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What it means to be a hero

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Hero.

Four little letters, one small word. But this is one of the strongest words in the English language.

Hero took on greater meaning 10 years ago on Sept. 11. The day started like most any other, but it soon changed as news LAND MINDS spread of an airplane crashBy Kevin Schulz ing into one of the World Trade Center towers.

Well, we all know how that day unfolded. Stories of many heroes from that fateful day have been told and retold. Many heroes survived that day; many others died while performing their heroic duties.

Some of these heroes wore a uniform and a badge, risking their own lives to enter the burning Twin Towers and the Pentagon to rescue those trapped inside.

Of course, who can forget about the heroes of Flight 93, such as Thomas Burnett and other passengers, who thwarted the hijackers’ attempt to do further damage? They took a stand against evil and drove the plane into a Pennsylvania field rather than the next target.

Since 9/11 we have heard many stories of heroes in the wars the United States has been involved in.

Support the wars or not, but you cannot deny the heroism of anyone who voluntarily wears a military uniform in defense of our freedom and democracy around the world.

I am glad that these people are willing to put their life on the line to make the United States still the best place to live. I know that I could never have voluntarily joined the military, and our country is better off that I chose a different career path.

Heroes don’t always wear a uniform or a badge, as the passengers on the 9/11 Flight 93 proved.

Heroes don’t even have to ever save a life.

Heroes can come in any shape, form, size and

Heroes can come in any shape, form, size and color. A hero can be someone who simply pays for a meal for the person behind them in the drive-through lane, or a hero can be someone who takes an active interest in helping a young child get a better life. color. A hero can be someone who simply pays for a meal for the person behind them in the drivethrough lane, or a hero can be someone who takes an active interest in helping a young child get a better life.

All too often the hero label gets attached to someone who is getting paid millions of dollars to play a game. That is not a hero; that is an individual blessed with God-given athletic ability at a high level.

Gifted person? Yes. Hero? I don’t think so.

You have to decide what a hero means to you.

Maybe more importantly, you need to ask yourself if you are a hero to anyone.

As a father of two beautiful daughters, I like to think that I have been a hero at one time or another in their lives. Maybe I’ve been a hero to someone I’m not even related to, someone I’ve just crossed paths with.

As we reflect on this 10th anniversary of that September day, let us remember those heroes who lost their lives that day and since. Let us also reflect on what makes someone a hero to us, and what makes us a hero to those in the world around us.

Do you have what it takes to be a hero?

••• Kevin Schulz is editor of The Land. He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline.com.

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10 — What do beef, barley and turnips have in common?

14 — Meet Katie Winslow, your new Minnesota Pork Ambassador

12 — Labor, desire, talent determine dairy operation size

15-17 — Our Festivals Guide is back, featuring upcoming fall 2011 events across Minnesota and northern Iowa

13 — Farm Bureau’s Kevin Paap talks

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Big dogs bark warnings on sustainable tax, food policy ited from) the biggest market If only the New York Times bubbles — Japan in the would let the dog days of 1990s, the tech stock crack-up August pass quietly so all in 2000, the housing market might nap in blissful ignocollapse in 2007-08 — since rance until Labor Day. the mid-1980s.

But, no, the Times asked a “He’s like a mechanic,” one couple of big dogs to get in of his competitors explains to the game mid-month and the Times, “who’s telling you, now we can expect a few ‘Fix this, or you’ll have trouweeks of loud barking from FARM & FOOD FILE ble down the road.’”

Big Farm advocates and Big Government haters.

By Alan Guebert The trouble down the road now, describes Grantham, is The first warning that few people believe in appeared in an Aug. 14 the “paradigm shift” in comSunday Times Magazine modity values: the long-term doubling piece that predicts an all-but-certain and tripling in price of key economic food disaster if we continue our unsusbuilding blocks like corn, coal, metals, red tainable use of natural resources. The meat, cotton and oil. warning comes courtesy of Jeremy Grantham, “the founder and chief Moreover, he relates, these prices now strategist for the asset-management fuel our alarming, unsustainable use of firm” — get this — “GMO.” resources to produce food. Our use of So who is Jeremy Grantham and why water, phosphate and potash, combined with an astonishing increase in soil eroshould you care about his view on anysion, Grantham warns, makes it all but thing? certain we cannot support 2 billion or 3 Two reasons. First, his firm manages $100 billion of other people’s money and, billion more people on earth without serisecond, he’s called every market turn in ous “mitigation,” huge changes in today’s the last 40 years and foreseen (and prof- production systems or population or both.

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Will we change before it’s too late? Will you?

(Links to both the Times’ magazine story, “Can Jeremy Grantham Profit From Ecological Mayhem,” and his 15page, July 2011 “GMO Quarterly Letter,” in which he lays out his reasons for both alarm and hope are posted at www.farm andfoodfile.com.)

The second warning bark published by the Times was a reasonable analysis of these unreasonable economic and political times by America’s most reasonable, richest sage, the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett.

In it, Buffett made a clear case that the best tax shelter he and his “super-rich friends” have is Congress who, unnecessarily, “feels compelled to protect us, much as if we were spotted owls or some other endangered species.”

(A link to it is posted at www.farmand foodfile.com, also.)

To prove his point, Buffett discloses that his 2010 federal tax bill, at $6,938,744, was “a lot of money (but still) only 17.4 percent of my taxable income” and less than one-half the rate “paid by any of the other 20 people in our office (whose) tax burdens averaged 36 per-

cent.”

Buffett relates that he’s heard all the arguments on how “we mega-rich” should call for lower capital gains tax rates to encourage investment and more tax cuts to spur job creation. It’s all baloney, he says.

“I have worked with investors for 60 years and I have yet to see anyone ... shy away from a sensible investment because of the tax rate on the potential gain.”

And, he adds, “... I would note that a net of nearly 40 million (jobs) were added between 1980 and 2000. You know what’s happened since then: lower tax rates and far lower jobs.”

Will these big dogs’ calls for more fair, more sustainable tax and food policy be answered or will today’s lazy mutts just roll over and ignore ’em?

If this August is any indication, bet on the mutts.

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

Commentary: 4-H teaches leadership, life skills I arrived at the Minnesota State Fair as an 11-year-old feeling overwhelmed and apprehensive. Lugging my suitcase in one hand and clutching my pillow in the other, I stared around me at the seemingly endless crowds. By the time I dropped off my luggage at the 4-H Building, it was time to head to the barns.

As I brought water to my pig, I forced back tears. I hardly knew anyone and I was homesick. Then I heard one of the older girls from my county call my name.

When she asked me to come with her to get something to eat, I smiled and joined her. This one person, showing she cared, was all it took to brighten my first experience at the fair.

Now I am a 4-H state ambassador, serving as a spokesperson for 4-H. State ambassadors are also part of a “youthteaching-youth” model, teaching hundreds of Minnesota youth across the state about leadership, service, diversity and teamwork.

Through 4-H, I have gained so much. I have learned how to respect opinions and take advice from others through the group-judging process. I’ve learned the importance of perseverance — of never giving up. Directing small group discussions taught me to lead and built my confidence. Every speech or demonstration was an opportunity to further my communication skills.

Whatever young people care about, there is a place for every one of them in 4-H. As a 4-H state ambassador, I invite you to come to the 4-H Building during the 2011 Minnesota State Fair through Sept.

5. You’ll see more than 6,000 youth exhibitors from all 87 counties in Minnesota. You’ll find more than 3,000 exhibits in the 4-H Building, covering more than 60 project areas, as well as a free musical “Arts-In” performance on the stage. You’ll see almost 3,000 animals shown by livestock project participants.

Of all the things I do as a 4-H ambassador at the State Fair, the thing that has brought me the most satisfaction is talking to the youngest 4-H exhibitors. I sit with different kids at every meal, seeking out those who look lost or are sitting alone. It is my turn to be that one person who shows she cares.

The most important thing 4-H has taught me is the difference one person can make by caring at all.

To learn more about 4-H and what’s happening at the Minnesota State Fair, log on to www.extension.umn.edu/go/1076.

••• This commentary was submitted by Maria Brekke, a Minnesota state 4-H ambassador from Scott County.

Excessive consumption only results in wanting more discovered that less stuff truly equates more joy. Would I feel the same joy if the month-long challenge inflated to a year-round certainty? I wish I could say yes with unwavering confidence.

In his blog post, “10 Reasons to Escape Excessive Consumerism,” Joshua Becker writes, “Excessive consumption leads to bigger houses, faster cars, trendier clothes, fancier technology and overfilled drawers. It promises happiness, but never delivers. Instead, it results in a desire for more ... a desire that is promoted by the world around us. And it slowly begins robbing us of life.”

Would we feel worse if we were robbed of our possessions or robbed of life — faith, hope and love?

Becker says it better than I. “Escaping excessive consumption is not an easy battle. If it were, it would be done more often ... myself included. But it is a battle worth fighting because it robs us of life far more than we realize.”

••• 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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a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it’s time to simplify your life!”

I used to scoff at such at a thought.

At my bridal shower my pastor’s wife gifted me the book “Living More with Less” by Doris Janzen Longacre. It was a book before its time. Before living simply and going green became the culture buzzwords, it gave practical wisdom on living a simple, sustainable and healthy lifestyle that kept the big picture of the poor in perspective. I didn’t appreciate it. After thumbing through it a time or two, I gave it away. Twentysome years later, I added it to my wish list and received it as a Christmas gift from my children. Not only did I soak it in with a greater understanding of the joy of living with enough, my daughters have read it, too.

Admittedly, I’m a slow learner.

There’s a ferocious battle within my spirit between desiring things that I don’t own and understanding that I own more than I need. This month in the clothing department I’ve discovered that living with less means less time deciding what to wear in the morning, less money in the clothing budget and less laundry.

In the first week of this challenge, I

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By Lenae Bulthuis indeed good and beneficial.

I’m employed, delivered the Clothing Challenge.

Day five was a test. I went In August we were instructed to limit to the closet for my white tank top — a our wardrobe to 15 items (underwear, necessary item for lawn mowing and pajamas, workout clothes, shoes and our week vacation at the lake — and bathing suits didn’t count). A dress couldn’t find it. I looked in the laundry counted as one. A pair of jeans and a basket, my daughter’s room, my shirt counted as two items, and so on. dresser drawers and closet. It went The purpose of the Clothing Challenge AWOL — abandoning its month-long was to give us a greater understanding post without permission. I could’ve put of what it feels like to be a girl in Zam- on two other white tank tops that were bia, Africa, who doesn’t have a closet in my closet, but refrained. overflowing with outfit possibilities.

“Did women in Zambia or other third GEMS Girls’ Clubs is an internaworld countries tional ministry have that that is offered in option?” They local churches and didn’t, so I volunWould we feel worse if Christian organitarily made the zations throughwe were robbed of our same choice. out the United possessions or robbed of When I discovStates and ered the tank the life — faith, hope and Canada. There are next day, I put love? over 800 clubs in my extra two North America, and white tanks in a over 75 clubs in Zambag for the thrift store. Shame on me bia which is a focal destination of the for thinking I needed three instead of North American girls who have one. fundraised, sacrificed and prayed On the eve of day five, during a famtoward starting clubs and building a ily friendly, yet highly competitive school for underprivileged children in event that was a mix of Minute to Win that country.

It and Amazing Race games, I hooked Before the Clothing Challenge is my T-shirt on a nail as I was climbing given to the fourth to sixth grade girls the gate out of the cow barn. “Oh, no!” I in the September issue of GEMS’ mag- lamented. “It’s one of my 15 items!” azine, SHINE brightly!, the decision “I’m so sorry, Nae,” emphasized baby was made to practice what we preach.

With a weighty sigh, I shared my work sister, Shari. I reprimanded myself, “It’s only a T-shirt!” Run a foot race, assignment with my family. buy seed corn or join a team, and they Husband, Mike, said, “What’s the big gift T-shirts to you. They’re a dime a deal? Pretty sure I only own 15 items dozen at garage sales and Goodwill. Yet that I actually wear anyway.” in the scope of my Clothing Challenge, Our daughters were a bit more sym- it felt big. I was sickened by the realization that there are people around pathetic. “Do shoes count? Jewelry? the world that would love my Adidas TUnderwear? Can you wash your shirt — hole or no hole in the sleeve. clothes?”

For my birthday I was gifted a book “No, no, no, yes,” I responded. The from my Amazon.com wish list, “The consensus was unanimous. The challenge was doable, but no one wanted to Joy of Less — A Minimalist Living Guide — how to declutter, organize, join me. I wasn’t sure I wanted to join and simplify your life,” by Francine Jay. me. In theory, I think it’s an amazing The author asks, “Do you ever feel lesson in going to battle against extreme consumerism. In reality, was I overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by your possessions? Do you secretly wish really willing to reduce my wardrobe

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‘Sharing Our Best’ offers ways to pay your premiums Cookbook Corner

By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent You can buy insurance for a house, a car and medical bills from an agent, but buying insurance for your appetite is a little more complicated.

Cooking delicious, wholesome foods at home (or camping) rather than eating fast food or microwave dinners is one way to “pay your premiums.” Better health, lower food expenses and a cozy sense of doing the right thing are all real dividends to home cooking.

“Sharing Our Best”, a new cookbook from the office staff at Marketing Link Insurance in Amboy, Minn., will bring fresh ideas and wonderful old favorites to your table. It’s a surprisingly complete collection that will help you prepare the fruits of your hunting and gathering, whatever they may be.

With gardens and farmers markets bursting with glorious homegrown produce, using up that largesse can be a challenge. Firecracker Coleslaw makes a big batch that you can freeze in smaller portions for later. I made a half-recipe of this dish and served it two days later with pulled pork sandwiches, slathering the slaw on the bun like they do down south, winning four out of four “yums” from the Johnson family.

Firecracker Coleslaw Submitted by Jodi Hicks 4 cups green cabbage 2 cups red cabbage 1 teaspoon salt

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In large shaker bottle, combine remaining ingredients and shake until well blended. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss. Place saucepan over medium heat and bring slowly to a boil. Let boil for one minute, and cool to room temperature. When slaw is completely cooled, placed in an airtight container and freeze at least 24 hours. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator for several hours.

■ A classic Mediterranean dish, Spaghetti Aglio Olio (one of many spellings I have seen) embodies the essence of simple, seasonal eating. A magical combination of pasta, fresh vegetables, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and a whole lotta garlic, this meal has been served for centuries in Italy for the good reason that it is delicious and satisfying. (Since the measurements are in ounces, just remember that a three-ounce serving of anything is about the size of a deck of cards. And yes, three ounces is a lot of garlic, but go for it.)

Spaghetti Aglio Olio Submitted by Barb Johnson Olive oil 3 ounces garlic 4 ounces mushrooms 4 ounces onion 4 ounces carrots 4 ounces zucchini 6 ounces broccoli 1 pound pasta, cooked 4 ounces Parmesan cheese Salt In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until it starts to brown slightly around the edges. Add mushrooms and onions and sauté until tender. Add carrots, zucchini and broccoli; continue to sauté until tender, 2-3 minutes. Drop cooked pasta into boiling water for 5 seconds. Let drain until almost all the water is drained (leave enough liquid to deglaze the pan and bring up the flavors). Incorporate pasta into the sautéed vegetables. Toss with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

■ One of my sons much prefers pie over cake, so for his birthday we often serve a special pie instead. This year my selection will be Candy Bar Pie and I can’t wait. This original version uses Hershey Bars with Almonds, but I can see using different brands of candy bar as well: plain Hershey bars, peanut butter cups, Caramellos .. the imagination soars.

Candy Bar Pie Submitted by Dorothy Wiederhoeft 16 marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 4 Hershey Bars with Almonds 1/2 cup cream, whipped Graham cracker or plain crust Additional whipped cream for topping Combine marshmallows, milk and Hershey bars in a double boiler. Heat until all are melted and smooth. Cool. Add 1/2 cup whipped cream. Put mixture in crust and top with whipped cream. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Fish finders — Too bad technology can’t make ’em bite

heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Base: In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda. Stir in melted margarine or butter until thoroughly combined.

Set aside one cup of the oat mixture for topping. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 9x9-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Carefully spread filling on top of baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Lightly press oat mixture into filling. Bake for 20-25 minutes more or until topping is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

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COOKBOOK, from pg. 6 ■ Reading the recipe for Blackberry Breakfast Bars inspires me to plan a wild blackberry-picking excursion in our local nature preserve (they like the edges of woods and fields). Those of you farther north may wish to use wild raspberries or blueberries. Grocery stores and farmers markets also have a lovely selection of berries that don’t require mosquito bites and thorn scratches. These baked-from-scratch breakfast bars are much-improved versions of the ones wrapped in foil at every convenience store checkout nowadays.

Blackberry Breakfast Bars Submitted by Char Davis Filling 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries or raspberries 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Base 1 cup flour 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine berries, sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce

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that very few fish even registered on screen carving a wavering line just the sonar anywhere on the lake. above the fish.

Had we not known Still nothing. better — a week After several earlier a day’s worth minutes, I changed Back at the access, of fishing had the colors with the livewell sloshing other fishermen same results. with two limits of shared similar tales.

Then I changed walleyes and a mess Plenty of fish baits entirely. of panfish — it marked, but few takAgain, I felt nary a would have been nip. ers. easy to conclude we were on the Dead Sea. It was a similar Summer doldrums? story at the succesEven when one seemWrong time of the sion of fish haunts I ingly has the fish day? Wrong wind checked out. located, it’s never a sure conditions? Wrong thing.

Sonar revealed baits? Wrong colors that fish indeed Last weekend my GPS of baits? were in the neighunit led me to the customary areas on a local All good questions, to borhood but except for one sheepshead lake that typically hold be sure. and a small crappie, fish at this time of year. they evidently were Better yet, they were As expected, most in no mood to samall great excuses. locations indeed held ple the variety of promise as tell-tale baits I offered them. arches moved across the screen.

Back at the access, other fishermen I baited up and watched as the lure shared similar tales. Plenty of fish disappeared into the depths. marked, but few takers.

On a virtually windless day, there Summer doldrums? Wrong time of was no drift so the lure descended ver- the day? Wrong wind conditions? tically below the transducer, its fall Wrong baits? Wrong colors of baits? recorded as a slanting line on the All good questions, to be sure. scrolling screen.

Better yet, they were all great At 10 feet where a series of arches excuses. suggested a school of suspended panfish, I closed the bail, expecting a tug ••• shortly as the bait dangled motionless John Cross is a Mankato (Minn.) Free over them.

Press staff writer. Contact him at Nothing. jcross@mankatofreepress.com or (507) 344-6376.

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Like most every other fishfishing blind. erman, I have a couple of Signals from orbiting computers hanging on my global positioning satellites boat. high above the earth trianIn fisherman’s lingo, gulate our positions and they’re known as “fish findallow us to get within a few ers.” yards of an earlier hot-spot.

I’m no computer geek, but The sonar tells us what I’d be willing to bet the kind of bottom material or banks of computers NASA structure is down there, if THE OUTDOORS relied on back in the 1960s there are fish in the neighto get men to the moon and borhood.

By John Cross back weren’t much more But even after all of that, how to powerful than those we now use to pur- catch them sometimes remains a myssue pea-brained fish. tery.

By any technological measure, mine A few weeks ago, on an Iowa lake rank as relative antiques. The newest that nearly always is a sure thing for a fish finding wonders featuring sidemess of fillets and after six hours of folimaging and high-definition resolution lowing the GPS plotter to a variety of require far more computing power still. reefs and other known haunts, only two Yet hitting the water without even fish swam in the livewell. my “vintage” models would be akin to What was even more puzzling was

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Cover story: Solar power finally coming of age

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Interest in harvesting the sun’s rays appears to be a bright spot.

“We’ve had more visitors in just one day at Farmfest this year than we had all three days last year,” said Tim Zinniel, Zinniel Electric of Sleepy Eye, Minn., when inter- Tim Zinniel viewed at the 2011 Farmfest.

Zinniel Electric is all about installing solar panels these days, simply because rural Minnesota is rapidly gearing up to the financial reality of trimming electric and Lp gas bills with sun-generated energy.

“Tremendous interest in solar energy these days in the ag market, triggered perhaps by that strong agricultural economy,” Zinniel said. “But also triggered because there is a 30 percent federal energy tax credit for business investments in solar. These credits are issued as a treasury check rebated back to the purchaser, usually within 60 to 90 days after installation.”

Often there is additional frosting to lessen the investment costs of going solar. Zinniel mentioned that Xcel Energy, for example, offers special programs to its customers. Because Zinniel is a “Minnesota Made” distributor for Farmers seem to prefer the pole mount over roof TenKsolar, Xcel is offering up to units because they have the open space. Plus you 60 percent rebates if you are in their distribution territory. “This can adjust a pole-mount seasonally which results in rebate on top of the 30 percent more power output ...

Treasury rebate gets you down to — Phil Lipetzky a 10-percent out-of-pocket investment to go solar,” he said.

Who’s going solar these days?

Farmers of all types, both grain and livestock, and all just looked like a more dependable energy source than wind. We don’t always have wind, but even on sizes. cloudy days we’re harvesting some solar energy. Plus Zinniel Electric just installed a solar system on any problems with a wind turbine and you might acreage of a retired farmer north of Sleepy Eye, need a crane to access the turbine,” Trost said.

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His system is projected to generate 49,000 kwh per Solar panels come in all sizes and shapes. At Farm- year which approximates his yearly electrical usage. fest, Zinniel Electric displayed two panels: a central Referred to as net metering, any electricity genersolar U.S.-made panel with a 220-watt capacity; also ated beyond his daily use is metered into the electrian E10K panel, Minnesota-made with a 130-190 rat- cal grid of his local utility and is reimbursed back to ing. This means the panel is 130-watt but with a Trost at the retail rate which is about 10 cents per reflection panel this cell delivers up to 190 watts. kw.

A second-generation panel has just been intro“Working with Zinniel Electric was great. They did duced with a 180-262 rating. everything they said they would do and they did it Obviously panels installed with south-sloping on time,” Trost said. His system is a TenKsolar sysroofs generate maximum power. However 20 to 30 tem which is Minnesota-made qualifying him for the degrees off from directly south works just about as additional Xcel rebate package. well. At a greater cost, “tracking” solar panels can be Turn-key installations are the norm with Zinniel installed which automatically turn with the sun, Electric providing the system, the materials, the keeping a direct beam into the panels during all sun- installation and the wiring. A home owner can do the light hours. entire installation, even the wiring, but this too “However customers seem to understand that a requires inspection by a state electrical inspector to system with no moving parts means less mainte- make certain it meets code. nance. Stationary systems that just sit there and Fewer hours of sunlight during the winter simply soak up the sun are the popular choice,” Zinniel said. means less solar generation; about 30 percent less, Virtually zero maintenance and ground-mounted Zinniel said. for easy access were “selling points” for Wabasso, Costs to go solar? Think in terms of an entire sysMinn.-area grain farmer Curt Trost who had a 34 tem and the cost is $6 to $7 per watt. Installing an kilowatt-hour unit installed by Zinniel Electric last 8K (8,000 watts) home system would run $48,000 to winter.

“I was interested in renewable energy. And solar See SOLAR, pg. 9

SOLAR, from pg. 8 $56,000 without rebates, incentives, etc., Zinniel said.

Phil Lipetzky, Green Energy Products LLC, of Springfield, Minn., is a three-year dealer-installer for SunPower solar units. The primary activity of Green Energy has been the farm market but residential installations are also gaining favor.

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“As electrical costs continue to climb, alternative energy sources are in the minds of more and more people,” Lipetzky said. Credits and rebates are helping. The Federal Investment Energy Tax Credit is 30 percent of installed cost and is in place until 2016.

Xcel currently offers a rebate program of $2.25 per watt, he said, so a 5,000-watt system would earn an $11,250 rebate.

Typical residential solar installations for Green Energy mostly range from 1,000 watt systems to 6,000 watts with costs then ranging from $12,000 to $40,000. Costs also vary depending on roof mounts to pole mounts to tracking system units plus distance from the local utility.

He said about 85 percent of their installations are pole-mounted units. “Farmers seem to prefer the pole mount over roof units because they have the open space. Plus you can adjust a pole-mount seasonally which results in more power output and they stay cooler which also boosts output just a bit.

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Commercial installations generally are 20kw and higher. Lipetzky said SunPower has the highest efficiency panels on the market which put SunPower in the Guinness Book of World Records. Efficiency does matter in solar because higher efficiency yields more kwh.

“Next door to our office is a pole-mounted 5,520 watt system which in 12 1/2 months did over 9,000 kwhs. If roof-mounted that same system might have done only about 7,500 kwh.”

Installation time is quick for roof mounts; longer for pole mounts because of time for the concrete to cure.

Paper work with Xcel is longer, Lipetzky said.

Apparently you don’t need to be concerned about hail damage to solar systems.

His firm provides a 10-year warranty including workmanship on all parts of the SunPower systems.

They’re also looking at rolling out a “production warranty” covering a 10-year period.

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“We haven’t had any problems. These units are all impact tested i.e., 1-inch hail, 13 times at 52 mph is the industry standard. We’ve had sites with 2-inch hail and no damage. Also battery technology still isn’t far enough along to suggest ‘battery storage’ of your extra solar energy,” Lipetzky said.

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Q: What do beef, barley and turnips have in common?

A: They’re all part of Rock County cowmen Pete and Jay Bakken’s manure management system

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer “Agriculture in general, and that includes us cattle producers, has seen the light that we need to communicate with our consumers rather than let the animal activist groups tell their story,” said Pete Bakken, a Rock County, Minn., beef producer.

Bakken and his brother Jay operate a 1,500-acre farm, as well as feeding out about 4,500 head of beef animals each year and also maintain a 200beef cow operation on a nearby halfsection grassland facility.

Bakken shared his comments with a bus load of dietitians, food consultants and health nutritionists participating in the Beef/Dairy Culinary Workshop hosted by Colleen Zenk, Minnesota Beef Council director of Nutrition and Consumer Information.

Bakken told this group, “even though some of the comments of these activist people might be true, in the Dick Hagen words of Paul Harvey the ‘rest of the story’ about American farmers never Brothers Jay (left) and Pete Bakken operate a 1,500-acre farm, feed out about gets told. We realize ‘the rest of the 4,500 head of beef cattle each year, and also maintain a 200-beef cow operation on a nearby half-section grassland facility. Bakken Beef was a stop recently for a story’ is in fact our responsibility.”

Bakken is president of the Rock group of dietitians, food consultants and health nutritionists as part of a Beef/Dairy County Farm Bureau, which each Culinary Workshop. year conducts its “I met a farmer” tour inviting often made aware of buy your entire pen of cattle, without non-ag people to join in some issues, that just any sorting. This route we’re usually actual on-farm presenmaybe I as a beef pro- getting 60 to 70 percent Choice grades This is the most tations by various Rock ducer need to make an and the packer already has those catinteresting crop County farmers. adjustment.” tle sold; like three rails will be the top we’ve done.

Marketing is critical end of marketability and one rail will “The folks are very We get lots of Even with incredible be the bottom end. receptive to our mesquestions on volatility in both grain sages. They’re inter“From a packer’s perspective, I can why barley. and livestock pricing understand those marketing issues. If ested in what they are these days, Bakken said I’m doing my job, he’s doing his job to seeing; getting a much — Pete Bakken that along with volatil- glean the most money from what he better understanding of ity there is also opportu- buys. So yes, on the farm it is a price where their food comes from. And despite the negative press nity to price. He’s forthright in acknowl- negotiation between us and our packer they so often experience relating to edging the complexity of marketing buyers. We do some ‘grid marketing’ agriculture, these folks truly are inter- these days. “You need to understand the with moderate success. The risk is that ested in what we do, and how we do it. Board of Trade, basis, conversions and you do get paid a premium for your pre“One tour lady commented to me, ‘I lots of math that’s just part of market- mium cattle but you also get a discount really have no interest to think past ing. You just can’t ride on the coattails of price for those animals that don’t meet the grocery store because when I buy your Dad and how he ran the farm.” their premium calls. And sometimes the The Bakkens, for example, “price discount for the ‘non-premium’ animals my food I know it’s there, it’s affordable and its safe.’ Yet she was totally shop” when it comes to buying feed is bigger than your premium money.” fascinated and intrigued with all the inputs, and especially when it comes to Instead of dealing with the science, all the health care and all the selling finished cattle, usually pricing risks/returns of the grid, the Bakkens comfort and nutrition we provide for their cattle to at least four packers. instead buy quality cattle and let the our animals. She was amazed to learn “Like it or not, the Walmart theory of packer decide what he can do with that that often our animals have better doing business is where we are in the cattle industry. Bigger for less drives particular pen of cattle. The Bakkens nutrition than we people.” do some “price protection” via a Sioux Bakken said that it’s more impor- Walmart. Packers are no different.

City, Iowa, firm with straight hedging “We used to sort cattle taking off the on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange tant to hear the questions and concerns of non-ag people. “By listening top end, then cleaning up the bottom or they’ll buy a “put” to give them some to the questions of these people I’m end. But today that packer wants to bottom-side price protection.

Barley and turnips, too Corn, soybeans and alfalfa predominate on their 1,500-acre farming operation, but they also grow barley. “This is the most interesting crop we’ve done. We get lots of questions on why barley. Every livestock operation should have a manure management plan. Everything that we do regarding manure handling has to be documented. So we use the barley as a manure management tool. We harvest the barley for grain which we feed to our cattle. We also harvest the straw, generally using it for feed.

“Then we haul the manure to our barley stubble, incorporate the manure, and then follow with turnips and radishes. Generally mid-August we catch a few rains to catch our turnip and radish crop which in essence become a double-cropping strategy because the small grain crop (barley) generally isn’t profitable but it fits into our manure management program. However that turnip and radish crop provides great fall grazing for our cow herd plus that root from both turnips and radishes penetrates into that compaction zone in our soils.

“After this grazing, the dead turnip leaves a hole in the ground which fills with water. When the ground freezes that frozen water expands taking care of any potential compaction. Sure, this 50-acre barley patch takes some extra fiddling around but it fits so well with our manure program and works well with our cow herd.”

The Bakkens raise their own replacement heifers after originally sourcing their cow herd from South Dakota.

Angus, including Red Angus, predominates but Charolais and Simmental blood lines are also included. Feeder cattle are sourced out of South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Montana, laying in 500 to 700 head each fall.

Distillers grains are popular with Bakken Beef. Jay said, “DDGs are an excellent feedstock. On a feed-equivalent basis, it has more nutritive value than corn and has virtually zero starch content. It acts much like a bypass protein. We feed 10 to 15 pounds per animal per day depending upon live weights in any given pen. Overall we’re averaging about 30 pounds per critter per day on a dry matter basis and we feed twice daily.”

Bakken Beef was one of the stops on the July 12 Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association farm tour event hosted by the Nobles-Rock County Cattlemen.

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Webinar: Garden Natives and Invasives — Native Friends and Invading Forces Aug. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

Cerro Gordo County Extension Office, Mason City, Iowa Info: $5/Master Gardener, $10 for others; contact the Cerro Gordo County Extension Office, (641) 423-0844; presented by Rich Pope, Harrison County Extension coordinator

LeSueur Pioneer Power Show Aug. 26-28 Pioneer Power Show Grounds, LeSueur, Minn.

Info: Grounds are six miles east of LeSueur on County Road 26; $7/person, ages 12 and under are free; log on to www.pioneerpower

ter, Blue Earth, Minn.

Info: Pork Quality Assurance, 10 a.m.-Noon; Transport Quality Assurance, 1:30-4 p.m.; registration requested to colleen@mnpork.com or (800) 537-7675 or log on to www.mnpork.com

Quality Assurance Training Dec. 21 Minnesota Pork Office, Mankato, Minn.

Info: Pork Quality Assurance, 10 a.m.-Noon; Transport Quality Assurance, 1:30-4 p.m.; registration requested to colleen@mnpork.com or (800) 537-7675 or log on to www.mnpork.com ••• Minnesota Farm Bureau Send your event inforAnnual Meeting mation to The Land, P.O. Nov. 17-19 Box 3169, Mankato, MN Northland Inn, Brooklyn 56002, or editor@ Park, Minn.

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Info: Log on to www.fbmn.org Training Nov. 16 AmericInn, Marshall, Minn.

Info: Pork Quality Assurance, 10 a.m.-Noon; Transport Quality Assurance, 1:30-4 p.m.; registration requested to colleen@mnpork.com or (800) 537-7675 or log on to www.mnpork.com

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting Nov. 10-11 28th Annual Farming of Hilton Kansas City Airport, Kansas City, Mo. Hops Production Field Yesteryear Old-Time Info: Log on to www. threshing Show Day dcrcouncil.org Sept. 10-11 Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Kiester, Minn.

Robert and Arlene Jones Quality Assurance Info: Show site is 2 miles Farm, Brainerd, Minn.

Info: Contact the Joneses, east and 2 miles south of (218) 330-5310, stmathias- Kiester; $6/adult, children NOTICE OF FARM SALE farm@gmail.com, log on to 12 and under admitted free; call (507) 294-3293 or www.stmathiasfarm.com ROBERTA C. WOHLRABE ESTATE (507) 525-1454 or contact Jean STERLING TOWNSHIP • BLUE EARTH COUNTY Ciborowski, (651) 201Quality Assurance 6217; from Brainerd, go Tract 1: South 36 acres of SE1/4 NE1/4; Gov’t Lot 2, except 2 acre church site; Part of Training south on South 6th Gov’t Lot 3 East of Judicial Ditch, Sec. 30-105-27, 81.5 acres, ore or less Sept. 14 Street/Business Highway II: SE1/4 Section 30-105-27 except 14.64 acres lying west of Judicial Ditch No. 49; Tract Wells Fargo Bank Build371 for 2 miles to County 6.86 acres in NE1/4 SE1/4 lying East of Judicial Ditch 49, 152 acres more or Road 21, turn left and fol- ing, Fergus Falls, Minn. less.

Info: Pork Quality Assurlow the road for 3 miles ance, 10 a.m.-Noon; TransTERMS port Quality Assurance, 46th Annual Donnelly 1.

Any interested party must submit a sealed bid accompanied by a certified check 1:30-4 p.m.; registration Threshing Bee in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (410,000) made payable to Farrish requested to Aug. 27-28 Johnson Law Office. The bid and check should be received by David A. Salsbery, colleen@mnpork.com or Donnelly, Minn.

Attorney at Law of the Farrish Johnson Law Office, on or before 1:30 p.m. on Info; Featuring John Deere (800) 537-7675 or log on to September 15, 2011. Checks for unsuccessful bidders will be returned at the www.mnpork.com tractors and implements; conclusion of the sale. contact Harry Kruize, The bids will be opened at Farrish Johnson Law Office, 1907 Excel Drive, (320) 246-3337 or donnel- University of Minnesota 2.

Mankato, Minnesota, at 2:00 p.m., September 15, 2011. After the bids have been Open House lythreshingbee@runeopened, only those persons submitting a written bid will be allowed to raise their Sept. 15, 4-8 p.m. stone.net bids, in writing. The Seller specifically reserves the right to reject any and all bids Southern Research and and to waive any formalities of an auction. The auctioneer shall determine when Outreach Center, Waseca, Pollinators: Concerns bidding shall cease.

Minn. and Credits Field Day Info: Contact Deanne NelAug. 30, 4-6 p.m.

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Each of the two tracts shall be offered separately and any bidder may bid on either son, (507) 835-3620 Seven Story Farm, Belle tract. The two tracts shall also be offered as one tract and the estate shall sell the Plaine, Minn. tracts in the combination most beneficial to the estate.

12th Annual Corn Info: Contact Jeff Jensen, Shredding Autumn (507) 238-5449 or 4.

The successful bidder will be required to execute an earnest money contract on Harvest Days jeff@ruraladvantage.org; the date of the sale and to make an additional payment of five percent (5%) of the Sept. 24-25 from U.S. Highway 169, total purchase price on the date of the sale. The successful bidder shall be turn east on County Road Oak Center, Minn. required to pay the remaining balance, without interest, on or before December 1, 64 exit in Belle Plaine, at T Info: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 24, 2011. The successful bidder will be provided with an abstract to the property and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25; intersection with County will be provided marketable title at closing. $5/collector button good for Road 59 (Delaware both days; contact Michael 5.

Avenue), take a left, farm Real estate taxes and special assessments due and payable in 2012 and thereafter will be the responsibility of the Purchaser. is third place on the right, Ohlhaber, (651) 269-2780 look for the wind generator 6.

The successful bidder will receive possession of the real estate on or before PorkBridge December 1, 2011, provided that final payment has been made and the crops Educational Series Fall Field Day have been removed.

Oct. 6, Dec. 1, Feb. 2, April Aug. 31, 1-4:30 p.m.

5 Iowa State University This farm is currently owned by the Roberta C. Wohlrabe Estate, Lawrence R. Info: Contact an Extension 7.

Northeast Research and Wohlrabe, Personal Representative.

Demonstration Farm Bor- office near you for details laug Learning Center, 8.

This property is being sold in an “as is” condition and the owners make no Quality Assurance Nashua, Iowa representations as to its acreage, tiling or condition.

Info: Contact Terry Basol, Training Oct. 19 (641) 435-4864 Information concerning this land may be obtained from Attorney David Salsbery of Farrish Faribault County Ag CenJohnson Law Office, 1907 Excel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Telephone: 507-625-2525

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Blackberry Production Field Day Aug. 26, 1-3 p.m.

Elm Tree Farm, Afton, Minn.

Info: Contact Terrance Nennich, (218) 280-7713, or Jeanne Ciborowski, (651) 201-6217; from the west take I-94 east to Exit 253, take the right fork onto Manning Avenue, go about four miles and turn left on 40th Street, go four miles and farm will be on the left; from the east, take I-94 west to Exit 258, turn left on St. Croix Trail South for 4.5 miles to County Road 18, turn right on County Road 18 for 1.5 miles, farm is on the right

Eco-Day for Families Aug. 27, 9 a.m.

Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm Borlaug Learning Center, Nashua, Iowa Info: $8/person, register at http://tinyurl.com/ISUecofamily; contact Brenda Schmitt, (641) 512-0650 or schmitt@iastate.edu

Blackberry Production Field Day Aug. 31, 2-6 p.m.

North Central Research and Outreach Center, Grand Rapids, Minn.

Info: Contact Terrance Nennich, (218) 280-7713, or Jeanne Ciborowski, (651) 201-6217; from Grand Rapids, take State Highway 169 east for about 1.5 miles

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Iowa Drainage School Aug. 23-25 Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm Borlaug Learning Center, Nashua, Iowa Info: Log on to www.aep.iastate.edu/ids

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Farmland Leasing Workshops Throughout 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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Labor, desire, talent determine dairy operation size

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer When it comes to expansion of the U.S. dairy industry, Leo Timms, an Iowa State University Extension dairy specialist and professor, suggests the first step is to define the word “big.”

In Iowa, the average dairy herd today is 131 cows, an increase of about 50 cows over the past eight to 10 years.

“But if I look at the median herd size we still have 45 percent of our Iowa dairy farms milking less than 50

cows,” Timms said.

“In Iowa we range from as small as just maybe a dozen cows to herds up to 8,000 cows. So not everybody gets big.”

Timms was a guest speaker at a recent Leo Timms Culinary Workshop at the Hy-Vee Store in Worthington, Minn., and also participated in the afternoon tour with beef and dairy producers.

In regard to the big increase in really

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big dairy operations, he was asked: things regardless the size but manage“How many cows do you need?” Timms ment and strategies simply get more said, “it depends what you want out of demanding as herd size increases.” life. Most people who just want to susWith dairy farming, however, that tain their family don’t need to milk operation needs one full-time person 500 or 1,000 or 1,800 cows.” for every 50 cows (slightly more cows California still ranks No. 1 in cow in robotic systems). Timms pointed out numbers; Wisconsin is No. 2, Pennsyl- that an expanding dairy operation vania is No. 3 with Minnesota No. 4 often brings in families, not just a sinand Iowa No. 12. Idaho now ranks No. gle person to milk cows. That often 6, jumping rapidly after an influx of means more children into the local California dairy farmers moving to school system and more shopping at local stores which has a positive ecoIdaho.

Why do dairy farmers, or crop farm- nomic benefit.

“People tend to overlook these fringe ers, or any farmer get to the size they are? Is it ego? Is it economic necessity? benefits of what a larger dairy operation brings into a community.”

Is it the challenge of getting there?

Today’s $18 to $20 milk prices cer“Most people stay at the smaller size in dairy farming mostly because of tainly are putting some real joy and labor. Most families are content to stay profitability into dairying. Timms where they are if they have family recalled that happening a few years help. Get bigger, especially into the back but rather suddenly milk was at 1,000-cow and larger category, and the $9. Volatility in this industry somerole changes to ‘how do I hire and man- what ties directly to volatility in all the input costs of producing milk. So age people?’” Timms said.

He said most people now working in despite considerably stronger milk major dairy operations are doing the prices, Timms said it’s increasingly difficult to keep total production costs work for three reasons. less than $14 to $15 today.

• Income for themselves and their “So net margins are much better,” he family; said, “but the challenge continues to • They enjoy working minimize cost inputs on a modern dairy farm; while also maximizing or production per cow. Perhaps a concern should • They need the expePeople tend to be will increasing rience of a larger dairy overlook these prices at the dairy farm before attempting fringe benefits counter soon temper to start up and manage of what a dairy purchases?” their own dairy farm. larger dairy Timms said what it “The facts of life are operation takes to succeed in any that not many people business, dairy farming brings into a have the ‘talent’ and included, is the quality emotional headset to community. of people around you. take on the ownership — Leo Timms People know that in the challenges of their own dairy business you are operation,” Timms said. producing a high-qualAlso the numbers drain down when dairy operations leave a ity product and that also means hiring community, which can have a stagger- high-quality people. ing economic impact. “When we look at Timms acknowledges that greenplaces where livestock have left, look house gas is becoming an issue in cow at the towns in those areas. Lots of numbers depending upon locality. empty deserted buildings and schools “If dairying is a piece of this issue it and churches in financial hurts also.” needs to be more clearly identified He said that each dairy income dol- compared to the natural cycle,” he lar multiplies itself 2.6 to 2.9 times said. “Can dairy management stratewithin the local community. In cow gies be changed enough to make a difnumbers, Timms said each cow gener- ference? We’ve done national studies ates about $15,000 to $16,000 of eco- identifying the carbon footprint of nomic impact. “So as we look toward dairying. We have a commitment to the future, any size can be there. It’s reduce that footprint whether it’s a all about a commitment to labor, to change in the crops being raised; maintaining health animals, produc- changing the feedstocks of dairy herds ing healthy products and growing a and, of course, the handling of dairy healthy environment. We can do those manure.”

Paap: A five-finger approach to the farm bill tee putting words together for the 2012 farm bill understands the role of agriculture in the U.S. and world economy. “If we don’t, we will have nothing,” he cautioned.

His concern is the latest D.C. committee referred to as “the group of 12” charged with outlining the next U.S. budget.

“We have 435 members in the House

of Representatives but less than 100 come from rural communities. We’re having people determining the future of agriculture that simply don’t understand agriculture. So a huge role of Farm Bureau and every farm organization is communicating with the leadership on both sides of the aisle. We know there will be cuts. We just want these cuts to be fair and across the board for all.”

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer With ag leaders and politicians in abundance at Farmfest, opinions abounded on everything from Gov. Mark Dayton’s handling of Ole and Lena stories during the Linder Farm Network’s show to how many Kevin Paap nutrition programs gobble up pork chops did Sen. Al Franken most of the U.S. Department consume at the Farm Bureau tent. of Agriculture budget. “This year 80 Every farm organization and com- percent of our so-called farm bill modity group had voices galore eager expenses will go for nutrition proto share the agricultural success story grams. ... We can’t have a farm bill disin the various forums. cussion without understanding the budget,” Paap said, using For Minnesota Farm the fingers of his left hand Bureau President Kevin to illustrate how ConPaap, the easy question gress allocates money. first. Do we really need a farm program? Strong • Medicare and spokesman that he is, Paap Medicaid are 30 immediately responded, percent of the “Yes and here’s why. Our budget. nation needs to have food, • Social Security conservation and nutrition accounts for 22 percent. security. We’re all talking • Defense spending is about the pro15 percent posed new • Interest payments farm bill but let’s account for 14 percent remember, there are 15 “That leaves only 19 perdifferent titles within the cent for everything else farm bill. including less than 4 percent “It’s more than commodity for agriculture with 80 percent programs; more than crop insurof that for food and nutrition proance; more than livestock issues. It’s grams. rural development. It’s fuel and alter“My point,” Paap said, using his fifth native energy. It’s forestry. And, most importantly, it’s food for American con- finger to make that point, “our nation’s sumers and growing numbers of peo- budget cannot be balanced simply by cutting the farm bill.” He related that ple in other parts of the world.” federal spending was $196 billion in The current farm bill is labeled The 1970, $1.2 trillion in 1990 and curFood, Energy & Conservation Act. rently it is $3.729 trillion, yet agricul“People need to understand it’s not ture’s share of this pie has been less important just to farmers. It’s not just than 4 percent for the past 40 years. to protect rural America. It is imporHe and other speakers stressed the tant to all America and millions of oth- importance of all farm groups, all comers around the globe.” modity organizations working together He pointed out that the food aid and to make certain the Washington commit-

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Meet Katie Winslow, your new Pork Ambassador

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Katie Winslow did not hide her excitement after being named Minnesota’s new Pork Ambassador at Farmfest.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic. I came into this uncertain what would happen. This is such an honor,” the 18-yearold Fillmore County farm gal said.

She’s looking forward to sharing her passion about the pork industry and teaching others about the health and nutrition benefits of including pork in the diet. Plus she wants to also share more about what agriculture is all about and why it is such a splendid place for raising a family and being close to nature.

She and the two runner-ups, Ryan Strobel of Pemberton, Minn., and Natalie Johnson of Morris, Minn., will be spending several days at the Minnesota State Fair working at the Pork Promotion and the Oink booth, plus they’ll participate in Agriculture Feeds America, a Kansas City seminar in October.

Their agenda also includes the National Barrow Show in Austin, Minn.; the Taste of Minnesota, some Minnesota Twins games when the Minnesota Pork Producers Association will be doing special promotions, even the National Pork Congress next June in Des Moines, Iowa.

As Minnesota Pork Ambassador,

Winslow received a $1,500 scholarship. Winslow is majoring in agricultural education with a minor in political science at the University of Minnesota. Her career path is to become an ag instructor or working with commodity or farm groups doing promotional and educational programs about agriculture. “I very much want the opportunity to be telling the remarkable story about pork and Minnesota agriculture.”

Strobel is a veterinary medicine student at the University of Minnesota.

He received a $750 scholarship. Johnston is pursuing an animal science degree at the University of Minnesota and received a $500 scholarship.

When asked about the biggest misconception that consumers have about pork, Winslow said, “many think that pork is unhealthy. Just the opposite, however, since pork today is much leaner, much healthier and packs a stronger protein punch. Pure and simple, pork has a very large nutritional value. Too many folks have the notion that they can mostly rely on vegetables. But you get as good or better

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Minnesota’s new Pork Ambassador, Katie Winslow of Fountain, Minn., (right) with runners-up Ryan Strobel of Pemberton, Minn., and Natalie Johnson of Morris, Minn. nutrition from pork.” She added with a generous grin, “Plus it tastes a lot better.”

Winslow is the daughter of Scott and Jean Winslow, long-time Fountain, Minn.-area farmers in Fillmore County.

Winslow, Strobel and Johnston represent the state’s 4,000 pork producing families. Lee Kloeckner of Adams received $250 for his winning essay on Pork Safety. Kevin Welter of Stewartville earned congeniality honors from his fellow pork ambassador candidates.

Additional ambassadors candidates

were Kayla Michels, East Central Counties (Pine, Isanti and Kanabec); Aaron Gillespie, Fillmore County; Tyler Adix, Freeborn County; Leah Sample, Le Sueur County; Matraca Steen and Hayley Faber, Martin County; Clayton Johnson, Pipestone County; Brady Welu, Redwood County; Lisa Roker, Renville County; Maria Brekke and Matthew Hanson, Scott County, and Shelby Person, Watonwan County.

The Minnesota Pork Ambassador program, funded through the Pork Checkoff and sponsored by the Minnesota Pork Board, strives to develop young pork industry leaders.

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10th Annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 26-27 Superior, Wis. Opening ceremonies Friday evening, team parade, live music, beer tent, food vendors and Dragon boat races all day Saturday www.LakeSuperiorDragons.com, (218) 722-0236

LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show Aug. 26-28 LeSueur, Minn.

Showgrounds 6 miles east of LeSueur on County Road 26; featuring Minneapolis, Minneapolis Moline and Twin City tractors and equipment; 110-acre grounds with 40 buildings, primitive camping, pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday; antique tractor and machinery auction on Friday pioneerpowershow.com, (507) sport where 20 paddlers compete 248-3515 in a 44-foot long boat designed to look like a dragon; Dragon Boat Rochester Greek Festival Crews from across the United Aug. 26-28 States will compete for the title of St. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox national champion in their diviChurch, Rochester, Minn. sion at 200, 500 and 1,000 A celebration of Greek heritage; meter distances; crews will race authentic Greek food, locally in one of seven competition made pastries; live music Saturclasses including premier, day and Sunday; ethnic Greek women, two senior divisions, col- dancers; kids carnival; silent auclege students and two youth divi- tion Saturday and Sunday, church sions; crews will be racing for a tours much sought after berth to World festival@holyanargyroi.org, (507) Club Crew Championship in Hong 282-1529, http://greekfestrochester.

Kong, China in 2012; in addition com to the 2011 USDBF CCNCs, Fort Dodge will also be hosting the 5th Annual Art Rocks 2011 Breast Cancer Survivors Aug. 27 National Championships and Luverne, Minn. awarding the Dana Nelson Memo- At the Rock County Courthouse rial Trophy to the winning Breast Square, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; juried fine Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat art show by artists for artists; free crew; the local event, Badger entertainment, great food Lake Dragon Boat Bash, held Aug. www.luvernechamber.com, (888) 27 is dragon boating at its grass 283-4061 roots, 30 community, corporate and youth teams will compete for Old Tyme Polka Party gold, silver and bronze medals as Aug. 27 well as the title of “faster area Seaforth, Minn. team;” opening events are held on Old Tyme Band concertina jamFriday night at Kennedy Park; this boree; all musicians welcome, year’s event will feature FISHbring your instrument; lunch HEADS in concert on the beach; available admission is $5 and tickets can (507) 984-5461 be purchased at the gate; concessions are available on site; racing By the Light of the Lantern is all day Saturday and Sunday Sept. 3 Daybreak Rotary Club of Fort Preston, Minn.

Dodge & United States Dragon Experience historic Forestville at

Storm Lake Labor Day Weekend Celebration Sept. 4 Storm Lake, Iowa Celebrate Labor Day; the day starts with the “Jump Right In and Run” event, where you can run a 5K, halfMarathon, or a half-Marathon twoperson relay, running events begin and end at King’s Pointe, and the shot gun start is at 7:30 a.m.; following the race, make your way to Chatauqua Park for a fun-filled afternoon, including the Kiwanis Car Show, art and craft vendors, and children’s activities hosted by Santa’s Castle www.VisitStormLake.com

Horse Power Event Sept. 10 Swensson Farm Museum, Montevideo, Minn.

From Montevideo 6 miles east on Highway 7, 6 miles south on County Road 6 and 1/8 mile east on County Road 15; see horse-drawn farming such as plowing, potato digging, discing, hay loading and more; artisans in the historic home and barn; on-going activities throughout the farm site Chippewa County Historical Society, (320) 269-7636

borscht, dark bread, sausage, ham, also hot dogs and homemade ice cream; bake sale, arts and crafts, exhibits and demonstrations, entertainment and live music Sponsored by Heritage Village; contact Mountain Lake Chamber of commerce, 930 Third Ave. Drawer C, Mountain Lake, MN 56159, (507) 427-2999, Ext. 4

Apple Day Sept. 10 Excelsior, Minn.

Streetfair, crafts, antiques, produce, 37th Annual Utschtallung etc., strolling musical entertainment, Sept. 10 doll buggy and red wagon parade, Heritage Village, southeast corner book signings by authors, apple pie of Mountain Lake, Minn. baking contest and more Free event; ethnic foods: crullers, per- (952) 474-6461 or (952) 474-5880 ishke, schnetke, zwieback, verenike,

Watermelon Fest Sept. 8-11 Kellogg, Minn.

Live entertainment; 2 p.m. Sept.

11 parade, free watermelon after the parade; much, much more City of Kellogg, (507) 767-4953, Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce, (651) 565-4158, www.wabashamn.org Fall Harvest Moon Festival Sept. 9-11 Whiteside Park, Ely, Minn.

125 vendors of original art, handcrafted items and ethnic foods, entertainment, voyageur encampment and All-American Lumberjack show Ely Chamber of Commerce (Linda Fryer), linda@ely.org, (218) 3656123 Smokn’ Rib Fest Sept. 10 Hinckley, Minn.

Great ribs from professional vendors, beer tent, bands, open class cookoff www.hinckleychamber.com

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Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash & the U.S. Club Crew National Championship Race Aug. 26-28 Badger Lake Kennedy Park, Fort Dodge, Iowa The Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash/U.S. National Club Crew Championships will be hosting the U.S. Dragon Boat Federation 2011 Club Crew National Championships; the Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash will run concurrently with the U.S. Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew National Championships; Dragon Boating is the fast growing water sport in the world; it is a competitive paddling

Fill the upcoming autumn season with the down-home goodness and the fun of town celebrations and festivals.

Chances are you won’t have to travel too far to get a unique take on life.

Enjoy the changing of the seasons across Minnesota and Iowa.

dusk; wander and explore at your leisure as farm laborers interact and unwind in the barn, ladies of the house discuss important topics as voting rights, medicines are compounded in the general store; live music of the period and more (507) 765-2785, mnhs.org click on “other sites” or forestville@mnhs.org

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Barnesville Potato Days Aug. 26-27 Barnesville, Minn.

Many potato-based favorites — potato pancakes, dumplings, lefse, French fries, mashed potatoes and gravy and potato sausage — as well as non-potato items — pork or beef sandwiches, hamburgers, fried bread tacos, ice cream and smoothies; mashed potato wrestling, potato peeling and picking contests, sculpting contest, classic car show, strong man contest, street fair, “Eyes of Fashion” fashion show, quilt contest and more spudlady@potatodays.com, (800) 525-4901, www.potatodays.com

Welcome to autumn

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BIB — Big Island Bar-B-Que Aug. 26-27 Albert Lea, Minn.

Kansas City Bar-B-que cookoff, music, food, stage entertainment; free admission (507) 373-3938, (507) 3732316

75 set up a marketplace selling antiques, flea markets items, produce, baked goods, etc.; many communities also have city-wide rummage sales Historic Highway 75 Coalition, (507) 825-3316

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Highway 75 Market Day Sept. 10 Hallock, Kennedy, Stephen,

Argyle, Warren, Crookston, Halstad, Georgetown, Wolverton, Breckenridge, Ortonville, Madi-

son, Canby, Lake Benton, Pipestone, Minn.

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King of Trails Marketplace Sept. 10 CSC Arena, Crookston, Minn.

Citywide garage sales, flea market, craft show Radio Waves Sept. 10-11 Grand Marais, Minn.

Two days of continuous music by the lake www.northhouse.org, (800) 4739847 LeDuc Historic Estate Civil War Weekend Sept. 10-11 Hastings, Minn.

Experience the Civil War brought to life by re-enactors from the First Minnesota, Second Minnesota, Battery I and St. Paul volunteer Soldier Aid Society; featuring camp life, drill, weapons demonstrations and much more. www.dakotahistory.org, (651) 437-7055 National Barrow Show Sept. 10-14 Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, Minn.

65th Annual Junior Barrow Classic, swine auction, vendor expo — farm and ag-related, Sunday pork feed Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, (507) 437-4563, Austin Chamber, (507) 437-4561, Local Barrow Show Committee, (507) 437-6082 University of Minnesota Open House Sept. 15, 4-8 p.m.

Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca, Minn.

Bring the whole family; picnic supper 4:30-7 p.m.; maneuver a corn maze, try to operate the aqua robotics exhibit, see farm animals, attend a shrub and tree pruning demonstration, ride on a horse-drawn trolley, learn about the Minnesota grape industry and sample locally produced wines; sign up for drawings Contact Deanne Nelson, (507) 835-3620 Unplugged: The Northern Harvest Sept. 15-18 North House Folk School, Grand

Marais, Minn.

An inspiring gathering featuring internationally recognized singersongwriters, spectacular fall colors and an abundance of craft; this year welcoming National Public Radio show Mountain Stage to campus www.northhouse.org

26th Annual Dozinky Festival Sept. 17 New Prague, Minn.

A Czech harvest festival patterned after the “Old Country” original www.newprague.com/dozinky

Fall Colors Covered Wagon Rides Sept. 17-18 Buena Vista Ski Area & Logging Village, Bemidji, Minn.

Hawk Weekend Ride available Sept. 17, 11 a.m.Sept. 16-18 3 p.m., Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m.; 40Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, minute ride for $6 for 13 years Duluth, Minn.

Come celebrate the fall migration and over, and $3 for ages 5-12 (218) 766-9919, at one of North America’s top www.bvskiarea.com hawk watch sites; activities include live bird demonstrations, Autumn in the Village education programs, field trips, engaging speakers, food and auc- Sept. 18 Albert Lea, Minn. tion benefit Historical village is brought to life Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, with demonstrations in black(218) 428-6209, smith and woodworking shops, www.hawkridge.org, one room schoolhouse has activimail@hawkridge.org ties, weavers, spinners, hardanger, corn shelling, music and variSeptOberfest ous other activities for the entire Sept. 16-Oct. 31 family; food and miscellaneous Wabasha, Minn. items for sale during the event Activities and entertainment (507) 373-8003, planned for each weekend pmulso@smig.net, Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of www.fchm.smig.net Commerce, (651) 565-4158, www.wabashamn.org 35th Annual Auto Restorers Club Southern Minnesota Car Show & King Turkey Day Swap Meet Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Worthington, Minn.

Start your day at the free pancake Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. breakfast; during the Great Gob- Peter, Minn. bler Gallop live turkeys are raced 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $5/person; show cars, $15 includes driver and one down the street in a friendly passenger rivalry with Cuero, Texas; right after the gallop, one of the area’s Auto Restorers Car Club, P.O. Box 531, St. Peter, MN 56082, largest parades kicks off; a featured speaker, 10K race and car- http://clubs. nival are all part of the festivities hemmings.com/autorestorers www.kingturkeyday.com Boats and Bluegrass Festival Goods from the Woods Fine Arts & Sept. 22-24 Winona, Minn.

Crafts Show A family friendly festival held on Sept. 17 the Mississippi River; provides a Grand Rapids, Minn.

An “UpNorth” fine arts and crafts fun, safe and friendly environment; camping is available and show featuring the products of artists and artisans who produce just 50 yards from the festival hand-crafted forest-based art, fur- www.visitwinona.com, (800) 6574972 niture and other specialty products 61st Annual Tri-State Band Festival (651) 223-5629 Sept. 24 Luverne, Minn.

NorthShore Inline Marathon Nineteen marching bands will provide Sept. 17 free musical and marching entertainTwo Harbors to Duluth, Minn.

Largest inline marathon in North ment; parade competition begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street; field compeAmerica; follows same scenic tition begins at 12:30 p.m. on the course as Grandma’s Marathon Cardinal football field www.northshoreinline.com, (888) 283-4061, www.visitduluth.com www.luvernechamber.com

tractor pull, basket raffles, pancake breakfast, farmers market, petting zoo and more Lake City Chamber of Commerce, www.lakecity.org

ion radio show, displays, theme annually and all buildings decorated (320) 269-7636

Christmas in the County Dec. 9-10 Christmas in the Southwest Mower County Historical Society, Dec. 1 Austin, Minn.

Downtown Austin, Minn.

4-6 p.m. Dec. 9 bake sale; Dec. Holiday caroling, refreshments 10 holiday crafts, lighting disAustin Chamber, (507) 437play, Santa 4561, Austin Convention and Vis- Austin Chamber, (507) 437-4561, itors Bureau, (507) 437-4563 Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, (507) 437-4563 15th Annual Winterfest Dec. 2-4 Big Band New Year’s Eve Dance Luverne, Minn.

Dec. 30 Arts and Crafts show from with over El Parral Ballroom, Austin, Minn.

100 vendors, holiday lighted parade Austin Chamber, (507) 437(888) 283-4061, 4561, Austin Convention and www.luvernechamber.com Visitors Bureau, (507) 4374563; (507) 271-5745 Tuba Christmas Dec. 3 Candle Light Ski Oak Park Mall, Austin, Minn.

Jan. 21, 2012 1 p.m.; tuba and euphonium perform- Preston, Minn. ance — tribute to late artist-teacher Cross-country ski, snowshoe or William J. Bell — reflecting on herwalk the illuminated Root River itage and honor; highlighting tradiState Trail; join us for a delicious tional Christmas music chili cookoff contest, taste test Austin Chamber, (507) 437-4561, and vote for your favorite Austin Convention and Visitors www.prestonmntourism.com Bureau, (507) 437-4563 Waffle Feed Christmas in the Village March 25, 2012 Dec. 3 Seaforth, Minn.

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Home for the Holidays Big Muddy River Rendezvous Nov. 10-12 Oct. 11-16 Hormel Historic Home, Austin, Minn.

Winona, Minn.

Events include 2011 holiday trends, Step back in time and see how people live in the pre-1840s fur inspiration for holiday entertaining, tour professionally decorated rooms, trading era; see how people holiday colors demo, new wines worked, survived, played and Big Island Rendezvous and demo; ticket price each day includes helped to shape our nation Festival www.visitwinona.com, (800) 657- coffee and dessert Oct. 1-2 (507) 433-4243 Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, Minn. 4972 Early America reenactment with over Christmas in the City Kickoff First City of Arts Studio Cruise 1,000 participants and 300 tipis, Nov. 25 Oct. 21-23 lodges and shelters; ethnic foods; Downtown Austin, Minn. crafters and demonstrations and vari- Bemidji, Minn.

Lighting of the Christmas tree, Take a self-guided tour of some of ous entertainment; new this year: holiday caroling, refreshments Bemidji’s best-known artisans in Dancing with Wolves exhibit Austin Chamber, (507) 437www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org, their studios featuring demonstra4561, Austin Convention and Vistions and show sale specials; wit(507) 373-3938 Fall Harvest Festival ness the creative process that makes itors Bureau, (507) 437-4563 Sept. 24 Bemidji the First City of Arts Central Park, North Branch, Minn. Apple Festival Night We Light info@bemidji.org Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-16 Art, craft and commercial fair; Nov. 25 Afton Apple Orchard, Hastings, Minn. scarecrow stampede, 5K and 1 Bemidji, Minn.

Apple Butter Making Hay rides, U-pick apples, playmile fun run, classic car show, Evening festivities begin with the ground, petting farm, straw moun- Oct. 22 scarecrow decorating contest First City of Lights parade, followed tain, retread hill, cow train rides, Preston, Minn. balloonologist, 15-acre corn maze At historic Forestville, set out the cop- by the countdown to lighting over one Heritage Days quarter of a million lights on the trees aftonapple@aol.com, (651) 436- per pot and start the fire beneath it Sept. 24 and join us for the traditional method at the waterfront and downtown 8385, www.aftonapple.com Henderson, Minn. of apple butter making; our day-long buildings; an appearance by Santa Street theatre, historic re-enactClaus, sleigh rides efforts will end with the sweet tasty ments, live music, vendors, evening History Fest (281) 444-3541, (800) 458fruits of our labor, fresh homemade Oct. 6-8 dinner and musical performance 2223, www.bemidji.org Jack McGowan Farm, Mankato, Minn. apple butter for canning (507) 248-3738, Ext. 1 Oct. 6-7 for schools, Oct. 8 open (507) 765-2785, mnhs.org click on to the public; get a taste of what “other sites” or forestville@mnhs.org Christmas in the Northwest Pipestone’s Haunted Weekend Nov. 29 it was like in days gone by; variety Sept. 24-25 of entertainers and activities rangPipestone, Minn. ing from re-enactors of 17th cenTours, stories and speakers Extension Educator tury Scotland and the Old West to (507) 825-3316, (507) 825Agricultural Production Systems cider making, cannon shooting 2563, (507) 825-5871 Rice & Steele Counties and so much more This full-time Extension Educator position will focus on providing www.historyfest.com, (507) 388Oktoberfest educational programs that are relevant to the local communities. This 2506, fest@hickorytech.net Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Oct. 7-8 position will create and provide educational programs and provide New Ulm, Minn. technical assistance in the area of crops, livestock, agricultural Includes performances from the Con- Harvest Day business management, and possibly horticulture. Special effort will be Oct. 8 cord Singers, German food, music, required to maintain competency on multiple discipline areas of agricultural production as well as knowledge of local/federal/state horse-drawn trolley rides and dancing. Preston, Minn. agency programs.

At Forestville, experience labor-intenwww.newulmoktoberfest.com, sive farming practices of long ago; (507) 359-2941 Required Education: Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree participate in several demonstrations: is preferred. At least one degree in a field related to agriculture is corn harvest, quilting bee, seed Johnny Appleseed Days required. University of Minnesota benefits package is provided. threshing and cider pressing; try your Oct. 1 To obtain a complete position announcement and apply online visit: hand at rolling out a pie crust and Lake City, Minn. http://www.extension.umn.edu/units/director/hr/positions.html taste the result of your labors when Commemorating the large abunor call 612-624-3717. the pie comes out of the cook stove; dance of apples produced in Lake City and held during the peak of the children can harvest their own pump- APPLICATION DEADLINE August 29, 2011; application review; position will remain open until fall foliage display; fresh apples and kin to take home apple products, apple pie sales and (507) 765-2785, mnhs.org click on filled social, arts and craft sale, children’s “other sites” or forestville@mnhs.org The U of MN is an equal opportunity educator and employer activities, inflatable rides, kid pedal Fall Harvest Celebration Sept. 24 Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, Minn.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.; on the east side of the fairgrounds; “old-tyme” harvesting demonstrations, horse/mule-drawn wagon and Model T rides, logging and sawing demonstration, antique engines, kids activities: butter churning, apple cider press, washing clothes and garden cultivating; musical entertainment; food stand and bake sale; toy tractor raffle Mower County Historical Society, (507) 437-6082

Downtown Austin, Minn.

Holiday caroling, refreshments Austin Chamber, (507) 4374561, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, (507) 437-4563

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Second Annual Opener Art Festival Nov. 5 Bemidji, Minn.

The Opener is an indoor art show; all artists are hand-picked to bring together some of the best talent in the area www.wildflowerDesignStudios.com, (218) 556-5907

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Grain Outlook Attention still on corn supply

Livestock Angles Sharp rallies for cattle, hogs

Grain Angles Markets focused on big issues

Editor’s Note: Tim Emslie, Country Hedging market analyst, is sitting in this week for Phyllis Nystrom, the regular “Grain Outlook” columnist.

■ The following market analysis is for the week ending Aug. 19.

CORN — The December corn contract gained for the third straight week, although percentage gains in corn were less than in soybeans and wheat.

Most of the attention remains focused on supply. Crop conditions held steady on Monday’s report at 60 percent good/excelTIM EMSLIE Country Hedging lent, nine points below last year’s St. Paul level. Conditions in Iowa declined a notable six points. Yield expectations don’t seem to be getting any bigger, which is keeping the market well-supported. Iowa State University’s Elwynn Taylor estimates national corn yield at 149 bushels per acre.

In addition to the focus on yield, the acreage issue surprisingly popped up this week when the Farm Service Agency released preliminary acreage certification data. This is the data that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service typically incorporates into its October acreage estimates. The data is still being updated, but was released early this year under an initiative to make data more accessible and timely.

There are reasons to be cautious in using the data, including the preliminary nature of the data and the fact that not all acreage is enrolled in FSA programs

The livestock markets have started August with a strong upward move. Both the cattle and hogs have enjoyed sharp rallies in both the cash and futures markets, with the hogs making all-time new cash high prices, and the cattle approaching their all-time highs.

The cattle market saw good futures buying as the hedge and index funds again moved into long positions. This made the basis extremely wide and packers followed the increasing futures with cash bids in line with the normal basis; thus the stronger cash price paid by the packers.

JOE TEALE This forced the packer to ask Broker more for the beef products to Great Plains Commodity Afton maintain their margins and the beef cutouts have increased during the past few weeks in response. As history would suggest, as the beef cutouts rise, the volume of the boxed beef begins to fall off in response to the higher prices.

Weather has also been a contributor to the price movement in the cattle trade. The warm weather has contributed to the marketing of cattle early as well as consumers avoiding grilling because of the high temperatures. This has also forced many cattle in the Southwest to come off the deteriorating pastures and into feedlots which could show up in the Monthly Cattle on Feed Report on Aug. 19 in heavier-thanexpected placements.

Considering the floundering economy, the demand for beef will continue to be suspect especially if it con-

It was with great anticipation that the market waited for the August U.S. Department of Agriculture Crop Report.

The USDA was to report on the re-survey work that was conducted in the northern Corn Belt. Many were anticipating that fewer acres of corn were planted due to the poor growing conditions this past spring.

Yet, the USDA did not make any revisions from the July report on corn planted acres, continuing to estimate that 92.3 million acres were planted. They did lower the harvested acres by 0.6 percent to 84.4 million acres. The USDA lowered soybean planted acres by 0.3 TOM NEHER percent from the July report; to 75 AgStar VP Agribusiness million acres planted. & Grain Specialist Rochester The USDA lowered the corn yield by 3.6 percent from the July report, to 153 bushels per acre. They also lowered the soybean yield by 4.6 percent from the July report, to 41.4 bu./acre. This lowering of the yield is attributed to the extreme growing conditions that many areas experienced with record heat during July. These declining yields will keep the U.S. stocks-to-use ratios tight at 5.4 percent for corn and 4.9 percent for soybeans.

Given these reductions in crop size, one would have thought that the market would have had a greater reaction to the news. Corn did briefly trade up the limit, but failed to maintain that level at the closing bell. Prices challenged the contract highs, but did not set new high marks. One would have to conclude that the reductions were already factored into the price.

Yet, it appears that the market is focusing on larger

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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.

Emslie: Now is critical pod-filling time for beans OUTLOOK: As long as the crop is perceived as shrinking, the market will continue to advance. The crop tour this week will go a long ways in shaping those perceptions. The December contract made a new contract high last week of $7.33 1/2. The upside objective of $7.50 remains a strong possibility. Demand has been tepid as the prices increase, specifically export demand. Support is seen as $6.70.

SOYBEANS — The seven-day precipitation maps tell the story of the soybean market this week. An area of dryness extends from southern Minnesota through northern Iowa into west central Illinois.

Since this key region produces such a large percentage of the nation’s soybean crop, dryness during the last half of August is critical for soybean production.

November soybeans outgained corn on a percentage basis, rising 33 3/4 cents for the week.

The USDA’s August yield forecast of 41.4 bu./acre surprised the market on the low side when it was issued, but a dry finish to the season is bringing many private yield forecasts closer to 41 bu./acre.

The FSA acreage data discussed above implies some reduction in soybean acreage as well of at least 200,000 acres.

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Movement of pork slowing down TEALE, from pg. 18 tinues to move higher. With prices near all-time highs and an increase in cattle on feed, the likelihood of a further sustained rally would be questionable. Producers should take a cautious approach and protect inventories at these high levels.

The hog market has moved above the $110 per hundredweight level basis the Midwest for the first time in history during the first few weeks of August.

The hot weather reduced marketing of hogs and packers were forced to pay the higher prices to obtain the inventory needed to meet the current demand both domestic and export.

As the August futures contract expired on Aug. 12, the next month October contract was discount by

nearly $18/cwt. The anticipation is that hog numbers will increase as we move into the fall and the hot temperatures are beginning to abate causing the concern that the live supply will be more than adequate to meet current demand. With this wide basis, the expectation has to be that it will narrow as we approach October. The fact that the pork cutout is also at record highs, the movement of pork product has also slowed.

The next few months in the hog market should be interesting as the Chinese pork purchase is completed will domestic demand fill the void in this floundering economy. Producers should be cognizant of market conditions and protect inventories as the market provides opportunities.

Markets becoming more complex?

Eight Centuries of Financial Follies” in 2009. In their book they write, “Europe and the United States are not experiencing a typical recession or even a double-dip Great Recession ... Rather the West is going through something much more profound: a second Great Contraction of growth, the first being the period after the Great Depression. It is a slow- or no-growth waltz that plays out not over months but over many years.”

If Rogoff and Reinhart are correct, the markets will be watching many other factors than simply the fundamentals of supply and demand. The markets will only become more complex and volatility will be here for some time to come. Given this environment, we must stay focused on margin management and financial stewardship. We in grain production have the opportunity to continue to enjoy strong markets, yet larger forces can change the rules of the game.

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NEHER, from pg. 18 economic issues at this time.

We endured two weeks of political wrangling in Washington, D.C., over the debt ceiling debate. This, we were told, was to avoid catastrophic economic collapse. Then the rating agency, Standard and Poor’s downgraded the U.S. debt from AAA to AA+. This sent the stock markets into a week of 500-point trading days in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Just when we thought we had seen all of the volatility that the markets could stand, we watched London burn and endure four days of riots. The markets were not trading on the grain fundamentals of supply and demand reported by the USDA. The Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff, with Carmen Reinhart wrote the book “This Time Is Different:

report for July was the biggest news item of the week on the demand side. NOPA reported 123 million bushels were crushed, which implies that the official Census Bureau report will be about 130 million bushels. That would be about equal to last July’s crush, in contrast to the crush through June which has been about 7 percent behind so far this marketing year. If that July pace were to hold through August, the soybean marketing year crush total would be about 1,653 million bushels, compared to the August USDA estimate of 1,635.

Weekly export sales were 421,000 mt for old and new crop combined. Last year, new-crop sales to China accelerated sharply in August, something that has not happened this year. Next marketing year sales now stand at 10.5 mmt, compared to 13.9 at this time last year.

OUTLOOK: November soybeans have been moving toward the upper end of the $13 to $14 range they have been in most of the time since January.

Look for resistance at the contract high of $14.11 1/4, and support at $13. The next three weeks are critical pod filling time for soybeans, so continued lack of rainfall in the heart of the growing belt will likely result in a new contract high.

Outside markets: Wheat was the strongest of the grains on a percentage basis this week, rallying 84 cents in Minneapolis, 23 cents in Kansas City and 28 1/4 cents in Chicago. Crude oil fell $3.12 following the stock market closely. Petroleum product markets actually managed to eke out small gains for the week however. The U.S. dollar index was down 0.1 percent for the week.

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EMSLIE, from pg. 18 and therefore subject to certification.

With these cautions in mind, it appears that corn acreage could drop by 500,000 to 1 million acres from the current 92.3 million acres.

The Pro Farmer crop tour that began on Aug. 21 will provide information about the crop from Ohio to Nebraska.

Weekly export sales were near expectations at 523,000 metric tons for old and new crop combined.

The pace of export sales has been quite slow over the last month. Sales for the next marketing year are still ahead of last year’s level at this time at 8.6 million mt versus 7.2 mmt last year. From the “Planning Ahead Department,” the USDA daily reporting system on Friday showed a 140,000 mt sale to Japan for the 2012-13 marketing year.

Weekly ethanol production was down 9,000 barrels per day to a still solid 899,000 barrels/day, or nearly 38 million gallons per day. Cattle-on-Feed numbers were released on Friday afternoon and continued to show high placement numbers. Overall placements were 122.5 percent of last year’s number, about five points higher than expected. Lightweight calves from Texas and Oklahoma continue to pour into feedlots due to the on-going drought.

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Did cheese market overreact to milk production data? recovery is under way but the milk supply is This column was written for the marstill 5 to 8 percent below a year ago. keting week ending Aug. 19.

He conceded that further erosion in Cash cheese prices crashed the third cheese prices will occur near-term but week of August as they anticipated July remained convinced that “prices will spend milk production data, but did the mara lot more time over two bucks than under ket overreact? The block cheese price two bucks between now and at least the closed that Friday at $1.90 per pound, end of this year.” down 12.5 cents on the week, but still 25.25 cents above a year ago. Barrel ■ closed at $1.8625, down 21.75 cents on MIELKE MARKET Heat and humidity in July took a toll on the week, and 24.75 cents above a year WEEKLY milk production in the Midwest and ago. Six cars of block and 13 of barrel

By Lee Mielke Northeast, according to the U.S. Departtraded hands on the week. The lagging ment of Agriculture’s latest prelimiNational Agricultural Statistics Sernary data, but western output was up. vice-surveyed U.S. average block July output in the 23 major dairy price jumped 3.6 cents, to $2.1476, states totaled 15.45 billion pounds, up while the barrels inched up 0.6 cent, to $2.1611. just 0.8 percent from July 2010. Production in the 50 It was the third week in a row of declines in the states, at 16.55 billion pounds, was up 0.7 percent. blocks, which totaled 25.25 cents. Class III futures Revisions subtracted 5 million pounds from the June slipped as well, with the September contract taking total, now put at 15.4 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent the brunt of the losses. Prices for the last six from a year ago. months of 2011 were averaging $19.25 per hundredJuly cow numbers in the 23 major dairy states were weight as of late Friday morning, down from the estimated at 8.47 million head, up 8,000 from June, previous week’s $19.42. and 93,000 more than a year ago. Production per cow ■ averaged 1,824 pounds, down 5 from a year ago.

The impact of $2-plus cheese is beginning at the California production was up 4.4 percent from a retail level, reported Jerry Dryer’s “Dairy and Food year ago, thanks to 22,000 more cows and a 60Market Analyst,” and orders from international pound gain per cow. Contrast that to Wisconsin buyers have slowed dramatically. He added that which was down 3.5 percent on a 65-pound loss per several Upper Midwest manufacturers have told cow. Cow numbers were up 1,000 head. New York him they are unable to fill all of their orders. was off 0.2 percent on a loss of 1,000 cows but output per cow was unchanged. Idaho was up 4.8 percent, “The domestic foodservice business seems to be on 13,000 more cows and 50 pounds more per cow. doing well as supported by same-store sales data,” Dryer wrote. “These cheese companies are also faced Pennsylvania was down 3.2 percent on 1,000 fewer with a reduction in their milk supply, a situation that cows and a drop of 50 pounds each. Minnesota was is prevalent throughout the eastern two-thirds of the down 6.6 percent, on a 115-pound drop per cow. Cow numbers were up 1,000 head. country. He cited the extreme heat of several weeks ago as the reason why and admitted that a good The biggest gain was in Texas, up 8.3 percent. Cow numbers were up 20,000 head and output per cow was up 60 pounds. Florida was up 8 percent and Washington was up 6.6 percent. The biggest decline was in Missouri, down 8.4 percent, on a loss of 50 pounds per cow and 4,000 fewer cows. Iowa was next, down 7.1 percent, followed by Minnesota.

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Increased prices on fluid milk won’t help demand.

The September federal order Class I base price is $21.78 per hundredweight, up 35 cents from August, $6.28 above September 2010, the highest since September 2007, and equates to about $1.87 per gallon.

The 2011 average now stands at $19.23, up from $14.83 a year ago and $10.95 in 2009.

The NASS-surveyed butter price averaged $2.0852/lb., up 5.6 cents from August. Nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5804, down 7.7 cents. Cheese averaged $2.1529, up 2.2 cents, and dry whey averaged 56.39 cents, up 1.7 cents.

The jury is still out on what’s ahead in cash butter which closed Aug. 19 at $2.0875, up 1.5 cents on the week and 4.75 cents above a year ago when it jumped 12.25 cents to $2.04, eventually reaching $2.2350. Weather was a big factor last year as well.

Five cars were sold on the week. NASS butter averaged $2.0941, up 1.3 cents. NASS nonfat dry milk averaged $1.5889, up 1.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 56.48 cents, up 0.2 cent.

■ Buyers appear to be waiting for the butter price to fall more before the heavy end-of-year holiday sales season arrives, according to the USDA. eDairy broker Dave Kurzawski said in Tuesday’s DairyLine that butter could fall below $2 within a couple of weeks. He said the cash market looks at the futures market because it “tends to foreshadow sentiment going forward.” He added that with all markets, from the Dow to milk and corn, “August is typically a very quiet month and we start to see more activity step in these markets as we roll past Labor Day.” “That hasn’t been the case this year,” he said, “August has been extremely busy, extremely volatile and we’re just trying to find the best possible price we can and, as weather cools off here in the Midwest particularly, we have this kind of bearish bias on these dairy prices going forward, not to mention the weakness in international prices that we’ve seen over the past few weeks.”

■ Speaking of the international marketm, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Daily Dairy Report warned that prices continued to weaken in Tuesday’s Global Dairy Trade (Fonterra) auction.

The Milk Producers Council reported in their Aug. 12 newsletter that increased export volume in the first half of the year along with increases in the percentage of production exported, were recorded for five of seven major U.S. dairy products. The exceptions were dry whey and whey protein concentrates, with lower volumes and lower percentages of production.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council estimates total dairy product exports in June represented 13.6 percent of U.S. milk solids production and 13.1 percent of year-to-date production. The increases in volume from last year range from 26 percent for nonfat dry milk to 70 percent for Cheddar cheese.

The MPC tipped its hat to the Cooperatives Working Together program for its “persistent support See MIELKE, pg. 21

Peterson to introduce dairy reform proposal after recess son said, “and the people that were against it in California are now in favor of it, so it’s flipped around.

“Part of the reason,” he said, “is that when feed prices were cheap and we were subsidizing corn to keep feed prices cheap, California and the western producers that have to buy feed actually had an advantage over the Midwest.

“Now, if the feed price is high and the Midwest is growing a lot of their feed, they feel like they have the advantage. So, to some extent, this is kind of a battle between different regions in terms of trying to maintain or increase their share of the dairy market. I don’t think people should look at it that way. I think they have to look at the big picture.”

He added the caveat that supply management is not written in stone, admitting that he, too, has questions how it is structured, and warned that supply management may not survive in the committee.

It’s a “small part of things,” he said. “The way it’s set up, it’s kind of a blink on and off. So I don’t think it’s going to be that huge of a factor in the whole scheme of things. What’s more important is that we get this margin insurance established, and we get some descent order reform to try to come up with a better order system in the country.”

Meanwhile, the NMPF reacted in a press release this week to recent charges that the market management element of the legislation being readied for introduction in Congress would not have been active in 2010 or 2011. Details are posted at www.futurefordairy.com.

••• 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.

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Milk supplies remain tight in most eastern and central states as well as Arizona, according to the USDA, though volumes partially rebounded from recent heat stressed levels. Fluid interest is steady to occasionally heavier where additional schools are reopening.

Manufacturing schedules are slightly heavier as a result.

Weather remains generally conducive for milk production in California, Idaho, Utah and the Pacific Northwest and, with added cows in some locations, receipts remain seasonally strong and often at above year-ago levels.

I reported last week that cold and snow visited New Zealand. Reports indicate that some dairies had to dump milk but the volume was likely small. eDairy economist Bill Brooks said the snowfall probably won’t cause dairy production problems unless cold, wet weather extends into calving and pasture season.

■ In politics, Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said he will introduce his dairy reform proposal after the August recess. The legislation mirrors key elements of the National Milk Producers Federation’s “Foundation for the Future” package.

Speaking in a DairyLine interview Collin Peterson this week, Peterson said he’s in the process of gathering additional sponsors and wants to keep it bipartisan but that has slowed the process because he wants an even number of Democrats and Republicans on board and have representatives from all parts of the country.

He praised the NMPF for its work on the plan but warned that there’s a lot of work ahead and that producers are not 100 percent united, which he admitted they never will be, however he hopes to get as much of a consensus as possible. He said he knows processors and perhaps others will be opposed to the measure so it’s important for producers to be united as much as possible.

Senate colleagues may soon be on board as well, according to Peterson. He has met with Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., who initially were skeptical of moving so early in the farm bill process but, after explaining what he is attempting to do, have since said, “get this moving in the House and if you can get some movement on this, this fall, we will then move in the Senate.”

He added that the budget issue is also complicating and slowing the progression and putting the farm bill process in question but he fears that the fundamentals in the 2008 dairy market prior to the collapse in 2009 are currently being seen. “While prices are relatively good now, we could have another down turn and the existing system just does not provide the safety net that we need if we have another collapse in prices like we had in 2009.”

He also admitted that some dairy farmers in his own district are questioning the plan. “The folks that are questioning it are the people who were actually in favor of supply management 10 years ago,” Peter-

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MIELKE, from pg. 20 given to their members in that most important of milk price setting dairy products.”

Other percentage increases are 42 percent for cheeses other than Cheddar and 59 percent each for skim milk powder and butter. The largest volume category continues to be nonfat powders, which total 481 million pounds so far this year. The second largest category was whey protein products which total 379 million pounds. Cheese was the third largest, with 263 million pounds. Butter exports totaled 75 million pounds, 8 percent of the amount produced, “a significant percentage of total demand.”

Historically, exports have been used as market clearing sales, the lowest of the low, but that appears to be changing, according to the MPC. The estimated average prices received for exports this June was 50 cents/lb. for dry whey, $1.63/lb. for the nonfat powders, $2.18 for butter and $1.86 for Cheddar cheese, and the MPC said “it’s gratifying to note those prices were in reasonable relationship to the prices reported by manufacturers for the month.”

U.S. exports continue to be supported by the weak U.S. dollar and rising global demand, but the MPC warned that “recent international unrest and economic uncertainty appears to be affecting both, not for the better.”

■ Speaking of exports, the CWT program accepted six requests this week for export assistance from Darigold and Dairy Farmers of America to sell a total of 2.9 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia and North Africa.

The product will be delivered through December and raises total CWT cheese exports to 60.5 million pounds to 20 countries and is the equivalent of 605 million pounds of milk, the annual production of 28,000 cows.

The USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook predicts milk production will continue to rise this year and next, and fats basis exports will rise in 2011 from last year but soften slightly in 2012. Skims-solids export will show slight increases both this year and next. Higher milk production and slower growth in exports will pressure prices in 2012, the USDA warned.

Corn prices continue their upward trajectory, according to the Outlook, with August forecasts for 2011-12 raised from July to $6.20 to $7.20 per bushel. Soybean meal prices were raised as well, to $355 to $385 per ton. Alfalfa prices are expected to remain high into 2012.

The most recent cattle report estimated that producers were retaining 4 percent more replacement heifers than last year. The retention, combined with a 1 percent higher dairy cow inventory on July 1, led to an increase in the dairy herd forecast for 2011 and 2012. The U.S. dairy cow herd was forecast at 9.195 million head in 2011 and 9.190 million in 2012. Milk per cow is forecast to increase fractionally in 2011 to 21,275 pounds as higher feed prices and hot weather take a toll on output. Output per cow in 2012 is forecast to increase to 21,630.

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Farmfest in Review: Future of agriculture spotlighted Another successful year of Farmfest forums has come and gone.

After Farmfest is over, it is kind of interesting to look back and see what “nuggets” are the take-home messages recent compromise in Confrom the various forums. gress to raise the federal Concern and emphasis debt ceiling, including the regarding the future of ag FARM PROGRAMS agreement to make future policy issues and farming budget adjustments, and

By Kent Thiesse practices was certainly indicated that the legisthe overall theme at lation was not ideal, but Farmfest in 2011. was acceptable for now.

In addition to the feaThey acknowledged ture forums, special guests at Farmthat the real challenges lie ahead, as fest included Minnesota Gov. Mark Congress makes the budget adjustDayton, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and ments necessary to meet the newly Al Franken, and Eric Kaler, the new laid-out federal spending requirements.

University of Minnesota president.

Klobuchar, who sits on the U.S. Senate agriculture committee, discussed the Following are some thoughts “in review” from the 2011 Farmfest forums. opportunities and challenges during the next two years, as the next farm bill is • Dayton referenced the recent state finalized in Congress, emphasizing the government shutdown, the ultimate set- need to maintain a strong “safety net” tlement and the challenges that lie ahead. for crop and livestock producers.

He also pointed out that the MinFranken stressed the importance of nesota Department of Agriculture alternative energy resources, and the budget was the only budget that was need to continue development of cellufinalized during the regular legislative losic ethanol sources, in an era of tight session in 2011, and credited Commis- federal budgets. sioner of Agriculture, Dave Frederick• Kaler emphasized the importance son, for building strong collaborations of the university to the state of Minin the agriculture industry. nesota, and highlighted the significant He also highlighted the significant efforts at the U of M in agricultural role that the agriculture industry is research, education and outreach. playing in helping keep Minnesota’s This topic was further discussed at economy strong, and emphasized the need to enhance exports of Minnesota the forum “Keeping the Land Grant ag products. He announced that he will Mission Alive.” be leading a trade mission to Korea Bev Durgan, U of M Extension dean, later this year, which will emphasize was joined by some ag industry leaders to the state’s agriculture industry. discuss why public ag research at universities is still relevant, the changing • Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al dynamics of Extension and outreach, and Franken both commented on the

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the significant role that commodity organizations and other private partners play in the research and outreach efforts of universities. Public funding for agricultural research and Extension outreach programs at land grant universities across the United States has been under fire for the past decade or longer.

• An interesting forum, “Designing the Next Farm Bill — Shaping the Future of Rural America,” featured some top-notch ag policy analysts.

The common theme was the large federal budget deficit, and the likelihood of significant cuts to many popular U.S. Department of Agriculture farm programs. There was general agreement that the “direct payments” received by corn, soybean, wheat, cotton and rice producers will likely be cut, if not eliminated, in the next farm bill.

Many farm organizations and commodity groups, including dairy and livestock producers, are willing to accept the reductions in direct payments, provided that federal programs for crop insurance, dairy support, disaster assistance and other “safety net” programs are maintained.

Some observers also worry that there could be significant cuts to the popular Conservation Reserve Program and other federal conservation programs. It was pointed out that USDA funding authorized under the farm bill only accounts for about 4 percent of the total federal budget, as well as the fact that food and nutrition programs utilize over three-fourths of the total USDA annual budget. It appears that avoiding major cuts to a variety of USDA programs will pose a significant challenge in the coming months and years, as Congress wrestles with making the necessary budget adjustments to deal with the federal budget deficit.

• Regulation in the agriculture industry was the focus of two forums.

A panel of agriculture leaders highlighted some of the challenges that farmers, especially livestock producers, face when trying to obtain permits and to meet federal, state and local regulations. The ag leaders also expressed concern for the future regarding potential regulations related to the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, transportation regulations, animal welfare issues, etc.

Frederickson was joined by officials from several other state agencies who pledged to streamline the sometimescumbersome permitting process for small- to medium-sized farm operations in the state. The state officials also highlighted and emphasized the importance of Minnesota’s agriculture

industry, and the willingness to collaborate with ag industry leaders.

The Clean Water Act, which is currently being reviewed by Congress and federal officials, could have far-reaching effects on future practices in production agriculture, affecting everything from tillage, to fertilizer and manure application, to ag drainage practices. Recent high-profile flooding events in the Mississippi and Missouri river basins, along with the growing hypoxia (“dead zone”) area in the Gulf of Mexico, have brought ag drainage and field runoff issues to the forefront.

There has been considerable discussion and debate in recent months as to the role of agricultural practices relative to those issues, including whether or not further changes in practices and more regulation are needed for production agriculture.

• The forum panel of “Finding a Common Message for Agriculture” represented several ag leaders from commodity groups and ag organizations, who pointed out the disconnect between food consumers and the farmers who produce the food. Many times this leads to a large number of misconceptions about production agriculture.

The panel emphasized the need to work with teachers and educational leaders, providing them with the tools to educate youth about factual information regarding food production in the United States. The panel also stressed the need for the various farm organizations, commodity groups and others to work together to tell the right message about the agriculture industry. The significant role of the internet and the social media were also highlighted as important ag communications tools for the future, especially to reach younger audiences.

• As has become tradition, Farmfest concluded by recognizing more than 70 county “Farm Families of the Year.”

It is always interesting to hear the wide-ranging and interesting backgrounds of these farm families and their farming businesses, to see the multi-generational aspect of these family farms, and to realize the tremendous amount of agricultural and community leadership that exists throughout the state. The backgrounds and accomplishments of these farm families demonstrate the diversity and dynamics of Minnesota’s agriculture industry.

••• Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn.

He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com.

Financial crisis delivers indirect blow to agriculture out of livestock production,” he said.

One bright spot is that when the markets become unstable, investors are more likely to put their money into real assets rather than financial assets. Real assets include agricultural commodities, metals and land.

Boehlje also said because now is not the time grain farmers borrow, they’re unlikely to see much increase in interest rates. However, livestock producers could see higher rates if they have to borrow to buy feed.

While farmers should not ignore the capital markets, Boehlje said the current financial turmoil’s effects are more indirect and focus mostly on demand adjustments.

“When there is long-term instability there tends to be a flight to real assets,” Boehlje said. “People move away from financial assets. Agriculture is a real asset industry, so that does offer some protection.”

Weather, however, could do more harm than the financial crisis. Grain farmers could take the hardest hit with yield losses from this year’s extreme weather.

It also could cause financial problems for famers who forward-marketed crops that may not make it to harvest.

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For consumers, Boehlje said, oil prices have come down in the last few days and food price increases may slow down some. Although that may seem like positive news, it might not be.

“An early response to the economic uncertainty has been a decrease in energy prices,” he said. “If we go into a double-dip recession, it could take some pressure off of retail food prices, as well. But we certainly don’t want that to be the reason for a reduction in

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New credit score disclosure rules issued by the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Trade Commission went into effect July 21. “The new rules require lenders to provide information about the consumer’s credit score if the lender has denied a credit application or has given less favorable terms because of the consumer’s credit score,” said Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance specialist.

If an application or request for credit is denied and the lender uses a credit report to help make the decision, the lender is required to provide an adverse action notice, to the applicant.

This isn’t new and has been an industry requirement for many years.

What is new is the lender is now required to tell the date the report was created, the name of the company that created the score, how the score ranks compared to the score of other consumers, the key negative factors that affected the score and where to obtain a copy of their credit report.

Credit reports and credit scores do affect credit applications and potential interest rates on loans. Inaccurate information in a credit report can have

price pressures.”

Despite all of the seemingly bad news, Boehlje said agriculture is still strong relative to other industries. “Other industries are downsizing, some even permanently,” he said. “Relatively speaking, agriculture is a good place to be.”

••• This article was submitted by the Purdue University Agricultural Communications Department.

THE LAND, AUGUST 26, 2011

While the uncertainty on Wall Street directly affects the financial sector, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says it’s the indirect consequences coupled with weather concerns that has the agriculture industry on edge.

Agriculture, with the exception of livestock, has been more resistant to recession, Mike Boehlje said. Much of the demand for U.S. grain comes from the mandated use of ethanol and in exports, which have recovered more quickly in recent years than has domestic demand.

“The Chinese economy is growing, and that has increased demand for U.S. grains, especially soybeans,” he said. “We’ve also had short supply problems with grains.

“Going forward, the key concerns for agriculture are less in the capital markets and more in what the U.S. debt problems might do to put us in a recession. The Chinese economy also is important because should it take a hit, export demand would decrease.”

Should the United States end up in a “double-dip” recession, Boehlje said, livestock producers could potentially face higher feed costs, reduced domestic demand and lower export demand.

“A situation like that certainly has the potential to take the profitability

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TRACTORS 2WD Continued

PLANTING & SEEDING Continued

FORAGE EQUIPMENT

IH 986, '77, 8735 hrs ......................................................$11,000 IH 656, '69 ........................................................................$7,250 IH 656, '67 ........................................................................$5,900 IH 656G, 4075 hrs ............................................................$4,750 IH 574G, '73 ......................................................................$6,500 IH 400................................................................................$2,500 Ford 8830, '90, 7530 hrs ................................................$27,900 JD 4840, '81, 7815 hrs....................................................$25,000 JD 4640, '82, 5760 hrs....................................................$22,975 White 2/85, '77, 9035 hrs..................................................$7,500

CIH 5500MT ....................................................................$18,000 CIH 5400MT, 20' Drill ........................................................$7,500 (2) IH 510 Drill ..................................................$1,500 & $2,600 Crustbust 3400, 30' Drill ..................................................$5,950 (3) Great Plains 20' Drill ....................................$4,500 - $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

Gehl CB1265 Forg Harv ....................................................$7,500 Gehl 1075, '00 Forg Harv ................................................$14,500 Gehl 1065, '96 Forg Harv ..................................................$6,950 NH FP240, '04 Forg Harv ................................................$23,000 (3) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ........................ $14,000 - $14,500 (2) Claas PU380 Pro Hayhead ......................$20,000 & $23,000 (6) Claas PU380 Hayhead ............................ $12,000 - $14,500 Claas PU300 Hayhead........................................................$9,500 (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 JD 7HP, 7' Hayhead ..............................................................$600 JD 5HP, 5.5' Hayhead ..........................................................$850 NH 3500 Hayhead..............................................................$6,500 NH 355W Hayhead ............................................................$8,500 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 (7) Claas RU450 Cornhead..............................$28,000 - $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 (2) Kemper 4500 Cornhead ..........................$26,000 & $29,500 Kemper 3000 Cornhead ..................................................$22,000 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

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TRACTORS AWD/MFD

CIH 535 Quad, '10, 1100 hrs ........................................$282,500 CIH 530 Quad, '07, 1750 hrs ........................................$225,000 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 1485 hrs ......................................$211,900 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 1700 hrs ......................................$205,000 CIH 500 Steiger, '11, 125 hrs ........................................$265,500 CIH STX530, '06, 990 hrs..............................................$240,000 CIH STX530Q, '06, 2335 hrs ........................................$225,000 CIH 480 Quad, '07, 2085 hrs ........................................$226,500 CIH STX430, '06, 960 hrs..............................................$169,500 CIH 350 Steiger, '11, 10 hrs ..........................................$209,000 CIH 9390, '00, 5165 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 9380, '96, 5075 hrs ..................................................$83,500 CIH 9350, '97, 3960 hrs ..................................................$72,500 CIH 9350, '96, 3140 hrs ..................................................$74,500 CIH 9270, '91, 4815 hrs ..................................................$72,900 CIH 9250, '92, 6585 hrs ..................................................$48,500 CIH 9230, '91, 6650 hrs ..................................................$43,900 CIH 9170, '89, 7825 hrs ..................................................$56,500 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, 2000 hrs..................................................$219,000 JD 9620T, '04, 3575 hrs ................................................$179,500 JD 9530T, '10, 265 hrs ..................................................$271,000 JD 9400, '98, 3245 hrs..................................................$109,900 JD 9400, '98, 3910 hrs..................................................$109,900 JD 9400, '97, 5055 hrs....................................................$87,900 JD 9120, '04, 1045 hrs..................................................$140,000 JD 8850, '85, 8760 hrs....................................................$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 875, '81, 7680 hrs ............................................$19,900 Versatile 835, '78 ............................................................$21,500

CIH 335 Mag, '11, 50 hrs ..............................................$219,000 CIH 305 Mag, '11, 1300 hrs ..........................................$167,500 CIH MX305, '06, 4325 hrs ............................................$125,500 CIH 275, '07, 2180 hrs ..................................................$146,900 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 660 hrs ............................................$154,900 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 1505 hrs ..........................................$129,500 CIH 180 Puma, '08, 1290 hrs ........................................$102,000 CIH 115 Value, '07, 1100 hrs ..........................................$34,500 CIH 95 Farmall, '10, 110 hrs............................................$38,500 CIH 8950, 8700 hrs ........................................................$62,500 CIH 7140, '89, 6745 hrs ..................................................$53,500 Case 4694, '84, 5970 hrs ................................................$18,900 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 8225R, '10, 1035 hrs ..............................................$157,500 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 NH TJ330, '06, 920 hrs ................................................$130,000

COMPACT TRACTORS

TRACTORS 2WD

CIH 40 Farmall CVT ........................................................$36,250 IH 184, '76 ........................................................................$2,700 Agco ST 40, '02, 425 hrs ................................................$18,500 JD 3520, '10, 65 hrs........................................................$34,750 Kubota B1750, '96, 225 hrs ..............................................$6,000 Kubota BX2230, '04, 685 hrs ............................................$7,950

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PLANTING & SEEDING

CIH 7120, '91, 7200 hrs ..................................................$38,500 CIH 7120, '88, 10400 hrs ................................................$35,500 CIH 7110, '91, 7490 hrs ..................................................$29,500 CIH 7110, '88, 13345 hrs ................................................$24,500 CIH 5140, '90, 7860 hrs ..................................................$19,500 CIH 4230, 3925 hrs ........................................................$17,900 Case 2290, '81, 6515 hrs ................................................$12,500 Case 1370, '78, 5270 hrs ..................................................$9,500 Case 1070, '70, 5600 hrs ..................................................$5,500 Case VAC ..........................................................................$2,500 Farmall 300........................................................................$2,450 Farmall H, '41 ....................................................................$1,500 Farmall H ..........................................................................$1,350 Farmall Super M, '53 ........................................................$2,250 IH 5288, 2340 hrs............................................................$21,500 IH 5088, '82, 11590 hrs ..................................................$12,000 IH 3688, 8945 hrs............................................................$17,500 IH 1086, '79, 9770 hrs ....................................................$12,500 IH 1086, '76, 8585 hrs ......................................................$9,500 IH 1066, '73, 7925 hrs ......................................................$9,000

CIH 1260, 36R22 ..........................................................$185,000 (3) CIH 1250, 24R30 ..................................$113,900 - $130,000 CIH 1250, 16R30 ............................................................$97,500 CIH 1240, 24R22 ..........................................................$113,000 CIH 1240, 12R30 ............................................................$89,900 CIH 1200, 36R22 ............................................................$95,500 CIH 1200, 36R20 ............................................................$97,500 CIH 1200, 32R22 ............................................................$72,500 (5) CIH 1200, 24R22 .................................... $42,500 - $97,000 CIH 1200, 24R20 ............................................................$73,500 CIH 1200, 16R31 ............................................................$79,900 (3) CIH 1200, 12R30 ......................................$26,000 - $48,500 CIH 1200, 12R23 ............................................................$65,300 CIH 955, 6R30 ................................................................$11,500 CIH 900, 16R30 ..............................................................$12,500 CIH 900, 12R30 ................................................................$6,500 CIH 900, 6R30 ..................................................................$5,900 CIH 800, 8R30 ..................................................................$1,950 IH 800, 8R30 ....................................................................$1,500 Friesen 2400RT................................................................$15,500 JD 7000, 12N ..................................................................$10,950 (2) JD 1770, 16R30 ......................................$63,500 & $75,000 JD 1770, 16R30 ..............................................................$46,300 (2) JD 1760, 12R30 ......................................$39,500 & $46,500 Kinze 3700, 36R20 ..........................................................$62,500 Kinze 3600, 12R30 ..........................................................$53,500 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

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SPRING TILLAGE (2) CIH TM 200, 60.5' Fld Cult ......................$67,500 & $69,500 CIH TM 200, 50.5' Fld Cult ..............................................$57,500 (2) CIH TM 200, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................$41,250 & $41,500 CIH 33.5' ACS Fld Cult ....................................................$33,500 CIH 4900, 43.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$5,500 CIH 4900, 32' Fld Cult ......................................................$7,500 CIH 4800, 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, 48.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$39,500 (2) CIH TMII, 44.5' Fld Cult ..........................$32,000 & $42,000 (2) CIH TMII, 32.5' Fld Cult ..........................$26,900 & $28,500 DMI TMII, 46' Fld Cult ....................................................$35,500 DMI TMII, 36.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$26,900 DMI TM, 39.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$14,900 DMI TM, 32.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$9,500 DMI TM, 29.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$12,950 Flexcoil 820, 40' Fld Cult ................................................$11,500 Glencoe 4300, 38.5' Fld Cult..............................................$7,900 JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$49,500 JD 2210, 50' Fld Cult ......................................................$52,500 (3) JD 2210, 44.5' Fld Cult..............................$36,500 - $42,500 JD 1000, 22.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$1,650 JD 985, 48.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$17,500 JD 980, 36.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$19,800 JD 980, 30.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$22,000 Wilrich QuadX 47.5' Fld Cult............................................$40,000 Wilrich 2500, 27.4' Fld Cult ..............................................$2,995 CIH 3900, 33' Disk ..........................................................$17,900 CIH 3900, 32' Disk ..........................................................$17,500 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$58,900 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$57,500 IH 770, 16' Disk ................................................................$4,950 Big G 3026, 28' Disk..........................................................$7,500 Ezee-On 4600, 32' Disk ..................................................$36,900

SPRAYERS - SELF-PROPELLED

BALERS (2) CIH RBX562 Rnd Baler ..........................$14,500 & $15,500 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 (2) NH BR780A Rnd Baler ............................$16,500 & $19,800 NH BR780 Rnd Baler ......................................................$17,900 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 JD 24T Rec Baler ..............................................................$1,500 NH BB940A Rec Baler......................................................$67,500 NH 590 Rec Baler ............................................................$35,500

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HAY EQUIPMENT

CIH SPX3330, '10, 120 hrs............................................$249,000 CIH SPX3320, '08, 690 hrs............................................$182,000 JD 4930, '11, 150 hrs....................................................$299,900 JD 4920, '06, 1600 hrs..................................................$165,000 Miller 2200HT, '05, 1140 hrs ........................................$139,000

CIH WDX901, '02, 475 hrs ..............................................$50,000 CIH 8830, '96, 1430 hrs ..................................................$17,900 NH HW340, '98 ..............................................................$32,900 CIH DC515, 15' Mow Cond................................................$9,500 CIH DHX181 Windrower Head ........................................$20,000 NH 1441, 16' PT Windrower............................................$24,400 CIH 8360, 12' MowCond ..................................................$4,900 CIH 8330, 9' MowCond ....................................................$4,500 CIH DCX161 MowCond....................................................$17,800 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 New Idea 5212, 12' MowCond ........................................$10,500 Vermeer 1030, 13.5' MowCond ......................................$19,500 Kuhn GMD55 Disc Mower ................................................$3,900 CIH FC60, 60" Rotary Mower ................................................$550 Farm King 72" Rotary Mower ............................................$1,250 Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower ..................................$2,750 Woods RD7200D Rotary Mower ......................................$1,895 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 NH 144 Wind Merg............................................................$2,000 Victor 245 Wind Merg ....................................................$34,800 JD Rake ................................................................................$150 Kuhn GA8521 Rake..........................................................$23,500 Vermeer WR220 Rake........................................................$3,550

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 1200, 88' ............................................................$14,500 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

SELF PROP. FORAGE HARVESTERS Chase Groskreutz, East - (320) 248-3733 Randy Olmscheid, West - (320) 583-6014 Claas 980, '08, 1495 hrs................................................$255,000 Claas 970, '08, 1245 hrs................................................$288,000 Claas 890, '05, 2230 hrs................................................$159,900 Claas 890, '03, 885 hrs..................................................$210,500 Claas 890, '02, 1560 hrs................................................$189,500 Claas 890, '02, 2555 hrs................................................$147,000 Claas 870CC, '07, 760 hrs ............................................$189,000 Claas 870 GE, '06, 2580 hrs ..........................................$184,500 Claas 870, '05, 1820 hrs................................................$165,000 Claas 870, '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 NH FX60, '03, 1970 hrs ................................................$115,000 NH FX58, '02, 1410 hrs ................................................$108,000

COMBINES UP TO 36 MONTH INTEREST WAIVER ON USED COMBINES

CIH 9120, '10, 295 hrs ..................................................$314,900 CIH 8120, '09, 590 hrs ..................................................$255,500 CIH 8120, '09, 840 hrs ..................................................$265,000 CIH 8010, '07, 1100 hrs ................................................$220,000 CIH 8010, '07, 1650 hrs ................................................$192,500 CIH 8010, '06, 1430 hrs ................................................$184,500 CIH 8010, '05, 1535 hrs ................................................$149,500 CIH 8010, '04, 1605 hrs ................................................$169,500 CIH 8010, '04, 1685 hrs ................................................$157,500

COMBINES Continued

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

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

CIH 7120, '09, 620 hrs .........................................

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

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

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

CIH 7010, '08, 860 hrs .........................................

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

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

CIH 7010, '07, 1400 hrs .......................................

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

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

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

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

CIH 2588, '07, 830 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, 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, '03, 1950 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, 3430 hrs .......................................

CIH 1688, '94, 3305 hrs .......................................

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

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

CIH 1688, '93, 3015 hrs .......................................

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

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

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

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

CIH 1660, '90, 4355 hrs .......................................

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

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

IH 1480, '82, 4100 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, '04, 2115 hrs .................................

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

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

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

JD 7700, 4885 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 .........................................

BEANHEADS & CORNHEA

(4) CIH 2062, 36' Beanhead............................$49 (5) CIH 2020, 35' Beanhead............................$25 (3) CIH 2020, 30' Beanhead............................$26 (19) CIH 1020, 30' Beanhead ..........................Sta (13) CIH 1020, 25' Beanhead ..........................Sta (4) CIH 1020, 22.5' Beanhead ............................$ (3) CIH 1020, 20' Beanhead................................$ CIH 1015 Beanhead .............................................

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

(2) JD 930F, 30' Beanhead ............................$13, (2) JD 635F, 35' Beanhead ............................$26, Macdon 974, 35' Beanhead ................................. \NH 973, 25' Beanhead .........................................

(2) NH 74C, 30' Beanhead ............................$19, (3) CIH 2612 Cornhead ..................................$79

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer A Dutch family with 15 years dairy farming in Canada before moving to the Pipestone area two years ago perhaps speaks for many dairy farmers.

John VanderWal said, “it doesn’t matter if you dairy in Canada or America.

We have to be open to the public. It’s just part of being a dairy farmer. In our handling of cows, we always have to think of the possibility that someone is looking over our shoulders, perhaps with a video camera in hand. That’s just the reality of being in the milking business these days.”

VanderWal, along with his wife, Berlinda, and five children operate Newalta Dairy, a 1,200-cow operation a few miles southwest of Pipestone.

VanderWal, who was 26 when he left Holland for Canada, said Canadian dairy farmers operate with a “supplymanagement” system which gives each producer a yearly milk allotment figure and a guaranteed milk price.

“But when the Canadian dairy farmers see that milk prices are higher in America they ask ‘What in the world are we doing with a system like this See GREENER, pg. 27

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GREENER, from pg. 26 where our milk prices stay the same?’ However I’ve heard American dairy farmers when milk prices are in the $10 category ask ‘Why don’t we have a system like Canada with stable milk prices regardless?’ So yes, it’s always greener on the other side.”

Because Newalta Dairy is virtually brand new, technology abounds throughout this facility. Somewhat unique is a “basement” level directly beneath the twin, 20-cow milking parlor which houses all the pulsation equipment that powers the milking units.

“The principal of a basement system is to keep your pulsation equipment cleaner and drier, plus it’s much easier to service.

Cleaner equipCleaner equipment means longer life also, ment means so maintenance is longer life also, much less an issue so maintenance and that’s important is much less an when you’re milking issue and that’s 24 hours each day,” VanderWal said. important when you’re Virtually all cows are on a three-timesmilking 24 a-day schedule; the hours each day. exceptions being newly freshened ani— John mals and treated VanderWal cows. About 1,000 cows are milked 3X daily at this facility plus they have another 260 cows at a nearby rented facility.

Parlor space at Newalta provides for a future doubling, i.e., 40 cows each side versus the current 20 cows. “We don’t know what will be the extent of future expansion, perhaps 500 cows each time until we’re at about 2,000 cows for this setup.”

Crop acres total about 800 at the new site plus 250 acres family owned plus additional crop acres purchased from neighbors. This fall about 750 acres of corn will be harvested, mostly as silage but also grain.

VanderWal is positive about the future of the dairy industry, but he’s also a realist saying “we probably will see $12 to $13 milk again. Our milk price today is so strong because of exports but if the American dollar gets stronger, then we start losing our export advantage.”

Aware of continually increasing costs of milk production, especially in feeds, VanderWal is matter of fact, “whether milk prices are high, or low shouldn’t affect how you feed your cows unless you can handle the risk of significant production shifts. Sure, some dairy farmers try to cheapen up their rations when feed costs are up but they lost milk. That last 10 pounds of milk each cow provides each day pays for a big portion of your total feed bill. You’ve got to do what’s best for your cows and your production goals.”

See GREENER, pg. 28

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Tankers wait to haul away product from Newalta Dairy, a 1,200-cow operation a few miles southwest of Pipestone. Rolling herd average is now about 27,000 pounds milk per cow and trending upwards, partly assisted by the addition of bovine somatotropin treatments. “If I can get up to 90 pounds per day, then I am pleased. Maybe this winter we might see a couple more pounds,” said John VanderWal.

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VanderWal looking for longevity, conformation VanderWal makes family life imporGREENER, from pg. 27 tant both for his own family, and his He and his wife visited several dairy employees.

But he puts the emphasis farms across America before designing Newalta Dairy. Natural-ventilated on “quality time” suggesting that it doesn’t have to be five hours of family barns predominated so time from 5 to 10 p.m. that was their choice, Even just a half-hour of plus easy water access, the right kind of family an insulated roof, fans time counts as much or Yes, we want and a water-sprinkler more. to breed cows system.

His children — Ian, for longevity, Rolling herd average is 11, AmyJo, 14, Bernice, But I think we now about 27,000 17, Alisha, 18 and Jenpounds milk per cow and need to look at nifer, 20 — each have trending upwards, conformation tasks in the operation of partly assisted by the too, like wider Newalta Dairy. “I never addition of bovine somasay ‘you’ve got to stay rumps so they totropin treatments. “If I home because you’ve stand wider on can get up to 90 pounds got some work.’ If per day, then I am their feet and they’ve got something pleased. Maybe this wincarry their at school, or church, or ter we might see a couudders higher wherever I want them ple more pounds.” and wider and to go,” he said.

Genetics, the virtual longer to the Meanwhile, a thorny heart of any livestock front. issue is that VanderWal production system, gets family members have top billing at Newalta Dairy.

— John not yet been granted They use only top-scoring their individual U.S. citVanderWal bulls from the major artifiizenship.

VanderWal cial insemination companies indicated that the legal and they periodically switch semen process is slow, cumbersome and, at sources to maintain genetic diversity. times, difficult. His family attorney “Yes, we want to breed cows for continually works toward resolving longevity. But I think we need to look this challenge. at conformation too, like wider rumps Newalta Dairy was a July 11 stop for so they stand wider on their feet and carry their udders higher and wider a busload of dietitians, nutritionists and longer to the front. We have a long and health consultants participating in ways to go in my opinion and can a Beef/Dairy Culinary Workshop and accomplish this within the Holstein Farm Tour sponsored by the Minnesota breed. We don’t need to cross breed. In Beef Council. Colleen Zenk, director of our operation I see the taller, narrower Nutrition & Consumer Information for animals on slippery floors having more the MBC, hosted the morning workshop troubles. We don’t yet have sand bed- at a Worthington, Minn., Hy-Vee Store. ding. I can see a little sand makes for Beef and dairy stops were the afternoon schedule for this group. better footing.”

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‘10 H&S M9 Hyd Hay Merger FOR SALE: JD 5400-5830 FOR SALE: RMS bale hanw/lights & upper deflector. dle, 10 bale capacity, fits and 6000 series forage harFOR SALE: Allis Chalmers Like new cond. $13,000. ldr/quicktach, $2,250. 712vesters. Used kernel pro4 btm semi-mounted plow; 715-495-9989 297-7951 cessors, also, used JD 40 4 row mounted cultivator knife Dura-Drums, and fits D-17, $600 for both. drum conversions for 5400 FOR SALE: Round bale FOR SALE: 2 Gehl 910 16’ (218)739-3979 hauler, hauls 6 4’ long and 5460. Call (507)427-3520 forage box, 10 ton gear, bales on 6T New Idea FOR SALE: Case 400 gas, www.ok-enterprises.com boxes are solid. Gehl 600 gear. $500; also bale feedstandard, Eagle hitch, chopper w/ 2R narrow FOR SALE: NH #55 hay er or hauler box on 8T Ko$2,450. MMU, NF, gas, cornhead & hay head, Gehl rake, $500. 712-297-7951 ry gear, v openings all $1,150. 612-790-4191 99 high throw blower, all around , new treated 3/4” good cond. 507-359-2272 or FOR SALE: NH 1000 bale FOR SALE: IH grain drill, plywood floor. $800. 507507-359-2774 w/ grass attachment, good wagon, holds 54 bales.

875-2425 cond, restorable, shedded, Saves the Back! $1,500. on rubber. 507-723-5449 712-297-7951 FOR SALE: JD #35 2R field FOR SALE: JD 5830 forage chopper w/ hay head, nice; FOR SALE: NH hayliner FOR SALE: Mc Cormick harvester, 4WD, iron 14’, Priced Low. Many 4-11 Deering 1020, restored, #68, small square baler, guard, 3370 hrs, new eng, Ton Running Gears. 320$1,000 OBO, MH44, standworks great, $1,500. 712new paint, re-built, $56,000.

864-4583 or 320-779-4583 ard, $1,200 OBO, RB4 Cat, 297-7951 Also, JD 6950 forage harhyd dozer, $3,200 OBO. All vester, 4WD, 3100 hrs/4400 in good running cond. Mon- FOR SALE: Hesston 1090 NH 311 baler, exc. cond., hrs. $69,000. 507-427-3520 new knotters, 2nd owner, windrower, 9’ cut/crimp, tevideo 320-269-2903 $4,900. (612)282-4825 $1,000. 712-297-7951

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FOR SALE-125 beautiful WANTED: Land & farms. I rolling acres, 119 tillable. have clients looking for Currently in grain crops, it dairy, & cash grain operais set up for beef or horses. tions, as well as bare land ‘98 2 BR, 2 Bath, open floor parcels from 40-1000 acres. plan house w/ economical Both for relocation & inin-floor heat; newer steel vestments. If you have outbldgs, including a large even thought about selling shop/garage, 2 loafing contact: Paul Krueger, sheds, machine shed, autoFarm & Land Specialist, matic waterer.

Near Edina Realty, SW SuburRidgeland, WI, 30 minutes ban Office, 14198 Comto I-94. Financing avail. At merce Ave NE, Prior $350,000, the land is priced Lake, MN 55372. at current market of paulkrueger@edinarealty.com $2,500/acre & the house & (952)447-4700 bldgs are practically free!

WANTED: Looking for 715-235-2879 farmsite to buy or rent w/ good usable hog barn or barn. Call 507-251-3952 after 6 pm.

Land for Sale 290 A. +/- Farmland So MN, Steele Cty, High PI, Antiques & no bldgs.

144 A. +/- Hunting Land Collectibles north of Cloquet MN. BorFOR SALE: ‘48 Ford truck ders State of MN land. w/ hoist & box, on rubber Access from US Hwy 53. restorable, Best offer, 507Call Carl, Agent.

723-5449 952-944-8737 or 612-240-5770

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Auctions At Hamilton Auction, Dexter, MN, on Labor Day, Sept. 5th: 2408 (20') MC Stalk Shredder.

Field ready. 507-273-2130

FOR SALE: JD 3970 silage chopper w/ 3R30” cornhead. $5,600; NH 1475 hydraswing, 16’, $6,200; NH 259 rake w/ dolly wheel, $1,400. 507-836-8132 or 507760-8132 FOR SALE: Versatile 400 swather, 15’ cut, hydromatic drive, $1,000. 712-2977951

State Bank of Gibbon Farm/Investment Real Estate Mortgage loans with competitive rates & no origination fees.

Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Call Mike @ 507-834-6556 or 866-251-9656 Washington Cty WI. 96+ A. Beautiful 1700 sq ft knotty pine/cedar home, guest bldg, 2 newer pole bldgs.

1410' frontage on a private spring fed lake. Trout stream. Pine & hardwood forest.

Many quality fenced pastures. Abundant wildlife. 3 mi of gravel roads. 45 min from Milwaukee & 2 1/2 hrs from Chicago. $2,295,000. Owner 262-689-7277 We have extensive lists of Land Investors & farm buyers throughout MN. We always have interested buyers. For top prices, go with our proven methods over thousands of acres.

Serving Minnesota Mages Land Co & Auc Serv www.magesland.com (800)803-8761

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FOR SALE: 10”x25’ auger New GSI grain bins. Complete, Various sizes. Availw/hopper & electric motor able immediately. Call for drive, $495. pricing. 320-260-3634 (507)327-1903 or (507)964-5548 FOR SALE: 2 - 24’ grain bins, 1 w/dryer & floor, unload augers on both, all electric motors incl.

(507)380-0404 Between 7 am - 5 pm FOR SALE: Butler 42,000 bu steel bin, 38,000 steel bin; 12,500 steel bin; 5,000bph steel grain leg, 1,200 screen hopper; Super B155C gas dryer 30’ long, 3 ph w/ holding hopper, 2,250bu. Entire grouping for $60,000/OBO. Needs to be torn down. In Maple Lake MN 763-682-3967

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#674 Brent Grain Cart/Cor- FOR SALE: ‘78 Chevy C-65 grain truck, 366 motor, 17 ner Auger. Farm King 1/2’ Scott box w/ 3 pc endg13x70 Auger w/ Low Profile ate, 90% rubber, Shur-Lok Hopper. Both Real Good. tarp, lift tag, nice truck M&W 5 Shank #1165 SILO DOORS-Wood or steel ready for fall. Drive over EarthMaster, Like New. doors w/ stainless steel pit, Wheatheart 10” hyd 319-347-6138. Can Deliver fastners shipped promptly drive, nice shape, ready to your farm. Hardware FOR SALE: (2) KillBros for fall; Hutchinson 1072 available. 1-800-222-5726. auger, swing hopper, 4 yrs. #350 gravity boxes on 10T LandWood Sales LLP old, nice, $5,950. 507-399gears; JD 212 dummy 1500 head, 5 belt, nice, lg drum; Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

1600 gal water tank w/ or 100% financing w/no liens w/out running gear & plator red tape, call Steve at form; Many 4-11 Ton Run- FOR SALE: 8” to 10” incline auger w/ 5hp, sgl ph elecFairfax Ag for an appointning Gears. 320-864-4583 or tric motor, $550, 250 bu ment. 888-830-7757 320-779-4583 gravity wagon w/ 8 ton FOR SALE: 36’ dia, 25,000 running gear. $850. 507-327bu Brock grain bin, al- FOR SALE: 42’ aeration 8143 ready down. 507-259-9583 floor, 8” power sweep, 2 yrs old, $6,950; 10hp cent. FOR SALE: 85’ 3000/bph uniGrain Handling Eq. fan & burner,motor & versal grain leg, repaintburner 2 yrs. old. $2,500; ed, new cups & belt, 3 yrs (2) Parker 616 bu gravity 8” power sweep for 42’ bin. old, $12,500. 507-920-8217 wagons, Parker gears w/ 507-697-6133 brakes, roll tarps, 425/65Rx22.5 tires. $9,500/ea. 712-870-3792

54’ Stanhoist & Kewanee grain elevators, great shape. $500/ea. 712-363-3843 FOR SALE: ‘96 Delux grain dryer, 40’, 80hp, 3 ph, stainless steel top, well maintained & thoroughly cleaned.

Works well! $40,000. Ron 515-538-2237 FOR SALE: Behlen 850 grain dryer, very little use since new fan motors, breaker panel & main breaker repaired. $3,000/OBO. 507-764-3806 FOR SALE: Delux DP2515 grain dryer, 300/bph, 3ph w/ converter, $2,500. Hoffer bin w/ auger, 1,600 bu, $500.

507-274-5936 FOR SALE: FarmFans 1000H dryer. Call Steve Fairfax Ag - 888-830-7757 FOR SALE: Grain dryer, GSI 340C, cont. flow, sgl phase, good cond., $9,000 OBO. (320)760-7102

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FOR SALE: Gravity wagons, (2) Demco 550, 365, Parker 650. 525. Killbros 500, (4) 300 bu, 2-275 , wagon light pkg. 131/2’ roll tarp, augers; 10x52 elec, 7x51 PTO, Ford 600 utility, live hyd, 33hp, Woods 5’ rotary cutter, Ford 6’ cutter, 12” aeration tunnel for 20’ bin. High velocity fan, Parker 525, Shur Lok tarp, fenders, sharp. Peterson Equipment, New Ulm, Mn 507-276-6957 or 6958 FOR SALE: MC 2000 tower dryer, 2000 bph, dryer was damaged by fire in ‘09 season, dryer taken down & on pallets, very repairable.

Call for more info. $35,000/OBO. 715-797-9510 FOR SALE: Sudenga auger, model 480, 61’X8”, hyd lift, damage to upper end of tube, good gear box, hopper & frame, sell for parts or could be repaired. $300.

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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

Habco 700C corn dryer, recond to be continuous flow w/ new perforated steel & (2) new Sukup fans. Can dump hot or cool. Should dry 500bph at 5% removal dumping hot. $13,500. 507254-2373 or 507-360-7984 J&M 750 Bu Grain Cart w/ Tarp w/ Corner Auger, Real Good. Rhino 8 Ft 3 Pt Cutter w/ Stump Jumper, Chains, Etc. Farm King 13x36 Auger (Elec). 319347-2349 Can Deliver

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18’ steel bin; 20’ i-beam; Lahman skidloader; corn stove. (507)426-7668 ‘89 9500 JD combine, 3400 sep. hrs, engine OH’d, $23,900. 643 JD cornhead, $4,250. 7210 JD tractor MFD, cab, new tires, 8,000 hrs, nice, $27,850. Call 715772-4255 ‘93 NH TR86 Combine. 2656 sep hrs, 3546 eng hrs. Serial #553718. 30.5L-32 tires, reverser, terrain tracer, elec stone door, vari spd feeder, yield loss monitor, new unload augers, bubble up auger & tube & clean grain auger ‘10. Good to exc. shape, $23,000/OBO. ‘99 973 16' flex head stainless steel pan. Exc. shape, $6,500/OBO. ‘91 974 6RN, good to exc. shape, $5,000/OBO. 715-778-5937 or 715-495-6469

Easy pull gravity box, $600; Brush hog, good cond, 3pt, 4’, $200; Miley 2 horse bumper pull trailer, $1200.

River Falls area (940)7278491 Feed Haulers-HydWet Kitair switch, PTO, tandem pump, 40 gal reservoir, all couplers, ball valves, fittings, only used 6 months. $3,100. 515-846-6391

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Tract A: Approx. 35.5 Acres, 34 acres tillable Tract B: Approx. 4.5 Acres rural residence includes barn, mach. shed, hog barn, bins and grove. The home is lovely w/many updates, hardwood floors, nice woodwork & built-in’s, 3 bedrooms & 13⁄4 baths.

Poured foundation, LP forced air furnace w/central air & humidifier & corn stove.

Garage: 3-stall detached w/2 electric doors, cement floor, insulated/sheeted walls.

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wgts. for Farmall B; 3 IH front suitcase wgts.; Melroe 310 Bobcat w/grapple fork & material bucket; Arctic Cat 4x4 auto 4 wheeler w/wnch., Eagle 5’ 4 wheeler snow blade

Farm Items, Machinery & Trailers: IH 645, 14’ chisel plow; Hiniker 1325, 15’ chisel plow; JD 1450, 4’x18 plow; IH 4500, 25’ field cult. w/3 bar harrow; IH 48, 18.5’ tandem disc; Case Helix auger wagon; 250 bu. gravity box w/Stanhoist gear; MN 250 bu. gravity box w/MN gear; J&M 250 bu. gravity box w/MN gear; J&M hydraulic Open House Hours drive auger for gravity box; JD Thurs., Sept. 1st, 5:30-6:30 pm & 52’x8” PTO auger; 20’x6” auger Fri., Sept. 2nd, 10-11 am w/orbit motor drive on cart; 16’x4” For Info. Packet or Appt. Call portable auger; Stainless steel Larry Mages at 507-240-0030 hopper; Calumet 1500 gal. manure vac. tank; 2 poly livestock tanks Tractors, Combine, Bobcat & w/hog drinkers; Stainless steel milk ATV: IH 1486, dual hyd., 1000 & 540 can; Milk can cart frame; 8-bolt PTO, factory cab, hub duals, rock honey wagon rim & tire; 2 hanging box, 5106 hrs. w/500 hrs. on eng.

24” barn fans; 10’ alum. cattle gate; overhaul; IH 886, dual hyd., factory 100 gal. pick-up fuel tank w/pump; cab, 1000 & 540 PTO, rock box, 4’x12’ hyd. 2 wheel hog trailer; 3857 hrs.: JD 70D, NF, w/pony eng., 2.5’x5’ stainless 2-wheel trailer radio, 2772 hrs.; 3 pt. hitch that 70 Guns/Boat/Sport Equip., Tools, & other likekind JDs; 13.1-38 band Shop & Outdoor Items, duals; 18.4-34 hub duals; Approx.

Lawn/Garden; Antiques & More 1949 Case DC, NF w/trip bucket

Owner: Robert & Carol Holm Auctioneer: Larry Mages - 507-240-0030 Auctioneers: Matt Mages-New Ulm • Joe Maidl-Lafayette • Joe Wersal-Winthrop • John Goelz-Franklin Broker & Clerk: Mages Land Co. and Auction Service LLC • Restroom and Lunch on Premises Terms: Sold “AS IS”, Not Responsible for Accidents

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Clearance Summer Sale on New Rhino 7 Ft-DM5 3 Pt Disc Mower List $8,928.

Sale Price $6,950.

New Rhino 8 Ft 3 Pt Cutter (2) Rear Whls, 3 Gear Boxes, Stump Jumper List $6,320. Sale $4,950. Dealer 319-347-6282 Can Deliver

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CLASSIFIED LINE ADS Due to the Labor Day holiday The Land office will be closed Sept. 5 , therefore our ‘deadline’ for the Sept 9 issue is Friday, Sept 2 — at Noon

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FOR SALE: 300 bu Unver- 5640 Gehl skidsteer, C/H/A, FOR SALE: ‘08 Geringhoff FOR SALE: 1680 IH com- (2)-625 Bu Unverferth #630 12’ MC rotary scythe, adj FOR SALE: 721 Bobcat ski1000 hrs. 885T NH cab ferth gravity box & heavy cornhead, 8R22, RD, dealbine, 8R30 poly 1083, 12R30 Wagons w/ Tarps, (2006) windrow attachment, new dloader,Deutz dsl, total re w/heat. (608)792-8051 duty wagon. $1,500. 320-848er serviced & ready to go.

Hiniker cult; 12R JD cult; Like New. Sunflower 7 paddles, knives, drive build 1300 hrs ago, tires 6392 Always shedded. 208 White 1183 Massey ch; White 708 Shank #4306 Disk Ripper, shaft, sprockets, & many 60%. Exc cond. No attachFOR SALE & 8500 planter, 24R22, center & 706 ch; 694 CIH ch; 175 (ASR) Real Good. Feterl more new parts. Never ments.

Asking Killbros 600 bu grain cart, WILL PURCHASE: fill, shedded, very nice.

Michigan ldr; 12R30 JD 12x34 PTO Auger, 319-347used after rebuilding, 1000 $3,495/OBO. 507-381-2812 24.5x32s, low acres, always NH BALE WAGONS. 320-579-0557 planter; 10x91 Westfield 6138. Can Deliver.

PTO, exc cond. $2,500. 507shedded, super clean, red.

ROEDER IMPLEMENT auger, PTO; Hiniker field 531-0298 $11,700. 507-995-4808 SENECA, KS 66538 cult; Big A sprayer; 5700 FOR SALE: ‘10 Westfield (785)336-6103 rotary hoe. 507-380-5324 10”x61’ top drive auger, Sukup Stirator twin screw exc cond, $4,800. 507-38224’ bin, $750; GSI fan & 2850 burner, 24”, 7 hp motor, FOR SALE Massey 860 & 760 $750. (507)317-3396 w/ 20' grain platforms & WANTED TO BUY 1163 cornheads, will sep.

GT (Tox-o-Wik) grain dryers MC stalk chopper 6R. 4 & 6 row good Balzer 3pt stalk chopper. stalk choppers JD 3970 w/ 3RN or 2RN Sorensen Sales & Rentals cornhead & 2RW stalker Hutchinson MN head, will sep Behlens dryCall Larry 320-587-2162 er continuous flow, model 700 sgl phase. Poxwix dryer 300 bu Super B 180 AVS auto JD 7700 215 flex & 643 WESTFIELD AUGERS head. JD 6600 w/ 444, 443 & Before you buy a new aug220 flex, will sep. 715-262er, call us! Best Prices in EDNESDAY EPTEMBER TH AM 5888 or 612-867-0608 Southern MN & Northern “L AND WILL S ELL AT N OON ” IA with the highest quality assembly.

FOR SALE: Agri/Master Sale Site: 59262 Fort Rd. - New Ulm, MN Contact Mike at 507-848-6268 A600 gravity box, heavy Directions: From New Ulm, MN go 4 miles North on Hwy. 15 to duty, 72” bucket w/ combo th Klossner, then 2 miles West on Co. Rd. 5 (Fort Rd.) silage, rd. bale grappel for JD 260 loader. 8” unload Note: Robert & Carol have meticulously cared for this farm & excellent line of machinery auger for a 48’ dia. bin.

Farm Implements 320-967-4576 loader; Set of Case fenders, tire Location: 59262 Fort Rd. th ‘02 NH LS140 skid steer, chains & pulley for DC: JD 6600D New Ulm, MN 35hp dsl. 1500 lbs. lift ca- FOR SALE: ‘05 Loftness 22’ stalk chopper, 3pt w/ 4 Legal Description: NE1⁄4 of SE1⁄4 of combine w/sidescreen, 3455 hrs.; pacity, exc cond. $8,500. nd rear swivel wheels, 2 front (715)743-4583 JD 443 cornhead; JD 220 flex head Sec. 32, Twp. 111, Rng. 30 W, gauge wheels, new knives, w/yellow reel; Jeffers Cat 2 quick Nicollet Co., MN ‘06 JD Model 956 hydro exc condition. $10,500. 612hitch; V-type 3 pt. Cherokee • 2011 Taxes: $1,710 HS swing discbine, like new, 756-0106 $20,000. 715-495-9989 snowblower; Set of rear wheel

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1000 gal fiberglass water FOR SALE (2) JD 7720 Titank, good running gear, tan II hydro chopper; JD motor & chem tank, good 7720 Titan II hydro chopcond. $1,750. 712-424-3843 per w/straddle duals; 7720 w/ straddle duals; (2) 6620, FOR SALE: ‘75 IH tri axle, (1) 6620 side hill (5) 643 tandem, 22’ alum box, cornheads. Starting at newer 3208 motor, trans & $4250. 925 flex, JD 4450 hoist, $20,000; Demco $27,900; JD 8820 Titan II; sprayer, 500 gal, 60’ boom, JD 4020; JD 4000. 612-859$3,000; Redball sprayer, 1089 1000 gal, 80’ boom, $14,500; 2430 planter, front fold, newer Kinze units, FOR SALE: ‘96 JD 925 platform, ‘76 7700 JD hydro $40,000; ‘99 Alloway stalk combine, w/ ‘78 JD 220 chopper, 20’, low acres, platform; all tin works for $7,500; JD rotary hoe, 400, ‘78 JD 6R30” cornhead 40’ $5,000; Lorentz row high sight; ‘86 Peterbilt crop cult, 12-30’s $1,500; model 359. 515-272-4750 or 18.4x38 radial duals on 9 515-320-4171 hole rims, newer tires, $3,000; Forklift dsl, 3000 lbs, $3,000; 10” Feterl FOR SALE: Balzer model 2000, 20’ 3pt, shredder, new auger, 60’, $2,000; hoods, new chain, $7,500.

Feterl 10” portable semi 507-427-3520 dump $2,900. 320-979-1268

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FOR SALE: CaseIH V-rip- FOR SALE: 8000 gal. horizotal fuel tank w/pump. per, 7 shank, $3,200; DODA (507)430-1089 manure pump, $4,000; Vandale 3300gal. manure slurry, $3,000; Balzer un- FOR SALE: JD 260 skid ldr, 72 hrs, 2spd, cab, $24,900; load auger, $800. 507-317‘78 Ford LT9000, 36K mi, 5367 Cummins, 350hp, 13spd OD, tractor air setup, 18’ FOR SALE: Frontier 450 bu. box & hoist, $26,900; NH Hydrapush Manure TM115, 260 hrs, FWA, suSpreader.

Exc. cond. per steer, 18.4x38R, 14.9x28 (608)792-8051 frt, frt fenders, cab susp, 4 FOR SALE: Gehl 2275 14’ hyd outlets, air seat, range hydra swing haybine, very command 18spd, 72LA ldr, good cond; JD 2500 hyd re8’ bucket. $59,900. Call AM set plow, 418 or 518, very best or leave message. good cond; JD F145 H 316 Tom 763-424-8333 semi mount plow, very good cond w/ gauge whl.

320-732-3370 FOR SALE: JD 2800 5 btm. variable lift plow. new mold boards, nice, $2,850; FOR SALE: Int’l 720 518 Westendorf 12 ton HD runbtm plow in very good ning gear, $1,450: ‘39 IH H, cond; also (4) 18.4x42 used runs good. $1,350: ‘53 Sutractor tires. 320-543-3656 per H , wide front, $2,350.

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Gehling Implement & Auction Co. • Preston, MN Loan/Lease Financing Available Live Online Bidding Available on www.gehlinglive.com at approx. 10:30 a.m.

Selling Approximately 25 Tractors, 10 Combines, 15 Flex Platforms, 10 Cornheads, Tillage Equipment including: JD 2700, 7x30; 512, 9x30; 712, 11 shank; CIH 6500, 9 shk; Brillion SC 1-12’ soil finisher; Krause 3990, 30’ rock flex disk; several other pieces of Tillage Equipment; Misc. Equipment including: JD 7240, 6/11 row planter, vac, dry & liquid fert., ins. monitor; NI 706 dsl Uni w/737 picker; Skid Loaders: Bobcat S130, 631; Mustang 920; Patz V350 vertical TMR w/scale, like new; Brent 774 grain cart; JD 500 bu. grain cart; Stalk Shredders including: Woods 3 pt, 20’; Loftness 20’; JD 115, 15’, 3 yrs old; JD 3960 chopper w/2R30; Gehl 3R30” cornhead; several pieces of Hay Equipment, several augers, several gravity boxes & all other types of Misc. Equipment; Construction Equipment including: Cat D6C dozer, 2087 hrs., ‘75, PS, SN10K12137; Taylor Y12, WD, 12000 lb. forklift; several new skid loader attachments, Lawn & Garden Equipment including: 7 Gravely mowers; JD X724, all wheel steer w/54” deck; several Vehicles, Trailers, Trucks, Motorhome, Camper Trailer, all types of Miscellaneous Farm Related Items plus Dave Johnson partial Farm line selling approximately 11 am, including JD 535 baler, JD 936 MoCo w/impeller, nice; NH 488 haybine, NH 256 rake.

For a complete listing & photos go to: www.gehlingauction.com, or email gehling@gehlingauction.com, or call Gehling Auction Co. at 507-765-2131.

TERMS: Loan/Lease Financing Available Through Ag Star Financial. Call Terry Keller: 1-800-577-1831. All Other Items Cash or Good Check Day Of Sale

Farm Implements FOR SALE: 3710 8 btm vari width plow, exc shape. 507326-5861 FOR SALE: Lorenze 9’ snowblower, 1000 rpm PTO, $4,500. 507-920-8217 FOR SALE: Pr of 18.4x46 wheels & tires for an 8000 Series JD tractor. Pr of 18.4x42 JD combine wheels & spacers for 9650 & newer combine. 712-848-3616 H&S 12 wheel rake, like new, $5,000. (715)748-2533 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair

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STOEN’S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 (320)634-4360

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FOR SALE: Buhler Farm New Idea 5212 discbine, 12', nice cond, $7,800. (715)748King 10”x60’ grain auger 2533 w/ swing hopper (1 auger), exc cond, always shedded, $4,600/OBO; ‘79 White 2-105 NH 258 rake, hitch jack, extractor w/cab & Allied 595 tra row teeth, 5 bar, ldr, 7’ bucket & pallet fork, ground drive, nice, $3,500. quick attach, 3590 hrs, (715)658-1888 tires 95%. 507-794-3800 or 507-227-1488 Rhino 15 Ft SE15-4A Batwing Cutter, 160 HP Gear Box, Good Cond. Farm IH #35 5-bar 9' side rake.

King 10x31 Auger. Balzer $1,900/OBO. 715-579-7955 #1200/4RW Stalk Shredder, IH 720, 6x18, O.L.H. plow, 4 Wheels Very Good. 319$4,500; Parker 180B box 347-2349. Can Deliver w/JD gear, $1,000; JD 530 tractor, low hrs., new tires, extra nice, $8,000. Tractor Loaders for older (507)330-3945 AC, Ford, IH, Oliver. $150 to $3,650. Pomeroy 712-299JD 1750 Conservation Plant6608 er. 6RN, liq fert w/corn & bean plates. 715-308-1259 Tractor Plows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5B, 2/3pt or pull, AC, Ford, IH, Myers 3245 Super V spreadJD, MM, Oliver. $100 to er. Really good shape. $1,050. Pomeroy 712-299Lots of new parts.

6608 $4,900/OBO. 715-363-2327

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‘80 Steiger ST 270 III, less than 1000 hrs on OH (CAT rated at 350hp), 20x38 duals, many over 80%, 20spd trans.

Mechanically sound! Selling because we bought a bigger tractor. $10,000/OBO. (H) 320-7952247 or (C) 763-486-3975 ‘81 IH 1486, just OH’d, front wgts & duals, good cond.

715-778-5772 FOR SALE: ‘02 JD 8220 MFD, 18.4x46 rubber, duals, 3500 hrs, $98,500; JD 250 skid loader, 1500 hrs, $10,500; JD 2400 chisel plow, 24’, $26,500. All very nice. 507-476-8069 Call for more information.

4755 JD Tractor. 201HP, 2WD. Mechanics special engine work. $13,900/offer. For Sale: 1 pr Goodyear 800-70-R38 tires. 70%, exc 715-223-3664 cond. $1,895. 507-964-5548 or 507-327-1903

Wed. Evening August 31st - 6:10 PM Location: Swine Barn at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds • Duroc • Spots • Chester • Hampshire • Berkshire White • Yorkshire • Poland China • Landrace

• JUDGING • Tuesday, August 30th East Ring 8:00 am - 4:00 pm: Poland China, followed by - Chester White, Spots, Yorkshire West Ring 8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Duroc, followed by - Hampshire, Berkshire, Landrace 11:00 am - 1 pm: Junior Skill-a-thon 2:00 pm: Open Barrows, followed by Junior Crossbred Breeding Gilts 4:30 pm: Junior Judging Contest Wednesday, August 31st West Ring 8:00 am - 3:00 pm: Junior Barrow Show East Ring 9:00 am Derby Barrows

If you have any questions, call David Reed, 651-257-6870 Sale Day Phone: 763-807-4676

• JD mod. 635 F Flexhead w/Crary wind system • • Case IH mod 2208 corn head, 8 row 30”, poly snouts, field tracker, adj. hyd., deck plates, less than 500 acres • • JD mod. 643 corn head, 6 row narrow • JD 30 ft. straight head . Header trailer, 4 wheel • JD mod. 653, all crop head w/IH adapter • JD flexhead mod. 924 & 920 • JD flexhead mod. 930 • Two - JD dummy heads w/sun pickup • Case IH 1020 flexhead, 22.5 ft. w/Crary reel • Case IH 1020 flexhead, 25 ft.

• IH #75 pull-type swather, 21 ft.

• JD 7701 pull-type combine . JD 443 corn head • Klugman 30 ft. header trailer • Parker Header trailer, small wheels • • JD model 218 Flexhead • Unverferth grain cart, walking tandems, tarp and scale, looks new! • • Balzer stalk chopper, 20 ft. • Balzer stalk chopper, 12 ft.

• Alloway stalk chooper, 20 ft.

• Misc. Case and IH combine & cornhead parts LAWN MOWERS, ATV, SPORTING, SKIDLOADERS • 2008 Polaris Sno-Edge LX snowmobile 550, 1,700 miles • Ariens 18 hp 40” deck w/2 stage snow blower • Cub Cadet, 20 hp. 46” deck • Agco mod. 1718 hydro lawn mower • 1989 Yahama 2x4 ATV 350 • 1973 Dodge motor home, sleeps 5, air, stove, bath • 1965 14 ft. boat w/Evinrude motor and trailer • C-100 Wheel Horse front snow blower and deck • 1975 Starcraft aluminum boat, motor and trailer • JD mod. 7775 skidloader, high fl ow, good tires • Melroe mod. 753-G w/2600 hours, cab and heat, good tires • Jack hammer attachment for skid loader • Pallet fork . Skid loader trencher • Woods mod. RM 306 finishing mower, 6 ft.

• 6 1/2 x 12 fish house on wheels, insulated • Mechanic’s Special: JD mod. F725, front deck, motor needs work • TRUCKS, TRAILERS, WAGONS • 2000 Volvo UNL 630 sleeper semi w/430 hp. diesel Detroit, 10 spd., excellent history • 1992 International semi tractor w/sleeper, air ride, Cat motor, 9 spd., looks great, good rubber, motor has detected small amount of moisture in oil. Call for more info. • • 1985 East aluminum semi fl at bed, 45 ft., air ride, side kit, tarps • 1984 Ford tandem w/Detroit motor and 9 spd. trans., all steel 19 ft. box • Airspeed fertilizer spreader box w/stainless boom, newer roll tarp, was replaced with more modern box • 1984 Chevy diesel pickup, 4x4 auto • 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab, LT, V8, auto, leather • 1979 Mack dump truck, twin screw • 1989 Chevy V8 fuel injected grain truck, 16 ft. steel box, only 30,000 miles, plumbed for drill fill • 1973 Chevy C-60 V8 truck, 4 & 2 trans, 15 ft. steel box • Utility trailer w/sides for livestock • 1993 Dodge Dakota pickup, new tires • 1995 GMC Sierra 3/4 ton, 4x4, V8, auto.

• 1988 Ford Ranger, 2WD . 1994 Ford F-150, 4x4, 5 spd.

• 1979 Ford w/snow plow • 1995 Freightliner bucket truck, tandem, 60 ft. reach, 2 buckets, fiberglass boom • MISC., TIRES, ETC. • 24 anhydrous standard shanks, some like new • Six - 200 gal. chemical shuttles . Chain-link dog kennel • Several rolls of Maxiroll drain tile • Gas powered generator, 8 hp., 5000 watt • Silage gate for truck box . Kernel corn furnace • Reznor LP heater, 100,000 btu, vented • Three 1000 gal. fuel barrels • Many 260 gal. tanks • Wood Master mod. SS 1100 A outdoor Palletor corn boiler • Pallet forks for skid loader . Cat. # quick hitch • Stainless raised sheets for 30 ft. head • Turf tires 26.1200x12, 18.8-50x8 • 1500 gal. vertical tank . Hyd. cylinders • Two metal turning lathes . 1000 gal. LP tank • Panel and fan w/15 hp. new motor for Blue Bird dryer • Wood splitter, elec. start . HD drill press

• Fuel tanks off IH front and side • 35 rubber stall mats . Two green special bunks • Misc. electric motors . Barn fan • Front wheel spacers for Case IH • 40 ft. of 24™h cement culvert . Dole moisture tester • Eight IH weights . Two quick hitches • Front rice tires, fi t 9600 JD combine, etc., 10 hole, 30.5L-32 • Combine, double wheel shaft, spreader • Warrior 3 pt. quick hitch . Rock box • Three - screw-in aerators • 1500 and 1000 gal. fuel tanks & pump • 250 gal. tank on stand • Caldwell bin grain dryer, 7 1/2 hp • 180 gal. plastic tank . 120 gal. tank & pump • 75 gal. service tank . 500 gal. tank and pump . Extensions for JD corn planter boxes, mod. 7000 • Grapplers for loader and skid loader • 3000 gal. fuel w/pump, diesel • Two - 380/85R34 Firestone MFWD wheel • Two - 10.00-16 Firestone 3 rib/8 RLT wheel • Two - 30.5L-32 Goodyear, off 9650 • Two - 800/70R38, stubble damage • Two - 18.4R38 tires • One - 380/90R54 Goodyear, DT800 • One - 710/70R38 Firestone • One - 380/90R50 • One - 18.4R42 Goodyear • Two - 290/95R3 Goodyear • Two - 9.5L-15 TTN 3 rib • Three - 14.9R46 Firestone • One - 385/65R22.5 • One - 14.9R46 Firestone • Two - 380/90R54 Goodyear • Two - 320/80R42 Goodyear • One - 18.4-26 Goodyear • One - 18.4R26 Goodyear • One - 18.4R42 Goodyear • One - 320/80R42 Goodyear • Two - 445/65R22.5 • One - 520/5R46 Firestone • One - 24.5-32 • One - 380/85R34 Goodyear • Two - 14.9R46 Firestone • Two - 520/85R42 Powermark • One - 18.4-28 Firestone • Four - 14.9R46 Goodyear, skins • Two - 420/80R30 Firestone, rat FWD, skins • Two - 14.9.38 tires w/4010 hubs & castings • Two - 14.9.38 tires & rims MIKE ANDERSON ESTATE • JD mod. 9500 combine ser. 632947 w/30.5L-32 tires, 3952 thrashing hours • JD 643 corn head 6 row narrow • JD mod. 8650 4 wheel drive tractor ser. 005857, 7151 hours, very good 20.8R38 tires, 3 hyd.

• JD Mod. 510 disk ripper, 7 shank, nice • 1989 Freightliner tandem grain truck w/Cat motor, Fuller trans., 20 ft. Wayne aluminum box & roll tarp, nice truck • • Chev. 2 ton truck w/flat bed • AB-12B grain dryer, automatic, 5349 hours • To be removed, 3 Cenex grain bins • Allied auger 6x30 PTO, MN running gear • Bale fork, take out auger w/electric motor TREES • 200 - 250 Black Hills spruce in 1 gal. pots; 100 125 Black Hills & Colorado 18” to 3 ft.; some Meyes NEW STEEL • Taupe color 24 pieces 8 ft.; brown 31 pieces 8 ft.; red 28 pieces 8 ft.; white 18 pieces 10 ft.; zinc 30 pieces 8 ft. & tan 30 pieces 8 ft.

HAROLD HUBBARD ESTATE • Ford mod. 8700 tractor, 9470 hours, dual power, 18-4-38 • Agri Power mod. 7000 tractor 540, 3406 hours, Fiat diesel, 18.4/15-30 tires, one owner • 1981 Chev. truck V-8 C70 twin screw, 18 ft. box, tandem axle • Brady 12 ft. stalk chopper • Winco generator 110 or 220 . 5 ton bulk bin • 6x30 auger . Bin probe • JD 4 row cultivator . Swartz loader, fits JD 620 • 6 ft. 3 pt. blade . Bin sweep • Cement mixer • 2 - 500 gal. fuel tanks w/pumps • 325 gal. LP tank • Kelto bin fan Sale will begin with Harold’s shop tools

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All top placements (boars and gilts) born from December through March in each breed will be sold at auction. Up to 100 head! This is an excellent opportunity to obtain some of the top genetics available in the Midwest. Herd health is a #1 priority for the exhibitors. Prices in the past have been very reasonable. Payment must be made at the auction.

Hogs purchased may be removed from the State Fair Grounds immediately following the sale. Help is available for loading out. If not taken that evening, they must wait until 2:00 p.m., Thurs., Sept 1st.

screens • 8x10” incline power head • 8” new power head • 6” power head • Frontier grain vac, mod. 1000 • Handlair grain vac, mod. 560 w/steel and rubber, 5” tubes • 8x51 and 8x61 Westfield augers • Westfi eld 8x31 w/electric mount • Bradford gravity box & brad for running gear • Westfield 10x71 straight auger • Batco mod. 1335 conveyor, 1 phase electric • Brandt 842 PTO auger • Farm King 10-70 swing hopper auger, damaged TRACTORS • 1993 JD mod. 7800 w/10800 hrs.

• JD mod. 4520 w/6894 hrs., 3 pt., 1000, long axles w/Farmhand XL1340 loader, 8 ft. bucket and grappler • 1981 JD mod. 4440 w/8000 hrs., quad range, 3 pt., 2 hyd.

•1973 JD mod. 4430 3 hyd., 3 pt. 540, 1000 PTO, front weights • 1962 JD mod. 4010 diesel • Versatile mod. 800, 4WD w/855, 20-8-38 tires, Cummins, 3 hyd.

• Zetor mod. 6320 tractor, diesel, cab, 3 pt., 2 hyd.

• Deutz mod. 9190 MFWD, 3 hyd., 5655 hrs., front weights, 18-4-42 duals .• Deutz mod. 160 Powermatic 18-4-38, 1000 PTO, 3 pt.

• Allis Chalmers mod. WD45 w/loader • IH mod. 1066, lots of work orders, nice • JD 4010 gas tractor . White fork lift duals • Case mod. VAC tractor • 1969 Wabco road grader, mod. 660B w/671 Detroit, 16 ft. mow board and wing, snow plow available • • Mechanic’s Special: 1969 JD 5020, 6604 hours, needs engine work • IH mod. 460 gas tractor, narrow front • 1973 Oliver mod. 1755 diesel, 3920 hrs. on overhaul, always shedded • 1957 Oliver Super 88 w/duals, always shedded • 2001 New Holland mod. TM 125 w/7500 hrs., creeper gear • 2006 New Holland Telehandler mod. LM 435A, 2300 hrs., 3-way steer cab, max. lift, 20 ft., 6800 lbs., bale spear and grain bucket • Case 2290 18-4-38 tires, rock box, 2 hyd.

• IH mod. 886 tractor, cab, air, duals LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT • JD mod. 700 grinder mixer • JD mod. 38 chopper w/2RN corn head and hay head • Knight Reel Auggie mixer wagon w/scale and discharge auger . Haybuster mod. H-100 tub grinder • Kools KB 200R sileage blower • Three Richardton silage dump carts, 12 ft. w/roof lift arms • Two - Hesston mod. 2000-150 forage choppers • IH mod. 430 square baler • JD mod. 27 chopper, needs gear box • Creep feeder • Head gate • 2 Forage King silage wagons • IH 720 2 row chopper • 14 ft. forage box w/running gear • H & S manure spreader, tandem, w/endgate • Two 1000 bu. bulk bins • Ford 936 roller mill on wheels • 15 - 6 & 8 inch wood post • One - 30.5 cart tire • 60 rail road ties • Sukup grain fan • 6 ton bulk bin w/auger • Cattle gates • JD sickle mower • Brillion 10 ft. seeder w/brome box, only 1261 acres • • Hay rake • Lindsay silage box and gear • New Idea mod. 3618 spreader w/endgate • PTO generator • JD mod. 1209 haybine • IH 4 row wide corn head w/stalk stompers • Badger silage blower • 4 hole stainless steel hog waterer • 20 hog crates • JD mod. T-24 square baler COMBINES & HEADS, GRAIN CART, CHOPPERS JD mod. 7720 w/18-4-38 duals, HD rear axle and JD mod. 6620 side hill, Both stored inside Call Gary at 320-760-6276 • Case IH 1640, 1986, 4200 eng. hrs. Call Roger with questions, 320-763-1796 • 820 16-1/2” flex head • IH dummy head • IH mod. 1460 combine • Case IH head, mod. 820 and 864 corn head • IH 883 Cornhead, 8 row, 30 inch, nice!

• JD model 230 rigid head

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TILLAGE, PLANTING, SPRAYERS, MISC. • 2004 Woods stalk chopper, 20 ft. pull-type • JD mod. 680 Tru Depth w/leveler, 14 shank • IH mod. 800 high clearance plow, 10 bottom w/coulters • IH mod. 700 high clearance plow, 8 bottom w/coulters • Spra Coupe mod. 220, wide front, 2058 hrs., 60 ft. boom, 200 gal. tank, cab, A/C • • JD mod. 1710 disk chisel, 9 shank • Summers 90 ft. sprayer, 1000 gal. tank, 13-6-26 tires • Allis Chalmers 8 ft. digger, 6 ft. disk • Ferguson 3 pt. dirt scraper . 3 pt. Jib arm, 7 ft.

• Dearborn 2 bottom plow . Pull-type flail mower, 5 ft.

• JD 6-18 plow, mod. 2500, semi-mount • Wil-Rich field cult., 26 ft. w/drag • Melroe 451 multi-weeder, 30 ft., 3 rank • IH #55 chisel plow, 25 ft.

• Allied 7 ft. snow blower • • DMI 5 shank ripper w/leveler • HM box blade • • Pull-between 500 gal. caddy • #60 IH stalk chopper, 15 ft. pull-type • Loftness 7 ft. snow blower, 1000 rpm, w/hyd. spout • IH 4700 field cult., 42 ft.

• Hardi sprayer, 60 ft. boom, 500 gal. tank, PTO, pump, dual axle • Brady 6-row narrow 1680 chopper, needs gear box • DMI Coulter Champ II chisel plow, 11 shank • IH plow, mod. 710, 3 pt. on land, 6/18 • IH mod. 490 disk, 25 ft.

• JD mod. 980 field cult., w/s-tine shanks, 28 ft.

• Flex Coil 50 ft. coil packer . Bush Hog 5 ft. mower • JD 3 bottom plow . 4 bottom MM plow • JD mod. 340 disk, 20 ft.

• Loftness 8 ft. snow blower, needs gear box • JD mod. 3700 8 bottom plow • JD mod. 9300 grain drill w/grass seed • Two - JD 555 H pull-type plows, 3/14 and 3/16 • JD 7000 12 row 30 corn and bean planter • Case IH 6200 20 ft. grain drill • 17 row 15 Kinze bean planter, pull-type • Britannia sprayer, 90 ft., 1000 gal. tank • 3 pt. blade w/3-way hyd.

• Alloway 22 ft. stalk chopper, 3 pt., new hammers • 18 ft. Bush Hog chisel plow • Saddle tanks • Grain drill transport • Front-mount snow blower for 4020 JD • IH mod. 710 plow, 5 bottom • Brillion flail shredder, 12 ft., never used in corn, only on native grass, nice! • • Case IH 4300 cult., 16.2 w/wings, like new! • • IH mod. 55 chisel plow, 10 shanks • Small sprayer w/stainless tank. • JD 12 ft. digger • JD 4 bottom plow • Potato planter • Stone boat • MM 10 ft. grain drill • Loftness 15 ft. stalk chopper, pull-type • 40 ft. sprayer, 3 pt., 300 gal. tank • #55 IH 29 ft. chisel plow • Pittsburgh 7 ft. 3 pt. digger • Yellow saddle tanks and hardware AUGERS, GRAIN DRYERS, HOPPER BINS, GRAIN BINS • 13 x 85 Buhler Farm King mechanical swing auger, hyd. lift, 2 yrs. old • Westfield J 210x40 ft. auger w/20 hp. Kohler, nice!

• Westfield 208x36 auger with 7 1/2 electric motor • Westfield 10x31 auger w/electric motor • Three - Westfield 13 x 81 swing hoppers, hyd. lift • CF/AB mod. 510 grain dryer, single phase • • Mayrath 10x60 PTO auger • Hutchinson Rumba screener, 4000 bu. an hour • • AB12 Farm Fans grain dryer, always stored inside, all motors rebuilt and serviced • Two 10x61 Westfield swing augers • Ficklin grain cart, mod. 9600, corner unload, roll tarp, 23-1-26 tires • • Brandt Model 1084 grain carts w/tracks, like new • Small gravity box w/gear • Large Parker gravity box • Westfield 7x36 auger • Overhead 1200 bu. bulk bin • Gravity box w/brush flighting drill fill • Kewanee 8x56 PTO auger • 8x51 Westfield PTO • Wesco 8x60 PTO auger • Jump auger w/elec. motor • 25 ft. and 45 ft. x 6” cross augers w/2 hp motors • Brandt 10x61 w/hyd. swing hopper • Hutchinson 10x70 w/hyd. swing hopper • Alloway 10x60 electric 7-1/2 hp auger • J&M uni-swivel auger for gravity box • Kewanee 8x56 auger w/cleaning screen • DMC mod. 54 high capacity dual screener w/3

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FOR SALE: ‘59 Farmall FOR SALE: H Internatinal tractor, new tires, parade 350, w/ 2000 Int’l ldr, wgts ready, 1030 Case Diesel all around, exc rubber, cab & 3 pt. 320 760-5622 new hyd pump, 3 control levers, new starter & battery. 3pt, exc cond. FOR SALE: IH 4186, 4wd, 2 $7,400/OBO. 507-276-1353 hyd, 26x28 rubber, air, roll bars, fast hitch, 3700 actual hrs; IH 710, 518, auto FOR SALE: 9270 CIH w/ reset; JD 1100 field cult, 1000 PTO, Cummins pwr, 241 /2’ w/ 3 bar mulcher.

400+HP, pwr shift, 23.1x32 Owner retired. 507-334-8538 tires w/ duals, everything or 507-412-9921 works, very straight tractor, $61,000/OBO. 715-797FOR SALE: IHC 560 gas, w/ 9510 ldr, $2650; IHC 656 gas, w/ ldr, $4950; IHC 966 tractor, FOR SALE: ‘96 JD 7800, $7,500; ‘88 Buick Rivera 3850 hrs, pwr shift, 18.4x42 240K miles, $700. 507-430duals, exc cond; JD 7200 1445. IHC 706 gas, new 12R planter, exc cond. shift, $3,850. 507-370-0077 Call Roger 320-598-3485 FOR SALE: ‘98 CIH 8920, For Sale: International W400 tractor, new paint, parade MFWD, 18-4-42 duals, ready; ‘91 Ford 1 ton crewgone through shop in cab duals, 114K mi. 8’ flat Spring, new rods & main bed; Bobcat 873, 2500 hrs, bearings.$52,500. Trade bucket, forks. 320-355-2369 possible. 320-250-7720

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FOR SALE: AC D17, NF, FOR SALE: JD 4020LT, gas, good tractor, $3,000. 715WF, side console, good 797-9510 tractor, $5,500. 715-797-9510

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AUCTION Sale Site: Earl Hamilton Auction Co. off Interstate 90 at Dexter, MN exit #193, then 1/4 mile east on Hwy. 16

Monday, Sept. 5, 2001 • 9:00 a.m.

Sales tax charged on all applicable items.

We will be selling with 3 rings most of the day.

Live online bidding powered by: proxibid.

Consignments taken in thru Thursday, Sept. 1st.

No items taken in on Fri., Sat., Sun, or the day of the sale

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For pictures and complete listing check: www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com or midwestauction.com

Selling tractors, combines & heads, grain trucks & trailers, pickups, cars, campers, farm equip., wagons; NEW 2010 Nuhn 10,000 gal. quad train, pumps, load stand, & hose, grain leg, lumber yard reduction, (2) 2005 JD 1810E scrapers, 1997 JD #190E excavator, Derrrick digger truck, skid loaders, fork lifts, augers, livestock equip.; chopper & hay equip., vehicles consigned

by Mower County, portable bldg., shop & misc. items For information call Hamilton Auction Co. at: Ph. 507-584-0133 office

EARL HAMILTON AUCTION CO. 130 State Hwy. 16 • Dexter, MN 55926 Auct.: Earl Hamilton #50-24, Dexter, MN; Dean Eastman #50-57 Terry Hamilton #50-06-012; Andrew Hamilton #50-86

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FOR SALE: JD 4840 ‘81. 180 FOR SALE: JD 8440 4WD, duals, 3pt, PTO, 8900 hrs, hp power shift, 3 hyd.

1400 hrs on eng OH. valves, power beyond, du$17,800; Case 1175D, 90% als, rackbox, wheel tires, gear drive, low hrs, weights, $18,000, 8x66 Fe$7,900; JD 2840 no cab, terl auger, $500, 320-8083pt, PTO, w/ JD 148 ldr, 8404 $9,600; Agco 7600D, FWA, cab, tires new, 3pt, PTO, FOR SALE: JD ‘63, 3010 w/easy on ldr, w/ pallet gas, 2 hyd, narrow front fork bucket, $21,500; end, asking $4,100. 507-938White 60D, MFWD, 3pt, 4432, Belview, MN PTO, w/Westendorf WL42 FOR SALE: JD 630, new ldr, $8,600. tires, new paint, parade 507-836-8132 or 507-760-8132 ready, asking $8,500. 507430-2946 or 507-557-2157 FOR SALE: One owner, ‘04 8320T, serial FOR SALE: JD 730 dsl, NF, #R66081H231979, wide elec start, recent OH, 3pt, stance, 24” tracks at 25%, excellent mechanical conlights. 16 frt wgts, autodition, good rubber. steer ready. 2900 hrs. $12,400/OBO. 507-276-1353 $109,000. 320-290-7533 FOR SALE: JD 8310, MFWD, 480R46 tires & du- FOR SALE: One owner, ‘05 als 80%, new front tires, 7520 MFWD, w/ 320/90R54 weights, mirrors, 4 SCVs, duals, 320/85R38 fronts, 8 7K hrs, exc cond, field frt wgts, 2691 hrs, auto ready. 507-384-8507 steer. $73,900. 320-290-7533

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35.5 Acres Farm Land & 4.5 Acre Rural Residence, selling in 2 separate parcels on September 14th, 10 a.m., farm land includes 34.04 tillable, bldg. site includes spacious 3 BR home, mach. shed, barn & more! • 59262 Fort Rd., New Ulm, MN Great 5 Acre Rural Residence, 3 BR, 11⁄2 bath spacious home in quiet setting w/attach. garage, new septic, nice grove & landscaping, 42x64 pole shed & 26x36 shop, $179,900 • 15252 120th Ave., Hanska, MN 8 Acre Farm w/Extraordinary Home, turn of the century home built w/Artstone brick & top quality materials & craftsmanship, original woodwork & hardwood floors throughout, beautiful yard & excellent outbuildings, $129,900 • 64197 460th St., Fairfax, MN Beautiful Wooded Country Lot, $24,900 • Section 34, Courtland E. Twp., Nicollet County Perfect 3.36 Acre Lot for Business w/3 BR home, 2 heated shops & home, $114,900 • 391 Lafayette Ave., Lafayette, MN Wonderful 10 Acre Farm Site, 3 BR home & pole barn, $149,900 • 57821 300th St., Winthrop, MN 100 Acres Hunting Land, $1,350/Acre, Section 14, Hawk Creek Twp. Excellent Hunting Land, 80 Acres in Renville Cty., $890/Acre, near Cty. Rds. 11 & 54

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Ford Versatile 946 blue Des- IH 1066, $4,000. Recent hyd & JD 400 lawn tractor w/ 60" CIH 7140, 2WD w/duals, front For Sale: JD 4430 Quad Oliver 550 Utility w/ 1505 hyd FOR SALE: ‘96 JD 7600 loader, newer bucket, 1850 Range, new AC, 8,358 hrs. wts, 200+HP, 6,750 hrs, tination 6, digital dash, PTO rebuild. Canopy, lockmower deck. Original owntractor, 2WD, power shift, hrs. nice tractor. $6,000.

Asking $11,500. 320-894-8279 $44,900. 715-223-8090 or 71520.8x42 triple, 360 hp, 5700 box, good torque. $8,600 or er, paint, tires, etc. Super 3,065 hrs, 3 hyds, nice trac515-824-3656 581-7850 hrs, completely serviced will trade for cattle. 715nice condition. $2,500. 608tor, $44,900. 507-525-2420 & thru shop. Best one you 322-4551 484-1663 after 4 NEW AND USED WE HAVE PARTS! can find, $45,000 OBO. JD 4450 MFWD, PS, 5400 TRACTOR PARTS Harvesting Equip.

Parts for Tractors, 701-640-4697 hours. JD 3020D, AC 185, JD 10,20,30,40, 50, 55, 50 SerCombines, Machinery, ‘00 CIH 2388 Combine.

2700 hrs, All tractors exc ies & newer tractors, Hay Equipment, and more...

30.5x32 singles. Fits becond. 608-792-8051 AC- all models.

All makes & Models. Used, tween rows. Rock trap.

Large Inventory, We ship! new, rebuilt, afterJD 8960, 5423 hrs, 20.8x42 Reverser. Chopper. Bin exMark Heitman market.

All States Ag Parts tires w/duals, Auto Trac tensions. 1929 forward/2500 Tractor Salvage Call: 877-530-4430 to reach ready, very good cond., hrs. Exc cond. Reliable (715)673-4829 the store nearest you! $62,000. (507)869-3672 corn & bean machine. www.tractorpartsasap.com Would work great for 6 or HUNTING LAND - FARMSITE W/TILLABLE ACRES 8R. $72,500/OBO. 715-4180177 25 ACRES IN TWO TRACTS

ESTATE AUCTION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2011 - 6:00 P.M. SALE SITE: 46400 216 Street - Gaylord, MN Directions: From Gaylord, MN go 5 miles north on Hwy. 22, then a half mile east on Co. Rd. 12 (220 St.), then 1 mile north on 216th Street. NOTE: This auction will only take 20 minutes.

Location: 46400 216 St. - Gaylord, MN Description: land in the N1⁄2 of SE1⁄4 and S1⁄2 of NW1⁄4 of Sec. 33 T114 R28 (New Auburn Twp.) Sibley Co., MN 2011 Taxes: $1,228 - This land has been surveyed TRACT A: 8.35 Acres, includes the farm site & the tillable land (Everything north of 216th St.) TRACT B: 16.56 Acres, includes all the land S of 216th St. This piece of paradise has the High Island Creek flowing through it.

Open House Hours: Thursday August 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, August 26, 10 to 11 a.m.

For Information Packet or Appointment Call: Larry Mages at 507-240-0030

Owner: Eileen Harbarth Estate

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Auctioneer: Larry Mages #72-004 • Lafayette, MN • 507-240-0030 Auctioneers: Matt Mages-New Ulm • Joe Maidl-Lafayette • Joe Wersal-Winthrop • John Goelz-Franklin Broker: Mages Land Co. and Auction Service LLC • Terms: Sold “AS IS”, Not Resp. for Accidents

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17251 20TH ST. - BROWNTON, MN Directions: From Winthrop, MN go 7 miles N on St. Hwy. 15, then 1.5 mile E on 20th St. Trucks, Skid Steer, Tractors & Combines: ‘79 Ford F-350 1-Ton, 4WD, 167k mi.; ‘53 Dodge truck; ‘66 Ford 700 w/16’ steel box & hoist; Melroe 450 skid steer w/tine & bkt.; White 2-105 Fld. Boss WF, cab, 3 pt., 3 hyd, PTO, 6450 hrs.; IH 706 D, WF, w/2 pt. fast hitch, PTO, 8006 hrs.; IH 400 WF, pwr. steer, fenders & fast hitch; IH 460 WF, pwr. steer, fenders, fast hitch & loader; ‘33 Case L WF; ‘40 Model H w/loader & NF; JD 4400 D comb., 2413 hrs.; JD 4x30 cornhead; JD 4 belt grain header; JD 218 bean table; Mpls. Moline S self-prop. comb. for parts; Mpls. Moline 4 bottom plow-miss parts.; JD 105 comb for parts; 18.4x34 ban duals; 3 pt. fast hitch adapters; 4 belt dummy head.

Trailer, Boat, Tools/Shop Equipment & Misc.: Hale 16’ livestock trailer; Lund 14’ alum. fish boat w/trailer & 6 hp. Johnson; Onan 15.0 UFS generator PTO on cart; Lincoln 225 amp welder; Northern Ind. 2500 lb. pallet jack; Knipco heater; 2 pt. post hole drill; Steel fence posts; Telephone poles; (2) 300 & (1) 500 gal. oh fuel barrels on stands; Honda garden tiller; JD 7’ sickle mower.

Field, Grain & Hay Equipment: JD 1290, 8 row planter; MM 12’ grain drill on steel w/seeder & dbl. disc; Massey Harris single disc drill; Jd 14.5’ CCA pull digger; JD 100, 12’ pull chisel plow; Oliver 8 row cult.; JD 1100, 21’ mtd. field cult.; JD BWA 18’ tandem disc; JD BW 19’ tandem disc; JD RG630, 6R30” cult.; Glencoe 18’ field cult; Oliver 568 4x18 plow; JD 35, 2RN chopper w/corn & hay heads; JD 800 self prop. swather w/12’ head & hay cond.; IH 56 silage blower w/short hopper; J&M 250 bu. grav. flow box on MN jumbo 10T gear; J&M 250 grav. box on Lorenz gear; (2) J&M grav. boxes on gear; J&M grav. box on MN 8T gear; Huskee 225 grav. box on MN jumbo 10T gear; IH run. gear w/14’ bed; Flare box on run. gear w/hoist; MN 6T run. gear w/18’

truck bed; MN Super 6 run. gear; (2) run. gear w/14’ bed; Run. gear w/16’ rack; S&H& 200 pwr. wagon on run. gear; JD 3 section still tooth drag w/evener; Nobel 7 section stiff tooth drag w/hyd. lifts on transp.; Melroe 7 section spring tooth drag on cart; Kewannee 600, 50’ flt. elev. w/PTO lift; (2) small grain bins; Grain Chief 450 dryer; Allied 52’ auger; Feterl 7x52’ auger on transp.; 51’x7” grain auger on transp.; 6x14 truck auger on transp. w/elec. motor; 24” augers; JD 12’ pull tool bar; Swail cart; NH 68 sq. baler; NH 55 5-bar hay rake; NI hay cond.; NH Hayliner 268 sq. baler; NH 845 rnd. chain drive baler; Bale spear; 3 Pt. baler carrier; Dickie John moist. test.; Cattle gates & equip.; Gehl 250 manure spreader w/soup gate.

Antiques, Collectibles & Old Farm Items: McC D single row horse cult.; Rake wheels; Screen door; RW crocks, include 15 gal. w/Big Wind & crock w/handles; Duncan Phyfe table; Church benches; Platform scale; Enamel coffee pots; Mile cans; Milk pasturizers; Bikes; Quilts; Lg. garden gate; Baby buggy; Metal frame bed; Bed set; Woen vanity w/rnd. mirror; Dresser; Games & toys; Child’s table & chairs.

Household & Appliances: Oak rock. chair; Wall hugger & love seat; Small formica dining table; 3 Pc. bed set; Lamps; TV’s; A/C’s; Microwaves; Mntn. Stream water distiller; Painted metal trays; Elec. food steamer; Stainless steel pots & pan; Silverware; Canning jars; Tupperware; Usual kitchen items; Cake decorating supplies & pans; Elec. frier; Small Foreman grill; Dinnerware set; Vases & baskets; Glider lawn swing; Computer, table & printer; Home decorations; Coat tree; Bird cages; Quilting frame; Misc. small furniture; Back massager; Video game players w/games; Linens & other misc. household items.

Owners: Lyle & Karen Rettmann Auctioneers: Joe Wersal - Winthrop - 507-220-5561 Matt Mages-New Ulm • Larry Mages-Lafayette Joe Maidl-Lafayette • John Goelz-Franklin Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service LLC Restroom & Lunch available on site • Not Responsible for Accidents

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DAMAGED GRAIN STATE-WIDE 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.

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PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642 Steffes Auction Calendar 2011 For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: www.steffesauctioneers.com Thursday, September 1st @ 10 AM: Ken & Harley Myllykangas, Kimball, MN, Antique Tractor Auction Wednesday, September 7th @ 10 AM: Ernie Johnson Retirement Auction, Hankinson, ND, Ford Tractor Collection, Gun Collection, Household & Misc.

Farm Support Items Friday, September 9th @ 10 AM: Aldon Palmer Auction, Fargo, ND, Vehicles, Tractor & Household Items.

IQBID Tri-State September Consignment Auction: Call now to consign your excess equipment! Selling Ag, Construction, Lawn & Garden, RV’s, Vehicles & More! Advertising Deadline: August 15.

Tuesday, September 13th @ 10 AM: Steve & Peggy Johnson Real Estate, Litchfield, MN, Meeker County MN Farmland, 76.56+/- FSA Farmland Acres, 70.98 +/- Cropland Acres Thursday, September 15th @ 10 AM: Christian Mfg. & Sales Business Liquidation, Grandin, ND, Machine Shop Mfg. Equipment, Real Estate, Payloaders, Vehicles & More!

Friday, September 16th @ 10 AM: Gerald Davis Estate, Litchfield, MN, Real Estate & Farm Equipment Auction, Multi-Tract Farmland in Meeker Cty. MN, Equipment & More!

Tuesday, September 20th @ 10 AM: Al Parsley Estate, West Fargo, ND, Small Contractor Business Estate Auction.

Thursday, September 22nd @ 10 AM: Bruce Fredrickson, Forman, ND, Sargent Cty. ND Farmland, 393+/- Acres in Dunbar Township.

Friday, September 23rd @ 10 AM: Harold Bergstrom Estate, Twin Valley, MN, Farm Equipment.

Monday, September 26th @ 3 PM: Modular Home & Garage, Litchfield, MN, Modular House with Breezeway & Garage to be removed.

Harvesting Equip.

‘09 Brent 1082 grain cart, green in color, 20 ply diamond tread tires, roll tarp, scale, very low use. $32,500. 715-797-9510 13' grain head for White combine. Stored inside.

Like new. $1,500/OBO. 715363-2327 ‘83 JD 7720 combine, 4800 hrs, HD rear end, new 24.5x5 Firestone driver tires, $15,900; JD 8R22” cornhead, GVL poly snoots, $5,500; JD 20’ flex soybean head, fiberglass skids, stainless steel floor, anti-wrap reel, $3,000; (2) Demco 365 gravity boxes w/ truck tires, $5,250, (2) Parker gravity boxes, 2600 & 2500, $3,000, Westfield 8x71 hyd auger, $3,900. 320833-2226

AVOCA SPRAY SERVICE 888 210 Ave. • Avoca, MN 56114 • Ph. 800-653-2676 or 507-335-7830 • Fax: 507-335-7808 • Mobile: 507-227-6728 We are dealers for Top Air, Sprayer Specialties, Gregson Sprayers, new & used on hand Wheathart, Westfield, FarmKing, Brandt Vacs & Balzer Equipment • We have NEW Balzer stalk choppers on hand • Truckload prices on NEW Westfield augers, Brandt grain vacs, Batco belts

40+ Used Sprayers On Hand • Financing Available

Gehl 1275 Max, 3 row cornhead, kernel processor, hay head, hyd. adj. tongue ......$18,000 C23 Gehl 970 silage wagons ................Ea. $4,000 New and Used 13” & 16” augers, several lengths ................................................Call

Case IH 1020 bean & grain head, flex head, adj finger reel, 20’ field ready, good sickle. $7,000/OBO. 507-8297591 CIH 1640 combine, SN35644, Cummins eng., 2565 hrs., tires 24.5-32”, rock trap, feeder reverser, Vittetoe shaft spreader, 1020 20’ bean platform, 1063 cornhead, every item very clean & field ready.

(507)764-3943 FOR SALE ‘96 JD 9500 sidehill; ‘93 JD 9500 sidehill; JD 963 cornhead. 715-2625888

‘05 Challenger 670, 1476 sep. hrs. ............$140,000 ‘07 MF 9790, duals ..................................Coming In ‘90 MF 8570 combine, 2330 hrs...................$38,000 ‘90 MF 8570 combine ..................................$32,500 ‘04 MF 481 tractor, MFD, cab, shuttle, 70 PTO hp. loader, 700 hrs. ............................................$31,500 ‘05 MF 451 tractor, 45 PTO hp., 350 hrs. ....$15,900 ‘93 Agco 5680, MFD, loader, 73 PTO hp., 4250 hrs. ......................................................$21,000

TRACTORS

~ 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

• We Also Buy & Sell Used GT Tox-O-Wic Dryers Or We Can Rebuild Your Dryer For You

• MDS Buckets for Loaders & Skidloaders • Powder River Livestock & Horse Equipment • Tire Scrapers for Skidsteers, 6’-9’ • Jari Sickle Mowers • Grasshopper Lawn Mowers - Special Price Now! • “Tire” feeders & waterers • MDS Roto King Round Bale Processor for skidsteers, tractors, loaders or telehandlers • Good Stock of parts for GT Tox-O-Wic Grain Dryers, Also, Some Used Parts • Sitrex Wheel Rakes - MX Model In Stock • Brillion Alfalfa & Grass Seeders • Bale Baskets • SI Feeders & Bunks • (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders • Enduraplas Bale Feeders, Panels & Tanks • E-Z Trail Wagons, Boxes & Grain Carts • Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns • R&C Poly Bale Feeders • Farm King Augers and Mowers • Corral Panels & Horse Stalls • EZ-Trail Head Movers & Bale Racks • Roda Mini-Spreaders • Amish Built Oak bunk feeders & bale racks • Walco log splitter • Goat & Sheep feeders

• We Buy & Sell Used Smidley Steer Stuffers Or We Can Rebuild Your Steer Stuffer For You

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ • Gehl #312 Scavenger II spreader, 260 bu., VG • NH 5’ grain chopper • Gehl 6’ grain chopper • IHC 4R stalk chopper • #580 GT Tox-O-Wik ( recond.)

• Bush Hog GT 48” Rotary Cutter w/13 hp Eng., PT • Vermeer stump chipper w/Wisc. gas eng.

• Hiniker 1700, 15’ stalk shredder/end trans., Exc. • Steer Stuffer & Hog Feeders • 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

FARM, HOME & CONSTRUCTION

Office Location - 305 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

• ‘76 Allis 7000, cab, 6865 hrs.

• MF 1648 Compact, 49 hp., cab, FWA, hydro, loader • New MF 1529, hydro, loader • New MF 2600 Compact

COMBINES • • • • • •

‘05 Challenger 670, 1476 hrs.

‘90 MF 8570, 2240 hrs.

‘82 MF 850, variable speed, 3535 hrs.

MF 9750 PU table MF 9120 beantable MF 1859 beantables, 15’, 18’, 20’

CORNHEADS • ‘08 Geringhoff 1822, RD • ‘07 Geringhoff 1822, RD • ‘07 Geringhoff 1622, RD • ‘03 Geringhoff 1222, RD • ‘08 Geringhoff 1220, RD • ‘05 Geringhoff 1020, RD • ‘06 Geringhoff 830, RD • ‘04 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 • ‘05 Geringhoff 630, RD • ‘09 NH 98D, 18R20”

• ‘05 NH 98C, 12R20” • ‘99 NH 996, 12R20” • ‘94 Gleaner 830 hugger • ‘92 Gleaner 1222 hugger • ‘02 JD 893, knife rolls • ‘98 JD 893 • JD 843, flutes, LT, OD • ‘82 JD 643 • MF 1183 • MF 9483 • ‘03 MF 3000, 6R30” • (3) CIH 1083 • ‘86 CIH 1063 • CIH 822, GVL, poly

GRAIN HANDLING • Brandt 5200 EX grain vacs • Brandt 1515 LP, 1535, 1545, 1575, 1585 belt conveyors • Brandt 1070 XL auger, swing hopper • Brandt 1390 HP swing • Brandt 10x35 auger • Brandt 8x47 auger • Brandt 20 Series drive over grain deck • Feterl 10x72 auger • Feterl 10x60 auger • Feterl 10x76 auger, swing hopper • Parker 1348 grain cart, 1300 bu., PTO drive • Parker 605 gravity box, 625 bu.

• Parker 505 gravity box, 550 bu., brakes

HAY & LIVESTOCK • • • • • • • • •

‘11 MF 1372 disc mower cond.

MF 1329 disc mower Chandler litter spreader 22’& 26’ Sitrex DM7 disc mower Sitrex RP5 3 pt. wheel rake Sitrex MK 12 wheel rake Sitrex 10 & 12 wheel rakes on cart Westendorf 3 pt. bale spear Degelman 3100 bale processor

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‘08 JD 520 stalk chopper JD 330 disc, 30’ ‘07 Balzer 20’ stalk chopper Balzer 20’ stalk chopper Leon rock picker, reel type Loftness 30’ stalk chopper, SM (6) Mauer 28’ to 42’ header trailers WRS 30’ header trailer ‘11 Degelman LR7645 land roller ‘11 Sunflower 4530 disk ripper, 19-shank ‘11 Degelman FD320 rock digger ‘11 Degelman 7200 rock picker ‘11 Degelman 6000 HD rock picker ‘11 Degelman FR1500 rock rake ‘11 Sunflower 1550 disc, 50’

MISCELLANEOUS

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

FOR SALE: ‘02 CIH 2388, 2800 hrs, 2200 sep hrs, 18-442 duals, rock trap, chopper, through shop every year, lots of new chains & augers. $78,500. ‘10 CIH 1020 flex, 25’ loaded, only did 300 ac. $25,500. J & M 1075 grain cart, 18-4-46 Straddle duals, scale, $32,500. CIH 1063 cornhead, poly, very nice, $12,500.

Trades possible. 320-2507720

24 months interest free financing on most used combines

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9400 JD combine, ‘90 duals, nice shape. $29,000. 320-6301471 or 320-630-1720

‘09 MF 9795 Combine, 262 sep. hrs. - $229,000

FEATURED ITEMS

‘84 Gleaner N6 combine w/ 20’ bean head & 6R cornhead. Good motor & hydro, both rebuilt & run good.

Unload auger needs some work, sound machine otherwise, 3114 sep hrs. Tires all good & 300 bu grain tank. $8,500. William Ph 507-273-6088 or email gmlok2003@yahoo.com ‘90 9500 combine, 30.5x32 tires, 2490 sep hrs, many updates, 643 cornhead & 920 F platform, not full finger. 507-327-3148

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‘05 JD 893 8R30 cornhead, great cond., has adjustable deck plates, header height control, ear savers, JD sgl point hookup, low acres, used as spare, trlr not included in price but is negotiable, $37,500. Leave Message (507)567-2119

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NH ST830, 39’ chisel, 650 lb. trips, 1 season ............................$34,900

‘06 Harvestec 4308C cornhead, will set up for any make ....$42,500

New Krause Dominator Chisel Plows, 12, 15, 18 & 21 ..ON HAND

TRACTORS

Harvestec 4212C, 1000 acres ..$85,400 Harvestec 4212C, 1500 acres ..$79,500 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 CIH 1083, shedded ..................$10,500 ‘98 CIH 1083 ............................$13,900 ‘99 CIH 1083, plastic snouts ....$15,900 IH 963, 6R30 ................................CALL IH 1063 ......................................$7,950 JD 12R22, tin, Clean ..................$8,950 JD 643, 6R30..............................$5,500 JD 843, knife rolls ....................$10,000 JD 843, Decent ........................$14,500 MF 864, 36”................................$3,000 ‘04 MF 8R30 hugger head ..COMING IN

Hardi TR1000, 60’, T/A, clean ....$6,500 Hardi TR1000, 60’, chemical inductor....................................$7,750 Hardi TR500, 42’, S/A ................$2,750 Century 1000, 60’, chemical inductor....................................$9,950 Century 1000, 60’, X-fold hydraulic ..................................$8,950 Century 750, 60’, FM..................$7,500 Century 750, 60’, T/A, clean hyd. fold......................................CALL Century 500, 40’, man. fold........$3,250 Red Ball 665 1000 gal., 60’ X-fold ....................................$14,900 Bestway 750, 60’, Raven 440 ....$4,500 Demco 600, 45’, hi-lo T/A ..........$3,900 Ag-Chem 502, 42’, S/A, clean ....$3,250 Many More In 1000-1500 gal. ......CALL

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NH TJ500................................$175,000 NH TJ325, PTO, 380/54 duals $102,500 NH TG285, duals, 4055 hrs ......$97,500 ‘02 NH 8970A, SS, 4600 hrs. ..$73,500 NH 8770, SS, 3600 hrs. ..........$67,500 NH TN60, MFD, loader ..................CALL NH TV145, 1615 hrs.................$84,900 NH TV145, 84 lb. ldr, 1615 hrs.$84,900 NH TC34DA ..............................$16,500 NH TC330, S.S., Clean..............$13,250 NH 9280, 4WD ....................COMING IN NH T9060, 800’ metrics, Rental Returns ......................................CALL ‘07 NH TG215, SS, 18.4R46 ....$89,500 ‘96 NH 8670, FWA, SS, 4100 hrs. ..............................................$55,000 NH 8770, SS, 3600 hrs. ..........$67,500 NH 7740, SLE w/Allied ldr. ..COMING IN JD 6400, loader ........................$37,500 IH 706, NF, w/loader ..................$4,750 IH 684 w/2250 loader ................$9,500 Versatile 876, 5938 hrs............$42,500 Versatile 876 ......................COMING IN CIH 7110, 2WD, 14.9R46, 6475 hrs. ..............................................$37,250 CIH 1486, 2000 hrs. on new motor ..............................................$11,500 CIH 784 w/loader ........................$9,250 Ford 8730, FWA, 7970 ............$29,500 Ford 8000, open station ................CALL Agco RT-115, loader ................$54,000 Case 4690, 4WD, 3 pt. PTO ....$16,200

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Case 2090 ..................................CALL

AUGERS

DISK RIPPERS & CHISELS

Westfield MK 10x71 GLP ..........$8,250 Westfield MK 10x71 GLP ..........$7,750 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,950 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$17,800 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,250 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,750 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$11,500 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ........$10,900 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..........$9,950 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..........$7,500 Westfield MK 13x71 GLP ..........$7,750 Westfield MK 10x61 ..................$7,500

(2) Krause 4850-18, all parabolics, 10’..........................................$44,500 Krause Dominator, 21’ rolling basket ....................................$57,500 Krause 4821, 28’ w/heavy harrow ..............................................$39,500 ‘05 JD 2700, 9-24 ....................$26,500 DMI 7-30 w/lead shanks ..........$14,950 Glencoe 7400, 7-shank, spring shank ......................................$6,900 Glencoe 11-shank ......................$6,400 DMI 730, standard shanks........$14,000 NH ST830, 39’, 1-yr. old ..........$34,900 Kent 9-shank, S/A, newer blades $2,750 Brillion 5-shank, 30” ..................$8,500 DMI Coulter Champ II ................$2,995 Krause 4850-18, 200 acres ......$52,000 Krause 4850-15, Clean Mach. ..$38,800 White 445, 5 deep tills, 17-shank ................................................$8,950

Many Other Used Straight & Swing Hoppers On Hand - CALL

GRAVITY BOXES/GRAIN CARTS

SKIDSTEERS

Parker 500, corner auger ..........$9,500 J&M 875, duals, scale ..............$19,500 J&M 350, repainted ....................$4,750 J&M 385, roll tarp ......................$5,900 Kilbros 1600 ............................$17,500 Kilbros 385 ................................$4,150 Parker 4500, scale......................$9,500 EZ-Flow 500, 23.1-26 ................$8,950 600 Bu. Box, New, w/used gear$10,500 New Parker & J&M Grain Carts On Hand

NH LS180, cab, 2-spd. ..................CALL NH L150, heater ............................CALL NH LS160 ................................$14,900 NH LX885 ................................$17,500 JD 6675, 2600 hrs. ..................$13,000 Mustang 345 ..............................$4,850

SPRAYERS

Hardi Commander 1500, 132’, duals ..........................................CALL Hardi Navigator 1100, 90’, flush & rinse ..........................$27,500 We Are Your Harvestec Hardi Navigator 1000, 60’, Corn Head Headquarters controller................................$14,500 Call Us For New & Used Heads Hardi Navigator 1000, 60’........$13,500 Hardi 6600, 120’, steering COMBINE HEADS duals ......................................$68,500 ‘06 Harvestec 4308C................$42,500 Hardi HC950, 90’......................$13,500

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chlauderaff Impl. Co. 320-693-7277

STALK SHREDDERS Loftness, 18’ mtd. ......................$7,500 Loftness, 20’ ..............................$6,500 Loftness, 22’ semi mount ..........$6,950 Hiniker 1700, 20’........................$6,500 Alloway, 22’, semi mount ..........$8,950 Balzer 1500, PC, semi mount ......CALL Balzer 2000 ................................$6,950 Alloway Woods ..........................$9,250 JD 220 ..........................................CALL Schulte, 15’ windrower ..............$4,250

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Ask for John, Jared, Roger or Rick

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PRE-HARVEST SAVINGS SPECIALS NEW EQUIPMENT SPECIALS Vicon HC1240, 12-wheel rake w/hyd. cart ............................$6,400 Vicon CM1700, 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, 540 PTO ....................................$4,733 Land Pride BH2584, 3 pt. backhoe, 8’ depth, 18” bucket ......$9,000 Land Pride SH30 hyd. drive post hole auger, universal mtg. ..$2,600

RTV/ATV ‘06 Honda 350 Rancher 4WD ATV ..........................................$3,500 ‘98 EZ Go gas cart, Camo, ATV tires, canopy ..........................$1,775 New Kubota RTV1140, 4 passenger, 4WD, ATV tires, canopy ..............................................................................$14,200

LAWN MOWERS ‘09 ExMark Zero Turn, 25 hp. dsl., 72” Triton deck, 800 hrs. ............................................................................$10,500 ‘97 JD F935 w/72” front 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 JD 800 swather, gas, 15’ head w/hay conditioner ..................$1,975 ‘08 Kubota MX5100, 50 hp. dsl., 140 hrs. ............................$16,800 Allis Chalmers WC, gas, NF, good paint ....................................$875 1 set 20.8R38 2 Star Goodyear radials on rims, (New take offs) ............................................................................................$2,500 ‘50 Ford 8N, side mtd. dist., front bumper, partial repaint ......$2,800

RENTAL SPREADER Meyers 125 bu. spreader, 540 PTO ..............................per day $375

New Ulm Tractor & Equipment Inc. 13144 Co. Rd. #25 New Ulm, MN

507-354-3612 Kubota, Land Pride, Vicon, Artsway, AgriPac Silage Bags

‘76 4400 JD dsl combine, 2500 hrs. w/ 213 flexhead, 443 4R30" cornhead & 4 belt pickup head. All field ready, exc cond. $11,500.

(715)748-2533 FOR SALE: ‘02 Geringhoff 12R roto disc cornhead, purchased new in ‘05 by previous owner. Exc cond.

Adj deck plates, header height control, JD sgl point hookup. Complete rebuild in ‘10. $71,000. Leave message at 507-567-2119 FOR SALE: ‘05 9860STS, RWA, CM, duals, chopper, big unload, GreenStar, auto steer, 1600 hrs, $125,500; ‘01 9750 CM, duals, chopper, GreenStar 2500 hrs, $74,500; ‘07 JD 635, single pt, low acres. $24,500; ‘06 JD 1293, hyd deck plates, CM, single pt, $27,500. 712229-2290 or 507-265-3764 FOR SALE: ‘05 Drago, 6R30, chopping cornhead, green poly, 1,800 ac. $34,500. call: 507-360-7927 FOR SALE: ‘06 JD 1293, 12R30”, loaded, single point hookup, hyd plates, knife rolls, CM, auto height, auger cover, outer dividers, PTO drives, exc shape, $36,250. 507-383-0114 FOR SALE: ‘10 Fantini 6R30 chopping cornhead, elec deck plates, end spiral rollers, grease banks, only used on 350 acres. $45,500.

Will fit any combine. Kevin 507-828-6860 FOR SALE: 15’ IH 1020 flex head, new floor & sickle, real good shape. $3,500; JD 6600 bean sieve, like new, $200. 507-673-2240 For Sale: 2010 Capello chopping cornhead 8-30 JD demo unit. Used on 400 acres. Hyd deck, plate and knife rolls. 507-644-3244 FOR SALE: 443 JD cornhead, shedded. field ready, $3,000. cell; 952-820-5004 or 952-445-3759 FOR SALE: ‘71 JD 7700 dsl combine, 4350 hrs, has new rebuilt hydrostat & transmission w/ 20’ bean head. $3,300 OBO 507-426-8197 FOR SALE: ‘79 MF 750 combine, hydro, gray cab, new cylinder bars, 3506 hrs, 1859 20’ platform, UII reel, 1163 cornhead, new gathering chains, always shedded. $6,000. 507-526-2613 FOR SALE: ‘84 1460 CIH, Rock trap, chopper, hispeed fan, ext unolading auger, head reverser, straw spreader, field ready, $3,000 recent work done on machine, Priced at $10,000. 507-317-1270 FOR SALE: 844 IH 4RW cornhead; 101 McCormick combine; Farmall M, restored, exc. cond. $3,500.

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Large inventory of welda sprockets, hubs, bearings, chain & pulleys.

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‘78 JD 6600 hydro combine ..............$3,500 JD 643, 6RN cornhead ......................$2,500 JD 444, 4RW cornhead......................$1,250 IH 8-20” reconditioned, poly, corn ....$6,500 ‘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 NH BR 780 baler, net wrap, Sharp ..$14,500 NH BR 780 baler, twine....................$10,500 JD 566 round baler, converg. whls. ..$8,500 OMI 12 wheel rake, New ..................$4,500 JD 2510, gas......................................$6,250 JD 2520, gas......................................$7,000 JD 3010, gas, loader..........................$5,500 JD 2510, JD loader ............................$8,250 JD 2030, Utility ......................................Call JD 2355, Utility ......................................Call JD 4010 D, WF, 3 pt...........................$4,900 (2) JD 3020, PS ..................$8,500/$17,500 (2) JD 4020, PS ....................$7,500/$8,900 (2) JD 4020, PS, side console ......................................$12,500-$15,500 JD 4000, WF, 3 pt. ............................$9,250 JD 4430, PS ....................................$13,500 JD 4240, Quad ................................$18,500 JD 4240, Quad, (B range needs work) ........................................................$9,500

(2) JD 4440, PS ................$17,500/$19,250 JD 4450, PS ....................................$24,500 JD 4650, PS ....................................$23,500 JD 4255, Quad, new engine ............$37,500 JD 4455, PS ....................................$34,500 (2) JD 4960, MFD................$39,00/$51,000 JD 7800, FWA, JD 740 loader..........$45,000 IH 7110, FWA, FH 1140 loader ........$37,500 IH SM, WF, engine OH ......................$2,900 IH 1486, $5,000 repair ......................$7,900 ‘84 IH 5088, cab, air ........................$13,900 ‘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 IH 2350 loader ..................................$2,900 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 PL-4 loader..............................$3,500 Buhler 2595, New!, JD 6000 mts. ....$3,500 New Box Scrapers, 10’/12’ ....................Call New & Used Skidsteer Attachments......Call Pallet Forks, Grapples, Rock Buckets ..Call

LOCAL TRADES TRACTORS 1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726

Midwest Ag Equip Farm Equipment For Sale ‘08 Cat 965B, 800 hrs ....................$199,500 ‘08 Cat MT755, 1900 hrs. ..............$160,000 ‘07 CIH MX275, 1600 hrs, loaded..$135,000 ‘07 CIH MX305, 4600 hrs., warranty ........................................................$115,000 ‘07 JD 9860, 1000 hrs, loaded ......$170,000 ‘78 JD 2940, MFWD w/loader ..........$18,500 ‘08 Krause Dominator, 18’ ..............$42,000 ‘08 Lexion 595R, 500 hrs ..............$260,000 ‘06 Lexion 590R, 950 sep. hrs ......$160,000 ‘98 JD 1770, 24-30 planter, E sets, airforce trash whippers ......................$61,000 ‘09 Hagie STS14, 120’ boom, 1075 hrs ..........................................$200,000 (2) Cat 835B, 3 pt, PTO............ea. $210,000 ‘05 Cat 855, 2900 hrs ....................$175,000

Financing Available

‘97 8940 ‘08 Farmall, MFWD, 730 loader ‘83 JD 8450, 4WD ‘04 Case 445 skid loader, cab w/air

TILLAGE DMI 530, 5-Shank ‘08 730C, 7-shank ‘10 870, 18’, 9-shank ‘04 930B, 9-shank ‘04 JD 2700, 9-shank ‘08 JD 2700, 7-shank JD 980, 44.5’ field cult.

Wilrich 4015 field cult.

DMI Tigermate II, 32’

HARVEST ‘97 2166 ‘98 2366, 1618 sep. hrs.

‘98 2388, 2009 sep. hrs.

‘06 2388 ‘07 2577 ‘07 2588 ‘08 7010, 239 sep. hrs.

‘10 7120, 230 sep. hrs.

1020, 20 & 25 platforms ‘99 1083, 8-30 ‘10 2608, 8-30 chopping 2208, 8-30

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‘10 CIH 7088 combine, 20.8R42 duals, field tracker, rock trap, chopper, 634 eng./478 sep. hrs.f ..........................................$179,500 ‘04 JD 9420, 24 spd trans., 710/70R42 duals, weights,Autotrac ready, 2400 hrs., nice tractor ................................................$133,500 ‘04 JD 9420, 24 spd. trans., 800/70R38 duals, weights, 4000 hrs. ..................................................................................$114,000 ‘05 JD 8420 MFWD, 480/80R50 duals, front & rear weights, 540/1000 PTO, 4 remotes, 3950 hrs., can change to 380/90R50 tires if needed ..........................................................................$107,500 ‘02 JD 930F full finger auger flex head, low acre, shedded ......................................................................................$13,000 ‘09 NH BB9080 3x4 big square baler, crop cutter, tandem axle, roller chute, 16,000 bales ........................................................$63,500 ‘07 JD Gator 620I, 4x4, bed lift, 800 hrs. ..................................$6,600 ‘05 Buhler Versatile 2210 MFWD, super steer, 18.4R46 duals, 10,100 hrs...................................................................................$44,000 ‘04 Buhler Versatile 2210 MFWD, super steer, 18.4R46 duals, 11,900 hrs...................................................................................$36,500 ‘95 JD 8870, 24 speed trans., 18.4R46 duals, PTO, 12,500 hrs., just through service program, new injection pump, good tractor ................................................................................$35,500 ‘09 JD 9770STS combine, 18.4R42 duals, Contour Master, 830 sep hrs...............................................................................$174,500 ‘06 JD 9860STS combine, bullet rotor, Contour Master, 20.8R42 duals, Maurer tank extension, 913 sep. hrs., just through service program....................................................................................$144,000 ‘08 JD 9770STS combine, 18.4R42 duals, Contour Master, 830 sep hrs...............................................................................$165,500 ‘09 Frontier HM1109, 9’ windrow merger, like new ..............$9,800 ‘02 CIH 2208 8x30 cornhead ....................................................$19,500 ‘08 Harvestec 4308 chopping cornhead, JD mts., single point hookup ........................................................................................$31,500

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FOR SALE: ‘90 1680 CIH FOR SALE: Combine Head3600 sep/800 eng hrs, duals, er Transports. 2 Wheel, 4 specialty rotor, razor rock Wheel & Caster Wheel trap, chopper, tank ext, models. Brackets sold seplong auger, auto header, arately to build your own. long sieve, inspected yearSatisfaction guaranteed! ly. 320-324-2689 (320)563-4145 or (320)808-7644 Ask for Denny!

FOR SALE: ‘92 JD 9500 See All Of Our Trailers combine, 2971 hrs, all op- www.klugmanwelding.com tions, Ag Leader monitor w/ GPS, rebuilt chopper, many new parts, field FOR SALE: Complete set of duals for a 9500 JD comready. $27,000. 507-250-0452 bine. 320-746-2193 FOR SALE: 9400 JD combine, 4168 hrs, 2906 sep hrs, FOR SALE: Feterl auger, 920 bean head, 1 season on 8”x30’, 3ph/10hp motor, cutting parts. All in good $1,000 OBO. 320-583-6298 or shape. $38,000/OBO. Ron 320-583-6176 507-402-4631 FOR SALE: Feterl Auger, 8”x30’, 3ph/10hp motor, FOR SALE: ‘97 JD 922 Flex, $1,000 OBO, 320-583-6298 or DAM, DAS, fore & after, 320-583-6176 $9,300. 320-212-4462

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Case IH 1666 combine, 3172 FOR SALE: ‘97 JD 930 bean hrs, exc cond. (608)628-2669 head, Crary air reel, very low acres, field ready FOR SALE: ‘87 Gleaner $13,500/OBO. JD 27 stalk R60, 30.5x32 14 ply Firechopper, new hoods, new stone tires, near new, hopbearings, new metal stone per ext, Sunnybrook rotor, shields, disc hitch, 4 carry w/ or w/out ‘96 630 hugger wheels, CVC drive shaft cornhead. 320-352-7926 avail. $2,750/OBO. 507-7368305 FOR SALE: ‘89 Air stream 510 C 2 burner cont. flow 3 ph dryer, $10,000 OBO. 507- FOR SALE: CIH 1660, in276-4738 or 507-375-3303 spected yearly, always shedded; 1020 20’ flexhead, FOR SALE: 893 JD cornfore & aft, poly skids. 320head, knife rolls, 507-265365-3125 or 320-522-1449 3338 or 507-402-6850

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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

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FOR SALE: Gehringhoff, FOR SALE: IH 350 1 row si- FOR SALE: JD 6RN High FOR SALE: JD 643 cornRD 12-30 chopping cornlage chopper, $650/OBO. tin cornhead, good condihead, 6R30, low tin, oil head, ‘06 model, green JD Litchfield 320-693-2737 tion. $3,500; 8RN Loftness drive, $5,200. (507)360-2659 single pt hook-ups, JD row For Sale: IH combine 1480, stalk cutter, good knives, 4 sense, head sight, bought whls, $3,500. 507-220-4425 rear wheel assist, IH cornFOR SALE: JD 925F flexnew exc. shape, always head 963, Case IH 1020 head, full fingered auger, shedded. $57,900. 320-235bean head, 20’, Vittletoe FOR SALE: JD 7700 Turbo, ContourMaster, DAM DAS, 8349 chaff spreader with 2 fans. fore & aft, 50 Series hook‘78 model, hydrostat, 507-227-7472 up, exc cond. $11,900/OBO. brand new 30.5x32 fronts Call 507-789-6049 FOR SALE: Geringhoff RD and 11-24 rears, $5,500.

FOR SALE: JD 444 corn830 chopping head, off of 444JD cornhead, new chain head, very good cond, CIH 2388, 1800 acres, head & deck plates, 507-582-3330 FOR SALE: JD 9500D com$2,000. 715-797-9510 sight, $51,500; ‘94 CIH bine, 18.4x38 duals, $20,000 1020, 30’, new 3” cutter FOR SALE: JD 9500 SN# FOR SALE: JD 918F flexspent on machine in Jan in bar, field tracker, low X641113, 2nd owner, head, w/ Coutour drive JD shop. Shedded, $43,500. acres, exc cond. $9,500.

3200/2630 hrs, 30.5x32 tires, shafts, stored inside, exc JD 643 cornhead, low pro507-220-6450 hopper extension, very cond. $13,900/OBO. 715-797file, oil bath, head comclean, $33,500. 612-790-4191 9510 pletely OH’d. $6,400; JD 925 flex head w/ Crary air reel, $7,800; JD 224 flex head, stainless pan, $2,200.

4WD & TRACK TRACTORS COMBINES 507-760-8132

‘04 Cat 765, 3000 hrs., 18” tracks,, 120” track spacing, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., frt. wgts., Nice ....................................$125,000 ‘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 ......................................$36,500 ‘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 Case 2096, cab/air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 18.4x38 singles, 6300 hrs. ..............$17,500 ‘08 NH T8020, MFWD, Super Steer, 540/1000 PTO, 685 hrs., 4 hyds., 380x54 tires & duals......................$118,000 ‘07 NH TG275, MFWD, 1050 hrs., 18.4x50 duals, front duals, front wgts., 540/1000 PTO ..............................................$115,000 ‘07 NH TG245, cab/air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 5 hyd., Super Sette, 14.9x50” tires & duals ........................................................$99,000

‘10 JD 9770STS, 4x4, 618 eng. hrs., 460 sep. hrs., Premier cab, Contour Master, Pro drive trans., 650x38 tires & duals, 28Lx26 rear tires, fine cut chopper w/power tail board, self leveling, shoe..............$220,000 ‘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 ‘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

COMBINE HEADS ‘06 & 07 JD 635 flex heads, nice ......................................$26,000 & $27,000 (3) CIH 1020, 25’ & 30’ flex heads ............................................$6,500-$9,000 ‘97 JD 930, 30’ flex head ....................$9,000 (2) JD 693, 6R30” cornheadsChoice $12,000

LOADER TRACTORS ‘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

FOR SALE: K Gleaner combine w/ power steering, 238 cornhead, 13’ bean head w/ floating sickle, pickup head, all good & field ready. 320-761-0121 or 320743-3332

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.

6 miles East of

CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179 We Ship Daily Visa and MasterCard Accepted

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bine, Ford dsl eng, strad- Vittletoe twin fan chaff dle duals, good cond, JD spreader, works on JD or head adaptor. $5,000/OBO Case IH combines, $1,000.

651-463-8896 or 651-295-2875 712-786-3341

plows, toggle/auto reset.

1/2 price of new or less.

We ship anywhere.

Call Maple Valley Farms Randy Krueger (715)250-1617

Call 651-923-4430 or 651-380-6034

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE We buy damaged corn and grain any condition - wet or dry TOP DOLLAR We have vacs and trucks CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

763-689-1179 Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings -

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Tillage Equipment

Gleaner M2 combine 20’ flex Tillage Equipment head 6RN cornhead. 715Case IH 496 26’ disc, flex, 501-9524 7.5” spacing, no welds, ready to go. $10,000/OBO Machinery Wanted IH 800 Series cornhead, 507-829-7591 11R20”, completely rebuilt, All kinds of New & Used GVL poly dividers, water farm equipment - disc FOR SALE: JD 230, 26’ disc pump bearings, stripper chisels, field cults., plantw/ harrow; White 588 4x20 plates, sprockets, gatherers, soil finishers, cornsemi mounted plow; White ing chains, gearboxes reheads, feed mills, discs, 435 14 shank disc chisel; built & updated, Headsight balers, haybines, etc.

JD 2800 variable width, 7 header height w/ 3 sensors, (507)438-9782 bottom plow, on land hitch exc cond. $15,200. Call 605w/ parts for add-on 8th bot261-9633 tom. 507-210-0735 for de- Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, tails on equipment.

Glencoe 7400; Field Cults JD 3X30 chopper head. JD FOR SALE: 20’ MF chisel under 30’: JD 980, small 343 cornhead. JD 3800 grain carts & gravity boxplow, spare shanks includchopper w/ 30" head. All es 300-400 bu. finishers uned, $1,750. IH 720 mold priced to sell. (320)864-3837 der 20’, clean 4 & 6R stalk board plow, 5-20” bottoms, choppers; Nice JD 215 & coulters, good cond, $2,750.

216 flex heads; JD 643 JD 9500, 2800 hrs, Green 507-736-8305 cornheads Must be Star, tank ext., duals, clean; JD corn planters, 4sharp, $31,000.

FOR SALE: 2700 JD ,’04, 7 6-8 row. 715-299-4338 (507)380-0863 shank, 30” ripper, low acres, exc. cond., $21,000.

507-425-3120 Farmer Wants JD 4960 Glyphosate - American Made tractor. (563)539-4444 • $8.50/gal.

FOR SALE: 516 International plow, 616 International MACHINERY Kendo (aphids) • $65/gal.

WANTED: plow, auto reset, on land Generic Lorsban (aphids) 18’ chisel plow in good hitch, could deliver. 320shape; 35’-38’ field cultiva• $25/gal.

760-5622 tor in good shape. Ron, Arrow • $65/gal. (Vol Corn) 507-402-4631 *Licensed to meter chemicals. FOR SALE: ‘97 JD 3710 9 btm plow, 1 owner, shedComplete line of Generic and ded, new wear parts, exc WANTED TO BUY: 4-30 Name Brand chemicals. cornhead in good condition cond. $29,900. Janesville for a F2 Gleaner combine.

• Herbicides • Fungicides 507-461-2820 218-338-6184 • Insecticides FOR SALE: DMI 730B lead OEM Ag Equipment Parts shanks, new tires, nice WANTED: 12’ auger hay Grain Storage & head for late model CIH shape, SW MN, $16,500 or Distribution Systems, 4000 swather. 763-227-8620 best offer. 320-296-7171 Steel Buildings FOR SALE: IH 700, 7/8 bot- WANTED: 2RN cornhead for Hesston chopper. 507tom, coulters, $5,950. IH 236-0167 770, 6 bottom, coulters, $3,750. 612-790-4191 WANTED: JD 3710, 7 botFOR SALE: JD 2700 mulch tom plow, must be in good ripper, 9 shk, 24” spacing, cond. (320)760-8664 parabolic cushion stds, cspring, rear disc levelers, Spraying Equip. single pt depth cont, FOR SALE: ‘05 Nitro 2275 $18,500 507-383-0114 sprayer, 90’, 1400 gal S/S. 1650 hrs, $120,000. Also, ‘99 FOR SALE: JD 510 disc ripNitro 200, 1200 gal S/S, 2900 per, 7 shank, good unit. hrs, new frt tires, $68,000.

Make offer. 507-665-3739 507-427-3520 FOR SALE: JD 960, 241/2’ field cult. w/ newer heavy 3 bar harrow, nice cond. FOR SALE: Ag Chem 1600 gal spray pump w/ Raven $5,500 952-240-2193 cont., 30.5L-32 tires, FOR SALE: JD field culti$5,500/OBO. 320-583-6298 or vator, 32.5’, $10,000/OBO. 320-583-6176 712-289-2128 or 712-299-0684 Hagie 284 Sprayer, 80' boom, FOR SALE: Loftness 15’ good cond, $32,000/OBO. stalk chopper, 1,000 RPM, 515-689-2547 or 515-689-0907 4 wheels, real nice shape.

507-438-9782 Wanted

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 Free delivery on combines in MN, Eastern ND & SD

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FOR SALE: Reverser cooler JD 3960 CHOPPER. 2RN, FOR SALE: 3710 JD 9 btm 2RW, hayhead also. w/ pump for JD 9500-9610 plow, $14,500. 507-964-2297 (608)323-3516 oversized lift cyl, will lift JD 610 chisel plow, 16 shank, 12R head, also JD 10R22” good condition. 507-327-3148 Owatonna 260 hydrostatic 14’ cornhead. 320-352-6771 grain swather.

Used parts for IH 720 (763)639-6583 FOR SALE: TR75 NH com-

FOR SALE: MC 180, 15’ stalk chopper, all new kni- WANTED: 5' horse drawn cycle mower. (715)879-5766 ves, later model, exc. shape, 507-438-9782 WANTED: Feed barley. 320267-9950 IH 800 reset plows, reconditioned 9-12 btm plows, lo- Wanted: Field drainage lift cated in Heron Lake MN. station pump (used or rePrices starting at $10,500. buildable), stainless steel, Phone 507-830-2115 vertical style, 6” discharge, 3HP to 7.5HP, CarJD 2700 mulch ripper, 5 ry brand or similar. 701shank, loaded, only 600 388-8667 acres. 507-327-3148

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Feed, Seed, Hay

Beef Cattle

Horses

Sheep

Sheep

Sheep FOR SALE: Tunis sheep (redheads) (1) 3 yr old & (1) yearling lamb, (2) yearling ewes & (7) ewe lambs. Also ram lambs.

952-442-4031 Waconia MN NSIP Polypay rams, RR, multiple births, mothering, growth. $500-$750.

Elm Creek Polypay 507-236-4175

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Custom Combining, reasona- Straw, Grass, Alfalfa & Corn 15 Black bred cows w/ or FOR SALE: Young team of FOR SALE: Registered FOR SALE: Rams. Suffolk, ble rates. 6R30” cornhead, Stalks In Large Rounds & Hamps, Texel. The meatiw/out calves, consisting of Hampshire rams, lambs & well broke Haflinger 25’ beanhead. Combine has Large Squares, est rams you'll ever see! reg. Angus, reg. Maine Anyearlings. Frame type. BeMares. (608)524-4786 RWA. Brown County or in net & plastic twine.

STAINER FARMS, 715jou, & crossbreds. Call yrer Farms. 715-658-1555 nearby counties. Please Delivered in semi loads.

235-5750 (608)343-8972 Sheep FOR SALE: Registered Texcontact Ron at 507-217-9576 Call Tim at 320-221-2085 el Rams.

Yearling, JanuFOR SALE OR LEASE FOR SALE: True Hampfor more information.

2 Corriedale rams lambs; 2 ary & February rams & REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS shires, big, strong, hardy.

Corriedale ewes; 1 Nubian ram lambs. Put some exA number of bucks from goat buck kid, Custom round baling w/ late WANTED & FOR SALE Bulls, 2 year old & yeartra muscle in your flock w/ lings; bred heifers, calving (507)373-2678 or (507)279-4881 our best ewes. Some real model JD baler Makes up ALL TYPES of hay & a Texel ram. Come see us ease, club calves & balstuds. St. James 507-375to 5x6 bale. Twine or net straw. Also buying corn, at the MN State Fair! ance performance, AI FOR SALE: 3 yr old reg.

4719 wrap. Wanted to Buy: wheat & oats. Western Hay Marquette Farm 320-963sired.

In herd improveLeicester Ram, gentle naWheat Straw off the field available. Fox Valley Al6412 ment program. ture.

Dependable service. or bales Contact Steve falfa Mill. 920-853-3554 marquettefarm.webs.com J.W. Riverview Angus Farm 715-427-3688 Messerli 507-276-4595 Glencoe, MN 55336 WANTED TO BUY: DAMFOR SALE: Purebred JanuConklin Dealer AGED CORN. Wet or dryHoof trimming. Metcalf Foot ary Dorset rams. $350 each (320)864-4625 almost any condition.

Care. 608-436-1011 320-212-1031 Schwieger Grain Feed, Seed, Hay Fairmont, MN FOR SALE: Reg. black an800-658-2314 #1 Super Clean Small Square gus bulls w/ great growth or 507-236-5181 cell Bales 1st Crop Grass Hay. & disposition, breeding out NO DUST, NO MUST, NO of Schiefelbein Genetics, Poultry MOLD, NO RAIN. Awe320-597-2747 some for horses. $180/ton or $4/bale. Super Soft 2nd GEESE FOR SALE - All WANT TO BUY: Butcher Sizes. Call for details. 715Crop, $225/ton or $5/bale. cows, bulls, fats & walka288-6434 Delivery avail. within 150 ble cripples; also horses, miles of Rice Lake, WI. sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 Livestock 715-296-2162 Black Angus Yearling bulls; Horses Hamp, Chester & York1ST & 2ND CROP HAY-NO 6+ 7 yr. old spotted draft shire boars & gilts.

RAIN. Will trade for feedteam, Mares, ride & drive, Alfred Kemen(320)598-3790 er steers. (715)456-5021 kid safe, broke for pleasDairy ure or farm. $3,300/OBO. 4x5 net wrap hay, $40/bale.

Dells area. 608-548-2521 4x5 straw, $30/ea. (715)748- 6 Springing Heifers due in 2533 Oct. AI Sired & AI bred. In exc. cond. $1,600/ea. OBO. 8 yr old. Sorrel Jenny mule.

Alfalfa mixed & grass hay in 14.3 hands. Ride. Also, new 715-338-2412 rounds & big squares, debio single harness. Driving livered from South Dakota, Bulls For Sale. Registered horse size. 608-776-4098 Jerry Haensel (605)363Holstein bulls from top AI 3402 or (605)321-9237 sires & high producing 9 yr-old Registered Quarter dams. Bomaz Farms. Call Horse, gelding; started Dairy Quality Alfalfa 715-222-4348 barrels & poles. 608-343Tested big squares & round 8972 bales, delivered from FOR SALE: 10-15 Holstein South Dakota Dairy cows from our herd. Bay 4yr old Quarter mare.

Trailer, 48’-70’, 102” wide, 22.5 HOPPERS John Haensel DHIA Profitest. 715-985Cutting & team penning. ‘87 Cornhusker 42’/66” AL Hopper Rubber, Excellent Paint ..$12,500 (605)334-0643 2273 leave message River Falls. (940)727-8491 Bottom, 50% T, New B, Clean & ‘89 Hot Shot Steel, 48’x96”, Dairy quality western alfal- FOR SALE: Delaval 600 gal Straight ..........................$14,500 Spread Axle, New B, 70% T, bulk milk tank w/ washer BEAUTIFUL MATCHED ‘91 Wilson 43’ Pacesetter $16,750 New Paint ........................$4,500 fa, big squares or small & compressor. In good TEAM OF BELGIAN Haysides for flatbed squares, delivered in semi VANS & WATER TRAILERS Custom working cond. Sold cows.

MARES. 8 yr. old, broke loads. or drop-deck on any trailer (10) ‘88 to ‘01 48’ & 53’ Storage or $1,750.

715-352-3006 the best. $3,500/OBO. NEW EQUIPMENT ..........................................$1,250 Clint Haensel Roadworthy Dry Vans Leather spotted draft (605) 310-6653 • Agco-Challenger END DUMPS FOR SALE: Holstein spring............................$3,500-$7,500 horse team harness. $800 • Hardi Sprayers ‘05 Spek Tek 28’ AL, SR, 80% T, ing heifers, out of AI (715)435-3915 BELTED TRAILERS FOR SALE: Alfalfa 3x3 • REM Grain Vac breeding, some real close New Brakes & Lights, w/Air Lift squares, first cutting, 160 (2) ‘98 Trinity Eagle Bridge 42’, up. 320-760-5622 • Woods Mowers Door for Trash or Silage, New RFV, using super condi36” Belt ........$17,500 & $19,500 Do you have weanlings & no Cylinder, Plastic Liner, Like New • J&M Grain Carts tioning rows, $135 a ton.

Fresh Holstein 2 & 3 Yr time to train? My students LIVESTOCK TRAILER ........................................$26,500 • Westfield Augers Delivery available.

Olds. All calved in & off & will put 30 days of basic ‘99 Barrett 53’, Level Floor ‘75 Fruehauf 28’ Steel, Roll Tarp, 507-427-2050 Mountain Lake • Sunflower Tillage running. Low SCC, many ground work on your 2011 w/Deck, Triple Axle ........$19,500 80% T&B, New Plastic Liner, to choose from, will deliv• White Planters foal starting Sept & Oct. FOR SALE: Chopped Sweet DAY CAB TRUCKS Good Paint ......................$10,500 er upon approval. Please Contact 715-268-5953 • Wilrich Tillage Corn Silage, hauling from leave a msg. 608-214-1618 ‘88 International S1900 Boom DROP-DECKS/DOUBLE all locations. Also, round USED EQUIPMENT Truck, DT466/5-Speed Auto DROP bales of hay, alfalfa mix & Herd of 28 young Holstein FOR SALE: Smooth mouth ..........................................$8,750 • REM 2100 vac.

Bay Standardbred mare, Engineered Beavertails for Drop bedding/mulch. For truckcows, most in 1st or 2nd $800. 7 yr old Bay Per- ‘93 International 8000 Series, • Westfield MK 13x91 hopper ing & pricing, call Darrell Deck or Double Drops, w/ramps, lactation, nice udders.

3406 Cat, 9-spd., AR, 270,000 chron mare, 18 hands, 2000 • Westfield 10x60 hopper Turek. 612-756-0712 Please leave a message Includes All Electrical & Paint lbs., harnessed once as a 2 Miles, Wet Kit, New 22.5 Tires • Westfield 8x51 PTO 608-214-4084 ..........................Installed $5,000 yr old, $850.

Buck board ........................................$10,500 FOR SALE: Large Alfalfa • Wilrich 614, 30’ disc ..................Unassembled $3,000 $1,700.

Call Mike 815-222‘93 White GMC Aero, N14 square bales. Good quali• Wishek 862, 38’ disc 5962 MISCELLANEOUS Cummins, 10-spd., AR, new B, Ten Springing Organic Heity. Also, large 4x 6 rounds • Wishek 862, 30’ disc Dayu Fork Lift, 5000 Lb., less fers.

Holstein & 70% T, Nice Truck ............$9,500 w/ net wrap. Can Deliver.

• Wishek 862, 26’ disc engine ..............................$1,500 Holstein/Jersey Cross. Registered 612-859-1089 Norwegian FLATBEDS • Wishek 862, 22’ disc Were w/bull Dec. 1st. 7154000 Watt Diesel Light Plant Fjords. Teams trained to (2) ‘97 Wilson 48’x102” ......$7,250 FOR SALE: Small sq bales, • Pickett thinner, 24-22 222-8234 ride & drive. Young Stock, ‘97 Wabash 48’x102”..........$7,250 ..........................................$3,250 oats & grass hay, $3 per • Alloway 22’ shredder Colts & Fillies for sale. ‘86 Fruehauf 44’x96” ..........$5,750 AR/SR Suspensions For Trailers bale. 515-368-1358 WANTED TO BUY! USED • Balzer 20’ shredder ..................................$1,000/Axle 608-525-5282.

‘78 Transcraft 40’x96” Steel, SR, BULK MILK COOLER • Kilbros 1810 cart, tracks www.idunaacresfjords.com 1/4” Thick Plastic Liner, ALL SIZES. 920-867-3048 Good Paint ........................$3,500 FRESH Chopped Sweetcorn or email • UTF 760 grain cart 10’ Wide............................$30/Ft. ‘99 HAULIN Expandable Truss Silage from Montgomery idunaacres@aol.com • ‘09 Salford 570, 41’ WANTED TO BUY: Dairy & Other Locations.

• All Trailers DOTable • heifers and cows.

For Trucking Charges (320)235-2664 Western WI horse & equip& Silage Cost, ment sale. Sept. 9th & 10th.

Call Brian Kaisershot Call 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361 Beef Cattle Dunn Co. Rec Park. Menoat 612-756-2917 monie, WI. To consign, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!!

Registered Texas Longhorn call Al Ziehl, 715-556-3962.

Hay for Sale. LeRoy Ose, breeding stock, cows or www.DuncanTrailersInc.com or visit Thief River Falls, MN 218heifers or roping stock, top www.alsauctionservice.com Delivery Available!

681-7796 or cell 218-689-6675 blood lines. (507)235-3467

HANCOCK, MN

USED EQUIPMENT

Will Consider Trades!

Clara City, MN 56222 320-847-3218 www.wearda.com

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

• ‘09 JD 2700, 7-30/harrow • Wilrich 957, 7-30/harrow • Brillion Land Commander, 7-24 • JD 960, 36’ F.C. w/harrow • Wilrich 3400, 54’ F.C. w/harrow • Hardi Comm. 1200, 99’ • Hardi Nav. 1100, 90’ • Hardi Nav. 1000, 66’ • Redball 570, 1200, 88’ • Blumhardt 750, 60’ • Spray Coupe 220, 60’ • Brittonia 500, 60’ • Amity 10’, 12-22 • Amity 8-22, (4) • Amity 6-22 • ‘09 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ‘08 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ‘05 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • Artsway 898, 8-22, (2) • Amity 12-22 topper St. Ft., (2) • Artsway 12-22 topper St. Ft. • Alloway 12-22 topper St. Ft. • Alloway 12-22 folding topper • Alloway 9-22 topper

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Sheep

Sheep

Goats

Livestock Equipment

24 sow farrowing crates, $250-$300 each. 507-359-2673 or 507-766-5083

USED TRACTORS ‘09 MF 8650, 1500 hrs. ........................$134,500 Agco RT150, 1400 hrs., all options ........$89,500 Agco Star 8360, 4000 hrs., new tires & clutch ..............................................................$69,500 ‘02 Challenger MT565, 2000 hrs. ............$69,500 Challenger MT525B, ‘04, 800 hrs. ..........$54,500 Challenger MT465B, ‘07, 1100 hrs. ........$46,900 Agco 9455, 2WD, duals ..........................$26,500

Agco Allis 8745, 2WD, WL27 loader ......$19,900 ‘07 Agco RT155A, FWA, 900 hrs. ............$99,500 ‘07 Agco ST28A w/loader, 8 hrs. ............$14,900 AC 7030, duals, recent eng. OH ................$8,950 AC 185 ......................................................$7,950 ‘79 AC 7020, PD ........................................$8,950 Ford TW35, FWD, 5700 hrs. ....................$27,900 JD 2030 w/JD 48 ldr. ................................$8,950

USED COMBINES & HEADS ‘10 Gleaner R66, 169 hrs., all options ..$229,500 ‘07 Gleaner A65, 300 hrs.......................$189,500 ‘07 Gleaner A-65, duals, 500 hrs. ..........$179,500 ‘05 Gleaner R-65, 543 hrs., all options..$159,500 (3) ‘03 Gleaner R-75’s, 1100 hrs. ................................................Choice $139,500 ‘04 Gleaner R-65, 1000 hrs. ..................$139,500 ‘02 Gleaner R-72, duals, 1100 hrs.........$129,500 ‘95 Gleaner R-62, 2000 hrs. ....................$59,500 ‘79 Gleaner N6 ..........................................$4,950 ‘04 NH CR970, 1000 hrs. ......................$149,500 ‘99 MF 8780, Smart track, 1800 hrs. ......$79,500 ‘03 MF 8000, 25’ w/Crary air reel ............$24,900 ‘05 Gleaner 3000, 8R30 cornhead ..........$32,500 ‘09 Gleaner 8200, 35’ flex, air reel, new ..$39,900 ‘07 Gleaner 8200, 30’ flex, “A” mtg. ........$26,500

‘98 Gleaner 8R22 hugger ........................$18,900 (5) Gleaner 8R30 huggers ........$11,900-$24,900 ‘98 Gleaner 12R22 hugger ......................$24,900 (4) Gleaner 6R30 huggers ..........$9,950-$18,900 ‘02 Gleaner 830 flex w/air reel ................$24,900 ‘98 Gleaner 825 flex ................................$14,950 ‘96 Gleaner 525 flex, SCH..........................$7,950 ‘95 Gleaner 525 flex ..................................$5,950 ‘94 Gleaner 525 flex ..................................$9,950 ‘99 Gleaner 830C, SCH ............................$15,900 ‘78 Gleaner L2 hydro ................................$4,950 Gleaner N630A, ‘82 & up ..........................$1,500 Gleaner N636A ..........................................$1,975 Fieldstar II yield monitor for GL, MF, CH ..$3,950 Straddle duals, 18.4x42, for Gleaner ........$6,950

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT << MILKER’S MESSAGE >>

‘06 White 8524, 24R22, 3 bu...................$79,500 ‘09 White 8186, 16R30............................$59,500 ‘08 White 8202, 12R30............................$38,900 White 5100, 12R30, SM3000 ....................$3,950 White 5100, 12R30....................................$2,950 White 5100, 8RW ......................................$1,495 JD 7200, 16R30 vac, 250, LF ..................$26,900 JD 7000 12R30, wing fold ........................$4,950 Deutz Allis 385, 8R30, 300 monitor ..........$2,495 ‘08 Wilrich V957, 7x30 ............................$39,900 ‘00 Wilrich 6600, 7x30 disc ripper ..........$12,950 ‘09 Wishek 862NT, 14’, 400 acres ..........$26,900 ‘07 Wishek 862NT, 16’ ............................$25,900 Hiniker 1000, 12R30 cult...........................$3,950 White 378, 8RW, flat fold cult.......................$795 ‘03 JD 2400, 28’ chisel plow ..................$26,900 ‘02 Sunflower 4510, 15-shank ................$22,900 Wilrich 13CPW, 25’ chisel plow ................$5,950

Wilrich 10CPW, 14’ chisel plow ................$2,950 DMI 5-bottom plow ......................................$995 Ford 5-18 plow (same as White) ..............$1,795 Bush Hog 12’ mtd. chisel plow ....................$995 ‘06 New Idea 5512 disc mower cond. ....$18,900 Wilrich V957, 7x30 ..................................$34,900 ‘03 CIH LBX331, 3x3, big square ............$39,500 ‘06 Balzer 2000 shredder ........................$16,900 NH 890 forage harvestor, cornhead, hay head ................................................................$2,950 Feterl 10x66 CSW ......................................$4,950 ‘08 Westfield 10x71 swing hopper ............$7,250 Feterl 10x60 HF w/hopper..........................$2,950 Westgo 10x71 w/hopper............................$1,950 Brent 570 grain cart ..................................$8,950 Schweiss 6’ snowblower, 2 auger..............$1,995 Loftness 8’ snowblower, single auger........$2,995

NEW RENTAL RETURNS Gleaner R-76 combine ..........................$269,500 Wishek 862NT, 16’, w/harrow..................$31,900 MF 8650, FWD ......................................$169,500 Brandt 5200 EX grain vac ........................$19,900 Wilrich 614 disc, 30’................................$55,900

JUST IN

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Goats

FOR SALE:Suffolk-Hamp Yearling Targhee Rams, 3 135 head dairy goats w/ milk 1 PYGMY GOAT BUCK. year old black Targhee X contract, on approval. 715715-455-1054 & Polypay ram lambs & Ram. (262)366-1353 678-6049 ewe lambs. 507-445-3317.

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Swine

‘07 Bush Hog P23061, 30 hp., 60”,135 hrs. ................................................................$6,950 ‘05 Challenger MT665B, 1500 hrs. ........$114,500 ‘04 Challenger MT665, 1600 hrs. ............$89,500 Deutz DX90, 2WD, cab, AC, WL42, 3500 hrs. ..............................................................$13,900 YAR 525 bu. wagon ..................................$4,950 ‘03 White 8186, 16R30, 3 bu...................$52,500 ‘92 Gleaner R-62, 2300 hrs. ....................$39,500 ‘90 Gleaner, 4R36 hugger ..........................$4,950 ‘89 Gleaner, 4R30 cornhead, R40/R50 mtg. ................................................................$2,950 ‘06 NH 616 disc mower ............................$5,950 NI 244 spreader, gate, 310 bu. ..................$2,950 Loftness 962, 8’ snowblower ....................$2,950 Balzer 2000 shredder ................................$5,950

Mayrath 10x52 w/hyd. hopper ..................$2,495 ‘04 Challenger FH30 flexhead ..................$18,900 ‘99 Gleaner 820 flex ................................$14,900 ‘10 Agco-Hesston 1327 disc mower..........$6,950 Artsway G72, 6’ finishing mower..................$795 White 5100, 8R36......................................$1,495 ‘07 Balzer 2000 shredder, 600 acres use $17,900 ‘10 CIH 200, 331⁄2’ field cult, baskets........$39,500 ‘97 NH 9282, 1900 hrs. ..........................$79,500 IH 300 utility w/loader ..............................$3,950 ‘09 MF 8650, 1500 hrs. ........................$134,500 AC 5020, 2WD, turf tires, 900 hrs. ............$4,950 IH 770, 14’ offset disc ..............................$5,450 Hiniker 1000, 12R30 cult...........................$3,950 Bush Hog 12R30 cult. ..................................$795

We Rent Brandt Grain Vacs We Rent and Sell Wishek Discs Midway Farm Equipment

507-427-3414 or 800-657-3249 www.midwayfarmequip.com

Cars & Pickups

Trucks & Trailers

2 wood stationary self feed- FOR SALE: ‘85 Ford 250 dsl FOR SALE: ‘82 Ford 9000, ers, 3-4 ton capacity, good tri-axle, grain truck, Cumpickup, bedliner, ag hitch, cond. $850/ea. (715)748-2533 mins motor, 7spd, 21’ box, good tires, 320-579-0557 hoist & roll tarp. Runs nice. $12,000. 952-240-2193 FOR SALE: ‘99 Houle 9500 Industrial & flow meter, disk incorporaConstruction FOR SALE: ‘86 Int’l fuel tor, $17,500; ‘85 Big Wheels truck, DT466, 2200 gal., 5 sluge machine, floater FOR SALE: ‘11 NH super compartments, 1 1/4” detires, Alison automatic, inboom skid steer, L-220, livery hose w/reel. jectors, $8,000/OBO; Kongvery low hrs, like new, (320)875-4676 or (320)808-7713 skilde tool bar for AgChem loaded w/ cab. air, heat. $5,500.

Several tanker $32,500. Also ‘11 NH super FOR SALE: ‘87 Cobra end trailers, 7,000 gal, $8,250 dump, 32x33’ tandem, 60” boom, L-225, loaded, very ea. 712-229-2290 or 507-265sides, good hoist, grain low hrs, $38,000. 320-2503764 gate, liner, good rubber, 7720 $15,000 OBO. 952-240-2193

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. FOR SALE: Meyers 3700 700 FOR SALE: Tiling machine, Hoes 683 chain trencher, bu spreader, beater teeth All are stress free & PRRS 4,5,& 6” boot & chain, 8 & tires very good cond, free. Semen also available &10” boot & chain, many $18,950. 507-236-4835 or 507through Elite Genes A.I. upgrades & updates done 639-6325 Make ‘em Grow! on machine, is ready to go.

Comparts Boar Store, Inc. 507-829-6495 New Oak flatbeds, hay Toll free: 877-441-2627 bunks, silage bunks, green chop boxes. (715)269-5258 Trucks & Trailers FOR SALE: Hampshire, FOR SALE: ‘11 34’ Loadline Yorkshire, & Duroc boars. New steer feeders, 3/4, 2, 3, end dump trailer, roll tarp, 4, 6 & 8 ton calf & finisher Also Hamp/Yorkshire gilts, completely equipped, sizes. Call 920-948-3516 genetics from top AI sires. $28,900. Also 34’ City alum Exc herd health, No PRSS, end dump trailer. triple hogs raised on outside ce- WANTED: Used milking axle, $14,000. 701-640-4697 parlor, dbl 8 or dbl 10 parment lots. Compartively abone, any brand, good priced. Delivery available.

FOR SALE: ‘74 Int’l 1800, cond., no junk.

Stan Adelman 320-568-2225 550 gas, 5x4, twin screw, (612)735-3747 20’ steel box, roll tarp, 46,000 original miles, nice Pets & Supplies Cars & Pickups truck. Make offer. 507-665AKC Reg English Bulldog 3739 ‘03 Lincoln Towncar Sig, 95K male puppy, brindle & mi, beige, good cond, white. Exc health & ready FOR SALE: ‘76 Ford F880, $8,000/OBO. 712-289-2128 to go. $1,500. (715)435-3915 twin screw, V8, 5&4, 19’ evenings box, hoist, roll tarp, nice, Purebred smoothcoat ABCA $6,000. ‘77 Ford F900, twin ‘10 Ford F150 XLT, 4WD Border Collie pups. Out of screw, V8 Auto 19’ box, 4dr, lots extras, tough cattle working pahoist & roll tarp. Nice $28,000/OBO. 515-490-2261 rents.

Easy tempera$6,000 952-240-2193 ments. Vaccinated. Ready FOR SALE: ‘00 Chevy TaAugust 26th. Females $250. hoe, grey, 138,000 miles, 715-837-1030. leather seats, $5,500.

Moseby86@gmail.com (507)375-3979

FOR SALE: ‘95 Corn Husker Grain Trailer & ‘88 Volvo Semi tractor. Exc 24.5 rubber. $24,000. 507-920-8217 FOR SALE: Jet 42’ steel grain hopper trlr, ‘88 model, bought new, always shedded, no winter use, exc. shape 11-24.5 rubber, 80%, $9,800. 320-235-8349 FOR SALE: Used 20+5 deck over BP trailer. Other new & used trailers in stock.

Gooseneck to single ax.

507-947-3859 or 507-381-6576 FOR SALE: Wilson grain trailer, 43’ by 66” sides, Pace Setter, ‘91, new tires, lift blocks, great cond. $15,500 507-995-4573

Recreational Vehicles 16’ Lund Fishing Boat w/ trailer & tarp, 20hp Mercury motor, $1,500. 712-7922954 Noon hour or evenings

‘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 HD2680, FWA, w/cab ....................................CALL NEW Massey 1635, FWA, w/loader ..............................ON HAND New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand NEW Massey 5480 FWA, w/loader ................................ON HAND Hesston 1150, 12’ ................................................................$1,800 CIH 9170, 4WD ................................................................COMING Buhler 2210, SS, 1475 hrs ................................................$94,900 Allis 200 w/loader ................................................................$7,950 NEW Salford RT units ............................................................CALL Massey Ferguson 220..........................................................$7,000 NEW Westfield augers ................................................AVAILABLE Massey Ferguson 33............................................................$2,800 NEW Rem 2700 vac ..............................................................CALL Ford TW20, FWA ..............................................................COMING NEW Century HD1000, 60’ sprayers ....................................CALL MM 302 w/loader ................................................................$4,500 NEW Riteway rollers ..............................................................CALL Oliver 1850 w/loader ............................................................$7,250 NEW Lorenz snowblowers ....................................................CALL NEW Batco conveyors ..........................................................CALL NEW Brent wagons & grain carts ........................................CALL NEW White planters ..............................................................CALL NEW E-Z Trail seed wagons..................................................CALL White 6122, 12-30 w/liquid, Nice ....................................COMING 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 M&W 9-shank, 24” w/leveler ............................................$14,500 ‘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 ‘06 Mustang 2066, 1623 hrs. ............................................$18,500 ‘06 Gleaner R75 w/CDF ..................................................COMING NH LS185B ........................................................................$21,500 ‘05 Gleaner R65................................................................$150,000 ‘02 NH LS170 w/bucket & fork ..........................................$14,500

USED TRACTORS

HAY TOOLS

MISCELLANEOUS

PLANTERS TILLAGE

SKIDSTEERS

COMBINES

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

AGCO WHITE GLEANER Hesston

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00, Sat. 7:30-Noon

Miscellaneous

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1000 gal dsl fuel tank, clean tank w/ pump, long hose & auto nozzle. 507-327-3148 CEDAR POSTS FOR SALE! 7 & 8’, round posts. 8 & 9’, 4x4 squared posts. 715-6236590 FOR SALE: ‘97 8 row WIC lifter, belted scrubber chain. 320-583-6298 or 320583-6176 For Sale: Complete weight set for 800 series Cat tractors, exc cond. $3900. 507964-5548 or 507-327-1903 FOR SALE: Gehl, high throw silage blower, JD4400 gas combine, also 15 high line poles. Everything is in exc cond. 320769-2205 or 320-841-0398 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 Hopper topper for JD 9500, collapsible, $200; 1600 gal poly water tank w/accessories, $200. (218)494-3693 LEERS full-size fiberglass topper, black, exc. cond. $395. (608)435-6483

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! With one phone call, you can place your classified ad in The Land, Farm News, AND The Country Today. Call The Land for more info @ 507-345-4523 • 800-657-4665 or place your ad online @ www.thelandonline.com

PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS

New pumps & parts on hand.

Call Minnesota’s largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320-974-3202 Cell - 320-894-6276

SONY COLOR TV. 27" w/ remote. Works good. $50.

(608)435-6483 Winpower Sales & Service Reliable Power Solutions Since 1925 PTO & automatic Emergency Electric Generators.

New & Used Rich Opsata - Distributor (800) 343-9376

‘08 NH BR7090, twine only, 4000 bales ......................$21,900

4WD TRACTORS

(O)’10 JD 9670, 395 sep. hrs. ........................................$239,900 (O)’10 JD 9670, 328 sep. hrs. ........................................$239,900 (B)’08 JD 9670, 532 sep. hrs. ........................................$214,900 (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)’06 JD 9560, 687 sep. 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 (B)’09 JD 9630T, 450 hrs. ..............................................$299,900 (O)’99 JD 9650, 2238 sep. hrs. ........................................$95,000 (O)’10 JD 8295RT, 409 hrs., 18” tracks..........................$214,900 (H)’85 JD 7720, Titan II ....................................................$14,900 (O)’06 JD 9420T, 2898 hrs. ............................................$154,900 (H)’01 JD 9550, Walker ................................................Coming In (W)’01 JD 9400T, 2919 hrs. ..........................................$134,900 (B)’01 JD 9400T, 5393 hrs., 3 pt. ..................................$109,900 (B)’00 Jd 9300T, 5948 hrs. ..............................................$98,900 (B)’10 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping ..................................$92,500 (H)’00 CIH 9380, 4819 hrs. ..............................................$87,900 (O)’08 JD 612C, 12R30” chopping ..................................$81,000 (H)’08 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping ..................................$75,500 (O)’08 JD 612C, 12R20” chopping ..................................$73,900 (B)’09 JD 8430, 950 hrs., IVT ........................................$189,900 (O)’06 Geringhoff RD830, chopping ................................$52,900 (O)’10 CIH Magnum 305, 350 hrs. ................................$178,900 (H)’06 Geringhoff RD830, chopping ................................$51,500 (B)’10 CIH Magnum 305, 350 hrs...................................$178,900 (W)’06 Drago 8R30” chopping ........................................$38,900 (O)’02 JD 8420, 4799 hrs. ..............................................$119,900 (O)’06 Geringhoff RD630 ..................................................$38,900 (O)’02 JD 8320, 4695 hrs. ..............................................$114,900 (H)’06 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ........................................$37,900 (W)’89 JD 4555, 7240 hrs. ..............................................$49,500 (O)’05 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ........................................$36,900 (B)’87 JD 4850, 6300 hrs. ................................................$45,500 (B)’01 JD 1290, 20” knife rolls ........................................$31,900 (O)’83 JD 4650, 2WD, 7600 hrs. ......................................$37,900 (O)’02 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ........................................$29,900 (B)’84 JD 4650, MFWD, 12,708 hrs. ................................$37,900 (B)’03 JD 1293, 30” knife rolls ........................................$29,900 (W)’94 MF 3660, 5712 hrs. ..............................................$24,500 (H)’97 JD 1290, 20” knife rolls ........................................$23,000 (B)’73 Jd 4630, loader, grapple ........................................$21,900 JD 893, 8R30”......................................(9) from $19,900-$35,500 (B)’71 JD 4320, Syncro ....................................................$12,900 JD 843, 8R30”..........................................(4) from $5,500-$8,900 (B)’67 JD 4020, gas............................................................$6,900 (W)’73 Case 1370, 20.8x38’s..............................................$5,500 (B)’67 Oliver 1650 ..............................................................$5,500 (O)’08 JD 4930, 1500 hrs. ..............................................$205,000 (B)’65 Farmall 706, diesel ..................................................$5,500 (H)’09 JD 4730, 299 hrs., 100’ boom ............................$182,900 (W)’60 Farmall 560, gas ....................................................$5,200 (O)’08 JD 4830, 1450 hrs. ..............................................$179,000 (H)’81 JD 4840..............................................................Coming In (O)’06 JD 4920, 2335 hrs., dry applicator ......................$170,000 (H)’04 JD 4710, 2284 hrs. ..............................................$121,500 (O)’05 Spray Coupe 7650, 1690 hrs. ................................$87,500 (H)’84 JD 2750, loader, 4260 hrs. ....................................$16,900 (H)Hardi NV4000, 1200 gal., 90’ boom ............................$32,000 (B)’93 JD 5200, loader......................................................$15,900 (B)Top Air TA1200 ............................................................$25,900 (B)’59 JD 730, 3 pt., PTO....................................................$9,900 (O)Sprayer Specialties, 80’ boom ....................................$21,500 (B)’74 Ford 5000, gas ........................................................$7,500 (H)’02 Modern Flow FM3, 60’ boom, 3511 hrs. ..............$18,500 (O)’69 IH 656, gas ..............................................................$6,900 (O)Top Air 1000, 80’ boom ..............................................$14,900 (W)’64 Oliver 550, loader....................................................$5,895 (B)Century, 1000 gal., 60’ boom ........................................$7,900 (B)’59 IH 460, diesel ..........................................................$4,900 (H)Alloway 1000, 90’ boom ................................................$6,000 (B)IH 454 ............................................................................$4,795 (B)Farmall “H” ....................................................................$1,795 (O)’11 JD DB60, 36R20” ................................................$199,900 (H)’09 JD 1790, 24R20”, liq. fert. ..................................$115,500 (O)’10 JD 9870, 380 sep. hrs. ........................................$310,000 (H)’07 JD 1770, 24R30”, liq. fert. ..................................$104,900 (O)’10 JD 9870, 300 sep. hrs. ........................................$289,000 (O)’06 JD 1790, 31R15” ..................................................$97,500 (O)’08 JD 9870, 635 sep. hrs. ........................................$242,000 (B)CIH 1200 Bauer Built bar, 36R20”................................$94,900 (O)’09 JD 9770, 466 sep. hrs. ........................................$242,900 (H)’09 JD 1770NT, 16R30”, liq. fert. ................................$92,500 (B)’07 JD 9870, 722 sep. hrs. ........................................$239,900 (W)’07 JD 1990, air seeder ..............................................$90,000 (O)’06 JD 9620, 1449 hrs ..............................................$201,900 (O)’00 JD 9300, 2975 hrs. ..............................................$109,900 (B)’99 JD 9400, 3653 hrs. ..............................................$109,900 (O)’98 JD 9400, 3822 hrs. ..............................................$107,900 (H)’97 Jd 9400, 3958 hrs. ..............................................$105,900 (O)’91 JD 8760, 6206 hrs. ................................................$58,900 (B)’91 CIH 9230, 4254 hrs., PTO......................................$51,900

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‘10 JD 9870, 300 sep. hrs., 20.8-42 duals................$289,000

(O)’01 JD 1780, 24R20” ..................................................$42,900 (O)’04 JD 1760, 12R30” ..................................................$37,000 (H)’02 JD 1720, 12R30” ..................................................$28,500 (H)’00 JD 750, 20’ no till drill ..........................................$26,900 (B)’97 JD 455, 30’ drill ....................................................$22,900 (B)’94 JD 455, 25’, 10” spacing........................................$19,900 (B)’93 JD 7200, 12R30” front fold....................................$18,900 (B)’91 JD 450, 13’ @ 6” spacing ........................................$9,900 (O)JD 7000, 8R30” ............................................................$6,595 (H)JD 1520, 10” spacing ....................................................$6,500 (H)JD 7100, 12R30” ..........................................................$5,000

HAY & FORAGE (B)’07 JD 568, surface wrap ............................................$34,900 (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)’08 NH BR7090, twine only..........................................$21,900 (B)NH 1431, MoCo ..........................................................$20,900 (W)’03 JD 457SS, surface wrap ......................................$18,900 (O)’93, JD 535, Heartland chopper ....................................$9,900 (B)’98 NH 664, 2200 lb. bale ..............................................$8,995 (O)’89 Gehl 1865 round baler, 6’ bale ................................$6,900 (B)Hesston 10 stacker ........................................................$1,995 (H)Bale Basket, holds 90 bales ..........................................$1,895 (B)NH 40 forage blower ......................................................$1,595 (B)5.5’ hay pickup................................................Starting @ $100 (W)’09 JD 468, 5429 bales ......................................................Call

FALL TILLAGE (H)’07 JD 2700, 7-shank, folding......................................$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 (B)’90 JD 3710, 8-bottom ................................................$20,900 (H)JD 3710, 8-bottom ......................................................$19,900 (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 (W)DMI Tiger II, 5-shank ....................................................$5,900 (B)JD 910, 7-shank ............................................................$4,950 (W)IH 720, 6-bottom ..........................................................$4,950 (B)IH 720, 5-bottom ..........................................................$3,695 (B)IH 720, 5-bottom ..........................................................$1,995 (B)Bush Hog, 15’ stalk chopper..........................................$1,695

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‘92 CIH 9250, 5317 hrs., 20.8x42 duals ......................................$49,900

‘10 CIH 535Q, 1079 hrs., big pump, Lux. cab ..............................$249,900

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‘11 CIH Steiger 600 Quad, 36” tracks, Lux. cab, full auto guide ........COMING IN ‘11 CIH Steiger 400, Lux. cab, big pump, RC frame, cab suspension, full auto guide ................................................................................................JUST IN ‘02 CIH STX480Q, Delux cab, 4000 hrs., big hyd. pump, big drawbar ....$149,900 ‘05 CIH STX375, 710/70R38, Lux. cab, powershift, 1556 hrs. ..................$154,900 STX and STEIGER PTO, TOW CABLE & 3 PT. KITS ON HAND!!!

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‘02 CIH STX480Q, Del. cab, 4000 hrs., big hyd. pump ......................$149,900

‘’07 CIH 8010, 700 sep. hrs. ............................................$199,500

‘09 CIH 9120, Track Drive, RWA, 832 eng./568 sep. hrs. ........$295,500

‘08 JD 9530, 1836 hrs., 800x38 duals, wts, steering, HID lights ........$199,900

‘08 JD 8330, MFD, 2864 hrs., sus. axle, big hyd pump ..............$144,500

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‘11 CIH Magnum 340, susp. front axle, Lux. cab, HID lights, full auto guide ......................................................................................................................$219,900 ‘11 CIH Magnum 340, susp. front axle, Lux. cab, HID lights, full auto guide ......................................................................................................................$219,900 ‘10 CIH Pumu 180CVT, CVT trans., front 3 pt./front PTO, susp. front axle ......................................................................................................................$119,900 ‘08 CIH Puma 210, susp. front axle, Deluxe cab, 380 hrs., Auto Guide Ready ......................................................................................................................$122,900 ‘10 CIH Farmall 75A, MFD w/loader, Can be financed at 0% for 60 months ........................................................................................................................$32,900

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondents Tim King (story) and Jan King (photo)

Eight-sided history octagonal country schoolhouses were built in Two Minnesota, we’ve been told.

Octagonal schoolhouse, Big Stone County, Minn.

One is still standing.

That building served as the schoolhouse for District 13 in Artichoke Township of Big Stone County.

District 13 was between the village of Correll and Artichoke Lake. Like many country schoolhouses, when District 13 closed it was used as the township hall. We learned all this from a lovely book, “Schoolhouses of Minnesota.” So, we headed to Artichoke Township to see this architectural curiosity.

But why an octagonal schoolhouse? It seems that octagonal schoolhouses were locally common in the eastern U.S. as far back as 1721. According to one source, more than 100 of them were built between that time and the 1850s in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Some were also constructed in New York.

The Quakers were apparently behind the eightsided schoolhouse movement. They argued that windows on seven sides of the building provided the best lighting for the students and teachers. The windows, which were high enough so students couldn’t be distracted by outside vistas, also saved on lighting oil.

The Quakers also claimed that the buildings were easy to heat because heat from a centrally located stove easily reached everyone. These eastern schools had thick stone walls that held the heat in.

The octagon shape also allowed teachers to be located in a way so that all students could easily be observed.

There is no record of any octagonal schools being built after the middle of the 19th century. Mysteriously, the eight-sided Quaker schoolhouse design leapt across most of the eastern U.S. and landed in Minnesota’s western prairies in the 1890s. There, the community chose to build an octagonal schoolhouse from wood. The original schoolhouse had more windows than the building does now, apparently. Perhaps the cold prairie winds, the thin wooden walls, and the arrival of electric lighting, caused them to be boarded up.

When we arrived in Artichoke Township we discovered that the schoolhouse had moved. A friendly neighbor said that vandalism had inspired township officials to move it to the county museum in Ortonville. The only octagonal building now in Artichoke Township is the gazebo in her garden. It was, she said, inspired by the schoolhouse.

The Big Stone County Historical Society has done a wonderful job of caring for, and restoring, the building inside and out. It is well worth visiting.

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Used Kann 21’x96” aluminum grain body w/72” sides, 3pc. swing out endgate. Body has been refurbished & includes a new roll tarp - - 8,500

‘90 Ford F350 4x2, 7.3 diesel, automatic, PS, PB, 72,000 mi., Armlift AVTEL 28’ Aerial, devise, live hydraulics, hydraulic out riggers, 12’ flatbed w/new 8’ long fiberglass tool box - $14,950

1989 Hendrickson VT100,Cummins NTC 315 hp., Fuller 8spd. w/Lo/Lo, Hendrickson 40,000 lb. walking beam rear susp. w/11:00x22.5 tires on alum. rims outside, 12,000 lb. front axle w/315-80Rx22.5 tires on alum. rims - $13,500

2012 Big Lug CT 1414HD, 14’x80” body w/24” sides, 15,580 lbs. GVWR, 7K axles, HD box construction w/tubular framing & 10 ga. high strength floor, LED lights, Modular wiring, deep cycle battery - $9,050

2002 Sterling single axle tractor w/12.7 Liter 470 hp.

Detroit, 7-speed transmission, 11:00R22.5 tires, air ride suspension, very clean - $17,500 - 2012 Nevo;;e 28’ aluminum grain trailer, single hopper, 770 bu. capacity, 7700 lbs. empty weight, Shurloc roll tarp with electric conversion kit, Aluminum outer rims, $31,600 with FET included.

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2012 Big Lug T1814 FD, 18’x102” wide, 15,580 GVWR flat bed dump trailer, 2 7K axles, LED lgts., 3 stage telescopic hoist giving 52 degree dump angle, HD understructure, crossmembers on 12” centers - $9,880

Schien 16’x94” wide grain body with 52” sides, new steel floor and crossmembers, 3-pc. swingout rear endgates, shot blasted and painted red - $5,450

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New Fisher 9’ HD Trip Edge steel plow complete with lights, Minute-mount attachments - Choice of truck mounts - Ideal Farm Yard Plow - “Display Model, some paint fade - $4,400

2009 Big Lug CT1010SD, 10’ long x 6’ wide x 18” high side dump body on tandem trailer, 9990 lbs., GVW, LED lgts., Modual wiring, trickle charger, deep cycle battery, 12” spacing on crossmembers, barn door rear - $5,950

Obeco 17’ grain body w/52” steel sides, new steel floor & understructure, new 3-pc. swingout tailgate, shot blasted, primed & painted - $5,950

Used Crysteel ST560 twin cylinder scissors hoist complete with pump and rear hinge assembly, ideal for bodies up to 18’ long - $2,950

Model 240 Power Box, 11 hp. Kohler gas eng., 175 amp welder, 13CFM @ 100 psi comp., 4500 watts of elec. power, (2) 110V15 GFCI outlets, (1) 230V sgl. ph. 20 amp outlet, 29” Hx36”Wx48”L, Demonstrator - $4,950

Big Lug T2514DF 25’x102” wide, 16,092 lb. GVWR trailer w/20’ deck plus 5’ beavertail, 2 7K axles w/235/R16E tires, stake & tie rail plus D rings, wood floor w/34” deck height, I-beam main frame - $7,565

15’6”x94” Schwartz Timberlock all oak grain body with 42” sides, good understructure - $1,950 - Schwartz twin cylinder hoist available for $750 more

Cadet Western steel flatbed w/gooseneck hitch compart., treadplate steel floor w/channel crossmembers, bulkhead w/tail lights & sun shade, rear skirt, outside tie rail Starting at $1,950 • New Cadet flatbeds avail.: 8’-13” long

4,000 lb. Stick Boom Crane w/10’ boom that power telescopes to 16’, power rotation, elevation & winch, 12v electric power - $5,500

2012 Big Lug T2014DFB 20’ Deckover flatbed w/beavertail, 15’x102” wide bed plus 5’ beavertail, 2-7000 lb. axles, elec. brakes, ST235 800R16E tires, slipper spring susp., Modular wiring - $6,400

Rebuilt Bianchi 14’x97” wide by 62” high all steel grain body with 3-pc. swing out rear endgates, completely shot blasted and primed, will paint your choice of color $4,900 painted

20’ long Aluminum Van Body, insulated, 90” high inside, 40” swing-out rear door, shelving front-to-back on both walls, ideal storage shed, Excellent Condition - Was used to haul fresh flowers - $2,800

12’x96” Bayer aluminum flatbed with a wood floor and a 40” bulkhead - $1,450

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