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of how far, and how straight, they could With sweet corn festivals about to throw an ear of corn. Next each particiunload on Midwestern residents, I’m takpant turned backwards to see how far, and ing you on a history tour of how Olivia, again how straight, they could throw an Minn., where I hang out, became known ear of corn backwards over their shoulder. as the Corn Capital of Minnesota.

According to Herman, “As I recall, our fiveBefore I forget, a reminder that on July man crew beat the Michigan crew by at 30, Olivia will be hosting its annual least a couple of inches.” sweet corn feed. Mother Nature needs to The Olivia-Constantine challenge get in high gear, but the Schmoll family, became a remarkable news-making south of Olivia that has been Olivia’s LAND MINDS brouhaha. Olivia eventually decided a visit sweet corn provider for several years, is to Constantine was necessary to properly “reasonablly confident” sweet corn will be

By Dick Hagen establish who did have “bragging rights.” ready by July 30.

After visiting Constantine, the Olivia delegation did Now a bit of history on how this prairie town accept that just maybe this Michigan community became Minnesota’s Corn Capital. did have more seed corn acres within a 50-mile First of all, it should be noted that Olivia is in radius. But Renville County definitely grew more Renville County. Renville County traditionally corn and the fact that Olivia already had nine seed ranks as the No. 1 corn and soybean producing firms in town certainly was evidence of a stronger county in Minnesota, perennially producing 40 mil“seed industry” presence throughout the world. lion-plus bushels of corn and upwards of 8 million The net result? bushels of soybeans. In 2010, with near-perfect conThe Olivia folks told the Constantine folks they ditions from start to finish, the county came ever so could boast as being the “Seed Corn Capital.” Howclose to its first 50 million bushel corn crop. Even though “official” U.S. Department of Agriculture sta- ever, Olivia would rightfully boast as being “The Corn Capital.” Even Minnesota politicians got on tistics aren’t yet available, those 236,000 acres of board. The Minnesota State Legislature signed a Renville County corn put the average yield right at resolution designating Olivia as the “Corn Capital of 200 bushels per acre according to the Renville Minnesota.”

County Farm Service Agency office. So “bragging rights” seemed proper as corn is indeed king in Today, Olivia, the county seat of Renville County Olivia. has a 2010 Census population of 2,680. More importantly, 14 seed companies now have a presence in However, claims by Olivia locals that their town Olivia. was rather special didn’t go unnoticed within the Corn Belt. In 2003, the village of Constantine, Among the nearly 200 local employees of these 14 Mich., took issue with the Olivia Chamber of Comcompanies are five PhD plant geneticists, referred to merce which was unabashedly proclaiming Olivia as by Olivians as “corn doctors.” One of these “corn docthe “Corn Capital.” In fact the Constantine, Mich., tors” now has 31 U.S. patents and continues to earn Chamber of Commerce challenged Olivia, even new patents because of his ongoing break-through agreeing to visit Olivia for a face-to-face discussion research genetics. He started as a plant breeder of this issue. with DeKalb at their Olivia research facility. DeKalb is now owned by Monsanto, and this Olivia genetiIn 2004, the visit did happen. The mayor of Constantine brought himself and four other city officials cist has more patents than anyone in the entire Monsanto organization. to Olivia, the last weekend in July, which just happened to be Olivia’s “world famous” Corn Capital Don’t forget: you’re all invited to Olivia the weekDays. end of July 29-31. The good Lord willing, we’ll have fresh Renville County sweet corn for all of you.

As part of that event, Olivia Chamber Manager Gary Herman and Olivia Mayor Bill Miller had ••• cooked up a special “Corn Olympics” challenge for Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be the Constantine visitors. Each person in their visitreached at dickhagen@mvtvwireless.com. ing five-member delegation was given the challenge

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 6A — Precision planting classroom a big deal on wheels 9A — Online auctions changing the game for Fahey Sales 14A — Concrete bunker adds storage versatility for farming operation 16A-18A — Wind-to-hydrogen-to-anhy-

drous project picks up steam 19A — Farm wiring projects getting brighter and better 22A — China enhances future of soybean farmers 23A — Tillage type impacts carbon footprint, too 24A-28A, 26F-30F — Farm Family of the Year honorees

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petitive Markets.

Butler, in fact, made no such reference because the proposed rule wasn’t written when he addressed the See GUEBERT, pg. 4A

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Butler had called the Hedge ’em, hide ’em or howl year-old proposed GIPSA at ’em, facts are facts. Trim rule to update the 1922 ’em, trash ’em or trip over ’em, Packers and Stockyards Act a “trial lawyer’s dream” they still are facts. in an Aug. 2009 speech to the Organization for ComWhat they aren’t is opinion, a difference often overlooked by radio foamers and politicians, especially if honest facts clash with honest opinion.

For example, on July 12, FARM & FOOD FILE Speaker of the House John

By Alan Guebert Boehner claimed talks to raise the $14.3 trillion national debt ceiling hung on whether or not President Barack Obama did his job. “This debt The executive ceiling increase is his branch has no problem,” pronounced independent the Speaker. role to decide Well, love him or which of Conloath him, Boehner’s gress’ laws to statement has no basis in fact. obey and which not.

“In our system of government,” Jay — Jay Powell Powell, a former U.S. Treasury undersecretary in the Bush (the elder) administration and a scholar at the Bipartisan Policy Center, explained later that day, “Congress decides how much to spend and what to spend it on and orders the executive branch to do just that ...

The executive branch has no independent role to decide which of Congress’ laws to obey and which not.”

So, in fact, the president — this one, the last one, the next one — cannot raise the debt ceiling without Congressional orders to do so and, moreover, cannot spend a nickel without Congress reaching into the public’s pocket and handing it to him.

The Speaker’s understandable attempt to unconstitutionally push the heavy lifting of raising the debt ceiling onto the White House pales, however, in comparison to the thuggish theater offered by Pat Roberts, the Senate ag committee’s ranking member, during a June 28 Capitol Hill hearing.

Ag Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow opened the hearing by noting its central concern, the state of the livestock industry. She then introduced her minority counterpart, Kansan Roberts, who launched into a less-than-factual speech that repeatedly misstated the very clear and very public record of J. Dudley Butler, the administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration.

Opining that livestock was “under attack” by both the Environmental Protection Agency and the USDA, Roberts prefaced his harshest words by noting “I do not want to call into question anyone’s motives.” He then, of course, did exactly that in a sarcasm-laced whipping of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and GIPSA boss Butler.

Reading from prepared remarks, Roberts claimed

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Commentary: No mystery to economy’s non-recovery I’m tired of reading about the American economy’s “mysterious” non-recovery. The lack of recovery isn’t mysterious at all. The economy hates uncertainty, and Obama has introduced more economic uncertainty than we’ve had since Hoover and Roosevelt started violating the law of supply and demand 80 years ago.

Our present crisis was caused by federal policies demanding that banks make bad housing loans to people who couldn’t afford their mortgages. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $500 billion in mortgage losses still haven’t been added to federal red ink totals — and both are still out there

incurring more losses.

Consequently we don’t know what a house is worth, now or tomorrow.

Obama doubled the uncertainty about Bush’s costly Troubled Assets Relief Program — spending nearly a billion dollars in big-city Democrat “stimulus” gifts that didn’t create any real jobs. (Neither did Roosevelt’s “pump-priming” in the 1930s.) After TARP came the Democrats’ massive federal budget increase, sending our national debt into the stratosphere for at least a decade to come. How can we possibly pay for this without stealing investment from the private sector?

Since the stimulus failure and the

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soaring debt, Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geitner keeps demanding still another massive stimulus, without even a clear idea where he’d target renewed debt-spending. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., recently jumped on his bandwagon. Obama would sign whatever they could pass on the Hill.

Nobody understands Obamacare yet either — but it will impact one of the biggest and fastest-growing U.S. industries. The 1,400 waivers granted so far make us wonder whether every existing private-sector health care program in the country will be dumped into the federal lap. The similar Massachusetts health-care program has ramped up government health-care costs without covering many more people or reducing emergency room visits.

Our president keeps touting the wonders of Green Jobs, but so far most of those have been created in China.

Even companies he’s used as pressevent backdrops have gone belly-up.

Meanwhile, the global temperatures haven’t increased for the last 15 years.

How long, O Lord, before we admit the climate future is uncertain — as it always has been?

Our Environmental Protection Agency’s new limits on coal-fired power plants are likely to boost U.S. electric bills sharply in 2014 — as the first round of Obama’s promised emission cuts. He’s threatened coal companies with bankruptcy. Energy Secretary Chu said we needed gasoline prices as high as Europe’s — or about $8 per gallon — to prevent a global warming we aren’t getting. The Feds have now shut down coal and oil wher-

ever they could, the better to get gas at least back above $4 a gallon.

What will electricity and gasoline cost five years from today? Those are very basic uncertainties. The public is ambivalent about giving up fossil fuels, but they already see it will be very expensive. British “energy poverty” will more than double, especially since we’re all supposed to keep slashing fossil fuel use until we reach zero.

People think Franklin Roosevelt “corrected” Hoover’s policies and ended the Depression. Wrong. Both Hoover and FDR were radicals. Hoover gave us tariff wars, government wage controls, an uncertain fiscal policy and big spending on “infrastructure.” Roosevelt drew praise for his constant “bold, persistent experimentation.”

Both gave us high tax increases, even bigger budget deficits — and more uncertainty. Job creation came at the price of the second World War with its millions of deaths and the devastation of Europe.

Why would anyone investing today expect profits in America or Europe?

China is a better bet — and more of the world’s investors are making that bet.

••• This commentary was submitted by Dennis Avery, a senior fellow for the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., and the director for the Center for Global Food Issues. He was formerly a senior analyst for the Department of State. Readers may write him at P.O. Box 202, Churchville, VA 24421 or email to cgfi@hughes.net.

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Baseless and tasteless GUEBERT, from pg. 3A OCM gathering. Indeed, USDA didn’t finalize the proposed rule until late June 2010, more than 10 months after Butler spoke to OCM. Here’s another fact: I was 15 feet from Butler when he gave the OCM speech. Not only did he not publicly comment on the rule — because it did not exist! — he never mentioned it during an after-lunch chat or in a subsequent telephone call.

What he did say that day, however, was that the legal interpretation of the then (and still) current Section 202 of the Packers and Stockyards Act was so vague that it “was a trial lawyer’s dream,” an irrefutable fact that Roberts, or the staffer who prepared his

remarks, seemed not to be bothered by.

As he rambled toward his finish, Roberts went way off-script to suggest that Secretary Vilsack “put Mr. Butler in the Witness Protection Program.”

What did that mean? Roberts didn’t say but his tirade ended as it began — baseless in fact and tasteless in manner.

That last thing about tasteless might be opinion. You decide; view videos of both Roberts and Butler’s remarks by following links at www.farmand foodfile.com.

••• Alan Guebert’s “Farm and Food File” is published weekly in more than 70 newspapers in North America. Contact him at agcomm@farmandfoodfile.com.

Legacies of Faith: The Catholic Churches of Stearns County Had Stearns County only one church like Albany’s, ‘Legacies of Faith’ would not have been written.

It has 55 of them, however. sonal experience, I can say that a visit to St. Boniface or to the Abbey church at Collegeville can communicate at least some of the overall magnificence and grandeur that the Roscoes felt when they first visited the Church of Seven Dolors.

There is a third section to “Legacies of Faith.” For me, as someone who has seen many of these churches for a lifetime, the Introduction and the two

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nificence. And, unlike many churches in Europe, all of them are in an excellent state of repair.

The Roscoes break their book into three sections. The first section, “The Early Churches,” includes 39 churches built between 1871 and 1930. These include three churches in St. Cloud but also in villages like Opole, Farming, Jacobs Prairie and Luxemberg.

“Legacies of Faith” tells the story of the church of St. Margaret, in Lake Henry, in a manner similar to others. The Roscoe brothers tell a brief story of the formation of the parish and its history. That was in the early 1850s for Lake Henry. They write about the decision and timing of the church construction as well as the architectural style. They include a narrative about the church’s architectural details and they include a brief discussion of any modern renovations to the church.

The stained glass windows in St. Margaret’s are a prominent feature of this church and Ohman does a nice job of photographing them while the Roscoes explain how they fit into the architectural whole. The reader leaves the short chapter on St. Margaret’s feeling that they’ve just toured a place of unique beauty and that they understand a little more about the architecture that created that feeling.

The second section of “Legacies of Faith” is focused on the Modern Churches, or those built between 1941 and 2000. There are 17 of these. St. Cloud again features a number of them but there are interesting and architecturally inspirational buildings in Cold Spring, Brooten, Belgrade and in Collegeville at St. John’s Abbey.

One of the most interesting is the tiny Assumption Chapel, or Grasshopper Chapel, built near Cold Spring in 1952. The Church of St. Boniface, in the town of Cold Spring, is also featured. The Roscoes have less to say about modern churches, and Ohman has less to show, than they do of the older churches. However, from per-

short chapters on Settlement History and Architecture of the Churches help give the individual chapters on all the churches some context. These three chapters help explain why this magnificent collection of buildings is in Stearns County and not, for example, where I live.

If you can’t afford, or don’t have time for, a trip to see Europe’s churches and cathedrals this summer get a copy of “Legacies of Faith.” Read it, then get in the car with your family and take a road trip to see Stearns County’s legacies of faith.

The book was published by North Star Press in 2009 and should be available from your local library or from bookstores.

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By TIM KING The Land Correspondent If you drive on Interstate 94 through Stearns County, Minn., you may have noticed the towering red brick church on the north side of the highway in the town of Albany. That’s the Catholic Church of the Seven Dolors.

It has been a landmark for travelers since it was completed in 1900. John and Robert Roscoe, in their book “Legacies of Faith: The Catholic Churches of Stearns County” point out that the exterior of the Church of the Seven Dolors is of Gothic and Romanesque architecture.

I have always failed at the recognition and naming of architectural styles. But, I have been passing by The Church of Seven Dolors throughout my entire life and I always take note of its elegant beauty and the sense of permanence that it communicates to me. I suspect that it communicates to me, and thousands of others, the same message that the ancient churches and cathedrals of Europe communicate to people who regularly see them: There still is beauty in this world; there are some things that don’t change.

The Roscoe brothers — Robert, an architect, and John, a life-long resident of Stearns County — were inspired by this very message on their first visit to the Church of Seven Dolors.

“The architecture we were seeing surpassed all but a few of the churches recently visited in northern rural Italy — carefully proportioned features, sensitively rendered detail and overall magnificence.”

“Legacies of Faith” tells the story of the Church of Seven Dolors and Doug Ohman’s photographs make the story sparkle. Ohman captures the beauty of the building with a great exterior shot of the church at sunset. Then he takes the reader inside to look at the altar, richly colored stained glass windows, the detail of the woodwork in the pews, and the grandeur of the high-ceilinged interior.

Had Stearns County only one church like Albany’s, “Legacies of Faith” would not have been written and photographed. It has 55 of them, however.

The towns and villages of Stearns County contain a stunning treasure trove of architectural detail and mag-

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Precision planting classroom a big deal on wheels

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Remember the “old days” when a cornfield classroom was a seed company rep and maybe a research technician standing around at a corn variety show plot? The topics would be how to select genetics, how to fertilize, how to control weeds and when to harvest. The product standing in front of you pretty much told the story.

But in late-June in the parking lot at Max’s Grill in Olivia, Minn., the classroom took on different dimensions. Producers, on an invitation basis, stepped inside a spacious, neatly painted 60-foot semi trailer. Air conditioning, electronically controlled lighting and four rows of comfortable seats resembled the comfort of a modern GPS-equipped tractor. Slide-out sides generously expand the “theater” to accommodate up to 60 farmers per showing, which included a 26-foot-wide screen projecting a dazzling array of information — what happens if you plant too fast; if you have uneven seed drop; if seedto-soil contact is inconsistent; if you have variable seed depth.

“This show-on-wheels is by Planter Technology Institute of Trimont, Ill.,” said Pioneer sales rep Chad Hoffbeck of Morgan, Minn. “I’ve been doing precision planting workshops at my farm dealership since 2000. With the high cost of crop production, we simply want to help farmers get the most out of their crops, regardless the cards dealt by Mother Nature.

We started with seed metering but precision planting has now advanced to monitors, controlling down force, sensing seed drop, etc.”

As both a farmer and seedman, Hoffbeck said general maintenance of planters on a yearly basis is good return for money spent. Planting too fast is still a culprit with some but he says farmers have dropped their planting speed dramatically over the past 10 years.

“Farmers are doing much better with the entire planting operation as they better understand the value, the potential payoff if you do it right,” he said. “Quite a few guys have told me that buying a bigger planter and slowing down to 4, 4 1/2 mph has been a definite value.”

Last year was the first year for this semi-trailer/tractor rig that moves this precision planting classroom around the nation. Hoffbeck was the first in Minnesota to utilize this half-million dollar unit last year. It has traveled to virtually every state where corn is grown,

Top: Planter Technology Institute’s 60-foot-long semi truck and trailer is literally a classroom on wheels.

Above: The trailer is a spacious, climate-controlled classroom with four rows of seating capable of accommodating 60 viewers of its 26-foot-wide screen. with a two-man presentation crew explaining the good and the bad of what happens in your corn field depending upon your planting skills and, of course, the equipment you’re running.

“It’s a three-hour presentation with a five-minute break midway,” he said. “Because of the continual action they don’t take questions until the presentation is wrapped up. However, with certainty I can say that this is a presentation that won’t be forgotten. Total comfort, a continual display of changing situations and a very articulate message by the two technicians traveling with the unit makes quite an impression.”

The tag line on the 16-page color handout precisely explains the mission: “Tools for improving your depth control, your singulation, your seed environment and your yield.” As you might expect, several products are positioned, such as 20/20 SeedSense, a monitor that not only reports population, but skips and doubles so you can find, fix and move on. It not only shows you miles per hour but also row unit ride, so you can hit the sweet spot for speed.

Seed metering gets special mention in this show. For every missed seed when planting, every skip, you subtract one plant from your harvest. Do that 5 percent of the time and you’ve just lost 5 percent of your yield.

You should be getting 98 percent or better accuracy from your meters, but typical meters run at only 92 percent to 97 percent. When every percent is worth $5 per acre, seed metering takes on extra significance.

For more information, e-mail info@precisionplanting.com or log on to www.precisionplanting.com.

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Online auctions changing the game for Fahey Sales

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“Now they have the ability to comfortably bid in their own time frame. Another very real factor is Get it posted on the internet where every/any our weak U.S. dollar. It simply potential buyer can see the item and it invariably buys more compared to other sells, generally at a better price than if you were world currencies.” doing a live, farm auction of that equipment.

Overseas buyers want lots of information about what they are — Jim Fahey buying; Fahey Sales staff to the rescue. “Our catalogs literally contain Equipment manufactures spotted that and started photos of hundreds of pieces of equipment; even making smaller, handier pieces of equipment for close-ups of special features of a given piece of planting, tilling, harvesting, etc. Also, most hobby farmers have a steady income to justify their ‘spend- equipment. So what you see in newsprint is just a ing’ for their hobby farming appetite. And these folks small part of the total information package on a given piece of equipment. We use newsprint today aren’t bashful about the internet. to drive prospective buyers, both locally and world“So we’re seeing a resurgence of this older, smaller wide, to our internet website. And there they see farm equipment and, of course, the newer, more mod- multiple photos of a given piece of equipment, even ern stuff is selling like hot cakes,” Fahey said. the rear ends of tractors to show the hydraulic outlets, the hitch package, and such.”

Global sales In 2010, Fahey Sales sold two containers of old The obvious question when getting into overseas corn pickers — ear-corn pickers of vintage 1950s or selling has to deal with credit. Is there even such a older — to Peru. These old pickers were dismantled thing as credit in internet transactions? to better fit inside the two shipping containers, “At first we were skeptical,” Fahey admitted, “but which obviously meant the buyer in Peru had mechanical skills lined up to reassemble the pickers. after using it for a few years we’ve come to find out But it wasn’t just Peruvian farmers cashing in on the that the number of honorable people is pretty conmechanics of old, used corn pickers. Also last year, sistent regardless of if you are dealing with them Fahey Sales sold containers of pickers to Egypt, Bel- face-to-face or online. So the percentage of problems gium, Germany, Lebanon, Mexico and Canada. is similar wherever the transaction.

Improved world economies are driving these sales, “One positive about online auctions is that you but the No. 1 reason is internet access.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer When Joe and Blanche Fahey started their Belle Plaine, Minn., auction business in 1947 each event was “live and in person.” The auctioneer’s chant set the pace, and his skills also set the final selling price.

Joe Fahey was a 1947 graduate from Jim Fahey a nationally famous Mason City, Iowa, auctioneering school. He was ready to put his pipes (chanting) to work.

Today Jim Fahey, 51, his wife, Linda, and two nephews own and operate Fahey Sales, headquartered at Hutchinson, Minn. They do literally hundreds of auctions across the Midwest and even more distant locations. Today, they rarely do a “live” auction.

What’s happened? The internet and online auctions have taken over this vast industry which, in a literal sense, controls the economic activity of much of America each and every day.

“There are so many external influences now affecting the day-to-day activity of farming and agriculture. We truly do live and operate in a world market today,” Jim Fahey said. “Best example is how commodity prices today have suddenly become the key driver of farmland sales, new and used farm equipment, cash rents, even to some extent the price of ag chemicals and seeds. Commodity prices, in turn, are being impacted daily, almost hourly, by things happening around the world.”

He mentions the ethanol industry and the entire renewable fuels program will have an even bigger impact on future auctions of Fahey Sales and every other outfit in the buying and selling of agricultural products; be that land, steel, or corn and soybeans.

Turbines and wind farms are also now sprouting across Minnesota and much of the Upper Midwest.

Does Fahey think these developments are affecting land prices? It’s rare to get an auctioneer without an opinion on most any issue. But Jim Fahey at this stage pleads ignorance.

“We just don’t yet have enough experience in our marketing area with wind farms. But we do know the positive influence of an ethanol plant in any given community, both in terms of employment for several people at the plant and, of course, propping up the local market for corn. So whether you are a farmer-member of a plant, or merely delivering corn to that plant, there are some economic bonuses.”

Good farm equipment is ‘hot’ He’s also matter-of-fact about the red hot market for farm equipment. “That statement that ‘If it’s good, regardless the age, it sells,’ is 100 percent on the money,” Fahey said. Again we’re seeing the internet market strongly affecting the selling of older, outdated equipment. “Get it posted on the internet where every/any potential buyer can see the item and invariably it sells, generally at a better price than if you were doing a live, farm auction of that equipment.”

In recent years he mentions the strong market influence of “hobby farmers” mostly living in the Twin Cities suburban areas with a few extra acres.

“Hobby farmers are much more sophisticated today.

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Many pluses to online, but lack social atmosphere AUCTIONS, from pg. 9A still have the asset until that check arrives. With live farm auctions, you may have a buyer’s check but both he and his purchase are gone before you can verify the accuracy of his check.”

Part of the Fahey reputation is that they always guarantee settlement to their sellers so there are no disadvantages to the seller. The bonus is exposure to potentially hundreds more buyers. But online selling has presented some challenges to Fahey Sales. “We’ve reconfigured how to do business, and restructured our staffing levels also. Selling on the internet involves transferring of funds, plus managing that particular asset until payment is received. But even then shipping procedures need to be worked out with the asset managed all the way until it goes into that particular shipping container.” Buyers pay transportation.

All real estate sales online “We have now converted our real estate sales totally to online auctions,” Fahey said. “We just don’t do live real estate auctions anymore. It’s simply better for buyers to bid in anonymity. Sellers like it, too, because there’s no opportunity for ‘personalities’ to influence a sale.”

Fahey puts it rather concisely when he said, “we’ve eliminated ‘Minnesota Nice’ because that works as a disadvantage to the buyer.” Anonymous bidding lets neighbors in confidence

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Trend lines in the auction business?

Fahey predicts his firm will be totally an online auction company before he retires. He said this is a bit of a sentimental journey for their 67-year-old family company. “We have several award-winning chanters on our staff and to think the auctioneer’s chant is soon a thing of the past is a bit disheartening,” he said.

Putting a farm auction together takes time and labor. Fahey said they have crews that go to a farm several days in advance of sale day to pull machinery out of sheds and groves, to wash up particular pieces of equipment, to get the various pieces lined up in a logical selling sequence on the farm yard, etc. Going totally online still involves the piece-by-piece inspection and cleaning of equipment. But it also involves hundreds of photographs of the equipment, close-up shots, VIN numbers, even percentage of rubber on tires, perhaps maintenance history, plus wording that best describes each item being offered for sale; all this

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information for preparation of the online auction catalog.

What’s next? Perhaps even live videos showing the particular equipment in action. Already they can record the sounds of a tractor engine running so a prospective buyer can hear the actual sound of the tractor.

“So as we deal with younger consumers you have to present several photos of each item, describe in vivid word language the item, even crank it up so a potential buyer can hear how it sounds. Some of today’s consumers actually think it’s almost arrogant on our part when we tell them if they want to bid on any of this equipment, you have to be here at 1 p.m. cause that’s when our auction starts. They want to bid in virtual time from the cozy comfort of their own home, or farm office, drinking their own coffee.”

The good news of online auctions is a larger, younger and much broader base of consumers. But he admits that going through this “decade of transition” is a challenge for older buyers.

Fahey Sales helps this audience with special staffers actually connecting by telephone to some of these buyers during the course of an online auction. The firm now even hires a third-party cata-

log service that provides interpreters to handle bidders using languages other than English. This “proxy bidding” services 1,400 other auction companies so there is an increase in exposure for each particular auction.

Because of this “pooling action” the cost of advertising an auction keeps going down.

“Once you run across these buyers electronically you are able to keep them in your database and communicate with them specifically as to their particular interest,” Fahey said.

Does farm equipment sell better at the farm, or when it’s combined with other farmers’ equipment as part of a bigger consignment sale? Selling at the farm does better, Fahey said, particularly if it’s a farmer with a solid reputation for good farming and taking good care of his equipment. And again that’s the beauty of online auctions. You can “be at the farm” selling even just a few pieces of equipment.

“This new trend isn’t so good for the lunch wagons that generally do quite well at a public auction.” He said that online auctions also take away the social atmosphere that is always part of a public auction. “In some cases a live auction is an extension of the grieving process for family members selling because of a death in the family. But unfortunately that is the world we live in today.”

Flexibility Citing the flexibility that online auctions provide, he mentioned a consignment auction at New Prague, Minn., See AUCTIONS, pg. 12A

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Don’t be a target — be smart about online con artists The National Consumers League noted a growing trend involving older consumers who are targeted by con artists and fraudsters. Baby boomers and older consumers made up more than half of all complaints to the NCL’s Fraud Center in 2010.

“Older Iowans are less likely to report a fraud because they don’t know who to report it to or are too ashamed at having been scammed,” said Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension Family Finance Program specialist. “And sometimes they are unaware they have been scammed.” Elderly victims may not report crimes because they are concerned that relatives may think they no longer have the mental capacity to take care of their own financial affairs.

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on elderly victims not being able to supply enough detailed information to investigators. In addition, it may take the victim months before they realize they have been swindled. This extended timeframe makes it even more difficult to remember details from the events.

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Always a buyer online AUCTIONS, from pg. 10A that had been scheduled for last Dec. 2.

A major snow storm suddenly developed that would have made a live auction virtually impossible. The Fahey crew converted the entire thing to an online auction, making that decision about six hours before the storm hit.

“You blast out the e-mails, you post it on Facebook, you Twitter out the change. Only about six people showed up for the auction but going online made it an extremely successful auction.”

Farm auctions used to be cyclical and seasonal. But again thanks to online and a nationwide and worldwide audience, there’s always someone in a position to bid and buy.

Dollar volume of an auction, land and equipment, is big money these days.

Fahey said they have had farm auctions in excess of 3,000 individual pieces being sold. Packaging both land and equipment together, he said their largest sale to date would be in the $5 million range.

His take on the future centers on the brutal fact that many families, both

farm and non-farm, are not doing very well financially these days. “We’re living in two different worlds. Our agricultural community gets more and more productive but there are less and less of them. And I’m seeing how difficult it is for our younger people wanting to get into agriculture but financially can’t make it work. That bothers me and I don’t know the answer.”

Today Fahey Sales is having fun, but that wasn’t the case during that 200508 timeframe when America’s total economy started backsliding, wiping out lots of farmers and businessmen in the process. “In 2008 everything came to a stop. We thrive on change but in 2008 change didn’t happen. People weren’t making good decisions; they weren’t making bad decisions. People just quit making decisions. But now I’m excited about the future. I get a kick out of people who are critical of our agricultural industry, whether it be the food-versus-fuel debate or their complaints that farmers are making too much money. I would much rather see a bunch of millionaire farmers than a bunch of millionaire Wall Street investors.”

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Concrete bunker offers desired storage flexibility

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Flexible, strong, convenient and cost-effective. Those four adjectives pretty much precisely explain why a huge precast concrete bunker manufactured by Hanson Silo Co. of Lake Lillian, Minn., was erected on Peine Farms near Cannon Falls, Minn., last summer.

Bunkers are “old hat” for Peine Farms, basically because this operation finishes out about 2,000 head of beef cattle each year. In the feedlot business, bunkers for bulk storage of various feedstuffs simply are the most convenient. However, this operation also grows lots of corn and soybeans so steel bins had become the progressive way to build storage for these crops.

“But last year we looked at our situation. More steel bins just didn’t seem to be the best answer anymore,” said Jeff Peine, farming partner with his brother Roger. “We wanted more versatility for corn storage.

“Yes, much of our corn goes through

Jeff and Roger Peine of Cannon Falls, Minn., built a large bunker that is currently used for corn storage, but has the flexibility to be used for multiple products.

the cattle operation as silage or grain.

But we now sell a lot of corn into the cash market so convenience of moving this corn into storage and out of storage becomes a big factor.”

Cash corn works great in bunker storage

Thus the switch to the Hanson precast bunker system.

“These are tremendously strong units. When you’re dealing with solid concrete, you’ve got tremendous strength. Other concrete bunkers we’ve looked at are made with thick webs, but thinner concrete in between,” Peine said.

Mike Hanson of Hanson Silo claims

their bunkers are the strongest in the business. “We use 35 percent heavier reinforcement schedules than our closest competitor.”

The Peine bunker was constructed with 12-foot tall, L-shaped concrete sections positioned on a 5 1/2-inch concrete floor. The structure also has an 8See BUNKER, pg. 15A

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Falls did the stud walls, rafters and metal roofing.

“It went very fast. We provided some help but our local contractor got it finished in just a matter of a couple weeks,” Peine said. The structure will likely be refilled with corn again this fall but, depending upon fertilizer prices, he suggested it could also be bulk storage for their 2012 fertilizer needs.

Peine Farm feedlots accommodate about 1,000 head with two fills per year to reach that 2,000head annual production. Feeders get sourced out of North Dakota, South Dakota or Montana. Their 2011 first batch of cattle was being sold late June, fortunately after a good spike in fat cattle prices.

Peine admits steel bins are nice for corn storage; and they’ve put up several in recent years. “But this Hanson bunker system diversifies us quite a bit more, giving us several options. And we like the cost effectiveness of this system, which figured about $1.25 per bushel including the grain handling conveyor system.

We’ve got a structure that will last a long time.”

Grain Handler, a Minnesota firm that specializes in grain dryers and grain conveyors, custom built the conveyors for the Peine bunker. “We know these guys pretty well. Like Hanson Silo, they build good stuff,” Peine said.

Grain quality is important in the cash market.

Two huge 10-hp centrifugal fans, each hooked into 18-inch aeration tubes the length of the bunker, conditioned the corn well for this first-year run. “I haven’t detected any musty odors,” he said. “It should be excellent grain.”

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“Producers who suffered eligible livestock losses due to adverse weather will be required to provide documentation of the livestock lost and documentation of losses due to normal mortality for the calendar year,” said Linda Hennen, state FSA executive director. “FSA staff can provide producers with a list of acceptable loss documentation that includes proof of death, producer records and verifiable inventory documentation.”

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Adequate documentation must prove the death of eligible livestock occurred as a direct result of an eligible adverse weather event in the calendar year for which benefits are being requested. If adequate verifiable proof of death records documentation is not available, a livestock producer may provide reliable records, along with verifiable beginning and ending inventory, as proof of death.

Certifications of livestock deaths by third parties, who are not affiliated with the farming operation, may be accepted only if verifiable proof of death records or reliable proof of death records is not available. Verifiable beginning and ending inventory records are also required with such third party certifications.

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above the grain, is 38-foot for this storage facility.

Soon to be emptied, Jeff Peine said those 100,000 bushels have stayed in perfect quality.

So how do you fill a 100,000 bushel bunker? Some would think dump the corn on the concrete floor, then use a big-bladed tractor to shove the corn into position. Not so with Peine Farms.

“We spout the corn directly from the dry-grain leg of our crop dryer into a conveyor running full-length at the top of bunker shed. This conveyor discharges on-the-go filling from one end to the other.”

For unloading, Peine had an 8,000-bushel per hour conveyor built into a corner of the bunker. Gravity flow will load out a portion of those 100,000 bushels.

After that their pay loader with front bucket gets put to work.

Super versatility Versatility of this structure was a key selling point.

After corn storage, Peine sees this facility working great for fertilizer storage, or machinery storage, or special feed stuffs such as dried distillers grains for the cattle operation. With an all-steel building you’ve got rust and corrosion problems if used for fertilizer storage, he said.

Construction of this big bunker was basically a matter of logistics. Peine Farms used their own semi trailers to haul the 12-foot (3,300 pound) concrete wall sections from Hanson’s Lake Lillian plant. The Hanson crew with a special hydraulic rig then lifted and positioned each concrete section on the concrete floor. After that Dohmen Construction of Cannon

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BUNKER, from pg. 14A foot, 2 x 6 stud wall and wood rafters spaced 4-foot on center with metal roofing. Net result was a totally enclosed, 60-foot x 120-foot bunker storage facility with 20-foot walls that got filled with 100,000 bushels of “field ripened” corn last fall. Vertical height to the rafters, which even includes a walkway

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Wind could be the answer to growing anhydrous costs

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer With anhydrous currently in the $850 price range, little wonder the keen interest in the wind-tohydrogen-to-anhydrous ammonia project at the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris, Minn.

Two, 1.65 Mgw turbines are now part of the skyline at WCROC. About 10 percent of the energy of the six-year old turbine will soon be powering a small-scale wind-to-anhydrous project, at this stage the first and only such project on Planet Earth.

At a July 8 field day, Doug Tiffany, University of Minnesota Extension economist, said, “this a very exciting project for me. Use of wind power to perform electro chemistry fits my concept about how we utilize the production from curtailed wind turbines.

“I think using wind to extract hydrogen from water and then using atmospheric nitrogen to perform the synthesis of anhydrous ammonia has a huge potential. Not only may we be able to offer a reasonably priced alternative to ammonia derived from natural gas, but this key input to corn production also has a very small carbon footprint. Think about the fact that a typical farm cooperative in Minnesota is now marketing 5,000 to 8,000 tons of anhydrous annually and you quickly see the potential opportunities for this new fertilizer industry.”

The small scale project at Morris has about a $3.5 million price tag. But that’s because this is new technology, new engineering being hitched to older

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... this wind-to-hydrogen-toammonia could be a ‘game changer’, especially if we have more climate regulation.

— Doug Tiffany chemistry. We’re talking new equipment being fabricated for the first time ever so there has been absolutely zero economies of scale. This project will be producing only about 25 tons of anhydrous ammonia per year (enough to meet the nitrogen needs of the approximate 300 acres of corn produced at this station each year).

However, Tiffany is looking at the potential production economics if several wind turbines were clustered to produce 5,000 tons of anhydrous per year. That figure is the approximate consumption of anhydrous ammonia on the 170,000 acres of corn grown in Swift County where the WCROC is located.

The project intrigues Tiffany for several reasons. A handout he provided at this field day listed these.

• Price level of ammonia • Price volatility of ammonia • Ammonia is costliest corn input after land rent — currently Minnesota farmers are spending about $400 million per year.

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sion lines are being built • Greenhouse gas emissions of corn production.

The process at Morris is only about 20 percent efficient (energy in versus energy out) but Tiffany said U of M scientists are experimenting with new processes and materials to enhance the performance of catalysts that drive the reaction that synthesizes ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

“If these work out there could be significant reductions in capital costs of putting these plants together.

It takes about 32 million BTUs to make one ton of anhydrous ammonia via the natural gas feedstock route. We have a lot of embedded energy in the anhydrous ammonia we use to grow our corn.

“Today our N is made from natural gas. But if we can replace this system by getting hydrogen from water through this electrolysis process and taking nitrogen from the atmosphere, we would have a very green source of ammonia. The production of anhydrous ammonia is the biggest source of greenhouse gas in agriculture from purchased inputs. But this wind-to-hydrogen-to-ammonia could be a ‘game changer’, especially if we have more climate regulation,” Tiffany said.

He suggested this could make U.S. corn production more competitive on the world scene also simply because production costs might be reduced considerably. “So the question yet to be answered is ‘can this strategy make anhydrous ammonia competitive?’

Even with natural gas prices dropping down from 2008, the growth in worldwide demand for anhydrous ammonia, both in agriculture and many other uses has kept anhydrous ammonia prices high.

“Yes, I could see the development of ‘wind farms’ for the expressed purpose of ammonia production and not necessarily even being hooked into the electronic grid network.” Tiffany could also see other examples of electro chemistry being tested and refined here at the WCROC not only producing ammonia but other feedstocks.

“Part of what we are studying here is how can we manage chemical processes that require tight parameters of time, temperature and pressure with the variability in wind energy from day-to-day, season-to-season, even hour-to-hour. Already wind turbines get curtailed (shut down) at various times when there isn’t electrical demand or transmission capacity to move the power. If we could divert that ‘unused power’ into anhydrous production we could be making that anhydrous ammonia with very cheap energy.”

The biggest cost component in the Morris process is the production of hydrogen. Having this extra wind energy available could be a step toward improving that cost factor. And if this is a cheaper way to produce hydrogen down the road, will it rekindle interest in hydrogen as an automotive fuel?

Tiffany doubts that happening because of the tremendous investments of infrastructure needed.

According to his data, only 40 Mgw of wind power would produce enough anhydrous ammonia for all the corn production in Swift County. In essence, that’s suggesting a wind farm of 10, 2 Mgw turbines could take care of the nitrogen needs of the county’s 850 farmers.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer J.P. (Hans) Vrijenhoef is not bashful about mentioning that his firm is ready to do business in America.

Vrijenhoef is the director of Proton Ventures BV, a Dutch firm that specializes in “creating business concepts,” and he’s very much aware of Hans Vrijenhoef the wind-to-hydrogen-to-anhydrous ammonia project at Morris, Minn.

“Our units are about 40 times bigger than what we are seeing today. We’re talking 1,000 metric tons anhydrous production capacity,” said Vrijenhoef, a tall, striking gentleman oozing of energy. His units are priced at about $4 million per unit; but in multiples he said a $3 million cost is doable.

“Once you get factory production going your engineering costs and material costs can be negotiated considerably,” said Vrijenhoef who already has nearly a year of “contact work” in America with various cooperatives, fertilizer dealers, even commodity groups discussing business potentials of this new nitrogen source for American agriculture.

How much wind to provide the energy for one of his 1,000-metric ton facilities?

“After visiting with various utilities, farm cooperatives and potential customers we’ve come to the conclusion that a 1.5 Mgw tower would do the job,” he said, “but perhaps a wind farm of 20 Mgw is better business. You could then connect to several of our anhydrous production units, and perhaps still have extra electricity to market into the grid. Plus if you’re depending upon just one turbine tower, any maintenance issues could curtail your production.”

Where does he see the faster progress in using wind to produce fertilizer? He acknowledged that Denmark produces more wind per capita than any country in the world; and wind is rapidly gaining in other European countries. But he compliments U.S. agriculture saying, “Your agriculture is more aggressive. It buys into new thinking, new technologies quicker. Also anhydrous ammonia is a much bigger fertilizer product in America. In Europe we use mostly ammonium nitrate.”

He smiled that $6 corn helps drive the market too.

He also said that market interest develops wherever he travels. He was in South Dakota the day before this interview and was heading to Iowa next. He has already set up a Midwest distributor and his firm is also considering a Minnesota assembly facility for handling the units shipped in from their European manufacturer.

Vrijenhoef was an interested observer at the Renewable Energy stop of the July 8 WCROC Field Day at Morris.

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Dutch firm ready to get involved in U.S. anhydrous production

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This could be the future for anhydrous ammonia culty of predicting this development.

By DICK HAGEN Obviously a growing “cost concern” The Land Staff Writer Still waiting for something called an ammonia about anhydrous will be a key driver in reactor, all the other pieces are now in place at the the development of community-based “first in the world” wind-to-hydrogen-to-ammonia energy projects. production facility at the West Central Research “We want to encourage local and Outreach Center at Morris. ownership of all Minn. renewable projects including wind energy Mike Reese, director of this Right now anhydrous and this anhydrous renewable energy program, said ammonia is made ammonia potential.” that except for this special ammothrough steam/methane nia reactor, all the elements are This pilot project now in place to use wind energy to reforming of natural uses only about 10 produce anhydrous ammonia. A key gas. Anhydrous ammopercent of the elecbenefit of this new technology is virtrical energy gennia follows natural gas tually a “zero imprint” in terms of erated by the prices but it also leaves greenhouse gas emissions.

1.65 Mgw tura significant carbon bine; the other “Right now anhydrous ammonia footprint attached to this 90 percent is made through steam/methane process of making goes directly reforming of natural gas. Anhyinto the electrical needs drous ammonia follows natural gas anhydrous ammonia. of the University of Minprices but it also leaves a signifi— Mike Reese nesota campus at Morris. cant carbon footprint attached to This facility has a prothis process of making anhydrous duction capacity of 25 tons of anhyammonia,” Reese said, saying this drous ammonia per year. issue will only increase as a problem in the future. “As society looks at agriculture “This is a relatively small plant but large there inevitably will be increasing pressure to enough to develop the baseline on production reduce our fossil fuel consumption.” data and the cost economics.”

He, too, visualizes the development of area wind Looking at potential commercial manufacturfarms with the production of anhydrous ammonia ing operations, Reese speculates each facility as their primary mission. He also admitted the diffi- will likely match up to the market usage of the local fertilizer cooperative. His studies indicate each Minnesota cooperative markets between 5,000 and 10,000 tons of anhydrous ammonia annually. Perhaps more likely will be multiple co-ops partnering with a much larger “wind-to-anhydrous” production

center to gain even better production efficiencies.

At the July 8 WCROC Field Day, attendees included a marketing consult from the Netherlands and an engineering technician from Brazil. “Because this is the first project in the world utilizing wind for the production of nitrogen, there is tremendous interest across the Midwest and we’re now including all corners of the world,” Reese said.

“When we first began this project three years ago many people were looking at hydrogen as a transportation fuel. However, because of the importance of nitrogen in future world food concerns, we decided to pursue anhydrous ammonia as our ‘energy product’.”

Already there are commercial and academic interests tuning in to this research project which got launched as a $3.75 million project (not including the wind turbine which was already in place).

The construction project was $2.8 million and because this had never been done before anywhere, it took considerable design time and effort. Funding for this project has come from the state of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota and the Legislative Citizen’s Commission of the Minnesota Resources Council. The Minnesota Corn Growers Research & Promotion Council has also become a big player in this effort.

The first 1.65 Mgw turbine at WCROC was erected in 2005 and stands 70 meters tall. A second turbine, 80 meters tall, went up in 2010. That additional 10 meters translates into a 10 to 20 percent increase in energy production.

Why not an 80-meter tower six years ago? Because there wasn’t a crane in the area that could reach that high. Today cranes are reaching up to 100 meters vertical.

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Farm wiring projects getting brighter and better a much brighter and safer work environment and definitely last longer.

“We’re keeping up with the technology the best we can,” Larson said. “Yes, we go to school frequently just to get educated on all the new stuff that is part of modern agricultural wiring.

With lighting especially there is a tremendous amount of new technology, new systems. With livestock lighting colors are a big thing, also lighting intensities and ‘dim-ability’. There are systems that will dim the lighting depending upon the needs of the livestock in that building. Sometimes it’s

an age issue; brighter lights for the younger livestock and dimmer lighting as the animals mature.”

His shop does residential and commercial work in addition to their agricultural market.

“But right now the agricultural market is the most exciting venue. We like working with farmers. They’re very progressive these days. They pay attention to new products of all kinds.”

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By DICK HAGEN from the transformer into the The Land Staff Writer farm buildings.

Just as new technology keeps upgrading crop production “There are various wiring strategies, new products and codes that determine what we stepped-up technologies are need to do relating to breakalso presenting much brighter ers, underground feeders, lighting systems for agriculwhat the farmers want in ture. In marketing terms, Steve Steve Larson terms of lighting and heating Larson of Area Lakes Electric systems, etc. Once we deterin Willmar, Minn., said farmers are mine the load factor we size our undersimply wanting more light. ground requirements and service panFarm electrical systems are moving els, outlets and lighting system to away from HID (high intensity dis- satisfy the customer requirements. charge) lighting to more efficient LED “After gathering this preliminary (light emitting diodes) lighting; also information, we’ll bid the project based fluorescent lighting uses a lot less on what they need for an end result for energy, according to Larson. “In power and lighting,” Larson said. essence brighter lights and more effiOn the extravagant side a new farm ciency is what farmers are seeking.” shop with geo-thermal heating, the He indicated cost comparisons newest in lighting systems, etc., could between the older HID lighting and be a $30,000 project. A lesser project, the newer T5 lighting show a signifi- he suggested, would likely be in the cant savings in monthly electrical $15,000 ballpark. Generally this charges. “Plus a tremendously longer means two technicians working 40 life span for new systems, like hours on up to 100 hours depending upwards of 50,000 hours for new light upon how elaborate the project. Workbulbs,” Larson said. ing side by side with the carpenters as Often the new systems give you a they rough-in the framework is the better colored light which produces a preferred start-up schedule for detertruer white and a brighter light inten- mining wire run lengths, etc. sity. Also new systems are “instant Like most electrical contractors on/instant off ” with the flick of the these days, Larson’s shop warranties switch eliminating that warm up their work generally according to the pause in older systems before they are manufacturing warranties that come at full brightness. “In some older fix- with the equipment. “But that first tures it takes up to 20 minutes to year we do any follow-up work necesretire them,” Larson said. sary at our expense.”

So how does his firm analyze a Perhaps indicative of the professionpotential farm wiring project, such as alism that has become standard a new farm shop? It gets a bit compli- within farm electrical work, Area cated but fortunately the electrical Lakes Electric Inc., is bonded, insured industry has lots of educational and and state certified. All their jobs are very informative assistance. Ceiling checked out by a Minnesota State height and interior walls finish are Electrical Inspector and his sticker is two key factors. affixed indicating the job was done “We have programs that determine properly meeting all Minnesota elechow many lights we need to put into a trical codes. “That’s important for the building to provide enough lumens customer, and good for their insurance (measures of light intensity) to give company too,” Larson said. the customer the brightness they are Are there more challenges in wiring looking for. To cut down on machinery a livestock building? maintenance costs, farmers are work“Definitely. You’re talking a totally ing more and more on their own equipment. They often have year-round different environment, often dealing employees and their farm shop is a with moistures, humidity factors, and very busy place year-round,” said Lar- dust and air movement. In many son, who often hears comments that turkey barns, for example, rewiring the farm shop has become the focal and installing LED lighting is coming on strong because of the cost savings point of their farming operation. in monthly electric billings,” Larson When looking at new wiring projects said. the logical first question is “What’s it The bottom line is that there are a going to cost?” The answer is dependlot of new things coming along in farm ent upon the power available at the site, meaning what power Rural Elec- lighting that will save money, provide

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Equipment Solutions . . . For A Changing TRACTORS 4WD

CIH 535 Quad, '10, 690 hrs ..........................................$297,500 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 570 hrs ..........................................$297,500 CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1100 hrs ........................................$282,500 CIH 530 Quad, '07, 1750 hrs ........................................$225,000 CIH 530 Stegier, '07, 1485 hrs ......................................$211,900 CIH 500 Steiger, '11, 125 hrs ........................................$265,500 CIH STX530, '06, 990 hrs..............................................$240,000 CIH STX430, '06, 960 hrs..............................................$169,500 CIH STX425, '03, 2545 hrs............................................$149,500 CIH 385 Quad, '09 ........................................................$232,500 CIH 9390, '00, 5165 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 9350, '97, 3960 hrs ..................................................$72,500 CIH 9270, '91, 4815 hrs ..................................................$72,900 CIH 9250, '92, 6585 hrs ..................................................$48,500 CIH 9230, '91, 6650 hrs ..................................................$43,900 CIH 9150, '87, 5535 hrs ..................................................$48,500 Case 550H, '00, 1425 hrs ................................................$35,500 Cat MT765B, '07, 1885 hrs............................................$179,950 Challenger MT865C, '09, 1235 hrs ................................$279,500 Ford 9680, '95, 4770 hrs ................................................$82,500 JD 9630, '09, 930 hrs....................................................$229,000 JD 9620T, '04, 3575 hrs ................................................$179,500 JD 9400, '98, 3245 hrs..................................................$109,900 JD 9120, '04 ..................................................................$140,000 JD 8850 ..........................................................................$27,500 NH 9482, '95, 4505 hrs ..................................................$69,000 NH 9282, '97, 3360 hrs ..................................................$69,500 NH T9060, '08, 1395 hrs ..............................................$212,000 Steiger ST280, '82, 7425 hrs ..........................................$21,500 Versatile 835, '78 ............................................................$21,500

TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued

CIH 5240, '92, 9390 hrs ..................................................$25,900 Case 4694, '84, 5970 hrs ................................................$18,900 Case 580M, 2720 hrs ......................................................$39,500 Allis 8070, '83..................................................................$24,500 Challenger CH45, '96, 2355 hrs ......................................$59,500 Ford 8970, '95, 5600 hrs ................................................$57,500 Ford 8970, '94, 8140 hrs ................................................$62,500 JD 8520, '02, 2050 hrs..................................................$142,500 JD 7810, '00, 2745 hrs....................................................$81,500 JD 7330, '08, 2110 hrs....................................................$67,500 JD 2955, '89, 2330 hrs....................................................$28,950 Kubota M6800, '03, 755 hrs............................................$24,500 McCormick TTX230, '09, 580 hrs....................................$90,000 McCormick XTX165, '09, 85 hrs......................................$89,500

COMPACT TRACTORS

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TRACTORS AWD/MFD CIH 305 Mag, '08, 1235 hrs ..........................................$169,900 CIH MX305, '06, 2370 hrs ............................................$134,900 CIH MX305, '06, 4325 hrs ............................................$125,500 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 1505 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 245 Mag, '07, 3300 hrs ............................................$99,500 CIH MX200, '02, 5190 hrs ..............................................$75,000 CIH 180 Puma, '08, 1290 hrs ........................................$102,000 CIH MXM140, '03, 1600 hrs............................................$71,200 CIH 140 Pro, '08, 1900 hrs..............................................$75,000 CIH 115 Value, '07, 1100 hrs ..........................................$34,500 CIH 8950, 8700 hrs ........................................................$62,500 CIH 7140, '89, 6745 hrs ..................................................$53,500

FORAGE Continued NH 340W Hayhead ............................................................$5,000 NH 29P Hayhead................................................................$3,500 (2) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead........................$75,000 & $76,000 (5) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ..................$24,500 - $59,000 Claas RU450XTRA Cornhead ..........................................$42,000 (9) Claas RU450 Cornhead..............................$29,000 - $40,000 Gehl TR3038N Cornhead ..................................................$1,400 (3) Gehl TR330 Cornhead ..................................$4,200 - $5,900 JD 688 Cornhead ............................................................$51,500 JD 676 6R Cornhead ......................................................$52,000 JD 4R30 Cornhead ............................................................$5,500 Kemper M4500CL-8 Cornhead ........................................$17,000 (2) Kemper 4500 Cornhead ..........................$26,000 & $29,500 (2) Kemper 3000 Cornhead ..........................$18,000 & $20,000 Kemper 360 Cornhead ....................................................$34,000 NH 360N6 Cornhead........................................................$15,000 NH 360U6 Cornhead........................................................$16,500 NH 3PN Cornhead..............................................................$8,500 (2) NH R1600 Cornhead ................................$39,500 & $42,500

SPRAYERS - PULL-TYPE Blumhardt Trailmaster ......................................................$4,900 (2) Demco Conquest......................................$18,900 & $22,500 Hardi 500, 60'....................................................................$8,500 Hardi Commander............................................................$47,500 Hardi HAC900 ....................................................................$8,950 Hardi HC800 ......................................................................$7,250 Redball 690......................................................................$39,500 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$32,900 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$26,500 Redball 670, 1200 Gal ....................................................$22,900 Redball 565......................................................................$15,500 Top Air NAV1100 ............................................................$22,500 Top Air 1100R60XF..........................................................$14,500

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TRACTORS 2WD CIH 7120, '88, 10400 hrs ................................................$35,500 CIH 7110, '88, 13345 hrs ................................................$24,500 CIH 5140, '90, 7860 hrs ..................................................$19,500 Case 2290, '81, 6515 hrs ................................................$12,500 Case 1370, '78, 5270 hrs ..................................................$9,500 Case 530B, 1070 hrs ........................................................$9,500 Case 930, '66, 2185 hrs ....................................................$4,500 Case VAC ..........................................................................$2,500 Farmall 300........................................................................$2,450 Farmall H, '41 ....................................................................$1,500 Farmall Super M, '53 ........................................................$2,250 IH 5088, '82, 11590 hrs ..................................................$12,000 IH 1086, '79, 9770 hrs ....................................................$12,500 IH 1086, '76, 8585 hrs ......................................................$9,500 IH 1066, '73, 7925 hrs ......................................................$9,000 IH 986, '77, 8735 hrs ......................................................$11,000 IH 966................................................................................$6,500 IH 856, '69 ........................................................................$5,000 IH 656, '69 ........................................................................$7,250 IH 656G, 4075 hrs ............................................................$4,750 IH 460................................................................................$2,500 IH 400................................................................................$2,500 Ford 8830, '90, 7530 hrs ................................................$27,900 JD 4840, '81, 7815 hrs....................................................$25,000 JD 4840, '79, 8000 hrs....................................................$21,500 JD 4640, '82, 5760 hrs....................................................$22,975 JD 4020, 11380 hrs ..........................................................$7,900 White 2/85, '77, 9035 hrs..................................................$7,500

SPRING TILLAGE CIH 60.5' Fld Cult ............................................................$69,500 CIH 4900, 43.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$5,500 CIH 4900, 32' Fld Cult ......................................................$7,500 CIH 4800, 31' Fld Cult ......................................................$7,950 CIH 4800, 28.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$7,750 CIH 4600, 46.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$37,500 CIH TMII, 50.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$57,500 CIH TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$32,000 CIH TMII, 32.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$28,500 DMI TMII, 46' Fld Cult ....................................................$35,500 DMI TM, 32.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$9,500 Flexcoil 820, 40' Fld Cult ................................................$11,500 Glencoe 4300, 38.5' Fld Cult..............................................$7,900 JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$42,500 JD 1000, 22.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$1,650 JD 985, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$17,500 (2) JD 980, 44.5' Fld Cult ..............................$19,900 $ $24,500 JD 980, 30.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$22,000 Melroe 40' Fld Cult ............................................................$2,900 Wilrich 2500, 27.4' Fld Cult ..............................................$2,995 CIH 3900, 33' Disk ..........................................................$17,900 CIH 3900, 32' Disk ..........................................................$17,500 CIH 496 Disk....................................................................$13,500 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$58,900 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$57,500 IH 770, 16' Disk ................................................................$4,950 IH 480, 19' Disk ................................................................$2,500 Big G 3026, 28' Disk..........................................................$7,500 Ezee-On 3800, 38.5' Disk ................................................$29,500

CIH 40 Farmall CVT ........................................................$36,250 Agco ST 40, '02, 425 hrs ................................................$18,500 JD 3720, '09 ....................................................................$36,500 JD 3520, '10, 65 hrs........................................................$34,750 Kubota B3030, '06, 1045 hrs ..........................................$14,900 Kubota B1750, '96, 225 hrs ..............................................$6,000 Kubota BX2230, '05 ..........................................................$7,995 Kubota BX2230, '04, 685 hrs ............................................$7,950 MF GC2300, '07, 230 hrs ..................................................$9,850

PLANTING & SEEDING CIH 1260, 36R22 ..........................................................$185,000 CIH 1250, 24R30 ......................................$113,900 & $121,000 CIH 1240, 12R30 ............................................................$89,900 CIH 1200, 36R22 ............................................................$95,500 CIH 1200, 36R20 ............................................................$97,500 CIH 1200, 32R22 ............................................................$72,500 (3) CIH 1200, 24R22 ............................................choice $42,500 CIH 1200, 24R20 ............................................................$73,500 (3) CIH 1200, 12R30 ......................................$26,000 - $48,500 CIH 955, 6R30 ................................................................$11,500 CIH 900, 6R30 ..................................................................$5,900 Friesen 2400RT................................................................$15,500 JD 7000, 12N ..................................................................$10,950 JD 1770, 16R30 ..............................................................$75,000 JD 1770, 16R30 ..............................................................$46,300 JD 1770NT ......................................................................$71,500 Kinze 3700, 36R20 ..........................................................$62,500 Kinze 3140, 12R30 ..........................................................$39,500 White 8524, 24R30........................................................$117,500 White 8100 ......................................................................$23,000 White 6100, 24R22..........................................................$24,500 CIH 5500, 30' Drill ..........................................................$22,000 CIH 5500MT ....................................................................$18,000 CIH 5400MT, 20' Drill ........................................$6,995 & $7,500 (2) IH 510 Drill ..................................................$1,500 & $2,600 (2) Great Plains 20' Drill ....................................$4,950 & $5,500 JD 750NT, 15' Drill ..........................................................$15,000 JD 520, 20' Drill ................................................................$4,500 JD 455, 30' Drill ..............................................................$18,500 Sunflower 9412, 20' Drill ................................................$17,900 CIH SDX40, 40' Seeder..................................................$129,500

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Claas 980, '08, 1495 hrs................................................$255,000 Claas 970, '08, 1245 hrs................................................$288,000 Claas 900, '02................................................................$115,000 Claas 890, '05, 2230 hrs................................................$159,900 Claas 890, '02, 1560 hrs................................................$189,500 Claas 890, '02, 2555 hrs................................................$147,000 Claas 880, '95, 3820 hrs..................................................$68,000 Claas 870CC, '07, 760 hrs ............................................$189,000 Claas 870 GE, '06, 2580 hrs ..........................................$184,500 Claas 870, '05, 1820 hrs................................................$165,000 Claas 870, '04, 2915 hrs................................................$137,500 Claas 870, '03, 2790 hrs................................................$162,000 JD 7500, '03, 3635 hrs..................................................$109,500 JD 6810, '96, 4590 hrs....................................................$59,500 JD 6850, '98, 4865 hrs....................................................$65,000 JD 5830, 3800 hrs ..........................................................$42,500 JD 5730, '91, 3210 hrs....................................................$34,000 NH FX60, '03, 1970 hrs ................................................$115,000 NH FX58, '02, 1410 hrs ................................................$108,000

BALERS (2) CIH RBX562 Rnd Baler ..........................$14,500 & $15,500 CIH RB564, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..............................................$27,500 CIH 8460, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$5,950 Claas 280 Rnd Baler ........................................................$16,500 Gehl RB2580 Rnd Baler ....................................................$9,950 Gehl 2880, 5x6 Rnd Baler..................................................$9,950 JD 567, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$22,500 JD 566, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$15,500 NH 853, 5x5 Rnd Baler ......................................................$3,250 (2) NH BR780A Rnd Baler ............................$16,500 & $19,800 NH BR780 Rnd Baler ......................................................$17,900 Vermeer 605XL, 5x6 Rnd Baler ......................................$10,900 Vermeer 505SI, 5x5 Rnd Baler ..........................................$6,500 CIH LBX432 Rec Baler ....................................................$67,500 CIH 8575 Rec Baler ........................................................$32,750 CIH 8530 Rec Baler ........................................................$10,400 Claas 255UNI Rec Baler ..................................................$27,900 JD 100, 3x3 Rec Baler ....................................................$28,900 NH BB940A Rec Baler......................................................$67,500 NH 590 Rec Baler ............................................................$35,500

HAY EQUIPMENT CIH 8830, '96, 1430 hrs ..................................................$17,900 CIH DC515, 15' Mow Cond................................................$9,500 NH 1441, 16' PT Windrower............................................$24,400 CIH DCX161 MowCond....................................................$17,800 CIH 8360, 12' MowCond ..................................................$6,900 Gehl DC2412, 12' MowCond ............................................$8,500 JD 1600, 14' MowCond ....................................................$6,995 JD 956 MowCond ............................................................$15,900 IH 1190 MowCond ............................................................$1,500 NH 1475 MowCond ..........................................................$9,000 NH 116, 14' MowCond ......................................................$6,500 Vermeer 1030, 13.5' MowCond ......................................$19,500 Kuhn GMD55 Disc Mower ................................................$3,900 NH 456, 7' Sickle Mower ..................................................$1,950 CIH FC60, 60" Rotary Mower ................................................$550 Farm King 72" Rotary Mower ............................................$1,250 Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower ..................................$2,750 Woods BB48 Rotary Mower ................................................$550 H & S TWN2-P Wind Merg..............................................$22,500 (5) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg .................... $28,500 - $38,500 NH H4510, 9' Wind Merg ................................................$17,900 NH 166 Wind Merg............................................................$3,750 Victor 245 Wind Merg ....................................................$34,800 Kuhn GA8521 Rake..........................................................$23,500 Vermeer WR220 Rake........................................................$3,550

COMBINES

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FORAGE Gehl CB1265 Forg Harv ....................................................$7,500 Gehl 1075, '00 Forg Harv ................................................$14,500 Gehl 1065, '96 Forg Harv ..................................................$6,950 JD 3950, '94 Forg Harv ....................................................$5,500 JD 3950, '91 Forg Harv ....................................................$5,500 NH FP240, '04 Forg Harv ................................................$23,000 (3) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ........................ $14,000 - $14,500 (2) Claas PU380 Pro Hayhead ......................$20,000 & $23,000 (7) Claas PU380 Hayhead ............................ $12,000 - $14,500 (2) Claas PU300 Hayhead ................................$9,500 & $11,500 (2) Gehl HA1210 7' Hayhead..................................choice $1,250 Gehl HA1110, '95 Hayhead................................................$1,250 Gehl 7' Hayhead ................................................................$1,250 JD 630A Hayhead ..............................................................$8,500 JD 630 Hayhead ................................................................$8,500 (2) JD 7HP, 7' Hayhead ........................................$600 & $1,600 JD 5HP, 5.5' Hayhead ..........................................................$850 NH 3500 Hayhead..............................................................$6,500 NH 355W Hayhead ............................................................$8,500

COMBINES Continued

CIH 8010, '07, 1100 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '07, 1650 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '06, 1430 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '05, 1535 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '04, 1605 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '04, 1685 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '04, 2100 hrs ..........................................

CIH 8010, '04, 2440 hrs ..........................................

CIH 7120, '09, 745 hrs ............................................

CIH 7088, '10, 240 hrs ............................................

CIH 7088, '10, 810 hrs ............................................

CIH 7088, '09, 745 hrs ............................................

CIH 7010, '08, 900 hrs ............................................

CIH 7010, '07, 1100 hrs ..........................................

CIH 7010, '07, 1150 hrs ..........................................

CIH 7010, '07, 1365 hrs ..........................................

CIH 6088, '10, 600 hrs ............................................

CIH 6088, '10, 680 hrs ............................................

CIH 2588, '08, 1420 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2588, '08, 1480 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2577, '07, 1870 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '06, 1425 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '03, 2740 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '03, 2170 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '03, 2540 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '02, 2455 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '02, 2505 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '02, 2930 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '01, 2385 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '01, 2835 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '01, 3015 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '98, 3775 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '98, 3065 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '98, 2565 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2388, '98, 3750 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2366, '02, 3125 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2366, '01, 2705 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2366, '00, 2810 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2366, '99, 3845 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2366, '98, 2490 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2166, '97, 4145 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2166, '97, 3615 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2166, '96, 3000 hrs ..........................................

CIH 2166, '96, 3430 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1688, '94, 4160 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1688, '94, 4205 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1688, '93, 4325 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1680, '86, 4920 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1660, '91, 6940 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1660, '90, 3440 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1660, '88, 3675 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1640, '89, 3300 hrs ..........................................

CIH 1640, '86, 2640 hrs ..........................................

IH 1480, '82, 4100 hrs ............................................

IH 1480, '79, 4260 hrs ............................................

IH 1480, '79, 5860 hrs ............................................

IH 1460, '82, 4535 hrs ............................................

Gleaner R52, '96, 2795 hrs......................................

Gleaner R50, '89, 3150 hrs......................................

JD 9870STS, '09, 830 hrs ......................................

JD 9660STS, '06, 2100 hrs ....................................

JD 9660STS, '04, 2115 hrs ....................................

JD 9650STS, '03, 2050 hrs ....................................

JD 9610, '96, 3265 hrs............................................

JD 9600, '89, 4020 hrs............................................

JD 8820, 7325 hrs ..................................................

MF 750, '77 ............................................................

NH CR940, '04, 1185 hrs ........................................

NH TR97, '95, 3955 hrs ..........................................

NH TR86, '89, 3860 hrs ..........................................

NH TR86, '85, 3245 hrs ..........................................

NH 970, '03, 2020 hrs ............................................

CIH 9120, '10, 295 hrs ..................................................$314,900 CIH 9120, '10, 395 hrs ..................................................$285,500 CIH 8120, '10, 210 hrs ..................................................$279,000 CIH 8120, '09, 590 hrs ..................................................$255,500 CIH 8120, '09, 840 hrs ..................................................$265,000 CIH 8010, '08, 910 hrs ..................................................$235,000

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(4) CIH 2062, 36' Beanhead............................$49,0 (4) CIH 2020, 35' Beanhead............................$25,0 (2) CIH 2020, 30' Beanhead ..........................$26,20 (23) CIH 1020, 30' Beanhead ..........................Start (16) CIH 1020, 25' Beanhead ..........................Start (4) CIH 1020, 22.5' Beanhead ............................$6 CIH 1020, 20' Beanhead ..........................................

CIH 1015 Beanhead ................................................

IH 820 Beanhead ....................................................

Deutz Allis 320 Beanhead ........................................

(2) JD 930F, 30' Beanhead ............................$13,90 (2) JD 635F, 35' Beanhead ............................$26,00 Macdon 974, 35' Beanhead ....................................

(2) NH 973, 25' Beanhead ................................$5,0 (2) NH 74C, 30' Beanhead ............................$19,90 (3) CIH 2612 Cornhead ..................................$79,0 (2) CIH 2608 Cornhead..................................$55,00 CIH 2412 Cornhead ................................................

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SKID LDR’s/RTV’s/EXC Case 1840, '01, 3830 hrs ................................................$10,950 Case 1840, '96, 5045 hrs ................................................$10,500 Case 1840, '91 ..................................................................$9,850 Case 1840, '90 ..................................................................$8,750 Case 1840, '90, 8035 hrs ..................................................$6,900 Case 1840, 4355 hrs........................................................$10,750 Case 465, '08, 2000 hrs ..................................................$31,500 Case 435, '08 ..................................................................$23,900 Case 435, '06, 2650 hrs ..................................................$19,900 Case 430, '08, 3950 hrs ..................................................$19,800 Case 430, '06, 2015 hrs ..................................................$17,900 Case 430, '06, 3905 hrs ..................................................$22,000 Case 420, '08, 1410 hrs ..................................................$21,900 Case 420, '08, 3615 hrs ..................................................$16,900 Case 60XT, '03, 1775 hrs ................................................$16,900 Bobcat S185, '05 ............................................................$22,950 Gehl 7800, '01, 6395 hrs ................................................$18,500 Gehl 7810 Turbo, '04, 3215 hrs ......................................$34,500 Gehl 6625, '94, 3695 hrs ..................................................$8,500 Gehl 4825SX, '98, 5640 hrs ..............................................$8,500 Gehl 4625SX, '92, 4470 hrs ............................................$10,800 Gehl 3935SX, '01, 1735 hrs ..............................................$9,950 JD 317, '08, 2415 hrs......................................................$17,250 NH LS170, '01, 1160 hrs ................................................$17,900 Erskine 1812, 6' Skid Snowblower ....................................$3,200 Felling FT12P, 16' Trailer....................................................$4,690 Case Maxi-C, '99, 745 hrs Excavator ..............................$13,500 JD Pro900, '03 Excavator ..................................................$3,900 Bobcat 2200D, 265 hrs......................................................$7,995 Cub Cadet 4x4D Trail, '06 ..................................................$7,975 Kubota RTV900W, '06, 800 hrs ........................................$9,900 Steiner Hawk, '00 ..............................................................$3,250

FALL TILLAGE (4) CIH MRX690 Suboiler ..............................$18,900 - $28,500 (7) CIH 9300, 22.5' Subsoiler ........................$27,500 - $38,500 CIH 9300, 22' Subsoiler ..................................................$48,500 (3) CIH 9300, 9 Shank Subsoiler ....................$26,500 - $36,000 (3) CIH 870, 22' Subsoiler ..............................$61,875 - $69,900 CIH 870, 14' Subsoiler ....................................................$35,000 CIH 730B Subsoiler ........................................................$23,500 (3) CIH 730C, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$42,500 - $43,500 (2) CIH 730C, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..................$32,500 & $37,900 CIH 530B, 12.5' Subsoiler ..............................................$26,500 CIH 530C, 12.5' Subsoiler ..............................................$32,000 DMI 9300, 22' Subsoiler..................................................$29,500 DMI 2500 Subsoiler ..........................................................$8,500 (3) DMI 730B Subsoiler ..................................$17,500 - $23,500 (3) DMI 730B, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$16,500 - $19,000 (4) DMI 730B, 7 Shank Suboiler....................$18,500 & $25,500 (2) DMI 530B, 12.5' Subsoiler ......................$16,900 & $19,500 DMI 530 Subsoiler ..........................................................$16,500 DMI TMII, 5 Shank Subsoiler ............................................$7,950 DMI Turbo T Subsoiler ......................................................$9,500 Bourgault 2200, 30' Subsoiler ........................................$92,400 Brillion LC Subsoiler ..........................................................$8,500 Glencoe SS7400 Subsoiler ................................................$9,500 (6) JD 2700 Subsoiler ....................................$20,000 - $37,500 JD 915 Subsoiler ..............................................................$8,500 JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler ..............................................$32,500 JD 512, 12.5' Subsoiler ..................................................$15,900 JD 510, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..............................................$11,500 JD 510, 5 Shank Subsoiler ..............................................$10,950 JD 510 Subsoiler ............................................................$12,500 Krause 4850, 18' Subsoiler ............................................$43,500 Landoll 2320, 5 Shank Subsoiler ....................................$15,950 M & W 2900 Subsoiler ....................................................$19,900 M & W 2500 Subsoiler ....................................................$32,500 M & W 2200 Subsoiler ....................................................$19,500 M & W 1875 Subsoiler ....................................................$15,500 NH ST770, 7 Shank Subsoiler ........................................$24,900 (2) Sunflower 4412, 7 Shank Subsoiler ..............choice $32,000 Sunflower 4411, 7 Shank Subsoiler ................................$18,500 Wilrich V957DVR Subsoiler ............................................$36,900 Wilrich V957DDR Subsoiler ............................................$23,500 JD 610, 30' Chisel Plow ..................................................$12,500 JD 610, 23' Chisel Plow ..................................................$10,000 Kent 21098, 9 Shank Chisel Plow......................................$3,950 White 445 Chisel Plow ......................................................$7,950 White 445, 13 Shank Chisel Plow......................................$7,950 JD 3710, 10 Bottom MB Plow ........................................$21,500 JD 726, 34' Combo Mulch ..............................................$29,500 DMI 50' Crumbler ............................................................$10,500 Unverferth 1225, 33' Crumbler........................................$15,900 Summers 54' Crumbler ..................................................$24,000

MISCELLANEOUS CIH 60, 15' Shredder ........................................................$3,950 Alloway 20' Shredder ......................................................$10,500 Balzer 2000, 20' Shredder ................................................$8,500 Balzer 5205M, 30' Shredder ..............................................$8,900 Balzer 520PT, 15' Shreder ................................................$8,500 JD 520, 20' Shredder ......................................................$18,500 JD 220, 20' Shredder ......................................................$11,500 JD 120, 20' Shredder ........................................................$7,500 (2) Loftness 264, 22' Shredder ..........................$8,000 $15,900 Loftness 2644SM54S Shredder ........................................$7,500 Loftness 240, 20' Shredder ............................................$20,500 (2) Loftness 20' Shredder..............................$14,000 & $19,500 Wilrich 22' Shredder........................................................$12,900 Wilrich 20' Shredder........................................................$14,900 Wilrich 20' Shredder........................................................$10,900 Woods S20CD Shredder ..................................................$16,750 (2) Woods 20' Shredder ......................................choice $12,500 Woods 15' Shredder........................................................$12,500 Dump Chief 504CF, 12' Forage Box ..................................$7,500 Field Queen 1408N Forage Box..........................................$3,000 (7) CIH 600 Forage Blower..................................$2,850 - $5,500 Gehl 1580 Forage Blower ..................................................$1,250 Millerpro 1060 II Forage Blower ........................................$7,500 Ag Bag G6009 Forage Bagger..........................................$19,750 JD 350 Manure Spreader ..................................................$1,250 Artsway 5165 Grinder Mixer............................................$19,900 (2) Feterl 8x60 Auger ........................................$2,900 & $3,000 Feterl 8x56 Auger ..............................................................$1,350 Grain King 8x65 Auger ......................................................$4,580 GSI 10x31E Auger ............................................................$3,800 Snowco 8x65 Auger ..........................................................$2,850 Unverferth 16' Auger ........................................................$1,200 Degelman 14' Blade ........................................................$10,500 Farm Star 72" Blade ..............................................................$345 CIH LX760 Loader ..........................................................$10,500 GB 800 Loader ..................................................................$1,500 Kubota LA514 Loader ........................................................$3,200 Bradford 240/316 Grav Box ..............................................$2,650 Farm King 200 bu Grav Box ..............................................$2,500 Huskee 225, 250 bu Grav Box ..........................................$2,300 (3) Minnesota 350BA Grav Box ..........................$2,600 - $2,650 Parker 4800, 480 bu Grav Box ..........................................$5,900 Brent 1282, 1200 bu Grain Cart ......................................$48,500 (2) Brent 1194 Grain Cart ....................................choice $41,500 Brent 672, 650 bu Grain Cart ..........................................$15,500 Brent 570, 550 bu Grain Cart ..........................................$12,500 J & M 1326-22 Grain Cart ..............................................$50,900 Killbros 1810, 975 bu Grain Cart ....................................$28,900 Kinze 840 Grain Cart........................................................$15,500 Schulte RSH4 Rockpicker..................................................$6,900 Summers 60" Rockpicker ..................................................$3,500 Tractor Snowblowers..............................................$475 - $1,695

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.........$66,000 000 - $49,500 000 - $37,500 00 & $28,500 ting at $3,550 ting at $7,900 ,000 - $7,900 ...........$9,500 ...........$3,000 ...........$1,500 ...........$4,300 00 & $16,900 00 & $39,500 .........$48,500 000 & $5,500 00 & $29,900 000 - $83,500 00 & $59,500 .........$49,500 500 - $41,900 500 - $32,500 500 - $15,000

BEAN/CORNHEADS Continued (10) CIH 1083 Cornhead ................................starting at $10,500 (2) CIH 1063, 6R30 Cornhead................................choice $8,500 CIH 1000, 12R22 Cornhead ............................................$16,900 (2) CIH 12R22 Cornhead ..............................$15,000 & $16,900 CIH 10R22 Cornhead ......................................................$15,500 CIH 9R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,000 IH 12R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,500 IH 983, 9R22 Cornhead ..................................................$11,500 IH 963 Cornhead................................................................$5,900 IH 944 Cornhead................................................................$2,500 IH 883 Cornhead................................................................$7,500 Cat 1622 Cornhead ..........................................................$39,500 Clarke 922, 9R22 Cornhead ............................................$25,500 Cressoni 6R30 Cornhead ................................................$21,500 (6) Drago 12R22 Cornhead ............................$52,500 - $84,500 (3) Drago 12R20 Cornhead ............................$43,900 - $84,500 (2) Drago 10R22 Cornhead............................$60,000 & $65,500 (10) Drago 8R30 Cornhead ............................$38,500 - $54,500 Drago 8R22 Cornhead ....................................................$33,000 (5) Drago 6R30 Cornhead ..............................$42,500 - $54,500 (3) Geringhoff Roto Disc ................................$22,900 - $40,000 Geringhoff PC63 Cornhead ................................................$8,000 Gleaner Hugger Cornhead..................................................$9,950 Gleaner 630 Cornhead ......................................................$5,500 Harvestec 4113C Cornhead ............................................$59,500 (4) Harvestec 8R30 Cornhead ........................$29,500 - $39,500 Harvestec 6R30 Cornhead ..............................................$15,900 JD 1293, 16R22 Cornhead ..............................................$24,500 JD 1293, 12R30 Cornhead ..............................................$51,500 JD 1290, 12R20 Cornhead ..............................................$12,500 (3) JD 893, 8R30 Cornhead ............................$17,500 - $22,500 JD 843 10R22 Cornhead ................................................$14,500 JD 643 6R30 Cornhead ....................................................$7,500 Lexion C512-30 Cornhead ..............................................$38,000 (4) NH 974 Cornhead ..........................................$4,500 - $5,500 (2) IH 810, 13' Pickup ..........................................$400 & $3,500 Gleaner 10' Pickup ............................................................$1,200 JD 100, 13' Pickup ..............................................................$350 Toe Head 25' Head Transport ............................................$1,000 Unverferth 30' Head Transport ..........................................$2,900 Walco CHCF36 Head Transport..........................................$5,100

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.......$220,000 .......$192,500 .......$184,500 .......$149,500 .......$169,500 .......$157,500 .......$155,000 .......$159,000 .......$259,900 .......$245,000 .......$231,000 .......$225,500 .......$239,900 .......$197,500 .......$195,500 .......$209,000 .......$225,000 .......$217,500 .......$194,500 .......$194,500 .......$169,500 .......$164,900 .......$135,000 .......$131,000 .......$113,500 .......$124,000 .......$119,000 .......$115,000 .......$108,500 .......$103,500 .........$94,500 .........$89,000 .........$87,900 .........$89,500 .........$89,500 .........$93,500 .........$98,500 .........$92,500 .........$79,500 .........$85,500 .........$65,500 .........$69,500 .........$69,500 .........$67,900 .........$39,500 .........$52,500 .........$39,500 .........$26,500 .........$33,900 .........$32,500 .........$30,000 .........$26,500 .........$25,000 ...........$7,500 ...........$9,500 ...........$5,500 ...........$7,500 .........$42,500 .........$19,900 .......$275,000 .......$159,500 .......$155,000 .......$115,000 .........$69,500 .........$36,500 ...........$8,500 ...........$3,500 .......$137,500 .........$32,000 .........$22,500 .........$15,000 .......$139,000

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China enhances future of soybean farmers

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer In 1981 the American Soybean Association and the American Soybean Development Foundation Board of Directors decided it was time to “open the doors of China” to U.S. soybean production. Back then China was a net exporter of soybeans.

According to Jim Palmer, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association executive director, “ASA decided to do ‘reverse marketing’; get them to consume what they produced. Driving this ambition was the phenomenal population of China, 1.3 billion people, yet the primary usage of the soybeans they were producing was direct consumption for human food.

“Today, China has a new middle class population of about 300 million people (comparable to the U.S. population). And the first thing people want to do when they improve their living standards is to eat better. In essence they want a better diet with more protein.

That’s what eggs, that’s what chicken, that’s what pork delivers. And this means feeds enriched with U.S. soybean meal for their poultry and pork industries.

“Today, China is importing soybeans for pork production. Because they can’t expand their own swine systems fast enough, they are now big importers of U.S. pork, too. So American soybeans have become tremendously important to help feed this huge new appetite of the Chinese people,” Palmer said.

He pointed out two things to put U.S. soybean producers into an even more competitive position in world markets.

• Lowering or even elimination of various trade tariffs that countries impose upon U.S. ag products.

• Give farmers the freedom to farm efficiently and competitively.

Palmer indicated several Asian countries impose

tariffs basically to protect their own producers and their products. “They don’t want to be totally dependent upon imports.”

However, in view of rapidly expanding markets for soybeans is there a concern about a world soybean shortage? Palmer seriously doubts that will happen because eventually price starts dictating supply. If the price gets too high, buyers look elsewhere or switch to different products. He’s equally concerned about the U.S. livestock industry if soybeans become such a market-driven commodity that livestock farmers switch to other protein sources, or start reducing livestock numbers in an effort to generate even higher livestock prices.

Cover crops for unplanted acres?

Planting conditions from a wet spring left some Minnesota fields unplanted. Emerging crops in some areas have been hit with wind, hail and ponded water. Farmers have been left with three choices: plant a crop that may not fully mature, use tillage or herbicides to limit weeds or plant a cover crop.

Cover crops are ideal for prevented plant acres.

Cover crops also work well after small grains, canning crops and silage. They can even be worked into the corn-soybean rotation, especially when overseeded at the leaf yellowing stage. A cover crop is any crop grown between two cash crops.

The benefits of utilizing cover crops in a rotation are numerous. Cover crops can: • reduce soil erosion from wind and rain by holding soil in place • prevent soil crusting • improve water absorption and infiltration; slow water from leaving the landscape • be used as grazing ground or cut forages

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Soybean checkoff monies get used both for market promotion and for research. Minnesota spends about 40 percent of its checkoff dollars on research projects to build more yield, increase feeding values, breed more disease resistance, even develop new food uses of soybeans. Palmer said another third of checkoff funds get used in both international and domestic marketing campaigns. Consumer education is the newest usage of checkoff dollars.

“As the general public gets more and more removed from farmers and agriculture, we need to educate them about today’s agriculture,” Palmer said, “and more importantly they need to get to know today’s farmers.”

• scavenge nutrients from deeper in the soil and make them available for the next cash crop (deeprooted species) • serve as an excellent source of nitrogen (legumes) • prevent weeds Choosing which species or mix to plant depends on your needs and goals, as well as the availability of the seed. There are a few main categories of cover crop species: • Grasses include oats, triticale, millet and winter rye.

• Legumes include clovers, field peas, alfalfa and vetches.

• Brassicas/mustards include tillage radish, canola, forage turnip and yellow mustard.

••• This article was submitted by Jill Sackett, a conservation agronomist with University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage; and Nathan Winter, a crops educator with Extension.

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Tillage type impacts carbon footprint, too machine. But that’s relatively small compared with how we use natural gas today to produce ammonia,” Reicosky said.

He acknowledges how rapidly natural gas and ammonia have become mainstreams of American

agriculture. His concern is leaving this earth a better place for the next generation. This needs to be developed as a sustainable system because when we run out of fossil fuel, we need something in place to sustain the world’s population.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Carbon dioxide release from the soil depends upon the tillage of that soil.

That in a nutshell summarizes the work of Don Reicosky, a retired soil scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. The last 15 years of his work dealt with tillageinduced effects of carbon dioxide release.

Reicosky said the critical findings of his research was that the amount of CO2 emitted from the soil was directly proportional to the volume of soil that was disturbed in the Don Reicosky tillage event. In essence, more tillage, more CO2 release.

“So with no-till we get the least amount of CO2; strip-till So with no-till emits a bit more; we get the least deep-till even more and we get the most amount of CO2; with the moldboard strip-till emits a plow,” Reicosky said. bit more; deep“Farmers know that if till even more you plow deep, you and we get the burn a lot of diesel so it’s a double-whammy most with the with respect to carbon moldboard plow. dioxide release. So as farmers look for ways — Don Reicosky to reduce their carbon footprint, other tillage systems need to be considered.

“We still have a lot of moldboard plowing in this area but noticeably less than earlier years. For many the deep-ripper is now their major tillage plus this eliminates head lands and dead furrows. Plus the moldboard plow fractures the soil more than any implement and that causes the CO2 loss. However it also allows more oxygen into your soil profile and you get mineralization of the organic matter which release more nutrients for the crop.”

Reicosky thinks part of the added yield under moldboard is this extra nitrogen released in the mineralization process. With heavier populations and stronger stalks the residue issue is sometimes a problem with minimum tillage.

If and when there becomes a feasible market for biomass removal from croplands without decreasing the soil carbon content, there could be a gain in both minimum tillage with its lesser carbon footprint and an additional renewable energy source, Reicosky said.

To that extent he’s optimistic about the wind-tohydrogen-to-anhydrous project at the West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris, Minn.

“With renewable energy this nitrogen-from-wind process would leave an almost-negligible carbon footprint. But we also need to look at the carbon footprint for the construction of the wind turbine so that data can be prorated over the lifetime of the

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Farm families of the year to be honored at Farmfest More than 60 families from around Minnesota will be named a “2011 Farm Family of the Year.” The families will be officially recognized in a ceremony 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4 inside the Forum Tent at Farmfest.

Families are chosen based on their contributions to the agricultural industry, their communities and the

state. Families receiving honors have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture and agricultural production.

On the following pages is a sampling of some of the families chosen as this year’s Farm Families of the Year.

A full list of the honored farm families can be found in the Farmfest Annual in today’s issue, Pages 1F-32F.

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Anoka County Will and Kathy Almendinger Will’s interest in trees began when he cut and sold Christmas trees in hopes of making money for college expenses. In 1974, he continued that dream, when he bought 320 acres of land near Stacy with his brother and brother-in-law in hopes to begin a Christmas tree enterprise. In 1981, the brothers purchased a 230-acre farm near Oak Grove and acquired 140 acres at Northfield. In 1996 and 2004, the partnership ended, which resulted in Will owning the Oak Grove and Northfield properties and Russ owning the Stacy property.

Today Rum River Tree operates eight tree farms.

They have 20 retail lots and two cut-your-own farms. The tree farm is a popular place for tours for various community groups. Rum River Tree Farm is a family affair with Will’s wife, son, daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren helping with various aspects of the business.

Brown County Gary and Dean Sellner Since 1991, brothers Gary and Dean Sellner have farmed together on the third-generation family farm near Sleepy Eye. They have raised dairy, farrow-to-finish hogs and sheep. The two also grow corn, soybeans, Delmonte green peas, wheat and alfalfa. Prior to Gary and Dean, the Sellner farm was established by their grandparents in 1922, and then run by their parents, Everett and Mary Jane, and uncle Jerome until Gary and Dean took over.

Gary and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters; Courtney and Lyndsey. Dean and wife, Karen, have three children: Brad, Katie and Natalie. On the farm, Gary takes care of the dairy operation and Dean is in charge of the hog, sheep and crop operation. Dean’s son, Brad, does chores both morning and evening.

Carver County Joel and Barb Grimm Family The Grimm family farm was established in 1917 when Joel’s grandfather bought the farm site with 120 acres of cropland. It was then in the possession of Joel’s father until 1992 when brothers Joel and Ron purchased the farm. Today the operation near Waconia consists of the original 120 acres.

Joel and Ron also have an adjoining farm of 100 acres and an adjoining farm of 185 acres purchased. Together the brothers raise corn, soybeans, oat and alfalfa.

Other acreage beyond the crops consists of pasture, Conservation Reserve Program and woods.

Ron’s primary duties on the farm include planting, spraying and harvesting. Joel and Barb own and take care of the 44-cow Holstein herd. Joel and Barb have three children; Jeff, Val and Laura.

Cottonwood County Wiebe Family Mark Wiebe of Bingham Lake started farming in 1980. He began his farming career by first renting

a few acres and by raising show pigs and breeding stock. Gradually, he increased in acres and added shorthorn cattle and sheep.

Today, the Wiebe family grows hay, oats, corn and soybeans. They also have a cow-calf operation and raise show sheep. Mark and Sarah have eight children: Ashley, Jake, Brooke, Jessica, Megan, Matthew, Dani Jo and Zach. All of the children help when and where they are needed.

Dakota County Carl and Dennis Reuter and families Bill and Ethel Reuter moved onto their farm, southeast of Hastings, in 1948. In 1951, when Bill’s mother died, Bill and Ethel took over the farm.

They had eight children and raised chickens, pigs and cows. In 1987, sons Carl and Dennis began their farm partnership. Their father helped with the chores until his death in 2007, but the farm expanded under their leadership. Today, Dennis and Carl farm 100 acres of alfalfa, 300 acres of corn and 350 acres of soybeans. They also milk 120 cows. In 2000, the brothers built a large hoop building to house and better manage their cow herd.

Dodge County Alan and Lori Callister The Callister family farm has been in Alan’s family since 1856. After Alan and Lori began farming together in 1987 the farm has gone from producing grain and beef to a chicken farm and chicken processing plant. The major overhaul began in 1999 when Alan and Lori remodeled the dairy barn into a poultry processing plant, processing their own chickens that they raised. By 2003, they expanded to become a “Minnesota Equal To” facility, and by 2008, they began processing poultry for other producers.

Today, the Callisters raise about 12,000 meat chickens per year and maintain a laying flock of about 800 hens. They also raise 150 turkeys and 100 geese per year. Alan and Lori have two daughters: Molly and Gail. Molly has returned to the business after studying organic farming and processing in Italy and small engine repair in Ireland.

Gail lives and works in Newport News, Va. Freeborn County Dan and Jenny Erickson The Erickson family farm near Alden consists of 700 acres of corn and soybeans. They also custom raise replacement heifers for Arendt Holstein Resort of Mazeppa. Dan and Jenny get the heifers on their farm at about 400 pounds, and raise them, breed them and return them to Arendt Holsteins six weeks prior to calving. Dan and Jenny also help farm an additional 700 acres that belongs to Dan’s parents, Chuck and Karen Erickson.

Dan and Jenny have three children: Grace (8), Tyler (5), and Karina (2).

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Lyon County Greg and Mary Deutz and “crew” The Deutz family of Marshall currently resides on the farm that was started by Greg’s dad, Pat Deutz, in 1967. Pat started out by raising hogs and beef cows; and growing corn, oats and alfalfa. Five years later he added dairy cattle. The current farm continues the milking

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Pipestone County Evans Family Dairy Jim Evans of Pipestone began farming right after graduation in 1974 with his brother Ron. Later, in 1981, he married Mary and the two continued farming his parents’ land. In 1983 they began on their own by renting land from Jim’s parents. They continued renting for nine years, when they purchased 24 acres from his father.

Today Jim and Mary are milking 120 cows and are still farming the quarter. Their oldest son, Justin, helps with milking and other chores. It is Justin who feeds heifers for Jim and Mary at his own acreage. The Evans family raises all of their own replacement heifers and work for excellent breeding with good feet, legs and udders. Besides Justin, Jim and Mary have three other children: Erin, Emily and Jordan.

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Houston County Ben and Linda Lind In 1985, Ben and Linda Lind of Houston purchased their farm and nursery operation from Ben’s parents, Alvie and Judith Lind. Since the change in ownership, Ben and Linda have built six greenhouses and have moved a gift shop onto the property. They have also added three tree nurseries. For the nursery’s 60th anniversary, they had Scandinavian porches added to the greenhouses. In addition to the nurseries, they sell Christmas trees, make Christmas wreaths, roping and arrangements. They also import kicksleds from Norway and kickcycles from Finland to sell.

Ben and Linda work full time as owners and operators of Alpine Nursery. Ben and Linda have two daughters: Jennifer and Kristine, who live nearby and also actively participate in the business. Ben’s mom, Judith, was involved in the nursery until her death at age 100.

tradition, milking about 50 to 60 Holstein cows; along with raising corn, soybeans, alfalfa and oats. Greg farms the land with his dad and his youngest brother, Glen. The Deutz family also raises chickens, geese and peacocks for a hobby.

Greg and Mary have eight children: Kenny (finished freshmen year at the University of Minnesota), Eric (senior in high school), Michelle (sophomore in high school), Shania (eighth grade), Thalia (sixth grade), Adrid (third grade), James (6-years-old), and Hope (5years-old).

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Goodhue County Carlson Brothers Virgil and Pauline Carlson began farming Pauline’s parents’ farm in the early 1940s. The couple raised five children on the farm. Today, two of Virgil and Pauline’s children, Mike and Dave, still farm the land near Welch. Mike and Dave have an operation that consists of 80 cows, where they raise their own replacement heifers and pigs.

They also grow corn, beans, oats and alfalfa.

On the farm, Dave works with the pigs, does the feeding and manages the young livestock. Mike does the milking and is also a Jung Seed dealer. Mike and Hettie have two children and one grandchild.

Daughter Amanda is the 2011 Goodhue Dairy Princess. Dave and Mary have one son and one grandchild.

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Ramsey County Dave Massey, Northwoods Organic Produce As a passionate certified organic gardener, Dave Massey began raising vegetables, herbs and fruit on his property in Cass County. In the early 1990s, Dave joined his father-in-law, Harold, who was also an organic farmer, on their combined three-acre lot in the city of White Bear Lake. With 20 years of sustainable farming experience, Dave was eager to develop this new urban location with raised beds and greenhouse space. The current White Bear Lake farm is made up of three acres, consisting of 50 raised beds and a small greenhouse. Dave grows heirloom vegetables and fruit, such as tomatoes, raspberries, blueberries, rhubarb, asparagus and herbs. He starts all his plants for both his Ramsey and Cass county farms at his White Bear Lake location and practices seed-saving, working with Decorah Seed Savers. His farm is certified organic by Crop Improvement Association Minnesota No. 1. Dave sells most of his produce to restaurants and food stores. He also does food demonstrations at markets and gives presentations to community groups and at organic food conferences.

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Neubauer Farms Inc. The Neubauer Family farm was started by Joe Neubauer in 1900. His son Ben Neubauer and his wife, Agnes, ran the farm for many years until Ben and Agnes’ two sons Don and Jerry took over.

Now, Don’s son, Mike and his wife, Mary, and Jerry’s son, Bill Neubauer and his wife, Janelle, run the farm. Today, Bill and Mike raise 1,100 acres of sugar beets, corn, soybeans, sweet corn and peas. On the farm, Mike’s father, Don, and Bill’s mother, Gloria, are always willing to help.

Martin and Loretta throughout the growing season.

Martin operates a 410-acre, 60-cow organic dairy.

On the farm, corn, alfalfa and small grains are grown, and the cows and young stock rotationally graze 100 acres of pasture. In addition, Martin has had a focus of restoring small pieces of the biodiversity present when the farm was originally carved out of the prairie pothole landscape. On his farm, more than 30 acres are devoted to wetland and prairie restorations, wildlife and conservation projects.

Rice County Danny and Nancy Morris The Morris family farm was established by Danny’s grandfather and grandmother, Fred and Esther Morris. Eugene, Danny’s father, also farmed the land. Danny began farming the land near Morristown in the mid-’70s. Today the current farm consists of corn and soybeans. Danny’s sons Bruce and Nick also help on the farm and rent some ground from Danny.

Steele County Wencl Family Farm Tom and Karen are the third generation to operate the Wencl family farm near Blooming Prairie. In 1977, Tom and Karen began working with Tom’s parents, Ludwig and Jalaine Wencl. Tom and Karen then bought the farm from Ludwig and Jalaine in 1991. In addition to Tom and Karen, sons Wayne and Chris are involved with the farm.

They milk 110 cows and raise their own replacement heifers totaling about 225 head.

They have 475 acres of grain and another 105 acres of pasture. All of the crops are certified organic. Tom and Karen work full time in the operation. Son Wayne joined the farm in 2004.

He, his wife and daughter, Linnea and Jayden, live nearby. Son Chris came back to the farm in 2006. Daughter Jenny also helps on the farm when she is home from college.

Rock County Dan Leuthold Family Dan Leuthold was born and raised on a farm in Kanaranzi Township in Rock County. After graduation from University of Minnesota, Waseca, in 1993, he began farming with his father. At that time he grew corn and soybeans and owned 20 stock cows. Today Dan and Amy live on an acreage which they bought near Ellsworth in 1998. They grow corn and soybeans and have a herd of 80 stock cows. They also feed up to 500 feeder cows at the farm site. On the farm, Dan takes care of the day-to-day operation. Amy helps with the bookkeeping. Their children, Mitch (15) and Jared (12), help with chores, sell sweet corn during the summer, and take care of their 10 stock cows which they purchased last year.

Scott County Barten Pumpkin Farm Eighteen years ago, Fran Barten and her husband, Roman, started a small pumpkin patch to keep the children busy and to bring in extra income.

Today the patch has grown into a full agritourism enterprise. When Roman died five years ago, there was no question that the family would keep the patch going. Today, the Barten Pumpkin farm has 110 acres of corn and soybeans operated by Fran’s sons, who are the third generation to farm the area. Seven additional acres are dedicated to the pumpkin patch. All 11 children, nine spouses and older grandchildren help out on the farm.

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Sibley County The Jaus Family Since its establishment in 1877, the Jaus Family Farm near Gibbon has been under continuous family management. Today Martin and Kevin represent the fourth and fifth generations to manage the farm. Kevin is a part-time employee on the farm, and with his wife, Nicole, assists

Wabasha County Gene, John and Carol Marx Dairy Farm The Marx family farm near Wabasha has been in the Marx family for approximately 135 years and has been operating as a dairy farm for more than five generations. The current farm is a dairy operation run by twin brothers John and Gene Marx. The brothers milk twice daily, run 285 acres of rotational crops of corn, alfalfa and oats, and have a small beef herd. John and Gene have 100 percent involvement in the dairy operation.

Assistance during busy times comes from other family members.

Waseca County Winter Family Ray’s father and mother purchased the family farm near Janesville in 1950. There, they ran a dairy and crop farm while raising five sons. Ray’s dad retired in 1985, so Ray and his wife, Lisa, were able to rent it. In 2000, Ray and his wife changed the farm a bit and planted their first acre of grapes. Two years later, the couple started Winterhaven Nursery, at which they grew grape plants for other vineyards. Since 2000, the Winter family has expanded their vineyard to 13 acres. In 2005, son, Tom, started working with his mom and dad full time. In 2006, Ray ceased crop farming, and in 2008 the Winter family began building Indian Island Winery. In the fall of 2009, daughter Angie came home to be the winemaker, and in 2010 the winery opened. The business has been a major success due to Ray, Lisa, Tom, daughter Angie, and daughter-in-law Angela.

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Watonwan County Joel and Bernice Penner Family Married in 1972, Joel and Bernice lived in Omaha, Neb., until they had saved up enough money to make a down payment on 200 acres near Butterfield, Minn. Joel then bought some machinery, borrowed a planter from his dad, and planted his first crop. In 1977, Joel and Bernice built their first finishing barn for 200 head of hogs. Five years later they added a farrowing and nursery barn. In 1991, Joel added a gestation barn, putting breeding stock on the farm. Two years after that he switched to AI to reduce the safety risk of boars and to

manage the quality of meat in the stock. In 1994, Joel added a 600head finishing barn. Today, Joel and Bernice farm 340 acres and have 120 sows. They also grow corn, soybeans and some small grains. Joel and Bernice have three children and five grandchildren.

Winona County Golden Prairie Dairy: Jim, Laurie, Katelyn and Eryn Orth The Jim and Laurie Orth family has been farming in Winona County for 16 years. Previous to their home near Winona, they farmed in Iowa until 1995. Today the family farms 157 acres. They milk around 60 cows. Their herd consists of Jersey, Guernsey, Holsteins and cross-breds. Jim and Laurie have two daughters: Katelyn and Eryn. Both girls help with numerous tasks around the farm.

Wright County Paul and Holly Neaton The Neaton Family Farm near Watertown was purchased in 1883 by great-grandfather Dennis Neaton. Dennis’ son Paul and grandson Joseph also farmed the land and had dairy cows until Paul purchased the land in 1971. Paul married Holly in 1975 and continued farming. Today, the Neaton family owns 225 acres and rents another 750 acres. They raise corn, soybeans, wheat and hay.

The farm also has 125 Polypay ewes. The Neaton family lambs four times a year and has 200 or more lambs present on the farm throughout the year. Paul and Holly have three sons: Nick, Sam and Peter. Nick and his wife, Amelia, have several acres of organic vegetable gardens on the farm which they sell in shares to 15 Community Supported Agriculture members.

Yellow Medicine County Randal and Anna Kamrath Family In 1913, August and Ida Kamrath moved from Sauk Centre to Section 7 near Porter. In 1946, August’s son Edward and Thelma Kamrath began farming the land. Eleven years later, Ed’s son Gilbert moved to and started farming the adjacent section, section 6, with his wife, Neva. Finally, in 1993, Gil’s son Randal and his wife, Anna, took over the family farm and now live on and farm both sections, as well as other farms in the area. Today Randal and Anna grow corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. They also have pasture stock cows and calves, Berkshire hogs, hobby horses, chickens and ducks. Randal and Anna have five children: Erin, Becca, Nikky, Izzy and James. Erin, Becca and Nikky are great help on the farm and Izzy and James are in training. Hired help, Dallas, is also a great addition to the farm.

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Washington County Marvin and Beverly Schroeder The Schroeder Family Farm near Stillwater has been in operation since 1937. Its main agricultural enterprises include dairy, beef, swine and crops. Marvin and Beverly stopped milking cows 17 years ago and have since raised dairy heifers to sell when they are ready to calve. When it comes to their crops, they grow soybeans, corn, oats and hay for cattle.

Their family members and their grandchildren are a great help to pick rock, fix machinery, rake, feed the livestock and help with the harvest.

In addition to their farming, Marvin and Beverly provide custom harvesting to many farmers in the area.

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Becker County Mickelson Farms Inc. Mickelson Farms Inc. is a five-generation farm that started in 1907 when great-great grandfather Jens Tobias Mickelson emigrated from Norway. The farm was then passed to grandfather Jay Mickelson in 1935, who with his brother Dave, hatched nine turkey eggs which led to hatching over 600 poults in the following year.

The family continued hatching turkey eggs, raising turkeys and breaking new ground to raise corn and small grains. Today, the farm near Frazee produces up to 10 million hatching eggs per year. The Mickelson’s also work over 1,000 acres of cropland primarily producing wheat and soybeans. To keep the operation running smoothly, the Mickelsons employ 50 full- and part-time employees. Family members involved in the operation include President and CFO Kevin (Linda) Mickelson, Vice President Tom (Jill) Mickelson, Philip (Stasia) Mickelson, Alex (Missy) Mickelson, Jill Mickelson and Sally Mickelson.

Big Stone County Wade and Vicki Athey Wade and Vicki Athey of Graceville are in the process of taking over the family farm. The farm was run by Wade’s grandfather in the 1940s and Wade’s parents beginning in the 1960s. Today, the Atheys grow 370 acres of wheat, corn, soybeans and alfalfa. They also milk 45 cows and raise their own replacement heifers. Wade gets help on the farm from his wife, Vicki, and their children Justin and Kaylee. Wade’s parents, Wayne and Charlotte, also help.

Chippewa County Palke Farms

Tom Palke acquired his farm near Clara City in 1978 when it was passed down from his father, Fred. The farm has continued to grow and Tom now farms over 2,300 acres which includes acres of corn, sugar beets, peas and sweet corn. To maintain the farm, the Palkes have two full-time employees. Both Tom and Kathy’s fathers have also helped for many years until recently retiring.

Family members involved in the farm include Tom’s wife, Kathy, who brings supper to the field during sugar beet harvest in an old converted school bus which contains a large table. Tom and Kathy’s children, Josh and Brittni, also helped on the farm while growing up.

Kandiyohi County Larry, Mary, Drew and Amy Larson Family Farm Larry and Mary Larson are currently the third generation on their land near Willmar. On the farm, they grow 550 acres of corn, 550 acres of soybeans and 30 acres of vegetables. Vegetables they grow include sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, squash and onions. On the farm, Larry is a full-time operator. Mary teaches off the farm, but helps as needed. Larry and Mary have two children, Drew and Amy, who are both students. Drew and Amy help around the farm when needed, primarily with the vegetable farming.

Chisago County Steve and Lisa Sontag Farms Steve and Lisa Sontag from Shafer have been on their farm for 15 years. In the past, the couple milked cows, but now raises heifers and grows corn, soybeans and hay on about 80 acres. The Sontags also rent some land. All of the Sontag family members are involved in the farm. All four children: Jill (20), Sara (18), Bobby (17), and Mark (15), are always available to help.

Lac qui Parle County David and Patricia Craigmile David’s great-grandfather homesteaded in Maxwell township in July of 1872. His sons later purchased adjacent lands, all of which were lost in the 1930s’ depression. Dave’s father and mother purchased some of the original land back in 1944. After going off to college and teaching in the Osseo School District, Dave and Pat returned to the farm in 1975 and purchased it from Dave’s parents in 1976. In later years, David and Pat also purchased other adjacent land originally owned by Dave’s great-grandfather. Today, the farm has grains with a mix of conservation lands.

Dave and Pat have two daughters, Jessica and Martha, who worked alongside them until they went off to college, married and pursued nonagricultural professions.

Douglas County Mark and Michele Fernholz Mark and Michele Fernholz of Hoffman began farming with Mark’s parents and brother Pete in 1996. The family had an 800-sow, farrow-tofinish hog operation with the main farm near Alexandria. In 2005, Mark and Michele bought a dairy farm in Kensington and now milk 320 Jersey cows in a 20-stall parlor. They also farm 800 acres of crops which include corn, soybeans and wheat. Mark and Michele have five local employees and three employees through the Russian Agricultural Exchange Program.

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Meeker County Turck’s Dairy Farm In 1976, the Turck farm in Litchfield was classified as a century farm. Jim was only 11 years old at this time. He is now the fourth generation to operate the farm and has been milking and crop farming since 1984. In 2009, Jim and Lisa were awarded the Meeker County Conservation Award. Today Jim owns and operates 420 acres. He grows corn, soybeans, wheat, barley and alfalfa. Beyond the crops, he and his family operate a 60-cow dairy. Jim gets help on

the farm from Lisa and daughters: Jennifer, Amanda and Rachel. Everyone helps in milking, feeding the cows and calves, raking and baling hay and filling silo. Jim does most of the planting and harvesting himself.

Sherburne County Golly Farms John and Lynette Golly purchased their farm in 1979. Neither John nor Lynette grew up on a farm, but John had a dream to become a farmer.

The two started out with 40 acres and a 42,000 bird egg laying facility. They picked eggs by hand for one flock before upgrading to automation.

John and Lyn had the laying facility for 17 years and then began raising Holstein steers on the side. The two discontinued the chickens in 1997 and started just raising cattle full time. Today John and Lynette own 300 acres and rent another 140. They grow 340 acres of corn and also have some rye. They have 800 head of cattle in feedlots. They also raise 1,600 broiler chickens each year to sell to private customers. John and Lynette have four children: Amanda, John Jr., Tanya and Kiel. Their oldest son, John Jr., farms full time with them.

Swift County Al and Renaee Schreck Family Al’s farming began in 1980, when he bought a small acreage of land adjoining his father’s land.

He grew corn, beans, wheat and raised swine. Al and his father farmed together until his father’s death in 1986. Al then purchased his father’s land near Appleton and moved to it with his wife, Renaee. In 2004, they decided to sell the hogs, get more land, and begin raising beef and alfalfa.

Today the farm consists of 1,100 acres of land.

They grow wheat, beans, corn and alfalfa. The beef herd has expanded from 18 to 75 cows and three bulls. On the farm, Al is the primary operator and decision maker. Renaee helps on the farm, but works full time as a school nurse. Al and Renaee have four children: Makayla, Kelsey, Joey and Andy. All four children have the desire to pursue careers in agriculture.

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On-Farm Field Day (507) 536-6300 or Southwest Research and OutJuly 25 broad007@umn.edu, Jim reach Center, Lamberton, Albany, Minn.

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Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des brian.erickson@state.mn.us Info: Free; contact Steve Moines, Iowa or (651) 201-6539 or log on to Poppe, (320) 589-1711, Ron Info: (800) 545-FAIR or log on www.tinyurl.com/3ruvcup Branch, (320) 763-6893 or to www.iowastatefair.org Jeanne Ciborowski, (651) RUSLE2 and P Index 201-6217 Breakfast on the Farm Introductory Workshop Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-Noon for Manure and Nutrient Pork Lenders Meeting Lorenz Dairy Farm, Bricelyn, Plan Writers July 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Farmland Leasing Workshops July and August Various Iowa locations Info: More than 50 meetings facilitated by Iowa State University; log on to www. extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ info/meetings.html or contact your local Extension office

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A woman in search of a tornado that tore her heart away You can’t tear yourself away from the TV. No, it’s not the season finale of your favorite show, or another shocktalk fluff piece you’re watching. This is something much more important.

“The Stormchasers” by Jenna Blum c.2010, 2011, Plume Books $15 370 pages

THE BOOKWORM You’re watching reds SEZ and oranges swirl around a map of your area like a

By Terri Schlichenmeyer toddler’s finger paints.

But this is not playtime: missing. It had been decades since she radar tells you what you need to know last saw him, but no matter how much to stay safe from bad weather, and you she searched, Karena’s twin brother can’t tear yourself away. had disappeared.

You know all too well that weather is nothing to mess with. But in the book “The Stormchasers” by Jenna Blum, a woman travels into storm country in search of a tornado that tore her heart away.

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Karena Jorge hated birthdays.

It wasn’t that she was getting older.

No, each successive birthday was just another reminder that Charles was

in love. But could learning to trust again alter a secret that she and Charles shared, or would everything be destroyed in a hail of confession?

Looking to weather your summer with a little bit of reading?

Although it sometimes felt just a tad too long, “The Stormchasers” is a pretty appropriate book.

With an air of authenticity borne of deep research, Blum sends her main character (and But Charles wasn’t dead. She knew readers) through the midst of because of the postings he made on a devastation, which will make stormchaser online message board, and your heart pound. Bracketing she understood that he was chasing. that, the story moves back and forth in time to explain the relaAll his life, Charles was fascinated by tionships between Karena, severe weather. His childhood bedroom Charles and their parents — a was plastered with pictures of tornapart of this novel which is richly does, some of which he had taken himdetailed but sometimes too much self. He knew more about meteorology just a personality quirk. Charles sufso. Blum also includes the ubiquitous than most weathermen, but it wasn’t fered through periods of obsession and romantic thread here and, while it mania, and he’d spread the suffering to seemed contrived at first, it ended up the whole family. to be just right.

Now, Charles and Karena weren’t Overall, if you’re looking for a decent just twins. Because their mother had book for a rainy day, this one promises died of lung cancer years ago, their fair skies. Now out in paperback, “The father was near-incoherent from a Stormchasers” is a book to put on your stroke, and their stepmother was a radar.

Black Widow, Charles was the only ■ family Karena had, and vice versa.

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Look for the reviewed book at a bookSo when she hit upon the idea to store or a library near you. You may write an article for her employer, a Minneapolis newspaper, Karena joined also find the book at online book retailers. a tour group of stormchasers and hoped it would lead straight to ••• Charles.

The Bookworm is Terri SchlichenBut somewhere between North meyer. Terri has been reading since she Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklawas 3 years old and never goes anyhoma’s panhandle, Karena met somewhere without a book. She lives in Wisone who knew Charles and who agreed consin with three dogs and 10,000 to help find him, and she started to fall books.

Trees, shrubs, flowers let gardeners ‘paint’ landscape If you consider your landscape to be like a painting, then you can pictures trees, shrubs, groun dcovers and herbaceous flowering plants at the ‘paint’ and ‘color’ elements that bring life, vibrancy, depth and structure to the masterpiece.

— James Sellmer

but it also can be controlled if you use it,” he said. “Others can be aggressive and need strong boundaries like concrete walkways.”

Sellmer said trees, shrubs, ground covers and herbaceous flowering plants also can enhance the landscape for birds, the insects they feed upon and other wildlife.

“If you are interested in hummingbirds and live in a quiet neighborhood, there are plants that you can use to attract them, including glossy abelia, buckeyes, beautybush, lilac, chaste tree, yucca, hollyhock, columbine, begonia, bellflower, canna, bleedingheart, purple coneflower, daylily, coral bells, hosta, lantana, lily, lupine and nasturtium.

“Fruit-bearing plants such as shadbush, blueberry and winterberry holly are excellent sources of food for catbirds, robins, cardinals and Baltimore orioles,” he said. “Sunflowers are an extra-special, late-summer treat for song birds.

“Needle-leaved and broad-leaved evergreens provide protection and

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ceous annuals provide “punch” in the landscape. They can be used to highlight an opening to a path through the garden or lawn. They also can be used to attract attention away from a less attractive area.

“Annuals really are a very ‘now’ and very colorful exclamation point,” Sellmer said. “They require replanting every year, so they do require maintenance, but in most cases, they provide color, texture and character as they grow into an area.

“Herbaceous perennials may flower early, middle or late-season or bloom sporadically,” he said. “They should be planned to be showy and then fade away as others step forward to provide color and character to the landscape.”

• Ground covers. These plants act as a transition element from space to space in the landscape, tying together the rooms and areas.

“Ground covers provide a different character and texture,” Sellmer said.

“They flower and tolerate shade, and once established, they generally require less maintenance than grass.

You can mow some ground covers, such as sweet woodruff, in the late-summer to reinvigorate it, but in most cases mowing is not necessary.”

He said some ground covers, such as purpleleaf wintercreeper, may require pruning back. “English ivy receives a bad rap as an invasive species, but if you keep it on the ground and away from trees and buildings, in most cases it stays juvenile and is a very good ground cover.

“Many don’t like common periwinkle,

shelter. Perennial grasses, such as the big and little bluestem, hare’s tail grass, tufted hairgrass, Indian grass and dropseed provide seeds, nesting materials and cover.”

With so many options, the question for some novice landscapers is where to begin?

“I suggest taking a walk through your local arboretum or botanic garden,” Sellmer said. “They’re a great source of inspiration, ideas and plant names. After a few walks, it’s time to investigate those plants and see if they will work where you would like to see them in your yard.”

Penn State Extension’s online resources (http://extension.psu.edu/ yard-garden) provide information on size, seasons of interest, growing conditions and more. Penn State’s Department of Horticulture offers numerous free publications on flowering shrubs (http://horticulture. psu.edu/node/255/) that that can help in making decisions.

Penn State Master Gardeners (http://extension.psu.edu/mastergardener) also can give you specific advice on plants and availability in your area.

“Once you have a short list of musthave and suitable plants, I would take another walk through the yard to plan how you will arrange and prepare the area and then a final walk through your local garden center or nursery,” Sellmer said. Garden centers and nurseries are a great source for further information.

“In addition, if the whole process is a little overwhelming, your local nursery or garden center can help find a landscape contractor that you can hire to design and install your masterpiece.”

••• This article was submitted by the Penn State University Department of Public Information.

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Many homeowners live in envy of those neighbors who seem able to turn a few trees, flowers and even rocks into an inviting outdoor scene. But you, too, can do it by following a few basic guidelines, according to a horticulturist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

New or veteran homeowners hoping to enhance the look of their properties can use sustainable practices to express creativity, create habitat for wildlife and define special-use areas with year-round interest, said James Sellmer, PSU associate professor of ornamental horticulture.

“If you consider your landscape to be like a painting, then you can picture trees, shrubs, ground covers and herbaceous flowering plants as the ‘paint’ and ‘color’ elements that bring life, vibrancy, depth and structure to the masterpiece,” he said.

“You can place trees to provide shade for seating areas and to reduce heat on the house with placement on the south and southwest areas of the property.

Similarly, conifers can provide a windbreak against cold winter winds on the west, northwest and northern side of most properties.”

Sellmer highlighted the basic components of garden landscaping.

• Flowering trees and shrubs. These provide excellent structure for defining rooms in the landscape, such as entertaining areas, composting and work areas, play areas and vegetable gardens. They also provide focal points of interest if well-placed and well-chosen. The interest can change from season to season and from spot to spot in the landscape.

“Place your trees well away from sidewalks and sewer lines to avoid disruption in years to come when their root systems mature,” Sellmer said.

“Small flowering trees potentially can be placed under power lines, but you don’t want shade trees growing into the lines, putting the trees at risk of being topped by the utility company.

Do not plant them directly in front of windows unless you really just want to obscure the view out.”

He warned against choosing plants not suited to the location’s soil pH and hardiness zone, as well as those that will grow to a mature height and width greater than the area where they will be planted, which means severe pruning will be required down the road.

• Perennial and annual flowers.

Flowers can help add depth and everchanging interest to plantings. Herba-

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Japanese beetles!

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As Japanese beetles are spreading throughout Iowa and populations are increasing, more and more gardeners are dealing with these hungry garden pests.

Japanese beetle adults feed on a wide variety of plants. Iowa State University Extension specialists answer questions concerning these difficult to control pests.

What are the beetle’s favorite food plants?

Japanese beetles have been documented to feed on the foliage, flowers and fruits of more than 300 different plants. Their top favorites are grape, cherry, apple, rose, raspberry and linden. A link to a list of the Japanese beetle’s most- and least-favored woody plants can be found at www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/2010/7-14/japanese beetle.html.

Can they be controlled by using traps?

In a word, no. Several kinds of traps are available that use a floral scent and/or sex attractant to lure beetles into a net, jar or bag where the beetles can be contained until disposed of. In heavily-infested areas, traps may catch hundreds or thousands of beetles in the course of the summer. Unfortunately, this is a small percentage of the beetles in the area and makes no lasting impact on the beetle population or on the plant damage experienced.

The use of traps is not recommended. Research conducted in Kentucky and elsewhere found the traps do not control moderate to heavy infestations. The traps may attract more beetles than they catch and actually add more beetles to the yard than would occur otherwise.

In isolated locations far away from other Japanese beetle infestations, and in lightly-infested areas, trapping may provide some benefit. Otherwise, traps will

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Will treating my lawn reduce beetle populations on my plants next summer?

It would be nice if life could be that simple, but the relatively small area you can treat (compared to the grassy sites in the surrounding area) will not have any impact on the following year’s adult population. Japanese beetle adults are strong and capable fliers and may travel long distances from where they developed as larvae in fence rows, roadside ditches and other grass sites, to where they are feeding. You are likely to have beetles next summer whether you treat the grub stage in your lawn or not. Controlling one life stage does not preclude potential problems with the other.

This does not mean you should not treat the turfgrass. If desired, high value turf can be protected from the root-feeding larvae by treating the soil with a preventive insecticide in a timely fashion and according to label directions. Most of the available insecticides must be applied before mid-August to be effective as preventive treatments. Treating for grubs will protect the turfgrass. It will not prevent beetles from feeding in your landscape the following year.

What is the life cycle of the Japanese beetle?

In Iowa, adult beetles emerge in mid-June through July. Japanese beetles are similar to other Junebugs in appearance and 3/8 inch long and 1/4 inch wide.

The head and thorax are shiny metallic green and the wing covers are coppery red. A distinguishing feature of the beetles is five tufts of white hairs on each side of the abdomen. Japanese beetle larvae are typical white grubs. The larvae are in the soil from August until June where they feed on plant roots (especially turfgrass) and organic matter. The grubs are C-shaped and approximately 1.25 inches long when full grown.

To have additional questions answered, contact the experts at hortline@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3108.

••• This article was submitted by the Floyd County office of Iowa State University Extension in Charles City, Iowa. Information is from ISU Extension Horticulturist Richard Jauron.

Watch out for some common tomato diseases spores upward into the plant, as well as help to maintain an even supply of moisture.

It also may be helpful to apply fungicides, particularly when weather conditions are conducive to development of disease. Scout plants often and begin a fungicide spray as soon as symptoms appear.

Fungicides will not cure affected plants; only prevent spread from getting too severe. Always read

labels carefully and apply as directed. Contact the author at the phone number listed below for more information.

••• This article was submitted by Janelle Daberkow, University of Minnesota Extension Service horticulturist for Stearns and Benton (Minn.) counties. She may be reached at (320) 255-6169 or (800) 450-6171.

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It is important to be watchful for diseases affecting tomatoes. Early blight (Alternaria solani) and septoria leaf spot (Septoria lycopersici) are two fungal diseases commonly seen in tomatoes. Characteristic symptoms of these diseases start with the lower leaves of the plants turning yellow, then brown, and then drying up and falling from the plant. Both fungal diseases commonly occur in Minnesota and it is not uncommon for tomatoes to have both diseases at the same time.

Both diseases come into the garden on contaminated transplants or seeds. They then survive in leaf debris from year to year. Rain and irrigation spread the disease by splashing fungal spores up onto new leaves from infected leaves or from the soil or plant debris below.

Septoria leaf spot is the most common fungal disease of tomatoes and primarily infects leaves. This disease can affect plants at any stage of plant development.

Round, yellow spots develop on the lower leaves, these spots enlarge and turn brown to gray. Tiny black fruiting bodies then form in the center of the leaf spots.

These fruiting bodies produce spots which cause secondary infections upwards throughout the plant. Infected leaves turn yellow then brown and fall from the plant.

Defoliation can expose fruit to the sun which will cause sunscald damage. Under warm temperatures and wet conditions, splashing rain, insects and even hands and clothing of gardeners can spread the fungal spores.

Early blight infects tomato leaves, stems and fruit.

This is seen as brown concentric rings inside the leaf, stem and fruit spots are characteristic of early blight. Brown spots are surrounded by yellow leaf tissue. As spots grow bigger, more of the leaf tissue turns yellow, then brown. Spots on fruit are seen as dark brown to black tissue that is sunken on the fruit and has a leathery appearance. Concentric rings can also be seen within the fruit spot.

Preventing these blights can be a difficult task, but cultural controls can go a long way to reduce the affect and spread of disease. Septoria and early blight overwinter in the debris of diseased plants, in the soil, and in weeds of the nightshade family. Sanitation is the first step in keeping these diseases from spreading. It is so important to destroy any infected plant material and to keep weeds at bay throughout the season and after harvest. Examine the lower leaves of plants often to stay ahead of any affected leaves and avoid further spread. Remove plant material from the garden and keep a crop rotation throughout your garden to keep lingering pests and diseases from affecting plants every year. Rotate your garden plants by planting tomatoes where no tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplants have been for the past three to four years.

If your plants have been affected with spots in the lower leaves, prune infected leaves off of tomato plants and dispose of them making sure to remove no more than one-third of the plants leaves. It is also important to water plants at the base of the plant early in the day and stake or cage plants to increase air circulation and keeping leaves dry. Keeping plants off of the soil also prevents the disease from spreading through water splashing on the leaves.

If you do water plants from overhead, water in the morning so that leaves are able to dry throughout the day. The use of mulch around the base of plants will help to prevent water splash from carrying

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Delectable cupcake is actually SPAM in disguise Cookbook Corner

By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent One of the most-used tools in my kitchen is the internet, and as online cooking resources have evolved, it behooves me to keep up with internet tools that are both practical and easy to navigate.

“You’ve come a long way, baby” used to be a jingle for Virginia Slims cigarettes, but the same can be said about internet cooking sites. They’re getting better, and some are excellent.

Lately I’ve been experimenting with ingredient searches, where you enter your main ingredient and let the search engine find likely recipes all over the internet. It makes searching across websites much faster, and the results are

“Minnesota” recipes included wild rice. What’s up with that? I love wild rice and am proud that it’s grown here, but 90 percent?)

■ Here’s what Cookzillas.com gave me, much to the joy of this SPAM lover. Imagine something that looks like a delectable cupcake but is actually SPAMloaf in disguise. Try not to drool.

SPAM Cupcakes For cupcakes 2 (12-ounce) cans of SPAM 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 3/4 cup milk For glaze 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon water For topping 4 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes Fresh chives or parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare cupcakes: Grate SPAM into a large bowl. Add eggs, oatmeal and milk; mix well. Lightly spray a regular-size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Fill each muffin tin two-thirds full with SPAM mixture.

Prepare glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Heat 2030 seconds in microwave until sugar is melted. Lightly spoon glaze mixture over SPAM. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until mixture is set.

Meanwhile, for topping: Prepare 4 cups of instant mashed potatoes.

Remove cupcakes from oven and top each serving with instant potatoes.

Heat broiler.Return muffin tin to oven.

Broil 1-2 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned. If desired, garnish with fresh chives or parsley.

Makes 12 servings.

(Created by Estelle Schmidt, National “Best SPAM Recipe” Competition 2000 Grand Prize Winner. Adapted from About.com. Courtesy of Hormel Foods.)

■ Foodily.com (acting as Facebook’s “recipe box”) provided Minnesota Wild Rice Bread, a hearty loaf indeed with oats, rye, whole-wheat flour, bran and, of course, wild rice. You can make the wild rice and refrigerate it ahead of time.

Minnesota Wild Rice Bread (makes 1 loaf) 1/4 cup wild rice, raw 2 cups water 1 package dry yeast 1/3 cup warm water

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2 cups milk, scalded 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup rolled oats, uncooked 1/2 cup rye flour 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup bran 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour, plus 1 cup, as needed 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup hulled sunflower seeds Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice to boiling water and cover. Cook over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Cool. Preheat oven to 375 F. Stir yeast into 1/3 cup warm water and let stand 5 minutes. Stir together milk, butter, honey, salt and oats.

Add cooled wild rice to milk mixture.

Stir together rye flour, whole-wheat flour, bran and 3 1/2 cups of the unbleached flour, using a wooden spoon. Stir in milk and yeast mixture until soft dough forms. Add more of the unbleached flour as needed.

Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead until soft and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl and turn so that the top is greased. Let rise 2 hours. Punch dough and shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 9 1/2x5 1/2inch pans. Let rise again, about 1 hour.

Bake for 45 minutes. During last 15 minutes of baking, brush loaves with 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

(Recipe courtesy Rose Pedersen, Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor, Malmo, Minn.; adapted from FoodNetwork.com) ■ 101 Cookbooks, a popular, thoughtful and attractive blog for foodies, suggested Summer Squash Gratin when I plugged in “Minnesota,” apparently because the author ate it while visiting our state. Close enough.

Summer Squash Gratin Zest of one lemon 1 1/2 pounds summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1/6th-inch slices 1/2 teaspoon fine -grain sea salt 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley 1 large garlic clove, chopped 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 cups fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs 1/2 pound waxy potatoes, sliced transparently thin 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese, See COOKBOOK, pg. 35A

Hot dish boasts fragrant seasonings, less fat than many cheese, preferably orange 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 4 cups frozen hash-brown or precooked shredded potatoes 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Canola or olive oil cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian paprika, preferably hot Preheat oven to 450 F. Toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl.

Spread out on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until just soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and onion and cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

Whisk milk and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat, whisking often, until bubbling and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 6 to 8 minutes total.

Remove from the heat and stir in Cheddar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and

turmeric until the cheese is melted.

Spread the beef mixture in a 9x13inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish.

Top with the broccoli and pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top.

Combine potatoes, egg, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Coat the top with cooking spray. Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the potatoes are beginning to brown, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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but you need to be sure the potatoes are fully baked. If the breadcrumbs start to get a little dark, take a fork and rake them just a bit, that will uncover some of the blonder bits. Remove from oven, and drizzle with the remaining oregano sauce. Serves about 8 as a side.

■ I have three children, one in her 20s and two teenage sons. The daughter is a vegan and eats no meat or dairy. One teen is an omnivorous grazer, who eats a little bit of everything all day long, with a definite tendency toward the sweet. The third child is a proud carnivore who thinks about eating meat all day long, beef in particular. In his honor I prepared Delish.com’s “Minnesota” suggestion, Broccoli, Beef & Potato Hot Dish, combining two of his favorite side dishes with his beloved beef. This recipe is lower in fat than many of its ilk (using low-fat milk and lean ground beef) and boasts plenty of fragrant seasoning (admittedly unusual in a Minnesota hot dish).

You’re gonna love the turmeric and paprika, folks. Four out of four yums from the Johnson clan!

Broccoli, Beef & Potato Hot Dish 1 1/2 pounds (about 6 cups) broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds 95 percent-lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 4 cups low-fat milk 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar

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COOKBOOK, from pg. 34A grated on a box grater (or feta might be good.)

Preheat oven to 400 F and place a rack in the middle. Rub a 9x9 gratin pan (or equivalent baking dish) with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with lemon zest, and set aside.

Place the zucchini slices into a colander placed over a sink, toss with the sea salt, and set aside for 10-15 minutes (to drain a bit), and go on to prepare the oregano sauce and bread crumbs. Make the sauce by pureeing the oregano, parsley, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a food processor or using a hand blender. Set aside.

Make the breadcrumbs by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes until the butter is wonderfully fragrant, and has turned brown. Wait two minutes, then stir the breadcrumbs into the browned butter.

Transfer the squash to a large mixing bowl. Add the potatoes and twothirds of the oregano sauce. Toss until everything is well-coated. Add the cheese and half of the bread crumbs and toss again. Taste one of the zucchini pieces and add more seasoning (salt or red pepper) if needed.

Transfer the squash to the lemonzested pan, top with the remaining crumbs, and bake for somewhere between 40 and 50 minutes — it will really depend on how thinly you sliced the squash and potatoes — and how much moisture was still in them. You don’t want the zucchini to go to mush,

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Nothing sweet about equine dermatitis, a.k.a. ‘sweet itch’ “Sweet,” as a modern term, denotes pleasure and enjoyment. However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything but “sweet.”

“Sweet itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may encounter,” said Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.

“Equine dermatitis can have varying causes,” Mays said. “Allergens may irritate your horse’s skin, but viruses and bacteria may also manifest themselves as dermatitis. These foreign agents can cause inflammatory conditions in the skin and may affect your horse’s hair coat. Equine sweet itch is a seasonal allergic skin condition that can be caused by fly bites or

midge bites. Horses that suffer from sweet itch have developed an allergy to these bites.”

Insects flourish in the summer and horses may have sensitivities to insect bites, Mays said. In particular, black flies, known as buffalo gnats, can seek horses as hosts. These flies feed on the blood of mammals and are attracted to hosts by smell, heat and sight. They prefer the host’s head, hair and ears but will also bite any skin that is exposed.

“The female black flies are blood feeders,” Mays said.

Black flies feed during the day. Fly repellents applied to the chest, belly and ears can be effective if applied daily, Mays said. Cloth coverings fitted over horses’ ears may be used for additional protection.

“Allergic dermatitis can result from the black fly bite,” Mays said. “Antigens in their saliva can cause allergic reactions. Additionally, the black fly bite can become painful and itchy as blisters form. Therefore, protecting the face and ears from flies eliminates a major source of irritation for your horse.”

Equine dermatitis will usually result in symptoms such as scratching, biting affected area, crusts, hair coat damage or loss, flaky dandruff and thickened skin, Mays said. The itchy skin can be further irri-

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tated when the horse rubs the area (on fences or stalls) to the point of hair loss and scabbed skin.

“Sweet itch is commonly seen in 4 to 6 year old horses,” Mays said. “Repeated exposure to the allergen, in this case, fly bite, is required for the allergy to develop.”

To help reduce the incidence of sweet itch, begin preventative measures before fly season is in full force, Mays suggested. Use a fan in your horse’s stall.

The constant airflow deters flies from lighting and biting. If possible, place fine-mesh screens over barn openings to prevent flies from entering stalls. Install automated insecticide mist systems to help control fly populations.

Black fly, stable fly, horse fly and midge bites all can cause allergic skin reactions in horses. Corticosteroids are the most useful treatment for controlling these skin allergies, Mays said. This anti-inflammatory helps stop the itching so that the skin can heal.

If your horse has an annual encounter with summer sweet itch, help him to manage the itch by taking preventative measures to lessen the severity of an annoying allergy.

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From the archives: You know you’re a small town girl if ... the corner where five policemen were posted. Without thinking before I spoke, I asked one of the police officers, “Sir, do you know where bus ... oh, forget it.

You look kind of busy.”

“You started now,” he replied shortly. “Finish it.”

Apologetically, but quickly, I replied, “We need to get out of here. Where’s the stop for Bus 13?”

“You’ll have to read the signs,” he said. “Good luck getting through that mob of juveniles.”

I thanked him and apologized again. Barb and I then crossed the street and were initially grateful that it was the stop we needed and then disappointed because we missed the bus by minutes. Now it would be 10:45 p.m. before it came around again and the crowd didn’t look like it was as anxious as we were to return home.

Barb and I took a seat at the bus stop and watched the activities across the street. More than once I commented on how it looked like an episode from the TV series “Cops.” Within just half a block, I counted 25 police officers. They were on foot, bicycles, squad cars, unmarked vans and even horses.

There we sat, in tense posture, holding tightly to our purses, souvenirs and senses. It didn’t take long for our nervous energy to unleash itself in bizarre observations. After watching five policemen See PORCH, pg. 38A

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Editor’s note: Lenae Bulthuis has was the food and fellowship. Barb ordered a taken some time off from her column seafood platter; I had cod; and together we ate writing. This column was originally on the pier with Mount Rainier as our backdrop published in August 2003. and Elliott Bay as our stage.

One of my hubby’s favorite comic The splendor of that place was breathtaking, relief choices is listening to Jeff Foxand the conversations it contained were satisfyworthy’s “You might be a redneck if ing to the soul. It was a memorable time for two ...” Foxworthy’s comments include small-town girls in the big city. jokes about the number of cars and It was also a time that literally got away from dogs in the yard and other humorus. The first time that Barb glanced at her THE BACK PORCH ous redneck interpretations. watch, we were both shocked when she said it

By Lenae Bulthuis was 10:10 p.m. We quickly pulled out the city After my recent experience in downtown Seattle with my friend bus schedule to learn that our bus only stopped Barb, I now have my own list of three more times before shutting its engine “You know you’re a small town girl if ...” down for the evening and leaving us too far from the The majority of our time in Washington was spent dorm rooms we called home for the week. on the Seattle Pacific University campus at an Off we went, literally climbing dozens and dozens annual Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior Coun- of steps, and rebuking ourselves for being so careless. selors Conference. It was an inspiring week spent When we turned the corner to look for our Third with 600 other GEMS counselors from across North Avenue bus stop, our mouths proverbially dropped to America. the cement. We were face to face with a mob of youth, shouting and running in our direction while a The only opportunity that Barb and I had to see the sites was on Saturday evening. We chose to take police vehicle drove on the sidewalk in an attempt to defuse the crowd. a city bus to the downtown waterfront. Barb and I then did the town — shopping for souvenirs, marThe city buses closed their doors, keeping off the veling at the incredible foliage and taking a water rebels and allowing the growing police force to taxi across the bay. Considering all the beautiful resolve the intense situation. Like magnets, Barb sites and sounds, our favorite part of the evening and I worked our way as one through the crowd to

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PORCH, from pg. 37A mounted on horses, Barb wondered if they came with pooper scoopers. It was just the comic relief we needed during our all too long wait for Bus 13.

“Do you think this would be a good time to take a picture?” she then asked. I couldn’t believe it. I was just thinking the same thing myself. Growing up in a Kodak-moment family, I so longed to take a photo

of our front seat “Cops” view but didn’t want to draw any attention to our small-town stature. (As if they didn’t know we were tourists.)

Our survival mode of silly statements continued on until we thankfully boarded Bus 13. On our trip back to SPU, I did what I so often do and thought through the object lesson of another out-of-the-ordinary experience.

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I must confess, my first thoughts were that our situation should serve as a lesson in how to avoid or survive a downtown riot. Although, Barb and I will be the first to tell you that you should be aware of what time it is when visiting any downtown city, the lesson is deeper rooted than that.

The theme that struck me the most was the number of young people — 12, 13 How sad that and 14 years old — there are chilwho were sharing our dren who space at the bus stop. grow up withThese youth were by out a parent, themselves, dressed grandparent or beyond their years and had atrocious lansignificant guage that rolled family member unashamed off their who ensures tongues. that they know What steps take they are loved. place, what pieces are missing in the link that causes precious babes to have X-rated body and verbal language by the time they are 12? Where are their parents and families on a Saturday night while these youth are roaming streets that need the presence of a police army to remain under control?

I hope these thoughts and questions aren’t just being asked outside of the city limits. Must we accept this behavior as city reality or is there a feasible solution?

The answer, I believe, is not primarily through government programs like some lawmakers would like us to think. No amount of increasing program staff or funds will cure or replace the missing link.

And what is that missing link? In a single word — love. Kids need to know and experience the reality of unconditional love.

How sad that there are children who grow up without a parent, grandparent or significant family member who ensures that they know they are loved.

If only all children were loved with appropriate hugs and kisses. If only all children were loved with balanced diets, immunizations and daily personal care. If only all children were loved through wise direction and discipline. If only all children were loved through a listening ear and a plethora of encouraging words.

Are these love deficiencies limited to downtown cities? I don’t think so. A more personal question: Are these love deficiencies taking place in your rural community, within the walls of your home? Only you can answer that. If your answer isn’t a positive one, make it your highest priority to turn the situation around and choose the greatest thing we can do for the next generation — love them.

••• Lenae Bulthuis is a wife, mom and friend who muses from her back porch on a Minnesota grain and livestock farm.

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pproaching Spring Hill, Minn., from the west, on A Stearns County Road 14, you can see the steeple of the church of St. Michael two and a half miles away. For 111 years area farmers have looked up and seen that towering red brick steeple. It, like their fields, has been a permanent fixture of the landscape in the western part of the county for generations.

Up close the steeple, as well the church, is a thing of beauty. It is a part of, and seems to grow out of, the vibrant village of Spring Hill.

The doors of the church beckon visitors to walk a path that leads up the wooded hill from the commercial district to the church. The path unites the church with the community that it serves.

John and Robert Roscoe, authors of “Legacies of Faith: The Catholic Churches of Stearns County,” describe the architecture of St. Michael as being a simple and elegant representation of GothicRomanesque church architecture. Those styles, whether you understand them or not, have the capacity to inspire a visitor and calm their spirit. On the outside, the church gives a sense of towering over everything within sight as well as having a sense of squatting solidity to it. It seems to want to fly but never move. The church’s exterior is in excellent repair and has numerous architectural details to intrigue those who are interested.

Inside, the visitor experiences that same sense of something solid and immovable ready to fly. In the nave, or center of the church, slender white columns, with gold accents, cause the eye, and the spirit, to look upward to a beautiful arching gold and white vault. The human spirit does want to soar to the heights but it also seeks beauty in detail. This church has plenty of detail from the intricate craftsmanship on the pews to the richly ornate altar.

One of the most interesting details is a series of eight circular paintings of an angel. The paintings are certainly of the church’s patron, St. Michael. They can be found above eight of the nave’s columns. Four paintings depict the angel as a messenger. The four others portray him as a musician playing a trumpet, organ, violin and harp.

We found St. Michael’s open on a weekday. If you do as well, visit it quietly and respectfully and you will be rewarded with an uplifting experience.

St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Spring Hill, Minn.

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Grain Outlook Pollination period critical

Livestock Angles Grain Angles Markets running Challenging times like the weather in grain markets One thing about the livestock markets over the past year is that they are a lot like the weather. If you do not like what you have one day, wait and things will change quickly the next day.

Volatility has become the norm with livestock prices and because of the high price values associated with livestock today, it will not cease anytime soon.

A perfect example of this erratic and sharp price movements is the cattle market. One week the price of finished cattle are experiencing a sharp rally and the following week the are in a steep decline.

JOE TEALE The fundamentals of the market Broker seem to be ignored from time to Great Plains Commodity time until the market has moved Afton too far in one direction.

At that point the realization that the prices are out of line and the quick correction occurs. The good news about these erratic moves is that it provides opportunities for producers and end-users alike to secure their product at beneficial prices. The recent rally in the cattle market was an example of the money being the driving force in the market instead of supply and demand.

The fundamentals are not particularly positive at this time as the supply of cattle is far greater than the current demand for beef. However, the commodity funds were looking to establish a long position in the cattle futures, and the number of contracts involved overwhelmed the futures and pushed prices higher.

Because packers work off the basis, this opened the

Driving the back roads of the northern Corn Belt these last two weeks has shown me a great deal of variation in crop development.

Some of the crops look fantastic, while laterplanted crops struggle to catch up. The heat units have really kicked these crops into gear. After a week of very high temperatures, crops had to draw on the moisture profile, leaving some fields longing for another rain. Yet, other fields were trying to drain flood waters.

As I have said in previous columns, it is all about weather this time of year.

TOM NEHER We have a country of contrast AgStar VP Agribusiness this summer, with hope-crushing & Grain Specialist Rochester drought in the southern Plains and devastating flooding in the Missouri and Mississippi river valleys. This all leads to challenges that most of our urban neighbors would find unbearable.

Yet, the farmer is always the bullish optimist out of necessity. If we lose hope for the next year, we would never be able to find the strength to put the seed in the ground next spring. Growing up and farming in western Kansas, we called it, “Next Year Country.”

The news has been dominated with monetary talk from Europe and concern about global financial strength. China has been an active buyer of new crop corn and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is recounting planted acres in the northern Corn Belt.

Both Washington and state governments are

See NYSTROM, pg. 2B

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See NEHER, pg. 2B

Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.

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The following market analysis is for the week ending July 15.

CORN — Meteorologists were popular this week with anyone long the market.

Forecasts for high, and in some cases extreme, heat are on the maps through most of the month. Corn is in the critical pollination period and this is not what the plant doctor has ordered. Areas that experienced high winds in the last 10 days are also facing the additional problem of a plant trying to recover from being blown over and pollinate at the same time.

It is too early to make a deter- PHYLLIS NYSTROM Country Hedging mination how yield will eventuSt. Paul ally be affected on downed corn.

The July 12 U.S. Department of Agriculture monthly crop production report was friendly to corn prices due to lower-than-expected ending stocks for both old and new crop. On the 201011 balance sheet, feed/residual was cut 150 million, ethanol usage was increased 50 million, and Food, Seed and Industrial was lowered 20 million.

Exports were decreased 25 million for an endingstocks figure of 880 million. This is 150 million more than on last month’s report, but was 15 million bushels under the average trade guess. Since any resurvey results won’t be used until the Aug. 11 report, it was no surprise to see the 92.3 million planted acres and 84.9 million harvested acres on the 2011-12 crop year balance sheet.

Other balance sheet changes from June included

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Soybeans show average decline of 150,000 acres NYSTROM, pg. 1B increases in usage of 50 million in feed and 100 each in ethanol and exports.

Interestingly, China’s import line was left unchanged at 1.5 million metric tons for old crop and only increased 1.5 mmt to 2.0 mmt for new crop. These numbers are believed to have already been met with current sales to China and unknown on the books.

Ending stocks were pegged at 870 million bushels versus the average estimate of 994 million and last month’s 695 million. It’s all in the perception.

Once the report was out of the way and many forecasters were in agreement for a very hot week in the offing, corn continued to trek higher through week’s end. Huge new crop corn sales reported in the first half of the week to “unknown” and South Korea also provided steam for the uptrend.

Weekly export sales were less than anticipated at 19 million old crop and 47.2 million bushels for new crop.

Looking ahead to what the USDA may see on the resurvey of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana, in resurvey years (1993, 1995, 1996 and 2008), the average change in acres from the June report to the August report was a decline of 600,000 acres. The average decline from the June report to the final report was 1.025 million acres.

OUTLOOK: December corn sliced through the resistance levels we have been watching as the market became focused on weather. If the current weather forecasts for the heat to continue beyond this coming week with only brief respites are correct, December corn will have its eyes on the $7.22 3/4 contract high.

December corn closed 48 cents higher for the week at $6.85 per bushel. It did hit $6.96 on Friday before retreating on profit taking and questions arose about the reliability of the extended forecasts for heat and rain. Support in the December is at the 50-day moving average of

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SOYBEANS — Soybeans jumped higher in post-report trading and amid a hot forecast, in spite of the fact that the balance sheets were mostly as expected and soybean’s critical weather time period isn’t for another two to three weeks. The overall USDA reports were the initial instigator for this week’s sharp gains and then weather took over.

November soybeans were up 40.5 cents for the week, settling at $13.87/bu. November soybeans as of July 15 have closed higher for 10 consecutive days.

The USDA 2010-11 balance sheet dropped exports by 20 million as the only change, resulting in a new carryout number of 200 million. This is 20 million higher than last month and was in line with the trade expectation.

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175 million versus 169 million estimated.

Taking a historical look back at how soybean acres changed in resurvey years, the average change from the June report to August was a drop of 465,000 acres (increased in 1996 and 2008). The average change from the June 30 report to the January final report was a decrease of 150,000 acres.

Export sales were neutral this week at only 200,000 bushels for old crop and 24 million bushels for new crop.

OUTLOOK: November soybeans came close to longer term resistance at $14 this week, but couldn’t quite punch through it. This leaves $14 as first resistance and $14.50 to $15 as a target if weather is bullish. On the downside, first support is $13.46, which is the 100day moving average, then $13.32 and $13/bu.

Next week, it may all boil down to how many different ways we can describe the weather.

Meats influenced by D.C. decisions TEALE, from pg. 1B door for them to increase their bids for live inventory and hedge the finished product. The problem lately has been with the increase in the beef cutout, once again the volume in the boxed beef trade has slowed.

Thus leaving the cattle market in a precarious position of being too high to sustain current levels.

Demand will be the price determining factor in the months ahead, not supply. Producers should continue to take advantage of the sharp rallies to protect their inventories.

The hog market has been volatile as well, but in a different way. After establishing a seasonal high this spring the market was on the decline due the increase in market-ready hogs and the declining seasonal demand for pork. Then along came the Chinese to purchase U.S. pork and the hog futures immediately experienced a sharp rally in response to the announcement.

The only caveat to this announcement was that the cash market had little if any response to this event and futures began to slide once again.

As pork cutouts move higher one will have to wonder if the domestic demand will respond as it has in the beef and decline as the price moves higher. At a minimum it will be at least 30 days before we see any real effect of the Chinese buying on live prices if there is any effect at all.

As with the cattle, hog prices will be determined by demand more so than by the supply. Producers should continue to use strength in the market to protect inventories.

Both cattle and hog prices will be influenced by the economic decisions made in Washington in the weeks ahead. This will more than likely continue to keep both markets uneasy until some key decisions are made about the U.S. budget and the debt ceiling.

Not the first to go through tough times NEHER, from pg. 1B searching for answers to difficult budgetary matters, with little hope for a meaningful solution. These conditions make for a volatile market and leave most of us wondering what will happen next.

It is during times of volatility that our management practices are tested and challenged. Our spirit and determination sets the stage for generations to come. I will always remember sitting around the supper table on hot, dry nights in July, wondering if that “million-dollar rain” would ever come in time to save the crops.

I can still hear my Grandmother expressing her stress and anxiety, while Grandpa ate his supper.

When she finally wore herself out, he would calmly say: “Mommy, I guess we will have to do like we used to. We will just take what we get.”

This never made her feel any better, but she knew it was the truth.

Grandpa was not fatalistic, rather he was a realist.

He knew that there were things that he could control

and influence, while other things were out of his control. He knew the importance of a strong work ethic and the value of timely application. He also knew that modesty and humility were more important than pride.

Farming through the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, he learned the value of “saving some today, to play tomorrow.” He knew that building a strong balance sheet and working capital was the best form of selfinsurance available. It was out of this strength, that he was able to sleep at night; knowing that he had given it his very best.

As we go forward in these volatile times, let us remember that we are not the first generation that has faced challenging circumstances. Think back to the generations that have come before us that homesteaded this land. They left all the security of the “known” and faced the “unknown” in an attempt to make a better life for themselves and their families.

We come from a long line of strong genes, for facing times like we experience today. We must give thanks for this inheritance.

agricultural industry of curFarmfest will feature an rent and proposed federal exciting line-up of feature and state regulations for forums Aug. 2-4 in the water quality, air quality, Forum Tent on the Farmfest use of antibiotics, transsite, which is located at the portation and other regulaGilfillan Estate, 7 miles tions. southeast of Redwood Falls, Minn.

The panel of experts participating in this forum will The forum schedule has a be Liz Wagstrom, National heavy emphasis on national and state agricultural policy FARM PROGRAMS Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian; Warren issues, and on issues affectBy Kent Thiesse Formo, of the Minnesota ing rural Minnesota.

Agricultural Water Minnesota Gov. Mark Resources Coalition Dayton has been executive director; Matt invited to make a Wohlman, Minnesota keynote address on Aug. 4. All of the assistant commissioner of agriculture; forums will provide ample time for questions, and follow-up discussion by Don Schiefelbein, Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association president and panel members.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency “Designing the Next Farm Bill — Citizens Board member; Bill Crawford, Shaping the Future of Rural America” Minnesota Pork Board president; and is the feature forum at 10:30 a.m. Aug. Dave Pfarr, Minnesota Corn Growers 2. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, member of the Association Board member.

U.S. Senate agriculture committee, “Finding a Common Message for Congressman Collin Peterson, ranking Agriculture” will be the 10:30 a.m. member of the U.S. House agriculture Aug. 3 forum. The focus will be on committee, and Congressman Tim building collaboration Walz, also a U.S. within the agriculture House ag committee industry, as well as member, have been communicating agriculinvited to participate ture’s message to the in this panel discusnon-farm public. sion.

Dave Frederickson, See more about this They will be joined Minnesota commisby Kevin Paap, Minyear’s Farmfest in sioner of agriculture, nesota Farm Bureau The Land’s “Farmfest will make the opening president; Doug Annual” in today’s issue. comments. Panel memPeterson, Minnesota Pages 1F-32F bers are Brad Finstad, Farmers Union presiMinnesota Rural Policy dent; Chris Clayton, Center executive direcDTN ag policy analyst, and Dave Ladd, tor; Brian Greenslit, member of the RDL & Associates LLC president.

U.S. Farm & Ranch Alliance; Staci “Regulation — The Biggest Threat to Martin, AgStar director of Legislative Production Agriculture?” is the forum Affairs; Karen Richter, National Pork scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Aug. 2. This Board treasurer; Donna Moenning, forum will provide an overview of the Midwest Dairy Association vice presipotential impacts to farmers and the dent; and Stacy Thoeny, dairy farmer

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Aug. 2 9 a.m.: “Overview of Crop Weather and the Commodity Markets” 10:30 a.m.: “Designing the Next Farm Bill — Shaping the Future of Rural America” 1:15 p.m.: “Regulation — The Biggest Threat to Production Agriculture ?”

3 p.m.: “Presidential Elections — Electoral College or Popular Vote ?”

Aug. 3 8 a.m.: “Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast” Special guest: Eric Kaler, new University of Minnesota president Grain marketing presentation at 9 a.m.

10:30 a.m.: “Finding a Common Message for Agriculture” 1 p.m.: Minnesota Pork Ambassador program 1:15 p.m.: “Designing State Agencies to Enhance the Agriculture Industry” 3 p.m.: 4th Annual Farmfest Auctioneering Championship Free Watermelon sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Farmers Union Insurance Agency Aug. 4 9 a.m.: “Grain Marketing Strategies for the Coming Year” 10:30 a.m.: “Keeping the Land-Grant Vision Alive” Keynote address by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (Invited) 1:30 p.m.: “Farm Family of the Year” recognition program Sponsored by the University of Minnesota and Farmfest

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A special forum is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Aug. 3, and is titled “Designing State Agencies to Enhance the Agriculture Industry.”

This forum will focus on how various state agencies work independently and collaboratively to support the work of agricultural producers, processors and retailers.

Panel members are Dave Frederickson, Minnesota commissioner of agriculture; Paul Moe and John Linc Stine of deputy commissioners Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the MPCA, respectively; Dennis Frederickson,

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regional Department of Natural Resources director; Mike Barnes from Minnesota Department of Transportation; and John Jaschke, Board of Water and Soil Resources executive director.

“Keeping the Land-Grant Mission Alive” at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4 will focus on the importance of public agricultural research and Extension outreach. Panel members are Bev Durgan, University of Minnesota Extension dean; Gene Stoel, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council chairman; Gyles Randall, retired U of M soils scientist; and Jim See PROGRAMS, pg. 4B

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Scout for soybean aphids to protect yields Soybean aphids have become the most damaging insect pests in soybeans; untreated populations can cause 40 percent or more yield loss.

There’s a reliable treatment threshold, developed from a multi-state project spearheaded by the University of Minnesota.

Using research data from commercial soybean fields, U of M Extension recommends treating when rising aphid populations reach 250 per plant, with 80 percent or more of the plants in the fields harboring aphids.

“At this point, the crop has not yet lost yield but will if populations are left untreated,” said Ian MacRae, Extension entomologist and the university’s state coordinator of the Integrated Pest Management program.

“Using this threshold has been demonstrated to provide a more sustainable economic return than lower thresholds or prophylactic treatments, such as seed treatments. But it does require knowing the population of aphids within a field.”

Scouting soybean aphids, while time consuming, is not difficult.

Prior to soybeans flowering, aphids are most likely found on the top growing trifoliates of the plant. After flowering, the aphids will disperse lower onto the plant’s stems, lower leaves and even pods. Where aphids feed doesn’t seem to impact the amount of damage they cause, this is more a function of how many aphids there are and how long they’ve been feeding. Aphids suck sap, so the damage they cause is incurred over time.

MacRae advises that, when counting aphids, you include all stages, young and old. “If scouting a lot of fields, you will soon develop a ‘search image’ of what 250 aphids looks like and treatment decisions become easier,” he said.

One method of quickly estimating soybean aphid populations is to employ “Speed Scouting.” This is a method of estimating aphid numbers using the presence or absence of aphids on a plant. Details on Speed Scouting are available at www.extension.umn.edu/go/1070.

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Other signs that aphids may be present include the presence of lady beetles or lacewings (both of which eat aphids) or ants (which tend aphids for honeydew). The presence of honeydew itself is another sign. Honeydew is the waste product of aphids; because aphids suck sap, their excretia is liquid and contains a lot of sugar. This appears as a sticky, shiny surface on leaves which may become dark as black sooty mold develops on the honeydew.

Another sign is the presence of what appears as white fluff; this fluff is the

cast skins of growing aphids (which must molt to grow) and indicates aphids have probably been on the plant long enough for a couple of generations.

“Watch for the signs, know where to look, get to know what threshold levels look like, use Speed Scouting if appropriate, and use the thresholds,” MacRae said. “Follow those steps to avoid yield loss.”

••• This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension.

New U of M president to speak PROGRAMS, from pg 3B Nesseth, crop consultant in southwest Minnesota.

A special forum, “Presidential Elections — Electoral College or Popular Vote?,” has been added at 3 p.m. on Aug. 2.

This forum will focus on efforts across the United States to change the way U.S. presidential elections are conducted, by switching from the current Electoral College system to electing the president by a national popular vote. It should be File photo an interesting discussion Be sure to stop by the Forum Tent in the center of on a timely topic. the Farmfest grounds to take in one of the many The Minnesota Farm educational forums to take place during the threeBureau will host a free day show. breakfast 8-10 a.m. Aug. 3 in the Forum Tent at Farmthroughout Minnesota have been fest. Special guest will be Eric Kaler, selected at the county level for this new president of the U of M. recognition.

Kaler will also give a keynote address This recognition event is jointly sponat 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 3, just prior to the sored

by Farmfest and the U of M. morning forum.

Other special events to be held in the Three special grain marketing forums will be held at 9 a.m. each day. Forum Tent include the naming of the The Aug. 2 marketing forum will fea- Minnesota State Pork Ambassadors at ture Bryce Anderson, well-known DTN 1 p.m. Aug. 3, and the 4th annual agricultural weather expert, and John Farmfest Auctioneering Championship Sanow, DTN grain marketing analyst. at 3 p.m. on Aug. 3.

The Aug. 3 marketing forum, which Minnesota Farmers Union and the will be part of the Farm Bureau breakMinnesota Farmers Union Insurance fast, will feature Mark Schultz from Agency will sponsor free watermelon Northstar Commodities. The Aug. 4 during the event. marketing forum will feature Jacquie Voeks, marketing analyst with the ••• Stewart-Peterson company.

Kent Thiesse is a government farm proThe Farm Family of the Year recognigrams analyst and a vice president at tion program will be held at 1:30 p.m.

MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn.

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Brooks said, but he warned of the high temperatures and humidity in the Midwest, and how Minnesota and Wisconsin milk production lagged yearago levels in May. A fair amount of barrel cheese is produced there and lagging milk production may be tightening the barrel market. Demand for barrels is probably good, he said, because more people are staying home and eating out less and firing up the barbecue.

Brooks also discussed why the block price is typically 2 or 3 cents above the barrels. Production and packaging costs are a little higher for block cheese, he said. By comparison, barrel cheese these days is packaged in a fiber board barrel and is easy to extract for use in further manufacturing “so there’s not as much packaging, not as much cost there.”

Whenever the price spread is inverted (barrels over the blocks) the higher costs “squeeze plant margins” he said, especially when you’re paying higher prices for the milk.

He expected more cheese to make its way to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange looking for a home and warned that people will step away from the market once the price starts slipping and that will pull the barrel lower as well.

Cash butter held all week at $2.03, 25.25 cents above a year ago. Only one car was traded. NASS butter averaged $2.0348, down 5.4 cents.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk finished at $1.61,

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Cash block cheese saw its third week of This column was written for the marketdecline but is still holding above $2 and ing week ending July 15. has been there since early June. It closed The U.S. Department of Agriculture July 15 with a surprise 5.5-cent rebound again raised its 2011 and 2012 milk proon the day, at $2.0575 per pound, still duction forecasts in its latest World Agri5.25 cents below the previous week, but cultural Supply and Demand Estimates 48.25 cents above that week a year ago. report. Cow number estimates were also The barrels were steady all week until raised as higher milk prices and lower Friday when they were bid up three quarforecast feed prices support further herd ters to $2.11, 58.25 cents above a year ago expansion, but milk per cow was MIELKE MARKET and 5.25 cents above the blocks. Volume unchanged from last month’s report.

WEEKLY was heavy as a whopping 43 cars of block Commercial exports on a fat basis were and none of barrel traded hands on the forecast higher for 2011. Ending stock

By Lee Mielke week. The National Agricultural Staforecasts were raised as cheese stocks tistics Service-surveyed U.S. average are larger than expected. Dairy prodblock price hit $2.1107, up 2.2 cents. uct price forecasts for 2011 were Barrel averaged $2.0991, up 2.6 cents. raised from last month as were Class III and Class Jerry Dryer, editor of the Dairy and Food Market IV milk price forecasts, in line with the increased Analyst, attributes the strength in cheese to strong product prices. food service demand and exports. “The demand is Look for 2011 milk output to hit 195.7 billion there, the cheese isn’t.” pounds, up 200 million pounds from the June estiFC Stone dairy economist Bill Brooks says the supmate. The 2012 total is now projected at 198.8 billion pounds, up 300 million from a month ago. These pro- ply-demand situation in cheese has shifted a bit. jections compare to 192.8 billion pounds in 2010 and Speaking in Tuesday’s DairyLine, he suggested that the block supply has loosened some, pointing to the 189.3 billion in 2009.

The USDA expects the 2011 Class III milk price to 17 loads of block that traded in the Fourth of July holiday-shortened week. The last time trading average $18 to $18.30 per hundredweight, up from the $17.40 to $17.80 projected a month ago. The 2012 approached that level was the week of May 16 when 16 loads traded hands. range estimate was unchanged, at $16 to $17. The The profitability of cheese plants seems to have 2010 average was $14.41 and $11.36 in 2009. recovered as we went through May and into June, The 2011 Class IV price is projected to average $19.15 to $19.55, up from $18.95 to $19.45 last month. The 2012 range is projected at $16.50 to $17.60, unchanged from a month ago, and compares to $15.09 in 2010 and $10.89 in 2009.

U.S. feed grain supplies for 2011-12 were projected higher this month mostly with higher expected beginning stocks and production for corn. Corn beginning stocks were raised 150 million bushels reflecting changes to 2010-11 usage projections.

Corn production for 2011-12 was projected 270 million bushels higher based on planted and harvested area as reported in the Acreage report. Corn use for ethanol was raised 100 million bushels with larger supplies and an improved outlook for ethanol producer margins. Exports were raised 100 million bushels mostly reflecting increased demand from China. Ending stocks for 2011-12 were projected 175 million bushels higher at 870 million. Soybean ending stocks of 175 million bushels were slightly higher than expected.

The 2011-12 season-average farm price for corn is projected at a record $5.50 to $6.50 per bushel, down 50 cents on both ends of the range. Total U.S. corn use for 2010-11 was projected 145 million bushels lower mostly reflecting the larger-than expected June 1 stocks estimate. Partly offsetting is a 20-million-bushel reduction in use for sweeteners reflecting slower demand from Mexico.

Corn exports were lowered 25 million bushels based on the slower-than-expected pace of shipments in recent weeks.

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Grain markets weather spills over to milk market MIELKE, from pg. 5B down a penny and a half, and Extra Grade held at $1.61. NASS powder averaged $1.6667, up 0.3 cent and dry whey averaged 54.16 cents, down 0.6 cent.

Looking “back to the futures;” the federal order Class III contract’s average for the last half of 2011 was $18.72/cwt. on June 3; $18.34 on June 10 and June 17; $18.21 on June 24; $18.19 on July 1; and $18.54 on July 8.

■ California’s August Class I milk price was announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture at $23.24/cwt. for the north and $23.51 for the south. Both are up 86 cents from July, are $5.91 above August 2010, and equate to about $2 and $2.02 per gallon, respectively.

The 2011 northern price average now stands at $20.27, up from $16.38 a year ago. The southern price average is

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Australian milk producers are optiThe National Milk Producers Federamistic about the upcoming season, tion’s Roger Cryan said the federal order Class I milk price “came within a according to the USDA. Much of this whisker of triggering payments in Feb- optimism comes from an overall positive the winter and provide a positive ruary, then began rising. start to the new season.

Now corn and soybean prices have Both countries are in the early days dropped, widening the gap between of the 2011-12 milk production year, projected Class I prices and Milk thus it is too early to indicate new Income Loss Contract target rates for trends. Production estimates for the the last few months of the fiscal year. new season over last season are startNo payments are projected through ing to develop; 4 to 5 percent higher in September.”

New Zealand and 1 to 2 Commercial disappercent in Australia. Sales pearance of dairy activity out of the Oceania products during the region is minimal as first four months of stocks are limited and Hot weather has 2011 totaled 64 bilnearing seasonal low levbeen on everylion pounds, accordels. ing to the USDA’s latone’s mind, ■ est data, up 2.9 mostly in terms of percent from the The California’s Milk how it will affect same period in 2010. ButProducers Council’s July grain prices, but ter was up 15 percent; 8 newsletter reports that now those conAmerican cheese, up 4 the number of approved cerns are spilling percent; other cheese, up bidders for Fonterra’s 7.1 percent; nonfat dry into the milk mar- global dairy product aucmilk, down 5.7 percent; ket. tion continues to grow as and fluid milk products number of products — Dave Kurzawski the were off 1.5 percent. offered by Fonterra increases and the The USDA reports that milk production is at or near peak lev- prospect of additional suppliers lingers. els in the Pacific Northwest, steady in It warns that “more sellers from difUtah, Idaho and the Northeast; declin- ferent countries add variables such as ing along the seasonal trend in the product quality differences, effects of Central and Mid-Atlantic regions with currency valuations and changes steeper production declines in the (including speculation about possible Southeast, Florida, Arizona and porchanges), differences in transportation tions of California due to heat and or costs from sellers to buyers, and tariffs, humidity. tariff rate quotas, and the existence or absence of Free Trade Agreements, all ■ of which likely affect what bidders are FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawilling to pay.” wski said, “Hot weather has been on It quoted the USDA’s Dairy Market everyone’s mind, mostly in terms of how it will affect grain prices, but now News: “Traders and handlers continue to use the gDT auction platform as a compothose concerns are spilling into the nent when determining commercial milk market.” prices but most are not adjusting their There’s plenty of uncertainty. The prices as sharply as the percentage heat will take its toll on milk output and yields, however economic concerns changes from the previous auction event.”

The MPC adds that, “what began as a could hurt dairy demand here in the noble but self-serving tool intended to United States and developing countries. And, increased milk production in provide an important improvement in Australia and New Zealand could slow international price transparency, may be approaching an entirely different U.S. dairy exports.

Milk production in Oceania is at sea- stage. Should we say buyer beware?”

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U.S. dairy cattle remain popular on world exports MIELKE, from pg. 6B eight requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 648,371 pounds of Cheddar cheese to customers in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Central America.

The product will be delivered through November and raises the CWT’s 2011 cheese exports to 49.2 million pounds.

■ Speaking of exports, Dairy Profit Weekly editor Dave Natzke reported in Friday’s DairyLine that the value of May dairy exports was estimated at $401 million, virtually unchanged from April, but 40 percent more than May 2010.

May imports, at $212 million, were down 12 percent from April, and up just 3 percent from a year ago. Thus far in fiscal year 2011, exports are valued at $2.9 billion, with a dairy trade surplus estimated at more than $1 billion.

The United States exported 289 million pounds of dairy products in May, about the same as April.

Exports were equivalent to 13 percent of U.S. milk solids production during the January-to-May period, while imports represent 2.7 percent, matching the lowest percentage since 1996, Natzke said.

One other dairy export note, U.S. dairy cattle remain popular on the world market. Exports topped 5,000 head again in May, bringing the yearly total to about 28,500, nearly double the total for the same time last

year. Turkey remains the leading market for U.S. dairy cattle, followed by Mexico.

■ In politics, draft legislation incorporating key elements of the NMPF’s Foundation for the Future dairy policy proposal was announced July 13. The text was made available by the House agriculture committee’s ranking member, Collin Peterson, D-Minn., at http://democrats.agriculture.house.gov.

The action provides lawmakers, farmers and others to view the language prior to an official introduction as a bill.

The action drew criticism from dairy processors.

International Dairy Foods Association CEO Connie Tipton said, “we are disappointed that Rep. Collin Peterson is circulating draft legislation that clearly would take the dairy industry in the wrong direction. Instead of encouraging job growth and reducing regulation on an already overregulated industry, the discussion draft would impose new and intrusive government mandates on dairy markets at the cost of a growing dairy export business and the jobs that have come with it.”

More details are posted at www.idfa.org/news-views/news-releases/details/6175.

Meanwhile, CEO Jerry Kozak and staff are on a

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— Connie Tipton 12-stop tour across the United States meeting with producers to answer questions about their plan.

Locations and times and NMPF’s response to IDFA’s criticism can be found at www.nmpf.org.

••• Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com.

sumption and related expenses.

“Shift Up and Throttle Back to Save Tractor Fuel” (PM 2089M) is available to download from the Extension Online Store, www.extension.iastate.edu/store.

Late-model tractors with “infinitely” or “continuously” variable transmissions are designed to automatically perform at maximum fuel efficiency, but older models need more attention. Spring field work requires varying amounts of drawbar force depending on the size of the tractor, the size of the implement and soil conditions.

With a partial drawbar load, the fuel efficiency of a diesel engine is fairly forgiving if the operator will “shift up and throttle back.”

■ “Soybean Diseases,” the popular Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Soybean Association publication, is now available as an e-book. The publication, released in print version in December 2010, was written by Daren Mueller, ISU Extension specialist with the Corn and Soybean Initiative, and his ISU Extension colleagues Alison Robertson, plant pathologist; Greg Tylka, nematologist; and Adam Sisson, ISU Corn and Soybean Initiative specialist.

The “Soybean Diseases” e-book is available at www.iasoybeans.com/productionresearch/publications/ SBDiseases. The online reference guide features fullscreen, high-resolution images of 25 diseases that infect soybeans grown in Iowa.

The ISU Extension Online Store offers both the e-book and printed versions of the publication; order by calling (515) 294-5247 or logging on to www.extension.iastate.edu/ store or contact the ISA at (800) 383-1423.

Upswing in farmland demand continues at record pace and the spread between low-quality land prices and highquality prices continues to widen,” Kain said.

“I would say land values in some areas have increased as much as 20 percent in the last six months, and as much as 25 percent compared to a year ago.”

In Iowa, top-quality land is selling at more than $8,000 per acre, with Minnesota values bringing in $7,000plus per acre. While sales of mediumquality land and recreational land in this area have been slow, the pace for high quality keeps rising.

Not only is demand for top land still rising, the availability of property for sale remains limited. Buyers are looking for land with high productivity levels, which is a challenge.

“In my more than 25 years in the business, I have never seen more demand than now,” Kain said. “This is not only from farmers but from individual investors and investor groups.”

••• This article was submitted by Albers Communications Group on behalf of Farmers National Co.

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If ‘land bubble’ bursts, will your farm be left standing? other side believes that if you are constantly adjusting land values you are not able to capture the earned net worth from year to year.

Most farmers and their bankers are comfortable leaving the land values alone, even if they are at ridiculously low values. This does not allow or encourage the farmer to mortgage against an inflated land value to make other large purchases, such as additional land. It is also important to leave land values unchanged for the purposes of calculating earned net worth. The assets on your balance sheet may go up and down, but earned net worth assumes the values do not change, and can be a good indicator of the efficiency of the farming operation.

If the farmer is nearing retirement, there may be more emphasis placed on market value net worth instead of earned net worth; for long-term farmers, conservative market land values may be the right choice.

If you would like more help developing your balance sheets, you can find a farm business management instructor at www.fbm.mnscu.edu.

••• This article was submitted by Justin Williamson , Minnesota West College Farm Business Management instructor at Welcome, Minn.

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Over the past several years we have watched land values in the Midwest soar to all-time high levels. In southern Minnesota, tillable acres that would have sold for $5,500 during 2010 are selling for $7,000 to $8,000 now. With high commodity prices for 2011 and even into 2012 it does not appear that values will drop any time soon. However, historical trends suggest there will be a correction at some point. We can ask the question of how much and how fast the market could drop, but it is an unpredictable factor.

The question I have been asking my farmers is “How will your farm financials be affected if land values drop to 10-year lows?” That may be a 50-percent drop in some areas. For those who have purchased land during that time, they will have some number crunching to do in order to see if their balance sheet can handle that significant of a drop. For those who have not purchased land they should be able to sleep well at night.

As farm management instructors, we often discuss how to handle the market value of land on the farmer’s balance sheet. Some instructors argue that if you value the land at a conservative market value then you are not providing an accurate net worth to that farmer and their banker. The

sources to rebalance portfolios.”

While commodity prices are keeping land values rising, supply of available land for sale is down 30 percent from historical numbers, Vermeer said. High grain profits and high farm income are tied to the demand for farmland, driving prices up. Low interest rates are also working to keep prices increasing.

“The total crop from last year wasn’t what was projected,” Vermeer said. “The result was a limited supply which resulted in increased prices. We are looking ahead to continued strong commodity prices due to late-spring planting. Early summer floods are reducing crop acres.”

Iowa and Minnesota The land market continues to be strong in the North Central Region including Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota, according to Sam Kain, area sales manager for Farmers National Co. in Iowa and Minnesota. Buyers are looking for quality land, with the majority of sales going to farmers.

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Demand for U.S. farmland is dramatically higher than a year ago, and everyone is watching closely for indicators of any market correction.

Rising grain prices continue to make land a profitable investment. As a result, landowners are using profits to acquire land and investors continue to take notice looking for opportunities.

“While 75 to 85 percent of land buyers continue to be farmers, interest among outside investors has risen,” said Lee Vermeer, AFM, vice president of real estate operations at Farmers National Co. “Despite the robust demand driving sales activity levels, reports show that lenders are taking a relatively conservative approach to lending. Strong profits the past few years have provided cash for farmer buyers, while investors are taking cash from other

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Extension report: Cropland rental rates vary widely Cropland rental rates continue to vary widely throughout Minnesota, according to a land rental report of historical data issued by University of Minnesota Extension.

The report lists five years of rental rate data from 2006 through 2010. It utilizes actual rental information from a database of nearly 2,400 Minnesota farmers enrolled in farm business management programs through the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and Extension.

“This report is a benchmark and starting point for folks trying to determine land rental rates. The rates listed are historical so they are not meant to establish or set actual rents for the future,” said Gary Hachfeld, Extension agricultural business management educator and co-author of the report.

“Landowners and operators need to negotiate land rental rates based upon several criteria including the productivity of the land, demand for the land, return on investment for the landowner, profit margins of the operator and other factors,” Hachfeld said.

The report lists average land rents, by county, for the years 2006 through 2009.

For the 2010 crop year, the data includes

an average rent, the median rent, and a 10th and 90th percentile rent.

The 10th and 90th percentile numbers act as a range of rental rates by county.

New for 2011 is the addition of rental rates gathered by the National Agricultural Statistics Service through a statewide survey process.

These numbers add an additional comparison for landowners and operators. On the last page of the document there is a table that lists the percentage change in rents from 2006-10 and from 2009-10.

All Minnesota counties are listed except Ramsey County and the counties in the far northeast part of Minnesota. Counties were included if they had 10 or more farm operations reporting land rent data.

If a county does not have 2006-10 data but does have NASS data, there were fewer than 10 farmers reporting land rent for that county. The data is organized by regions of the state.

Interested landowners and operators can view the report at www.extension.umn.edu/go/1069.

••• This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension.

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The facts behind the success A study by the University of Minnesota Ag Business Management Team recently examined the differences between farmers considered in the top bracket of producers and found that they share many characteristics.

The most notable being they are increasing their net farm income at a faster rate than other producers. What are the other similarities shared by the group and how do those things help them rise to the top?

One of the initial discoveries by the group was that farms with a net income greater than $100,000 per operator actually received less inheritance than those operators with lower net incomes. However, the top group was more likely to have purchased their operation from relatives.

Seems like a little motivation to make their own money and the opportunity to farm in conjunction with family played a large role.

With 95 percent reliability, the amount of time producers spent reading farm management materials posi-

tively correlated to them being one of the top producers. The top group was also more open to take advantage of commodity futures and options trading to market their product or manage risk.

Even so, those producers spent no more time marketing or on income/expense reporting overall.

Interestingly, the amount of financial help the operator received when beginning farming, the number or changes made to the operation in the past seven years, amount of educational meetings attended and the amount of recordkeeping done by the producer all showed no significant correlation to either group.

In the end, it seems like you have to do your research, be bold enough to use the markets and make your own money to become one of Minnesota’s top producers.

••• This article was submitted by Christian Lilienthal, University of Minnesota Extension educator for Nicollet County, Minn.

Taxes could crash your wedding if you don’t plan Make sure the Internal Revenue Service knows of your correct mailing address.

Either you can notify the U.S. Postal Service or you can complete and mail an IRS Form 8822, Change of Address form, to the address listed on page 2 of the form.

Let your employer know about any name and address changes as soon as possible. This will ensure that you receive your Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, at the right time to file.

Also, ensure other payers, such as banks and investment companies, have your updated name and address as well.

You may be wondering how being married will affect your taxes. When you file your return, you will be able to choose between filing jointly with your spouse (which may lower your combined tax) or using the filing status called married and filing separately.

Most couples prefer the joint option, but depending upon your particular financial and tax circumstances, separate filings could be warranted.

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Although next year’s tax day seems far away, it will be here before you know it.

Joint filing typically is a good idea if you both work and one makes considerably more than the other. Combining incomes could bring the higher earnings into a lower tax bracket. Some tax credits are only available to a married couple when they file a joint return. Logistically, it’s easier to deal with just one return.

Separate returns might be preferable if one spouse has large medical bills and can meet the deduction threshold by considering only his or her income. Other itemized deduction thresholds (miscellaneous deductions or casualty losses) also could be easier for just one partner to meet.

Keep in mind, though, that if one spouse itemizes on his or her separate return, the other spouse also must itemize. That could pose a costly prob-

lem for a spouse who has no or few itemized expenses and would be better off claiming the standard deduction.

Separate filing also is recommended when a spouse has concerns about tax claims the other wants to make. In most situations, when couples file jointly, each partner accepts equal responsibility for any tax due or penalties that might be assessed if problems arise with the return.

When it comes to wedding planning, details are important. So take these steps now to ensure your first tax season as husband and wife goes as smoothly.

For more information about person income taxes, contact your local ISUE Extension office and ask for a copy of PM 1455, Money Mechanics: Taxes.

••• This article was submitted by Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension family resource management program specialist at Nashua, Iowa. She may be reached at (641) 512-0650 or schmitt@iastate.edu.

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Congratulations!

You have tied the knot and cut the cake. Now what? Although next year’s tax day seems far away, it will be here before you know it.

Marriage can mean a change in name. Ensure the names you will enter on your first tax return match the names and Social Security numbers on file with the Social Security Administration. Make the change with SSA as soon as possible if there is a spousal name change.

Even if you get married on Dec. 31, 2011, you are considered to have been married for the entire year. Check your withholding to be sure you are having enough taxes taken out of your paychecks. If you both work, your combined income may place you in a higher tax bracket Making a change to your withholding now can eliminate or reduce a tax bill next year. Use Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, to make the needed adjustments and give the form to your employer.

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Finding the opportunities within the business cycle Most business cycles attract responses when profitability is for the most part high and rates of return are well above average. Production agriculture is no different.

One of these responses on a macro level is the attraction of what some analysts call “funny money.”

This available cash literally circles the globe and is on a constant search for the most profitable rate of return. It has no loyalty, is not of political persuasion and does not discriminate regarding length of investment. It can literally be here today and gone tomorrow. Its arrival brings out the bullish fever contained in those individuals involved in the sector of investment. Even though we know that ultimately this fickle “funny money” will leave as suddenly as it appeared, we will often say, “I should have seen it coming” or “I did not know the market could swing with such volatility.”

Another more interesting response, one which has the potential to impact our local communities long into the future, is the renewed interest by a younger generation to become engaged in either production agriculture or agribusiness at our local levels. This renewal has the potential to revitalize our communities in many instances by not only stabilizing our population but by bringing new, exciting technologies and business ventures to rural America. The renewed interest by this generation will make it possible for many of the existing farm and ranch families currently involved in production agriculture to have an option as to continuing the family operated business for another generation.

A Chinese acquaintance once told me that in his country the language symbol representing the words opportunity and danger were the same. I believe that even though there is great opportunity for the next generation in this business cycle, the path to success

could become littered with less than successful ventures, and real financial danger unless good, sound planning is followed by both generations. I have worked and communicated with a number of multi-generation operations over the years and they all agree that making the transition plan a success had always taken more of both time and money than they had planned.

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and to help project transition timing. The workingcapital-to-gross-revenues ratio is one of those indicators that will help determine if your business is “fit and healthy enough” to sustain a business transition.

If you would like more information on the Farm Business Management program, find a farm business management instructor at www.fbm.mnscu.edu.

••• This article was submitted by Bob Roesler, Minnesota West Community and Technical College Farm Management instructor at Welcome, Minn.

Can’t do that here? Don’t be sheepish Over the last 35 years I have had many speaking engagements all around the United States to discuss how we raise sheep in this region. No matter where I go, I run into producers who say “You may be able to do that in southwest Minnesota, but we can’t do that here.”

Henry Ford is quoted as saying “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t — you are right.” For the most part, what you can and cannot do is determined by what you think you can and cannot do. My No. 1 objective at nearly all of my speaking engagements is to challenge people to look and think outside the box they have put themselves in. On occasion we all put ourselves in a box of some sort, but once we start looking and thinking outside our box, we are able to accomplish a whole lot more than we ever thought possible.

With few exceptions, there is a sheep producer within 200 miles who is actually doing what the majority claim cannot be done. People in other areas may not be able to do things exactly the way we do them in southwest Minnesota, but I am convinced that they can come a whole lot closer than most people think. Unfortunately, until people are willing to

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think outside the box they have put themselves in, they will remain trapped and destined to keep doing things the same way they have always been done. It is called tradition, and it is difficult to break.

I challenge all producers to dare to be an “I Can” person. Although it is not easy to think or to be outside the box and be different than your neighbors, it can be worth the effort. The most successful producers I have worked with have been those who have dared to be different. They were not afraid to break away from the crowd. More often than not, they are contrarians.

When everyone else seemed to be headed in the same direction, they thought and asked why, and often chose to go in a different direction. I am convinced that being a successful producer is more about using information, innovating and being able to think outside the box than anything else. Once producers are able to think for themselves, they are able to make the necessary changes for a more successful operation.

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••• This article was submitted by Mike Caskey, Lamb and Wool Program instructor at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Pipestone.

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if you have several children but feel you need to make special provisions for one of them. Talking about it beforehand might go a long way to avoid fights later on.

A will allows you to designate the executor of your estate — the person to manage it. A will also enables you to nominate a guardian for minor children. The court makes the appointment, but in most cases will follow your wishes. A person nominated as guardian may decline to serve, so check with those you nominate before their names appear in the will.

The extension publication Estate Planning, PM 993, discusses estate planning in more detail and covers more topics such as probate and federal estate taxes. It is available through the Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension office or for download at www.extension.iastate.edu/store.

••• This article was submitted by the Cerro Gordo County office of Iowa State University Extension in Mason City, Iowa.

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changes, review and revise your plan.

One of the disadvantages of dying without a will is that your property may not be distributed as you would have wanted.

But unless your desires are reflected in a will or in some other legal way, the rules of the state law apply.

Another disadvantage of death without a will occurs if children are minors. This may require that a conservator be appointed to look after their interests. This may be inconvenient and expensive.

An administrator, the one who manages the estate if there is no will, usually is required to post a bond to ensure that the interest of the heirs are protected while the estate is being settled. This expense can be saved if a person makes a will and asks the court not to require the estate representative, an executor, in the case of a will, to post a bond.

When your estate plan is complete, make sure your Farm Business Management programs are offered spouse and your executor know where the documents throughout Minnesota via many of our two-year col- are kept. It’s also a good idea to talk about your decileges. The program serves approximately 3,500 farm sions with your heirs. This is particularly important producers statewide via 70 instructors. It serves farmers from every age and economic status throughout the state.

In fact our state is the leader in the United States in this delivery model. Throughout the state, we have terrific relationships with lenders who greatly value the information that comes out of our office for their farmer clients. Two words are key when describing the FBM program: confidentiality and impartiality.

There is a personal and professional commitment to students as we work to improve the profitability and efficiency of their business.

The No. 1 thing that is essential and is expected in an FBM program is 100 percent accurate business records. Whether or not you are in an FBM program, do you have your accounting up-to-date? As a farmer enrolls in an FBM program, you are “nudged” now and again to keep these essential records up-to-date.

Complete accurate records form the basis of decision making. Prior year enterprise analysis interpretation will help to make the decision on capital purchases as well as other items throughout the year. With clean accurate records come defined and accurate answers to your management questions.

How have you followed your cash-flow projection?

Have you followed your machinery management plan?

Are your repair expenses where you thought they would be? If not, how will you adjust? All these questions and others can easily be answered with accurate records and a comparison of your cash-flow projection.

Oh, and you will probably sleep better at night.

“Knowing where I am at financially and from a management standpoint” is one of the top answers I get when I ask farmers what they value most about the FBM program.

If you would like more information on the FBM program, find an FBM instructor at www.fbm.mnscu.edu.

••• This article was submitted by Kent Janssen, Minnesota West College Farm Business Management instructor at Truman, Minn.

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State laws specify how your property will be distributed if you don’t have a will. If the state laws do not meet your personal objectives, you may want to develop your own plan.

“If one spouse takes care of all the family finances while the other has little knowledge about them, this can increase the possibility he or she will be taken advantage of at a time when they are most vulnerable,” said Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension family finance specialist.

As you develop an estate plan, talk with family members and get competent legal advice. As your situation

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As I have sold my acreage and am moving to town, I will sell my tractor collection Located 1⁄2 W, 4 S & 1 W & 1⁄2 S of Ringsted IA.

FARM SALE KOSSUTH COUNTY, IOWA Eichhorn Family TO BE SOLD BY ‘SEALED BID AUCTION’ Friday, August 19, 2011 — 10:00 a.m.

Hamilton Hall 202 S Moore St, Blue Earth, MN PARCEL DESCRIBED AS: The N Frl 1/2 or 7-100-27 Kossuth County, IA EXCEPT BUILDING SITE & EXCEPT DEEDED R.O.W. 187.69 acres

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TERMS: • 5% down on date of auction • Closing on or before 11/5/11 • Sellers to furnish abstracts showing marketable title • Taxes prorated to date of closing • Possession upon completion of fall field work and current crops are harvested • All announcements at the auction take precedence over any prior announcements

TO RECEIVE AN EICHHORN FAMILY FARM BROCHURE EXPLAINING LOCATION, SOILS, FSA, NCRS, DRAINAGE, BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS, ETC.

OR FOR QUESTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ATTORNEYS MICHAEL GABOR BUCHANAN, BIBLER, GABOR & MEIS 111 No. Dodge St. PO Box 617 Algona, IA 50511 (515) 295-3565

MICHAEL D. JOHNSON Frundt & Johnson, Ltd. 117 West 5th St. / P.O. Box 95 Blue Earth, MN 56013 (507) 526-2177 / 800-426-6967

Bins & Buildings

(2) 20,000 bu. & (1) 10,000 bu. FOR SALE: (4) 20,000 bu bins. Hector, MN bins, down & ready to (320)583-4267 or (320)583-9409 load, $9,500/ea. (2) 24’ air floors, $1,250/ea. Heavy narrow core sheets & stiff6,000 bushel bin w/floor, fan eners. Great to raise bins & Sukup unloading equipwith. Avail now. 507-697ment. Also, 4,000 bushel 6133 bin and unloading auger.

Both in excellent condition.

608-484-1663after 4:00pm.

FOR SALE: 2400 bu. bin w/aeration tubes for natual FOR SALE: (2) grain rings, air drying; 3600 bu. bin, (1) 60’ dia 20,000 bu caboth need to be moved. pacity w/ pull out auger w/ (320)589-3429 motor & fan & (1) 70’ dia 30,000 bu capacity w/ pull SALE: Building out auger & motor, tarps. FOR 26’X46’X8’ Tall, insulated, Roger Legred 507-525-3586 $5,000. 320-877-7577 or 320220-3114

Tractors: Moline Universal w/ 2 btm plow; Cockshutt 30; Oliver-HG 68 Cletrac; Oliver Hart-Parr; 70 Row Crop; Farmall-450; 1928 Regular; 10-20 Standard; Super H; 2-H’s w/belly mowers; C; Cub Cadet; F-20 round spokes; John Deere MT; A; B; Gas Engine Allis Chalmers G/w Cult; WD45; WC; UC; C; D-17 Massey Harris 30; 2-44’s Minneapolis Moline RTU; Jet Star III; ZAU; UB; Twin City MTA Case 900B Dsl; RC w/Sunburst Grille; SC; VAC Fordson w/steel & rubber; 1935 Huber. Special Items: 1925 IH Truck “6 sp Special”; 1950’s American Road Equip Co Road Grader; JD wood wheel wagon; Bob Sled; Walking Plows & toys & many other items only about 30 minutes small items. www.proxibid for live internet bidding www.auctioneeralley.com for full sale bill.

Ray Ohrtman, Owner 515-889-2380 712-363-2539 2846 530th Ringsted IA 50578 Kahler Auctioneers of Auctioneer Alley Fairmont, MN 507-227-8528 or 507-920-8060 (O) 507-238-4318

FOR SALE: Modern Farm Systems 5000 bu. grain bin.

(507)278-3385 after 7 p.m. or leave message For Sale; 34’ dia Behlen grain bin, 23’ high, best offer. 320-894-5840 For Sale; Erect-a-Tube 41’ by-fold door w/ opener and framing, also Raynor 18’ overhead door. 507-5265671, 612-508-3995 Old granary built in 1942, move it or tear it down for the lumber. (507)237-2661 Retirement Sale: Grain Bins: (4) 18’ dia, (3) 24’ dia, (1) 30’ dia, (1) 36’ dia.

Floors, Fans. 507-822-3888 SHEDS FOR SALE: 16’x22’ shed, $1,500; 20’x20’ shed, insulated, $3,000. Can deliver. 320-220-3114

Bins & Buildings

FOR SALE: 21x40 steel silo. $2,500. 952-467-3863 Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment.

888-830-7757

Grain Handling Eq. 54’ Stanhoist & Kewanee grain elevators, great shape. $500/ea. 712-363-3843 Brent #672 Grain Cart/Corner Auger w/ Scale. Sunflower 7 Shank #4300 Disk Ripper. Both Real Good.

Parker #605 Grain Wagon/Tarp, Like New. 319-347-2349 Can Deliver FOR SALE: 27’ GSI bin 14,000 bu, 11 rings, full floor, fan, vertical unload. $6,500. 507-276-0465 Mornings only.

Farm Implements

Farm Implements 19 B

For Sale: Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stirators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competive contract rates!

Office hours 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon 507-430-4866 or call 507-6976133 Ask for Gary

For Sale: 80-Conrad Ameri- FOR SALE: FarmFans can wide core bin sheets, 1000H dryer. Call Steve like new, 2-Cal-cu-dry conFairfax Ag - 888-830-7757 trol boxes, $500 each 507697-6133, 507-430-4866 FOR SALE: Westfield 10x71 auger, low profile hopper, 2 new gear boxes, 85% flighting, $6,500. 507-4283270

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FOR SALE: 475 EZ Flow Grain Cart, very good cond, always shedded, new gear box. Asking $4500.

Goodhue area, call 651-3805438

Farm Implements

THE LAND, JULY 22, 2011

SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors w/ stainless steel fasteners shipped promptly to your farm.

Hardware available.

1-800-222-5726 LandWood Sales LLP

Grain Handling Eq. Grain Handling Eq. Grain Handling Eq.

For Sale: Behlen 700 3 ph Hutchinson 8”x57’ auger, FOR SALE & 5500# capacity pallet forks Early Summer Sale On New WESTFIELD AUGERS corn dryer, heat saver, 1 WILL PURCHASE: NEW. Skid steer Mount elec. drive, slow-down kit, RHINO Bat-Wing Cutters, yr old 20 hp fan motor.

NH BALE WAGONS. $875. JD Loader Mount hanger bearings, Ideal Before you buy a new aug15 & 20 Ft. Heaviest Gear er, call us! Best Prices in $1350 507-221-0190 ROEDER IMPLEMENT $1000. 715-296-2162 dryer takeaway, near new, Boxes on Market. Rhino Southern MN & Northern SENECA, KS 66538 $5,250. (712)253-8134 Heavy Duty 3 Pt Disk ‘93 9500 JD side hill comIA with the highest quality (785)336-6103 Mowers 7-8-9 Ft. Rhino 10 FOR SALE: Behlen 850 Retirement Sale: Augers: bine. 4300 & 2800 hrs. assembly. & 12 Wheel Hi-Capacity grain dryer, very little use (1) 8x50 elec, (2) 8x50 Contact Mike at 507-848-6268 $38,995. 643 JD low tin oil Wheel Rakes & Hay Tedsince new fan motors, FOR SALE: 1680 IH comPTO, (1) 10x50 PTO, (1) head. $4,895. 7210 JD tracders. All On Hand. Old breaker panel & main bine, 8R30 poly 1083, 10x50 hopper, (1) 10x60 tor MFD, cab, power quad.

Price. Can Deliver Dealer breaker repaired.

12R30 Hiniker cult; 12R hopper. 507-822-3888 New tires.

8800 hrs.

319-347-6282 Let it Ring $3,000/OBO. 507-764-3806 JD cult; 1183 Massey ch; $29,975. Call 715-772-4255 Sukup Stirator twin screw Farm Implements White 708 & 706 ch; 694 Feed Haulers-HydWet Kit24’ bin, $750; GSI fan & Brandt 13x90 auger w/ low FOR SALE: Caldwell bin CIH ch; 175 Michigan ldr; 1000 gal fiberglass water air switch, PTO, tandem burner, 24”, 7 hp motor, profile swing hopper, drying burner, bought 12R30 JD planter; 10x91 tank, good running gear, pump, 40 gal reservoir, all $750. (507)317-3396 $10,500; IH 983 8x30 cornnew, fan included; also Westfield auger, PTO; motor & chem tank, good couplers, ball valves, fithead, $3,900; Polaris 500 Sukup 2 auger stirator for WANTED: Kansun 10-21-210 Hiniker field cult; Big A cond. $1,750. 712-424-3843 tings, only used 6 months.

6x6 lift dump box, $2,500; 21’ bin. Everything works sprayer; 5700 rotary hoe. dryer or similar size mod$3,100. 515-846-6391 IH 706 tractor, German good. $1,500/OBO 952-467507-380-5324 15 Ft Rhino #SR15 Heavy el. (507)381-5925 dsl, 3pt, WF, $4,500.

3202717 Duty Flex Wing Cutter.

361-0065 or 320-769-2756 Good Cond. Farm King 8x31 Auger/18HP Gas Eng For Sale: Super B 233 bu auElec Start. Hiniker #1700 to batch LP dryer, 220V, 1 Shredder (6-30) Like New. phase, controls for aux.

319-347-6138 Can Deliver equip. Waseca, MN 507835-4176

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“Where Farm and Family Meet”

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THE LAND, JULY 22, 2011

20 B

AGIRON 58 CONSIGNMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011

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SALE TIME: 9:00 AM

LOCATION: Red River Valley Fairgrounds, on the west edge of West Fargo, ND, I-94, Exit 343 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with two live online rings powered by IQBID.com. Registration, terms & details at www.steffesauctioneers.com. Equipment removal by Friday, July 29, unless other arrangements are made. This is a very condensed listing!

Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at (701) 237-9173 or (800) 726-8609.

TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS 2002 JD 9520T, powershift, deluxe cab, 4 hyd., integrated Auto Trac, wide swing drawbar, 36" belts, 4,700 hrs.

1998 JD 8400T, powershift, deluxe cab, 3 hyd., radar, new 16" belts, 72" spacing, front suitcase weights, AM/FM, new rear drives & bogeys 2008 JD 9630, deluxe cab, 530 hp, powershift, integrated Auto Trac, 4 hyd., radar, diff lock, 800/70R38 metric duals, (4) 1,400 lb. front weights, rear weights including (2) 165, (4) 1,400 & (6) 450 lb. weights, electric mirrors, greasable steer pins, active seat, HID lights, Greenstar ready, shows 2,177 hrs.

1994 JD 8870, 24 spd., 4 hyd., diff lock, Greenstar harness, no valve, Firestone DT 710 metrics, 65%, 6,480 hrs., 2nd owner, OH at 4,500 hrs., records available 1995 Ford NH 9680, 12 spd. gear, 4 hyd., rear weights, triples, 7,750 hrs., oil analysis available 1994 Ford NH 9680, 4 hyd., Degelman AccuTrack auto steer, 520/85R42 tires, 6,760 hrs.

1991 Versatile 876, 12 spd. gear, 4 hyd., diff lock, 18.4-42 duals, 5,200 hrs.

1985 Versatile 936, Designation 6, 12 spd. gear, 4 hyd., Trimble 500 auto steer, 20.8-42 duals, 75% rubber, approx. 7,500 hrs., recent trans.

OH 1980 Versatile 855, 12 spd. gear, 4 hyd., 20.8-38 duals, 75% rubber, approx. 8,500 hrs., recent trans. OH Versatile 800, Cummins, 3 hyd., 18.4-38 tires, 25% rubber, no 3 pt. or PTO, shows 2,766 hrs.

1983 Steiger Cougar 3, 855 Cummins, 3 hyd., 20-8-38 tires, approx. 8,000 hrs.

1976 JD 8430, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, PTO, 184-38 tires, 9,000 hrs.

MF 1805, 3 hyd., 2,500 hrs. on 3208 Cat, 18.438 tires MFWD & 2WD TRACTORS 2002 JD 8220, MFWD, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, radar, diff lock, Greenstar ready, 18.4-46 press steel duals, 14.9-34 fronts, front fenders, 3,490 hrs.

1995 JD 7700, MFWD, Power Quad, joystick, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14-9-28 fronts, new 18-4-38 singles, foot throttle, JD 740 loader, grapple, shows 10,170 hrs.

1984 Case 3594, MFWD, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., PTO, 18.4-42 rear duals, 90% rubber, 14.928 fronts, 90% rubber, single owner, 7,200 hrs.

2003 JD 7810, CAH, powershift, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, front weights, front fenders, 16.9-28 fronts, 520/85R38 rears, new rubber, 9,667 hrs.

1996 JD 8100, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, diff lock, 480/80R46 rears, new 11:00-24s, new inside rubber, 9,487 hrs.

1994 JD 4560, CAH, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, PTO, front suitcase weights, new 480/80R46 rears, 11:00-16 fronts 1989 JD 4755, CAH, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, diff lock, front suitcase weights, new 480/80R42 rears, new 14L-16 fronts, 1,871 hrs.

1985 JD 4650, quad range, 3 hyd., power beyond, 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, diff lock, 14.9-46 press steel duals, 10,436 hrs.

1988 JD 4450, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, front fuel & suitcase wgts., 18.4-38 hub duals, single owner, 5,517 actual hrs., S/N29376 1985 JD 4450, quad range, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, front weight bracket, new 460/85R38 rears, 11:00-16 fronts, 9,716 hrs.

1973 JD 4630, syncro, 2 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, diff lock, 20.8-38 singles, shows 2,723 hrs.

1973 JD 4630, powershift, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, 20.8-42 band duals, 6,685 hrs.

JD 5410 tractor w/JD 541 self-leveling loader 1960 JD 2010, open station, syncro, 1 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO, Koyker K2 loader, 66" bucket, 12.4-36 rears, shows 4,478 hrs.

2005 JD 5225, JD 5 cyl. turbo, 56 hp, PTO at 45 hp, 9 spd. forward/3 reverse, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 6' broom, 953 hrs.

1981 IHC 1086, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4-38 hub duals, 6,318 hrs.

1978 IHC 1086, CAH, TA, 3 pt., 18.4-38 singles IHC 1086, CAH, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4-38 duals, tach shows 5,448 but hrs. unknown 1974 IHC 1066, no cab, 2 hyd., 3 pt., good TA, 18.4-38 singles IHC 706, gas, 2 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, fenders, good paint AC 190, gas, 18.4-34 tires 1974 Case 2470 Traction King, 18-4-34 tires, 8,190 hrs.

Case 1270, powershift, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 18.4-38 hub duals Case 830 Standard 1969 Ford 9600, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO, good fronts & 40% rear tires, 7,800 hrs.

MF Super 90, diesel, 3 pt., 540 PTO, multi-power, excellent paint, good rubber LOADERS Farmhand XL940 loader, shop-built grapple, tractor hyd.

Farmhand F258 loader, 4440 mounts & JD joystick Woods Dual 3100 loader, 8' bucket, grapple fork, 3-spool hyd.

ANTIQUE TRACTORS 1964 AC WD45, runs good, paint & tires good Ford 8N, 90% restored, new rubber, runs Dirt box scraper, 3 pt., for Ford 8N Fordson cultivator, 8' IHC B with Ford shaft drive undermount mower, 12v system, runs & mows excellent JD B, late model, 6 spd., like new rear tires, w/12-38 dual wheels 1957 JD 620 Collector, narrow front, gas, 1 hyd., PTO, 12v, new rear tires, new wiring, new manifold intake, new water pump, Green Dash SKID STEER LOADERS 2007 Bobcat T190 track skid steer loader, open station, aux. hyd., std. bucket, approx. 2,000 hrs.

2006 Bobcat T190, open station, aux. hyd., quick tach bucket, recent sprockets, 1,950 hrs.

2006 NH C185 track skid steer, 2 spd., heat, foot controls, aux. hyd., 84" bucket, hyd. quick tach, 30% rubber, 1,698 hrs.

Bobcat 642, gas, general material bucket, 10:0016.5 tires, 3,126 hrs.

Bobcat 530, gas Kohler engine, general material bucket, 10:00-16.5 tires SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS Bobcat 72 sweeper attachment broom w/bucket Bobcat grapple fork, 60" Bobcat rototiller, 54" Bobcat manure bucket, 4-1/2' 2011 Lowe 750CLH auger attachment, new, 14" dia., 3-4' auger bits

2011 Sweepster attachment, new, hyd. angle, 6' broom (2) 2010 bucket grapples 2010 brush mower, 60" (8) 2010 pallet forks, 4,000 lb.

(3) 2010 round bale spears (8) 2010 square bale spears Caterpillar forks, 4', quick tach Approx. 40 units skid steer loader attachments of all kinds COMBINES 2010 Case-IH 8120, AFX rotor, AFS, corn/soybeans, deluxe cab, rear wheel, integrated auto steer, Pro 600 Y&M, power reverser, feeder chain update, long auger, auto hopper topper, self-contained air compressor, rock trap, chopper, aux. light pkg., HID lights, 520/85R42s set for 30" rows, Field Tracker, HD lift cyl., 600/65R28 rears, leather seats, 2 spd.

RWD, power sieve adj., power heated mirrors, 542 sep. hrs., 761 engine hrs.

2008 JD 9870, STS, Contourmaster, premier cab, deluxe controls, power RWD, Greenstar Y&M less display, grain tank ext., high cap. unload, round bar concave, 20.8-42 straddle duals, 814 sep. hrs.

2009 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, premier cab, deluxe controls, integrated AutoTrac, high cap. unload, fine cut chopper, Y&M less display, grain tank ext., round bar concave, 20.8-42 straddle duals, 18.4-26 rears, 30" space, 650 sep. hrs., 950 engine hrs.

2006 JD 9760, STS, Contourmaster, deluxe controls, bullet rotor, high cap. unload, fine cut chopper, round bar concave, Greenstar Y&M, 20.8-42 straddle duals, 18.4-26 rears, 22" space, 1,459 sep., 1,958 engine hrs.

2003 JD 9650, STS, Contourmaster, fine cut chopper, Y&M monitor, Mauer hopper topper, long auger, like new 800/650R32 Michelin tires, 2,861 sep. hrs., 3,921 engine hrs., many new parts, service records available, engine chipped to 9750 specs 1997 Case-IH 2188, chopper, 30-5-32 drive tires, 16.9-26 rears, RWA, 2,676 sep. hrs., 3,894 engine hrs.

1992 Case-IH 1680, Cummins, rock trap, chopper, reverser, AHH, specialty rotor, acceller kit on rotor, wheat/soybeans only, always shedded, 3,465 engine hrs.

1991 Case-IH 1680, Cummins, rock trap, chopper, reverser, long sieves, 30.5-32 tires, 3,632 hrs.

1987 Case-IH 1680, IHC motor, rock trap, chopper, reverser, AHH, std. rotor, wheat/soybeans only, accelerator kit on rotor, always shedded, 4,825 total hrs., 1,200 hrs. on remfg. motor, excellent maintenance 1988 JD 8820 Titan II, rear wheel assist, hopper ext. w/bubble up auger, long unloading auger, 18.4-38 duals, 400 hrs. on new bars, 5,000 hrs., uses no oil, good machine (3) 1982 JD 8820s 1981 JD 8820 1982 JD 6620, hydro, AHH, chopper, 4,400 hrs.

1982 IHC 1480, edible bean combine, bean rotor, conveyor unload auger, chopper 1980 IHC 1480, specialty rotor, small & large wire concaves, chopper, header height control, reverser, 3 sprocket feeder chain, rock trap, 6,000 hrs., $10,000 in recent work orders, S/N17202344034725 1981 Gleaner N7, all updates, 24.5-32 singles 1980 Gleaner L2, Corn/Bean Special, hydro, S/NLK19889H 1978 Gleaner L2, hydro, S/NL6357HY 1983 MF 860, V8, hydro, 4 cyl. header lift, hopper ext., long auger, 24.5-32 singles, 4,800 hrs.

1976 NH 1500, 3208 Cat, gear drive, hopper ext., NH pickup with 11' Sund pickup, stored inside last 14 yrs., new bars, rebuilt concave (33+) PICKUP HEADS (10) Case-IH 1015; Gleaner w/late model Westward pickup; (2) AC pickup heads, 13', fits L2; (3) IHC 810; (4) JD 914; (10) JD 212 (15+) STRAIGHT HEADS 2004 Caterpillar Challenger GH30; (3) JD 930; JD 925; JD 230; (3) JD 224; (2) JD 222; Case-IH 1010; IHC 810; (2) AC 20‚; Gleaner 27‚ (35+) FLEX HEADS New 2011 JD 635F flex head, transport damage, 100% repaired, no warranty; 2005 & 2006 JD 635, 70 & 60 Series; (2) 2005 JD 630; (7) JD 930F; (5) JD 925; (3) HD 220; 2006 Case-IH 2020; (7) Case-IH 1020; NH 960 floating cutter bar; 2001 Gleaner Agco 800; (3) AC 320; (2) 1996 Agco Gleaner 825 flex heads, 25'; 1989 Gleaner, 24' DRAPER HEADS 2010 JD 635 draper platform, 35', finger reel, 70 Series drives, slow speed transport 2009 JD 635 draper platform, 35', finger reel, 70 Series drives, slow speed transport 2007 Case-IH 2062 flex draper, 36' CORN HEADS Geringhoff chopping corn head, 9 row, hyd. deck plates, JD 9770 hookups 1992 Geringhoff chopping corn head, 8x30 1996 Case-IH 1063 corn head, 6x30" (2) IHC 963 corn heads, 6x30", knife rolls, high top back IHC 863 corn head, 8x22", poly snouts JD 843 corn head, oil drive, fluted rolls 1989 JD 643 corn head, 6 row, low tin JD 444 corn head, low tin, non-oil JD 443 corn head, 4x30", low tin (2) MF 63C corn head, 8x22" (20+) OTHER HEADS & ATTACHMENTS ConveyAll edible bean head, 18'; (2) IHC 810 bean heads; (3) JD 653 All Crop; JD sunflower head, 20'; (2) Floating cutting bars for L2; (4) MacDon finger reels; plus asst. sunflower pans: 20' New J, 9"; 30' Bonco 9"; New J 18' reel; Bonco 20' & 25' reels HEADER TRAILERS Elmers, 30', 2-wheel, flex bar EZ Trail, 25', like new H&S single axle, single pole, for 25' head Kilbros 4-wheel corn head trailer Mattson, 25‚ Model Industries, 2-wheel Unverferth, 35', 4-wheel Vulcan single, 30' (3) Single pole header trailer, 30‚ Several shop-built trailers, 4 & 2-wheel (2) New header trailers, 32', tandem wheels, lights, fenders (2) New header trailers, 36', tandem wheels, lights, fenders New header trailer, 42', tandem torsion axles, brakes, light pkg., fenders, heavy duty New bumper hitch header trailer, 25', single pole GRAIN CARTS Ficklin CA1400 grain cart, 700 bu., corner auger, roll tarp, 1000 PTO, 24.5-32 tires Ficklin 1400 grain cart, 650 bu., corner auger, new roll tarp, 30.5-32 singles 2007 Demco 950 grain cart, roll tarp, 900 metrics J&M 750 grain cart, corner 14" auger, roll tarp, 24.5 tires, shedded, red J&M grain cart, 750 bu., KLM roll tarp, corner auger, 30.5-32 singles Vakota 1717 grain cart, 700 bu., scale, 30.5-32 tires, 70% rubber, always shedded Valkota 750 grain cart, 750 bu., roll tarp

Brent 550 grain cart, roll tarp, 28L-26 diamond tires Brent grain cart, 30.5-32 tires Richardton 750 sugarbeet cart, 15-18 ton (20+) PULL-TYPE SWATHERS Case-IH 8220, 25'; (2) Case-IH 8210, 21'; CaseIH 725, 25'; Case-IH 721, 21'; (5) IHC 75; (2) JD 590; JD 580; (2) MF; Vers 10 & more (12+) SELF-PROPELLED SWATHERS Case-IH 8840, A/C, 16' haybine head with crimper, 1,400 hrs.; IHC 4000; (2) IHC 210; JD 2320; (2) JD 800; (5) Versatile 400 DRILLS Case-IH 6200 press drills, three 14's, 6" space, rubber press, dry fertilizer, hyd. fold markers, factory transport Case-IH press drills, 40', end hitch, JD markers IHC 620 drill, two 14's, transport IHC 620 press drills, two 14's, 6" space, rubber press, transport PLANTERS 2008 Case-IH 1250 planter, 24x30", front-fold, bulk fill, 600 Series monitor, liquid fertilizer, markers, hyd. drive, wing flex, Early Riser Advanced seed metering, pneumatic down pressure, 2 pt. & drawbar hitches, less than 4,000 acres JD 7000 front-fold, 16x30", liquid fertilizer, insecticide, hyd. variable rate drive, near new population monitor, good shape White 6100 planter, 12x30", wing fold, dry fertilizer, monitor White 5100 planter, 6x30", corn/bean/sunflower plates, monitor, new drive gears CHISEL PLOWS 2009 Case-IH Flexi Till 600 chisel plow, 47', narrow transport frame Case-IH 5600 chisel plow, 33', 3-bar harrow, new tines 1991 Frigstad chisel plow, 35' JD chisel plow, 21' JD 610 chisel plow, 17', walking tandems, Summers harrow Wil-Rich 4400 chisel plow, 33', tandems across, setup for dry & NH3, AgTron blockage monitor, 3-bar harrow Wil-Rich chisel plow, 35', NH3, harrow Wil-Rich chisel plow, 24', high clearance VERTICAL TILLAGE & DISC CHISELS 2008 Salford RTS vertical tillage, 41', tandems across, 3-bar harrow, rolling baskets, weight pkg., new blades Krause disc chisel, 19 chisel pts., singles across, wing fold, leveling harrow Landoll Soilmaster disc chisel, 16', Summers 3bar harrow White 445 disc chisel, 17', hyd. disc adj., 5-row spike tooth harrow (11) PLOWS & PACKERS IHC 720 plow, 5 bottom IHC 700 plow, 8x16" White 449 on land plow, 8 bottom, auto reset Plow packer, 8' (2) JD 3600 plow, 8x16‰ & 5x16‰, double hitch IHC auto reset plow, 5x16", semi-mount IHC plow, 6x14", trip beam, trailing JD F145 trip plow, 5x14" (2) JD plow packer, 4' DISCS Big G heavy duty tandem disc, 32' Case DOT disc, 32', wing fold, tandems across Hutchmaster disc, 28', wing fold, tandems across Kewanee tandem disc, 25', dual corner wheels, 9" space AC 2500 disc, 25' JD 220 tandem disc, 22', 9" space

Rome TAW-2028SF offset disc, 12' Buhler Farm King 605 tandem disc, 6', category 1 (2) Craftsman lawn & garden discs FIELD CULTIVATORS 2009 JD 2210, 50', full floating hitch, Accu Depth, tandems across, 5-bar harrow 1992 JD 1060, 48', 4-bar ext. frame, 3-bar harrow JD 1060, 50', rear hitch, 3-bar harrow, new teeth in 2011 JD 1000, 42', walking tandems on wings & main, stretched to 4 rank, 2-bar harrow, rear hitch JD 960, 44-1/2', tandems across, single pt. depth, 4-bar Summers harrow, 6" space Case-IH 4300 vibrashank, 45', tandems across, wing fold, 3-bar harrow, Nichols knock-on sweeps IHC vibrashank, 28-1/2', NH3 kit, hyd. shut-off IHC 45, 24', NH3 attachment IHC 45 vibrashank, 18' Wil-Rich 3430, 41', 3-bar harrow, bi-fold, S/N196 Wil-Rich 3400, tandems across, floating hitch, 3-bar harrow, double spring Wil-Rich field cultivator, hyd. fold, harrow JD pull-type, 12' ROW CROP Alloway 2030 cultivator, 12x22", 3 pt., Youngkrantz shields, cutaways Dakon folding cultivator, 16x30", 3 pt., rolling shields Farmhand cultivator, 8x30", 3 pt.

Wil-Rich cultivator, 8x30" Wil-Rich cultivator, 6x30", 3 pt., rolling shields Alloway stalk shredder, 20' Alloway stalk chopper, 22' Alloway stalk shredder, 22', 3 pt.

Loftness pull-type stalk shredder, 20', 1,000 acres on complete rebuild SUGARBEET & BEAN EQUIPMENT 1997 Red River harvester, 6x22", rear wheel, belted boom & kicker chain WIC 826C harvester, 6 row, late model Artsway 690B harvester, 6x22‰ 1995 WIC defoliator, 12 row, triple rubber, knife scalpers Pickett TwinMaster edible bean combine 2008 Pickett edible bean cutter, 8x30" or 12x20", 1-1/4 rod top & bottom 2000 Pickett edible bean cutter, 8x30" or 12x20", 1-1/4 rod top & bottom WHEEL LOADERS 1991 Caterpillar IT28B wheel loader, cab, quick tach, 3rd spool hyd., 2 yd. quick tach bucket, shows 11,600 hrs., completely rebuilt by Butler Cat at 7,500 hrs.

1989 Caterpillar 950E wheel loader, 2-1/2 yd. bucket, 20.5-25 tires, 11,327 hrs., full Butler maintenance program in place Fiat Allis FR20, cab, heat, 10' bucket, bolt-on cutting edge, 26.5-25 tires, runs good, transmission rebuilt, S/N81C00409 JD 644C wheel loader, 3rd valve, 3-1/2 yd. bucket, approx. 5,800 hrs., complete JD rebuild JRB 416 adapter coupler for wheel loader Owatonna 880 articulating wheel loader, 1 yd. bucket, bolt-on blade, spare rim & tire DOZER & TRENCHING EQUIPMENT 1974 Caterpillar D7, ROPS, powershift, hyd. blade, angle & tilt, cable spool rear, recent head work on motor JD 555 crawler loader backhoe, low hrs., excellent condition Ditch Witch V30 trencher with backfill blade, 1,579 hrs.

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LOCATION: Red River Valley Fairgrounds, on the west edge of West Fargo, ND, I-94, Exit 343

2001 IHC 9100 twin screw day cab, N14 Cummins, 10 spd., air ride, A/C, cruise, 177" WB, dual aluminum fuel tanks, aluminum bumper, 24.5 rubber, white 2000 Freightliner 120 day cab, N14 Cummins, 10 spd., sliding 5th, polished fuel tank, near new 22.5 rubber on aluminum fronts 1999 Freightliner 120 day cab, N14 Cummins, 10 spd., sliding 5th, polished fuel tank, near new 22.5 rubber on aluminum fronts (2) 1999 Ford 9500 day cabs, N14 Cummins, 370 hp, 9 spd., air ride, 3:58 rears, 184" WB, 12,000 lb. fronts, 40,000 lb. rears 1998 Kenworth T800 day cab, non-runner, on aluminums 1998 Volvo day cab, 285 Cummins, 9 spd., Hendrickson susp., wet kit, 295/75R22.5 tires (2) 1997 Kenworth T800 day cabs, 3406E Cat, 265 hp, 8 spd. Fuller, 12,000 lb. fronts, 36,000 lb. rears, DS404 rear axles, diff lock, wet kits, Reyco spring ride, 22.5 tires on disc wheels, 3.90 rears 1997 Freightliner FLD, N14 Cummins, 435 hp, 10 spd., air ride, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear, shows 278,000 miles, clean southern truck 1997 Peterbilt single axle day cab, M11 Cummins, white 1996 IHC 9200 day cab, 60 Series Detroit, 9 spd.

Eaton Fuller, 192" WB, sliding 5th, A/C, cruise, air ride, PTO, 11-22.5 tires, 50% rubber, 591,650 miles 1995 IHC 9200 Eagle day cab, 3176 Cat, 10 spd.

Eaton Fuller, 208" WB, 5th wheel plate, air ride, cruise, 11-22.5 tires, 50% rubber, 782,600 miles 1995 Peterbilt 379 day cab, 425 hp Cat, 10 spd., jake brake, air ride, 11-24.5s on aluminum 1995 Volvo WIA64T, M11 Cummins, Super 10 spd., air ride, air slide, 11-22.5s on steel, shows 810,000 miles 1995 Volvo WCA day cab, 3406E Cat, 9 spd., air ride, fixed plate, 11-22.5 tires on steel, unknown miles 1994 Freightliner FLD120 day cab, N14 Cummins, 9 spd., wet kit, new injectors, 24.5 low pro tires, 50% rubber, aluminum fronts, steel rears, current DOT 1994 IHC 8300 day cab, M11 Cummins, 10 spd., air ride, 11-22.5s on steel 1993 IHC 8300 day cab, S60 Detroit, 10 spd., air ride, 165" WB, 450,000 miles 1988 Peterbilt 377 day cab, 425 hp Cat, 13 spd., jake brake, air ride, 11-22.5s on aluminum 1988 Ford LTL, 400 Cummins, 13 spd., air ride, used for lowboy application 1987 Freightliner FLC112 day cab, Cummins, 9 spd.

Eaton Fuller, 181" WB, sliding 5th, 295/75R22.5 tires, 50% rubber, 262,350 miles CABOVERS 1985 Kenworth K100 cabover, 400 Cummins, 9 spd., air ride, 3:55 ratio, 11-22.5 tires, aluminum fronts, rear steel, shows 880,000 miles 1984 IHC 9670 cabover, 855 Cummins, 9 spd., power steering, A/C, spring ride, new clutch 1984 Kenworth K100 cabover, 3406 Cat, 400 hp, 13 spd., power steering, 24.5 rubber on steel Buds Western Star cabover, 3406 Cat, 10 spd., farmer owned since 1995, DOT'd last year BOXED TRUCKS 2005 Sterling, steerable 3rd axle, air up/spring down, Cat C13, Rockwell 10 spd., 21'x8' Dakota aluminum box, 68" sides, hoist, roll tarp, 150 gal. aluminum tanks, 22.5 rubber, 533,635 miles 1999 Peterbilt 330, 3126B Cat, 300 hp, 8LL, air ride, 12,000 lb. front, 40,000 lb. rear, new 21' box, combo gate, tarp, new aggressive grip recaps, beet equipped 1998 Freightliner FLD120 twin screw, 3rd axle trailing, N14 Cummins, Rockwell 10 spd., air ride, Kann 22'x102" box, hoist, 904,564 miles 1996 Freightliner FLD120 tri-axle, dual push air up/down, 3165B Cat, 365 hp, RTL-D147B trans., Magnum 8'x22 grain/beet box, 216 Head hoist air control, rear controls, roll tarp, aluminum tanks, new RT40-145 grip rears on aluminum wheels, full 4-way locker, aluminum tanks, cruise, A/C, jake brake 1995 IHC 8100 tandem axle, M11 Cummins, 9 spd., air ride, 4:10 rears, 12,000 lb. fronts, 40,000 lb.

rears, new 21' box, combo gate, tarp, new aggressive grip recaps, all aluminum wheels, beet equipped 1992 Peterbilt 377 day cab, 12.7 Detroit, 430 hp, 9 spd., 18' Grainmaster box, new ShurLok roll tarp, grain & cargo door, poly floor, 11R22.5s on aluminum, 170,000 miles on major OH, work orders available 1986 IHC tandem, diesel, box, hoist, roll tarp, plumbed for drill fill 1984 IHC 2375 tri-axle, L10 Cummins, 9 spd., dual wheel 3rd axle, 24' aluminum box, pintle hitch, rear air 1982 Ford 9000 twin screw, 3rd axle pusher, 855 Cummins, 7 spd., 21' Midland unibody box, roll tarp 1981 Mack TL600, 237 Mack, automatic, 18' Loadline box, Headlift hoist, roll tarp, 3 pc. endgate, 10:00-20 rubber 1981 GMC tandem, diesel, box, hoist, roll tarp 1979 Chevrolet C70 twin screw, 427, 5&4 spd., 20' Midland box, ShurLok roll tarp, 3 pc. endgate, twin fuel tanks, 10:00-20 rubber, 95,600 miles Ford Louisville L Series twin screw, 250 Cummins, 10 spd., 20' metal box, hoist, roll tarp, combination endgate, 11:00-22.5 tires 1976 Ford 900, 534 gas, automatic w/3rd spd. aux., 19' box, hoist, roll tarp 1975 GMC 6500 tag tandem, 366, 5&2 spd., 19' steel box, hoist, roll tarp, 10:00-20 fronts & drivers, 9:0020 tags, shows 77,300 miles 1975 IHC 1800 Loadstar twin screw, 446 gas, Allison automatic, 19' box, hoist, roll tarp, 3 pc. endgate, plumbed for drill fill 1975 IHC 1800 Loadstar, 446 IHC gas, 5&3 spd., 18' Buffalo box, scissor lift hoist, 3 pc. endgate 1974 Ford 880 twin screw, 534 gas, 5&4 spd., 19' box, hoist, roll tarp 1974 Ford F600 single axle, 361 HD, 5&2 spd., 14' wood box, hoist, new master brake cyl & Holley carb., both need to be hooked up 1970 Chevrolet C50 single axle, 350, 4&2 spd., 151/2' box, hoist, roll tarp, plumbed for drill fill, shows 66,000 miles, less than 10,000 miles on rebuilt motor 1964 Chevrolet, 2 ton, box, hoist, roll tarp 1959 Chevrolet single axle, 261 6 cyl., 4&2 spd., box, hoist, 38,000 miles BOOM TRUCKS 1995 GMC Topkick single axle boom truck, 366 gas, 5&2 spd., air brakes, 26,000 lb. gvw, new 12' Rugby flatbed, 1995 Weldco Hydralift HL800, 16,000 lb. cap., 37' boom, set outriggers, live power, 275/80R22.5 tires, 61,828 miles 1981 IHC 2155 single axle boom truck, National Crane 4137 Series 4, S/N11453, Cat 3208 diesel, rebuilt engine, live power, rear pintle hitch, needs work 1975 Chevrolet C65 single axle boom truck, gas, 5&2 spd., live power, National Crane Corp 2T-28 crane, 28', 2 stage, set outriggers, 10:00-20 tires, inspection expired May 2010, 81,798 miles DUMP TRUCKS JD 300C, OM442 Merc, 251 hp, A frame, 22 cyl. cap., 99,648 lb. machine, 23.5R25 tires, 60% rubber, box in good shape, 8,922 hrs., S/NBAT1704 1995 Ford dump truck 1994 Peterbilt 377 dump truck, 60 Series Detroit, 365 hp, 8 spd. Fuller, power divider, 20,000 lb. front, 46,000 lb. rear, 234" WB, spring ride, 22.5 tires on aluminum, 2 air up/down pusher axles, 18' box, electric tarp, air hookups, pintle hitch, air gate, 527,000 miles 1988 Hendrickson VT100 tandem axle dump truck w/pusher, 350 hp Cummins, 8LL, 18,000 lb. front, 17-1/2' box 1985 GMC Topkick single axle, 3208T Cat, 250 hp, 5&2 spd., spring ride, 12,000 lb. front, 23,000 lb. rear, very clean 1981 Ford 8000 single axle, diesel, 10' box, 11' blade 1978 Ford L8000 dump truck, 3208 Cat, 210 hp, 5&4 spd. Hendrickson, 12,000 lb. front, 38,000 lb. rear, nice 15' gravel box

SERVICE TRUCKS 2006 Ford F450 XL Super Duty heavy duty 1 ton dually, Powerstroke diesel, automatic, 2WD, A/C, AM/FM, C/W 9"x95" service body, 54-1/2" inside, 6 compartment, tommy lift, shows 195,952 miles 2006 Ford F350 XL Super Duty 1 ton dually, Powerstroke diesel, automatic, 2WD, A/C, AM/FM, Omaha 9'x95" service body, 54-1/2" inside, 6 compartment, tommy lift, shows 133,313 miles 1999 Chevrolet C6500 service truck, 3126 Cat diesel, 6 spd., 10' Reading service body w/drawers, work lights, steel step bumper & Class IV hitch, Miller Trailblazer 250G welder, toolbox, Hitachi air compressor & 2 hose reels, Auto Crane boom, 245/70R19.5 tires on aluminum, shows 187,102 miles 1981 Chevrolet C70 single axle, gas, 5&2 spd., service body, hyd. reel carrier, pintle hitch, 10:0020 tires 1985 Chevrolet service truck, diesel, on board air compressor, 650 gal. fuel tank, tool racks 1980 Ford F700 single axle, 5&2 spd., service body, hyd. reel lift 1979 Chevrolet service truck, 350, 5&2 spd., 12,000 actual miles 1970 GMC single axle fuel/service/lube truck, 6 cyl. gas, 4&2 spd., 1,000+ gal., 5 compartment storage, (2) hose reels, (2) pumps (meters don't work), tool storage, 80% rubber, ext. maintenance & service records, oil analysis, shows 86,275 miles (25+) PICKUPS Includes Chevy; Ford; GMC; Dodge; 4WD, 2WD, short & long box; 1 ton dually, reg. and ext. cab HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS (2) 2009 Timpte hopper bottom, 40'x96"x72" sides, ag hopper, roll tarp, air ride, SS back & front corners, front & rear catwalks & ladders, low pro 24.5 tires on aluminum 2003 Wilson Pacesetter aluminum hopper bottom, 43'x96"x66" sides, air ride, roll tarp, SS rear & corners, LED lights, 2 spd. hopper doors, front & rear ladders, front & rear catwalk 2000 Magnum hopper bottom, 36', seed/fertilizer setup, 4 comp., hyd. rear belt conveyor, electric roll tarp, spring susp., sight glass, 11-24.5 tires on steel 1998 Timpte hopper bottom, 42'x66", spring ride, aluminum floor, 2 holes, 2 spd. hopper doors, front & rear ladders, front & rear catwalk, roll tarp 1996 Magnum steel hopper bottom, 36', roll tarp, new tires & new paint 1987 Timpte Super Hopper hopper bottom, 42'x76"x96", spring ride, 285/75R24.5s on steel, current DOT 1986 Timpte hopper bottom, 42'x78", std. tub, roll tarp, 11-24.5s on steel 1985 Wilson hopper bottom, 42'x66" sides, standard tub, roll tarp, spring susp., 11-22.5s on steel 1980 Hawkeye hopper bottom, 42'x66" 1980 Kane aluminum tandem axle hopper bottom, 42', roll tarp, 11-22.5 tires on Budd wheels 2003 SSR tandem axle shop-built pup trailer, 16' box, hoist, roll tarp 1979 Bocat pup trailer, 22', roll tarp, good shape 1979 Doonan pup trailer, 22', roll tarp, good shape END DUMPS & BELLY DUMPS 2008 J-Mar live bottom belt trailer, 42', triple Super Singles, all aluminum 1997 TrailStar end dump, new S cams, new S cam bushings, new air bags 1987 Wilson tandem axle belly dump gravel trailer, 40' 1986 City tri-axle aluminum end dump, 34', spring ride, roll tarp, combo gate, 11-22.5 tires on steel 1981 Tribrook tri-axle end dump, 33' frame, 31' box, roll tarp, poly floor 1980 East rebuilt aluminum end dump, 34' aluminum frame, 31' aluminum tub, sugarbeet ready 1978 Benson end dump, 30' steel frame, spring susp., electric tarp, air gate 1977 East tandem axle aluminum end dump, 28', sugarbeet ready

LIVESTOCK TRAILERS 2011 Hillsboro Enduro gooseneck tandem axle stock trailer, 7'x24', extruded aluminum floor, center slide gate, 7,000 lb. torsion axles with brakes, 10 ply radials, 10 yr. limited warranty 2007 Silverlite aluminum gooseneck horse trailer, 19-1/2'x77" wide, tack room, (2) 5,200 lb. axles King gooseneck tandem axle stock trailer, 20' Triggs bumper hitch livestock trailer, 16' ENCLOSED TRAILERS 2005 UXT enclosed trailer, 8-1/2'x20', single fold down ramp & side door, 7,000 lb. tandem axles 2004 CargoMate toy hauler, 8x22, rear ramp & side walk-in doors, refrigerator/freezer, sink, microwave, bathroom with shower, heat & A/C, double fold-up bunks, 10,400 lb. tandem axles, electric jack 2004 Royal enclosed trailer, 26', tandem 7,000 lb. axles, rear ramp door, black/white checkered floor, inside lights, front storage with shelves, side door, sells with equalizer hitch, very low miles, original tires 1998 Avenger, 8x16, side door, rear double doors, 7,000 lb. tandem axles REEFER, STEP DECK & OTHER TRAILERS 1995 Utility reefer, 48', Carrier unit, 9,730 hrs., tandem slide, 295/75R22.5 tires on steel 1982 Stewart step deck trailer, 42', air ride, 24.5 tires, DOT'd, good shape 1980 Wilson Trail King tandem trailer, 19' deck, 5' dovetail, pintle hitch 1997 Ward flatbed trailer, 16', adj. tongue, excellent rubber 1973 Comet tandem axle flatbed semi trailer, 36', steel, 24.5 tires 1956 Trailmobile single axle flatbed, 40', spring ride 1986 Fruehauf single axle dry van, 28', (2) 1,500 gal. poly tanks, (2) chemical mix cones, 2", 6 hp pump, roll-up door 1977 Fruehauf dry van, 42' Dry van trailer, 28' & dolly 1982 Eaton reel trailer Reel trailer, yellow with hyd., 2 batteries 2004 Haul R gooseneck trailer, 34', tandem duals, dovetail, flip up ramps 2000 Load Trail car trailer, 7x18, 2' dovetail, flip up ramps 1992 Fechtner car hauler, 16' Reds tandem axle car trailer, 8'x16' with ramps 2002 Road Boss 5th wheel trailer, 24' full width deck, dovetail, (3) 7,000 lb. greasable torsion axles, winch, dual drop leg jacks Shop-built gooseneck tandem axle trailer, 25', dual wheels Shop-built gooseneck trailer, 20', 3' beavertail 2008 Aluma 638 aluminum ATV/utility trailer, 63"x96", 2,000 lb. torsion axle w/Easy Lube hubs, Phantom aluminum wheels, removable aluminum fenders, LED lights, 39-1/2" folding ramp, removable side & front rack kit, 2 yrs. left on warranty, used very little FLOATER & SPRAYERS 2001 Case-IH FLX4375 Titan floater, 3176 Cat, 6 spd. auto, 2 spd. HiLo, Mid Tech auto steer, 70' Flexi-Air boom, Tyler flex controller, power roll tarp, foamer, 8 ton bin, 73-4400-32 rears, 800/45R26 fronts, 3,189 hrs.

2000 Case-IH SPX3200B self-propelled, 90' booms, air control, 800 gal. SS tank, 5-way nozzles, Raven 460 controller, 380/90R46 tires, 75% rubber 1995 Flexi-Coil 65, 120' booms, 1,000 gal. bottom fill tank, Hypro pump, dual nozzle bodies, MicroTrak MT3000 controller, 16.5-16.1 diamond tires, S/N700091 Shop-built pull-type, 106' booms, 1,000 gal. tank, 60 gal. rinse tank, Raven 440 monitor, 14.9-46 tires Summers wheel boom sprayer, 90', 1,000 gal. poly tank, hyd. pump, TeeJet monitor NYB skid sprayer, 70', 400 gal. tank, foam markers, 8 hp Honda, 2008 MicroTrak monitor Horvick pickup sprayer, mid-mount 60' booms, 300 gal. tank, Vanguard engine Pickup sprayer, 60' mid-mount booms, 8 hp B&S motor, 400 gal. fiberglass tank Summers, 60' booms, 3 pt., 300 gal. poly tank

CompuSpray pull-type, 60' booms, 500+/- gal. tank, ground drive pump Hagie 437 self-propelled high tractor sprayer, 30' boom Pull-type sprayer, 26', 300 gal.

Melroe 115 spra-coupe, cab, 160 gal. tank, runs, glass broken on door HAY & FORAGE 2004 Case-IH DCX161 discbine, 16', hyd. swing, hitch mount JD 1600 mower conditioner, 14', 1000 PTO, rubber rolls MF haybine, 9', new bearings & belts Rowse double 9' sickle mower with NH heads MHT9-65 JD 530 round baler, 1000 PTO, monitor, belts good shape, stored inside JD 510 baler Krone 180 round baler, mechanical tie NH 851 baler Vermeer 605G round baler, hyd. tie 1987 Vermeer 605F round baler, wide belt, hyd. tie JD 327 square baler Tonutti rake, 14-wheel, hyd. fold Westward rake, 9-wheel JD side delivery rake H&S hay tedder, 7' Farmhand accumulator, 8 bale NH 1033 bale wagon, 105 bales RotoMix 274-12B TMR feed wagon, single axle, 540 PTO, side discharge, scale, 275 cu. ft. cap.

Farmhand 900B hay grinder, newer floor, works good, belt has been removed but is included Gehl MX170 mixer mill, 540 PTO, all hyd., scale, stored inside, S/N6990 IHC 1150 mixer mill JD 3940 corn chopper JD 38 silage chopper w/head, two row wide JD chopper head, 2 row wide, green S&H bunk feed wagon SEED TENDERS 2009 Friesen Meridian seed tender, conveyor system, (3) 7,000 lb. axles, scale, tarp, Honda motor, electric start 2008 Friesen 240RT seed tender, conveyor, 192 bu., 5.5 hp Honda, 2 compartment, 180 degree swing conveyor, rubber-lined hood Haul All seed tender, 475 bu., twin compartment, 90 degree swing, Honda 5.5 hp gas, rectangle belt conveyor, roll tarp PLUS: Livestock Equipment; Fertilizer, Chemical & NH3 Equipment; Truck accessories; soil finishers & other tillage; Augers & Grain Handling, Conveyors; Blades, Mowers; Lawn & Garden; Vans, SUVs, ATVs; Cars, Motors; Tanks; Recreation Items; Shop Equipment; Large assortment of tires & implement parts TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles.

Titles will be mailed. ND Sales Tax law applies.

Canadian buyers need Bank Letter of Credit to facilitate border transfer.

AUCTIONEERS AND CLERK: Steffes Auctioneers Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo ND 58078 (701) 237-9173 Scott Steffes ND81, Brad Olstad ND319, Bob Steffes ND82, Clark Sather ND463, Ashley Huhn ND843, Eric Gabrielson ND890, Randy Kath ND894

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DOZER & TRENCHING EQUIPMENT CONT. 1979 Ditch Witch R40 vibrator plow/trencher Ditch Witch 6510 Deutz diesel trencher plow combo with 6' push blade and a backhoe attachment Ditch Witch 6510 Model A630, ROPS without canopy, diesel, 6' push blade, backhoe attachment, A655 vibra plow, no knife for plow CRANES 1978 P&H Omega crane, 18 ton, 84" reach with jib, 4WD, all wheel steer, full outriggers, new Anti II block, new hoist movement indicator, hrs. unknown 2003 Caterpillar TH360B, 3054E Cat, 100 hp, Cat 4 forward/3 reverse Power Syncro trans., enclosed cab & heat, 3 position steering, two wheel, crab, circle steer, max height 44', rotating carriage, wide frame, quick coupler, hyd. service to boom head, diff lock, 3 position stabilizer, rated load cap. 7,000 lbs., full light pkg., battery disconnect, rear hitch, 13-24 HD Cat tires, single owner, 2,180 hrs.

LIFTS & FORKLIFTS 1989 Hyster Z90C telescoping forklift, diesel, 9,000 lb. max, 13x24 rubber 1998 Lull 1044C-54 telehandler, 4WD, all wheel steer, rotating carriage, 54' reach, 10,021 hrs.

Upright 65700-020 electric scissor lift AgCrane boom, 3 pt., 12', seed tote basket Clark Yardlift 40 forklift, 4,000 lb., LP with tank Clark 300-40 forklift, 16' mast, LP, slight trans. slippage AC tractor forklift, 2WD, gas, 6,000 lb. lift Caterpillar T80DSTR forklift, LP, 8,000 lb. lift Forklift for JD 5410 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Caterpillar CT433C self-propelled packer, 68" drum Caterpillar BP18B skid steer broom/sweeper, front swivel wheel 2007 Sweepster 20072M-0022 hyd. box sweeper, 3000 psi, 16.8 cu. ft., 920 lbs.

Sno Dozer snow push box, 18', connection for JRB Sheepsfoot rollbar & much more SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS 2005 Peterbilt 387, C15 Cat, 465 hp, autoshift, cruise, A/C, tilt, jake brake, diff lock, aluminum fuel tanks, shows 625,981 miles 2004 Volvo, conventional sleeper, 460 engine, autoshift, air ride, 11-22.5s on aluminum, shows 663,578 miles, trans. needs some work 2003 Freightliner Columbia XL, mid-roof, 500 hp 60 Series Detroit, 13 spd. Eaton, air ride, air slide, dump valve, 11-22.5 tires on aluminum, shows 918,000 miles 2000 Volvo VNL, standup sleeper, 60 Series Detroit, 430 hp, 10 spd., 3:58 rears, jake brake, diff lock, sliding 5th, 22.5s on full set of aluminum, red Kenworth T800, 60" Aerodyne II sleeper, C12 Cat, 10 spd., 40,000 lb. rear ends, 3:70 ratio, engine brake, air ride, A/C, tilt & telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, 234" WB, 11R22.5 tires on aluminum disc wheels Kenworth T800, 62" Aerocab flattop, N14 Cummins, 435 hp, red top, 10 spd., 40,000 lb. rear, 3:70 ratio, engine brake, air ride, A/C, tilt, cruise, 230" WB, 24.5 low profile tires, polished aluminum step tanks, shows 935,359 miles, 400,000 miles on recondition Kenworth T800, C12 Cat, 380 hp, 10 spd., daylight doors, engine brake, sliding 5th, 40,000 lb. rears, air ride, A/C, tilt, cruise, 212" WB, 11R24.5 tires on aluminum discs, green 1996 IHC 9200 Transport, 12.7 Detroit, 10 spd., air ride 1996 Ford LTL Transport, M11 Cummins, 10 spd., air ride 1979 GMC General, Detroit 8V92, 13 spd., sliding 5th, dual 75 gal. fuel tanks NON-SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS 2002 Freightliner CL112, ISM Cummins, 10 spd. autoshift, air ride, air ride cab, jake brake, 171" WB, 4:33 rears, low pro 22.5s on steel, 575,000 miles, white 2001 Freightliner 112 factory day cab, C12 Cat, 10 spd., full locking rears, cruise, A/C, air ride, sliding 5th, dual aluminum fuel tanks, 22.5 rubber, steel rears, alum fronts, 90% rubber, shows 821,160 mi.

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HUGE AUCTION TRACTORS - COLLECTOR TRACTORS - COMBINES - HEADS - SKID LOADERS PAY LOADERS - GRAIN CARTS - FORAGE-HAY-FEEDING EQUIPMENT - FARM ISC ASST. MACHINERY - RIDING MOWERS - ATTACHMENTS - VEHICLES - TRUCKS Our annual August Pre-Harvest auction event will be held at the MACHINERY MALL OF SOUTH DAKOTA located 1 mile south and 1⁄2 mile west on Highway 44 from Marion SD on: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD 8:30 AM Lunch by Presbyterian Church Ladies TRACTORS - SKID LOADERS - PAY LOADERS - COLLECTOR TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: ‘01 CIH STX 440 Quad Trac, 5400 hrs., new tracks, EZ steer, trans OH; ‘02 CIH STX 450, duals & wts, 2400 hrs.; Stieger Cougar II, CAH, 3 pt; Versatile 256 Bi-Directional, CAH w/loader, 6000 hrs; (2) - IHC 1486 Tractors (6500 hr, Eng. OH, new torq.); ‘07 CIH 135 Maxxum, MFD, CAH, 6900 hrs.; ‘07 CIH 135 Maxxum, MFD, open station, 6500 hrs. w/KMW 1760 loader; ‘08 CIH JX80, MFD, open station, 700 hrs; ‘06 CIH JX 95, MFD, CAH; ‘09 JD 7330 Premium, MFD, IVT, 3800 hrs, CAH; ‘09 JD 7130, MFD, PQ w/Ldr, 1300 hrs, CAH; ‘04 JD 7420, MFD, PQ w/LHR, 2300 hrs w/JD 741 Ldr; 2 - JD 5203 tractors (1-MFD & 1-2WD); JD 7410, MFD, CAH w/JD 740 Ldr (needs trans & MFD work, as is); ‘94 JD 7800, PS, 2WD, CAH, 5024 hrs.; ‘94 JD 8570, CAH, 4x4, 4426 hrs, sharp; JD 2950, MFD, cab; ‘93 JD 7600, PQ, 2WD, 3900 hrs.; ‘96 JD 8100, MFD & duals; ‘82 JD 4040, PS, CAH, 6800 hrs.; ‘78 JD 4640 Quad; ‘83 JD 4450, MFD, PS, 9000 hrs.; ‘98 CIH MX 120, MFD, CAH w/GB 770 Ldr; ‘95 CIH 4210, MFD, CAH, 2700 hrs.; ‘05 NH TS115, MFD, CAH, 2300 hrs w/West. TA 28 Ldr; ‘79 Ford TW10, CAH; ‘78 IHC 986; ‘79 Deutz Allis DX140, CAH, 2WD; ‘90 CIH 5130 open station, 2WD w/Ldr; IHC 1066; IHC 806 D; JD 2940 D; Ford 3000 D; CIH 3294, CAH, w/FH XL1340 loader; Agco 9650, MFD, CAH, 10K hrs.; ‘82 AC 8030, PS, CAH, 7000 hrs.; IHC 5088, CAH, nice; ‘79 AC 7020, CAH; AC 6080, CAH, 2WD, 8200 hrs.; IHC 1086, CAH; CIH 7140, MFD, CAH, 7500 hrs.; JD 4240 Quad, CAH w/Miller loader; ‘98 NH TV140, CAH w/Ldr & PTO both ends, 4600 hrs., sharp; JD 8640, CAH, 3 pt, PTO w/12‚ dozer; ‘84 Ford 7710, MFD, CAH, 5000 hrs w/GB 660 loader; Case 2290, CAH, Eng. OH; ‘78 JD 4440 Quad, CAH, 8000 hrs, 1 owner; ‘64 Oliver 1800C, D, WF, Eng. OH w/Dual 3100 Ldr.; JD 2210 D., Hydro, MFD, 45 hrs.; ‘98 Belarus 825, MFD, cab, 695 hrs w/Miller Ldr; Hesston 1180 MFD. w/Miller Ldr; IHC 966, cab; MF 1135, cab (water in oil); ‘75 IHC 966, cab, WF; IHC 3588, 2+2, CAH, sharp; ‘73 IHC 1466, WF; ‘72 AC 200 D. (trans problems); ‘91 CIH 7120, MFD, 6430 hrs.; ‘92 CIH 7120, CAH, 2WD, 5300 hrs.; ‘93 CIH 5240, MFD, 7140 hrs w/FH XL945 Ldr; ‘91 CIH 5140, MFD w/FH XL945 Ldr; ‘81 CIH 3688, CAH, 8500 hrs w/Westendorf Ldr; ‘80 IHC 1086 w/Dual 3100 Lrd; ‘79 Case 2390 w/duals (needs rear end work); CIH MX120 MFD, CAH w/Ldr; ‘76 JD 4230 QR, CAH; IH 5488, CAH; JD 8410 MFD w/duals; SKID LOADERS & PAY LOADERS - CONSTRUCTION ITEMS: ‘09 NH 190 2 sp 82” bucket, open cab, 632 hrs; Dresser TD 20 crawler w/10‚ dozer blade; ‘91 Bobcat 440B w/550 hrs; ‘08 Case 420 D skid loader, 1800 hrs.; ‘03 NH LS 190 skid loader; NH 180 skid loader, 2000 hrs, 72” bucket; Bobcat 773 D skid loader; Prime Mover L700 Gas skid loader; ‘02 JD 3400 Telehandler, CAH, 5150 hrs., bucket w/grapple; Gehl DL 8H Dynalift #8000 Telehandler forklift; ‘83 Case W14 w/grapple fork; HydraMac 8C gas w/54” & grapple; asst. of new skid loader attachments, forks, post augers, buckets & grapple forks: (2) - AC 45 Dsl Road Grader w/cab, running order (1 for parts); COLLECTOR TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT: ‘55 Ford 800, WF, LPTO, showroom restoration; Ford 1492 mower; Ferguson T020, WF, 3 pt; Farmall F-20; IHC 350 Dsl utility, 2 pt; Ford 900, NF; IHC 240 Gas utility, 2 pt; ‘51 JD B; Ford 2N, WF; Fordson Major Diesel, WF, 3 pt; JD 420 Crawler w/Schuttle shift & 8’ dozer, nice; ‘70 JD 2520 gas, side console, WF, 3 pt, nice; ‘70 JD 3020 gas, s. console, NF, 3 pt, new rubber & paint; JD 630 gas, WF, 3 pt; ‘67 JD 4020 LP, PS, WF, 3 pt; Cockshutt 570 Wheatland; JD 4010 D., NF, repaint; JD 60 NF, repaint; JD B, NF, repaint; JD MT, NF, Eng. OH, repaint; IHC 400 D. Wheatland; JD 60 gas, WF; IHC TD6 Crawler, stuck; IHC W4 Wheatland; IHC 706D; JD A; IHC 450 D. single front tine, restored; ‘58 IHC 350 Gas; ‘58 IHC 560, LP, WF, 2 pt, fenders; ‘45 Case VAC w/Woods 6‚ belly mower; IHC 400 Gas, WF w/Dual 325 Ldr; (3) - ‘41 & ‘42 IHC H’s; 46 IHC M: Oliver 1600 LP Gas, NF; AC D17 Series IV, Gas; AC D17 Gas w/Dual Ldr; ‘54 IHC Super H, sharp; IHC M, restored; AC CA, WF w/cult.; IHC 560, not running; ‘41 IHC M w/Dual 250 Ldr; IHC M, for parts; IHC Super A, WF; ‘68 Versatile 118, cab, 4x4, 4186 hrs (water in oil); IHC 350 D., NF, 2 pt; IHC 400 D., NF; MM 602 D., WF (1 of 1700 made); ‘48 AC WC gas, restored; ‘48 IHC H, restored; Oliver/Hart Paar 18/27 tractor; Oliver 60 & 70 KD tractors; IHC 400 D, WF, 3 pt; Oliver 77 gas; JD 630, NF; JD 60 w/PS; IHC B w/belly mower; IHC Super M, Diesel, NF; JD 3 pt hitch for JD 620; JD 3 pt hitch for JD 70; IHC #12 PT windrower; JD plows (#4 & 44 - 2x14, #ABH-3x14); IHC 4x16 plow; JD disk plow; IHC 3x14 plow; (2) - IHC 4x14 plows; Oliver 4x16 plow; MH 2x16 plow; JD 5‚ disk, 3 pt; (2) - potato plows; saddle; harness; fly nets; collars; IHC disk, 2 pt; IH 2 pt 2 btm plow; JD 290, 490 & 1260 planters; IHC drop seeder; AC wheel wts.; JD walk & ride; Oliver 2RW cult, hand lift; 4 wheel buckboard wagon, nice; bobsled; Large assortment of Combines, Corn Heads, Flex Heads, Draper Heads, Header Trailers. Grain Carts, Gravity Boxes, Augers, SP Silage Cutters, Silage Equipment, Haying Equipment, Manure Equip., Loaders, Planters, Tillage, Assorted Machinery, Trailers, Trucks, Vehicles, ATV’s, Livestock Items, Tires & Wheels, Misc. For a detailed ad and some pictures call our office or visit our website at: www.wiemanauction.com e-mail address: wiemanauction@yahoo.com Auctioneers Note: Another large interesting sale! Misc. sells at 8:30 AM sharp with 3 rings and Machinery sells at 9:00 AM with 2 auction rings all day. At 12:00 PM Trucks and Vehicles sell with a 3rd ring. South Dakota sales tax will be charged. This ad is subject to additions and deletions. All consignments must have been approved by the Wieman‚s. We have excellent loading and unloading equipment. We appreciate your business. We are in our 62nd year of selling. Honest and fair treatment to all. Financing and trucking available. Sorry we are full. Come prepared to buy! If you are driving a good distance - call to make sure item is here. (Welcome to the “Machinery Mall of South Dakota”). All items to be moved in 15 days - if possible.

ONLINE BIDDING: Available at proxibid.com on most late model equipment. There is a buyers premium of 2 1/2% with a maximum charge of $750 per item.

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Large Forenoon Consignment Equipment Auction Saturday July 23, 2011, @ 9:00 A.M. SALE LOCATION: Located 1/2 mile north of Comfrey, Minnesota on Highway #268 Partial Listing Includes Estate Consignment of: 1998 Cat 95E track tractor w/7,723 hrs.; Cat 973 track dozer loader w/4 yard bucket; 2010 Kaufman 96”x36’ 25 ton tandem axle drop neck flatbed trailer; Wil-Rich V957DDR 7 shank disk ripper; JD 5400 RWD power unit with 2010 Hitch Doc HD59310 triple auger snowblower & Fair Company adapting / convertor mounting bracket; 1979 Ford L800 single axle tanker truck & other items.

Combines: 1998 C/IH 2388 RWD combine w/approx. 2,472 sep. hrs.; 1981 MF 760 combine; 1983 MF 860 & other heads Tractors & Lawn Equipment: Deutz DX-140 MFD; IH 966; JD 3020 (G); IH 656 (G); IH 4244 w/loader; IH 706 (G); Farmall 350 (G); Farmall M; Farmall H w/loader; Farmall H w/mower; Farmall cub; MM Z; Ford 9N; 2001 JD 445 mower w/530 hrs. & others Trucks - Trailers & Vehicles: 2006 IHC 9400 semi tractor; 1978 Chevy C-60 truck w/B&H; 1976 Chevy C-65 w/B&H; 1975 Ford 880 tandem truck w/20’ B&H; 1968 Chevy C-60 tandem; Mack w/tender; 1998 Timpte 40’x102” grain hopper trailer w/84” sides and other items Grain Dryers & Grain Equipment: 1989 Airstream 510C 18’ continuous flow 3ph. dryer; Farm Fans 175AB batch dryer and other equipment.

Other items including: Planting - Tillage - Forage - Grain Bins To Be Moved - Livestock & Hay Equipment - Wagons - Augers Conveyor - Other Equipment - Miscellaneous Items.

For more complete listing and photos check our web site www.danpikeauction.com

SALE CONDUCTED BY Dan Pike Auction Company of Jackson, MN. 507-847-3468 & Joe Wersal Auction Company

Farm Implements

FOR SALE: IHC 6’ blade w/ Gehl 4840 skid steer, 1560 fast hitch hook-up. Mashrs. NH FX 45 chopper w/ sey straw chopper for 510 kp 6RN cornhead, 10' haycombine. Both are in good head. Krone SW 1010 rake. shape with new paint. 507H&S 370 spreader. 715-299375-4719 4405

AUCTION Friday, August 5 • 10 a.m.

Collin & Randall Bluhm 14108 - 631st Ave • Mapleton, MN Located: From Mapleton, South to Hwy 30 then 6 1/2 miles East to Blue Earth Co 161 or 626 Ave, then 5 miles North to County 21 then 1 miles East to 631st Ave then 1/4 miles south OR From Smith Mills, 12 mile South on 631st Ave. As of printing time, Hwy 83 is closed for construction. Please call for update.

NOTE: As Colling and Randall sold their farm and are retiring, they will liquidate their excellent line of farm machinery, vehicles, shop equipment and shop tools.

LIVE ON LINE BIDDING AVAILABLE on the Farm Machinery-Construction Equipment and Vehicles starting at approximently 12:30 pm.

Go to: www.gehlinglive.com for details and to get registered.

For a complete listing and photos, go to www.gehlingauction.com or call: Collin 507-327-0128, Randall 507-3803974 or Gehlng Auction Co. 507-765-2131

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

TRACTORS: JD 8130, MFWD, ‘08, 634 hrs, 18.4R46 w/duals; 8120 MFWD, ‘02, 2127 hrs, 18.4R46 w/duals; 9300 T, ‘01, 2518 hrs, 24 spd, 30” belts; 1050, 1668 hrs, 13.6x28 turf tires; COMBINE: JD 9660STS, ‘07, 574 sep/867 eng, 4WD, touch set, deluxe header pkg, 710/70R38 w/duals, 28Lx26; HEADS: 608C Stalkmaster, 8R30” chopping cornhead; set of stalk stompers; 630F, flex, full finger w/high stone dam; PLANTER: JD 1760, 12R30” flex frame, wing fold w/liq fert, computer trak 350 monitor; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: JD 2210, 45’ field cult. w/harrow; 2410, 33’ chisel plow w/Trudepth standards & 16” spacing; 2700, 7x30 mulch tiller; 630, 32’ disk; (2) 845, 12R30 cult’s w/rolling sields; 400, 40’ rotary hoe; IH 45-18 1/2’, 3 pt field cult; GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: EZ Trail 475 grain cart; (2) Brent 544 gravity boxes; Kilbros 300 gravity box w/J&M brush auger; Dunbar Kapple 9861 grain vac; Westgo 8”x56’ auger; Hutchinson 10”x35’ auger w/3 phase motor; Horvick elev. vac; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: JD 70 skidloader w/830 hrs bucket & pallet fork; Redball 565 sprayer w/1000 gal. tank, 60’ boom, Raven 450 controller; Herd 3 pt. seeder; 8’ & 6’ 3 pt. blades; Woods RM60, 3 pt finish mower; Freisen bag handler; quick fit header trlr; Great Dane Chariot Jr, mower w/350 hrs, 52” deck; CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: IH 125 series E crawler/loader, P shift, dsl, 1818 hrs, 3 tooth ripper; IH 3500 series A tractor/loader/backhoe, 5637 hrs, shuttle shift w/bucket & pallet forks; Garwood Buckeye Super D trencher w/6’ wheel; ARPS ASM, 1 stump cipper; TRUCKS & TRAILERS: ‘73 Chevrolet 60, 350, 5&2 w/Midwest 14’ box & hoist; ‘81 chevrolet Scottsdale 20, 4x4, 60,935 miles; ‘77 Trail King 24’ pintle hitch tandem axle low boy trlr w/dual wheels, Beaver tail & ramps; SHOP EQUIPMENT INCLUDING: Metal lathe; iron bender; brake; roller; Red Arrow press; (2) metal band saws; engine stand; cherry picker; (2) drill press; valve & seat grinder; parts washer; Coats 1010 tire changer; hyd. hose machine; toledo 999 pipe threader; lg. asst. pipe fittings; jacks; portable welder/generators; welder; torch set; asst. of electric & rechargeable power tools; a very large asst. of hand tools; large asst. of welding steel, shop supplies, bolts, misc. hardware and parts.

TERMS: Cash or Good Check day of sale.

Auctioneers: Gehling Auction Co., Denny Brusse, 2305009, Ron Gehling, 2305010, Matt Gehling 2305014 Clerk: Gehling Auction Co. Inc.

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wgts. 710 4 btm Int’l semi mounted plow. 507-380-1856 FOR SALE: Koyker auger 55’ long, 7 1/2”, inside augFOR SALE: ‘98 Polaris er used only 2 years; Late Trail Boss 250, excellent 40s Massey swather, 10’, condition, runs good. needs wood parts; 20’ com$1,500. 507-249-3985 partment feed delivery box mounted on dual axle FOR SALE: Great Plains truck frame. 507-469-1543 solid stand 20’ grain drill, 7 or 507-332-6841 1/2” spacing, $1,800; Lifetime hyd livestock trailer 6’x20’, $2,200; (35) Life- For Sale; 710 IH semi time gestation crates, mounted, 5 bottom, 18’ $70/ea. 507-352-6091 plow. $950. 507-451-7626

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FOR SALE: ‘08 Gerringhoff ‘03 CIH model 1020, 25’ bean cornhead, 8R22, RD, dealhead, 3” cut, extra new er serviced & ready to go. sickle, like new, $17,000.

Always shedded. 208 White (507)753-2128 8500 planter, 24R22, center FOR SALE: JD 9500 comfill, shedded, very nice. bine, big engine, long aug320-579-0557 er, chaff spreader; 4050 JD 7700 hrs, C/A/H, radio, 3 FOR SALE: 3010 JD WF, all hyds, 3pt, 925 rigid head. new tires, $5,800; Tires: Retired. Call 218-995-2406 (15”, 16” 18” 20”) (2) at Wolverton MN. 18.4x26. JD & Int’l whl

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New Holland TG285, S.S. duals ..........................................$97,500

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TRACTORS NH TJ500................................$175,000 NH TG285, duals, 4055 hrs ......$97,500 NH TM175, FWA, duals, 50” ....$69,500 NH T9020, PTO ..................COMING IN NH 8770, SS, 3600 hrs. ..........$67,500 NH TV145 ......................................CALL ‘08 NH 3040, loader ................$25,500 NH TC34D, 4WD, SS, 30 hrs. ..$17,250 NH TC34DA, loader ..................$16,700 JD 8970, near new tires, EZ steer, 4600 hrs. ..............................$90,500 JD 6400, loader ............................CALL JD 4010, 2WD, no cab ..............$7,450 JD B ............................................$1,500 IH 706, NF, w/loader ..................$4,750 Versatile 876, 5938 hrs............$42,500 Versatile 876 ......................COMING IN Ford TW35, MFD, 2675 hrs. ....$33,000 Ford 8730, FWA, 7970 gearshift ..............................................$29,500 Ford 8000, open station ................CALL Agco RT-115, loader............COMING IN

GRAVITY BOXES/GRAIN CARTS Parker 500, corner auger ..........$9,500 J&M 1075 ................................$21,500 M&W 400, T/A, 540 PTO............$3,750 New Parker & J&M Grain Carts On Hand

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COMBINE HEADS ‘06 Harvestec 4308C................$42,500 ‘09 Harvestec 4306C................$44,000 Harvestec 4212C, 1000 acres ..$85,400 Harvestec 4212C, 1500 acres ..$79,500 Harvestec 4308C, 2500 acres ..$44,500 Harvestec Gen. III, 8R30 ........$33,500 Harvestec Gen. III, 8R30 ........$22,500 Harvestec Gen. III, 8R30 ........$29,000 Harvestec Gen. III, 8R30 ........$26,500 JD 43 Series Units, 12R22 ......$22,500 IH 963, 6R30 ................................CALL IH 1063 ......................................$7,950 JD 643, 6R30 ................................CALL JD 12R22, tin, Clean ..................$8,950 Geringhoff 6R30, PC ..................$8,500 JD 643, 6R30..............................$5,500

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NEW Apache 1010, 80’, w/90’ ..............................................CALL

Hardi Commander 6600, 120’, duals ..................................$68,500

JD 843 ......................................$10,000 Century 1000, 60’, chemical JD 843, Decent ........................$14,500 inductor....................................$9,950 Gleaner 6R30 ............................$7,500 Century 1000, 60’, X-fold MF 864, 36”................................$3,000 hydraulic ..................................$8,950 AUGERS Century 750, 60’, FM..................$7,500 Westfield MK 10x71 GLP ..........$8,250 Century 750, 60’, T/A, clean Westfield MK 10x71 GLP ..........$7,750 hyd. fold......................................CALL Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,950 Century 500, 40’, man. fold........$3,250 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$17,800 Red Ball 665 1000 gal., 60’ Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,250 X-fold ....................................$14,900 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,750 Bestway 750, 60’, Raven 440 ....$4,500 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,500 Demco 600, 45’, hi-lo T/A ..........$3,900 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$10,900 Ag-Chem 502, 42’, S/A, clean ....$3,250 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..........$9,950 Many More In 1000-1500 gal. ......CALL Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..........$7,500 DISK RIPPERS & CHISELS Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..........$7,750 (2) Krause 4850-18, all parabolics, Westfield MK 8x51........................CALL 10’..........................................$44,500 Farm King 8x51 ..........................$1,950 Westfield MK 10x61 ..................$7,500 Krause Dominator, 21’ rolling basket ....................................$57,500 Many Other Used Straight & Krause 4821, 28’ w/heavy harrow Swing Hoppers On Hand - CALL ..............................................$39,500 ‘05 JD 2700, 9-24 ....................$26,500 SKIDSTEERS DMI 7-30 w/lead shanks ......COMING IN NH LS180, cab, 2-spd. ..................CALL Glencoe 7400, 7-shank, spring NH L150, heater ............................CALL shank ......................................$6,900 NH LS160 ................................$14,900 Glencoe 11-shank ......................$6,400 NH LX885 ................................$17,500 DMI 730, standard shanks ............CALL JD 6675, 2600 hrs. ..................$13,000 DMI 530B, 5-shank leads ........$12,000 Mustang 345 ..............................$4,850 CIH 530B, lead shanks, Red ..........CALL DMI 2500, 5-shank w/coulters ..$6,250 SPREADERS Knight 8124 ..................................CALL Kent 9-shank, S/A, newer blades $2,750 Knight 1230, 1-season ..............$9,500 Brillion 5-shank, 30” ..................$8,500 DMI Coulter Champ II ................$2,995 SPRAYERS Krause 4850-18, 200 acres ......$52,000 Krause 4850-15, Clean Mach. ..$38,800 Hardi Commander 1500, 132’, duals ..........................................CALL White 445, 5 deep tills, 17-shank CALL White 445, 5 deep tills, 15 shank Hardi Commander 1200 Plus, 120’, clean ........................COMING IN ................................................$7,500 Hardi Navigator 1100, 90’, HAYBINES & INVERTERS flush & rinse ..........................$27,500 ‘06 CIH DX101 ..........................$14,950 Hardi Navigator 1000, 60’, controller................................$14,500 ‘97 NH 1431 ............................$15,900 Hardi Navigator 1000, 60’........$13,500 NH 276, for bidirectional ............$2,750 Hardi Commander 1200, 120’..$35,900 Gehl 2240 ......................................CALL Gehl 2412, std. hitch................$11,250 Hardi 6600, 120’, steering duals ......................................$68,500 MacDon 5020, hydra swing......$11,900 Hardi HC950, 90’......................$13,500 MacDon, 9’, nice ........................$9,200 Hardi TR1000, 60’, T/A, clean ....$6,500 NH 499 ......................................$5,250 Tebben hyd. drive inverter ..........$1,150 Hardi TR1000, 60’, chemical inductor....................................$7,750 NH 144, decent ..........................$2,950 Hardi TR500, 42’, S/A ................$2,750 Hesston 1120, 9’, Rolls Good ....$4,950

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Gravity wagons: Demco, Farmall H tractor, parade Tractor Loaders for older ready; Int’l 616 auto reset AC, Ford, IH, Oliver. $150 Parker,Unverferth, 6-500 pull-type plow; JD 24’ disk, to $3,650. Pomeroy 712-299bu, 650 5 300-375 plus more. rock gang; 150 gal. farm 6608 Roll tarp for gravity wagfuel tank. (320)760-5622 on,light pkg. Skids: Case Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair 1835C, 1825, NH250, 7’ JD 3975 forage harvestor.

Repair - Troubleshooting trailer mower, 3pt 6’ finSales - Design 7.5’ hay head. New knives. ishing mower, 3pt Woods Custom hydraulic Exc. cond. $20,000. 3 row rotary cutter, Tractors: hose-making up to 2”. cornhead, 1 yr. old.

Ford 600, 4000, IH Super Service calls made. $11,500. 715-723-4259 M, MH33, wheel; Discs: STOEN’S IHC, Kewanee, 20’ hyd Rhino 8 Ft SE8A-3Pt Cutter, Hydrostatic Service fold, JD roll bar, IH fend3 Gear Boxes w/ Chains.

16084 State Hwy 29 N ers, NH 350 mixer Mill.

Brady 6-30 Windrow ChopGlenwood, MN 56334 Peterson Equipment, New per w/ Auger Good Cond.

(320)634-4360 Ulm, MN 507-276-6957 or Noble 8-30-38 Danish Cult.

6958 H.F. Good Cond. 319-347We buy 6676 Can Deliver Salvage Equipment Parts Available Tractor Plows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5B, Hammell Equip., Inc. Hoelscher 10 pack accumu2/3pt or pull, AC, Ford, IH, (507)867-4910 lator & fork, $5,750; JD 347 JD, MM, Oliver. $100 to baler w/hyd tension, $1,050. Pomeroy 712-299Tractors $3,900; JD 566 round baler 6608 w/converging whls, $6,900; (2) JD 4320s, good shape, NH 1033 bale wagon, WANT MORE READERS both OH’d, 18.4x38s; JD $2,650; Farmhand 8 bale TO SEE YOUR AD?? (‘67, 12V elec 18.4x34, & fork, $850. (320)769-2756 or Expand your coverage ‘70) 4020s, good rubber, (320)361-0065 area! The Land has M&W turbo kit for 4020. ‘66 teamed up with Farm JD 3020, ‘67 JD 2510. All D. News, and The Country Nick 952-451-1837 IH 720, 6x18, O.L.H. plow, Today so you can do just $4,500; Parker 180B box that! Place a classified w/JD gear, $1,000; JD 530 ad in The Land, and FOR SALE: ‘51 Oliver 77, tractor, low hrs., new have the option of placrecent motor OH as a Sutires, extra nice, $8,000. ing it in these papers as per, orig. body, $2,400.

(507)330-3945 well. More readers = (320)594-2852 better results! Call The JD 1075 running gear w/ 8 Land for more informa- For Sale: International W400 bolt whls, $1,450; CIH 1063 tractor, new paint, parade tion.

6x30 cornhead, CIH poly, (507)345-4523•(800)657-4665 ready, ‘91 Ford 1 ton crewnew chains & knives, cab duals, 114K mi. 8’ tool$10,900; JD 1610 31’ chisel box w/ ladder rack bolted plow w/ Summers harrow, to 8’ steel flat bed. DOT’d $8,900; JD 2800 6 btm onto 3-2012, Bobcat 873, 2500 land spring re-set plow, hrs, bucket, forks. 320-355$2,900. 320-769-2756 2369

Retirement Farm Auction 4103 110th Ave • Bancroft, IA August 2nd • 10:30 a.m.

TRACTORS, COMBINE & HEADS: JD 4440, 6853 hrs, powershift, dual hyd, front wgts & fuel tank, quick hitch, duals w/9 bolt hubs, near new rear rubber; JD 4020, powershift, dsl, dual hyd w/JD 46A JD ldr (SN73810); JD 70, pwr steering, WF, (SN7041931) needs carb. work; JD 70, pwr steering, NF w/loader (SN7024115) needs work; FTK Mpls Moline 2132, (Twin City) (SN155009a); JD 6620 turbo combine, 3687 hrs, (SNH00620X552986) hvy duty rear end, hydrostatic drive, grain ext.; JD 215 bean head; JD 643 6R cornhead WAGONS & AUGERS: (2) Brent 640 grain wagons, lights & elec brakes, 22.5 tires; (1) Brent 644 grain wagon, lights & elec brakes, 22.5 tires; (2) Parker 2600 gravity flow wagons w/Parker gears; (3) Parker gravity flow wagons w/Westendorf gears; Killbros 375 gravity flow wagon w/Killbros gear; Killbros 375 gravity flow wagon w/Mod. 20 Westendorf gear; Parker gravity flow wagon w/Parker gear; (2) Stanhoist barge box wagons; wooden barge box wagon; ‘76 Chev. C60 grain truck; Feterl 12”x34’ truck auger; (2) Feterl 8”x72’ auger w/hydro lift & swing auger; Kewanee Mod. 600 elev TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: CIH 27 1/2’ field cult; JD 85, 18’ field cult w/shields; straight disc; 2 sect. drag; 7 sect. drag w/cart; 5 sect. drag w/cart; JD 210 chisel plow; Yetter 8R rotary hoe; JD hydro fold rotary hoe; Tebben 6 shk chisel plow; JD 7000 pull type 8R30” planter; chisel plow; Oliver 13 1/2’ tandem disc; (2) White 588, 5B plow w/spring resets & coulters; JD 650, 4B, 14” plow; JD 1350-1450 5B plow MISC: NH 55 hay rake; 3 pt sprayer; IH 70 sgl auger snowblower; 2000 gal; fuel barrel w/Fill-Rite high volume pump; (2) 500 gal. fuel barrels w/elec pumps; (2) pickup fuel tanks w/hand pumps; Van Dale 2250 liq manure tank; JD 33 manure spreader; JD 133 mower w/38” deck & 13 hp eng; running gear off Artsway grinder; 1250 gal water tank; pull-type sprayer; 8R spray bander; JD 11 sickle mwr; Knipco htr; metal pickup tool box; frt fenders & frt fuel tank off 4020; 18.4-38” duals; JD frt wgts; 34” tire chains; (3) fencers & numerous rolls of wire; hand sprayer; block & tackle; hand meat grinder; hoof trimmer; (4) bean rider seats; squirrel cage fan; 5 hp & 8 hp gas motors; elec. fence posts & insulators; 6” endless belt; (3) girl bikes; (5) boy bikes; McCulloch chain saw; misc tires Auctioneers Note: Good, clean line of equipment with 14 wagons. Contact Auctioneers or Allan for more info. Statements made day of the auction take precedence over all advertised material. Everything sold as-is.

Allan Wesselmann, Owner • (515) 885-2750 Clark Auction Service, Inc., Auctioneers Jerry Clark • 712-320-2231 Dave Guerdet • 712-363-4799

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sheet metal, power booster, tires & rims, frt wgts Oliver 550 Utility w/ 1505 hyd loader, newer bucket, 1850 slap type & rear whl wgts, hrs. nice tractor. $6,000.

Also have a lot of motor 515-824-3656 parts for most Olivers, gas & dsl. 218-564-4273

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FOR SALE: IH Farmall C For Sale;’76 IH 1566 black Super MTA, new rubber, OH’d, good T/A, NF, all stripe, 3396 actual hrs. dutractor, restored, new orig., parage ready, $4,995. al PTO, tilt steering, no paint, new tires, runs nice.

(320)587-6038 cab, always shedded, $2,200. 507-747-2749 $17,500 or best offer. 5071962 Ford. Gas, live PTO, 45 WE HAVE PARTS! 251-9986 HP, 5 speed, 2700 orig. hrs.

Parts for Tractors, $3950. 715-829-2224 Combines, Machinery, IH 1486 tractor, 4990 hrs, w/ duals, excellent shape, Hay Equipment, and more...

FOR SALE: JD 3150 MFWD, All makes & Models. Used, $17,500. 715-308-5356 3800 HRS, Sound guard new, rebuilt, aftercap, new tires, market. All States Ag Parts NEW AND USED $29,000/OBO. 320-761-2153 Call: 877-530-4430 to reach TRACTOR PARTS For Sale: JD 7520, 4 WD, JD 10,20,30,40, 50, 55, 50 Serthe store nearest you! very good condition, www.tractorpartsasap.com ies & newer tractors, $12,500. 507-649-1944 AC- all models.

Large Inventory, We ship!

FOR SALE: Used Oliver Mark Heitman tractor parts for most Tractor Salvage Oliver Series 66-2255 incl (715)673-4829 880D parts hyd unit, WF,

GAYLORD METAL PRODUCTS, INC. Bruce & Shirley Brinkman Arlington, MN • 10 AM Located at Hwy 5 across from Seneca Foods

Wednesday, August 3rd Complete Sellout of Machine Shop No Minimums – No Reserves No Buyer’s Premium!

Saturday, August 6 • 9 a.m.

Located: 5 miles East of Sargeant, MN, on Co Rd 1 (310th St.) then 3 1/4 miles North on 680th Ave. (31973 680h Ave, Dexter) For a complete listing check: www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com or www.midwestauction.com

Tractors: ‘63 Allis D17 Series III; ‘48 Allis G; ‘49 Allis C; ‘53 Allis WD; ‘50 Allis B; ‘44 Allis WC; ‘61 Allis D19; misc. Allis parts; farm equip; lots & lots of woodworking & shop tools; misc. wood; magazines & tapes; some ty tractors; PJ trailer; horse trailer; lawn & garden.

For info call: Margaret Kirchner, (507) 584-6609 Eves.

6-9 pm. or Hamilton Auction Co. 507-584-0133 Office

KEN KIRCHNER ESTATE, Owner Margaret Kirchner, Pers. Rep. Auctioneers: Hamilton Auction co., Earl Hamilton, #50-24, Dexter, MN, Dean Eastman, #50-57; Terry Hamilton, #50-06-012, Andrew Hamilton, #50-86

WANTED

DAMAGED GRAIN STATE-WIDE

CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY

PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642

For Photos go to www.fwr-auctioneers.com Email: fred@fredradde.com Auctioneers: Fred W. Radde III #10-04, 952446-1441; Bill Pinske #72-006, 507-964-2250

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

We pay top dollar for your damaged grain.

We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains.

Trucks and Vacs available.

Immediate response anywhere.

Removal: No forklift onsite. Buyer is responsible to hire a rigger or bring your own equipment to move.

SHEAR: Niagara #46, 1 gauge mitre steel shear w/back gauge.

(5) WELDERS: Miller Econotig CC AC/DC 220 single phase; Miller 200 DC Arc w/wire feed 220 sgl. phase; TRW Nelson stud welder 2500 Model 60; Miller Econo Twin HF 220 single phase; Miller spot welder MPS-20, 12” (9) DRILLS: (3) Performa table top drills; Enco 1262170 floor drill; Jet 13R drill press; (2) Jet 14M drill presses; Central C117-F, 16 speed drill press; Nova 1412, 5 speed drill press (6) MILLS: Tree Journeyman 310 mill S/N9-32-851385, 3-phase, 1995 w/Autocon digital readout, power table; Tree Journeyman 310 mill S/N 9-32-851143, 3-phase, 1988 w/powr table, Delta 10 CNC readout; Tree 2UVR mill, 1 1/2 hp, 3-phase, S/N 6927; Beaver model UBRP S/N 4215/2, 2 hp, 3-phase mill; Kenpsmith #2 Univ. type G power table, S/N 10L9059, horizontal mill, 2 hp (8) SAWS: Kalamazoo 7A-W, S/N 551 horizontal band saw, single phase, 3 hp; Deltal 10” metal chop saw, cast base, 3-phase, 3 hp; Delta mitre saw; Jet horizontal band saw HUBS-7M; Ryobi 10” table saw; Makita 2414, 14” chop saw; Industrial 12” speed saw (2)SANDERS: timesaver 20 hp 3-phase, 24” belt sander; Boice Crane belt sander 4”x60” LATHE: Bardons Oliver #5 turret lathe (4) STAMP PRESSES: Press Rite #0; (2) Alva-Fallan 5 ton; Johnson #3 (7) GRINDERS: Darex E-85 endmill sharpener; (2) Strippit punch & die grinders; TDR 82-380 grinder; sterling bit grinder; (2) double arbor bench grinders SLITTER: By George Model C S 5273, 36”, 1974 CHUCKER: Hardinge DV-59 Elgin hand screw PRESS BRAKE: Boice/crane 6-35 ton Model 550003, S/N 10062-2, 78”, F.O. back gauge; dies will sell separate PUNCHES: (2) Strippit Fabramatic 30T 1965, CNC, Personal computer Ah-Ha MISC: 30” hand roller; Diarco corner shear #1; Whiteny #58 punch; Rotary table; Kurt vises; tappng head; air press; gauge blacks; buffers; tool cabinet; taps; mill ends; hand tools; insepction tools; air tools; (3) 3-phase converters INVENTORY: Selection of bar stock & sheet goods incl: alum, brass, copper, SS & steel

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HAAS EQUIP., LLC

• 320-598-7604 •

Madison, MN From Hwy. 75 & 212 Jct., 3.5 mi. W., 2.5 mi. S.

IH 863 corn head ..............................$2,250 ‘00 CIH 1020, 30’ flex head ..............$9,900 NH 8RN, plastic snoot, Low Acres ..$17,500 JD 800 swather, 15’, crimper ............$1,250 Hume reel, 15’, (JD 800) ......................$250 Hesston 6550, auger head swather ..$5,500 Hesston 6450, 18’ double swather ....$6,500 NH BR 780 baler, net wrap ..............$14,000 NH BR 780 baler, twine....................$10,500 JD 566 baler, net wrap ....................$11,000 (2) JD 566 round balers ........$7,900/$8,900 New, 12 wheel rakes, hi capacity ....$7,800 12 wheel rake, Like New ..................$4,500 JD 2020, gas, Nice ............................$6,900 JD 3010, gas, loader..........................$5,500 (3) JD 4010 D........................$4,900-$6,500 JD 2510, JD loader ............................$7,700 JD 2510, gas......................................$5,500 (2) JD 3020, PS ..................$8,500/$17,500 (2) JD 4020, PS ....................$7,500/$8,900 (3) JD 4020, PS, side console ......................................$10,500-$15,500 JD 4430, PS ....................................$14,500 JD 4240, Quad ................................$18,000 JD 4240, Quad, (B range needs work) ........................................................$9,500 JD 4440, PS ....................................$19,250 JD 4650, PS ....................................$23,500

(2) JD 4960, MFD..............$39,000/$51,000 JD 4255, new engine, 0 hrs. ..................Call JD 4455, PS......................................Coming JD 7800, FWA, JD 740 loader..........$45,000 IH 7110, FWA, FH 1140 loader ........$37,500 ‘84 IH 5088, cab, air ........................$13,900 IH 986 ..............................................$12,500 IH 1066, red cab, WF, 3 pt. ................$6,200 IH 1066 ..............................................$4,500 ‘94 CIH 9280, 12-spd., triples, Nice $55,000 JD 843 loader, Like New ..................$12,500 JD 840 loader, JD 8000 mts...............$9,500 JD 148, JD 158 loaders ..........................Call JD 48, loader ....................................$2,100 JD 146 loader....................................Coming (2) IH 2350 loaders ..............$2,800/$3,500 Leon 1000 grapple, off JD 8100 ........$5,500 Dual 3100 loader, blue cylinder ........$1,250 Dual 310 loader ................................$3,000 Farmhand 27, grapple ......................$1,000 Farmhand F358 loader, IH mts. ........$3,250 Miller loader, black/grapple ..............$2,500 Miller PL-4 loader..............................$3,500 Buhler 2595, New!, JD 6000 mts. ....$3,500 JD 331, 30’ disc ................................$3,900 New Box Scrapers, 10’/12’ ....................Call New & Used Skidsteer Attachments......Call Pallet Forks, Grapples, Rock Buckets ..Call

LOCAL TRADES

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

TRACTORS & SKIDS ‘01-’08 1020, 25’ ‘10 CIH MX275, 200 hrs. ‘98 Geringhoff 8-30 2206-2208 ‘05 Case 445, cab, air SPRING EQUIPMENT ‘07 LX770 Ldr, Like New ............................$11,900 ‘08 1200, 16-30 pivot CIH 5400, 20’ drill COMBINES CIH 1830, 12-30 VS cult.

‘10 CIH 7120, 350 hrs.

TILLAGE ‘07 CIH 2577, 800 hrs.

DMI 530B ‘08 CIH 7010, 429 hrs.

DMI 730B ripper ‘06 CIH 2388, 1570 hrs.

CIH 930, 9 shank ripper ‘98 2388, 2670 hrs.

‘97 CIH 2166 Carryover Aluma Trailers - 6 Units Left SAVE! Last Year’s Prices

RABE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1205 Bixby Road (across from fairgrounds), Fairmont, MN 507-235-3358 or 800-813-8300 • Get the Rabe Advantage

dividers, PTO drives, exc shape, $36,250. 507-383-0114 ‘72 Gleaner K Combine. 238 cornhead & 10' grain head.

Always shedded. 608-626- For Sale: 2010 Capello chopping cornhead 8-30 JD 2631 demo unit. Used on 400 acres. Hyd deck, plate and ‘81 JD 7720 combine, hopper knife rolls. 507-644-3244 ext., 30.5 tires, 3600 hrs, thru shop every other FOR SALE: 6620 Sidehill year, $8,500. (507)359-2673 combine RWA, very good cond, always shedded, 643 ‘91 CIH 1020 flex head, 20’, Cornhead, asking $12,000 hyd fore & aft, 1 1/2” knife for pkg. Goodhue area. poly, $5,500. Wells MN Call 651-380-5438 507-553-3754

SUMMER SAVINGS SPECIALS NEW EQUIPMENT SPECIALS Vicon HC1240, 12-wheel hay rake w/hyd. cart ......................$6,400 Vicon CM 1700, 4 rotor disc mower, 5’6” cut ........................$7,500 Horst 8-ton running gear, 11Lx15 8-ply tires..........................$1,850 Horst 12-ton running gear, tandem reach, 12.5x15 8 ply tires$2,743 Paquea 80 bu. spreader, T-rod apron, poly floor ....................$3,850 Paquea 50 bu. spreader, T-rod apron, poly floor ....................$3,750 Artsway 10x34’ truck auger, w/540 PTO ................................$4,733 Land Pride BH2584, 3 pt. backhoe, 8’ depth, 18” bucket ......$9,000 Land Pride SH30 hyd. post hole digger, 15” bit, universal mnt ......................................................................................$2,600

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‘91 JD 9500, 1900 sep hrs, du- FOR SALE: 7000 Unverferth grain cart, new augers, als, chaff spreader, dust good cond., 30.5x32 rubber, diverter, Maurer ext., long $10,900. (507)964-5548 or auger, recent rasp bars, (507)327-1903 very good cond.; ‘03 JD 930F beanhead, all options, FOR SALE: JD 213 dummy very good cond. (507)360head w/ 4 belt pickup, $800.

7761 or (507)360-2001 320-392-5994

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Meyers 125 bu. spreader, 540 PTO ..............................per day $375

JD 4450Q, open station ..........................$21,900 JD 4440Q, open station ..........................$17,900 JD 4430Q, open station ..........................$14,900 IH 1066, open station ..............................$12,900 NH TC29, MFD............................................$7,900 JD 5403 MFD, 600 hrs..............................$19,900 JD 4650, 2WD ..........................................$29,900 JD 4620, Syncro ......................................$11,900 C-IH 7110, 2-whl.......................................$31,900 C-IH MX270 ..............................................$69,900 JD 4440, Quad ..........................................$18,900 ‘77 JD 4430 Q ..........................................$17,900 JD 4630, P.S. ............................................$15,000 JD 4430 Q ................................................$14,900 (2) JD 4020, powershift ........................SAVE $$$ ‘67 JD 4020D, syncro ..............................$11,900 JD 8440, 50 Engine Series ......................$15,900 JD 8430, fresh engine ..............................$14,900 IH 856, diesel, open station ......................$7,900 IH 460, 560, 560D, 706D ..............................CALL JD 640 loader ............................................$3,500 JD 48 loader, 7’ bucket ..............................$2,495 New Koyker loaders ....................................CALL Gehl 4635 skidsteer..................................$12,900

New Ulm Tractor & Equipment Inc.

JD Soundguard Cabs, Call for info

RTV/ATV ‘06 Honda 350 4x4 Rancher ATV............................................$3,500 ‘98 EZ Go gas cart, Camo, ATV tires, canopy ..........................$1,775 New Kubota RTV1140, 4 pass., Camo, 4WD, ATV tires, canopy ..............................................................................$14,200

LAWN MOWERS ‘09 ExMark Lazer ZXS, 25 hp. Kubota dsl., 72” deck, 800 hrs. ............................................................................$10,500 ‘97 JD F935 w/72” frt deck, 22 hp dsl, 2200 hrs ..................$3,750 Walco 5’ 3 pt. mounted grooming mower, 3 blades, 4 casters ..$875 Ford 917 3 pt. mounted flail mower,6’ cut ................................$475

HAY TOOLS - USED TRACTORS ‘08 Kubota MX5100, 2WD, 50 hp. dsl., 140 hrs. ..................$16,800 Allis Chalmers WC, NF, good paint ............................................$875 1 set 20.8R38 2 Star Goodyear radials on Ford rims, (NEW!)..$2,500 ‘50 Ford 8N, side mtd dist, frt bumper, partial repaint ............$2,800 JD 800 swather, 15’ head, conditioner rolls, gas ....................$1,975

RENTAL SPREADER 13144 Co. Rd. #25 New Ulm, MN

507-354-3612 Case IH and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC

Harvesting Equip.

Ford 946 blue Destination 6, ‘93 JD 9400 combine. Many new parts, good condition. digital dash, 20.8x42 triple, 715-308-3734 360 hp, 5700 hrs, completely serviced & thru shop. CIH 1640 combine, SN35644, Best one you can find, Cummins eng., 2565 hrs., must sell, $45,000 OBO. tires 24.5-32”, rock trap, 701-640-4697 feeder reverser, Vittetoe shaft spreader, 1020 20’ Harvesting Equip. bean platform, 1063 & 844 cornhead, every item very 674 Brent grain cart w/scale, clean & field ready.

30.5-32 tires, new augers (507)764-3943 last year, nice cart, $15,300; Neco grain screen- FOR SALE: ‘06 JD 1293, er, model 51A, used less 12R30”, loaded, single than 10,000 bu., list point hookup, hyd plates, $18,000+, sell $11,000. knife rolls, CM, auto (507)878-3260 height, auger cover, outer

Kubota, Land Pride, Vicon, Artsway, AgriPac Silage Bags

KIESTER IMPLEMENT, INC. 110 S. Main, P.O. Box 249 • Kiester, MN

507-294-3387 www.midwestfarmsales.com

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‘09 JD 9630, 4WD, 530 hp., 800-70R38, duals, 4 hyds., 2243 hrs. ....................$217,500

‘96 JD 510 Mulch Ripper, ‘91 JD 9500, 3261 sep. hrs., 5-shank, 12’6”, 7” points, 235 hp, 30.5x32, 4880 hrs. ......................................$39,000 3510 hrs. ......................$10,900

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‘76 JD 4630, 2WD, 150 hp., 18.4-38, duals, 2 hyds., 8099 hrs. ......................$15,750

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‘08 JD 6603, MFWD, 109 hp., 18.4x38, 2 hyds., 359 hrs. ......................................$35,000

(3) JD 1810E, Scraper, 18 yd., For Sale or Rent ................CALL

‘97 JD 650 Disk, 74 disks, 25” ‘03 JD 9650STS, 1954 sep. disks, 800 hrs. ..............$24,500 hrs., 18.4x42, duals, 2895 hrs. ......................................$99,000

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‘01 JD 512 Disk Ripper, 7-shank, ‘98 JD 9610, 2170 sep. hrs., 17’6”, rigid, 3500 hrs. ..$16,900 14.9x38, duals, 3115 hrs. ......................................$79,000

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‘03 JD 9520T, Track, 450 hp., 4 hyds., 3592 hrs. ..........$154,900

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‘05 JD 325, Skid, 76 hp., cab, 78” bucket, 459 hrs.......$28,500

‘05 JD 9660STS, 956 sep. hrs., ‘04 JD 2700 Mulch Ripper, 18’, 9-shank, 10” points ......$27,900 520-85R42, duals, 1376 hrs. ....................................$159,000

‘01 JD 9400, 4WD, 425 hp., 710-70R38, duals, 4 hyds., 4055 hrs. ....................$110,000

‘06 JD CT322, Skid, 69 hp., 18” tracks, 84” bucket, 1410 hrs. ......................................$35,900

DMI 530B Disk Ripper, 5-shank, ‘01 9750STS, 1778 sep. hrs., 12’6”, 10” points ..........$22,900 710-38, duals, 2597 hrs. ....................................$126,500

‘04 JD 9520, 4WD, 450 hp., 710-42, duals, 4 hyds., 8461 hrs. ..............................$122,000

Yanmar Mini-Excavator, ROPS, push blade ....................$27,500

‘08 JD 9770STS, 950 sep. hrs., Salford RTS24 Residue Tillage Tool, 24’, harrow ..........$38,000 20.8-42, duals, 1590 hrs. ....................................$205,000

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‘95 JD 8100, 2WD, 160 hp., 320-50, duals, 4 hyds., 6930 hrs. ......................$57,000

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‘93 JD 4760, MFWD, 175 hp., 14.9x46, duals, 3 hyds., 9989 hrs. ......................$44,950

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For Sale; ‘01 Kinze 3600 1632 twinline, row cleaners, Smartbox ins set up on 7” For Sale; ‘09 JD 608C nontwin rows. 507-370-3944 chopping cornhead, knife rolls, contour master, hyd Tillage Equipment deck plates, $37,900. 507525-2420 FOR SALE: ‘98 JD 980 30 1/2’ field cult, 3 bar harFor Sale; IH combine, dsl row, walking tandem, New engine, hydro, 15’ bean JD sweep, good cond. head, floating sickle, field $13,750. 507-380-7863 ready, always shedded. $3950 or best offer. 320-296- FOR SALE: JD 510 disc ripper, 7 shank, good unit.

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FOR SALE: Case IH 36x22” on Bauer bar, central fill, variable drives, 750 gal liquid fert, auto swath control, row cleaners. $118,000. 320-564-4598

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IH model 810-10 5 belt grain pickup. $750. 320-857-2627

AMS, Great Selection of Used AMS On Hand ....................CALL

JD 212 4 belt pickup head, new belts.715-684-9231 Vittletoe twin fan chaff spreader, works on JD or Case IH combines, $1,000.

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FOR SALE: JD 822 cornhead, GVL plastic, JD knife rolls, set up for 9000 Series combine, exc cond. $7,500/OBO. 320-365-4721

‘91 JD 4555, 2WD, duals., 2275 hrs. ......................$48,900

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IH 810 5 belt pick up head, hydraulic drive; IH 4000 Swather 14' draper head; Gehl 1265 chopper w/1210 hay head. 715-772-4463 or 715-308-3835

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For Sale: ‘95 CIH combine FOR SALE: JD 9650STS, duals 18.4x42, 2465 eng hrs, 2188. Well maintained w/ 1707 sep hrs, nice shape. yield, moisture & map320-848-2104 or 320-979-7920 ping, tank ext & duals. 25’ 1020 flex head w/ oil gear FOR SALE: White #`11 combox. 320-366-3530 bine header w/ Melroe pickup head, always shedFOR SALE: CIH 1660, inded, exc condition. $650. spected yearly, always 320-212-1031 shedded; 1020 20’ flexhead, fore & aft, poly skids. 320- For Sale; ‘01 Case 2388 1600 365-3125 or 320-522-1449 sep hrs, always shedded, specialty rotor hyd. rev.

FOR SALE: Combine Headrock trap, chopper, ext. er Transports. 2 Wheel, 4 sieve, through shop, ready Wheel & Caster Wheel to go. $124,500. 507-251-9986 models. Brackets sold separately to build your own. For Sale; ‘07 Gerringhoff 6Satisfaction guaranteed!

30 chopping head, 1,150 ac(320)563-4145 or (320)808-7644 tual acres hyd deck Ask for Denny! plates, gray poly, always See All Of Our Trailers shedded. perfect condition, www.klugmanwelding.com $42,500 or best offer. 507251-9986

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FOR SALE: ‘71 JD 6600 w/ FOR SALE: JD 9500 com- For Sale; 2 4400 JD com329 gas engine, 3986 hrs, w/ bines, 1 gas w/ 1200 hrs, 1 bine, 18.4x38 duals, Maurer 13’ platform, $2,200; JD 344 diesel w/ 3900 hrs. 1 JD 40’ ext, 3250 sep hrs, always cornhead, $1,700. 507-847corn elevator, JD 46A loadshedded.

320-573-2046.

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TRACTORS • MF 8660, MFD, 225 PTO hp.

• ‘04 MF 481, MFD, cab, loader, 700 hrs.

• ‘05 MF 451, 363 hrs., 45 hp. - Like New • MF GC2600 Compact, 26 hp.

• MF 1529 Compact, 29 hp., loader • ‘93 Agco 5680, MFD, loader • ‘67 JD 3020

COMBINES • • • • • • • • •

‘09 MF 9795, 282 hrs.

‘05 Challenger 670, 1476 hrs.

‘96 MF 8570, RWA, 2330 sep. hrs.

‘90 MF 8570 ‘77 MF 750 ‘82 MF 850, variable speed, 3535 hrs.

MF 9750 pu table MF 9120 beantable MF 1859 beantables, 15’, 18’, 20’

• ‘08 Geringhoff 1822, RD • ‘07 Geringhoff 1822, RD • ‘07 Geringhoff 1622, RD • ‘04 Geringhoff 1622, RD • ‘07 Geringhoff 1222, RD • ‘03 Geringhoff 1222, RD • (2) ‘08 Geringhoff 1220, RD • ‘05 Geringhoff 1020, RD • ‘98 Geringhoff 830, RD • ‘06 Geringhoff 830, RD • ‘03 Geringhoff 830, RD • ‘01 Geringhoff 830, RD • ‘00 Geringhoff 830, RD • ‘92 Geringhoff 830, PC • ‘07 Geringhoff 820, RD • ‘08 Geringhoff 630, RD • ‘07 Geringhoff 630, RD

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• • • • • • • ‘94 Geringhoff 630, PC • • ‘91 Geringhoff 630, PC • • ‘92 Gleaner 1222 hugger • • ‘94 Gleaner 830 hugger • • ‘04 CIH 2206, HDP • ‘06 CIH 2208, 8R30” • CIH 922 GVL poly • • ‘90 CIH 1083 • • ‘00 JD 893, knife rolls, • HDP, HHC • • ‘02 JD 893, knife rolls • • MF 9483 • • ‘03 MF 3000, 6R30” • • ‘96 MF 864 • • ‘99 NH 996, 12R20” • • ‘09 NH 98D, 18R20” • • ‘05 NH 98C, 12R20” • •

CORNHEADS “Where Farm and Family Meet”

Machinery Wanted

Machinery Wanted

FOR SALE: CIH 8RN cult, Looking for DMI or other 527 WANTED: 7’ or 8’ 3pt disk.

Ripper, good cond. Call 320-251-8317 or 320-290-8584 f-fold, R.S., like new Steve at 952-292-2019 $2,000; IH 4600 field cult, WANTED: JD 4055 or 4255 28’ w/ mulcher, rear HD 2WD tractor w/ cab in good WANTED: hitch, very gd, $6,000; DMI MACHINERY condition. Daytimes only.

18’ chisel plow in good Ecolo 500, 3pt ripper, 5 651-564-0606 shape; 35’-38’ field cultivashank, $7,000. JD #21 hay tor in good shape. Ron, cond. $500. 320-328-5794 Spraying Equip.

507-402-4631 FOR SALE: ‘05 Nitro 2275 For Sale: White 225 181/2’ WANTED TO BUY: JD 3970 sprayer, 90’, 1400 gal S/S. silage chopper; Gehl 980 field cult. hyd. wings, tan1650 hrs, $120,000. Also, ‘99 silage box; MF 180 tractor. dem, A-1 condition, no Nitro 200, 1200 gal S/S, 2900 (320)282-4846 mulcher. $2500 763-227-8620 hrs, new frt tires, $68,000.

507-427-3520 WANTED TO BUY: Oliver For Sale; JD 610 chisel or White tractors, can be plow, 17’, 17 true-deph good running ones, parts standards, walking tantractors, or ones that need FOR SALE: Raven Accuflow NH3 cooler for anhydem, no welding, $8,250. fixing, all years & models. drous ammonia, complete 507-380-7863 218-564-4273 w/quick coupler, hoses & & hitch if wanted Machinery Wanted WANTED: 2 - 150 gal. fert. knives for JD 2410 chisel plow, tanks w/mounting brackets does not include speed senDisc chisels: JD 714 & 712, to fit a 7”x7” bar; also, sor or Raven 440 monitor, Glencoe 7400; Field Cults double disk fert. openers & used very little, $3,000. under 30’: JD 980, small 2 - 8R squeeze pumps.

(507)872-6081 or (507)530-0191 grain carts & gravity box(320)333-2742 es 300-400 bu. finishers under 20’, clean 4 & 6R stalk WANTED: 8T fertilizer choppers; Nice JD 215 & spreader, 540 RPM, hyd Hagie 284 Sprayer, 80' boom, good cond, $32,000/OBO. 216 flex heads; JD 643 and cover. 6 row chopping 515-689-2547 or 515-689-0907 cornheads Must be cornhead. 952-446-1120 clean;JD corn planters, 4WANTED: A pair of 8 bolt Wanted 6-8 row. 715-299-4338 dual hub extentions; also, WANTED: 570, 580 or larger set of flat-fold markers for Tox-o-Wik corn dryer, or 8RW or 12RN planter.

JD 7000 4R corn planter. Alportable PTO dryer.

(320)333-2742 so fert attachment & trans(715)273-4124 or (715)410-5975 mission for 7000 planter. WANTED: Gleaner F2 dsl McCormick PTO corn combine, w/ 4-30 cornhead, WANTED: Cow mats, worn binder for parts, wood can must be in good shape. 218out; 10T running gear. 507be gone. 507-532-6120 338-6184 450-0745

Brandt GBU-10 grain bag unloader Brandt GBL-10 grain bag loader Brandt 5200 EX grain vacs Brandt 1515 LP, 1535, 1545, 1575, 1585 belt conveyors Brandt 1390 HP swing Brandt 1390 XL swing Brandt 1070 swing Brandt 10x35 auger Brandt 8x47 auger Brandt 8x42 auger Feterl 10x60 auger Parker 1348 grain cart, 1300 bu., PTO drive Parker 505 gravity box, 550 bu., brakes Feterl 10x60 straight auger

HAY & LIVESTOCK

Wanted WANTED: Harvestor or Stave silos for salvage & large volumes of scrap iron. 952-292-5255

Farm Services Custom round baling w/ late model JD baler. Makes up to 5x6 bale. Twine or net wrap. Contact Steve Messerli 507-276-4595 Will Travel

Feed, Seed, Hay Alfalfa mixed & grass hay in rounds & big squares, delivered from South Dakota, Jerry Haensel (605)363-3402 or (605)321-9237 Certified organic H1 moisture in harvestore hay. Big squares. Rig Rounds. Good quality. Stored inside. 608539-2731. MOSA Certified Dairy Quality Alfalfa Tested big squares & round bales, delivered from South Dakota John Haensel (605)334-0643 Dairy quality western alfalfa, big squares or small squares, delivered in semi loads.

Clint Haensel (605) 310-6653

‘03 Buhler Versatile 2145, 4WD w/Super Steer, 18-spd. powershift trans, Firestone 710/70R38 rear, 480/70R30 front, 12 front wgts., 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 1159 hrs. - S.N.: 60032 - $81,600

‘08 NH T8010, 4WD, w/Super Steer, 18.4x46 rear tires w/duals, 14.9x34 front tires, front wgts., 3 valves, quick coupler, 18-spd. powershift trans., 1345 hrs. - S.N.: 60040 - $112,900

NH 9030, bi-direction - S.N.: 60132 - $38,200

‘05 NH TG285, 4WD w/18-spd. PS, Super Steer, set of 4 new rear 18.4xR46 Firestone tires, new 380/85R34 front tires, rear whl wgts. 13⁄4” 1000 PTO - S.N.: JAW135103 - $118,900

AgriMaxx Poly Tanks, Variety of Vert. & Horiz. tanks in stock. Constructed of UV stabilized polyethylene. Ideal for holding sprayer water, liq. feed or fertilizer - Call For Sizes & Prices

NH 654 round baler - S.N.:60205 - $12,400

NH 1431 disc bine. - S.N.: 59996 - $18,950

‘77 JD 2440 dsl. 2WD, w/540 PTO, 16.9x30 rear tires (70%), 9.5Lx15 frts (70%), 1 rear remote, JD 48 hyd ldr- S.N.: 2732297 - $12,750

NH BR7070 baler - S.N.: 60047 - $25,950

Chandler litter spreader 22’&26’ ‘07 JD 956, 15’ ‘78 JD 1209, 9’ MF 1328 disc mower MF 1329 disc mower Sitrex DM7 disc mower Sitrex RP5 3 pt. wheel rake Sitrex MK12 wheel rake Sitrex 10 & 12 wheel rakes on cart Westendorf 3 pt. bale spear

MISCELLANEOUS JD 330 disc, harrow Balzer 22’ stalk chopper Balzer 20’ stalk chopper Leon rock picker, reel type Loftness 30’ stalk chopper, SM (5) Mauer 28’ to 42’ header trailers WRS 30’ header trailer Sunflower 1550 disc, 50’ Degelman 6000 HD rock picker Degelman RD320 rock digger Degelman LR7645 land roller - Rental Returns Degelman 7999 Straw Master, 50’

Werner Implement Company, Inc. Vermillion, MN 55085 • www.wernerimplement.com Call Mel, Randy or Charlie

(651) 437-4435 • (800) 770-4634

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COMBINES

JD 8770, 12 spd. syncro, 5211 hrs., 20.8x38, radial tires & duals 85%, 4 hyd.......$62,500 JD 8870, 24 spd., 6330 hrs., eng. OH ‘09, 20.8x38 tires & duals 75%, 4 hyd., diff. lock ..........................................$65,000 ‘97 JD 9300, 24 spd., 5568 hrs., 20.8x42 duals ................................................$78,000 ‘89 JD 8760, 12 spd., 6600 hrs., 20.8x38 duals ................................................$46,000

‘06 JD 8010, 1325 eng./1050 sep. hrs., 20.8x42 duals, tracker, chopper, rock trap, auto header, Sharp!........................$149,000 ‘07 JD 9660,1738 eng./1230 sep. hrs., Contour Master, Premium cab, Delux header controls, chopper, hi-unload, 18.4x42 duals ......................................................$140,000 ‘06 JD 9760STS, 1783 eng./1207 sep. hrs., Contour Master, bullet rotor, Touchset, HID lights, 20.8x42 duals ..............$140,000 ‘05 JD 9760STS, 1462 eng./1086 sep. hrs., Contour Master, 20.8x38 duals, chopper, header controls ..............$130,000 ‘04 JD 9760STS, 2358 eng./1612 sep. hrs., hi-capacity unload, Contour Master, chopper, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 800x32 tires ....................$125,000 ‘04 JD 9660STS, 1761 eng./1289 sep. hrs., 18.4x42 duals, Green Star, yield & moisture monitor, touch set..........................$120,000 ‘03 JD 9650STS, 2732 eng./1962 sep. hrs., Contour Master, bin ext. 18.4x42 duals ........................................................$89,000 ‘02 JD 9550, 2693 eng./1673 sep. hrs., 4WD, Contour Master, bin ext., chopper, JD chaff spreader ............................$89,000 ‘05 Cat 560 Lexion, 1032 eng./810 sep. hrs., 20.8x42 duals, auto contour, 3D sieves, chopper, walker machine ................$98,000 ‘98 CIH 2366, 2314 eng./1746 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, specialty rotor, yield & moisture monitor, bin ext., 30.5x32 tires, Nice Combine ..................................$69,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

HAY TOOLS

MISCELLANEOUS

PLANTERS TILLAGE

SKIDSTEERS

COMBINES

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00, Sat. 7:30-Noon

LOADER TRACTORS ‘08 NH T7030, MFWD, 1085 hrs., 18.4x42 duals, 540/1000 PTO, NH 850TL loader w/grapple & joystick........................$89,000 ‘02 NH TM125, MFWD, 3483 hrs., cab, air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, Buhler 2795 loader w/joystick control..................$49,000

GRAIN CARTS ‘67 Parker 739, 750 bu. grain cart w/roll tarp, 24.5x32 tires ..........................$23,500 Parker 938, 1000 bu. cart, 35.5x32 tires ........................................................$24,500 Check Out Our Website For Pictures & More Listings @ www.larsonimplements.com

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179

Free delivery on combines in MN, Eastern ND & SD

Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings www.larsonimplements.com

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘03 Gleaner R65................................................................COMING Gleaner R60........................................................................$29,500 NEW NH T8, 300, FWA ..........................................................CALL ‘08 Fantini 12-30 chopping cornhead ..............................$68,000 NEW Versatile 305, FWA........................................................CALL NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ..........................................CALL NEW Massey 1635, FWA, w/loader ..............................ON HAND NEW Massey 5480 FWA, w/loader ................................ON HAND New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand ‘01 CIH STX440 ................................................................$112,000 Hesston 1150, 12’ ................................................................$1,800 Buhler 2210, SS, 1475 hrs ................................................$94,900 ‘79 Versatile 875, 4WD, w/3 pt ..........................................$24,000 ‘79 White 2-110, FWA w/loader ........................................$18,500 NEW Salford RT units ............................................................CALL Allis WD 45, wide front ........................................................$2,500 NEW Westfield augers ................................................AVAILABLE Massey Ferguson 220..........................................................$7,000 NEW Rem 2700 vac ..............................................................CALL Massey Ferguson 33............................................................$2,800 NEW Century HD1000, 60’ sprayers ....................................CALL Ford TW20, FWA ..............................................................COMING NEW Riteway rollers ..............................................................CALL Massey 1190, FWA ............................................................$11,500 NEW Lorenz snowblowers ....................................................CALL MM 302 w/loader ................................................................$4,500 NEW Batco conveyors ..........................................................CALL NEW Brent wagons & grain carts ........................................CALL NEW E-Z Trail seed wagons..................................................CALL NEW White planters ..............................................................CALL NEW rock buckets & pallet forks ........................................ CALL Hiniker 30’ seeder ..............................................................$19,500 NEW Hardi sprayers ..............................................................CALL ‘92 JD 455, 30’....................................................................$14,000 REM 2700, Rental ..................................................................CALL Unverferth 8000 grain cart ................................................$19,000 ‘03 NH ST740, 7-shank ......................................................$18,500 Kinze 1050 w/duals ............................................................$48,500 JD 2700, 7-shank ..............................................................$27,500 ‘09 Artsway 5165 mill ........................................................$21,000 (DMI Parts Available) DMI 530 w/leveler ..............................................................$10,500 ‘04 CIH/DMI 50’ field cult. ....................................................CALL ‘02 DMI Tigermate II, 44.5’ w/bskt ........................................CALL NEW NH skidsteers on hand ................................................CALL ‘08 L175, 2-spd., 360 hrs. ..................................................$25,500 ‘06 Gleaner R75 w/CDF ..................................................COMING ‘06 Mustang 2066, 1623 hrs. ............................................$18,500 ‘05 Gleaner R65................................................................$150,000 ‘02 NH LS170 w/bucket & fork ..........................................$14,500

USED TRACTORS

‘04 Cat 765, 3000 hrs., 18” tracks,, 120” track spacing, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., frt. wgts., Nice ....................................$125,000 ‘97 JD 8300, MFWD, 8350 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., 14.9x46 duals ....$60,000 ‘03 JD 8420, 4486 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, P.S. trans., 380x50 tires & duals, front wgts. ..............................................$108,000 ‘03 JD 8220, MFWD, 4470 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., big pump, 380x50 tires & duals ....................................$93,500 ‘02 JD 8120, MFWD, 4921 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 540 capable, big pump, 380x50 tires & duals........................$89,000 ‘98 JD 8100, MFWD, 7530 hrs., 420x46 tires & duals, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 8 frt. wgts., big hyd. pump..................................$62,500 ‘08 JD 7230 Premium, MFWD, 450 hrs., cab, air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x38 tires....................................$78,000 ‘90 JD 4455, 2WD, 8801 hrs., 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46 tires & duals, power shift ......................................$37,500 ‘09 C-IH 275 Magnum, 795 hrs., 3pt., 540/1000 PTO, 420x46 tires & duals ......................................................$137,500 ‘07 C-IH 305 Magnum, 2100 hrs., 380/54” tires & duals, 380x46 front tires & duals, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ......$123,000 ‘06 C-IH MX215, MFWD, 1850 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 20.8x42 duals $92,000 ‘06 C-IH 120MXM, MFWD, Pro cab, 1699 hrs., 3 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x42 tires....................................$49,000 Case 2096, cab/air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x38 singles, 6300 hrs. ..............$17,500 ‘07 NH TG275, MFWD, 1050 hrs., 18.4x50 duals, front duals, front wgts., 540/1000 PTO ..............................................$115,000

THE LAND, JULY 22, 2011

FOR SALE: Alfalfa 3x3 For Sale: Alfalfa/brome Hay for Sale: LeRoy Ose, Black Angus Yearling bulls; Hamp, Chester & Yorkround bales, net wrap, no squares, first cutting, 160 Thief River Falls, MN 218shire boars & gilts. rain,1st crop, 1300 lb bales, RFV, using super condi681-7796 or cell 218-689-6675 Alfred Kemen(320)598-3790 can deliver small tioning rows, $135 a ton.

WANTED & FOR SALE loads.507-649-1944.

Delivery available.

ALL TYPES of hay & For Sale; Black Simmental 507-427-2050 Mountain Lake bulls, 3 long yearlings, 2straw. Also buying corn, Lg round bales alfalfa/grass 2yr olds, polled, excellent wheat & oats. Western Hay mix, 1500 lb, wrapped, no FRESH Chopped Sweetcorn growth & quality. Good available. Fox Valley Alrain. Albert Lea. $60/bale.

Silage from Montgomery disposition, $1500 & up. 40 falfa Mill. 920-853-3554 507-402-0255 & Other Locations. years of Simental breedFor Trucking Charges ing. Polzin’s Riverside SiSouth Dakota Western Alfal- WANTED TO BUY: DAM& Silage Cost, mental, Cokato, Mn 320AGED CORN. Wet or dryfa & Grass 3x3x8. Various Call Brian Kaisershot 286-5805 almost any condition.

RFB's at 612-756-2917 Schwieger Grain KNS Hay & Transport Fairmont, MN 605-999-1118 800-658-2314 or 507-236-5181 cell WANTED: Feed Barley.

Call 320-267-9950

THE LAND, JULY 22, 2011

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Dairy

Dairy

55 Dairy Cows For Sale.

(715)695-2903

HERD OF 34 HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS & 7 Springing heifers, due in Sept.

7 Jersey Heifers, 1 Cross 715-235-0751 Bred Heifer. Ages 12-16 mos. 715-429-0795 Jersey cows fresh March & April & springing heifers, Exceptional Young Brown on official test Woodmohr Swiss Bulls - Elite GenetJerseys. Home 715-568-4425 ics (715)537-5413 or Cell 715-271-0281 www.jerland.com FOR SALE: 7 Reg. Jersey WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. cows, all stages of lacta(320)235-2664 tion. Good pedigrees.

Also, FOR SALE: Service Beef Cattle bull age Reg. Jersey bulls. Good pedigrees. 608- Angus Bulls for Sale: For606-2277 age based genetics, AI'd, passed a breeding soundFor Sale: 8-15 Holstein ness exam. Yearling & 2 dairy cows. DHIA profyr olds. Tschanz Farms, itested.

Blair, WI. 608-989-2223 715-985-2273.

Please leave message FOR SALE: Registered BLACK ANGUS OPEN HEIFER. 18 months old. New breeding age Jersey bulls.

Richmond, WI. 715-808-3323 608-524-4786

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Beef Cattle FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS

Beef Cattle 6

Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance, AI FOR SALE: Semen tested Limousin bulls, 2 yrs olds sired. In herd improve& yrlings, low birth wgt, ment program. super growth, John Goelz J.W. Riverview Angus Farm 507-557-8394 or Larry 507Glencoe, MN 55336 825-5509 Conklin Dealer (320)864-4625 LIMOUSIN BULLS for sale from top AI sires, red & FOR SALE: 60 head of Holblack, yearling & 2 yr stein feeder steers, 400lbs olds, Green Fields Crosseach, all shots & work ing Limousin (715)273-0310 done. Possible delivery.

320-305-0721 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows or FOR SALE: Red Angus heifers or roping stock, bulls, 2 yrs old, $1600; (1) top blood lines.

Yearling bulls, $1300.

(507)235-3467 Oehler Red Angus Cleveland, MN 507-931-5758 WANT TO BUY: Butcher

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Hereford Heifers. 5 Polled, 1 Horned. Ready to be bred. $950/apiece.

715-644-2377

cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples; also horses, sheep & goats.

320-235-2664

Midwest Ag Equip Farm Equipment For Sale

Financing Available

Emerson Kalis Easton, MN 56025 • 507-381-9675

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘08 Challenger 965B, 800 hrs ......$199,500 ‘07 JD 9230, 3 pt., PTO ..................$130,000 ‘08 Cat MT755, 1900 hrs. ..............$160,000 ‘07 CIH MX305, 4600 hrs., warranty ........................................................$115,000 ‘05 JD 9660, 700 sep. hrs. ............$145,000 ‘95 Ford 9680, 4600 hrs. ..................$64,000 ‘78 JD 2940, MFWD w/loader ..........$18,500 ‘93 JD 410D backhoes, cab 4x4, ext-hoe ..............................................$28,000 ‘08 Krause Dominator, 18’ ..............$42,000 ‘06 Lexion 590R, 950 sep. hrs ......$170,000 ‘98 JD 1770, 24-30 planter, E sets, airforce trash whippers ......................$61,000 ‘00 Hagie STS12 ..............................$85,000 ‘08 Cat 226B2 skidsteer, 400 hrs. ....$23,000

Horses

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THE LAND, JULY 22, 2011

AQHA Foundation Quarter BEAUTIFUL MATCHED Horses. Dock Bar, GunTEAM OF BELGIAN smoke, Driftwood, Blanton MARES. 8 yrs old, broke Mares, Geldings, Yearthe best. $3,500/OBO. lings. 608-526-3970 evenings (715)435-3915

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED

For Sale: Horse equip. CovSheep ered wagon. Mint cond.

FOR SALE: Purebred JanuBio plastic harness for ary Dorset rams. $350 each draft horses & collars. Oth320-212-1031 er tack. 2R cult. Exc. cond. Parts for a large FOR SALE: Purebred regissleigh.715-491-0701 tered Polypay ram & ewe lambs, Jan & Feb born, RRs & QRs. 507-223-5486 or 507-829-8748

ANYWHERE We buy damaged corn and grain any condition - wet or dry TOP DOLLAR We have vacs and trucks CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC 800-205-5751

CORN HEADS

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘07 NH 98C, 8R30..................................................$29,900 ‘07 Gleaner 3000, 8R30 ........................................$32,900 ‘05 98C, 8R30 ......................................................$29,900 NH 96C, 8R30........................................................$23,900 ‘03 Gleaner 3000, 8R30 ........................................$23,900 ‘98 JD 893, 8R30 ..................................................$21,900 NH 996, 8R30........................................................$19,500 NH 996, 8R30........................................................$16,900 NH 974, 6R30..........................................................$3,950 Gleaner R-436 ........................................................$1,750

GRAIN HEADS

‘07 Glenaer 8200, 35’ w/Crary ..............................$32,900 ‘03 Gleaner 8000, 30’ w/Crary ..............................$23,900 JD 930F w/Crary ..................................................$16,900 ‘97 JD 925, 25’ ....................................................$10,900 ‘98 NH 973, 30’ ....................................................$10,900

COMBINES

Wishek 862NT, 16’, w/harrow................................$31,900 Wilrich Quad Four, 35’, chisel plow ........................$22,500 JD 1610, 14-shank..................................................$1,950 JD 1610, 25-shank..................................................$5,900

DRILLS & PLANTING

Kinze 3600, 16/31, Nice ........................................$74,900 Kinze 3600, 16/31 ................................................$69,900 Kinze 3600, 16/31 ................................................$59,900 Kinzd 3600, 16/31 ................................................$57,500 White 6100, 12R30 w/11 row trailer......................$23,900 JD 7300, 12R30 ....................................................$11,900 JD 7000, 8R30 ........................................................$1,900 JD 7100, 12R30 ......................................................$3,500 CIH 900, 12R30 ......................................................$7,900 Great Plains 20’, 10” w/coulter cart ......................$10,900 IH 800, 12R30 ........................................................$2,500

HAY EQUIPMENT

NH 1431discbine ..................................................$13,900 NH 617 disc mower ................................................$4,450 NH 1475 haybine ..................................................$12,900 NH 499 haybine ......................................................$8,900 NH 114 haybine, 12 ................................................$1,250 ‘06 NH BR780, net ................................................$22,900 NH 855 baler ..........................................................$2,500 NH 688 baler, twine ..............................................$10,000 NH 660 baler, twine/net ..........................................$9,900 Gehl 1475 baler ......................................................$6,900 NH 275 baler ..........................................................$2,499 NH TH154, 12 wheel rake........................................$8,900 Tonutti 10 wheel V-rake ..........................................$4,500 New Tonutti 9-wheel rake........................................$4,650 (2) Gramip 9 wheel rakes ..................................ea. $2,900 2300 Series, 16’ hay head ....................................$12,000 NH Super 717 chopper, hay & corn head ................$2,950

SKIDLOADER

‘07 Gleaner R75, 1040 hrs...................................$179,900 ‘09 NH L-185, 750 hrs, cab, heat ..........................$32,900 ‘01 Gleaner R62, 1500 hrs.....................................$89,900 ‘07 NH L-185, 1200 hrs.........................................$29,900 ‘00 NH TR-99, RWA, 2255 hrs. ..............................$84,900 ‘00 NH LS-180, 5500 hrs, cab, heat ......................$16,900 ‘94 JD 9500, 3000 hrs. ........................................$39,900 MISCELLANEOUS ‘95 NH TR-87, 1850 hrs. ......................................$39,900 Mandako 42’ roller, Demo Unit ..............................$31,500 TILLAGE ‘10 Demco 1350 cart, scale, Demo Unit ................$54,900 ‘09 CIH 330, turbo till 25’, w/baskets ....................$39,900 ‘10 Demco 650 cart ..............................................$19,900 Wilrich 957, 5-30, Nice..........................................$33,900 Parker 710 cart, scale............................................$18,900 ‘08 Wilrich 957, 7-30 ............................................$29,900 Brent 544 wagon ..................................................$11,900 ‘05 Wilrich 957, 7-30 ............................................$26,900 MORE ITEMS - See Our Wesbsite JD 512, 7-shank....................................................$20,900

United Farmers Cooperative

Main Office: Ag Service Center 840 Pioneer Avenue P.O. Box 4 Lafayette, MN 56054-0004

USED DRYERS & AUGERS Good Selection of Used Dryers - Call!

Feterl 12”x72’, PTO ........................$7,995 Feterl 12”x60’ PTO ..........................$4,600 Feterl 12”x72’, swing ......................$7,995 Westfield 8”x61’, swing ..................$5,250 Hutchinson 10”x62’, swing drive....$4,995 Feterl 8”x55’ w/motor ....................$3,985 Westfield 10”x31’ w/motor ............$3,600 Koyker 500 gal., 45’ ........................$3,275

SKIDLOADERS Bobcat S300, heat, 2 spd. ............$26,975 ‘02 Bobcat 873, heat, 2 spd. ........$19,500 Bobcat 743 w/bucket......................$8,950 ‘05 Gehl 4640, fork, bucket ..........$14,800 Gehl 3510, bucket ..........................$6,950 Gehl 4240E, heat, 2007 ................$17,400 Gehl 6625, fork, bucket ................$10,950 ‘06 Case 430, heat, bucket ..........$22,700 Case 1825B w/bucket ..................$10,650

TILLAGE Wilrich 957, 7 shank......................$22,600 CIH MRX690, 5 shank ..................$18,900 JD 3 pt. plow, 5 btm........................$2,850 IH 720 plow, 5-18” ..........................$1,650 Brillion 40’, 4 bar ..........................$12,900 DMI 7-24 w/leveler ........................$13,900 Wishek 16’ disc ............................$28,600

507-228-8224 or 800-642-4104 www.ufcmn.com LeSueur • 800-252-5993

Tonutti disc mower, 7’ ....................$6,550 Yetter 3541, 41’ rotary hoe ..........$14,900

SPRAYERS Fast 1000 gal., 90’ boom ..............$10,300 Fast 1000 gal., 60’ boom ................$7,850 Redball 680, 110’, 1300 gal. ........$17,650 Century 750 gal., 60’ boom ............$6,650 Demco 850 gal.,, 60’ front end ....$23,800

MISCELLANEOUS Balzer chopper, 20’ ........................$4,350 Loftness chopper, 20’ ..................$13,650 JD 2700, 7-shank ..........................$27,900 JD 510, 7-shank ............................$10,700 DMI 730, 7-shank ..........................$13,750 JD Gator, 6 wheel............................$5,950 Woods stalk chopper, 3 pt, 20’ ......$8,750 Woods 20’ stalk chopper................$9,300 Kilbros 690 grain cart....................$12,950 Parker 510 grain cart ....................$11,900 CIH 5400 min-till drill, 20’, 3 pt. ......$8,950 J&M 250 box ..................................$2,550 Used grain legs ....................................Call NI 3739 spreader ............................$7,950 NH 795 spreader ............................$6,175 Gehl 1287 spreader ........................$5,650 MF 655 swather, 15’ head ..............$2,650 JD 800 swather, 12’ head ..............$1,775 Loftness rock picker, 48” ................$2,850 Used Snowblowers ............................Call

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‘09 CIH Steiger 485, 1760 hrs ............................$199,900 ‘98 NH 9882, 3500 hrs ..........................................$89,900 ‘96 NH 9682, 4500 hrs. ........................................$72,500 ‘90 Ford 876, 3 pt., 5400 hrs.................................$39,900 ‘85 JD 8450, 6470 hrs. ........................................$28,900 ‘09 NH T8050, FWA, 1170 hrs. ............................$149,900 ‘09 NH T7040, FWA, 300 hrs. ............Coming In $103,900 ‘05 Massey 8460, FWA, PS, 3200 hrs. ..................$89,900 ‘07 Versatile 435, 3500 hrs ................................$159,900 ‘05 Genesis 2210, FWA, SS, 3000 hrs ..................$89,900 ‘02 Genesis 2210, FWA, SS, 3400 hrs. ..................$79,900 ‘98 NH TV-140, 5900 hrs.......................................$48,900 JD 4540 ................................................................$79,900 White 2-75, FWA, Westendorf ................................$13,900 Versatile 256 bi-directional ....................................$27,900 JD 4440, 8800 hrs ................................................$19,500 AC 7045, 2WD, 6000 hrs. ......................................$10,900 Ford 8000................................................................$7,800

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Swine

FOR SALE: Hampshire, Yorkshire, & Duroc boars.

Also Hamp/Yorkshire gilts, genetics from top AI sires.

Exc herd health, No PRSS, hogs raised on outside cement lots. Compartively priced. Delivery available.

Stan Adelman 320-568-2225

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For Sale: 65 Spring Doelings, from top quality Bucks. Serious inquiries only! (608)476-2234

Compart’s total program features superior boars & open gilts documented by BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines.

Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are productive, lean, durable.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘95 JD 8870, 24 speed trans., 18.4R46 duals, PTO, 12,000 hrs..$35,500 ‘10 CIH 7088 combine, 20.8R42 duals, RWD, field tracker, rock trap, chopper, 350 sep. hrs...................................................$196,000 ‘06 JD 9860STS combine, bullet rotor, Contour Master, 20.8R42 duals, Maurer tank extension, 913 sep. hrs. ........................................$144,000 ‘07 JD 1290 cornhead, knife rolls, hyd. deck plates ....................$29,500 ‘09 Frontier HM1109, 9’ windrow merger, like new ..................$10,800 ‘05 Buhler Versatile 2210, MFWD super Steer, 18.4x46 duals, 10,000 hrs.......................................................................................................$42,000

Glyphosate - American Made • $8.50/gal.

Kendo (aphids) • $65/gal.

Generic Lorsban (aphids) • $25/gal.

Arrow • $65/gal. (Vol Corn) *Licensed to meter chemicals.

Complete line of Generic and Name Brand chemicals.

• Herbicides • Fungicides • Insecticides OEM Ag Equipment Parts Grain Storage & Distribution Systems, Steel Buildings

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Call 651-923-4430 or 651-380-6034

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AC 7040 tractor - $6,900

AC 4w305, runs great

MF GC2400, 4WD w/loader & mower

Used Hesston 4760 baler, few bales

H&S 12-wheel rake, very good - Special $3,900

New Teagle bale shredder

New MF 2150 baler

MacDon FD70, 40’ flex draper, JD mounts

MacDon FD70, 35’ flex draper, JD mounts

Used Sunflower 4511-09 disc chisel

Demo Summers 16’ disc chisel

New Sunflower 4511-09 disc chisel

Special Kilbros header cart, 42’ - On Hand

New Rhino 20’ rotary shredder

Alloway 3 pt. shredder, 20’, Nice Shape

Used MacDon 974, 36’ flex draper

Kilbros 1950, 1100 bu. grain cart - Special Price

MARZOLF IMPLEMENT COMPANY 1221 Hwy. 63 South • Spring Valley, MN

507-346-7227 • 800-657-3206

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JD 4230 w/Bush Hog loader

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Pets & Supplies

Livestock Equipment

Border Collie Puppies. Pure WANTED TO BUY! USED bred, no papers, black & BULK MILK COOLER white. Born 5/27/11. Have ALL SIZES 920-867-3048 1st shots & wormed. PaCars & Pickups rents work cattle. Good w/kids. Exc. disposition & FOR SALE: ‘85 Ford 250 dsl temperament. Males $150 pickup, bedliner, ag hitch, ea. Females $250 1 Fegood tires, 320-579-0557 male, 2 blue eyes $350.

(715)672-8587 leave mesTrucks & Trailers sage ‘81 IH triple axle 20’ steel grain box, roll tarp, 335hp, Livestock Equipment Detroit diesel, 10spd,, exc paint & cond, DOT inspectDairy Equip: Almost New ed, $17,750. 612-232-4078 Zabel 620 slant feed hyd manure pump complete For Sale: ‘70 & ‘72 single w/Power Pack & 7.5 hp axle grain trucks, 14’ box motor.

Health failure, w/ hoist, low miles, good forced sale of dairy herd. cond 320-826-2113 New price $10,634. Will sell for half & help what I can FOR SALE: ‘71 Ford Louisville twin screw semi tracto remove w/tractor & rolltor, good solid truck, ers thru steel barn wall. $3,750. (507)259-2677 (715)765-4593 For Sale: 1400 gal poly liqqid feed tank with electric pump. $1,000 507-227-3961

FOR SALE: ‘72 Chevy 1/2 ton, Custom 10 pickup, for the rebuilder, runs good. $2,900. 507-747-2749

FOR SALE: Alkota pressure FOR SALE: ‘74 Int’l 1800, 550 gas, 5x4, twin screw, washer, 10 gal/min 1500 20’ steel box, roll tarp, nice psi, 50amp, 220 volt, 310 truck. Make offer. 507-665hrs of use, $4,500. 507-4563739 3283 JD CT322 Skidsteer. CHA. 340 hrs. Very nice. Sold cows & don't need anymore! 715-220-5253

SUMMER SAVINGS TRACTORS & SKIDS

‘03 NH TG285, 18.4X46 @65%, 5200 hrs ..$87,900 ‘05 NH TV145, 3 pt, PTO, loader, 1935 hrs $74,500 ‘98 NH 9682, 710x38 duals, OH trans, 5050 hrs ..................................................$72,900 ‘95 NH 9680, 20.8x42 duals, 4653 hrs ........$69,750 ‘08 NH T5070 MFWD, AC, 950 hrs..............$44,900 ‘89 CIH 7110, 2WD, 18.4x38, 5110 hrs ......$34,900 ‘05 CIH JX65, 2WD, ROPS, 750 hrs, Nice ..$16,700 ‘80 Case 2590, 20.8, eng. work, 7705 hrs, Nice ........................................................$14,500 ‘81 AC 7010, 2WD, PD tran OH’d, 5059 hrs ..................................................$11,500 ‘79 White 2-105, cab, 18.4x38, 4600 hrs ....$10,900 NH 8670, 2WD & 8870 MFWD ....................Coming

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COMBINES & HEADS ‘09 NH CR9070 Mauer, YM, 709/521 ........$234,700 ‘09 NH CR9070 Mauer, YM, 903/663 ........$218,700 ‘08 NH C9060 Mauer, YM, 20.8 duals, 801/656 ................................................$215,300 ‘06 NH CR940A, YM, 20.8 duals, 1310/990 ..............................................$152,400 ‘05 NH CR960, YM, Crary ext, planetary, 1741/1382 ..................................................$139.700 ‘04 NH CR970 Mauer, YM, 20.8 duals, 1921/1374 ............................................$135,700 ‘97 NH TR98 Mauer, YM, 2697/1916 ..........$62,500 ‘91 NH TR96, 30.5’S, chopper, 3205/2351 $22,500 ‘05 Harvester 8R30 chopper head, Nice ....$34,900 ‘98 NH 996, 6R30, poly................................$15,900 www.deiteringbrothers.com

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Trucks & Trailers

Miscellaneous FOR SALE: JD 1445 front mount mower, 4WD w/ 7 iron 72” deck, like new, only 768 hrs.

Call John at 612-968-3800

Retirement Sale: ‘97 Peter- For Sale; Patz barn cleaner and chain, good condition, bilt 377 Day cab, 410 Cat, nearly new. 18” chute, 13spd, Red, 3.73 gears, counter clockwise, 160’ 508M. ‘05 Wilson grain chain. good cond. DMI trailer, 10M. $62,500. 507bumper hitch for older 822-3888 Chev pick up. 320-274-5992

Recreational Vehicles 16’ Lund Fishing Boat w/ trailer & tarp, 20hp Mercury motor, $1,500. 712-7922954 Noon hour or evenings

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USED PARTS LARSON SALVAGE Good selection of tractor parts - New & Used All kinds of hay equipment, haybines, balers, choppers parted out.

New combine belts for all makes.

Swather canvases, round baler belting, used & new tires.

GENERATORS:15kW-500kW PTO & automatic gen sets, new & used. Low time hospital take-outs.

Standby Power - Windom Serving farmers since 1975 (800) 419-9806, 9-5 Mon-Sat

For Sale; IH 810 5 belt pu ONAN ENGINES head, exc condition, $950. 25 hp rebuilt engine for skid JD 643 low tin cornhead, loader; rebuilt Onan en$4250. JD 2800 5 bottom gines 16 to 20 hp for JD spring reset plow, new garden tractors and othmole boards, shedded, $ ers. Prices start at $1095.00 2450. IH 2250 qt loader, 7’ exchange. BCM, Inc. bucket, $2650. 320-769-2756 (763)755-0034

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Bobcat T190..several Starting @ $15,000 Bobcat T200 several Starting @ $15,000 Bobcat T250..several Starting @ $24,900 Bobcat T300..several Starting @ $25,900 Bobcat MT50/MT52/MT55 ..................................Starting @ $8,500

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- Balzer 8500, 5th wheel, Dietrich 5-unit - Houle 7300 gal. slurry w/5-unit disk injector - Balzer 6350 gal. slurry tank w/5 shank, spring shank inductor - Houle 6000 gal. slurry w/4 units, disk injector - Calumet 4500 gal. vacuum tank - Balzer 4200 gal. vacuum w/3-tank injector - Calumet 4000 gal. slurry manure tank w/5-unit chisel injectors - Auto Car 6-wheel drive w/4000 Calumet slurry tank w/4-unit disc injector - Calumet 3750 gal. vacuum manure tank w/3-unit disc injector - Better Bilt 3350 gal. vacuum manure tank w/3-shank rear injector - Van Dale 3000 gal. vacuum tank - Better Bilt 2600 gal. vacuum tank - Calumet 2250 gal. vacuum tank w/2-shank injector - Balzer 2250 gal. vacuum tank - Dietrich 5 unit sweep injector

Misc.Equipment:

- TA 112, 1200 gal., 80’ boom, Raven 440 - Redball 570, 1200 gal., 90’ boom w/Raven 450 monitor - Top Air 1100 gal., 80’ boom, Raven 450 monitor - Top Air 1000 gal., 60’ boom, MT 3000 monitor - L & D 1000 gal., 88’ boom, no monitor - Blumhardt tandem axles, 1000 gal., 90’ boom w/foamer - Top Air 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold boom w/Raven 440 monitor, tandem axle V-Pump - Red Ball 565, 1000 gal., 60’, FF boom • Up to 4000 - AgChem 750 gal., 60’ X-fold boom, gallons tandem axle per minute - Walsh 500 gal., 45’ boom The most durable and - Brent 1084 grain cart dependable high capacity - Brent 976 grain cart pump available.

- Brent 772 grain cart Other: - Kilbros 1200 grain cart - N Tech vari width vertical - Clay 12’ vertical manure pump - J&M 525 grain cart manure pump - Van Dale 10’ vertical manure - Brent 472 grain cart - Farmstar horizontal 540 pump - Parker 450 grain cart transfer manure pump - Nuhn 540, 8’ vertical manure - JD 1210A grain cart - Balzer Afi 35 horizonal pump - M&W 400 bu. gravity box manure pump - Balzer 55’ wall welke lagoon - JD 2700, 5-bottom plow - Balzer Rovatti horizontal pump - Fork type rock picker manure pump - Hydro Engineering, 23-shank, - Glencoe model 4300 soil finisher - Houle 3 pt. trans.

46’ direct injector tool bar - Tyler pull-type fertilizer spreader manure pump - 10”x30’ load stand - Mobility 4-ton spreader, full hyd. drive - Dempster 4-ton pull-type fert. spreader - 8’ Power Angle Hyd. Plow for skidloader - Leon 650 hyd. pull-type scraper - Balzer Model 1200 pull-type windrower - Miller 12 silage dump box - New Lee Mfg. 975 & 475 trailer dsl. fuel tanks - IH 80 snowblower - CIH 527B Ecolo Tiger chisel plow - Balzer 1400, 14’ stalk chopper - Glencoe 23’ discovator - NH ST460, 28’ disk, like new - ‘05 Featherlite 16’ gooseneck livestock trlr - NH 9884 w/4316 hrs.

- JD 456 round baler - ‘07 CIH 245, MFWD, 2908 hrs.

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Grain Carts

New Tanks & Pumps: Any Size Available Used Tanks:

THE LAND, JULY 22, 2011

For sale: ‘76 Ford F 600 ,grain truck, 16’ box & hoist,V-8, 4 spd w/ 2 spd axel, good condition. 507847-2798, 507-841-0898

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Heartland Corn Shares for PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS Ultra-lite Airplane, T-Bird 1, sale.for 50 cents per share. single seater, 503 Rotax, New pumps & parts on hand.

320-282-9455 elec start. Like new w/ onCall Minnesota’s largest ly 40 hrs total time, always For Sale;’07 JD 8130 MFWD, distributor hangered, asking $8,000.

2160 hrs, fenders, duals, HJ Olson & Company call 651-380-5438 Goodhue plug & play. JD 726 mulch 320-974-3202 Area finisher 38.5 wide, new Cell - 320-894-6276 shovels. 507-370-3944 Winpower Sales & Service Reliable Power Solutions RANGER PUMP CO. Since 1925 ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Manufacturer of Water Lift PTO & automatic Pumps for Field With one phone call, you Emergency Drainage. Built to fit your can place your classified Electric Generators. needs since 1984. ad in The Land, Farm New & Used Sales & Service.

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NEW ‘11 JD 1760, 12R30, 3.0 bu, R/Cmnd, SKIDS/COMPACT R/cClnrs ................................................................$62,500 (M) ‘03 JD 2210, MFWD, 928 hrs, hydro, 62” deck ......$9,750 (M) ‘03 JD 4510, MFWD, 325 hrs, P reverser, ldr, 2010 RENTAL RETURNS 72” deck ..............................................................$21,500 ‘10 JD 6430, MFWD, 102 hrs, Prem cab, P/Q, joystick..................................................................$69,500 (M) ‘96 Case 1840, 1660 hrs, 62” bucket ..................$13,900 ‘98 Case 85XT, Grouser tracks, 72” bkt, 4WD/TRACKS 2575 hrs................................................................$17,900

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HANCOCK, MN 3AX/1 Lift, new liner 80% T&B HOPPERS ............................................$22,500 ‘87 Cornhusker 42’/66” AL Hopper ‘05 Spek Tek 28’ AL, SR, 80% T, New Bottom, 50% T, New B, Clean & Brakes & Lights, w/Air Lift Door for Straight ..............................$14,500 Trash or Silage, New Cylinder, VANS & WATER TRAILERS Plastic Liner, Like New ......$26,500 ‘95 Utility Curtainside Flatbed, ‘75 Fruehauf 28’ Steel, Roll Tarp, 48’/102”, Great for Water Trailer 80% T&B, New Plastic Liner, ..............................................$6,500 Good Paint ..........................$10,750 (10) ‘96 To ‘01 53’/102” AL, AR DROP-DECKS/DOUBLE DROP Roadworthy Dry Vans for Freight or Seed, etc. ............$4,500-$7,500 ‘97 Trail King, Mechanical RGN, Double Drop, 29’6” Well, 22/255 (10) 48/53x102 trailers for storage or water....................$3,500-$6,000 AR, Outriggers, Attachment for Flip Axle, Sandblasted, Painted, Clean DAY CAB TRUCKS Floor, 80% T&B ..................$27,900 ‘93 International 8000 Series, 3406 ‘86 Dorsey Drop Deck, 48/96, Cat, 9-spd., AR, 270,000 Miles, Closed Tandem, SR, New Brakes, Wet Kit, New 22.5 Tires ......$10,500 80% T, New Paint................$10,500 ‘93 White GMC Aero, N14 Cummins, Engineered Beavertails for Drop 10-spd., AR, new B, 70% T, Deck or Double Drops, w/ramps, Nice Truck ............................$8,500 Includes All Electrical & Paint FLATBEDS ..............................Installed $5,000 ‘97 Transcraft, 48’x102”, AL Floor, AL ......................Unassembled $3,000 Cross Members, Closed Tandem MISCELLANEOUS Slider, 80% T, 80% B, Clean ..$8,000 Clark Fork Lift, 5000 Lb. 11’ Lift, 42” ‘78 Transcraft 40’/96” Steel, SR, Forks, 700x15 Rubber, 2-Spd., Exc. Good Paint ............................$4,750 Runner, Triple Mast ..............$2,750 ‘99 HAULIN Expandable Truss Trailer, DieYou 5000 Lb. Fork Lift less eng., 48’-70’, 102” wide, 22.5 Rubber, Side Shift, Triple Mast ..........$1,500 Excellent Paint ....................$12,500 AR/SR Suspensions For Trailers ‘89 Hot Shot Steel, 48’x96”, ............................$1,000 to $2,000 Spread Axle, New B, 70% T, Used Truck 22.5/24.5 Steel Truck New Paint ............................$4,500 Wheels ................................Ea. $45 Custom Haysides for flatbed 1/4” Thick Plastic Liner, or drop-deck on any trailer ..$1,250 10’ Wide ..............................$30/Ft. FRAME TYPE END DUMPS (3) Thermal King Refrigeration ‘88 EAST 34/33 AL Frame, AL Box, Units ............................$750-$1,250

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‘91 JD 8960, 24 spd., d/lock, 20.8-42, 6687 hrs ..$69,000 ‘06 JD 9220, PS, 520/85R42, wgts., 1985 hrs....$155,000 ‘01 JD 9300, 24-spd, 710/70R38, 2860 hrs ......$119,500 ‘00 JD 9400T, 5980 hrs, 24 spd, 36” tracks ........$89,500 ‘07 JD 9520, 1340 hrs, 4 SCV, 800/70R38, Xenon..................................................................$202,500 ‘03 JD 9320T, 1758 hrs, 30” tracks, 4 SCV ........$169,500 ‘09 JD 9630T, 36” tracks, 4 SCV, 1400 hrs, Warr. ..................................................................$259,000 ‘10 JD 9630T, 36” tracks, 877 hrs, Fact. Warr. ..$275,000

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‘11 Fast Sprayer, 1850 gal, 120’ boom, NORAC ..$79,500 ‘05 JD 4920, 120’ boom, Norac, 1514 hrs..........$179,500 ‘07 JD 4930, 951 hrs, 1200 gal, 120’ boom trac$219,000 ‘09 JD 4930, 800 hrs, 120’, 480/80R50, BT/MC $249,000

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‘82 IH 5088, 6230 hrs, cab, D/lock, 18.4x38 dls ..$23,500 ‘78 JD 4240, QRT, JD 250 loader, 7125 hrs ..........$24,500 (M) ‘80 JD 4640, P shift, 3 SCV, 18.4x42, eng OH......$25,000 (M) ‘88 JD 4650, QRT, 2 SCV, 18.4-38, 7795 hrs.........$30,500 (M) MFWD/TRACK TRACTORS (M) ‘03 NH TV140, bi dir., 3 SCV, loader, 2450 hrs. ....$53,500 (M) ‘10 JD 7330, 665 hrs, Std cab, 14.9x46, air seat $72,500 (M) ‘10 JD 7330, MFWD, Std, P/Q, 3 SCV, 673 ldr ......$98,500 (M) ‘10 JD 7130, cab, PQ, 24 spd, 2 SCV, 101 hrs ....$67,500 (M) ‘08 JD 7130, 662 hrs, cab, PQ, 673 ldr, joystick ..$72,500 (M) ‘07 JD 8100, MFWD, 4350 hrs, 3 SCV, 184.x46 ....$78,500 (M)

(M) (M) (M) (M) (M) (M) (M) ‘06 JD 8330, PS, 4 SCV, 480/80R50, 2773 hrs. ..$135,000 (M) ‘09 JD 8430, IVT, ILS, 480/80R50, 4 SCV, 868 hrs ................................................................$205,000 (M) ‘08 JD 8430, 1450 hrs, P shift, ILS, F duals ......$172,500 (M) ‘10 JD 8320R, 425 hrs, PS, ILS, F duals, Warr....$227,500 (M) ‘98 JD 8300T, 3700 hrs, NS, 24” tracks ..............$74,500 ‘01 JD 8210T, 120”, 25” tracks, 3 SCV, 4500 hrs, new ......................................................................$92,500 ‘06 JD 8430T, 120”, 24” tracks, 5 SCV, 3281 hrs, Xenon..................................................$148,500

SPRAYERS (M) (M) (M) (M)

(M) ‘08 JD DB44, 24R22, 3.0 bu, R/clnrs ....................$84,500 (M) ‘09 JD DB90, 36R30, CCS w/def, LF, R/clnrs ......$249,500 ‘98 JD 9510, 3872/2792, L/land, 18.4x38 w/dls ..$65,500 (M) ‘05 JD 455 drill, 30’, 10” spacing ..........................$9,900 ‘01 JD 9550, 1660/1100 hrs, CM, 20.8x38 w/dls $99,500 (M) ‘92 Great Plains drill, 45’, 7.5” spacing, markers $22,000 ‘98 JD 9610, 3988/2718, 18.4x42 dsl, PRWD, (M) ‘02 JD 1720, 16R30, stack fold, 3.0 bu., row mapping ................................................................$72,000 cleaners ................................................................$32,500 ‘98 JD 9610, 3540/2311, CM, 18.4x42, 2 whl ......$72,000 (M) ‘07 JD 1790, 24R20, CCS w/Ref., P.D.P., LF ..........$65,000 ‘05 JD 9760, 1732/1200 hrs, CM, 710/70R38, (M) ‘09 JD DB90, 54R20, CCS w/ref, LF, R/clnrs ......$245,000 w/duals ................................................................$167,500 ‘02 JD 9750, 2574/1792, CM< 18.4x48 w/duals, MISCELLANEOUS TPR ........................................................................$95,000 (M) ‘88 JD 328 baler w/40 thrower, Sharp....................$6,900 ‘09 JD 9770, 505/334 hrs, CM, 650/85R38, (ML) ‘08 JD CX15, R/mwr, 15’, hyd fold ........................$18,500 28L-26 ................................................................$265,000 (M) ‘10 JD CX20, r/mower, hyd. fold, 1000 PTO..........$26,000 ‘06 JD 9860, 1700/1300, CM, 650/85R-38 ........$145,000 ‘08 JD 9870, 1200/802, CM, 1650/85R-38, USED GRAIN CARTS PRWD..................................................................$249,000 (M) ‘96 Brent 472, cart, 450 bu., tarp, 23.1-26 ..........$11,500 ‘05 Harvest Tech, 12R30”, chopping head ..........$39,500 (M) ‘02 Brent 776, 750 bu., 18.4-38 w/duals ............$21,500 ‘04 JD 1290, 12R20, knife rolls, hyd deck plates $19,500 (M) ‘09 Parker 624, 600 bu., 24.5-32, Like New ........$17,500 ‘99 JD 1293, 12R30, knife rolls, HDP....................$22,000 (M) ‘07 Kinze 1040, 1000 bu., 36” tracks, tarp ..........$42,500 ‘08 JD 612, 12R30 chopping, knife rolls ..............$85,000 ‘05 Kinze 1050, cart, 36” tracks, tarp, scale........$69,500 ‘09 JD 612, 12R20 chopping, knife rolls ..............$95,000 ‘06 JD 635F, plnt 35’, full finger, high arm ..........$21,000 ‘10 JD 635F, full finger, Crary Wind system, 1300 acres$43,500 ‘10 Saucy Tracks, to fit 70 Series combine........................$58,500

TILLAGE (M) (M) (M) (M) (M) (M) (M) (M)

‘08 JD 2310, m/finisher, 451⁄2’, 5 bar harrow ........$63,500 ‘10 JD 3710, 10-bottom spring reset, coulters ....$37,500 ‘99 JD 512, 9/30 disk ripper, 7” points ................$37,500 ‘08 JD 512, 9/30 disk ripper, folding ....................$42,500 ‘09 JD 3710, (10) spring reset, Cltrs ....................$35,900 ‘05 JD 2410, C/plow, 33’, 16” spacing ................$27,500 ‘10 JD10, 33’, 16” spacing, anhyd kit ..................$52,500 ‘10 JD 2410, 52’, 30” spacing, anhyd kit ............$62,000

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John’s Sales Used Equipment Sale JD 345, 20 hp, water cooled, hydro, 54” deck ................................$3,900 Simplicity 16 hp, front cut, hydro, 48” w/bag ....$1,495 (2) JD 318, 46” deck, 18 hp, hydro, pwr. steer. ....$2,500 JD GT 235, 18 hp, hydro, 54” deck & bagger ..$3,350 LX 279, 17 hp, hydro, 40” deck ........................$2,550 JD 445, 22 hp, hydro, EFI, 54”, 574 hrs ............$5,450 JD LT180, 18 hp Kawi, 48” deck & pwr. bagger ..$2,450 JD X720, 27 hp, 62c deck, pwr. steer, EFI ..........$7,750 JF F725, front mount, 54” deck, water cooled ..$4,995 (2) JD LX188, 17 hp, hydro, 48” cut, water cooled ................................$1,750 JD LX280 AWS, hydro, 18 hp Kawi, 48” deck ....$2,750 JD X485 AWS, 25 hp, hydro, 54” deck........$7,150 JF F510, 14 hp, hydro, front mount, 38” deck ......$1,250 CX Gator, 1 yr. old, nice ................................$4,450 Yamaha Breeze, nice ....$950 JD 5303, 65 hp, utility tractor, 219 hrs ......$14,995 JD 955, 33 hp, compact tractor w/hard cab, front snow blower & 60” midmower....................$12,900 JD 4610, 44 hp, compact tractor & new 400 CX loader ....................$20,900 GX 345 & 54 deck, 20 hp, hydro, 54” edge deck, 222 hrs. ..........................$4,650

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Willmar, MN

320-235-0720 The Coffees’s Always On!

‘10 JD 9670, 475/328 hrs., 20.8x38’s ......................$239,900

4WD TRACTORS (O)’06 JD 9620, 1449 hrs ..............................................$201,900 (O)’08 Versatile 435, Deluxe cab, 931 hrs. ....................$149,000 (B)’99 JD 9400, 3653 hrs. ..............................................$109,900 (O)’98 JD 9400, 3822 hrs. ..............................................$107,900 (O)’91 JD 8760, 6206 hrs. ................................................$58,900

TRACK TRACTORS (B)’09 JD 9630T, 450 hrs. ..............................................$299,900 (O)JD9630T, Lease return ..............................................$299,900 (H)’00 CIH 9380, 4819 hrs. ..............................................$87,900

ROW CROP TRACTORS (H)’10 JD 8345R, 767 hrs...............................................$229,500 (O)’10 CIH Magnum 305, 350 hrs. ................................$178,900 (B)’10 CIH Magnum 305, 350 hrs...................................$178,900 (H)’08 CIH MX275, 1258 hrs. ........................................$155,000 (O)’10 CIH Magnum 245, 250 hrs. ................................$149,900 (H)’05 JD 8320, 1997 hrs. ..............................................$129,900 (O)’03 JD 8320, 4701 hrs. ..............................................$109,900 (W)’89 JD 4555, 7240 hrs. ..............................................$49,500 (B)’87 JD 4850, 6300 hrs. ................................................$45,500 (O)’83 JD 4650, 2WD, 7600 hrs. ......................................$37,900 (B)’84 JD 4650, MFWD, 12,708 hrs. ................................$37,900 (O)’84 JD 4450, 2WD, 7800 hrs. ......................................$34,500 (W)’94 MF 3660, 5712 hrs. ..............................................$24,500 (B)’71 JD 4320, Syncro ....................................................$12,900 (W)’77 White 2-155, 20.8x38 ..........................................$11,900 (B)’67 JD 4020, gas............................................................$6,900 (B)’67 Oliver 1650 ..............................................................$5,500 (W)’60 Farmall 560, gas ....................................................$5,200

UTILITY TRACTORS

‘06 JD 9660, 1759/1340 hrs., 20.8x42’s ......................$159,900

(O)’10 JD 9670, 395 sep. hrs. ........................................$239,900 (O)’10 JD 9670, 328 sep. hrs. ........................................$239,900 (H)’08 JD 9670, 564 sep. hrs. ........................................$217,900 (B)’08 JD 9670, 532 sep. hrs. ........................................$214,900 (O)’08 JD 9670, 627 sep. hrs. ........................................$199,900 (O)’06 JD 9760, 1175 sep. hrs. ......................................$189,000 (W)’06 JD 9660, 1361 sep hrs. ......................................$179,900 (H)’06 JD 9660, 1331 hrs. ..............................................$159,900 (H)’04 JD 9760, 1237 hrs. ..............................................$155,900 (B)’06 Case 2388, 1201 sep. hrs. ..................................$154,900 (H)’00 JD 9750, 2132 sep. hrs. ......................................$121,900 (O)’99 JD 9650, 2238 sep. hrs. ........................................$95,000 (W)’98 JD 9610 ................................................................$69,500 (W)’97 JD 9600, 2682 sep. hrs. ......................................$52,500 (O)’91 JD 9600, 2195 sep. hrs. ........................................$36,000

CORN HEADS (B)’10 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping (B)’09 JD 612C, 12R30” chopping (O)’08 JD 612C, 12R30” chopping (H)’08 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping (O)’08 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping

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(O)’10 Geringhoff RD830, row sensors ......................$67,500 (O)’06 Geringhoff RD830, chopping ..........................$52,900 (H)’06 Geringhoff RD830, chopping ..........................$51,500 (B)’09 JD 606C, 6R30” chopping ..............................$48,900 (W)’06 Drago 8R30” chopping ..................................$38,900 (O)’07 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ..................................$37,900 (H)’06 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ..................................$37,900 (O)’05 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ..................................$36,900 (B)’01 JD 1290, 20” knife rolls ..................................$31,900 (O)’04 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ..................................$23,900 (O)’02 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ..................................$29,900 (B)’03 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ..................................$29,900 (W)’03 JD 1291, 22” hyd. deck plates ........................$29,900 (B)’00 JD 1290, 20” knife rolls ..................................$29,000 (H)’97 JD 1290, 20” knife rolls ..................................$23,000 JD 893, 8R30” ..............................(9) from $19,900-$35,500 JD 843, 8R30” ..................................(4) from $5,500-$8,900

(B)’10 JD 6430, IVT, 626 hrs. ..........................................$71,000 (H)’99 JD 5410, 11’ Lco blade..........................................$25,500 (H)’84 JD 2750, loader, 4260 hrs. ....................................$16,900 (B)’93 JD 5200, loader......................................................$15,900 (B)’59 JD 730, 3 pt., PTO....................................................$9,900 (B)’74 Ford 5000, gas ........................................................$7,500 (O)’69 IH 656, gas ..............................................................$6,900 (W)’64 Oliver 550, loader....................................................$5,895 (B)’59 IH 460, diesel ..........................................................$4,900 (O)’08 JD 4930, 1500 hrs. ..............................................$205,000 (B)Ford 8N ..........................................................................$2,195 (O)’08 JD 4830, 1450 hrs. ..............................................$179,000 (O)’06 JD 4920, 2335 hrs., dry applicator ......................$170,000 (O)’10 JD 9870, 380 sep. hrs. ........................................$310,000 (H)’04 JD 4710, 2284 hrs. ..............................................$121,500 (O)’10 JD 9870, 300 sep. hrs. ........................................$289,000 (O)’05 Spray Coupe 7650, 1690 hrs. ................................$87,500 (B)’09 JD 9870, 497 sep. hrs. ........................................$279,900 (B)Top Air TA1200 ............................................................$25,900 (O)’08 JD 9870, 635 sep. hrs. ........................................$242,000 (O)Sprayer Specialties, 80’ boom ....................................$21,500 (O)’09 JD 9770, 466 sep. hrs. ........................................$242,900 (H)’02 Modern Flow FM3, 60’ boom, 3511 hrs. ..............$18,500 (B)’07 JD 9870, 722 sep. hrs. ........................................$239,900 (H)Alloway 1000, 90’ boom ................................................$6,000

SPRAYERS

COMBINES

‘09 JD 612C, 12R30, chopping ........................................$89,900

PLANTERS & DRILLS (H)’09 JD 1790, 24R20”, liq. fert. ..................................$115,500 (O)’06 JD 1790, 31R15” ..................................................$97,500 (B)CIH 1200 Bauer Built bar, 36R20”................................$94,900 (W)’07 JD 1990, air seeder ..............................................$90,000 (H)’00 JD 750, 20’ no till drill ..........................................$26,900 (B)’97 JD 455, 30’ drill ....................................................$22,900 (B)Friesen bar, 24R30” ....................................................$19,900 (B)’94 JD 455, 25’, 10” spacing........................................$19,900 (B)’91 JD 450, 13’ @ 6” spacing ........................................$9,900 (O)JD 7000, 8R30” ............................................................$6,595 (H)JD 7100, 12R30” ..........................................................$5,000 (O)JD 7000, 6R30”, dry fert. ..............................................$2,995 (H)’05 JD 1760, 12R30, liqiud fert. ..................................Coming

HAY & FORAGE (B)’05 JD 956, 14’6” center pivot ....................................$24,900 (H)’03 JD 557, surface wrap ............................................$24,500 (W)’02 JD 567, surface wrap............................................$22,900 (B)NH 1431, MoCo ..........................................................$20,900 (W)’03 JD 457SS, surface wrap ......................................$18,900 (B)’05 JD 525 MoCo ........................................................$13,900 (O)’93, JD 535, Heartland chopper ....................................$9,900 (B)’98 NH 664, 2200 lb. bale ..............................................$8,995 (B)Vermeer MC830, rotary MoCo ......................................$8,900 (O)’89 Gehl 1865 round baler, 6’ bale ................................$6,900 (H)’85 NH 858 round baler, 7’ bale ....................................$2,900 (B)NH 40 forage blower ..............................2 @ $1,995 & $3,900 (B)Hesston 10 stacker ........................................................$1,995 (H)Bale Basket, holds 90 bales ..........................................$1,895 (W)’09 JD 468, 5429 bales ......................................................Call

FALL TILLAGE (H)’07 JD 2700, 7-shank, folding......................................$33,500 (H)JD 3710, 8-bottom ......................................................$33,500 (B)’06 JD 2700, 7-shank ..................................................$32,900 (B)’03 JD 512, 9-shank ....................................................$29,900 (H)’03 JD 2700, 7-shank, folding......................................$29,500 (B)’01 JD 2700, 7 @ 24” ..................................................$26,900 (H)’07 JD 2700, 5-shank ..................................................$26,500 (O)’04 JD 2700, 7-shank ..................................................$25,900 (B)’03 JD 2700, 5-shank ..................................................$24,900 (O)’04 JD 2700, 7 @ 30” ..................................................$24,900 (B)’03 JD 2700, 7-shank ..................................................$23,500 (W)’99 JD 510, 7-shank....................................................$13,900 (H)’96 JD 510, 7-shank ....................................................$13,500 (H)’96 JD 510, 7-shank ....................................................$10,900 (B)’97 JD 510, 7-shank ....................................................$10,500 (B)JD 2810, 5-bottom ........................................................$7,995 (H)M&W 1475, 7-shank......................................................$7,950

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‘07 JD 9870, 1246/722 hrs., PRWD..............................$23,900

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We’re Hosting A 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR INFORMATION CLINIC This informative clinic will address service, maintenance, and upgrades available for your STX Steiger 4 wheel drive and Quadtrac Tractors.

“Learn how to run end of row features” Tier 4 Steiger and Magnum on hand. Experts from Case IH will take you for a test drive

Call To Register TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011 • 10:00 AM Now

‘10 CIH Steiger 535Q, 1250 hrs. ............................................$265,000

‘09 CIH Steiger 535Q, 1479 hrs. ............................................$229,000

‘10 CIH 535Q, 36” tracks, Lux. cab, full auto guide, 395 hrs. ......$309,900

‘10 CIH Steiger 385, full auto guide, PTO ......................................$199,500

‘11 Magnum 340, susp. front axle, full auto guide......................$235,000

‘05 CIH STX375, 710/70R38 duals, 4 hyd remotes, 1556 hrs. ....$154,900

‘10 CIH Max 140 Pro, 4 hyd. remotes, 540 PTO, diff. lock, 44 hrs. ......JUST IN

‘’07 CIH 8010, 700 sep. hrs. ............................................$199,500

‘10 CIH 9120, Track Drive, RWA, 257 sep. hrs.........................$339,500

USED 4WD TRACTORS Up To One Year Interest Free ••• Call For Details ••• ‘11 CIH Steiger 600 Quad, 36” tracks, Lux. cab, cab suspension, full auto guide, 142 hrs. ..$379,900 ‘10 CIH Steiger 535 Quad, 36” tracks, Lux. cab, full auto guide, 395 hrs., Farm Use Only ..............................................................................................................................$309,900 ‘10 CIH Steiger 535 Quad, Scraper, Lux. cab, HID lgts., big hyd. pump, Auto Guide Ready, 1250 hrs. ........................................................................................................................................$265,000 ‘09 CIH Steiger 435HD, Scraper ready, Lux. cab, 710/70R42, HD axle, diff. locks, 810 hrs. ..........................................................................................................................................$179,900 ‘10 CIH Steiger 385, 6720/70R42 tires, PTO, Lux. cab, auto guide ready, HID lights ..............$199,500 ‘96 JD 8770, 3 hyd. remotes, diff. lock, mech. green star, 2708 hrs. ............................................$84,000 STX and STEIGER PTO, TOW CABLE & 3 PT. KITS ON HAND!!!

USED 2WD TRACTORS Up To One Year Interest Free ••• Call For Details ••• ‘11 CIH Magnum 340, susp. front axle, Lux. cab, HID lights, full auto guide............................$235,000 ‘10 CIH Magnum 335, susp. front axle, Lux. cab, HID lights, full auto guide............................$209,900 CIH Pumu 180CVT, CVT trans., front 3 pt./front PTO, susp. front axle ......................................$119,900 CIH Puma 210, susp. front axle, Deluxe cab, Auto Guide Ready............................................COMING IN CIH Farmall 95, MFD, cab, 750 hrs. ................................................................................................$35,900 ‘79 IH 886, cab, 18.4x38 tires, 3790 hrs. ........................................................................................$14,900 ‘06 Volvo EC160BLC Excavator, 900 hrs., Exc. Unit......................................................................$94,500 ‘06 Volvo EC140BLC Excavator, includes full hyd. thumb, 1700 hrs., Exc. Unit..........................$74,500

Be Ready Service Now 4 WHEEL DRIVE Upgrade your Quad Track!* Clear Cap Kit. Includes: Clear Caps, O-Rings, Special 50 wt. Synthetic Oil, Labor Inc...............................$2,23647

Hyd. & Trans. Oil & Filter Change* Filter Containment Inspection, Labor Inc. Small Frame ........................$1,46989 Large Frame ........................$1,54331

Magnums & 4 Wheel Drive* Service Computer Hookup.

(1) troubleshoot controller fault codes and software updates (2) Recalibrate controllers ........$37900

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CIH 9120, track drive, RWA, 313 hrs., leather, loaded, On Hand ..........................................$339,500 CIH 9120, track drive, RWA, 275 hrs., leather, loaded, Coming In........................................$345,500 CIH 8010, corn & bean use, 935 eng. hrs., 620/42 duals ......................................................$199,900 CIH 3408, 8R30” ........................................................................................................................$44,500 CIH 2208, 8R30” ........................................................................................................................$32,500 CIH 2608, 8R30 chopping corn head........................................................................................$64,500 CIH 3408, 8R30 corn head ........................................................................................................$48,500 CIH 3208, 8R30 corn head ........................................................................................................$38,500 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 1 ⁄ ”, rock guard..............................................................................COMING IN CIH 2020, 35’ platform, air reel, 1 ⁄ ” ....................................................................................COMING IN CIH 2020, 35’ platform, Crary air reel ......................................................................................$39,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, Crary air reel, 3” knife ........................................................................$39,900 CIH 2020, 35’ platform, 3” knife, rock guard ............................................................................$32,900 CIH 1020, 30’ platform, 1 ⁄ ” knife, tracker ................................................................................$14,900 CIH 1020, 25’ platform, 3” knife ................................................................................................$12,800 CIH 1020, 25’ platform, 1 ⁄ ” knife ........................................................................................COMING IN CIH 1020, 30’ platform, 3” knife, Crary air reel ........................................................................$24,900 CIH 1020, 25’ platform, 3” knife ................................................................................................$12,800 CIH 2366, 2513/1977 hrs., chopper, RT, yield & moisture, bin ext. 18.4x38 duals COMING IN 1

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888 210 Ave. • Avoca, MN 56114 • Ph. 800-653-2676 or 507-335-7830 • Fax: 507-335-7808 • Mobile: 507-227-6728

Truckload Special on 2 semi loads of Enduraplas water/fertilizer tanks at early order prices!

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MANDAKO 12’-60’ LONG ROLLERS

• 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter • 4”x8” frame tubing 1/4” thick • Auto fold FOR THE BEST DEAL ORDER NOW!

EQUIPMENT SPECIALS Case IH 7250 Magnum, MFD, 3200 hrs. ....................................$82,000 Case IH 7120 Magnum, MFD, 5400 hrs. ....................................$48,000 Ford New Holland 8670, MFD, 2300 hrs. ..................................$68,000 New Holland 355 Grinder w/scale ..............................................$12,500 Gehl 125 Grinder w/scale............................................................$12,500 New Holland 1411 Discbine, Like New ......................................$17,000 (4) Demco 365 Gravity Boxes ......................................................$5,600 (2) Demco 650 Gravity Box ........................................................$12,900 John Deere 714 Disc Chisel, 9-shank ..........................................$9,500 We carry a wide variety of twine and wrap products, plastic wrap, and net wrap

GREENWALD FARM CENTER Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles So. of Sauk Centre

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~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~ Notch Equipment: • Rock Buckets • Grapple Forks • Manure Forks • Bale Spears • Hi-Volume Buckets & Pallet Forks • Bale Transports & Feeder Wagons, 16’-34’ • Adult & Young Stock Feeders & Bale Feeders • Land Levelers

Smidley Equipment: • Steer Stuffers • Hog Feeders • Hog Huts • Calf Creep Feeders • Lamb & Sheep Feeders • Cattle & Hog Waterers • Mini Scaler

Sioux Equipment: • Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders • Cattel Panels • Feeders Panels • Head Gates • Hog Feeders • Squeeze Chutes & Tubs • Port-A-Hut Shelters (Many Sizes) • Bergman Cattle Feeders • Lorenz & Farm King Snowblowers • Mandako Land Rollers, 12’-60’ • GT (Tox-O-Wic) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu.

• Sheep & Calf Feeders • Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. • Powder River Crowding Tub & Alley • Mister Squeeze Cattle Chutes & Hd. Gates • Garfield Earth Scrapers • Peck Augers • MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders

• We Buy & Sell Used Smidley Steer Stuffers Or We Can Rebuild Your Steer Stuffer For You

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ • 45’ Mandako Lanroller, ‘10, used on 3200 acres • 48” Grasshopper Zero Turn Mower, Very Good • 60”, 3 pt., PTO, Rototiller • Bush Hog GT 48” Rotary Cutter w/13 hp Eng., PT • Brady 5600, 6K stalk chopper/windrower • Hiniker 1700, 15’ stalk shredder/end trans., Exc.

• Steer Stuffer & Hog Feeders • Farm Hand tub grinder • 3 pt. Brillion 6’ Landscape Seeder • 380 GT Tox-O-Wic grain dryer, rebuilt • 20’ JD BWF disk w/duals, Very Good • Wishek #842, 30” blades, 3-yrs. old

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Office Location - 305 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

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Top Air 2400 gal, 132’ boom, Raven 450, 6-sect. plumbing, 60-120 adj axle, triple nozzle plumbing, touch down whls, exc. ..................................................$69,000 NEW Top Air 1600, 60”-120” adj. axle, 132’ boom, 20” spacing, Raven 450, hyd. pump, rinse, duals ..................$61,000 NEW Top Air 1600, 60”-120” adj. axle, 90’ boom, 20” spacing, Raven 450, hyd. pump, rinse, 380x90x46 tires $43,655 Silverwing Broyhill 1500 gal., 60”-120” adj. axle, 90’ boom, 20” spacing, Raven 450, hyd. pump, rinse, galv. booms New to the Market ..........................$35,455 Silverwing Broyhill 1200 gal, 60”-120” adj. axle, 90’ boom, 20” spacing, Raven 450, hyd. pump, rinse, galv. booms, - New to the Market........................$34,890 NEW Gregson 1000 gal., 60”-120” adj. axle, 60’ boom, Raven 440, 12.4x38 tires ..................................................$26,100

USED SPRAYERS Top Air 2400 gal., 132’ boom, duals, 54” tires, Raven 450, adj. axle, rinse tank ..................................................$61,000 top air 1600 gal., 90’ boom, tracks, Rven 450, hyd pump, adj axle, exc ........$59,500 Top Air 1600 gal., 90’ new boom, hyd. pump, Raven 450, adj. axle, 14.9x46 tires ....................................$38,000 Top Air 1600 gal., 90’ boom, duals, 46” tires, hyd. pump, rinse tank ....$34,400 Schaben 1600 gal., Big Wheel, 90’ boom, Raven 450, rinse tank, inductor, Excellent ..........................................$29,000 Brandt 1600 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 450, adj. axle, 46” tires ..................$29,000 Sprayer Specialties 1500 gal., 90; boom, new Raven 450, hyd pump, rins tank, exc. ..................................................$27,000 Sprayer Specialties 1250 gal., XLRD, 90’ S-3 boom, 20” no-drip plbg., 60”-120” adj. axle, Raven 450, foamer, chem inductor ................................$24,000 Redball 670, 1200 gal, 90’ boom, 120” axle, 320x90-x38 tires, Raven 440, exc. $24,000 Redball 680, 1000 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 450, rinse, foamer, Big Wheel, walking tandem, 320x90x42 tires ..................................................$23,000 Top Air 1100 gal, 80’ boom, hyd pump, Raven 440, big Wheel, adj axle 0-120 ........................................................$19,000 Gregson 1000 gal., 90’ boom, 20” no-drip plbg., hyd. pump, Raven 440, rinse, 14.9x46 tires ....................................$16,000 Demco Conquest 1100 gal., 90’ F-fold boom, Big Wheel, adj. axle, hyd. pump, foamer, elec. over hyd., 844 Teejet control............................$16,000 Spraymaster 1000 gal., 80’ boom, hyd pump, rinse tank, Raven, 88-120 axle, 13.6x38 tires ....................................$14,000 Redball 680, 2 pt., 90’ boom, Raven 440, hyd. pump, elect. over hyd. control, 380x90x46..........................$14,000 Spraymaster 1000 gal, 60’ F-fold, hyd pump, Raven 440, 12.8x38 tires ....$13,000 Great Plains 1000 gal, 80’ Top Air X-fold boom, Tee Jet control, hyd pump, 120” axle ..................................................$12,500

Blumhardt 1000 gal., 72’ boom, tandem, hyd. pump, 203 controller ................$6,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal., 90’ boom, tandem, hyd. pump, 440 controller ................$6,500 Blumhardt 750 gal., 90’ boom, tandem, Raven 440..........................................$6,000 Flex-i-coil 1600 gal, 120’ boom, Tee Jet control................................................$5,500 Blumhardt 60’ boom, hyd. fold, hyd. center lift, hyd. pump, rinse, foamer, Micro Trak, Nice Shape ....................$5,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal, 60’ boom, hyd fold, hyd center lift & fold, hyd pump, rinse, foamer, Micro Trak, nice shape` ....................$5,500 Top Air 750 gal., 50’ boom, tandem, Raven 440, PTO pump......................$5,500 Ag Chem 400 gal, 60’ hyd fold boom $5,100 Pleasure Products 1200 gal., 90’ boom, Raven 440 controller, Honda gas w/pump, tandem ..............................$4,500 Blumhardt 500 gal., Raven 440, foamer, hyd. pump, tandem, 120” ................$4,500 Top Air 800 gal., Blumhardt boom, foamer, 203 control, hyd. pump ......$4,500 Broyhill 750 gal., 60’ boom, 203 controller............................................$4,200 Big John 500 gal, 60’ X-fold boom, aven 440, hyd pump ..................................$3,500 Broyhill 1000 gal., 60’ hyd cross fold boom, Raven 440, tandem ..........................$3,500 Homemade 750 gal., Big Wheel, Ag Chem boom, Raven 440, PTO pump ........................................$3,500 Homemade 500 gal. RD tank, tandem, 60’ Demco boom, foamer, Raven 440, PTO pump ........................................$3,500 Ag Chem 500 gal, 60’ boom, 440 control, hyd pump, tandem............................$3,500 Bestway 500 gal., pull-between, 60’ Blumhardt boom, Raven 440, hyd. pump..........................................$3,200 Demco 600 gal., 60’ flat fold boom, Raven 440, tandem 120”, PTO, 540 pump..$3,000 Bestway 500 gal., 60’ boom, hyd. pump, 203 control, dripless plbg., tandem wheels ..................................$3,000 Hardi 500 gal, 50’ boom, Hardi PTO pump & control................................................$2,700 Bestway 750 gal., 60’ vertical fold boom, Raven 440, hyd pump ......................$2,500 Bestway 700 gal, 60’ Blumhardt boom, Raven 440..........................................$2,500 Ag Chem 500 gal, 50’ F-fold hyd boom, no control, no pump ..............................$2,500 Blumhardt 500 gal., 60’ boom, single wheel, 203 control ........................................$2,500 Demco #22 single wheel, 203 controller, hyd pump..................................................$2,500 Horvick 500 gal., pull-between, hyd. pump, 203 control, 60’ FT NYB boom..................................................$2,500 Blumhardt 1000 gal, 60’, hyd fold boom, foamer, hyd pump, 203 control, nice ..........................................................$2,300 Rodman 300 gal, 60’ hyd boom, PTO, 203 control................................................$2,100 Campbell 500 JD, 40’ boom, Raven 440, hyd pump ..........................................$2,000 Demco 500 gal, 60’ boom, Raven 440 ..........................................................$2,000 Top Air 500 gal, 60’ Blumhardt boom, Raven 440, foamer, PTO pump ....................$2,000 Ag Chem 500 gal, 50’ boom, hyd pump, no

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BOOMS New & Used Top Air 60’ X-fold Booms, 3-Pt. & Trailer Mount Marflex 90’ front fold, hyd. boom, 1000 gal. tank, Raven 440, hyd. pump, radar ....................................$12,000 Top Air 80’, X-fold, Excellent ..............$9,000 New Top Air 60’, hyd. X-fold booms, 3 pt. & trailer mount ..........................$7,450 Demco 500 gal, 45’ boom, hyd pump, 203 control, foamer ..................................$6,000 60’, 3 pt, hyd X-fold booms................$4,000 Several more items on hand!

AUGERS Westfield 13x91, MK, farmer owned, exc. ....................................Choice $17,000 Westfield 13x111, lo pro ..........................Choice $15,000-$17,000 Westfield 13x91 ................................$16,500 Westfield 13x91 ................................$14,500 White Feterl 14x86, exc. ..................$12,500 Sudenga 12x62 ................................$11,000 Westfield 13x61 MK GLP..................$10,000 Westfield 13x71 MK GLP....................$9,500 Wheatheart 10x71, low pro, exc. ......$7,800 Sudenga 10x71, galvanized, exc. ......$7,000 WR 10x71, side drive, exc. ................$6,800 Feterl 12x72, low pro ..........................$6,500 Feterl 10x76 ........................................$6,500 White Feterl 10x60, swing hopper ....$6,500 Sudenga 10x72, reg. hopper ..............$6,500 Westfield 13x51, PTO ........................$6,500 White Feterl 10x60 ..............................$6,000 Westfield 10x71, MK GLP ..................$5,700 White Feterl 10x60 ..............................$5,700 Feterl 12x66, side drive, PTO ............$5,500 Westfield 10x71, low pro hopper ..............................................Choice $5,500 Red Feterl 10x66, new gear box ........$5,500 Westfield 10x61, MK GLP ..................$5,200 Westfield 13x71, reg. hopper ............$5,000 Several more items on hand!

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‘05 CIH STX 500, 1770 HRS, PS TRIPLES......................................................................................$184,900 ‘97 CIH 9390, 4394 HRS., REMAN, 24-SPD. ....................................................................................$99,500 ‘96 CIH 9380, 6040 HRS, PS, 20.8X42 TRIPLES ..............................................................................$98,775 ‘94 JD 8970, 4473 HRS., 710X38 GOOD TIRES ..............................................................................$84,950

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‘99 MX170, 3231 HRS., LOADER, JOYSTICK ..................................................................................$69,900 ‘07 CIH MXU115, 2800 HRS., LOADER, ON FARM ..........................................................................$52,500 ‘90 CIH 7140, 6980 HRS., 18.4X42 DUALS ......................................................................................$49,900 ‘98 CIH MX135, 4601 HRS., 520/85R38 SINGLES 90% ..................................................................$47,850 ‘06 CIH JX95, 567 HRS, CAB, NICE ..................................................................................................$29,500 ‘83 IH 6788, 3825 HRS., NEW 20.8X38 ............................................................................................$29,700

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‘90 CIH 7130, 5196 HRS., 18.4X42 ............................................................................................COMING IN ‘79 JD 4440, 7268 HRS., 18.3X38 DUALS, PTO ..............................................................................$21,900 ‘76 IH 1486, 6215 HRS, 18.4X38........................................................................................................$12,850 ‘79 IH HYDRO 84, 7238 HRS., 16.9X30, LOADER ............................................................................$11,000 ‘76 IH 986, 7600 HRS., 18.4X38 ........................................................................................................$10,800 ‘81 CASE 2090, 7700 HRS., 18.4X38 ..................................................................................................$9,850 ‘65 IH 806, 7632, CAB ..........................................................................................................................$9,150 ‘76 IH 1066, 18.4X38 ............................................................................................................................$5,500 ‘55 IH 400, POWER STEERING, 12 VOLT ..........................................................................................$2,500

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‘07 JD 2210, 47.5’, 4-BAR HARROW, 7” SWEEPS ..........................................................................$53,500 ‘96 WILRICH, QUAD 5, 52', 4-BAR HARROW ..................................................................................$19,975 ‘95 DMI TIGERMATE, 47.5’, 3-BAR HARROW..................................................................................$12,750 ‘98 CIH 4300, 31.5’, 4-BAR HARROW ..............................................................................................$12,750 ‘90 CIH 4900, 47.5', 7" SWEEPS, 3-BAR HARROW ........................................................................$10,500 CIH 4300, 46’, 3-BAR ADJ. HARROW ..............................................................................................$10,750 CIH 4900, 52.5’ ....................................................................................................................................$8,500 CIH 4900, 52.5’ ....................................................................................................................................$8,540 CIH 4900, 5S.5’ ....................................................................................................................................$8,500 ‘94 CIH 4900, 41', 3-BAR HARROW....................................................................................................$7,900

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SPRAYERS SE BLUMHARDT, 1000 GAL., 88’-90’ BOOM, RAVEN ..........................................................................$8,500 SE ‘95 FLEX-I-COIL 650, 3-SECTION BOOM ..........................................................................................$5,850

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‘06 CASE 445, 615 HRS, CAB, AC, HEAT, TSP ................................................................................$34,950 ‘07 CASE 420CT, 907 HRS ................................................................................................................$26,500 ‘06 CASE 410, 2301 HRS., NEW REMAN ENGINE ..........................................................................$22,500 ‘07 CASE 430, 2005 HRS ..................................................................................................................$21,750 ‘07 CASE 420, 1825 HRS ..................................................................................................................$18,850 ‘97 CASE 1840, 5087 HRS ................................................................................................................$12,750

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‘09 CIH 2608, 8R30”, FT & AHHC, HYD. DECK ................................................................................$66,550 ‘07 CIH 2208, 8R30” ..........................................................................................................................$38,000 ‘05 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ..............................................................................$35,500 ‘05 CIH 2208, 8R30", HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ..............................................................................$32,900 ‘05 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ..............................................................................$32,850 ‘04 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ..............................................................................$33,900 ‘04 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES ..............................................................................$33,900 ‘03 CIH 2208, 8R30”, HYD. STRIPPER PLATES, AHHC ..................................................................$29,975 ‘99 CIH 1083, 8R30”, POLY, TALL CORN SHIELD......................................................................COMING IN ‘99 CIH 1083, 8R30”, POLY, TALL CORN SHIELD......................................................................COMING IN ‘91 CIH 1083 ......................................................................................................................................$11,500 ‘91 CIH 1083 ........................................................................................................................................$9,950 CIH 1083 ........................................................................................................................................$8,950 ‘89 CIH 1063, STRAIGHT TIN, TALL CORN SHIELDS, PAINTED ......................................................$8,250

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‘09 CIH 9120, 840 ENG. HRS., TRACKS, RWA, LOADED ..............................................................$329,000 ‘09 CIH 9120, 1100 ENG. HRS., TRACKS, RWA, LOADED ............................................................$299,500 ‘10 CIH 7088, 455 ENG. HRS., RWA, LOADED ..............................................................................$287,900 ‘08 CIH 7010, 900 ENG. HRS., DUALS, 15⁄8” SIEVES ......................................................................$229,000 ‘07 CIH 7010, 1593 ENG. HRS., 20.8X42 DUALS, AFX ROTOR ....................................................$199,850 ‘04 CIH 8010, 2451 ENG. HRS., 20.8X42 DUALS, HID LIGHTS ....................................................$179,950 ‘86 CIH 1660, 4141 ENG. HRS., ROCK TRAP, CHOPPER, SPECIALTY ROTOR ............................$29,900 ‘89 CIH 1660, 3933 ENG. HRS., 30.5X32, SPECIALTY ROTOR ......................................................$29,500 ‘88 CIH 1640, 4071 ENG. HRS., 24.5X32, ROCK TRAP ..................................................................$19,500 ‘09 CIH 1620, 3424 ENG HRS, CHOPPER, ROCK TRAP ................................................................$19,880 ‘82 IH 1420, 4780 ENG. HRS., 23X26, AHHC, NO CHOPPER ..........................................................$6,250 ‘79 IH 1440, 3875 ENG. HRS., ROCK TRAP, FAN, NO CHOPPER ....................................................$5,000 ‘80 IH 1440, 3877 ENG. HRS. ..............................................................................................................$5,000

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‘10 CIH 1260, 36R20”, STEERABLE REAR AXLE ..........................................................................$205,950 ‘07 CIH 1250, 24X30, ON ROW HOPPERS, PRO 600 ......................................................................$81,995 ‘02 KINZE, 16X31, INTERPLANT ......................................................................................................$64,850 ‘96 CIH 950, 12X30”, LIQUID FERT., EARLY RISER MONITOR ......................................................$18,500 ‘92 CIH 900, 12X30, PULL TYPE ......................................................................................................$13,900 ‘91 CIH 900, 12X30, TRASH W, EARLY RISER MONITOR ..............................................................$12,000 ‘90 CIH 900, 12X30 ..............................................................................................................................$8,989

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‘08 WILRICH V957DDR, 7-SHANK, 3-BAR HARROW ......................................................................$37,850 ‘07 JD 2700, 5-SHANK ......................................................................................................................$27,500 ‘03 JD 2700, 9-SHANK, CUSHION BLADES, COVING BOARDS ....................................................$27,900 ‘06 NH ST720, 5-SHANK, NICE ........................................................................................................$19,900 ‘97 DMI 730B BLUE, LEAD SHANKS, HYD. LEVER ........................................................................$19,900 JD 510, 7-SHANK, DISC RIPPER ......................................................................................................$13,900 DMI 730 BLUE ....................................................................................................................................$10,900 ‘96 DMI 730 BLUE, LEAD SHANKS ..................................................................................................$11,250 ‘93 DMI 730 BLUE, 2” LEAD SHANKS, 10” MAIN POINTS................................................................$9,900 ‘95 DMI, 5-SHANK, PULL TYPE ..........................................................................................................$7,950 DMI TURBO TIGER, 5-SHANK ............................................................................................................$5,900 TEBBEN 7-SHANK MOUNT RIPPER ..................................................................................................$3,500

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‘10 LOFTNESS 180, 6 ROW, ONLY 700 ACRES ..............................................................................$15,500 ‘08 WOODS, S20CD, 20’ PULL TYPE ..............................................................................................$14,500 ‘06 MATHEWS 2408, 20' PT, CUP KNIVES, 13⁄8" PTO ......................................................................$13,900 ‘06 WOODS, 20’ PT, 13⁄8” PTO ............................................................................................................$13,500 ‘02 ALLOWAY, 20’ PT, L-KNIVES ......................................................................................................$12,500 ‘06 WOODS, 20’ MOUNTED, 4 GAUGE WHEELS ............................................................................$12,500 ALLOWAY, 20’ MOUNTED, 4 GAUGE WHEELS..................................................................................$8,950 LOFTNESS 240, 20’ MOUNTED, 2-CASTER WHEELS ......................................................................$5,875 ‘95 BLAZER 2000, 20’ PULL TYPE......................................................................................................$5,800

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‘02 CIH 1020, 30', 1.5" SICKLE, FT ..................................................................................................$14,900 ‘90 CIH 1020, 25’, 3” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD ..................................................................................$11,950 ‘97 CIH 1020, 30', FIELD TRACKER....................................................................................................$9,950 ‘97 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD ....................................................................................$9,000 ‘88 CIH 1020, 30’, 1.5” SICKLE, JOHNSON ROCK GUARD ..............................................................$6,000 ‘87 CIH 1020, 25’, 1.5” SICKLE, ROCK GUARD ................................................................................$5,750 ‘87 CIH 1020, 30’, 3” SICKLE, HYD FORE & AFT ..............................................................................$4,950

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The forums will be held Aug. 2-4 in the Forum Tent on the Farmfest site, which is located at the Gilfillan Estate, 7 miles southeast of Redwood Falls, Minn.

The forum schedule for 2011 has a heavy emphasis on national and state agricultural policy issues, and on issues affecting rural Minnesota.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has been invited to make a keynote address on Aug. 4. All of the forums will provide ample time for questions, and followup discussion by panel members.

“Designing the Next Farm Bill — Shaping the Future of Rural America” is the featured forum on Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, member of the U.S. Senate agriculture committee; Congressman Collin Peterson,

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Admission: $10 per person 18 and under are free Free parking ranking member of the U.S. House agriculture committee; and Congressman Tim Walz, also a U.S. House ag committee member, have been invited to participate in this panel discussion.

They will be joined by Kevin Paap, Minnesota Farm Bureau president; Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union president; and Chris Clayton, DTN ag policy analyst.

“Regulation — The Biggest Threat to Production Agriculture?” is the forum scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Aug. 2. This forum will provide an overview of the potential impacts to farmers and the agricultural industry of current and proposed federal and state regulations for water quality, air quality, use of antibiotics, transportation and other regulations.

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ren Formo, executive director of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Coalition; Matt Wohlman, Minnesota assistant commissioner of agriculture; Don Scheifelbein, Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association president; and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens Board member; Bill Crawford, Minnesota Pork Board president; and Dave Pfarr, Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member. (See Page 22F for more on this forum.)

“Finding a Common Message for Agriculture” is the 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3 forum.

The focus will be on building collaboration within the agriculture industry, as well as communicating agriculture’s message to the non-farm public. Dave Frederickson, Minnesota commissioner of agriculture, will make the opening comments. Panel members will include Brad Finstad, executive director of the Minnesota Rural Policy Center; Brian Greenslit, member of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance; Staci Martin, director of legislative affairs for AgStar; Karen Richter, National Pork Board treasurer; Donna Moenning, vice president of the Midwest Dairy Association; and Stacy Thoeny, dairy farmer from Ogilvie, Minn.

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Aug. 3 This forum will focus on how various state agencies work independently and collaboratively to support the work of agricultural producers, processors and retailers.

Panel members will include Dave Frederickson, Minnesota commis-

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John Jaschke, Board of Water and Soil Resources executive director.

The feature forum at 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 4 is “Keeping the Land-Grant Mission Alive,” and will focus on the importance of public agricultural research and Extension outreach.

Panel members will include Bev Durgan, dean of University of Minnesota Extension; Gene Stoehl, chairman of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council; Gyles Randall, retired U of M soils scientist, and Jim Nesseth, crop consultant in southwest Minnesota. (See Page 31F for a story on this forum.)

Three Farmfest grain marketing forums will be held at 9 a.m. each day.

The marketing forum on Aug. 2 will feature Bryce Anderson, DTN meteorologist and weather expert, and John Sanow, DTN grain marketing analyst.

The Aug. 3 forum, which will be part of the Minnesota Farm Bureau break-

fast from 8-10 a.m. that day, will feature Mark Schultz from Northstar Commodities, and the Aug. 4 marketing forum will feature Jacquie Voeks, marketing analyst with the StewartPeterson company.

The “Farm Family of the Year” Recognition Program will be held at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Forum Tent. More than 65 honored farm families from throughout Minnesota have been selected at the county level for this recognition. This event is jointly sponsored by Farmfest and the University of Minnesota. (See Page 26F for a list of honored families.)

Other special events at Farmfest in the Forum Tent include the naming of the Minnesota State Pork Ambassadors at 1 p.m. Aug. 3, at 1 p.m., and the Fourth annual Farmfest Auctioneering Championship at 3 p.m. Aug. 3.

••• This article was submitted by Kent Thiesse, Farmfest forum coordinator.

He may be contacted at (507) 381-7960 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com.

Complete Farmfest event schedule Bill — Shaping the Future of Rural America Noon: Noontime Ag Jamboree with Lynn Ketelsen of Linder Farm Network Entertainment by The Great Pretenders Sponsored by: BRT Ag & Turf and FHR Farms, Inc. 1:15 p.m.: Regulation — The Biggest Threat to Production Agriculture?

3 p.m.: TBD Aug. 3 8 a.m.: Free Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Minnesota Farm Bureau 9 a.m.: Grain Marketing Presentation (Tentative) 10:30 a.m.: Finding a Common Message for Agriculture Noon: Noontime Ag Jamboree with

Lynn Ketelsen of Linder Farm Network Entertainment by The Great Pretenders Sponsored by BRT Ag & Turf and FHR Farms Inc. 1:15 p.m.: Designing State Agencies to Enhance the Agriculture Industry 3 p.m.: Fourth Annual Farmfest Auctioneering Competition Sponsored by Steffes Auctioneering Inc. Free Watermelon Feed Sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union Aug. 4 9 a.m.: Grain Marketing Strategies for the Coming Year 10:30 a.m.: Keeping the Land-Grant Vision Alive Keynote Address: Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (Invited)

Noon: Noontime Ag Jamboree With Lynn Ketelsen of Linder Farm Network Entertainment by The Great Pretenders Sponsored by BRT Ag & Turf and FHR Farms Inc. 1:30 p.m.: Farm Family of the Year Recognition Program Sponsored by the University of Minnesota, The Minnesota Farm Network and Farmfest Entertainment by The Great Pretenders Sponsored by BRT Ag & Turf and FHR Farms Inc. Forum schedule subject to change.

••• This article was submitted by Kent Thiesse, Farmfest forum coordinator.

He may be contacted at (507) 3817960 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com.

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Farmfest continues to connect industry leading manufacturers/providers with decision-making producers. As your Minnesota ag connection, Farmfest consistently: • Connects 35,000+ attendees with over 625 local and leading companies in the farming industry.

• Features highly topical educational and political forums highlighting topics relevant to the issues that face today’s farmers.

• Presents successful field demonstrations which feature the latest technological advancements in the farming industry.

• Offers programs and entertainment for the entire family.

Aug. 2 9 a.m.: Overview of Crop Weather and the Commodity Markets (Tentative) 10:30 a.m.: Designing the Next Farm

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Getting there The Gilfillan Estate is located on the corner of Highway 67 and County Road 13 between Morgan and Redwood Falls in Redwood County.

Aug. 2-4 at the Gilfillan Estate, Redwood County Aug 2—8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug 3—8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug 4—8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission $10 per person 18 and under are free Free parking

See these products at our

booth #226N

Seed Plots Aug. 2-3: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Aug. 4: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Located inside entrance gates 1, 2 & 3 With over 233 varieties of corn and over 207 varieties of beans, Farmfest hosts the most varieties of plants that farmers can see anywhere in Minnesota.

Participating seed companies: Monsanto Agro Culture Liquid Fertilizer NaChurs Alpine Solutions Channel Bio Corp.

Northstar Genetics Croplan Genetics Novozymes Bioag Enestvedt Seed Co. Pannar Seed Inc. FHR Farms/BRT Ag & Turf Pioneer, A DuPont Business Gold Country Seed Inc. Producers Hybrids Jung Seed Genetics Inc. Stine Seed Company Legend Seeds Inc. Syngenta LG Seeds Wensman Seed Co MN Dept. of Natural Resources

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Want to learn more about FREE electricity?

Join Green Energy Products during and after your Farmfest visit! We will be having informational sessions about SunPower’s world-record breaking efficient solar panels!

Where: Butterfly Room at Jackpot Junction Casino & Hotel When: August 2nd, 3rd & 4th Time: 1:00pm - 9:00pm ** Join us for refreshments and presentations on the hour, every hour!** Cant’ make it? Call or email us!

(507) 723-4885 info@greenenergyproductsllc.com

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Farmfest ’11 exhibitor’s guide Be sure to pay a visit to these exhibitors during your trip to Farmfest 2011.

This list is subject to change.

1st and 7th Congressional District Republican Party of MN: 3212 21st Century Ag: SR04 2-Way Radio of Minnesota Inc.: 3105

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A Home of Your Own Inc.: 4413 Abilene Machine Inc.: 509

Above & Beyond Construction: 3305 Accu-Steel Cover Buildings: 536 Acme Tools: 411 ADM Crop Risk Services: 3611 Adrian Mfg. Inc.: 435 ADS Bulk Seed Buggy: 905S

Advanced Ag Construction: 217 Advanced Drainage Systems: 209 aemsco Inc.: 522 Aero Industries: 3508 Ag Concepts: 4102 Ag Leader Technology: 2603 Ag Specialties Inc.: 4600 AGCO Corporation: 922 Agri Drain Corp.: 2203 Agri News: 410S Agri-Cover Inc.: 210 Agricultural Utilization Research Institute: 612 AgriDry LLC: 2313 AgriGold Hybrids: 3204 AGRI-GUIDE: 4506 AgriLogic Insurance Services LLC: 4605 Agri-Systems Inc.: 4110 Agri-Tec Lubricants: 3303 Agri-Trac Inc.: L3103

AGSourcing International Ltd.: L5109 AgStar Financial Services: 220 Agweek: 4308 AKE Safety Equipment LLC: 4212 Alkota Cleaning Systems Inc.: 111N All America Pressure Washers: 321 AllianceBid.com: 2501 Ameribuilt Buildings Inc.: 5 American Garage Door Co.: 3310 American Honda: 16 American Made Sales Inc.: 3208 American Tire Distributors: 810 AmerSeal Tire Sealant: 3606 AMPM Livestock Company: 533 AMSOIL & AGGRAND Products: 2106 Anez Consulting Inc.: L5114 Apache - Palco - Henke - Buffalo: 908W Apache Sprayers: 915 Aqua-Therm LLC: 201

Arbonne: T1109 Arnold’s of Kimball: 634 Avoca Spray Service: 511 AWS Air Reels: 816 Ayrstone Productivity LLC: 3404

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Components Plus LLC: 3202 Congressman Collin Peterson & Congressman Tim Walz: 414S Conklin Products: 2304 Conrad American: 1003 Conveyair Grain Vacs: 330

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B&D Rollers of MN Inc.: 3100 Bad Boy Mowers: 304 Bag Man LLC: L3113 Balzer Inc.: 825 Basic Concepts Inc.: 3412 Bayer: L3104 Bayer Truck & Equipment Inc.: 925 Beaver Creek Transport Inc.: 638 Behlen Country: 10 Big Iron/Stock Auction: 2601 Bismarck Canvas Inc.: 2401 Blair’s Disc Sharpening: 3312 Blazing Trails: 31E Blue Hilltop Inc.: 630 Bluff Ridge Inc.: 208 BLU-JET by Thurston Mfg. Co.: 1005 Boss Supply: 831 Brandt Agricultural Products Inc.: 727 Brock Grain Systems: 620 Brokaw Supply Company: 1007 BRP U.S.: 928 Buckey’s Sales & Service: 318 Budak Enterprises Musical Treasures: T3107 Buhler Trading Inc.: 330 Bulk Seed Systems Inc.: 401 Buzzard Gulch Inc.: 101

CHS Inc.: 316 Circle K Manufacturing Company: 914E Clarks Ag Supply: 335S Clean Burn/Derson Mfg.: 2611 Clean Cutter Tiller Blades: 2408 Cleary Building Corp.: 812

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CamVacUSA: 4409 CapX2020: 4106 Cargill AgHorizons: 808 Carlson Wholesale/Ritchie: 221 Case IH: 918 Catholic United Financial: 3108 CBM Electronic Lighting: 4303 Cedar Creek Energy: 303S CEI Pacer: 535N Channel Bio Corp.: SR09 Cherokee Enterprises: 2212 Christianson Systems Inc.: 301 Christy Home Creations: T5102

Farmfest ’11 exhibitor’s guide Convey-All by Hamilton Systems Inc.: 636 Copperhead Ag Products: 2512

Country Cat: 1037 Courtland Waste Handling Inc.: 402 Crary Industries: 901 Crop Sweeper: 522 Croplan Genetics: SR19 Cry of the Loon Art Gallery: 14

Crystal Valley Co-op: 2305 Crysteel Truck Equipment Inc.: 430 Culpitt Roofing Inc.: 2610 Curt’s Truck & Diesel Service Inc.: 1031 Custom Marketing Co. Inc.: 507

D Dairyland Seed Co. Inc.: 103S Dairyland Supply Inc.: 711 Dakota Micro Inc.: 4408 Dakota Storage Buildings LLC: 131 Dawn Equipment Co. Inc.: 527 DDSI: 416 Deaton Nutrition Inc.: 28E Degelman: 522 DeGroods Home Store: T5113 Delta Grain Bag Systems Inc.: 218N Delux Grain Dryers: 421 Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota: 3102 Dennis Carpenter Ford Reproduction Parts: 3213 Destron Fearing: L4104 Dick Hansen Sales Inc.: 423 Dick’s Welding Inc.: 2210 Diers Ag & Trailer Sales Inc.: 9 Diesel Specialties Inc.: 4306 Distel Grain Systems Inc.: 226N DK Diesel of Montevideo: 2111 DODA USA Inc.: 29 Dodge of Burnsville: 1001 Double R Outdoor & Nilson’s Hardware/Ice Castle RV & Fishhouses: 1011 Driving Force Energy DTN: 3401 Duramax Industry Co., Ltd: 3311

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Marzolf Impl.

Isaacon Impl.

Midway Farm Equip.

Lodermeier’s

Spring Valley, MN

Nerstrand, MN

Mountain Lake, MN

Goodhue, MN

Smiths Mill Impl.

Jungclaus Impl.

Judson Impl.

Schlauderaff Impl.

Lake Henry Impl.

Janesville, MN

Glencoe, MN

Lake Crystal, MN

Litchfield, MN

Paynesville, MN

East Side Oil Companies: 2102 Easy Way Cattle Care: 517S Edney Distributing Co. Inc.: 916 Electric Cleaner Company Inc.: 3302 Endless Energy - Agri SC: 311 Energy Panel Structures: 637 Enestvedt Seed Co.: SR06 Environmental Tillage Systems Inc.: 827 Equity Elevator & Trading Co.: 428 Erickson Marketing: 530 Euroshine USA Inc.: 3210,: 3610 Excelsior Homes West Inc.: 836 Exmark Mfg.: 624

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Fantini North America: 603 Farm Aid Mfg. Inc.: 232W Farm Country Trader Inc.: 2605 Farm Forum: 3411 Farm King: 1013 Farmchem: 113 Farmers Hot Line: 4411 Farmers Insurance Pool: 3304 FarmLogic: 2406 Farm-Oyl Lubricants: 2608 Fast Distributing Inc.: 532 Fastenal Company: 218S Fastline Publications: 3106 FEI East: 605 Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International: 4100 FHR Farms/BRT Ag & Turf: SR03 First Security Bank: 3308 Force Manufacturing: 436N For-Most Livestock Equipment: 537 Friends of the MN Valley: 4412

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Sleepy Eye, MN 507-794-3291 New Ulm, MN 507-354-8886

St. James, MN 507-375-3311 Chaska, MN 952-448-7111

Fairmont, MN 507-235-3388 Glencoe, MN 320-864-5525

Marshall, MN 507-337-6272 Waseca, MN 507-833-3780

Mankato, MN 507-387-6631 Winthrop, MN 507-647-2550

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Gallagher/Miraco: 212 Gates Mfg Inc: 935 GDF Enterprises Inc./Swede’s Service Center: 119 GEA Farm Technologies Inc.: 614 Geringhoff: 522 Giant Rubber Water Tanks: 4E Gibbon Truck Sales: 1029 Gideons International: 2205 Gold Country Seed Inc.: SR12 Gone: 2 Green Wind Energy: 4502 Good Earth Agri Products: 3405 Gopher State One Call: 4301 GPS Services: 2303 Graham Tire Co.: 815 Grain Handler USA Inc.: 909 Grain Vacs Inc.: 330 Great Plains Mfg. Inc.: 932 Greener World Solutions LLC: 4508 Greystone Construction: 729 Grizzly Buildings Inc.: 2103 Growers Mineral Solutions: 903N GSI & FFI: 720 GVL Polymers Inc.: 505S

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Hopper Walker: 307N Horizon Products: 3403 H&S Manufacturing Co. Inc.: 730 Horvick Inc.: 531 Hagie Manufacturing Company: 601 Hose Solutions Inc.: 2606 Hancor Inc.: 927 Hotsy Cleaning Equipment: 15 Hansen Agri-Commodities LLC: 3110 Hurley & Associates Agri-Marketing Hanson Silo Company: 313N Center: 3101 HARDI North America Inc.: 202 Hustler Turf Equipment: 305 Harms Manufacturing Inc.: 937 Hutchinson/Mayrath & NECO: 604 Harvest International Inc.: 731 Hydro Engineering Inc.: 629 Haug-Kubota LLC: 410N Haven Industries: 307S IMQ LLC for MN F.I.R.S.T.: 3503 Hawaiian Moon: T4115 Independent Community Bankers of Hawke & Co. Ag: 30 Minnesota: 2208 Hawkins Manufacturing Inc.: 914W Inflation Solutions LLC: 934N Hazelwood Flagpoles: 308S Insecto/Stops the Sting: 2110 Hector Tile Co. Inc.: 2513 IntelliAir: 3504 Hendricks Tractor Parts: 211 Isaacson Sales: 433N Hewitt Drainage Equipment: 323 HH Fabrication & Repair LLC: 716 J&K Sunglass Creations: T1 Hiniker Company: 606 J. Pasker Seed Company: 3602 Hi-Pro Mfg. Inc.: 4204 J.C. Ramsdell Enviro Services Inc.: Hitchdoc: 403 310N Honeyville Metal Inc.: 436S J.R. Dale Sales & Leasing Inc.: 404N Hoover Tarp Sales: 2206

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Farmfest ’11 exhibitor’s guide Loup Electronics Inc.: 2410 Lowry Mfg. Co.: 225S Lundell Plastics Corp.: 913

M M&E Sales: 2109,: 3600,: 4203 M/C/M Fabrication: 6E Magic Water Inc.: 4112 Malecha Sales: 224S Mark Seed Company: 2508 Mason City Recycling Center: L4109 Matheson Linweld: 718 Mathews Company: 820 May Wes Mfg.: 907

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McDaniel Sales: 726N McPherson Crop Mgmt/FarmWorks/GreenSeeker: 2308 MDS Mfg Co Inc: 610 Meg-Mo Systems: 3203 Meridian Manufacturing Group: 802 Metalcraft by K: 206N Meyer Manufacturing Corporation: 722 MFS/York/Stormor: 602 Micro-Trak Systems Inc.: 2510 Midland Garage Door Mfg. Co.: 2112 Midmac Marketing: 206S Midsota Manufacturing Inc.: 738 Midwest Ag Journal: 2505

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K&M Manufacturing: 4201 K&O Manufacturing Co Inc./TeSlaa Manufacturing: 632 Kannegiesser Truck Sales: 838 Keltgens Inc.: 503 KEYC-TV: 617N KNUJ AM: 860/SAM: 107.3 FM: 516N Kohls-Weelborg Ford: 432 Kongskilde Industries: 817 Koyker Manufacturing Co.: 338 Kruger Seeds: 803 Kuchar Combine Performance Inc.: 115 Kugler Company: 433S Kuhn Krause Corporation: 822 Kuhn North America Inc.: 626

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J.T.’s Farm Toys: T6103 Jamesway Farm Equipment: 326 JEIwind.com: 412S Jensales Inc. Jerry’s Pumping LLC: 325 Jet Company: 319 Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc.: 6W JMC/Jack McClard & Associates Inc.: 535S Joe’s Supplies Inc.: 313S John Day Company: 232E Johnson Mfg. Inc.: 327N Jung Seed Genetics: SR18 J-Wheelz: 19E

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L&S Farm Supply: 2412 L&B Manufacturing: 2310 L.A. Stuart Lakeland Decor: T6107 The Land Magazine: 2402 Landoll Corporation: 717 Lankota Group Inc.: 910 Lano Equipment Inc.: 833 Lee J. Sackett Inc.: 2609 Legend Seeds Inc.: SR20 Lester Buildings LLC: 715 LG Seeds: SR05 Liebrecht Manufacturing: 505N Lite-Form Midwest LLC: 2100 Livestock Association Exhibit Area: L4101 Loftness: 506 Logos Leathercraft: T2102 Lorenz Manufacturing Co.: 528 Louie’s Toy Box: T1113

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Hope is all well and good, but confidence in the proven potential of NorthStar Genetics carries you through the season.

For every seed variety we sell,

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we raise it ourselves first. They’re tested in local conditions that match your own - sold and conditioned by local growers you trust.

Until harvest, confidence is all you’ve got. So what are you raising?

Midwest Ag Parts: 934E Midwest Farm & Livestock Directory: 2101 Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service: 4511 Midwest Power Up of MN: 2602 Mike’s Sales & Distributing: 635,: 637W Miller Loaders/Grabtec Grapples: 19W Miller St. Nazianz Inc.: 921 Minnesota Association of Farm Mutual Ins. Co.: 2506 Minnesota Board of Animal Health: L5104 Minnesota Corn Growers Association: 702 Minnesota Department of Agriculture: 619 Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation: 7 Minnesota Farm Guide: 224N Minnesota Farmers Union: 412N Minnesota Milk Producers Association: L6114 Minnesota Pneumatic Products: 437N Minnesota Renewable Energies Inc.: 1W Minnesota Soybean: 618 Minnesota State Patrol: 225N Minnesota West Community & Technical College: 4309 MN DNR: SR25 Moly Mfg. Inc./SILENCER: 438 Monsanto: SR15 Montag Manufacturing Inc.: 911 Moore Automation Inc.: 4211 Morton Buildings Inc.: 422 Murray Wise Associates: 3506 Mustang Seeds: 501 MVTV Wireless: 2411 MyPillow Inc.: T3102

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NaChurs Alpine Solutions: SR17 NAPA Auto Parts Stores/STAR Group F2 National Farmers Organization: 328N Nature’s Best: 4512 New Tec Inc.: 333N Nextire Inc.: 213S Nordaas American Homes: 4104 Norstar Industries: 132W North Country Marketing Inc.: 930 Northern Energy Homes Inc.: 2600 Northern Grain Design and Construction Inc.: 3201 Northern Insulation Products: 4210

Farmfest ’11 exhibitor’s guide Poly Tech Inc.: 903S Portage and Main Outdoor Water Boilers: 437S PowerLift Hydraulic Doors: 409 Prairie Brand Seed/Sansgaard Seed: 902E Prairie Grass Outfitters: 33S Prairie Trailer: 906E Precision Equipment Mfg. LLC: 908E Precision Planting: 4610 Preferred Welder Sales: 320 Principal Financial Group: 3609 Prinsco Inc.: 931 Pritchett Twine & Netwrap: 4101 Producer’s Choice Seed: 4401 Producers Hybrids: SR21, SR26 ProfitPro LLC: 904E O’Connell Farm Drainage Plows Inc.: Progressive Planting Systems Inc.: 226S 607 OK Tire Store/OK Track Solutions: PT Steel & Fabrication: 109 417

Reinke Irrigation: 633 Remlinger Manufacturing Co.: 724 Renewable Energy SD: 3306,: 538 Renk Seed Company: 302 Risk Management Agency (RMA): 4405

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Northern Plains Track: 929 Northland Buildings Inc.: 419 Northland Farm Systems: 709 Northland Ford Dealers: 502 Northstar Commodity: 2403 Northstar Genetics: SR14 Norwex Enviro Products: T1111 Norwood Sales Inc.: 826 Notch Manufacturing Inc.: 1019 Novozymes BioAg: SR24 N-Rich Plant Food Inc.: 4206 Nuss Truck & Equipment: 1033 NuTech Seed LLC: 203 Nutra-Flo Co./Enters Liquid Fertilizer: 407

Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism: 4111 Redwood Metal Works: 332 Redwood Soil & Water Conservation District: 4305 Reichel Insulation/RetroFoam: 3301

GREAT DEALS GREAT PRICES NOW!

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O’Reilly Auto Parts: 4108

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P Pannar Seed Inc.: SR11 Par-Kan Company LLC: 103N Pequea Machine Corp: 905N Peterson Agency: 2404 Peterson Motors: 306 Pioneer, A DuPont Business: SR07 Pit Express: 707

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R R Clausen Enterprises: T3114 Raths Sales Inc.: 330 RCIS: 2405 RDO Equipment Inc.: 936 Real-Tuff Inc.: 2

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Hutchinson, MN 320-587-2162

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Spring Valley, MN 507-346-7227

The Leader In Feeders!

Famous for minimum feed waste!

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Farmfest ’11 exhibitor’s guide Rite Way Mfg Co. Ltd.: 732 Road Machinery & Supplies Co.: 934S Road Rite Truck Sales: 938 Robert Hinton: T4100 Roto-Mix LLC: 814 Rugs & Moore by Ruby: T6109 Runnings Farm & Fleet: 917 Ryan Manufacturing Inc: 834

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S.I. Distributing Inc.: 214 S.I. Feeders: 205 Sassy Sewing Sister/Longaberger T1104

Schaben Industries Inc.: 1017 Schaeffer Oil: 327S Schweiss Doors: 519 Seal Deep LLC: 2503 Seedpoint Solutions: 806 Senator Al Franken: 2209 SFP: 222 Shivvers Mfg. Inc.: 517N Shoup Manufacturing Co: 2311 Shur-Co: 415 Silver Stream Shelters: 312 Sioux Automation Center Inc.: 737 Sioux Steel Company: 334 Skarpohl Pressure Washers Inc.: 413

Skid-Chopper LLC: L4114 Sunrise Ag Sales: 107N Sleep Number by Select Comfort: Sunrise Gardening Greenhouse: 109 T3106 Swede’s Portable Buildings: 406 Snappy Dog Salsa: T6111 Swede’s Service Center: 119 Sommers’ Masonry Inc.: 223 Syngenta: SR01 Soucy International Inc.: 832 South Central College: 2204 T.R.S. Industries Inc.: 513S Southwest MN K-Fence/K-Fence: 117 Talk Inc.: 33N Sparks Trailers: 1035 Tastefully Simple: T1110 Stalk Smasher: 4602 Taylor Made Clothing T2 Star Trailer Sales Inc.: 818 Teamco Inc.: 923 State Farm Insurance: 31W Tebben Enterprises Inc.: 906W Steffes Auctioneers Inc.: 4208 Ted’s RV Land: 735 Stine Seed Company: SR10 Tenax Corporation: 4406 Stony Ridge Foods Inc.: 3209 Terra-Therm Inc.: 4302 Stor-Loc: 3111 The Ag Center: 3413 Sudenga Industries Inc.: 329 The Harrison Co. - “We Sell Farms”: Sukup Manufacturing Company: 622 3513 Summers Mfg. Co.: 723 The Land Magazine: 2402

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The Legal Professionals: Somsen, Mueller, Lowther & Franta, PA: 3109 Three Rivers Farm Inc.: T6112 Timpte Trailers: 408 Titan Machinery Inc.: 18 Titan Pro SCI: 314 Tom’s Farm Toys: T6100 Tools-N-Toys: T1100 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: 2301 TractorHouse: 215S Traeder Enterprises Inc.: 534 Trimble: 216 Triple Crown Products Inc.: 4501 Tri-State Neighbor: 2211 Tri-States Grain Conditioning Inc.: 2511 Trouble Free Lighting of Zeeland: 3605 Two Guys From Scott County Inc.: T2103

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United FCS: F1 United Prairie Bank: 207 Universal Cooperative Inc.: 2105 Universal Industries Inc.: 902W University of Minnesota: 516S Unverferth Mfg. Co. Inc.: 621 Upper Midwest Management Corp.: 2413 U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar: 3103 Usborne Books and More: T2107 USDA - Farm Service Agency: 4402 USDA - NASS: 4403 USDA - NRCS: 4404 USDA Rural Development: 4304

V Valley Engineering Inc.: 34 VALU-BILT Tractor Parts: 3408 Van Ahn & Company Inc.: 2107 Vander Haag’s Inc.: 821 Vault Denim: T2114 Versatile: 331N Veterans Outreach: 3512 “Where Farm and Family Meet”

W Wabasso Diesel Service: 303N Walco USA Inc.: 526 Waste Oil Furnace Distributing LLC: 404S Water Treatment & Conditioning System LLC: 2502 Watkins Products: T3101 Wayne’s Inc: 309

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Pavilion brings larger emphasis on livestock New to Farmfest 2011 is the introduction of a livestock segment. Various livestock associations and livestock-related exhibitors will be featured within the Livestock Pavilion, located just inside Entrance Gate 2. In addition, this new pavilion will feature a highly topical and informative seminar schedule.

Aug. 2 9 a.m.: Managing Feed Costs in Times of High Commodity Prices Confirmed panelists: • Chad Zehnder, Land O’Lakes • Dan Kohls, Form A Feed • Dick Nelson, Willmar Poultry Co. • Kent Beadle, CHS Country Hedging • Mark Greenwood, AgStar Financial Services • Mark Whitney, University of Minnesota • Tim Claver, Cargill 12 p.m.: Advanced Comfort Presentation 2:45 p.m.: Resources to Navigate Regulations Moderator: Joe Martin Confirmed panelists: • Andy Nesseth, Extended Ag Services • Curt Zimmerman, Minnesota Department of Agriculture • Jared Anez, Anez Consulting • John Jaschke, Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources • Tim Gieseke, Ag Resource Strategies

• Tom Walsh, Dublin Dairy Aug. 3 9 a.m.: Managing Diseases that Eat Away Profits Moderator: Jeremy Schefers, University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Confirmed panelists: • Andre Ziegler, University of Minnesota • Brian Dorcey, Prairie Livestock Supply • Jerry Torrison, University of Minnesota • John Rodgers, Pfizer • Larry Goelz, Pipestone Vet Clinic 12 p.m.: Advanced Comfort Presentation 2:45 p.m.: Managing Antibiotic Use Moderator: Joe Martin Confirmed panelists: • Dan Rentschler, American Foods Group • Gary Neubauer, Pfizer • Heidi Kassenborg, Minnesota Department of Agriculture • Liz Wagstrom, National Pork Producers Council • Tim Goldsmith, University of Minnesota Aug. 4 9 a.m.: Financial and Legal Services for Managing the Farm Confirmed panelists: • Lee Hanson, Gray Plant Mooty • Mike Mastey, Ridgewater College

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See this Equipment at Farmfest 1. 2012 EBY Hog/Cattle Pot, Air Ride, Spread, Aluminum Wheels 2. 2012 Stoughton 40’x96”x68”, Neway Air Ride, Stainless Steel Front & Rear Panel, 22.5 Aluminum Wheels 3. 2012 Cornhusker Hopper - 42’x751⁄2”x96” Ultra Lite Neway Air Ride, Aluminum Wheels, White skin - Shurlock Electric Tarp, model 3500 4. 2012 Steel Jet 34’x96”x68”, Spring Ride — Will be in Jet-Co Lot #319

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See us at Farmfest in Redwood County

• Steve Zenk, Ridgewater College Noon: Advanced Comfort Presentation The Livestock Pavilion is sponsored by Farmers Union LLC of Redwood Falls, Minn.

Craft, Toy, Home and Garden Pavilion Back for 2011, is the Craft, Toy, Home and Garden Pavilion, located just inside entrance gates 1 and 2.

Reinvented in 2010, this pavilion is a one-stop shop featuring a wide array of crafts, toys and products and services for entertaining, decorating and home improvement. This exciting pavilion will also feature a highly entertaining and informational seminar schedule.

••• This article is courtesy of Cygnus Expositions.

Farmfest ’11 exhibitor’s guide Weigh-Rite Scale Co.: 434 Wells Fargo: 2306 Wensman Seed: SR13 Werk Weld Inc.: 12 West Point Design Inc.: 331S Westfield Industries c/o Ag Growth: 322 Westmor Industries: 317N WFS: 308N Wick Buildings LLC: 431 Wickless Wonder Shop: 3603 Wide Receiver Hitch Systems: 2504 Wieser Concrete Products: 121 Willmar Fabrication: 32 Willmar Forklift Inc.: 13 Willmar Hearing Aid Center Inc.: 3309 Wil-Rich/Wishek: 701 Wilson Trailer Sales of MN Inc.: 912 WindGen Energy: 4606 Winkler Structures: 107 Wisconsin Plastic Drain Tile: 3313 WNAX: 520W Wood & Conn Corporation: 721 Woodford Ag LLC: 736 Woodford Equipment: 835 Wood-Mizer Products Inc.: 837 Worthington Ag Parts: 418

Y Yamaha Motor Corp. USA: 20 Your Next Tire: 518

Z Z Tags North America: L2112 Ziegler CAT: 1021 Zinniel Electric Company: 414N ••• This exhibitor list is courtesy of Cygnus Expositions.

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The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association invite you to stop by the MN Soybean tent during Farmfest, Aug. 2-4, near Redwood Falls, Minn.

MN Soybean (Booth No. 618) is the soybean farmer’s one-stop-shop for the latest soy news, information and prizes.

This year’s guests include: The University of Minnesota, Minnesota Pork Board and MEG Corp. Displays will focus on the importance of animal agriculture, biodiesel and water quality and soybean researchers will be present to answer production questions. Representatives from national soybean groups — the United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association — will also be on hand to meet attendees and discuss issues of national impact.

Checkoff-sponsored biodiesel testing and prizes Once again, the soybean checkoff and the Ag Utilization Research Institute have partnered to give away 500 gallons of biodiesel to four lucky winners.

Attendees can register at both locations — Booths 618 and 612. Winners will be notified after Farmfest and do not have to be present to win.

Routine maintenance of your fuel system is the key to avoiding fuel related problems. That’s why MEG Corp. representatives will be on hand to test your fuel for water and bacteria. Just bring a one-quart sample of your fuel to the tent and receive your free test results back within a week. For the most accurate results, the sample should be taken from the bottom of the tank, not the nozzle.

MSGA members enjoy special benefits As a “thank you” for supporting the MSGA and its policy efforts, all current MSGA members will receive a pair of work gloves and a coupon for a free pork chop (from the Minnesota Farm Bureau stand) just for stopping by. Quantities are limited so plan to come early.

Not a current member? Sign up for a three-year membership on-site and you could win 100 hours usage of a Challenger Wheeled Tractor (MT600 Series) for the 2012 planting season. All current and renewing three-year members are also eligible, but must be at least 18 years of age to register. The MSGA and Ziegler Ag Equipment are proud to kick off this giveaway at Farmfest, with the winning name being drawn at the 2012 Minnesota Ag Expo on Jan. 23.

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Full schedule of education at Farmfest

10-10:30 a.m.: Music by “The Great Pretenders”

Noon-1 p.m.: Linder Farm Net-

10:30-11:50 a.m.: Finding a Common Message for Agriculture Moderator: Tom Rothman, Minnesota Farm Network Opening comments: Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture commissioner Panel members • Brian Greenslit, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance • Brad Finstad, Minnesota Rural Policy Center executive director • Staci Martin, AgStar director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs • Karen Richter, farmer and National Pork Board treasurer • Stacy Thoeny, dairy farmer, Ogilvie, Minn.

• Donna Moenning, Midwest Dairy Association senior vice president Noon-1 p.m.: Linder Farm Network Noontime Ag Jamboree 1-1:10 p.m.: Minnesota Pork Ambassador Program 1:15-2:45 p.m.: Designing State Agencies to Enhance the Agriculture Industry

Moderator: Jerry Groskreutz, KDHL Radio Panel members • Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture commissioner • Dennis Frederickson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regional director • John Linc Stine, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency deputy commissioner • Paul Moe, Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development deputy commissioner • Mike Barnes, Minnesota Department of Transportation director of operations • John Jaschke, Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources executive director 3-4 p.m.: Annual Farmfest Auctioneer Championship Hosted by Lynn Ketelsen, Farm Director, Linder Farm Network Featuring music by “The Great Pretenders” Aug. 4 9-9:45 a.m.: Grain Marketing Strategies for the Coming Year • Jacquie Voeks, Stewart-Peterson Group marketing adviser

9:45-10:30 a.m.: Music by “The Great Pretenders” 10:30-11:50 a.m.: Keeping the Land-Grant Mission Alive Keynote address: Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (Invited) Moderator: Mike Liepold, University of Minnesota Extension Panel members • Bev Durgan, University of Minnesota Extension dean • Gene Stoehl, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council chairman • Jim Nesseth, Extended Ag Services owner, Lakefield, Minn.

• Gyles Randall, University of Minnesota Southern Research & Outreach Center retired soils scientist Noon-1 p.m.: Linder Farm Network Noontime Ag Jamboree 1:30-3 p.m.: Farm Family of the Year Recognition Program Program will include several special guests.

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10:30-11:50 a.m.: Designing the Next Farm Bill — Shaping the Future of Rural America Moderator : Lynn Ketelsen, Linder Farm Network Panel members • Sen. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senate agriculture committee (Invited) • Congressman Collin Peterson, U.S. House agriculture committee (Invited) • Congressman Tim Walz, Member of the U.S. House agriculture committee (Invited) • Chris Clayton, DTN ag policy analyst • Kevin Paap, Minnesota Farm Bureau president • Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union president

work Noontime Ag Jamboree 1:15-2:45 p.m.: Regulation — The Biggest Threat to Production Agriculture?

Moderator: Don Wick, Red River Farm Network Panel members • Liz Wagstrom, National Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian • Warren Formo, Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Coalition executive director • Matt Wohlman, Minnesota Department of Agriculture assistant commissioner • Don Scheifelbein, Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association president and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizen’s Board • Bill Crawford, Minnesota Pork Board president • Dave Pfarr, farmer and Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Aug. 3 8-10 a.m.: Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast featuring music by “The Great Pretenders” • Special feature: Mark Schultz, Northstar Commodities marketing analyst (9 a.m.)

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Aug. 2 9-10 a.m.: Overview of Crop Weather and the Commodity Markets • Bryce Anderson, DTN Senior Agriculture Meteorologist • John Sanow, DTN Marketing Analyst

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Farmfest panels will get you thinking

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Always a big feature of Farmfest are the various panel presentations each day in the Forum Tent in the center of the show grounds.

The forums are put together by Kent Thiesse, vice president of MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn., whose economic expertise shows when assembling both themes and panel participants. When roaming agriculture these days, topics are endless since the non-ag segments of Minnesota and America have found social media via Facebook, Twitter, etc., a most convenient medium for spewing rhetoric.

What can producers do about increasingly serious threats to American agriculture? Catch a couple of the forums — Aug. 2’s “Regulation: The Biggest Threat to Production Agriculture?” and Aug. 3’s “Finding a Common Message for Agriculture” — and you’ll hear good answers, great suggestions about what needs to be done and who needs to do it.

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fest panels’ presenters, and their brief comments on what they’ll be discussing.

Aug. 2: “Regulation: The Biggest Threat to Production Agriculture?”

Liz Wagstrom, National Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian: “I will be talking about the FDA’s (Food & Drug Administration) recently issued guidance about the use of antibiotics for livestock production as being injudicious. Under that guidance the FDA has said they want to do two things: 1) Remove all growth promotion or nutritional efficiency labels from drugs that are used both in animals and humans; and 2) Increase veterinary oversight of all uses of antibiotics although they don’t define what veterinary oversight would look like.

“The point I’ll be making at Farmfest is that when you look at the usage of animal microbials in feed whether for growth promotion, disease control prevention or treatments there’s a body of scientifically peer-reviewed risk assessments that show that the risk to human health is negligible to almost

non-existent for those uses. I’ll review some of those ‘risk assessment’ concerns. Also I will share that if you stop using antibiotics in livestock production which results in sick animals which you later treat before these animals become part of the food supply chain, you often see more lesions when these animals are processed. Net results is more ‘peel outs’ from lungs and other carcass areas and these lesions actually contribute to more salmonella bacteria which could ultimately result in more food-borne illness. The point being there may be some unintended consequences in terms of these guidance proposals by FDA.” Dave Pfarr, farmer and Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member: “I’ll be talking about cropping systems and how regulations impact us both negatively, and positively, in terms of how we manage our land. I’ll mention in particular water manageSee THREAT, pg. 23F

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much of what Washington, D.C., is talking about is just simply rhetoric.

Science simply does not support what they’re asking. At times it’s a ‘wild card.’ We acknowledge that it seems like Washington can do just about whatever they wish. But hopefully science, and cooler heads, will prevail and we’ll work our way through these issues.”

Don Scheifelbein, Minnesota State Cattleman’s Association president and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizen’s Board: “I’ll be talking about the importance of engaging the regulators so that their story can be effectively told from their perspective. Those people who are opposed to the way cattle are See THREAT, pg. 24F

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feedlot runoff controls, restrictions on the use of manure as a crop nutrient, pesticide application rules and limits on the installation and maintenance of water management systems (i.e. drainage and irrigation). Beyond the farm gate, those who install drain or irrigation systems or provide commercial manure, fertilizer and pesticide application services are also subject to strict permit, license and record-keeping requirements.

“The calls to begin regulating agriculture thus must be characterized as either rooted in a lack of knowledge about the current regulations or a belief that they are inadequate. Either way, a productive dialog regarding ag regulations is more likely when both sides start with the same basic set of facts.”

Matt Wohlman, Minnesota Department of Agriculture assistant commissioner: “Water and environmental issues are facing agriculture continually. But all discussions need to be prefaced with this simple question: How do we produce 50 percent more than current production to meet the world food needs by 2050? There are both tremendous opportunities, and some threats, to production agriculture. What’s needed is a balanced approach from both sides of the table. We need to set aside the environment-versus-agriculture debate and make every effort to move forward collectively. Today we have opportunities and challenges that need to be shared intelligently, and with science to verify decisions.

“When we look at the remarkable progress of farmers in recent years not only are they greatly increasing production per acre, but they are also doing this with more positive conservation results than ever before. I remember growing up as a young Renville County farm kid when each fall we would moldboard plow the entire farm. Today that doesn’t happen. I think farmers have made huge strides and they keep getting better.

Collectively we need to determine our target, our goals and then determine how to get there.”

Bill Crawford, Minnesota Pork

Board president: “Regulations are just part of agriculture these days; we simply need to accept that fact of life. There are new rules coming down, either from federal or state, almost Bill Crawford routinely. The ‘air emissions’ stuff from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a concern, especially if there is some effort to trace dust to agriculture. Hopefully, our task is to keep a grip on what’s coming down. And if it’s totally off base, make certain our elected officials rethink the entire issue.

“We hear some squabbles about the future of antibiotics in animal feeds.

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THREAT, from pg. 22F ment and crop protection tools because both these areas are making headlines in the expanding discussions on sedimentation in the Minnesota River basin.

“I’ll also touch on this process of registration of crop protection products. It seems to be getting more and more difficult with more information demands. Here’s an example of where we have already lost production tools without gaining any particular useable options, particularly as it relates to pest management.

“There are some good tradeoffs when it comes to pesticide record keeping and restricted-use pesticides which require an applicators license for usage. Obviously we producers have a strong concern and stewardship passion about our land and water resources. With that said, we understand the importance of regulations for our total environment. Policy people need to realize the logistics between putting words into regulations and products into useful implementation by us farmers.”

Warren Formo, Minnesota Ag Water Resources Coalition executive director: “The topic of regulating agricultural activities has become a perennial crop during the past quarter century. But while the discussion continues from year to year, Warren Formo the volume of the conversation — in terms of both loudness and quantity — closely follows the federal farm bill cycle. The conversation typically begins with vague activist calls to begin regulating agriculture, followed by responses of ‘enough already’ from farmers and farm organizations. As one recent example, consider a 2011 report authored by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center, which contains numerous references to agriculture as unregulated or underregulated, and suggests new consequences and enforcement measures.

Even though these new ‘consequences’ are not provided in detail, many farmers perceive the report as a call for increased regulation.

“The fact is farmers are subject to regulation in many ways already, including planning and zoning rules, fuel storage containment, buffer requirements, erosion prevention,

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Soft-peddling ‘pro-farmer’ message doesn’t work anymore THREAT, from pg. 23F being raised are very emphatic in engaging regulators. Thus through no fault of their own, the regulators hear only one side of the story and that leads to a very biased viewpoint of what should be done in terms of regulations. The point being that we in the cattle industry need to share our story, especially to the regulators who really are only doing their job based on current rules and regulations.”

Aug. 3: “Finding a Common Message for Agriculture”

Brian Greenslit, Renville County farmer, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council: “I’m now also a board member of the new U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance. This board was put together with the sole purpose of defining what agriculture is, and what we do. For the most part, Americans don’t understand agriculture. What we do and who we are is being defined by others.

And they mostly seem to believe that big-scale agriculture doesn’t have a right to exist.

“We see the need, the importance to change our tactics. And that means stop preaching to the choir. We’ve been soft-peddling the ‘pro farmer’ message for a couple years now and quite frankly, that just isn’t working. We’ll be advocating a new approach that gets the message to policy makers, and more importantly to rank-and-file Americans, that farmers are indeed our nation’s stewards of the land. Also we need to tell America that we are deeply concerned about our environment, and we do have a right to exist at the table. In fact we are the very providers for this table. Large-scale agriculture is nothing to be ashamed of or to fear. U.S. agriculture is a model for the rest of the world. We in production agriculture know that fact and we need to tell that story.

“We have some powerful spokespeo-

ple on this new Alliance. Our nation’s commodity groups were the original investors in this concept. Rick Tolman, CEO of the National Corn Growers, and John Becker, executive director of the United Soybean Board spawned the idea. Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau, quickly bought into the thinking and is the current chairman of the Alliance.

“We’ve got some firepower. John Deere, DuPont, the Fertilizer Institute are already industry partners and we’re just getting started. There will be many more industry partners. And the financial clout will be significant, like a $25 million to $30 million annual endeavor. In pure and simple terms, our nation needs to be educated about U.S. agriculture.”

Staci Martin, AgStar Legislative and Regulatory Affairs director: “I’m looking forward to Farmfest and this opportunity to talk about the agriculture story. On the surface it sounds simple because we know so well that See THREAT, pg. 25F

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Back for its fourth year is your chance to yell, “SOLD” at the Annual Farmfest Auctioneering Competition.

The contest allows you to test your skills against other amateur auctioneers. Participants must be non-professional with less than two years of experience. Contestants will auction off prizes donated by Farmfest exhibitors with the proceeds being donated back to the 4-H. To participate as an auctioneer, call Cheryl Gross at (800) 547-7377, Ext. 1717. Don’t delay, participation space is limited.

Be sure to check out all the action at 3 p.m.

Aug. 3 in the Forum Tent.

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“I’m excited to be Karen Richter, Montgomery hog on this panel producer and National Pork Board because we certreasurer: tainly are a diverse “I’ll be making special mention of group, and that in all the tools provided by the Pork essence is agriculCheckoff program to tell the pork ture today: extreme story for American consumers, pork diversity. My message will be industry specialists and all pork proabout how drastically rural Minducers. Our story is what we do, how Karen Richter nesota is losing population. For us Brad Finstad we do it, and the health and nutrito be splintered when it comes to our message of tion benefits of our product. A major activity of the strength and growing rural Minnesota, just doesn’t Checkoff program is our interaction with the U.S. work. We are the cornerstone of who we are as a Farmers & Ranchers Alliance which will soon be state and that means working together, not only for launching massive new information programs our future in agriculture but also as the key building about American agriculture. block for the economy of Minnesota.

“I’m frequently talking with consumers, especially “We have tons of commodity groups, tons of farm through our ‘Operation Main Street’ program. I also organizations but a united, independent voice is the talk with dietitians and other food industry people. only real voice with muscle power in D.C. and our Once they see the data, people are very amazed state capital. We are losing voices. The Census data about the value of pork in the diet. We’ve been ‘The has been a springboard for us to wake up and take Other White Meat’ for years but are now moving note of what’s happening. The face of rural Min- forward with our new slogan of pork being inspired. nesota has changed significantly the past decade. Most are still surprised at how lean and healthy We’re ‘graying and browning.’ Those communities pork products are today. They just don’t realize how with growth the past 10 years can often attribute positively the numbers stack up for pork when this growth to a minority increase population. I don’t you’re talking proteins in the food chain. believe we have talked openly enough about this “Our agricultural story is so huge, so phenomenal, impact. What does it do to a community? What kind of pressures — financial, schools, community pro- yet there are so many common aspects of producgrams? But by the same token what are the opportu- tion agriculture. However, there is also tremendous nities these ethnic groups bring into a community? diversity in American agriculture which I think The growth of Nobles County wouldn’t have hap- adds strength to our total story.” pened without minorities coming in, willing to do Donna Moenning, Midwest Dairy Association sensome of these jobs in livestock and poultry process- ior vice president, was a late addition to the Finding ing plants.” a Common Message for Agriculture forum panel.

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THREAT, from pg. 24F farmers and ranchers strive to provide an abundant and safe food supply for all consumers. But as you dig down to find a common message for agriculture it can be quite complex.

“One of the areas I’ll be exploring is engagement.

So as I get ready for Farmfest I’ll be reaching out to many of my contacts connected within agriculture to get their perspectives on this issue. I want to get viewpoints from several others involved in this dynamic industry. We know there’s an increasing usage by rural Minnesotans of Facebook, Twitter and other social media. The more people understand these tools, the less trepidation. We still have some issues with broadband and lack of availability to the internet in some rural areas.”

Stacy Thoeny, farm wife and Kanabec/Isanti county Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers chair: “I have many things to share. Finding a common message is a double-edged sword because we farmers tend to be quite independent. We often each have our own philosophy on the proper way of doing things and I think that’s part of the disconnect between farmers and non-farmers. So it’s important that our agricultural story be a unified story. And that’s why we need these ‘think-tank’ sessions to come up with those key elements on which we all agree. We all have a keen stewardship about the land we farm because not only is it our livelihood but it is also where we live and raise our families. So to me it’s important that we find the things we collectively agree on and build off those strengths. “ Brad Finstad, Center for Rural Policy and Development in St. Peter, Minn.:

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Farm Families of the Year honored More than 60 families from around Minnesota, one from each county, will be named a “2011 Farm Family of the Year.”

The families will be officially recognized in a ceremony 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4 inside the Forum Tent at Farmfest.

Families are chosen based on their contributions to the agricultural industry, their communities and the

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County: Farm Family Name Aitkin: Dale and Linda Lueck Anoka: Will and Kathy Almendinger Becker: Mickelson Farms Inc. Benton: Troy and Melissa Schreindl Big Stone: Wade and Vicki Athey Blue Earth: Landsteiner Family Farm Brown: Gary and Dean Sellner Carlton: Jeff and Theresa Suhonen Farm Carver: Joel and Barb Grimm Family Cass: Walter and Lucille Sowers Chippewa: Tom and Kathy Palke Farms Chisago: Heifer Haven Farm (Steve and Lisa Sontag) Clay: Sherwood and Marilynn Peterson Family Clearwater: John and Pam Arneson Cottonwood: Mark and Sarah Wiebe Dakota: Carl and Dennis Reuter and Families Dodge: Alan and Lori Callister Douglas: Mark and Michele Fernholz Faribault: Paul and Karla Carr,

Roger and Candis Carr Fillmore: Craig and Pam Mensink Freeborn: Dan and Jenny Erickson Goodhue: Carlson Brothers Grant: Michael and Lynn Marks Hennepin: Sever Peterson Farm and Corn Maze Houston: Ben and Linda Lind Isanti: Laman Farms Itasca: Promised Land Farm / Clayton’s Produce Jackson: Paul and Joyce Henning Kanabec: Martens Farm Inc. Kandiyohi: Larry, Mary, Drew and Amy Larson Family Farm Kittson: Marshall and Lorna Hemmes Lac qui Parle: David and Patricia Craigmile Lake of Woods: George and Judith Swentik Le Sueur: Schwarz Family (Greg, Joan, Tom and Allison) Lincoln: Ken and Laura Krog Lyon: Greg and Mary Deutz and “crew” Mahnomen: Paul and Patricia Specht Martin: Lawrence and Diane Sukalski and Family

Farm Families of the Year honored Minnesota farm operations are as varied as the families that make them up.

On the following pages is a sampling of some of the families chosen as this year’s Farm Families of the Year. Also, turn to this week’s issue for more samples of these honored families.

Aitkin County Dale and Linda Lueck Dale and Linda Lueck have been involved in farming since childhood. After the two were married in 1968, Dale entered the U.S. Navy, and the couple slowly acquired their 340-acre farm near Aitkin. Today their farm includes Dale’s grandparents’ original 80acre farm, Dale’s parents’ farm and several adjacent agricultural parcels. The farm is not yet a century farm, but land in his township has been worked by Dale’s ancestors for well over 100 years. The current farm focuses on feeder calf production. The herd has grown from six Angus stock cows to 60 stock cows, with a goal of expanding to 90 Angus-Tarentaise cross stock cows. Dale’s father, Fritz, son, Lance, and grandson Logan are also involved in the family operation.

Faribault County Paul and Karla Carr, Roger and Candis Carr Roger Carr was born on the farm in Pilot Grove Township where he and his wife, Candis, still reside. He began farming in 1957. Son, Paul, has a lifelong involvement in the farm. In fact, after graduation from South Dakota State University, he and his wife, Karla, moved back to join the farm operation. Today, the Carr family grows corn and soybeans west of Elmore. They also have a small cow-calf operation.

On the farm, Roger, Paul, Candis and Karla are all involved in the field work. Paul and Karla handle the cattle chores with the help of their sons, Luke and Anthony. When Karla and Paul’s youngest children, Marie and John get older, they will be helpers too.

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Blue Earth County Landsteiner Family Farm The Landsteiner Family Farm was established in 1920 by August and Josephine Landsteiner. It was then passed down to son Bernard who farmed with his father until 1957. Years later, Bernard’s sons Lawrence, James and Paul entered the farming operation and farmed with Bernard until he retired in 1988. Today the Landsteiner brothers grow corn, soybeans, wheat and custom feed hogs for a local producer. Even though Lawrence (the eldest brother) and his wife, Joan, retired from farming in 2008, Lawrence continues to

help with all aspects of the operation. Lawrence and Joan have two sons and three grandchildren. Sons Jim and Paul along with their wives Jackie and Shellie continue to manage and operate the family farm. Jim and Jackie have three children: Kate, Ted and Jay. Paul and Shellie have three daughters: Merrit, Molly and Maddie.

Carlton County Suhonen Farm Jeff and Theresa Suhonen bought their family farm near Wright in 1988 from Jeff’s parents, Nilo and Vera Suhonen. The farm had been in the family since 1913. In the past, Jeff and Theresa have raised chickens, rabbits, pigs, horses and pygmy goats. Today they have registered and commercial Simmental beef cattle as well as registered Hampshire sheep. They also own 355 acres. Jeff and Theresa have three children: Derek (18), Samantha (15), and Jennifer (11). The entire family is involved in the operation on a day-to-day basis. All three children own their own cattle and sheep, and have been buying and selling their own livestock, making hay, doing daily chores and showing their livestock with pride at the Carlton County Fair, Minnesota State Fair and the Northeast Livestock Show.

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McLeod: Paul and Heather Wright — Cody, Breanna, Allison and McKenna Meeker: Turck’s Dairy Farm Mille Lacs: Steve and Tammy Olson Morrison: Gregg and Valora Stangl Mower: Fourway Farm Inc. (David and Jurine Smith) Murray: Paul and Stacy Posthuma Nicollet: Peter and Ann Seitzer Nobles: Mahlberg Family Farm Norman: Corey and Cassandra Hoseth Family Olmsted: Ed and Sherri Twohey — Theresa, Eric, Tim, Jessica and Jacob Otter Tail - East: Justin and Marea Malone Family Pine: Saumer Dairy (Steve and Laura Saumer) Pipestone: Evans Family Dairy Pope: McIvers Happy Acres (David and Marilyn McIver) Ramsey: Dave Massey Northwoods Organic Produce Red Lake: Calvin and Susan Harmoning Redwood: Maas Dairy Farm (Bruce and Maydra Maas) Renville: Neubauer Farms Inc. Rice: Danny and Nancy Morris Rock: Dan Leuthold Family Roseau: Kelman and Elizabeth Kvien Scott: Barten Pumpkin Farm Sherburne: Golly Farms (John and Lyn Golly) Sibley: The Jaus Family (Martin and Loretta Jaus) Stearns: Nathe Family (Jeron and Brenda Nathe) Steele: Wencl Family Farm (Tom and Karen Wencl) Stevens County: Greg and Naomi Fynboh Family Swift: Al and Renaee Schreck Family Todd: The Bruce Paskewitz Family Wabasha: Gene, John and Carol Marx Dairy Farm Wadena: Terry and Jean Perius Farm Waseca: Winter Family (Ray and Lisa Winter) Washington: Marvin and Beverly Schroeder Watonwan: Joel and Bernice Penner Family Winona: Golden Prairie Dairy (Jim, Laurie, Katelyn and Eryn Orth) Wright: Paul and Holly Neaton Yellow Medicine: Randal and Anna Kamrath — Erin, Rebecca, Nicole, Izzy and James ••• This list was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension.

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Farm Families honored Fillmore County Craig and Pam Mensink In the 1940s, Craig Mensink’s grandfather Earl Mensink purchased the family farm. It was later turned over to Craig’s parents, Wendell and Cleo Mensink, and then to Craig and Pam in 1978. The farm has undergone many changes throughout the ownerships. It has gone from a dairy to beef to swine farm. Today, the Mensink’s farm near Preston has 1,500 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa. They also finish 8,500 head of feeder pigs.

Craig and Pam believe in conservation and still have the original contour strips and terraces. They no-till their soybeans, and utilize their nutrient management plan to use as much natural fertilizer as possible. Craig and Pam have three grown children: Michael (Rachel), Mandy (Nate) and Megan.

Grant County Michael and Lynn Marks Michael Marks always wanted to farm. He was able to partially pursue that dream as a sophomore in high school when his father took a manager position at the co-op. After high school, Michael attended Moorhead State University. Following graduation in 1973, he came home and began farming full time. Currently, the Marks family farm

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near Norcross has 1,500 acres of crops in Minnesota and North Dakota with the majority in Minnesota. Their crops consist of corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. They also raise about 70 ewes that are lambed out each spring. Michael and Lynn have one son, Andrew, and three daughters Ashlie, Alayna and Allie. Andrew farms alongside Michael and Lynn.

Hennepin County Sever Peterson Farm and Corn Maze The Sever Peterson Farm near Eden Prairie was established by Sever’s grandfather in the late1880s. Today the farm has three main components: roadside stands, crops and a corn maze. The family has 17 vegetable stands across the western Minneapolis suburbs that run from June through August. They also have corn and soybean fields. In addition, for the past 15 years, they have had a corn maze. This includes a pumpkin patch, live music and exotic animals.

The Peterson corn maze was the first in Minnesota and the second in the United States.

Sever’s wife, Sharon, daughter-in-law Nichola, son Aaron, son-in-law Mitch, and brother Lowell also help with the stands maze, fields and machinery.

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Farm Families of the Year honored Kanabec County Martens Farm Inc. The Martens farm was farmed by great-grandfather Peter Wilkens, then grandparents Duke and Cora Martens, then father Gary and Uncle Don, and then finally Rick and Janet in 2000. Rick and Janet’s son Ryan also joined the operation in 2010. The current farm has 320 acres of grass hay land, which is sold to dairies for dry cows. Another operation the family has is the conservation practice of Aerway equipment with manure application. The Martens family was one of the first in the state to use the hose drag method and move 65 million gallons of manure a year with the self constructed equipment.

The hose application utilizes two and half miles of hose and places the manure into the top six inches of farmer’s soil. The business specializes in small farms located within a 175-mile radius of the farm.

Le Sueur County Schwarz Family: Greg, Joan, Tom, and Allison Lone Oak Farm located near Le Sueur was incorporated in 1998. It is a fifth generation diversified family farm dating back to 1875.

Today, it grows corn and soybeans on about 1,000 acres. In addition, about 70,000 Tom turkeys are marketed annually. Greg’s parents, Elden and Frances, are still active in the farm operation in

the spring and fall. Greg and Joan have two children. Tom (15) and Allison (12) help when they are not busy with school and sports.

Martin County Lawrence and Diane Sukalski and Family Since 1885, five generations of the Sukalski family have worked the same soil to grow corn and soybeans in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. The current Sukalski farm near Fairmont consists of corn and soybeans while utilizing conservation tillage. They have land enrolled in CRP, Re-invest In Minnesota, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and Conservation Stewardship Program. The grain they produce is used for renewable fuels and livestock feeds. Over the years, Lawrence and Diane expanded their production acres to partner with Lawrence’s brother Harlan. The expansion has allowed them to bring their five children into farming, in addition to Lawrence’s brother Rod. Lawrence, Diane and Harlan manage and work on the farm full time. Lawrence and Diane have five children and two daughters-in-law: Jacob (Courtney), Andrew (Megan), Kristina, Michael and Suzanne.

McLeod County Paul and Heather Wright and Cody, Breanna, Allison and McKenna Paul and Heather Wright are the third generation to operate their family farm south of Hutchinson.

Dairy cattle and cash crops have always been the main components of the farm since its origin.

Over the years, the farm as tried to keep pace with modern agriculture practice by upgrading milking equipment, feeding equipment and auto steer tractors. The dairy herd has kept improving over the years to the current 25,000 pound rolling herd average. The Wrights also use embryo transfer technology to keep high-quality animal health. Most of the corn and alfalfa are used as feed for the cows. The Wrights sell their soybeans for seed production or food export contracts. The Wrights have also found a niche market for their straw. They have developed miniature straw bales that they sell at many garden centers and nurseries in the metro area.

Paul and Heather have four children: Cody, Breanna, Allison and McKenna.

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Jackson County Paul and Joyce Henning Paul and Joyce Henning of Okabena started farming in 1969. In their first years of farming, they finished hogs, fed cattle and raised corn and soybeans. Currently, the Hennings grow corn, soybeans and alfalfa. They also feed out 400 to 500 cattle per year. Until approximately two-anda-half years ago, they finished hogs. Paul and Joyce have four children: Christine (Adam), Robert (Sara), Sheila (Ken), and Brenda (Daniel). Robert

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Paul and Joyce are blessed with 13 grandchildren.

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Isanti County Laman Farms The Laman farm near Stanchfield was established by Charles Laman in 1939. Tim’s parents, Dale and Lorraine, currently reside on the farm, while Tim and his family live a half-mile away. The farm was originally a dairy farm, but now is a crop farm. Tim runs 1,300 acres of owned and rented land. Most of the land is in Isanti County with some in Chisago and Pine counties. He grows corn, soybeans and wheat. On the farm, Tim is the head of the operation and does the majority of the field work himself, getting some seasonal help. Tim’s father acts as an adviser, and his mother acts as a supporter. Wife, Nicki, assists Tim with bookkeeping. Tim and Nicki have two children: Amelia (10) and Kevin (8).

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Farm Families of the Year honored Morrison County Gregg and Valora Stangl The Stangl farm has been in the family for over 50 years. After graduating from Willmar Tech College in the farm management course, Gregg went into partnership with his Dad, Herman, in 1981. In 1983, Gregg and Valora were married.

Since then, Gregg’s dad has retired and Gregg and Valora have been running the farm. Today the farm has 65 cows in a tie-stall barn with about the same number of replacement heifers.

They also grow about 300 acres of corn, alfalfa and soybeans. Gregg and Valora have five children: Diane, Darren, Kimberly, Tracie and Cassie. Diane is married to Anthony St. Sauver and they have one daughter, Addison.

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Mower County Fourway Farm Inc. David Smith’s grandfather, John Smith, bought the family farm near Adams in 1945. David’s Dad, Roy bought it from him in 1952. Today, David oversees Fourway Farms, which is a diversified farming operation with 200+ dairy cows, 200+ heifers and young stock and 100

steers. They also custom feed nearly 800 hogs annually. Additionally, they farm 1,400 acres of corn, beans, oats, barley, peas and about 200 acres of alfalfa. Besides David, two of David and Jurine’s sons, Rod and Ryan, are involved with them in the farming operation. Rod lives down the road and is married to Cindy with two children: Jessica and Dustin. Son Ryan and his wife, Melissa, live next door and have four children: Connor, Colton, Madison and Leo. David and Jurine also have another son and daughter. Son Lon helps on the farm when available. Daughter Gala (Butch) works as a dental hygienist for Central Parks Dentistry in Mason City, Iowa. They have two boys: Brayden and Draxton.

Murray County Posthuma Family The Posthuma Family farm of Hadley started out as a dairy farm in the 1960s by Paul’s father, Gary Posthuma. In the 1980s, the farm was changed over to a corn, soybeans, alfalfa and steer operation. Today, the farm consists of about 1,000 acres of crops. It also has sheep and Holstein steers for 4-H projects. Horses can also

be found on the farm, which are shown at the county fair and various youth shows. Paul and Stacy have two children: Shay and Macy.

Norman County Corey and Cassandra Hoseth Family The Hoseth family farm began when Corey’s greatgrandfather purchased it in 1892. The farm was passed down and eventually it got to where Corey and Cassandra could purchase it in 1991. For 119 continuous years, the farm has had cattle on it. Today, the Hoseths grow corn, soybeans, wheat and registered Black Angus cattle. Corey and Cassandra own, manage and run the farm.

Children Gabel, Laurel and Tate all have their own livestock and help their parents in exchange for feed and livestock facility usage.

Olmsted County Ed and Sherri Twohey and Theresa, Eric, Tim, Jessica, and Jacob In 1982, Ed began farming with his father. In 1989, he married Sherri, and together they bought their current farm where they milked 60 cows in partnership with Ed’s dad. In 2003, Ed bought his dad’s share of the dairy cattle and a year later, they expanded their dairy operation to 200 cows, which included building a new freestall barn and remodeling the parlor. Today the

Twoheys milk 235 grade and registered Holsteins and farm 750 acres. They grow corn, soybeans, alfalfa and peas. They own some equipment and share labor with Ed’s dad and brother who crop farm. Ed and Sherri get help on the farm from their children: Theresa, Eric, Tim, Jessica and Jacob. Ed’s father, Frank, and brother Bill also help out with field work.

Otter Tail County Justin and Marea Malone Family The Malone children are the sixth generation to live on the Malone family farm. The farm was started by Marea’s great-great-grandfather, who moved from Germany. Justin and Marea took over the farm in 2001 with a beef cattle operation while both working off the farm full time. In 2004, they started milking cows. One year later, they began the three-year transition to organic.

Currently, the Malone family has an organic dairy where they milk 180 cows in a swing-16 parlor.

They raise all of their own replacements and farm about 1,000 acres using organic farming practices. They employ three people full time to assist with regular chores and field work. Justin and Marea have five children who are just beginning to learn how to care for the farm.

Farmfest Forum to examine land grant mission this forum walk away with a “pretty good understanding of what the general needs are.” He also hopes that people see “how the needs of the agriculture community can be met by the university.”

Jim Nesseth offers a unique perspective to this panel, as a former county Extension agent and now as owner of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield, Minn. Participating in a Farmfest forum for the first time, he said he is ready to talk passionately about what he likes about land grant institutions and what he thinks should be changed.

“The land grant mission, if followed correctly, is second to none,” Nesseth said. He said there are a few areas, however, where other land grant universities such as Iowa State University and South Dakota State University are doing a better job than the U of M, such as getting research information out to people in a timely manner.

He believes there needs to be more “focus

on applied research.” He would like to see an opportunity to “reward the productive people in the large institutions.” He wants the university to “listen to us.”

Unlike in education, Nesseth said, “In my business if I don’t satisfy my customer I lose them.”

He would like those who attend the forum to have “a better understanding on how their tax dollars are spent.” He also “hopes they feel their voices are being heard.” In his business “in order for us to give good advice we need good information.” That information comes from research and development at the university.

“Keeping the Land Grant Mission Alive” will be held 10:30-11:50 a.m. on Aug. 4 at the Farmfest Forum Tent.

Other panelists participating are Bev Durgan, University of Minnesota Extension dean, and Gene Stoehl, chairman of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council.

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By KRISTIN KVENO how agricultural research The Land Correspondent and outreach has changed Since 1868 the over the decades.

University of Minnesota has been a “My position at this time land grant instituis not being filled,” Randall tion. While many said, due to budget things have changed restraints. His concern, in over the years, what Gyles Randall Jim Nesseth general, is “how is the unihas not is the U of versity going to meet the M’s dedication to bringing research needs of production agriculture?” results and information to those in While his title was a soil scientist, he agriculture, specifically the producers. spent time not just researching but But with budget cuts and a decrease in speaking to people in the field. He has people interested in agricultural careers, witnessed that the one-on-one time that what does the future hold for the U of M was so vital to those out in the field was as a land grant institution and other slowly being replaced by bigger meetings, land grant colleges across the country? and less time spent with individuals.

Keeping the land grant mission alive will He has also seen that farming since be a topic of discussion at this year’s Farm- the 1970s is much more technological fest. One person who knows quite a bit and science-based endeavor. “Now peoabout the research end of the land grant ple are really well-trained but don’t have mission, and will be a forum panelist at the the farm experience,” Randall said. With Gilfillan Estate, is Gyles Randall. fewer people coming from farming backRandall, a recent retiree from the South- grounds, education is playing a key role ern Research and Outreach Center in in getting those students up to speed.

Waseca, Minn., was the soil scientist there Randall hopes that people who attend from 1974 until his retirement in Decem-

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