harvests corn near the intersection of Route 17 and Interstate 39 near Lostant, Illinois, on Jan 8. A half dozen tractors and wagons were harvesting the corn. The field is owned by Peter Voss of Orland Park.

Women at risk for farm injuries

By Erica Quinlan

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

PEOSTA, Iowa — Women are playing an increased role in production agriculture. They account for one third of the management, ownership and work on farms and ranches.

A major challenge continues to be access to protective equipment that meets the ergonomic needs of women.

“One of the big challenges in women’s issues in agriculture tends to be providing the protective equipment that meets their needs on a lot of a different levels, and their ergonomic needs,” said Charlotte Halverson, clinical director of AgriSafe Network, during a webinar.

“We really want women and their employers, spouses and families to understand what some of these issues are and be aware of what is going on.”

There are disparities in health care with rural women across the board, Halverson said.

Somet i mes women experience poorer hea lt h outcomes due to lack of screening opportunities.

Other times challenges stem from lack Halverson of health insurance or nearby healthcare offices.

“They usually have less access to health care than their urban counterparts,” Halverson said. “Most of that has to do with geography and possibly insurance coverage.

“We know there are a limited number of healthcare providers that focus on women’s health.

Rural communities are struggling with keeping healthcare providers across the board, whether they be specialty practices or general practitioners.”

Women can help prevent injuries on the farm by considering and implementing safe ergo-

nomic practices.

Ergonomics is defined as the study of how people work in their environment, and designing the job to fit the worker, Halverson said.

Contributing factors to injuries include: n Lifting objects that are too heavy. n Repeated reaching overhead. n Awkward working positions and body postures. n Continual repetition of a specific work process. n Vibration from hand tools. n Static load on arms and upper body muscles. n Inadequate design or size of hand tools.

“Women have anatomical and physiological differences that may place them at risk for farm injuries,” Halverson said. “Females are, on average, shorter than males and have more adipose tissue.

“Females also have narrower shoulders, wider hips and proportionally have shorter legs and arms than their male coun-

TOP TIPS n Good back posture when standing, walking and sitting. n Does someone know where n Standing with feet apart you are? at shoulder width, one foot n Do you have a communication slightly ahead of the other. plan? n Turning feet and arms n Is the cell phone call that rather than twisting the back. urgent? n Finding help to lift heavy n If an emergency occurs, is objects. there first aid nearby? n Bending knees and lifting n Are you familiar with with leg muscles, keeping head emergency service numbers in in a neutral position. your community? n Avoid locking knees. n Are you on an enhanced 9-1-1 n Carrying objects close to the grid? Do your family members body, not with outstretched and other workers know your arms. coordinates? n Take stretching breaks. n Vary tasks every 20 to 30 Source: AgriSafe Network minutes when possible.

To learn more about agriterparts. On average, the upper cultural safety practices, visit body strength in a woman is www.agrisafe.org.

40% to 75% less than in males.

Lower body strength is 5% to Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or 30% less than males.”

Prevention strategies can help equinlan@agrinews-pubs.com. protect muscles, tendons and Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Quinlan. ligaments.

Before clocking in...

Work-related safety considerations for women

By Erica Quinlan

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

PEOSTA, Iowa — Female farmers face several unique work-related risks, said Charlotte Halverson, clinical director of AgriSafe Network, during a webinar.

To combat this, women can identify prevention strategies to eliminate or reduce these risks.

4 KEY CONSIDERATIONS 1. Size and shape: n When possible, work with tools and equipment designed for smaller body frames. n Be aware of surroundings

and risks when working with animals. n Seek personal protective equipment designed to fit your size and shape.

2. Strength: n Wear sturdy foot attire to avoid slips, trips and falls. n Avoid repetitive motion work or modify work to reduce strain on joints. n Maintain strong bone density by appropriate calcium intake and exercise.

3. Reproductive factors: n Read and understand information in precautionary statement on pesticides labels.

Talk to your doctor

n Discuss your farm-related risks. n Ask questions relative to pesticide

exposure and appropriate personal protective equipment. n Review sleep and rest patterns. n Discuss stress issues. n Seek routine screenings for early signs of heart disease, breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer and diabetes.

Source: AgriSafe Network

n Wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on the product label or when working around animals.

n Reduce exposures with proper laundering of personal or family members clothing.

4. Stress factors: n Establish support systems which may include family, friends or online blogs. n Seek assistance from healthcare professional for symptoms that may indicate depression or anxiety.

GENERAL RISK PREVENTION STRATEGIES 1. Exposure to heat and sun: n Wear sun-safe hats and clothing. n Use sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher at all times in all

seasons.

2. Longer hair styles and ponytails can be caught in equipment: n Secure longer hair above neckline in hat or band to prevent entanglement.

3. Respiratory exposure: n Wear NIOSH-approved twostrap or cartridge respirator in appropriate size to fit your facial structure.

4. Chronic noise exposure: n Wear NIOSH-approved hearing protection. n Choose hearing protection type and contour to fit your ear canal.

Phipps shares tough love at Farmers Union Convention

SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION PHOTO

Farmers must be willing to adapt, said John Phipps, a farmer from Chrisman, Illinois, during a speech at the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention.

ABERDEEN, S.D. — For 25 years, John Phipps has been adding humor and insights to the culture of American agriculture. Humor, however, was not part of his talk during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention in Aberdeen.

Instead, Phipps focused on the unpredicted changes impacting today’s farmers and ranchers.

“The future we thought was going to happen probably isn’t,” said Phipps, a farmer, engineer and woodworker, during his “Rebuilding the Future” talk.

Forecast growth in global population and export markets, which motivated U.S. farmers to increase acres, yields and embrace precision ag technology, are simply not happening, Phipps explained.

“Now, instead of 20 billion by 2050, it looks like global popu-

“Farmers have got to start lation will peak at 8.5 billion thinking a little more widely and around 2060,” he said. allow for some chance,” he said.

“Maybe I could compromise my LISTEN TO WHAT CONSUMERS ideas of whether or not climate HAVE TO SAY Predicting consumer trends is change is real and, instead, ask not easy, but Phipps suggested if ourselves, ‘what am I going to do farmers spend more time listen- with the information?’”

In response to climate preing to what consumers have to say, they would not be blindsided dictions, Phipps said he and his by trends that impact their mar- sons put in drainage tile. kets — like artificial protein.

“Don’t kid yourselves that SO, WHAT ARE WE TO DO? Faced with many factors out people want the real thing,” he said, sharing an example of of their control, Phipps encourCool Whip versus real whipped ages farmers to make decisions cream. “There is nothing wrong today that will pay off for the with real whipped cream, but next generation.

“We need to forget how to poCool Whip is what my grandkids want on our pumpkin pie. sition our farm for the next five We have a generation growing years,” he said, “and ask ourup who expect whipped cream selves, ‘how can I position the farm for my grandson?’” to taste like Cool Whip.”

To deal with tight margins, Phipps applies similar thouPhipps encourages farmers to ghts to climate change.

take a hard look at every enterprise on their farm.

“Ask yourself, is it contributing to the bottom line,” he said, “or, does it just keep me busy?”

And even consider off-farm income.

“The idea that we want to live on our farm and only do the kind of work that we love — don’t expect someone to pay you for it,” said Phipps, a farmer from Chrisman, Illinois, who writes humor and commentary for Farm Journal and Top Producer and was the host of U.S. Farm Report from 2005 to 2014.

“Farmers need to take a look at their skills and ask themselves how they can deploy these skills.

Farmers need to stop thinking about what types of income are acceptable. If it is legal, you need to figure out some way to attach another income to the farm.”

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AGRINEWS PHOTO/TOM C. DORAN

Combines roll through a central Illinois field harvesting corn in mid-December. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had the nation’s average corn yield at 168 bushels per acre and soybeans at 47.4 in the production summary released Jan. 10.

USDA sees hike in soybean prices

By Tom C. Doran

bushels per acre, up 0.5 bushels led by increases for Illinois and Indiana.

WASHINGTON — Slightly n Soybean supplies are relhigher production was offset atively unchanged as lower on the demand side to keep beginning stocks and imports average farm price projections offset higher production. With within the range of previous crush and export forecasts unU.S. Department of Agriculture changed, ending stocks are prosupply and demand estimates jected at 475 million bushels. reports. n Foreign oilseed 2019-2020 Here are highlights of the production is up 0.2 million USDA world agricultural supply tons to 467.2 million, with and demand estimates report higher sunflower seed proreleased Jan. 10. duction partly offset by lower cottonseed, rapeseed and palm Soybeans: USDA increased the sea- kernel. son-average price for 2019-2020 n Lower global vegetable oil by 15 cents from last month to $9 production paired with inper bushel. Why? creasing demand results in a n The increase from the previ9% year-over-year decline in ous month is in part reflecting vegetable oil stocks. Other nostronger soybean oil prices. The table oilseed changes include soybean oil price forecast was a 0.5-million-ton increase to increased 3 cents to 35 cents Chinese soybean crush due to per pound. a higher-than-expected pace to n Soybean production is estidate. mated at 3.56 billion bushels, up 8 million on a higher yield.

Corn: The season-average price n Harvested area is estimated received by producers was left unat 75 million acres, down 0.6 changed from last month to $3.85 million from the previous foreper bushel. Why? cast, with the largest reductions n Beginning stocks were infor North Dakota and South creased by 107 million bushels Dakota. reflecting upward revisions n Yield is estimated at 47.4 to both on-farm and off-farm AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

Supply and demand CORN (2019-2020 marketing year) Total corn supply: 15.962 billion bushels Exports: 1.775 billion bushels Feed, residual use: 5.525 billion bushels Food, seed, industrial use: 6.77 billion bushels Ethanol and byproducts: 5.375 billion bushels Ending U.S. corn stocks: 1.892 billion bushels SOYBEANS (2019-2020 marketing year) Total soybean supply: 4.482 billion bushels Seed, residual: 128 million bushels Exports: 1.775 billion bushels Crush: 2.105 billion bushels Ending U.S. soybean stocks: 475 million bushels

stocks as of Sept. 1 as reported in the grain stocks report. n Corn production is estimated at 13.692 billion bushels, up 31

million as a higher yield more than offsets a reduction in harvested area. n Total corn use is up 155 million bushels to 14.07 billion. Exports were lowered by 75 million bushels to 1.775 billion, reflecting the slow pace of shipments through December and the lowest level of outstanding sales as of early January since the 2012-2013 marketing year. n Feed, seed and industrial use was lowered 20 million bushels, with lower projected corn used for starch, glucose and dextrose and high fructose corn syrup. n Feed and residual use was raised by 250 million bushels to 5.525 billion, based on indicated disappearance during the September-November quarter and the 2018-2019 marketing year as reflected by the grain stocks report. n With use rising more than supply, 2019-2020 corn stocks were lowered by 18 million bushels to 1.892 billion bushels. n Foreign corn ending stocks were lower, mostly reflecting reductions for China and Brazil.

Global corn stocks, at 297.8 million tons, are down 2.8 million.

Wheat: USDA left the season-average farm price at $4.55 per bushel.

Why? n Feed and residual use was increased by 10 million bushels on lower than expected second quarter stocks reported in the latest grain stocks report. n Seed use was down 1 million bushels reflecting the 20202021 wheat planted area. n Ending stocks are projected at 965 million bushels, down 9 million from the December report. n Foreign production for the 2019-2020 marketing year is dropped 1 million tons led by a 1-million-ton reduction for Russia on updated government production data and a 0.5-million-ton decrease for Australia reflecting the severe drought conditions in parts of the country. n With foreign supplies falling and total use increasing, foreign ending stocks were lowered by 1.2 million tons to 261.8 million.

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

Stored grain supplies below 2018 levels

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WASHINGTON — Corn, soybean and wheat stocks were all down year-over-year in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly grain stocks report released Jan. 10.

U.S. corn stored in all positions on Dec. 1, 2019, totaled 11.4 billion bushels, down 5% from Dec. 1, 2018.

Of the total stocks, 7.18 billion bushels are stored on farms, down 4% from a year earlier.

Off-farm stocks, at 4.21 billion bushels, are down 6% from a year ago.

The September-November 2019 indicated disappearance is 4.52 billion bushels, compared with 4.54 billion bushels during the same period last year.

U.S. soybeans stored in all positions on Dec. 1, 2019, totaled

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INDIANA The average corn yield of 169 bushels per acre was 20 less than in 2018 and four higher than the November projection. Total area planted was 5 million acres and 4.82 million acres were harvested compared to 5.12 million a year ago. Production was estimated at 814.58 million bushels after raising 967.68 million in 2018.

USDA put the Hoosier State’s average yield at 51 bushels per acre, a two-bushel increase from the November projections and 6.5 below last year. The planted area was 5.4 million acres with a harvested area of 5.36 million compared to 5.96 million in 2018. Total production was estimated at 273.36 million bushels after producing 342.7 million a year earlier.

3.25 billion bushels, down 13% from Dec. 1, 2018.

Soybean stocks stored on farms totaled 1.53 billion bushels, down 21% from a year ago. Off-farm stocks, at 1.73 billion bushels, 5% lower than last December.

Indicated disappearance for September-November 2019 totaled 1.22 billion bushels, up 8% from the same period a year earlier.

All U.S. wheat stored in all positions on Dec. 1, 2019, totaled 1.83 billion bushels, down 9% from a year ago.

On-farm all wheat stocks are estimated at 519 million bushels, up 3% from last December.

Off-farm stocks, at 1.31 billion bushels, are down 13% from a year ago.

The September-November 2019 indicated disappearance is 512 million bushels, 35% above the same period a year earlier.

IOWA An average corn yield of 198 bushels per acre in Iowa was two above 2018 and six higher than the November estimate.

About 13.5 million acres of corn were planted and 13.05 million acres were harvested. Harvested acres reached 12.75 million in 2018. Total production was projected at nearly 2.584 billion bushels. Iowa grew 2.499 billion bushels in 2018.

The state’s average yield was pegged at 55 bushels per acre, one below last year and two more than the November estimate. Planted acres were set at 9.2 million and harvested acres of 9.12 million (9.83 million in 2018). Total production was projected at 501.6 million bushels after producing 550.48 million last year.

UNITED STATES Corn for grain production in 2019 was estimated at 13.7 billion bushels, down 5% from

NATIONAL CAPACITY Capacity of off-farm commerCorn Stocks by Position cial grain storage in the nation Dec. 1, 2018 and 2019 (1,000 bushels) totaled 11.6 billion bushels on 2018 2019 Dec. 1, 2019, up 1% from the preState On-farm Off-farm On-farm Off-farm vious December total. The largest increase occurred in Kansas Illinois 1,100,000 971,861 930,000 833,860 where an additional 25 million Indiana 600,000 264,442 510,000 229,382 bushels of capacity was added Iowa 1,370,000 810,661 1,330,000 814,428 since Dec. 1, 2018.

Other notable increases were Soybean Stocks by Position shown in Wisconsin, where capacity increased 15 million bushels, Dec. 1, 2018 and 2019 (1,000 bushels) and Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri 2018 2019 and South Dakota, which were all State On-farm Off-farm On-farm Off-farm up 10 million bushels from 2018.

Iowa and Illinois remained Illinois 325,000 344,369 265,000 320,662 the two largest off-farm storIndiana 190,000 105,866 150,000 103,749 age capacity states during 2019 Iowa 250,000 277,503 220,000 294,157 with 1.51 billion and 1.5 billion bushels, respectively. Kansas was the third largest followed by Off-farm storage facilities to- est number of facilities include Nebraska and Minnesota. These five states accounted for 52% of taled 8,378 on Dec. 1, 2019, Iowa with 860, Illinois with 840, the nation’s off-farm storage ca- down 1% from the Dec. 1, 2018, Kansas with 700, Minnesota estimate. States with the larg- with 555 and Nebraska with 492. pacity on Dec. 1, 2019.

Soybean yields

(Bushels per acre) Year Illinois Indiana 2007 43.5 46 2008 47 45 2009 46 49 2010 51.5 48.5 2011 47.5 45.5 2012 43 44 2013 50 51.5 2014 56 55.5 2015 56 50 2016 59 57.5 2017 58 54 2018 63.5 57.5 2019 54 51

the revised 2018 estimate. The average U.S. yield was estimated at 168 bushels per acre, 8.4 bushels below the 2018 yield of 176.4 bushels per acre. Area

was included in the estimate of on-farm stocks.

When producers were surveyed for the Crop Production 2019 Summary, there was significant unharvested acreage of corn in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin; and soybean acreage not yet harvested in Michigan, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

RESURVEY The unharvested area and USDA’s National expected production were inAgricultural Statistics Service cluded in the totals released will re-contact respondents on Jan. 10. who previously reported As a result of this work, acreage not yet harvested in NASS may release updated Michigan, Minnesota, North acreage, yield, production and Dakota, South Dakota and stocks estimates for corn and Wisconsin in the spring, once soybeans later this spring. producers are able to finish Because farmers’ ability to harvesting remaining acres. complete harvest is impacted If the newly collected data by winter weather, timing of justifies any changes, NASS will the re-contacts and subsequent update the Jan. 10 estimates publication schedule will be anin a future report. Stocks estinounced at a later date. mates are also subject to review since unharvested production Tom C. Doran harvested for grain was estimated at 81.5 million acres, up less than 1% from 2018.

U.S. soybean production in 2019 totaled 3.56 billion bushels, 20% less than in 2018. The average yield per acre was estimated at 47.4 bushels, down 3.2 bushels from 2018. Harvested area was down 14% from 2018 to 75 million acres.

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Trade looks for clarity in wake of USDA report

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

MINNEAPOLIS — Trader expectations and the crop production estimates went in opposite directions, and it could be June before questions are answered.

The highly anticipated U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final 2019 crop production report featured unexpected increases in national corn and soybean yield averages.

The report also noted significant unharvested acreage of corn in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, and soybeans yet to be harvested in Michigan, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Those areas may be resurveyed in the spring once producers are able to finish harvesting.

Ami Heesch, CHS Hedging market analyst, provided her take on the USDA crop production and supply and demand reports in a Minneapolis Grain Exchange-hosted teleconference Jan. 10.

Entering the report, market analysts’ average corn yield estimate was 166 bushels per acre across 81.3 million harvested acres. Did USDA concur?

“USDA didn’t change much on the corn. Yields were raised to 168 bushels per acre, which is not so friendly, but overall our ending stocks ended up being 18 million bushels less, which helped the corn market out a little bit. Harvested acres were 81.5 million.

“We may see corn try to percolate on that going forward as we get more clarification on some of that in future reports. It may take until June to get some of that done.”

The average soybean yield estimate by analysts prior to the report was 46.5 bushels per acre, and USDA came out with 47.4. Soybean ending stocks were also projected to be reduced to 431 million bushels, but USDA kept it unchanged at 475 million.

“There wasn’t a lot changed on the soybean balance sheet. 2018-2019 production was down a little bit, and 2019-2020 was unchanged at the end after juggling a few things with lowering imports and increasing the yield from last month and reducing acreage a little bit.

“All in all, I think the soybean report is probably somewhat neutral.

Some of the information that we were expecting, we got. USDA will look at the signing of the trade deal and what all of that entails and if we can find anymore clarity. Then the market focuses on South America weather, and then the March 30 planting intentions is our next biggie for market direction.”

It’s anticipated that Brazil will have a record-high corn crop. Can you provide an update on what’s happening there?

“At 101 million metric tons, it is a fairly good crop. USDA left that unchanged from the last few reports. They’re worried about their safrinha corn crop.

“Brazil got some rain across some of the dry areas and they’re expect-

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“USDA didn’t change much on the corn. Yields were raised to 168 bushels per acre, which is not so friendly, but overall our ending stocks ended up being 18 million bushels less, which helped the corn market out a little bit.

Ami Heesch, market analyst

ing more beneficial rain in the next week, as well, and it’s probably going to help the corn in some of those drier areas.

“The critical time is April for the later planted second crop corn, but I think right now it will be all of what they had last year at 101 million metric tons, as well. So, it’s on par with that if not improved as we go forward over the next month if they get more rain.”

USDA left Brazil soybean production at a record 123 million metric tons.

“I know there are estimates out that at 124.5 million. So, they’re at record levels for soybeans.

Last year, Brazil produced 117 million metric tons.

“So, even at 123, we’re well over what they had last year. That just puts the U.S. in some really serious competition with South America again having a fairly decent crop as far as pedaling soybeans to China.”

What impact could the resurvey in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin have on the balance sheet going forward?

“North Dakota especially has an awful lot of snow, and I think even when they were picking away at harvesting their corn before this last snow event some of the guys got quite a bit and they’re telling me now they’re just kind of done.

“I’m not sure how much they will get from that resurvey because a lot of it is under snow, especially in North Dakota and western Minnesota, Michigan and those guys.

It may change a little bit, but it might for tough for them to get real good clarity on that.”

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

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Little or no sunshine with a 55% chance of precipitation.

Central Indiana: Friday: a little snow, sleet and rain at times; periods of rain, beginning after temperatures rise above freezing in the south. Winds east-southeast 8-16 mph. Little or no sunshine.

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Winds east-southeast 8-16 mph.

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INFB seeks legislative solution to farmer health care

By Erica Quinlan

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

INDIANAPOLIS — Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for Indiana Farm Bureau members, so the organization is focusing on legislation that would provide more affordable options to farm families.

Through research and collaboration with other states, INFB developed a solution to benefit farmers who are sole proprietors.

Sole proprietors do not qualify for group insurance plans — which are meant for farms with two or more employees.

“A s we’ve sur veyed our members, looked at National A g r icult u ral Statistics Service data and polled, we know that at least 80% of farmers and farm families are sole proprietors,” said Katrina Hall, director of public policy at INFB. “The c u r r ent statutor y f r amewo rk doeHall sn’t wor k for what we need to provide for our members. That’s really the reason why we’re pursuing this legislative solution.”

The benefit plan INFB created would include office visits, prescription drugs, preventative and routine services, dental and vision, pediatric care and more.

The bill has been drafted and is waiting to be assigned to a committee.

Once it’s assigned, it will have a hearing during the General Assembly.

In a survey conducted by INFB, 78% of respondents indicated that the cost of health care is important to the profitability of their business.

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der age 65 have chosen not to get treatment for a health condition because of the cost.

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While it may not be a solution for every farmer, Hall and other INFB leaders hope the health benefits package would ease the financial burden of health care for many.

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Farm Bureau members eat lunch with legislators to discuss policies that affect their family farms.

Farm Bureau sets priorities

By Erica Quinlan AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

INDIANAPOLIS — Around 80 lawmakers mingled with Indiana Farm Bureau members at the organization’s annual legislative luncheon Jan. 9.

“Today is a leadership development event for our county leadership,” said Katrina Hall, director of public policy at INFB. “We are giving them information about the best techniques for grassroots advocacy. That’s really what we’re built on. Our clout and influence for agriculture in rural Indiana really comes from our grassroots involvement.”

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch attended the lunch and spoke to the crowd.

“Agriculture is such a big part of economic development here in Indiana,” Crouch said.

“When I speak to rotaries and chambers and I talk about big business, they don’t automatically think about agriculture.

“But agriculture is big business in Indiana and contributes over $31 billion to our state’s economy. That’s why it’s so critical that Congress pass the USMCA. We need to go ahead and get things going.”

Expanding rural broadband is another priority at the governor’s office this year, Crouch said.

“We want to ensure that rural Indiana and the Hoosiers who call it home have equal access to the technology in order to improve quality of life,” she said.

Indiana Farm Bureau outlined its 2020 legislative priorities.

Here are the highlights of what they hope to accomplish at the Statehouse this year: EXPAND HEALTH BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INDIANA AGRICULTURE Key message: Indiana Farm Bureau asks the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing INFB to offer a non-insurance, high quality and more affordable health benefit plan to members — specifically those who are sole proprietors with fewer than two employees.

LIMIT REFERENDUMS THAT BURDEN LANDOWNERS Key message: Indiana Farm Bureau supports the General Assembly limiting the use of referendums. They support putting more limits and restrictions on referendums to allow for more input and control by taxpayers.

IMPLEMENT LAND-USE PLANNING THAT PROTECTS FARMS AND FARMLAND WHILE PROMOTING RURAL ECONOMIC GROWTH Key message: The General Assembly should consider a balance between the incentives for economic growth and the viability of farms in areas where agriculture is the foundation of the local economy.

PROTECT PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LOCAL CONTROL Key message: The General Assembly should respect the authority given to local governments to decide how economic development will occur in their local region. Local governments should not infringe upon the rights of property owners while making decisions about how local economic development will proceed in their area.

CONTINUE EXPANSION OF RURAL BROADBAND Key message: Ask the legislature to support the investment of state dollars in rural and small-town Indiana.

IMPROVE ASSESSMENT UNIFORMITY ACROSS THE PROPERTY TAX BASE Key message: Indiana Farm Bureau supports the General Assembly passing stipulations that bring more uniformity to prop-

erty tax assessments.

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or equinlan@ agrinews-pubs.com.

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“It’s a great testament to what my grandfather started 90 years ago and the culture we have here. But it’s also beneficial to our clients, because they get better knowledge and better service.”

By Erica Quinlan

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WABASH, Ind. — Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management Services is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2020.

The company was founded in 1930 by Howard H. and Marie Halderman.

They started the business in their home, vowing “To do for your farm what you would do if you had the time and the experience.”

From two people, one client and a handful of farms to manage, the Halderman companies have grown to 50 full- and part-time staff members managing 650 farms across 19 states and two countries.

They sell and acquire properties and perform over 800 appraisals annually.

Howa rd Ha lder ma n and Robert Halderman are the third generation of leadership for the company.

“We’ve continued to grow throughout the years in all three service lines,” said Howard, president of the company. “ We prov ide profes sional farm management.

We’ve been doing that for 90 years — it’s where we

Howard Halderman, president HALDERMAN REAL ESTATE AND FARM MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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Christopher Peacock (left), senior accounts manager at Halderman Real Estate, and Michael Bonnell, area representative at Halderman, talk with a farm show attendee. started. We will continue to grow that organically, in the areas we currently ser ve, but also through e x p a n s ion i nt o ne w areas.

“On the appraisal side, we continue to add professional appraisal staff. …

We’ve made an effort over the last 20 to 25 years to continue to add certified general appraisers. We also want to make our ser-

vices more efficient at the same time.”

When it comes to real estate, Halderman plans to continue expanding auctions, private treaty sales and acquisitions.

ENTERING THE DIGITAL AGE Howard has seen significant changes in the farm real estate auction industry over his career.

“When we started doing

farm real estate auctions, we would do them at the farm, on the property, and largely in one parcel,” he said.

“That transitioned to the 1990s, where we started doing them in off-site community facilities. We started doing multi-parcel sales.

“We were using dry erase boards and hand writing bids on those,

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AgriGold’s 56 combined national and state contest winners across 17 states, nine production categories and 15 hybrids had verified yields averaging more than 296 bushels per acre, compared to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service projected national yield average of 169.5 bushels per acre for 2019.

At the national level, the AgriGold brand won three first, one second and two third place yields: n Bridget Dowdy from Valdosta, Georgia, won

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combined with a software program to make sure we had the best combinations on the boards. As we got into 2000s and 2010s, we transitioned to digital.”

The advent of online bidding allows customers to make offers from anywhere in the world.

“It’s been a transition for convenience using the technology that exists today,” Howard said. “It’s also been a transition to maximize sale prices for the seller, while at the same time allowing the bidders to buy what they want to buy.”

Howard said that Halderman’s experienced employees, managers and of f ice st a f f have pro pelled the company forward.

“We celebrated the retirement of an area representative that had worked 60 years with the company this fall,” he said.

“What that means to our clients is that they can plan on a consistent person who knows the area intimately. We have new staff, but at the same

time we still have an average tenure of over 20 years.

“It’s a great testament to what my grandfather started 90 years ago and the culture we have here.

But it’s also beneficial to our clients, because they get better knowledge and better service.”

GIVING BACK IN 2020 Halderman is celebrating its anniversary by giving back to the communities it serves.

Each area representative will receive a $90 matching gift to donate to a nonprofit of their choice.

“This will amplify the impact of their gift and is a way to give back to the local communities that give so much to Halderman,” Howard said.

Learn more about the company at www.halderman.com.

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or equinlan@ agrinews-pubs.com.

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Auction Calendar Fri., Jan. 17

RUTLEDGE, MO.: 120 +/Acres in 3 Tracts, 5 p.m., Scott & Cassandra Bryant, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

Sat., Jan. 18

MORRISON, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Gary & Darlene Myers, David Damhoff Auctioneering & Appraisal Service, 815-5354470.

Sun., Jan. 19

STAUNTON, ILL.: 121 +/Acres, 1 p.m., Jeffrey Metrick Trust, Anthony’s Auctions, 618-224-9800.

Mon., Jan. 20

OREGON, ILL.: Ogle County Farmers Consignment, 9 a.m., Janssen Ag Services LLC, Kaufman Auction Service, 815-677-2781. See p. B3 MT. ERIE, ILL.: Farm Machinery Consignment, 9 a.m., Mt. Erie Ruritan Club, 618-854-2212. See p. B2 BAUERAUCTION.COM: Online Only Auction, bidding begins closing at 7 p.m., Max & Nina Tabbert Estate, Bauer Auction Service, LLC, 217-259-5956. See p. B3

CLINTON, ILL.: 74.4 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 11 a.m., Ag Exchange, 217-304-0404.

See p. B4 WINAMAC, IND.: 150 +/Acres, 6 p.m. EST, Doug & Cheryl Podell, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-4512709.

Fri., Jan. 24

ROSEVILLE, ILL.: 83.67 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Mary Joan German Trust, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000. See p. B2

Sat., Jan. 25

PARIS, MO.: Annual January Consignment, 9 a.m., Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate, 660-327-5890.

LANGHAMAUCTIONEERS. HIBID.COM: Online Only Farmstead Auction, bidding closes at 6 p.m.

Central, Barry & Shirley Essenpreis Farm, Langham Auctioneers Inc., 618-2678400.

Mon., Jan. 27

KENNETT, MO.: Farm Machinery Consignment, 9 a.m., DeWitt Auction Company, Inc., 800-5339488. See p. B4

Tues., Jan. 28

Tues., Jan. 21

WALNUT, ILL.: Special Native Feeder Cattle & Bred Cow Sale, 11 a.m., Walnut Auction Sales, 815-7574945.

Thurs., Jan. 23

ELKHART, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Rick & Vickie Harbarger, Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-519-3959. See p. B3

STANFORD, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Bob Iutzi, Naughton Auction Service, 217-304-6502. See p. B3 OQUAWKA, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., John R. & Judy K Zielkie, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000.

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.: 214.84 +/- Acres in 4 Tracts,

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9:30 a.m. EST, Polk Equipment, Inc., 574-4532411.

Wed., Jan. 29

NEW PARIS, IND.: Annual Late Model Ag & Construction Equipment Auction, 8:30 a.m. EST, Polk Auction Company, 877-9154440. See p. B1 LINCOLN, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Dale Lessen Estate, Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-5193959. See p. B2 & B3 MT. PLEASANT, IOWA: 79.88 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Wil-Farm, Inc., Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161.

LODI, WIS.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Klahn Farms, Tom Klahn, The Bill Stade Auction Co., 262-7364141.

LEXINGTON, ILL.: 80 Acres, 11 a.m., Agrashares, Knollenberg Real Estate & Auction Service, 217-4825351. See p. B3 ARGENTA, ILL.: 42.76 Acres, 5 p.m., First Security Bank, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. See p. B1

MASON CITY, ILL.: 193.083 Acres in 3 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Nelson G. Kiesling Trust & Lela M. Kiesling Trust Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161.

GALVA, ILL.: 134.24 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Dorothy E. Thomson Estate, Folger’s Auction Service, Inc., 309-337-2150.

Thurs., Jan. 30

WEBB, MISS.: Farm Machinery, 9 a.m., DeWitt Auction Company, Inc., 800-533-9488.

PRINCETON, ILL.: 283.13 +/Acres in 3 Tracts, 10 a.m., James E. Albrecht Trust & Laura D. Albrecht Trust, Capital Agricultural Property Services, 815-8757418. See p. B2

Fri., Jan. 31

MANITO, ILL.: Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Ken Fornoff, Palmer Auction Service, 309-253-2128.

MCLEAN COUNTY, ILL.: 120 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Loranda Group, Inc., 800-716-8189. See p. B3

Sat., Feb. 1

WYANET, ILL.: Farm Retirement & Consignment, 9 a.m., Rediger Auction Service, 815-699-7999. See p. B4 VICTORIA, ILL.: Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Ron Rollins & Family, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000.

Real Estate & Auction Co., 815-562-5113. See p. B4

Fri., Feb. 7

Tues., Feb. 4

Wed., Feb. 5

UNIONVILLE, MO.: 518 +/Acres in 5 Tracts, 1 p.m., Adrian & Elizabeth Lewis Estate, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161.

SHABBONA, ILL.: 153 +/Acres, 1 p.m., The Rood Farm, Martin, Goodrich & Waddell Inc., 815-756-3606.

See p. B4 ANNAWAN, ILL.: 122 +/Acres, 5 p.m., The Keith Vandewoestyne Trust Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. See p. B2

Thurs., Feb. 6

Mon., Feb. 3

LEESBURG, IND.: Annual Farm Equipment Auction,

PLEASANT PLAINS, ILL.: Farm Machinery Retirement Auction, 9 a.m., Thomas E. Walbaum, Cowman Auction LLC, 217-473-4840.

GALESBURG, ILL.: 113.10 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Lillabelle M. “Belle” Steck Estate, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000. See p. B3

Mon., Feb. 10

ROCKVILLE, IND.: 195 +/Acres in 3 Tracts, 6 p.m., Chris Cox Booe & Marty Ratcliff (Sarah Warner Farm), Allen Auction & Real Estate, 765-585-0116. See p. B1

Thurs., Feb. 13

PRINCETON, IND.: 204 +/Acres in 7 Tracts, 7 p.m.

EST, Frank & Marlene Brittingham, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-451-2709. See p. B1

Sat., Feb. 15

MORRIS, ILL.: 71 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Patricia Dewey Sanders Estate & Sue Dewey Sattersten, Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc., 815-942-4266. See p. B1

Tues., Feb. 18

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILL.: 208 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts Sealed Bid Auction, bids due by 5 p.m., MWA Auctions & Real Estate, 217-398-6400. See p. B3

Thurs., Feb. 20

ROCHELLE, ILL.: 155 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Dutcher Trust, Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co., 815562-5113. See p. B3

Wed., Feb. 26

ROCHELLE, ILL.: 330 +/Acres, 10 a.m., John & Jennifer Kruse, Bearrows

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.: 154 +/Acres, 10 a.m., The Louise

Stahly Trust, First Mid Ag Services, 309-665-0048. See p. B3

Sat., Feb. 29

BUSHNELL, ILL.: Farm & Construction Equipment Consignment, 9 a.m., Bedwell Farm Equipment, 309-772-2343.

Sat., Mar. 7

PARIS, ILL.: Multi-Consignor Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Henry Setzer Farms, Phil Landes Farms, Tucker Wood Auctions, 217-822-2386.

Fri., Mar. 20

ANNAWAN, ILL.: Hatzer & Nordstrom Consignment Auction, 8:30 a.m., Owned & Operated by Anderson Enterprises & Equipment, LLC, 309-935-6700.

Sat., Mar. 21

ANNAWAN, ILL.: Hatzer & Nordstrom Consignment Auction, 8:30 a.m., Owned & Operated by Anderson Enterprises & Equipment, LLC, 309-935-6700.

Mon., Mar. 30

FREEPORT, ILL.: 431 Acres in 7 Tracts Sealed Bid Land Sale, bids due 3/30 by 10 a.m., Ruf Family Trust, Nicole Bauer, 815-235-1212.

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Sat., Apr. 4

POLO, ILL.: Hazelhurst Annual Spring Consignment, 8:30 a.m., Public Auction Service, 815-946-2660.

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February 4 at 8:30 AM EST 72435 State Road 15 - New Paris, IN

Inspection Dates: 11am - 1pm CST Tuesday, January 21 Monday, February 3

Located Between Princeton And Petersburg AUCTION LOCATION: Gibson Co. Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 409 N Embree St, Princeton IN 47670. DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY: From Princeton: Take Hwy 65 north approx 7 mi. to Ford Rd (Co Rd 500 N) turn east & proceed 4 mi. to the property.

From Petersburg: Take Hwy 56 west 6.7 miles to the jct of Hwy 56 & Hwy 65, continue on Hwy 65 1.5 miles to Coal Haul Rd (N Co Rd 700 W) turn south 2.5 miles to the property.

122± Tillable Acreage (FSA) • Alford Soils • Wooded Acreage • Hunting Tracts • Grain Storage • Machine Sheds/Shop

TRACTORS - COMBINES - PLANTERS - HAY EQUIPMENT TILLAGE EQUIPMENT - SKIDSTEERS - EXCAVATORS WHEEL LOADERS - COMPACT TRACTORS - DOZERS MOWERS - ATVs - SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT TRACTOR RA PARTS - VEHICLES - SEMI TRUCKS - TRAILERS SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS - TRACTOR LOADERS S Accepting ts COMBINE HEADS - MANURE SPREADERS Consignmen ry 3 until Februa LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT - GRINDERS/MIXERS S @ 5 PM AND GRAIN CARTS - GRAVITY WAGONS - AUGERS MUCH

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Calendar JANUARY BOND COUNTY Jan. 19 – 4-H Project Palooza: 2 to 4 p.m., Bond County Extension office, 925 E. Harris Ave., Greenville, Ill.; 618-664-3665.

BUREAU COUNTY Jan. 23 – Bee Production Management Program: 7 p.m., Bureau County Extension office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, Ill.; 815-875-2878.

CARROLL COUNTY Jan. 27-March 2 – Food Lab: 7 p.m., Thomson Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., Thomson, Ill.; go.illinois.edu/ carrollfoodlab.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Jan. 25 – Pesticide Application Training and Certification:

WARREN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

9 a.m. to noon, Champaign County Extension office, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yjlbqksg.

Jan. 27 – Lunch with an Expert: Appreciating Nature Close to Home: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Champaign County Extension Auditorium, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yfkjlpub.

Jan. 28 – Making a Difference with Water Gardens: 7 p.m., Champaign County Extension auditorium, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ ygkhyl5t.

Jan. 31 – Winter Twig ID Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m., Champaign County Extension office, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; 217-333-7672.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY Jan. 28 – Creating Heart Healthy Soup Under Pressure: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Christian County Extension office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ygbpsk36.

Jan. 29 – Private Pesticide Applicator Test: 10 a.m. to noon, Christian County Extension office, 1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhda4mjo.

CLARK COUNTY Jan. 30 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Clark County Farm Bureau, 9 Trotter Lane, Martinsville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/qwvc7dt.

COLES COUNTY Jan. 19 – Coles-Cumberland 4-H Skating Party: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mattoon Silver Dollar

Skating Rink 1505 US-45, Mattoon, Ill. Jan. 23 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 8 to 10 p.m., Coles County Farm Bureau, 719 W. Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill.; tinyurl. com/qwvc7dt.

923 2000th Street, Lincoln, IL 62656 (Located 4 miles northwest of Lincoln, IL) Due to the passing of Dale Lessen the below listed farm equipment will be sold on the Lessen farmstead located 4 miles northwest of Lincoln, IL. DIRECTIONS: Travel northwest of Lincoln, IL on Old Rt 121 approximately 3 miles to 2000th street. At 2000th St. travel west 1 mile; the Lessen farmstead is on the left; follow the signs.

COMBINE & HEADS: 2019 JD S760 Combine, S# 1H0S760SCK0805155, Brand New in the Fall of 2019, Expect to have less than 200 engine hours, 2 wheel drive, 520/85R42� duals, 600/70R28 rear, 22.5’ auger, premium cab; 2018 MacDawn FD135 Draper Head, S# 333205-18 (2 season); JD 608C Corn Head, S# 1H608CHCCX745880, 8-30�; EZ Trail 880 Header Transport & EZ Trail 20’ Header Transport; TRACTORS: 2013 JD 8335R tractor, S# RW8335REDD079462, MFWD, 1,530 hrs., 480/80R50 tires, dual, 380/80R38 front, fenders, 4 outlets, Cat 4 18,300 hitch, 60 gal. pump, IVT Trans., ILS suspension, 9L IT4 compliant engine, Premium Command View II cab, 10 front weights, 1,500 lb. inside weights; 2008 JD 8330 tractor, S# RW8330P030394, MFWD, 1,860 hrs., 480/80R50 tires, 380/80R38 front, fenders, Cat 4 15,200 lb. hitch, 60 gal. pump, power shift transmission, Green Star ready, 4 outlets; 1997 JD 8100 tractor, S# RW8100P012551, 2 wheel drive, 4,376 hrs., 18.4-46� tires, 11:00-24� fronts, 1500 lb. wts inside rear, 4 front wts., 3 hydraulic outlets, Deluxe Cab Command Arm; 1995 JD 8100 tractor, S# RW8100P002302, 2 wheel drive, 4,158 hrs., 18.4-46� tires, 4 hydraulic outlets; 1977 JD 4430 Cab Tractor, S#63066R, 2 outlets, 18.4-38� tires, quad range trans., JD 2640 tractor, S# 237070T, 2 outlets, shows 3500 hrs, w/146 loader; JD 5055E tractor, S# 1PY5055ETHH102925, 87 hrs., 9/3trans., ROPS, 16.9-28 rear tires, 2 wheel dirve,7.50-16 fronts; (2) Ag Leader RTK receivers & monitors, sold separately.

TRUCK & TRAILERS: 2013 Chevy HD2500 1GC2KYE88DZ14883, 4x4, Duramax diesel, extended cab, 195,000 miles; 20’, tandem axle dump trailer, 14,000GVW, deluxe tailgate, ramps; small home built mower trailer; WAGONS & GRAIN CART: (2) Kill Bro./Unverferth 1065 gravity flow wagons, roll tarps, S#’s 3176107 & 108, green in color; (2) Kill Bro./Unverferth 1065 gravity flow wagons, roll tarps, S#’s 31760121 & 122, red in color; J & M 875 Grain Cart, S#4866, roll tarp, 30.5-32� tires, camera; J & M gravity flow wagon, 200 bu., light duty gear; PLANTER & SEED CART: 2012 JD 1770NT planter; S# 1A01770MPCM750112, 16-30� planter, Precision clean sweep residue managers, Center fill hoppers, spike closing wheels, insecticide, CCS seed delivery, pneumatic down pressure, 2 row disconnect; EZ load Seed tender, 4 place, 9 hp Honda engine; TILLAGE: DMI 5310, 16 row NH3 Applicator, NH3Equalply delivery system; J & M Torsion Flex TF212 rolling baskets, S# 2545; Aerway F-200, 20’ soil aerator, S#20000229; Blue Jet 5 leg, 3 point sub-soiler, gauge wheels; Krause 2860, 11’ disk chisel w/3 bar harrow; JD 20’ Model 400 rotary hoe, endwise transport; JD 1450, 5-16� plow; MOWERS: Woods Model 180, 15’ batwing mower, S# 1246385, 1,000 rpm, chains, 8 solid tires; Woods BB720X 3 point mower, S#5251009; JD sickle bar mower w/7’bar; Batchtold mower; SHOP RELATED: Oxy-acetylene torch set; 20 ton shop press; Atlas ETC 10 tire machine; ACM 60R car lift; cherry picker engine hoist; AUGERS: M&K 10�x61’ swing away auger w/mechanical hopper; Westfield 8�x30’ hydraulic belt conveyor; Westfield 10�x31’ truck auger w/7.5 hp electric motor; 8�x30’ auger w/electric motor; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Hyster S50X fork lift, S# D187U16201W, 3 stage cylinder, LP fuel, 240� reach, 4,250 lb. cap.; Kunz 5’ pull type box scraper, outboard wheels; Allied 8’ snow blower, 540 pto; Used 66x43.00-25� floater tires; (2) 100 gallon diesel transfer tanks, 12 volt; 3 point head mover; floor standing drill press; chop saws; hand held FM radios;

AUCTION

)5,'$< -$18$5< Ä&#x192; $ 0 Auction Venue: Roseville Community Center, 265 West Penn Ave., Roseville, IL 61473

COOK COUNTY Jan. 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Native Landscape Design Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, Ill.; 773233-2900; go.illinois.edu/ conservationathome.

83.67 ACRES (M/L) 1 TRACT

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Jan. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wits Fitness: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Life Center, 507 E. Main St., Toledo, Ill. Jan. 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Toledo Village Hall, 160 Courthouse Square, Toledo, Ill.; tinyurl.com/qwvc7dt.

DEKALB COUNTY

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:00 a.m.

LAND

PRIME CROPLAND - POINT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP The German Farm consists of 83.67 surveyed acres located 5 miles south of Roseville, IL on Route 67 to 20th Ave., 4 miles west to 20th St. then one-half mile south or 6.5 miles north of Sciota, IL in the South Half of the NW Quarter of Section 28, Pt. Pleasant Township (T.8N.-R.3W.), Warren County, IL. The farm is 100% tillable and features Sable, Muscatune and Osco silt loam soils with a PI rating of 144! This auction offers an outstanding opportunity to farm operators and investors interested in acquiring top quality Western Illinois farmland!

Jan. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winterfest 2020: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Russell Woods Nature Preserve, 11750 IL72, Genoa, Ill.; 815-784-2000; extension.illinois.edu/newsreleases/winterfest-2020.

View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com

MARY JOAN GERMAN TRUST

Roger A. German, Trustee Attorney: Jeff W. DeJoode â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Macomb, IL 61455 (309) 837-2904

DEWITT COUNTY Jan. 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eating for Your Heart: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vespasian Warner Public Library, 310 N. Quincy St., Clinton, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yzqx3ag4.

Bureau County, IL

DOUGLAS COUNTY Jan. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Douglas County Ag Center, 900 S. Washington St., Tuscola, Ill.; tinyurl.com/qwvc7dt.

DUPAGE COUNTY Jan. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DuPage 4-H New Family Orientation: 9 to 11 a.m., DuPage County Extension office, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Naperville, Ill.; go.illinois.edu/ 2020DuPage4HOrientation.

Jan. 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Super Foods to the Rescue: 7 to 8 p.m., Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, Ill.; tinyurl. com/yj3tr3ee.

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WED., FEBRUARY 5TH AT 5:00 P.M. SALE TO BE HELD AT THE ANNAWAN COMMUNITY CENTER 314 N. STATE ST., ANNAWAN, ILLINOIS 61234

122 ACRESÂą â&#x20AC;˘ 1 TRACT

The farm is located approx. 7 miles east of Hooppole on Hwy 9, or 10 miles northeast of Annawan, IL. The farm is further described as being located in Section 26, T18N - R6E, Fairfield Township, Bureau County, IL. The farm represents productive, tillable farmland and a small amount of timber along the Hennepin Canal.

THE KEITH VANDEWOESTYNE TRUST FARM

ATTORNEY: Benjamin T. Young â&#x20AC;˘ Nash,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Nash, Beanâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;&â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ford, LLP Geneseo, Illinois â&#x20AC;˘ Phone: (309) 944-2188 AUCTION MANAGER: Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

Dale Lessen Estate- Sarah Lessen Executor

For more information contact Bill Lessen (217) 306-4147

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MT. ERIE RURITAN

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION

9:00 A.M. January 20, 2020 - 200 North Long St., Mt. Erie, IL

Directions: 12 miles east of Cisne, on County Highway 2 (10 Miles west of the West Salem Crossroads)

RON WOODROW RETIREMENT FARM CLOSE OUT (CELL # : 618-919-0461) 1989 Case IH 1660 Combine 4 wd, 30.5-32 tires, w/3100 hours; CIH 1020 Platform 17 ½â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; CIH 1063 Corn Head 6 row w/Poly End Dividers; 1988 Versatile 936, 310 hp, 3900 hrs, 24.5 R 32 Duals; Kinze 2200 Econofold 12 row 30â&#x20AC;? Planter, Corn Finger Pickup, Bean & Milometers, 3000 Monitor; EZ Trail 510 Auger Wagon, Roll Tarp, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like Newâ&#x20AC;?; DMI Tiger Two 5 Shank Ripper; Land Pride DTM 55 Ditcher â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like Newâ&#x20AC;?; 1986 GMC 6500, 366 eng, Tilt Hood, 22.5 Tires, Air Brake, Air Tag Tandem, 5 & 2 Trans, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Omaha Standard Bed w/ cargo doors; Miller Bobcat Portable Welder/Generator â&#x20AC;&#x153;New In Boxâ&#x20AC;?.

TRACTOR & FORKLIFTS 1997 JD 8300 MFWD 8600 hrs, 16 spd p/shift, Deluxe cab w/ new upholstery, 18.4-46 rear, 16.9-34 front 50% rubber, radial Firestones; 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Firestone Champion Spade Grips Ricetire 18.426 on JD 16â&#x20AC;? rim, 8 hole rim (good cond); 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Firestone 18.4R-26 Radial All Traction. 10 ply 50% tread, good tires; 1986 Versatile 895, 855 Cummins 300 hp, 24.5-32 duals, 4 remotes, 5919 hrs; 1989? White 2-160 FWA, Like new 20.8-38 inside tires, Axle duals are 20%, Cummins 8.3 eng 7000 hrs w/overhaul at 6179 hrs, Cold A/C, Good Solid Tractor; 1979 White 2-180, 4100 Actual hours, 20.8-38 Radials Axle Duals, Runs good; 1974 IH 666, Wide Front, 3pt, New Tires, 4600 hrs; JD 2020 Gas Tractor; Minneapolis Moline 602 LP (complete tractor-non running); Ferguson 30(complete tractor-non running); Clark 6000# Forklift, gas engine, pneumatic tires, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not Runningâ&#x20AC;?; Tow Motor 2 stage gas forklift, pneumatic tires; Hyster Forklift, LP gas eng., hard tires, 2 stage mast, 6,000# lift.

LAWN, GARDEN, ATV, ETC 2013 Exmark Lazer Z Model# LX980EKC726, 999 cc/38hp Kohler Command EFI, 525 hrs, Red Equip, 72â&#x20AC;? Deck, Suspension Seat, Side Discharge/Control Flap, No flat Front Tires, Field Trax Rear Tires, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Condâ&#x20AC;?; Tote of 1995-1998 Honda Foreman 400 Parts, Complete Engine, Plastic Bumpers, Racks, A-Arms, Axles, etc.; Lincoln Weldan Power 125 Welder/Generator, 111 hours; Assortment of 200 New Lawn Mower Tires & Deck Wheels; 2019 Scag Liberty Z 61â&#x20AC;? Deck, 26 hp Kohler eng, 120 hours; 2019 Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1, 54â&#x20AC;? Deck, 24 hp Kohler eng, 58 hours.

TRUCKS & TRAILERS 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4, V10 Eng., New Muffler, Tail Pipe & Steering Box, 180,000 miles; 1982 Chevy Kodiak Tandem Grain Truck Cat 3208 eng., Live Tandem w/ 3rd Axle, 13 spd transmission, 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Midwest Bed w/ cargo doors, Krysteel Scissor Hoist, 10.00-20 tires; 2004 Corn Pro Bumper Hitch Livestock Trailer 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 1990 Gooseneck 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Livestock Trailer; Homemade 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; G/N Hay Trailer, 3 axle 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Titleâ&#x20AC;?; 2010 Jet 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hopper Bottom; 1981 Ford F800 Grain Truck Tandem Tag Axle, 429 eng, 5+2 Trans; 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Semi Logging Trailer; 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; AluMt. Erie Banking Center 101 Main Street Mt. Erie, IL 62446 618-854-2217 www.cnbalbion.com

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minum Homemade Car Trailer, Tilt Bed, Ramps, Surge Brakes, Like New Tires w/ Title; Cadet 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Steel Flat Bed; 2006 Ford F550 XL 2wd, Freshly Rebuilt Heads, ARP Studded & Deleted, New Injectors, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flatbed, 291,000 miles, â&#x20AC;&#x153;excellent runnerâ&#x20AC;?; 1999 Vantage 39â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dump Trailer, Liner, Tarp 11R22.5 Tires, Air Ride.

HAY 100 Round Bales of Grass Mix Hay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 x 6 bales.

FIELD & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 2019 JD 450M Silage Special Round Baler w/ monitor, hyd bale ramp, net wrap & string, Makes 4x5 bale (2948 Bale); 2019 Kuhn SR110 VRake, 10 wheel w/kicker, hyd fold (used 1 season); Gehl 1060 Silage Chopper w/2 row head & 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; hay head; J&M 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Double Rolling Basket; EZ Trail 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; head trailer; Rhino 12 wheel Hay Rake; Dunham Lehr 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FF Roller; CIH 2500 5 shank ripper, spring reset; DMI 3200, 11 knife NH3 tool bar; Batco 1380 Belt Conveyor, PTO driven; NH 617 disc mower 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Bush Hog 176 3 pt blade 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; JD 726 Finishing Tool 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Westfield 10x31 Auger; DMI 4200, 17 knife NH3 Bar, pull type w/ monitor; Yetter 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rotary Hoe; M&W 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rotary Hoe; DMI 4250, 19 knife pull type NH3 Bar; Unverferth 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Double Rolling Basket, IH490 Disk 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7 ½â&#x20AC;? spacing; Homemade 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; double Rolling Basket; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3pt Blade; 2 Hutchinson Bin Auger, Wells & Tubes, fits 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bin 8â&#x20AC;?; Truax FLX 2-812 No till native grass drill, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; w/ 3 boxes; JD 7000 Planter 6 row w/Trail 6 row splitter units; 5 Wheel Hay Rake; Chemical Mini Bulks; Homemade 16 row 30â&#x20AC;? Ridger on 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stacker Folding Bar; IH Model #37 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Disk; NH Model #68 Square Baler (twine) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; baled 700 bales this summer; DMI 300 bu Gravity Wagon; CIH 496 Disk 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7 ½â&#x20AC;? spacing (Like new blades & bearings); Brillion Model XL 144 X-Fold Roller 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Brent 774 Grain Cart, Scales, Tarp, Corner Auger, Diamond Tread Tires, Western 8 ton Pull Type Lime & Fertilizer Spreader, Small 1000 rpm PTO driven; JD Model# 68 Auger Cart, New Idea 1 row Corn Picker; JD 8300 Grain Drill; New Idea 2 row Corn Picker; Huskee Model 165 Gravity Wagon; Ficklin Model 300 Gravity Wagon; JD BW 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wheel Disk; New Idea 12A Manure Spreader; MF #9 Square Baler, Twine tie w/ bale thrower; Kewanee 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Disk; IH 490 Disk 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7 ½â&#x20AC;? wheel spacing w/ rear hitch; Woods 3pt Forklift; Seed Jet Fill System, Fits Kinze 16 row 2600/3600 series planters; A&L 500 bu Auger Wagon; IH 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cultimucher; Krause Landsman 19 ½â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Field Cultivator; Cattle Feeders; Aluminum Dog/Goat Hauler 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Livestock Gates & Fencing; Chandler 8 ton Fert. Spreader, Hyd Fans, Ground Drive Chain, Stainless Bed. We will have 2 sale rings most of the day. Both rings will start at 9 a.m. We expect to receive many more items by sale day.

Sale Manager: Steve Bass. Rates: $500.00 and up 5%, Max of $250.00 Min. of $50.00. Under $500 -20%. To Consign Call Steve Bass 618-838-8398. To load or unload call 618-8388398 or 618-838-8397 or Mt. Erie Ruritan 618-854-2212.

Concessions by Mt. Erie Ruritan Club. Profits will be used for Community Service.

Attention Buyers & Sellers: Loader Tractor will be available on the day of the sale and 3 days after sale. Anything after that must have special arrangement. You have 30 days to remove your property from grounds.

Printed information is believed to be correct but should be verified by buyer. Not responsible for accidents or theft.

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McLEAN COUNTY LAND AUCTION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2020 • 11:00 AM Location: LEXINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER 207 West Main Street 80.00 ACRES BLUE MOUND TOWNSHIP South ½ Southeast ¼, Section 4 T24N R4E

OWNER: AGRASHARES

AUCTIONEERS/BROKERS: MATT SWANSON 217-652-3403 GARRETT SWANSON 217-671-3553 RON KNOLLENBERG, DESIGNATED MANAGING BROKER

KNOLLENBERG REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE 217-482-5351

For more information see auctionzip.com #2773

Online Only Auction Max & Nina Tabbert Estate 960 Lots Online

Bidding Begins Closing: Monday Jan. 20th - - 7:00 PM Car - - Truck - - Tractors - - Farm Equipment - - Mower Military - - Outstanding Stereos & Record Collection - Household Goods - - Collectibles & More 2007 Buick LaCrosse 26k Miles; 2006 Chevrolet 1500 4WD 53k Miles; JD2940 Tractor; JD2030 Loader Tractor; White 2-155 Tractor; IH 1420 Combine & Heads; Toro ZTR Mower; Planters; Wagons; Tillage Equipment; Furniture; Tools; L&G; Outstanding 70’s & 80’s Record Collection; Military Collectibles; Few Guns & Coins; Farm Collectibles.

Bidding at www.BauerAuction.com Buyer Premium: 15% Payment & Pick up: Thursday Jan. 23rd – 1:00pm – 4:00pm Preview for Car, Truck & Machinery Only!! on Jan. 20th from 10:00am - 12:00noon

Max & Nina Tabbert Estate

SEALED BID AUCTION

Hank Bauer (217) 259-5956 Lic. #44000242

BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 18

Don Bauer (217) 259-5093 Lic. #44000178

5PM

Champaign County, IL • Near Mahomet, IL

208± ACRES OFFERED IN 3 TRACTS Nearly All Tillable • Lease Open for 2020

For Property Details and Bidding Procedures, Contact An MWA Representative:

Call (217) 398-6400

MWAAuctions.com

154 Acres+ /McLean County, Illinois 2 Farmland Tracts near Normal. Prime Class A Ipava-Sable soils, 141 and 142 weighted soil PI.

The Louise Stahly Trust

February June 26th 26th Auc on!

Approximately 77+/- acres each, to be surveyed.

Open Lease for 2020.

Choice & Privilege method.

Details: 800-532-5263 10 a.m.@Evergreen FS-Hershey Rd.

Real Estate Brokers

David Klein, Auctioneer

Craig Thompson & Tyler Roth

Email: dklein@firstmid.com

Lic.#441.001928 Phone:309-261-3117

Call 309-665-0048 crthompson@firstmid.com See www.Firstmidag.com Attorney: Patrick Cox

2019 JD S760 Combine (Brand new in the fall of 2019)

Dale Lessen Estate Auc on

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 Lincoln, IL

Call Bill Lessen (217) 306-4147

CALENDAR FROM PAGE B2

B3

Arrangement Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Watering Can, 107 W. Main St., Albion, Ill.; 618-445-2934.

FULTON COUNTY

EDGAR COUNTY Jan. 23 – Freezer Meals in a Flash: 6 p.m., Paris Public Library, 207 S. Main St., Paris, Ill. Jan. 23 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Edgar County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Washington St., Paris, Ill.; tinyurl.com/qwvc7dt.

Jan. 28 – Edgar County 4-H Food Challenge 2020: 6 to 9 p.m., Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building, IL-1, Paris, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yfdyylfb.

EDWARDS COUNTY Jan. 25 – Fresh Flower

Jan. 25 – Fulton County 4-H Party at the YMCA: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Canton YMCA, 1325 E. Ash St., Clinton, Ill.

HANCOCK COUNTY Jan. 21 – Pesticide Applicator Testing Only: 10 a.m. to noon, Hancock County Extension office, 550 N. Madison, Carthage, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ rap62v9.

HENRY COUNTY Jan. 22 – Grain Market Outlook: 10 a.m. to noon, Henry-Stark Counties Extension office, 358 Front St., Galva, Ill.; tinyurl.com/s3rp3ow.

See CALENDAR, Page B4

Thursday, January 23, 2020 • 10:00 a.m.

1020 700th Street, Elkhart, IL 62634 (Located 5 miles east of Elkhart, IL) Rick Harbarger has decided to retire from farming and sell the below listed farm equipment on the farmstead located 5 miles east of Elkhart, IL where his family has worked for over 60 years.

DIRECTIONS: Travel east of Elkhart, IL on Cunty Road 700 (Elkhart-Mt. Pulaski Blacktop) 4 miles; follow the signs.

COMBINE & HEADS: 2008 JD 9670 Combine, 96705926837, 2200/1700 hrs, 18.4-38” duals; JD 625F Platform, S# H00625F730790; JD 893 Corn Head, S# 893X720382; EZ Trail HT 25 Head Transport; EZ Trail 20’ Head Transport; TRACTORS: JD 4955 MFWD Tractor, S# 4955P007886, 6700 hrs., power shift trans., 18.4-46” duals, 3 outlets; 1983 JD 4850 Tractor, S# RW4850P006236, 2 wheel drive, 3 outlets, power beyond, 18.4-42” duals, power shift transmission; JD 4640 Tractor, S# 4640M105830R, 2 wheel drive, 3 outlets, 8.4-42” duals, quad range transmission, selling with 280 loader; JD 4010 Tractor, S# 21T36884, no cab, wide front, diesel, 1 outlet; 1956 Farmall 400 Tractor, S#, narrow front; 1956 Minneapolis UB Special, S#09106002, wide front standard drawbar; 1948 Ferguson TE 20 Gas Tractor, needs work; TRUCK & TRAILER: 1992 White Aero WCA Semi Tractor VIN#4V1VDBCF4NN652279340,000 mile, Eaton 9 spd trans., new Jost 5th wheel plate, ; 1994, 34’, Jet Grain Trailer VIN# 1J9G30209RH009351; 2001 Double L Utility Trailer VIN#482UU18291A016347; WAGONS & GRAIN CART: Demco 850 Grain Cart, 30.5-32” tires; roll over tarp; 150 bu. gravity flow wagon, 10 ton gear w/ hydraulic seed auger; PLANTER & SEED CART: JD 1770NTXP 16-30” Planter, S#1770N710113, pneumatic down pressure, Keyton seed firmers, Yetter combo units, box extensions, Travis HCS 2200 Seed Tender, 3 season old, Honda engine, scales; TILLAGE: JD 726 Soil Finisher, N00726x007164, 25’ knock off sweeps, 5 bar spike harrow; JD 1710A disk chisel, 11’; 26’ hydraulic fold Harrowgator; JD 5-16” plow; JD 8-30 “ row crop cultivator; MOWERS: JD HX 15 Batwing mower, 8 tires, chains; AUGERS: Mayrath 10”x61’ swing away auger; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: Rhino 1400, 3 point, 10’ blade; Meteer Down Corn Reel; JD side rail weights; 1,000 gallon fuel tank; Pallet forks for 280 loader; extra bucket w/280 brackets;

KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LAND

AUCTION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 – 10 A.M. Auction Venue: Knox Agri Center 180 S. Soangetaha Road, Galesburg, Illinois 61460

113.10 ACRES (M/L) 1 TRACT

Rick & Vickie Harbarger, Owners (217) 737-0375

Mike Maske Auction Service 119 S. Lafayette St., Mt. Pulaski, Il 62548 (217) 519-3959 website: maskeauction.com email: www.maskeauction@hotmail.com TERMS: Cash, credit card or approved check payable on the day of the auction. Registration videotaped and a valid photo ID is required to obtain a buyers number. Announcements sale day take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents or property after sold. The hours listed on print advertising might be different from actual hours on sale day because of the timing of advertising. All efforts will be made to update internet websites. All purchased items must be removed from the sale site within 3 week from the day of the Auctions. Information and pictures for this auction can be seen on: maskeauction.com LOADER TRACTOR AVAILABLE ONE WEEK AFTER THE AUCTION

The Steck Farm consists of 113.10 surveyed acres located at 2413 U.S. Hwy. 34, Wataga, IL 61488, 1 mile north of Wataga on Route 34 or one-half mile east of Wataga on Route 167 in the West Half of Section 10, Sparta Township, Knox County, IL. The farm features 108.6 acres +/- of productive cropland with a 139.6 PI rating. Primary soil types are Ipava, Osco and Sable silt loams. The balance of the acreage includes an older farmstead, drilled well and a 60’ x 118’ machine shed.

View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com

LILLABELLE M. 'BELLE' STECK ESTATE David Steck, Executor Attorney: Molly E. Palmer • Galesburg, IL • (309) 341-6000

BOB IUTZI RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 AT 10 A.M.

Maske Auc on Service (217) 519-3959 119 S. Lafaye­e St., Mt Pulaski, IL www.maskeauc on.com

MIDDENDORF BROS. AUCTIONEERS www.middendorfs.com Jacksonville, IL Phone 1-888-643-2767

Ogle County Farmers Consignment Auction January 20, 2020 at 9am

Auction Location: Janssen Ag Services LLC 4779 S. Daysville Rd, Oregon IL 61061 Directions: Approx. 5 miles South of Oregon IL on Daysville Rd to site or 7 miles North of Franklin Grove on Daysville Rd. Tractors ~ Equipment ~ Planters ~ Drills ~Wagons Tillage ~ Industrial ~ Trucks ~ Trailers Live internet bidding with Proxibid & Level Contact Sean Janssen for more information on the equipment at 815-677-2781 or email janssenagservices@gmail.com Financing available for qualified buyers through CNH Industrial capital or Ag Direct. A signed credit application & Pre approval before sale day required call Cash Reichling for details. 608-574-4179 Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JanssenAgServicesLLC Go to web sites for complete and pictures www.calkaufmanauction.com or www.auctionzip.com use auctioneer # 28362 Auction conducted by

Cal Kaufman

Auctioneers Lenny Bryson

Brent Schmidgall

TRACTORS - JD GATOR: 1997 JD 8300 MFWD, Power Shift, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, 3 Pt. Hitch, Quick Hitch, PTO, Green Star Ready, 10 Front Weights, 1,000# Rear Wheel Weights, 480/80R/46 Duals (Newer), 420/90R/30 Front Tires, 7,335 Hrs. Serial #RW8300T012887; 2017 JD 1025R MFWD, Hydrostatic, W/ Loader, W/60 in. Mower Deck, Cat 1 Quick Hitch, Roll Bar, Beet Juice in Tires, 174.8 Hrs. Serial #ILV1025RCEH226785 (Nice); 1966 JD 3020 Gas, Wide Front, Synchro Range, Roll Bar & Canopy, Dual Hydraulic Remotes, 15.5/38 Rear Tires (NEW), 9.5 L Front Tires (New), Serial #T111R087022R (Sharp); JD 620I Gator XUV, 4x4, Electric Dump, Turn Signals, Canvas Top, Front Wind Shield, 195 Hrs., Serial #M0XUVGX013943 (Sharp) GPS EQUIPMENT: JD 2600 Monitor Serial #PCGU26H211463 COMBINE - PLATFORM - HEAD CART: 1996 JD 9500 Combine, Mauer Bin Extension, Vittetoe Chaff Spreader, Throat Dust Fan, Front Floater Tires 900-60-32 (New), Rear Tires 16.9/26, 2713 Eng. Hours, 1796 Separator Hours, Serial #HO9500X667879; JD 920 Bean Platform, Full Poly, Full Finger Auger, Serial #HOO920F661763; Homemade Head Carrier on JD 953 Gear, 20Ft. 6 Row Down Corn Reel AUGER CART - WAGONS - TILLAGE - BAT WING MOWERS: 2009 Unverferth 9250 1,000 Bu. Auger Cart, Hydraulic Spout, 3 Cameras, Roll Tarp, New Augers, 900-60-32 Cleat Tires, Serial #B21-800-106; Unverferth 530 Side Dump Wagon, Brakes, 425-65R-22.5 Tires, Serial #B206-50-116, RED, (Sharp); Unverferth 530 Side Dump Wagon, Brakes, 425-65R-22.5 Tires, Serial #B206-50-119, RED, (Sharp); JD 980 Field Cultivator, 5 Bar Harrow, Walking Tandems, 9 In. Shovels, 30 Ft. Serial #NOO980X005007; Case IH 530B Ecolo-Tiger Disc Ripper, 5 Shank, Disk Levelers, Shear Bolt Shanks, Serial #JFH0006166; JD 230 Disc, 9 in. Spacing, Hydraulic Fold, Rear Hitch & Hydraulics, Serial #023108; JD 1350-1450 5 Bottom Plow, 5/18 Bottoms, Serial #25149; JD 145 4 Bottom Plow, 4/16 Bottoms; Woods 9309 Bat Wing Mower, 1,000 PTO, 15 Ft., Chains, 6-Rubber Aircraft Tires, Serial #745029; Woods 72” 3 Pt. Hitch Mower, 540 PTO MISC. FARM EQUIP.: JD Rotary Hoe W/Transport, 20 Ft.; Woods Model 40 3 Pt. Hitch Fork Lift, 2 Stage, Serial #4560; Kewanee 3 Pt. Hitch Blade, 9 Ft., Hydraulic Swing; (2) JD 963 Gear W/16 Ft. Hay Rack Top W/Standards; 24 Ft. Harrowgator W/Hydraulic Wing Fold; JD Ground Driven Manure Spreader; JD Hay Rake; IH End Gate Oat Seeder; Bean Walker; Home Made Trailer; M&W Plow Harrows; Running Gear; Batchold Weed Mower; Steel and Wood Livestock Gates; Posts and Chain Link Fencing SHOP TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: JD Wrenches and Socket Sets; Hand Tools; Long Handle Tools; New Parts and Supplies; Hardware Location: 488 E 1300 North Rd., Stanford, IL 61774 Directions: From Stanford go West on Rt. 122 for one mile to 150 E Rd. Turn north and continue for two miles to 1300 North Rd. Turn West and go one mile to farmstead on North side of the road. Watch for Signs. The sale site is 18 miles west of Bloomington, IL and 35 miles south of Peoria, IL. Auctioneer’s Note: Bob Iutzi is retiring after farming in the Stanford area for his entire career. Bob has an outstanding line of John Deere Equipment that is in excellent condition and field ready. All of his machinery has been ran through a dealer shop annually and updated. He has been a cornerstone in the community and your attendance will be appreciated. There will be 3-4 hayracks of small items. We will be on the equipment line at 11:30 a.m. Internet Bidding Available through BidSpotter.com. Loader tractor will be available on sale day, so bring your trailers. Please Make Plans to Attend!!!!

Terms: Cash or Good Check, Items to be settled for that day.

Items Need To Be Removed Within One Week.

Restrooms and Food Stand Available.

Not Responsible for Accidents or Merchandise After Sold.

Full sale bill at www.naughtonauction.com See photos at auctionzip.com #12635 Internet bidding available through BidSpotter.com

Naughton Auction Service Dan Naughton Lic. # 441.000312 Cell # 217-304-6502 2487 N 2100 E Ave. • Atlanta, IL 61723

Auctioneers: Van Adkisson 309/337-1761 and Jeff Gregory 309/337-5255

LAND AUCTION 155 Acres MOL

(Offered in Two Parcels) Ogle County Farm Land

Thursday, February 20th, 2020 10:00 AM

Land Location: This Farm is located at 4756 & 4780 S Center Rd., Rochelle IL 61068 - These parcels are located adjacent to the addresses above. No Building sites included with this auction. This auction will be held indoors off site. For more information, contact Auctioneer John Bearrows at 815-5625113 or 815-739-9150.

Auction Location: For your comfort & convenience this auction will be held offsite, indoors at the Bearrows Auction Center, 10786 E Fowler Rd., Rochelle IL 61068 Watch for Bearrows Real Estate & Auction signs off Rt. #251 & Flagg Blacktop just North of Rochelle IL Visit our web site at www. bearrows.com for further information & full color pictures, or Contact Auctioneer John Bearrows for more information.

Auctioneers Note: This property will be offered in two parcels, both approx. 77.5 Acres without any buildings. These two parcels are in a great location and have very good productivity.

All announcements made day of the auction take precedence over any and all prior statements and or advertising.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: Parcel 1: Approx. 77 Acres, all tillable, with a PI# 126: Parcel 2: Approx. 77 Acres, all tillable, with a PI# 123 Sale Order: We will offer parcel 1, followed by parcel 2, followed by the combination of 1 & 2 totaling approx.

155 Acres.

TERMS: A minimum deposit of 10% of the purchase price in the form of cash, certified check, bank draft or personal check shall be made by the successful Bidder(s) on the day of sale for parcels 1, 2 or the combination of them. At such time, the successful Bidder(s) shall enter into purchase contract. On or before April 1, 2020, the Buyer(s) shall pay the balance of the purchase price in full. A copy of the purchase contract will be available for inspection at the closing desk on the day of the auction, or by contacting the auctioneer. POSSESSION: Buyer(s) to receive full possession of both parcels upon closing. The current tenant has interest in renting this property back for 2020 season, should the buyer need someone to operate it. TAXES: Seller(s) pays all 2019 Taxes due in 2020, in the form of credit at closing based upon the latest available information. No further pro-rations will be made after closing.

NOTE: All announcements given on the day of sale shall take precedence over any, and/or all previous advertising or descriptions. The method, order of sale and bidding increments shall be at the sole discretion of the auctioneer.

This auction will be recorded. SURVEY & DEED: Seller(s) will provide certified survey, commitment letter of title insurance in the amount of the purchase price and stamped Trustees deed to Buyer(s) at time of closing. BIDDING: Bidding on both parcels will be on a per acre basis, with the final sale price based upon surveyed acres. BIDDERS: Bidder(s) should rely upon their own inspections and not upon any description or nomenclature of the auctioneer. Seller(s) assume no liability for errors or omissions in this or any other property listing, advertising, promotion or publicity statements and material.

Although information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, the aforementioned Seller(s) make no guarantee as to accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising.

Owner: Dutcher Trust Rochelle IL

Attorney for the Seller: Fearer, Nye & Chadwick, Attorney Paul E. Chadwick 815-562-2156 420 4th Ave., Rochelle IL 61068

B4 Friday, January 17, 2020

CALENDAR FROM PAGE B3

Jan. 25 – Mid-Winter Horticulture Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon, Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St., Geneseo, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhk82tgh.

JASPER COUNTY Jan. 30 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 8 to 10 a.m., Jasper County Farm Bureau, 105 S. Hutton Drive, Newton, Ill.; tinyurl. com/qwvc7dt.

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KENDALL COUNTY

LOGAN COUNTY

Jan. 21 – Exploring Current Diet Trends: 7 to 8 p.m., Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/u68a9c3.

Jan. 25 – Seed Swap 2020: 9 a.m. to noon, Kendall County Extension office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville, Ill.; go.illinois.edu/ kendallmgseedswap.

Jan. 30 – The Big Table: Rural Matters: 4 to 7 p.m., Lincoln College Performing Arts Center, 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ tqlpmvs.

Jan. 26 – Logan 4-H Alumni Chocolate/Chili Cookoff and Bingo: 2 to 5 p.m., Logan County Extension office, 980 N. Postville Drive, Lincoln, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhpyv78k.

LA SALLE COUNTY

Jan. 22 – 2020 Illinois Crop Management Conference: Double Tree by Hilton, 222 Potomac Blvd., Mt Vernon, Ill.; tinyurl.com/s2p9b6t.

Jan. 23 – Comfort Food Makeovers: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oglesby Public Library, 111 S. Woodland Ave., Oglesby, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhfz2ftd.

Jan. 29 – Beef Cattle Meeting: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, Ill.; 815-224-0889..

KANE COUNTY

LEE COUNTY

Jan. 22 – Secrets to Supermarket Success: 7 to 8 p.m., Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, Ill.

Jan. 18 – State 4-H Dog Clinic: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center, 613 River Lane, Dixon, Ill.; tinyurl.com/waddack.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

KANKAKEE COUNTY Jan. 30 – When I’m 65 - A Personal Finance Document Screening: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kankakee Extension office, 1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, Ill.; tinyurl.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Jan. 29 – Private Applicator Testing: 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., Livingston County Extension office, 1412 S. Locust St., Pontiac, Ill.; tinyurl.com/

LAND AUCTION 330 Acres MOL Ogle County Farm Land Thursday February 6th, 2020 / 10:00 a.m.

Land Location: 5922 E Holcomb Rd., Oregon IL. These parcels are all located in the same area and are adjacent.

For more information, contact Auctioneer John Bearrows at 815-562-5113 or 815-739-9150.

Auction Location: For your comfort & convenience this auction will be held offsite, indoors at the Bearrows Auction Center, 10786 E Fowler Rd., Rochelle IL 61068 Watch for Bearrows Real Estate & Auction signs off Rt. #251 & Flagg Blacktop just North of Rochelle IL. Visit our web site at www.bearrows.com for further information & full color pictures, or Contact Auctioneer John Bearrows for more information.

Auctioneers Note: This property will be offered in several parcels from 6.5 to 195 acres. Parcels will be tillable, some pastureland, and a home site with cattle facility, and an impeccably maintained 50’s ranch home. All announcements made day of the auction take precedence over any and all prior statements and or advertising.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: Parcel 1: Approx. 6.5 acre home-site with cattle feeding setup, 3 silos, loafing shed and a 1900 Sq. Ft Story and 1/2 home, Very well Kept. Parcel 2: Approx. 195 Acres, without any improvements, and a PI# 125. Parcel 3: Approx. 20 acre recreational site with Creek, some tillable land, and access from Holcomb Rd. Parcel 4: 37 Acres+- with access on the North edge across Tract 5 onto Stillman Blacktop. This parcel is located west of parcel 5 and has a PI# 135. Parcel 5: 37+Acres with access on Stillman Blacktop. This parcel is located east of parcel 4 and has a PI# 134.

TERMS AND CONDITION OF SALE: A minimum deposit of 10% of the purchase price in the form of cash, certified check, bank draft or personal check shall be made by the successful Bidder(s) on the day of sale for parcels 2, 3, 4 & 5 or any combination of them. The home-site, parcel 1, will be $5,000.00 down. At such time, the successful Bidder(s) shall enter into purchase contract. On or before March 18th, 2020, the Buyer(s) shall pay the balance of the purchase price in full. A copy of the purchase contract will be available for inspection at the closing desk on the day of the auction, or by contacting the auctioneer. POSSESSION: Buyer(s) to receive full possession of all parcels upon closing. The current tenant has interest in renting this property back for 2020 season, should the buyer need someone to operate it. TAXES: Seller(s) pays all 2019 Taxes due in 2020, in the form of credit at closing based upon the latest available information. No further pro-rations will be made after closing. SURVEY & DEED: Seller(s) will provide survey, commitment letter of title insurance in the amount of the purchase price and stamped Trustee’s deed to Buyer(s) at time of closing SALE ORDER: Sale Order: We will offer all Parcels separately, followed by the combination of 1&2, and the combination of 4 & 5.

Owner: John & Jennifer Kruse

MACOUPIN COUNTY Jan. 23 and 30 – All About Berries: 10 to 11 a.m., Macoupin County Extension office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ ye7z2ma4.

Jan. 20 and 22 – Certified Food Protection Managers Class and Exam: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Macoupin County Extension

office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ r5fwwla.

Metropolis Community Center, 900 W. 10th St., Metropolis, Ill.

MADISON COUNTY

MCHENRY COUNTY

Jan. 21 – Master Gardener Class - Woody Ornamentals: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Madison County Extension office, 1 Regency Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Collinsville, Ill.

Jan. 28 – Pesticide Applicator Pesticide Safety Testing: 10 a.m. to noon, McHenry County Extension office, 1102 McConnell Road, in Woodstock, Ill.; 815-338-3737.

MARSHALL COUNTY

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Jan. 21 – Tile and Water Management Seminar: 7 p.m., Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Building, 509 Front St., Henry, Ill.; 309-364-2356.

Jan. 29 – Private Pesticide Applicator Testing Only: Noon to 3 p.m., Marshall-Putnam Extension office, 509 Front St., Henry, Ill.; 309-364-2356.

Jan. 23 – Private Pesticide Applicator Test: 10 a.m. to noon, Montgomery County Extension office, #1 Industrial Park Drive, Hillsboro, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ t53ws2b.

MASSAC COUNTY Jan. 29 – Pesticide Applicator Testing: 9 a.m. to noon,

Farm Land Auction +/- 74.4 Acres Offered in 2 Tracts, DeWitt County, IL Thursday, January 23rd, 11am Auction Site: Crang-Bennett American Legion Post 103, 219 N. Elizabeth Street, Clinton, Illinois 61727 Part of section 35, T20N-R2E, Clintonia TWP. Farm is located on the southeast side of Clinton, IL along IL RT-10. Excellent frontage on IL-10 E/500 N. and Jemima Rd, CR 640N. Open Farm Tenancy Productive Soils Development Potential Tracts are located within the Illinois Department of Commerce Economic Opportunity Zone.

T1: +/- 15.4 Acres +/- 13.40 Tillable Acres, 136.9 PI. T2: +/- 59 Acres +/- 55.59 Tillable Acres, 138.4 PI 5 grain bins, 3,500 bushel each.

Contact Stephanie Spiros 217.304.0404 stephanie@agexchange.com Auctioneer Travis Selby IL Lic.# 441001485 www.agexchange.com

DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS

153± ACRE LAND AUCTION T HE R OOD F ARM

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM Indian Oaks Country Club 603 E. Preserve Road, Shabbona, IL 60550

• Productive tillable acres • Offered in two tracts • Potential building sites • Close to Shabbona Lake State Park

Attorney For The Seller: Smith Birkholz & O’Brien, P.C. Attorney David A. Smith 1 29 S 4th Street - Oregon IL 815-732-6124

www.mgw.us.com • (815) 756-3606

Call or visit our website for a detailed color brochure.

MORGAN COUNTY Jan. 29-March 5 – Annie’s Project: 6 to 9 p.m., Morgan County Extension office, 104 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yftvf8lm.

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY Jan. 21 – Grain Market Outlook: 1 to 3 p.m., Rock Island County Extension office, 321 W. Second Ave., Milan, Ill.; tinyurl.com/s3rp3ow.

Jan. 27 – Prevent T2- A Proven Diabetes Prevention Program: 5 to 6 p.m., Rock Island County Extension office, 321 W. Second Ave., Milan, Ill.; tinyurl.com/usa66zk.

SANGAMON COUNTY Jan. 29 – 2020 Illinois Crop Management Conference: Brookens Auditorium at University of Illinois, 1 University Plaza, Springfield, Ill.; tinyurl.com/s2p9b6t.

SHELBY COUNTY Jan. 23 – Private Pesticide Safety Education – Testing Only: 9 to 11 a.m., 4-H Center at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, Rt 128 North, Shelbyville, Ill.; 217-774-9546; web.extension. illinois.edu/pptcc.

STEPHENSON COUNTY Jan. 22 – Intro to Apple Tree Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon, and 6 to 8 p.m., Highland Community College Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, Ill.; 815-235-4125; tinyurl.com/ rdxokqx.

Jan. 25 – Stephenson County Poultry Clinic: 10 to 11 a.m., Highland Community College, Building R, Room 153, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yzv4mt6v.

TAZEWELL COUNTY Jan. 30 – Private Applicator Test-only: 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., Tazewell County Extension office, 1505 Valle Vista, Pekin, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yj7c63ux.

WHITESIDE COUNTY Jan. 18 – Dried Floral Winter Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, Whiteside County Extension Office. 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling Ill.; 815632-3611; go.illinois.edu/ whitesidefloral.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY Jan. 25 – Winnebago 4-H Project Workshop Day: 9:30 a.m.

Prince of Peace Church, 2336 Freeport Road, Rockton Ill.; tinyurl.com/yfqclcnx.

FARM RETIREMENT & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

The following described items will be offered by Public Auction at “The Shed”, Rediger Auction Service, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • 9:00 A.M.

ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE AT www.rickrediger.com MARK READ RETIREMENT: MARK - 815.303.3650 or CHUCK – 815.303.3960 *2012 Case IH 6130 Combine, #YCG008555, 2380/1675 Hrs, Pro 700 monitor, 30.5R32 singles, rock trap, chopper, True Sight, elec grain tank ext, 22’ auger; *Geringhoff RD600 Elite XL corn head, 6R30’s, #110120501630, Insight head control, hyd deck plates, knife rolls, Patriot crop sweeper *MacDon FD 75-S flex draper, 30’, #2015-278129, 3” cut, fore and aft, nice; *Unverferth HT-30 head cart; *2012 Case IH 315 Magnum, #ZCRD06598, 2660 hrs, guidance ready, premium cab, 380/80R38 front duals, 480/80R50 axle duals, 4 remotes, 3pt, 1 set rear wheel weights, 10 front weights; *2009 Case IH 275 Magnum, #Z9RZ05107, 3661 hrs, guidance ready, premium cab, 380/85R34 front duals, 480/80R46 axle duals, 3pt, 4 remotes, 10 front weights; *1997 Case IH 8950, #0073506, 5833 hrs, MFWD, 380/85R30 front singles, 480/80R46 Axle Duals, pto, 4 remotes, 3pt; *Case IH 1394 tractor, #11504084, Unkwn hrs, 16.9-30 rears, cab, 540 pto, 2 remotes, 3pt *2000 International 4900 Tandem, 236K mi, twin screw, air tag axle, DT530 Engine, 12 sp Eaton Fuller trans, aluminum fronts and aluminum outers, 20’ aluminum grain box, elec tarp *2011 Ford F250, 97K mi, 6.2L gas, 4x4, ext cab, long box, rubber floors, manual windows *Kinze 3600 planter, 12/24, 15”/30”, #617809, pivot transport, insecticide, markers, nice planter *J&M 1151 Grain Storm auger cart, #6061, 480/80R42 walking duals, scales, camera, tarp, nice; *Walinga 614 Deluxe grain vac, #X94096054, misc pipe; *Progressive 2400 liquid applicator, poly tank, 11 coulters, John Blue ground driven pump, 13.6-38 tires; *Progressive 1300 NH3 Tool Bar, 12 row, disc covers, NO cooler/pump; *Tye Paratill, 3pt, 4 shank, coulters; *Woods RB990 rm blade, 3pt, 9’, 3 way hyd; *New Holland 518 spreader, single beater; *Brent 450 Grain Train gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires; *Parker 5250 gravity wagon, rear brakes, 425/65R22.5 tires; *Parker 300 bu gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires; *Custom Built Lime Spreader, tandem axle, pto chain, hyd spreader, working cond; *1000 Gal poly tank mounted on tandem axle trailer; *14’ Hyd brush seed auger; *JD 400 3pt RM rotary hoe, hyd fold, 30’; *1000 Gal SS tank on tandem axle trailer, Briggs transfer pump and plumbing; *1000 Gal Poly tank on Kory gear, gas transfer pump; *1000 Gal Poly tank on tandem axle trailer, gas transfer pump; *300 Gal fence row sprayer, 540 pto pump; *300 Gal Poly Saddle Tanks, brackets for 8950; *BushHog 2615 batwing, laminated wheels, front/rear chains; *FarmKing 831 truck auger, elec motor; *3pt Stack mover; *Misc weights; *Agritek 3pt forklift; *barge box w/hoist; *Satooth Bison tractor, as is, Farmking 1070 auger JERRY BOMLENY WILL SELL: *1970 John Deere 3020, 4950 hrs, #132362R, gas, side console, 3pt, 2 remotes, 15.5R38 rears, w/JD 148 loader, 84” material bucket; *2006 Corn Pro livestock gooseneck, 24’, steel floor, 1 owner, nice; *2008 JD 735 mower conditioner, 11’6”, hydra swing, good condition; *2011 JD 568 round baler, monitor, net wrap, 31x13.50R15 tires, 1493 bales made, 1 owner, very nice; *2014 New Holland 295 spreader, tandem axle, top beater, slope gate, nice; *1996 Gehl 125 grinder mixer, no feed table, 1 owner; *1996 Gehl 7190 feed wagon, 1 owner; *1992 JD 328 square baler, good condition, 1 owner; *JD 3950 forage harvester, 2R30s, w/pickup head; *(2) Badger forage wagons, self-unloading, 14’; *Kools silage blower, 54”; *Kools silage blower, 60”; *New Holland 256 hay rake; *(31) 12’ corral panels; *14’ hayrack, 9.5L-15 tires, nice; *(2) 18.5’ hayrack, steel stringers, 11L-15 tires, nice; *Formost cattle chute; *Hardi Navigator sprayer, 800 gal, pto pump, 60’ boom; *Westfield WR100-71 auger, nice; *(8) 16’ 2” pipe gates OTHERS WILL SELL:*2014 Hagie STS14, 2030 hrs, 100’ boom, rear boom, 15” spacing, rear fill, tall corn package, Viper Pro monitor w/Sling Shot, height control, nice machine; *John Deere 8330, #016300, 3890 hrs, powershift, guidance ready, 4 remotes, 420/90R30 fronts, 520/85R42 rears, 22 front weights, hi-flow pump; *Case IH 2366 combine, #0252445, 3894/2921 hrs, 30.5R32 drives, chopper, AFS yield monitor, field tracker, local machine, good cond, didn’t harvest 19; *Case IH 1064 corn head, 6r36, #0143197, header height; *EZ Trail 20’ head cart; *JD 4450, 2wd, #P006396, 8842 hrs, 18.4-38 rears, 2 remotes, q hitch *Case IH 5400 grain drill, #0441682, 3pt w/no-till caddy, small seed, tine harrow; *JD 3010 diesel, #32464, 3972 hrs, syncro, w/BushHog 2864QT loader, joy stick; *2010 GMC Sierra 2500hd, Z71, 4x4, 17,400 mi, reg, cab long box, cloth, pw&l, very nice; *1995 Peterbuilt 379, 980k mi, 3406E Cat, 18 sp, day cab, wet kit, short wb; *1992 Peterbuilt 377, 275k mi, 60 series Detroit, 9 sp, recent inframe rebuild, 2 line wet kit; *2003 Wilson Commander hopper bottom, 43’, ag hoppers, new tarp, spring ride, hyd doors; *1996 East 48’x96” spread axle aluminum flatbed, 24.5LP wheels, tires 50% or better, brakes 75%, nice for age, ready to work; *2004 Chevy 5500 Kodiak, diesel, crew cab, 2wd, 14’ utility box; *New Holland B110B backhoe, 2650 hrs, cab, air/heat, 4x4, hyd qtach bucket, forks, quick tach hoe bucket, long boom w/ extend a boom, 3 hoe buckets; *Unverferth 650 auger cart, 540 pto, tarp; *JD 556 round baler, twine only, hyd tie, 1 owner; *H&S 8 wheel bifold rake; *Ford 4000 tractor w/ loader, gas; *Massey Ferguson backhoe, running; *United Farm Tools grain drill, GD-160FT, #17167, pull type, no-till; *2014 McFarlane harrow, 26’, 4x4, nice; *JD 2800 mold board plow, 5 bottom; *Brillion 13’ CultiMulcher; *Misc gravity wagons; *Hardi 300 Sprayer, pto pump; *Donahue planter trailer, 30’; *IH sickle mower; *JD sickle mower; *New Idea 403 hay rake; *Gehl 3pt mower; *Glencoe RM 8R30 cultivator; *Mayrath 10x71 auger; *Farm King 8x71 auger; *Schrock tandem axle trailer w/tank; *3 Dry fert hoppers for White planter; *Vermeer 605J baler; *H&S HT8 hay tedder; *New Holland 516 manure spreader, top beater; *3pt post pounder; *6 & 8’ Snow pusher, skid steer qtach; *JD 6220L, #A480381 2wd, ROPS, 16.9R24, 3pt, 2 remotes; *Misc tools and rack items; *60 small square straw bales Accepting consignments daily – many more items by sale day Online bidding questions call Jon 815.303.4488 Not Responsible for Accidents • I.D. 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WHAT’S TRENDING These are this week’s most read stories on the AgriNews website: 1. Illinois groups awarded Farm Aid grants 2. Reducing nitrogen runoff: Cover crops help solve problem

5. Water quality a community issue: Investments necessary to make improvements

3. Farmers join to harvest for late friend 4. Lessons learned in 2019: Late, prevent planting options

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Crime on rise in rural areas I was in a session taking notes about digital farming at a conference in Monheim am Rhein, Germany a couple of years ago when I received a text from my mom.

Although well Rural Issues into the workday Cyndi Young- on the other side of the pond, I Puyear knew it was 2 a.m. in the heartland of America. I was overwhelmed with a sense of dread when I opened the text and saw a picture of a structure fire.

My mom had taken the picture of my dad watching the house where he had grown up burn to the ground. It was heartbreaking.

The little farmhouse was a mile down the road from my parents’ home. No one was living there, but a few family heirlooms, tools and other items were inside and lost in the fire.

Someone driving along the highway early in the morning had seen the blaze and called the local volunteer fire department. The house was fully engulfed by the time the crew arrived, so there wasn’t much they could do but keep the fire from spreading.

There was evidence that the house had been broken into and the firemen and the insurance investigator, a former fire marshal, agreed the fire had been deliberately set, but the structure was completely destroyed, so it was hard to prove.

And proving it was arson would only mean another case that local law enforcement would not have time or manpower to investigate to ensure the responsible party is held accountable.

Someone had tried unsuccessfully to set fire to a rural church in the county that same night, but as is the case in many rural counties, the sheriffs’ office is extremely understaffed. Small rural communities experience many of the same problems as bigger towns and cities.

Rural areas are not immune to substance abuse, arson, homelessness and violent crimes. However, smaller tax bases mean fewer dollars for personnel, technology, training, tools and equipment.

There is often nothing local law enforcement can do except put out the fire and move on, so to speak.

Although I have a pretty good idea who set this fire and tried to set another, proving it wouldn’t change that what is left of the house where my daddy was raised and where I spent so many hours with family and with my grandparents is nothing but charred ruins.

The arsonist, or arsonists, did not and could never burn the memories of grandma’s open arms at the back door with her welcoming words, “Come here honey and give me some sugar.” I have a heart full of memories and that is enough.

I am grateful that no life was lost in the fire and none of the volunteer firemen who came in the wee hours of a September morning to fight the blaze were injured.

Criminal activity is on the rise in many rural areas. A recent string of burglaries in my home county saw burglars so bold they robbed one house while people were sleeping in their living room recliners.

Report suspicious activity. Let your neighbors know when you see an unfamiliar vehicle or something that doesn’t “feel” right. Lock your house.

We’re going to have to work together “out in the county” to protect ourselves and curtail this rise in rural criminal activity.

SNAP an economic generator Before the year loses its fresh, youthful promise, let’s look at some recent research to, hopefully, address a nagging problem carried over from 2019.

For months last year, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Farm & Food Perdue defended three proposed rule changes File to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Alan Guebert Program that will remove an estimated 3.7 million recipients from the program.

The proposed changes were — and still are — strongly opposed by House and Senate Ag Committee Democrats who rejected SNAP changes during the 2018 farm bill debate.

Perdue persisted, though, and is now poised to implement most by administrative fiat. One will go into effect April 1.

This change, according to SNAP’s administrators at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will limit states’ ability to issue waivers for “single, able-bodied adults” to receive SNAP benefits. By itself, the new rule will remove an estimated 755,000 people from SNAP. Secretary Perdue claims the change is needed because, “What we want to do is increase employment…” While he didn’t wink when offering that explanation — the rule’s clear intent is to cut costs, not put people to work — there’s a bigger problem with his “want.”

In May 2019, the Economic Research Service published a SNAP analysis that completely undermines the secretary’s claim while confirming what SNAP research has proven for years: SNAP is an

economic engine in every community where its dollars flow; cutting it drains its horsepower.

The latter makes sense for two reasons. First, anytime the federal governments sends $58.3 billion, SNAP’s estimated costs in 2019, it’s going to make a big splash — especially in poor communities.

Also, food assistance recipients, literally, spend every SNAP penny they get.

In turn, says the ERS, the spending creates one job for every $10,000 in SNAP spent in their community.

That means that if Secretary Perdue knew what his department already knows he would not be advocating budget cuts to an important job generator in poor and rural communities.

And in tough times or in tougher places, SNAP’s economic impact is far bigger, ERS explains.

“During the Great Recession (2008 to 2011) the impacts of SNAP redemptions per dollar spent were larger than impacts per dollar spent on other federal or state government transfer payments combined — including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance compensation, veterans’ benefits and other government transfer payments…”

That’s right. The SNAP program not only creates jobs, in the past it has — dollar-for-dollar — had a larger economic impact than all other major “federal or state” government transfer payments “combined.”

As such, the planned cuts to SNAP will, according to USDA’s own analysis, limit economic growth and kill more local jobs than Perdue’s cuts will ever create or fill with “able-bodied adults.”

But, to be fair, critics point out, program spending for all USDA food assistance ballooned from $37.6 billion in 2008 to, at the Great Recession’s peak, $79.9 billion in 2013.

It ballooned for two obvious reasons.

First, that’s exactly what you should expect in times of widespread economic calamity; all assistance spending climbs during tough times.

Also, SNAP participation rates rose from below 70% in many states to near 90% when eligible recipients simply showed up to claim benefits they qualified for.

Today, however, SNAP’s estimated 2019 cost is 27% lower than in 2013 even though the national participation rate remains a historically high 85%.

The participation rate for USDA’s federal crop insurance program was 86% in 2016.

So, SNAP costs continue to fall; SNAP is an enormously important economic generator in every community, oftentimes more important than all other government programs combined; and every $10,000 in SNAP money spent creates one job.

With that pedigree, why is USDA, the People’s Department, defying its own research to enact new, restrictive rules that will harm both SNAP recipients and the communities where they live?

The answer defies common sense, but at its heart you’ll find more cultural engineering than ag engineering.

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Labor costs outpace farm revenue While most Americans were joyfully wishing each other a happy New Year and trying to remember the words to “Auld Lang Syne,” many farmers were worried about what 2020 would bring.

As of Jan. 2, farmers Zippy Duvall who use the H-2A visa program to hire legal workers from other American Farm Bureau countries are required to pay higher wages on Federation top of already-inflated wages for H-2A employees. This year’s increase averages 6% nationwide. In some areas, it will be nearly 10%.

These increases in the H-2A program’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate come at a time when farmers can hardly afford it. We have increasing competition from imported produce grown with cheap foreign labor, a trade war that has decimated our exports, weather disasters and a farm economy that continues to be challenging.

Already, over the last five years, the national average H-2A wage has gone up 17%. Meanwhile, revenues for fruits and nuts are up only 3%, and revenues for vegetables and melons have not increased at all.

That means any increase must come out of the farmer’s own pocket. For many,

that pocket is empty.

But the Labor Department does not consider agriculture’s ability to absorb the additional costs when it implements annual changes to the wage rate.

The average H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2020 is $13.99 per hour for farm work in the United States. And that’s on top of paying for workers’ housing and transportation to and from their homes.

Compare that cost to Canada where workers are paid between $8.72 and $11.55 per hour for their work on fruit and vegetable farms, or Mexico and Central and South America where workers are paid a fraction of that amount. It’s hard for a U.S. farmer to compete with foreign growers when their labor costs are so much lower than ours.

There are sectors of agriculture that cannot even use the H-2A program because it requires that the work be seasonal. Year-round farmers such as dairy farmers and mushroom growers have no legal way of meeting their labor needs when there are too few U.S. workers who are willing to fill those jobs.

The word “sustainability” is often used these days, referring of course to worthy environmental goals. But farms cannot be sustainable if labor costs continue to outpace and outstrip farm revenue.

Already, American farms of all sizes, but especially small and medium-sized farms, are at the point where many do

not see a future in labor-intensive agriculture. That’s bad for farmers.

It’s bad for rural economies where agriculture is a primary economic driver.

It’s bad for businesses that serve farmers, such as banks or transportation companies.

And, worst of all, it’s bad for every citizen of this country, as we become more reliant on imported food.

Farm Bureau is asking the U.S. Senate to recognize the urgent need for legislation that improves the H-2A program for all farms, including addressing the rising Adverse Effect Wage Rate and providing solutions for year-round agriculture.

As we make our New Year’s resolutions, most of us settle on a goal we’ve been putting off for too long, perhaps years or even decades. For the past 20-plus years, agriculture has urged Congress to pass agricultural labor reforms that help all farms meet their labor needs and help them compete with foreign producers.

It’s time for Congress to make — and keep — a New Year’s resolution to solve this problem. We simply cannot continue on the current path.

We resolve to work with Congress to pass legislation that addresses the needs of all farms and prevents further erosion of our ability to grow our food here in our own country.

Zippy Duvall is the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Cyndi Young-Puyear is farm director and operations manager for Brownfield Network.

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Market data Bull markets for commodities FOR WEEK ENDING JANUARY 10, 2020

Futures Prices This Last This

week week Chg. week CATTLE HOGS FEB 20 127.42 124.72 2.70 FEB 20 67.25 APR 20 127.95 125.67 2.28 APR 20 74.12 JUN 20 119.77 117.67 2.10 MAY 20 80.72 AUG 20 117.27 115.55 1.72 JUN 20 86.17 OCT 20 119.40 117.75 1.65 JUL 20 86.92 DEC 20 122.00 120.45 1.55 AUG 20 85.97

Last week Chg. 68.55 75.15 81.40 87.10 87.25 86.45

-1.30 -1.03 -0.68 -0.93 -0.33 -0.48

MILK CLASS III JAN 20 17.03 FEB 20 16.98 MAR 20 17.31 APR 20 17.32 MAY 20 17.31 JUN 20 17.43

16.93 17.02 17.25 17.23 17.21 17.32

0.10 -0.04 0.06 0.11 0.10 0.11

-8 -4 2 22 20 14

SOYBEANS JAN 20 9350 MAR 20 9460 MAY 20 9590 JUL 20 9710 AUG 20 9750 SEP 20 9722

9304 9414 9552 9676 9716 9694

46 46 38 34 34 28

CHICAGO WHEAT MAR 20 5644 5544 100 MAY 20 5664 5576 88 JUL 20 5682 5604 78 SEP 20 5736 5672 64 DEC 20 5820 5764 56 MAR 21 5880 5846 34

K.C. WHEAT MAR 20 4946 MAY 20 5022 JUL 20 5096 SEP 20 5172 DEC 20 5274 MAR 21 5374

4750 4826 4902 4980 5086 5194

196 196 194 192 188 180

BRENT CRUDE OIL MAR 20 64.98 68.60 -3.62 APR 20 64.25 67.76 -3.51 MAY 20 63.63 67.05 -3.42 JUN 20 63.02 66.38 -3.36 JUL 20 62.39 65.66 -3.27 AUG 20 61.86 65.02 -3.16

ETHANOL FEB 20 MAR 20 APR 20 MAY 20 JUN 20 JUL 20

1.363 -0.019 1.382 -0.018 1.404 -0018 1.404 0.005 1.404 0.005 1.404 0.005

FEEDER CATTLE JAN 20 147.60 MAR 20 147.45 APR 20 150.05 MAY 20 151.20 AUG 20 156.30 SEP 20 156.97

143.35 142.67 145.52 147.02 152.45 153.45

4.25 4.78 4.53 4.18 3.85 3.52

CORN MAR 20 3856 3864 MAY 20 3926 3930 JUL 20 3994 3992 SEP 20 4004 3982 DEC 20 4026 4006 MAR 21 4124 4110

1.344 1.364 1.386 1.409 1.409 1.409

Stocks of Agricultural Interest

This Last 52-wk week week high

ADM AGCO BASF BG CF

43.95 73.79 18.23 55.66 44.77

46.02 47.20 77.14 81.39 18.62 20.98 57.94 59.65 46.08 55.15

This Last 52-wk week week high

CTVA 28.35 28.40 32.78 DD 59.71 62.16 85.47 DE 173.43 175.55 180.48 FMC 98.00 99.23 101.95 MOS 20.62 20.76 33.91

Export Inspections (MIL BU.) This Year Cumulative Cumulative Cml.

week ago this year year ago % diff.

WHEAT 345.109 263.918 14846.05 12940.992 14.72 CORN 550.930 501.565 8601.83 18474.243 -53.44 SOYBEANS 963.830 682.518 21744.43 17309.583 25.62

The first weekly newspaper column I penned for 2019 was entitled “Commodities will rule and stocks drool in 2019.” I stated boldly in the final para“The new Commodity graph, year, 2019, should Insight present aggressive investors and tradJerry Welch ers with some low risk, high probability opportunities with a host of commodity markets. I also predict that in 2019, commodities will rule while stocks drool.”

As it turned out, stocks rose approximately 30% in 2019, their best performance since 2013.

Commodities, per se, on the other hand, were woefully weak in most cases until the final month of the year, when they finally caught a bid and closed a tad higher.

In 2019, stocks ruled and commodities drooled — the opposite of my forecast.

But now, a new year has arrived, and a new decade, as well. And, for kicks and giggles, here are some startling facts about the single best performing asset in the decade of the “twenty tens.” That asset, of course, was bitcoin.

From Bloomberg News with a headline that blared “Bitcoin’s 9,000,000% rise this decade leaves the skeptics aghast” — and, yes, that is not a misprint. The gain for Bitcoin in the last decade was 9 million percent.

Bloomberg News stated, “Emerging out of the ashes of the financial crisis, Bitcoin was created as a bypass to the banks and government agencies mired in Wall Street’s greatest calamity in decades. At first, it was slow to

break through, muddied by a slew of scandals: fraud, thefts and scams that turned away many and brought closer regulatory scrutiny. But once it burst into the mainstream, it proved to be the decade’s best-performing asset.”

Bloomberg News stated, “The largest digital token, trading around $7,200 (each) has posted gains of more than 9,000,000% since July 2010, according to data compiled

by Bloomberg.”

However, Bitcoin first came into existence on Halloween 2008 by someone named Satoshi Nakamoto.

At the time, I understand that 1 cent — a penny — could have bought 3 bitcoins. One U.S. dollar could have bought 300 bitcoins.

Bitcoin showed little volatility from 2008 to 2016. In 2010, it never traded over 39 cents — yes, cents — but in July 2017, it popped over the $1,000 level. Shortly later, intense volatility was unleashed and roller-coaster trading quickly ensued.

In late 2017, bitcoin rose to $19,783 level, but in late 2018, was back down to a bit over $3,000. In the summer of 2019, it was back up to $13,800 and now trades around $8,200.

A host of forecasts are calling for bitcoin to take off to the upside in 2020, with a possible assault on new all-time historic highs.

Obviously, a 9,000,000% rise is a solid return on any investment.

Still, you had to stomach, to sit through the volatility that unfolded over the following years.

Also keep in mind that the single hardest question to answer when trading or investing is this: When to get out with a profit? Or, a loss?

It is a question that has no clear answer. It all comes down to how much heat you can tolerate when the market position begins to cause pain.

But for a moment think about a

Harvest Heroes

Livestock Summary MEAT PRICES This week Last week Change Pork Cutout Bellies Loins Hams Yld Gr 3 Choice Beef Select Beef 5-Mkt Fed Cattle Live 5-Mkt Fed Cattle Carcass

72.14 73.78 88.10 83.27 67.85 71.26 68.16 65.17 210.38 209.09 206.84 205.49 124.00 124.85 198.64 197.04

-1.64 4.83 -3.41 2.99 1.29 1.35 -0.85 1.60

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CASH HOGS CARCASS PRICES This week Last week Change National

50.48 50.59 -0.11

Eastern Corn Belt Direct Feeder Cattle Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky and Ohio Reported sales this week, 2,130; last week, holiday; last year, 2,805. Demand moderate. Supply included 100% over 600 pounds, 64% heifers.

Feeder Steers Medium, Large 1

Avg. Avg. Delivery Head Wt. Price (FOB) 80 648 146.86 Current 80 667 142.10 Current 300 800 138.25 May Feeder Steers Medium, Large 1-2 300 825 130.00 Feb

Feeder Heifers Medium, Large 1 210 700 130.00 Jan-Feb Feeder Heifers Medium, Large 1-2 775 127.65 Current 62 825 124.94 Current 200 611 725 121.40 Mar 260 750 129.00 Mar

USDA National Grain Market Review Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat were mixed, while corn, sorghum and soybeans were lower.

For the week ending Jan. 2, an increase of 6.4 million bushels of corn export sales for 2019-2020 was reported. with an increase of 13.1 million bushels of soybean exports sales, and an increase of 3 million bushels wheat export sales.

Ethanol production for the week ending Jan. 3 reported a decrease of 4,000 barrels per day to 1.062 million barrels. Ethanol stocks increased 1.4 million barrels at 22.5 million barrels.

Wheat was 16 1/4 cents lower to 8 3/4 cents higher. Corn was 7 cents to 11 1/4 cents lower.

Sorghum was 6 cents to 15 cents lower. Soybeans were 7 3/4 cents to 12 3/4 cents lower.

CORN Kansas City US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was 8 1/4 cents lower from 3.88 1/4-3.93 1/4 per bushel.

Omaha US No 2 Yellow Corn was 7 to 11 cents lower from 3.733.83 per bushel.

Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was 8 1/4 cents lower from 3.95 1/4-3.96 1/4 per bushel.

Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 8 1/4 to 11 1/4 cents lower from 4.03 1/4-4.06 1/4 per bushel.

Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow corn rail was 7 1/4 cents lower at 3.53 1/4 per bushel.

Yellow truck soybeans were 8 3/4 to 12 3/4 cents lower from 9.41 1/2-9.54 1/2 per bushel.

Kansas City US No 2 Yellow truck soybeans were 7 3/4 to 12 3/4 cents lower from 9.15 1/29.38 1/2 per bushel.

Illinois 48 percent soybean meal, processor rail bid was 2.80 to 3.80 lower from 300.80301.80 per bushel.

Central Illinois Crude Soybean oil processor bid was 0.60 to 0.85 points lower from 34.1434.89 per cwt.

WHEAT Kansas City US No 1 Hard Red Winter, ordinary protein rail bid was 1 cent lower from 5.80 1/45.90 1/4 per bushel.

St. Louis truck US No 2 Soft Red Winter terminal bid was 5 cents higher at 6.3 per bushel.

Minneapolis and Duluth US No 1 Dark Northern Spring, 14.0 to 14.5 percent protein rail, was 16 1/4 cents lower to 8 3/4 cents higher from 6.72-7.02 per bushel.

Portland US Soft White wheat rail was 5 cents lower to 5 cents higher from 6.10-6.20 per bushel.

SORGHUM US No 2 yellow truck, Kansas City was 6 to 15 cents lower from 6.22-6.31 per cwt. Texas High Plains US No 2 yellow sorghum (prices paid or bid to the farmer, fob elevator) was 14 to 15 cents lower from 6.39-6.75 per cwt.

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Mack Trucks to lay off 300 at plant MACUNGIE, Pa. (AP) — Mack Trucks plans to lay off 305 employees at its assembly plant north of Philadelphia, the company said Jan. 8.

Mack blamed the layoffs at its Lower Macungie Township plant on a downturn in the heavyduty truck market.

They will take effect at

the end of February.

The cuts represent about 13% of the plant’s payroll.

Mack said last month that it would need to slow production to cope with reduced demand. Mack expects the North American truck market to be down nearly 30% this year.

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And if $1 was too much to risk and instead you bought 10-cents worth, a measly dime, that would have led to a $900,000 gain. As Bloomberg News so aptly stated, such gains leave me “aghast.”

Few expect commodities per se to do much on the upside here in the new year. But yours truly is convinced that climate change issues this year will be numerous across the globe supporting food stuff markets.

I also believe that a signed trade deal with China will be revolutionary for U.S. agriculture as it will be “newfound demand” and underpin grain and livestock prices for the next few years.

In the entire Big Four — stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities — the market with the most extreme cycle is commodities. And that is because sudden changes in weather, fires or natural disasters and so on can lead quickly to much lower supplies and sharply higher prices.

All my work suggests loudly that commodities per se are on the cusp of bottoming in 2020-2021 and moving higher into 2035.

My lean is for major bull markets for commodities to unfold in the new year and beyond, allowing U.S. grain and livestock producers to experience the biggest agriculture boom in history.

The year and decade ahead will be historic and highlighted by climate change challenges and newly found demand from China and emerging economies.

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GrainBridge introduces STRATUM digital platform OMAHA, Neb. — Farmers across the U.S. and Canada can access advanced technology for marketing their grain more effectively and improving profitability when STRATUM, a new, first-of-its-kind digital platform, is introduced by GrainBridge in the first quarter of 2020.

Currently, farmers must rely on multiple applications and data points to track inputs, production and their marketing activities. Until now, there has been no single tool for efficiently storing and managing all this information.

“It can become overwhelming to attempt to organize and manage all of that information, especially from a marketing perspective,” said Faith Larson, GrainBridge chief strategy officer. “In contrast, STRATUM will enable farmers to conveniently consolidate information on production economics and grain marketing activities into a single digital platform, at no cost to them.”

With STRATUM, farmers will be able to retrieve their respective agribusiness accounts so they can obtain location information, prices, grain contracts, and payment information, as well as enter into and manage grain contracts. The system currently includes more than 400 grain-buying locations, and Larson said GrainBridge is continuing to add more.

“Farmers are continually looking for ways to integrate technology into their operations, and the amount of information that they will be able to access with STRATUM is going to be powerful,” said Terry Chvatal, GrainBridge chief operations officer.

“A farmer can check prices, pull their contracts and scale tickets, make sales, manage market risk and build and administer their planned budget, all without leaving STRATUM.” He added that the platform will provide the right data farmers need to make the very best grain marketing decisions. “Farmers will have access to a dashboard of information about their own marketing performance but also highly aggregated, regionalized-based analysis,” Chvatal

explained. “Historical performance, current values of unsold grain and impact analysis, among other key data points, will be accessible.”

SECURITY AND PRIVACY The system also incorporates features to ensure the security and privacy of farmer information.

Only the farmer will have access to their own data with full control, including the flexibility to share their information with those they wish.

Grain buyers will only have access to the customer data they provide through STRATUM, such as contracts.

“Security and privacy are very important to not only GrainBridge, but we also realize how important that is to the farming community.

Most importantly, at no point in time will GrainBridge compromise a farmer’s identity and information,” Larson stated.

Feedback has been positive from members of a farmer advisory board who have tested the new platform. “Farmers have told us that they don’t want another app or software to add to the ones they already have. They want innovations that minimize the amount of technology they have to rely on to make smart decisions,” Larson said.

The concept for the new digital platform was first unveiled this past fall, when GrainBridge, LLC was formed as a joint technology venture between Archer Daniels Midland Company and Cargill, Incorporated.

STRATUM was recently selected as the platform name.

GrainBridge leverages Amazon Web Services to build the predictive grain marketing decision support and grain trading platform for ag commodities. Working with AWS provides highly secure and scalable cloud services for GrainBridge’s farmer profitability platform. In addition to being available to current customers of ADM and Cargill, the platform is open to all grain companies who would like to pursue the application for their customer base. For more information, call 800-515-5657 or visit GrainBridge.com/stratum.

TAMPA, Fla. — Last fall, The Mosaic Company hosted a contest called “Harvest Heroes” through its MicroEssentials fertilizer brand.

Growers across the country were invited to nominate their Harvest Heroes to acknowledge those who go above and beyond to make the harvest season successful.

The 10 winners of the contest will receive a voicemail recording from legendary farm broadcaster Max Armstrong, as well as a “Harvest Essentials” prize package.

Winners were Randy Arends, Melvin, Illinois; Ben Brockmeyer, Lebanon, Missouri; Keith Champlin, Holcomb, Missouri; Larry Kummer, Auburn, Indiana; Kurt Kummerfeldt, Nashua, Montana; Gary Michel, Evansville, Indiana; Marvin Moeller, Eldridge, Iowa; Brent Rogers, Scott City, Kansas; Spencer Sage, Champaign, Illinois; and Kevin Wolf, Franklin Grove, Illinois.

STORIES SHARED Meaningful stories were shared to recognize the positive impact these Harvest Heroes made in their community, such as: n Randy Arends of Melvin, Illinois, was nominated by his wife of 37 years. She wrote, “I am nominating him not for the extraordinary, but in his faithfulness in the ordinary. He is an amazing father to our son, Steve, who is a survivor of traumatic brain injury resulting from a car crash that killed our other son, Greg, 16 years ago.

Randy is Steve’s main caregiver, as well as a wonderful farmer, and makes participation in our farm possible for Steve.” n Spencer Sage of Champaign, Illinois, was nominated because he helped out family members in their times of need. His nominator wrote, “Spencer stepped up when my brother had a heart transplant and I had back surgery. Spencer and my son-in-law took the bull by the horn, so to speak, and did most of all the farming with very limited help. Both of us are doing better now, but both of the boys kept this family farm together and running great. If not for them this farm would have failed.” n Kevin Wolf from Franklin Grove, Illinois, was nominated by his daughter, Megan. She wrote, “My Harvest Hero is my dad. From a very young age, all I remember is his dedication to our family farm.

He works full-time outside the farm and spends every other moment in the field. We go to bed and he is out there, and when we wake up, he is already up and getting it all done.

He is the hardest-working person I have ever known.”

To learn more, visit MicroEssentials.com.

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Another Kentucky farmer admits crop insurance fraud L E X I NG T ON , Ky. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Another Central Kentuck y far mer has pleaded guilty in a crop insurance fraud scheme that a federal prosecutor has called â&#x20AC;&#x153;pervasive and severeâ&#x20AC;? in that region.

Daniel Arvin pleaded guilty on Dec. 19 in federal court in Lexington to a conspiracy charge after admitting he claimed damage to his tobacco crop and then sold thousands of pounds of leaf under his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, the Lexington Herald Leader reported.

Arvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case is one of more than half a dozen prosecuted in the region over the last two years as part of a larger investigation. It includes the case of Debra Muse, whose conduct prosecutors said caused the government to make $5.9 million in crop-loss payments in just two years.

The investigation of Muse, who sold crop insurance and worked at a tobacco warehouse in Mount Sterling, found dozens of farmers received false documentation to

support insurance claims, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn M. Anderson said in a memo.

Muse pleaded guilty in April 2018 to taking part in false crop-loss claims and generating fake paperwork to help justify those claims.

U.S. District Judge Joseph Hood sentenced Muse to ďŹ ve years in prison and ordered her to pay $1.6 million in restitution.

In Arvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, he admitted to paying an insurance adjuster $10,000 to certify his fraudulent

crop lo s s , accord i ng to the plea agreement.

A r v in, who far med in Montgomer y and Clark cou nt ies, faces up to five years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced in August.

Arvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plea was the second in as many months in the crop-fraud case.

In late November, Ruben Sauceda, who raised tobacco in Fayette, Scott, Bourbon and Jessamine counties, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.

Sauceda admitted he

Future of ďŹ sh farming in federal waters at issue in court NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The potential environmental and economic consequences posed by proposals for ďŹ sh farming in federal waters dictate that Congress â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not a federal agency â&#x20AC;&#x201D; must decide how to regulate the industry, an attorney told a federal appeals court Jan. 6 At issue before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was a September 2018 ruling by a federal judge who threw out National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules for fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico, saying Congress never gave the agency authority to make them.

An attorney for groups representing commercial and recreational ďŹ shing interests, food safety advocates and conservationists urged the three-judge appellate panel to uphold the 2018 ruling.

Those groups site numerous worries about the eďŹ&#x20AC;ect of ďŹ sh farming on market prices for wild-caught ďŹ sh and the eďŹ&#x20AC;ects on ďŹ shing communities, the environmental consequences of the use of antibiotics to control disease, the unpredictable genetic eďŹ&#x20AC;ects on wild, native ďŹ sh stocks if farmed ďŹ sh escape from farm pens and other concerns.

NOAA maintains that ďŹ sh farming, including that on the open sea, is vital to future seafood production and can help provide year-round

jobs while rebuilding protected species and habitats.

A three-judge appellate panel closely questioned NOAA attorney Frederick Turner on whether current fisheries law enables the agency to develop regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and about past fail-

ures by Congress to pass legislation addressing the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would we step in and say you get what Congress hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given you?â&#x20AC;?

Judge Stephen Higginson asked Turner at one point.

Turner argued that the existing law is broad and

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schemed with an insurance agent and an adjuster to ďŹ le false claims that included fake photographs.

Sauceda received $410,959 from the claims, according to his plea agreement. The government is seeking to recover that amount from Sauceda in addition to a potential prison sentence.

The agent in both Arvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Saucedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cases was identified in court documents only by the initials M.M. A federal grand jury in-

dicted an agent named Michael McNew in November for allegedly taking kickbacks to help farmers ďŹ le false crop-loss claims.

McNew pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial next August.

The adjuster in Saucedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case was identiďŹ ed as T.S. and in Arvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case as T.W. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like any other government beneďŹ t program, people ďŹ nd a way to abuse and unjustly beneďŹ t from the system designed to help those that need it,â&#x20AC;?

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Cost is $10. Register online at go.illinois.edu/timber or call 217-243-7424.

Water, weather issues discussed URBANA, Ill. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scientists will give a snapshot of critical water and

weather issues in Illinois at an Illinois State Water Survey seminar from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana.

Discussed will be how climate change will aďŹ&#x20AC;ect Illinois communities, and what we can do; understanding ďŹ&#x201A;ood risk; and long-term sediment trends in Illinois streams.

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FOR SALE BY BIDS â&#x20AC;¢ Bids due Friday, January 31, 2020 by 2:00 PM EST, Contact Agent for details!

167.5± Acres, Vigo County, Indiana â&#x20AC;¢ Quality tillable ground with good soils â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent road frontage â&#x20AC;¢ High volume of woodland acres with potential for recreational use A-15684

116.30± Acres, Vigo County, Indiana â&#x20AC;¢ Pattern-tiled farm ground â&#x20AC;¢ Wooded land with recreational use â&#x20AC;¢ Quality soils A-15701

100.88± Acres, Vigo County, Indiana â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent location just south of Terre Haute and very near Highway 41 â&#x20AC;¢ Productive Soils â&#x20AC;¢ Ample road frontage A-15692

574± Acres, Gibson County, Indiana â&#x20AC;¢ Productive farm land - open to farm in 2020 Â&#x2021; ([FHOOHQW URDG IURQWDJH DQG Ã&#x20AC;HOG DFFHVVLEOLW\ â&#x20AC;¢ Commercial/residential development potential A-15734

213.93± Acres, Sullivan County, Indiana â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent hunting Â&#x2021; /DUJH ODNH WR HQMR\ Ã&#x20AC;VKLQJ DQG ZDWHUIRZO â&#x20AC;¢ Merchantable timber A-15698

345± Acres, Edgar County, Illinois â&#x20AC;¢ Highly Productive Soils â&#x20AC;¢ Investor-Grade Farms â&#x20AC;¢ Large tracts with excellent road access A-15691

554± Acres, Gibson County, Indiana Â&#x2021; /HYHO PRVWO\ UHFWDQJXODU Ã&#x20AC;HOGV â&#x20AC;¢ Open to farm in 2020 â&#x20AC;¢ Ample road frontage A-15696 and A-15697

344.56± Acres, Coles County, Illinois â&#x20AC;¢ Highly productive soils with high yields â&#x20AC;¢ Pattern-tile â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent road frontage A-15706

263± Acres, Vigo County, Indiana â&#x20AC;¢ High volume of woodland acres with potential for recreational use â&#x20AC;¢ Quality tillable acres with productive soils â&#x20AC;¢ Great location near Terre Haute A-15700

221.10± Acres, Coles County, Illinois â&#x20AC;¢ Investor-grade farm â&#x20AC;¢ Highly-productive soils â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent road frontage A-16295

For more information visit: www.FarmersNational.com/PrincetonFarms Bid Forms and Information Booklets (available in January 2020) For additional information on these listings, please contact: Steve Lankford, Agent

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716.5± Acres, Vermilion County, Illinois â&#x20AC;¢ Rare Opportunity â&#x20AC;¢ Elite/premier contiguous acreage â&#x20AC;¢ Approximately 682 FSA tillable acres â&#x20AC;¢ Highly productive soils - majority Drummer and Flanagan with 143 Soil PI A-16193

2,180± Acres, Douglas County, Illinois â&#x20AC;¢ Once in a lifetime opportunity! â&#x20AC;¢ Elite/premier contiguous acreage â&#x20AC;¢ Approximately 2,000 +/- tillable acres systematically/pattern tiled â&#x20AC;¢ Highly productive soils - majority Drummer and Flanagan with soil PI 140+ A-18260 and A-18261

For more information visit: www.FarmersNational.com/PrincetonFarms Bid Forms and Information Booklets (available in January 2020) For additional information on these listings, please contact: Kyle Rule, AFM/Agent

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NEW FARM AND LOTS

FARMLAND

51 acres - 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122; River Frontage (Development) ............................................................... $9,000/ac 38 acres NEW Beecher............................... $8,750/ac 80 acres NEW Beecher............................... $7,750/ac 100 acres NEW Herscher............................ $8,250/ac 4 Commercial Lots Available Manhattan .............CALL 47.8+/- acres Residential Development 93 Lots Manhattan ...................................................... CALL 4.58+/- acres Commercial Site Elwood ...............CALL 20+/- acres Zoned Commercial Gilman...............CALL 22+ acres Commercial Lots Available Channahon ..CALL 13.79+/- acres Zoned C-3 Channahon................CALL 218+/- acres St. Anne.................................. $5,850/ac 40+/- acres Pilot Twp....................SOLD...$6,500/ac 75 acres NEW Grant Park............SOLD...$7,200/ac DFUHV %RQ¿HOG..........................SOLD...$6,750/ac 134 acres NEW Grant Park......................... $8,150/ac 80 acres NEW Towanda .....PENDING...$10,900/ac 221 acres NEW Towanda ..........................$10,900/ac 105 acres Clifton........................................$10,750/ac 80 acres Chebanse Twp.............................. $8,450/ac 178 acres Wilmington Rt 102 .......SOLD...$7,950/ac 8 acres Wilmington Rt 102 ..............................$80,000 39 acres Monee............................SOLD...$7,450/ac 90+/- acres Kankakee - close to town .................CALL 119 acres NEW Manteno........... SOLD...$12,500/ac 160 acres NEW Manteno ..........................$12,500/ac 72 acres deer, turkey CRP, CREB, 2 creeks, river Best hunting in Iroquois Co..................... $5,250/ac 75 acres NEW Otto Twp ..... REDUCED...$7,800/ac 51 acres NEW just outside Ashkum ............ $9,000/ac 182 acres Pittwood/Watseka area............... $5,500/ac 68 acres Demonte IN................................... $6,950/ac 80 acres Martinton........................SOLD...$6,900/ac 86 acres Manteno Rt 50 ............................$10,900/ac 75 acres Donovan ....................................... $8,350/ac

17 acres Clifton............................................ $5,500/ac 80+/- acres Ashkum Twp ..............SOLD...$9,200/ac 161 acres Brenton Twp, Piper City .............. $6,950/ac 79 acres Sheldon..........................SOLD...$9,800/ac 116 acres Ashkum ...............................................CALL 159 acres Bourbonnais..............................$30,000/ac 76 acres Manteno - Development .......................CALL

20.39+/- acres I-57 Interchange Manteno ...........CALL 44.66+/- acres Danville..............................$12,000/ac 75 acres Grant Park .................................... $8,400/ac Lot 46 RT 45................................................. $146,328 Lot 2 Prairie Harbor ...................................... $230,901 Lot Prairie Harbor ......................................... $330,000 Lot 47 Prairie Harbor .................................... $368,550 New River Run Lot ..........................................$15,000 30 acres Bourbonnais......... REDUCED...$7,900/ac 137 acres corner of Rt 45 and Peotone/Wilminton Rd ....................................CALL 48 acres Momence area - Good Cash Rent $7,400/ac 158 acres Manteno..............................................CALL 5 acres Manteno .................................................CALL 142 acres Otto Township.... REDUCED...$8,250/ac 134 acres Grant Park .................................. $8,100/ac DFUHV %RQ¿HOG................................................ SOLD 10 acres Gilman .........GREAT FISHING...$80,000 39 acres Limestone ......................SOLD...$5,950/ac 8 acres -Development Potential ......................$67,900 50 acres Kankakee-Development ............... $750,000

WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR LAND IS WORTH? N-49G

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ORR FEEDER PIGS demand for quality groups, feeder pigs, early weans, licensed and bonded Call Tim at 563-920-2680

(10) BLK COWS, preg checked for early 2020 calving, all very quiet elec. fence broke & good ages, $1,0000/ea. (309)678-5540 4 YEAR OLD ¾ Angus, ¼ Simmental Bull For Sale, Call 815-761-6074 ALL NATURAL FROZEN Beef for sale by quarters and halves. $3.25 a pound and NO extra processing fee! Free local delivery as well! Steers rasied naturally and no added hormones or implants. Localed near Sterling, IL. 815-973-4500 ATTENTION COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN are you looking for true calving ease Angus bulls with high performance or sound functional maternal bred Angus females join us Feb. 1st 2020 at 1pm for our annual production sale at Toulon IL. Call or text Chad, 309-883-2348 for catalog request or video at horsleybrothers.com BRED HEIFERS, SPRING calving, BLK, BWF and Red Angus. 618-528-8744

2011 JD-9670 GOLD-KEY 1715 sep. hrs., CM, dealer inspec, Exc, $95,000; JD-635F grain head, Call 847-514-8844 2013 GEHRINGHOFF RotaDisc 1230F Elite XL Folding Cornhead, 12R, 30" Chopping, Hyd Fold, Hyd Strippers, Green Poly, JD Single-Point Hookup, Rola-Cones, Auto Leveling, Row-Sense, Field Ready, Waxed Annually, Kept Inside & Well-maintained, Galesburg, IL, $67,800 OBO, Call Brian 309-337-1600 2013 GLEANER-S67 COMBINE, 482 sep., 730 eng,.

Loaded with options. $165,000.

815-488-2835, text or leave message, Ladd, IL. Case IH 3408 corn head, always shedded, very good condition, $19,700-obo.

618-790-3884 CIH-1020 PLATFORM, 25', w/Ffield Tracker, $6,000 Call 217-737-7265 CIH-1063 and 1083 corn heads, completely rebuilt. CIH 2000 and 3000 series also available!!

(712)470-0554 JD-9510 2900 HRS., $24,900; JD-9500 2500 hrs. $16,900 both exc. appearance and good cond., Call 815-988-2074

FORD-8730, PS, 3700 hrs., 3 hyd., 1000/540 PTO, VG duals, cold air, $21,000 Pana IL. 217-710-0841 JD-3020 DIESEL, 69 model, just like new inside & out 3821 hrs;'69 JD-4020 diesel 4200 hrs. all orig., very nice, $19,500 choice. 815-988-2074 JD-4555 2wd, power shift, 5100 hrs., duals, wts., nice shape, $34,900 Call 815-9882074 JD-48 LOADER, WITH or without JD-3020, Very Nice, Call 815-988-2074 JD-7830 MFD, IVT Trans, frt susp., active seat, higher hrs., nice, $42,500 715-574-4561 JD-8285R MFD, duals, frt duals optional, auto track ready, exceptional, some warranty, $94,500 Call 715-572-12344 JD-8430 MFD duals, wts., active seat, 50” tires, HID lighting, guidance ready, 5032 hrs., $82,500 Call 715-572-1234 JOHN DEERE-8270R, 2011, 3200 hrs, MFW, IVT, looks like new, always shedded, $119,000. Call 812-483-4899 OlIVER-880 STANDARD DIESEL restored exc cond., Call 618-670-9474

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Moeller Ag Service Inc. (319)698-4005 More than 25 Years!

Specializing in Planter Attachments & No-Till Equip

For sale by owner, 475Ac's, Pope Co., IL 25 mi's NE of Paducha KY Consist of 340 Ac's till. cropland, 25 Ac's pasture, & over 100 Ac's of hard wood timber. 40,000 bu. Grain storage, large barn, large field & exc deer hunting, w/good lease income. Open crop lease for 19, price below appraised value, 618-528-8744

www.moelleragservice.com moellerag@cloudburst9.net

2018 White 9924 VE, 24Row30in. w Camso Tracks, Precision Technology, speed tube, Delta Hydraulic Down Force, Keetons, 2-75bu seed tanks, markers, hyd. jack, 20/20 Gen. 3 Flat Screen 10” monitor, Dawn GFX hydraulic row cleaners, copperhead Ag Furrow closing w/reels, corn & bean seed disks, new cond., low acres, $240,000 319-209-0305

PRESCOTT ANGUS Yearling Angus Bulls For Sale Richard Prescott 815-228-2069 prescottangus.com PUREBRED RED ANGUS bull, born March 5, 2018, $2,000.

513-284-6760 RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS. (618)528-8744 Reg Polled Hereford Bulls, low birth wgt, high weaning/ yearling weights, easy calving. Sierra Bravo Farms, 618-218-4890

WANTED TO BUY complete herds of Dairy Cattle, also buying, Steers, and Heifers Call 715-216-1897 WISCONSIN CALVES AND FEEDER CATTLE Good quality Holstein and beef cross calves, started calves and feeder cattle are available thru Reynolds Livestock. Give us a call today for prices.

Trucking available.

Reynoldslivestock.com 608-574-7338

LARGE ROUND BALES of straw For Sale, $50./bale, Call 217-473-1264 WANTED: USED BULK MILK COOLERS, ALL SIZES. (319)330-2286

24 SI FEEDER Wagon with low inserts. Feed round or square bales as well as silage $5,900.

PMC 512 feeder Good Condition $1,550. Call 317-440-9225 Harvestore Aliance Unloader w/automatic oiler, for 20' silo, good cond. Backbone is good, probly needs new cutter shank, conveyor chain is good, come with 3-ph. Motor or a 220 motor, has been removed from silo $9,500 obo Call 309-944-7384 TURN TRACTOR TIRES into hay and silage bunks!

Cell Phone: (309)738-9531 www.ecofeeder.com

HIEL TRAILER SALES • Wilson Alum. Gooseneck • Titan • Haulmark • Stealth • Aluma, LTD #LTD Route 41 S., Prairie City, IL

(800)255-4435 STEPHENS Trailer Sales EBY (Aluminum) Corn Pro (Steel) Livestock - Horse Trailerman - Corn Pro EBY- Imperial Implement - Utility Rt 29 N. Taylorville

217-824-2815 stephenstrailers.com WINTER SPECIALS!! Livestock Bumper Pulls: 16Lx6Wx6-1/2H, Corn Pro, LED LIGHT, SPARE TIRE, HEAVEY ROCK GUARD IN STOCK. Only $5,950!

Wackerline Trailers Sandwich, IL. 815-786-2504 wackerlinesales.com

Be Prepared For Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome New CostEffective Seed Treatment Available Ask Your Seed Dealer For Heads Up®

1-866-368-9306 www.headsupST.com GT SOYBEANS FOR SALE, Call 765-719-3995 Off Patent GT (Glyphosate Tolerant) Soybeans Different Maturity Ranges available. Treated or nonTreated - Realistically Priced!

Call for details. 618-667-6401, 618-407-3638, 618-407-3637 OPEN POLLINATED SEED corn, out produces Hybrids for silage. $67 per bu.

Plus shipping. 217-857-3377

1976 JD-4230 Cab/Air/Quad, 5987 hrs., nice orig. paint, VG COND. $15,900. 815-988-2074 1981 JD-4240 quad, cold A/C 14.9x46 axle mount duals, good shape, $18,900 Call 815-988-2074 1995 CIH-7210 2-WD 3334 hours, tractor is a MUST SEE. Perfect cond., original rear 18.442, hammer strap & quick hitch.

3 remotes. $45,000.

(815)325-0346 2003 JD-7810, 2320 hrs., MFWD, duals, 740 loader, 3-SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, $87,200. Call (815)405-4020 2004 VERSATILE-2425, 3300 hrs., exc cond., $72,500, OBO retiring. 563-357-4300 2005 CIH-MX285, 6900 hrs., duals, wts. Guidance ready, $52,500 Call 618-407-6875 2008 JD 5525 MFD, 764 hours, cab, 2 remotes, plus loader joy stick, economy pto, 38k, obo.

217-621-6117 2008 JD-8330, MFD, 2400 hrs., farmer owned, Exc. Cond., Call 815-786-2915 2009 CASE-95C UTILITY tractor 4WD 1350-hrs., rear weights, mechanical wheel shuttle, 12-spd. 540/1000 PTO $32,000. obo (618)895-2116 2011 8310R IVT, 3800 hours, $118.500. 217-242-9105 2014 CIH-280, MFD, 4-hyd., frt 7 rear duals, $106,900 obo 217-242-9105 CASE MX-260 MFWD, 1365 Hrs., auto-steer, deluxe cab, 4 remotes, front and rear duals.

Call 317-440-9225 CASE-4890 CAH, 3-pt., PTO, 4 remotes, duals, starts and runs great, $18,000 Call 309-734-2706 or 309-337-2706

KINZE 3600-ASD 16-30”, loaded, low acres, 2012, $72,500. Call 563-357-4300

* Tile Lift Pumps * 150 to 15,000 GPM *Electric Motors * *Farm Drainage Pumps * * Generator Sets *

Shoemaker Welding North Liberty, IN

574-656-4412 (8) MAX-EMERGE PLUS row units also single arm Yetter NT coulters. 217-397-204

1994 JD-310D, 4x4, Cab, extend-a-hoe, new batteries & rubber, showing 5,860 hrs., from estate, $15,500 Call 309-734-2706 or 309-337-2706

COMPLETE PLANTERS PLANTER PARTS Soybean Splitter Bars Built To Fit Your Planter, ALL MAKES (IHC, JD, White, Deutz Allis, Kinze & Yetter)

217-397-2404

1998 CAT. D3C, series 3, hydro, cab, 6 way, new batteries, showing 7,581 hrs., $16,500. Call 309-734-2706 or 309-337-2706 Central Culvert & Tile, LLC Mahomet, IL. Steel and Alum.

Culverts. Plastic Tile and fittings.

8-inch to 36-inch in stock. up to 144-inch avail. 217-637-8453 NEW HOLLAND-L455 KUBOTA diesel, 2040 hours, new tires, one year old bucket, $8,250. Call 309-238-6445

HELP WANTED PART-TIME CDL driver, meadowland farms, Roanoke, Please call for details, 309-645-1540

2015 Schulte XH 1500, Series 3, 15' cutting width, tandem axles on main frame and single on wings, laminated tires, small 1000-rpm., pto, 1/4” thick stump jumpers and double safety chains, always shedded, top condition, $18,500.

319-209-0305

BUY

2006 KINZE-3500 PLANTER, 8-16, coulters, insecticide, corn & bean meters, good tires, very clean. $37,500. (765)404-0846 greendrills.com (740)756-4810 Hizey Farm Service LLC Harms Land-Rollers, Brand New! 12 - $6,800, 14 -7,300, 16 - $8,000 , 24 - $14,800, 32 - $17,500, 42-$21,500 Any size Available. 715-234-1993

Lacklender 72in Heavy-Duty Brush Cutter for Skid Loader. $1,850. 319-209-0305

SELL TRADE Tr y

500 AC. Row Crop Farm Enterprise Realty (660)582-7160 entrealty.com For Sale Grundy Co., Felix, Twp, 160 acres, 140 tillable. $8500/per acre. 252-943-9419

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IT WORKS!

If You’re Proud of Your Farm, then I’m Proud to Insure It.

We specialize in rebuilding corn heads.

• Hardened cutting edge for improved performance.

• Will last 2 to 3 times longer • Half the price of new • Tear downs available

• JD, NH, & others • Rollers, plates, blocks & guides rebuilt • Chains & sprockets available

ENGINE KITS

Clevite - FP Diesel - Reliance Quality SINCE 1988 ENGINE KITS: sleeves, pistons, pins, rings, bearings & IN-FRAME GASKETS

JOHN DEERE

MODERN FLOW MALE row destroyers for sale. 3 to choose from or get all 3. John Deere Diesel engine. Well maintained and a lot of spare parts. $14,000 ea. Call 815-590-8500

JD-7000 RECONDITIONED PLANTERS; 4-row 30”, 3-pt, $2,850; 8-row 30” $6,850; JD7200 4-row 30” $3,150. All repainted, NICE, can send pics Call 309-242-6040

404D 4010-4020 EARLY ........... $1025 404T 4320-4520-4630 ................ $1095 466T LATE – 4250-4450-4620 .. $1295

For More Kits - Just Call Dons Diesel 800-345-6513 www.donsdiesel.com Lawrence, KS

FREE ESTIMATES!

815-683-9850 Rod Honeycutt Crescent City, IL 60928

Todd Lash, The Farm Guy

Offices in Princeton and Peru Office: 815-224-8381 Cell: 815-228-7981 tlash@amfam.com

C4 Friday, January 17, 2020 5X5 NEW WRAPPED cornstalk rounds bales, dry $45./bale, Small square bales straw $4.00/bale, DeKalb IL. Call 815-970-5115 5X6 net wrapped Grass hay or large squares of alfalfa for horses and dairy cows. Delivery to your farm. (217)370-4342 ALL KINDS OF Hay & Stray Big Squares, Small Squares, & Big Rounds. Delivered in 18-24 ton loads. 217-322-4663 HAY AND BEDDING Auction!

Every Saturday at 12 Noon.

Reynolds Feed & Supply Cobb, WI. (608)623-2121 reynoldslivestock.com TOP OF STATE Hay & Straw, 3x3x8 bales and rounds. Davis, IL. Please Call 815-238-8372

WANTED JD-336, 337, 327 baler for parts. Also looking for bale ejectors, Call 262-719-7567 We Repair Baler Knotters on your Farm!

Service Calls also available for farm equipment! Used Rakes & New Tedders for Sale!

Kings Repair, Marshall IN 765-597-2015

1996 HAGIE-284, Only 2401 hr, 4WD, 80' boom w/triple nozzle body on 15" center, (2) 400 gal. tanks, TeeJet lightbar, AgLeader Edge mon., 5-sec. boom auto shutoff, Exc. tire, Always shedded & very nice $35,000 obo, Text/call 765-426-3914 2005 HARDI 1000-m, 60' BOOM, MONITOR, foamer, good shape, $6,950 Call 815988-2074 HAHN HIGH BOY sprayer, 200 gal. Ss tank, Wisconsin eng., 12 30” rows, w/cart, $500. Call 815-257-6423 JD-6700, 3-WHEEL, 60-ft. boom, triple nozzles, w/drops 2375 hrs, spray star monitor, Trimble light bar, foamer, Good Cond., $41,000. 815-260-0249, can text pics.

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Ag Chemicals Value Pricing

2020 recommendations

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Farmers Helping Farmers Co. Hinckley, Illinois 815-739-7700

INSULATION, 4x8 SHEETS foil-back foam, Factory Seconds.

Call Ken Nichols. Sullivan, IL. 800-424-1256, nichols5.com

CIH 370 Rock flex 47ft disk, excellent condition, $47,500-obo. 712-579-1825 IH NUMBER 48 18' disc w/cylinder good blades & tires, $1,200 Call 217-369-9098 JD-2310 SOIL FINISHER, 40', Schaben 1250 gal. Sprayer, 80' hyd. Booms; Landoll 9x24 chisle plow. 847-514-8844

JD-637 32ft Disc; JD-630 25ft disk, excellent condition, 618-528-8744

The State Technical Committee

which functions in an advisory capacity to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service on implementation of the Farm Bills and related technical and scientific issues, has set dates and locations for 2020 meetings. Individuals with conservation expertise are welcome to attend and participate.

NRCS holds all meetings at NRCS State Office 2118 W. Park Ct., Champaign, IL 61821

217-379-3586

Grain Bin Roof Vents.

Buy Direct From Manufacturer.

12x12 Vent - $45.00-each.

15x15 Vent - $48.00-ea. Other sizes available. Modern Sheet Metal, Falls City, NE. 402-245-4114, since 1981. www.modernsheetmetal.net

* Mar. 12, 2020 @ NRCS Champaign * July 9, 2020 @ NRCS Champaign * Nov. 10, 2020 @ NRCS Champaign If needed, other special meetings may be called.

For information call NRCS at (217) 353-6600

FARM LOANS. We have the Best term/interest rates avail.

Fixed rates, 5-25 yrs. 618-5282264 c, 618-643-2264, The BelRay Co, Don Welch and Jeff Welch, McLeansboro, IL

2-WAY RADIO Radio Ranch, Inc. 10924 Hoover Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071, (815)622-9000 www.radioranchinc.com

Knight Complete Line-up, New Pro Push, Slinger PS 235 Vertical Spreaders.

Arthur's Repair.

Hindsboro, IL 217-346-2737

Onarga, IL. 815-351-8124 *New/used Bush Hog mowers on hand. *Full line of Bush Hog parts.

*Fast, low rate shipping.

We can help keep your Bush Hog mower running like new!

2018 J&M LC290 Seed Tender, Long Elevator Conveyor, w/8”belt, tarp, scales and Talc Auger, color tan, and always shedded. $24,500 319-209-0305

2011 T800 KENWORTH day cab VG rubber, VG truck, ready to go. Cummins 450 HP w/Eaton 10 spd. Call/Text for more info 815-343-4325 2012 TIMPTE HOPPER, 42X102X66, Alum. Sub-frame, alum coupler, Air ride, P24.5, Durabrites, SS rear panel, vibrator, big doors, frt & rear ladder, elec. tarp, new tarp Aug. 18, new brakes & drums Oct. 19, Avail. Mid Jan. $24,000, Call 309-883-3350

Take Action on Compaction Soil Treatment ®

Agri-SC

Joe Beyers Farm Inc. Pana, IL

217-820-3918

M&W 2200 EARTHMASTER, 9-shank on 2' centers, 5 bar harrow, auto reset, non folding, $10,500 Call 815-692-3100

We Manufacture All Steel Irrigation Bridges! Abbott Fabrication Winamac, IN 574-225-1326 Shop: 574-946-6566

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED STATEWIDE

Generators: used, low hr takeouts. 20KW to 2000KW. Dsl, Propane, Nat. Gas. 701-3719526. abrahamindustrial.com

We Buy Damaged Grain In Any Condition Wet or Dry Including Damaged Silo Corn At Top Dollar We have vacs & trucks

KATOLIGHT & WINPOWER. Generators, automatic & PTO engine sets. Swits Farms Sales & Service. (217)752-6213

Call Heidi or Mark

Winco Generators.

PTO portables and eng. sets available, Large Inventory. Albion, IL. Waters Equipment. 618-445-2816

Northern AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 WANTED DAMAGED GRAIN WE PAY TOP DOLLAR!

>All Grains >Any Condition > Immediate Response Anywhere >Trucks and Vacs Available

Ag Gypsum for Sale through Clean Green Soil Amendments, LLC. (309)337-6242 or email cleangreensoil@gmail.com

CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY PRUESS ELEVATOR, INC (800) 828-6642 FEED OATS. LARGE quantity available. Bulk bin run at $4. per bu. (32 lbs). 50. bu super sacks cleaned at $5. per bu. Cleaned and bagged in 50-lb bags at $8.

Kewanee, IL. 309-853-7517 Lincolnland Agri-Energy, LLC Buying Corn Clint Davidson Commodity Mgr 10406 N 1725th St Palestine, IL 618-586-2321 or 888-586-2321

16 ROW DALTON side dress bar set up Torun on Pro700 or ground drive pump JOHN blue.

20" coulters w/knife also setup for Y drops 1400 gal. Call (217)306-4262 DMI 5310, 12-row strip till, markers, $13,900 217-242-9105 Humates Omri cert organic carbon 2400-lb super sack, liquid humate applied with starters, folliar, or with sidedress nitrogen. 563-920-3674

NEW GT RECIRCULATING Batch Grain Dryers. Cornwell Equipment. (217)543-2631

Winter Discount Heavy Drying Bins Size Bu. Price 21 X 18 5785 $4,949 27 X 21 11265 $7,914 42 X 24 32245 $17,581 Drying Floors W/12 Supports & Flashing

21 . . . . . . . . . . . $1,404 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,344 42 . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,573

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Small changes build healthy eating habits

By Angela Shelf Medearis

A new year brings about a desire for change, so let’s start with your health. When it comes to our daily meal routine, change can sometimes be challenging.

Studies have shown that it takes from two to eight months to form a new habit. You can create a positive eating “habit” by making small changes over time, like eliminating sugary drinks and high-sodium foods.

Consider making healthy changes that reflect your personal preferences, culture and traditions. Think of each change as a “win” as you build good habits and find solutions that reflect your new healthy eating style.

Use these tips courtesy of My Plate — www.choosemyplate. gov/start-small-changes — to find little victories that work for you.

MAKE HALF YOUR PLATE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Focus on whole fruits more often than drinking 100% juice. Snack on fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits instead of cookies, brownies or other sugar-sweetened treats. Offer whole fruits without saturated fat, sodium or added sugars as dessert.

Vary your veggies to include green, red and orange choices.

Add fresh, frozen or canned vegetables to salads, side dishes and recipes. Prepare your vegetables without sauces, gravies or glazes to lower the amount of sodium, saturated fat and added sugars.

Greek Pork Chops with Veggie Rice Servings: 4

A perfect traditional Greek pork chop, called brizola in Greece, is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The trick is in the marinade.

MAKE HALF YOUR GRAINS WHOLE GRAINS Choose whole-grain foods more often than refined grains.

Make at least half the amount of grains you eat each day whole grains. Find high fiber, whole-grain foods by reading the Nutrition Facts label and ingredients list. Some common whole grains include oatmeal, whole-wheat flour and popcorn.

MOVE TO LOW-FAT AND FAT-FREE DAIRY Choose low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt. Buy low-fat or fat-free cheese more often than regular cheese. Regular cream cheese, butter and cream are not in the dairy food group because they have little or no calcium. They also are high in saturated fat.

VARY YOUR PROTEIN ROUTINE Mix up protein foods to include seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, soy, eggs, lean meats and poultry. Select seafood twice a week, including fish and shellfish. Add beans or peas, unsalted nuts and seeds, and soy in main dishes and snacks.

When planning your daily meals, try healthy new ways to prepare family favorites. This recipe for Greek Pork Chops With Veggie Rice incorporates fresh fruit and juices into savory dishes and mixes grains and vegetables.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks.

Her website is www. divapro. com. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound pork cutlets (or 4 boneless pork chops) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 4 (1/4-inch-thick) orange slices PROCEDURE Make a marinade for the pork by combining 1 tablespoon of the oil, the orange juice, soy sauce, oregano and garlic in a glass bowl or re-sealable plastic bag; mix well. Cover bowl, if using, and refrigerate the pork chops for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Remove the pork chops from the marinade and discard the marinade.

Sprinkle pork chops with the salt and the black and red pepper.

Place a large skillet on the stove over high heat. When hot, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the pork chops to the pan, waiting about 30 seconds between each addition.

Cook about 3 minutes on each side until crispy. Set pork chops aside on a plate and add the orange slices to the pan; cook on each side about 30 seconds. Serve pork chops over a bed of Mixed Veggie Rice and top with the orange slices.

Mixed Veggie Rice If using leftover, already cooked vegetables, add them to the hot cooked rice immediately, cover and let them come up to temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Servings: 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups water (or 1 cup water and 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth) 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables or 2 cups fresh, diced vegetables.

PROCEDURE In a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat, add the oil. Add in the rice, onion, garlic, oregano and the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to toast the rice.

Pour in the water and/or the broth.

Stir and bring the rice to a boil.

Add the vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pot with a tight-fitting lid. Do not remove lid during the cooking process!

After 15 minutes, cut off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to steam. Fluff rice and vegetables with a fork and serve immediately.

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‘Clobbering’ adds value

By Terry and Kim Kovel

Throw away any food and bottled water that may have come into contact with floodwater.

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The forecast calls for warm temperatures, thunderstorms, and the potential for a couple of inches of heavy rain, even though it’s January. I’ve recently moved into a new home in an area that’s been subject to flash floods. If my home floods, what do I do with the food in my fridge and pantry?

If your home becomes flooded, it is important that you throw away any food that might have come into contact with floodwater. That includes cartons of milk, juice, or eggs and any raw vegetables and fruits. In fact, unless they were in a waterproof container, any food in your home that came into contact with floodwater needs to be thrown out.

Floodwater can seep into and contaminate food packaged in plastic wrap or cardboard, or stored in containers with screw-on caps, snap lids, or pull tops, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The best way to avoid the potential for foodborne illness in such cases is to throw away all food not contained in waterproof packaging. That includes any food in your pantry, cabinets, fridge and freezer

that came into contact with floodwater.

Canned goods also need to be inspected for damage due to flooding. Throw away any cans with swelling, leakage, punctures, or deep rusting, or those that are crushed or severely dented and can’t be opened with a can opener.

Foodborne bacteria can cause illness. Symptoms will occur usually within one to three days of eating the contaminated food. However, symptoms also can occur within 20 minutes or up to six weeks later, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

In the case of a power outage without flooding, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. If not opened, a refrigerator without power will keep food cold for about four hours. A half-full freezer will hold its temperature for about 24 hours, and for 48 hours if the freezer is full, the USDA says.

If the power is out more than four hours, you can store refrigerated food in a cooler with dry ice or block ice. You can also use dry ice or block ice in the fridge to keep it as cold as possible during an extended power outage, according to the FDA. The USDA and the FDA offer these other tips for safe food handling after a power outage:

n Check the temperature inside of your refrigerator and freezer. Throw away any perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, or leftovers that have been above 40 degrees for two hours or more. n Check each item separately.

Throw away any food that feels warm to the touch or has an unusual odor, color, or texture. n Check frozen food for ice crystals. The food in your freezer that partially or completely thawed can be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is 40 degrees or below.

Remember, when in doubt about the safety of the food item, throw it out. Never taste the food to decide if it is safe to eat, the USDA says.

Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than four hours and the refrigerator door was kept shut, according to the FDA. Experts agree: One way to be prepared in the event of an extended power outage is to keep a few days’ worth of ready-toeat food that doesn’t require cooking or cooling. And keep a supply of bottled water stored where it will be safe from floodwater.

Send questions to Chow Line, c/o Tracy Turner, 364 W. Lane Ave., Suite B120, Columbus, OH 43201, or turner.490@osu. edu.

The English word “clobbered” has been used since at least the 1600s, but its meaning has changed. It still means beaten up, badly injured or damaged.

But the word had a very different meaning in the 1700s. It describes porcelain dishes or ornaments with blue-and-white underglaze decoration that were altered.

And in an auction catalog or antiques display, the clobbered alterations are not bad and not damaging, but enhancing, and not a reason to pay a lower price.

The Chinese made most of the blue-and-white pieces in the late 1700s to early 1800s. They were shipped to many countries and overpainted with colored glazes because the public would pay more for colored urns or dishes.

The decorations did not follow the blue-and-white outlines of the original glaze, but were applied as new pictures and ornamental designs over the old glaze. The English did the same overglaze decorating, but many thought it was damaged, not improved. The Germans called it “schwarzlot,” or blackish, decoration.

A pair of “Chinese Export clobbered porcelain vases” were sold at a New Orleans auction for $5,750. Clobbering in green, pink, yellow and copper red in the mid-1800s has added to its value today.

Wouldn’t spoons made in the 1800s be worth more than the silver meltdown price? What makes sterling silver flatware eligible to be called “museum quality?”

Most old silver flatware is no longer popular and doesn’t sell well. People don’t want to bother cleaning silver. It needs to be washed by hand, polished regularly and stored properly in order to avoid tarnish, scratches and dents.

It shouldn’t be put in the dishwasher with stainless steel or other metal flatware. Certain foods, rubber, felt, wool, oak and some types of paint will cause silver to tarnish.

Silver flatware should be stored in special flannel bags or chests lined with tarnish-resistant flannel. Storing silver in plastic wrap or newspapers, or in cardboard boxes, causes it to discolor.

Sterling silver has a “meltdown value,” the cash price of the amount of silver the piece contains. “Museum quality” is whatever the museum decides it wants to include in exhibits as interesting art, design or history.

Even the name of a famous or early maker doesn’t guarantee the piece is of great value. Best sellers include Tiffany, Georg Jensen and some top-of-the-line Gorham.

A pair of clobbered Chinese urns decorated with blue-and-white pictures of houses and a river were overpainted with colored flowers, leaves and a cracked ice design. The pair sold for $5,750.

I bought a green Thanksgiving plate at an auction and am curious to see its value. A colonial couple is pictured on the front, and underneath it says: “Speak for yourself, John.” There are four other scenes around the border. The back of the platter has a picture of pilgrims, and underneath it says: “Pilgrim Exiles” and “Colonial Times by Crown Ducal, England.” Can you help?

Crown Ducal is used on some pieces of porcelain made

by A.G. Richardson and Co., Ltd., of Tunstall and Cobridge, England, beginning in 1916.

The Colonial Times series was made in the early 1930s.

It includes 12 different designs and was made in several colors, including blue, brown, green, mulberry and pink.

Plates were made with scalloped or smooth edges. A square plate also was made.

Colonial Times plates sell for $25 to $50.

CURRENT PRICES Creamer, porcelain, pink and brown border, company monogram, marked, Ellerman Lines, 1900s, 3 3/4 inches, $25.

Basket, purse, lightship, scrimshaw lid plaque, Nantucket style, signed, 7 x 9 inches, $125.

Tazza, bronze, gilt, cat, owl, arabesque, leaves, vines, berries, Antoine-Louis Barye, 7 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches, $170.

Fireplace, andiron, brass, steeple finial, ball, scrolling legs, ball feet, 22 inches, pair, $480.

Egg beater, tin and steel, wood handle, side gear drive, teeth and crimp, Holt’s, 1899, 10 3/4 x 3 inches, $75.

Mechanical postcard, Thanksgiving greeting, opens into booklet, Indian maiden holding turkey, Germany, 1913, $95.

Tin, Thanksgiving, round, orange and black, pilgrim girl holding basket, pumpkins and turkeys, 1920s, 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches, $125.

TIP: If a white powder forms on a piece made of lead, or glasses or pottery decorated with a lead glaze, immediately remove the piece from your house. The powder is poisonous. Consult an expert conservator if it is valuable and should be saved. Do the ecologically correct thing if you must dispose of the piece. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Lifestyle DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN

Use salt to paint a wintry watercolor Let it snow, wherever you live, with this colorful watercolor art project your young kids will enjoy indoors on a wintry day this month. Grains of salt sprinkled over watercolor drawings mimic snowflakes to change your budding artist’s landscape drawing.

While the watercolor paint is still wet, a sprinkle of salt creates dimension and transforms the look of the painting to a snowy winter scene.

When young children explore and create with this salty technique, the activity is bounded only by their imagination.

Here’s the stuff you’ll need: Q Watercolor or heavy art paper.

Q Small brush.

Q Water in a small dish.

Q Washable watercolor paint cakes in a tin such as Crayola brand, or watercolors that come in tubes that you dilute with water.

Q Inexpensive table salt or kosher salt.

Here’s the fun: Paint a picture with the watercolor paints. While the paint is still wet, lightly sprinkle salt here and there or over chosen portions of the painting.

As it absorbs the paint,

it creates little crystal-like designs. Let dry completely. Rub or shake off loose salt.

Encourage your painter to sign the art. Frame and display.

To make a scene of wintry bare trees using masking tape: First, grab some scissors and masking tape.

Cut thin and thick strips from the masking tape for a tree or trees and adhere to a plain sheet of watercolor paper.

Start with a wide strip for the trunk and add thinner strips off the sides for the branches. You might want to cut pieces to make a circle for a sun

or full moon to tape near the top of the paper. Cut in a sliver for a half moon.

Paint over the paper using natural wintry colors. Sprinkle some salt over the paint while still wet. Let dry completely.

Shake off loose salt and carefully remove the tape to reveal the trees, sun or moon or whatever you created. It’s always a moment of surprise.

To find more of Donna Erickson’s creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com. © 2020 Donna Erickson distributed by King Features Synd.

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Is overexercise cause of knots in back?

By Dr. Keith Roach

My wife is 69 and in very good health, exercising at least two hours a day. She has suffered from “knots in the back” for over 10 years.

It is extremely painful, often bringing her to tears. It comes on suddenly at any time of the day or night, and lasts hours, days and occasionally weeks. She has been to several physicians, whose recommendations are to “live with it.” She has tried chiropractic, massage therapy, prescription and OTC painkillers, stretching and home massage, all to no avail. I cannot see the knots, but I can feel a tightness when I attempt to rub them out, which usually does nothing.

A glass of wine is the only reliable relief, and it lasts only a few hours. Is there any recourse to this condition?

I am sure you and your wife must be frustrated.

The fact that it comes on suddenly, can be felt as tightness and gets a bit bet-

ter with alcohol makes me strongly suspect she is having muscle spasms. These most often come on in the legs and feet, but they can affect the back, too.

Two hours a day of exercising sounds like a lot, and she may be overexercising some muscles, while possibly not exercising others. This can lead to imbalances in muscle strength.

Another common problem stemming from exercising is inadequate stretching. Stretching is the first place to start for many people with muscle cramps.

A physical therapist or physiatrist may be of immense benefit, and your wife should explain in detail what her exercise regimen is. We are taught to think carefully of the mechanism of injury, and I am concerned the exercise may be that injury.

Abnormalities in electrolytes — blood salts,

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In absence of detailed knowledge about her exercise regimen, I’d recommend she try backing off a bit, maybe using ice after exercise, stretching the back under supervision and trying a hot bath or shower before bed.

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Keep 2020 goals on track

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DETROIT (AP) — New vehicle sales in the United States fell 1.3% last year, but the numbers still passed the healthy 17 million mark for the fifth straight year.

Automakers sold 17.05 million new cars, trucks and SUVs in 2019. Although buyers spent more on vehicles, companies had to prop up sales with record discounts, according to analysts.

Following a long trend, 69% of new vehicles sold last year were trucks or SUVs, with truck sales up 2.6% from a year ago. Car sales fell once again, by 10.1%, according to Autodata Corp.

Sales at General Motors fell 2.5% for the year as a

40-day strike by the United Auto Workers union cut into inventories in the fourth quarter. Ford sales fell 3.2%, while Fiat Chrysler sales dropped 1.4%. Sales at Toyota fell 1.8% and Nissan sales tumbled almost 10%.

The Edmunds.com auto pricing site predicted that more than half the new vehicles sold last year were SUVs, passing 50% market share for the first time.

Also for the first time, Fiat Chrysler’s Ram pickup beat the Chevrolet Silverado in full-year sales as GM retooled factories to built a new version of the Silverado.

Electric vehicle sales rose almost 37% last year to just over 236,000, Autodata reported.

Tesla reported global sales on Jan. 3 without singling out the United States.

The Palo Alto, California, electric vehicle company said sales rose over 50% to 367,500.

Last year turned out to be strong as uncertainty waned in talks over a trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and progress toward a trade deal with China, said Jeff Schuster, president of global vehicle forecasts for LMC Automotive, a consulting firm.

Schuster predicted stability this year but wrote that sales could be a bit lower than in 2019.

Last year’s sales numbers defied the odds, especially because high interest rates and record prices squeezed some buyers, said Jeremy Acevedo, senior manager of industry insights for Edmunds.

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Vanity plate rules, free speech butt heads

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — When the Canadian province of Saskatchewan in February denied a man’s request for a vanity license plate bearing his last name, saying it was offensive, David Assman got the last laugh.

Assman — yes, his real name, but pronounced “OSS-man — painted a huge version of the plate on the back of his pickup truck.

Regulating language on personalized plates has long pitted the government’s interest in maintaining decency on the roadways with the free speech rights of motorists.

In November, a federal judge in Kentucky ruled the state had improperly denied a plate saying “IMGOD” to a Northern Kentucky atheist.

Then, 12 days later, a disabled former Marine sued the state for rescinding his plate that read “INFDL,” which he said was a term of camaraderie used by Marines who served in the Middle East.

First Amendment scholars, including David Hudson of the Freedom Forum

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Institute, says that states are “maddeningly inconsistent” in applying vanity plate rules, so much that it makes their decisions look “arbitrary and unreasonable.”

In Indiana, for example, the Department of Motor Vehicles once denied a plate saying “CNCR SUX,” but said “WNTR SUX” was OK. In Kentucky, the Transpor tation Cabinet’s Division of Motor Vehicles has allowed plates saying “GODLVS” and “TRYGOD” while rejecting 80 -year-old retired postal worker Bennie Hart’s request for “IMGOD.” Branch manager Ainsley Snyder testified in Hart’s case that if a motorist requests a plate that says “BLUE” because it’s his favorite color or because he’s a Kentucky Wildcat fan, he would get the plates.

But if he said he wanted it to signify he’s a Democrat, it would be rejected because state law bans plates that promote a political belief or party.

Motor Vehicle Commissioner Matt Henderson said that while he’d reject a plate that says “JESUS” because the law also prohibits promoting “any spesmall increase from a year earlier.

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Hudson and other experts, including Leslie Gielow Jacobs, a professor at University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, predict vanity plate rules in Kentucky and other states eventually will be struck down because they improperly allow state officials to impose their viewpoints.

That would force states to allow virtually anything on personalized plates or to abandon them entirely, which would cost them much needed revenue.

In Kentucky, where it costs an extra $25 a year to get a vanity plate and there are about 40,000 on the road, the state would stand to lose about $1 million annually.

‘RATHER BE GOLFING’ The law on vanity plate speech is unsettled because the U.S. Supreme Court hasn’t ruled on the issue.

In 2015, on a narrow 5-4 vote, it held that Texas could block a “special plate” promoting the Sons of Confederate Veterans, which would have in-

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But the court said its rulings applied only to special plates, not personalized ones. Special plates carry the name and logo of a university, hobby, sports team or industry, such as “Friends of Coal” in Kentucky.

The majority held that special plates are government speech, not personal speech protected by the First Amendment, in part because the public assumes the state is endorsing their message.

Writing for the dissenters, Alito said that was ridiculous, given that there are more than 300 special plates on the road in Texas.

Watching those plates speed by, he asked, “Do you really think that ones that say ‘Rather Be

Golfing’ mean the official policy of the state is that it is ‘better to golf than to work?’”

Hart’s dispute began in 2016 when he moved from Ohio to Independence, Kentucky, with his wife of 60 years and requested the same plate he’d had for 12 years in Ohio.

Under a Kentucky requirement that applicants explain why they want certain letters and numbers on their plate, he said he wanted to promote his view that “faith is susceptible to individual interpretation.”

The Kenton County clerk approved “IMGOD,” but emailed the Motor Vehicle Division that she hoped the state “would not feel it was appropriate.”

Snyder, the branch manager, rejected the plate,

saying it violated rules because it was “vulgar or obscene.”

When Hart appealed, a lawyer for the state said the plate wasn’t denied for that reason, but instead because it was “not in good taste” and would “create the potential of distraction to other drivers and possibly confrontations.”

But the state could cite no evidence that had happened in the dozen years Hart drove with it in Ohio.

He sued, saying the state had violated his free speech rights, and its lawyers sought to throw his suit out.

The Transportation Cabinet said vanity plates — like special plates — are government speech that isn’t protected by the First Amendment.

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Special prosecutor sought in attack after bus fatal sentence ROCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — A special prosecutor should be appointed to determine whether a northern Indiana woman will be charged in an attack on a woman who had just been sentenced in a crash that killed her three children at a school bus stop, county prosecutors said.

Fulton County prosecutors asked a judge in a filing Jan. 9 to appoint a special prosecutor because they cannot be unbiased in deciding whether Brittany Ingle should be charged in the Dec. 18 attack on Alyssa Shepherd.

It unfolded after Shepherd was sentenced to four years in prison in the deaths of Ingle’s three children.

Both women were exit-

ing a courtroom after the sentencing when Ingle rushed past the guard holding Shepherd and hit her in the head “with what appeared to be her hand/ elbow,” according to a probable cause affidavit.

Shepherd’s head appeared to hit a courtroom wall after she was struck by Ingle, it states.

Shepherd received a CT scan, but did not suffer any injuries, the South Bend Tribune reported.

Ingle was removed in handcuffs, charged with preliminary misdemeanor battery and later released.

Fulton County Prosecutor Michael Marrs said she has not been formally charged in the attack.

Marrs said he doesn’t feel his office could be un-

biased in handling Ingle’s case because of how close his staff came to her and her family while working on the case against Shepherd.

A s Fulton Cou nt y ’s sheriff restrained Ingle after the attack, she told him she was upset because of the outcome of the case against Shepherd and the deaths of her three children, according to the probable cause affidavit.

A jury convicted Shepherd in October of three counts of reckless homicide and other charges in the Oct. 30, 2018, crash that killed 6 -year-old twin brothers Xzavier and Mason Ingle, and their 9-year-old sister, Alivia Stahl.

Corn spill forms smooth path on Minnesota railroad tracks CRYSTAL, Minn. (AP) — Bushels and bushels of corn spilled from a freight train and formed a smooth, yellow path for more than a third of a mile on railroad tracks in a northern Minneapolis suburb.

The spill happened in Crystal, Minnesota, on

the Canadian Pacific line.

The Star Tribune reported the corn stretched for about 2,000 feet.

Assuming the corn was about 1.5 inches deep the entire way, the Tribune estimated the spill would amount to about 900 bushels. That’s

about $3,400 worth of corn on Jan. 7 prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Crews are working to clean up the spilled corn, Canadian Pacific Railway spokesman Andy Cummings told The Associated Press.

Sears sells DieHard brand to Advance Auto for $200 million NEW YORK (AP) — Sears has sold the DieHard car battery brand as the struggling retailer continues to shed assets to raise cash.

The company, created

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Sears will still be able to sell DieHard goods in its stores. And it will still be able to create products for the brand as long as they are not auto-related, like the DieHard boots it currently sells.

Advance Auto Parts said it will sell DieHard auto batteries in its more than

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DES MOINES, Iowa — U.S. pork producers are keeping barns and packing plants full, and that isn’t stopping anytime soon. The big question, that also won’t go away anytime soon, is where will all that pork go?

If U.S. and Chinese trade officials and administrations can get their issues ironed out, U.S. pork will continue going to China and to other parts of Asia that have been impacted by African swine fever.

“Just to give you an idea of the kind of exports we’ve been looking at, I’m tracking not only U.S. exports to China, but also the other countries and entities that have exportable surplus,

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The U.S. swine breeding herd, as of Dec. 1, was at 6.461 million, up 2.1% from a year ago and a marked increase over the pre-report estimate of up 1.6%.

The September-November farrowings were at 3.166 million litters, down 1.2%, and that was estimated to be steady at 100% of the same time a year ago.

December-February farrowing intentions, at 3.129 million, was up 1% from a year ago and above the pre-report estimates of up 0.4%.

The March-May farrowing intentions, at 3.147 million, was up 0.4%, a decrease from pre-report

estimates of up 1.1% from actual farrowings the same time a year ago.

The September-November pig crop, at 35.101 million, set a new record. That number was up 1.8% from a year ago and was expected to be up 2.9%.

The September-November pigs saved per litter was at 11.09 pigs, up 3% from a year ago, and also was expected to be up 2.9%. That number is a record for the quarter.

As of Dec. 1, 2019, U.S. pork producers had 77.338 million pigs on hand, a record for the quarter, up 3% from a year ago.

Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 211, or jotto@agrinews-pubs.com.

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Illinois takes center stage in growth of swine breeding herd

By Jeannine Otto

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois is the Land of Lincoln — but the state also makes a pretty good baby pig delivery room and nursery.

“The biggest growth came from Illinois,” said Altin Kalo, a senior analyst with Steiner Consulting Group in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Kalo spoke during a media conference call sponsored by Pork Checkoff. The call followed the release of the fourth-quarter 2019 U.S. Department of Agriculture Hogs and Pigs Report.

Illinois grabbed the spotlight for having the largest growth in the size of the state’s swine breeding herd in the fourth quarter of 2019.

“Are we going to see more hogs during this time frame? You look at the size of the breeding herd right now and the answer to that would be yes,” said Kalo, refer-

encing the U.S. breeding herd as of Dec. 1, 2019, which stood at 6.461 million head of sows and gilts, up 2.1% from a year ago and higher than the pre-report expectations, which had that number up 1.6%.

Kalo noted that the growth came from states that aren’t known for having large breeding herds.

“When you look at where that growth has come, it has come in some states that are not the largest hog producing states. They are large, but not the largest,” Kalo said.

Illinois had a 105% growth in its breeding herd numbers from the same time a year ago, with 590,000 sows and gilts on hand as of Dec. 1, up from 560,000 a year ago and steady with the last quarter, which also was at 590,000.

The market hog herd numbers in Illinois were down from the same time last year, at 4.760 million, down from 4.840 million the same time a year ago.

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crease, at 4.050 million animals on Dec. 1, compared with 3.990 million WEST LAFAYETTE, animals the same time a Ind. — Indiana pork proyear ago. ducers continued doing The under 50 pound what they know best — category was at 1.070 raising pigs. But with plen- million animals compared tiful pig numbers now and with 1.035 million aniinto the next few months, mals a year ago. they are putting the brakes The 50 to 119 pound pig on the breeding herd. category dropped from Indiana’s breeding hog 1.225 million animals the herd, as of Dec. 1, 2019, same time a year ago to stood at 250,000 sows and 1.110 million animals as gilts, down from 260,000 of Dec. 1. the same time last year.

The 120 to 179 pound The state’s farrowcategory was at 880,000 ings for the Septemberanimals versus 820,000 November time frame animals a year ago. The 180 were at 120,000 head of pound and over herd stood animals farrowed, down at 990,000 animals as of from 130,000 a year ago.

Dec. 1, 2019, versus 910,000 December-February animals on Dec. 1, 2018. farrowing intentions, at Indiana pigs saved per 120,000, were down slightly litter dropped slightly in from a year ago at 125,000 the September-November farrowings. The Marchtime period, with proMay intentions were even ducers saving 10.5 pigs with a year ago, at 120,000 per litter versus 10.6 the animals intended to farrow same time a year ago. The and the same actual numSeptember-November pig ber a year ago. crop was at 1.260 million, Indiana’s market hog compared to 1.378 million herd showed a large ina year ago.

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Illinois pork producers had 275,000 head of sows and gilts farrowing in the September-November time frame. They intend to farrow 270,000 in the December-February time frame, a sharp increase from the 254,000 farrowings the same time a year ago.

March-May farrowing intentions were at 275,000 head of sows and gilts farrowing, steady with the same number of actual farrowings a year ago.

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The SeptemberNovember Illinois pig crop was 3.011 million, an increase from the 2.982 million a year ago.

Illinois producers also increased their productivity, with 10.95 pigs saved per litter in the September-November period versus 10.65 a year ago.

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the ewes were put on last week.

The cows and calves also exHappy New hausted the cornstalk grazing Year! Hope and are now enjoying some everyone had sorghum baleage. Although a wonderful feeding bales is a lot more work holiday. I do not than grazing, I’ve yet to go into usually make the winter very far past mid-JanNew Year’s uary with grazing, so here we resolutions, but go again. I always enjoy the I did give some thought to obsmells that go with hay feeding, jectives for both the farm and and these baleage crops are the mill. One thing my husband even more appealing. Maybe and I would like to improve on some perfume maker could crein the barn is sheep handling. ate a farm aroma that would be Our barn needs some improvea more tantalizing experience ment to make it easier to work than the more common aromas with the sheep when they need associated with the farm. shearing or feet trimming. This We had our first power outhas become more important age last Saturday, so I had to now that it is just us working get the tractor up to the house with the sheep. Should not be and hook up the generator. It major repair, just some changonly lasted about three hours BELVIDERE ing gates around. this time and it wasn’t a blizThis year, I would like to zard, so not a bad interruption Winter work do more experimenting with for the first of the winter seaHello from the wool from my sheep. The son. As an old-timer now, I can Graze-N-Grow.

Shetland combined with a little Lambing season recall those winter outages bemohair turned out very nicely. fore generators when watering is upon us, and There are more fibers that are livestock on automatic waterers I can’t rememworth trying with the Shetland. was quite the challenge. And if ber a milder Shetland wool is so nice for heat lamps were needed in the — or muddier knitting. One idea I have is farrowing house, there was an— January. to combine a little Scottish Weather forecasts have not lived other challenge. blackface with the Shetland.

Taking care of animals in the up to their predictions lately, The Scottish Blackface will winter demands effort and dedthank goodness. The 8-inch give a little more strength. ication even with our modern snow forecasted with ice and Experimenting with different conveniences, but it puts food wind on top of that had me colors is a lot of fun. Putting on the tables, both ours and our pulling the ram lambs off their three or four colors together consumers, so it’s worth the rye grazing and into the new makes an interesting yarn. I use hoop shed Cole and I built. They effort. And right now the lamb a color wheel to pick colors that could go back out to the field, market is great, so marketing complement each other. lambs now pays off even more. but we’ll probably get another Another trick is to try to I expect with the sky-high hay forecast that lives up to its pomimic nature. Looking at colors tential. They now share the same prices there will be more flock of tree leaves when they change diet of oat and pea baleage that liquidations for those unforin the fall or the colors of flowers in the spring can be good sources for colors. Beautiful yarns can also be made by using variable levels of dyes. For example, a light blue, dark blue and a medium blue blended together is really pretty. Now my mind is spinning with so many ideas to try. If you have some wool, hopefully you have some great ideas to try, too.

Illinois Lamb & Wool Producers is planning an educational meeting for March 21 at the University of Illinois. Save the date. More information will be available soon.

Happy January — and a good lambing season to those whose flocks are lambing now.

Jane Zeien

tunate enough to depend on purchased hay and with the strong demand continuing we should see these prices hold up throughout the year.

We just sent lambs to two lockers last week for customers and a ewe for our favorite lamb sticks. I wanted to send another ewe for lamb burger, but could not find another open ewe, so we’ll have to wait until after lambing season is over for that.

It has been nice to see some of the beautiful sunrises we’ve had lately, and even the 1- and 2-inch snows have been kind of pretty. It’s too bad those folks in the southern states miss out on some of these simple pleasures, but maybe they’re just spoiled by warm weather. So far, winter has been kind to us, and I hope it continues. I do look forward to frozen ground though. Enjoy the season! Happy trails!

Jim Draper

better quality and the old ewe flock will gain even more on that younger grass. In the past two years, some of this ground has not been hayed or grazed until August or September, so it was very mature when the sheep got to it.

The annual cover crop field has been completely grazed off by the lamb groups, and I’m back to the fescue field that has had an 86-day rest.

I grazed this up to the time I sold off the lambs, which was the third week in December.

Then I brought home the old ewes, turned in the rams — for their Christmas present — and finished grazing the fescue before starting on the baleage. I still have one farmette to graze if I want to take the sheep there, and the weather will decide if I do that. I did graze the flock into the first of the year, but I decided to leave that one farmette for next year SHEFFIELD to start my grazing with. So, the sheep are on big round Cleaning up bales of grass baleage and dry Since last grass hay. month, I’ve For a list of upcoming forage played lumbermeetings, go to Midwest Grass jack a lot. We & Forage News at www.midhave cleaned westgrass.com and read their up three farmsteads, and now December and January issue. It has some very good info in it. I it’s my farms’ could list them here, but you’ll turn to get cleaned up. There learn more if you read it yourwas just a lot of brush, downed trees and dead trees that needed self. Expand your mind, and not just your waist, this winter. cut and burned. I am hopeful I can make hay off of some of this Remember 2020 has to be better than 2019. ground next year. I’m thinking if I cut hay early off this ground, Elton Mau then the grass next fall will be ARROWSMITH

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Reviewing the Top 9 in 2019 for Illinois cattlemen It’s no secret farmers with backgrounds that 2019 was a in food safety very challenging and quality asyear for catsurance in the tle farmers in livestock indusIllinois. As we try. Following move into a new the panel, guests year and start traveled to a working on our cattle operapriority issues Jill Johnson tion where the and promotion dietitian group activities at the Illinois Beef toured the farm’s Illinois Beef Association feedlot.

Association, I Tour stops wanted to highoffered opportunities for light IBA’s Top Nine in dietitians to learn more 2019 for both the Policy Division and the Checkoff about the feed rations fed to their cattle, how that Division.

1. Real beef versus imitation feed was harvested or advertising campaign. There’s acquired, how the facility was designed with animal no substitute for real beef. care and comfort in mind, That’s the message the animal behavior and what Illinois Beef Association day-to-day tasks are on shared with millennial the farm.

Illinois consumers in a social media ad campaign 6. “Beef. It’s What’s For that targeted population Dinner.” took center stage in centers throughout Illinois Chicago Chili Cookoff. The promoting the benefits of Chicago Gourmet event, real beef over plant-based situated on the Harris alternatives.

Rooftop Theater near the lawn of Chicago’s Deceptive marketing Millennium Park, extended claims are a real concern the “Beef. It’s What’s For of our members, and IBA Dinner.” campaign’s conleaders felt it was important to redouble our efforts tent and made beef top of mind for influential to push back against Chicago chefs and conerroneous marketing sumers with a star-studded and nutritional claims by plant-based alternatives to chili competition.

We were excited to real beef. We were thrilled be part of the Chicago that the IBA’s real beef Gourmet because reachmessage was seen over ing a very influential and 1.2 million times by milwell-known group of chefs lennial consumers over a along with consumers three-week timeframe. during one jam-packed 2. Legislator farm visits. weekend event in downIBA hosted two different farm tours for bi-partisan groups of state legislators this past fall; one located near the suburbs of Chicago and the other near the metro-East St. Louis area.

The purpose of these tours was to connect legislators to Illinois cattle farmers and showcase the hard work and dedication IBA members put into producing a quality product.

The tours showcased proper animal care and nutrition practices, regulatory compliance efforts, conservation and sustainable farm practices and how confined animal feeding has allowed farms to grow to support the next generation and contributes to economic growth in local communities.

3. Testified at hearings regarding antibiotic use and trade. IBA leaders helped provide perspective on antibiotic use in food-producing animals and the importance of access to foreign markets for Illinois products at Senate and House committee hearings.

We know that Illinois cattlemen and women make critical decisions that position their farm to succeed every day. At the same time, others are making decisions that can challenge our great industry.

That’s where the IBA can help and supports our members with representation at our state capitol and provides testimony on issues important to beef producers.

4. Trade deals done.

IBA and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have been working with our congressional leaders and the Trump administration to deliver perhaps the biggest win for the beef industry as we closed out 2019: trade deals.

In just the past few weeks, we’ve managed to finalize a trade deal with Japan that places us on a level playing field with participants in the TransPacific Partnership.

We also saw movement on the United StatesMexico-Canada Agreement in December, and we thank all of our IBA members that helped push our congressional leaders to vote yes for USMCA by participating in our call to action text messaging and email campaign. You can sign up to be part of future campaigns by texting BEEFACTION to 52886.

5. 60 dietitians visit cattle farm. Sixty dietitians visited a central Illinois beef farm through a partnership with the Illinois Farm Families program and the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The event kicked off with a question-and-answer panel, which included two Illinois beef

town Chicago is a great accomplishment for the beef industry.

7. State checkoff funds $50,000 research grant.

IBA leaders approved funding for a research project at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign for understanding how cattle respond to feeding on different flooring strategies in slatted buildings.

The Illinois Beef Checkoff allows us to fund research that will answer new questions and provide rapid, critical information to Illinois cattlemen.

8. Affiliate chapters promote beef locally. Through sponsorships provided through the Illinois Beef Checkoff, county cattlemen’s groups were able to conduct local beef promotion activities that ranged from television and radio advertising to grocery store samplings to educational displays at various events and more.

In order for our industry to build consumer confidence in beef and beef production practices, promotion and education efforts have to happen at all levels.

9. IBA funds youth and young leader participation in industry events. The IBA is committed to helping develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and women, and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry.

This is why IBA spon-

sored three young leaders in 2019 to attend leading industry events such as the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the NCBA Young Cattlemen’s Conference and a CattleFax Risk Management seminar.

These opportunities will also be available in 2020, so be sure to check IBA’s

website for more information if you’re an interested young producer.

IBA also provides learning and leadership opportunities to youth through educational events and internship opportunities.

Junior members also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through serving on

the Illinois Junior Beef Association board of directors.

Now that the work of 2019 is complete, we’re excited to continue to serve and support the beef industry moving forward.

Jill Johnson is the executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association.

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Virtual reality beef ranch tours expand to international audience DENVER — In an effort to share more about beef farming and ranching with audiences across the globe, “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” is making its virtual ranch tours available in Korean, Japanese and Spanish.

The project, made possible by the U.S. Meat Export Federation and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, contractors to the Beef Checkoff, and Iowa Beef Industry Council, will offer a variety of new audiences an opportunity to virtually experience the U.S. beef industry and production practices.

“International customers are very interested in the story behind U.S. beef, but most live in large cities and have never seen the clean open spaces where cattle are raised,” said Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO. “These videos allow international audiences to feel like they are right in the middle of daily life on a family ranch or farm, and a key component of that

story is the tremendous care that goes into raising the animals. From genetics to grazing and feeding practices to environmental stewardship, these families make the investments necessary to raise the finest beef in the world.”

“As we expand our global reach and share where U.S. beef comes from with international consumers, this is an opportunity to provide an in-depth look at beef production using modern technology,” said Chris Freland, executive director of Iowa Beef Industry Council.

“We have a goal at Iowa Beef Industry Council to create a video for international use, and featuring an Iowa family seemed like a natural partnership opportunity to share that story.”

The three translated 360-degree videos virtually transport the viewer to a ranch to learn more about how cattle are raised, including the ways beef farmers and ranchers care for the environment

and their animals.

The tours feature: n Triple U Ranch — On the diversified Triple U Ranch, the Utesch family runs a cow-calf operation, a small feedyard and grows corn. The ranch was started in the 1940s and has been in the Utesch family and had cattle on it ever since. n Easterday Ranches — The tour of Easterday Ranches takes the viewer to a state-of-the-art feedyard in Washington with more than 70,000 head of cattle and thousands of acres of onions, potatoes, corn and wheat. n Brackett Ranch — A peek into the Brackett family’s life at Brackett Ranch on the Oregon and Idaho border shows unparalleled beauty.

The Bracketts and their four kids raise cows and calves.

The 360-degree videos debuted in English last year at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. They are available on the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” website.

2020 Stakeholders Summit May 7-8 ARLINGTON, Va. — Registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared.”

Now in its 19th year, the alliance’s annual summit brings together thought leaders in the industry to discuss hot-button issues and out-of-the-box ideas to connect everyone along the food chain, engage influencers and protect the future of animal agriculture.

The 2020 event is set for

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Early registration discounts are available through Jan. 31.

To register, visit summit.a nimalagallia nce. org.

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By Tom C. Doran

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan, who resigned Jan. 13, said he saw progress on rural broadband in 2019.

“The General Assembly passed a capital bill that included $420 million for broadband service across the state. That’s a phenomenal number. I thought if we could get $50 million, that would be huge. Missouri has been working on doing

something similar to what we have done here for the last five or six years, and last year, they had $5 million to work with,” Sullivan said.

“The Broadband Advisory Council was created by legislation two years ago, but had never been brought together and organized. We organized it.

They will be working to administer the program and to allocate the dollars over the next five to six years.

“I’ve been told by people that I respect in that

industry that the money that the state has combined with the federal dollars and also combined with the providers themselves, we can have the opportunity in the next five to six years for anyone in the state that wants highspeed internet service it can happen. I’ve been told that that is very possible.”

ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY “The dynamic of the Illinois General Assembly is changing. The chairwoman of the Illinois

House Agriculture and Conservation Committee is Rep. Sonya Harper from the South Side of Chicago.

I don’t know if she has any farms in her district, but I doubt it. She’s a wonderful lady. We have a really good working relationship with her,” Sullivan said.

“I’ve visited her district. She’s been out to the Department of Ag. We want to make sure that we can educate those individuals who are further and further removed from the farms so that they under-

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As a result, the Tolands decided to offer a lease agreement that included all the buildings, working facilities, pasture and equipment they own to run an operation such as tractors, manure spreader, bale hauler, hay racks, ATV, Kubota and so forth.

“We included a sheet that lists the operations and responsibilities for both the lessee and the lessor,” Toland said. “For example, the fence repair and all gates and buildings are my responsibility, and if the lessee wants to put in temporary fencing to split a paddock, that’s his responsibility.”

The lease includes a map of the entire farm and areas that are available for grazing.

“I’m sure as the year goes along, we’ll probably find things we didn’t get in the lease,” Toland said. “So, we have a big blank area, and at the end of the year, we’ll see what worked and what didn’t.”

The Tolands offered the lease to Welsh after interviewing five candidates interested in the opportunity.

“One of the first qualities we wanted was somebody who knows how to work and knew cattle,” Trevor Toland said. “Carson knows how to work, and that was the first thing that impressed us.”

“The second most impressive thing about Carson is he’s a verbal

AGRINEWS PHOTO/MARTHA BLUM

Carson Welsh (left) is learning how to operate a managed intensive grazing system from Trevor Toland who has spent many years developing pastures and raising cattle. learner, so if I tell him something, he knows it and that’s going to be important going forward as he learns how to handle these pastures and the situations here,” Toland said.

“I’m confident he’s going to do a really good job.”

The east fork of the LaMoine R iver r uns through the farm which was purchased by Toland’s parents in 1951.

“We’ve lived here since 1972, and we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my parents,” he said. “Before them, this place had never been paid for by anyone because they all went broke.”

Toland has managed his pastures with rotational grazing for many years.

“The high intensity started in 2001 when I retired from teaching,” he said. “In 2006, we used the

Environmental Quality Incentives Program to put ramps in the ponds, build exterior fences, add interior fencing and we drilled a new well.”

For too long, Toland said, cattlemen have been focused on making money per animal.

“Cattlemen have been focused on weaning weights and yearling weights instead of focusing on what we can make per acre grazing and how to do it,” he said. “That’s why we’ve been so slow adopting managed intensive grazing systems.”

“This farm is what a lot of guys would call junk land with the flood plain and white timber soils,” he said. “So, if you can make $100 to $200 per acre on this ground, that’s pretty amazing.”

For the past 11 years,

Toland has had a custom grazing agreement with Black Gold Ranch and Feedlot.

“There were years they brought 120 head of cattle here in April and never saw the cattle again until they picked them up at the end of December,” he said.

“That was really appreciated by me that someone trusted me that much.”

Welsh’s family operates Welsh Cattle Co. near Blandinsville.

“We have a 500-cow herd that includes purebred Angus, purebred Simmental and cows that are Simmental or Angusbased,” said Welsh, 21.

“We have an annual bred heifer sale, and we also sell and lease bulls privately.”

The young cattleman already has started to learn about managed intensive grazing with a group of 69

stand the challenges that we face.

“We can either put blinders on and pretend it’s not happening or we can engage. I believe in engaging and trying to educate and help them get to where they have a better understanding of agriculture in the state.”

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran. heifers he has winter grazing on the leased pasture.

“You can tell just having heifers here for a month the big difference there is by rotating them,” Welsh said.

“I’ve always run my cows with dad’s herd, so I applied for this lease because I saw it as a very good learning opportunity to have my own deal,” said Welsh, who signed a five-year lease for the operation.

“An intensive managed grazing system needs cattle, but at other times you don’t need as many cattle, so you need quite a few head of cattle, so you can make adjustments,” Toland said. “The clincher for us choosing Carson is we were really impressed with his background, family, their size of operation and the flexibility to make adjustments.”

“I could see Carson being here for a long time as an operator and maybe eventually as an owner,” he said.

While serving as the president of the Illinois Beef Association, Toland said he met a lot of cattlemen who were getting ready to retire.

“They didn’t have a clue about what to do, except sell out and quit,” he said.

“I think it’s important for guys like us to figure out a way to make transition happen.”

Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 117, or marthablum@ agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Blum.

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DICAMBA FROM PAGE ONE

“My concern was as those soybeans grew and it’s time to spray, we were going to be looking at late June, early July. I was hearing from a lot of folks, a lot of producers about a request to extend the application date past June 30.

“I made the decision to extend the application date as director, and I take full responsibility for it. I extended the application date to July 15. I will tell you as I stand here today, it was the wrong decision that I made as it turned out.

“The last week of June had the highest temperatures we saw for the year. It was, I think, 98 degrees June 28, June 29, the humidity was very high, and had a lot of

“I made the decision to extend the application date as director, and I take full responsibility for it.”

John Sullivan product been sprayed that last week of June, we still would have without a doubt in my mind had an increase in the number of complaints.

July was also hot and humid, and the number of complaints went up.”

A f ter meeting w ith producers, agribusiness owners, commercial applicators and other stakeholders, Sullivan set new dicamba label restrictions for 2020.

“I made the decision to set June 20 as the cutoff date to apply dicamba,” he said.

“It will not be extended.”

In addition, it cannot be applied if the air temperature at the field at the time of application is over 85 degrees, or if the National Weather Service’s forecasted high temperature for the nearest available location for the day of application exceeds 85 degrees.

HEMP

FROM PAGE ONE

“I think we’ve really just scratched the surface as far as the potential uses and production.

“We’re getting geared up for another season of applications and permits and the challenges that will bring.”

MARIJUANA FROM PAGE ONE

“And our desire is to make it into a division because we’re going to need a lot more staff to help oversee the program.”

There were 77,000 transactions the first day adultuse marijuana became legal with revenue the first week of about $11 million.

Under the medicinal program, IDOA also is responsible for the 21 cultivator centers currently in the state regulating them and making sure they follow all of the rules of safety and law enforcement.

IDOA opened the application process Jan. 7 for cannabis infuser, transporter and craft grower licenses.

COVER

FROM PAGE ONE

“In less than two weeks, that money was allocated.

It was quite amazing,” Sullivan said.

“We’re thrilled with the amount of interest we had in the cover crop program.

I think we could have easily doubled the acres if we had the resources to do it.”

IDOA allocated $300,000 for a 2020 cover crop initiative for after harvest acres, and within 10 days after the program opened, all of the money had been committed to applicants.

“The two most effective things that we can do to reduce nutrient loss are no-till and cover crops. I think we have a tremendous opportunity with cover crops to help to reduce nutrient loss here in Illinois and across the country,” Sullivan said.

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Progress on rural broadband in 2019

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan, who resigned Jan. 13, said he saw progress on rural broadband in 2019.

“The General Assembly passed a capital bill that included $420 million for broadband service across the state. That’s a phenomenal number. I thought if we could get $50 million, that would be huge. Missouri has been working on doing

something similar to what we have done here for the last five or six years, and last year, they had $5 million to work with,” Sullivan said.

“The Broadband Advisory Council was created by legislation two years ago, but had never been brought together and organized. We organized it.

They will be working to administer the program and to allocate the dollars over the next five to six years.

“I’ve been told by people that I respect in that

industry that the money that the state has combined with the federal dollars and also combined with the providers themselves, we can have the opportunity in the next five to six years for anyone in the state that wants highspeed internet service it can happen. I’ve been told that that is very possible.”

ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY “The dynamic of the Illinois General Assembly is changing. The chairwoman of the Illinois

House Agriculture and Conservation Committee is Rep. Sonya Harper from the South Side of Chicago.

I don’t know if she has any farms in her district, but I doubt it. She’s a wonderful lady. We have a really good working relationship with her,” Sullivan said.

“I’ve visited her district. She’s been out to the Department of Ag. We want to make sure that we can educate those individuals who are further and further removed from the farms so that they under-

TIME

FROM PAGE ONE

As a result, the Tolands decided to offer a lease agreement that included all the buildings, working facilities, pasture and equipment they own to run an operation such as tractors, manure spreader, bale hauler, hay racks, ATV, Kubota and so forth.

“We included a sheet that lists the operations and responsibilities for both the lessee and the lessor,” Toland said. “For example, the fence repair and all gates and buildings are my responsibility, and if the lessee wants to put in temporary fencing to split a paddock, that’s his responsibility.”

The lease includes a map of the entire farm and areas that are available for grazing.

“I’m sure as the year goes along, we’ll probably find things we didn’t get in the lease,” Toland said. “So, we have a big blank area, and at the end of the year, we’ll see what worked and what didn’t.”

The Tolands offered the lease to Welsh after interviewing five candidates interested in the opportunity.

“One of the first qualities we wanted was somebody who knows how to work and knew cattle,” Trevor Toland said. “Carson knows how to work, and that was the first thing that impressed us.”

“The second most impressive thing about Carson is he’s a verbal

AGRINEWS PHOTO/MARTHA BLUM

Carson Welsh (left) is learning how to operate a managed intensive grazing system from Trevor Toland who has spent many years developing pastures and raising cattle. learner, so if I tell him something, he knows it and that’s going to be important going forward as he learns how to handle these pastures and the situations here,” Toland said.

“I’m confident he’s going to do a really good job.”

The east fork of the LaMoine R iver r uns through the farm which was purchased by Toland’s parents in 1951.

“We’ve lived here since 1972, and we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my parents,” he said. “Before them, this place had never been paid for by anyone because they all went broke.”

Toland has managed his pastures with rotational grazing for many years.

“The high intensity started in 2001 when I retired from teaching,” he said. “In 2006, we used the

Environmental Quality Incentives Program to put ramps in the ponds, build exterior fences, add interior fencing and we drilled a new well.”

For too long, Toland said, cattlemen have been focused on making money per animal.

“Cattlemen have been focused on weaning weights and yearling weights instead of focusing on what we can make per acre grazing and how to do it,” he said. “That’s why we’ve been so slow adopting managed intensive grazing systems.”

“This farm is what a lot of guys would call junk land with the flood plain and white timber soils,” he said. “So, if you can make $100 to $200 per acre on this ground, that’s pretty amazing.”

For the past 11 years,

Toland has had a custom grazing agreement with Black Gold Ranch and Feedlot.

“There were years they brought 120 head of cattle here in April and never saw the cattle again until they picked them up at the end of December,” he said.

“That was really appreciated by me that someone trusted me that much.”

Welsh’s family operates Welsh Cattle Co. near Blandinsville.

“We have a 500-cow herd that includes purebred Angus, purebred Simmental and cows that are Simmental or Angusbased,” said Welsh, 21.

“We have an annual bred heifer sale, and we also sell and lease bulls privately.”

The young cattleman already has started to learn about managed intensive grazing with a group of 69

stand the challenges that we face.

“We can either put blinders on and pretend it’s not happening or we can engage. I believe in engaging and trying to educate and help them get to where they have a better understanding of agriculture in the state.”

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran. heifers he has winter grazing on the leased pasture.

“You can tell just having heifers here for a month the big difference there is by rotating them,” Welsh said.

“I’ve always run my cows with dad’s herd, so I applied for this lease because I saw it as a very good learning opportunity to have my own deal,” said Welsh, who signed a five-year lease for the operation.

“An intensive managed grazing system needs cattle, but at other times you don’t need as many cattle, so you need quite a few head of cattle, so you can make adjustments,” Toland said. “The clincher for us choosing Carson is we were really impressed with his background, family, their size of operation and the flexibility to make adjustments.”

“I could see Carson being here for a long time as an operator and maybe eventually as an owner,” he said.

While serving as the president of the Illinois Beef Association, Toland said he met a lot of cattlemen who were getting ready to retire.

“They didn’t have a clue about what to do, except sell out and quit,” he said.

“I think it’s important for guys like us to figure out a way to make transition happen.”

Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 117, or marthablum@ agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Blum.

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XtendiMax ® herbicide with VaporGrip ® Technology is a restricted use pesticide for retail sale to and use only by Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. It is a violation of federal and state law to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. XtendiMa x® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology and cotton with XtendFlex® Technology may not be approved in all states and may be subject to use restrictions in some states. Check with your local Monsanto dealer or representative or U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency for the product registration status and additional restrictions in your state. For approved tank-mix products and nozzles visit XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS).

Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted.

Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOL ATION OF FEDER AL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling.

N OT A L L fo r m u l a ti o n s of d i c a m b a o r glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.

ONLY USE FORMUL ATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate.

Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Glufosinate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glufosinate. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.

I n d i v i d u a l r e s u l t s m a y v a r y, a n d performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary.

Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready PLUS®, VaporGrip® and XtendiMax® are registered trademarks of the Bayer Group. Channel® and the Arrow Design® and Seedsmanship At Work® are registered trademarks of Channel Bio, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2019 Bayer Group. All rights reserved.

For approved tank-mix products and nozzles visit XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com

DICAMBA FROM PAGE ONE

“My concern was as those soybeans grew and it’s time to spray, we were going to be looking at late June, early July. I was hearing from a lot of folks, a lot of producers about a request to extend the application date past June 30.

“I made the decision to extend the application date as director, and I take full responsibility for it. I extended the application date to July 15. I will tell you as I stand here today, it was the wrong decision that I made as it turned out.

“The last week of June had the highest temperatures we saw for the year. It was, I think, 98 degrees June 28, June 29, the humidity was very high, and had a lot of

“I made the decision to extend the application date as director, and I take full responsibility for it.”

John Sullivan product been sprayed that last week of June, we still would have without a doubt in my mind had an increase in the number of complaints.

July was also hot and humid, and the number of complaints went up.”

A f ter meeting w ith producers, agribusiness owners, commercial applicators and other stakeholders, Sullivan set new dicamba label restrictions for 2020.

“I made the decision to set June 20 as the cutoff date to apply dicamba,” he said.

“It will not be extended.”

In addition, it cannot be applied if the air temperature at the field at the time of application is over 85 degrees, or if the National Weather Service’s forecasted high temperature for the nearest available location for the day of application exceeds 85 degrees.

HEMP

FROM PAGE ONE

“I think we’ve really just scratched the surface as far as the potential uses and production.

“We’re getting geared up for another season of applications and permits and the challenges that will bring.”

MARIJUANA FROM PAGE ONE

“And our desire is to make it into a division because we’re going to need a lot more staff to help oversee the program.”

There were 77,000 transactions the first day adultuse marijuana became legal with revenue the first week of about $11 million.

Under the medicinal program, IDOA also is responsible for the 21 cultivator centers currently in the state regulating them and making sure they follow all of the rules of safety and law enforcement.

IDOA opened the application process Jan. 7 for cannabis infuser, transporter and craft grower licenses.

COVER

FROM PAGE ONE

“In less than two weeks, that money was allocated.

It was quite amazing,” Sullivan said.

“We’re thrilled with the amount of interest we had in the cover crop program.

I think we could have easily doubled the acres if we had the resources to do it.”

IDOA allocated $300,000 for a 2020 cover crop initiative for after harvest acres, and within 10 days after the program opened, all of the money had been committed to applicants.

“The two most effective things that we can do to reduce nutrient loss are no-till and cover crops. I think we have a tremendous opportunity with cover crops to help to reduce nutrient loss here in Illinois and across the country,” Sullivan said.

29th Annual

Quad Cities Farm Equipment Show January 19 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

January 20 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave.

A special section of

January 21 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rock Island, Illinois

Admission and Parking Free

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Gear up for new year at Quad Cities Farm Show ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Although this has been another difficult year for agriculture, you certainly wouldn’t know it from looking at the roster of exhibitors that will be displaying their products and services at the 29th annual Quad Cities Farm Equipment Show, scheduled Jan. 19-21 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island.

“It doesn’t really surprise me to see that so many ag companies are coming to exhibit at the Quad Cities. The farmers of this area have always strongly supported the show,” said Show Manager Richard Sherman, who has headed up the event since its beginning.

“Our attendance is always excellent, and a lot of buying goes on during and after these three days,” Sherman said. “When companies decide what shows to attend, it’s very hard for them to skip the Quad Cities. No matter how difficult business is,

when they begin to examine the return on investment they get from attending and compare it with other shows, coming back to the Quad Cities always stays at the top of their list.

“We also impress them with the care and hard work of our all-volunteer labor at the QCCA and with the knowledge that money earned by the building goes into vital conservation projects.

“Because of these reasons, the show is amazingly stable, but with just enough companies not returning to allow room for at least some new companies to take good-size space and others to return after a year or so absence.”

DEAL WITH IT This year’s show will give farmers the opportunity to see everything that’s needed for the next planting and harvesting seasons.

The event will feature more than 200 companies exhibiting everything that’s new: long line, short line, seeds, supplies, chemicals, livestock equipment, grain handling, storage, buildings, replacement parts, trucks, seed tenders, outdoor power equipment and all the new technologies so vital for profits, from computer software to GPS systems.

“Regular show visitors shouldn’t think because they saw a company’s display last year that it will be the same again. Most return to show their new products or present their newest ideas that match the economic conditions,” Sherman said.

“Farmers will always find show specials and ideas designed for them, no matter what amount of acreage they farm, from the part-time farmer to the largest of operations. And, frankly, I believe that next year

is going to be a far better year for agriculture and that we will see a lot of buying this year in preparation for it.”

WHAT’S NEW Among the new products at the show, Sherman said, is the Renegade VT, presented

by Soil Service, which has increased its exhibit space to showcase this American-made vertical tillage tool that manages crop residue, improves water infiltration, aerates soil and prevents erosion.

“This will be the first time it will be on display at the show,” Sherman said.

Also making its debut at the farm show is the Can-Am Spyder, a non-traditional threewheel vehicle designed to be driven on paved roads and highways.

“This Canadian company is well known for its ATV and side-by-side lineup,” Sherman

said.

RIPCO Manufacturing also will be exhibiting for the first time with its Grain Systems Distribution products.

Also increasing their booth space from last year, Sherman said, are: Mahindra Tractors, presented by Birkey’s Farm Store and Franzen Family Tractors and Parts, Peabudy’s with New Holland and United Rentals with a variety of ag machines.

Admission and parking are free. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday.

The QCCA Expo Center is at 2621 Fourth Ave. in Rock Island. It is easiest to take Fifth Avenue and then turn left at 26th Street on to Fourth Avenue at the Expo Center parking lot.

For more information, go online to www.qccaexpocenter. com.

Directions to the QCCA Expo Center

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QCCA Expo Center Floor Plan

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Exhibitors 360 YIELD CENTER 235-236 & 305-306

B & B EQUIPMENT STORE 214-216

AALADIN PRESSURE WASHERS 700

BALDWIN FILTERS 320-321

AERWAY 240-244 & 310-314

BANKORION 204

AG CAM CAMERAS 717-719

BECK’S SUPERIOR HYBRID CO. 303-304

AG FARMACY 932-933

BEIERMANN AGRI SYSTEMS 813

AG FOCUS 330-331

BERGMAN FARM SUPPLY 230-231 & 300-301

AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY 211, 245 & 630 BEXTRA HAY FEEDERS 800-802 AG PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS BIG IRON AUCTION 722-723 428 AGCO 434

BIG RIVER EQUIPMENT 822

AGRIGOLD HYBRIDS 233

BIRKEY’S FARM STORE 727-729 & 810-812

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS 208

BISON COOLERS 717 -719

BROKAW SUPPLY / AG SOLUTIONS GROUP 434A BRP US INC. 820 CALMER CORN HEADS 219 CAPCO PRODUCTS 700 CARLSON WHOLESALE 815-816 CASE IH 417 CENTRAL PETROLEUM 923 CHANNEL SEED CO. 915 CHS INC. 937

ENDURAPLAS TANKS 701-703

FIRST MIDWEST BANK 623

DAKOTA TRAILERS 421

EXMARK MOWERS 713-716

FOR-MOST 717-718

DALTON 425A

FARMCHAINS.COM 924

DAMBMAN SERVICE INC. 101

FARMER’S BUSINESS NETWORK INC. 323 & 1/2 324

FRANZEN FAMILY USED TRACTOR PARTS 727-729 & 810-812

DAVIS SEED CO. 909 DULTMEIER SALES 200-201

FARMERS NATIONAL BANK 316

FREEDOM BUILDINGS INC. 717-719 & 800-802 FRIEDMAN DISTRIBUTING INC. 717-719 & 800-802

DUO-LIFT 618-620

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN FARMERS 100A

DW ENTERPRISES 411-413

FERRELLGAS 935

GALLAGHER FENCERS 230-231

E & S EQUIPMENT 705-706

FERRIS MOWERS 214-216

GOLDEN HARVEST 906

FS GRAIN SYSTEMS 401-402

CLEARY BUILDING CORP. 232

COMPEER FINANCIAL 317-318

Jones Janitor Supplies

CONKLIN PRODUCTS 722-723

Authorized Illinois-Iowa Harper Distributor

COBETT CO. 628

AIRFLEX 326 & 1/2 327

BLACKHAWK BANK & TRUST 918

ALL AMERICAN TOOL 730-733

BLU-JET 434A

ALTON IRRIGATION 903

BLUNIER BUILDERS INC. 407

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2020 OUTLOOK: CORN

Moderate demand growth brightens corn balance sheet

By Tom C. Doran

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EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A University of Illinois agricultural economist foresees lower yields and a bit stronger demand on his corn balance sheet for the current marketing year.

Todd Hubbs compared his estimates during the Illinois Farm Economics Summit to those released early this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“A big uncertainty is the size of the 2019 corn crop.

Right now, USDA has yield at 167 bushels per acre which is slightly below long-term trend. If we actually did 167, that’s quite impressive considering the year we had. I’m still lower than 165.3. There’s still a lot of corn standing out there in the Dakotas,” Hubbs said.

“From what I’ve heard, cor n planted in early June was slightly better than what most people expected. A significant a mou nt of cor n wa s planted after June 10 and I’ve only heard a couple of reports and it was not pretty — low test weight, high moisture, high damage. So, that stuff coming out of the Dakotas may be No. 3 corn and we’re going to have to blend that stuff. The market for good quality corn here in the eastern Corn Belt and across the Corn Belt could be pretty good. So, we’ll see what this yield ends up being.”

Hubbs is optimistic on feed and residual, “and I’m a little bit more optimistic on exports and that’s before any China deal,” he said.

USDA has feed and residual at 5.275 billion bushels, and Hubbs’ estimate came in at 5.3 billon bushels.

The USDA projects corn

exports at 1.85 billion bushels, while Hubbs pegs it at 1.865 billion bushels.

“There are a lot of cattle in lots. There are a lot of hogs on the g round. We’ve seen broiler pro- Hubbs duction running up week over week, all in expectation of these China markets.

On top of that, we had weak ethanol production through the first two months of the marketing year, so you figure there is less distillers’ grain out there to move into the ration,” Hubbs said.

“So, I think we might see a pretty strong corn use for feed in the first quarter.

The only problem is we had so much corn still out in the field when they started doing the tabulations that they have to make an estimate of bin-worthy corn.

So, we might not actually see this feed and residual number until later in the marketing year. We may see another surprise.”

EXPORTS REBOUND Corn exports got off to a poor start early in the 2019-2020 marketing year, including some of the lowest September and October exports numbers in a decade. It has since picked up.

“Brazil finally ran out of corn. We’ve seen Mexico come into the market pretty strong. We’ve seen Japan come back into the market pretty strong. I think this will continue and there will be real strength in the corn exports in the second half of the marketing year. So, I think we can see some real strength. I’m even higher than this.

“I’m a little bit more optimistic on exports at 1.865

billion bushels compa red to USDA’s 1.85 billion and this is without China.

We need to do about 40 million bushels a week for the rest of the marketing year to hit that number.

I think we can. I think there will be weeks as we move into 2020 where we do 50 million bushels plus.”

USDA has corn for ethanol at 5.375 billion bushels for the 2019-2020 marketing year. Hubbs noted that ethanol production picked up significantly over the last few weeks and production is now well over one million barrels per day.

“This is a recovery from what we saw with ethanol plants going out of business or going idle in September and October under really poor margins.

We’ve seen the margins improve. Even with the increase in production, I don’t think we’re going to see this (5.375 billion) go up unless this China trade deal is what I think it might be,” he said.

“We’re going to put 10% of ethanol in gas, but the growth of gasoline demand is relatively flat. There’s always the dream of E15 and E85.

“We could see the ethanol market growth on the export side. During the last marketing year, we were down to about 1.5 billion gallons in exports.

We had seen tremendous grow th in Brazil, our main ethanol export market, and they’re now pulling back. They had poor sugar prices. They’ve also started their own corn ethanol industry.

“For 2019-2020, we’re a little behind last year’s ethanol export pace, but

here’s where the kicker is. Last year, China basically imported no ethanol.

If they went back to even 200 million gallons or let’s say they did 300 million gallons, we could be talking about another 100 million bushels of corn for ethanol.”

DIME HIGHER With lower production and increased demand, Hubbs’ 2019-2020 corn balance sheet has ending stocks of 1.681 billion bushels and an average price of $3.95 per bushel.

USDA projects ending stocks of 1.91 billion bushels and season average price of $3.85 per bushel.

Hubbs also plugged in his projections for the 2020-2021 marketing year

with a national average yield of 177.4 bushels per acre, planted acres of 92.1 million, usage of 14.295 billion bushels, year-end stocks of 2.426 billion bushels and a season average price of $3.55 per bushel.

Looking ahead, Hubbs urged farmers to pay attention to the events around Jan. 10.

“We’ve got a corn stocks report, we’ve got the production report on Jan. 10, and supposedly the Chinese are going to be signing some kind of trade deal around that time.

There’s a lot of information that’s going to set the tone for 2020 prices,” he said.

“I haven’t heard a peep out of the Chinese, and

this deal feels as fragile as a baby deer on an icy road.

If we get a big rally coming out of January with a trade deal, if you haven’t already priced corn, I think you’re going to have the opportunity to sell old crop corn at a pretty decent price this year if all these things come into play. Try to put a floor under both corn and soybeans for that 2020 crop.

“I also think you’ll see basis continue to strengthen, and it could really pop if on Jan. 10 USDA lowers corn production.”

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Family farms represent 98% of U.S. operations

By Martha Blum

Federal crop insurance insures farmers from yield or revenue losses.

“Participation in the federal crop insurance program has increased substantially over the last few decades,” Whitt said. “In 1989, the program covered about 1 million acres, and in 2018, about 300 million acres were covered.”

Midsized and large family farms received 67% of the indemnities from federal crop insurance.

“That reflects the high participation rates of these farms,” Whitt said. “Twothirds of the midsized and three-fourths of the large farms participate in federal crop insurance programs.”

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Family farms represent 98% of all farms and 88% of production in the United States.

Those numbers are included in the America’s Diverse Family Farms — 2019 Edition report which describes characteristics of the 2 million farms.

“The report includes what the farms produce, farm profitability, receipts of government payments and participation in agricultural federal programs which is important to understanding the farm sector,” said Christine Whitt, agricultural economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.

The data included in this report was collected in the 2018 Agricultural Resource Management Survey.

“ARMS is USDA’s primary source of information on farm businesses and associated household principle operators,” Whitt said. “Principle operators are those who are most responsible for running the farm.”

USDA defines a farm as anyplace that sold at least $1,000 worth of farm products in a given year.

“The farm sector consists of a wide variety of farms — very small farms with little sales, mid-size farms with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of sales and large farms with millions of dollars of sales,” Whitt said.

“A family farm is any farm where more than 50% of the business is owned and operated by an operator and individuals related to one operator,” Whitt said.

“The majority of farms are small family farms, but large-scale farms have the

The majority of farms in the U.S. are small family farms. largest share of the value of production,” Whitt said.

“Small farms represent 90% of all farms, 48% of acres operated and 21% of production where as large-scale family farms represent 2.7% of farms, but account for the largest share of production at 45.4% on 19.5% total acres operated.”

Small farms produce 56% of poultry production which includes eggs, as well as 50% of the U.S. hay production.

“Midsize and large family farms account for the majority of cotton, cash grains and oilseed production,” Whitt said. “Largescale family farms produce the majority of dairy, and non-family farms and large-scale farms produce the bulk of high value crops and beef.”

Many family households combine farm and off-farm income.

“Over 41% of U.S. family farmers fall into the off-

farm occupation typology class and over 80% of those operators work off farm as do 60% of their spouses,” Whitt said.

“Principle operators of large-scale family farms are less likely to work off the farm than operators of small and midsize family farms — 11% of principle operators of large farms and 3% of very large farms held off-farm jobs,” Whitt said.

“The majority of spouses of principle operators reported healthcare benefits are one of the reasons for working off the farm,” Whitt said.

Occupations of operators who work off the farm are different from the general U.S. workforce.

“Among operators of commercial and intermediate farms who also hold an off-farm job, 15% to 18% are working in farming, fishery or forestry occupations compared to 1% of the U.S. workforce,” Whitt

said. “In general, farm operators are more likely to work in goods producing occupations and less likely to work in service occupations.”

Most payments from commodity related and working land conservation programs go to three groups — moderate sales, midsized and large farms, representing 76% working and 72% commodity-related payments, Whitt said.

“Very large family farms and non-family farms received small amounts of commodity payments because the commodities they produce typically fruit or vegetable and livestock are not covered by these programs,” Whitt said.

CRP is targeted at conservation by taking environmentally-sensitive land out of production.

“The bulk of the payments are going to retirement, off-farm occupation and low sales farms,” Whitt said. “These three

Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, groups represent 76% of ext. 117, or marthablum@ the total CRP payments, agrinews-pubs.com. and many farms receive no Follow her on Twitter at: payments.” @AgNews_Blum.

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2020 OUTLOOK: SOYBEANS

Trade, production uncertainty weighs on soybean market

By Tom C. Doran

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EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A decline in soybean production due to delayed or cancelled planting came at just the right time from a balance sheet perspective.

“Thankfully, we had a 12 million harvested soybean acres drop because we didn’t need it,” Todd Hubbs, University of Illinois agricultural economist, said at the Illinois Farm Economics Summit.

U.S. soybean ending stocks continued a fiveyear pattern of growth from a low of 191 million bushels in the 2014-2015 marketing year to 913 million estimated for 20182019.

“Luckily, we didn’t end up with over one billion bushels ending stocks.

What we’re looking at right now is a really strong crush, good export numbers, and we’re still open on these production numbers,” Hubbs added.

On the 2019-2020 production side, the U.S. Department of Agriculture earlier this month plugged in a 46.9 bushels per acre national yield average for projected production of 3.55 billion bushels.

Hubbs’ balance sheet used an average yield of 45.8 bushels per acre resulting in production of 3.453 billion bushels.

“Much like corn, I hear the same kind of stuff for soybeans. We planted a lot of soybeans so late. They were a little bit better in Illinois than I think a lot of people thought we were going to get on yields.

We’ll see what happens out in the western Corn Belt. Acreage was down significantly,” Hubbs said.

RISING CRUSH On the usage side of the

soybean balance sheet, crush is forecast to continue on a rising trend.

The forecast was also strengthened by the move

by U.S. legislators last week to amend the government spending bill to extend a tax credit for the biodiesel industry through 2022 retroactively to its 2018 expiration date.

Crush has increased by 1.873 billion bushels in 2014-2015 to an estimated 2.092 billion in 2018-2019.

“We have a really strong soy oil prices. Soybean meal prices have gotten a little bit stronger. Meal prices had been quite weak considering the amount of livestock we were doing,” Hubbs said.

“Crush is estimated at 2.105 billion bushels for 2019-2020. The November crush report was a little bit lower than the trade expected, but still we only need to do about 165 million bushels a month to hit 2.105 billion and that’s the pace we’re on. I think this number is pretty safe, 5 or 10 million one way or the other.”

CHINA CONUNDRUM The ongoing problem in the soybean complex is exports, going from a high of 2.166 billion bushels in 2016-2017 to 1.748 billion in the 2018-2019 forecast.

USDA slightly increased the current marketing year’s export forecast at 1.775 billion bushels.

The trade war with China has cast a long shadow over the U.S. soybean market since mid2018.

This past October, President Donald Trump announced a “phase one” trade deal with China with the two sides working out the final terms.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced

last week that details of Chinese purchases across U.S. agriculture, manufacturing, energy and service sectors in the “phase one” deal would soon be released. Chinese officials have not confirmed commitments to purchase U.S. agricultural products.

During a “typical” year before the trade dispute, about 1.1 billion to 1.2 billion U.S. bushels of soybeans were exported to China annually over the few years prior to 2018.

Hubbs believes a new trade deal may be a reversion back to the previous levels.

“I think it has to be, maybe not this marketing year. I don’t want everybody to think when this trade deal goes through for soybeans that all of a sudden China is going to start buying millions and millions of bushels of this old crop because they have put deals in place with Brazil and Brazil has got to do something with the 4.5 billion bushels.

They’re not going to eat it all,” he said.

“I think you might see a lot of soybean buying back-loaded into the 20202021 marketing year.”

BEST-CASE SCENARIO Hubbs said the best-case scenario if a deal with China is finalized is exports increase 100 million to 150 million bushels from what USDA is currently projecting “because we’re going to lose other markets that we picked up as Brazil sent a lot to other places. But for the next marketing year, if the deal holds through that whole period, we’re back to normal.”

Another problem is China doesn’t need as many soybeans as it did previously because between 40% and 50% of the

hog herds have African swine fever problems.

“I think China is wildly optimistic on how quickly they can rebuild the herd.

I hope they’re right. I don’t think they are. I think it’s a four to five year thing. I think we’ll see a somewhat depressed demand, but even at that you’re looking at 3.1 billion to 3.2 billion bushels of imports with China and we’re going to take a big chunk of that,” Hubbs said.

In years prior to the trade war, China would purchase U.S. soybeans

in the latter part of the calendar year and then transition to Brazil soybeans during the harvest there in the first part of the year. However, over the last few years, “Brazil has been getting rich off of our trade problems,” Hubbs said.

To pick up some of the slack, the United States has picked up some traditional Brazilian soybean customers such as Pakistan and Egypt, countries that previously were not U.S. soybean buyers.

“That sort of helped mit-

igate the trade war problem a little bit. Of course, when China takes 60% of the world’s soybeans I’d rather them buying a lot from us than Pakistan buying 20 million bushels here and there,” Hubbs explained.

BOTTOM LINES Turning to the bottom line for the 2019-2020 forecast, USDA has ending stocks at 475 million bushels and an average farm price of $9 per bushel.

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Hubbs projects ending stocks of 383 million bushels on less production, stable crush and 5 million less exports than USDA anticipates. His season average farm price for soybeans during the current marketing year is $8.90 per bushel.

“I think USDA’s use numbers are really close. If the China deal goes into place we could see this pop significantly. It might impinge crush, but we have the beans and I think we’ll be fine, particularly if Argentina gets out of the meal and oil market that will help us. You could see the carryout down to 300 million easy.

Hubbs also gave a long-range forecast for the 2020-2021 marketing year where he anticipates planted soybean acres to reach 85.4 million acres, 1.4 million higher than USDA’s baseline forecast for that year. He has yields at 50.3 bushels per acre, 0.2 bushels less than USDA. On the 2020-2021 consump-

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tion side, Hubbs projects crush at 2.115 billion bushels (USDA’s is 2.135 billion), exports of 1.8 billion bushels (USDA used 1.895 billion) and seed and residual slightly higher than USDA. The USDA has 2020-2021 baseline forecast ending stocks of 533 million bushels and a season average farm price of $8.85 per bushel, compared to Hubbs’ 609 million bushels of ending stocks and a average price of $8.50 per bushel.

ACREAGE “My model has 85.4 million planted soybean acres, but if the prices start to turn and we’re starting to see the carry build out through the 2020-2021 marketing year we may plant more than that,” Hubbs said.

“Coming out of the 2012 drought, we had the price spike and then things leveled out, in a normal year under normal trade relations we were doing about 89 million acres of corn and 89 million acres of soybeans. It would be very easy I think to revert to that kind of situation this year.”

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505speeds SouthofEast Street, Annawan IL • (309) (309) 935-6700 935-6700 conditions. www.andersonenterpriseseq.com www.andersonenterpriseseq.com Sales • Service • Restoration The Fury is customizable and can adapt to any field conditions with Sales •• Service Sales Service •• Restoration Restoration choice of four blade sizes, three rear finishing attachments and narrow 12’ transport width.

2014 Versatile 550

1200 Hours, 4 Remotes, 4WD, Local Trade

$190,000

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2019 Versatile V289-74N Viking

New, 28’ with 9” Spacing, 22” Blades, Harrow, Hydraulic Lift