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Rise in farm income USDA foresees profits to be near average in 2020

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Lynn Barker looks over issues of Illinois AgriNews. Barker recently retired as publisher of Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews after a 42-year career.

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Reflecting on 42 years at AgriNews

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Barker retires as newspaper chief By Martha Blum

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LA SALLE, Ill. — The words upstart, advertising and agriculture intrigued Lynn Barker to apply for a job at AgriNews that resulted in a nearly 42-year career with the company. Barker recently retired as publisher of Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews, a position he held for 24 years. The Illinois State University graduate started as an advertising representative and held the position of national advertising manager prior to becoming the newpapers’ publisher. As a student at ISU, the native of Beardstown didn’t plan to spend his entire career involved in the agricultural industry. Barker originally studied political science in college with the goal to pursue a career as a lawyer. “My parents were educators, my dad was the principal at the grade school and my mom was a grade school teacher,” Barker said. “But probably half of my class was related to farming.” Barker’s closest connection to farming was the summer he spent working on a Christmas tree farm. “My job was trimming Christmas trees with a machete,” he said. “We wore shin and toe guards for protection.” See BARKER, Page A4

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Digging into industrial hemp agronomics A6 New ads address common myths about beef B5 Market awaits Chinese demand to show up C8 AgriTrucker B3 Antiques B7

Farms For Sale C1 Health B6

Auction Calendar B1

Livestock B4

Business C6

Senior News B6

Calendar B2

Opinion C5

Classifieds C2

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Framed by the new Goodyear Optitorque tire, farmers and agricultural sales professionals discuss the variety of products in the Titan International Inc. exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

Selling on the farm Ag sales professionals share experiences By James Henry

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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Agricultural sales professionals shared their tricks of the trade at the Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Conference in Noblesville.

The panel that answered questions consisted of Jeff Demerly, owner of Demerly Ag Plus; Eric Farrand, vice president of global sales for United Animal Health; Marv Ulmet, salesman at Bane-Welker Equipment; and Shari Westerfeld, vice president for the U.S. pork business at Zoetis.

we like the people we are doing business with, than we uniquely try to find those things where we have common ground Farrand together to make those decisions.” Farrand: “The livestock side is probably drastically different than the crop side. In the pork industry, we have 175 entities that make up 90% of the pork industry. On the poultry side, 10 entities make up 90% of the poultry industry. So, we know who those people are, and they know who we are. We have pretty connected salespeople that have done a lot of networking already. It’s really about being relevant. “The dairy industry is where the pork industry was 50 years ago, where relationships can be built with consultants, with veterinarians that currently hold that relationship. If we can bring value to those consultants that are working with the farms, then we can be relevant by working in that way.”

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Ulmet: “There is a reason why I’m a Farm Bureau member. There is a reason why I’m a county president. I’ve always been an Ulmet advocate for agriculture. Many years ago, I had an older gentleman come up to me at the state fair and he says, ‘What do you do for Farm Bureau?’ I said, ‘Well, I pay my membership.’ That’s when I found out how much more there was to it. “Networking on the state and local levels, I’ve been able to meet several farmers and producers. It’s all about networking. This is a face-to-face business. You want to be able to trust and be around the people in your community.” Demerly: “You’ve heard of the popsicle and Eskimo theory in sales? You’ve got to believe that you have the best popsicle. That’s where it starts. It starts with your business model and who you are. I believe in that.

INDIANAPOLIS — National FFA Week will be held Feb. 22-29 this year, and FFA members are busy preparing for the festivities. Nathan Fairchild, the 20192020 Indiana FFA state southern region vice president, said that one of the things he and his fellow teammates are most looking forward to during FFA Week is the Give FFA Day on Fairchild Tuesday, Feb. 25. “It’s like an online pep rally that focuses on the spirit of giving in FFA,” he said. Fairchild said that when individuals make an investment in the FFA organization, they are making a long-term impact on the FFA. Fairchild said the officers will be promoting the Give FFA Day quite a bit and also will be doing a lot of interacting on social media during National FFA Week, including a social media takeover, where a different state officer runs the various social media accounts each day of the week.

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How do you communicate with farmers? Westerfeld: “Agriculture, in general, is becoming more consolidated, decision-makers and those who surround those deciWesterfeld sion-makers. So, how I look at it is the networking side, understanding who has maybe relationships with those agricultural professionals to where we can start to understand how we can build that relationship, as well. “Understanding about the business, so if we do cold calls, that we don’t go in say, ‘Tell me about your business.’ So, that we go in more with a better understanding of, ‘Hey, I’ve seen this or that about your business.’ Maybe there are unique things about that person’s business that you want to bring up in those initial discussions to try to find that common ground. “In agriculture, probably more than any other profession really out there, a lot of business is still based on we want to do business with people. So, if

WASHINGTON — Farm sector profits are forecast to be near average in 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service projects net farm income for this year to increase by $3.1 billion, or 3.3%, to $96.7 billion nationwide. In inflation-adjusted terms, net farm income in 2020 would be 30.5% below its peak of $139.1 billion in 2013, but 5.4% above its 2000-2018 average at $91.7 billion. Net cash farm income is forecast to decrease by $10.9 billion, or 9%, to $109.6 billion. Inflation-adjusted net cash farm income, if realized, would be 0.6% below its 2000-2018 average at $110.2 billion. Net cash farm income encompasses cash receipts from farming, as well as farm-related income, including government payments, minus cash expenses. It does not include non-cash items — changes in inventories, economic depreciation and gross imputed rental income of operator dwellings and so forth — reflected in the net farm income measure above. The divergence between the two measures in the 2020 forecasts is largely caused by how net sales from inventories are treated. Net cash farm income records income in the year the sale occurred, while net farm income counts it in the year the production occurred.

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FFA member helps community start mental health conversation SALEM, S.D. — Worry. Stress. Anxiety. Depression. These feelings are not isolated to adults. Teens understand them, too, said McCook Central FFA member Kayle Lauck. “I understand what it is like to be anxious or sick to my stomach because I’m worried about something. It’s on a diﬀerent scale than what farmers have to deal with today, but I understand,” Lauck said. Determined to help agriculture producers in her community begin a conversation around mental health and realize they are not alone in the challenges they face, Lauck organized a community event, “Let’s Talk: Learn How to Identify Stress and Support Producers.” “The goal is to have an excuse to start a conversation,” Lauck explained. “So many are afraid to go and begin a conversation about this issue.” More than 150 attended the event Lauck helped organize with help from her FFA advisers and more than 15 McCook Central FFA members. In addition to a meal, the event featured re-

source booths and presenters, K a rl O eh l ke , physician assistant with Avera Medical Group University Psychiatry Associates, who led a discussion around mental health and Lauck how to help yourself and those you love, and Kurt Stiefvater, a Salem farmer who spoke about soil health and beneﬁts he has seen on his farm. So, what motivates a 16-year-old to host an event focused on mental health? The FFA AgriScience Fair. Since seventh grade, Lauck has competed successfully in this FFA career development event. She received national recognition in 2017 and 2018. Those ﬁrst three years, her projects focused on environmental science. When she was looking for a new research focus, she decided to turn her attention to the human side of agriculture. “My mom and I were looking for topics, and she found a short article on suicide in the farm-

chapter breakfasts, luncheons and petting zoos. “National FFA Week is FROM PAGE ONE a really good way to celebrate all the hard work Besides focusing on so- FFA members have done cial media, Indiana FFA all year,” he said. state oﬃcers also will be traveling the state interacting with other FFA members. “I’m headed across the state to districts 10 and 11 to visit ch a pt e rs across the area,” saBerning id Noah Berning who is the 20192020 Indiana FFA state treasurer. Berning said that he will be attending dozens of FFA

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ing community,” Lauck said. “There wasn’t much research out about it.” So, she decided to put together a conﬁdential survey. What she learned from the 300 rural citizens who took the survey was sobering. “There were 15 people who had known someone who committed suicide,” she said. “Over one in 10 have been impacted by losing someone to suicide. To me, that is a staggering amount, especially in a rural community. If one is impacted, you know the entire community is impacted.” Through her research, she also visited one-on-one with farmers. “I talked with farmers who went through the ‘80s. Many told me that their pride kept them from going and seeking help. I think the stigma stops people from going and starting the conversation,” Lauck said. She came up with the idea for the event after attending a farm stress summit in Oacoma.

“I thought, what if something was held in our community to oﬀer solutions,” she said. Lauck called her FFA adviser on her drive home and received her go-ahead. “I think an event like this brings a community feel and opens the door for discussion, rather than keeping the topic private,” said Tracy Chase, science and agriculture education teacher and McCook Central FFA adviser. Stiefvater agrees. “There’s a lot of stress going on in farm communities,” said the fourth-generation Salem farmer and soil health presenter. “From the weather we have experienced the last two years, to the markets, ﬁnancial resources are getting stretched.” During the event, FFA members served farmers and their families, providing an opportunity for community members to reconnect and begin a conversation around this challenging topic.

Need help? What are the symptoms? How do you know if you or someone you love needs help? Karl Oehlke, physician assistant with Avera Medical Group University Psychiatry Associates, shared a list of symptoms to review: Sleep: It is a misnomer that those who are depressed sleep incessantly. In fact, the majority of people experiencing an adjustment anxiety or depressive disorder pray for sleep. “They cannot turn off the gerbil wheel,” Oehlke said. Interest: Not participating in activities you used to, or not enjoying certain activities you used to enjoy. Maybe you used to attend every basketball game or go to the elevator for coffee and you aren’t doing those things anymore or they don’t bring you joy when you do make an effort. Guilt: Farmers or ranchers

may experience fear that they will not be able to provide for their family. “In agriculture, there is often an inverses proportion of responsibility and control. Basically, a huge amount of responsibility and very little control over aspects like weather, tariffs and renewable fuels,” Oehlke said. “There are also a lot of succession concerns. How did grandpa make it through the ‘Dirty Thirties,’ or dad in the ‘80s? How come 2019 is the time we lose the farm?” Energy: Not having the energy to do what you need to do. Concentration or focus: Distracted easily. Unable to focus or concentrate. Not able to make decisions. Making frequent mistakes. Lack of Appetite: Losing weight or gaining weight due to unhealthy eating habits. Suicidal thinking: Thoughts or plans of hurting oneself.

Ashley Langreck can be reached at 800-4269438, ext. 192, or alangreck@agrinews-pubs. com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Langreck.

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FFA members explore careers KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fifty high school students from across the country are exploring careers in the animal systems industry. It’s all part of the #FFANextGen conference, offered by the National FFA Organization, in Kansas City. The first of its kind, #FFANextGen focuses on specific pathways that high school students might be interested in. More than 150 students applied for the inaugural conference. Students are looking forward to a gaining access to new ideas, trends and opportunities that will connect them directly with industry leaders. The conference is designed specifically for juniors and seniors as a hands-on, industry-relevant experience. “We heard from our members that they wanted more opportunities to explore their next steps after high school. We developed the #FFANextGen conferences to get students out of the classroom and exploring their future careers,” said Kate Wehby, educational specialist with the National FFA Organization. “We’re excited to cultivate future leaders in the animal systems pathway through a week of experiential learning, relevant education and networking.” The first conference, scheduled for Feb. 18-23, will focus on animal systems. Throughout the week, students will hear about new and emerging ideas, trends and products in animal systems. They will explore diverse operations in animal systems, learn from industry leaders and how to plan for their future careers and college plans. In addition, they will learn marketing, new technologies and unique opportunities in animal systems.

Students to attend conference Students who have been chosen to attend the #FFANextGen conference include: Alabama Will Aycock, Albertville FFA Arkansas Jordan Lloyd, Beebe FFA California Kate Grimsman, Hamilton FFA Kiley Andersen, Sebastopol FFA Maddy Nissen, Willows FFA Madison Hargis, Clovis FFA Delaware Allison Wahlsten, Caesar Rodney FFA Iowa Addison Randall, Louisa-Muscatine FFA Idaho Shay Young, Jerome FFA Indiana Matthew McMillan, Southern Wells FFA Kansas Macy Rickard, Pike Valley High School FFA Bridget Kucan, Holton FFA Louisiana Kennedy Christmas, Iberville MSA West FFA Abby Wulf, Crowley FFA Maryland Zack Backer, CTC FFA Michigan Leah Irion, Laker FFA Minnesota Nicole Freerksen, LeRoy-Ostrander FFA Missouri Katilin Kleiboeker Pierce City FFA Lauryn Robnett, Audrain Co R-IV FFA Issac Rhode, East Buchanan FFA Luke Vaughn, Marceline FFA Shelby Stille, Mongomery County R-II FFA Chapter MacKenzie Lewis, Ashland FFA Cade Shepherd, Mt. Vernon FFA Mississippi Marlee Turner,

Kossuth FFA Montana Morgan Ward, Denton FFA North Dakota Shelby Meckle, Center FFA Nebraska Emily Kerbs, Norris FFA Nevada Mackenzie Kephart, Moapa Valley FFA Ohio Kyra Davidson, Felicity-Franklin FFA Madisen Jolliff, Ridgemont FFA Alex Linder, Western Reserve FFA Katelyn Wallace, A.B. Graham Ohio Hi-Point Tennessee Madison Jones, Cookeville FFA Haley Grisham, North Knox FFA Daylin Hunt, Watertown FFA Texas Ryan Gibson, Livingston FFA Virginia Megan Day, C.L. Payne FFA Washington Harley Holman, Yelm FFA Lyssa Killgo, BurlingtonEdison Wisconsin Matthew Fischer, Owen Withee FFA Tessa Gehri, Wonewoc Center FFA Cortney Zimmerman, Spencer FFA Taylor VonBehren, DeForest FFA Emma Hamilton, AdamsFriendship FFA Gabby Wohlrab, Wonewoc-Center FFA Mikayla Fox, Poynette FFA Barbara Dittrich, CochraneFountain City FFA Emily Dahlke, AdamsFriendship FFA West Virginia Creed Ammons, Tyler FFA Chapter

GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING

FIELD NOTES: BY MYCOGEN SEEDS AGRONOMISTS

Build thorough nutrient plan By Andy Robinson

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Dan Bratt, Great Plains Ag Division vice president of sales, points out the all-new BD7600 Series feeder cup, which is designed to meter seed, small seeds and granular fertilizer with greater accuracy and easier calibration.

Box drills innovation based on customer, dealer feedback ON COVER CROPS “In Illinois and Iowa and other places in the Corn Belt, LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ON THE SPLIT-BOX DESIGN one of the main things this Farmers asked. Great Plains “Essentially, all you’re doing does in those areas, even Manufacturing listened. is if you’ve got large seeds in though they might be a corn The company presented its it, you’re opening the large grower, the cover crop people new box drills, the BD7600 seed gate. If you’ve got small are still going to a box drill to Series, at the National Farm seeds in it, you would open the plant cover crops. You can’t Machinery Show. small seeds gate. blow the seed through an air Many features are based on “But that same meter is drill. customer and dealer feedback, universal. With the older “You’re seeing a lot of said Dan Bratt, Great Plains drill, what happened was they large-acreage farmers doing Ag Division vice president of would be completely separate cover crops, and then that new sales. meters and you couldn’t do meter design allows you to “This is a huge thing for the the same type of seed through meter that, because even cover company. We control the mar- it, so it created a situation crop is getting more expensive. ket share of the box drill. A lot where there weren’t common “It used to be you sort of of the competition has sort of components, you would have just dumped it or threw it in a chased us for years. This sort to stock of different compospreader and put it out. Now, of leapfrogs us forward again,” nents for the meter. as pretty much every crop he said. “In different applications, if seed has gotten more expen“This is the biggest product you want to be able to leave, sive, that’s the importance that we’ve introduced in the like, two rows shut off where of trying to be able to meter last 10 years.” your sprayer would go back that.” Initial orders were placed through the field, with this in January, and the first pronew design, you can just close ON ITS WEIGHT AND SIZE duction runs have already the gate and you’ll shut off “Widths are 26, 30 and 40 sold out. Look for the drills on that row unit, so once you feet. When you have a box dealership lots in March. shut off the seed, it’s off. The drill versus an air drill, your Bratt detailed the revoluold one, you had to go and put weight of the crop is spread tionary design, which also a plug in the tube. across the whole thing. On an includes a work light in the “Again, all the stuff that air drill, it’s all sitting right boxes, a hydraulic drive option we’re adding is really trying on the center two wheels. So, and an optional camera that to get it from having to adjust, your ability to get in the field can be attached with a magnet depending on the row, like, 70 when it’s wetter is better with anywhere and feeds through rows down to three places.” a box drill than an air drill.” any ISO monitor. ON THE BLOCKAGE MONITOR ON THE WALK BOARD ON THE FEEDER CUP “Obviously, from the cab “Even though that seems “That feeder cup itself is just of the tractor, you can’t see simple, from the voice of the completely new, top to bottom. what’s going on in the back. customer, that was one of their It used to be that there were So, older technology drills, biggest things — they wanted a handles for each individual you could just drive through much wider walk board. The row unit. Now, you can make half the field and never know old one was essentially half adjustments for the entire box about it. So, now it feeds back the width and it was an a lot with a simple turn. into the monitor in the cab less aggressive pattern and “You have the ability to do and allows you to know if there was no grab handle.” large seed or fertilizer and small there’s an issue feeding seed. seeds using the same feeder cup. It’ll show you if you’re running James Henry can be reached Historically, you had to have a out of seed, too. at 815-223-2558, ext. 190, or second seed box mounted on the “You can fill it and transjhenry@agrinews-pubs.com. back to do small seeds. port it. Older box drills, you Follow him on Twitter at: “The majority of the patents couldn’t do that.” @AgNews. By James Henry

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for the new drill are based around the new feeder cup.”

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Aspyn Williams (from left), McKenzie Brooks and Chandra Black are all first-year FFA members of the Rowan County FFA in Kentucky.

FFA members excited about National FFA Week By Ashley Langreck

shared their experiences so far in FFA and what they are looking forward to most about LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For participating in National FFA many individuals, their freshWeek. men year in high school symChandra Black said that she bolizes many firsts in their life. has enjoyed participating in That’s exactly the case for community service projects freshman FFA members of the such as promoting an online Rowan County FFA chapter in auction that raises money Kentucky, as they are about to for kids in FFA throughout experience their first National the state of Kentucky to help FFA Week, which will take them participate in activities place Feb. 22-29. throughout the year. The FFA members recently “I’m excited to get my AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

Greenhand Degree during National FFA Week,” said Aspyn Williams. Black added that she also is looking forward to getting her Greenhand Degree during FFA Week, as well as participating in chapter activities, including dress-up days. Ashley Langreck can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 192, or alangreck@agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Langreck.

Site-specific nutrient management plans help maximize yield potential by minimizing nutrient loss, ultimately enhancing profitability. It should be an ongoing, year-after-year process. A thorough nutrient management plan goes beyond soil sampling and subsequent application of recommended nutrients. It should also outline sustainable practices to protect the environment. Environmental resource goals are rarely achieved with a single conservation practice. A thorough nutrient management plan should include a menu of proven practices — based on the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship — to serve as your framework to achieve cropping goals, protect the environment and improve sustainability. Practices to control runoff and trap nutrients from leaving the field when used in combination can reduce agricultural non-point source pollution and enhance economically sustainable crop production. SOIL FERTILITY: UNDERSTAND THE BASICS Because nutrient management involves managing all crop fertility inputs, it is critical to understand of the principles of soil fertility to achieve efficiency, maximize crop production and protect the environment. If you’re not scientifically inclined, there are many resources to lean on, including university Extension agents, retail agronomists, seed or chemical supplier field scientists and crop consultants. Your local advisers can provide useful contributions specific to the relative amount of nutrients that is needed by each crop and the relationship to amounts removed with harvest. Adequate supply of nutrients from either soil or applied nutrients is essential for soil fertility for maximum yield potential. Nutrient management plans should be site-specific, tailored to the soils, landscapes and management objectives of your farm. The goal of the plan should be to optimize wholefarm production while minimizing undesired environmental effects. Several nutrient diagnostic methods — soil testing, plant analysis, crop sensors — can help determine soil nutrient deficiencies and subsequent plant needs. If you didn’t get soil samples pulled last fall post-harvest, spring is a great time to sample soil in preparation for the 2020 growing season. STEPS IN NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING Follow these steps for developing accurate, achievable and sustainable site-specific nutrient management plans for your fields: n Obtain accurate soil information for each field or management unit. Examples include use of existing Natural Resources Conservation Service soil maps or may require a new farm soil map. Collect soil samples representative of all areas of a field and have them analyzed by an accredited soil sampling lab. n Calculate plant nutrient applications required. You should be able to get nutrient recommendations and harvest removal information for common crops from the NRCS, local Extension offices, and university soil fertility publications and websites. n Estimate any applicable residual nutrient contributions from fertilizer or manures applied in previous seasons. n Apply animal manures and commercial fertilizers to supply nutrients when needed by using practices that ensure high use efficiency, such as right source, rate, timing and placement. n It’s important to keep records of nutrient sources, application dates, rates and methods for future reference. Following the 4R nutrient stewardship principles — right source, right rate, right time, right place — not only optimizes nutrient management and nutrient utilization, but also is good business.

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“I believe that I bring some of the best solutions to my clients and my farmers that I work with. Therefore, that gives you an opportunity to cold call. That gives you an opportunity to go, ‘This is why I am here and this is what I do.’” Westerfeld: “If you’re not differentiating yourself or your business or your products when you go in and make that call on that producer, they’re not going to want you back the next time. So, it’s really about how do you continue to gain momentum in that relationship. Really, that’s by bringing value and understanding what value means to me is much different than maybe what value means to Jeff.” Farrand: “I was visiting with a diversified farm here in Indiana. They have 5,000 sows and also have crops. I was visiting with their manager that is only involved on the livestock side. I asked him, ‘How many salespeople call on you a week?’ He said, ‘11.’ So, when you think about relevancy, you can get pretty tired of people calling on you. I wouldn’t want 11 people calling me a week. “It’s not about you. It’s about them. One of the best sales managers I ever had said, ‘Prepare so well that at the end they would be willing to pay you for your time, that they got so much out of it that they would be willing to pay for the time they spent with you.’” Demerly: “I was sitting in the combine this fall. The farmer left. He’s like, ‘Hey, can you run the combine tonight?’ So, I hopped in the combine, part of my service, trying to be relevant. Running the combine, because I’m still a farm boy at heart, I was tickled to death that

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By his junior year at ISU, he switched his focus and graduated with a double major in political science and mass communications. Barker began his career at Illinois AgriNews in March 1978, a paper that began publishing during the prior year. “AgriNews was one of the few independent agricultural newspapers in the country,” Barker recalled. “There were ag newspapers in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Indiana at that time.” “Lou Lesniak was the idea guy, and the whole idea of AgriNews was to target the working farmer and farm families,” Barker said. “The basis of AgriNews was built around

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High net sales, at $14.7 billion, from crop inventories forecast in 2019 are expected to boost net cash farm income significantly that year. Very low net sales from inventories, at $0.5 billion, in 2020 are expected to contribute to a decrease in net cash farm income between the two years. In the net farm income series, cash receipts are adjusted to remove net inventory changes and track more closely with the value of annual agricultural production. “Our profitability measures for 2020 are actually mixed,” Carrie Litkowski,

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he was going to let me run his machine. Then I looked over at this empty buddy seat, I was in the time of my life and I could only imagine the salesperson sitting there trying to sell me corn for the next year. What a step back. What an opportunity to go, ‘Hmm, maybe I need to rethink my approach when I go out and try to sell to somebody?’ What type of experience would you want as a customer?” Ulmet: “I want to bring the customer an experience that they haven’t experienced anywhere else.”

some people you have to do that. You have to talk about their kids and the weekend. If you don’t, they’ll be thinking the entire time, ‘Does this person not like me? Does this person even care about me? You’re just trying to sell me something.’ So, you have to read them and you have to adjust and flex to what they want.”

What is your strategy to keep organized? Demerly: “I make Sales representatives Janie Eichhorst-Smith (left) and Kevin sure I send out a lot of Opfer talk with AgriNews subscribers at the National Farm MaChristmas cards. You get chinery Show. to know their kids, their ages and where they are ferent on your Is age or another How do you balance that and what they’re doing. operation today demographic an communication? There’s a beautiful thing because you had called Facebook and important variable Demerly: “Don’t be 90-bushel corn to consider when social media these days. afraid to try something and 25-bushel analyzing your tarHonestly, I’m trying to new. That’s probably the beans?’” get audience? find how I fit in their opbiggest advice I would Farrand: “As Demerly: “You eration, because that’s the offer. I started my own farms obviously can attempt goal. YouTube channel.” are getting bigto focus and “I want to be a person Westerfeld: “It really is ger there are channel your really at the dinner table. about how that account multiple influcustomers toI want to get that far, that wants to interact with Demerly encers, multiple ward, ‘This is when they make a big us. You have to ask those decision-makers how Jeff Demerly generational-type decision questions, because each that they think of Jeff individual even within an communicates.’ Don’t. It’s many times. You have to figure out how each of not going to work. You’re Demerly being a part of account could be vastly them wants to communigoing to have to be more that. In order to do that, different. Some people cate differently, depending I’ve got to get to know dynamic. may like texting. Some on what role they have, “I’m more of a face-tothem on a personal basis. people may never take face guy. The texting thing whether it’s a technical Even though it’s business their phone in at night. drives me crazy. But I can role, or it’s a production on the front side, I love Some people may prefer role, a financial role.” call and call and call one every single one of my emails. Some people may Westerfeld: “Some of of my clients and he will customers, and I mean prefer a phone call still. never answer. The second your customers could be that, I really do. I live be“Our accounts should super-analytical and they I text him, he will text side them. I take it pretty really drive our apreally want to see all the right back. That’s just the seriously.” proach, because they’re data, they want to absorb way he wants to commugoing to be very cusFarrand: “Sales isn’t it, take their time, they’re nicate. I have to get over tomized, based on how for everybody. There are not going to make quick each account wants us to that. I have to adjust. It’s some phenomenal salesdecisions. I don’t think it’s people. They truly do love going to be your responwork with them. Some as much age as it is maybe their customers.” sibility if you want to be people may never want that person and how they successful to adjust.” us on their farm. Some Ulmet: “I’m more conneed to process decisions. cerned about that second Ulmet: “My business people may want us there Do they make quick deci- sale down the road than is all driven basically by in the barns right beside sions? Slow decisions? Q1 and Q4 programs them.” the one that’s today. “Some people like to for equipment. We have There’s a neat thing on Ulmet: “I never had talk all about your kids trained the farmer that’s an iPhone. If you scroll Snapchat before I came and the weekend for half the only time to buy and up through that perto Bane-Welker. I have an hour before they get son’s contact, you can more farmers north of the that’s when 75% of the into maybe what you’re product is sold. put notes in there. So, age of 50 send me emojis even there for. Someone “And then also rememevery time someone calls in Snapchat than I would bering to pump the brakes that doesn’t want to be a me and says, ‘Hey, six have ever guessed. timewaster, if you come whenever you find out months from now I’ll be “I was never one for in talking about their kids interested in this product, someone hasn’t had a texting details. I wanted and your basketball and or maybe a year from to talk to people. But now good growing year. I go all this kind of stuff for a north of 24 and things now,’ I’ll put that in my people are busy enough half-hour, they’re probably outlook.” that they want you to send are pretty good. If I get not going to let you back in southeast Indiana, I’m the details in a text and Demerly: “Listen to that on their farm.” then they’ll call you about just asking about, ‘Hey, voicemail before you call Farrand: “There are what are you doing difit.” them back. They took the

Looking back to when you got started, what do you wish you knew then that you know now? Demerly: “Don’t give it away. That’s hard early on in your career. That’s hard when you’re hungry. That’s hard to do when you’re doing a new product and you’re tying to get it launched. But there’s value in what you do. You have to believe in that. “You have to believe in yourself. You have to believe in your product. You have to believe in your company and who they are and know that there’ll either be another customer or that customer is going to be there in the future.” Ulmet: “The biggest thing is if you don’t know the answer, tell your customer you don’t know the answer and get back to them.” Farrand: “Don’t get too hung up or worried about a quota, or sales number. If you’re doing the work for the right reasons, you’ll hit your number. If you obsess over your number, you’re going to do the wrong things. You’re focusing on the outcome. Focus on the work you have to do to get to the number and you’ll get to the number.” Westerfeld: “You’re going to go in to a potential account or a customer that knows a heck of a lot more than you. So, if you sit across the table from them and you act like you know more than them because you want to be smart and you want them to want to buy from you, that’s the wrong way to approach it. I tell everyone, ‘Don’t sell anything until you know why they’re not buying it from us today.’” James Henry can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 190, or jhenry@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews.

local news and local advertisers.” Selling advertising for an upstart newspaper was not any easy task, Barker stressed, and he heard the word “no” quite often from many ag companies. “W hen I started, I worked out of the Morton office, and I had a sales route in east-central Illinois,” he said. “We always wanted to make at least 13 sales calls per day,” he said. “After being told ‘no’ the entire day, I pulled off on the city square to reflect and I told myself I had to find another job,” he recalled about a day early in his career. “After 15 minutes of reflection, I made my last stop of the day and sold a two column by 5-inch ad.” Advancements in technology had a significant impact on how Barker completed his work for

the AgriNews, which originally was owned by Miller Group Media and recently was purchased by Shaw Media. Once an advertisement was sold, AgriNews salespeople used grid paper to design an ad and sent film to the home office in La Salle to be developed for pictures that were included in the ads. “All our work was packaged and put on Greyhound or Trailways buses on Friday nights,” Barker said. “One of the tricks of the trade was finding a phone booth to call clients with a calling card while you were on the road or to call the home office.” Now, the retiree said, ad sales people submit ads for the AgriNews through the internet, including art and photos. “Technology has made our jobs easier because

sales people can show spec ads or previous ads on their tablet while visiting a customer,” he said. AgriNews employees attended all kinds of agricultural events to introduce the paper to as many potential readers and advertisers as possible during the initial years. “I would go to the consignment auction at Martin Auction Company, set up a card table and hawk newspapers,” Barker said. “The Martins recognized early on that this publication had potential, so they welcomed me there.” Among Barker’s fondest memories of his work at the AgriNews is the day an equipment jockey from Mexico walked into the office. “He had found our newspaper at the Martin consignment sale a couple

months before,” Barker said. “He was back in the U.S. and he traveled to La Salle, Illinois, to pick up the AgriNews.” As websites on the internet became important for companies and organizations to provide information, the Chicago Board of Trade contacted AgriNews Publications for some assistance, Barker said. “One of the traders who was on the CBOT board asked us to be a content provider for the CBOT website,” he said. “So, we worked out a system to provide content every week to the CBOT, and we probably did that for a year before they started doing that work themselves. “ T he A g r i New s i s successful because it is all encompassing — we don’t just concentrate on row crops or raising livestock,”

Barker said. “And we don’t only include the business of farming, but also the lifestyle, as well as youth activities like 4-H, FFA and county fairs. “The agricultural industry is exciting and how we have transformed from the ‘70s with technology to where we are today has been fascinating,” he said. “The people associated with agriculture are really why I stayed with the AgriNews,” he said. “I didn’t come from a farm, but I learned to love agriculture, and most of it was the people and what we’re doing as an industry as far as technology.”

ERS economist, said in a webinar when the projections were released Feb. 5. “Though not normally the case, it’s not completely unheard of for annual net cash farm and net farm income projections to vary as the 2020 estimates do.” This is the first of three ERS income projections given throughout the year using the most recent USDA supply and demand report estimates combined with forecasts from commodity experts.

n Corn receipts are expected to rise by $1 billion, or 2.1%, in 2020 relative to 2019. The corn receipts forecast is driven by opposing effects in 2020 from expected lower prices, but higher quantities sold. n Wheat receipts are forecast to increase $0.1 billion, or 1%, because of forecasted slight increases in both price and quantity. n Overall, farm cash receipts are forecast to increase $10.1 billion, or 2.7%, to $384.4 billion in 2020. n Total animal and animal product receipts are expected to increase $8.2 billion, or 4.6%, following growth in receipts for hogs, milk, cattle and calves and poultry and

eggs. Total crop receipts are expected to increase $1.9 billion, or 1%, from 2019 levels. n Direct government farm payments, which include federal farm program payments paid directly to farmers and ranchers, but exclude USDA loans and insurance indemnity payments made by the Federal Crop Insurance Corp., are forecast to decrease $8.7 billion, or 36.7%, to $15 billion in 2020, following an expected decline in payments from the Market Facilitation Program. n Total production expenses, including expenses associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to increase $10.4 billion, or 3%, in 2020 to $354.7

billion following increases for most categories of expenses. In particular, feed expenses are forecast to increase $3.2 billion, or 5.8%, and hired labor expenses to increase $2 billion, or 6.9%. However, interest expenses are forecast to decline $1.4 billion or 7%, in 2020. n Payments in calendar year 2020 under the Agriculture Risk Coverage program are expected to decline $0.7 billion from 2019 levels, while Price Loss Coverage payments in 2020 are expected to increase, at $1.5 billion, from 2019 levels. Under the 2018 farm bill, producers may change their program election for ARC or PLC for their farms for crop year 2019 compared

with the prior election for the farm under the 2014 farm bill. Many farmers are expected to switch their enrollment from ARC to PLC because declines in market prices are expected to trigger PLC payments for some crops, but not trigger ARC payments which are based on historic revenue. n Conservation payments from financial assistance programs of USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service are expected to rise to $4.2 billion in 2020, up 4.4% from 2019.

OTHER FINDINGS n Soybean receipts in 2020 are expected to decrease $0.9 billion, or 2.5%, in nominal terms, as lower quantities should outweigh positive price effects.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Too much of a good thing is never good. Your lug, the block of rubber within the tread, can be too big and, in turn, too easily damaged, if you are using that tire for scraper or sprayer applications, cautioned Scott Sloan, ag product manager for Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires, at the National Farm Machinery Show. “The problem is in some applications when you have too much lug, like a scraper application or a sprayer application, you don’t need that big, deep lug,” Sloan said. “In a scraper application on a 4-wheel-drive tractor, you’re in this high-draft load and you’re literally on a hardpan, you’re scraping. If you’ve got a 20% more tread, all it’s doing is damaging that lug. That’s kind of notorious in scraper applications — damaged tires because of the fact the lugs are just too deep,” he said. “So, what we did is we came out with the Optitorque. The lugs are a little bit wider and it’s shorter. It’s an R-1, so it really stabilizes that lug. It gets a lot of traction.” Likewise, in a sprayer application, you’re trying to be as soft as you can. “You don’t need that deep lug because all it does is rut,” Sloan said. “With a shallower tread, we make a lot less disturbance on the residue.” With a lot of contact area on the road, the Optitorque tire also wears and rides a lot better as, for example, the self-propelled sprayer is driven to the ﬁeld. “This nose is a little bit larger,” Sloan said. “We rounded the shoulders on the tire, so again when you’re making turns, it doesn’t rip up the residue near as much.” The 710 section width

and cleaning features of an R-1 agriculture tire with the wear and ride features of an R-4 industrial tire, eliminating the need to choose between one tread style or the other and giving the R14 its name. “So, what you get is you get a very high lug to void ratio in the center of the tire when you’re on hard surfaces, making turns — most of these tractors have loaders on them — so you’re getting a lot of contact area in the center of the tire. But then when you get out in the looser soils, then the R-1 side of it takes oﬀ and it actually cleans,” Sloan said. “There’s other tires out there, but most of them have more elements out on the shoulder, so when you

get out into wetter conditions or softer conditions, it pretty much just ﬁlls up and becomes a bit slick. So, this has more cleaning power.” That is especially beneﬁcial if you’re using the tractor for snow removal, or working on a dairy farm, where you’re on concrete, but then get in wetter conditions. “It’s a good tire between the two,” Sloan said. “It was designed to basically just take care of an issue and that’s what it’s done and that’s what people really like about it.” James Henry can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 190, or jhenry@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews.

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Scott Sloan, ag product manager, showcases the versatile Goodyear R14 tire, which combines the features of an R-1 agriculture tire with the features of an R-4 industrial tire. was available last year. The offering has been expanded to the 800 section width this year. “We’re literally the first ones in the field and leading the way in these wide metric-sized tires above a 650 section width to have an R-1,” Sloan said. “That 650 and those wider metrics came from Europe. On all their tractors, everything was an R-1. So, when they got over here, the manufacturers didn’t have any other choices, so they just started putting R-1Ws on the tractors. Well, there are applications where a shallower tread actually is better.” That means farmers can get more life from the Optitorque tire. “You see a lot of times on the deeper treads — again because there was nothing

else to put on there, except for the R-1Ws — you see a lot of cracking at the base lug, or compression marks there because you’re carrying this really heavy load on a really tall lug and it just compresses the thing,” Sloan said. “Well, this is a shorter, wider lug, so we don’t get that in the tire.” BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Sloan added the versatile Goodyear R14 tire is growing quickly in popularity. “In this market, when you buy a tractor, you have to make a decision at the point of sale. Do you want an ag tread, an industrial tread or do you want a turf tread? The buyer has to make that decision depending on what his conditions are. Maybe he thinks

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Outlook for Feb. 18 - Feb. 24

Shown is Tuesday’s weather. Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and Tuesday night’s lows.

Rock Island 33/8

Chicago 36/18

SUNRISE/SUNSET Rise 6:48 a.m. 6:47 a.m. 6:46 a.m. 6:44 a.m. 6:43 a.m. 6:41 a.m. 6:40 a.m.

Decatur 40/18

Quincy 35/15

Springfield Date Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 24

Peoria 36/17

Set 5:37 p.m. 5:39 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:41 p.m. 5:42 p.m. 5:43 p.m. 5:44 p.m.

Gary 38/20

Champaign 40/19 Lafayette 42/21

Springfield 39/20 Terre Haute 49/24

Fort Wayne 42/23

Muncie 47/23

Southern Illinois: Tuesday: showers around during the morning to the east and in the south. Winds northwest 7-14 mph. Expect less than 2 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average humidity 80%.

Vevay 55/26

Evansville 54/28

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Anna 51/25

Today Hi/Lo/W 40/19/c 36/18/c 40/18/c 43/21/c 36/11/c 36/10/c 49/24/c 36/17/c 35/15/c 33/8/c 33/8/c 39/20/c

Tom. Hi/Lo/W 28/15/s 25/13/s 29/16/s 34/22/pc 22/14/s 22/11/s 36/19/pc 28/14/s 29/15/s 21/6/s 23/16/s 29/16/s

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 29/21/s 28/21/s 30/22/s 38/29/s 29/23/s 30/21/s 34/23/s 31/21/s 31/22/s 26/17/s 31/23/s 30/22/s

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Northern Indiana: Tuesday: cloudy; spotty morning showers in the east. Winds northwest 8-16 mph. Little or no sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 80%.

Central Indiana: Tuesday: cloudy; a shower during the morning in the south and east. Winds west-northwest 7-14 mph. Little or no sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 95%.

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Northern Illinois: Tuesday: cloudy. Winds northwest 8-16 mph. Little or no sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 70%. Wednesday: colder with sunshine and patchy clouds. Winds northwest 7-14 mph. Central Illinois: Tuesday: cloudy. Winds northwest 10-20 mph. Little or no sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 80%. Wednesday: cold with plenty of sunshine. Winds northwest 8-16 mph.

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Southern Indiana: Tuesday: a couple of showers; only during the morning in the north. Winds northwest 7-14 mph. Expect less than 2 hours of sunshine with a 55% chance of precipitation and poor drying conditions.

SOUTH AMERICA Much of the area from northern Argentina to southern Brazil will be dry through Sunday. A front will spread showers and thunderstorms northward across these areas early next week.

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KANKAKEE, Ill. — The agronomics of a “new” Illinois crop were detailed in a recent SoilBiotics seminar. About 22,000 acres of industrial hemp were issued permits in 2019, the first year the multi-use crop was available for licensing in the Prairie State after the General Assembly’s approval last spring. Todd Zehr, SoilBiotics founder and owner, has worked both nationally and internationally with industrial hemp growers and gave insight into the crop that has been cultivated for centuries, including in the Midwest until the 1950s. The commonly grown commercial hemp crop segments are: n Hemp for fiber and other industrial uses such as paper, clothing, insulation and plastics. n Hemp for seeds such as seed for production agriculture, food, nutritional and cosmetic products. n Hemp for cannabidiol, or CBD oil. Zehr stressed the major considerations that must be addressed before the first seed or seedling is put the ground — research your market and decide on the right hemp to grow in your region, identify and communicate with processors, identify the source and seed quality and make sure the right equipment and personnel is available to handle the crop. “If you’re going to start growing it, just do something very small, even if it’s just one acre. Do one acre, find out how much work that is and then multiply it up if you want to expand and then you’ll know where you need to be with your labor, equipment and things like that. This is not a cheap project to get into,” Zehr said. Before digging into the agronomics, Zehr said hemp can be grown from a clone, seed, or via auto-flower, and only female plants should be used. The male plants will fertilize the female plants resulting in only males, and the plants won’t produce buds, only a lot of seed. “The male plants have to be taken out, no different than a seed crop. Also, both marijuana and hemp can hermaphrodite. It can go from male to female. Usually when it’s under a lot of stress is when it will hermaphrodite from say a female to a male,” Zehr said. “We have to make sure we have a good growing environment, we’re feeding it a good nutritional diet, giving it plenty of good, clean water and just trying to keep this plant as healthy as possible be-

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It is possible to grow on well-drained or tiled clay soils, but not poorly-drained clay or poorly structured soils. Standing water could cause disease and insect issues. Sandy soils can grow hemp with adequate irrigation and fertilization, but the additional costs could make production uneconomical. TILLAGE & SEEDBED Since there are no labeled herbicides for hemp, fall tillage and spring burndown is recommended — spring burndown not with chemicals, but more so with tillage. Some type of mechanical tillage will be needed. A well-prepared, loose and level seedbed is best for ger m i nat ion a nd growth, no different than in corn and soybeans production. Make sure ground either has tile or good drainage. NUTRIENTS Hemp needs growing environment with high fertility and good organic matter content, 3.5% or higher. It can be grown on lower organic matter, but it will require more fertility feeding. The plant will pickup 60% of its nutrients from the root system and you have 40% you can provide through foliar spray to finish that off. For optimum performance, hemp requires a soil with NPK levels much like corn. It prefers a pH of 6 to 7.5. Soil testing is recommended before the hemp is put in the field. Hemp does not like salt and it does not like heavy metals. So, don’t just throw 32% or 28% on the plant because that will increase THC levels and reduce CBD levels. Hemp for CBD plants are transplanted and a root treatment pre-plant is helpful. The root treatment helps with transplant shock. In-season, hemp for seed and hemp for CBD can have a “veg” product foliar applied for increased plant size and vigor and a “bloom” product foliar applied later for better seed fill and, for CBD plants, larger and denser buds. WATER Hemp needs good soil moisture at planting time and needs some rain or irrigation for approximately four to six weeks after planting. If you’re pumping water out of a creek, make sure it is tested because if the water is really high in nitrates, those nitrates are going to get loaded right up into that plant. The plants will scavenge everything, not only nutrients, but the bad stuff. Overall, hemp is generally more drought tolerant than other plants during the growing season. PLANTING DATE Hemp does not like cold weather or cold feet. Soil temperatures of 46 to 50 degrees are needed for good germination. Hemp should be planted after there is any danger of hard freezes. Timing should be a little before corn is planted. Adequate soil moisture is necessary for germination. PLANTING The seed rate is specific to each variety, and this information should be sought from the supplier. Both grain/seed and fiber hemp can be planted using a standard grain drill in 6to 8-inch rows. Fiber hemp also can be broadcast directly. CBD hemp is planted using transplanter equipment or by hand for small plots. Zehr spaces the plants anywhere from 1.5 to 2 feet apart, depending on the variety. PLANTING RATES Seed hemp: Direct seeded at a rate of approximately 25 to 40 pounds per acre, approximately 27,000 seeds per pound. Compet it ion bet ween plants should be minimized to produce the highest quality seed and oil. For grain production, a good final plant population is around 10 to 15 plants per square foot. Fiber hemp: Fiber hemp

crops are planted at a rate of approximately 40 to 80 pounds per acre, higher if germination is low and seeds are large. This high density is needed to produce higher quality primary bast fiber, the outside part of the plant that give it a rigid structure, as opposed to the core fibers inside the plant. The bast fiber content increases with plant density. Large quantities of hemp seeds must be planted to establish crop density and suppress weeds. Final stand density should be approximately 30 to 35 plants per square foot of fiber hemp. CBD hemp: Densities can range from 1,000 plants per acre up to 2,400 plants per acre. But make sure you know your variety very well and that will de-

termine what your planting space is going to be. Most growers planting cannabinoids will transplant seedlings from feminized seeds, or clones cut from mother plants. Zehr DISEASES The fungal pathogens gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) and white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) have been reported to infect and impact industrial hemp production. Hemp also is prone to numerous fungal and bacterial leaf spots, viruses and Pythium root rot and blight during establishment. Pythium root rot is a big problem during establishment. Diseases are caused

by pathogens in the residue. Insects will also lay eggs in the residue. Good t h i ng s come f rom residue management. T here’s the nutritional value that goes back into soil t h a t ’s 10 0 % available for that plant for the next growing season, plus disease and insect issues are eliminated with residue management.

PESTICIDES No insecticides, herbicides or fungicides are registered for use on hemp in the United States. Certain 25(b) products are registered to use on hemp in some states. Check speciﬁc state regulations. T hese products have i ng redient s t hat have been deemed minimum risk by the EPA, but are not necessarily that effective. For now, crop rotation is the only management option available to avoid disease build-up u nt i l more is k now n INSECTS about hemp’s susceptibilEuropean corn borer ity to disease organisms. and armyworm have been A four-year rotation is the insects most reported recommended. to have done damage to hemp crops across the GROWING SEASON, central United States. Add- HARVEST — FIBER itional pests of concern Hemp for ﬁber will take include corn earworm and approximately 60 days Eurasian hemp borer. to grow a crop. Hemp is

cut for fiber production between early bloom and seed set when the lower leaves of female plants begin to yellow. It is left in the field for up to five weeks for retting, a decomposition process that breaks the bonds between the outer long bast fibers and the inner shorter hurd fibers. The hemp is then raked into windrows two or three times for dr ying and to remove leaves. When dry, the windrows are baled and the bales are transported for processing to remove and separate the bast and hurd fibers. Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

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Checking out the National Farm Machinery Show By Ashley Langreck

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 2020 National Farm Machinery Show welcomed thousands of visitors from across the country and the world. Attendees had the opportunity to

check out first-hand some top-of-the-line equipment and precision agriculture technology. Ashley Langreck can be reached at 800-426-9438, ext. 192, or alangreck@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Langreck.

Attendees at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show check out top-of-the-line equipment and other agricultural equipment on display.

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Individuals check out the newest technology display by Precision Planting at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show.

Get the scoop on manure management LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The Manure Management Workshop will teach livestock producers and farmers how to get the most out of manures as fertilizers, as well as to understand state laws and regulations on manure. T he workshop w ill be8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST Feb. 27 at the Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2666 U.S. Highway 50, Loogootee. Workshop speakers and topics include: n Stephanie McLain, state soil health specialist, and Tony Bailey, conservation agronomist/ state nutrient specialist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, will explore how manure can build and improve soil health. n Ben Wicker, executive director, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, will talk about ways to improve manure and nutrient efficiency for crops. n Greg Slipher, livestock specialist, Indiana Farm Bureau, will explain ways to be a good neighbor while utilizing and handling manure. n Matt Pearson, fertilizer program administrator, Office of the Indiana State Chemist, will discuss current manure rules and regulations. There is no cost to attend, but registration for meals and materials is required either online at https://2020manuremanagement.eventbrite.com or by calling the Martin County SWCD at 812-2953149. This workshop counts as one of three meetings required for private pesticide and fertilizer applicator recertifications. The fee for PARP credit is $10, and attendees who want credit must bring their private applicator numbers and attend the entire program. Continuing credit hours for commercial applicators and 1.5 nutrient management and 1.0 soil and water management continuing education units for certified crop advisers will also be available. This workshop is a partnership with Purdue Extension, the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative and the Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District and is made financially possible through a grant from Perdue Farms.

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AUCTIONS

Auction Calendar Sat., Feb. 22

COLUMBIA CITY, IND.: Area Farmer & Contractors Equipment Auction, 10 a.m., Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-451-2709.

DAWSON SPRINGS, KY.: Retirement Liquidation Auction, 10 a.m., Delbert Fireline, Herron Auction & Realty, 270-826-6216. MARSHALL, ILL.: Machinery Estate Auction, 10 a.m., Jim

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- TRACTORS 2005 MX Magnum 255, MFWD, 4.80-8R46 rear tires with duals, 16.9x30 front tires, front weights, quick coupler, FM 750 auto-steer, 4 remotes, only 3268 hours, SN13557; 1991 7130 Magnum, MFWD, 18.4x42 tires, front weights, 3 remotes, 5451 hours, SN 019420; 1980 IHC 3788 2-Plus-2, new 18.4x38 tires, 3 remotes, 1000 PTO, 3658 hours, SN 9011; IHC 400 gas, NF, 4144 hours - COMBINE - GRAIN HEADS 2008 Case-IH 2577 axial-flow combine, Pro 600 monitor, 30.5Lx32 tires, 14.9x24 rear tires, rock trap, reverser, chaff spreader, 2837 engine hours, 1901 separator; 2009 1020 30’ Grain platform, SCH sickle bar, SN 322457; Unverferth HT 30 head mover, sells separate; 2009 Drago 6RN corn head, poly snouts, stalk stompers, SN 24349 - TRUCKS - TRAILERS - GRAIN CART 1999 Volvo day cab semi tractor, N140, 10-speed, spring ride, 22.5 tires, 456,490 miles; 1986 Kenworth, day cab, 9-speed, L10 Cummins, 22.5 tires, 1,209,000 miles; JET 40’ hopperbottom aluminum trailer, 24.5 tires, roll tarp, commodity hoppers; JET 34’ steel hopper-bottom trailer, 22.5 tires; 1974 GMC 6000 farm truck, 4- & 2-speed, 14’ B & H, 366 engine; Unverferth Model 720 grain cart, roll tarp, 30.5x32 tires, 1000 PTO; 16’ Tandem-axle trailer - TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Kinze 3600 12-24 splitter planter, no-till coulters; John Deere Model 1760 front-fold 12RN planter, big boxes with Copperhead Ag notched closures; Great Plains Model 2200 22’ Turbo Till soil finisher; Case-IH 496 24-1/2’ disc with 3-bar coil tine harrow, 9” springs, walking tandem inside & outside; IHC Model 4800 24-1/2’ field cultivator, walking tandem, 3-bar coil-tine harrow; IHC Model 720 6-bottom plow, auto reset; IHC 560 5-bottom plow; Case-IHC 15’ rotary hoe; Bush Hog 9-shank pull chisel plow, rock cushion blades, spring shanks; IHC Model 5100 15’ grain drill; Top Air 500-gal. trailer sprayer, PTO, 40’ boom; Kelly 3-pt. backhoe, 16” bucket; Brillion 15’ cultimulcher; New Idea 3-pt. V-ripper, spring shank; GSI 62’ 10” swing-away auger; Caldwell 3-pt. 7’ blade; IHC TD9 bulldozer in parts, can be put back together - HAY EQUIPMENT IHC Model 440 wire-tie baler; Frontier Model WR1008 8-wheel rake; New Idea Model 213 PTO manure spreader; For-Most mobile cattle chute; Bale movers & spears; Hay feeders - SHOP & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Tiner machine; Router table; Sandblasting cabinet; IngersollRand portable air compressor; 150-gal. Fuel tank with 12-volt pump; Semi fenders; DMI bumper hitch; Backpack & hand sprayers; Bluebird engine stand; Hand wrenches; Socket sets; Log chains; Portable forced-air heater; Electric power tools; drills, grinders, circular saws, jig saws; CF Moto side-by-side 500cc UTV with 4’ dump bed; Some parts inventory; Some early farm primitives; And much more AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Nice farm sale here. Watch for photos on AuctionZip as we line up this equipment. RON & MARY GAMBLE, Owners 765-538-2050 - Residence • 765-426-7225 - Cell

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Roger Sturgeon RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 @ 10 AM EST TERRE HAUTE, IN Due to parking concerns, this sale is being moved to the Vigo Co. Fairgrounds for your convenience. LOCATION: 3901 S. Hwy 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802. DIRECTIONS: from I-70 and US 41, go south ¾ mi. to the fairgrounds. INSPECTION AT THE FAIRGROUNDS: Wed., Feb. 26th through Friday, Feb. 28th from 9 AM to 4 PM each day; contact Roger Sturgeon regarding the equipment @ (812) 208-7288. Online bidding will be available at bostoncentury.hibid.com on select items. For complete listing and photos, visit bostoncentury.com TRACTORS: 1998 John Deere 9200 4x4 bareback w/CAH, 12spd. gear drive, (4) SCV’s, 620/70R42, 10-bolt duals, (1) pr. of inside rear weights (6214 hrs, 310 eng. hp); 1998 John Deere 8400 MFWD w/CAH, 16/4 P.S., 3-pt, CAT II/III fast hitch, lg. 1000, (4) SCV’s plus “P.B.”, F.S. 480/80R46 rear 10-bolt duals, front F.S. 380/85R34 singles w/fenders, (20) front weights, 1400 lb inside rear weights, & “Auto Steer” ready (5681 hrs, 225 pto hp); 1990 John Deere 4455, 2WD w/CAH, “Quad Range”, 3-pt, dual pto, Cat II/III fast hitch, (2) SCV’s plus “P.B.”, F.S. 18.4R38 drive tires plus G.Y. 18.4-38 duals (6554 hrs, 142 pto hp); 1988 John Deere 4450, 2WD w/CAH, “Quad Range”, 3-pt, dual pto, Cat II/III fast hitch, (2) SCV’s, G.Y. 18.4-38’s w/10bolt duals, (10) front weights, (2) pr of rear weights (6588 hrs, 140 pto hp); 1966 John Deere 4020 diesel “Powershift” w/wide front, 3-pt, dual pto, (2) SCV’s, 18.4-34’s, & (3) front weights (9832 hrs, SN 131691); TECHNOLOGY: Ag Leader Paradyme steering system w/Integra monitor, unlocked to RTK (w/o hyd. kit); COMBINE, HEADS, & CARRIERS: 2005 CIH 8010 AFX, 4x4 w/“Field Tracker”, Pro 600, chopper, spreader, single point, 21’ auger, platform ext., H.D. axle, cold start, HID lights, beacon lights, F.S. 20.8R42 radial 10-bolt duals, F.S. 600/65R28 radial rear (2498/3798 hrs, SN HAJ105703); 2008 CIH 2408-30, 8R30 “Poly” cornhead w/hyd. deck plates & single point (SN CBJ038779); 2006 CIH 2062-36’ draper head (SN CCC0015453); UF HT36 & HT25 head carriers; PLANTER: Kinze 3600, 16/31 split row, no-till w/seed firmers, markers, KPMII, (16) corn meters, (31) lg. & sm. bean plates (15,551 acres, SN 615342); SEED TENDER: nice J&M “Speed Tender 375” on tri-axle b.h. trailer w/scales, remote, Honda elec. start motor & pump, telescoping chute (SHARP outfit); TILLAGE: Great Plains Turbo-Till 3000 TT-30’ w/Bellota Vortex coulters; John Deere 637, 28’7” finish disk w/Remlinger harrow; 11sh., 3-pt chisel; EQUIPMENT: John Deere 1518, 15’ sm. 1000, batwing w/chain pkg; Caldwell 8’ hyd. tilt, 3-pt blade; Danuser 12”, 3-pt p.h. digger; Woods 59”, 3-pt blade (for compact); Donahue-type 32’x8’ impl. trailer; Hutchinson 8” elec. hopper unloader; King Kutter 5’, 3-pt rock rake (near new); Grain King 70’x10” swing-away auger; Mayrath 60’x10” pto transport auger; Brent 670 grain cart, sm. 1000 pto, 24.5-32 rubber, tarp, & scales; late 50’s drop deck trailer; HAY EQUIPMENT: 1990 John Deere 348 “Twine” baler w/hyd. swing (SN 843926); JD 350, 7’, 3-pt sickle mower; NH 478, 7’ moco (old); FARM MISC.; TRUCKS: 1995 Ford L8000 diesel, tri-axle w/twin screw, rear air tandem, Reiten 26’ alum bed, 72” sides, cargo doors, tarp, 8.3 Cummins, EF Road Ranger 8-spd plus Lo-Lo (white, only 167k); 1991 Volvo tandem semi-tractor w/sleeper, air ride cab & susp., Detroit diesel, EF 9-spd., 11R22.5’s, 198” W.B. (Miles Unknown); PICKUP: 2004 Chev Silv 2500 H.D. LS, crew cab, S.B., 4x4, diesel, auto, pwr. equip. (228k). 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.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020 | B1 Douglas Estate & Carolee Willoughby, James C. Knowles, 217-826-2527. SILVER LAKE, IND.: 658 Acres in 17 Tracts, 1 p.m., Metzger Auction, 260-9820238.

Mon., Feb. 24

BOONE COUNTY, IND.: 157.83 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 6:30 p.m., Fred-Rick Farm Inc., Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800424-2324.

Tues., Feb. 25

DECATUR COUNTY, IND.: 503 +/- Acres in 8 Tracts, 6:30 p.m., Thornburg Farm, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800424-2324.

Thurs., Feb. 27

PEORIA, ILL.: 365+ Tractors, Trucks & Trailers, 9 a.m., Taylor & Martin, Inc., 800654-8280. See p. B1 VINCENNES, IND.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Keller Bros. Farms Inc., Don Smock Auction Company, Inc., 317-608-1811. See p. B2 WINGATE, IND.: Grain Facility Auction, 11 a.m., Ceres Solutions, Hahn Auctioneers, 574-773-8445. HALDERMANAUCTION. COM: Online Only, 18.13 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts LaPorte County, bidding opens 2/26 at 8 a.m. CST & closes 2/27 at 4 p.m. CST, Lindborg Dairy LLC, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800424-2324. VERMILION COUNTY, ILL.: 95 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts, 6:30

p.m. CST, Walter R. Swift Family Trust, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800-424-2324.

Fri., Feb. 28

PERRYSVILLE, IND.: Farm Machinery, 10 a.m., Jr. Young Trust, Ted Everett & Kurt Everett, 317-996-3929. See p. B2 HENDERSON, KY.: 416 +/Acres in 3 Tracts, 12 Noon, Elizabeth Embry Heirs, Herron Auction & Realty, 270-826-6216.

Sat., Feb. 29

BUSHNELL, ILL.: Farm Equipment Consignment, 9 a.m., Bedwell Farm Equipment, 309-772-2343. See p. B1 TERRE HAUTE, IND.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m. EST, Roger Sturgeon, Jeff Boston Auction Service, LLC, 812382-4440. See p. B1 ROBARDS, KY.: 83 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Herron Auction & Realty, 270-826-6216. SHADELAND, IND.: Farm Machinery, 10:30 a.m. EST, Ron & Mary Gamble, Scherer’s Auction Service, LLC, 765-385-1550. See p. B1

Wed., March 4

GREENFIELD, IND.: 1122 +/Acres in 24 Tracts, 11 a.m., Elanco US Inc., Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-4512709. FRANKFORT, IND.: 76.21 +/- Acres, 6:30 p.m., Kerr Farm, Farmers National Company, 765-586-3428.

Sat., March 7

SULLIVAN, ILL.: Household, Toys, Tools, Farm Equipment & Trailers, 9 a.m., Andrew & Lois Kraemer, Kenneth & Marian Hochstetler & Nicole Mocko, Rohrer Bros. Auctions, 217-218-1695. See p. B1 PARIS, ILL.: Multi-Consignor Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Henry Setzer Farms, Phil Landes Farms, Tucker Wood Auctions, 217-822-2386. FANCY FARM, KY.: Farm Machinery & Equipment, 10 a.m., Daniels Farms, James R. Cash, 270-6238466. See p. B1

Mon., March 9

Real Estate & Farm Management, 800-424-2324. See p. B1

Fri., March 13

FORT WAYNE, IND.: State of the Farmer’s Economy Update, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-4512709.

Thurs., March 19

COVINGTON, IND.: 874 +/- Acres in 16 Tracts, 1 p.m. CST, GRD Limited Partnership & TIPRAD Broadcasting Company, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-451-2709.

KENTLAND, IND.: Farm Machinery, 11 a.m. CST, Deb & the late Steve Morgan, Scherer’s Auction Service, LLC, 765385-1550.

Sat., March 21

Tues., March 10

Tues., March 24

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO: 80 +/- Acres, 6:30 p.m., Wallingford Property Management Trust, Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, 800-424-2324.

Wed., March 11

GREENWICH, OHIO: Farm Equipment, 10:30 a.m., Alvin & Norma Zimmerman, The Wendt Group, 614-626-7653. See p. B2 GREENE COUNTY, IND.: 58.99 +/- Acres, 6:30 p.m., Tieman, Halderman

OXFORD, IND.: Spring Farm Machinery Consignment, 10 a.m. EST, Scherer’s Auction Service, LLC, 765385-1550.

ST. ANNE, ILL.: Farm Machinery, 8 a.m., St. Anne Consignment Auction & Equipment Sales, 815-4278350. See p. B2

Sat., March 28

OXFORD, IND.: 46th Annual Benton Central FFA Auction, 9 a.m. EST, Benton Central FFA, 765-884-1600, ext. 2164. HOPEDALE, ILL.: Farm & Construction Equipment Consignment, 9 a.m., S&K Auctions LLC, 309-2028378 or 309-696-9019. See p. B1

2020 Farmers Market Forum The 2020 Farmers Market Forum will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST March 5 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Farmers market managers, vendors and community development stakeholders from across the state will come together to network and learn from each other and from experts in the ﬁeld. For more information, call 317-692-7707 or visit tinyurl.com/uv3y7eo.

*** Public Auction *** Household - Toys - Tools - Farm Equip - Trailers Auction Location: 1559 State Hwy 32 Sullivan, IL 61951 Date: March 7, 2020 / Time: 9:00 AM Household & Furniture • Antiques & Collectables Hand Tools • Shop Equipment • Generators, Farm Equipment & Trailers • Miscellaneous Visit www.auctionzip.com/auctioneer/48913 for pictures! Sellers: Andrew & Lois Kraemer, Kenneth & Marian Hochstetler, and Nicole Mocko

Bedwell Farm Equipment Consignment Auction February 29, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. 348 Ludwig St. Bushnell, IL 61422 For More Information & Photos go to: bedwellequipmentauction.com

Tractors: Combines & Heads: Tillage: Planters & Drills: Mowers: Hay Equipment: Livestock Equipment: Sprayers: Landscape & Recreation: Truck, & Trailers: Skid Steer Attachments: Grain Carts: Wagons: Augers

Auctioneers: Cal Kaufman & Brent Schmidgall Auctioneers: Burnell Rohrer - IL Lic# 441.002441 Wilmer Yoder - IL Lic# 441.002247 Phone: 217-218-1695 / Email: rohrerbrosauctions@gmail.com

Contacts for Information: Daryl Bedwell Cell: 309-333-5880 Bedwell Farm Equipment Ofﬁce: 309-772-2343

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Consignment Auction March 28, 2020 at 9:00 A.m.

Auction Location: 7526 Old State Rt 121 Rd Hopedale IL, 61747 Call & Email to Get Early Consignments on Our Auction Bill Advertisement deadline March 1, 2020 skauctionsllc@yahoo.com Taking consignments at the lot March 20-27 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Auctioneers Brent Schmidgall Cal Kaufman 1-309-202-8378 1-309-696-9019

GOING GOING GONE

Saturday, March 7th, At 10:00 A.M.

Daniels Farms - 10578 St Rt 121N, Fancy Farm, KY 8.5 Miles NW Of May field, K Y Across From Nutrien AG At Mile Marker 18.5

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS jamesrcash.com For Pictures & Details TRACTORS - DOZER - EXCAVATOR Case IH 290 Magnum, 1351 Hrs, MFWD, “Looks New!!” • Case IH 7240, 5315 Hrs, MFWD “Very Nice” • Case IH 7240, 7108 Hrs, “Clean” • Case DC “Collector”. Plus An Extra Engine! John Deere 120C Excavator w/Thumb, 3914 Hrs, “A Fine Machine” John Deere 700J XLT Crawler Dozer, 6752 Hrs, “A Fine Machine” COMBINE - HEADS - ACCESSORIES JD S670 STS Combine, 4WD, 666/954 Hrs, Loaded With All Accessories,“ A Very Nice Combine” MacDon FD75-S Flex Draper, 35’, “Like New - Used One Season” • JD 608C Cornhead • Header Wagons “Like New” • J&M 750 Grain Cart PLANTING - TILLAGE - SUPPORT Kinze 3600 Planter, 16/31, New In 2019 Only Over 1000 Acres “Very Nice” • JD 7100 4 Row Planter • Phillips 4505 Rolling Harrow • DMI 4300 Nutri Placr 13 Shank Applicator • JD 25’ Flat Fold Field Cultivator • Two - Case IH 496 Disc, 25’ • J&M TF212 Torsion Flex Crumbler • Bushhog 2720 Rotary Cutter • IH 5100 Soybean Special Drill, 21 Hole • 10’ Pull Box Blade • 3Pt Root Rake • 7’ 3Pt Blade • 3 Btm Pittsburg Plow3 Pt Chisel Pow Jon Boat w/Motor, Trailer Farm And Barnyard Misc TRUCKS - TRAILERS ‘04 Chevrolet 2500 HD LS Duramax 4x4 Pickup • ‘00 Chevrolet 4x4 Pickup • ‘77 Ford Pickup • ‘98 White Volvo • ‘96 Int Eagle • ‘95 Mack CL713 Tri Axle, Heil 16’ Bed • ‘94 Int 8200 Day Cab • ‘88 White Volvo, Twin Screw • ‘74 Chevy C60 Grain Truck, Bed w/Hoist, Tail Gate Auger • ‘96 Wheeler Hopper, 38’ • ‘95 Timpte Hopper, 42’ • ‘82 Timpte Hopper, 40’ • ‘89 Drop Deck 40’ Trailer w/Ramps • Pintle Hitch 2 Axle Trailer, 16’

COMPLETE SETTLEMENT DAY OF SALE!! CURRENTBANKLETTERSAMUST!! NO Buyers Premium For Info Call Harold Daniels At 270.623.8083 For Health Reasons, Wait Until 11:00 A.M. To Call Mr. Harold

JAMES R. CASH

THE AUCTIONEER 270.623.8466 FANCY FARM, KY- MURFREESBORO, TN

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March 11th | 6:30 p.m. | Lyons Community Center

58.99+/- Acres of Excellent Quality Farmland Todd Litten: 812.327.2466 Owner: Tieman Auctioneer: Russell D. Harmeyer, IN Auct. Lic. #AU10000277 HRES IN Lic. #AC69200019

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Jeffrey Barnes, the product manager for the new John Deere 1745 Planter, stands next to the machine at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville.

FEBRUARY ALLEN COUNTY

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Feb. 27-March 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind.; home-gardenshow. com.

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION FOR THE JR YOUNG TRUST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 AT 10 A.M.

3091 W 1000 N, PERRYSVILLE, IN 47974 FROM STATE RD 32 & 63, GO WEST 3.9 MILES TO 300 W, TURN SOUTH, GO 2.3 MILES TO 1000 N, TURN WEST, SALE IS ON THE LEFT ONLINE BIDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PROXIBID.COM/TEDEVERETT JD 9420, 4WD, AUTO STEER, STARFIRE 3000 GLOBE, 710/70X42 DUALS, 5151 HRS, S/N RW9420H002258 Âˇ JD 8410, MFWD, 46â&#x20AC;? FIRESTONE DUALS, FRONT WEIGHTS, 5-REMOTES, AUTO STEER, 3000 GLOBE, 5433 HRS, S/N RW8410P013527 Âˇ JD 4850, MFWD, FRONT WEIGHTS, 9670 HRS Âˇ JD 4440 W/ JD 158 LDR, QUAD RANGE, REAR WEIGHTS, QUICK HITCH Âˇ JD 4440, QUAD RANGE, 38â&#x20AC;? DUALS, FRONT WEIGHTS, 7142 HRS Âˇ JD 2020 W/ SIDE BOOM MOWER, GAS Âˇ NH 555D TLB, 4X4, EXTEND A HOE, 4 IN 1 BUCKET, 7029 HRS Âˇ CAT 977 TRACK LOADER Âˇ HYSTER 55 FORKLIFT, LP Âˇ JD 4710 SPRAYER, 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOOMS, AUTO STEER, POLY TANK, 3250 HRS Âˇ JD 9760, 4WD, CHOPPER, 42â&#x20AC;? DUALS, 3462/2290 HRS, S/N 705911 Âˇ JD 630F GRAIN HEAD, S/N 707924 Âˇ JD 893 CORNHEAD, S/N 661358 Âˇ UNVERFERTH HT25 HEAD CART Âˇ EZ TRAIL 672 HEAD CART Âˇ KINZE 2600 16/31 PLANTER, NO TILL, CORN & BEAN UNITS Âˇ JD 7000 PLANTER, 6-ROW Âˇ JD 750 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DRILL, NO TILL, MARKERS, FILL AUGER, S/N 024429 Âˇ C/IH 330 VERTICAL TILL, 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ GP 3000 TURBO TILL, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ JD 510 RIPPER, 7-SHANK Âˇ JD 400 ROTARY HOE, FLAT FOLD, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ J&M 750 AUGER CART W/ TARP Âˇ EZ TRAIL 510 AUGER CART Âˇ EZ TRAIL 475 AUGER CART Âˇ PARKER GRAIN WAGON, 250-BU Âˇ TRAVIS SEED CART, 4-BOX Âˇ JD 709 ROTARY MOWER Âˇ LAYCO 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FERTILIZE BELT CONVEYOR Âˇ THUNDER CREEK EV500 FUEL CART Âˇ 2011 IH PROSTAR PREMIUM SEMI, DAY CAB, AIR RIDE, 324424 MILES Âˇ 2010 IH PRO STAR PREMIUM SEMI, DAY CAB, AIR RIDE, WET KIT, 542017 MILES Âˇ 1989 IH 4900 FERTILIZE TRUCK, DT466, DOYLE STAINLESS STEEL BED Âˇ 1980 GMC 7000 GRAIN TRUCK, GAS Âˇ 1975 GMC 6500 DUMP TRUCK, SINGLE AXLE, GAS Âˇ 2012 LEGEND TD32 GOOSENECK TRAILER W/ 3 RAMPS, 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ 2011 WILSON HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILER, ALUMINUM WHEELS, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ 2011 WILSON HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILER, AG HOPPERS, ALUMINUM WHEELS, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ 1976 FRUEHAUF ALUMINUM SEMI TANKER Âˇ 1978 SUMMIT ALUMINUM DUMP TRAILER W/ TARP, 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Âˇ 1975 LOW BOY TRI-AXLE DETACH Ted Everett & Kurt Everett, Auctioneers, Monrovia, Indiana AU#01013141 AU#08701600 OFFICE: 317-996-3929 Ted Everett 317-370-3113, Kurt Everett 317-691-4937 Jeremy Edwards, Auctioneer, Waynetown AU#09100129 765-366-4322 Austin Jordan, Mooresville AU#11300118 317-432-1338 SEE OUR WEBSITE AT TEDEVERETT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION

DELAWARE COUNTY Feb. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Invasive Species Callout Meeting: 5:30 p.m. EST, Minnetrista Gathering Place, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie, Ind.; 765-277-1415.

ELKHART COUNTY

John Deere introduces 1745 Planter By Ashley Langreck AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 2020 National Farm and Machinery Show was full of new equipment and top-of-the-line technology from some of the biggest brands in the agriculture industry. John Deere displayed its new 1745 Planter, which was designed to give producers the option to make their planter very simple if they so wish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The nice thing about the planter is that it gives producers the options to

go very simple with a mechanical meter, or option up with row control and a bunch of other options,â&#x20AC;? said JeďŹ&#x20AC;rey Barnes, who is the product manager for the 1745 Planter. Barnes said one of the nice things about the new planter is it pivot folds on the go and is able to ďŹ t on 12-foot roads, unlike the previous model that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fold. Barnes said the planter can be pulled by older tractors that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as much hydraulic power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 1745 Planter has proven technologies off

of other planters,â&#x20AC;? Barnes said. Barnes said John Deere created this planter to help farmers who must transport planters through narrow roads and ďŹ elds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It folds from the cab, and within 30 to 40 seconds, a farmer can be on the road to the next ďŹ eld,â&#x20AC;? Barnes said. Ashley Langreck can be reached at 800-4269438, ext. 192, or alangreck@agrinews-pubs. com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Langreck.

Keller Bros Farms Inc 5329 S Keller Road â&#x20AC;˘ Vincennes, IN 47591 TRACTORS: John Deere 8360R Tractor, 3494 Hours, John Deere 8225R Tractor, 6490 Hours, Case Steiger 9330 Row Crop Special Tractor, 6275 Hours, Case IH 5230 Tractor 2WD, Case 1570 Agri King Tractor, Ford 1710 Offset Tractor, Ford 7000 Tractor, Case 1410 Tractor, Case Antique Tractor Narrow Frontend, (3) Case Antique Tractor Parts Only, Kelley Front End Loader Attachment, GPS AUTO STEER SYSTEMS: (2) RTK Program Ready, Includes Globe Receivers and Monitors, COMBINES: (2) John Deere 9600 Combines, (2) John Deere 893 8 Row Corn Heads, (2) John Deere 930F 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grain Platforms, Hydraulic Reels, (4) Unverferth HT30 & HT25 Header Carts, PLANTERS & DRILLS: Kinze 3650 16/31 Row No Tile Planter/Liquid Fertilizer, Row Cleaners, Seed and Fertilizer Monitors, 16 Corn Seed Boxes for Kinze Planter, (2) John Deere 750 Seed Drill, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Hydraulic Hitch, John Deere 7000 6 Row Planter, 2012 Unverferth Seed Runner 3750 Seed Tender, TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 Case 2500 5 Shank Ecolo-Till, FMC ED-1510 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Side-Winder Tiller, (2) Glencoe 11 Shank Soil Saver Disc/Chisel Plow, Landoll 6230-29 Disk Plow, Kent Series V 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Field Cultivator, Case Disc Plow, Brillion BRS Cultipacker, DMI 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rolling Basket Crumbler, TuďŹ&#x201A;ine 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Disc 3 Point, FERTILIZING EQUIPMENT: Terra-Gator 1603 Slurry Spreader, Willmar 765HT Air Ride Application System, Self Propelled, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 Hardi C+750 Sprayer, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90 Utility VS2RX Tandem Sprayer Trailer, DMI 3250 32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; NutrPlace Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Applicator, International 540 Manure Spreader, 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Applicator Utility Bar, Fimco Fertilizer Sprayer, 3 Point Broadcast Spreader, MELON EQUIPMENT: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 Rain-Flo 2550 3 Row Plastic Layer Transplanter, Rain-Flo 1400 Irrigation Vegetable Transplanter, Plastic Mulch Layer, (3) John Deere One Row Melon Cultivators, (22) 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flatbed Melon Wagons with John Deere Gears, (2) 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flatbed Melon Wagons, GRAIN WAGONS: (4) Gravity Wagons w/ Deere Running Gears, Case 475 Grain Cart, North American Portable Grain-O-Vator Self Unloading Wagon, Tandem Axle, HAY EQUIPMENT: New Holland 851 Round Bailer, International 440 Square Hay Bailer, New Idea No. 402 Hay Bar Rake, Square Bale Conveyor, FEEDING EQUIPMENT: New Holland 355 Feed Grinder, 5600# Capacity of Shelled Corn, 1978 Chevy C65 Feed Truck, (8) IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, GRAIN BINS: Super B Automatic Grain Dryer, Brock Hopper Bottom 7,500 Bushel Grain Wet Bin, Brock 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 13 Ring Grain Bin, Brock 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 13 Ring Grain Bin, GSI 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 12 Ring Grain Bin, Superior 10,000 Bushel Grain Bin, 15,00 Bushel Grain Bin, 1,000 Bushel Hopper Bottom Grain Bin, Air Grain Delivery System, AUGERS: Hutchinson 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grain Auger, Unreferth 6â&#x20AC;? & 4â&#x20AC;? Augers, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 Walinga Agri-Vac 6614 Towable Grain Vacuum, MOWERS: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 Woods BW180-3 Series 3 Batwing, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 John Deere 997 Zero Turn Mower, Ford New Holland 918H 3 Point Flail Chopper, 3 Point PTO Shaft 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mower, 3 Point 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sickle Bar Mower, 3 Point Flail Mower, EQUIPMENT: Deere 310G Loader Backhoe, Cab, 4x4, Extendahoe, 3,536 Hours, Hyster Forklift, TOY: John Deere Gator 855D XUV, 4x4, Diesel, 3PT ATTACHMENTS: Case IH Quick Tach, Grader Boxes and Grader Blades, Post Hole Digger, Unverferth 500 Trailed Lifter, TANDEM AXLE TRUCK TRACTORS: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 Kenworth Day Cab, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 Freightliner Day Cab, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90 Mack CH613 Day Cab, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;78 Mack R686, TRUCKS: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 Mack Box Truck, Chevrolet C70 Custom Deluxe Flatbed Truck, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;97 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Pickup, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90 Dodge Power Ram Pickup, HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 Timpte 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;85 Wilson 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & â&#x20AC;&#x2122;79 Chamberlin 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; All Tandem Axles w/Roll Tarps, TRAILERS: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;73 Butler 6,000 Stainless Steel Tanker, (2) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 Great Dane 53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90 Utility 46â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reefers, (2) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90 Trailmobile 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Van Trailers, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 MW 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aluminum Stock Trailer, Tandem Axle, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 Imperial 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tilt-Top Tandem, Donahue 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Implement Carrier, Carrier Implement Trailer, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; OfďŹ ce Trailer, Towable Cattle Chute, NURSE & FUEL TANKS: 1000 Gallon Steel Tank Portable Nurse Tank, Behnke 1000 Gallon Portable Nurse Poly Tank, Tandem Axle, Chem Farm Stainless Steel Saddle Tanks, 1000 Stainless Steel Portable Fuel Caddy, 500 Gallon Portable Fuel Caddy, 500 Gallon Steel Fuel Tank, (2) CFCO Portable Generator, Deere Diesel, 540 PTO Driven, MISCELLANEOUS Lot of Cultivator Parts, Tile Pipe Various Size, Electric Portable Cement Mixer, Manga Force Portable Air Compressor, Front Tine Roto Tiller, Walk Behind Brush Mower, 3â&#x20AC;? & 4â&#x20AC;? Water Pumps & Hoses, (2) Lincoln 225 AMP Arc Welders, Lincoln SP100 Wire Feed Welder, Hypertherm Powermax 45 Plasma Cutter, Welding Table with Vice, Several Metal Work Benches, Metal Roll Around Welding Table, Miscellaneous Welding Supplies, welding Rods, Wire, Helmets, Assorted Torches, Gauges & Hose, 2 Wheel Torch Cart, (2) Vices & Stands, Craftsman Electric Drill Press Pedestal, Ridged Pipe Stand, (7) Kar Products Supply Boxes, (6) - Bolt Bins & Contents, Craftsman Roll Around Tool Box, Pressure Washer, Shop Lights, Assorted C-Clamps, Floor Jack, Electric, Automotive, Wire Rake with asst Automotive Wire, Werner 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fiberglass Step Ladder, Chop Saws, Chop Saw Table, Grinders, Continental HV 100 30 Ton Hydraulic Press, Jumper Cables, Coats Pneumatic RC-15A Tire Changing Machine, Assorted Tire Repair Supplies, Miscellaneous Used Tires, Continental 4000# Shop Hoist, Squirrel Cage Blower, (6) Cafeteria Tables, Rope, L Shaped Fuel Tank, Assorted Hitch Inserts, Chains, Assorted Jacks & Stands, Chainsaws & Parts, Freon Gauges, Shop Creeper, Portable Electric Seed Sprayer, Magnet Sweeper, (2)Dock Plates, (40) - 2 x 6 Rough Sawed Lumber, Assorted Hand Tools, Pipe Wrenches, Hammers, Combination Wrenches, Screw Drivers Sale Site Phone: 317-608-1811 Online bidding available Visit our website for terms & conditions Auctioneer: Nic Smock Lic. #AU10500037 dsaauctions.com

HARRISON COUNTY Feb. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Premier Ag Spray Clinic: 8:30 a.m. to noon EST, Premier Ag, 2655 Highway 135 SW, Corydon, Ind.; extension.purdue.edu/ harrison/event/27901.

JACKSON COUNTY Feb. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indiana Aquaculture Spring Meeting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department, 6905 North 400 East, Seymour, Ind.; 765-237-7022; www.indianaaquaculture. com/shop.

JASPER COUNTY Feb. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farming Together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Succession Planning: 6 to 8 p.m. CST, Rensselaer Public Library, 208 W. Susan St., Rensselaer, Ind.

KNOX COUNTY

LARGE FARM MACHINERY AUCTION ABSOLUTE FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FEBRUARY 27TH at 10:00AM

Feb. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cooking Under Pressure: 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST, Elkhart County Extension ofďŹ ce, 17746 County Road 34 #E, Goshen, Ind.; 574-5330554.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2020 @ 8:00 AM

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Feb. 22 and 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hemp Production Workshop: 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Feb. 22, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 29, Vincennes University Agricultural Center, 4207 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, Ind.; extension.purdue.edu/ gibson/event/27730.

NEWTON COUNTY Feb. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-H Beef & Dairy Barn Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. CST, Brook United Methodist Church, 124 E. Main St., Brook, Ind.

SHELBY COUNTY Feb. 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PARP Class: 9 a.m. to noon EST, Family Arts Building, 500 Frank St., Shelbyville, Ind.; 317-3926460.

SPENCER COUNTY Feb. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farming Together: Enhancing Your Worth as a Farm Business Partner: 6 to 8 p.m. CST, Spencer County Youth & Community Center, 1101 E. County Rd. 800 N., Chrisney, Ind.; extension.purdue.edu/clark/ event/27638.

WHITLEY COUNTY Feb. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Master Gardeners Garden Thyme Symposium: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST, Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 S. St. Rd. 9, Columbia City, Ind.; extension.purdue.edu/ whitley/event/27507.

MARCH ALLEN COUNTY March 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wood Stenciling: 1 to 3 p.m. EST Allen County Extension ofďŹ ce, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind.; extension.purdue.edu/ allen/event/27448.

DUBOIS COUNTY March 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crop Marketing and Farm Finance Workshop: 10:30 a.m. EST, Dubois County Fairgrounds Clover Pavilion, 4157 S. State Road 162, Huntingburg, Ind.; 765-494-7004; purdue.ag/ workshop20.

HARRISON COUNTY March 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dining with Diabetes: 10 a.m. to noon EST, Harrison County Extension ofďŹ ce, 247 Atwood St., Corydon, Ind.; 812-738-4236; www.purdue. edu/hhs/extension/dwd.

HENDRICKS COUNTY March 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2020 Farmers Market Forum: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 1900 Main St., Danville, Ind.; tinyurl.com/ uv3y7eo. March 5-7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Indiana Small Farm Conference: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Hendricks County Fairgrounds Conference Center, 1900 Main St., Danville, Ind.; www.purdue.edu/dffs/ smallfarms/small-farmconference-2020.

LAPORTE COUNTY March 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner: 6 to 9 p.m. CST, Pinney Purdue Agriculture Center, 11402 S. County Line Road, Wanatah, Ind.; 765-4942153; tinyurl.com/spz6met.

LAWRENCE COUNTY March 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lawrence County Rabbit Club Youth and Open Show: 8 a.m. to noon EST, Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11261 E. US Hwy 50, Bedford, Ind.

MARION COUNTY March 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marion County Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Celebration: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST, Discovery Hall, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Ind.; tinyurl. com/qkjwzfc.

www.agrinews-pubs.com | INDIANA AGRINEWS | Friday, February 21, 2020

Positive trends in tractor sales MILWAUKEE — January 2020 saw mixed results in overall U.S. sales of tractors and self-propelled combines. Total farm tractor sales grew compared to January of last year while combines fell by a quarter, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. total farm tractor sales increased 4.7% in January compared to last year while U.S. January self-propelled combine sales fell 24.4%. Total U.S. sales of twowheel-drive tractors grew in all segments in January

a total of 4.9% compared to January 2019. Under 40 HP two-wheeldrive tractors were up 2.6% and sales of 40 to 100 HP tractors went up 4.6%, while sales of 100-plus HP tractors led the way with 19.6% growth to 1,361 units. Total November U.S. four-wheel drive tractor sales fell 6.6% to 169 units sold. For Canada, November four-wheel-drive tractor sales fell 84.1% — from 69 to 11 units sold year-overyear — and self-propelled combine sales notched down 22%. November two-wheeldrive tractor Canadian sales

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Cattle ‘upcycle’ by eating plants inedible to humans By Martha Blum

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DUBUQUE, Iowa — Cattle are upcyclers that eat plants inedible to humans and turn them into high quality food for people. “Upcycling is taking something that has little or no value and making it a higher value product,” said Sara Place, chief sustainability officer for Elanco. “That’s what ruminants do every day because they’re consuming things we can’t eat directly and the land they’re using is not in competition with crop production either.” With photosynthesis, energy is captured in plants that are eaten by animals. “The rumen microbes break down the cellulose, and we get a high nutrient dense product,” Place said during a presentation at the Driftless Region Beef Conference, hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. “Beef is a carbon-captured product because carbon that was in the air is

now on your plate, and it is carbon that wouldn’t have been accessed without cattle,” she said. Place talked about the feed resources used to produce grain-finished beef in the United States. “Forage is 82% of the total feed resources used by the beef industry, another 7% are byproduct feeds and 11% is grain,” she said. “About 90% of those feeds are not in direct competition with human food.” Place compared grainfinished beef to broiler chickens and pork production. “The amount of human editable feed inputs per unit of live weight gain is pretty similar across those three meat species,” she said. “However, if you take the protein value to people of the meat divided by the same value of the feed inputs going into those animals,” she said, “there is over two times more high quality protein generated from the U.S. beef system that is being used, which is a really good sustainability story.” Pigs and chickens eat

high-quality protein such as soybean meal. “That’s why the ratio is not as favorable to them,” Place said. Most of the feed resource requ i rement for cattle is gener- Place ated from grazing land. “That is land that can’t be used for cultivated agriculture,” Place said. “Cattle use more land, but they’re expanding the land base we have available for food production.” MANAGING THE ECOSYSTEM Cattle help to manage the ecosystem, especially in the western part of the United States. “Cattle are ecosystem engineers,” Place said. “Grazing animals can be used to create fire breaks and lower the risk of wild fires.” The rangeland that cattle graze is too arid, rocky and steep to be cultivated. “The only way we’re going to generate food for people off this land is with cattle, sheep and goats,” Place said. “Those animals

use more land, but it is land that is not in competition for alternative uses for food production.” Place said it takes 8 million acres of land to produce the corn that is fed to cattle. “That’s about 2% of the U.S. cropland acres that is actually going directly to cattle,” she said. “The corn we run through cattle to create beef creates a higher quality protein source and more available protein than if we ate the corn directly.” One acre can’t be used for everything, Place said. “We have to think about the suitability of the land for different uses,” she said. “Grazing lands with perennial forages often times are a big benefit for lowering soil erosion and decreasing the amount of nutrient losses on those acres.” The amount of greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of beef produced is not the same for the United States and other countries. “For some places, the

carbon footprint is 50 times greater than the U.S.,” she said. “A lot is driven by how many live cattle it takes to produce beef.” The United States has 8% or less of the global herd yet produces 20% of the world’s beef, Place said. “We make 4 to 5 billion pounds more beef than Brazil, but their cattle herd is over twice the size of ours. It takes longer for their cattle to get to slaughter, which requires more feed.” All ruminants produce methane. “It comes out of the front end of the animal when it burps,” Place said. “Animals consume forage, the microbes in their guts break it down, ferment it and a special class of the microbes take the waste products of fermentation and convert it into methane,” she said. “The gas accumulates, and they have to eliminate that gas. If they don’t, they get bloat.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, direct emissions from cattle is 2% of the total greenhouse gas emis-

sions in the United States. “That is pretty similar to landfills, and one of the sources that goes to landfills that produces methane gas is food waste,” Place said. “We waste 30% to 40% of edible food.” All of agriculture contributes 8.5% of greenhouse gas emissions. “Most of the greenhouse gas emissions come from burning fossil fuels in the U.S.,” Place said. “That makes up almost 80% of the greenhouse gas emissions.” The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimated globally all livestock produced 14.5% of the greenhouse gas emissions. “Just beef cattle production in the world produced 6% of the emissions, and the U.S. beef production contributed less than half of a percent,” Place said. “You could kill every cow in America and it won’t make a difference.” Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 117, or marthablum@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Blum.

U.S. pork exports set value, volume records during 2019

JAPAN TOP MARKET Japan has historically been the leading market for U.S. pork in terms of value, as well as the leading destination for U.S. chilled, never frozen pork loins. In 2019, the U.S. held 46% of Japan’s market for chilled pork, down from 70% in 2017, according to Norman Bessac, vice president of international marketing. “With Japan as the most important U.S. market, the Pork Checkoff has brought key stakeholders and thought leaders together on a task force to lead marketing efforts there,” Bessac said. “The checkoff investment in the task force and

subsequent programs, promotions and educational events will help build Japan’s confidence in U.S. pork and allow exporters to recapture lost market share.” Mexico remains the top market for U.S. pork by volume, with over 1.56 billion pounds of pork and pork variety meat exported in 2019. “The majority of pork and pork variety meat expor ted to Mexico is bone-in hams,” Bessac said. “This is a great market, but there’s an opportunity to expand the product mix and to add value for U.S. pig farmers.” Recently, the Pork Checkoff secured grant funds through the Foreign Ag Service Quality Samples Program and the Emerging Markets Program to help customers in Mexico develop new uses for pork loins. A new task force will provide insight to the checkoff and USMEF as they use the grant and other programs to diversify U.S. pork exports to Mexico.

The 2019 Indiana Beef Cattle Association scholarship recipients were Kylie McFatridge (from left), Kenzie Kretzmeier, Ellie Sennett and Hattie Duncan.

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BATESVILLE, Ind. — At the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in San Antonio, the states making up NCBA Region 1 elected Tim Schwab, a native of Batesville, to the position of Region 1 vice president for policy during their regional caucus. “Tim brings a lifetime of expeSchwab rience to this position,” said Joe Moore, the Indiana Beef Cattle Association’s executive vice president. “As one of seven regional vice presidents, Tim will represent Region 1 on the NCBA Executive Committee and will serve as the policy division director. His previous service and leadership at the local, state and national level will benefit everyone in Region 1.” NCBA regional vice presidents serve a term of three years and serve to coordinate regional membership activities by serving as chair of their regional membership committee. They also coordinate regional activities and communications with the federation division regional vice presidents from their respective regions.

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tomers and investing in research to develop emerging markets.” While exports to China were higher in 2019, key U.S. pork customers, including Japan, the No. 1 in value, and Mexico, the No. 1 in volume, saw significant declines as the United States worked to negotiate new trade deals with each country.

DES MOINES, Iowa — U.S. pork exports finished 2019 on a high note, setting new records for both value and volume, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. For the year, 5.89 billion pounds of U.S. pork and pork variety meats valued at $6.952 billion were exported to countries around the world, up 10% and 9% respectively from 2018. Pork exports accounted for 26.9% of total 2019 U.S. pork production. Export value per head averaged $53.51, up 4% from 2018. “China was the main driver for the record-breaking pace of U.S. pork exports in 2019,” said David Newman, a pig farmer representing Arkansas and president of the National Pork Board. “We are poised to help fill China’s protein gap caused by the country’s African swine fever outbreak. But we’re also focused on recapturing lost market share with key cus-

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gains and to keep pushing for policies that will help improve conditions for cattle producers so they can better provide the nation and the world with delicious and nutritious U.S. beef.â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities include an issue that was a late addition to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list after congressional introduction of the so-called Green New Deal: climate policy. NCBA plans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;continue to push back against misguided climate policies

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by re-enforcing that real beefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great taste and nutrition that cannot be replicated and directly addressing myths that may aďŹ&#x20AC;ect consumer decisions to choose beef,â&#x20AC;? said Laurie Munns, a cattle rancher from Hansel Valley, Utah, and federation division chairman at the National Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beef Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To achieve this, we are leaning on checkoďŹ&#x20AC; funded technical research and focusing on the real facts about real beef.â&#x20AC;? The new series of ads are currently running on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beef. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s For Dinner.â&#x20AC;? will continue to roll out additional creative elements such as video, programmatic and native advertising in the weeks ahead. The ads directly target

older millennial consumers, especially parents, directing them back to BeefItsWhatsForDinner. com, where they can learn about beefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerful nutrition and sustainability stories and ďŹ nd beefy mealtime inspiration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, we are using the dollars of beef farmers and ranchers to ensure consumers, media, chefs, dietitians and food service and retail partners have the facts when it comes to beef,â&#x20AC;? said Alisa Harrison, senior vice president of global marketing and research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep in mind that consumers crave real beef and meat alternatives represent less than 1% market share, while real beef represents more than 99% market share or sales at retail and

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Nose knows if something has gone bad By Dr. Keith Roach

I have had the same problem forever: I don’t understand why buttermilk coffee creamer seems to get outdated faster than regular creamer. Does the butter in it have anything to do with this? Buttermilk doesn’t have butter in it. It was so named because it was originally made with what was left after separating butter from the unhomogenized cream that had been allowed to ferment with airborne bacteria, making it slightly acidic. Modern cultured buttermilk is made from pasteurized, homogenized milk, usually 1% to 2% fat, and inoculated with healthy bacteria, which makes lactic acid from the sugars in the milk. This acid makes buttermilk resistant to the unhealthy bacteria that causes spoilage. It also causes a slight sour taste, which some people like and others don’t. Commercial heavy cream, and coﬀee creamers made from heavy cream, have a very long shelf life largely because they are pasteurized at ultrahigh temperatures, so they last even longer than buttermilk. The high fat content also retards bacteria growth. Both buttermilk-based and creambased creamers will stay good longer than their expiration date. Your nose is very good for telling when it has gone bad. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu. © 2020 North America Synd., Inc.

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Less money despite Social Security increase By Matilda Charles

I’ll be worse off financially this year, despite the Social Security increase we just received. I won’t be the only one. For the average recipient who receives $1,460 per month, that 1.6% equates to a gain of $23.36 per month. Medicare went up $9.10 to $144.60, so that drops the extra cash to $14.26. Except my Medicare supplement went up $42 and the drug plan went up, as well. Rent went up $20 per month, justified by management with the “big increase” in Social Security we all got. With so many of us in the same situation, we need to think of ways to save money. If you take a daily newspaper and pay for it by the month, calcu-

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The auction catalog called this a Victorian mahogany threetiered waiter in the Queen Anne taste made in the late 19th century, which is a long way to say the table was made in a style that was in fashion 150 years earlier.

Name game in antiques By Terry and Kim Kovel

It sometimes is difficult to know the proper name for a piece of antique furniture. Names can change. A commode can be a chest of drawers; a cabinet like a sideboard; or a small bedroom dressing table, usually with a drawer for soap, combs, brushes and cosmetics, and a small shelf behind a door that holds a potty until it is emptied by the servants. There were no flush toilets in homes until the late 1800s. A davenport in England in the 19th century was a small desk that opened to the side with a slanted top that was easy to write on. In 20th century America, a davenport is a type of sofa. But strangest of all is a dining-room serving table with a center pole around which three graduated round shelves usually turn, like a lazy Susan. But, of course, while the name “dumb waiter” is still used for this type of table, it has nothing to do with a stupid person. A Victorian table like this, made with a three-part leg, sold at New Orleans Auction Galleries for $406. I have my grandma’s set of 1950s Nancy Prentiss stainless- steel flatware, and I use it daily. I hand wash it most of the time, and only when I’m feeling super lazy do I put it in the dishwasher. It doesn’t seem to get damaged, but I’m curious about using the dishwasher for it all the time. We run the dishwasher about once every four or five days and use well water with a water softener. Should I continue to hand wash this, or is once a week in the dishwasher OK? It’s safe to wash stainless-steel flatware in the dishwasher, but don’t use a citrus-based detergent. Stainless-steel flatware should be washed soon after it is used in order to avoid stains. If you are running the dishwasher only every few days, wash the flatware by hand on the days you aren’t running it. Don’t soak the flatware for a long time. To avoid spots, dry thoroughly with a soft dish towel instead of letting it air dry. Stainless steel can be cleaned with silver polish. CURRENT PRICES Fishing lure, jitterbug, Fred Arbogast, white, hooks, 2 1/2 inches, $65. Fan, electric, General Motors, black, Delco Appliance Co., 18 x 21 inches, $180. Advertising thermometer, Orange Crush, from natural orange juice, 16 x 6 1/4 inches, $260. Wakeboard, orange, white, Peterborough Canoe Co., Canada, 1920, 28 x 58 inches, $335. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

Warning: Coyotes could be watching you COLUMBUS, Ohio — Increasingly drawn to life in and around cities, coyotes might be losing their tendency to be reclusive and their fear of the neighbors. A researcher with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is trying to find out: Has city life changed coyotes? Wildlife biologist Stan Gehrt, who has researched coyotes in the Chicago area for the past two decades, recently began a study on the personality of coyotes in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, in addition to those in Chicago. Gehr t w ill explore whether coyotes living in or around cities are becoming more bold, and if so, what’s causing the change in their disposition. If these wild urban dwellers have become more audacious, was the change a result of nature and genetic changes, or nurture, what they’ve learned in their environment from being around people? “Coyotes spend a lot of time watching us,” Gehrt said. “They’re learning from us. We know that they are always in close proximity to people even though people might not know it.” A change in personality

cities: squirrels, rabbits, mice, trash people leave behind, pet food for dogs and cats. “What we find is coyotes are taking advantage of all of those,” he said. What little time coyotes sleep, they aren’t fussy about where. “They can just curl up under a bush or behind a building or in the tall grass, if there is tall grass,” Gehrt said. Even with more coyotes living in cities and suburbs, they rarely injure Coyotes are becoming more common and can be found living in people because, for the suburban areas the creatures called home before development most part, coyotes prefer to avoid people, even if arrived. they’re nearby, he said. Occasionally coyotes will might explain the occa- they should,” Gehrt said. sional coyote attacking “But when they lose their step out in an area with someone, or it might be fear, that’s when you might people — just to see if they can. How people respond that the coyote acted out find someone being bit.” Long inhabitants of of the norm, possibly beWest Coast cities, coyotes cause it was rabid. Consider some recent have moved eastward run-ins. On a freeway into the Midwest and ramp in January, a coyote East Coast. And in the darted toward a Columbus past two decades, they’re police officer and bit him not just drifting through while he stood outside his cities, they’re moving in, having babies and setting patrol car. A little over a week later, up territories, Gehrt said. “They found the life a coyote bit a 6-year-old boy in the head near a was pretty good,” Gehrt downtown Chicago park, said. In cities, coyotes can and that same night, also in Chicago, a man reported thrive. Their survival rate that a coyote bit him on is significantly higher in a the back side. In all three city than in a rural area, cases, the coyote struck — where the wild animals are more likely to be apparently unprovoked. “The vast majority of trapped or hunted, Gehrt coyotes in cities have a said. And food abounds in healthy fear of people — as

What to do during a coyote encounter

n Do not run if a coyote approaches you. Safety procedures for dealing with coyotes are different from those for dealing with an unknown dog. Yell, stand up straight and wave your arms. The goal is to make yourself appear larger. Or, throw something at the coyote to make it move away. The goal is to scare it away, not to injure it. n Teach your kids what to do if they see a coyote. Have them throw their arms up in the air and yell “like a monster” to scare the coyote away. n Do not leave small pets unattended when they are outside, especially at night. Consider the use of fencing or kennel runs. n Do not feed coyotes. Property owners should limit the availability of unintentional food sources, such as bird food, pet food, ripe fruit or trash. n Comply with local ordinances that require oversight or restraint of pets. Coyotes that are protecting their den or young will vigorously defend the area. Simply walking your dog in a different area keeps everyone safe. n Target the coyote when a pattern of “undesirable” behavior develops. Usually it will be easier to change human and domestic animal use of an area than to capture the coyote. Recognize that coyote population reduction — removing some or all of the coyotes in an area — is usually unrealistic and always temporary. Removal of coyotes also requires time, effort and money. n If removal of a coyote is deemed necessary, hire a nuisance wildlife control operator who is licensed by the Department of Natural Resources. Coyote removals approved by the DNR usually involve the use of cage traps or padded foot-hold traps. The animals are humanely euthanized, not relocated. Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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Decatur County, IN: February 25 • 503+/- Acres - 8 Tracts Contact: Michael Bonnell 812.343.6036 or Dave Bonnell 812.343.4313

LaPorte County, IN: February 26-27 • 18+/- Acres - 3 Tracts *ONLINE ONLY* BIDDING OPENS 2/26 - 8 A.M. CST & BIDDING CLOSES 2/27 - 4 P.M. CST Contact: Larry Smith 219.716.4041 or Kelsey Sampson 219.608.4341

Vermilion County, IL: February 27 • 95+/- Acres - 3 Tracts Contact: John Bechman 765.404.0396

Montgomery County, OH: March 10 • 80+/- Acres - 1 Tract Contact: John Kramer 937.533.1101 or Craig Springmier 937.533.7126

Greene County, IN: March 11 • 58+/- Acres - 1 Tract Contact: Todd Litten 812.327.2466

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Montgomery County • 170A, 165 tillable, near Linden. • 12.99 Ac, 12.79 tillable, 6 miles S of Waynetown.

Newton County • 137.08 A, 130.75 Tillable, 3.7 CRP, W of Brook.

LaPorte County, IN: 5 Properties all located within LaPorte County 60+/- Acres • Building Sites, Rolling Hills, Woods, Ponds Running Stream & Tillable Farm Land

30+/- Acres • Secluded & Wooded Building Site with Pond 58+/- Acres • Level Farmland, Rural Building Site 2+/- Acres • Rural Building Site • Contact: Julie Matthys 574.310.5189 Tipton County, IN: 109+/- Acres • Contact: Jaret Wicker 765.561.1737 or John Miner 765.438.2699

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(2) FRIESEN PROTEIN bulk tanks, 5-1/2 ton, $1,500/ ea. Call 815-539-7117 ARROWQUIP Q-CATCH 86 SERIES, Brand New! $7,000 for chute, $1,000 for the trailer (309)883-6340 For Sale 24ft feeder wagon hay and silage, Heavy duty, exc shape, several available, $4500. 618-528-8744 Westendorf loader fits several models will fit MFWD, $3500. 618-528-8744

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2000 CAT-460, 3037 Eng. 2225 sep., rice package, duals @ 70%, Ag Leader, yield monitor w/mapping, inspected yearly, shedded, clean machine, w/S30 platform, & 830 corn head, will separate, $32,500 obo Call 815848-2300

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2011 JD-9570, 1927/1315 hrs., duals, CM, bin ext., Call 574-857-6750 JD 9750 combine, 2000 eng/. 1500 sep hrs, exc tires, field ready, shed kept, top cond, $58,500. 618-927-7858, 7857 JD-9650, 2192 sep hrs., 3108 eng. Hrs., $48,000 obo; JD-893 corn head, $11,000 0b0; JD925 bean head, $7,000 obo Call 309-546-2831

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'77 JD 4630, 500 hrs on new motor, 18438 w/duals, frt & rear wts, good condition. Asking $16,000. Call 309-235-4147 1991 Case IH 7120, 2WD, 4299 hours, 4-reversers, 3 remotes, 18.4x42 on tire w/duals and weights, good condition, 573-547-5747, 573-846-7393 1994 JD 4760 MFWD, duals, weights, one owner, 6900hours, $49,500. 309-507-0774 2004 VERSATILE-2425, 3300 hrs., exc cond., $72,500, OBO retiring. 563-357-4300 2007 AGCO-DT180, 4890 hrs., $70,000 obo Call 309-546-2831

1996 JD-7800, 2600 hrs., Power shift, 42” tires & duals, $69,5000.; 1969 JD-3020, DSL, side console, dual hyd., frt & rear wts. $10,500; 1980 IH1086, dual PTO & hyd. 18.4x38 tires, $11,900; 1976 IH-986, 2100 one owner hrs. 18.4x34, dual PTO & hyd., $17,900; Ford-5610, dsl, w/loader, 429 one owner hrs., very nice. $17,900; JD-4020, dsl, side console, dual hyd. ROPS, $7,900. Call 815-592-3656 580 Super D backhoe, w/cab, 4&1 front bucket, farmer owned, 4490-hours, $13,000. 217-348-0394

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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

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2011 White 8531, 16x31, 2 bu. boxes, hi-rate sensors, pt row clutches, HD down springs, unit mount no-till cutters, Keeton seed firmers, 4 insecticide boxes, GTA console 1 monitor, always been shedded, $33,000. 217-246-5600

Crawfordsville, IN (765) 866.0253 Eaton, OH (937) 456.6281 Georgetown, OH (937) 378.4880 La Crosse, IN (219) 754.2423 Lebanon, IN (765) 482.2303 Leb. Spray Center, IN (765) 481.2044 Pendleton, IN (765) 778.1991 Plymouth, IN (574) 936.2523

greendrills.com (740)756-4810 Hizey Farm Service LLC Harms Land-Rollers, Brand New! 12 - $6,800, 14 -7,300, 16 - $8,000 , 24 - $14,800, 32 - $17,500, 42-$21,500 Any size Available. 715-234-1993 JD 1760 12Row 30 inch planter, equipped w/insect boxes, no-till cutters, Yetter residue managers, very sharp, no welds, used on small acreage. 217-259-2168 MARIDIAN-240RT, LIKE NEW, $15,000 obo Call 309-546-2831 MARTIN SPIKE CLOSING wheels 15-in. Diameter (24) total, (12) 1200 ac., (12) 2400 ac. off 1790 planter $80.00 each Smart box system complete minus control console used 3 years $2,000. (309)531-1108 Planter Auger for JD 1770NTUnverferth 6” folding auger with Poly Cupped flighting, 17' long and Hydraulic Driven. Central IL, $1400 or best offer. 217-433-2785 TWIN ROW/SPLIT ROW planter, 4 row, JD-7000, w/coultiplanter II, $4,500 can send photos, Call 765-202-3411

5X6 NET WRAPPED Grass hay or large squares of alfalfa for horses and dairy cows. Delivery to your farm. (217)370-4342 QUALITY HAY AND STRAW , limited quantity of 1st and 2nd cut, big & small squares, delivery available, Call us David 815-685-5344, Mike 815-685-9646

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WEST LAKE 135K App. $1,900; PMI 135K App., $1,600; DMI-4200II, 125K, App w/marker, $2,500; 3 pt. West Lake 115K 28% App. W/1000 gal, pull tank & ground driven pump, no till coulters, $3,200. (815)592-3656

1997 ROGATER-854, 4744 hrs. 80/60 Booms 20" Spacing. 5 Sec. w/fencerow nozzles. Envizio Pro monitor, w/ Accuboom & lightbar. 800 gal. SS tank. Operator & Parts Books. $27,000 OBO. Call 815-694-2944 2007 FAST-9420, 1000 Gal. Tank 80-ft. Booms (2) 5-ft. bolt on stubs to convert to 90-ft. 320x46 Tires 460 Raven monitor 50-gal. rinse tank L&R hand fence row nozzles field ready $7000.00 309-531-1108

CIH-4*96 24' 7-1/2” spacing, 21” frt. 19-1/2 rear blades, 3-bar Remlinger harrow, Ser. JAG0162738 $7,900; IH-490, 21' 2-1/2” spacing, 19-3/4 frt., 19-3/4 rear blades, Ser. 04700004032969, $3,500; JD235, 25', 7-1/2” spacing, 21-1/4 frt, 19-1/4 rear blades, Ser. 015828A, $3,700; JD-630 30', 7-1/2” spacing, 19” frt. 19-3/4 rear blades, Ser. N00630x004055, $6,900; Brillion XL 144 33' Packer Xfold, good rolls, weld on hitch, Ser. 164772, $5,900; Krause, 2011, 15' offset disc, 11” spacing, 251/2” blades; Glencoe, 55K soil saver, New paint, Hoses & Points, $3,300. (815)592-3656 JD-726 2005 34ft finisher, knock on sweeps 5 bar spike harrow, field ready, nice condition, $23,500. 815-275-0669 Krause TL6200-45 45' Soil Finisher w/knock-on sweeps, updated, walking tandems, single point depth control, rear hitch, plumbed w/hyd. Motivated seller. 269-876-8939, Galien, MI M&W-1875, 7-SHANK great shape, W/HARROW, $7,500 obo Call 815-848-2300

DMI 3300 nutri placer, NH3 applicator, pull type, 13-shank, no-till coulters, Blu-Jet independent cover disk, Hiniker 8150 controller monitor, stored inside, exc., $15,500. 765-426-5711, Frankfort, IN TANKS: STAINLESS. PIPE For Culverts 10-inch to 10ft DIA. 618-553-7549, 618-562-4544, www.dktanks.com

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17 SHANK pull type NH3 bar, can be used to preplant or sidedress, 440 Raven controller, $8500 obo. 618-562-7550 1903 w/16ft Chandler litter bed, Cat power, torque boost trans., 4800-hours, 73x44-32, $41,500. 618-562-7550 2013 ETS SOIL warrior strip till unit, 12R30”, dual dry fert. Compartment, SS Morris meters, pneumatic down pressure, row cleaners, Avery scale, Ag Leader Versa mon., both shallow & deep tillage set ups, $95,000 call 815-716-6895 New Steel Storage tanks available Capacity up to 50,000 gal. 618-553-7549, 562-4544 www.dktanks.com

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18.4X42 AXLE MOUNT DUALS, 90% tread, hubs included, $2,800 Call 309-840-5145

IH 18' disc with cylinder good blades & tires, $1,200 217-369-9098 JD MULCH MASTER, MODEL 550, 25FT, EXTRA SWEEPS, GOOD COND., $5750. 812-204-4587 JD-637 32ft Disc; JD-630 25ft disk, excellent condition, 618-528-8744

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1992 GMC Topkick, Cat engine, 10ft bed, new paint, good condition, $7500. 618-528-8744

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1998 43' Wilson hpr btm, 78' sides, 80% tires, 90% brakes, Shur-lock tarp, VG cond, $10,900. 618-927-7858, 7857

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New& Used REM & Kongskilde grain vacs. Used Kongskilde 1000 & 500 grain vacs. Cornwell Equipment, Arthur, IL 217-543-2631

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 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 GSI FLOORING New-Weather: 18' , 21' , 24' Floor. 50% off. While They Last. Call Place Order. Brush Enterprises, Bethany, IL 1-800-373-0654 NEW GT RECIRCULATING Batch Grain Dryers. Cornwell Equipment. (217)543-2631

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JD-716A SILAGE WAGON, SN 01266zw, 3 beaters, roof, wood floor, unloading apron ext., PTO shaft, variable floor spd. On a JD-1075 4 wheel running gear, SN 014541w with tongue ext., trails straight, well maintained and shedded, Asking$6,000. Wanatuh IN. 219-252-0510

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(2) 2018 TINPTE 40x66”, super hoppers, all light weight options, Ag Tubs, 22-oz Black tarps, super singles w/Dura-Bright wheels, empty weight 7650, priced to sell. Call 608-751-0606 1986 ALLIED FUEL tanker, 9000 gal., 5 comp. 11R22.5 tires, air ride, tires & brakes 50%, new dollies, painted silver & blue, nice looking trailer, $15,000 Call 309-335-0573

JD 630 25ft disc, 7-1/2” spacing, equipped w/tine tooth harrow, excellent condition.

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The challenge of degraded water Essay: ‘Food brings everyone to the table’ Despite the presidential caucus debacle Iowa hosted Feb. 3, the too old, too-white and too-rural — at least to pundits who drop Farm & Food by every Leap Year — Hawkeye File State still finished its awful Alan Guebert week with an act of political courage rarely seen in U.S. agriculture today. On Feb. 7, the Des Moines Register published a clear, sharp call to action on the state’s increasing “degradation of drinking water” by pointing the finger directly at Big Ag and its enablers in the Iowa General Assembly. The criticism isn’t new; several Iowa newspapers — especially the Pulitzer Prize-winning Storm Lake Times — regularly point out how Big Ag and the state legislature have worked together to make political buck passing on the state’s worsening water quality Iowa’s unofficial sport. The unusual part of the Register’s op-ed, however, was its writers: four ag experts with impeccable legal and scientific credentials few would debate separately and no one should take on collectively. More on each later. Their editorial effort begins with a punch in the face: “In 2019, Iowa’s streams carried away a billion pounds of nitrogen and 50 million pounds of phosphorus.” Whoa, a billion pounds of wasted N and 50 million pounds of unusable P? What did that cost Iowa farmers, as well as the state’s citizens, parks and wild-

life whose lives depend on clean water? To date, solutions have been short-sighted and ineffective. In 2013, the Iowa legislature passed its Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a timid approach its backers hoped would pacify public calls to act. But “Iowa’s water quality has not improved.” The reason is as obvious now as then: Iowa’s water problems flow from how its farmers operate: When the manure from the state’s 25 million hogs and 80 million laying hens is added on top of its fertilizer-intense corn-soybean monoculture, “Animals are so overpopulated in some areas that manure-borne nutrients far exceed crops needs.” Everyone knows this so, now, “It’s time to admit the obvious and regroup.” All must recognize that the state’s livestock industry “has grown far beyond our agencies’ capacity to enforce the weak regulations we have.” Worse, these regulations mainly rely “on farmer altruism,” or self-sacrifice, that “will require generations to produce measurable results.” And that’s just not good enough. “We think Iowans deserve better from an industry indemnified by the taxpayer through billions of dollars spent on trade mitigation payments, crop insurance subsidies and disaster relief.” And, “poor water quality is not the result of callous, poorly informed or rogue farmers; rather it is the predictable result of land use policies, vulnerabilities of the corn-soybean-animal confinement scheme, and an economic system tyrannically ruling farmer decisions.” What needs to be done, the

four experts suggest, are forward-leaning actions most farm groups and state legislatures haven’t touched for decades. Now, however, everyone needs to focus on “resilient ways that benefit all Iowans” like taxing fertilizer and feed to trim overuse, monitor manure application to stopover-application and toughen today’s weak regulatory system. These long-needed, well-informed ideas won’t go away because the ag experts who offer them are Iowa’s most respected ag experts. One is Neil Hamilton, emeritus professor of law at Drake University and a nationally respected ag law expert. Another is Matt Liebman, a professor of agronomy and the H.A. Wallace Chair for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State. Two University of Iowa faculty members round out the four-person team: Sylvia Secchi specializes in sustainability and public policy and Chris Jones, a research engineer, writes an authoritative, often provocative blog on Iowa water quality. The four conclude their piece as they began it: with a clear, indisputable fact. “The challenge represented by our degraded water is enormous. We know of no problems approaching this magnitude that have been solved through individual actions. Iowans deserve more than meaningless platitudes and dogmatic devotion to voluntary approaches. “Now is the time to act if we are to avoid another century of degraded water.”

background, so I have enjoyed reading of his family’s work/ experiences. Best wishes for his next adventure. Thanks, again, for his

and the other “From the Barns” articles.

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Slykhuis will be missed I will miss Todd Slykhuis’ “From the Barns” articles. Raising cattle isn’t part of my

Susan Patterson KINMUNDY, ILL.

The Agriculture Council of America has announced Eli Mittermeyer of Lorraine, Illinois, as the 2020 National Ag Day written essay winner. Mittermeyer will receive a $1,000 prize and travel to Washington March 24 for recognition at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Ag Day Essay Contest is sponsored by CHS Inc., National Association of Farm Broadcasting and Farm Progress. Here is his winning essay, “Food brings everyone to the table.” By Eli Mittermeyer

“Pass the mashed potatoes, please.” When that heaping dish of fluffy goodness comes your way, you might think to thank the person passing it to you, or the person who prepared them. However, rarely does one consider all the people that brought that food your way. The food we enjoy at our table exists because of the dedication of America’s farmers and ranchers. Our farmers embrace constantly evolving challenges and minimize environmental impacts while maximizing food production. They must embrace new technology while respecting old traditions and their business requires not only a significant financial investment, it requires an investment of blood, sweat and tears while battling frustrating working conditions, weather hardships, economic challenges, and more. Farmers do all this to provide us with bountiful and affordable food, so when we sit down to eat, the farmer who produced the food joins us, but that farmer joins more than just our family, as each U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually. The farmers and ranchers who produce our food must work with countless agricultural providers and suppliers

to provide solutions and technology that producers need to meet the challenges of feeding a growing global population. They also contribute to the significant impact agriculture has on our U.S. GDP, and the combination of agricultural, food, and related industries contributed over $1 trillion to our GDP in 2017. These providers and suppliers also employ vast quantities of talented individuals such as scientists, engineers, and innumerable manufacturers to utilize the farmer’s product. Their areas of expertise vary greatly, from drone technology to chemistry, hydrology, and beyond. Their talents help minimize agriculture’s environmental impacts, and addresses the ever present challenges of feeding a global population. Due to this, the agriculture industry and its employees also join our farmers and producers at our table as our invisible guests. We may not have intended to invite our legislators and government officials to our dinner table, but they also have a seat because of their impacts on our producers and our food supply. They are responsible for determining federal and state rules and regulations that affect everything from the environment to transportation. They develop our critically important trade policies with other countries, and establish our crop insurance rules and farm subsidy programs. These guests at the table can dramatically impact U.S. agriculture and its producers. Food certainly brings everyone to the table, from the grateful diners, to 22.8 million employees that depend on agriculture for a paycheck. Their efforts ensure that we are able to have a stable food supply, and as such we should be more than grateful for whatever dish we are served at dinner.

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Market data FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Futures Prices This Last This week week Chg. week CATTLE HOGS FEB 20 120.82 121.32 -0.50 FEB 20 55.90 APR 20 120.32 119.80 0.52 APR 20 64.30 JUN 20 112.00 111.27 0.73 MAY 20 73.00 AUG 20 110.47 109.87 0.60 JUN 20 80.90 OCT 20 113.65 113.10 0.55 JUL 20 82.42 DEC 20 118.10 117.60 0.50 AUG 20 81.75

Last week Chg. 57.10 66.25 74.85 81.55 82.45 81.45

-1.20 -1.95 -1.85 -0.65 -0.03 0.30

3.32 3.87 3.63 2.33 2.03 2.00

MILK CLASS III FEB 20 16.99 MAR 20 17.01 APR 20 17.06 MAY 20 17.12 JUN 20 17.33 JUL 20 17.62

17.06 17.42 17.50 17.45 17.54 17.76

-0.07 -0.41 -0.44 -0.33 -0.21 -0.14

CORN MAR 20 3776 3834 -58 MAY 20 3820 3884 -64 JUL 20 3854 3922 -68 SEP 20 3842 3894 -52 DEC 20 3886 3940 -54 4026 -46 MAR 21 3980

SOYBEANS MAR 20 8936 MAY 20 9032 JUL 20 9154 AUG 20 9192 SEP 20 9190 NOV 20 9224

8820 8950 9080 9124 9132 9184

116 82 74 68 58 40

CHICAGO WHEAT MAR 20 5426 5586 -160 MAY 20 5414 5566 -152 JUL 20 5410 5570 -160 SEP 20 5472 5624 -152 DEC 20 5564 5710 -146 MAR 21 5650 5790 -140

K.C. WHEAT MAR 20 4654 MAY 20 4722 JUL 20 4786 SEP 20 4864 DEC 20 4976 MAR 21 5084

4724 4784 4852 4932 5046 5156

-70 -62 -66 -68 -70 -72

BRENT CRUDE OIL APR 20 57.32 54.47 2.85 MAY 20 57.20 54.80 2.40 JUN 20 57.25 55.16 2.09 JUL 20 57.19 55.26 1.93 AUG 20 57.19 55.37 1.82 SEP 20 57.15 55.42 1.73

ETHANOL MAR 20 APR 20 MAY 20 JUN 20 JUL 20 AUG 20

1.340 1.360 1.375 1.375 1.375 1.375

0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018

FEEDER CATTLE MAR 20 138.52 APR 20 141.37 MAY 20 143.20 AUG 20 150.20 SEP 20 151.50 OCT 20 152.35

135.20 137.50 139.57 147.87 149.47 150.35

1.358 1.378 1.393 1.393 1.393 1.393

Stocks of Agricultural Interest

This Last 52-wk week week high

ADM AGCO BASF Bunge CF

44.77 66.76 16.90 54.22 38.30

This Last 52-wk week week high

45.71 47.20 Corteva 30.71 31.04 32.78 66.85 81.39 Dupont 53.10 52.55 83.72 16.97 20.98 Deere 168.07 167.45 180.48 54.08 59.65 FMC 105.47 105.14 108.77 42.17 55.15 Mosaic 18.75 20.25 33.91

This Year Cumulative Cumulative Cml. week ago this year year ago % diff. WHEAT 523.713 562.706 17185.18 15390.307 11.66 CORN 769.390 752.758 11494.23 23249.026 -50.56 SOYBEANS 603.852 1150.863 27217.70 22728.608 19.75

Livestock Summary OKLAHOMA CITY This week Last week Change Low High Low High Low High FEEDER STEER 158.00 135.00 134.50 130.75 128.00

212.00 154.00 186.50 135.00 162.00 131.00 151.00 124.00 139.75 121.00

Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat were mostly lower; corn was mostly higher; sorghum was steady and soybeans were higher. For the week ending Feb. 6, corn export sales for 2019-2020 increased 38.1 million bushels, soybean exports sales increased 23.7 million bushels, and wheat export sales increased 23.6 million bushels. Ethanol production for the week ending Feb. 7 reported a decrease of 48,000 barrels per day to 1.033 million barrels a day. Ethanol stocks increased 0.884 million barrels at 24.4 million barrels. Wheat was steady to 30 3/4 cents higher. Corn was 1 3/4 cents lower to 3 1/4 cents higher. Sorghum was unchanged. Soybeans were 12 1/4 cents to 20 1/4 cents higher.

CORN Kansas City US No 2 rail White Corn was 1 to 3 cent higher from 4.04-4.07 3/4 per bushel. Kansas City US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was 1/4 to 3 1/4 cent higher from 3.92 1/2-3.94 1/2 per bushel. Omaha US No 2 Yellow Corn was 1 to 3 cents higher from 3.763.85 per bushel. Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was 1 3/4 cents lower to 3 1/4 cents higher from 3.91 1/2-3.98 1/2 per bushel. Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 1/4 cent higher from 3.99 1/2-4.02 1/2 per bushel. Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow corn rail was 1/4 cent higher at 3.49 1/2 per bushel.

OILSEEDS Minneapolis Yellow truck soy-

beans were 12 1/4 cents higher at 8.51 1/4 per bushel. Illinois Processors US No 1 Yellow truck soybeans were 15 1/4 to 17 1/4 cents higher from 8.98 1/4-9.11 1/4 per bushel. Kansas City US No 2 Yellow truck soybeans were 20 1/4 cents higher from 8.91 1/4-9.06 1/4 per bushel. Illinois 48 percent soybean meal, processor rail bid was 3.70 higher from 291.90-293.90 per bushel. Central Illinois Crude Soybean oil processor bid was 0.62 to 0.77 points lower from 30.6230.72 per cwt.

WHEAT Kansas City US No 1 Hard Red Winter, ordinary protein rail bid was 1 3/4 cents lower from 5.465.56 per bushel. St. Louis truck US No 2 Soft Red Winter terminal bid was 12 cents lower at 6.09 per bushel. Minneapolis and Duluth US No 1 Dark Northern Spring, 14.0 to 14.5 percent protein rail, was 5 3/4 to 30 3/4 cents lower from 6.36 3/4-6.61 3/4 per bushel. Portland US Soft White wheat rail was steady to 13 cents lower from 6.20-6.22 per bushel.

SORGHUM US No 2 yellow truck, Kansas City was steady from 6.15-6.24 per cwt. Texas High Plains US No 2 yellow sorghum (prices paid or bid to the farmer, fob elevator) was steady from 6.32-6.68 per cwt.

OATS US 2 or Better oats, rail bid to arrive at Minneapolis 20 day was 8 to 9 cents lower from 3.21 3/43.45 3/4 per bushel.

Meat Prices This week Last week Change

Export Inspections (MIL BU.)

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

USDA National Grain Market Review

190.00 185.00 162.50 152.00 144.25

4.00 22.00 0.00 1.50 3.50 -0.50 6.75 -1.00 7.00 -4.50

Pork Cutout Bellies Loins Hams Yld Gr 3 Choice Beef Select Beef 5-Mkt Fed Cattle Live 5-Mkt Fed Cattle Carcass

65.29 -2.36 62.93 69.83 87.01 -17.18 64.77 64.60 0.17 53.61 53.47 0.14 207.85 210.61 -2.76 205.77 204.85 0.92 118.88 120.83 -1.95 190.26 192.91 -2.65

% diff. This Last Year week year week week ago ago ago Hog Slaughter-est 11000 HD Cattle slaughter-est 1000 HD

2596 2691 2497 -3.53 3.96 620 631 608 -1.74 1.97

Futures Prices compiled by faculty and staff of the Ag Economics Department at the University of Missouri.

Purdue Extension drone class offers a view from above By Jeff Burbrink

Back in my younger days, I scouted fields during the summer for a company in southern Indiana. I had the distinction of discovering some of the first fields in the Midwest where microbes had learned to breakdown carbofuran, the rootworm insecticide that had been used on my cornfields. The fields were a mess; corn falling over, this way and that. Walking those fields every week was difficult, to say the least. One of the perks of that discovery was getting to take a ride in a plane to view the fields from above. As a teenager, it was an amazing experience for me. I had never flown before, and now I was in a plane with a bunch of corn and insect specialists from all over the Midwest. The plane ride left me with a lasting impression of how viewing fields from the air can give a person a completely different perspective. Fast forward 40 years, and technology advances have made aerial photography less expensive and available to many more people. Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, are becoming a part of the agricultural landscape. With the growth in interest, there have been some issues, and some rules are now in place to protect the safety and privacy of the public. If you are interested in learning more about flying

drones, we will have a local opportunity this spring. Purdue Extension in Elkhart Burbrink County will be hosting a four-part UAV training on March 26, March 27, April 2 and April 3. You must attend all four classes. The training will feature camera settings, flight plans, record keeping, flight instruction, using third-party software to interpret data, all in a format to help you prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge test. The program will be held on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34, in the Home and Family Arts Building. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Registration must be completed by March 19 and can be done by going to www.cvent.com/d/ hhqp6v, or by calling 765494-6794. Lunch, a flying manual and hands-on experience will be included in the $200 registration fee. If you have questions on the content of the class, please contact Bob Yoder at 574-935-8545. Jeff Burbrink is the Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources educator in Elkhart County.

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Market-moving events When questioned by a journalist about what was most likely to throw the British government off course, Harold Macmillan, minister Commodity prime of the United Insight Kingdom between 1957 Jerry Welch and 1963, responded with what is now a famous quote. Macmillan said, “Events my dear boy, events.” Today, viewing the Big Four, stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities I am quickly reminded of that famous quote because I cannot recall a time in the past 40 to 50 years where “events” are lined up like ducks in a row to impact virtually all markets. There are the events that fill my head with hope, excitement and caution. Of course, many will add to my list. Others may dismiss my list altogether. At some point in time I may do both. But right now here is my list of events poised to impact the Big Four: Climate change, the trade agreement recently signed between the United States and China, and coronavirus. Let’s take a look at each of those market-moving events. Climate Change: The decade that just ended was the warmest and hottest in the history of the world. In the United States, the years 2014 through and including 2019 were five warmest years in history. A week does not go by without some sort of weather anomaly taking place somewhere. When I read of such weather aberrations it makes me worry about the impact it could have on agriculture in the U.S. during the growing season. A week ago, for instance, CNBC News posted an article with the following highlights: “Antarctica just set its hottest temperature ever recorded at

The long-term impact of the virus sweeping across China and getting a foothold in a host of other countries in Asia and Europe is unknown. Some argue by spring the virus will have run its course.

newfound demand for U.S. agriculture products surfaced so quickly was in the years 1972 through the early 1980s due to a series of crop disasters in the former Soviet Union. As the Soviets rushed to buy U.S. grain, weather issues surfaced, as well. It was the bullish combination of newfound demand and weather issues that sent the ag markets to record highs. Will history repeat itself moving forward? Will, newfound demand from China coupled with climate change issues also spark higher U.S. agricultural 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit as prices? As a firm believer that climate change continues to accelerate across the world. The history repeats itself, the stage appears set for a scenario to reading beats the continent’s previous record of 63.5 degrees unfold in U.S. agriculture similar to that of 1972 to the early tallied in March 2015 and 1980s. If so, grain and livestock comes shortly after the Earth producers should be honing saw its hottest January on retheir marketing skills. After all, cord and hottest decade on record in the 2010s.” The day the the key to success in agriculture is marketing. temperature hit 64.9 degrees Coronavirus: The long-term in the Antarctic, it was warmer impact of the virus sweeping there than in Texas! across China and getting a And yesterday, the National foothold in a host of other Oceanic and Atmospheric countries in Asia and Europe Administration announced is unknown. Some argue by Earth had its hottest January in 141 years last month. Record hot spring the virus will have run its course. Others argue that temperatures were seen in parts it will hang around for at least of Central and South America, another year. Asia, Scandinavia, the Indian From CNBC News: “The and Atlantic oceans and the cenhead of the U.S. Centers for tral and western Pacific Ocean. Disease Control and Prevention Chinese Trade Deal: China is said the new coronavirus, committed to buy $40 billion which has killed almost 1,400 worth of food-stuffs from the people and is still spreading United States each year for two in China, could be around for years. Never in the history of at least another year. With the U.S. agriculture has any nation Chinese government reporting bought so much food-stuffs 121 more deaths and more than before. Back in 2011, China 5,000 new confirmed and susbought as much as $25 billion pected cases Thursday alone, and the CRB index, that is to the illness dubbed COVID-19 the agriculture markets as the doesn’t appear to have peaked.” Dow Jones is to the stock market, rose to an all-time high. Of In my view, the coronavirus course, and as expected, once suggests loudly that China Chinese buying slowed, the CRB needs food-stuffs as soon as and the U.S. ag markets repossible; food-stuffs such as treated and have been doing so pork, beef, poultry and cooking for the past eight to nine years. oil. But make no mistake, the I view the Chinese trade trade deal with China is bullish deal as “newfound demand.” for U.S. agricultural. And so is The only other time when climate change.

Perdue keynote speaker at Commodity Classic SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Seretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be the keynote speaker during the General Session at the 2020 Commodity Classic Feb. 27-29 in San Antonio. The General Session is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Henry B. Gonzáles Convention Center. Perdue came by his knowledge of agriculture early. He was born into a farming family in Bonaire, Georgia. From childhood, and through his life in business and elected office, Perdue has experienced the industry from every possible perspective. Uniquely qualified as a former farmer, agribusinessman, veterinarian, state legislator and governor of Georgia, he became the 31st U.S. secretary of agriculture April 25, 2017. Perdue has longstanding, close relationships with the leadership of the American Farm Bureau Federation and has been recognized by the Georgia 4-H and FFA programs, among others, for his leadership in agriculture. During the General Session,

the audience will also hear an inspiring presentation from Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman, a decorated fighter pilot and New York Times bestselling author. The General Session will include comments from the leaders of the five associations that present Commodity Classic: American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In addition to the General Session, Commodity Classic offers learning centers, “What’s New” sessions, mini “What’s New” sessions, “Early Riser” sessions and events at the Commodity Classic Main Stage on the trade show floor. Commodity Classic also features a huge trade show, entertainment and the opportunity to network with thousands of America’s farmers. Detailed information on all educational sessions and the full Commodity Classic schedule are available at commodityclassic.com.

Beginning Farmer Workshop set CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Purdue Extension’s Beginning Farmer Workshop seeks to address the realities and challenges of starting a farm. The multiple-session workshop will guide participants in defining goals for their farm business, create a practical plan to reach those goals, assess current farm assets and outline farm management best practices. Jonathan Ferris, county Extension director in Wayne County and series organizer, encourages those in the beginning stages of producing an agriculture product and those still in the early stages of their agricultural career to consider attending.

In addition to Ferris, the following Purdue representatives will speak during the series: n Tamara Benjamin, assistant program leader diversified farming and food systems. n Laurynn Thieme, Extension agriculture and natural resources educator, Delaware County. n Beth Vansickle, Extension agriculture and natural resources educator, Madison County. The series will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 31 to April 28, at Ivy Tech Community College, 717 W. 21st St., Connersville. Cost is $65. Register by March 24 by calling 765-973-9281.

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Market awaits Phase 1 China demand to show up By Tom C. Doran

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MINNEAPOLIS — The highly anticipated February agricultural supply-and-demand estimates report fizzled right out of the gate. “Everyone has been anticipating this report and as it turned out it wasn’t much of a market-mover as what we were hoping to see it be,” said Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management. Martinson dissected the report in a Minneapolis Grain Exchange-hosted conference call Feb. 11. Were there any changes of note on the soybean balance sheet? “The only changes USDA made on the demand side was increasing exports by 50 million bushels that followed through to cut stocks by the same amount and putting our ending stocks estimate at 425 million bushels. That was 23 million bushels less than anticipated by the trade. “Surprisingly, even though

we did see that friendly move, USDA did cut the national average price for soybeans by 25 cents to $8.75 per bushel.”

because of the Phase 1 trade deal with China, but I think that’s going to come in later months when we actually see some of the demand start to show up

unchanged.”

Were there any friendly numbers on the global corn side? “World corn stocks of came in a 296.8 million metric tons, Were there some numbers on the down 1 million from last month world supply and demand side that and less than expectations. The are pressuring soybean prices? U.S. numbers were a little bit “Here’s where things got a negative because of the bigger little bit negative for soybeans. stocks than we anticipated, but World stocks came in at 98.9 Martinson world stocks were a little bit million metric tons. That was 2.2 friendly because of the decrease. million above last month and 1.5 “Brazil was left at 101 million from China.” million above expectations. metric tons which is a little bit “Brazil soybean production higher than the average trade Corn saw not changes in the 2019was increased by 2 million metguess. Argentina corn produc2020 domestic supply of 15.96 ric ton. That put Brazil producbillion bushels. What changes stood tion was also left unchanged at tion at 125 million metric tons. 50 million metric tons and that out on the U.S. corn demand side? It was 1.4 million metric tons was a little bit lower than antici“We did see a little bit of maabove expectations. pated by the trade.” neuvering of demand. Ethanol “Argentina soybean production was left unchanged, though, demand was increased by 50 On the supply side, U.S. wheat million bushels but because of at 53 million metric tons, about numbers were unchanged from last our slow lethargic export that one-tenth of a million metric month at 3.1 billion bushels. What’s we’ve been seeing they were tons below expectations. new on the wheat demand side? dropped by 50 million bushels. “The U.S. soybean numbers “The surprise came in on the “That left ending stocks unwere a little on the friendly side demand side with an increase and the world was maybe a little changed at 1.89 billion bushels in demand of 25 million bushels bit on the negative side. Overall which turned out to be 51 milthough the trade was looking at lion bushels more than what the due to an increase in exports which are now estimated to be trade expectations were. The a little disappointment because close to 1 billion bushels. national average price was left we didn’t see exports increase

“That 25 million bushel increase in exports followed through to decrease stocks by the same amount and putting stocks now at 940 million bushels. That was 12 million bushels less than expected by the trade.” What is happening on the world wheat balance sheet? “World ending wheat stocks were put at 288 million metric tons which was less than last month and a little bit higher than expected. There were not major changes to wheat production in the seven major exporting counties which was a surprise. “We thought we’d see a little bit of a decrease in Australia and Argentina, but USDA did not do that. So, we’d have to say wheat numbers a little bit neutral to friendly for both the world and for the U.S. numbers.” Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_Doran.

Prevent plant raises weed, compaction concerns By Tom C. Doran

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GIFFORD, Ill. — Hardware, software, crop inputs and agronomic information were all in abundance at the Midwest Ag Expo. AgriNews stopped by the GMS Labs and AIM for the Heartland booth to speak with David Mowers, agronomic consultant for AIM for the Heartland and Nitrogen Pulse, about the past and upcoming growing seasons. Nationwide prevent plant acres are estimated at a record 11.4 million acres, topping the previous high mark of 8 million acres. Illinois had over 1.5 million prevent plant acres and Indiana had more than

944,000. What impact does that have in terms of soil health? “It’s good and bad. The problem is if the soils remained saturated they’d be in an anaerobic condition and they would not be able to conduct beneficial biological activity. “However, most of those prevent planted acres drained off and there was something growing there and in a lot of instances it was weeds. But still that allows for microbial activity to take place and to some degree that’s quite beneficial. “Some cover crops favor microbial growth and actually make it better. It helps for nutrient exchange and water-holding capacity. “I think if they can get good weed control this year that will

alleviate a lot of problems and they should see a better growth next year. “I would imagine some of this stuff got awfully compacted, as much rain as they had on it and if a person tried to till it in vain they could do a lot of damage. It’s the aeration I think more than anything else. “There’s something to fallowing ground. In biblical times they did it once every seven years. In the west they do it with wheat and it conserves several things.”

question about it. It was really difficult this year with the growing conditions and everything else to get a good seeding established that would compete with weeds. If you could do that, it’s going to pay big dividends. “That’s going to be a problem these growers have. It’s going to take diligent weed scouting to make sure that they don’t let anything get out of hand.”

This winter hasn’t been as cold as some in the past in terms of a hard freeze. What impact, if any, Weeds seemed to take over some of does that have on the soil and soil the prevent plant fields because the microbes? wet conditions delayed herbicide “Biologically it probably applications. What does that do to doesn’t do a whole lot, but physthe seed bank? ically it heaves the soil and does “That is a problem. You have a lot for it to become more aba weed nursery. There’s no sorbent over the winter.

“A year ago today it was 28 below zero or something like that. We had quite a bit of snow cover, so actually the frost wasn’t that deep last year. I think this freezing and thawing and freezing and thawing cycle helps soil conditions about as much as anything.” Any comments regarding nitrogen in the upcoming growing season? “One thing we’re going to have to worry about is nitrogen management. It’s going to be something that will be a focal point for farmers. A lot of fall nitrogen did not get applied, so we’re going to be in a bit of a situation there, especially if it stays moist in the spring, you are opening yourself up for problems.”