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Rainfall impacts hay and corn silage production By Martha Blum

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FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Excessive rainfall had a huge impact on the hay crop and corn silage this year. “This U.S. map shows April to June precipitation for the past 125 years and almost every state is above average and some are much above average,” said Mike Rankin, managing editor of the Hay and Forage Grower Magazine. “Illinois had the fifth wettest year, and this really had an impact on harvesting forages.” Many alfalfa fields have ruts from harvesting during 2019. “You’re not going to get that back anytime for the remainder of t h at s t a nd life,” Rankin said during a webinar orga n i zed by Hoard’s Dairyman. Hutjens “Some of the land along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers will be set back for several years,” said Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois Extension dairy specialist emeritus. “This is the July 9 drought monitor map, and it shows a white U.S.,” Rankin said. “There was no drought anywhere in the U.S.” The May 1 hay stocks as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture was one of the lowest hay stocks years since the turn of the century. “Only 2013 that followed a couple of drought years is lower,” Rankin said. “We started the growing season with not a lot of dry hay in barns across the U.S.” Rankin explained a major trend shift has occurred in hay production. “We no longer make as much hay as we once did,” he said. “From 2000 to 2010, we averaged around 150 million tons, and since that time the average has dropped to 130 million tons.” See FORAGE, Page A4

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Interest in solar, hemp affects values By Tom C. Doran

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A soybean variety testing plot near Goodfield was harvested by Darin Joos, University of Illinois principal research specialist, on Oct. 19. The independent trials featured 236 soybean varieties this year in plots across Illinois.

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Variety testing provides corn, soybean options By Tom C. Doran

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Expect the unexpected when looking over this year’s University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences’ variety testing trials. Results of this year’s soybean and corn trials conducted across Illinois will be published in the Dec. 6 issue of Illinois AgriNews and are available on the Crop Sciences website to provide farmers, Extension personnel and seed companies with agronomic information such as yield and quality. U of I’s variety testing program began in 1934. The trials are professionally managed and conducted in a research-based manner to minimize variability and ensure the integrity of the results and offer a premier source of objective, third-party information on current varieties. Soybean plots are located at Erie, Mt. Morris, DeKalb, Monmouth, Goodfield, Dwight, Perry, New Berlin, Urbana, Belleville, St. Peter, Elkville and Harrisburg. Corn trials were conducted at Mt. Morris, DeKalb, Fenton, Monmouth, New Berlin, Dwight, Goodfield, Urbana, St. Peter and Belleville. The corn trials included various insecticide seed treatments, genetic trials, herbicide trait trials and non-GMO products. Yields are reported for each hybrid, and oil, protein and starch from select sites also are noted. The soybean trials featured herbicide traits and conventional varieties and various seed treatments. Yields along with protein and oil content are documented for each variety. This year’s trials featured 189 corn hybrids and 236 soybean varieties.

TOWANDA, Ill. — Farmland represents over 81% of farm sector assets and values stayed relatively static through the first half of 2019. Farmland values are impacted by a myriad of factors beyond just demand and the overall agriculture economy. David Klein, First Mid Ag Services vice president, managing broker and auctioneer, provided the seven issues affecting farmland values during First Mid Ag Services Field Day. Here are the seven issues not in any particular order of importance as presented by Klein. 1. Next generation enterprise systems. Klein said First Mid Ag Services is receiving calls from those interested in growing organically and calls from outside of the area from people interested in buying land to grow industrial hemp, both a source of demand for buyers of farmland. Another demand source is the livestock and land combinations for constructing large hog confinement buildings, perhaps buying more “B” type soils and then using the manure from that, as well, and that could be for an organic or conventional standpoint. They’re looking for moderately priced land base to service the needs for livestock. Wind energy is another piece of the land demand equation. Those dollars get reinvested quite often in more farmland. See LAND, Page A5

Root for success Not too late for cover crop By Tom C. Doran

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Darin Joos, University of Illinois principal research specialist, saw a wide range of results in the annual variety testing trials this year. LATE PLANTING As with all farmers in Illinois, it also was a struggle to plant the trial plots this year due to spring rains and, as a result, a push to a later harvest. “I think the yields were surprising in some places. It’s definitely a different year because of the timing of everything, but there was still some unexpected high yields and unexpected low yields,” said Darin Joos, U of I principal research

specialist. Corn was planted at six locations April 24-25. After weather delays, the testing team was able to plant more corn May 15-20 and then finished in early June. “In the northern tier, we abandoned one of the locations because it flooded out early and there was really no replant opportunities,” Joos said. See TRIALS, Page A5

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but the window is still open to plant a cereal rye cover crop. “Cereal rye is a really hardy cover crop in the fact that it can still germinate at 32 degrees, so even getting it seeded late in the fall, you might get a little bit of growth in the fall but you’ll see some early spring growth that can be really good, as well. Those green roots, those living roots in the soil that really help hold that in place and keep everything there,” said Megan Dwyer, Illinois Corn Growers Association nutrient loss reduction manager. “2019 is a year a lot of us would like to forget, but there are some lessons to be learned. One of those is we’re seeing more extremes with weather events, especially with water, and we need to be really conscious of how we’re managing that and things that we can do. See ROOT, Page A4

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Managing soil compaction resulting from late harvest By Andy Robinson

Abnormally wet soils in many areas during our late harvest combined to create soil compaction issues in many ﬁelds. Often the result of several reasons linked mostly to wheel traﬃc and larger, heavier equipment, compaction is on the increase. Unfortunately for many areas, this is the second year of similar late-season wet conditions. Soil type and condition of the soil are two of the main factors contributing to the degree of compaction. Soils with low organic matter, clay or even

some sandy soils tend to be more susceptible to compaction; however, any soil type can become compacted when soil water content is high. If you use tillage practices on your ﬁelds versus no-till, compaction susceptibility is greater because tillage breaks up the aggregate stability and reduces soil strength. Diagnosing the severity of soil compaction. There are several methods that can be used to determine the extent of compaction. One of the easiest is to drive a steel or wooden stake at least 18 inches into an area that has not

been tilled or driven over for several years, such as a fencerow, and then drive the same stake into an area of suspected compaction. Count the number of hammer blows exerted, along with the relative ease or difficulty of each swing to gauge the level of compaction. This simple test aside, most of us are adept at recognizing compaction with simple observation. Steps to minimize compaction. Obviously, the most effective way to avoid compaction is to keep heavy equipment off fields when soil conditions such

as excess moisture are prevalent. In years like 2019, however, with harvest already delayed, keeping out of the field wasn’t a desirable option. Yet, delaying field work for even a portion of a day to allow for additional drying made a big difference. Reducing load weights on grain carts and wagons can make a big difference when traversing wet fields. Excessive weight is more likely to exceed the soil-bearing strength of many soil types, regardless of moisture content, causing damage that can affect production and

yield for years to come. Recognizing that unloading combines on the go is more efficient, doing so adds to the number of trips across the field with a full cart, further increasing the frequency and severity of compaction. When possible, consider having grain carts and semi-trailers remain at one spot at the end of the field to help reduce the surface area affected by compaction. Traffic control. Since the greatest amount of compaction occurs on the first trip across the field, controlling traffic is important for managing soil

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compaction. Controlling traffic will lead to slightly deeper compaction in the tracked area, but the soil between the tracks won’t be affected, hence the area of compaction will be minimized. If you use GPS, no-till, strip-till, etc., you can confine traffic between the compacted row area by properly matching all machines — combines, grain carts and manure equipment — to the same between-row areas. Driving equipment diagonally across a field should be avoided entirely as doing so creates multiple wheel track patterns at a deeper compaction level. Making sure tires are properly inflated and decreasing axle loads are effective approaches for lessening compaction. As loads increase beyond 10 tons per axle, the potential for soil compaction past the tillage layer increases dramatically. Keeping axle loads under 10 tons will localize compaction to the top 6 to 10 inches of soil. Proper inflation of tractor tires not only improves operational efficiency but also can reduce compaction intensity from tires. Freezing and thawing also will help alleviate soil compaction, but only to a minor extent because soils below the plow layer experience very few — usually less than one — freezethaw cycle per winter. Freezing and thawing will help reduce surface compaction, but is relatively ineffective for improving subsoil compaction. Compaction and rut repair. Now that harvest is winding down — and depending on what Mother Nature throws at us over next few weeks — many of you will be itching to get some fall field work done. Before returning to the field, evaluate the condition and moisture. Continuing operation on wet and rutted fields will only further compact the problem further and will likely negatively impact next year’s yield. Wait for soils to dry or freeze before continuing field work, or consider waiting until spring to fill ruts and till compacted areas. Depending on the severity of compaction, you may even want to consider alternative practices for next year’s crop, including reducing tillage passes or going without tillage for a year. If you forego tillage, you’ll need to adjust your planter for high-residue fields. In some soils, deep compaction could be naturally alleviated by soil cracking over the summer, if dry conditions persist. Cracking can help improve compaction several feet below the soil surface and is much more effective than free-thaw cycles or mechanical methods. Using mechanical means, such as deep ripping, is unreliable and can often result in poor or detrimental results related to smearing and breaking down soil structure.

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Farmer reaches strip-till goal By Tom C. Doran

“We finally observed that we could get corn-on-corn strip-till yields equivalent to our corn-oncorn conventional tillage yield. It took us three years to get there. We’re still learning, we’re still trying to figure it out, but finally in side-by-side trials we were to the point where it didn’t matter if I had a chisel plow or strip-till corn-on-corn the yields were the same,” Wenzel said. “Our goal was to get the same or more with less inputs.”

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EAST PEORIA, Ill. — The need for more efficient product placement and the desire to eliminate extra costly passes moved Seth Wenzel to take the leap into strip-till seven years ago and it’s paying off. Wenzel shared his experiences at the National Strip-tillage Conference. Wenzel has been strip-tilling on the family’s 4,000-acre farm based near Kent, in northwest Illinois, since 2012. The farm has a corn/soybean rotation and has approximately 60% corn this year and the rest is soybeans. “By no means am I an expert. I’m just sharing our story. For us, it’s just a huge savings as far as labor, the costs of chisel plowing and field cultivating. Don’t be afraid to park the plow,” Wenzel said. “When we started, our first question with strip-till is could we get either the same yield and/or the same revenue with a single pass. It seemed like as our operation grew and we had more acres to cover we didn’t have enough man hours in the day to run that chisel plow.” In the summer of 2012, the family purchased a 24-row DB60 bar with Redball strip-till units for about $60,000. They had previously rented an anhydrous toolbar from the local co-op. They added a new NH3 Equaply system for approximately $25,000 for anhydrous ammonia applications and used Ag Leader for product control and steering. “We thought we’d try it and if these Redball units were a flop we could at least say we have a bar that’s worth that and we can always swap it out later,” Wenzel said. He began in the fall of 2012 when he strip-tilled about 1,000 acres of soybean stubble. That next spring he strip-tilled 60 acres of continuous corn. The remaining corn acres were chiseled in the fall, anhydrous ammonia was applied in the spring, followed by cultivation. Wenzel broadcast-applies phosphorous and potassium

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Seth Wenzel (left) shares his strip-till experiences with Chuck McGrew during the National Strip-tillage Conference in East Peoria, Illinois. Wenzel transitioned to strip-till in 2012. based on soil samples, but hopes didn’t have to field cultivate and to eventually apply P and K with we got approximately the same revenue as the adjacent corn-oneither a strip-till bar or planter. corn fields,” Wenzel said. “That was kind of a soft win. It EARLY RESULTS That first year, the 60 acres of wasn’t a home run, but we were strip-till corn yielded eight bush- more or less proving to ourselves els less than comparable corn- that we could get the same reveon-corn fields in the area. The nue with a single pass,” he said. In 2014, he rented a JC 24-row 2013 harvest price was $4.39 per bushel, so the eight extra bushels planter, used in-furrow starter would have been an additional and 2X2 placement with 32% nitrogen on the planter. $35 per acre. “For us, this was big because However, Wenzel saved $33 per acre in expenses from not we were doing herbicide with using a chisel plow, at $18 per our sprayer and thought, well, acre, and field cultivator, at $15 could we put nitrogen down with our planter,” he said. per acre. Wenzel expanded strip-till to “For us, that kind of a small win on that 60-acre field, sure, about one-third of his corn-onyou could argue that we lost corn acres and found similar re$2 per acre in revenue, but we sults as the previous year. “We had slightly less yield, but didn’t have to chisel plow, we

same revenue. We weren’t getting the coffee shop home run yield that everyone was talking about, but we were OK with that. We took a small yield hit, but we had the exact same revenue as those guys in the coffee shop. They might have gotten five or six more bushels, but I’m keeping that money in my pocket and I’m not destroying the soil, I’m not doing three or four passes across the soil, I’m doing one pass across the soil,” Wenzel said. GO THE DISTANCE By 2015, he was convinced that strip-till was the way to go and invested in a 24-row John Deere 1775 planter “with all of the groceries.” They strip-tilled half of the corn-on-corn acres.

BABY STEPS For those planning to utilize strip-till, Wenzel recommends to start with used equipment. “You can do baby steps. Don’t be afraid of used equipment. Over time you can work your way up to the latest and greatest,” he said. Wenzel admitted he’s no soil health expert, but has seen improvements in his fields. “It seems like as time went on, the soil was very mellow and easy to plant in. It seemed like we could plant anywhere from two to three days ahead of where the neighbors were. The neighbors were waiting for it to dry out, but wherever our strips were, it was fit, it was dry and we were out there planting,” he said. Wenzel likes to get into implement guidance to complement his current tractor guidance system. “We’re struggling with how to do that and make it work. When we’re in the flats, it’s no problem, but you get on a side hill and the anhydrous bar drags just a little bit and the planter with the starter also likes to drag just a little bit; they draft differently. We are nudging the guidance lines to match-up for draft. It isn’t ideal, but it works,” he said. “The only nudging we do is for implement draft. But since we’re doing RTK our main north-south AB line never moves. The only thing we change is a 15-inch shift from one year to the next.” Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

Nature’s tillage tools Undisturbed soil draws earthworm activity By Tom C. Doran

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EAST PEORIA, Ill. — “If you build it, they will come” is a slight variation from a line in the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams,” but best sums up the value in minimal soil disturbance and earthworms. Farmers can throw the “kitchen sink” at their crops to shoot for high yields, but without soil biological activity and the tillage tools that are earthworms, success won’t be achieved. Soil scientist Frank Gibbs stressed the magnitude of creating an environment for earthworms in his keynote at the National Strip-Tillage Conference. “Earthworms are amazing creatures God gave to us and they can enrich your soil and they’re out there working for you all of the time,” said Gibbs, former U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service soil scientist, founder of Wetland and Soil Consulting Services in Rawson, Ohio, and fifth-generation to own and operate his family farm in Ohio. The principles of soil health are to limit soil disturbance, increase soil microbial diversity, grow living roots year-round, keep the soil covered and reduce compaction. “You’re going to do that by utilizing earthworms. Earthworms will come to you again. They’ll come if you build a conservation system based on striptill, no-till, zone-till, controlled traffic, cover crops and drainage,” Gibbs noted.

FIT TO PLANT Gibbs gave several examples, including experiences on his own family farm, that show the benefits of minimal tillage systems. In his home county of Hancock, Ohio, only 25% of the corn and 70% to 75% of the soybeans were able to be planted this year due to heavy rains. Fields surrounding Gibbs’ property were among those not planted. “We’re calling it ‘farmageddon.’ Twelve Ohio counties were declared disasters,” he said, adding he was unable to plant corn, but was able to plant the entire no-till farm in soybeans on June 26. He attributed his ability to plant while his neighbors couldn’t because of the activity in the soil that is created by a no-till system and included 87 nightcrawler holes per 9.7 square feet of soil. “I couldn’t take all of the water either, but I could take more than the people that do the tillage. Folks, it’s not rocket science. Get the water in the ground, the basic principle of soil and water conservation. You can do this with strip-till, no-till or zone-till,” Gibbs said. “You need living material, you need organic matter and surface for these worms to eat it and you need to not tear up their holes. You need an undisturbed area. We’ve got to be able to deal with these intense storms and get the water into the ground. “We need drainage tile. We need surface drains. We need to keep the water there. We have to have that drainage. Otherwise, we’re not going to have a good root system to utilize those nutrients that we’re putting out there. We need to have roots moving down the soil.”

BIG APPETITES Earthworms and biologicals enjoy residue smorgasbords. One example Gibbs referred to was at an Ohio no-till conference he attended a few years ago that included a visit to Bret Margraf’s wheat field. The wheat straw remained on the field in the fall and Margraf drilled in cover crops — two legumes, two brassicas, two grasses and buckwheat mix — in the fall. That next spring students from Ohio State University harvested sample areas of the field, dried and weighed the material. It was determined the field averaged 13,000 pounds of dry residue per acre. Corn was planted in the field that spring. Gibbs visited the field in September and there was no noticeable residue anywhere in the field. “The earthworms ate it. You tell me a piece of steel that you’re going to buy that can take 13,000 pounds of dry residue, turn it into worm poop and take it six feet down in your ground. That’s the power of this,” he said. He gave similar examples of fields that had residue ranging from 12.3 tons to 15.5 tons per acre of dry matter where cover crops and no-till were utilized. “They’ve been in long-term notill. They built up their earthworm populations. They’re not going out there and ripping it up every other year and screwing it all up where you’re not going to have that kind of population buildup,” he said. Avoiding compaction also is an important piece of soil health. “Do it with controlled traffic and drive in the same place. Ohio State University study found

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Minimal soil disturbance encourages the growth in the all important earthworm populations that help breakdown residue, improve drainage and allows roots to reach nutrients, Frank Gibbs explained to the more than 300 attending the National Strip-Tillage Conference in East Peoria, Illinois. that 60% to 70% of compaction happens the first time you drive over the ground. Don’t be driving everywhere. Drive in the same place and leave everything nice in between,” Gibbs said. For those turned toward striptill, no-till or zone-till practices, Gibbs noted it typically takes five years before big changes are apparent. “If you add cover crops to it and you manage it and you get lucky you may cut it down to three years. But normally when you go to these systems, the first year everything is the same, there’s not much change. That second or third year you may go into a yield dip because number one you don’t have the nightcrawler population built-up yet, your soil is used to having steel run through it and artificially fluffed, and now it’s consolidating and there’s not as much air space in there,” he said.

Adequate tile drainage also is important in soil health management, although the topic does create some controversy. “People are like, ‘Oh, tile are bad. Look at that pipe, that’s polluting our stream.’ How about if all of the water is going off over the top of the ground, taking all the erosion, the soil and the nutrients uncontrolled into our streams. If we have it in a pipe we can do something with it. We’ve captured it. Keep the water in the soil,” Gibbs said. “You can make it work. If they can land on the moon 50 years ago with what they had, we will survive this weather change. We will survive through this, and it’s people like you that are going to make it happen. It’s not the people that are stuck in the past and aren’t thinking ahead. You can save this planet and keep growing food for all of the people of the world.”

Livestock producers preparing for winter weather By Ashley Langreck

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INDIANAPOLIS — As colder temperatures hit the Midwest, producers are preparing their operations for winter weather. Kyle Shipman, director of avian health and field operations for the Indiana Board of Animal Health, provided essential tips

for livestock producers to remember as they prepare their herds for winter weather. n Provide adequate cover: Shipman said animals should have some place to take cover from the wind, which is the greatest weather threat they face during the winter. If full shelter such as a barn is not possible, a substantial wind-

break can offer relief from the brutal wind. This could be a solid fence, a wall, a tree line or other natural features. If none of those things are present or possible to attain, one can be constructed from straw bales. Shipman also noted that corralling animals grouped in smaller space near the windbreak will help conserve body heat.

n Fresh water: It is important to make sure that ample amounts of water are available and that it is not frozen. Livestock need a continual source of fresh water because snow is not a sufficient enough source of water. n Maintain livestock energy levels: Shipman said that during colder temperatures the energy needs of an animal are greater,

so producers need to feed extra amounts of high-quality hay or some type of supplemental grain should be fed. Ashley Langreck can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 192, or alangreck@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Langreck.

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“We don’t advocate leaving a field sit fallow in general because you will start having issues in the spring. With that soil being inactive for a growing season, the microbes and other things in the soil start to reduce their activity as well and translate to problems. Having something out there growing is definitely important,” Dwyer said. “The prevent plant situation this year actually provides some opportunities for some growers to try cover crops for the first time.”

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“One of those things is with cover crops, not only to help obviously hold the nutrients in the soil, but also hold our soil in place.” NUTRIENT LOSS GOALS Cover crops are an important piece of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy that aims to reduced nitrate-nitrogen and total phosphorous losses into rivers and streams by 15% to 25%, respectively, by 2025 and eventually by 45% for both nutrients. The strategy does not call for new regulations for either point or non-point sources. However, it does rely on the latest science and the best available technologies to guide statewide efforts to reduced nutrient losses that impact the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. “The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a big reason that we really see a benefit and want to promote and provide awareness to cover crops. Our first benchmark is by 2025. We’re approaching that deadline and so getting more cover crops on more acres is going to be crucial to do that,” Dwyer said. The nutrient losses in Illinois tend to be geographical, with nitrate loss the issue in northern Illinois and phosphorous loss in southern Illinois. “We have more tile lines and we’re seeing more issues of nitrates leaving fields in northern Illinois versus southern Illinois that sees more phosphorous loss which happens with soil moving

FORAGE FROM PAGE ONE

Alfalfa hay prices for August 2019 are pretty similar to one year ago and not nearly as high as 2014. “In California, supreme and premium quality hay ranged from $260 to $290 per ton, and in the Midwest, it was at $220 to $280,” Rankin said. “I think hay prices going through this winter may be pretty similar to what we had last year if not a little higher.” The Midwest had most of the winter-kill injury for alfalfa fields. “It was really spotty, and a lot of times it was related to ice and drainage,” Rankin said. “The USDA forecasts for 2019 alfalfa and alfalfa grass acres are

Cereal rye cover crops growing post corn, around the time of termination.

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off of the field,” Dwyer said. “Cover crops in that situation help hold the soil in place and prevent it from leaving the field when there is a big rain event. It keeps the phosphorous and top soil. We don’t want to lose any top soil if we don’t have to, either.” Cover crops not only slow erosion, but also scavenge and hold nutrients. “There are different types of cover crops and most of them are scavengers. They’re going to scavenge the soil looking for nutrients that remain after the cash crop is harvested,” Dwyer said. Cereal rye is an excellent nitrogen scavenger that will seek out the nitrogen and hold it for

next crop. It also frees up potas- explained. “I think that as we get more fasium that is deeper in the soil profile so it can be used later by miliar with cover crops and our ability to handle them, it opens crops. up our window and how we can manage that. For the most part, TERMINATION A concern expressed by those they’re fairly easy to terminate who have yet to try cover crops with your normal herbicide prois spring termination, partic- gram.” A nother benefit of cover ularly when the weather may only provide small windows crops is it provides a thicker of opportunities to plant cash biomass for weed suppression that continues into the growing crops. “Killing cereal rye, depending season. There are over 2.9 million preon the timing, should be easy. But more and more farmers are vent plant acres this year across adapting planting green and Illinois, Indiana and Iowa and a they’re planting into that cover record of nearly 20 million acres crop when it could be several nationwide. Cover crops can feet tall, which obviously isn’t play a role in managing those the most ideal situation,” Dwyer idle acres.

up 1.3% compared to last year, and last year they were up three times that much,” he said. “They are also predicting higher yields even though we had all this lousy weather, but the final numbers don’t come out until the beginning of 2020.” California alfalfa production is at the lowest point since 1936. “It is still a big alfalfa-producing state, but they used to be No. 1 and now they just break the top five,” Rankin said. “Nut trees are making a lot more money for landowners than alfalfa.” The first-cutting forage quality for 2019 was down somewhat. “Not down as much as we’d think given the horrendous conditions,” Rankin said. “When you have cool spring temperatures, that tempers the quality decline.” Some producers harvested forage from prevent plant acres

including late planted corn for silage. “Quality is going to be all over the place, so make sure you get a forage test,” Rankin said. A lot of sorghum was planted this year with mixed results. “Sorghum is a warm-season species, so if it was planted in an area that was cool and wet, it didn’t do well,” Rankin said. “Sorghum was a savior in some places and a disappointment in others.” Harvesting corn silage has been a nightmare for a lot of farmers, Rankin said. “A lot of corn got too dry because the fields were too wet, and some of it frosted before it was mature,” he said. “Soil compaction issues are going to be huge for next year and years to come.” Rankin advises dairymen to have their forages tested fre-

quently. “I think nutritionists are going to earn their keep this winter and into next year,” he said. “There is a wide range of forage quality in bunkers and hay barns.” “Digestibility of corn silage gets better with age so ideally you don’t want to open bags, bunkers or silos until the Christmas season,” Hutjens said. “I think vomitoxin is a risk because of the wet weather, immature crops and dry corn silage.” It is important for dairymen to take feed inventories now. “You need to know if you’re going to run out of feed,” Hutjens said. “A 1,400-pound cow, eating 2% of her bodyweight as forages can eat 28 pounds of forage dry matter each day,” he said. “That totals five tons of dry matter per cow per year.”

COVER PROGRAM The Illinois Corn Growers Association, Precision Conservation Management and Beck’s Hybrids partnered this year for a “Reduced Cost Cover Crop Program” for ICGA members who have never used cover crops. The program provided 40 acres of Beck’s oat-radish cover crop mix flown onto a field for a nominal fee to the farmer. Several with prevent plant acres participated in the program “to give farmers an opportunity for a low cost low impact chance to try cover crops,” Dwyer said. “It’s our way of helping and trying to make it easier for someone to try cover crops for the first time. “This year has been challenging enough. Don’t feel like the opportunity is completely lost to get some cover crops seeds and you’ll still see the benefits of it in the spring.” Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran. Hutjens added a 6% shrink to his calculations. “That means you need 5.4 tons of dry matter until you get to the next harvest window,” he said. “And for your replacement heifers, add 30% more forage.” If a dairyman determines his forage supply is going to be short, he needs to think about crop alternatives. “Cornstalks can be a challenge with the weather this year,” Hutjens said. “Prevent plant soybean baleage can produce about 1.5 tons per acre of dry matter,” he said. “It is very good quality feed since it feeds almost like high quality alfalfa.” 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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While solar energy expansion has not reached fruition, interest remains. An Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers survey of members in August found nearly half of the respondents said solar energy options were signed on farms they managed, but nothing has been constructed. There have been over 300 applications for solar projects across the state and 20 have been approved. Another next generation issue is the “Beyond Meat” development and growth of the plantbased patties. It is providing another option the consumers are looking at beyond the typical farm-grown products. 2. Alternative investments. “Last year, because everything else was bad and us being just OK, farmland was at the top of the investment return rankings by asset type chart. But, obviously, there was a resurgence in the stock market this past year, and that has come back up. Those are investments that people look at,” Klein said. The cash return on investing in high quality farmland this year is about 2.5%, compared to, for example, a Vanguard money market account earning 2.27%, or a bank money market account earning between 1% and 1.5%. Farmland is still running very competitive to the S&P 500 or the NASDAQ. In looking at farmland returns compared to other investments from 1970 to 2017, the annual average return in Illinois was 10.14% for farmland, 10.09% in

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NASDAQ and 7.02% in the S&P 500. “That is still as attractant, even if we aren’t seeing huge increases in farmland values right now. They still want to be a part of that,” Klein said. 3. State government policy. While Illinois’ government may be a bit of a headwind, there are policies that are beneficial for investing in farmland. North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri all have corporate and international ownership restrictions. As a result, that means they have fewer buyers in their pool that can purchase farmland. “But in states like Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, folks from other countries or pension plans and things of that nature have a much easier time investing in farmland in our state. That helps bring about a demand base that provides support because when we don’t have money as farmers to buy ground, those folks can step in and fill that demand base. That’s actually a good thing because it helps keep our balance sheets if you already own farmland halfway stable,” Klein said. Illinois real estate taxes are an issue as they have doubled over the past 10 years. Assuming a goal of 3% cap rate of net income, the increase in real estate taxes reduced the value of the farm approximately $900 per acre over the last 10 years just because of the increases in real estate taxes. “There’s also the talk that people are leaving the state. That’s true, but it’s been happening since the 1940s, so it isn’t like it’s a new thing. Our population

relative to other states has been goi ng down and places like North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Texas have all been i n c r e a s i n g ,” Klein said. Klein 4. Farmland market supply. Estates continue to be the No. 1 source of farmland that comes into the market. In an August survey by the ISPFMRA, 60% didn’t believe there would be much of a change in the farmland to be sold supply. The supply has been relatively tight. That helps keep the price relatively stable also because there hasn’t been a push a lot of supply into the market. There was a slight increase in public auctions, up 4% to 39%, in 2018 compared to private treaties, down 3% to 46%. Private treaties started to exceed auctions in Illinois in 2015. “As we look forward, we continue to see that listings and private treaty negotiations are probably going to continue to still be the upward trend unless we see a real resurgence in land prices. If we see a real resurgence in land price, then it would stand to reason that we would start to see more auctions. But that’s a long-term trend over several years now,” Klein said. 5. Rising interest rates. “The No. 1 concern as we talk to professionals is interest rates. … They have continued to fall as they have across the country and world. This is a positive for land values. It provides lower interest rates for borrowing, for

operating loans, for land loans, and it also reduces the competitive alternative of somebody just leaving it in the bank. If they’re leaving it in the bank and making less money than from buying a farm and getting a return on that, then they’re more likely to buy a farm,” Klein said. “The Fed’s job is really two things. Make sure we maximize employment and keep prices fairly stable. It is not to keep the stock market up. “Mortgage rates continue to drop. We’re getting back close to historic lows. That’s helpful. Our dollar is high and strong. That’s not helpful.” 6. Farm income. Income is primarily based on acres multiplied by production, combined with input costs and grain prices. Then there are the federal government influences of ethanol policies, trade and tariffs and farm program payments. Market Facilitation Program payments are going to help and it’s a different income sequence than a year ago. Also affecting net income, the spring soybean price for crop insurance was not as high and the corn price was high. “As we got into June, sometimes you just had to plant corn to be able to have enough insurance to pay your rent. That, obviously, increased our corn acres,” Klein said. “A significant portion of the large 2018 corn inventory was able to be priced at higher values in the May to July period. Corn is back in the driver’s seat, and that is the crop that’s driving us going forward until something is negotiated out with China. That’s going to drive crop insurance decisions. That’s going to

drive income decisions, planting decisions. It also drives rent levels and incomes looking forward. Some of the past demand issues that we had are waning.” 7. ‘End-of-cycle’ economics. This is the longest period of economic expansion since 1945, but it’s only at a 2.3% annualize gross domestic product rate, the lowest of any other expansion periods since 1945. Unemployment is extremely low. All of the millennials are starting to become fully employed and typically as the unemployment rate goes down, the inflation rate goes up. “We haven’t necessarily seen that as this point because a lot labor has been replaced worldwide, not just domestically,” Klein said. “Farmland has a strong correlation with inflation. So, as a result, when inflation does take off, farmland usually increases right along with it. We went through a period of very low inflation, and if it does start to take back off, your farmland values should start to take off with it. “As the number of millennials increase in employment, they also will spend more, and inflation is generated by more spending. As those numbers become bigger, I think you’ll see some inflationary pressure from those folks. “Farmland is a hedge against inflation. Don’t forget about that. That’s the reason we buy it besides the fact that we have it for our own living.”

had an overall average among all corn hybrids of 272 bushels per acre. Belleville averaged 262 bushels per acre. The Perry site, which was planted around June 8, averaged 210 bushels per acre. “Standability was pretty good for corn. Obviously, there were some isolated issues, but nothing too bad,” Joos said. There were few issues with high moisture with the exception of the corn-on-corn trials in northern Illinois that was planted June 11. “We tried to harvest it the other day, and it was 38%. We’re probably going to let that one go,” Joos said on Nov. 12.

St. Peter location where the soybeans didn’t emerge and they weren’t able to replant. Soybean yields were similar to corn in that areas that didn’t have heavy rains or were drained well had decent yields. Stands were good at most of the locations. The northern region had more rain and cooler spring temperatures resulting in water holes that impacted yields. One example, Joos noted, was the Dwight location. “The locations that had either field drainage, or just didn’t get the rain most yields were the 60s to 70s per acre. It wasn’t like last year when we had some extraordinary yields. This year they were pretty average,” he said. “But I think for the year we had and the late planting, I think people were happy with yields at that level. I’ve heard

producers talking a lot of yields in the 50s. The trials are usually in the better fields and in the better part of the fields, so they typically can do better than what people find on their own farms in these kind of years. “I would say the northern trials and in the western region trials such as in Perry and Mt. Morris where they had water standing, that reduced yields. It was in the locations that were most susceptible to standing water in years like this. This year, fields that never have had standing water had standing water.” Soybean height also is part of the results. Joos noted soybeans were shorter, but doesn’t believe height correlates to yield. “Heig ht is def iantly cor related to harvestability. I do heights on all of our soybeans

trails and that places that did well, even the ones that had water issues, I think ever ything was between 27 and 40 inches in height. Elkville isn’t going to get published because they had a dry spell and the soybeans there were all 18 to 20 inches tall. So, obviously there height correlates with yield. When you get down to where the crop is suppressed by water issues, then it’s definitely more the water than the height. “There was probably nothing over 36 inches at the Goodfield location, but it still yielded 60 to 70 bushels per acre. Belleville was like 40 inches tall, and it was in the 70s. Nothing was laying down like last year, when we had a beans that were lodged really badly.”

“DeKalb and Mt. Morris both had water issues that are probably going to prevent them from being published. Just harvesting it, it looked so variable that you really can’t say whether the hybrid caused the yield or the position in the field because of the water issues, so it’s kind of unfair. “Some hybrids did very well that were in the right spot. If they weren’t in the right spot, then they suffered greatly, and you hate to put that information out there to skew it. It’s hard to make decisions on that data. The purposed of the trial is to make JUNE SOYBEANS decisions for next year.” The first soybean fields were planted June 2, and all of the YIELD RANGES sites were planted by June 13. Joos noted the New Berlin site The only troubled spot was the

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

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Northern Indiana: Friday: partly sunny; ice at night in the north and east. Plenty of sunshine in the south and west. Winds northwest 7-14 mph. Expect 3-6 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions.

Central Indiana: Friday: plenty of sun; ice at night. Winds north 6-12 mph. Expect a full day of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 85%. Saturday: chilly with partial sunshine.

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Check machine after harvest Small rodents can cause big damage

Challenging year for harvesters

By Jeannine Otto

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By Jeannine Otto

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FULTON, Ill. — The combi nes at Sloa n’s Implement in Fulton have a lot of new technology, but there’s one thing the John Deere harvesters don’t yet have as standard equipment. “We were just getting ready to get the skis and snowshoes out,” said Eric Maloney, manager of Sloan’s Implement. Maloney spoke after several inches of snow brought an unwelcome early taste of winter for the Midwest, including farmers who haven’t finished harvest. In the territory that Maloney’s store serves, harvest is mostly lagging behind that of last year. “There are some who haven’t hardly started yet and there are some who planted early, who were able to get some stuff in early and they are the ones who are farther along,” Maloney said. Whatever the progress, one thing is clear — the 2019 harvest is proving a challenge for humans and harvesters. “When you are trying to do high moisture corn, it takes a lot more power to do it, you can’t harvest as quickly and it’s a little bit harder on the machine, harder with the settings,” Maloney said. The slight taste of winter, which included snow and below-freezing temperatures, was a reminder that machines need to be ready for colder temperatures. “We just need to be ready for the subfreezing weather now and making sure that everything is all set up to be winterized,” Maloney said. Maloney listed the basics for cold weather prep when it comes to combines, tractors and other equipment, including sprayers. “Make sure your antifreeze is good and that it tests down to well above freezing so you don’t have anything freeze up on any engine or cooling system. That goes for combines, tractors and sprayers, anything that may not be inside a heated shed,” Maloney said. Batteries are another important item that needs to be ready for a long, wet harvest. “We’re already seeing more battery activity with the colder weather on that. When it gets really cold, changing the fuel, going to a No. 1 fuel from a No. 2, which most of the fuel companies will do, but maybe not this early,” Maloney said. For those who might want to put off taking a combine in for maintenance and a post-harvest checkup, Nathan Zimmerman, precision technology manager at AC McCartney in Wataga, said his team still was tending to combines brought in after the 2018 harvest. Immediate attention can prevent more costly repairs later. “It’s fresh in their mind. Maybe something happened and they rigged something together just to get harvest finished, but it needs to be fixed before next year. So, bringing it in right after you finish is good for that,” Zimmerman said. Maloney agreed that even with a longer than expected harvest, bringing combines in right after is the best option. “Just about everybody recognizes the value in dong a complete combine inspection and maintenance during the off season. It cuts down on problems during the season and everything is ready to go the next year when it’s time,” Maloney said. Snow and cold can pose cleaning dilemmas for farmers still working on harvest. “If it gets to the point where it’s cold, you don’t want a dirty combine to get snowed on. That will turn all the trash and garbage into mud. And touch-

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Nathan Zimmerman, precision technology manager for AC McCartney in Wataga, Illinois, checks under the hood of a combine earlier this year. screens are more susceptible to damage more easily when it’s very cold,” Zimmerman said. Both Maloney and Zimmerman said they are anticipating a longer season for their teams as the 2019 harvest continues. As farmers work longer hours trying to get corn and soybeans out of the field, im-

plement dealerships such as Sloan’s Implement and AC McCartney accommodate their customers with longer hours during the week, open hours on Saturdays and Sundays when farmers are harvesting and call out services for repairs in the field. “It’s going to be drug out, just like planting was,”

Zimmerman said. “Our season is going to go well into December, there’s no doubt,” Maloney said. Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-2232558, ext. 211, or jotto@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Otto.

WATAGA, Ill. — One of the most important pieces of preventative combine maintenance could be one of the most inexpensive. “Keep mice out of your cab. They can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time,” said Nathan Zimmerman, precision technology manager at AC McCartney in Wataga. Zimmerman said every farmer has his or her own methods of controlling the rodents, which head toward machine sheds and barns as temperatures drop and their outdoor food sources become scarce. “Everybody has their own way of thinking on what keeps them out and what keeps them away,” Zimmerman said. One big way to prevent a furry feast inside the combine cab is to clean the machine of grain completely, top to bottom and including the nooks and crannies of the cab. “Most of that damage can be prevented by cleaning your machine off, keeping the grain and debris off of it and out of it,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said he has seen mice do damage that is out of proportion

to their size. “I have seen whole wiring harnesses chewed in half. That requires either a repair or a complete wiring harness, which can be quite costly. They will eat through belts, rubber hoses for air conditioning and hydraulic lines. I’ve seen them eat through the plastic of a cab into the top side of it,” Zimmerman said. One method of ending rodent raids and to further protect the cab is to set bait outside the cab. “If you put the bait inside the cab, it will draw them into the cab. You hope they are not in there to begin with, but leave the bait on the ladder or around the machine,” Zimmerman said. In the spring or while doing pre-harvest checks, farmers also need to check for any nests that mice might have built. “Check your cabin filters and things like that because if they do get in a cab, they like to build nests up in that area, in the air conditioning vents,” Zimmerman said. Making sure that mice don’t have access to a season-long buffet in and around farm equipment is the key. “Cleaning the equipment off is going to prevent most of that damage,” Zimmerman said.

LAB TESTED. FIELD PROVEN. PIONEER® HYBRID/BRAND

CRM

COMPETITOR HYBRID/BRAND

NUMBER OF COMPARISONS

PERCENTAGE OF WINS

PIONEER YIELD ADVANTAGE (BU/A)

P0720Q™

107

All Competitors

95%

18.5

P1077AM™

110

All Competitors

66%

11.4

P1099Q™

110

All Competitors

65%

7.5

P1108Q™

111

All Competitors

80%

15.3

P1197AM™

111

All Competitors

77%

18.5

P1298AM™

112

All Competitors

64%

11.4

P1366AM™

113

All Competitors

64%

12.1

P1380AM™

113

All Competitors

211

70%

7.3

P1464AML™

114

All Competitors

84%

16.6

P1563AM™

115

All Competitors

87%

27.6

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Data is based on an average of 2019 comparisons made in Illinois through Nov. 7, 2019. Comparisons are against all competitors, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to www.pioneer.com or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer® brand product. Pioneer® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. TM ® SM Trademarks and service marks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2019 Corteva. PION9LOCL051_TP

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From The Fields Finally finished

north toward South Bend, the road conditions were quickly We received diminishing. Top speed with the 0.4” in the last truck and trailer was about 25 week. We finally mph. finished harAs I unloaded the skid loader, vest last week I noticed the deck of the tilt Thursday. It trailer was very slick. As I was definitely pulled forward with the skid a fitting end to steer, the trailer started to tilt. 2019. We had I slid off. I knew loading would multiple truck problems, and be fun later in the day. Four the knuckle on the PTO shaft inches of snow had already for the auger that we were load- fallen, so it actually made it easing corn into a bin broke. But ier to clean up remaining stone all our crop is in the bin, so that from the yard and place in the is a huge relief. driveway. The first heavy, wet We still have quite a bit of snow of late fall was in place. fieldwork left to do, and I’m Combines had come to a halt, hoping we can get some dry and dryers had shut down as weather for a week or so to get holding bins were empty. it all done. Overall, our yields The following day, we rewere down from last year, about turned to the barn project to 40 bushels lower on corn and 5 resume with posts, walls and into 10 bushels on beans. There’s stall the remaining ceiling. The still quite of bit of corn and salamander never registered on some beans still out in fields the digital thermostat, nor did around me, so hopefully everyit shut off. By midweek, it was one can get some good weather very cold, so we worked inside and get done soon. the barn again. There’s nothing Michael Moore more refreshing than the smell MONMOUTH, ILL. of corn drying as the steam continued to billow out of the corn On slick roads dryer near the barn. Despite Forecasters the crisp, cold air and possibly got their wish. one of the coldest mornings Monday mornthis fall, area farmers returned ing, as the sun to the fields, even though snow came up, many remained on the corn. Many were greeted experienced ice jams ahead of with pockets of the feeder house or sieves loadlight rain and a ing up with snow. snow mix. As many headed to Wednesday was an eventful fields to shell corn, it was short- evening. After I got home, my lived. A couple hours later, the brother called and told me to roads were glazing over with bring a hydraulic jack, blocking snow and ice, which made and a Reese hitch. Apparently, travel sketchy most of Monday. his hitch had a stress fracture Knepp Sand & Stone delivered and snapped when he hit the a tri-axle load of limestone to rough approach of Yellow River the jobsite, where we used skid bridge leaving town. Safety loader to place it inside a pole chains were crisscrossed and structure for a floor base. My did their job. No one was hurt, brother warned me ahead of and the tool trailer followed the time that the roads were icy, truck as he came to a stop on and I found out as I traveled the highway.

For those of you that have used the same hitch for years, take the time to look them over, or update with a newer one. I had a pintle hitch break on me years ago. Safety chains kept the trailer in check. If you haven’t been to a safety meeting with Fred Whitford of Purdue, make sure you attend these meetings. There are so many grades of hitches and chains. They can all break, and there’s only so much you can control when it happens. No matter what kind of hitch you have, take the time to look for cracks, see if it’s bent, or has worn parts. Deer are on the move in Indiana with opening of shotgun season. Nov. 17 wasn’t just my birthday, but the first farm toy show of many where we promoted the Indiana Cornhusking Association. Our next one will be in Winamac on Jan. 19 in the elementary school. Clay Geyer BREMEN, IND.

End is in sight The final count down is on. We survived the winter weather we had last week. That was like we had jumped all the way to January. We ended up with about 3 inches of snow and cold enough I was afraid we would have frost in the ground before Thanksgiving. We have gotten all our western ground all harvested and now down to three farms. Luckily, they’re all in the same county, just a few miles apart. We are pushing hard to try and get the last of the corn out, so we can move on to clean up and tile work. We did get some tile in this last week. It was a bit bittersweet. We started til-

ing part of the original family farm. This ground has been in the family for generations. The opportunity to leave this permanent mark on this farm is important to me. I’m getting to alter this farm in a good way to help improve this farm. My daughters and nieces, hopefully, will get to reap the benefits of this project for years to come. This comes all on the week of Veterans Day. Remember all the men and women that came before us and are still serving, to allow us the freedoms we enjoy. Lots of these veterans never gave a second thought to the generations to follow that would reap the benefits of there service. We need to take opportunities like this to remember the sacrifices that have been made for us to get to do what we do today. So, the final countdown is on for us to finally be done. Hopefully, we will be done this coming week. James Ramsey ARLINGTON, IND.

Giving thanks Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, keep those semis rollin’, roll on! That is what most of this week consisted of doing. Elevators have been calling in December contracts, and we have been hitting the road hard. While lines had been minimal, they gained momentum this week, and Mark even got behind a truck that clogged the pit and delayed him even further. The elevator is only open until 2 o’clock in the afternoon, so three loads a day is about all we can muster. Monday night brought a freak snow and ice event for us that cancelled schools for

Tuesday. Although traces of snow remain on the north side of buildings shaded from the sun, the days after the snow were sunny and bright with temperatures warming a little each day. I was able to attend the District 9 Farm Bureau fall event and am happy to report I was reelected to serve on the State Women’s Committee for the next three years. This will be my last term to serve, and I am looking forward to making these last three years memorable. My walking therapy is progressing well. I even managed a whole mile on Saturday, all at the same time. Pretty soon, I’ll be back to my 2 1/4 mile jaunt every morning. I do confess to not walking on Tuesday due to the ice. I’m relatively sure that was the best decision. I’m happy to share the good news that Charlotte, the farm dog, passed her obedience class and received a certificate. Woo hoo! My thought for this week is in respect to Thanksgiving. I know some of you are still struggling to get your crop harvested, but we all have a lot to be thankful for. We got a crop planted, maybe not all we had hoped for, but still there was a crop. Most of us had a safe harvest, and our prayers go out to families and friends that weren’t as fortunate. We had a good mix of rain and sun throughout the year, maybe a little too much of one or the other at a given time, but we are blessed to have seasons in the Midwest. While financially this has been a trying year for many in our industry, I am hopeful that we all still have a roof over our head and food on the table. May your Thanksgiving gatherings be blessed. Sheryl Seib POSEYVILLE, IND.

Harvest progress continues: Soybeans wrapping up, corn variable By Erica Quinlan

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CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — Harvest was delayed and yields are lower than average for many farmers this fall. In spite of hardships, farmers are doing “better than expected,” said Jeff Nagel, an agronomist at Ceres Solutions. “As far as progress, things are going pretty good depending on planting date,” he said. “For some of our areas soybeans are

wrapping up, other areas are 75% to 85% done. “Corn is variable. Some areas are highly advanced, and a few areas are really just getting started. There are pockets that are half done and some that are less than halfway done.” Yields also have varied, with some far mers seeing good yields and others being disappointed. “On average, for corn and soybeans yields may be 10% to 15% below the normal average,”

Nagel said. “But there are exceptions both ways. “I think the biggest lesson is that you have to deal with whatever the conditions are,” he said. “I think a lot of growers planted into less than optimum seed beds. On a normal year we’d say don’t do that, but we were pressed for time. “To see the yields we have based on the planting conditions is pretty amazing. “Every year, it’s the same — you plant when you can plant in

the best conditions you can and then manage the potential of that crop going forward.” Having a fall herbicide program is important in order to manage weeds next year, according to Nagel. “We are getting some windows to get applications made to get ahead of weed control issues,” he said, “particularly, marestail.” “There are also a lot of decisions on soybean trait platforms and seed selections being

made,” he said. “Our position has been, no matter the platform, if you can get that fall herbicide on to control marestail, it makes the spring much more manageable for weed control.” Nagel encouraged farmers to take their time while finishing up harvest. “Be safe out there and don’t get in a big hurry where accidents can happen,” he said. “Take it a day at a time. That’s all you can do.”

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There were 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 17. Statewide, the average temperature was 26.6 degrees, 14.7 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.23 inches, 0.43 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 3% short, 79% adequate, and 18% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 1% very short, 8% short, 73% adequate, and 18% surplus. Corn harvested for grain was at 80%, compared to 99% last year, and 97% for the five-year average. Soybean harvest was 92% complete, compared to 96% last year, and 98% for the five-year average. Winter wheat planted was at 99%, compared to 94% last year, and 96% for the five-year average. Winter wheat emerged was at 85%, compared to 83% last year and 84% for the five-year average. Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Regional Field Office.

Illinois Crop Progress Week ending Nov. 17, 2019 (% completed) 11/17 Last 5-yr. 2019 year avg. Corn harvested 80 99 97 Soybeans harvested 92 96 98 Winter wheat planted 99 94 96 Winter wheat emerged 85 83 84

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AUCTIONS

Auction Calendar Fri., Nov. 22 BIGGSVILLE, ILL.: 607.09 Acres in 8 Tracts, 10 a.m., Rowley Family Farm of Illinois, LLC, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. CHESTERFIELD, ILL.: 159 +/Acres Sealed Bid Auction, Richard N. Gillingham, 217942-5244.

Sat., Nov. 23 HOPEDALE, ILL.: Farm & Construction Equipment Consignment, 9 a.m., Cal Kaufman, 309-696-9019 or Brent Schmidgall, 309-2028378. ST. CHARLES, MO.: Personal Property, 10 a.m., William & Frances Poese Trust, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. OTTAWA, ILL.: Estate Auction, 10 a.m., Dennis Aubry Estate, Craig Elliott, 815-325-4651 or Jim Elliott, 815-343-2527. BONFIELD, ILL.: Real Estate & Personal Property, 12 p.m., Personal Property sells at 10 a.m., Richard A. Olson & Assoc., Inc., 815-942-4266. ST. CHARLES, MO.: 156 +/Acres in 2 Tracts, 5 p.m., William & Frances Poese Trust, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

Mon., Nov. 25 FOWLER, ILL.: 45 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts & Personal Property, 9 a.m., The Elgar “Skip” Schmelzle Estate, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. ATLANTA, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Ron Yeast, Naughton Auction Service, 217-304-6502. GIBSON CITY, ILL.: 1012 +/- Acres in 9 Tracts, 10 a.m., Elm Farm, VLMC Family Partnership, Vera Lynn Meiners Cuddihy, Bill Kruse, 217-784-8000. See p. B5

Tues., Nov. 26 HEDRICK, IOWA: 161 +/Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Sterling Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. BELLEVILLE, KAN.: Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Levendofsky Farms Inc., Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. NEW BERLIN, ILL.: 80 Acres, 11 a.m., Janet Killey Stevenson Trust, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000. See p. B5 WALWORTH, WIS.: Farmland, 11 a.m., Badger State Auction & Real Estate, LLC, 608-868-2199. BONAPARTE, IOWA: 77.5 +/Acres, 3 p.m., The Charles Randolph Estate, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161.

Wed., Nov. 27 BUSHNELL, ILL.: 160 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Robert & Susan Welch Trust, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

Fri., Nov. 29 ARCOLA, ILL.: Toys, 9 a.m., Tri County Auctions LLC, 217-268-3444. See p. B7 HAVANA, ILL.: Farm Machinery & Equipment, 9:30 a.m., Gathman Auction Company, 309-696-4312. See p. B3 ARCOLA, ILL.: Farm Collectibles & Primitives, 3 p.m., Tri County Auctions LLC, 217-268-3444. See p. B7 OLNEY, ILL.: 245 +/- Acres in 5 Tracts, 6 p.m., Art & Nancy Fritschle Heirs, Rothrock Auction LLC, 618839-5363. CARTHAGE, ILL.: 19th Annual Trump Bred Heifer Auction, 1 p.m., Mr. & Mrs. Harold Trump, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161.

Sat., Nov. 30 HAMEL, ILL.: 2019 Fall Consignment, 8:30 a.m., Ahrens & Niemeier, 618459-3445 or 618-781-3814. See p. B7 ARCOLA, ILL.: Advertising Memorabilia, 9 a.m., Tri County Auctions LLC, 217268-3444. See p. B7 ELDORADO, ILL.: Estate Auction, 9:30 a.m., Revocable Trust of Charles D. Moseley, Jamie Scherrer Auction Co., 618-272-8030. See p. B6 LIBERTY, ILL.: 121 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., The Nickerson

Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. ANNAWAN, ILL.: 200 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Crosby Trust, Holmstrom Realty Services, 309-944-6423. See p. B5 SEATON, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Merlin & Edith Ray, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000. See p. B5 EFFINGHAM, ILL.: Farm Equipment Closeout, 10 a.m., Paul Webb, Schmid Auction, 217-857-1507. See p. B8 DUBUQUE, IOWA: 12th Annual Inventory Reduction, 10 a.m., Roeder Implement, Powers Auction Service, 608-439-5760. GREENUP, ILL.: Closing Out Farm & Collector Auction, 10 a.m., Bill Hallett, Bauer Auction Service, LLC, 217259-5956. See p. B5 CUBA CITY, WIS.: Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Eldred Timmerman Family Farms, Inc., Wilkinson Auction Co., 608-739-4404. See p. B6 CARLINVILLE, ILL.: John Deere Tractors, Implements, Parts & Tools, 10 a.m., Tom Slightom, Cory M. Meyer, 217-7105642. See p. B6 MARENGO, ILL.: Large Equine Estate Auction, 10 a.m., Estate of Donna Meyer, Almburg Auctioneering, 815-7393703. See p. B5 MONTICELLO, WIS.: Farm Equipment, 10:30 a.m., Darris “Jiggs” & Diane Bidlingmaier, B&M Auctions of WI, LLC/ Bidlingmaier Realty, LLC, 608-328-4878. See p. B7 BETHEL, MO.: 420 +/- Acres, 11 a.m., Sharpe Holdings, Inc., Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. LANGHAMAUCTIONEERS. HIBID.COM: 120.82 +/Acres, Online Only, bidding closes at 6 p.m. Central, Barry & Shirley Essenpreis Farm, Langham Auctioneers Inc., 618-2678400. See p. B5

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | B1 Hamlow Family Trust, Busey Farm Brokerage, 309-962-2901. MCLEAN, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Rick Bode, Naughton Auction Service, 217-304-6502. See p. B2 MACON, MO.: Farm Machinery, 10 a.m., Robert “Duke” Harrington, Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate, 660-327-5890. See p. B2

Thurs., Dec. 5 BRADFORD, ILL.: Farm Machinery, 9:30 a.m., Jean Kiesewetter & Bill Ellis, Rediger Auction Service, 815-699-7999. See p. B7 EARLVILLE, ILL.: 156.7 Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., Wald Family Trust, Craig Elliott, 815-325-4651 or Jim Elliott, 815-343-2527. See p. B2

ELKHART, IOWA: Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Ron & Jennifer Fix, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B2 BLOOMINGTON, ILL.: Contractors Tools & Equipment, 10 a.m., Mid-Illinois Mechanical Services, Inc., Haycraft Auction Co., Inc., 217-9356286. NEW BADEN, ILL.: 39.61 Acres, 90.32 Acres, 1 p.m., Pries, LLC, Mark Krausz Auction Service, 618-5884917. See p. B2 GENESEO, ILL.: 225 +/Acres, 1 p.m., David Sand, Holmstrom Realty Services, 309-944-6423. See p. B2

ODELL, ILL.: Real Estate, 12 p.m., Estate of Ollan Coyle, Richard A. Olson & Assoc., Inc., 815-9424266.

Mon., Dec. 9

PRINCEVILLE, ILL.: 79.48 +/- Acres, 9 a.m., David Menold, John Leezer, 309286-2221. See p. B2 ALEXIS, ILL.: Farm Estate Auction, 9:30 a.m., Charles “Dean” Hennenfent Estate, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. See p. B6

Tues., Dec. 10

TOULON, ILL.: 100 Acres in 3 Tracts, 9 a.m., Willard Q. Price Family Trust, John

MONROVIA, IND.: Large Public Auction, 9 a.m., Ted Everett Auctioneers, 317996-3929. See p. B3 WALNUT, ILL.: 281 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Marian E. Ackerman Trust & Everett J. Ackerman Trust, Dahl Real Estate, 815-379-2447. ST. JOSEPH, ILL.: 153 Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Loranda Group, Inc., 800716-8189. See p. B2 ABINGDON, ILL.: 565 +/Acres in 9 Tracts, 1 p.m., Rosenberry Family Farm, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. See p. B5

Sat., Dec. 7 ENFIELD, ILL.: Retirement Auction, 9:30 a.m., Junior & Sharon Biggerstaff, Jamie Scherrer Auction Co., 618272-8030. SULLIVAN, IND.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m. EST, Carter Farms, Inc., Jeff Boston Auction Service, LLC, 812-382-4440. See p. B2 HILLSBORO, ILL.: 229.12 Acres in 6 Tracts, Personal Property at 10 a.m., Land & Tractor at 12 p.m., LMN Niehaus Farms, Inc., Micenheimer & Meyer Auction Service, 217-8209324 or 217-710-5642. See p. B2

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Leezer, 309-286-2221. See p. B5 MCLEAN, ILL.: 175 +/Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., Madden Farms, Haycraft Auction Co., Inc., 217-935-6286. See p. B5 MONMOUTH, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Gary D. Martin, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. See p. B7 VERMONT, ILL.: Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m. Ashwood Farms, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B6

Sun., Dec. 8

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2 -160±ACRESIN9TRACTS.LaGrangeCounty(Orland, IN). Tillable Irrigated Land • Hunting/Recreational • Buildings & Grainery • Potential Building Sites. Contact Robert Mishler 260-336-9750. 9 – 66 ACRES. Allen County (Hoagland, IN). Contact Jared Sipe 260-750-1553. 10 - 300± ACRES IN 8 TRACTS. Van Buren County (Paw Paw, MI). 193± acres of Grapes • Productive Tillable Land • 8± acres of Trellised/Irrigated Hops • Ranch Style Home plus 54’ x 90’ Heated/AC Shop. Contact 800-451-2709. 12 – 170 ACRES. Huntington County (Huntington, IN). Contact Ritter Cox 260-609-3306. 13 – 163 ACRES IN 2 TRACTS. White County (Brookston, IN). Contact Jim Hayworth 765-427-1913.

10 –FARMEQUIPMENT.Payne,OH.ContactJerry Ehle 866-340-0445. 11 –FARMEQUIPMENT.Payne,OH.ContactJerry Ehle 866-340-0445. 12 –FARMEQUIPMENT.Washington,IN.Contact Eric Ott 260-413-0787 or Brad Horrall 812-890-8255. 14 – FARM EQUIPMENT. Circleville, OH. Contact Ritter Cox 260-609-3306. 16 –FARMEQUIPMENT.Mendon, MI.ContactEd Boyer 574-215-7653 or Ted Boyer 574-215-8100.

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Sun., Dec. 1 SANDWICH, ILL.: Building Materials & Tools, 8 a.m., Gavin Auction Company, 815-509-8018. See p. B5 GILMAN, ILL.: Angus Production Sale, 1 p.m., Siebring Angus, 815-3831661.

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Mon., Dec. 2 ELIZABETH, ILL.: Equipment, 10 a.m., Dean & Lynnette Groezinger, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B8 BAUERAUCTION.COM: Online Only Closing Out Auction, bidding begins to close at 7 p.m., USA Rental Center, Bauer Auction Service, LLC, 217-259-5956. See p. B2

Tues., Dec. 3 MCLEAN COUNTY, ILL.: 518.03 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., The Bill & Ruth Freed Trusts, First Mid Ag Services, 309-6650955. GIFFORD, ILL.: 100 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., MWA Auctions & Real Estate, 217-398-6400. See p. B4 BLOOMFIELD, IOWA: 18.41 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Noah & Mary Edna Yutzy, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. WESTVILLE, ILL.: 235.7 Acres in 3 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Loranda Group, Inc., 800716-8189. See p. B2 CENTER POINT, IND.: Farm Equipment, 11 a.m. EST, B N B Ag, LLC, Jeff Boston Auction Service, LLC, 812382-4440. See p. B4 BLOOMFIELD, IOWA: 32.40 +/- Acres, 11 a.m., David & Lucy Graber, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. BLOOMFIELD, IOWA: 236 +/Acres in 4 Tracts, 1 p.m., The Gilbert Fredrickson Estate, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. BUSHNELL, ILL.: 40 +/- Acres, 4 p.m., The Larry Hughes Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

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Wed., Dec. 4 ARCOLA, ILL.: 196 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., MWA Auctions & Real Estate, 217-398-6400. See p. B4 BLOOMINGTON, ILL.: 120.30 Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m.,

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019 AT 10 AM AUCTION LOCATION: 23393 U.S. 63, MACON, MO 63552

Directions: From Macon, MO take Highway 63 north 7 miles to the crossover, cross over between the lanes and take the south bound lane 1/2 mile south to the sale site.

Selling Tractors including 2007 JD 8530, Agco DT-200, 1994 Ford Versatile 9480, Combines & Heads including 2014 JD S660 4WD Combine, 2005 JD 9860 4WD Combine, 2013 JD 635F Grain Header, Other Farm Machinery including Kinze 3600 Planters, JD 4720 Sprayer, DMI 38 Tiger Mate II Field Cultivator, Brant Auger Wagons, Trucks and Trailers and much more tractors, heads, head movers, tillage & hay equipment, and other farm machinery!

SELLER : ROBERT “DUKE” HARRINGTON

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AUCTIONS & REAL ES ESTATE 23101 HWY. 24, PARIS, MO 65275 | 660-327-5890 WWW.WHEELERAUCTIONS.COM

Chas Wheeler, 660-327-5890 Charlie Nordwald, 636-795-4552 Kirby Fecht, 217-248-2906 Mike Williams, 816-797-5450

NO-RESERVE RETIREMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, DEC. 7TH AT 10:00 A.M.

Physical Address: 4230 NE 94TH Ave., Elkhart, Iowa

HIGHLIGHTS: 1998 John Deere 8100 MFWD tractor, 3,438 hours; 1972 John Deere 4620 2wd tractor; 1975 John Deere 4430 2wd tractor; 1972 John Deere 4320 2wd tractor; 1960 John Deere 830 2wd tractor; 1959 John Deere 830 2wd tractor; 1960 John Deere 730 2wd tractor; 1972 Ford 8000 2wd tractor; 1968 Ford 5000 2wd tractor; 1968 Ford 5000 2wd tractor; 1970 Ford 4000 2wd tractor; 1960 Ford 661 Workmaster 2wd tractor; 1998 John Deere 4700 self-propelled sprayer, 1,180 hours; 2007 John Deere 9760 STS 2wd combine, 1,332/938; 2010 John Deere 608C StalkMaster 8 row 30” chopping corn head; 1998 John Deere 930F 30’ platform; Unverferth 30’ head cart; Kinze 3140 16 row 30” stack fold planter; Kinze 2100 16 row 30” stack fold planter; John Deere HX15 15’ batwing mower; Unverferth 8000 grain cart; Parker 2600 gravity wagon; John Deere 985 55’ field cultivator; IH 490 25’ disk; John Deere 400 30’ rotary hoe; John Deere 85 16 row 30” cultivator; IH 14 7-shank 3-pt. V-ripper; Fast 7400 pull-type sprayer; 2014 Jet 53’ steel step deck trailer; 2006 Timpte 43’ hopper bottom trailer; 1993 Wilson 41’ hopper bottom trailer; Plus much more!!

Bidding Begins Closing: Monday, December 2nd - - 7:00 PM

Closing Out Auction USA Rental Center 400+ Lots – – Online Only Auction

View Full Catalog on www.BauerAuction.com Skid Steers - - Mini Excavators - - Mini Back Hoe Scissor & Man Lift - - Fork Lifts - - Trenchers 2 Bobcat T550 Skid Loaders; Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator; Bobcat 430 Mini Excavator; Terex TX55 All Terrain Forklift; Nifty Lift SV50D Drivable Lift; Genie TZ – 50DC Lift, Bumper Hitch; Nifty Lift TM50HGE Lift, Bumper Hitch; Termite T9 Mini Back Hoe; Vermeer S925TX Skid Steer; Ingersoll-Rand Concrete Dump Cart; Genie 34/22 All Terrain Man Lift; Genie 34/22 Hard Surface Man Lift; 5 – Genie Scissor Lifts from 19’ – 32’; 2 – Vermeer RTX250 Trenchers; Barreto 4WD Walk Behind Trencher; Toyota LP Forklift; Nissan Gas Forklift; Scaffolding - - Hot Pressure Washer - - Air Compressors Commercial Garden Tools - - Shop Tools - - Pumps Preview: Saturday, November 23rd from 8:30am – 10:30am Monday, December 2nd from 3:00pm – 5:00pm at 2416 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL Buyer Premium: 15% Payment & Pick up: Friday, December 6th from 12noon – 4:00pm at 2416 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL

Hank Bauer (217) 259-5956 Lic. #44000242 Don Bauer (217) 259-5093 Lic. #44000178

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RON & JENNIFER FIX – OWNERS Equipment Questions: Ron (515) 240-8855

Auction Manager: Matt Sullivan (309) 221-7001 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

79.48 +/- Acres of Stark County Farm Land

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION December 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Auction Location: Princeville Heritage Museum 325 Ostrom Ave., Princeville, IL Total Acres FSA Tillable (approx.) PI Plat Book Location

79.48 78.96 143.4 S ½ of NW ¼ of Sec 31, 12N-7E. Valley Township, Stark County

FARM LOCATION: 2 ½ miles north of Princeville, IL on East Side of Illinois Route 91 SURVEY: No survey is being offered. Property is being sold as 79.48 acres more or less based on tax assessor records. Seller does not guarantee the number of acres. LEASE: open for 2020 OWNER: David Menold ATTORNEY FOR SELLER: Jennie Cordis Boswell Cordis and Cordis, Princeville, IL (309) 385-4616 Broker: John Leezer / Designated Managing broker Jim Maloof Realtors 127 W Main Toulon, IL 61483 (309) 286-2221 cell (309) 335-2221 www.johnleezer.com

PUBLIC AUCTION OF THE SAND FARM 225 ACRES MORE OR LESS

PRODUCTIVE FARM LAND AND TIMBER WITH GREAT RECREATIONAL POSSIBILITIES

Saturday, December 7, 2019 Beginning Promptly at 1:00 p.m.

The undersigned will offer the below described farm real estate commonly known as the Sand Farm. The sale is to take place at the Geneseo Community Center, located at 401 E North Street, Geneseo, Illinois. The farm is located 10 miles North East of Geneseo on the Grange Rd or 2 miles South of US Route 92 on the Grange Road. The farm is located in Section 28, Loraine Township, Henry County, IL. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The offering consists of 225 acres of a 240 acre parcel less the home and garage, and 15 acres located in the southwest corner of the property. Improvements on the 225 acres are a drying bin, large livestock barn, and a steel machine shed, all in good condition. And a hog building and finishing building on the south eastern part of the farm in only fair condition. Approximately 130 acres of this farm are tillable and in an excellent state of productivity. The balance is in heavy timber and is one of the best hunting spots in this area. This property would make a good add on or excellent investment opportunity. If you would like a plat of the property and the full terms of the sale contact either Roy or Tim Holmstrom.

OWNER: DAVID SAND

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: Holmstrom Realty Services Atkinson, IL • 309-944-6423 To inspect the premises, obtain a copy of the plat, or for more information contact Roy Holmstrom, Broker, 309-944-4734 or Tim Holmstrom, Broker, 309-944-6423

Carter Farms, Inc. RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION Saturday, December 7th @ 10:00 A.M. EST SULLIVAN CO. 4-H FAIRGROUNDS Sullivan, IN (25 mi. south of Terre Haute)

Having retired, Phil and Debbie Carter will sell the following @ PUBLIC AUCTION. Due to parking concerns, we have moved the sale to the Sullivan Co. 4-H Fairgrounds for your convenience. LOCATION: 1301 E. Co. Rd. 75 N., Sullivan, IN 47882. DIRECTIONS: - from the Courthouse Square, take E. Washington St. east 1 mile. A quality line of shedded, & well maintained machinery! INSPECTION @ the FAIRGROUNDS: WEDNESDAY 12/4 – FRIDAY 12/6 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. EST. For complete listing and 100’s of photos visit bostoncentury.com Live and On-line bidding will be available at bostoncentury.hibid.com on select items. COMBINE, HEADS, CARRIERS: Outstanding 2011 John Deere 9770 STS w/ 2-spd 4x4, “Contour Master”, “Prem. Cab”, ext. wear, Hi-Cap auger & lift cyls, HD final drives, “Sidehill” perf. pkg, harvest monitor system, bin ext, HID, “G.S”. ready w/ integrated “Auto Trac”, 76x50.00-32 front F.S. & 28L-26 rear F.S., dual spreaders (only 649 sep./981 eng. hrs, SHARP, yearly JD inspection, SN 740501); 2008 JD 635F35’ “Hydraflex” platform (nice, SN 726409); JD 893 “Poly” 8R30 C.H. (SN 666559); Kelderman 8R30 down corn reel; UF HT36, 36’ & UF HT25, 25’ carriers; TRACTORS: John Deere 8300 MFWD, “G.S.” ready w/ integrated “Auto Trac”, 16/4 PS, 3-pt, fast hitch, 1000 PTO, (3) SCV’s + “PB”, (10) front weights, Titan 480/80R46 radial10-bolt duals, 380/85R34 front F.S. radial singles (clean, 200 PTO hp, only 5240 hrs, SN 006015); John Deere 7210, 2WD w/ CAH, 16/16 “Power Quad”, 3-pt, dual PTO, (3) SCV’s, 460/85R38 rear (clean, 110 eng. hp, only 3751 hrs, SN 001274); John Deere 4020 diesel “Console”, “Powershift” w/ wide front, 3-pt, dual PTO, hyds, & 18.4-34’s (honest, local 2-owner, tach broke @ 8754 hrs, new tach has 471 hrs, SN 212858); John Deere 725 Q.A. loader w/ 84” Q.A. bucket (nice, off of 4020); 4020 front weight brackets, & (3) front pads; PLANTERS: John Deere 1780, 12/23 “Vacumeter”, split row, 12/30 & 23/15 w/ liquid fert. (SN 690146); JD 7000, 4R30”, sweet corn / spot-in planter; (4) near new Martin row cleaners; DRILLS: John Deere 1530, 20’x15”, no-till w/1570 cart, & markers; John Deere 750, 15’x7 ½” no-till w/dolly wheels; HOPPER BOTTOMS: (2) 2006 Timpte, 33.5’x66”x96” w/ “Ag Hoppers”, & tarps ((1) “Air” & (1) “Spring” ride, both low mileage); SEMI TRACTORS: 1998 Mack CH613, day cab, twin screw w/ 400-HP Mack, E.F. 10-spd, “Air Ride” cab & susp., 212” W.B. (runs good, 738k); 1997 Volvo day cab, twin screw w/ 330HP Cummins M11, Rockwell 9-spd, “Air Ride” cab & susp., 188” W.B. (runs good, has rust issues); GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP.: J&M 750-16 grain cart; Parker “Weigh Wagon” 2-axle w/ scales; Sudenga drive-over pit; (2) KB 385 gravity wagons; KB 350 gravity wagon; FORKLIFT: Clark C-300-40, LP forklift, 4000 lb, 3-stage, hard tires; EQUIPMENT: Schaben 2-axle liq. fert. buggy; Blu-Jet 11-sh., 3-pt, NH3 appl.; BluJet “Track Master” 3-pt track filler (xlnt.); Woods 7’ HD, 3-pt R.M.; Long 3-pt B.H. attach. w/ 30” bucket; Hardi TR800, 800-gal., 60’ p.t. sprayer; JD 722, 20’ mulch-finisher; JD 1600, 12’, 3-pt chisel; M.F. 820, 28 disk; & more; TECHNOLOGY: JD 2630 display w/ Auto Trac activation; Starfire 3000 rec. w/ SF1; Starfire 300 rec.; Green Star mobile processor (brown box) w/ yield mapping activation; LAWN TRACTOR / ATV: JD 445 lawn tractor, 22-hp, Hydro (986 hrs); Kawasaki “Bayou” 220, 2WD ATV; Farm Misc. LOAD OUT: Loader tractor will be available day of sale and Sunday, Dec. 8th from 1–4 EST. Jeff Boston Auction Service, LLC (812) 382-4440 Lic# AU01027041 “A Farmer, Working For Farmers”

229.12 Acres of Farm/Recreational Ground to be offered in 6 Tracts Online & Live Bidding • December 7, 2019

150 Glenns Lane, Hillsboro IL Personal Property @ 10:00 AM, Land and Tractor @ 12:00 PM Plus 2007 Kubota M108S Cab Loader Tractor, Bush Hog 2715 Batwing, Discbine & Other Personal Property

LMN Niehaus Farms, Inc Owners Micenheimer & Meyer Auction Service James Micenheimer & Cory M. Meyer Auctioneers Jim--217-820-9324-Cory--217-710-5642 ISL: 440.000896 & 441.0022 https://micenheimerandmeyer.hibid.com

Absolute Land Auction 2 Farms locations – 3 Tracts

Sat. Dec 7 at 1 pm

For more information look at HolmstromRealEstate.com Rodger Ray, Attorney for the Sellers, 309-944-5115 Brown and Ray, 115 North State St., Geneseo, IL THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR.

App 30 mi E of St Louis – New Baden IL 39.61 Ac – St Clair Co – Engleman Twp – 1 mi S of Rt 177 on Highbanks Rd: 90.32 Ac – St Clair Co – Mascoutah Twp – 2 mi N of I-64/Rt 161 on Ruth School Rd to be sold in 2 tracts. Awesome Productive Farm with Good Road Frontage & Open Tenancy for 2020. Sold to the highest bidder. New Baden AM Legion Hall. Viewing: Sun – Nov 24 More at krauszauctions.com

Owner: Pries, LLC • Munster IN Auction Conducted by MARK KRAUSZ AUCTION SERVICE New Baden, IL (618) 588-4917

Rick Bode Retirement Farm Auction Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 10 A.M.

Tractors: 2005 Case IH MX 210 MFWD, Power Shift, 3 HYD Remotes, 1000 PTO, 6 Front Weights, 500# Rear Weights, 480/80R46 Rear Tires, 380/85R34 Front Tires, 3,041 Hrs. Serial #JAZ136990; Allis Chalmers 190 XT Series 3, Gas, Wide Front, 3 Pt. Hitch, 16.9-34 Rear Tires, 7:50- 16 Front Tires, 5503 Hrs. Serial #2G-13362; 1959 Allis Chalmers D17, Gas, Narrow Front, 2 Pt. Hitch, 16.9-28 Rear Tires, 5900 Hrs. Serial #AR4454-8. Combine - Corn Head - Platform - Head Cart: 1994 Gleaner R52 Combine, Cummins Diesel Engine, Hydro, 24.5-32 Front Tires, 12.4-24 Rear Tires, 2622 Engine Hrs. 1598 Separator Hrs. Serial #R5254041L, New Radiator, (Ran Thru Certified Shop Annually); Agco 830 Corn Head 8 Row 30 In., Steel Snouts, Serial #083019020; Agco 800 Bean Platform, 20 Ft. Serial #2054182F; 20 Ft. Head Carrier Trailer; Down Corn Reel. Planter - Tillage: 2000 Kinze 3600 12/23, No-Till Coulters, Keeton Seed Firmer, Heavy Duty Down Pressure Springs, Individual Boxes, Serial #614339 (Rebuilt Seed Meters); 2005 Case IH RMX 340 Disc. 27 Ft. Walking Tandem Wheels, Serial #JFH0029788 (Like NEW); 2009 Landoll 875-25 Soil Finisher, 25 Ft. Reel Leveler, 3 Bar Spike Harrow, Serial #01B0901829 (Yellow, Sharp); Allis Chalmers 12 Ft. Disc, Hydraulic Lift, Snap Coupler. Grain Cart - Wagons - Bat Wing Mower: Brent 470 Grain Cart, Corner Auger, 18.4-26 Diamond Tread Tires, Serial #701631 (Green); Brent 544 Side Dump Wagon, Left Unload, Rear Brakes, 425/65R/22.5 Tires Serial #B29840114 (Red); Brent 444 Side Dump Wagon, Right Unload, Rear Brakes, 385/65R/22.5 Tires, Serial #B18150115 (Green); Ficklin 213 Gravity Seed Wagon W/ Gehl 8 Ton Gear, Hydraulic Seed Brush Auger; Woods 3180 15 Ft. Bat Wing Mower, 540 PTO, Aircraft Tires, Serial #553219. Misc. Farm Equip. and Shop Equip.: 1,000 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tank W/Gas Boy Pump (Tank 2 years old); Single axle Trailer W/100 Gallon Transfer Fuel Tank; 100 Gallon Transfer Tank W/Hand Pump; JD Rotary Hoe, 20 Ft.; AC 2 Pt. Hitch Post Hole Digger; AC Rear Wheel Weights; Campbell Hausfeld, 60 Gallon, 125 PSI. Upright Air Compressor, 110 Volt; Craftsman Radial Arm Saw; Lawson Hardware Cabinet; Long Handle Tools; Wrenches; Tool Boxes. Location: 3561 E 150 North Rd., McLean, IL. 61754 Directions: From McLean, Go West on Rt. 136 for 1 Mile to Road 400 East Rd. Turn left or south and continue ¼ mile to Rd. 150 North. Turn right or west and proceed ½ mile to the farmstead on south side of the road. Watch for Signs. The sale sight is 20 miles south of Bloomington, Il. Auctioneers Note: Rick is retiring after farming in the McLean area all of his life. Rick has a nice line of equipment that is in good condition and field ready. All of his machinery has been ran through a dealer shop annually and updated. The sale bill listing was done preharvest so hours will be updated sale day. Your attendance will be appreciated. There will be very few small items. We will be on the equipment line at 10:30 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. All announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material. 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 Atlanta, IL 61723

PUBLIC AUCTION of REAL ESTATE

156.7 Acres of Unimproved Prime Farmland Paw Paw Township Section 30 Dekalb County, IL

Thursday December 5, 2019 Starting at 10:00 A.M.

Directions: Located on East Paw Paw Rd in Paw Paw Twp. Section 30 sign on property Auction to be conducted at Pioneer State Bank in Earlville, IL www.auctionzip.com #2927 Legal Description: Part of Section 30 Paw Paw Twp. DESCRIPTION OF FARMLAND The soils are Drummer Silty Loan Elburn Silt Loan Catlin Silt Loan W.P.I. 142 bu. Tract I consists of 79.08 acres with 78 acres tillable. Tract II consists of 77.62 acres with 74 acres tillable. TERMS OF SALE 1. Tracts 1 and 2 will be offered on a bidder(s) choice option with the successful bidder(s) having the option of choice of the 2 tracts. The successful bidder(s) may at their option, take 1 or 2 tracts. If the successful bidder chooses only 1 tract the other tract will be offered in the same manner until successful bids are received on both tracts. The sale price will be determined on tracts 1 and 2 by multiplying the surveyed acres by the bid price per acre. 2. The successful bidder(s) will be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the selling price down on the day of the auction. The balance will be due on or before January 7, 2020 when title will be given upon closing. The successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a Contract for Sale of Real Estate on the day of the auction, which said contract shall embody the terms of sale. 3. Title will be by a Commitment of Title Insurance as issued by a reputable Title Insurance Company Subject to the usual and customary conditions and exceptions contained in said policies. At the time of final settlement an Owners Policy of Title Insurance subject to the exceptions in the amount of the sale price will be furnished to the successful bidder(s). 4. The sale will be subject to the following: (A) General Real Estate Taxes for the year 2019 will be paid by the sellers by giving the purchaser credit based on the 2018 Real Estate Taxes. 2020 Real Estate Taxes and all subsequent years will be paid by the purchaser(s). (B) Building lines, easements, covenants & restrictions of record. (C) A survey will be furnished by the seller(s). (D) Rights of Way for drainage ditches, drain titles, feeders, and laterals. (E) Easements of record and public utility easements. (F) Rights of the public, the State of Illinois, the County of Dekalb and the Municipalities in and to that part of the premises, if any, being used for roads and highways. 5. The seller(s) reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 6. Sellers will retain the landlord’s share of the 2019 crops and government payments. All tenancies and leases for 2019 crop year have been terminated by the seller(s). Possession will be given at closing subject to the tenants rights and the harvesting of the 2019 crops, to expire March 1, 2020. 7. For inspection of the property, a copy of the Title Commitment or further information contact the Auctioneers. 8. All announcements on day of auction take precedence over printed material. The sellers will cooperate with any purchasers wishing to enter into a 1031 Starker Exchange.

OWNER: WALD FAMILY TRUST ATTORNEY FOR SELLER: BRANDON AYERS • AURORA, IL • 630-585-5200 AUCTIONEERS: CRAIG ELLIOTT IL Licensed Auctioneer Ph. 815-325-4651 JIM ELLIOTT IL Licensed Auctioneer No. 040000574 Ph. 815-498-3377 815-343-2527

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LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 Twenty Miles West of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Interstate 70 To State Road 39, (exit 59) - Then ½ Mile South To Sale Site At:

TED EVERETT FARM EQUIPMENT ABSOLUTE AUCTION, EVERYTHING SELLS, NO CONSIGNMENTS

*Three Auction Rings - Two Starting at 9:00 am* FIRST RING: Compact Tractors, Industrial, Farm Equipment • SECOND RING: Golf Carts, Lawn & Garden, ATV’s & Misc. • THIRD RING: Starts at 12:30 pm OUTSIDE - Vehicles & Misc. TRACTORS: JD 8335R, ILS FRONT END, IVT TRANSMISSION, FRONT & REAR DUALS, 5 REMOTES, 1172 HRS, S/N 1RW8335RKCD059880; JD 7630, MFWD, DUALS, 1850 HRS; JD 8200, 2WD, FRONT WEIGHTS, 7255 HRS; JD 7800, MFWD, DUALS, 5617 HRS; JD 6400 W/CAB & LDR, MFWD, 5500 HRS; JD 6400 W/CAB & LDR, 4530 HRS; (4) JD 6320L, 2WD, 5000-6000 HRS; JD 6300 W/CAB, 5500 HRS; JD 6230 PREMIUM W/CAB & LDR, MFWD, 6219 HRS; JD 5420 W/JD 541 LDR, MFWD, POWER REVERSER, 3001 HRS; JD 4840 W/DUALS; JD 4755, W/DUALS, 8393 HRS; JD 4720, MFWD, HYDRO, HYD SNOW BLOWER, HYD PUSH BLADE, 915 HRS; JD 4650, PS, DUALS, 6823 HRS; JD 4640 W/DUALS; JD 4640, NEW REAR TIRES, (AS IS - BAD TRANS); JD 4620; JD 4555 W/DUALS, PS, 5673 HRS; JD 4440 W/DUALS, 7700 HRS; JD 4440, 5458 HRS; JD 4440 W/CAB, QUAD RANGE, DUALS, 6590 HRS; JD 4430, QUAD RANGE, DUALS, 5273 HRS; JD 4430, QUAD RANGE, 3368 HRS; JD 4066M W/LDR, MFWD, 150 HRS; JD 4052R W/ LDR, MFWD, 1296 HRS; JD 4052R, MFWD, 953 HRS; JD 4020, DIESEL; JD 4010 COMPACT W/LDR, MFWD, 551 HRS; JD 3720 W/CAB, LDR, MFWD; JD 3020 W/LDR, GAS; JD 3020, WF, DIESEL; JD 3020, WF, GAS, 5736 HRS; JD 2950 W/LDR; JD 2520 W/LDR, DECK, MFWD; JD 2320 W/LDR, DECK; JD 2210 W/LDR, MFWD; JD 1050; JD 1026R W/LDR, DECK, MFWD, 293 HRS; JD 1025R W/LDR, DECK, MFWD, 196 HRS; (2) JD 1025R; JD 1023E W/LDR, DECK, 200 HRS; (2) JD B (AS IS); C/IH FARMALL 90C, MFWD, 859 HRS; C/IH FARMALL 85C, MFWD, 1234 HRS; C/IH FARMALL 80, 346 HRS; C/IH 5220 W/CAB, 4000 HRS; C/IH 2594 W/DUALS, 5481 HRS; C/IH 1896; (2) C/IH 1190 W/LDR, 2WD; CASE 2870, MFWD, 3PT, 5820 HRS; CASE 2870, MFWD, 3PT, PTO, 5320 HRS; CASE 1070, OPEN STATION; CASE 580 W/LOADER, GAS; KUBOTA M8540 W/CAB, LDR, MFWD, 555 HRS; KUBOTA M6800 W/LDR, MFWD, 3326 HRS; KUBOTA M5030 W/CAB, LDR, MFWD, 750 HRS; KUBOTA L6060 W/LA1055 LDR, MFWD, 730 HRS; KUBOTA L6060 W/CAB, MFWD; KUBOTA L5030 HST W/LDR, MFWD, 1655 HRS; KUBOTA L5030 W/CAB, LDR, MFWD, 1300 HRS; KUBOTA L4330 HTC W/CAB, MFWD, 2249 HRS; KUBOTA L3010 W/LA 481 LDR, MFWD, 1495 HRS; KUBOTA L2850 W/LDR, MFWD; KUBOTA BX25D TLB, MFWD, 181 HRS; KUBOTA BX2380 W/LDR, MFWD, 2 HRS; KUBOTA BX2370 W/LDR & DECK, MFWD, 389 HRS; KUBOTA BX2230 W/LDR, MFWD (AS IS - TRANSMISSION ISSUES); KUBOTA BX1500 W/LDR & DECK; KUBOTA B7610 W/60” DECK, MFWD, HYDRO, 3PT, PTO; KUBOTA B3030 W/CAB, LDR, MFWD, AIR & HEAT; KUBOTA 2670 W/LDR, DECK, MFWD, 201 HRS; AC 7060; AC 6070 W/460 LDR, MFWD; AC 185 W/LDR; AC 170 W/ LDR; AC D17 SERIES 4; AC D14; AGCO ST41 W/LDR, MFWD, 1316 HRS; FARMALL 504, NF; FORD 5000; FORD 4000; FORD 3950 W/ SICKLE MOWER, 3PT, PTO; FORD 3910; FORD 3000; FORD 2000; FORD 1210; FORD 850; FORD 641 W/LDR, PS; IH 4366, 3PT; IH 1086 W/DUALS; IH 1086; IH 1086 (AS IS); IH 966 W/DUALS, 5311 HRS; IH 606 W/LDR; IH 450; IH 400 W/LDR; IH 350; IH 284, MFWD; IH 254; IH 174 LO-BOY W/DECK; IHC 235, 4WD; LS XR4046H W/LDR, MFWD, 211 HRS; LS J2030H W/LDR, MFWD, 412 HRS; MF 2705 (AS IS); MF 1529 W/LDR, MFWD, 395 HRS; MF 1220; MF 362 W/LDR, MFWD, 797 HRS; MF 85, WF, GAS; MF 30B W/LDR; NH POWER STAR 75, MFWD, 182 HRS; NH POWER STAR 75, MFWD, 227 HRS; NH POWER STAR 75, MFWD, 177 HRS; NH POWER STAR 75, MFWD, 222 HRS; NH BOOMER 55 W/LDR, MFWD, 224 HRS; NH TN70A, SYNCRO COMMAND, 299 HRS; NH TN70A, SYNCRO COMMAND, 1760 HRS; NH TC45 W/LDR, SUPER STEER, BAD PTO; NH TC29 W/LDR, MFWD; NH TC26DA W/ CAB, MFWD, HYD BLADE, 350 HRS; NH TC25, MFWD, 615 HRS; NH TS110 W/CAB, TIGER BOOM MOWER (AS IS); OLIVER 1600, NF; VERSATILE 835, 3PT, PTO, DUALS, 4199 HRS; WHITE 6085 W/ LDR, HAY FORKS, BUCKET, MFWD; WHITE 2-135, DUALS, 4686 HRS; WHITE 2-60; YANMAR EX3200 W/LDR, 4WD; CONSTRUCTION: CAT 272D2 SKID STEER W/CAB, A/C, 2-SPD, 403 HRS; CAT 259B3 SKID STEER, 2367 HRS; CAT 236D SKID STEER, 375 HRS; NH C238 SKID STEER, 3218 HRS; NH C190 SKID STEER, 16” TRACKS; JD 333G SKID STEER W/CAB, A/C, PILOT CONTROL, 811 HRS; JD CT322 SKID STEER; JD 316CR SKID STEER; JD 325 SKID STEER, 3884 HRS; JD 270 SKID STEER; KUBOTA SVL75 SKID STEER W/ CAB, A/C, 708 HRS; TAKEUCHI TL126 SKID STEER; CASE 1840 SKID STEER; BOBCAT 773 SKID STEER, 3700 HRS; BOBCAT S100 SKID STEER, 6322 HRS; BOBCAT 751 SKID STEER (AS IS); BOBCAT 743 SKID STEER; INGERSOLL RAND RT7088J FORKLIFT; JD 480B FORKLIFT; CASE 586 FORKLIFT; (2) CASE 584 FORKLIFT; TOYOTA FORKLIFT, DIESEL; BAKER-LINDE 5000LB DIESEL FORKLIFT; CASE 621E WHEEL LOADER W/CAB, A/C, RIDE CTL, 4740 HRS; JD 544E WHEEL LOADER W/CAB, AC; CAT 950F WHEEL LOADER; FIAT FR160 END LOADER W/FORKS, BUCKET; JD 410K TC LOADER BACKHOE, CAB, AIR; KOMATSU WB146-5 TLB W/ CAB, A/C, E-STICK, 4WD; TEREX 760B TLB W/CAB, HEAT, 4WD, ESTICK, 2090 HRS; NH LB90 TLB W/CAB, A/C, 4WD, E-STICK; CASE 590SM BACKHOE, 4X4, EXTEND A HOE, 6968 HRS; CASE 580CK BACKHOE W/LDR (AS IS); KOBELCO SK555RX-6E EXCAVATOR, HYD THUMB, 5.5’ ARM, 24” BUCKET, 16” RUBBER TRACKS, 1130 HRS; KOBELCO 80CS-1E EXCAVATOR, 6’9” ARM, 36” BUCKET, 8’ BLADE, 18” RUBBER TRACKS, 5556 HRS; CAT 308DCR EXCAVATOR, 5000 HRS; KUBOTA KX91-3 EXCAVATOR, 993 HRS; TEREX TC35 EXCAVATOR, 596 HRS; BOBCAT 435 EXCAVATOR, 3592 HRS; KOMATSU D39PX-21 DOZER, KOMSTAT, 11’ 6-WAY BLADE, 25” TRACKS; JD 450 DOZER W/6-WAY BLADE (AS IS - BAD ENGINE); ASHLAND I-150SP 15-YARD DIRT SCRAPER; ASHLAND I55TS 15-YARD DIRT SCRAPER; JD 672A MOTORGRADER; WOODS BH9000 BACKHOE, 3PT, 16” BUCKET; WOODS 1050 BACKHOE, 3PT; 3PT FORKLIFT; PULL TYPE SCRAPER; VIBRO PLUS CF43 SHEEPS FOOT, 6’, PULL TYPE; SELF-PROPELLED ARTICULATING ROLLER, GAS, 867 HRS; DITCH WITCH DD5010 W/BACKHOE & TRENCHER; SULLAIR 185 CFM DIESEL AIR COMPRESSOR, JD DIESEL, 51 HRS; 2017 SMITHCO SIDE DUMP TRAILER COMBINES: JD 9770 STS, 4WD, 3043/2321 HRS, S/N 733356; JD 9760 STS, 4407/3121 HRS, S/N 711375; JD 9670, 1794/1257 HRS, S/N 735252; JD 9650 STS, 3850/2412 HRS, S/N 696712; JD 9550, 3860/2845 HRS, S/N 690467; JD 9500, 2572/1933 HRS, S/N 665216; JD 7720 TITAN II; C/IH 2166 COMBINE, S/N JJC0181245; C/IH 1688, 4WD, 4345 HRS; C/IH 1688; C/IH 1680; C/IH 1660, 4WD, 5576 HRS; C/IH 1640, 3198 HRS; NH CR9060, 2233/1581 HRS, FLOATER TIRES, S/N HAJ110022; NH TR86 COMBINE; 1998

GLEANER R62, 3657 SEPARATOR HOURS HEADS: 2015 MACDON FD75-S FLEX DRAPER, 35’; JD 925 GRAIN HEAD; JD 920 GRAIN HEAD, 3”, POLY; (2) JD 920F GRAIN HEAD; (3) JD 635F GRAIN HEAD; JD 630F GRAIN HEAD; JD 630 GRAIN HEAD; JD 625F GRAIN HEAD, REBUILT CUTTER BAR, NEW POLY, REEL NEEDS REPAIR; JD 625 GRAIN HEAD; JD 220 GRAIN HEAD, FLEX; C/IH 2162 DRAPER, 40’, S/N YAZN12450; (2) C/IH 2020 GRAIN HEAD, 30’; C/IH 1020 GRAIN HEAD, 30’; C/IH 1020 GRAIN HEAD, 25’; C/IH 1020 FLEX GRAIN HEAD, 20’; (2) C/IH 1020 GRAIN HEAD, 20’; (2) C/IH 1020 GRAIN HEAD, 15’; NH 973 GRAIN HEAD, 20’; JD 612C STALK MASTER, S/N 756161; JD 606C CORN HEAD, S/N 745295; JD 606C CORN HEAD, S/N 745580; JD 606C CORN HEAD, S/N 745581; JD 963 CORN HEAD; (2) JD 893 CORN HEAD; (4) JD 693 CORN HEAD; JD 643 CORN HEAD; (2) JD 494 CORN HEAD; (2) JD 444 CORN HEAD; JD 443 CORN HEAD; C/IH 3408 CORN HEAD; C/IH 2208 CORN HEAD; C/IH 2206 CORN HEAD, DOWN CORN AUGERS; (2) C/IH 1083 CORN HEAD; (4) C/IH 1063 CORN HEAD; C/IH 1044 CORN HEAD; GERRINGHOFF NS600 CORN HEAD; GLEANER 3000 CORN HEAD, 6-ROW, DOWN CORN AUGERS; MF 3000 CORN HEAD, 8-ROW; NH 6-ROW CORN HEAD PLANTERS/DRILLS: JD 1790 PLANTER, 16/32, NO-TILL, CCS DELIVERY, LIQUID; JD 1790 PLANTER, 12/24, NO-TILL, PRECISION, HYD DRIVE, AIR DOWN PRESSURE, S/N 1A01790EHCA750174; JD 7200 PLANTER, 8-ROW, CONSERVATION, LIQUID; KINZE 3600 12/24 PLANTER; KINZE 8-ROW PLANTER, WING FOLD, WIDE ROW; GREAT PLAINS YD24-25 PLANTER, 24-ROW W/INTERPLANT; C/IH 1200 PLANTER, 16-ROW, LIQUID, NO-TILL; BLACK MACHINE 12/30, 6/15 SPLITTER; GP 1006 NO TILL DRILL W/NATIVE GRASS SEED, NEW DISK OPENERS; GP 1300 DRILL, 15’; C/IH 5400 SOY BEAN SPECIAL, NO TILL, 20’, 15” SPACING; JD 8300 DRILL W/GRASS SEED; JD B GRAIN DRILL TILLAGE: C/IH 335VT, 28’; C/IH 330, 31’; GP 1800 TURBO MAX, 20’; BLUE JET SUBTILLER II, 3PT, 5-SHANK; JD 1100 CULTIVATOR, 3PT; JD 960 FIELD CULTIVATOR, 25’; JD 856 ROW CROP CULTIVATOR, 16-ROW; JD RM CULTIVATOR, 4-ROW; C/IH 4600 FIELD CULTIVATOR, 26’; C/IH 4600 FIELD CULTIVATOR, 21’; KEWANEE FIELD CULTIVATOR, 8-ROW; GREAT PLAINS IN-LINE RIPPER W/BLUE JET CADDY, 3PT, 6-SHANK; (2) CASE 6500 DISK CHISEL, 9-SHANK; GLENCOE DISK CHISEL, 9-SHANK; KRAUSE 3121 SOIL FINISHER, 21’; DMI CRUMBLER, 42’; DMI CRUMBLER, PULL TYPE, 20’; JD 726 MULCH FINISHER, 24’; YETTER 3415 ROTARY HOE, 3PT, 15’; YETTER ROTARY HOE, 15’; (2) BRILLION X-FOLD PACKER, 27’; BRILLION X-FOLD PACKER, 21’; WOODS DHH 126T WHEEL DISK; JD 650 DISK, 32’; C/IH 496 DISK, 28’; C/IH 496 DISK W/SPIKE HARROW, 24’; C/IH 490 DISK, 21’; C/IH 370 DISK, 10’; C/IH RMX340 DISK, 28’; C/IH RMX340, ROCK FLEX, 25’; KRAUSE 1526 DISK, 3-BAR HARROW, 25’; SUNFLOWER 4812-14 DISK; KENT 24’ DISK-O-VATOR; WHITE 271 ROCK FLEX DISK, 31’; OLIVER 6X PLOW, PULL-TYPE; FORD 3X PLOW; IH PLOW GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS: BRANDT 425 GRAIN CART; BRENT 772 GRAIN CART; EZ FLOW 475 AUGER CART W/SCALES; EZ TRAIL 510 GRAIN CART; J&M 875 GRAIN CART; J&M 750 AUGER CART; J&M 620 AUGER CART; J&M 620 W/ROLL TARP; KILBROS 1200 GRAIN CART; KILBROS 475 GRAIN CART; KINZE 450C GRAIN CART; UNVERFERTH 7000 GRAIN CART W/TARP; BRENT 744 GRAIN WAGON W/TARP; (2) DMI 400 BU GRAVITY WAGON, DOUBLE DOOR; FICKLIN 4500 WAGON; (2) J&M WAGON; KILBROS 385 WAGON W/TRUCK TIRES; KILBROS 350 WAGON W/AUGER; M&W GRAVITY WAGON; UNVERFERTH 630 GRAVITY WAGON; UNVERFERTH 530 GRAVITY WAGON; (2) UNVERFERTH 325 GRAVITY WAGON; (2) GRAIN WAGON, 250 BU HAY EQUIPMENT: NH 688 ROUND BALER, AUTO WRAP; KUBOTA BV4160E ROUND BALER; NH BC5070 SQUARE BALER; NH 269 SQUARE BALER; JD 200R DISK MOWER, 7’; NH 617 DISK MOWER, 10’; KUBOTA DM1024 DISK MOWER, 3PT, 8’; NH 456 9’ SICKLE BAR MOWER, PULL-TYPE; NH 451 SICKLE MOWER, 8’; NH HT154 HAY RAKE, 14-WHEEL, W/KICKER WHEEL; IH 35 RAKE ROTARY CUTTERS: JD HX15 FLEX WING; JD CX15 1/2 BATWING, 10’; BUSH HOG 3610 1/2 BATWING, 10’; BUSH HOG TURF BATWING, 12’; M&W 1530 BATWING; (4) SCHULTE XH1000 1/2 BATWING, 10’; (2) WOODS BW1800, 15’; JD MX10 ROTARY CUTTER, 3PT; JD MX7 ROTARY CUTTER; JD 717 ROTARY CUTTER; BUSH HOG 2615L ROTARY CUTTER; LANDPRIDE RCR2510 ROTARY CUTTER, PULLTYPE, 8’; LANDPRIDE 3510 ROTARY CUTTER, 10’, PULL-TYPE; LANDPRIDE IS-60 ROTARY CUTTER, 3PT; WOODS 121 ROTARY CUTTER, 10’; WOODS CADET 72 ROTARY CUTTER, 6’, 3PT; WOODS 720 BRUSHBULL ROTARY CUTTER, 6’; WOODS BUSH HOG, 5’; 7’ BUSH HOG, 3PT; 5’ BUSH HOG; BUSH HOG TD1700 BATWING FINISH MOWER, 17’; BEEFCO RD6 FINISH MOWER; WOODS 5’ FINISH MOWER; WOODS FINISH MOWER, 15’, FLEX; PULL BEHIND ATV MOWER, 5’ OTHER EQUIPMENT: RED BALL 570 SPRAYER, 1200 GAL, 80’ BOOMS, PULL-TYPE; HARDI NAVIGATOR SPRAYER, 60’ BOOMS; 3PT HARDI SPRAYER; AG CHEM BIG A 2700, CUMMINS DIESEL; GREAT PLAINS ANHYDROUS APPLICATOR, 30’, SIDE DRESS; FRIESEN 375 SEED TENDER, 3-AXLE, SCALES; UNVERFERTH 3750 SEED TENDER; KONGSKILDE 2000 SUPER GRAIN VAC; CONVEYOR & STANDS FOR JOHNSON BAG & WRAP SYSTEM; JOHNSON AD106-LS BAG & WRAP SYSTEM FOR FEED/GRAIN; GRAIN CLEANER; USC 10’ TRUCK CONVEYOR; ABI IRRIFRANCE IRRIGATION REEL; ROLLING REEL 75, 15’; WESTFIELD 13X71 AUGER; BRANDT 8X60 SWING AWAY AUGER; UNIVERSAL 1530 UNI-TUBE AUGER; GROUND FORCE AUGER, 8”; 3PT PRESEEDER, 6’ - NO PTO; GEHL 325 MANURE SPREADER; H&S 175 MANURE SPREADER - NEEDS NEW CHAIN; CATTLE CHUTE; UNVERFERTH HT36 HIGH SPEED HEAD CART; ROADRUNNER HEAD CART, 36’; HOMEMADE HIGH-SPEED HEAD CART, 35’; EZ TRAIL 680 HEAD CART, 30’; ROADRUNNER HEAD CART, 30’; HORST HEAD CART, 30’; (2) UNVERFERTH HT25 HEAD CART; KUBOTA SALT SPREADER; SNOWAY 9’ HYD ANGLE V-PLOW, FORD MOUNTING BRACKETS & CONTROLS; 10’ SNOWBOX; TROY SNOW BLOWER; KEWANEE HYD REAR BLADE, 9’; GRADER BLADE, 7’, 3PT; WOODS RBC60 BLADE, 3PT; JD 260

SELF-LEVELING LOADER OFF 4020; FORKS FOR TELEHANDLER; CAT 2’ BUCKET; (5) 78” SKID STEER BUCKET; (5) 72” SKID STEER BUCKET; 30” BACKHOE BUCKET; DITCH BUCKET; BOOM POLE; GILL 8’ PULVERIZER, 3PT; 3PT DITCHER; WOODS TSR44 TILLER, 3PT; CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER/SHREDDER, 6.5HP; WOODS PTO CHIPPER; JD WORKSITE PRO PA 30 AUGER W/18” BIT; PHD, 3PT, 540 PTO; PHD W/4 BITS (NEW); AUGER ATTACHMENTS; (3) GENERATOR; AC WELDER; (4) POWER WASHER; HUSQVARNA CHAINSAW; STIHL CHAINSAW; (2) PLATFORM SCALE; SEMI TRAILER STAND; FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; PALLET OF FORD 860 PARTS; STAINLESS STEEL TANK, 1000-GAL; (2) L-SHAPE 110-GAL FUEL TANK W/PUMP; 500-GAL FUEL TANK W/PUMP; 500-GAL FUEL BARREL & PUMP ON RUNNING GEAR; JD FRONT WEIGHTS; NH FRONT WEIGHTS; WHEEL WEIGHTS; PAIR 480-80R50 TIRES; (2) 21.5L-16.1 TIRES, NEW; (3) 16.5L-16 TIRES, NEW; (6) 12.5L15 TIRES, NEW; (3) 11L-15SL TIRES, NEW; 1400X24 TIRE, NEW; 6.70X15 TIRES, NEW; 16.5L16.1 TIRES; 196-16.1 TIRE W/RIM; PAIR OF JD SPOKE WHEELS VEHICLES: 1989 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY W/DUMP BED, 7.0 DSL; 1979 FORD TANDEM TRUCK; 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA DAY CAB, 10-SPD, 14L, 60 SERIES DETROIT; 2005 MACK CX600 SEMI, 427 MACK ENGINE, 10-SPD, AUTO SHIFT (AS IS); 2004 MACK CX600 SEMI, 427 MACK ENGINE, 10-SPD, AUTO SHIFT; 2004 IH 9200I, C13 CAT, 10-SPD; 2003 IH 4400, DT466 ENGINE, TANDEM, 20’ ALUM BED; 1992 KENWORTH T400; 1984 FORD 8000 SEMI, SINGLE AXLE; 2012 BRAVO ENCLOSED TRAILER, 16’, BUMPER HITCH, TANDEM AXLE, 3’ SIDE DOOR; 1997 KEIFER LIVESTOCK GOOSENECK TRAILER, ALUMINUM, 30’; 1994 WHEELER TRAILER; (2) 53’ VAN TRAILER; (3) TANDEM AXLE WAGON FRAME - NO TITLE GOLF CARTS, ATVs & UTVs: (8) CUSTOM ELECTRIC GOLF CART; (4) 2015 EZ-GO CUSTOM ELECTRIC GOLF CART; (5) 2015 EZ-GO RXV GAS GOLF CART; (15) 2012 YAMAHA GAS GOLF CART; (12) 2010 YAMAHA GAS GOLF CART; (6) YAMAHA GAS GOLF CART; (13) 2016 YAMAHA DRIVE 48V ELECTRIC GOLF CART; (5) 2016 EZ-GO RXV ELECTRIC GOLF CARTS; 2019 CAN AM DEFENDER; JD XUV825M UTV, 4WD; JD RSX860I GATOR; JD XUV855D GATOR W/CAB, BLADE; JD XUV855D GATOR; JD XUV825I GATOR, 542 HRS; JD XUV825I GATOR, 150 HRS; JD XUV825I GATOR (AS IS); (2) XUVJD 825I GATOR; JD XUV625I GATOR; JD XUV620I GATOR, 351 HRS; JDXUV 620I GATOR, 1322 HRS, ELEC DUMP BED; JD XUV550 S4, 430 HRS; JD 6X4 GATOR, 715 HRS; (2) JD 6X4 GATOR; JD HPX GATOR, 350 HRS; JD 2030 PRO GATOR W/HD 200 SPRAYER, 15’ BOOMS, DSL; JD 2020 PRO GATOR, GAS; POLARIS RANGER, LOADED W/ OPTIONS, 140 MI; POLARIS RANGER CREW XP900; POLARIS RZR900; POLARIS RANGER XP800; POLARIS RANGER 800 (AS IS- BAD MOTOR); 2012 POLARIS RANGER 800; 2008 POLARIS RANGER CREW; POLARIS RANGER 500 W/CAB, SNOW PLOW; POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500; POLARIS ACE; KUBOTA RTV1100C; (2) KUBOTA RTV900; 2018 KAWASAKI TERYX; KAWASAKI 4010 MULE, 524 HRS; (2) KAWASAKI MULE 3010; BOBCAT 2200 SIDE BY SIDE, 4X4, DIESEL; BUSH HOG TH4200, 250 HRS, 2WD; ARCTIC CAT 400 (AS IS); ARTIC CAT 90DVX 4-WHEELER; (3) 2017 CAZADOR BEATS 200; CUB CADET CHALLENGER 700 UTV; CUB CADET 4X2; YAMAHA RHINO SPORT, 4WD LAWN & GARDEN: JD Z970R, 732 HRS; JD Z960R, 72”; JD Z950R ZTRAK; JD Z930A, 581 HRS; JD Z925M, 1163 HRS; JD Z915B ZTRAK; JD Z850A, 1221 HRS; JD Z820A, 525 HRS; JD Z720A, 60”, 566 HRS; (3) JD Z665; JD Z540M; JD Z465; JD Z445, 54”, 1038 HRS; JD Z445; (3) JD Z425; JD X748; JD X730, 322 HRS; JD X590; JD X534; JD X530 W/BAGGER, 54”, 528 HRS; JD X500, 150 HRS; JD X500, 464 HRS; (2) JD X350; JD X320, 54”, 566 HRS; (3) JD X300; (2) JD WHP52A WALK BEHIND; JD WH48A WALK BEHIND; JD M655; JD LX279; JD LX178; JD LTX1045 (AS IS); (2) JD LT160; JD LT133, 38”; JD LA135; JD L110; JD L100; JD GX85; JD GT235; JD F1450; JD F725 W/BLOWER; JD F525; (2) JD D170; JD D105, 38”; JD 997 ZTRAK; JD 950A, 72”, 1000 HRS; JD 777 ZTRAK, 850 HRS; JD 777 Z-TRAK, 1442 HRS; JD 757 ZTRAK; JD 737, 609 HRS; JD 737, 785 HRS; (2) JD 737; JD 662R; (9) JD 661R, 61”; (3) JD 425; JD 420; (2) JD 318; JD 180; (7) JD MOWER DECK OFF X SERIES, 54”; AGRI-FAB MOW-N-VAC; BAD BOY MAGNUM MZ; COUNTRY CLIPPER; CRAFTSMAN YT40; CRAFTSMAN DYT4000; CRAFTSMAN LT3000; CRAFTSMAN LT2000; CRAFTSMAN LT1000; (3) CRAFTSMAN; CUB CADET ZF S54; CUB CADET ZF SX60; CUB CADET ZF LX60; CUB CADET ZF LX48; CUB CADET ZF L48; CUB CADET ZF S48; CUB CADET SLX50; CUB CADET SLTX1050; (2) CUB CADET RZT50; CUB CADET RECON 48; CUB CADET M60 TANK; CUB CADET LTX1050, 70 HRS; CUB CADET LT1024; CUB CADET GTX1054; CUB CADET GT1554; CUB CADET WALK BEHIND, 48”; DIXIE CHOPPER LT2300 SILVER EAGLE; DIXIE CHOPPER LT2000, 50”; DIXIE CHOPPER CLASSIC 3372; DIXIE CHOPPER, 60”; DUETZ ALLIS 1613; DUETZ W/BAGGER; (3) EXMARK LASER Z; EXMARK LX525; EXMARK LZE742; EXMARK LZS730; EXMARK LZ28; EXMARK QUEST, 50”; EXMARK QUEST, 42”; EXMARK, 48”; EXMARK WALK BEHIND; FERRIS IS5000, CAT DIESEL; (2) FERRIS IS3100; FERRIS IS1500, 44”, 490 HRS; FERRIS IS1500; FORD CM274, 72”; GRASSHOPPER 725; (2) GRASSHOPPER 618; GRASSHOPPER 428D, 72”; GRASSHOPPER 220; GRAVELY MINI Z 1540; HUSKEE, 42”; HUSQVARNA YTHX454; HUSQVARNA MZ61, 54”; HUSQVARNA RIDER; HUSTLER SUPER Z, 60” ; HUSTLER; (2) HUSTLER (AS IS); INGERSOL RIDER; JAZEE COUNTRY CLIPPER SR200; KUBOTA F3680 W/LASTIC 72” FLOATING DECK; KUBOTA GR2000, 54”, 862 HRS; KUBOTA GR2000; KUBOTA GR2120; KUBOTA ZD1211, 60”, 153 HRS; KUBOTA ZD1211, 60” ; KUBOTA ZD21F, 60” ; KUBOTA ZD725; KUBOTA ZD331, 72”; (2) KUBOTA ZD326; SABRE 2048; SCAG TURF TIGER; SCAG WILDCAT Z60; (9) SCAG WALK BEHIND; SIMPLICITY ZT3000; SIMPLICITY CONQUEST; SIMPLICITY REGENT, 318 HRS; SIMPLICITY SUN STAR; SIMPLICITY ZTR; SNAPPER MOWER (AS IS); SWISHER; TORO ZMASTER PRO 7000, 72”; TORO Z-MASTER 7; TORO Z-MASTER, 60”; TORO Z420; TORO ZTR, 42”; (2) TORO; TORO 39078 COMMERCIAL WALK BEHIND, 48”; YARDMAN, 38”; PUSH MOWERS; JD MOWER DECK OFF X SERIES, 46”; JD MOWER DECK OFF X SERIES, 62”; JD L&G TIRES/RIMS; CRAFTSMAN SNOW BLOWER; JACOBSEN SNOW BLOWER; TRAC VACS; LAWN SWEEPERS; YARD CARTS

Ted Everett & Kurt Everett, Auctioneers, Monrovia, Indiana AU#01013141 AU#08701600 317-996-3929 Ted’s Cell: 317-370-3113 Jeremy Edwards, Auctioneer, Waynetown AU#09100129 765-366-4322 SEE OUR WEBSITE AT TEDEVERETT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

B4 Friday, November 22, 2019

AUCTION FROM PAGE B1 MCLEAN, ILL.: 175 +/Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., Madden Farms, Haycraft Auction Co., Inc., 217-9356286. MACOMB, ILL.: 163 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 1 p.m., MWA Auctions & Real Estate, 217-398-6400. See p. B4

Wed., Dec. 11 WOODHULL, ILL.: Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Doug & Darwin Swanson, Sullivan

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Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B6 GENESEO, ILL.: 200 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts, 4 p.m., Walline Family Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B6

Thurs., Dec. 12

TOULON, ILL.: 96.448 +/Acres in 2 Tracts, Betty L. Murray Trust No. 0002, John Leezer, 309-286-2221. See p. B4 MACON, ILL.: 240 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts, 10 a.m., MWA Auctions & Real Estate, 217-398-6400. See p. B4 LAMOILLE, ILL.: 120 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Deneen

White County, Indiana

LAND

AUCTION .85Âą 163

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 â&#x20AC;˘ 1PM EST Offered in 2 Tracts

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AUCTION LOCATION: Brandywine Conference Center, 304 S. 6th St., Monticello, IN 47960.

PROPERTY LOCATION: From Brookston, IN, at intersection of SR 43 65 WDNH 65 PL (DVW WR &5 ( 5DQJH /LQH WKHQ WDNH &5 ( PL QRUWK WR &5 6 WKHQ WDNH &5 6 Ăł PL ZHVW WR 7UDFW 7UDFW LV Ă˛ PL QRUWK RI &5 6 RQ &5 ( RQ HDVW VLGH RI WKH UG TRACT DESCRIPTIONS: TRACT #1: 98Âą ACRES, productive land with 88.01 acres tillable land and 14Âą acres wooded. The woods offer possible building VLWH DQG RU UHFUHDWLRQDO SURSHUW\ 7KLV WUDFW KDV D Âś[ Âś WRRO VKHG DQG WKLV WUDFW KDV IURQWDJH RQ &5 6 TRACT #2: 65.85 ACRE SDUFHO RI ODQG ZLWK WLOODEOH DFUHV This tract has an older farm house VT IW /3 JDV KHDW ZLWK DLU INSPECTION DATE: FRQGLWLRQ $OVR WKHUH LV D Âś[ Âś WRRO Wed., Nov. 20 â&#x20AC;˘ 3-5 PM VKHG ROGHU EDUQ ZLWK OHDQ WRV DQG Meet a Schrader Rep. at the Improvements on Tract 2. another older barn. OWNER: Maratha Lashbrook as Trustee of Kenneth Estes Trust SALE MANAGERS: -LP +D\ZRUWK RIÂżFH Â&#x2021; FHOO Â&#x2021; -LPP\ +D\ZRUWK FHOO

Call for Brochure or Visit our Website AC63001504, AU08700434, AU11300081

Krantz & Douglas R. Harris, Rediger Auction Service, 815-699-7999. See p. C2 DAWSON, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Hood Brothers Inc., Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-5193959. TAYLORVILLE, ILL.: Year End Auction, 10 a.m., Jenner Ag, Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate, 660-327-5890. NEW VIENNA, OHIO: Farm Equipment, 10:30 a.m., Merle & Sylvia Henry, The Wendt Group, 614-6267653. LANGHAMAUCTIONEERS. HIBID.COM: 3 Online Auctions, bidding ends at 6

p.m., Langham Auctioneers Inc., 618-267-8400. See p. B8 CORYCRAIG.HIBID.COM: Online Only, 40 Acres & Personal Property, bidding ends at 6 p.m. for Real Estate & 7 p.m. for Personal Property, William & Donna Martin, Cory Craig, 217-971-4440.

Fri., Dec. 13

MEMPHIS, MO.: Consignment & Inventory Reduction, 8 a.m., Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Machinery LLC, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B6

See AUCTION, Page B5

WARREN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LAND

AUCTION

78(6'$< '(&(0%(5 Ä&#x192; $ 0 AUCTION VENUE: Monmouth American Legion, Route 34 & North 11th St., Monmouth, IL 61462

The Holford Estate Farm consists of 195 acres, subject to ďŹ nal survey, selling in 4 tracts. The land is generally located one-half mile west of the junction of Routes 34 & 67 south of Monmouth on Route 34 to 60th Street then 1.5 miles south or 3 miles east of Kirkwood on 160th Ave. in Sections 12 & 13, Tompkins Township, Warren County, IL. TRACT 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 ACRES w/ 58.78 cropland acres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 132.4 PI; TRACT 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 ACRES w/ 12.91 cropland acres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 128 PI; TRACT 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 ACRES w/ 39.43 cropland acres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 129.3 PI; TRACT 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 80 ACRES w/ 67.85 cropland acres incl. 10.70 acres in CRP. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 108 PI. View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com

MILDRED M. HOLFORD ESTATE

Carla Gardner, Gail Howell and Mark Holford, Co-Executors Attorney: Michael Neff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort & Neff, Stronghurst, IL Ph. (309) 924-1211

800-451-2709 schraderauction.com

Knox County, IL MON., DECEMBER 16TH AT 10:00 A.M. AUCTION VENUE: THE AMERICAN LEGION, 45 WALLACE ST., GALVA, IL

BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ROBERT M. EDWARDS FARM MIKE EDWARDS & ROBB EDWARDS - SELLERS Representing Attorney: Lois Ramon â&#x20AC;˘ Tobin &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ramon 530 S. State St., Suite 200, Belvidere, IL 61008 Phone: (815) 544-0316

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 10AM

283.35Âą acres (subject to survey) selling as 4 tracts. Located approx. 8 miles SW of Carrollton along Woody Blacktop (County Road 20) in Greene County Sections 35&36T10N-R13W. Tracts 1-3 are highly-productive, tillable farmland. Tract 4 represents well maintained pastureland and outbuildings, as well as tillable farmland and a stately homestead. All tracts have good access. Taxes will be assessed upon recording of new deeds. Details, maps and photos are available online at www.Worrell-LandServices.com. Tract Tract Tract Tract

1: 2: 3: 4:

60.61Âą Acres, Nearly 100% Tillable, Class A 47.81Âą Acres, Nearly 100% Tillable, Class A 35.35Âą Acres, Nearly 100% Tillable 142.70Âą Acres, Pasture, Tillable, Homestead: Open House Dec. 2, 4-7pm

Sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agent: Allan Worrell 217.473.3418 Auctioneer: Darrell Moore IL Lic. 440.000506 217.245.1618 â&#x201D;&#x201A; Worrell-LandServices.com 2240 W. Morton Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 1:00 P.M. AUCTION VENUE: THE K OF C HALL | QUINCY ROAD | MT. STERLING, IL

53Âą

KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LAND

(SUBJECT TO SURVEY)

159 ACRESÂą (1 TRACT)

FARMLAND AUCTION

Auction Location: Carrollton United Methodist Church, 426 Maple St., Carrollton, IL Seller: Emma Lou Carter Trust #8-06 & Richard Neil Carter Trust #8-06, Trustee Lynn Carter Representing Attorney: Richard Gillingham, Carrollton IL, 217.942.5244

ACRES

The Edwards farm is located between Galva & Altona and is further described as being located in Section 12, T13N â&#x20AC;&#x201C; R3E, Walnut Grove Township, Knox County, IL. The farm represents tillable farmland to be offered in 1 tract. The farm sells free & clear for the 2020 crop year.

GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Selling in 4 Tracts

DETAILS, MAPS AND PHOTOS ONLINE!

Open House

AUCTION

FRI., NOV. 29 2:00 - 3:00 PM

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www.SullivanAuctioneers.com

AUCTION VENUE: Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, I74 at East Main Street Exit #48, Galesburg, IL 61401

Farm is located approximately 4 miles southeast of Mt. Sterling, IL in Sections 34 & 35, T1Sâ&#x20AC;˘R3W, Mount Sterling Township, Brown County, IL. Tract 1 includes a home. Tracts 2 - 4 represent possible new home sites, tillable/CRP income along with timber/wildlife habitat.

THE LATE ALLEN PETRI & MARY PETRI FARM Mary Petri â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seller | Joyce Bowman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; POA

AUCTION MANAGER: Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916

REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: JOHN B. LEONARD 132 E MAIN ST. | MT STERLING, IL 62353 | PH: (217) 773-3814

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

The Schrader Farm consists of 62 acres, subject to ďŹ nal survey, located on the south edge of Knoxville with road frontage on County Hwy. 8 (S. Broad St.) and Eiker Road in Section 33, Knox Township and in Section 4, Orange Township, Knox County, IL. The tract features 30.5 +/tillable acres, mature timber including red oak, white oak, walnut and hickory as well as a small stream. The area is well known as an excellent wildlife habitat. The property has several attractive building sites and is suitable for development. View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com

KEN AND MARIANA SCHRADER Attorney: Dan Stoerzbach - Galesburg, IL Ph. (309) 343-5010

B N B Ag, LLC FARM AUCTION Tuesday, Dec. 3rd @ 11:00 A.M. EST

Center Point, IN (5 mi. north of Clay City) Having retired from farming, we will sell the following @ PUBLIC AUCTION. LOCATION: 2039 S St Rd 59, Center Point, IN 47840. DIRECTIONS: from I-70 (Brazil exit 23) take St Rd 59 south 7 mi.; OR from Clay City, take St Rd 59 north 5 mi. For complete listing and photos, visit bostoncentury.com Live and On-line bidding will be available at bostoncentury.hibid.com on SELECT ITEMS. TRACTORS, LOADER and RELATED: 2006 CIH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steigerâ&#x20AC;? STX 330, 4x4 w/ â&#x20AC;&#x153;16-spd Powershiftâ&#x20AC;?, 3-pt, CAT III fast hitch, sm. 1000 PTO, (4) SCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Trimble 1000 auto guidance, GY 480/80R46 radial duals, diff. lock, & buddy seat (330 eng. hp, only 3280 hrs, SN Z6F100080, been on CTI program, Cen-Pe-Co oil, grease and cond); A.C. 8030, 2WD w/ CAH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Powershiftâ&#x20AC;?, 3-pt, dual PTO, (2) SCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, (5) frt. weights, and 18.4-38 duals (133 PTO hp, 6104 total hrs, Note: 1100 hrs on major O/H); Westendorf TA-26, QA hyd. front loader w/ QA 84â&#x20AC;? material bucket (nice, very little use); HLA QA 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; loader forks (nice); (12) late model CIH s.c. weights; KINZE PLANTERS: 2002 Kinze 3600, 16/31 split-row, no-till planter w/ fert. (SN 616214, approx. 25k total acres); 1996 Kinze 2600, 16x30, no-till planter w/ fert. (SN 610706, approx. 28k total acres); FERT / CHEMICAL HANDLING EQUIP.: 1985 Hobbs 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fert./seed van trailer w/ (2) 2500-gal. & (1) 1100gal. poly tanks, (2) Honda motors & pumps, Banjo hoses & valves plus seed storage; 1650-gal. horizontal poly tank w/ Honda 6-hp motor & pump, Banjo valves, hose, ďŹ ttings plus mix tank; 1100-gal. round poly tank; COMBINE, HEADS, CARRIERS: 2001 CIH 2388, 4x4 w/ chopper, dual spreaders, J&M hopper ext., long auger, AFX rotor, set up for AFS Pro 600 yield monitor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terra Tiresâ&#x20AC;?, buddy seat, & more (2447/3481 hrs, SN 269525, Note: has been on CTI program, Cen-Pe-Co oil, grease, & cond.); 2003 CIH 2208, 8R30 poly C.H. w/ hyd. deck plates, & â&#x20AC;&#x153;Field Trackerâ&#x20AC;? sensors (SN HAJ0018550); 2018 Kelderman 8R30 down corn reel; 2005 CIH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Draperâ&#x20AC;? 2062, 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; platform (600 acs. on new belts, SN CCC0015268); EZ Trail 880, 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; carrier; EZ Trail 672, 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; carrier; EQUIPMENT: 2005 DMI â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nutri-Placrâ&#x20AC;? 2800 liquid applicator, 16-row, 15-knife w/ 1300 gal. poly tank; DMI 2500, 3-pt, 5-sh., no-till ripper; CIH 496, 25x7 Â˝â&#x20AC;? ďŹ nish disk w/ Rem. spike harrow; J&M 750-16 cart w/ hyd. spout, sm. 1000, camera, & â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terra Tiresâ&#x20AC;?; Woods 3180-15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 540 batwing; Rhino 1400, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; HD., hyd., 3-pt blade; IH 181-15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3-pt hoe; a partial 1995-GSI, 10k bu. grain leg w/ buckets, no belts, & 40-hp, 3-ph. motor, & gear box (sold complete); 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;L x 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;D x 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? T SMALL PORTABLE BUILDING / OFFICE. NOTE: No misc., entire sale w/ last approx. 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 Â˝-hrs. TERMS: Cash or Good Check w/ valid picture I.D. Nothing removed until settled for. Not responsible in case of accident or theft. All items sold As-Is. Concessions and Porta Potty Available. Jeff Boston Auction Service, LLC (812) 382-4440 Lic# AU01027041 â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Farmer, Working For Farmersâ&#x20AC;?

www.agrinews-pubs.com | ILLINOIS AGRINEWS | Friday, November 22, 2019

AUCTION FROM PAGE B4

GALESBURG, ILL.: 402 +/Acres in 5 Tracts, 10 a.m., Barbara Ellen Myers Heirs, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. CARROLLTON, ILL.: 283.35 +/Acres in 4 Tracts, 10 a.m.,

Emma Lou Carter Trust #8-06 & Richard Neil Carter Trust #8-06, Worrell Land Services, LLC, 217-245-1618. See p. B4 GALESBURG, ILL.: 62 Acres, 10 a.m., Ken & Mariana Schrader, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. See p. B4 MONTICELLO, IND.: 163.85 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts,

FARM LAND AUCTION 1012 ACRES â&#x20AC;˘ MCLEAN CO, ILLINOIS MONDAY, NOV. 25, 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ 10:00 AM

INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD THUR. NOV. 21, 7 pm at KRUSE CENTER SALE LOCATION: Auction to be Held at the Kruse Center, 207 N. Lawrence Ave, Gibson City. LAND TO BE SOLD AS FOLLOWS: (OPEN FOR 2020 CROP YEAR) TRACT 1. 80 +/- ACRES SECTION 32, T24N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 132 TRACT 2. 160 +/- ACRES SECTION 27, T 24N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 132 TRACT 3. 80 +/-ACRES SECTION 23, T24N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 129 TRACT 4. 80 +/- ACRES SECTION 23, T24N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 129 TRACT 5. 80 +/- ACRES SECTION 23, T24N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 129 TRACT 6. 80 +/- ACRES SECTION 23, T24N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 129 TRACT 7. 64 +/- ACRES SECTION 23, T23N, R6E ANCHOR TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 127 TRACT 8. 228 +/- ACRES SECTION 12, T23N, R5E MARTIN TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 134 TRACT 9. 160 +/- ACRES SECTION 17, T25N, R5E, LAWNDALE TWPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WPI 130 All Tracts will be sold individually in order. They will not be offered in combination. Tract 3 has a 48 x 72 metal tool shed. Tract 5 has 2 metal tool sheds 55 x 100 with 30 x 50 Shop area and a 40 x 80 shed. Tract 6 has a large cement open front feed lot. All the ground is NHEL, but has some CRP Ground, and Filter Strips. We will have contract lengths with price per acre and annual payment. Buyer will pay present tenant for any fall tillage done this fall, announcement of prices day of sale. TERMS: 10% of the purchase price to be paid down day of sale, with balance of purchase price due within 30 days. Successful bidder shall immediately enter into a written contract embodying terms of sale. Seller will provide title insurance 2019 Taxes will be paid by seller, all taxes in 2020 and thereafter will be paid by buyer. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material.

OWNER: ELM FARM

VLMC FAMILY PARTNERSHIP VERA LYNN MEINERS CUDDIHY ATTORNEYS: MARTENSEN-NIEMAN-SORENSEN 130 N. TAFT ST â&#x20AC;˘ PAXTON, ILL AUCTIONEER: BILL KRUSE 110 N. SANGAMON Gibson City, Illinois OFFICE 217 784 8000 CELL 217 781 8091

1 p.m. EST, Kenneth Estes Trust, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-451-2709. See p. B4

Mon., Dec. 16 GALVA, ILL.: 159 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Robert M. Edwards Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B4

Tues., Dec. 17 KEWANEE, ILL.: 169.69 Acres in 2 Tracts, 9 a.m., Gleason Family Trust, John Leezer, 309-286-2221. MONMOUTH, ILL.: 195+/- Acres in 4 Tracts, 10 a.m., Mildred M. Holford Estate, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. See p. B4

PUBLIC AUCTION OF THE CROSBY FARM 200 ACRES, MORE OR LESS PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND Saturday, November 30, 2019 Beginning Promptly at 10:00 A.M. The undersigned will offer the below described farm real estate commonly known as the Crosby Farm. The sale is to take place at the Howes Park Community Center, located at 314 N State St, Annawan, Illinois. The farm is located 4 miles South of Annawan on N 1300 St. The farm is located in Section 26, Annawan Township, Henry County, IL. PARCEL 1: 2.4 Acres (more or less) which includes an approximately 1,700 square foot 2 story home and all outbuildings. Subject to survey. PARCEL 2: 197.60 acres (more or less), the W 1/2 of SE Âź and the E Â˝ of the SW Âź and the SW Âź of the SW Âź in Section 26 of Annawan Township, Henry County Illinois less the 2.4-acre parcel containing the Dwelling and outbuildings. Subject to a survey. PARCEL 3: 200 acres (more or less) being the combination of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. METHOD OF SALE: Parcels 1 & 2 will be offered first individually, and then combined for parcel 3. Bidding on Parcel 1 will be in total dollars with the minimum bid raise being $500. Bidding on Parcels #2 and #3 will be by the acre. Minimum bid raises on these parcels is $50 per acre. AUCTIONEERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: The offering consists of 200 total acres with 188.16 acres of cropland. There is an approximately 1,700 2 story home, small grain bin, machine shed and corn crib. This farm has been owned by the same family for over 100 years and it may be another 100 years before it comes up for sale again. This property would make a good add on or excellent investment opportunity. For a plat of the property and the full terms of the sale contact either Roy or Tim Holmstrom.

OWNER: CROSBY TRUST

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: Holmstrom Realty Services Atkinson, IL, 309-944-6423 To inspect the premises, obtain a copy of the plat, or for more information contact Roy Holmstrom, Broker, 309-944-4734 or Tim Holmstrom, Managing Broker, 309-944-6423 For more information look at HolmstromRealEstate.com Curtis J Ford, Attorney for Sellers, 309-944-2188 Nash, Nash, Bean & Ford LLP, 445 US Highway 6 East, Geneseo, IL. THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR.

Bond County Farm Land Auction ONLINE ONLY Bidding closes at 6:00 pm Central Time

MADDEN FARMS - McLean, IL QUALITY FARMLAND AUCTION TUES., DEC. 10TH, 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ 10:00 AM AUCTION LOCATION: Mt Hope Community Hall-McLean, IL

TRACT 1-100 +/- ACRES-PI-139.0 TRACT 2-75 +/- ACRES-PI-137.3

Sec 30, T-22N.-R.1E. Funks Grove Township-McLean County, IL FARM LOCATION: go east of McLean on Rt 136 approximately 1 mile to 675E, -go north 1 mile to 300N then back west-farm borders I55 on the west side. To view details, please visit www.haycraftauctions.com For a brochure, call 217-935-6286 or email haycraft@frontier.com

HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO. Bloomington, IL-309-664-8934

HAYCRAFT AUCTION CO., INC. Rt 51 North â&#x20AC;˘ Wapella, IL 61777 Office 217-935-6286 â&#x20AC;˘ Jay 309-275-4506

SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS

LAND

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78(6'$< 129(0%(5 Ä&#x192; $ 0 Auction Venue: New Berlin Knights of Columbus Hall 715 E. Illinois St., New Berlin, IL 62670

The Killey-Stevenson farm consists of 80 acres, subject WR ÂżQDO VXUYH\ ORFDWHG PLOHV VRXWK RI 1HZ %HUOLQ RQ WKH :DYHUO\ 5RDG &RXQW\ +Z\ WR &DPSEHOO &HPHWHU\ 5RDG WKHQ PLOHV HDVW LQ WKH (DVW +DOI RI WKH 6( 4XDUWHU RI 6HFWLRQ 0D[ZHOO 7RZQVKLS 6DQJDPRQ &RXQW\ ,/ 7KH WUDFW OLHV OHYHO LV WLOODEOH DQG IHDWXUHV KLJKO\ SURGXFWLYH ,SDYD DQG 9LUGHQ VLOW ORDP VRLOV ZLWK D 3, UDWLQJ View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com

JANET KILLEY STEVENSON TRUST Attorney: George Hennenfent - McMillan, Hennenfent, DeJoode, & Humbert Law Firm 120 N. Main Street, Roseville, IL - Ph. 309/426.2176

November 30, 2019

120.82+/- acres to be sold in one tract. Bond County Illinois, Shoal Creek Township NW Âź of Section 14 and the Southwest Âź of Section 11. Boarders the west edge of Reno, Illinois. FSA reports 102.86 of crop land. There are 10.10 acres of CRP that the new owner must assume the CRP contract. CRP contract expires September 30, 2024. Sells free and clear of any tenantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights. This farm has been under high management for many years and is known to be a very good farm for the area. Good road frontage, hunting and building sites. To be sold by the tract. BIDDING STARTS IMMEDIATELY! BID NOW! SEE: langhamauctioneers.hibid.com to register. BID NOW! Property Tours: Sunday November 17, 2019 from 2pm4pm and Thursday November 21 from 2pm-4pm or by appointment. Contact Ty Langham 618-267-8400 Owner: Barry and Shirley Essenpreis Farm Shirley Essenpreis â&#x20AC;˘ Trust | Deborah Kesner â&#x20AC;˘ Trustee Langham Auctioneers Inc. Greenville, IL Hal, Ty and Nate Langham Auctioneers Contact Ty Langham 618-267-8400 See: langhamauctioneers.hibid.com to register to bid and for terms and conditions. This is an online only auction with a 4% buyer premium added to the final bid. Owner has the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

CLOSING OUT FARM & COLLECTOR AUCTION 3 Miles South of Greenup, IL on Rt. 130, 3 Miles East on Hazel Dell Blacktop & Âž Mile North on 2000 E

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH - - 10:00 AM 8 Tractors AC 7080, 7060, 190XT, WD Propane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ford 3000 w/Loader, Jubilee, 8N Gleaner R7 Combine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Grain Trucks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wagons Farm Machinery 9 Parts Tractors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Snap Couple Implements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IH & AC Parts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Older Implements Shop & Hand Tools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tanks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lumber-Metal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chicken Houses - - Log Splitter - - Generator Photos at www.bauerauction.com Online Bidding Available at 12 Noon on Major Items Contact Bill at (812) 240-3847 cell or (217) 923-5632 home for prior viewing or questions

BILL HALLETT, OWNER

GPS Address: 287 Co Rd 2000 E., Greenup, IL 62428 Loading Available

SATURDAY, NOV. 30, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 A.M.

TRACTORS: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;01 JD 7810 2WD, duals, weights, 2171 hrs. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 JD 4560 2WD, PS, duals, weights, 4265 hrs. COMBINE-HEADS -HEAD TRAILERS: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12 JD S550 Combine, Mauer bin ext., chopper, 1738/1017 hrs. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 JD 620 Grain Platform;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05 JD 693 6-30 Corn Head; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;18 Ez-Trail 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 680 Head Trailer; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 Ez-Trail 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 680 Head Trailer. GRAIN CARTS: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12 J&M Model 620-14; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09 J&M Model 52514. GRAIN TRUCKS: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;96 Chevy Kodiak C70, 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; alum. box, 70,420 miles; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;73 Chevy C60, 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; steel box, updated GM 350V8. PLANTER: Kinze 3200 12-30â&#x20AC;? Front Fold No-Till w/ insect. SPRAYER-TRIMBLE GUIDANCE:â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12 Hardi Ranger 2000 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sprayer, sprayed 1000 acres since new; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;12 Trimble CFX750 Guidance System. EQUIPMENT: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 Kuhn-Krause 5635 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Field Cultivator; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 JD 115 Flail Shredder; JD 1518 Batwing Mower; JD 1710 11 Shank Disc-Chisel; Krause 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; #14 Disc w/ NH3 attach; Gehl 160 7.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Disc-Mower; Mayrath 72â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 62â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-8â&#x20AC;? PTO Augers; Mayrath 33â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-8â&#x20AC;? PTO Auger; Seed Wagon w/ brush auger; 2-Heider 12x7 Gravity Wagons; Running Gear; Hayrack & Gear; Vermeer 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 Pt. Blade; Luchnow 7.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 Pt. Snowblower; Oliver 568 Plow; MISC. ITEMS: 2- â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 560 Gallon Fuel Tanks, 115v. pumps; JD 15w40 Engine Oil; JD Hy-Gard Trans. Fluid; Dole Grain Moisture Tester; 5 HP & 1.5 HP 3 Phase Motors; 110â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 Phase Power Cord; JD Fuel & Oil Filters; 15.5-38 & 18.4-38 Duals; Other unlisted items! NOTE: Mr. & Mrs. Ray are retiring after farming for 54 years on the same farm! Their equipment has been very well maintained. Please be on time as there are very few small items. Live Proxibid Online Bidding Available on Major Items. View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com Auctioneers: Van Adkisson, 309/337-1761 & Jeff Gregory, 309/337-5255

MERLIN & EDITH RAY

Ph. 309/221-4782 VAN ADKISSON AUCTION LLC 309/426-2000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.vanadkisson.com

Thurs., Dec. 19

HAMILTON, ILL.: Dealer & Farmer Auction, 9 a.m., Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. See p. B6

Fri., Dec. 20

HAMILTON, ILL.: Dealer & Farmer Auction, 9 a.m.,

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161. See p. B6

Sat., Jan. 25

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

Multiple Dates

SEE AD: Upcoming Auctions & Featured Farms, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-451-2709. See p. B1

HUGE BUILDING MATERIAL & TOOL AUCTION SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ 8:00 A.M.

Take U.S. Route 34 to Sandwich, IL to 3rd Stop Light (Latham St.) then 5 Miles North to Chicago Road, then West 1 Mile to 16746 Chicago Road. Semi-Load of Roofing Shingles, House Wrap, Semi-Loads of Dimensional & Treated Lumber, Huge Amount of Trim & Mouldings, Cabinet Grade Plywood, Regular Plywood, O.S.B., Over 125 Andersen Windows, Patio & Entry Doors, Siding, Barn Beams, Husky Shop & Truck Tool Boxes, Plumbing & Electrical Supplies, Hand & Power Tools, Chain Saws, Leaf Blowers. For A More Complete Listing Go To Gavinauctionservices.com. THIS WILL BE A FULL DAY AUCTION! 6Âź% Sales Tax Must Be Applied.

WE NEVER CANCEL! GAVIN AUCTION COMPANY â&#x20AC;˘ 815-509-8018 *LARGE EQUINE ESTATE AUCTION*

In Order to Settle the Estate of Donna Meyer, The Following Horse drawn Carriages, Buggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Wagons and show quality horse tack & equipment Will Be sold at no reserve to the highest bidder At Auction Located on Site at 24040 Anthony Road, Marengo, Illinois. Off road parking available, Watch for Almburg Auction Signs, Just 2.5 miles west of Illinois Rt. 23, South of Marengo, Illinois.

Saturday, November 30th Starting at 10:00 a.m. * Show Quality Harness & Tack * Parade Wagons * Hay Equipment * Tools *

Horse Drawn Equipment: Brougham Carriage, older restoration, glass windows, needs a little interior work, body and wheels good; Vis-a-vis Carriage, fiberglass body, red velvet seats, brakes, very nice; Antique Hearse, older resto, made by Rock Falls Mfg, Sterling, Illinois; 2nd Horse drawn Hearse, no glass, finished interior; Draft Horse Parade wagon, Red & White, Very good condition; Parade hitch wagon w/poles & shafts; Surrey with fringe top, hand brake; New, unfinished team horse people hauler, 7ft long; 3- Meadow brook Draft horse carts; 4- horse carts w/ pneumatic tires; Goat and Pony carts w/ Pneumatic tires; Pony team Buckboard wagon w/ pneumatic tires; Horse Buckboard wagon; 1 horse open sleigh; Wrecked Vis-a-vis, many good usable parts, wheels fenders, seats etc; 5 sets of buggy wheels; 3 hay racks filled with poles, hitches, harness pieces, single & double trees, shafts; 27- Steel free standing stalls, 7x10 2â&#x20AC;?x2â&#x20AC;? tube. Show Harness, Saddles, halters and tack: 6 English saddles, Stubben, Crosby & Wintec; Westen Show Saddle w/ lots of glitz; 6 western saddles; Fancy Mexican saddle; Lots of good saddle blankets; 4-up Draft European Brass Show and Parade harness; 2- teams of complete leather horse and large pony harness many with chrome hames; Lots Show halters w/leads; and many more bridles, harness for Draft, horse and Pony. New Pannier horse saddle packs for horse. Large wardrobe of Show clothes, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medium, from English to western, Lots of leather chaps and other riding apparel. Hay Equipment: John Deere 2510 Diesel tractor, wide front, syncro, 3pt, PTO; John Deere 566 Round baler, twine only, made hay this summer; NH 315 Baler, made hay this summer; NH 310 baler w/ kicker, not used; NH 268 baler w/ kicker, not used; Vermeer RD-9120 Discbine mower, used this summer works; JD 3 wheel hay rake; 40ft Bale conveyor on trucks, elec motor; 2- 25ft bale conveyors; 7-Bale basket racks 8x16; 6- flat hay racks good to poor conditions; other equipment in poor to parts only condition, Case 510B loader tractor; IH 990 mower conditioner NI and Farmhand wheel rakes; Shop Tools, and other items: Hundreds and hundreds of horse shoes from draft to pony size; 2 portable LP forgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; some horse shoeing equipment; Steel Shoeing stock; We will have a hay rack full of hand and power tools, chain saws; wrenches, hammers; fencing material; air compressor; parts bins; hardware items tool boxes; supplies and much more. Special Items: 2006 Harley Davidson Soft tail motorcycle stored inside, hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run for several years. 4 live, healthy Peacocks, 3 Males, 1 Female, (great Christmas Gift!!) 5 string Banjo, 6 string Guitar; Large canvas circus tent. Just the canvas, no rigging. Auctioneers Note: Donna Meyer was a well known Farrier, World Champion Pinto Horse exhibitor, Draft horse and Carriage owner/driver, and most of all known for her devotion to the young area 4-H members by helping and advising them on the care and showing of horses. Those who knew her, respected her talent and knowledge of the horse world. All of the proceeds of this auction will go to benefit McHenry and Kane County 4-H Club memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarships for many years to come. Make plans now to join us for this great auctionâ&#x20AC;Ś Terms: 10% Buyers Premium on all items sold. Cash, Checks, Credit Cards w/ 3% convenient fee added. Not Responsible For Accidents, Injury or Theft. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over all other advertisement. Come dressed for the weather; bring your truck and a friend. We will provide loader on site. All items must be removed by Sunday December 1st by 3:00p.m. Pre-Auction viewing Friday November 29th from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Auction on-Site manager Bruce Sims 630-297-3302. All sells to the highest bidder, Join us for this great Estate Auction. Almburg Auction, Malta, Illinois. 815-739-3703. Pictures on web site www.almburgauctions.com

Estate of Donna Meyer

Hank Bauer (217) 259-5956 Lic. #44000242 Don Bauer (217) 259-5093 Lic. #44000178

RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION

AUCTION SITE: 1939 Township Road 2750N, SEATON, IL 61476, located 3.5 miles West of the Junction of Routes 94 and 135 North of Little York, IL on Route 94 to Road 1950E, 1 mile North to Road 2750N then West to the first homestead.

MT. STERLING, ILL.: 53 +/Acres in 4 Tracts, 1 p.m., The Late Allen Petri & Mary Petri Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B4

BERWICK TOWNSHIP WARREN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 100 Acres of Prime Stark County Farm Land

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION To be offered in 3 Tracts December 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Auction Location: Stark County Courthouse

TRACT 1 TRACT 2 TRACT 3 (East) (West) (South) Total Acres 40 40 20 FSA Tillable 41 41 19.58 PI 141.5 142 142 Plat Book Location NE Âź of Sec 27. 13N-5E Goshen Township SURVEY: Seller will provide a survey and farm will be sold on surveyed acres. TERMS OF SALE: Bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice and Privilege Method with Choice to the highest bidder on one or all tracts. Seller reserves the right to refuse any offer. Any announcements made on day of sale supersede all previous oral or written announcements. See AGENT for complete list of terms and packet or go to www.johnleezer.com. LEASE: open for 2020 OWNER: Willard Q Price Family Trust (Madelyn Green and Carolyn Margis, Co-Trustees) Attorney for Seller: Mike Massie (Massie & Quick LLC), Galva IL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (309)-932-2168 Broker: John Leezer / Designated Managing broker Jim Maloof Realtors 127 W Main Toulon, IL 61483 (309) 286-2221 cell (309) 335-2221 www.johnleezer.com john@leezeragency.com

LAND

AUCTION

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 P.M. Auction Venue: Abingdon American Legion, 546 IL Route 41, Abingdon, IL 61410

565 ACRES (M/L) â&#x20AC;˘ 9 TRACTS The Rosenberry Family Farm consists of 565 acres, more or less, subject to final survey, located in Sections 1, 2 and 12, Berwick Township, Warren County, Illinois. The property is generally located 2 miles west of Abingdon, IL on the Berwick Road (County Hwy. 23) or 4 miles north of Route 116 on 175th Street. The 9 tracts range in size from 35 to 100 acres and feature productive cropland, grassland, timber with mature hardwoods, premier hunting and recreation and attractive home building sites. View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com

ROSENBERRY FAMILY FARM Representing Attorneys: Chad M. Long for Statham & Long, LLC, Galesburg, IL Ph. 309/341-6000 Marcum A. Spears for Spears & Spears, Monmouth, IL Ph. 309/734-5105

B6 Friday, November 22, 2019

| ILLINOIS AGRINEWS | www.agrinews-pubs.com

Switches to shorter-maturity hybrids geography-based By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

DECATUR, Ill. — There was some switching to shorter-maturity hybrids as planting was pushed later, depending on location. Travis Dollarhide, LG Seeds agronomy and product manager in central Illinois, said that while there was some switching, “it was more important for people north of central Illinois to switch than it was here.” “We can plant pretty full season hybrids here in this part of the world and still make our maturity,” he said. Looking back at this past growing season, Doll-

Tu r n i n g t o stalk rot, gray leaf spot, arhide added that 2020, Dollarhide Goss’s Wilt and northern it certainly was a touted a trio of corn leaf blight and high mess. new corn prod- tolerance to heat. “ T her e was “The 60C33 Double ucts for central late planting and Pro (110-day) and 62C35 Illinois. people were acHe said 59C72 Double Pro (112-day) also tually planting is a new 109 - both look outstanding,” at the end just day hybrid that Dollarhide said. for the insurance He added that 60C33 wa s developed in some cases,” by L G’s pa r - has a very healthy and he said. “Then Dollarhide ent c o m p a n y high tolerance to fusarwe got to (late AgReliant Gen- ium, anthracnose stalk rot, August) and actually the crop here around etics in cent ral Illin- Goss’s Wilt, gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight Decatur doesn’t look too ois. T he hybrid has high and southern rust and is bad. “It’s a little behind, but to very high ratings for widely adapted east-west it actually looks pretty f usa r ium, a nth racnose with best performance in good. Now it will not be a record crop by any means, but if you look at what Public Auction of John Deere Tractors, people thought they were Implements, Parts & Tools going to get in the beginSaturday November 30th -10:00 AM ning this is much better 14080 Jeep Road-Carlinville IL than that.”

NO-RESERVE CONSIGNMENT & INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION WITH

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 8 AM CST

HELD AT ED’S MACHINERY FACILITY, MEMPHIS, MISSOURI tractors • combines & heads • planters & drills tillage equipment • hay & forage equipment construction equipment • trucks & trailers and much more!

Consign now to be part of this large event!

ED’S MACHINERY, LLC

(660) 883-5501 www.edsmachinery.com 2-DAY • NO-RESERVE

DEALER & FARMER

AUCTION

THURSDAY & FRIDAY,

DEC. 19 & 20

@ 9:00 A.M. BOTH DAYS

Sullivan Auctioneers’ Hamilton, Illinois Facility

CONSIGN ‰ TRACTORS ‰ COMBINES & HEADS NOW! ‰ LATE MODEL FARM EQUIPMENT ‰ HAY & FORAGE EQUIPMENT ‰ TRUCKS & TRAILERS ‰ CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT We offer national advertising, trucking, detailing, competitive commission and more. If you have one item or an entire line – feel free to contact us today to see how we can help.

(844) 847-2161 Sold@SullivanAuctioneers.com

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com AUCTION MANAGERS: LUKE SULLIVAN (309) 371-5214 MATT SULLIVAN (309) 221-7001

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • (844) 847-2161 IL Lic. #444000107

NO-RESERVE FARM ESTATE AUCTION MON., DEC. 9 @ 9:30 A.M. CT AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE FARM NEAR ALEXIS, ILLINOIS (APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES SOUTH OF MOLINE)

John Deere Tractors to include: 67 4020 Gas WFE with 48 Loader 2 remotes, 62 3010 Gas WFE 2 Remotes, 51 G, 29 Model GP, 2--36 Unstyled B, Unstyled A. Farmall H w/belly mower. Allis Chalmers HD6 Highlift Crawler/Dozer. Salvage Tractors: Oliver 80, Case DC, JD A, 2 JD B’s, Farmall H, Massey Harris 44 & 444, JD 45&95 Combines. 1992 Chevy 2500 2WD Pickup, 350 Engine, 98900 Miles, 16’ Donahue Hydraulic Gooseneck Grain Trailer, JD Killefer Subsoiler, JD Sidewinder Baler, JD Rear Blade, JD #5 Mower, Log Splitter, 3pt Post Hole Digger, Plows, Mulcher, Grain Drill, Drag Disc, Dirt Scraper, Pallet Forks, JD Corn Sheller. M&W P-400B Dyno. Parts: NOS JD G Engine Block, 2 Cylinder Blocks, Heads, Carburetors, Generators, Starters, NOS Pistons, Hubs. JD Sheet Metal Grills, Fenders and Hoods. IHC Hit & Miss Motor. Tools: OTC Tool Boards for 10 Series Tractors, Splitting Stand, Roosa Master Injection Pump Tools, Service Tools, Craftsman & Snap On Tools, Shop Press, Workbenches, Lots of Tractor Manuals, JD Bicycle, Scrap Iron Piles Note: Tom was a very well know John Deere Mechanic for many years. An amazing selection of tractors, parts, tools and more. Very large sale with 8+ wagon loads. Tons of pictures online at auctionzip.com. Will sell tractors at 12:00 pm. Hope to see you on the 30th

Tom Slightom-Owner

Cory M. Meyer-Auctioneer-ISL:441.002281 48 N. 200 E. Road Harvel, IL-217-710-5642 217-710-5642

Estate Auction

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Saturday, November 30, 2019 9:30 a.m. SHARP! Rain or Shine!

Location: Eldorado IL from the intersection of Highway 142 and Highway 45 take Highway 45 N.E. 0.8 mile to Dewey Rd, turn East (right) and go 2.8 miles to Cottonwood Road, turn North (left) and go 1.8 miles to Oak Grove Church Road, turn East (right) and go 1.3 miles. 19150 Oak Grove Church Road, Eldorado IL 62930. Terms: Cash or good check with proper ID. No Buyers Premium Note: Folks, Charles has taken excellent care of his equipment. DO NOT miss this auction. Your attendance is always appreciated! Viewing Friday November 29. Tractors, Backhoes, Dozer, Trucks: JD 4840 tractor, cab, p.s. trans., 18.4R38, duals, 3 rem., 6,6xx hrs; JD 4430 tractor, cab, q.r. trans., 6,7xx hrs; JD 4430 tractor, q.r. trans., 5,xxx hrs; JD 5203 tractor, 2WD, R.O.P.S., ONLY 2xx hrs; JD 2210 Compact tractor, M.F.W.D., hydro. trans., 6xx hrs; IH Farmall 300 tractor, gas, w.f.; JD 310C backhoe, cab, 2WD, 3,xxx hrs; JD 210C backhoe, O.R.O.P.S., 2WD, extend-a-hoe, hrs unknown; Cat. D6B dozer, 8’ hyd. blade, brush sweeps; ’81 Ford F700 truck, 10’ rock bed, hoist, 98,xxx miles; ’76 Chevy C60 truck, 14’ flat bed, hoist, 61,xxx miles; Side by Sides, Boat, Mowers, Trailers: ’14 Kubota RTV-X900A U.T.V., diesel, 4WD, 1xx hrs; ’08 Kawasaki 3010 KAF950D U.T.V, diesel, 4WD, cab 8xx hrs; ’94 Lowe Pan Fish 161 bass boat, Evinrude 25hp, w/trailer; JD X750 garden tractor, diesel, 2WD, hydro., 60” deck, ONLY 175 hrs; JD 1435 Series II front cut lawn mower, diesel, hydro., 60” deck, 680 hrs; Bush Hog 297 mower, 7’, 540 pto, 3 pt.; ’99 Jerry James 10’ s.a. trailer, bumper pull;’93 Gaff Co., 16’ trailer, t.a., bumper pull; King Kutter Sub Compact 48” rotary tiller, 540 p.t.o., 3pt.; Equipment: CIH 3900 disk, 28’, rear hitch, (good blades); Brillion 32’ x-fold roller; JD 10’ offset disk; JD 12 shank chisel plow, 3pt.; Kuntz 12’ dirt scraper; Gridley 4½ yard dirt scoop w/dolly wheels; Hurricane model 24 rotary ditcher, 1000 p.t.o., trailing; 1500 gal. poly tank; Wallace 5’ box blade; 1000 gal. fuel tank w/110V. pump; 8’ roller; 300 gal. trailing sprayer, 20’boom; 125 gal. trailing sprayer w/ wand; Tools and Misc.: Sokkia surveyor equipment; anvil; welding table; cutting torch; Ideal Arc E300 welder; Lincoln 225 welder; Coleman Powermate 8000 watt port. gen.; 10 gal. wheel port. air compressor; drill press; parts bin; bolt bins w/bolts; chop saw; cordless and corded tools; vise; large variety of hand tools; tool boxes; pipe threader; 20’ culvert; shop press; hyd. cherry picker; Reddy heater; R.R. jacks; floor jacks; bench grinder; band saw; hot water pressure washer; Stihl chain saw; hedge trimmer; leaf blower; 2 Troy Bilt rear tine tillers; yard roller; lawn sweeper; yard cart; 100 gal. fuel tank w/12v pump; yard seeder; cast iron kettle; 30’ alum. ext. ladders; 500 gal. overhead fuel tank; sucker rods; pipe joints; iron rack; Martin house gourds; Large amount of Rods and Reels!!! 5 Cannon fishing down riggers; No telling what will be found by Sale Day!!! Rusty Mosby 618-8414811 will sell: Brillion 27’ field cultivator, w/Remlinger 5 bar spike harrow; Bush Hog 2615 Legend mower, 15’ folding, 1000 p.t.o.; 2,500 gal. fuel tank 110v pump. Revocable Trust of Charles D. Moseley – Seller Nancy Braddock – Trustee 19150 Oak Grove Church Road, Eldorado IL Jamie Scherrer Auction Co. Ridgway, IL Office 618-272-8030 * Cell 618-841-1919 IL Lic #440.000234

NO-RESERVE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

its adapted maturity and north as full season hybrid. T he 62C35 features strong emergence and plant v igor allow for early planting and has very high levels of both stalk and leaf disease tolerance, including anthracnose, gray leaf spot,

Goss’s Wilt and southern rust and very good tolerance to anthracnose stalk rot. Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

LARGE FARM AUCTION ELDRED TIMMERMAN FAMILY FARMS, INC 2576 HWY H, CUBA CITY, WI 53807 GUS TIMMERMAN (608) 778-4638 OR (608) 778-3761

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2019 • 10:00 AM

LUNCH ON GROUNDS 7 MILES WEST OF CUBA CITY, WI OR 3 MILES EAST OF KIELER WI ON CTY RD H, EXIT 5 AT KIELER OFF HWY 151, WATCH FOR WILKINSON AUCTION ARROWS. NOTE: The Timmerman’s are retiring from farming! This is a large Auction- Plan now to attend!! TRACTORS: CIH MX210 MFWD tractor, CAH, 18 speed power shift, 18.4×46 rears, 14.9×34 fronts, front wts, quick hitch, duals front & rear, shows 5047 hrs; CIH MXU 2 WD tractor w/CAH, Buddy seat, 3 pt w/top link, 18.4×42 rears w/axle duals, shows 7156 hrs; MF 6615 Dyna-4 MFWD tractor w/CAH, 3 pt w/top link, 18.4×38 rears w/clamp on duals, shows 3293 hrs; Case 2096 MFWD tractor w/CAH, 3 pt hitch, 18.4×38 rears w/Farmhand XL 1140 HD ldr., shows 5543 hrs; Case 4494 4×4 tractor, factory cab, 3 pt hitch & PTO, quick hitch, 18.4×38 rubber w/duals, shows 7173 hrs; Case 4690 4×4 tractor, factory cab, 3 pt & PTO, quick hitch, 23.1×34 rubber, shows 5695 hrs. CLAAS CHOPPER, COMBINE & SKID LOADER: Claas Jaguar 860 4×4 self-propelled forage chopper w/Kernel Processor, truck & wagon spouts, backup & spout camera, shows 4384 hrs, Nice; Claas RU450 6R rotary corn head; Claas PU 80 hay head; MF 8570 rotary combine w/cab, spreader shows 4013 hrs; rear chopper attach for MF combine; MF 863 6RN corn head; Gehl R-190 skid ldr. w/cab enclosure w/heat (no door) & material bucket, shows 6200 hrs. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES Arts Way 6530 mixer mill w/elec controls, Digi Star scale, light kit, barely used, Like New!; JD 450 13’ grain drill w/grass seed attach, double disc openers & press wheels; White 6100 12 RN hyd fold corn planter w/no til coulters, side shut offs, liquid fert & monitor; TRUCKS & TRAILERS: ’06 Peterbilt semi-tractor, Cummins dsl engine, 10 speed trans, Thermastore temp control, full sleeper, Merritt Headache rack, 450,000 miles. ‘99 Trail King LCS Series 48’ drop deck trailer, spread axle, tool box & winch track.’87 Cornhusker “800” 46’ Combo/Hopper bottom trailer w/ roll tarp. ANTIQUE OR COLLECTOR TRACTORS & VEHICLES: All tractors have been completely restored! ‘30 Case L tractor on steel; ’54 Case DC4 Standard; 2-’54 Case DC tractors w/foot clutch, live power & Eagle hitch, 1-w/Power steering; ’54 Case SC tractor w/ foot clutch, live power & Eagle hitch; ’53 Case Vac tractor w/Eagle Hitch; David Brown 990 Selectamatic dsl tractor w/WF, 3 pt hitch & 16.9×38 rears; 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT, 4×4 auto trans, lock out hubs, rear bench seat; 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible ALSO SELLING SHOP EQUIP & MISC. FOR COMPLETE LISTING & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT www.wilkinsonauctions.com TERMS: CASH, GOOD CHECK, VISA OR MASTERCARD with a 3% fee. All announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material. No warranties or guarantees are given or implied on any items sold.

SALE ARRANGED BY WILKINSON AUCTION CO. MUSCODA, WI (608) 739-4404 REGISTERED WI AUCTIONEERS: Perry Wilkinson #31, Shane Wilkinson #2938-52, Jerry Wilkinson #30.

Henry County, IL WED., DECEMBER 11TH AT 4:00 P.M. VENUE MOOSE LODGE 1025 S. STATE ST. GENESEO, IL 61254

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3 Tracts Tract 1 is located approx. 2 miles south of Geneseo & is further described as being located in Section 3, T16N – R3E, Munson Township. Tract 1 represents tillable farmland. Tracts 2 & 3 are located approx. 1 mile southeast of Cambridge and are further described as being located in Sections 17 & 21, T15N – R3E, Cambridge Township. Tract 2 represents Class A, tillable farmland. Tract 3 represents productive, rolling farmland. All farms sell free & clear for the 2020 crop year. DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS: www.SullivanAuctioneers.com

WALLINE FAMILY FARM KELSI FRAJMAN – TRUSTEE

REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: JENNIFER KINCAID PEPPING, BALK, KINCAID & OLSON LTD. 105 7TH ST. • SILVIS, IL 61282 • PHONE (309) 755-5096

AUCTION MANAGER: MICHAEL SULLIVAN (309) 333-0916 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

NO-RESERVE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION TUES., DEC. 10 @ 10:00 A.M. CT AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE FARM NEAR VERMONT, ILLINOIS (APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES SOUTHEAST OF MACOMB)

WED., DEC. 11 @ 10:00 A.M. CT AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE FARM NEAR WOODHULL, ILLINOIS (APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES SOUTH OF MOLINE)

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ’08 JD 9530 4WD tractor, 2,108 hours; ’07 JD 8430 MFWD tractor, PS, ILS, 2,984 hours; ’02 JD 8220 MFWD tractor, PS, ILS, 3,300 hours; ’11 JD 7330 Premium MFWD tractor, 3,368 hours; ’15 JD 6125R MFWD tractor w/loader, 2,621 hours; ’17 JD S670 2wd combine, 607 eng./430 sep. hours; ’16 JD 608C 8 row 30” corn head; ’17 JD 635F 35’ flex platform; Harvest Hand 35’ head trailer; ’08 JD 4830 self-propelled sprayer, 2,371 hours; ’14 JD 1770NT CCS 24 row 30” planter; ’11 JD 1990CCS 30’ air seeder; Meridian Seed Express seed tender; Kinze 1100 grain cart; JD 2210 55’ field cultivator; JD 2310 34’ soil finisher; JD 510 7-shank disc-ripper; Krause 14 20’ disk; JD 400 30’ rotary hoe; JD 85 12 row 30” cultivator; JD 3700 10-bottom plow; Dunham Lehr 30’ cultimulcher; JD AMS equipment; (2) Sudenga 10”x71’ swing-away augers; Bush Hog 12712L 15’ batwing mower; Kuhn Knight 3125 mixer feed wagon; JD 630 mower conditioner; JD 566 round baler w/net wrap; NH 273 small square baler; Frontier WR1008 8-wheel hay rake; NH 256 5-bar hay rake; Gehl 1000 pull-type chopper w/3 row head; Badger BN1050 & BN950 silage wagons; NH 791 manure spreader; JD 54 manure spreader; Titan West portable cattle corral; Cattle gates, feeders, bale rings, etc.; ’00 Peterbilt 379 truck; ’07 Western Star 4900 FA daycab truck; ’10 Timpte 40’ hopper bottom trailer; ’05 Wilson 41’ hopper bottom trailer; ’76 Freuhauf tanker trailer; ’01 Wilson 16’ aluminum livestock trailer; Cat pulltype dirt scraper; Eversman pull-type dirt scraper; Plus much more!

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ‘11 JD 8285R MFWD tractor, 1,730 hours; ‘09 JD 7830 MFWD tractor, 2,574 hours; ’13 Case-IH 5130 2wd combine, 1,251 eng./949 sep. hours; ’15 MacDon FD75-S 30’ flex draper head; ’14 Case-IH 4406 6 row 30” corn head; Unverferth HT30 30’ head trailer; ‘12 Kinze 3600 ASD 12/24 planter; ‘08 Brent 1194 grain cart; ‘16 Bush Hog 11815 15’ batwing mower; Sunflower 5034 29’ field cultivator; Great Plains 14’ soil finisher; Case-IH 496 24’ disk; JD AMS equipment; ’00 Kenworth T600 daycab truck; ’09 Wilson 41’ hopper bottom trailer; ’97 Freightliner FL70 daycab truck; ’06 Jet 26’ steel hopper bottom trailer; JD 310G 4wd backhoe loader, 3,636 hours.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ’11 JD 8335RT track tractor, 1,212 hours; ’09 JD 8330 MFWD tractor, 2,909 hours; ’08 JD 3720 compact tractor w/cab & loader, 799 hours; ’12 JD S660 2wd combine, 1,333 eng./863 sep. hours; ’13 JD 635FD 35’ flex draper head; ’08 JD 608C 8 row 30” corn head; 35’ & 20’ head trailers; Kinze 1050 grain cart on tracks; ’14 JD 1790 CCS 16/31 planter; ’10 JD 1770NT 16 row 30” planter; Meridian 375 seed tender; Case-IH 330 34’ vertical tillage tool; Sunflower 4311 7-shank discripper; Unverferth 75 18’ pull-type crumbler; JD 2100 7-shank 3-pt. inline ripper; Brent 744 gravity wagon; JD AMS equipment; Brandt 1070 10”x70’ swing-away auger; Brandt 1060 10”x60’ swing-away auger; (2) Brandt 1035 10”x35’ truck augers; ’99 Kenworth T800 daycab truck; ’09 Wilson 41’ hopper bottom trailer; ’03 Trailerman 25’ gooseneck flatbed trailer; Thunder Creek EV400 fuel trailer; Case 850G dozer w/6-way blade; JLG 600A 4wd offroad manlift; Selection of misc. farm support items.

Ashwood Farms – Owner

Charles ‘Dean’ Hennenfent Estate

Doug & Darwin Swanson, Owners

Steve & Janice Ashwood (309) 221-6372

AUCTION MANAGER: Luke Sullivan (309) 371-5214

AUCTION MANAGERS: Luke Sullivan (309) 371-5214 & Kyle Ferguson (309) 255-8353

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

Andrew Gavin (309) 371-3064

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

Doug (309) 297-0761

www.agrinews-pubs.com | ILLINOIS AGRINEWS | Friday, November 22, 2019

Share the love around Thanksgiving table, not bacteria wash your hands before starting in the kitchen, switching between tasks and after touching a tablet or smart phone to read a recipe. Each time you do, wash with soap and water, scrubbing the hands and fingers for 20 seconds. Now that cold and flu season has started, also remember to wash your hands – and the hands of children – after blowing your nose and coughing. Make sure to cook and

ANNUAL TRI-COUNTY BLACK FRIDAY SATURDAY AUCTIONS at Tri-County Auctions - 650 E. CR 400 N. - Arcola, IL 2 mi. N. of Arcola on Rt. 45 and 2.5 mi. W. on Rd. 400 N.

FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 2019 9:00 am

3:00 pm

400 LOTS OF TOYS Farm Toys - Trucks - Pedals Custom pcs A great variety of toys

FARM COLLECTIBLES & PRIMITIVES Butter Churns - Country Store items - Some very unusual items!

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SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 30, 2019 ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA Porcelain - Metal - Wood Signs Oil Cans - 2 gal. - Qt.s Automobile N.O.S. - Parts NIB! Early Calendars Great variety for the serious collector to man cave items! Visit auctionzip.com #14498 for pictures. TRI COUNTY AUCTIONS LLC 650 E. CR 400 N. - ARCOLA, IL 61910 Sale Mgr: Vernon J. Yoder 217-268-3444 Visa / Master Card / Discover Card accepted

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RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION AUCTION SITE: 2172-55th Street, MONMOUTH, IL 61462 located ¾ mile North of the intersection of Routes 34 & 67 at the north edge of Monmouth, IL on Route 67 to 210th Ave., 1.5 miles West to 55th Street then 1 mile North.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 AT 10 A.M.

PLEASE BE ON TIME. THERE ARE NO SMALL ITEMS! 4 - JOHN DEERE TRACTORS: ’04 JD 8220 MFWD Tractor w/fully equipped cab, power shift, 3 pt. quick hitch, 3 remotes, Large PTO, 8 front weights, Mitas 480/80/46 rear tires w/duals, Mitas 420/90/30 fronts, all tires are in excellent condition, one owner, 2983 hrs., SN: RW8220P027500 – sharp! ’07 JD 7830 MFWD Tractor w/fully equipped cab, AutoQuad Plus trans., 3 pt. quick hitch, 3 remotes, 3 PTO’s, 14 front weights, like new 480/80/42 rear tires w/duals, 14.9/30 fronts, one owner, 5124 hrs., SN: RW7830A003090 – very nice! ’08 JD 5425 MFWD Tractor, open station, power reverser, 3 pt., 2 remotes, 16.9-40 rear tires, 11.2-24 fronts, one owner, 1040 hrs., SN: LV5425R444497, to sell complete w/’08 JD 542 Loader w/5’ bucket, SN W00542D027874. The tractor and loader will sell as a unit! Bale Spear & MDS Pallet Forks for loader will be sold separately. ’95 JD 7800 2WD Tractor w/fully equipped cab, 19 sp. power shift, 3 Pt., 2 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, radar, 2 Pr. - 165# rear weights, new 480/80R42 tires, second owner, 5047 hrs., SN: RW7800P008294. JOHN DEERE COMBINE – HEADS – HEAD TRAILER: ’14 JD S650 Combine, fully equipped cab, 30.5L-32 tires, 600/70R28 steer tires, Mauer grain tank extension, lateral tilt, chopper, one owner, 1656/1211 hours, SN:1H0S650SLE0765047. ’15 JD 606C Corn Head w/hyd. deck plates, row & height sensors, very low acres, SN:1H00606CCFX775026. ’10 JD 625F Hydra-Flex Grain Platform w/full finger auger, SN:1H00625FVA0735989, ’11 J&M HT974 25’ Head Trailer, 14” tires & lights. KINZE PLANTER: ’15 Kinze 3600 12/23 Interplant Bulk Fill ASD Planter w/ Digi-Star SL220 scale, 12 row clutches, no-till coulters, KPM3 monitor, corn & bean meters, 4 insect. boxes, SN:103696, delivered new 12-12-2014. JOHN DEERE & TRIMBLE AMS: JD GS3 2630 Display w/auto-trac and row sense activations. JD SF 3000 SFI Receiver, SN: PCGT3TB794556. Trimble FM750 Display w/switch box, section control & guidance, 94510-60, SN: 5307564512. Trimble Ez-Steer 500 Guidance Unit. SN: L0130F0029. TRUCK – GRAIN CART: ’95 IH 4900 Diesel Truck w/DT466, auto. trans. rebuilt in ’18, air brakes, 16 ft. steel box new in ’14 w/cargo doors & tarp. – 43,788 actual miles! ’10 J&M 750-16 Grain Cart w/30.5-32 tires & roll tarp. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: ’11 Great Plains TC5109 Turbo Chisel, hyd. front gang, 9-15” shanks, rear chopper leveler. Great Plains 2400 24’ Turbo Till VT, spider wheel & rolling basket, only 400 acres on new blades & bearings. JD 726 24’9” Mulch-Soil Finisher, hyd. front gang, 5 bar coil tine harrow. IH 720 5-20 Plow w/buster bar. MISC. EQUIPMENT: Friesen 220 Tandem Axle Seed Tender Trailer w/Honda engine, one owner JD MX6-6’ 3 Pt. Rotary Mower, 540 PTO. Kewanee 16’ Hyd. Fold Disk Brent B-250 SD Wagon on Lindsay 1074 gear 3 Pt. Head Mover AUCTION NOTE: This equipment has been dealer maintained and is in excellent condition! There are no rack items and we will begin selling equipment promptly at 10 AM!! Lunch and Restrooms will be available on site. The seller and auctioneers are not responsible for accidents, errors, loss or omissions. Positive I.D. Required for Registration. View the full listing and photos online @ www. vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com Internet Bidding Available through Proxibid. Auctioneers: Van Adkisson, PH. 309/337-1761 & Jeff Gregory, PH. 309/337-5255

GARY D. MARTIN

PH. 309/255-7224 VAN ADKISSON AUCTION LLC PH. 309/426-2000 www.vanadkisson.com

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cooking fresh hams. If bringing foods to be reheated, such as soup or mashed potatoes, reheat them quickly, such as on a stovetop, to 165 degrees. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers as soon as possible, and definitely within two hours of when cooked foods are removed from their heat source. For gatherings that leave food out on a buffet, it is important to keep track of how long food has stayed out

DARRIS “JIGGS” & DIANE BIDLINGMAIER FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION W6742 County Road C, Monticello, WI Saturday, November 30 • 10:30 am (Sale order- Misc. & Shop Items, Machinery, Skid-loader, Tractors) For auction questions phone 608-513-9438 from noon to 7pm (please no calls after 7pm) Location: From Monticello, WI off of Hwy. 69 go west on County Road C approximately three miles to farm on right. Auction is app. 60 miles east of Dubuque, Iowa Note: This is a large auction with late model JD & Case equipment. Jiggs is an excellent caretaker. Most look like new with excellent paint. Tractors: Case 8920 Magnum; Case 2294; Case 2294, CAH; JD 730; JD 620; JD 630; JD MT; Oliver Super 66; Case 511-B, Case 60XT Skidloader. Tillage & Forage Equipment: Gravity & Cage Wagons Terms: Cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents or losses.

ROCKFORD, Ill. –The annual Horticulture for the Holidays workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 at the Cookhouse in Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford. Participants will complete two make-and-take projects that demonstrate how to incorporate natural materials into seasonal celebrations and gift giving. A holiday picture frame with seasonal garland will

be made with the guidance of Master Gardener Brenda Smith. This project involves decorating picture frames with ribbons, wood cutouts and decorative accents such as berries and pinecones. Master Gardener Beth Edwards will lead a holiday pomanders project. Cost is $25. Register by visiting extension.illinois. edu/jsw or call at 815986-4357.

FARM MACHINERY PUBLIC AUCTION

THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2019 at 9:30 A.M.

Check rickrediger.com for on-line bidding information and start time COMBINE AND HEADS: *2007 Case IH 2577 combine, #HHJ303164, 1520/993 hrs., 30.5 tires, Field tracker contour, chopper, Mauer bin extension, did not harvest 2019 crop, Nice; *2005 Case IH 2208 corn head, #CBJ024367, 8R30”, tall corn kit, header height and lateral tilt; *1994 Case IH 1020 platform, #JJC0093441, 20’, 3” cut, Rock Guard, fore and aft; 20’ head cart; Down corn reel TRACTORS AND FORKLIFT: *2008 Case IH Magnum 275 MFWD, #Z8R205300, 1460 hrs., power shift, 480/80R46 tires & axle duals, 380/85R34 front tires & duals, 1000 PTO, High Flow hyd., 4 remotes, power beyond, Lux. Cab, power mirrors, Guidance Ready, Nice; Pro 700 screen, Omni Star VBS, CIH 372 receiver (all sold separately); *2013 Case IH 105U MFWD, #ZDJL06385, 512 hrs., 540 pto, 3 remotes, Cab air/heat, 3 pt hitch, 12/12 power shuttle trans, w/Case IH L745 loader, joystick, Very Nice; *Mitsubishi 30 LP forklift, 9811 hrs., 6000 lb lift, side shift, pneumatic tires, very nice; *1998 Case IH MX120, #JJA0088911, 2500 hrs., 2 WD, 540 pto, 18.4-38 tires, axle duals, 3 remotes, Cab air/heat, power quad, power shift w/reverser, wheel weight; *1997 Case IH 5240, #60844, 3112 hrs, 2 WD, 2 remotes, 540 pto, 18.4-38 tires, cab air/heat, power quad trans w/reverser; *1980 Case 2390, #9901924, 3068 hrs., cab air/heat, power shift, 20.8-38 tires and duals, 2 remotes, 3 pt; *1977 Case Agri King 1070, #8817947, 3292 hrs., 540 pto, 18.4-34 tires, duals, 2 remotes, 3 pt., cab air/heat; *JD 2510 gas tractor, WF, 15.5-38 tires, 2 remotes, 3 pt, w/JD 48 loader material bucket; EQUIPMENT: *John Deere 7200 Max Emerge 2 Vacumeter planter, 12R30”, spade/cast closing wheels, Yetter Managers, Wing fold; *2004 John Deere 1590 No-till drill, #X705710, 15’, Yetter markers, 2 bar tyne harrow, grass seed; *Hardi Nav 1000 pull type sprayer, #9870, monitor & controls, 13.6-38 tires, 80’ boom, pto pump, 1000 gal; *JD 1210 disk chisel, 11 shank, level bar; *IH 475 disk, 21’, hyd. fold; *Case 500, 5 bottom plow; *Woods BH 1050, 3 pt, backhoe; *Woods 84, 3 pt., RM mower; *Rhino 3 pt, 8’ blade; *JD 400 30’ end trans rotary hoe; *JD 400 30’ rotary hoe on 7100 JD hyd fold tool bar; *Highline Accelerator 8510, #AX85000051, 10” belt conveyor, 85’, hyd. lift, 540 pto, always shedded; *Highline 1600 Transfer Conveyor, hyd. drive; *Westfield MK 100-71 pto, Mechanical Swing-a-way; *Westfield 100-41 pto truck auger; *Mayrath 10”x66’, swing-a-way auger; *Mayrath 8”x60’ bottom drive pto auger; Misc. 6” & 8” augers; *M&W 4300A gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires, rear brakes; *M&W 4300A gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires; *6 – M&W 4300 gravity wagons, 16.5-16.1 tires, shedded & good; *EZ Flow gravity wagon & gear; *Parker gravity wagon & gear; *Parker gravity wagon & gear; *2 – Stanhoist barge boxes on Stanhoist gears w/hoists, Nice; *Agri-Speed Hitches, 2 – tractor, 4 – wagon; 18’ Harrowgator; 1500 gal poly tank on JD gear & rack; MISCELLANEOUS: Tools, filters, air compressors, farm supplies, oil, greases, table saw, band saws, Lincoln 225 welder, welding supplies, acetylene torch & tanks; 8’ x 4’ welding tables w/vise; alum. P-up tool box; 5 – utility wall cabinets, NIB; chop saw; hyd. press, floor type drill press; lots of Craftsman & misc. tools, NIB; misc. tool boxes; new & used tractor/implement tires; large amt of dimensional lumber; Arctic Cat Cougar Snowmobile; 2 place Arctic Cat snowmobile trailer w/title; 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4x4 ATV; many more items.

2019 FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION OLD ROUTE 66 ~ HAMEL, IL (Just north of the bank) Watch for signs!

Saturday, November 30 • 8:30 am Accepting consignments until Wednesday, November 27 Tractors & Backhoe: Case 580 Super M Backhoe Tractor Series 2, 4484 Hours, Ac, New Tires, Completely Gone Through; John Deere 5420 Tractor W/Cab Fwa 3500 Hrs. (81 Hp) Loader Ready, Good Firestone Rubber; John Deere 300 Industrial W/Loader, Industrial Tires, Low Hours; Combine & Heads: IH 1640 Combine 2WD With 6 Row 863 Corn Head, 15’ 1020 Platform 3500 Hrs ~ Farmer Closeout Contact Arnold Henke (618) 633-2661; 1991 John Deere 9400 Combine 2900 Separator Hours 4000 Engine Hrs. 2WD, Chaff Spreader, Bin Extension, Clean & Field Ready; Farm Equipment: Hardi Nav1000 Sprayer, 1000 Gallon Tank, 60 Ft Boom, Rinse Tank, Foamer, PTO Pump Drive - Used All Of This Season, Everything Works, Good Condition; 3 Pt 7’ Box Blade; Hay Rack Wagons; Gravity Wagons; 220 Grain Platform; Cat 933 Crawler Loader; John Deere Gator, Electric Dump Bed; John Deere 1518 Batwing Mower; Cars, Trucks, Boats & Trailers: 1993 Chevy Truck 1500 4X4 135000 Miles; 2000 Ford F250 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel, Red, 4X4, 4 Dr Crewcab With Bed Lid, Aprox 290,000 Miles; 2005 Pontiac Vibe 108373 Miles (Estate Vehicle); 2005 Ford Escape XLT (Estate Vehicle); 2015 Ford Focus SE 27,000 Miles, Clean & Loaded (Estate Vehicle); 1994 Astro Bass Boat 15 Ft Red & Silver In Good Condition, Boat Motor 1994 60 Hp Mercury Outboard Runs Good, 1994 Brunswick Trailer In Good Condition; 2003 Corn Pro 16’ Livestock Trailer, Good Condition; 6’X17’ Tilt Top Trailer, Steel Deck; Tools & Misc.: Set Of Aluminum ATV Load Ramps; Set Of 18.4 - .34 Clamp On Duals On Rims With Clamps In Fair Condition; Several Wagon Loads Of Hand Tools; Terms: Cash, Credit or Good Check with Proper ID. Absentee bids accepted. Owner, auctioneer, clerk and other auction staff not responsible for theft, accident, error or omissions. All announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. All items sell “AS IS, WHERE IS” with no warranty expressed or implied. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! The above items currently have been listed to consign. However, some items may be sold by the Consignors prior to sale day which is out of our control.

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Sellers: JEAN KIESEWETTER & BILL ELLIS Not Responsible for Accidents • I.D. Required

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WYANET, IL 61379 • 815-699-7999 AUCTIONEERS: RICK REDIGER, JEREMY REDIGER, JON MOON

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Physical Address: 3145 South Georgetown Rd., Elizabeth, IL Directions: From Elizabeth, IL go west on US Hwy. 20 for ¾ of a mile to Elizabeth Scales Mound Rd., turn right for 1 ½ miles to S Georgetown Rd., turn right for 1 mile to the farm. Elizabeth is located 15 miles southeast of Galena, IL or 35 miles west of Freeport, IL. TRACTORS • Case-IH Puma 165 MFWD tractor, PS trans. w/left hand reverser, 3 hyd. outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R42 rear tires, 380/85R30 front tires, front fenders, weights, sells complete w/Case-IH L765 loader, elec. joystick, material bucket, 2,677 hours, SN ZFEP30510 • 2005 John Deere 6420 MFWD tractor, open station, 16 spd. PowerQuad trans. w/ LH reverser, 2 hyd. outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 18.4-34 rear tires, 13.6R24 front tires, front fenders, complete with John Deere 640 self-leveling loader, 8’ material bucket with grapple, 4,338 hours, SN L06420D464259 • 1997 Case-IH 8940 MFWD tractor, PS trans., 3 hyd. outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 480/80R46 rear tires, 420/90R30 front tires, 6,954 hours, JJA0073721 • 1995 Case-IH 7250 MFWD tractor, PS trans., 3 hyd. outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 520/85R42 rear tires, 16.9R28 front tires, front fenders, front weights, 4,773 hours, SN JJA0058710 • 1980 International 1486 2wd tractor, cab, 2 hyd. outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 20.8R38 rear tires, 11.00-16 front tires, 7,710 hours, SN 2650143U27043 • 1953 Farmall Super M 2wd tractor, narrow front, 540 PTO, 13.6-38 rear tires, 6.00-16 front tires, SN 185387 FORAGE & HAY EQUIPMENT • 2015 New Holland FR500 4wd self-propelled forage harvester, Forage Cruiser, 900/60R32 drive tires, 600/65R28 steer tires, HID lighting, auto lube system, camera kit, Intelliview monitor, inoculant tank and pump, 1,700/1,300 hours SN 625894001, Type 625 • 2015 New Holland 450SFI corn header corn header, SN 1KM0345NVFF124891 • 2015 New Holland 380 FP pickup header, 12’ working width, gauge wheels, SN 283497037 • Adaptor plate for earlage • Arts Way Miller Pro 5300 forage wagon, front and rear unload, hyd. drive, tandem axle, 425/65R22.5 tires, Model MP16.20914, SN AWM5300001749 • Arts Way Miller Pro 5300 forage wagon, front and rear unload, hyd. drive, tandem axle, 425/65R22.5 tires, Model MP16.20914, SN AWM5300002074 • Arts Way Miller Pro 5300 forage wagon, front and rear unload, hyd. drive, tandem axle, 425/65R22.5 tires, Model MP16.20914, SN AWM5300002071 • H&S HD 7+4 forage wagon, front and rear unload, hyd. drive, tandem axle, 425/65R22.5 tires, SN 708380 • New Holland FG2B silage blower, 540 PTO, SN 803054 • 2016 New Holland Roll-Belt 560 round baler, Bale Slice, 21.5L-16.1 tires, 1000 PTO, approx. 3,500 bales, SN YGN192472 • 2018 New Holland 313 MowMax II mower conditioner, center pivot, rubber rolls, drawbar hitch, 1000 PTO, SN HBJDB313PHN263543 • New Holland HT154 12-wheel hay rake, SN 196152 • Tubeline TL5500AX2 in-line hay wrapper, work lights, film sensors, Honda GX390 eng., SN 1455021 • Vermeer BP7000 bale processor, 1000 PTO, SN 1VRV151F453002570 CORN HEAD • 2005 John Deere 893 8 row 30” corn head, hyd. deck plates, Calmer knife rolls & slow down kit, height sensors, single-point hookup, SN H00893X711859 • EZ-Trail 680 25’ head trailer

Dean & Lynnette Groezinger EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS: Dean (815) 291-5720

FARM EQUIPMENT • Unverferth Seed Pro 400 4-box seed tender, bumper hitch, tandem axle, scales, talc inductor, 6” conveyor, Honda GX340 eng. with elec. start, SN D54920153 • Killbros 1950 grain cart, 16” auger, hyd. adjust spout, roll tarp, scales with Digi-Star GT560 indicator, 1000 PTO, SN D4800123 • McFarlane RD-4030-RB6 30’ reel disk, adjustable disc-gangs, 3-bar spike-tooth harrow and rolling basket, SN 16436 • Harvest International T1332 13”x32’ truck auger, 20 hp. 3-phase motor, SN 03707 • Farm King 1370 13”x70’ swing away auger, 540 PTO • Woods 3180 15’ batwing mower, Series 3, 6 airplane tires, 1000 PTO, SN 947760 • Tye Series V 15’ grain drill, 7 ½” spacing, grass seed, no-till caddy, 2bar coil tine harrow, SN D-5-1130-8 SEMI & HOPPER BOTTOM • 1981 Peterbilt 359 day cab semi, Cummins NTC400 BC3 eng., 13-spd. trans., wet kit, air ride, 212” wheelbase, 24.5” aluminum wheels, 256,841 miles, VIN 1XP9D29X1BP147556 • 2008 Wilson 41’ hopper bottom trailer, power tarp, air ride, 24.5” aluminum wheels, aluminum subframe and landing gear, VIN 1W1MAFYA29A251694 TRUCKS • 2017 GMC Canyon 4wd pickup, Duramax diesel eng., auto trans., crew cab, short bed, topper, leather trim, 32,475 miles, VIN 1GTP6DE11G1355916 • 2008 Chevrolet 2500HD 4wd pickup, 6.0L gas eng., auto trans., regular cab, long bed, 31,585 miles, VIN 1GCHK24K08E128838 • 2007 Chevrolet 2500HD 4wd pickup, Duramax diesel eng., auto trans., regular cab, short bed, B&W gooseneck hitch, 105,545 miles, VIN 1GTHK24G17E569654 • 2006 GMC 2500HD 4wd pickup, Duramax diesel eng., auto trans., crew cab, short bed, leather, B&W gooseneck hitch, 154,645 miles, VIN 1GTHK23DX6G151375 • 2005 Chevrolet 2500HD 4wd pickup, 6.0 gas eng., auto trans., regular cab, long bed, 216,098 miles, VIN 1GCHK24UX5E141478 • 1989 IH 4900 feed truck, DT466 eng., 5+2 trans., 8-ton feed bed, (3) compartments, 6” auger, 303,000 miles, VIN 1HTSDTVP1LH207848 TRAILERS • 2012 Wilson 7 ½’x28’ aluminum gooseneck livestock trailer, 2 center divide gates, 17.5” aluminum wheels, Model PSGN-9028T, VIN 1W17282S8D5543178 • 2006 Featherlite 7’x24’ aluminum gooseneck livestock trailer, 2 center divide gates, 14 ply tires, Model 8172, VIN 4FGB224247C097989 • 2013 Trailerman 30’ gooseneck flatbed trailer, dual tandem axle, 25’ deck + 5’ dovetail, 2 rear ramps, VIN 5L3EY3024DL001512 • Teske Mfg. 10’ bumper hitch flatbed trailer, single axle, mesh fold down ramp

AUCTION MANAGERS: Cody Holst (217) 242-8747 Matt Sullivan (309) 221-7001

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT • Kuhn Knight Vertical-Maxx VT144 mixer wagon, twin screw, LH discharge, scales, 385/65R22.5 tires, 540 PTO, SN A0231 • Patz V350 mixer wagon, single screw, scales, LH discharge, 12.5L-15 tires, SN V8-35T-661-HT • Kuhn Knight Pro-Push 2044 manure spreader, vertical beaters, tandem axle, 16.5L-16.1 tires, 1000 PTO, SN G0202 • New Holland 185 manure spread, top beater, hyd. slop gate, tandem axle, 9.00-20 tires, 540 PTO, SN Y6B080125 • Schuler feed wagon, truck tires, 540 PTO • 6-bale hay trailer, front dolly wheels • (2) Apache cattle creep feeders • Meyer 7’x20’ portable feed/hay bunk, front dolly wheels, SN FD06231 UTILITY VEHICLES & LAWN MOWER • 2013 Kubota RTV1120D utility vehicle, 4wd, diesel, power steering, power dump bed, front windshield w/wiper, 395 hours, SN 11028 • 2015 John Deere 825i Gator UTV, 4wd, power steering, power dump bed, windshield, front & rear brush guards, 1,291 hours, SN 1M0825GETFM106699 • F/S Mfg. 100 gal. UTV sprayer, hand wand & boom, 12V pump • Honda Rincon 4wd ATV, independent suspension, elec. shift & auto modes, winch, 1,993 miles • Honda Rubicon 4wd ATV, power steering, elec. shift & auto • Kubota Z726X zero turn lawn mower, 60” deck, Kawasaki eng., 272 hours, SN 12679 SKID LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS • 2015 Bobcat T870 compact skid loader, fully equipped cab, 2 speed, hand and foot controls, 18” tracks, aux. hyd., power tach, 1,385 hours, SN AN8L13195 • 2011 John Deere 320D skid loader, fully equipped cab, 2 speed, hand & foot controls, aux. hyd., power tach coupler, weights, 12.5-16.5 tires, 72” material bucket, 845 hours, SN 1T0320DBVBG208380 • New Holland LS170 skid loader, cab with heat, hand and foot controls, 10-16.5 tires, 4,811 hours, SN 170293 • Bobcat SG60 stump grinder, SN 233004510 • John Deere Worksite Pro 911 backhoe, Extender, outriggers, joystick controls, 24” & 36” buckets, SN T0P911X500118 • McMillen post hole digger, hyd. drive, 6” & 12” bits, SN 259354 • 6 ½’ grapple bucket • 88” high volume skid loader bucket • 82” skid loader bucket • 82” rubber tire manure push bucket • Tree/post puller • 48” skid loader pallet forks • (3) Skid loader bale spear FARM SUPPORT ITEMS • CDS 706E 2wd forklift, Cummins diesel eng., 3-stage mast, side shift, 16.924 drive tires, 11.00-16 steer tires, 2,680 hours, SN 5003 • 500 gal. fuel barrel, GPI pump, auto shutoff nozzle • 8 ½’ 3-pt. snow blower, hyd. adjust spout, 540 PTO • John Deere 647 4’ 3-pt. tiller, 540 PTO • Cosmo 500 3-pt. seeder, 540 PTO • Meyer 7 ½’ snow plow, pickup mounts, SN 09163 • (2) 1,000 gal. LP tanks • John Deere bale spear, 600/700 series hookups • John Deere 60” Heavy Duty broom, hyd. angle, front mount, fits compact tractor, SN 1M060HDBCB0020180

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TRACTOR AND TOY COLLECTION

Inspection Site/Dates: 5455 Alhambra Road, Alhambra, IL 62001 (approx. 3 mi. S of IL Route 140) Friday, Nov. 29th from 10AM-5PM (CST) Saturday, Nov. 30th from 10AM-5PM (CST) Sunday, Dec. 1st from 1-5PM (CST)

Larry & Sharon have been active IH Collectors for over 30 years. They have decided to sell their extensive collection. This HUGE auction will consist of Farmall Tractors, Parts, Memorabilia and Toys. Join us for the preview Thanksgiving Weekend at the Kaufman Farm.

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Kaufman Farms Larry & Sharon Alhambra, IL

The Kaufman’s have rented their beautiful farm and will sell their well-maintained line of Machinery, Equipment and Trucks. Don’t Miss this one! 2000 International 9200i Semi Tractor, 2011 Cascadia Freightliner Semi Tractor, 2007 Wilson Hopper Bottom Trailer, 2015 Wilson Hopper Bottom Trailer, Tractors, Case IH 7240 Magnum FWD Tractor Case IH 9370 4WD Tractor, Case IH 2388 Axial Flow Combine, Case IH 2208 Corn Head, Case IH Terra Flexhead Platform, Brent 776 Grain Cart, Lely Roterra Power Harrow, Case IH 2500 Ecolo-til Ripper, Yetter Rotary Hoe, Anhydrous Bar, Landoll 7430-29 Vertical Till, Unverferth 1225 Rolling Harrow w/baskets, Landoll Tilloll 876, International 700 7-Bottom Plow, International 735 Vari-Width 5-Bottom Plow, Legend Bush Hog 2615, Case International 5400 Mulch-Til Grain Drill, Unverferth Seed Wagon, Kinzee 2300 16-31 Planter w/Model 3000 Kinzee Monitor, Flatbed Trailers, Van Trailers, Storage Containers, Tools, Parts, Etc.

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Longtime Restoration Artist is selling restored John Deere Muscle Tractors: JD 4020 (1250 hrs.), 4320, 5020 and 6030. Numerous Vintage JD Lawn & Garden C o l l e ct i o n Tractors: Patios: 110 (Spruce Blue); 110 (Patio Red); 112 (April Yellow); 120 (Patio Red) and 140 (Sunset Orange). JD 110; (3) 110 Round Fenders; 112; (2) 140; (3) 210; (2) 212; one has tiller, 214; (2) 216; (2) 318; 332 Diesel 3-pt; 739x 4WD All-wheel steer; 3038e 4WD w/Loader, Tiller, Blade, Aluminum Trailer; 6212 Zero Turn w/vac. Tillers, Tilt 50 & 80 Carts, Wheel Weights, Decks, Sprayer Syst. Shop Tools and Misc. parts. Like New- EbbTide Capione 210 Boat and Trailer.

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4-H Federation hosts Holiday Gift Workshop Dec. 14 PRINCETON, Ill. – The 4-H Federation will host its annual Holiday Gift Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 at the Bureau County Extension oﬃce, 850 E. Thompson St., Princeton. The workshop is open to all Bureau County youth ages 8-18. Those attending will create and

wrap ﬁve gift items for the holiday season. Participants can enjoy light snacks and hot chocolate while working on their gifts. Cost is $5 for current 4-H members and $10 for non-members. Register by Dec. 6 by calling 815-875-2878 or email des85@illinois.edu.

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• 45.18± Acres, Coles County • Humboldt Township L-1900747 • Located about three miles south of Arcola. Class A farm! All tillable, lease-free for 2020 crop year. • $9,900 per acre • 40± Acres, Moultrie County • Lovington Township L-1900618 • Located about 4.5 miles northeast of Lovington or about 13 miles west of Arthur. Top-quality Class A all tillable farm! Soils are located in Drummer-Flanagan Soils Assn with PI of 138.2. All-weather road frontage along west boundary line and access to grain markets is good. Being sold lease-free for the 2020 crop year. • $10,700 per acre • 193.26± Acres, Moultrie County • Nelson and Sullivan Townships L-1900528 • Located at east edge of Sullivan, one mile south of Highway 121. Class A farm, well-drained soils, great road frontage along entire south property edge and easy access to Sullivan Grain Elevator. • $10,200 per acre • 103.47± Acres, Coles County • Pleasant Grove Township L-1800522 • Located about 8.5 miles southeast of Mattoon in Pleasant Grove Township. This mostly level farm offers good soils along with all-weather road frontage on the west and south sides of the farm. • Call for details! • 69.9± Acres, Edgar County • Embarrass Township L-1900026 • Farm is located at west of Redmon with good road frontage along Route 133. Excellent quality land with Class A soils.• $8,500 per acre For details, please contact agents Winnie Stortzum or Tucker Wood at (217) 268-4434. • NEW LISTING! 293.5± Acres, Iroquois County, Illinois A-30788 • Located two miles southeast of Milford. Highly productive soils, nearly 100% tillable, great road access. • $8,500 per acre. For details please contact Patrick Gooding, AFM/Agent, at (217) 607-0118 or Brian Neville, AFM/Agent, at (217) 304-4317. • NEW LISTING! 247± Acres, Piatt and Macon Counties, Illinois Class A Soils! Close to grain markets. Open lease for 2020 crop year. Tract 1 - 80± Acres Piatt County, Goose Greek Township, L-1900732-00 $11,000 per acre • Tract 2 - 138.86± Acres Macon County, Friends Creek Township, L-1900732-01 - $10,000 per acre • Tract 3 - 28.488± Acres Macon County, Friends Creek Township, L-1900732-02 - $10,500 per acre • 230± Acres, Cass County, Illinois A-20267-01 • Farm is located approximately 1 to 2 miles southeast of SALE PENDING Virginia, IL. • $2,875,000 For details please contact Patrick Gooding, AFM/Agent, at (217) 607-0118. • NEW LISTING! 159.28± Acres, Marshall County, Illinois A-18575 • Located one mile north of Evans Station. Mostly level farm has 154.15 tillable acres with a productivity index of 131. Excellent road frontage and access on both the north and east sides of the farm. • $10,000 per acre. For details please contact Thadd Fosdick, AFM/Agent, at (815) 867-6915. • 57.92± Acres, Stephenson County, Illinois A-16185 • Located southwest of German Valley, IL. Gently sloping farm is comprised of 51.85± tillable acres and 5.39± CRP acres with average productivity index of 134. • $638,568 or $11,025 per acre. For details please contact agent Marlon Ricketts at (815) 751-3467. • NEW LISTING! 192± Acres, Iroquois County, Lovejoy Township, Illinois L-2000050 • Highly productive farmland with PI of 131 is located 3 miles north of Hoopeston and 1 mile east of Rt 1. Close to grain markets and being sold lease-free for 2020 crop year.• $1,593,600. • 173.23± Acres, Vermilion County, Illinois L-1900576 • Located just east of Danville Regional Airport. 114.40± tillable acres & 58.83± timber acres with a productivity index of 133, excellent access. • $975,000. For details please contact agent Phillip Poppe at (815) 848-8121.

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51 Acres, Byron, 141 PI . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500/acre 54 Acres, Near Triumph, 136 PI . . . . $11,500/acre 64.9 Acres, Lee County, near West Brooklyn, 125.7 PI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250/acre 81 Acres, Putnam Co, 141 PI . . . . . . $11,000/acre 112 Acres, Morrison, 128 PI . . . . . . . . $6,750/acre 188 Acres, Erie, 180 acres CRP, $46K/year CRP income! Exc. Investment! . . . . $4,925/acre 370 Acres, Whiteside, combination farm w/tillable and two creeks, will divide. . . . . . . . $5,400/acre SOLD Whiteside County Auction, 630 acres m/l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD

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Littlefield Ag Group 855-834-1919 www.littlefieldag.com Edgar County MYERS 166 - 1050 E US ROUTE 36, METCALF, IL 61940 166 +/- ACRES OF CLASS A FARMLAND. EDGAR TOWNSHIP. NO BLDGS. PI 139.2. $8,900/A FOR SALE PRICE REDUCTION

VOIGT GROUND - 1815 US HWY 36, CHRISMAN, IL 61924

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32.11 +/- ACRES OF PRIME HUNTING GROUND. SHED, H2O, POLLINATER PROGRAM. 5 MINS FROM WORLD RECORD BUCK FOR SALE HUNTING SPOT.

Champaign County

Bureau County 85 acres south of Buda, 80.03 tillable; PI 139

HORSE FARM - 1090 CR 2400 E, HOMER, IL 61849 4 FENCED ACRES. AMISH BUILT FENCING. 60X160 SHED. INDOOR RIDING ARENA. 5 STALLS WITH FANS.

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$10,500 per acre 187 acres north of LaMoille, 172.13 tillable; PI 134.1

BARNES 100 - 3803 N RISING RD, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822 100+/- ACRES OF CLASS A FARMLAND. PI 143.2. HENSLEY TOWNSHIP. $11,200/A PENDING

$9,625 per acre Ray Farm Management Services Managing Broker 815-878-5225 www.rayfarm1.com

BLAGG FARM - IL-130, ARCOLA, IL 61910 SOLD IN 4 DAYS! 80+/- ACRES OF CLASS A FARMLAND, LOCATED IN BOWDRE TOWNSHIP. PI 138.3. $875,000 PENDING

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LAND FOR SALE Christian County, IL - 45.53 Acres - $7,750/acre Mosquito Township, four miles south of Niantic, IL Tillable property with small pasture acreage - 119.9 PI

Ford County, IL - 44.55 Acres - PENDING Peach Orchard Township, Just north of Melvin, IL Sells with building site located half mile west - 126.8 PI

Macon County, IL - 124.00 Acres - $10,850/acre South Wheatland Township, Corner of Elwin & Cornthwaite Rd. Just South of Decatur, A great farm - 138.4 PI

Macon County, IL - 65.85 Acres - $10,150/acre Mt. Zion Township, One mile south of Long Creek Productive Macon County land - 129.8 PI

Macon County, IL - 32.46 Acres - $9,500/acre Hickory Point Township, North edge of Decatur, IL Just west of Camelot subdivision - 142.3 PI.

Macon County, IL - 31.70 Acres - $3,250/acre Hickory Point Township, Northwest portion of Decatur, IL

Douglas County

BLAGG FARM - IL-133, ARCOLA, IL 61910 SOLD IN 4 DAYS! 80+/- ACRES OF CLASS A FARMLAND, LOCATED IN BOWDRETOWNSHIP. PI 132.7. $860,000 PENDING KINCAID FARM - 2580 E CR 1050 N, NEWMAN, IL 61942 62.25+/- ACRES OF CLASS A FARMLAND. PATTERNED TILED. PI 137.2. $10,250/A PENDING

CONTACT US TODAY! Steve Littlefield, Broker (217) 202-7950 Matt Rhodes, Broker (217) 251-7067 2441 Village Green Pl. Champaign, IL 61822 Trey Coffey, Broker (217) 841-2542

Champaign County 154.78 +/- ac., S35, T19N, R10E, PI 143 $10,450/ac. Farm Auction December 10th, 2019 @ 10am Mt. Hope Community Hall on the square in McLean, IL Tract #1 (East) 100.00+/acres, PI 138.9, S30, T22N, R1E Tract #2 (West) 75.00+/- acres, PI 137.2, S30, T22N, R1E McLean County 52.83 +/- ac., S3, T24N, R5E, PI 133.5 $7,550/ac. 154.19 54.19 +/- ac., S20, 29, 30, Sale Pending T25N, $9,100/ac. 5N, R5E, PI 130.8 $9,10 160 +/- ac., S15, T24N, R5E, PI 125.7 $7,495/ac. 70.0 +/- ac., S35, T22N, R2E, PI 119.5 $5,950/ac. 115.0 +/- ac., S34, 35, T22N, R2E, PI 113.1 $6,750/ac.

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Peoria County

Macon County, IL - 54.21 Acres - PENDING

Trivoli & Elmwood Twp. Tract 1: 312.13 +/- ac., S5, T8N, R5E & S31, 32, T9N, R5E, tillable & recreational ac. with shed & well. 117.6 PI $6,247/ac.

Pleasant View Township, Two miles south of Blue Mound, IL A great farm - 135.8 PI.

Peoria County, IL - 102.44 Acres - PENDING Jubilee Township, Offered at public auction Nov. 12 Four miles northeast of Brimfield - 117.5 PI.

Shelby County, IL - 90.00 Acres - $6,450/acre Rose Township, Five miles west of Shelbyville, IL Half mile south of 16 - 100.2 PI.

Washington County, IL - 288.88 - See brochure Beaucoup Township, Offered in Three Tracts 150.9 acres, 98.0 acres, and 40.0 acres

Will County, IL - 46.88 Acres - PENDING

Trivoli Twp. Tract ct 6A: 68.86 +/ +/- ac., S29 S29, Pending N,Sale R5E, 134.5 PI $10,750 T8N, $10,750/ac. Tract 6B: 11.44 +/- ac., S29, T8N, R5E, Including 2 story country home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car attached garage, horse stable & metal shed, 3522 S. Downs School Rd., Farmington, IL 61531 $662,018 House showing by appointment only

Wilton Township, 14 miles southeast of Joliet, IL All Class II Soils - 125.4 PI.

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Sale Day Location: LaMoille Lions Club Building, 308 Howard St., LaMoille, IL 61330 FARM LOCATION: NW Âź of Section 29, LaMoille Township (T.18N.-R.10E.), Bureau County, Illinois. 1 mile West of Van Orin, IL on Rt. 92 to Twp. Road 2500 E then South 2 miles to farm. DESCRIPTION: 120 +/- acres with 108.65 +/- FSA Production acres. A 126.9+/- Productivity Index as per Surety. Production soils include Muscatune, Lawson, Sawmill, Sable, Greenbush, Osco, Atterberry, Rozetta, Fayette, St. Charles, Birkbeck & Hennepin-Casco. CRP Acres: 4.50 acres, pays $1,368. Expires 9-30-2020 Taxes: Part of Tax ID #05-29-100-001 2018 paid in 2019 $2,984.90 Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and improvement information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) Parcel will be sold by the surveyed acres. Survey will be provided by Seller. 2.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. 10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on January 14, 2020 at closing. 3.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject properties. 4.) Based upon the 2018 real estate taxes paid in 2019, the 2019 real estate taxes due and payable in 2020 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer at closing. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer. 5.) The property is being sold in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition, with no implied warranties of any kind. 6.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions. 7.) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material. 8.) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815699-7999.

Sellers: DENEEN KRANTZ and DOUGLAS R. HARRIS

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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................................... $6,500/ac 75 acres NEW Grant Park.... PENDING...$7,200/ac DFUHV %RQÂżHOG.................. PENDING...$6,750/ac 134 acres NEW Grant Park......................... $8,150/ac 80 acres NEW Towanda ............................$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 CPR, 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................ PENDING...$6,900/ac 86 acres NEW Manteno Rt 50...................$11,900/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 80 acres Kempton ....................................... $8,950/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 2-5 acre lots to build on, Peotone corner of Egyptian Trail and Kennedy .. $74,900 & $94,900 137 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 80 acres Peotone with home........................ $675,000 142 acres Otto Township.... REDUCED...$8,250/ac 134 acres Grant Park .................................. $8,100/ac 72 acres Momence...................................... $7,200/ac DFUHV %RQÂżHOG................................................ 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

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CIH-1020 30' HEAD, new wabble box & cycle, 3” cut, Field tracker, serial number JJC0223749, $6,500; CIH 20' head, serial number JJC0089617 $2,500; Call 618-883-2578 or 618-780-3445 CIH-1063 and 1083 corn heads, completely rebuilt. CIH 2000 and 3000 series also available!! (712)470-0554

COMBINE PARTS FOR SALE: JD 9770, 9610, 9500, 8820, 7720, 6620, 4420, 7700, 6600, 4400 CIH 1680, 1660, 1640, 1480, 1460, 1440, 1420, 915, 815, 315 GLEANER, N-5, M-3, M-2, L- 2, F-2 MF 860, 760 NH TR 95-85-70 TIRES, ENGINES, COMPLETE COMBINES.

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SELLING 89 LOTS 16 - Hereford Bulls, 16 - Open Hereford Heifers 35- Bred Hereford Heifers / Cows 10 - Hereford Cow/Calf pairs 3 - Fancy Hereford Steer Prospects 9- Hereford Influenced (Baldy)Lots Please contact for a catalog or sale info.: Contact: Kevin Babbs 3605 Bannister Road, Salem, IL 62881 Cell 618-322-5880

Email: kevinbabbs@sbcglobal.net Watch and Bid the sale online at www.LAO.live (10) BLACK COWS preg checked, to start calving now, also 10 Black Cows calve early 2020 all very quiet & good ages, electric fence broke, $1,000 each. Call 309-678-5540 1 ANGUS COW w/400 lb. Calf, 1 Black Baldy w/500 lb. Calf, to Red Angus bull, bred back both 3rd calves. (309)699-0180 4 COMING 2-YEAR old Simmental Bulls, Quantum Leap, Rievival, & Pendelton. 2 BWF, 2 solid black, have had several winners at major shows. Call 217-473-7233 or 217-341-9536 after 5. 4-1/2 BLOOD SIMMENTAL yearling bulls for sale out of W/C relentless. Call Andy for more info at 309-333-5839 45 RED ANGUS calves, 29 strs, 16 heifers, weaned with 3 rounds of vac., source and age verified, 600 lbs., 309-945-8840 50 RED ANGUS Cows & Hfrs 6-1st calf, 30 2nd Bal. 3rd & 4th Preg checked calve 2-20 - 3-20. Bred to reg. Red Ang. Exc. set of high quality young cows. Call 309-945-8840 Charolais Bulls - Polled w/ Meat and Performance! Purebred females avail! Call Ron @ Nord Farms 309-828-1448, 275-0409 c POLLED HEREFORDS bred cows & heifers, bull, steer and heifer calves, also fertility tested bulls, Call 608-235-9417 POLLED SHORTHORN OPEN Heifers, show Heifers, bred Heifers and Cows, Bulls, Exc. Genetics, priced to sell. 217-737-1023 PRESCOTT ANGUS Yearling Angus Bulls For Sale Richard Prescott 815-228-2069 prescottangus.com RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS. (618)528-8744 Reg. Angus Bulls, ages 1 & 2, birth wgt & EPD, calving ease & growth. Metropolis, 618-6387693 www.bremerbrothers.com

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

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Sioux left hand tub, Alley scale, chute w/automatic head gate, 2 years old, great condition, always covered, sold cattle, call for pictures, $14,000. 217-304-0928 TURN TRACTOR TIRES into hay and silage bunks! Cell Phone: (309)738-9531 www.ecofeeder.com

2011 FOUR STAR custom built alum. pig trailer, 4' tac room, (12) 4x4 pens, always shedded can send pictures, $24,000 Call Dave 765-723-1326 or 765-366-2119 New Ross IN.

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AG-LEADER IN COMMAND 1200 screen, 6500 receiver, RTK, complete, $11,000 each, Call 815-878-8062

80 ACRES LIVINGSTON Cnty, Waldo Twp, Sect 3. PI of 128 & Ashkum / Chenoa Soil types. $10,200 Phone 309-256-0794.

Case 9270, Cummins power, real nice, $40,000. 217-254-6276 CiH-8930 FWD, DUEL PTO, 5000 hrs., frt. wts., new Firestone 18.4x42 inside rears, duals 80%, LED lights, Great running tractor, Exc. Cond., $62,500 obo Durand IL. Call 608-290-5166

FARM FOR SALE 80 AC. M/L Bureau County Milo Township, Section 8 NE ¼ S ½ NHEL 75.24 Ac. Tillable 130.6 PI CRP Waterway-6.0 Ac. Rate $334.14 per ac. Contract until 09/30/23, 2014Grid Tile $10,150.00 per ac. Call 309-238-2330

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

JOHN DEERE 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 JD 8410, MFWD, 4 remotes, front and rear weights, 10,000 hours, $52,500. 309-781-6829 OLIVER-880 GAS, WF, 3-pt. hitch, runs Exc. $3,950 Call 618-670-9474 We Have Parts for MM tractors, & others! riverdalefarmshop.com Call River Dale Farms @ (920)295-3278

FARMLAND FOR SALE, Estate - Union IL - McHenry County 81.304 acres of level to gently rolling farm land. Road frontage 3 sides near Rt. 20. Approx 91% tillable. Productive soil types include Parr Silt Loam, Lisbon Silt Loam & Pella Silty Clay Loam with PI 124. 5 year avg yields 191 for corn and 53 for soybeans. Very good production income or rental/investment. $666,700. Call 815-970-7259 for info. 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

JD-7720 TITAN II, 5000 hrs., JD-925 Platform/cart; JD-843 corn head, polly; Kinze-400 cart; Brent-544, tarp; Unverferth-530, tarp, owner retiring Call 309-275-6145 JD-9770, CONTOUR MASTER, 4x4, high capacity unload, pro drive, 100% field ready, stored inside, 1274 sep., $130,000. Call 608-548-2040 LEXION-740 TT 4x4, on tracks, 1990 hours, Contour Master, $143,000. 8R and 30-ft. heads available. Stored Inside. Call 608-548-2040 NEW IDEA UNI Picker 706D, w/443 JD 4-row narrow cornhead, field ready, farmer owned. $7,450. 309-255-5935. WANTED: GRAIN PLATFORM and 6RN corn head for White 8900. Call 309-255-0648

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2011 OXBO-8435 SEED corn harvester For Sale. 2332 eng. 1657 harvest hrs. hrs, $110,000; 2018 Oxbo-6014 corn head For Sale. $85,000. Call 219-869-8602

05 CIH-2388 2103 R hrs. 2670 eng. Hrs., 4wd, chopper, new 30.5x32 tires, field ready, been through shop, $42,500 Call 217-556-5807 1989 CIH-1660, AFX rotor, RWA, 4015 hrs., $14,900.; 3206 Corn Head, $18,000. Call 217-556-1886 1994 JOHN DEERE-9600 . 5300/3379 hours. New drive tires, 930 full finger platform with head cart and 893 corn head. Shedded, Repair history. All for $20,000 (217)519-0061 2003 JD 9650 STS, 2230 sep. hrs, JD auto trac ready. Good IL Combine, $39,900. 815-716-0328 2009 CIH 5088, 1755 engine hours, 1210 separator hours, excellent $79,500. 217-251-3830 2010 Drago 830, green poly, headsight header control, 88 Ser. adapter, always shedded, $17,500. (217)369-5071 2011 JD-9570 STS, 1173 eng. 788 sep. duals, long auger, premium cab, extensive maint. records, Always shedded, Lowpoint, IL. Call 309-645-9076 2011 JD-9670 2592/1715 hrs., Contour Master, high cap. Unload, all options, purchased new, dealer inspec, Exc, machine, $90,000 847-514-8844 2012 MF-9250 DRAPER, 25-ft., one owner, always shedded, SCH sickle, very good cond, will fit other brands. 618-663-9604 2013 GLEANER-S67 COMBINE, 482 sep., 730 eng,. Loaded with options. $165,000. 815-488-2835, text or leave message, Ladd, IL. Cih 2388 2006, 2327 sep hours, duals, 18.4x42, 21ft unloading auger, 3 cylinders on feeder house, yield monitor, remote view camera, ex cond., w/ 1083, corn head, $63,500. 309-825-1056

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

2000 JD 7810 FWA. 19 spd, 5000 hrs., 3 remotes, power beyond, Firestone radials 80%, new batteries, large eng., 185hp., Quick hitch, 618-792-4440 2011 CIH MAGNUM-315, 3539 hrs., dlux. cab, 4000-lbs. rear wts. 1800 lbs frt. wts., heated seat, foot throttle, & many other options. tires like new, exc. Cond., $96,000-obo (563)451-4241 2012 JD 8235R, 1470-hours, very nice tractor, $122,000. 815-716-0328 2013 JD-8285R, 2900-hours, 4 SCV's, IVT, weights, $119,500. 217-242-9105 2014 CIH 370, 4WD, ps, bareback, Guidance, 46” duals, 2600-hours, $122,900-obo. 217-242-9105

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574-656-4412 2005 C240 EXCAVATOR, 65' long reach, plus reg boom stick and 2 buckets included, 5300 hrs., $79,000 Call 618-8832578 or 618-780-3445 Cat 613C scraper-3208- 6 spd4700 hrs- good operating cond.$18000 spent on repairs in last 2 yrs, $25000.00. 217-822-2214 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 KUNTZ PULLTYPE SCRAPER 5-6 yard capacity. All Hydraulic. Very good condition 275 hp or better to pull. $7,500. Minooka , IL. Call Chuck 630-669-0437

Land For Sale 249.79 Ac - PI 143.4 2 mi E of Urbana Champaign County, IL

FULTON CO. IL, 246A, 215T borders W. side Canton Lake; Photos: http://tinyurl.com/JTFARM1 Tract #1, 127A, 100% tillable, PI 136.9, corn ave yield 204 and beans 66bpa, property is flat tilled land, located between 20th St and Boatdock Rd on the SW side Canton @ $10,000/ac. Excellent farmland skirts E. side Canton. Tract #2, 87A, 57T, PI 116.4, 2400 Sq. ft. 2-Story farmhouse, 4 car garage, steel shed, grain bins, offers country living with income opportunities @ $895K, all within a mile of city life. Tract #3, 32A, 27T, PI 118.9. tracts 2-3 ave 188 bpa corn and 55 bpa on beans, property lays flat, N side Sebree Rd and W side Boatdock rd., @ $8,000/ac. Interested? Call 309-838-3736

Farms for Sale Douglas Co. - 93.25 acres - Top Quality Farmland - Sec. 11 & 12 - Garrett Twp. (4 mi. NW of Tuscola). Macon Co. - 31.11 acres - Farm/ Development Land along the north side of U. S. Route 36 - Sec. 12 - Harristown Twp. (directly E of Harristown). Macon Co. - 21.74 acres - Farm/ Development Land along the south side of U. S. Route 36 - Sec. 13 - Harristown Twp. (directly E of Harristown). Macon Co. - 40.00 acres - Prime Farmland - Sec. 13 - Friends Creek Twp. (2 mi. N of Argenta). Macon Co. - 31.77 acres - Prime Farmland - Sec. 12 - Whitmore Twp. (2 mi. S of Argenta). Piatt Co. - 129.69 acres - Prime Farmland - Sec. 8 - Willow Branch Twp. (3 mi. NE of Cerro Gordo). Piatt Co. - 93.58 acres - Top Quality Farmland - Sec. 3 & 34 - Sangamon Twp. (3 mi. N of White Heath). Special Offering DeWitt Co. - 590.10 acres and a 230,000 bushel modern grain storage system located around the south side of Clinton (in 6 tracts). See website for details. Tract #1 - 36.32 acres in Sec. 30 Creek Twp. (3 mi. SE of Clinton). Tract #2 - 135.84 acres in Sec. 5 Creek Twp. (3 mi. E of Clinton). Tract #3 - 43.24 acres in Sec. 3 Texas Twp. (S edge of Clinton). - includes 230,000 bushel grain handling site. Tract #4 - 68.60 acres in Sec. 2 Texas Twp. (1 mi. SE of Clinton). Tract #5 - 155.00 acres in Sec. 11 & 12 - Texas Twp. (1 mi. SE of Clinton). Tract #6 - 151.10 acres in Sec. 9 Texas Twp. (2 mi. SW of Clinton). Heartland Ag Group Ltd. Dale E. Aupperle - President (217) 876-7700 www.heartlandaggroup.com

Sealed-Bid Farmland Auction. December 11, 2019. 1,025+/acres high-quality southern Minnesota farmland. Six parcels in close proximity. South Branch Township, Watonwan County. Geoff Mead, Wingert Realty & Land Services, Inc. 1-800-730-LAND(5263). www.wingertrealty.com

LAND FOR SALE 74 +/- ac of prime farmland, farm located approx. 5 mi. NE of Sherman IL. Off of Prairie School Rd. in sec. 13, Ipava and Osco Silt Woam soils with 138.1 PI rating, 2018 productivity of 243.1 bu./ ac. For more info. please call the listing agent Michael Hurwitz at 217544-4002 or email mike.hurwitz@blackstoneherwit z.com REDUCED 65 AC. 57.5 tillable, $9,050/ac. 5 miles north of airport. Offers Springfield considered. Call 217-487-7096

Brian Waibel, Managing Broker 217-590-0233 WaibelFarmlandServices.com 26 AC. JEFFERSON County, hwy frontage, $3.600/ac. Call 217-454-4785 500 AC. Row Crop Farm Enterprise Realty (660)582-7160 entrealty.com

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ALFALFA HAY, 1ST Crop, No Rain, Oat hay/straw, 3x3x8's Winnebago County Call 815-978-2782 ALL KINDS OF Hay & Stray Big Squares, Small Squares, & Big Rounds. Delivered in 18-24 ton loads. 217-322-4663

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BIG SQUARE GRASS HAY, Also avail. bean stalk bales for bedding. Located 50-mi's S. of Effingham. 618-322-5231, Brad HAY AND BEDDING Auction! Every Saturday at 12 Noon. Reynolds Feed & Supply Cobb, WI. (608)623-2121 reynoldslivestock.com

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(2) 6000 FORAGE blowers, 2 25x90 Harvester air corn blower for filling silos without cracking, parts for JD-716 forage box, top sides underframe and other parts, Harvester 25' Goliath unloader, lots of good parts, 50% chains, Ladig corn or ground ear corn unloader for 25' Harvester, in good working order, make an offer on any or all, 309-331-4005 NH BB940A 3X3 baler, 15,000 bales, price reduced. 563-920-3674 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

2009 BESTWAY 1200 Sprayer, 80ft. boom, Raven 440 control and Bestway section control, 320/90/R46 tires, little use, exc. condition, $23,000. 309-208-2800. 2013 HAGIE 120ft aluminum boom, 1200 hrs of use. $31,500 618-562-7550. MILLER self-propelled sprayer, Model 4240, 1000gallon tank, 90ft booms, Ag Leader Integra Monitor, lots of options, 720-hours, like good cond., $160,000-obo. Delivery Possible. 814-322-8090 Schaben 8500 SPRAYER, 1250gallon, 80ft boom, Raven controller, hydraulic pump and boom, field ready, always shedded, $8900. 217-240-0018

2-UNVERFERTH 530 wagonsgreen, roll tarps, brakes on all 4 wheels. Exc. cond. $10,000. ea. 815-674-4091 or 815-674-4640. 2010 BRENT-644 WITH tarp, $10,900; BRENT-540 Very nice. $6,950 Call 815-988-2074 BRENT-470 CART, GLENCO 7-shank, SS, IH-720 bt plow, owner retiring, Call 309-275-6145 KILLBORS-475 GRAIN CART, 23/126 tires, light kit. Small 1000 shaft, shedded, Very Good Cond. Still in use. Avail immediately, $3,950 obo call 815-509-3724 Kinze 1100, 1300, 1500. good condition. 712-579-1825 Retiring: Kilbros 1400 grain cart, 2002 ........................ $11,000. 309-314-1384

JD-637 32ft Disc; JD 714 disc chisel, good condition, $4500; JD-630 25ft disk, excellent condition, 618-528-8744

INSULATION, 4x8 SHEETS foil-back foam, Factory Seconds. Call Ken Nichols. Sullivan, IL. 800-424-1256, nichols5.com

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2004 CF/AB-270 FARM Fans Dryer, 2572 hrs, , single phase, LP gas, under roof, $15,000. 618-281-4869, Columbia, IL 2009 BOURGAULT GRAIN Cart, 1100 bu, 18" unload auger, double walking tandem axle w/floatation duals, extra tires, ready to go, call for pics, $16,000, Buda IL 636-887-5431 2009 NECO D16120 Screenless Grain Dryer, 230 volt 3-ph.,with upgraded hp. on motors, NG or Propane, 4' legs, cooling floors, Gravity fill with catwalk, Very Good Condition. Available Nov. 25th. $65,000. OBO Owner's # 309-238-6445 Dealer's # 815-878-8770 3-ACRES INCLUDES GRAIN elevator w/80-ft. scales, office, 3 storage buildings & bins, etc. 6 miles East of LeRoy, IL $220,000. 309-825-5017

ALWAYS WANTED TO BUY quality used grain bins to disassemble, bigger bins preferred. New and Used grain bin equipment in stock. 217-474-8820, binbolts.com BEHELN GRAIN DRYER, 400 bu., LP gas, 540 PTO transport wheels, $3,500 Call 618-883-2578 or 618-780-3445 BROCK 60' diam. Commercial bin, 95,000-bu., many many extras. $68,000. 319-350-0020, lv careful phone #. FARM FAN DRYERS 320J AB350, 500H, 1000H, 1500H 650 Mod, Super Prices on bin bolts. Harms Grain (815)-568-4000 FOR SALE GRAIN Bin Drying System, 42' Shivvers Drying System w/level dry & computer system & Cross Augers, 2 turbo Fans & Burners, 26hp a piece, Call 217-821-6232 for price

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2000 KENWORTH T800, w/areo cab, 220-wb, c10 Cat 380-hp., 10-spd. Auto shift, 4:11 rear end, 724,500 miles, $14,000. Call 309-208-2800 2001 INTERNATIONAL-4900 HT, 6x4, AR, 16,000 front, 40,000 rear, 22'x72”, Kann grain box, 3-pc. tailgate w/metering, 22.5 tires steel disc, 9 spd., DT 466/250 HP, 37,500 mi., never driven in winter, last of 3, estate. Call 765-366-2257 Crawfordsville IN. 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120, Air Ride Tandem Axle; 14L Detroit Engine; 12,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 40,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Very Nice 641,000 Miles, 10 Spd. Trans, $28,500. 217-924-4405 8-5pm. 2007 PETERBILT 357, Cab and Chassis Allison auto, Hendrickson suspension, tandem axle, Cummins engine, 161,000 miles, 330-hp., $48,500. 217-924-4405 8-5pm. 2009 CASE-95C UNTILTY tractor 4WD 1350-hrs., rear wheel weights, mechanical shuttle, 12-spd. 540/1000 PTO $32,000. obo (618)895-2116 2015 Timpte 40ft super hopper trailer, auto tarp, alum wheels, good tires and brakes, minimum use, $27,500. 815-368-3288 ALUMINUM DUMP TRAILER, 29-ft. steel frame, roll tarp, grain door, rebuilt cyl., new brakes and cams. Asking $11,000. Call 815-343-3393.

Retiring: JD 4960 tractor, FWA w/new Remand engine, 1991 .........................$45,000. 309-314-1384, call for pictures

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Extension expands executive leadership

Extension staff helps address food insecurity

Focus on meeting commercial ag, environment needs URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension has announced the creation of a new senior leadership position that will expand coverage of commercial agriculture and environmental topics. The transition represents strategic growth in how the organization will address current and emerging needs that are important to Illinois residents, businesses and farmers. Following recent personnel changes, Shelly Nickols-Richardson, associate dean and director of extension and outreach in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, took the opportunity to conduct a needs assessment. The goal was to assess the organization’s capacity to meet current and future needs in this sector. Results revealed a critical need for more high-level leadership and stewardship of resources to address a widening gap across the state related to education, research, and resource development serving commercial agriculture and environmental topics. “While meeting with and listening to a variety of stakeholders over the past six months, I learned a great deal about what matters to the state of Illinois when it comes to agriculture and the environment,” NickolsRichardson said. “When we contrasted this against our current programming and organizational models, it seemed clear that we needed to explore how to create additional capacity and focus on this specific need.” To accomplish this, NickolsRichardson will segment the responsibilities of one former leadership position into two new roles: n The assistant dean and program leader for Agriculture and Agribusiness program area will address needs related to commercial agriculture, horticulture, the popular Master Gardener program, and small farms and local food systems. n The assistant dean and program leader for Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy area will focus on environment and energy sustainability and the growing Master Naturalist program, and they will provide oversight to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the U of I Arboretum. “Developing organizational capacity to meaningfully address emerging and expanding fields of inquiry is essential to our work in the college,” said Kim Kidwell, Robert A. Easter chair and dean of the College of ACES at the U of I. “Creating an organizational structure that is agile, responsive, and focused will allow Extension to pursue new ideas and explore projects and topics that have perhaps felt under-resourced relative to some of the other initiatives in the Extension system.” This transition introduces another notable new addition to the Extension portfolio — the University of Illinois Arboretum. Under the new organizational structure, administration and management of the arboretum and its programs will be housed under the NREE program area. This alignment allows Extension to help shape decisions regarding the opportunities and possibilities for this 57-acre resource on campus with an eye toward public engagement and outreach. Preparations for this transition are in early stages, but the first steps are expected to roll out over the next several months. While some current employees may find that their reporting lines or job descriptions are slightly modified, all employees are expected to find a home in the new organizational structure where their contributions can be maximized. “Illinois Extension is proud to work with some of the finest educators and researchers who are deeply passionate about their work and its potential for impact across Illinois and beyond,” Nickols-Richardson said. “We want to enable and empower them to do more of what they love, and we believe this organizational change will support that goal.” The next step in the process will be to post the AAB and NREE assistant dean and program leader position descriptions. Extension leadership will simultaneously launch an assessment of the cascading impact on all existing positions in the unit.

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Margaret Gladden (right), member of the Indiana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, practices a television interview as part of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp.

Advocating for ag Communications boot camp for women leaders By Erica Quinlan

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WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation recognized 15 farm leaders, including Margaret Gladden from Hendricks County, as graduates of the Women’s Communications Boot Camp. The training included sessions on public speaking, working with the media and advocating for agriculture. They participated in mock TV, radio and newspaper interviews. “It’s a very intense four-day training,” Gladden said. “At the end, we went to the Hill and made visits to our congressman. “Mine were not in, but I did meet with people within their offices. I had never been to Washington, D.C. It was a great experience for me.” Gladden farms grain with her husband and father-in-law. She’s learned that being put out of your comfort zone is a great way to grow. “You’re going through this with 14 other people,” Gladden said. “I know I have made lifelong friends from other states.

Margaret Gladden gives a presentation at the American Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Communications Boot Camp fall session. “It’s a challenging week. You’re out of your comfort zone. As a former school teacher, I know sometimes when we’re put in a new situation, we learn and perform because we have to.” With less than 2% of the population engaged in farming or ranching, honing outreach skills and connecting with the non-farming public is essential, according to Sherry Saylor, chair of the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. “As farmers, we need to be able to communicate effectively to help to educate the public about positive things, like where

their food, fiber and fuel comes from,” Gladden said. This is the 14th year of the program, which has 210 graduates and is open to all women involved in Farm Bureau. An application process is used to select the participants. Learn more about the program at: www.fb.org/programs/ womens-leadership-program/ communications-boot-camp. Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 193, or equinlan@agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Quinlan.

Communication tips for farmers By Erica Quinlan

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WASHINGTON — Giving speeches and being interviewed by reporters can be challenging for many farmers, but it’s an important skill to have. Johnna Miller, director of media and advocacy training at American Farm Bureau, helps people improve skills related to public speaking, media interviews and social media advocacy. Miller shared tips for farmers when giving speeches and media interviews: 1. Plan what your main message is going to be ahead of time. 2. Think about your best personal story on the issue or topic. Try to always have a

personal story to share. 3. Think about who your audience is and what will be most persuasive to that audience. 4. Stay focused on your main points, not everything you know on the topic, and don’t go off on tangents. 5. Consider in advance what tough questions you’re likely to face on the topic and how you’ll address those questions. 6. Do not get defensive over tough questions. Try to think of it through the lens of having a great opportunity to set the record straight. 7. Practice, practice, practice. SOCIAL MEDIA When it comes to social media advocacy, Miller shared the following advice: 1. Media interviews and

speaking engagements don’t come around every day, but you can use social media to advocate daily. 2. Be positive. Take the high road. Be the adult in the “room.” 3. Follow your congressional representatives and favorite reporters on social platforms. 4. Reach out to congressional offices and reporters when there is a big issue for agriculture. They may not know about it. 5. It takes four to five positive messages to balance the scales from every single negative message. So, they better stay busy. 6. Being active on social media for issue advocacy makes them an “influencer.” We need more of those for agriculture.

PEORIA, Ill. – For almost four years, University of Illinois Extension in the Fulton-MasonPeoria-Tazewell Unit has extended the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program to reach not only Peoria but also Tazewell County to help address food insecurity and associated health issues that may arise from it. EFNEP staff teaches citizens at food pantries and local organizations to help them better understand nutrition and strategies to buy healthy food on a budget. Statistics show food insecurity in Tazewell County to be 9.7% for adults and 15.5% for children. The latest population count for Tazewell County was 132,328, which would equate to 12,836 adults and 20,511 children being food insecure. The definition of food insecurity is not having access or availability to proper food. The root cause of most food insecurity is poverty. To meet this growing need, over 40 food pantries now exist in Peoria and Tazewell counties. One public misconception of people using food pantries is that they do not work. Many people who use food pantries are employed; of those who don’t work, many are elderly or disabled. Why then, can people not afford food? One major reason is that food can be expensive and many jobs do not pay well. Often people living in poverty live in food deserts, where healthy food access is not available within close proximity. Lack of healthy food leads to chronic health problems such as diabetes and obesity. People who live in food-insecure areas have twice the rate of type 2 diabetes as other people. Children, the elderly, and ethnic minorities are the groups most affected by food insecurity. Cheryl Russell, EFNEP instructor, currently serves the following programs teaching nutrition education in Tazewell County: Hope Chest Food Pantry, Pekin; Calvary Baptist Food Pantry, Pekin; Liberty Baptist Food Pantry, Pekin; Illinois Department of Human Services, Pekin; Housing Authority, Pekin and Washington; and Rogy’s Childcare, Pekin 2018 EFNEP program impact data shows the following positive impacts related to food insecurity: n 96% of participants showed improvement in eating healthier foods such as more fruits and vegetables n 52% showed improvement in one or more food security indicators such as having enough money for food n 78% improved in one or more food resource management practices such as planning meals before shopping, making a shopping list, and cooking more dinners at home. For more information contact Margaret Cover, Extension EFNEP educator, at 309-6853140 or mcover@illinois.edu.

BRIEFS Learn how to make smart energy decisions FREEPORT, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension Educator Jay Solomon will bring a fresh look at energy use and costsaving strategies at the Energy Knowledge Workshop, 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E Douglas St., Freeport. Explore how recent equipment updates by the utility companies provide new tools to access electrical energy use data. Armed with this and other resources, you will be better prepared to make smart energy decisions. Register by visiting go.illinois. edu/jsw or call 815-235-4125.

Industrial hemp workshops in scheduled

Bureau County Farm Bureau shares the harvest Each year, one American farmer feeds 155 people. In recognition of their hard work, the Bureau County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and the Young Leader Committee donated enough food to feed 155 people. The donation, which took place Nov. 5 at the food pantry in Walnut, included 13 turkeys, 26 cans of sweet potatoes, 26 cans of cranberry sauce, 13 boxes of instant potatoes, 13 packages of stuffing, 26 cans of green beans, 13 packages of rolls, 26 jars of apple sauce, 13 boxes of cake mix and 13 cans of frosting. Pictured are Women’s Committee representative Beth Schultz (from left); food pantry members Deanna Wilt, Stacy Gonigam, Linda Carr, Mary Joe Gothard, Carla Kerr and Janet Heidenreich; and Young Leader Chair Gracelynn Dale.

ELIZABETH, Ill. – The signing of the Illinois hemp bill has provided opportunities for the cultivation, distribution, and processing of hemp for fiber, grain and CBD. Learn more about the options available in legal hemp production at industrial hemp workshops. The first workshop will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Jo Daviess County Extension office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth. The second workshop will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Winnebago County Extension office, 1040 N. Second St., Rockford. Cost is $10. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815858-2273.

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Native plant can be both friend and foe By B. Rosie Lerner This vine has perennially volunteered in my garden for a few years now. I let it grow because it seemed to please the butterflies, and the small white flowers smelled nice. At present it has grown chartreuse seed pods. Can you tell me what this vine is? Is it something I should destroy? Ah, beauty and function are in the eye of the beholder. I believe your plant is what is commonly Honeyvine is a native plant called honeyvine, somethat benefits pollinators, but times called bluevine. can be weedy. The current official botanical name, Cynanchum laeve, has been reclassified numerous times over the years, so it may be listed under several other botanical names, depending on the reference. Honeyvine is in the milkweed family and is native to much of the eastern United States. It can have a weedy habit due to the aggressive twining stems and ability to spread by seed. The small, fragrant flowFlowering quince blooms in ers occur in clusters and are early spring. followed by large pod-like fruits that are filled with Can you help me identify hairy seeds, typical of the this shrub that flowered this milkweed family. As those spring? We’ve lived on this hairy seeds are released, property for over 10 years, they spread easily in the but have never noticed it wind and so often show up because it is on a part of the in unexpected places. property that is not mowed. Honeyvine is a great reI only noticed it because of source for many pollinators. the bright red flowers.

This looks to be one of the flowering quince species, most likely the common flowering quince, Chaenomeles speciosa. Although the plant is not native, it was commonly planted years ago primarily for its attractive flowers in early spring, occasionally producing a few sporadic flowers in summer or fall. The plant is a tangled, thorny shrub that can be a good barrier plant, but a challenge to prune due to the wicked thorns. Because it blooms on old wood, it should be pruned after flowering if the plants need to be brought down in height. The plant sometimes yields edible fruit, but this is not the quince species that is grown commercially. The fruits are fragrant, but quite tart and can be processed into jelly. There are some additional close relatives, including Japanese flowering quince, which is less commonly found, and the hybrid Chaenomeles x superba, which has several double flowered cultivars in the trade. B. Rosie Lerner is a Purdue Extension consumer horticulture specialist.

Break fall garden clean-up habit URBANA, Ill. — Are you ready to change the way you clean up your perennial garden in the fall? Changing just a few garden habits can make a huge difference to butterflies, moths, bees and other beneficial insects that overwinter in the local landscape, said Kelly Allsup, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Allsup said the first habit to break is removing all the fallen leaves from the landscape. “Leaves provide insulation for overwintering forms of butterflies and moths,” she said. “Also, for some species, it is extremely difficult to distinguish between a leaf and a chrysalis. Black swallowtail butterflies, which dine on your dill, fennel, parsley, or carrots, overwinter as a brown chrysalis that mimics an old fallen leaf. “Without allowing this caterpillar to make it to adulthood, we would be without these large, shiny, black iridescent butterflies fluttering from flower to flower.” However, allowing leaves to accumulate directly on the grass will kill it. Allsup recommends cleaning up leaves that fall on lawns and leaving any that fall in the garden or other, more rustic landscape features. “If you have experienced disease or insect infestat-

ions, though, clean-up may be necessary to reduce future proble m s ,” she said. The seAllsup cond bad habit? Cutting back perennial forbs in the fall. “These plants are still hosting life, despite the browning of leaves from the frost,” Allsup said. Si lver y checker spot but ter f l ies over w i nter as caterpillars in brown skins at the base of their host plants. Black-eyed Susans, coneflower and sunflower are host plants for these smaller orange butter f lies covered in black lines, patches and spots. In addition to butterflies, carpenter and other bees nest in the pith of stems. The bees are further encouraged if gardeners cut the tips of the stems, making it easier to crawl inside. Allsup said it is best to not cut back these dead stems until late spring, if at all. Foliage will grow up around the stems. “When you do so, cut back to 12 to 18 inches and cut the snipped foliage into large chunks and spread around the garden to prevent tossing your

nesting bees into the compost pile,” Allsup said. The third bad habit is trimming shrubs. To begin with, Allsup said, fall is usually not the time to prune shrubs. And large shrubs like willow could host overwintering red-spotted purple or viceroy caterpillars. These caterpillars overwinter in a hibernaculum, a protective cone that looks like a leaf. Fourth habit to break: Removing downed trees and logs. When possible, keep downed trees in the landscape. If it’s not possible to leave the entire tree, keep a few logs for bees and other insects to overwinter or nest in. Bad habit No. 5? Eradicating weeds from the landscape. Some weeds are actually very beneficial to butterflies and bees. For example, buckeye butterfly larvae feed upon the common plantain. Early-blooming weeds like violets and dandelions are crucial for bees in the early spring before trees flower. And blue violets are the food of the great spangled fritillary butterfly. Caterpillars eat your plants, and butterflies and bees visit the flowers in your garden. “Be sure to extend that invitation by altering some of your fall garden practices,” Allsup said.

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Master gardener and workshop participant Trudy Yazujian layers different materials into a compost pile.

Composters advance skills after Extension workshop PEORIA, Ill. — Within a matter of days, the compost workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-MasonPeoria-Tazewell Unit filled to capacity. Composting is a “hot-topic” literally and figuratively. Duane Friend, U of I Extension energy and environmental educator, along with Paul Walker, retired Illinois State University professor, taught 35 people the practical application and the science behind composting at a workshop held in March at the Tazewell County office. “It was a nice mix of people,” said Christine Belless, U of I Extension ag and natural resources prog ram coordinator. “We had a lot of master gardeners and master naturalists who will use the information for both their home composting, as well as educating others. There were also 14 who indicated their composting practices are part of a community garden.” During the class, Friend said the benefits of composting include: adding organic matter to the soil, improving water retention in sands, improving movement in clay soils, at-

tracting earthworms, providing limited nutrients and suppressing certain diseases. A pre-workshop survey indicated most participants — 84% — already were composting. All of those composters were actively adding the correct type of materials into their mix. “From our post-workshop survey sent five months after the workshop, we learned just over half of the group began applying the science of the carbon to nitrogen ratio to their composting practices,” Belless said. “We also tracked behavior changes that indicated participants began adding additional materials such as shredded newspaper, old soil after repotting plants, husks, stems and coﬀee grounds.” Friend said a carbonto-nitrogen ratio of 25to-1 is ideal for rapid composting. Blending materials also plays an important role in speeding up the process. “I started being more intentional about layering the diﬀerent materials I put into my compost pile,” explained master gardener and workshop participant Trudy Yazujian.

“I also made some changes to help with the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, and I noticed my compost pile heating up better.” Other survey results indicated 47% of participants began monitoring moisture and temperature levels of their compost. Some monitor by touch and others noted they are using a thermometer. Friend noted that composting does not have to be rocket science. He encouraged everyone to use what suits their lifestyle. During the five months between the workshop and follow-up sur vey, 47% of participants made structural changes such as buying a new compost bin or changing locations of their bin or pile. Some started composting for the first time. When asked what they do with their finished compost, survey respondents offered a variety of descriptions such as soil amendments in vegetable and flower gardens, media for new plantings or transplanting shrubs and flowers, ingredients to enrich potting soil from previous seasons and donating it to community gardens.

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Start a new tradition cult and stressful to get our large, multigeneraI’ve been preparing the tional family together same basic, traditional at the same time on Thanksgiving menu for Thanksgiving Day. almost 35 years now. But In order to make evin the past few years, our eryone happy, some children have grown up, family members were married and now have traveling from one city to families of their own. another to eat multiple Our tastes have Thanksgiving dinners at changed, and our lives are various times. more hectic. So, what’s a It’s hard to be thankDiva to do? ful if you’re bloated and I’ve decided to create a stressed out from fighting new family Thanksgiving traffic all day. To resolve tradition with a schedule this problem, we’ll have and menu that fits our life- individual Thanksgiving style — and you can, too. dinners and then gather I’m starting to look at on another day for our specific dates for holidays family celebration. as suggestions, not the Second, it’s easier for rule. It’s unbelievable how our family to get together that simple decision has on Sunday afternoons, so freed me from stress and that’s the day we’re celeallowed me to relax and brating Thanksgiving as a enjoy the holidays with group from now on. the people that I love Third, we’re trying a most. new menu this year. As First, we’re no longer we’ve gotten older, our celebrating our famhealth issues and dietary ily Thanksgiving on preferences range from Thursday. It’s too diffigluten-free to diabetic to By Angela Shelf Medearis

vegetarian. So, move over green bean casserole with mushroom soup and canned fried onions. Goodbye sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows. There’s a new list of modern, ﬂavorful dishes waiting in line to become the go-to side dishes for our non-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving. And last, but not least, some Thanksgiving traditions will never change, no matter how untraditional our Thanksgiving holidays will be in years to come. We’ll still stand in a family circle, join hands and thank the Lord for each other and all our blessings. So, Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and try something new this year, like this delicious recipe for sweet potato cheesecake. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN

Make your Thanksgiving guests feel welcomed this year with personalized place cards.

Place card puzzles add pizzazz to Thanksgiving By Donna Erickson

Special Sweet Potato Cheesecake Servings: 12 INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 3 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, warmed in a microwave for 15 seconds 1/3 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (or 5 tablespoons Splenda and 5 tablespoons packed, light brown sugar) 3 large eggs 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potato puree 1/2 cup low-fat maple or vanilla yogurt, plus 1/2 cup for garnish 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon imitation maple or rum flavoring

cinnamon, ground ginger, maple or rum flavoring and vanilla. Pour filling into prepared pan. Bake until outer rim is puffy and center is slightly wobbly, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from oven and run a butter knife around the inner edge but do not remove the pan side. Let stand at room 1 teaspoon vanilla extract temperature 30 minutes. PROCEDURE Refrigerate warm cake, Heat oven to 350 degrees. uncovered, until cold. Then Coat the bottom and sides of cover with foil and refrigerate a 9-inch springform pan with at least 4 hours, or up to 3 nonstick cooking spray. days. Remove 1 hour before serving. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and Splenda When ready to serve, carefully Brown Sugar Blend or the remove side of pan. Cut into Splenda and brown sugar until 12 wedges with wet knife smooth. Beat in eggs one at wiped clean between cuts. a time. Blend in sweet potato Garnish with a dollop of puree, yogurt, cornstarch, yogurt, if desired.

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What we need for winter By Matilda Charles

There are three things we seniors need to get through a cold winter: flashlights, insulated mittens and space blankets. Check your battery and flashlight supply and stock up on what you need. One of the big-box stores has small flashlights, about 4 inches long, for $1, and they come with three AAA batteries. At that price it’s cheaper to buy new flashlights than the batteries that go in them. While they won’t light up your whole house, they are small enough to carry in a pocket and get you

from room to room if the power goes out. Keep a few of them scattered around the house: kitchen counter, dining-room table, nightstand and right inside the front door, just in case. That way you won’t have to feel your way across the room to ﬁnd a light. Look for insulated mittens instead of gloves. Mittens have the advantage of keeping your ﬁngers together and holding in warmth. Knitted mittens won’t keep you warm. Be sure they’re not too big and that your wrist is covered. Consider buying one, or more, of those thermal foil Mylar emergency space

blankets. They look like large sheets of aluminum foil, folded down to a few inches. When opened, these blankets are said to hold in 90% of body heat. Right now, you can get a pack of two for less than $8 on Amazon, or check the sporting goods area of your local big-box store. Be sure to check the size. Keep one in the glove compartment of your car. In the event you have a hard winter, make calls now to ﬁnd out where warming stations will be held in your town if there is a long power outage. Be ready!

Place cards are an indispensable addition to a Thanksgiving meal. They’re a little like croutons on a favorite soup, because they add style and pizzazz. They can even be whimsical. This year, let the kids’ inspirations for artful place cards enhance your Thanksgiving table decor. Long after you’ve ladled the gravy over the mashed potatoes for seconds and then thirds, your kids will remember the special contribution they made to the festivities. Here are two ideas: SIMPLE PLACE CARDS Homemade place cards can be as easy as cutting strips of nice paper or cardstock into 1 1/2- by 1-inch strips and writing out each person’s name with a special pen. Decorate by drawing a simple portrait of the person to the side of the name, or add

Thanksgiving-themed stickers. Set them on each plate over a folded napkin, or insert them in standard place-card stands. Tip: Larger index cards give young children more space to write and draw. PUZZLE PLACE CARDS Make each puzzle place card out of cardboard, construction paper or craft foam sheets. Draw and cut out the shape of an object with a Thanksgiving theme, such as a pilgrim hat, an ear of corn or a pumpkin pie. Paint or color the shape with markers, if you wish. Make a diﬀerent Thanksgiving design or symbol for each place setting. Cut out a portion of the shape, which will be a puzzle piece. The cutout could be obvious, such as a feather on a turkey, or more complicated, like a random wavy shape typical of a traditional puzzle. Set the Thanksgiving

table with a place card at each setting, minus the cutout. When guests arrive, put children in charge of giving a missing place-card piece to each guest. When they meet Grandfather at the door, they’ll be bursting with excitement. Will he find his place at the table? Kids love to know a special secret that grown-ups have to figure out. At mealtime, it’s a fun and memorable moment for all when each person finds the place card that completes the puzzle to discover who they will sit beside. Don’t be surprised if your kids ask to play the place-card puzzle game with new creations for December holiday gatherings. To find more of Donna Erickson’s creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com. © 2019 Donna Erickson distributed by King Features Synd.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY Nov. 22 – Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Achievement Night: 6 to 8 p.m., Moultrie-Douglas Extension office, 304 E. Progress St., Arthur, Ill.; 217543-3755.

HANCOCK COUNTY Nov. 25 – Etiquette Dinner Hosted by Hancock County 4-H Federation: 5 to 7 p.m., Lake Hill Winery, 1822 E Co Rd 1540, Carthage, Ill.; 217-3572150; tinyurl.com/y5c8th68.

JERSEY COUNTY Nov. 23 – 4-H Card Making Workshop: 9 to 11 a.m., Jersey County Extension office, 201 W. Exchange St., Suite A, Jerseyville, Ill.; tinyurl. com/y3aomn4v.

LAWRENCE COUNTY Nov. 23 – Talking Turkeys Workshop: 10 to 11 a.m., Lawrence County Extension office, 600 Cherry Lane, Lawrenceville, Ill.; 618-943-5018.

MACOUPIN COUNTY Nov. 26 – 4-H Fall Baking Workshop: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Macoupin County Extension office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, Ill.; 217-8549604.

SANGAMON COUNTY Nov. 23 – Reducing Risk of Diabetes: 2:30 p.m., Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., Springfield, Ill.; tinyurl. com/y4cv27l8. Nov. 25 – Introduction to Industrial Hemp: 1 to 4 p.m., Sangamon County Extension office, 700 S. Airport Drive, Springfield, Ill.; tinyurl.com/y58h77ct.

WABASH COUNTY Nov. 22 – Wabash County 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop: 4 to 6 p.m., Mabel A. Courter Youth Center, 15039 4H Center Lane, Mt. Carmel, Ill.; 618262-5725; tinyurl.com/y2cgh8ge.

WHITESIDE COUNTY Nov. 23 – Glass Art Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, Corner Gallery, 202 Fourth Ave., Sterling,, Ill.; 815-632-3611; go.illinois.edu/GlassArt .

WINNEBAGO COUNTY Nov. 24 – Winnebago County 4-H Recognition Event: 3 p.m., Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden , 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, Ill.; tinyurl. com/y64agfbn.

DECEMBER BOONE COUNTY Dec. 5 – Your Natural Space – Décor for Wildlife and Next Year: 9 to 10 a.m., Boone County Extension office, 205 Cadillac Court, Suite 5, Belvidere, Ill.; tinyurl.com/y2c4jg88.

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Dec. 6 – Christmas Cookie Walk: Noon to 5 p.m., Prouty Building, 435 S. Main St., Princeton, Ill.; 815-8752878; web.extension.illinois.edu/ blmp.

CARROLL COUNTY Dec. 5 – Wits Fitness: 10:30 a.m. to noon, York Township Public Library, 1005 W. Main St., Thomson, Ill.; 815-632-3611; go.illinois.edu/ witsfitness2. Dec. 5 – Wits Fitness: 1:30 to 3 p.m., Mt. Carroll Public Library, 208 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, Ill.; go.illinois.edu/MCwitsfitness.

4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6, and 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Kendall County Extension office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville, Ill.; 630-553-5823; tinyurl.com/ yzp4vj4g.

MARION COUNTY Dec. 2 – 4-H Officer Training: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Marion County Extension office, 1404 E. Main, Rt. 50 East, Salem, Ill.; 618-548-1446.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Dec. 3 – Holiday Wreath Workshop: 6 to 8 p.m., Montgomery County Extension office, #1 Industrial Park Drive, Hillsboro, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhdv4atd.

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CASS COUNTY Dec. 6 – Gingerbread House Workshop: 5 to 7 p.m., Cass County Food Pantry, 210 S. Main St., Virginia, Ill.; 217-473-5638.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Dec. 5 – Taking Time for You – Keys for Embracing Aging Series: 10 to 11:30 a.m., Champaign County Extension Auditorium, 801 N. Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ y2s9jq7a.

COLES COUNTY Dec. 3, 5, 12, 17, 19 – A Matter of Balance – Managing Concerns About Falls: 1 to 3 p.m., Life Span Center, 110021 E CR 800N, Charleston, Ill.; 217-725-6081. Dec. 3 – Tree Identification Workshop: 1 to 3:30 p.m., Douglas Heart Nature Center 2204 Dewitt Ave. E, Mattoon, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ygk86oqh.

EDGAR COUNTY Dec. 1 – Volunteer Dinner & Awards Program: 5 to 7 p.m., Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds, 319 E. Elliott St., Paris, Ill.; 217-465-8585; tinyurl. com/ydssoj7u.

FRANKLIN COUNTY Dec. 2 – Mobile Food Mart: 10 a.m. to noon, Sesser Community Park, South Park St., Sesser, Ill.; 618-4393178.

JACKSON COUNTY Dec. 2 – Tree Decorating: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Jackson County Courthouse, 1001 Walnut St., Murphysboro, Ill.; 618-687-1727.

JO DAVIESS COUNTY Dec. 2 – Christmas Swag Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m., Jo Daviess County Extension office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, Ill.; 815-858-2273; go.illinois.edu/jsw. Dec. 19 – Industrial Hemp Workshop: 2 to 4 p.m., Jo Daviess County Extension office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, Ill.; 815-858-2273; go.illinois.edu/jsw.

KENDALL COUNTY Dec. 6 and 7 – Pasta Bridge Workshop:

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Dec. 3 and 6 – Certified Food Protection Manager Course: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ogle County Extension office, 421 W. Pines Road, Suite 10, Oregon, Ill.; 815-732-2191; tinyurl.com/ yeeuvyfc.

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY Dec. 3 – Painting for a Purpose FUNdraiser for Rock Island County 4-H & Extension Foundation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rock Island County Extension office, 321 W. Second Ave., Milan, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yf84vdnn.

STEPHENSON COUNTY Dec. 3 and 6 – Certified Food Protection Manager Course: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Stephenson County Farm Bureau Building, 210 W. Spring St., Freeport, Ill.; 815-235-4125; tinyurl. com/yk6zrcp9. Dec. 4 – Energy Knowledge Workshop: 1 p.m., Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, Ill.; 815-235-4125; go.illinois.edu/jsw.

Holiday Wreath Class Master Gardener Mary Stonecipher will lead a holiday wreath class at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at International Greenhouse Supply, 70 Eastgate, Danville. This is a great opportunity to learn how to make a live wreath. The $15 fee includes a variety of fresh greenery, a metal wreath ring, floral wire, ribbon for a bow and pine cones. Register by visiting tinyurl. com/yk58rjoe or call 217-442-8615.

VERMILION COUNTY Dec. 3 – Holiday Wreath Swag with Vermilion County Master Gardener: 6 p.m., International Greenhouse Supply, 70 Eastgate, Danville, Ill.; 217-442-8615; tinyurl.com/yk58rjoe.

WASHINGTON COUNTY Dec. 3 – Master Naturalist Holiday Gathering: 5 p.m., Kretzer’s Grill & Bar, 218 W. St. Louis St., Hoyleton, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yzlyhp3x.

WAYNE COUNTY Dec. 6 – Wayne County Private Applicator Testing: 10 a.m. to noon, Wayne County Extension office, 2 Frontier Drive, # B, Fairfield, Ill.; 618-842-3702.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY Dec. 6 – Apple Tree Pruning Class: 3 to 5 p.m., Winnebago County Extension office, 1040 N. Second St., Rockford, Ill.; 815-986-4357; web. extension.illinois.edu/jsw. Dec. 7 – Horticulture for the Holidays: 9 a.m. to noon, Cookhouse, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford, Ill.; 815986-4357; web.extension.illinois. edu/jsw.

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Intro to Apple Tree Pruming Grant McCarty, University of Illinois Extension local foods and small farms educator, will present the workshop Intro to Apple Tree Pruning from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Winnebago County Extension office, 1040 N. Second St., Rockford. Cost is $5. Register by Dec. 4 by visiting web.extension.illinois. edu/jsw or call 815-986-4357.

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2017 CASE IH MAGNUM 340

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2013 CASE IH MAGNUM 340

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2014 CASE IH 8230

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2013 CASE IH MAGNUM 235

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2012 CASE IH 7230

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2012 CLAAS LEXION 730

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DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — So far, electric vehicles haven’t been accepted in the United States, with fewer than 1.5% of new-vehicle buyers choosing them over internal combustion engines. That surely will change as more manufacturers oﬀer vehicles with longer range and fast-charging networks keep growing. Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Volkswagen AG, Tesla Inc. and others are placing big bets on the technology. Ted Cannis, Ford’s global electric vehicle chief, spoke recently with The Associated Press about why the automaker is dedicating so many resources to electric vehicles. His comments are edited for brevity. Why is Ford spending so much to develop electric vehicles when they are such a small part of the new-vehicle market in the United States and globally? The growth is coming, and it’s the right time now. The key is the whole powertrain, not just the batteries, are going to

come down in cost. It’s not cheap now, but it’s not prohibitive. So, now there’s no engine anymore, and the batteries that fit underneath can get range. The new Mustanginspired product is going to get 300 miles of range. You have just liberated new space and now you have performance capabilities. The cells can handle the performance and the car has enough range, so you can give things to the customer they never had before. Most of the first electric vehicles were (regulatory) compliance vehicles, so very expensive. The technology wasn’t ready. But now as the technology is there you can fill in more segments of the industry. We’ve said we’re going to come up with an F-150 battery electric vehicle. That’s a big part of the business. There are other products that we’ve said that we’ve got to come out with. So, you’re starting to fill out all those segments in the industry that didn’t have it. There’s also infrastructure, even though you look around and you go “where are the chargers?”

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Trade pact with Japan to boost meat exports Beef sales to Korea on rise By Martha Blum

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TUCSON, Ariz. — There is an opportunity to export higher levels of U.S. beef and pork to Japan with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement. The agreement is currently being considered for approval by the Japanese Parliament. “The expectations are they will approve this agreement and hopefully it will be approved in time for a Jan. 1 implementation,” said Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO. “We are very upbeat on the opportunity in Japan when we get duties on a level playing field with major competitors, including Australia, Europe, Canada and Mexico,” said Halstrom during the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference. “We feel this will enable us to move the needle further and regain some of the share lost for pork and lost opportunity for beef.” In addition, the USMEF president said, achieving a level playing field for duties in Japan at a time when the Australian beef herd is at a relatively low number should put the United States in a position

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China Ministry to do very well of Agriculture, in regaining the the average pork share of beef exprice has gone up ports to Japan. over 80% since “Mexico is the August, and that No. 1 lamb marmakes U.S. still ket, the No. 1 viable even with pork market and the 72% duty,” the No. 3 beef he said. “But market for U.S. we’re the supexports,” Halst- Halstrom plier of last resort rom said. because of that “We had record high exports to China in duty, and we are the supJuly and August for pork, plier that could grow.” and we expect that trend line will continue through KOREA With the Korea and U.S. the rest of this year and through next year,” he Free Trade Agreement, Korea is a favorable marsaid. ket for U.S. beef, said Jihae Yang, USMEF Korea direcCHINA “As a result of the im- tor. From January through pact on African swine September, U.S. beef exfever, our pork exports ports hit 195,500 metric to China have grown dra- tons, up 8%. “U.S. chilled beef exmat ica l ly,” sa id Joel Haggard, USMEF Asia ports also continue to Pacific senior vice pres- grow mainly because of the ident. “They could grow high price of Australian more dramatically if we beef and the inconsisdidn’t have the 72% duty tent supply,” Yang said. on our exports compared “E-commerce and home to the 12% duty that our cooking also showed significant growth for featurcompetitors have.” China’s total meat and ing U.S. beef.” The growth of home poultry imports for the first nine months of 2019 meal replacement prodtotal 4.3 million metric ucts in Korea is driven by tons, which is up from demand of convenience the same period in 2018 and desire of high quality of 3.2 million metric tons, food cooked at home, Yang said. Haggard said. “Meal kits using U.S. “They made up 1.1 million metric tons of a beef cuts like chuck eye shortfall that analysts say roll and barbecue cuts are exceeds 10 million metric marketed in major retail as well as online and by the tons,” he said. “Accord i ng to t he delivery sector,” she said.

“E-commerce business is expanding by adopting early morning delivery, where the customer places a purchase order by midnight and the product is delivered no later than 6 a.m.,” she said. “This changes the structure of fresh food sales because customers have no need to do physical shopping, and U.S. chilled beef is capitalizing on this trend.” U.S. pork exports have a 35% market share in the Korean market. “This will continue to grow while European countries are focusing on the China market,” Yang said. “Korea has 14 cases of African swine fever in domestic hogs and 20 cases in feral hogs, and all cases were found in the border area so that means the Korean government has been managing the disease very well,” she said. “So far, Korea has culled 150,000 head of hogs, so reduction of production is minimal at the moment.” MEXICO AND MORE There has been a 44% growth in U.S. pork exports to Honduras this year, said Gerardo Rodriguez, USMEF marketing director for Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic. “We are confident that number will keep grow-

ing and also Guatemala and Panama have double-digit growth this year,” Rodriguez said. In Central America, the No. 1 market for U.S. beef is the Dominican Republic, Rodriguez said. “We have been able to export high-end cuts and middle meats and also the

chuck mainly for food service,” Rodriguez said. “We are expanding the market as much as possible.” 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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Tools to detect African swine fever WA S H I N G T O N — African swine fever virus is a highly contagious disease that spreads rapidly in pig populations. It has no impact on people, so pork remains safe to consume. To help keep the United States ASFV-free and protect the country’s pigs, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and the National Pork Board awarded $535,780 to research teams at Kansas State University and Iowa State University to study how ASFV survives and how to test pigs for the virus. ASFV has existed in Africa for decades. However, the virus is spreading due to changing production practices and increasing globalization. ASFV entered China in August 2018 and is now quickly infecting swine herds across the globe. The virus also has been reported in Europe. The current state of ASFV spread and concerns that it could enter North America increases risk for pig farming. The United States, specifically, produces 125 million pigs annually. To date, a vaccine or treatment for the virus has yet to be developed although research is underway. Farmers are focused on ways to prevent the virus from entering the United States as losses

would be staggering not only for the pork industry, but for other agriculture commodities, as well. “We remain committed to investing Pork Checkoff funds in strategic ways, such as this collaboration to find new ways to protect our domestic swine herd from foreign animal disease threats,” said David Newman, president of the National Pork Board and a producer representing Arkansas. “Understanding how African swine fever survives can help us create better techniques for controlling the spread of this costly virus and reduce the odds of a domestic outbreak.” Even though ASFV does not affect human health, it threatens the $20 billion U.S. swine industry and the 550,000 American jobs created by the industry. To date, only limited research funding is available, which is why FFAR and the National Pork Board are collaborating on funding research projects to diagnose and manage an ASFV outbreak in the U.S. The main focus for producers is preventing the virus from entering the United States and preparing the industry by understanding the survivability mechanisms of the virus. This knowledge will help to identify strategies to keep it out of the country

and assist in creating rapid and accurate virus identification techniques in case the virus does reach the United States. Research funded in this collaboration includes studies by Kansas State University and Iowa State University. Kansas State University researchers seek to understand how ASFV survives and continues to infect other animals in various environments. If scientists understand how the disease spreads, they will be better able to control, or even stop, the spread of this virus. Additional work at Kansas State University is developing tests to detect ASFV. A third project is creating diagnostic test to quickly test entire herds for ASF. Iowa State University researchers are focusing on how best to identify foreign animal diseases at low prevalence in large commercial pens using oral fluid samples. This test allows farmers to string a rope in the pen, the pigs will naturally chew on the rope and then the rope can be tested to detect for traces of targeted viruses. “There is no time to waste. We must work quickly, and through partnership with the National Pork Board, to drive solutions pork producers can use to detect and manage infected animals if the

Flu vaccinations protect people, pigs DES MOINES, Iowa — As we move into fall, there are many on-farm tasks that need to be adjusted, such as ventilation and rodent control. One practice that needs to be added to the list is influenza protection, specifically to prioritize flu vaccinations for everyone working on a pig farm. “Everyone associated with the farm should be vaccinated whether they work directly with pigs or not,” said Heather Fowler, DVM, director of producer and public health for the Pork Checkoff. “That is the best thing producers can do to protect their families, co-workers and pigs from the flu.” In fact, a seasonal flu vaccination is a public health recommendation and part of the One Health approach to protect people, pigs and the global environment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older be vaccinated annually against seasonal influenza. The seasonal influenza vaccine is available now, so people should be vacci-

nated as soon as possible to prompt their immune system to prepare for flu season, which typically stretches from October to May. “Equally impor t a nt, farms need to have sickleave policies in place that encourage workers to stay home if they are suffering from flu-like like respiratory symptoms,” Fowler said. “While it’s especially important to stay off the farm, people need to stay away from public places and take time to rest and recover. This will help shorten the duration and impact of the infection.” Influenza is a virus, and infections can last three to seven days, although a cough can persist for more than two weeks. “People with active infections can be contagious for several days,” Fowler said. “They should not return to work for at least 24 hours after their fever breaks without using a fever-reducing medication.” Other on-farm practices should receive extra attention this time of year, including reviewing the Pork Quality Assurance

Plus section that addresses influenza. Here are a few critical steps: n Animal caretakers should wash their hands and arms frequently with soap and water. Keep hands away from mouth, nose and eyes. n Monitor animal health daily and contact the herd veterinarian immediately if influenza is suspected. A rapid response is helpful when treating sick pigs and may also minimize losses and further spread. n Maintain proper building ventilation and barn hygiene to help reduce influenza virus transmission. n Ensure bird and rodent control programs are well-established. n Do not allow anyone with flu-like symptoms to enter the facility, and ask visitors about recent contact with others who may have been ill. n Restrict eating in animal areas. “The good news is that seasonal flu vaccinations are widely available today, including convenient options, such as a quick stop at the local pharmacy or clinic,” Fowler said.

Milestone for Operation Main Street ROCKFORD, Ill. — After debuting nearly 15 years ago, the Pork Checkoff’s Operation Main Street program has reached a major milestone — sharing facts about pigs and pork to 10,000 audiences. Wesley Lyons, a veterinarian from Sycamore, made the historic presentation to nurses at the Northern Illinois Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Fall Forum in Rockford. “I was honored to present the 10,000th OMS speech, especially to a group of critical care nurses,” said Lyons, with Pipestone Veterinary Services. “Nurses often have more time to interact with patients than physicians, which makes them a critical group for us to share up-todate information about how pigs are raised today.” The OMS program was

created to help pig farmers interact with and connect to their communities about animal care, food safety and public health and other facets of how today’s pigs are raised. Since then, it has transitioned into a program that also reaches key influencers, expanding to include veterinarians such as Lyons and other industry representatives to serve as speakers. To date, the nearly 1,500 trained OMS speakers have collectively volunteered 17,604 hours to share pork’s story. “OMS provides the opportunity for audience members to ask questions about pigs and pork from the farmers and veterinarians who care for pigs daily,” said Ernie Barnes industry services director for the Pork Checkoff. “OMS speakers interact with chefs, nurses, veterinarian students, nutrition-

ists, bloggers and other important groups who interact daily with audiences. OMS presentations help them confidently and accurately talk about the science and practice of raising pigs.” A new program update is an ability for audience members to virtually tour a pig farm. Through a collaboration with South Dakota State University, OMS speakers can include live-streaming video tours of SDSU’s Swine Education and Research Center. “The live tours show how pig farmers follow the We Care ethical principles every day in their barns to raise healthy pigs,” said Lyons, who included a virtual tour in the 10,000th presentation. “Many people are surprised at the high level of care pigs receive in the climate-controlled barns and at how pig farmers safeguard natural resources.”

New website for pork industry debuts ST. PETER, Minn. — The Swine Vet Center, a clinic with 15 veterinarians focused on pig health, has launched a new website to keep its customers and the pork industry posted on its latest services, ideas and initiatives.

The site features a section called SVC News, which includes articles written by or involving the clinic’s veterinarians. The new website also features PHT+, a news feed curated by the editors of Pig Health Today.

Swine Vet Center also announced that it was developing a new e-newsletter to keep this pork industry updated on the latest trends and ideas in pig health. For more information, visit www.swinevetcenter. com or call 507-934-3970.

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IVF technology demonstrated at Cattlemen’s College Feb. 4-5 SAN ANTONIO — A live look at innovative in vitro fertilization technology will be on display when the 27th Cattlemen’s College is held Feb. 4-5 in San Antonio, immediately prior to the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. Cat t lemen’s Col lege is conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association producer education team and sponsored by Zoetis. Called “Taking the Mystery Out of IVF,” the session will use ultrasound-assisted technology to collect eggs from a cow without the use of ovary stimulating hormones. The presentation will be conducted by Michael Bishop, director of strategy for Vytelle, and Bruno Sanches, Vytelle chief operating officer. “ W it h C a t t le me n’s College, we’re always in search of innovative, interactive ways of providing education that’s both captivating and helpful to cattle producers,” said Josh White, NCBA executive director of producer education. “This session really fits that bill, as it takes a process that’s three decades old and modernizes it to give cattlemen and women a chance to see beef cattle reproduction in a new light.” The session is just one of 18 that will be offered during the college, in six flights. The topics cover Building and Protecting Your Business, Let’s Talk Bulls, Maintaining a Healthy Herd, Trends in Genetic Selection, Here’s the Beef and Practical Nutrition Management. Sessions are taught by experts in their respective cattle and beef fields.

Registration opens for 2020 Cattle Industry Convention DENVER — Registration and housing for the 2020 Cattle Industr y Convention and NCBA Trade show is now open. The annual convention will be Feb. 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. It’s recommended attendees register early, as convenient housing fills quickly. A nnual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will be held at this event. Thousands of cattle industr y members are expected at the event. Convention participants will gain insights on industry trends at a CattleFax Outlook Seminar, and learn about current products and services at the NCBA Trade Show, the industry’s largest with more than 350 exhibitors on seven acres. Attendees also will enjoy entertainment throughout the event, including a Sunset Music Festival on Feb. 6, and NCBA Invitational PBR Bull Riding on Feb. 7. U.S. astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly will share his lessons from space during the Opening General Session, and other noted speakers will be on hand to inform, energize and motivate audiences. Participants also will work with other industry leaders on both Beef Checkoﬀ and NCBA policy programs, and they will appreciate fellowship with thousands of other cattle producers from around the country. In addition, the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner will be named at a special reception Feb. 5. Winners of Beef Quality Assurance awards will be recognized at the Closing General Session Feb. 7. To register and secure housing for the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org.

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It’s going to be a long winter Mother Nature turned a colorful, late fall into a bitterly cold, early winter as if to prove — after a planting, growing and harvest season marked by floods, drought and mud — that she’s still Farm & Food in charge and still not happy. File Not happy about what? No one can Alan Guebert say, but almost every American from Montana’s Western Slope to Maryland’s Eastern Shore spent part of early November muttering, “Man, it’s going to be a long winter.” It’s already been a long winter in Washington, D.C. In fact, spring never seems to arrive there anymore; it’s purely cold-eyed politics on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue 24/7/365. Worse, with impeachment in the air at least through Christmas, don’t expect one degree of peace, goodwill, or warmth until, ironically, the dead of winter, in January. But there’s still work to do. Congress needs to pass and President Donald Trump needs to sign an extension to the continuing budget resolution that expires Nov. 21. Right now, House Democrats and Senate Republicans seem to agree that a just-in-time deal is possible. The hard part, however, is knowing what the impeachment-scorched White House will do. Will the president sign a House-Senate deal, or will he stew over impeachment as yet another government shutdown looms a week before Thanksgiving? Only one person knows that answer, and he holds the felt pen to make either happen. Also, the NAFTA 2.0 update, now a year old, continues to hang fire in the House. Speaker Nancy Pelosi reassured members on Oct. 31 — interestingly, the same day House Democrats voted to hold public impeachment hearings — that she will bring the deal to a vote “when we’re ready.” Asked when that might be, Pelosi just smiled and noted, “We’re close.” Close is what Pelosi is cutting it if the treaty is to be voted on this year. After Nov. 17, the Senate has just 15 scheduled days left in this year’s session and the House has only 12. Impeachment hearings may force the speaker to add more House days in December, though. Tough, ugly politics is pushing more than just the calendar. So far, 18 Republican House members — 20 according to Politico — and four GOP senators will not seek re-election next year. By contrast, only six Democratic House members and only one Dem senator have announced their retirement in 2020. Three departing House Republicans have long histories and deep ties to agriculture. One, Texan Mike Conaway, served as House Ag chairman for two terms. Another Texan, Mac Thornberry, is a rancher, and the third, Illinoisan John Shimkus, is an ardent ethanol supporter. One of the retiring GOP senators, 83-year-old Kansan Pat Roberts, is the only member of Congress ever to chair both the House Ag Committee and the Senate Ag Committee, the latter position he still holds. As House committee boss in the mid-1990s, Roberts pushed through the costly, market-flooding 1996 farm bill known as Freedom to Farm. Other red-hot retirement speculation centers on the reigning House Ag chair, Minnesota Democrat Collin Peterson, for several reasons. First, Peterson was one of only two Democrats to vote against the House call for impeachment hearings. It was a concession, pundits noted, to President Trump who walloped Hillary Clinton in Peterson’s mostly-ag home district by 31% in 2016 while he won by less than 5%.

Letting go of decision-making As the farm’s leader and CEO, you know there are many business decisions you must make for your operation each day. From big to small, the buck stops here, with you. Leaders are responsible for making the final Darren Frye call, so they get good at efficient decision-makWater Street ing for the farm busiSolutions ness. That’s a positive thing. However, when you want your farm’s legacy to continue and there’s another generation on the farm that hopes to lead in the future, it’s time to start thinking differently about decision-making. ENTERING THE PROCESS The next generation of leaders on the farm needs to become part of the decision-making process. This doesn’t have to be an “all-or-nothing” proposition. You don’t need to completely hand over the decision-making reins to them all at once, nor would that be a good idea. They’d be overwhelmed, and it would likely lead to anxiety for both parties. I’ve seen farms where the older generation leader passed away unexpectedly, and the younger generation hadn’t been brought in on any of the decision-making yet. For those farmers, their initiation into leadership was scary and emotional, but if you take a few proactive steps, it doesn’t have to be that way.

A WORD ON TRUST One of the key elements to any good business relationship is trust, and the relationship between the older and younger generation is no different. When trust is high in a relationship, everything generally goes better and faster, even the process of learning how to make business decisions. For “business trust” to grow between the older and younger generation, a few things must be prioritized, including open communication, mutual respect and a willingness to keep the “business hat” on when dealing with farm matters, especially when working with family members. THREE IDEAS Here are three ideas of ways to bring the next generation into the decision-making process. You can use the combination that works best for your operation’s unique situation: n Let them shadow you. The first step toward the next generation making decisions on the farm is to let them in on how you make those decisions. This can seem like a difficult step to take, but it’s very important that they learn from you, the current leader. Otherwise, they may not have many other resources to help them form their own decision-making processes and skills. Bring them with you to meetings with landlords and lenders and talk about the meetings afterwards. Bring them to meetings with your market adviser and talk through marketing plans and decisions with them. Talk through

your exact thought process with them as you make tough financial decisions. This will help open their eyes to how they need to be thinking about finances on the farm. n Carve out a “sandbox.” The concept of creating a “sandbox” for the farm’s next leader means setting apart an area of decision-making or a type of decision that they are responsible for. Start by giving them training in that area. Then, hand over the decision-making in just that area, and truly let them make all the decisions. It’s OK if they fail. In fact, they will fail at some point, but it will likely be small and contained enough that it’s not going to create an enormous impact. We often learn the most from our failures, so help them look back on any negative results with an eye toward learning for the future. n For the younger generation, be proactive. If you’re the next-generation leader reading this and thinking, “I feel like I am in the dark about decision-making in our operation,” then be proactive. Talk with the older generation — in a respectful way that acknowledges how hard they’ve worked to make the operation what it is today — about how you’re feeling, how you hope to better understand their decision-making, and why. You can use this article as a springboard for that conversation. I think you’ll be glad you when you open this topic with the older generation, and they’ll be relieved, as well. Darren Frye is the president and CEO of Water Street Solutions.

Firm economics don’t work on the farm By Harwood D. Schaffer and Daryll E. Ray

economic level of the firm, neoclassical economic theory provides farmers with the tools that they need. Even ignoring the impact of the curThough neoclassical economic theory rent trade dispute with China, we are functions reasonably well in the micronow in the seventh year of generally economic analysis of firm-level profit declining crop prices. In addition, sigand loss, it fails to provide an accurate nificant trade adjustment payments and macroeconomic or sector-level represengeneral farm program payments are tation of the overall or national agriculnot enough to stanch the flow of red tural economy. ink across the financial records of most Based on a whole host of behavioral farm operations today. and parameter assumptions, many of As a result, farm bankruptcies are which are not appropriate for agriculincreasing, and farm operator suicides ture, a set of elegant mathematical equaare making the front page of newspapers tions can be used to generate the general large and small. equilibrium portion of the theory that Why do we keep experiencing long pe- does not resemble how the agricultural riods of low crops prices when we have economy operates at the sector level. known about this problem for more than The measure of any economic theo100 years? Why do we keep making the retical framework ought to be how well same mistakes in designing agricultural it describes the way economic systems policy when it comes to writing a new operate in the real world and not necesfarm bill? sarily in the elegance of the equations The two of us have wrestled with this used to construct the theory. question for a long time. Our conclusion: In the case of agriculture, the theory It is a matter of the economic theory polought to lead to the design of policies icy makers choose to use when they go that help the agricultural sector manage about the business of designing farm bills. known problems like long periods of low They are using neoclassical economic prices punctuated by occasional years of theory, which is the dominant theory that higher prices. has been taught in economics and agriculSince the characteristics of aggregate tural economics classes for more than 40 agriculture, including low price elasticiyears, and there is an important justificaties of supply and demand, are not fully tion for that — there is also a “but…”. representative, neither in our view are When making decisions at the firmthe results or the policy implications. level — in this case, farm-level — microWhile economic theory does a great economics provides farmers with the job representing how farmers make analytical tools they need to maximize production decisions on their individual their profit or at least minimize their farms, there are two areas where microlosses in a period like the current one. economic theory does not fully prepare The farm management tools that stufarmers of the challenges they face — dents learn in their economics classes negative externalities and consolidation. can make the difference between a In the case of agriculture, negative well-managed farm and one that unexternalities are costs that are created necessarily loses money. At the microin the production of crops and animals

that are not directly borne by the producer but are paid for by others. In many cases the cost of the loss at the farm level is less than the cost of preventing the loss. These can include soil loss, nutrient loss, farm chemical loss, the release of greenhouse gases and the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Depending on the technology used, those who seek to reduce these negative externalities through changes in their production practices may be imposing costs on themselves that are not borne by other farmers placing them at competitive disadvantage. It may take either regulations or changes in agricultural technology and practices to level the playing field between those who seek to reduce externalities and those who do not. In the case of consolidation, individual farmers can find themselves at a distinct disadvantage in their purchase of farm inputs and their marketing of the products they produce. On the input side, the millions of farmers around the world are dependent upon a small pool firms they can purchase from. Thus, they often have little bargaining power when it comes to their purchases of farm equipment, seeds and farm chemicals. In marketing their crops and animals, farmers are faced with a similarly limited set of firms, resulting in little bargaining power in determining the price they receive for their production. When it comes to concentration, microeconomics provides farmers with little leverage when faced with a limited number of large firms with which to conduct their business. © 2019 Agricultural Policy Analysis Center.

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FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Futures Prices This Last This week week Chg. week CATTLE HOGS DEC 19 119.10 119.25 -0.15 DEC 19 63.20 FEB 20 124.97 125.02 -0.05 FEB 20 72.00 APR 20 126.07 126.10 -0.03 APR 20 78.97 JUN 20 117.60 118.27 -0.67 MAY 20 85.02 AUG 20 115.10 115.77 -0.67 JUN 20 90.37 OCT 20 115.95 116.85 -0.90 JUL 20 90.57

Last week Chg. 64.12 73.90 80.32 87.00 92.22 92.60

-0.92 -1.90 -1.35 -1.98 -1.85 -2.03

-0.75 -1.60 -1.28 -1.37 -1.28 -1.38

MILK CLASS III NOV 19 20.25 DEC 19 18.56 JAN 20 17.89 FEB 20 17.30 MAR 20 17.07 APR 20 17.14

CORN DEC 19 3712 3772 -60 MAR 20 3806 3864 -58 MAY 20 3864 3934 -70 JUL 20 3924 3996 -72 SEP 20 3910 3962 -52 DEC 20 3956 4010 -54

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9310 9440 9554 9660 9692 9656

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4214 4304 4382 4454 4540 4664

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0.012 0.007 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012

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147.00 145.87 145.50 146.82 147.35 151.85

1.430 1.410 1.429 1.451 1.495 1.495

20.02 0.23 19.09 -0.43 17.85 0.04 17.10 0.20 16.93 0.14 16.97 0.17

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90.12 82.74 143.24 122.11 72.00 68.63 91.22 82.86 241.58 239.25 215.07 213.51 115.15 114.16 181.95 181.41

7.38 21.13 3.37 8.36 2.33 1.56 0.99 0.54

OKLAHOMA CITY This week Last week Change Low High Low High Low High FEEDER STEER 4-5 Wt Mf 1’S 5-6 Wt Mf 1’S 6-7 Wt Mf 1’S 7-8 Wt Mf 1’S 8-10 Wt Mf 1’S

144.00 137.00 135.00 135.00 135.00

174.50 138.50 161.75 138.50 148.75 135.00 148.75 134.00 147.50 127.50

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42.82 45.24 -2.42

Eastern Corn Belt Direct Feeder Cattle Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky and Ohio Reported sales this week, 4,449; last week, 1,365; last year, 1,118. Demand moderate. Supply included 100% over 600 pounds, 73% heifers. Feeder Steers Medium, Large 1

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USDA National Grain Market Review Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat and corn were mixed, soybeans were lower, and sorghum was steady. Ethanol report showed the seventh consecutive week of increased ethanol production. Ethanol stocks are reported 11% below a year ago. Tuesday's corn harvested was pegged at 66%, 19% below the previous five-year average. Soybeans harvested was at 85%, which was 2% behind last year and 7% behind the five-year average. For the week ending Nov. 7, an increase of 22.9 million bushels of corn export sales for 2019-2020 was reported, with an increase of 46.0 million bushels of soybean exports sales, and an increase of 8.8 million bushels of wheat export sales. Wheat was 11 cents lower to 5 cents higher. Corn was 11 1/2 cents lower to 7 1/2 cents higher. Sorghum was unchanged. Soybeans were 7 3/4 to 14 3/4 cents lower.

CORN Kansas City US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was 1/2 to 7 1/2 cents higher from 3.75 3/4-3.88 3/4 per bushel. Omaha US No 2 Yellow Corn was 2 cents lower to 1 cent higher from 3.53-3.58 per bushel. Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was 11 1/2 cents lower to 1/2 cent higher from 3.95 3/4-4.03 3/4 per bushel. Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 1/2 cent higher at 4.05 3/4 per bushel. Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow corn rail was 1/2 cent higher at 3.56 3/4 per bushel.

OILSEEDS Minneapolis Yellow truck soybeans were 14 3/4 cents lower at

8.86 3/4 per bushel. Illinois Processors US No 1 Yellow truck soybeans were 7 3/4 to 8 3/4 cents lower from 9.07 3/4-9.28 3/4 per bushel. Kansas City US No 2 Yellow truck soybeans were 9 3/4 to 14 3/4 cents lower from 8.66 3/48.86 3/4 per bushel. Illinois 48 percent soybean meal, processor rail bid was 2.50 lower from 303.10-306.10 per bushel. Central Illinois Crude Soybean oil processor bid was 0.75 to 0.90 points lower from 30.2830.78 per cwt.

WHEAT Kansas City US No 1 Hard Red Winter, ordinary protein rail bid was 2 1/2 cents lower from 5.27 1/4-5.37 1/4 per bushel. St. Louis truck US No 2 Soft Red Winter terminal bid was 5 cents higher at 5.47 per bushel. Minneapolis and Duluth US No 1 Dark Northern Spring, 14.0 to 14.5 percent protein rail, was 11 cents lower to 4 cents higher from 6.97 3/4-7.12 3/4 per bushel. Portland US Soft White wheat rail was steady to 5 cents lower at 5.95 per bushel.

SORGHUM US No 2 yellow truck, Kansas City was steady at 6.17 per cwt. Texas High Plains US No 2 yellow sorghum (prices paid or bid to the farmer, fob elevator) was steady from 6.34-6.61 per cwt.

OATS US 2 or Better oats, rail bid to arrive at Minneapolis 20 day was 2 1/2 to 8 1/2 cents higher from 2.85 3/4-3.63 3/4 per bushel.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was right at home when he greeted people in the Morton Buildings exhibit at the Farm Progress Show. While the company has been building the homes for a while, it recently stepped up promoting its post frame-built homes due to customer demand. The 1,600 square foot home at the Farm Progress Show featured a 900-square-foot, two-car garage, as well and an open floor plan, allowing builders and owners to customize the interior without the restrictions of walls.

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DECATUR, Ill. — Forget your she-sheds and he-sheds. Morton Buildings, long known for its steel and post frame machine sheds, has an open concept home that is a designer’s dream. “We moved across the street and decided to do something a little different,” said Brian Haraf, the general manager of design and build for the Morton-based company. From the outside, the ranch-style home with the airy front porch, complete with rocking chairs, and the two-car attached garage didn’t look different. “This is a very common layout, a very common size, a ranch home with an attached two-car garage,” Haraf said. The model displayed at the Farm Progress Show measured 36-by-45 feet with about 1,600 square feet of living space. The two-car garage offered another 900 feet of space. The Morton Buildings home is unique for a couple of reasons. The first is the obvious lack of interior walls, providing a blank canvas for homeowners to customize to their needs and tastes. “This is ready for another contractor or the homeowner to come in and finish it. Basically, they are limited only by their imaginations. The floor plan is unlimited,” Haraf said. The second is the familiar Morton Buildings post-frame construction. “It’s one of the unique features

of post-frame construction versus traditional or stick-built construction. All the load is distributed to the outside walls in a post-frame. We built this using our standard post-frame methods, other than the fact that it is built on a foundation wall, rather than columns in the ground,” Haraf said. Those larger outside walls also offer another advantage. “Our walls have much deeper cavities, so there’s a lot more room for insulation,” Haraf said. Haraf said the company is following the same concepts and construction methods that have made its storage buildings so popular. “At the core of it, it’s not different from the Morton Buildings that most people are familiar with, the big farm machinery storage buildings. We are applying the same principles, just in a home version,” Haraf said. While the homes have been a Morton Buildings product for a while, Haraf said increasing consumer demand for the open concept construction was the reason the home was the featured piece at the Farm Progress Show. “We’ve been building them for years. Now that the demand has really increased, we decided to put something together to respond to customers who are interested and wanted to see one of these homes for themselves,” Haraf said. Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 211, or jotto@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Otto.

Mycogen Seeds continues Turn the Bag Blue & Gold INDIANAPOLIS — Blue-andgold bags of Mycogen brand seed are back for the 2019-2020 season. Mycogen Seeds is continuing its Turn the Bag Blue & Gold program with the National FFA Organization for the third straight year. The program has raised more than $56,000 for a total of 12 FFA chapters across the Corn Belt throughout the past two years. Participating FFA members learn foundational agronomic principles and professional sales training while raising funds for their local FFA chapters, state FFA associations and National FFA Organization. Participating FFA members team up with their local Mycogen territory manager and local retailer to offer farmers the option to purchase corn hybrids that fit their geographies. For every bag of corn sold, participants will earn funds for their local FFA chapters. Farmers can purchase seed through FFA members and receive their product in a specially branded Mycogen blueand-gold bag. “This is an opportunity for our students to visit with different farmers,” said Jason Speck, Imperial FFA adviser, Imperial, Nebraska. “Two of the biggest skills our kids take away from the Turn the Bag Blue & Gold program is being able to make a sale and communication. “FFA ag sales is a big contest that we participate in and this program

helps kids see the real-world aspect of the contest. Our kids are able to make a true sale to somebody and they learn how to communicate face to face with a farmer without using social media.” Imperial FFA used some of the money they raised last year for travel costs to the National FFA Convention and Expo this fall. Speck said he looks forward to helping his students gain sales experience again this year. Farmers who want to support the program and their local FFA chapters can contact one of the following participating FFA chapters, or Mycogen retailers: n Alexandria FFA Chapter, Alexandria, Minnesota; Pro-Ag Farmers Co-op, Brandon, Minnesota. n Imperial FFA Chapter, Imperial, Nebraska; Nutrien Ag Solutions, Imperial, Nebraska. n Holdrege FFA Chapter, Holdrege, Nebraska; CHS Inc., Loomis, Nebraska. n Perkins County FFA Chapter, Grant, Nebraska; Nutrien Ag Solutions, Grant, Nebraska. n Pioneer FFA Chapter, Yorkshire, New York; T and T Crop Service, Warsaw, New York. n Rushville FFA Chapter, Rushville, Indiana; Harvest Land Co-op, Rushville, Indiana. For more information about the Turn the Bag Blue & Gold Program, contact your local Mycogen territory manager or visit Mycogen. com/FFA.

A few weeks ago in my column, “Dodging a bullet in 2020,” I stated: “American and global agriculture has dodged a bullet regarding droughtlike conditions for of the past 22 Commodity 20 years and for five of Insight the past years in a row. I do not believe Jerry Welch another bullet can be dodged.” This week, I wish to present some of the historic weather scenarios that unfolded in early 2019 through and including this week. Basically, I am issuing another warning about the problems that may very well surface in the growing season of 2020 for U.S. farmers and ranchers. I remain concerned about the growing season in 2020. In February 2019, record-setting weather events illustrated clearly how wild and unpredictable Mother Nature can be. The information below are my words, but taken liberally from USA Today in an article from March 2019 entitled “Freaky February.” It was a wild, weird month for weather, encompassing heat, cold, snow and rain. In Downtown Los Angeles, the temperature never reached 70 degrees the entire month, the first time that happened in 132 years. At the same time, the north-central United States endured brutal weather with parts of Montana and South Dakota shivering through the coldest February since record keeping began. Rapid City had 20 days of subzero temperatures. The northern and western states saw February temperatures average 3.5 degree below average. In the Midwest, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska endured the snowiest February in history. In the South, snow was not seen, but Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee, had the wettest February on record. Large parts of Mississippi and Alabama also set records for wet weather. Now, fast forward to the spring of 2019 and from Wikipedia, entitled “2019 Midwestern U.S. floods”: “The Midwestern United States has been experiencing major floods since mid-March 2019, primarily along the Missouri River and its tributaries in Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Iowa and Kansas. The Mississippi River has also seen flooding, although starting later and ending earlier. The 2019 Januaryto-May period was the wettest on record for the U.S., with multiple severe weather outbreaks through May in the Midwest, High Plains and South exacerbating the flooding and causing additional damage. Throughout late May and early June, rain in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri caused every site on the Mississippi River to record a top-five crest.” And from ABC News this week comes a headline that says it all: “Severe arctic blast brings coldest air to Midwest in decades.” According to the article, 70% of the U.S. population is expected to see temperatures at or below freezing with 300 weather records being broken that are 100 years old. That was for this week! However, what really caught my attention, causing me more angst about the 2020 growing season, is this article from finance.yahoo. com entitled “Fed warns climate change is biggest threat to the U.S. economy”: “Speaking at the GARP Global Risk Forum, N.Y. Fed executive vice president Kevin Stiroh warned in his prepared remarks that climate change — not, say, asset bubbles created by his employer — is a major threat that risk managers can’t ignore.” Stiroh goes on to say, “The U.S. economy has experienced more than $500 billion in direct losses over the last five years due to climate- and weather-related events. In addition, climate change has significant consequences for the U.S. economy and financial sector through slowing productivity growth, asset revaluations and sectoral reallocations of business activity.” And the same article stated loud and clear: “In other words, it’s only a matter of time before the Fed blames the weather for the next great, ‘unexpected’ crisis… which like the bubbles of 2001 and 2008 was entirely the Fed’s doing.” Weeks ago, I expressed concern that grain and livestock producers may not “dodge a bullet in the growing season of 2020.” It now seems the Federal Reserve has concerns, as well. Not the USDA, not the National Weather Service, but the Federal Reserve. Imagine that for just one moment. But yours truly and the Fed may be wrong about the weather. It would not be the first time we were both wrong. Then again, we both may be right. Only time will tell. And, of course, Mother Nature.

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