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Reduced haylage waste and spoilage adds up to increased profits, thanks to a new piece of equipment ~ Page 6

America is still the greatest

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interest and some crop protection proI had the privilege of a rare “double gram. But it was not a good era for agriheader” May 16. culture.

I drove to Wayzata for an interview with “In came Reagan. He didn’t pass any Chuck Conner, CEO of the National Coungreat big stimulus bill. He lowered taxes cil of Farmer Cooperatives. Sharp guy. You and made the administration more busican read a question-and-answer session ness friendly. And business people with him starting on Page 19A in this responded with more expansion; more issue. people were hired. That started the best In the very same building the Boschwitz 25 years this country has ever experifamily maintains their business offices. In LAND MINDS enced.

1982 U.S. Sen. Rudy Boschwitz appointed

By Dick Hagen “Today Congress seems stymied on my son Michael into the U.S. Military many issues. I think some blame is due Academy at West Point, N.Y. That, as to 24-7 news coverage. The news people you can imagine, is a huge favor to a think the only thing that makes news is country family from Olivia, Minn. when they can capture politicians arguing. And it Over the past 20-plus years I’ve occasionally had the opportunity of a brief greeting and thank you to gets worse when the numbers are close like they are the senator. And now this unexpected privilege came in the current Congress. Today’s Senate is 53 Democrats and 47 Republicans. Both sides need to be once again. accommodating and the competition does get a little I cautiously opened the door and asked if the sena- rougher.” tor was in. He was. I asked if I might say “hello.” The Always a political purveyor, the senator said, “but person who looked like a younger Boschwitz if we elect a Republican president this fall said, “Go right ahead. He’s in that office and get a Republican Senate plus keep the right there” pointing to an open door. I Republicans in control of the U.S. House, looked in; saw the senator sitting at his comthen we can fix this country because it needs puter. He waved me in. My goodness, his to be fixed.” office is Washington, D.C., personified with Boschwitz said he enjoyed being on the pictures of the senator and political friends Senate committee and it got better when abundantly displayed.

Dick Lyng became Secretary of Agriculture I reminded him of his generosity 30 years earlier when my son became a West Point Rudy Boschwitz in 1986. “Dick Lyng was the canniest, the smartest of anyone in agriculture with cadet. whom I served. I introduced him one time at a speHe offered a chair and our conversation began. I cial birthday of USDA. I told the audience that Dick was curious about his take on Congress today versus Lyng was a canny old dude. I was asked to introduce the 12 years he served as Minnesota senator from again at a later date. He came over and whispered in 1978 to 1990. He reminded me that he was on the my ear ‘call me a canny old dude again’.”

Senate ag committee those 12 years. “We used to How does an 80-year-old former U.S. Senator keep have set aside and diversion programs; lots more up with the pace of the world? Obviously Boschwitz government involvement in agriculture at that time.

I was always an opponent of government in agricul- is well connected. In 2005 he was designated as ture. I felt the marketplace should be the key driver Ambassador Rudy Boschwitz and served as head of the U.S. delegation to the 61st Session of the United of market prices for farm production.

Nations Commission on Human Rights.

“Senator Born (of Oklahoma) and I sponsored the “I enjoy life as it is but I keep up with the world as legislation that became the Freedom-to-Farm Bill. best I can. And that’s why I enjoy life. It’s a challengThe 1980s were difficult for agriculture. The worst ing intellectual environment we’re living in. You recession since the Depression years of the ’30s. have to read a lot. You have to pay attention. But Interest rates into the 20 percentile. Unfortunately don’t give up on America and don’t give up on this many farmers went bankrupt. The 1985 farm bill included provisions to provide farm loans with low See MINDS, pg. 3

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 7 — Dry corn in fall slowed expansion of silage bag storage 9 — U.S. agriculture strength driven by farmer-owned cooperatives 13 — Finalists named for 2012 Princess Kay of the Milky Way 39 — Kids’ Corner, Sudoku on the Funpage

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To the Editor: In response to the article published in The Land magazine on Dec. 2, 2011, “Trashing the old barn,” we would like to address the approach of disposing farm buildings.

In general, it is illegal to burn old farm buildings and farm debris in order to dispose of them. Disposing of old farm sites through burning can result in significant fines and penalties from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, as we have experienced firsthand.

Additionally, a burn permit does not allow for the burning of material other than vegetative matter and clean dimensional lumber (not plywood, painted or preserved). Burning farmhouses and other farm structures typically results in the burning of prohibitive materials.

A disposal facility permit is generally required to dispose of farm demolition debris with the exception of concrete and reinforcing bar. Burning waste before burying it may result in the need to manage that waste at a permitted landfill, at increased cost.

If you are considering burning, you need to read all the terms of your burn permit. Make sure to contact your local county solid waste official and the MPCA before burning or burying any material on the land without a permit. Consider hiring inspectors, as well as a certified excavator. It may cost more upfront, but will be worth it in the end.

Reed and Lynae Burgstahler Stewart, Minn.

MINDS, from pg. 2 world.

“After World War II, there were only 12 democracies in the world. Today there are 100 democracies. The important element is this simple fact: There has never been a war between two democracies. So despite the turmoil on Planet Earth, the world is getting better.

“We have a bunch of crazies in this world unfortunately. Much of this turmoil is people trying to get rid of their dictatorial leadership.

These people, too, want democracy. And as that continues to happen around the world we will become a better world.

“Despite our great discontent, America is better today than any time in our great history.

Democracies only work when people respect each other and are willing to work together for the common cause.”

My brief visit with Sen. Boschwitz reaffirmed me of his great faith in America. As he walked me out of his office he gently took my hand, “remember that faith in America starts with a strong religious faith.” Still ramrod straight and standing tall, he is indeed a proud American.

Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be reached at dickhagen@mvtvwireless.com ❖

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To the Editor: As you pointed out in the Opinion section of your May 25 edition, it is an important but daunting task to educate consumers about where their food comes from. It is always enjoyable to hear what children think, and the third graders in this survey were no exception.

A group of farmers and agribusiness people in south central Minnesota have decided to tackle the task of educating our consumers this summer. We are organizing a one-day camp called Farm Camp Minnesota for children in grades 3 to 6. The purpose of this camp is to provide a fun, educational experience for the campers to learn about modern agriculture and to understand how and where their food is produced.

The campers will be able to interact with farmers and agribusiness people as they learn about corn, soybeans, pork, dairy, beef and poultry. They will be able to participate in many fun activities and also be able to ride in a tractor.

The camp will be held at Farmamerica, west of Waseca, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 13. Lunch will be provided and everybody will receive a T-shirt and a lot of fun things to take home.

Registration information is available by contacting Farmamerica at their website www.farmamerica.org or by calling (507) 835-2052.

I want to express my appreciation to the agribusinesses, producer groups and individuals who are donating their time and resources to make this happen. I would like to invite your readers to help us tell the story by encouraging any 3 to 6 graders they know to join us at Farm Camp Minnesota for a day of fun and learning.

Kathy Guse Janesville, Minn.

Boschwitz: Faith in America starts with religious faith

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Letter: Educating Letter: Learn youth about ag before you burn

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Commentary: 150 Years of ‘The Peoples’ Department’ One hundred and fifty years servation and a host of other ago, in 1862, President Abraissues, the USDA has ham Lincoln signed into law impacted the lives of generaan act of Congress establishtions of Americans. ing the U.S. Department of Over the past three years, we Agriculture. have furthered that commitTwo and a half years later, ment to this nation. in what would be his final The USDA has supported annual message to Congress, Tom Vilsack producers — making a Lincoln called the USDA record number of farm “The People’s Departloans, maintaining a ment.” strong safety net, and President Lincoln knew the impor- expanding markets to drive record tance of agriculture to our prosperity exports.

— particularly at a time when about We’ve stood by rural communities — half of all Americans lived on the supporting more than 6,000 commufarm. While that number today nity facilities projects, providing more stands at about 2 percent, our values than 50,000 loans to help rural busiare still rooted in rural America. nesses create jobs and investing in As the United States has changed thousands of infrastructure projects and evolved over the years, at the that have delivered modern broadUSDA we have not lost sight of Lin- band, water and electric services to coln’s vision. Through our work on millions. food, agriculture, economic developWe’ve enrolled a record number of ment, science, natural resource con-

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acres in conservation programs, and For our small towns and communilaid out a sensible new planning rule ties looking to compete in a globalizing for 193 million acres of national forests world, we’ll be there with access to to promote job growth while conserv- broadband, critical infrastructure and ing the environment. support for new businesses.

The USDA has continued its history The USDA will continue its support of groundbreaking for the next generation research. For example, of renewable fuels and we’ve invested about help promote advanced, USDA is looking $320 million to accelerbio-based products. ate research on the next forward to We’ll keep working generation of renewable addressing the closely with America’s energy — so we can creagricultural producers changing needs ate jobs and ensure to maintain a dependof agriculture America’s energy secuable safety net for their and rural rity for years to come. work — which ultiAmerica.

We’re also helping mately is connected to families lead healthy one in 12 American jobs lives. The USDA provides nutrition — and ensure the food supply we need assistance for one in four Americans, to feed a growing world population. enabling them to put healthy meals on I hope Americans will join us in our the table, even when times are tough, commemoration of 150 years of the and we’re serving healthier school USDA. This is a great time to learn breakfast and lunch to 32 million stu- about this department’s contributions dents a day. to the strength of our nation, and to Today, the USDA truly remains a see how we can continue to partner “Peoples’ Department” that touches the with Americans working to provide a life of every American. Folks depend on better life for their families. us. That’s why I’m committed to leverI invite everyone to log on to aging the efforts of our department and www.usda.gov/usda150 to learn more more than 100,000 hardworking USDA about the USDA’s history and our employees to continue creating jobs, plans for the future — as the “Peoples’ supporting rural communities and Department” continues serving all helping our country prosper.

Americans, every day and every way.

As we commemorate 150 years of This commentary was submitted by accomplishments, the USDA is looking the U.S. Department of Agriculture on forward to addressing the changing behalf of USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. ❖ needs of agriculture and rural America.

West Central Antique Power Show set for June 23-24

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This year’s West Central Antique Power Show will feature “MinnesotaMade” tractors and machinery, including a 1915 gas-powered tractor called the Little Oak, originally built in Willmar and owned by Ralph Hall of Atwater, Minn.

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You’ll also see a 1915 Hustler gas engine also built in Willmar and owned

by Byron Boike of Willmar. There will also be some equipment built by inmates at the Minnesota State Prison when machinery construction was a major industry of the prison.

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machinery, a flea market plus various vendors. Even our garden tractor category for both pull and show keeps growing,” said Bill Luepke, president of the group which now includes 85 duespaying members.

The $15 membership fee includes two pork chop dinners at the Saturday evening event.

Admission is $5 but free for kids 15 and under. Attractions include kids barrel train rides; farm toy show (buy and sell); a shady playground; gas engine power displays; wood shingle making; corn shelling and grinding; huge saw mill in action; live music and a swap meet. Gates open at 8 a.m., and there is plenty of free parking including handicap parking.

— Dick Hagen, The Land staff writer

U.S. agriculture’s hot numbers in wintry economic times

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For example, Japan, with $14 billion food purchases in 2011 and 2012, was and will remain a far bigger U.S ag export market than all of Europe combined. China, while dropping its estimated U.S. food buys to $18.5 billion in 2012 from $19.9 billion last year, is still your dream customer — a billion mouths, rising incomes, a growing economy and expanding Western tastes.

Like Europe now, however, China could falter in the coming two years. Strong evidence suggests that one-half of the nation’s foreign currency reserves are being used to prop up the economy; much of it to build infrastructure — airports, roads, bridges — that have little purpose other than to underwrite continued consumer spending.

Moreover, China’s biggest problem, political reform, awaits. I’ve heard it explained this way: China and its chief regional competitor, India, are two powerful cars roaring down flat, perfect four-lane highways at 200 mph. The road for India, because of its functioning democracy, never ends. The road for China, however, turns into a dirt walking path.

When? As soon as the economy stops growing and China can’t buy enough food — from you — to feed its people.

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

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As the world stumbles toward a summer of financial winter, one part of the American economy continues its merry, five-year China and its chief regional waltz: U.S. ag exports are forecast to reach competitor, India, are two $134.5 billion in fiscal year 2012. powerful cars roaring down That estimate, released by the U.S. flat, perfect four-lane Department of Agriculture May 31, is $3.5 highways at 200 mph. billion higher than the USDA’s February guess and only $3 billion under FY 2011’s Regionally, however, Asia easily tops the record-smashing foreign ag sales.

FARM & FOOD FILE list; 43 percent of all American food exports More impressive than these two years of headed west to the East in 2011 whereas high-altitude flying is the steep uptrend

By Alan Guebert our North American Free Trade Agreethey cap. U.S. ag exports in FY 2007 were ment partners gobbled up 26.4 percent. a then-fabulous $82.2 billion. This That won’t change this year. year’s number is a staggering $50 bilBy comparison, the European Union’s lion-and-change higher. What a run.

27 members had a small U.S. shopping Lost in the thin air, however, are higher ag imports. cart last year. Just 7.4 percent of all American ag While their rocket ride has been slower — U.S. ag exports — valued at $10.2 billion — went east to the imports are up $37 billion between 2007 and 2012 — West. they are climbing, too, and will total an estimated The striking difference between those numbers $107.5 billion by Sept. 30, the end of the governcarries two potent suggestions. First, the EU’s ecoment’s fiscal year. nomic stumbles have sent few ripples across AmerStill, given the economic jitters rattling Asia, Europe ica’s fruited plain and, in all likelihood, won’t unless and North America now, any growth in ag exports is a their money flu infects our bigger, better customers. minor miracle and an estimated growth of 3.4 percent, Second, those bigger, better customers are far bigthe USDA’s number for 2012, is a major miracle. ger and far better and so should be our worries As usual, the big boys of the American exporting because they buy groceries, literally, by the boatload. past are the (forecasted) big boys of today’s export market: 1 billion bushels of wheat for $8.5 billion, 1.7 billion bushels of corn for $12.5 billion, 1.3 billion bushels of soybeans for $18.1 billion.

Also, 2012 livestock, poultry and dairy exports will total $29.6 billion and, nearly as large, are sales of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and nuts; they are forecast to hit $28.5 billion.

Charting where American food goes should draw you an economic map of the world today, right? (Link to the USDA report at www.farmandfoodfile.com.) I mean China on top, maybe Japan next, then Europe.

No, nope and not even close.

America’s No. 1 food customer in 2012 will be Canada, at $20 billion in buys, then Mexico at $19 billion, then (finally) China at $18.5 billion.

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Cover story: A clean haylage shave is the payoff

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Called an SS8 and mounted on a Case skid loader with a 10-foot reach, the Easy Rake used by Wright County, Minn., dairy farmer Andy Thorson quickly and cleanly scrapes haylage out of the nine-foot diameter plastic bags used on Diers Corp. Farm.

With this rig, he rakes down 5,500 pounds of haylage in only two minutes. The beauty of this system is a perfectly clean face so there’s no dry down, no spoilage and no waste prior to the next feeding 24 hours later.

Thorson, 37, the crops and weekend feeding guy at the 200-cow operation which has been using haylage bags

(mostly 250-feet long and 9-feet diameter) for several years, said, “it was a struggle every day with just a bucket on my skid loader to get the feed out clean. Haylage out of a bag is difficult because of how tightly it compresses.

However with this Easy Rake this chore is a piece of cake.”

Originator of the Easy Rake system is Riverview LLP, a dairy operation in the Morris, Minn., area. Hanson Silo of Lake Lillian, Minn., purchased the manufacturing and marketing rights of the system and now markets eight different sized rakes throughout the livestock industry in the United States and Canada.

Thorson had seen the units at farm Dick Hagen

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Andy Thorson finds a lot less waste and spoilage in his bagged haylage once he started using an Easy Rake mounted on his skid loader.

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shows and also at a neighboring dairy farm in a bunker storage system. He also checked out working demos at the Easy Rake website. He reasoned this rake would work well cutting silage out of a silage bag and keep a nice face on the remaining silage. It definitely looked like a time saver also.

He talked it over with his wife, Colette, and father-in-law, Gary Diers.

However neither was real excited about the $4,000 price. However, last fall they harvested some of their corn silage and stored it in a “drive-over” covered silage pile.

“But when we started feeding out of that pile last December, I couldn’t believe how hard it was to keep a nice face on the pile with just a bucket. I was also surprised at how tightly compacted the silage was in that drive-over pile.”

Thorson is also involved with a custom harvesting operation (Otto Farms Chopping Inc.) doing haylage, corn silage and earlage across central Minnesota. “We pride ourselves on the packing job we do for our customers.” A Claas self-propelled harvester with Kenworth trucks and Meyers forage boxes with both side and rear unloaders lets them unload directly into plastic bags.

He also recognizes the cost of damaged silage. When corn was $2 and silage maybe only $20 a ton, he wasn’t so concerned about some waste. Not so today.

“Unless you leave a clean face on that haylage bag, you’re losing some feed value, particularly in warmer weather with a haylage face left jagged and a lumpy mess each day after feed-

ing,” Thorson said.

“I was spending like half an hour each day with my skid loader and bucket trying to properly face the silage pile. We were feeding about 14,000 pounds from that pile each day. So it was a winter feeding from that pile that convinced me the rake system was better than pealing down with the bucket each day.

“But I really wanted to see how the rake would work on the haylage bags. We use bags for most of our haylage so I needed some assurance that the Easy Rake would do the job. I hauled a load of hay to a farmer near Lake Lillian (Minn.) so I was only a few miles from the Hanson Silo plant. Mike Hanson said haul it home and see how it works for you.”

He was immediately impressed. “I couldn’t believe how quick and clean it pulled the haylage out and left such a clean face. The same on our corn silage pile. Just two to three minutes to pull down 14,000 pounds of corn silage,” said Thorson, who couldn’t come up with a single disadvantage of his unit.

“You never get out of the cab. There aren’t any hydraulic hoses to hook up.

You’re hitched up and raking forage in 30 seconds. There’s just no maintenance. It’s what I call ‘stupid/simple’.

“I know there are a lot of dairy farmers who are always doing some fixing on their hydraulic facers. But this unit looks to me to be pretty much indestructible.”

Brother-in-law Scott Diers does the week day feeding; bunk feeding with a TMR wagon. The daily ration includes corn silage, high-moisture ear corn silage, dry supplements, haylage, even wheat straw when it fits the ration. He makes up three batches totaling 24,000 pounds of feed per day. Cows are group fed, one of three different rations based on age and production.

Diers Farm runs about 800 crop acres, slightly over 1,000 acres including the hay ground. Corn and alfalfa are the primary crops but also some soybeans to spread out the harvest season. All the manure from this dairy farm gets used for corn ground.

The Thorsons have three daughters: Mikayla, 9, Malorie, 7, and Victoria, 4.

Despite vacillating milk prices, Thorson thinks dairy farms producing most of their own feed, have a good future in Minnesota. “It’s a challenging business. Input costs keep rising. To be successful, you need to micromanage. I think that even boils down to how clean a face you leave on your silage piles each day.” ❖

Flat storage still expanding

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer The exceptionally dry and generally easy harvest last fall certainly slowed the expansion of “white plastic flat storage,” especially when 99 percent of the corn crop was field dried and ready for the bin without any artificial heat.

Get into flat storage for 6 cents a Marc Van Buren bushel, and white plastic continues to be the most cost-effective answer for growers still needing a facility for handling extra grain even if “bin-dry” at harvest. For cattle feeders, silage bags are especially quick and convenient when bunkers need some extra temporary capacity.

“Demand for storage dropped off last fall because of the very favorable weather, but since we first got into flat storage a few years back it’s been a good run,” said Marc Van Buren, with Lange Ag Systems of Willmar, Minn.

He said usage of these flat storage bags for things other than high-moisture corn or silage keeps happening. “Just last week we had a customer in western Minnesota who bagged some urea. So temporary storage for other products is continuing to surprise us.”

The grain bags filled with the Loftness grain bagger are available in 10-foot and 12-foot diameter sizes. A 300-foot-long bag, 10-foot diameter, gives you 14,000to 15,000-bushel storage. The 12-foot machine used on a 500-foot bag provides up to 33,000 bushels of temporary storage.

“If you own the Loftness machine, your plastic costs for a 500-foot bag are about 6 cents a bushel. Or you can rent a machine and that about doubles your storage costs,” Van Buren said. He said they have customers who own several machines and have built a healthy business doing both silage and grain filling.

But individual producers are now often buying their own machines.

Van Buren said that farmers still speak confidently about 2012 being another good year. Lange Ag Systems gets a good read on both grain and livestock farmers since the firm markets across Minnesota, into North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

If there’s a sudden demand for flat storage this fall, it shouldn’t be a problem for Lange, since they usually inventory 300 to 500 grain bags at their Willmar facility. The factory supplier of the bags — Up North Plastics — is only a couple hours away, at Cottage Grove, Minn. The AG-BAG machine for silage is manufactured at Saint Nazianz, Wis. The Loftness Grain Bagger and Grain Unloader machines are made at Hector, Minn.

Van Buren speaks highly of the engineering and construction quality of these two brands of machines for filling flat storage. “There are a lot of these units still out there since the early 1990s. So with routine maintenance, these are long-lasting pieces of equipment,” he said.

Van Buren was interviewed at the Willmar, Minn., farm show this spring. For more information, log on to langeagsystems.com. ❖

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Q&A: Chuck Conner on the state of agriculture eratives. The rapidly emerging middle class of people around the world is anxious to improve their diets.

They’re demanding more protein, and more variety in their daily food. Some predict as much as a 70 percent increase in total food production will be needed by 2050.

Q: You are a world traveler. Is the agricultural cooperative movement strong elsewhere?

Conner: Farmer-owned co-ops have a strong presence throughout Europe, Canada, even in the developing world.

They serve the same fundamental purpose of providing group action when individual efforts just wouldn’t work. It may, for example, be just a small coffee bean operation in an underdeveloped country in Africa.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer With a pedigree that The rapidly emerging middle class of people includes U.S. Department of around the world is anxious to improve their diets.

Agriculture farm bill legislaThey’re demanding more protein, and more varition under seven U.S. presidential administrations, ety in their daily food. ... A 70 percent increase in Chuck Conner, president and total food production will be needed by 2050.

CEO of the National Council of Chuck Conner Farmer Cooperatives, brings some Washington-insider policy thinkQ: By 2050 world population is Conner: American agriculture is ing to any negotiating table. With more doing well; remarkably well. But even projected to be 9 billion. Can agrithan 25 years of experience in national our recent history reveals tougher culture find the means to feed 2 and state government and agricultural times in agriculture. My father — an billion more people over the next trade associations work, Conner gener- Indiana producer — farmed 50 years 40 years? ates respect and regard. and often struggled during certain Conner: I describe this as the next Q: Minnesota is regarded as the years just to provide for the family. generation’s greatest challenge. It will ‘Co-op Capital’ of American agri- Agriculture struggled just to exist dur- involve careful planning on the part of culture. When did the National ing the 1980s. Many farmers didn’t U.S. food and agricultural policy peoCouncil of Farmer Cooperatives survive. So it’s refreshing to see this ple, plus world agricultural policy. It much healthier economy for U.S. farm- presents almost unlimited opportunistart, and why?

Conner: Formed in 1929, primarily ers today. Will some individual farmers ties to U.S. farmers and U.S. farm coopto bring more voice and more strength still be battling to exist? Yes, that’s the for U.S. agriculture at both state and very nature of this industry which has national levels; and increasingly at become so capital intensive. We do international trade and marketing know there will be down periods at events also. The early inertia of the co- some point.

Q: In view of this competition, op movement was the recognition that an organized cooperative voice could how can younger people find do for farmers what individual farmers opportunity in agriculture? could not do. This business structure is Conner: When I graduated from as relevant today as it was back in the Purdue University in 1980 people were 1920s. Today there are 206 farmer co- saying it was impossible to go out and ops just in Minnesota with 2010 gross stake your future in production agrisales of nearly $18 billion. The two culture. And that reality did, in fact, largest cooperative in America are force me to seek other work to provide Minnesota cooperatives — CHS and for me and my family. My father and Land O’Lakes. But other national my older brother were running our leaders based in Minnesota are Associ- farm. I perhaps was ‘one child too ated Milk Producers, AgriBank, many’ to also fit into our farming proAgStar, American Crystal Sugar and gram. But agriculture has always been Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop- challenging. Today is no different than erative.

30 years ago. Sure, having a family Q: Some say there are too many connection already in farming makes co-ops and they compete unfairly it more doable. Our Farm Credit Sysagainst private business. Your tem, which is also a farmer-owned cooperative, is a tremendous provider take?

Conner: The numbers just don’t for both first-time beginning farmers back up that argument. The growth of and established farmers.

Q: Isn’t agribusiness today a co-ops is inevitable. They’ve had to grow and change just like the thou- much bigger employer than prosands of farmers who are, in fact, the duction ag? ownership of all cooperatives. If you Conner: Very definitely. Our look at the ‘peers’ of farmer-owned co- National Council of Farm Cooperatives ops, in essence the privately owned ag is now an organization of more than business that co-ops compete against, 3,000 U.S. farmer-owned businesses. their growth in recent years greatly Plus private industry in U.S. agriculexceeds the growth of co-ops. I would ture continues to seek new talent as argue that even with the growth of the industry expands. The demand for U.S.-based agricultural cooperatives young, energetic graduates to work in we’re a step behind the private indus- agribusiness is very, very strong. At a try world of agriculture. time when most college graduates are Q: American agriculture is cur- finding it difficult to get jobs, not so for rently enjoying ‘golden years’ of the young graduates studying any of financial growth. Are there any the many different vocational choices in agriculture. leaks emerging in this bubble?

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Farm bills only pass with broad support from ag CONNER, from pg. 9 But by banding together they, too, generate better marketing opportunities.

Q: Are we making the right kind of progress on the new 2012 farm bill?

Conner: I’ve been involved in seven farm bills dating back to the days of President Jimmy Carter, when Sen. Herman Tallmadge was Chairman of

the Senate ag committee for the 1981 farm bill. Tallmadge already was an institution in agricultural circles. So when the Senator spoke, we listened.

It’s more challenging today. But compared with other issues, agriculture clearly is more bipartisan and historically that has been the nature of farm bill legislation. The division comes more at regional lines than party lines.

In essence, strong differences between southern agricultural interests and

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Middle America still persist. For example, the Senate ag committee farm bill proposal has received very high praise from corn and soybean interests but sharp criticism from rice, peanut and cotton growers. The Southern farmers still favor direct payment provisions in the farm bill. But that’s not likely to work in the next farm bill. Our corn and soybean producers are willing to give up direct payments if there is a stronger risk management program.

Ultimately farm bills only pass when broadly supported by all sectors of agriculture. Will we have a new farm bill before the November election? I don’t know.

Q: But you do sense that farm legislation is on the right track for all groups?

Conner: I think the one track that unites is that we’re all pleased that the process has started. It’s been my experience with seven farm bills that the toughest part is simply getting them out of the ag committee; getting them out of the chute so to speak. At this point the new proposed bill is only out of the Senate ag committee on a 12 to 5 vote; the House Committee apparently wants more time to listen to more issues.

Q: Speaking of the House, any particular advice for Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson?

Conner: Collin is a friend of mine, and a friend of cooperatives. He gets reelected because he looks after his farm constituency very well. He understands what agriculture needs to continue sustainably. And he knows full well that you need to reach across political points of view, particularly in the U.S. House of Representatives, which basically has few agricultural votes and often little real understanding of American agriculture. You’re not going to pass a farm bill through the House just with the farm delegation.

That segment will get you less than one-quarter of votes needed. Today most of U.S. food production comes from only about 200,000 producers. In voting terms when you are relating to 300 million people that’s a small slice.

Q: Is agriculture being treated ‘fairly’ on the issue of renewable energy?

Conner: First recognize that the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives has been deep in the development of the renewable fuels industry in America virtually since Day One. Many — in fact, most — of the original ethanol plants started as farmer-

owned cooperatives. So, too, the original biodiesel facilities were cooperative businesses. But we’re also cognizant of our livestock production industry and feed cost issues. We understand both sides of the argument. The case that the ethanol industry needs to make to the American public is the fact that the pump price for virtually all Americans is lower because of the inputs of ethanol fuels.

Some say that thanks to ethanol, pump prices are about 50 cents a gallon cheaper. It’s a noteworthy difference that simply is not understood by most folks pulling into a station for a fill up.

Q: How does your Council assist new ‘start up’ groups wanting to produce and market as a cooperative?

Conner: This is an important part of our total mission. Because the co-op is a unique business structure it requires unique tax and accounting systems.

We have a legal tax and accounting group within our structure that assists both existing co-ops and new co-ops as well. Specialists within the Council meet with producers and marketers across the country. Information is also available electronically via our website at www.ncfc.org.

Q: Do we have too many co-ops?

Conner: It can’t happen!

Q: Because of better genetics, more innovations and even more smart farmers, will American agriculture continue to improve production per acre?

Conner: I see enormous growth potential in total productivity of American agriculture going forward. This global world has to face the reality of tremendously much more production with few new acres to bring into food production. I believe we will meet that challenge simply because we’ve got to meet that challenge. And there’s no better way to do that than through American farmers and the co-ops they represent.

Q: What is agriculture’s biggest challenge ahead?

Conner: We’re all about public policy perspective as it relates to challenges in the marketplace. The biggest challenge day in and day out is the regulatory environment, be that from EPA, FDA, OSHA, Department of Labor and, in some cases, even from our own Department of Agriculture. As more and more regulations get impleSee CONNER, pg. 11

Global market access key to U.S. agriculture success We can all be champions of a freemarket agriculture, but that’s not a reality in today’s world market scenarios.

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• According to World Trade Organization, the EU alone spends over $1 billion in promoting their agricultural products abroad and in member states. This is more than four times what the United States spends.

• Government-backed industry associations in other countries are now actively promoting non-U.S. agricultural products across the Chinese market.

• MAP connects tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers and growers to the international marketplace, something nearly impossible for an individual producer to do.

• Every billion dollars in U.S. ag exports creates 8,400 American jobs. MAP and foreign market development programs have boosted farm income by about $1.5 billion per year.

Q: Does U.S. agriculture need a farm bill?

Conner: Yes, we need a farm bill. We can all be champions of a free-market agriculture, but that’s not a reality in today’s world market scenarios. The first farm bill I worked on was five titles; today’s

farm bill is 16 titles, so the mere complexities of world agriculture sort of demands agricultural legislation with its own checks and balances. The fundamental principal of a farm bill is to provide a safety net for the producer. That need is as strong today was it was in 1981. There are a lot of opportunities in agriculture today, but also tremendous variabilities. When you depend upon the Chinese, for example, for your market, what happens when there is a disruption? That safety net shouldn’t dictate production, it shouldn’t drive the farmers planning decisions, but it should be there to provide some cushion when there is a temporary drop in the agricultural economy.

Q: If you were writing the next farm bill, what would you include?

Conner: Give production agriculture the resources necessary to sustain food production. The cost of farm programs has come down precipitously since 1981. I’m not aware of any federal programs with a declining rate of spending. Don’t treat agriculture like it is part of our deficit problem.

Don’t forget about the market export program.

Exports today are so very critical to American agriculture and very definitely to the increasing role of feeding more of the world’s population. And last, help us out on some of this regulatory stuff. Let’s put some sort of ‘common sense’ test into play before rules are made. Give us these three issues and farmers and the co-ops they own will be able to meet the challenges this world is going to present. ❖

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CONNER, from pg. 10 mented it simply adds to our cost of doing business.

In the case of EPA, there seems to be a de-link between the cost of implementing particular regulations and the good to the public derived from those regulations. The common sense question is what is the public getting out of this proposal. And way too often it seems the answer is ‘not much.’ The pesticide registration issue, which may soon require a farmer to get a pesticide registration every time he goes to the field with a particular product, is simply nonsense. The Department of Labor and their effort to take kids away from farm work is another example of ineptitude. Thankfully, common sense did prevail on that issue.

Also, we face a very competitive world market today. Much of that competition comes from co-ops outside the United States. We need a businessfriendly environment that recognizes the importance of global trade, and also the strong pricing support that many European farmers enjoy through their governments.

Q: Without exports U.S. agriculture would be financially insolvent. What does your Council do to enhance U.S. agricultural exports?

Conner: You’re right, without exports U.S. agriculture would be in a world of hurt. This year we’re estimating over $130 billion of U.S. food and agriculture exports. Nearly 50 percent of U.S. soybean production gets exported; about 15 percent of U.S. dairy production; upwards of over 20 percent of U.S. pork, and it looks like a record potential for U.S. corn exports, too. The next farm bill has to address the trade challenges, however, faced by U.S. farmers in world markets. Sanitary and phyto-sanitary trade barriers are an issue. Market development funds are crucial. The Market Access Program enables us to match our competitors overseas. Let me bullet point how MAP levels the playing field for U.S. farmers and ranchers in world trade.

• Our competitors in the world market — including the European Union, Australia, Argentina, China, Russia and other — outspend the United States by several magnitudes when it comes to market development.

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Todd County. Agriculture is prominent in Morrison County, which ranks third in the state in total livestock production, third in beef cattle, dairy and poultry and 15th in total agriculture.

Crow Wing County is located north of Morrison County and ranks 20th in the state for total beef production and 65th in total livestock production.

Registration begins at 6:15 a.m. with tours starting at 6:40 a.m. Lunch will be served at the farm beginning at 11:30 am.

After the tours are complete, dinner will be served at the fairgrounds starting at 5:15 p.m.

Registration before June 15 is $25 per adult; after June 15 cost goes to $35. There are no refunds. Make checks payable to MVCA. Mail payment to Darv Keehr, 22810 175th Avenue, Little Falls, MN 56345.

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Agriculture is a major industry in this region.

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ple locations. Recorded field data is automatically synchronized with the AgJunction cloud system for use in the field, back at the office, or through an agriculture service provider.

AgJunction will continue to work with Cogent3D to bring more features and benefits to AgJunction Mobile for iOS in the future. This will include downloading recorded datasets (yield, planting, as-applied, aerial imagery, soil sampling and electrical conductivity, etc.) in the field as background layers for viewing and as a reference for field sampling.

Other future updates will include integration with the AgJunction electronic work order system and the AgJunction asset tracking system.

“The iOS and mapping expertise of Cogent3D has allowed us to quickly develop a convenient method for AgJunction customers to capture and synchronize their field data,” said Jeff Dearborn, general manager of AgJunction at Hemisphere GPS. “The field data, when combined with the other AgJunction data management services, greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and application of precision agriculture techniques.”

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Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists named

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ing McLeod County, daughter of Tim and Ann Nix; • Christine Reitsma, 17, Sauk Centre, representing Stearns County, daughter of Paul and Carolyn Reitsma; • Laura Rosenhammer, 20, Sleepy Eye, representing Brown County, daughter of John and Patty Rosenhammer; • Aly Schwartau, 19, Red Wing, representing Goodhue County, daughter of David and Jane Schwartau; and • Maggie Stiles, 18, Lakeville, representing Submitted Dakota County, daughter of Mike and Tina Stiles. The 2012 Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists are, back row, left to right: Aly Schwartau, Valerie Princess Kay serves as Grimm, Elizabeth Nix, Kirsten Meier, Kelsey Buss, Maggie Stiles and Kelsey Mussman. the official goodwill Front row, left to right, are: Laura Rosenhammer, Victoria Haler, Laura Mesenburg, Meg Hintzen ambassador for the and Christine Reitsma. state’s dairy farmers, and makes appearances to help explain their commitment to taking care of the animals and resources while providing wholesome, nutritious and affordable dairy products. Midwest Dairy Association manages the program, which is in its 59th year.

This article is courtesy of the Midwest Dairy Association. ❖

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This year’s finalists for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way have been named; selected at the conclusion of a three-day event for county dairy princesses held in St. Joseph, Minn.

Each of the 12 will be sculpted in butter during the 2012 Minnesota State Fair. Princess Kay is crowned each year the night before the State Fair opens.

The finalists are: • Kelsey Buss, 20, Hutchinson, representing McLeod County, daughter of Kevin and Lori Buss; • Valerie Grimm, 18, Waconia, representing Carver County, daughter of Joel and Barb Grimm; • Victoria Haler, 18, Waconia, representing Carver County, daughter of Rick Haler and Connie Haasken; • Meg Hintzen, 21, Carlos, representing Douglas County, daughter of Leonard and Jodi Hintzen; • Kirsten Meier, 19, Watkins, representing Stearns County, daughter of Vernon and Michelle Meier; • Laura Mesenburg, 19, Byron, representing Olmsted County, daughter of Dan and Amy Mesenburg; • Kelsey Mussman, 19, Claremont, representing Steele County, daughter of Mike and Julie Mussman; • Elizabeth Nix, 21, Plato, represent-

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FFA names 2012 ‘New Century Farmers’ motivating and informative keynote speakers who will educate them on the risks and rewards involved with production agriculture. In addition to classroom learning, students will experience the latest developments in agricultural technology.

The New Century Farmer program is sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred, Case IH, CSX Corp. and Farm Credit, with media partner Successful Farming as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

The program is designed to provide participants with valuable skills and knowledge applicable to their own farming operations. In addition, they will build a network of colleagues that will benefit them throughout their careers.

The National FFA Organization provides agricultural education to 540,379 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,489 local FFA chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. ❖

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The National FFA Organization has selected 50 outstanding young people to participate in the 2012 New Century Farmer program. This exclusive, highly competitive program develops young men and women committed to pursuing a career in production agriculture.

Participants representing 24 states will take part in an intensive seminar July 8-14 in Johnston, Iowa.

Iowa and Minnesota participants are: Iowa Joshua Hitzhusen Rob Mensing Minnesota Jason Keck Andrew Miron Nathan Sahr Tyler Siegfried They will learn from each other and industry experts during a series of workshops and sessions. Topics will include the global marketplace, farm financing, demographic trends and risk management.

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Birthing calves (yawn) just another day for a farm wife It was one of those days that is so typical on the farm. I had somewhere to I got around behind this particular cow, and of be, and since all of our guys course ... I saw a calf hoof out in plain view. It was were out running field cula classic case of ‘Murphy’s Law of the Farm’ if I tivators, anhydrous tanks ever saw one — nothing happens until you’re and oat seeders, it was my ready to go somewhere. job to check the sheep and cows before I left to see if there were any impending ahead of the game. hanging out of there. While in the past babies.

TABLE TALK I have felt a little like a well-meaning You know you’re a farm pervert as I’ve checked pregnant farm I had decided earlier that By Karen Schwaller wife when you don’t think as long as I didn’t have to anything of running around animals, I’m amazed at how “highcheck myself for impending behind farm animals to look brow” societal norms are for humans under the same circumstances. There babies before I left, that I was still at their behinds to see if anything is are only a select group of women I know who would be OK with people coming around to see if some part of them is hanging out behind them.

Not expecting anything much out in the yards since there had been quite a lull in the action for a couple of weeks, I slipped on my “you-know-what”-kickers and headed toward the sheep barn.

Nothing going on there, so it was out to the lady bovines, who were looking quite pristine as they stood around chewing their cud, looking at me and waiting to be moms.

A glance from the 50-yard-line didn’t show any new calves anywhere, but a view from a more up-close and personal angle told a different story.

I got around behind this particular cow, and of course — since there had been no calves born for a couple of weeks, and now I needed to be somewhere in 40 minutes — I saw a calf hoof out in plain view. It was a classic case of “Murphy’s Law of the Farm” if I ever saw one — nothing happens until you’re ready to go somewhere.

So — I dialed up “1-800-Husband” to see if there were any specific instructions. I’ve seen many pigs and sheep be born, but never a calf — even at my age.

One of our sons came home and took over the mid-wife role. I was officially relieved of that duty. Had I been the one to do this myself, my relief would probably have taken a much different form … especially thinking about possible complications as the process went on.

We got the cow into the barn and let her settle down, while our son and I chatted quietly in the next room, peering through an opening between the gate and the wall so we could watch her.

Our son was tallying up the number of calves they had with this one, and was doing the financial math, dreaming of what could someday be for he and his brother. It’s fun when your kids tell you their dreams.

The cow was only about half settled about 20-30 minutes into it when our son said he had a lot of other things to get done that day, and decided he was “going in.” It was pretty official — he grabbed the O.B. sleeves and some twine string. I would have grabbed the safety goggles, hip waders, rubber gloves and saran wrap and covered my entire body.

You never know.

We then penned her up in a smaller area so we could get her into the chute.

She was like a super-sized bagel trying to fit into a bread-sized toaster slot.

“Oh, poor mama,” I thought. I began to feel compassion toward this beast.

She and I could have something in common — there have been plenty of times when I didn’t fit in, too.

Going with what we could do, our son grabbed the two suggestions of feet and legs that were sticking out by then, and pulled with all his might, as the cow just stood there acting like it was all in a day’s work. After a concerted effort at pulling that calf into the light of day, she arrived. A nice, big, healthy heifer calf. And what a welcome into the world — a plop onto the hay-covered ground from about chest height. And the cow remained standing up the whole time to have her baby, barely flinching as it was all taking place behind her.

Big show off.

It’s always amazing to see the instincts of baby animals kick in — holding their heads up right away, standing within 20-30 minutes, knowing where to look to get something to eat. It was all pretty mesmerizing until the cow discovered all that “other stuff” on the ground that is part of the birthing process, and started snacking, as farm animals do.

Somehow, my high school Home Economics class didn’t prepare me for that.

Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” to The Land from her home near Milford, Iowa. She can be reached at kschwaller@evertek.net. ❖

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Meant for children ages 5 to 7, I think this book might de-squirm the right preschooler, too. If your child wants the scoop on poop, “Poopendous!” is a book to pick up.

■ Look for the reviewed book at a bookstore or a library near you. You may also find the book at online book retailers.

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She lives in Wisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. ❖

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When you were a little kid, you probably heard your mother say “Eeeeuuuuuww, don’t pick that “Poopendous!” up!” really often.

By Artie Bennett, There were lots of nasty, icky illustrations by Mike Moran things that you thought were c.2012, Blue Apple Books interesting then (and you might $16.99 still), but that your mother knew 36 pages Artie Bennett were definitely meant to be left alone. Mud, for instance, bugs, or THE BOOKWORM SEZ yucky stuff that was outside way too long. Bleah.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Those were the things you Termites live in learned to ignore, but there’s one icky substance that’s actually very useful and kinda cool. In the new mounds of poop. book “Poopendous!” by Artie Bennett, illustrations by Dung beetles use it as food Mike Moran, you’ll see what it is. (ick!). Poop can Before you do anything, though, be sure that you’ve carry seeds got a strong stomach. Then take a deep breath, swal- around the low hard, hold your nose, and let’s go ... world and once the seeds First of all, here’s something you already know: are dropped, the poop poop happens. Every living thing on Earth does it will help plants take root inside or outside (or both!), and there are lots of words for it: ca-ca, doo-doo, flop, guano, scat or dung. and grow. Farmers and gardeners use poo for that very reason. Monkeys Big animals leave big poop. Little creatures (like flies) leave little spots of poo. In the animal kingdom, sometimes like to throw poop, and people at fairs do it, too (only they call it a “cowpie” or a “cow poop can be round (rabbits) or tubular pellets (racchip”). In either case, that poo is really far-flung coons), it can be white (like from birds) or cubed (Australia’s wombat). It can be dry (from a camel) or dung. Yuck!

Poop can mark a trail, or it can mark territory. If flat and messy (like what cows leave behind). you like to hike, poop can tell you if animals may be

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To win at worlds, decoy carver finds out that hope floats To compete in the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Competition held each April on the banks of historic Chesapeake Bay at Ocean City, Md., is to be in some pretty rarefied atmosphere.

Named after Lem and Steve Ward, historic baymen and prolific decoy makers during the late1800s, the annual competition attracts some of the best wildfowl carvers in the world.

It quickly became clear to Dave Jackson of rural Mankato, Minn., when he first traveled to the event several years ago to compete that he still had some things to learn.

“I’d entered a pair of wood ducks in the hunting decoy division,” he said.

Understandingly, as working decoys, the counterfeit versions have to resemble the real McCoys. His pair fared pretty well, at least until they got tossed into the drink.

Holding true to working decoy’s purpose, the entries are judged as they float in the real world environment of wind-swept Chesapeake Bay. “During the judging, I looked at one of my wood ducks and it had begun to list terribly,” Jackson said. “It was embarrassing after the competition when I had to pick it up.”

Closer inspection revealed the glue he had used to fuse the body shells and which claimed to be waterproof turned out to be no match for the bay’s saltwater environment. A seam had split in the hollow duck body, allowing it to flood with water.

“I use a 3M marine glue now — the same stuff they use on boats,” he said. “When you use that, it won’t come apart.”

Davis took up the hobby of decoy carving 20 years ago for something to do after he retired and his recent success at the 42nd staging of the prestigious

supposed to do — lure waterfowl into shotgun range.

In a world of working decoys, exquisite detail and delicate carvings are trumped by stylized features and practicality.

They must right themselves in the water, have sturdy features and durable paints, yet have enough minimalist detail to represent a THE OUTDOORS particular waterfowl species.

By John Cross “If you’re a hunter, you don’t want decoys upside down when competition sugyou toss them out,” he said. gests he has come a “Decoys have to right themselves John Cross/Mankato Free Press long way from that immediately on the water.” And of leaking wood duck. Mankato, Minn., carver Dave Jackson displays a course, delicate features and pair of coot confidence decoys that garnered a first In April, he took a place and second place in the recent world decoy paints wouldn’t fare particularly well in the real rough-and-tumble second place in the carving competition in Maryland. world of waterfowl hunting. novice class of the Decorative Life-size Floating Waterfowl Division And they still have to look convincing on the water. with an exquisitely detailed red-breasted merganser, Thus at the Ward World Competition, hunting entries right down to a minnow with delicate fins dangling are scrutinized by judges from a floating platform as from its bill. the entries bob on storied Chesapeake Bay. “The fins on that minnow were a challenge,” he Jackson entered a pair of coot, admittedly an said. “First I tried thin copper ... too thick. I was lay- unglamorous species, in the Gunning Pair Division, ing awake at midnight and thought, ‘Maybe the stuff Confidence Bird Category. “Confidence birds are a toothpaste tube is made of if I could get paint to those species that a duck might see that tell them it stick to it.’” After a little experimentation, it proved is safe to land — blue herons, geese, coots, sea gulls,” to be the perfect solution to give the illusion of trans- he said. parent, flexible fins.

His entry garnered a first place in the Best of Of course, the merganser, with its carved feathers and Species and a second in Best of Category. detailed paint, is artwork destined for the mantle.

In spite of his recent success, Jackson still figures But in Jackson’s and many carvers’ minds, the real he’s only “an average carver. ... When you go the challenge of the Ward Worlds is to be found in the Worlds and you see some of those creations — well, Hunting Division, where creations are judged less on my work pales by comparison,” he said. detail than on their ability to do what decoys are John Cross is a Mankato (Minn.) Free Press staff writer. Contact him at (507) 344-6376 or jcross@mankatofreepress.com or follow him on Twitter @jcross_photo. ❖

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Ligament tears don’t just affect professional athletes chronic degeneration of the ligament and occurs much more frequently than it does in cats.

“In dogs, we think the injury may be related to weight and body structure, meaning that some large breeds such as Rottweilers, Labradors and Chow Chows, may be predisposed to CCL injuries,” Kerwin said. “In some cases, we think it’s either the shape of their tibia or the shape of their femur that predisposes them to this injury.”

A ruptured ligament is usually characterized by limping or inactivity. In cats, they will not want to play the way they used to, and dogs will often appear lame and sit awkwardly with their leg sticking out, signaling a possible knee problem.

Kerwin said if your pet shows signs of an injured leg, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian who will conduct a lameness exam in order to diagnose the problem.

The injury is often treated in cats with medical management by placing overweight cats on a strict diet with exercise restriction for three to six weeks, followed by a check-up measuring progress. If the injury fails to heal, surgery is often recommended to explore and stabilize the joint.

When dogs are afflicted with CCL injuries, many times the best option is surgery as quickly as possible.

“Dogs often don’t do well with medical management, the injury will often worsen over time as the arthritis in the knee builds,” Kerwin said.

Dogs often require eight to 12 weeks of recovery including strict rest and rehabilitation.

Once your pet has undergone the recommended period of exercise restriction, it is important to encourage it to exercise its leg with slow leash walks or through playtime activities.

“The biggest way to prevent CCL tears is to keep your pet at a proper weight,” Kerwin said.

It is easy for animals to gain weight, especially if they spend most of their time indoors, because they do not get the same level of exercise. Your veterinarian can advise you on the proper weight for your dog or cat.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. More information is available at http://tamunews.tamu.edu. This column is distributed by CNHI News Service. CNHI is parent company to The Land. ❖

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While ligament tears can cause serious setbacks in an athlete’s career, a similar injury can mean surgery and rehabilitation for your frisky kitty or romping Rover.

According to Sharon Kerwin, professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, anterior cruciate ligament tears or cranial cruciate ligament injuries, as they are referred to in animals, occur almost as often as they do in humans.

“Cats and dogs have the same ligaments that we have in our knees,” Kerwin said.

“The cruciate ligament stabilizes your femur and your tibia so you don’t get too much motion between those two bones.”

CCL tears in cats often occur the same way ACL tears occur in humans. Often, there is some traumatic injury that occurs as a result of jumping from high places, playing or getting the animal’s leg caught in something.

“It takes a fair bit of force to rupture a cruciate ligament, and it tends to occur more often in overweight cats,” Kerwin said.

However, in dogs, this injury is often the result of a

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On a gas grill, flame ups will occur. Don’t go inside for Depending on the thickwater, an adult beverage, or to check a sports score. ness of your burger, this Grilling a burger doesn’t take long, so stay with your will happen after five minburgers and focus. utes or so.

• When you turn the are looking for is 80-20, • Preheat your grill to medium heat. burger count on a big flame from the meaning 20 percent fat conMake sure you take a steel brush and juices that have formed. Don’t freak out tent. clean the grate once it is nice and hot. and pour water on the flame. Feel free Now, take an old towel and carefully to move the burgers to the cool side • This could be the most apply olive oil to the grate. until the flames subside. Oh, and do important step. After seasoning the beef with your favorite spices (perThis helps eliminate potential stick- not ever squish your burger to flatten it out. You create flames and you are forcsonally I stick to salt, pepper and a lit- ing, which will destroy your burger. tle Worcestershire sauce) create a ball When I use a gas grill, I have one area ing out the moistness of the meat. barely larger than a baseball. This Cooking the second side will take of the grill set up with no heat. You will should be around one-third of a pound. see how helpful this is in a bit. roughly one-half the time of the first Do not squeeze it together too tightly. side. When doing gas, you can shut the • Place the patties over the heat and lid if you prefer. Personally, I grill on Flatten it out on a cutting board to DO NOT GO ANYWHERE. On a gas gas with the lid open so I can see what the shape of a normal burger. Now, grill, flame ups will occur. Don’t go is going on. make the middle one-third of the inside for water, an adult beverage, or burger thinner than the outer twoSo there you go Tex, and all gas to check a sports score. Grilling a thirds of the burger. The reason you do burger doesn’t take long, so stay with grillers, a column just for you on how this is while cooking, the meat pulls to grill the perfect burger. your burgers and focus. One thing I inward, which is why most people end BBQMyWay is written by Dave have noticed is that people like to play up with a meatball. with their burgers once they are on the Lobeck, a barbecue chef from SellersYou can see this technique at grill. The only time you will touch your burg, Ind. Visit his website at YouTube.com/BBQMyWay. Once you burger is to turn it, or to move it to the www.BBQMyWay.com. He writes the get there, search for “hamburger.” column for CNHI News Service. CNHI cool area of your grill if flame ups is parent company of The Land. ❖ occur. You will know it’s time to turn

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I have a good friend who is a regular reader of my column. He said something that I have heard on occasion from other readers via e-mail. “Dave, almost every article you do is for charcoal. I don’t do charcoal, I do gas.”

Tex, (that’s my friend’s name) this column is for you and all those grillers who have not yet taken the leap to a charcoal grill. We are going to discuss the basic, classic, grilled burger.

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(2) CIH TMII, 46.5' Fld Cult ..........................$38,500 & $39,895 CIH TMII, 36.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$32,500 CIH 4300, 43' Fld Cult ....................................................$14,000 CIH 4300, 35' Fld Cult ....................................................$12,500 DMI TMII, 49.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$39,500 DMI TMII, 40.5' Fld Cult ..................................................$34,500 DMI TM, 44.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$12,500 Flexcoil 820, 40' Fld Cult ................................................$11,500 JD 2210, 64.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$61,500 JD 2210, 50.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$55,900 JD 2210, 45.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$36,900 JD 2200, 38.5' Fld Cult ....................................................$24,500 JD 1000, 26.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$1,000 JD 985, 50.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$28,500 JD 980, 44.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$17,500 JD 980, 43.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$16,900 JD 980, 36.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$13,900 JD 980, 24.5' Fld Cult ......................................................$14,900 JD 980 Fld Cult ................................................................$14,500 JD 960, 36.5' Fld Cult ........................................................$6,900 Sunflower 5053, 39' Fld Cult ..........................................$19,900 White 375 Fld Cult ............................................................$3,500 Wilrich Quad5 Fld Cult ....................................................$21,950 Wilrich Quad5, 32' Fld Cult..............................................$16,500 Wilrich 2500, 27.4' Fld Cult ..............................................$1,950 Wilrich 13BWFC, 28' Fld Cult ............................................$2,500 CIH 3950, 22.5' Disk........................................................$21,500 CIH 3900, 33' Disk ..........................................................$14,900 CIH 496 Disk....................................................................$12,900 CIH 370, 31' Disk ............................................................$58,200 CIH 330, 34' Disk ............................................................$61,500 CIH 330, 25' Disk ............................................................$45,500 IH 490, 28' Disk ................................................................$4,950 JD BWF, 19' Disk ..............................................................$2,000 Sunflower 1434, 23' Disk ................................................$33,000 White 6x16 Disk ................................................................$1,500 Worksaver 940420 Disk........................................................$525

CIH 2388, '01, 2400 hrs ..................................................$99,500 CIH 2388, '01, 2580 hrs ................................................$106,500 CIH 2388, '01, 3250 hrs ..................................................$99,900 CIH 2388, '00, 2000 hrs ................................................$115,000 CIH 2388, '00, 3295 hrs ..................................................$86,500 CIH 2388, '98, 3250 hrs ..................................................$85,700 CIH 2388, '98, 3780 hrs ..................................................$82,500 CIH 2366, '00, 2810 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2366, '00, 3135 hrs ..................................................$89,500 CIH 2366, '99, 3845 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 2366, '91, 2845 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 2188, '97, 3800 hrs ..................................................$69,500 CIH 2188, '97, 2365 hrs ..................................................$79,000 CIH 2188, '96, 2950 hrs ..................................................$72,500 CIH 2188, '96, 3045 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 2188, '95, 3875 hrs ..................................................$56,500 CIH 2166, '97, 2535 hrs ..................................................$69,000 CIH 2166, '97, 4150 hrs ..................................................$62,500 CIH 2166, '96, 3250 hrs ..................................................$59,500 CIH 2166, '96, 3430 hrs ..................................................$63,500 CIH 1688, '94, 3305 hrs ..................................................$49,500 CIH 1688, '94, 4160 hrs ..................................................$39,500 CIH 1688, '93, 4560 hrs ..................................................$47,500 CIH 1680, '87, 3115 hrs ..................................................$29,500 CIH 1666, '93, 3180 hrs ..................................................$49,500 CIH 1660, '91, 3650 hrs ..................................................$27,000 CIH 1660, '90, 4360 hrs ..................................................$29,500 CIH 1660, '87, 4605 hrs ..................................................$27,500 CIH 1640, '86, 3845 hrs ..................................................$14,500 CIH 1440............................................................................$5,900 Gleaner N6, '84, 3120 hrs..................................................$9,500 JD 9870, '09, 1100 hrs..................................................$256,000 JD 9860STS, '04, 2000 hrs ..........................................$169,500 JD 9660, '07, 1805 hrs..................................................$169,500 JD 9610, '96, 3265 hrs....................................................$62,500 JD 9600, '95, 4375 hrs....................................................$39,900 JD 9500, '89, 4520 hrs....................................................$37,950 JD 9400, '91, 4720 hrs....................................................$35,950 MF 750, '77 ......................................................................$3,500 NH TR97, '95, 3955 hrs ..................................................$29,500 NH TR86, '89, 3860 hrs ..................................................$18,500 NH TR86, '85, 3245 hrs ....................................................$9,900 NH 970, '03, 2020 hrs ..................................................$139,000

COMBINES

BEAN/CORNHEADS

18 month interest waiver, see store for details!

CIH 9120, '11, 290 hrs ..................................................$320,000 CIH 9120T, '10, 655 hrs ................................................$329,000 CIH 9120, '09, 725 hrs ..................................................$289,000 CIH 8120, '11, 210 hrs ..................................................$309,000 CIH 8120, '11, 250 hrs ..................................................$309,000 CIH 8120T, '10, 970 hrs ................................................$319,000 CIH 8120, '10, 190 hrs ..................................................$315,000 CIH 8120, '09, 930 hrs ..................................................$253,400 CIH 8120, '09, 1120 hrs ................................................$265,000 CIH 8120, '09, 1265 hrs ................................................$249,500 CIH 8120, '09, 1060 hrs ................................................$260,000 CIH 8010, '07, 1100 hrs ................................................$215,000 CIH 8010, '06, 865 hrs ..................................................$175,000 CIH 8010, '06, 1410 hrs ................................................$191,500 CIH 8010, '06, 1900 hrs ................................................$164,500 CIH 8010, '06, 1900 hrs ................................................$166,000 CIH 8010, '04, 2115 hrs ................................................$139,000 CIH 8010, '04, 2440 hrs ................................................$159,000 CIH 7120, '11, 285 hrs ..................................................$269,000 CIH 7120, '09, 915 hrs ..................................................$252,500 CIH 7088, '11, 585 hrs ..................................................$249,000 CIH 7088, '11, 640 hrs ..................................................$249,000 CIH 7088, '10, 470 hrs ..................................................$245,000 CIH 7088, '10, 810 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 7088, '09, 845 hrs ..................................................$215,000 CIH 7010, '07, 2875 hrs ................................................$155,000 CIH 6088, '11, 470 hrs ..................................................$239,000 CIH 6088, '11, 545 hrs ..................................................$239,000 CIH 6088, '11, 500 hrs ..................................................$239,000 CIH 6088, '10, 450 hrs ..................................................$228,500 CIH 6088, '10, 525 hrs ..................................................$235,000 CIH 6088, '10, 500 hrs ..................................................$225,000 CIH 2588, '07, 1910 hrs ................................................$178,900 CIH 2388, '05, 2320 hrs ................................................$126,900 CIH 2388, '04, 1270 hrs ................................................$125,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2740 hrs ................................................$135,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2415 hrs ................................................$140,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2540 hrs ................................................$117,900 CIH 2388, '03, 2550 hrs ................................................$125,000 CIH 2388, '03, 2760 hrs ................................................$119,900 CIH 2388, '02, 2975 hrs ..................................................$99,000

CIH 3020, 30' Beanhead ..................................................$30,000 CIH 2162, 35' Beanhead ..................................................$59,900 (2) CIH 2062, 36' Beanhead ..........................$45,000 & $48,000 CIH 2062, 30' Beanhead ..................................................$39,500 (3) CIH 2020, 35' Beanhead............................$27,900 - $33,500 (6) CIH 2020, 30' Beanhead............................$19,500 - $33,500 (3) CIH 2020, 25' Beanhead..........................$$18,900 - $23,000 CIH 2020, 20' Beanhead ..................................................$24,000 (30) CIH 1020, 30' Beanhead ..........................Starting at $4,900 (24) CIH 1020, 25' Beanhead ..........................Starting at $5,500 (3) CIH 1020, 22.5' Beanhead ............................$4,950 - $9,700 (3) CIH 1020, 20' Beanhead..............................$6,500 - $15,500 CIH 1020, 15' Cornhead ....................................................$8,500 CIH 920 Beanhead ............................................................$3,500 Deutz All 320 Beanhead ....................................................$3,500 (5) JD 930F, 30' Beanhead ................................$8,999 - $11,900 JD 920, 20' Beanhead........................................................$5,900 (3) JD 635F, 35' Beanhead ..............................$32,000 - $39,900 MacDon 2162, 40' Beanhead ..........................................$55,000 MacDon 2162, 35' Beanhead ..........................................$47,000 Macdon 974, 35' Beanhead ............................................$45,000 Macdon 30' Beanhead ....................................................$41,500 MF 9750, 25' Beanhead ....................................................$7,000 NH 960 Beanhead ..............................................................$1,400 CIH 3408, 8R30 Cornhead ..............................................$44,000 (2) CIH 2612 Cornhead..................................$81,500 & $82,300 (3) CIH 2608 Cornhead ..................................$52,900 - $65,000 (8) CIH 2208 Cornhead ..................................$26,500 - $35,500 (4) CIH 2206 Cornhead ..................................$24,500 - $30,000 CIH 1222 Cornhead ........................................................$16,900 CIH 922 Cornhead ............................................................$9,500 (14) CIH 1083 Cornhead ..................................starting at $9,500 (2) CIH 1063 Cornhead ........................................choice $15,500 IH 12R22 Cornhead ........................................................$15,500 IH 983, 9R22 Cornhead ..................................................$10,500 (2) IH 963, 6R30 Cornhead ..............................$4,500 & $7,950 (2) IH 883 Cornhead ..........................................$3,500 & $4,000 (2) IH 863 Cornhead ..........................................$2,500 & $4,500 Cat 1622 Cornhead ..........................................................$29,500 Cressoni 6R30 Cornhead ................................................$21,500 (7) Drago 12R22 Cornhead ............................$70,500 - $85,000 (2) Drago 12R20 Cornhead ............................................$84,500 Drago 10R30 Cornhead ..................................................$65,500 (3) Drago 10R22 Cornhead ............................$39,500 - $65,500 (16) Drago 8R30 Cornhead ............................$29,500 - $64,900 (2) Drago 8R22 Cornhead..............................$33,000 & $44,900 (3) Drago 6R30 Cornhead ..............................$41,500 - $51,500 Fantini 8R30 Cornhead ....................................................$34,000 Geringhoff 12R30 Cornhead ............................................$89,750 Geringhoff 12R22 Cornhead ............................................$69,500 Geringhoff 8R30 Cornhead ..............................................$29,900 (3) Geringhoff Roto Disc ................................$29,900 - $36,500 Gleaner Hugger Cornhead..................................................$8,950 Gleaner 6R30 Cornhead ....................................................$3,500 Harvestec 4306C Cornhead ............................................$34,000

BEAN/CORNHEADS Contin

(4) Harvestec 8R30 Cornhead ........................$25 Harvestec 6R30 Cornhead ...................................

JD 1293, 12R30 Cornhead ...................................

JD 1290, 12R20 Cornhead ...................................

(5) JD 893, 8R30 Cornhead ............................$14 JD 843, 8R30 Cornhead .......................................

JD 843, 8R22 Cornhead .......................................

Lexion C512R30 Cornhead ...................................

NH 962 Cornhead .................................................

(2) IH 810 Platform............................................$1 JD Platform...........................................................

Homemade 4 Wheel Head Transport ...................

J & M 30' Head Transport ...................................

Maurer 1230, 30' Head Transport.........................

M & D 32' Head Transport ...................................

FALL TILLAGE

(8) CIH 870, 22' Subsoiler ..............................$59 (3) CIH 870, 18' Subsoiler ..............................$54 CIH 870, 14' Subsoiler .........................................

(5) CIH MRX690 Suboiler ..............................$19 (5) CIH 9300, 22.5' Subsoiler ........................$24 (2) CIH 9300, 9 Shank Subsoiler ..................$36, (6) CIH 730B Subsoiler ..................................$17 (4) CIH 730C, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$32 (3) CIH 730C, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................$34 (3) CIH 730B, 7 Shank Subsoiler ....................$22 DMI 9300, 22.5' Subsoiler ...................................

DMI 9300, 22' Subsoiler.......................................

DMI 1300, 17.5' Subsoiler ...................................

DMI 730B Subsoiler .............................................

(5) DMI 730B, 17.5' Subsoiler ........................$15 (3) DMI 730B, 7 Shank Suboiler ....................$17 (4) DMI 730, 7 Shank Subsoiler .................. $12 DMI 530B, 12.5' Subsoiler ...................................

(2) DMI 530, 5 Shank Subsoiler ....................$11, (2) DMI CCII, 11.5' Subsoiler ............................$5 Bourgault 2200, 30' Subsoiler .............................

(18) JD 2700 Subsoiler ..................................$21 JD 960 Subsoiler .................................................

(2) JD 512, 22.5' Subsoiler ..................................c (3) JD 512, 22' Subsoiler................................$40 (2) JD 512, 17.5' Subsoiler ..................................c (3) JD 512, 9 Shank Subsoiler ........................$23 JD 510, 7 Shank Subsoiler ...................................

Krause 4850, 18' Subsoiler .................................

M & W 2900 Subsoiler .........................................

M & W 2200 Subsoiler .........................................

M & W 1875, 17.5' Subsoiler ...............................

(2) M & W 1860, 9 Shank Subsoiler..................$8 M & W 1465, 7 Shank Subsoiler .........................

NH ST770, 17.5' Subsoiler ...................................

Sunflower 4411, 9 Shank Subsoiler .....................

(6) Wilrich V957DDR Subsoiler ......................$23 IH 4700, 30' Chisel Plow .....................................

Hiniker 816M Chisel Plow.....................................

(2) CIH 800, 10 Bottom MB Plow ....................$8, CIH 800, 9x18 MB Plow .......................................

IH 720, 6x18 MB Plow .........................................

JD 3710, 9 Bottom MB Plow ...............................

JD 724, 30' Combo Mulch ...................................

DMI 45 Crumbler .................................................

DMI 18' Crumbler .................................................

Great Plains 20' Crumbler.....................................

Hiniker 5700, 24' Rotary Hoe ...............................

SELF PROP. FORAGE HARVE

Chase Groskreutz, East - (320) 2 Randy Olmscheid, West - (320) 5

Claas 980, '10, 655 hrs.........................................

Claas 980, '10, 915 hrs.........................................

Claas 980, '09, 1135 hrs.......................................

Claas 980, '08.......................................................

Claas 980, '08, 1495 hrs.......................................

Claas 970, '08, 1040 hrs.......................................

Claas 900, '09, 1625 hrs.......................................

Claas 900, '07, 1935 hrs.......................................

Claas 900, '07, 2430 hrs.......................................

Claas 900, '06, 2645 hrs.......................................

Claas 900, '03, 2275 hrs.......................................

Claas 890, '02, 2100 hrs.......................................

Claas 890, '02, 2555 hrs.......................................

Claas 870 GE, '06, 2590 hrs .................................

Claas 870, '05, 1995 hrs.......................................

Claas 870, '03, 2790 hrs.......................................

JD 7800, '05, 3870 hrs.........................................

JD 6810, '96, 4590 hrs.........................................

JD 5400, 2660 hrs ...............................................

NH FX60, '03, 1970 hrs .......................................

NH FX58, '02, 1410 hrs .......................................

FORAGE EQUIPMENT

Gehl CB1265 PT Forg Harv...................................

Gehl 1075 PT Forg Harv .......................................

NH FP240 PT Forg Harv .......................................

NH FP230 PT Forg Harv .......................................

(4) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ........................ $14

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5,000 - $39,500 ...........$15,900 ...........$45,500 ...........$49,950 4,500 - $33,000 .............$7,500 ...........$10,000 ...........$38,000 .............$1,400 1,500 & $2,250 .............$1,500 .............$1,000 .............$3,000 .............$3,995 .............$5,000

ESTERS

248-3733 583-6014

.............$7,500 .............$9,500 ...........$23,000 ...........$25,900 4,000 - $15,000

SPRAYERS - PULL-TYPE Ag Chem 1000 ................................................................$13,500 Bestway 500 Gal ..................................................................$975 Blumhardt 60' ....................................................................$3,350 Demco Conquest ............................................................$19,500 Femco 27D, 150 Gal ..........................................................$1,250 Hardi 500, 60'....................................................................$7,900 Redball 690, 2000 Gal ....................................................$29,500 Redball 670, 1200 Gal ....................................................$21,500 Redball 670, 90' ............................................................$20,000 Redball 565......................................................................$15,500 Top Air 112R60, '10 ........................................................$25,000 Top Air 1600G90, '11 ......................................................$41,000 Top Air 1600R90, '11 ......................................................$41,000 Top Air 1600R90, '11 ......................................................$42,500

HAY EQUIPMENT CIH 8830, '96, 1430 hrs ..................................................$15,900 Owatonna 260, 12' ............................................................$2,500 Versatile 400, '76 ..............................................................$2,800 NH 1441, 16' PT Windrower............................................$21,500 CIH DHX181 Windrower Head ........................................$20,000 (2) CIH 8360, 12' MowCond..............................$4,900 & $6,900 CIH 8340, 9' MowCond ....................................................$7,950 (2) CIH 8312, 12' MowCond ..................................choice $9,500 CIH DCX161 MowCond....................................................$20,500 CIH SC412 MowCond ........................................................$7,900 Gehl DC2412 MowCond ..................................................$10,900 Hesston 1160, 14' MowCond ............................................$5,350 JD Moco946 MowCond ..................................................$29,500 JD 1600, 14' MowCond ....................................................$6,995 JD 945, 13' MowCond ....................................................$15,000 NH 1475 MowCond ..........................................................$7,500 NH 1411 MowCond ..........................................................$6,500 NH 415, 11' MowerCond ..................................................$5,500 (2) NH 116, 14' MowCond ................................$5,900 & $6,500 JD 260A, 6' Disc Mower....................................................$1,650 Kuhn GMD55 Disc Mower ................................................$3,900 New Idea 5408 Disc Mower ..............................................$4,250 IH 120, 7' Sickle Mower ......................................................$795 CIH FC60, 60" Rotary Mower ................................................$550 Cyclone 17-C50-RD Rotary Mower....................................$1,850 Landpride AFM4211 Rotary Mower ................................$12,500 Landpride FDR2584 Rotary Mower ..................................$2,750 Tonutti FM180 Rotary Mower ............................................$1,850 Woods RD7200D Rotary Mower ......................................$1,895 H & S TWM9 Wind Merg ................................................$26,500 H & S 166 Wind Merg ......................................................$3,850 (3) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg .................... $26,500 - $33,500 (2) NH 166 Wind Merg ......................................$3,750 & $4,800 Oxbo 14-16 Wnd Merg ....................................................$48,000 Kuhn GA8521 Rake..........................................................$23,500 Kuhn GA7301 Rake..........................................................$14,500

BALERS CIH RB564 Rnd Baler ......................................................$27,900 (3) CIH RBX562 Rnd Baler ..............................$12,500 - 14,500 CIH 8530 Rec Baler ..........................................................$7,500 CIH 3650, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$6,995 (3) Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ............................$19,500 - $21,500 Hesston 530, 4x4 Rnd Baler ..............................................$8,500 JD 567, 5x6 Rnd Baler ....................................................$19,500 JD 535, 5x6 Rnd Baler ......................................................$7,500 NH BR780A Rnd Baler ....................................................$17,800 NH BR780 Rnd Baler ......................................................$15,900 New Idea 4865, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..........................................$9,500 Vermeer 504I Rnd Baler ....................................................$5,950 CIH LBX432 Rec Baler ....................................................$64,500 CIH 8575 Rec Baler ........................................................$29,500 CIH 8530 Rec Baler ..........................................................$7,500 JD 327 Rec Baler ..............................................................$4,950 (2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ..............................$49,500 & $67,500 NH 315 Rec Baler ..............................................................$3,500 NH 276 Rec Baler ..............................................................$3,195

SPRAYERS - SELF-PROPELLED Rudy Lusk - (507) 227-4119 CIH 4420, '09, 1570 hrs ................................................$175,000 CIH 4260, 98, 4270 hrs ..................................................$79,900 Hagie STS10, '03, 2690 hrs ............................................$82,900 Tyler Patriot XL, '94, 4360 hrs ........................................$37,900 Tyler Patriot II, '92, 4220 hrs ..........................................$35,900 Willmar 765, 2650 hrs ....................................................$22,900

SKID LOADERS/EXCAVATORS Case SR250, '12, 2 hrs....................................................$42,500 Case 1845C, '94 ..............................................................$12,900 Case 1840, '95, 4395 hrs ................................................$10,500 Case 1840, '91, 6355 hrs ..................................................$9,850 Case 1840, '89, 3350 hrs ..................................................$9,900 Case 1825, '89, 4000 hrs ..................................................$5,500 Case 450CT, '08, 1570 hrs ..............................................$41,500 Case 445, '06, 1975 hrs ..................................................$30,500 Case 440CT, '10, 1690 hrs ..............................................$38,900 Case 440, '10, 575 hrs ....................................................$31,500 Case 440, '07, 1250 hrs ..................................................$24,900 Case 440, '07, 2330 hrs ..................................................$22,500 Case 435, '07, 1050 hrs ..................................................$20,900 Case 430, '09, 1500 hrs ..................................................$27,500 Case 430, '09, 2560 hrs ..................................................$21,500 Case 430, '08, 400 hrs ....................................................$27,500 Case 430, '08, 990 hrs ....................................................$24,900 Case 430, '07 ..................................................................$18,900 Case 430, '06, 2105 hrs ..................................................$17,900 Case 430, '06, 3905 hrs ..................................................$22,000 Case 90XT, 2505 hrs........................................................$22,900 Case 40XT, '02, 1735 hrs ................................................$15,900 Bobcat 773, '01, 5765 hrs ..............................................$12,500 Bobcat S-185, '07, 3100 hrs............................................$21,500 Cat 257B, 2705 hrs..........................................................$22,500 Cat 236B, '06, 1975 hrs ..................................................$23,500 Daewoo 2060XL, '02, 3070 hrs ........................................$9,500 Gehl 7800, '01, 6395 hrs ................................................$18,500 Gehl 7810 Turbo, '04, 3350 hrs ......................................$34,500 Gehl 5640E, '06, 1650 hrs ..............................................$19,750 Gehl 5240E, '10, 380 hrs ................................................$27,500 Gehl 4840E, '06, 1160 hrs ..............................................$18,500 Gehl 4840, '05, 770 hrs ..................................................$19,900 Gehl 4835SXT, '00 ..........................................................$10,900 Gehl 4825SX, '98, 5640 hrs ..............................................$8,500 Gehl 4640, '05, 3295 hrs ................................................$18,000 Gehl 4625SX, 425 hrs........................................................$9,950 Gehl 3825 ..........................................................................$9,500 JD 328, '05, 5180 hrs......................................................$19,500 JD 320, 2210 hrs ............................................................$19,900 NH LX565, 1920 hrs ........................................................$10,250 NH LX565, '96 ..................................................................$7,900 Rounder L600....................................................................$2,300 Kubota KX91-2, '97 ........................................................$14,500

MISCELLANEOUS Alloway 22CD, 22' Shredder............................................$12,500 (2) Alloway 20' Shredder ..................................$4,500 & $5,500 Alloway 15' Shredder ......................................................$11,500 Balzer 5205M, 30' Shredder ..............................................$7,400 Hiniker 5600, 15' Shredder..............................................$12,500 Hiniker 1700, 20' Shredder..............................................$11,500 JD 520, 20' Shredder ......................................................$17,500 JD 220, 20' Shredder ......................................................$12,500 JD 120, 20' Shredder ........................................................$3,950 JD 115, 15' Shredder ......................................................$12,000 Loftness 360BS Shredder................................................$10,000 Loftness 264, 22' Shredder ............................................$15,900 (3) Loftness 240, 20' Shredder......................$13,500 & $19,500 Loftness 22' Shredder ......................................................$7,900 (2) Loftness 20' Shredder..................................$3,500 & $8,500 Rhino RC15, 15' Shredder ..............................................$12,500 Wilrich 22' Shredder........................................................$12,900 (2) Woods S20CD Shredder ..........................$15,900 & $16,750 (2) Woods 22' Shredder ..................................$5,500 & $10,500 (2) Woods 20' Shredder ..................................$7,900 & $10,900 Woods 15' Shredder........................................................$10,500 Alcart 1520 Forage Box ..................................................$44,000 Forage King CCF71, 14' Forage Box ..................................$1,995 Millerpro 9015 Forage Box ..............................................$42,000 NH 816 Forage Box............................................................$8,000 (5) CIH 600 Forage Blower..................................$1,500 - $4,500 Gehl 1580 Forage Blower......................................................$500 CIH 1360 Grinder Mixer ....................................................$9,500 Lorenz 100 Grinder Mixer..................................................$3,500 Brandt 1060 SWD Auger ..................................................$5,500 Feterl 8x60 Auger ..............................................................$2,500 Feterl 8x55 Auger..................................................................$750 GSI 10x31E Auger ............................................................$3,300 Hutch 8x72 Auger..............................................................$1,850 Hutch 8x71 Auger..............................................................$2,500 Westfield W130-61 Auger..................................................$5,500

TEC

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Grain Outlook Livestock Angles Weather watchers Will June be driving market good for prices?

Grain Angles In the greed, hope, fear cycle

The following market analysis is for the week ending June 8.

CORN — The bumpy ride we talked about last week was proven this week with buy/sell signals changing almost daily. The encouragement to propel prices back to the top of the recent range did indeed come from a drier, warmer forecast into the middle of June.

Above-normal temps with below-normal rainfall across the Corn Belt will have analysts pushing pencils to determine the next yield estimate. Portions of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana have received PHYLLIS NYSTROM Country Hedging less than 50 percent of normal St. Paul rainfall over the last 30 days.

Any hint of an extended ridge developing could cause a quick return to $6.09/$6.44 1/2 in the July contract and $5.50/$5.75 and beyond in the December contract.

The caveat is if weather becomes more favorable for crop development, support in the July is near $5.50 and $5 in the December contract.

Cash markets renewed their trek to the upside after three weeks of virtually no farmer sales. The cheapest corn and soybeans in the world are the July futures contracts. Falling barge freight has also lent a hand in that distinction.

Outside influences on the agricultural markets were led by China’s decision to cut their leading interest rate by 25 basis points, the first cut since 2008, in an effort to stimulate their economy. Spain’s successful bond auction suggested a positive eco-

It appears the beginning of June is starting out as possibly a positive month for livestock prices. Both the cattle and hog markets have experienced a firming cash and futures markets.

The cattle market, which has seen prices drop on what appears to be declining demand, has seen the packers continue to remain fairly aggressive in their bidding for live inventory. This despite the fact that show lists have increased in recent weeks, suggesting that there is plenty of inventory to meet the current slaughter needs.

The beef cutout has moved back into the upper-$190 per JOE TEALE hundredweight area, and with Broker that the volume in the boxed Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. sales have decreased once again.

This continues to point to the fact that there is still consumer resistance to the higher beef prices.

A major factor in the futures market is the different commodity funds that have dominated to some degree the prices paid in the cash market. If these funds decide to take a position in the futures market on either side, that could have a bearing on the direction of the cash trade in the weeks ahead.

Over the short run a further rally in prices is anticipated, however the overall trend in the cattle market is, at present, down. Therefore, the producers should be aware that if the current rally begins to falter, a return to lower prices could be in the offing. This would signal a return to protection of inventories.

The hog market appears to have finally turned the

For the next six weeks the grain markets will be focused on the three-times-a-day, updated six- to 10day weather forecasts. Or will they? It seems like the noncommercial, fund investors are trading in the opposite way than the fundamentals suggest they should.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have started hearing more grumbling about the weaknesses of the U.S. Department of Agriculture crop reporting system. People are starting to wonder about conspiracies with the manner in which China trades in the cash markets and how the fund managers don’t use fundamental analysis; that the new trading hours are geared TOM NEHER to aid in their manipulation of AgStar VP & Team Leader the market prices.

— Grain Industry Rochester, Minn.

This tells me that we have some grain producers who are on the “wrong side of the market” and they are starting to “talk their position.” Could this be at the mid-point of the “Greed, Hope, Fear Cycle” that haunts our human marketing psyche?

Those who are finding that they are on the “wrong side of the market” clearly are operating under the trading paradigm of trying to guess where the markets will go and predict the future. This is a dangerous approach to making marketing decisions. This is simply because no one can predict the future with consistent accuracy.

The markets are not logical; they are subject to the human emotions of greed, hope and fear. Humans are innately social animals who are influenced by others in the herd. This does not lead to logical or rational

See NYSTROM, pg. 23

See TEALE, pg. 23

See NEHER, pg. 23

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.

In weather markets, size of moves exaggerated

Hogs may have finally turned corner TEALE, from pg. 22 corner and is on the road to a continued rally. It started with a turn in the pork cutouts and has carried over into a firmer cash market. The fact that pork cutouts were less than half the price of the beef cutouts prompted retailers to take advantage of this discrepancy and feature more pork. This despite the fact that there is plenty of pork in storage.

The movement of pork product has been on the increase and should begin to draw down these excesses in storage over the next few months. To

assist in this current recovery in prices are the seasonal trends, which normally peak in late spring and early summer. The caveat to this whole scenario is the fact that the hog market is still in a long-term downtrend and a rally could meet strong resistance at higher prices.

On the other hand, since this recent low is later than normal, the rally in hog prices may extend further than normal. Since there are premiums in the futures, producers should still consider protection of inventories if premiums exceed normal carry. ❖

Become a student of our business this statement sounds harsh, but it’s what will give one the edge when it comes to growing and maintaining the financial health of your business. Those with the best records and reports will have the edge when it comes to acquiring new land to farm. This edge will also be found when it comes to securing financial support from lenders, investors or partners.

Given all of the volatility and uncertainty that we experience in our lives and businesses today, we must remember that we cannot control everything.

We in farm country know this all too well. Yet we do have control over many of our managerial practices and this will be an angle that can lead to success.

During the next six weeks anything could happen that could impact the yield of our crops. As my Grandpa used to remind me: “Tommy, it’s not a crop until it’s in the bin.” ❖

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NEHER, from pg. 22 processing of market intelligence.

If there ever was a time for becoming a “student of our business,” it is today. Becoming a student of our business entails studying and using the best production practices on a timely basis. It involves knowing our cost of production and finding way s to lower them without compromising production.

It involves taking that cost of production and coupling it with market intelligence to discover sound marketing strategies and opportunities. It involves generating and maintaining the highest standards of accounting and record keeping.

In the competitive, volatile environment that we find ourselves in today, the use of the best accounting and record keeping practices is a Grain Angle that will separate the winners from the losers. I know that

sus 55 mmt for 2011-12 on smaller domestic production. China sold less than 14,000 mt of the 600,000 mt of state reserves they offered for sale this week.

Argentine farmers went on strike this week, promising not to sell any grain in protest of higher land taxes. Conab out of Brazil lowered their production estimate from 66.7 mmt to 66.4 mmt. This is at the higher end of private estimates and higher than the USDA’s last forecast of 65 mmt.

Looking to the June 12 USDA crop report, the average estimate for this year’s carryout is 189 million bushels versus 210 million on the May report.

For the 2012-13 crop year, the ending stocks prediction is 143 million bushels, down 2 million bushels from the May report. For the week ending June 3, beans were 94 percent planted and the fastest planting to date.

The first condition rating for the year came in at 65 percent good/excellent. Last year’s first condition report was June 12 with a rating of 67 percent good/excellent.

OUTLOOK: Moving forward, weather will be the lead indicator of the magnitude of price moves, in either direction. As always in the case of weather markets, the size of the move can become quite exaggerated. The supply side of the equation is a close second in moving the market.

Strikes in Argentina, slow grower selling and declining production estimates and available stocks in South America may push business back to the United States. Brazil reportedly exported and crushed record amounts of soybeans during March.

It doesn’t feel as if this market is done rationing old crop supplies and is not assured of this year’s crop size. July soybeans gained 82 cents this week to close at $14.26 1/4; November beans settled at $13.32 1/2, up 87 1/2 cents. ❖

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lent, 66 percent in Illinois, 75 percent in Iowa and 75 percent in Nebraska.

OUTLOOK: I would say we’ve officially entered our weather market period. Volatility will remain high and each forecast will attract many viewers. The ranges mentioned earlier may seem wide, but with a 40-cent daily limit in corn and market sensitivity to any hint of a weather change, they are reasonable.

For the week, July corn settled at $5.98, up 46 1/2 cents for the week; December corn was 34 cents higher, closing at $5.44 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — The 50-percent retracement of the December-to-May rally held this week, lending momentum to the recovery this week that was inspired by questionable weather and a weaker U.S. dollar.

The 50-percent retracement from the high in May at $15.12 1/2 to the low in June at $13.17 1/2 was $14.15, which July beans sailed through this week.

The next target on the charts for the July contract comes in at $14.38, then the old high of $15.12 1/2 per bushel.

China popped back into the export market buying 180,000 metric tons of old crop and 515,000 mt of new crop U.S. soybeans. Egypt even bought two cargoes of old crop beans from the United States when they would normally buy summer needs from Argentina. Sino Grain’s soybean import forecast for 2012-13 was pegged at 57.5 million metric tons ver-

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NYSTROM, from pg. 22 nomic tone and lent pressure to the dollar.

The dollar reversed gains made last week, sliding lower until the last day of the week on profit taking and the Chinese rate decrease. The dollar recovered going into the weekend on talk that Spain may require a financial bailout and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments that discouraged hopes of another quantitative easing for the United States.

Weekly ethanol production of 266 million gallons was slightly higher than last week, but 1 percent lower than a year ago. Ethanol stocks of 890 million gallons were down 13 million gallons from the previous week. Ethanol production for the year is on pace to slightly exceed U.S. Department of Agriculture projections.

The ending stocks average trade estimate for the June 12 USDA monthly report for the 2012-13 crop year is 1.75 billion bushels. This is a decline of 131 million bushels from the May report. For the current crop year, the average ending stocks estimate is 821 million bushels versus 851 million bushels last month.

Corn conditions as of June 3 were 72 percent good/excellent, unchanged from the previous week when a small decline had been anticipated; however, 2 percent moved from good to excellent. Eighty-four percent of Minnesota’s corn was rated good/excel-

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Dairy prices and policy keep our attention this spring Happy Dairy Month This column was written of 2012 stood at $15.65 on for the marketing week endMarch 2, $15.70 on May 10 ing June 8. and $15.94 on May 25. The last half of 2012 was averagAll eyes remain on milk ing $15.61 on April 27, prices. $15.08 on May 4, $15.44 on California’s May Class 4a May 11, $15.69 on May 18, butter/powder milk price is $16.13 on May 25, $15.96 on $13.45 per hundredweight, June 1, and was trading down $1.27 from April and around $16.33 late-morning MIELKE MARKET $6.49 less than May 2011.

June 8.

WEEKLY The 4b cheese milk price is The old saying goes: “What $13.56, up 13 cents from

By Lee Mielke goes up must come down,” April, $1.18 less than a then go back up and year ago, and $1.67 then come down again. below the comparable Cash block cheese, after federal order Class III hitting a 2012 high of $1.65 per pound price. on June 1, reversed gears and plunged, The 4b price 2012 average now stands then rallied, then slipped again and at $13.66, down from $15.05 at this closed the following Friday at $1.6150, time a year ago and compares to $12.30 down 3.5 cents on the week and 49.5 in 2010. The 4a price average is now at cents below a year ago. The barrels $15.04, down from $18.56 a year ago closed at $1.5225, down a penny, 54.5 and compares to $13.37 in 2010. cents below a year ago, and 9.25 cents below the blocks. Seven cars of block Looking “back to the futures,” after and five of barrel traded hands on the factoring in the announced federal week. order Class III milk prices and the remaining futures, the average Class The Agricultural Marketing ServiceIII milk price for the first six months surveyed U.S. block price slipped a

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As I contemplated writing another “Dairy Month” salute, I took a look at what I said a year ago.

I talked about how Dairy Month has been a great promotional event for the U.S. dairy industry for many years because it “calls our city slicker cousins back to their roots and back to the land where their food comes from.” It also provides a great promotional venue to retailers to spotlight and specially price milk, cheese and ice cream and let’s not forget the latest dairy “wonder of the world,” Greek yogurt.

It is the dairy industry’s desire for consumers to enjoy and appreciate dairy products in this special month of recognition but consumers also need to be aware and reminded of the hard work, dedication, and animal and land stewardship, plus the tough economic times dairy farmers endure to provide that gallon of milk or block of cheese that grocery store shoppers never worry there’ll be a shortage of.

Like so many things in life, it’s easy to take it all for granted but it doesn’t just magically appear. I need some cheese for the pizza tonight or a gallon of ice cream for the birthday party this afternoon so I simply run to the store and get it because it’s always there, right? But, what if it wasn’t?

I occasionally receive comments from non-farm readers about the things I write about each week and how interesting and yet complex this industry is. That’s encouraging because the people who really know what’s behind that gallon of milk or that chunk of cheese will appreciate it a little more and will complain a little less when they may have to pay a little more for it.

Milk is said to be one of nature’s most perfect foods and we are blessed to have it and an industry that is so dedicated to providing it.

Drink up Mr. and Ms. Consumer. It’s Dairy Month.

— Lee Mielke

half-cent to $1.5163. The barrels averaged $1.4995, up 0.6 cent.

Increased milk production is mainly gong to the churn and the dryer. April butter production totaled 170 million pounds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Dairy Products report, down 3.3 percent from March but 7.2 percent above April 2011. Nonfat dry milk output hit 192 million pounds, up 2 percent from March and a whopping 31.1 percent from a year ago.

■ American type cheese, at 372 million pounds, was down 2.7 percent from March but 3.5 percent above a year ago. Total cheese output hit 903 million pounds, down 4.7 percent from March but 2.1 percent above a year ago.

Cheese plants were busy over the Memorial Day weekend as surplus milk was available, according to the USDA’s Dairy Market News. Production of cheese is increased over last year and supplies are described as manageable. The Cooperatives Working Together program continues to assist with export sales, the USDA reported, and another earthquake in northern Italy may further affect supplies of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese which ages for two years.

The CWT accepted eight requests for export assistance this week to sell a total of 1.938 million pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to customers in Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

The product will be delivered through November and raised the CWT’s 2012 cheese exports to 56.6 million pounds plus 44.3 million pounds of butter and anhydrous milkfat to 27 countries.

■ Cash butter continued to creep higher for the fifth week in a row, closing Friday at $1.4175, up 1.75 cents from the previous week but still 71.25 cents below a year ago.

Only two cars were sold. AMS butter averaged $1.3652, up 3.6 cents.

Churning activity the last week of May increased as surplus cream volumes, especially over the holiday weekend, were heavier, the USDA said.

Many butter producers did indicate that weekend cream offerings were not as heavy as anticipated. Some ice cream manufacturers maintained steady production during the holiday period, which is often not the case during a holiday weekend.

Surplus cream offers further declined early in the week as Class II operaSee MIELKE, pg. 25

NFFC: Dairy pricing system is clearly broken a Senate news conference this week about the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the 2012 farm bill).

“On our farm, we don’t focus on the latest polls, or whose campaign is raising the most money,” Leonard said. “We focus instead on how much rain we received last night, how much milk the cows are generating today, and what the market price of corn and soybeans are. That’s our daily reality. But, part of

that reality is, we need a new farm bill.”

Processors, represented by the International Dairy Foods Association, remain opposed to any kind of supply management feature for dairy.

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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Most other products on the GDT gained. The increases across all contract periods were 21.3 percent for skim milk powder, 19.6 percent for rennet casein, 10.9 percent for milk protein concentrate, 9.4 percent for cheddar cheese and 8.5 percent for whole milk powder. The only decline was for lactose, down 1.3 percent, according to the ICB. ■ Meanwhile, the “Policy Wars” continue as 90 senators voted in favor of bringing the farm bill to the floor for further consideration while the House ag committee has yet to begin its markup.

A press release this week from the National Family Farm Coalition pointed out that, “dairy farmers across the country struggle both financially and emotionally,” and charged that “the dairy pricing system is clearly broken.”

They report that the first five months of 2012 resulted in declining farm milk prices, putting thousands of dairy farmers out of business and many more on the brink of economic collapse, adding that the losses hurt not just dairy farmers and their families but thousands of farm-related businesses.

“Flawed trading practices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange further diminish the value of struggling dairy farmers’ product,” according to the NFFC. “Ultimately, we rely more and more on dairy imports, leaving consumers with fewer safe and local choices, undermining our nation’s food security.”

The NFFC continues to support S. 1640, the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011, introduced

by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and NFFC leaders met with President Obama in August 2011 as part of the White House Rural Council meetings.

“We continue to call for restructuring the nation’s dairy policy to save the family dairy farm,” the NFFC concluded.

On the other side of the battle, lawmakers were told by a Virginia dairy producer that “dairy farmers need Congress to pass a new farm bill now to help provide certainty for making future business decisions.” Those were the words of Sarah Leonard, a fourthgeneration dairy producer from Midland, Va., who spoke on behalf of the National Milk Producer’s Federation at

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MIELKE, from pg. 24 tions, which reduced production schedules during the holiday period, resumed production. In most instances, current churning schedules are keeping pace with demand although butter continues to clear to inventory. Butter demand is seasonally fair to good.

Retail buyers continue to report features which are clearing good volumes of print butter.

Nationally, advertised butter prices from the National Dairy Retail Report showed a weighted average price of $2.49/lb. compared to $2.57 two weeks prior. Featured prices ranged from $1.49 in the Midwest to $3.49 in the Northeast.

Food service orders are increasing as resort and vacation areas across the country prepare for the summer vacation season, the USDA said.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed at $1.21, up 2.5 cents on the week. Four cars were sold. Extra Grade closed at $1.12, up 3 cents on the week on a bid.

AMS-surveyed powder averaged $1.0957, down 3.6 cents, and dry whey averaged 51.66 cents, down 0.7 cent.

■ Advertising or not, fluid milk sales continue to slide. The June 1 California Milk Producers Council newsletter pointed out that bottling plants used “less than their share of the milk supply simply because, once again, fluid milk sales fell by far more than had been the normal case for oh so many years.”

Preliminary figures from federal order areas show Class I usage in April was down 4.4 percent from April 2011, according to the MPC, and California Class I sales were down 2.9 percent.

The MPC adds that “only two out of the last 30 months have U.S. Class I sales been higher than the year before, and one of those was February, helped by an extra day of sales.”

■ Checking the international dairy scene, the June 5 Global Dairy Tradeweighted index for all dairy products soared 13.5 percent from the index on the May 15 auction, according to FC Stone’s eDairy Insider Closing Bell.

Anhydrous milkfat led the GDT price increase, with August up 43.6 percent and the average across all contracts from August through December up 24.4 percent from May 15 prices. The average anhydrous milkfat price on the

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Info: Contact Sarah Kuschel, Goldview Farms, Waverly, Benton County Breakfast (218) 587-5531 Minn. on the Farm Info: $3/adult, children 5 and June 23, 8 a.m.-Noon Clearwater County under free; parking at New Horizons Dairy, between Breakfast on the Farm HLWW High School, log on to Rice and Royalton, Minn.

July 7, 8-11 a.m. www.BreakfastOnTheFarm Info: Farm is located just off Keith and Karen Gebhardt .org; contact Pat Bakeberg, Highway 10; free will offerFarm, Leonard, Minn.

(763) 242-4520 or e-mail ing; contact Lawrence Thell, Info: Contact Al Paulson, breakfastonthefarm@ (320) 250-5966 (218) 694-6520 hotmail.com Milkapalooza at Cedar Minnesota State Morrison County Summit Farm Cattlemen’s Association Breakfast on the Farm June 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Summer Beef Tour and June 16, 7:30-11 a.m.

Cedar Summit Farm, New Trade Show Chuck and Pat Tax Farm, Prague, Minn.

July 10 Pierz, Minn.

Info: Help Cedar Summit cel- Morrison County FairInfo: Nominal fee; farm is 1 ebrate 10 years of farm-botgrounds, Little Falls, Minn. mile north and 1 mile west of tled, certified organic, 100 Info: $25/person, $35 after Pierz; contact Pat Tax, (320) percent grass-fed milk; log on June 15, $20/student; hosted 468-6819 to www.cedarsummit.com or by Mississippi Valley Cattlecontact men’s Association; registraTodd County Breakfast on steve@cedarsummit.com or tion begins at 6:15 a.m.; tour the Farm (612) 819-1924 begins at 7 a.m. at the fairJune 16, 8-11 a.m. grounds; 11:30 a.m. lunch Dairyridge Inc., Long Prairie, Beltrami County served at fairgrounds, as is Minn.

Breakfast on the Farm 5:15 p.m. dinner; contact Info: $1/adult, children 12 June 24, 9-11 a.m.

Darv Keehr, (320) 745-2431 and under free; parking at Beltrami County Fairor Clint Kathrein, (320) 232Harmony Park in Long grounds, Bemidji, Minn.

7336, e-mail Prairie, located two blocks Info: Contact Tim Neft, (218) mvcattlemen@yahoo.com or east of Highway 71 and High- 647-8689 log on to mnsca.org way 287 intersection; contact Randy Pepin, (320) 732-4435 Minnesota Farmers Union Minnesota Farmers Union Focus on the Future Day Camp Dairy Month Celebration June 25-27 July 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 21, 6-9 a.m.

Arrowwood Resort, AlexanPine Grove Park, Little Falls, Casey and Kim O’Reilly — dria, Minn.

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O’Reilly Organic Dairy Farm, Info: Log on to www.mfu.org Info: Contact Glen Schmidt, Red Wing, Minn. or call (800) 969-3380 glen@mfu.org or (651) 288Info: KCUE Radio will broad4066 cast their morning show with Free Nitrate Water the Minnesota Farm NetTesting Clinic Minnesota Farmers Union work’s Tom Rothman; light June 26, 4-7 p.m.

Day Camp breakfast served 7:30-9 a.m. Sauk Centre Public Utilities, July 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. by the Goodhue County Mid- Sauk Centre, Minn.

Swimming Pool Park, Ivanwest Dairy Association; farm Info: Offered by the Stearns hoe, Minn. is located from Red Wing County Soil and Water ConInfo: Contact Glen Schmidt, south on County Road 1 servation District and the glen@mfu.org or (651) 288(approximately 11.5 miles Sauk Centre Public Utilities 4066 from Highway 61, turn left on Commission; contact Stearns 200th Avenue, go 1.5 miles, County SWCD, (320) 251Minnesota Farmers Union farm will be on the left and 7800, Ext. 3 Day Camp watch for signs; RSVP to July 19, Noon-4:30 p.m.

KCUE by June 15 by calling Stearns County Discovery Lake Sarah, Erskine, Minn.

(651) 388-7151 Farm Field Day Info: Contact Glen Schmidt, June 28, 9-11:30 a.m. glen@mfu.org or (651) 288Polk County Breakfast on Nick and Tara Meyer Dairy 4066

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*2 Auctions* Tuesday Evening, June 26, 2012 @ 5:30 p.m.

Jim & Bea Falk Auction Location: 3 miles North of Butterfield, MN JD 6420 MFD Tractor, 1100 hrs., Premium Package; JD 640 Loader; Loftness 8’ Snowblower; JD 3 pt. Blade & 6’ Rotary Mower; Other Equipment, Tools, Antiques, Etc.

Thursday Evening, June 28, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m.

Wilth-Williams Comb Auction

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For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: www.steffesauctioneers.com Opening Thursday, June 14 & Closing Wednesday, June 27: IQBID Park River Implement. Equipment located in Park River, Rolla & Cando, ND Opening Friday, June 15 & Closing Monday, June 25: IQBID Oppegard’s Collectible Auction, Steffes Auctioneers Facility Opening Friday, June 15 & Closing Tuesday, June 26: IQBID Hay & Forage Liquidation, Fosston, MN, Krone Hay Equipment, Tractors, Telehandler, Skid Steer & Much More!

Friday, June 22 @ 11 AM: Becker County, MN Land Auction, Calloway Community Center, 119+/- Farmland Acres in Calloway Township Wednesday, June 27 @ 11 AM: Andrew & Lorraine Deck, Esmond, ND, Farm Retirement Auction Friday, June 29 & Saturday, June 30 @ 9 AM: Keith Johnson Estate, Ayr, ND, Collectible Cars, Primitives, Antiques, Gas Station & Coca Cola Memorabilia, Gas Pumps, Globes & Signage Opening Sunday, July 1 & Closing Tuesday, July 10: IQBID Oppegard’s Pre-Harvest Auction, Hillsboro, ND Opening Sunday, July 1 & Closing Wednesday, July 11: IQBID July Auction. Call now to consign your excess equipment. Selling Ag, Construction, Trucks, Vehicles, RV’s & More!

Opening Monday, July 9 & Closing Thursday, July 19: IQBID Buddy Martens Retirement Auction, Lafayette, MN, Farm Equipment Opening Tuesday, July 10 & Closing Tuesday, July 17: IQBID Farm-Rite Equipment, Dassel, MN, Skid Steer Loaders, Tractors & Construction Equipment Opening Tuesday, July 10 & Closing Wednesday, July 18: IQBID Kibble Equipment Inc., Montevideo, MN, Farm Equipment Thursday, July 12 @ 10 AM: Philip Fiecke Estate Farmland Auction, Howard Lake, MN, Multi-Tract Farmland, Wright County, MN Opening Monday, July 16 & Closing Monday, July 23: IQBID SEMA Equipment Inc., 8 MN Locations, Farm Equipment Wednesday, July 25 @ 9 AM: AgIron 61 Consignment Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND, Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, June 27 Thursday, August 16 @ 9 AM: AgIron 29 Consignment Event, Litchfield, MN, Advertising Deadline: Friday, July 13 Thursday, September 6 @ 11 AM: Floyd Lehne Antique Tractor Auction, Richville, MN, Collectible Farmall & JD Tractors, Other Tillage, Parts & Tires Friday, September 7 @ 11 AM: Neil Holmgren Dairy Dispersal, Litchfield, MN, Dairy & Forage Equipment & Complete Dispersal of 90 Head of Red Holsteins

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Steffes Auction Calendar 2012

Ag Power Enterprises Inc..................................................................33 Agri Systems/Systems West ..............................................................9 Anderson Seeds ..................................................................................19 Arnold Companies ......................................................................20, 21 Carlson Wholesale inc........................................................................13 Case IH ..................................................................................................8 Courtland Waste Handling ..............................................................10 Cyrilla Beach Homes Inc ..................................................................14 Dahl Farm Supply ..............................................................................16 Duncan Trailers, LLC ........................................................................34 Emerson Kalis......................................................................................38 Excelsior Homes West Inc ..................................................................3 Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg Co............................................................18 Gehl Company ......................................................................................7 Hall Auction Service ..........................................................................30 Hanson Auctioneers ..........................................................................30 Haug Implement ................................................................................31 Holt Truck Center ................................................................................4 Hotovec Auctions ..............................................................................28 Keith Bode............................................................................................34 Kerkhoff Auction & Real Estate........................................................28 Kubota ....................................................................................................6 Larry Hennig Realty & Auction Co ................................................28 Larson Borthers Impl ..................................................................29, 35 Mages Auction Service ................................................................28, 29 Mankato Spray Center Inc ................................................................23 Massey Ferguson ................................................................................17 Massop Electric ..................................................................................32 Matejcek Implement ..........................................................................37 Midway Farm Equipment Inc ..........................................................34 Mike's Collision ..................................................................................11 MN Dept of Agriculture ......................................................................5 Morris Grain ..........................................................................................5 Mustang Mfg Co ................................................................................12 NK Clerking ........................................................................................27 Northern Ag Service ..........................................................................34 Northern Insulation............................................................................16 Nutra Flo Company ..........................................................................32 O'Connell Farm Drainage..................................................................34 Piotter Land ........................................................................................28 Preuss Elevator Inc ............................................................................29 Rabe International Inc ........................................................................36 Ram Buildings ....................................................................................16 Red Horizon Equipment....................................................................36 Ritter Ag Inc ........................................................................................24 Schweiss Inc ........................................................................................32 SI Feeder/Schoessow Inc ..................................................................26 Silverstream Shelters ..........................................................................11 Smiths Mill Implement Inc................................................................35 Sorensen Sales & Rentals ..................................................................31 Steffes Auctioneers Inc ......................................................................27 The American Community................................................................29 Tracy Holland Auctions ....................................................................29 Triad Construction Inc ......................................................................15 Triple R Auction ..................................................................................29 West Central Antique Power ............................................................19 Whitcomb Brothers ............................................................................15 Willmar Farm Center..........................................................................32 Woodford Ag LLC ........................................................................31, 36

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'55 Ferguson TO35, absoluteWe have extensive lists of ly showroom condition. 320Land Investors & farm buy568-2381 ers throughout MN. We always have interested buy1959 541 Offset Ford, with ers. For top prices, go with cultivator, mint condition, our proven methods over $10,000. 712-297-9926 thousands of acres.

Serving Minnesota Mages Land Co & Auc Serv FOR SALE: JD 730 dsl, www.magesland.com WF, pwr steering, elec 800-803-8761 start, restored, parade ready; JD 720 gas, pwr steering, elec start, NF, Real Estate Wanted 021 very good cond, runs great. 507-220-5572 WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain opera031 tions, as well as bare land Hay & Forage Equip parcels from 40-1000 acres.

Both for relocation & in- '05 Case IH DCX161 Discbine, $17,500; '93 JD 6810 vestments.

If you have SPFH w/ 6R Kemper & 15' even thought about selling hay head, $90,000; H&S 7+4 contact: Paul Krueger, HD 18' & 20' front & rear Farm & Land Specialist, unload forage boxes, Edina Realty, SW Suburban $17,000. 507-276-4536 Office, 14198 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN FOR SALE: '08 Kuhns, MFG 55372.

1834, small square bale acpaulkrueger@edinarealty.com cumulator & a 618 grabber (952)447-4700 w/ JD mounts, exc shape. $12,500. Call 507-317-8103

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PRIME FARMLAND FOR SALE PARCEL 1: Legal - 1/2 NE 1/4 & E 1/2 NW 1/4, located in Section 23, Brookville Township, Redwood County.

Directions from Springfield: Left on County 16, then right on 190th St., 1st grove on right. 160 acres ±. Includes building site with house & buildings, as is. 153 acres ± tillable.

Sealed bid offers accepted on or before July 15, 2012.

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Mostly level topography & tile drained farmland for sale.

Legal - S 1/2 SE 1/4 & S-46 Acres of N 1/2 SE 1/4-126 Acres of which 116.51 is tillable acres ± with building site and house, as is, located in Section 21, Sundown Township, Redwood County.

Directions: Approximately 8 miles NW of Springfield, W on U.S. 14, right on County Hwy. 2 then turns into Redwood County Hwy. 1.

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FOR SALE: 10 bale handler, small square bales, fits 3pt or tractor loader, $1,500.

712-297-7951 FOR SALE: JD 5400-5830 and 6000 series forage harvesters. Used kernel processors, also, used JD 40 knife Dura-Drums, and drum conversions for 5400 and 5460. Call (507)427-3520 www.ok-enterprise.com FOR SALE: NH Hayliner 68, small square baler, $1,500.

Ray Moeller 712-297-7951 FOR SALE: NH Stackliner 1000 automatic bale wagon, $1,500. Ray Moeller 712-297-7951 FOR SALE: OMC 596 Series II round hay baler. Makes 5' wide x 6' dia. bale. Very good condition.

Call (715) 322-5636 IH 230 12' swather for parts w/good engine. $400/OBO. (651)565-4369 JD 260 3pt disk mower, JD 24 T baler; JD 338 baler; IH 990 hay bine; JD 640 rake; Gehl 8 wheel rake, 3pt.

320-864-3837 or 320-583-4531 JD 336 small square baler, good working condition, $3,200. 715-702-2884 New Holland 849 round baler w/auto wrap, new apron chains, full bale alarm, bale ejector, auto apron chain oiler, very good cond., $1,950. 480-294-4363 Ottertail, MN NEW Rhino 7 Ft #DM5-3 Pt Disc Mower List $8,927 Sale $6,950. New H&S 12 Wheel Pull V-Rake $5,500. Several Used Mandako Rollers 3042-45 Ft Rental Units. Dealer. We Trade/Deliver Anywhere. 319-347-6282 SnoCo & Allied bale elev's, 16'-20'; SnoCo bale elev's on cart, 24'-48'; bale flat rack on gears; David Bradley side rake; Kewanee elev. sect's & hoppers; Owatonna & Kewanee 40' & 44' elev's. 320-864-4583 or 320779-4583

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10”x41' Westfield auger w/10 FOR SALE: Lowry wet holding bin, 1500 bu, w/ tires & hp single phase motor, alroof, $2,500. 507-375-4015 bemost brand new. 507-327tween 5 pm & 8 pm.

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#876 Grain Cart 2 Insulated heavy duty shop Brent (Green) w/ Scale & Tarp doors w/ windows, (2002) Shedded. Farm King 10'Hx9'W, $250 each, exc.

13x70 Auger w/ Low Profile cond. 952-442-4259 Hopper. Both Real Good.

SILO DOORS 319-347-6677 Can Deliver Wood or steel doors shipped FOR SALE: 3500 bu holding promptly to your farm bin w/ unloading auger & stainless fasteners motor; also, 10”x61' Farm hardware available.

King auger, 10” swing (800)222-5726 auger w/ 7 1/2hp motor.

Landwood Sales LLP 507-402-2855 Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

FOR SALE: 90' grain ring, 100% financing w/no liens holds 50,000 bu, has center or red tape, call Steve at unload w/ sweep, new tarp, Fairfax Ag for an appoint$6,000. 320-808-3492 ment. 888-830-7757 FOR SALE: Hutchinson 50' Mass-ter Mover, 5000 bph, Grain Handling Equip 034 used 1 harvest, $13,500; 50K platform scale, 6 1/2'x10', '05 GSI 1226 dryer, 3 phase, printer, $2,500. 507-456-2516 low-hour, excellent condition, 1200bu/hr@5pt. Can in- FOR SALE: Kansun 10-25clude phase converter.

215 dryer, stainless steel 507-995-9699 3ph; Stormor top dry 5000 bu; Batco portable drive '07 Mauer Grain Hopper, over pit, 1 yr old. electric, tarp. $12,500.

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USED PARTS DAMAGED GRAIN LARSON SALVAGE Good selection of tractor parts - New & Used All kinds of hay equipment, haybines, balers, choppers parted out.

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Wonderful 5 Acre Building Site, perfect for horses/livetock, 3 bedroom rambler w/updates, $124,900, additional 5 adjacent acres available for sale at $30,000 • 57821 300th St, Winthrop, MN 10 Acre Rural Residence: All new since 2001, 3 bedroom home & amazing 36x64 shop/utility building w/office, now $379,900 • 58638 382nd St., Lafayette, MN 4.5 Acre Horse Ready Hobby Farm, beautiful 3 bedroom home, spacious & charming w/large attached garage, new roof & updated septic. Shed currently set up for horses, $107,900 • 64340 220th St., Gibbon, MN

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LAND AUCTION Friday, July 6th • 1:00 pm

Otter Tail County, Section 13, Elmo Twp. Parkers Prairie, MN 60 acres on Wing River Lake, w/2600’ of lake shore.

Attorney Dave Velde will handle purchase agreement and earnest money. A 6% buyers premium will be added to final bid to equal full purchase price.

Terms: $20,000 down day of sale, non-refundable, noncontingent. Balance due on August 4th, 2012.

AUCTIONEER Ray R. Rew #81-27 301 - 14th Avenue NW Waseca, MN • Office: 507-835-1958 507-339-1272 Home: 507-835-3387 Cell: 507-339-1272 Visit our websites for upcoming auctions: triplerauctions.com or auctionsgo.com

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Trees and Grassland.

Good fishing and hunting, upland game, turkey, waterfowl, and deer.

Perfect setting for home or cabin.

If you are in the market for a dream place you will want to check this out.

5 miles north of Parkers Prairie on Hwy. 29, then east on County Road 40, 2 miles.

To view this property call Jim at: 218-639-5323.

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AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE HOLIDAY INN, ALEXANDRIA, MN

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FOR SALE: Case IH 10 bottom flex plow, black canisters & walking tandem axle, $11,000. 507-920-8217 FOR SALE: IHC #75 pull type swather, 18', hyd lift, very good shape, always shedded, asking $900/OBO. 507-223-5532 FOR SALE: J&M 385 trailer w/13 ton gear, 385/22.5 truck tires, green, orig. owner, always shedded, very nice; WANTED: JD 7100, 6R30 planter. 507-336-2469 or 507828-3495 For Sale: John Deere 12 row 30” cult. Folding Bar R. shields. For Sale:Imperial 12 row 30” cult. Folding bar Danish Tine Rolling Shields. 320-328-4349.

FOR SALE: New Idea 364 manure spreader, poly floor, new apron chain, exc cond. 715-797-3262 FOR SALE: Orthman Tracker III; set of 12R Kinze markers, (4) JD dry fert boxes w/ ext, mounted on 20' bar. 507-456-1164 FOR SALE: Riteway F3-42' land roller, used very little, $31,000. 507-317-1757

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As I am retiring I am selling the following at public auction.

Sale site located at 67535 St. Hwy. 60, Butterfield, MN. 21⁄2 miles East of Butterfield on Hwy. #60 or 41⁄2 miles West of St. James, MN on Hwy. #60

SATURDAY, JUNE 30th @ 9:30 AM CASE IH TRACTORS & COMBINE 2005 Case IH JX95 Tractor, 744 hrs., 18.4-34, C & A/C, 1000/540 PTO, rock box, like new • 1978 IH 1086 Tractor, 3732 hrs., 18.4-38, C & A/C, rock box, duals, new TA & clutch, second owner • 1961 IH 460 hydraulic loader, 2 buckets, WF, one owner • IH 1440 Axialflow Combine, 3115 eng. hrs., cab, air & hydro, maintenance records & updates list available • IH 1020 Bean Platform, hydraulic reel, rock guards • IH 843 4x30 Cornhead.

FARM EQUIPMENT White 5100 8x30 Planter w/herb., folding bar • Vicon CM 1700 Disk Mower, 5’ • Wilrich 21’ Pull-Type Field Cultivator w/4 bar mulcher • IH 480 Disk, 21’ • IH 710 Auto Reset Plow, 5x16 • White 378 Cultivator, 8x30 • Wilrich 357 Inline Ripper, 5-shank w/coulters, 3-pt. • (4) Killbros 350 Gravity Flow Wagons • GMC 5500 Truck, V-6 • Road King 14’ B&H (Demo) 2-spd. Sprayer • 925-gal. Poly Water Tank w/pump • Landoll 12’ Chisel Plow, 3-pt. • Brady 1680 Stalk Chopper • Feterl Auger, 6”, 62’ PTO • 550-gal. Fuel Tank • 3-pt. Sprayer “Where Farm and Family Meet”

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Farm Fans grain dryer, CF- 3 Bottom John Deere plow, SA650M, 3 ph, LT, exc, 3277 model 810 14's $800. Mchrs, $25,000. 563-532-9687 Cormick 2 row horse planter, restored with ferFOR SALE:Used grain bins, tilizer C Allis with 2 row floors unload systems, stimounted cultivator $800. rators, fans & heaters, aer218-739-5339 ation fans, buying or selling, try me first and also CIH 183, 8x30 cult., $950; NH call for very competitive BR750 baler, 4'x6' bales contract rates!

Office w/wide hyd. pickup, $9,500; hours 8am-5pm Monday – CIH 1100, 9' sickle mower, Friday Saturday 9am - 12 $2,750; NH 258 rake, $2,450; noon or call 507-697-6133 Hoelshler 10 bale accumuAsk for Gary lator & fork, $4,750. 320-7692756 Farm Implements 035 FOR SALE: '08 3739 Agco'06 NH BR780A round baler New Idea. 390bu manure w/net wrap & wide pickup, spreader, 2 beaters, 2 spd $12,500; IH 183 12x30 cult., apron, hyd endgate, tan$1,450; CIH 183 6x30 Danish dem axle, like new, shedtooth cult., $850; CIH 2250 ded condition, $8,750/OBO. loader, 7' bucket, exc.

(651)345-3164 cond., $3,250; 10x34 auger w/low profile swing hopper FOR SALE: 3pt grader blade, 7' wide, pull-type, & 10 hp elec. motor, $3,450. $350. Ray Moeller 320-361-0065 712-297-7951 Case 1825 skid, nice; Ford 800 utility; MH 33, WF, FOR SALE: 4R pusher powsharp; IH 560 w/wo loader; er cultivator for small corn 3 pt., 6' finishing mwr; & veg, works best on 9030 Ford 501, 7' mwr.; 7' & 8' 3 Ford. Krane high lift, never pt. blades; 7 grav. wagons, used. Small bale bed chop250-500 bu.; Alloway 56' per. (608)523-4942 auger; quick hitches & more.

FOR SALE: 730 Case dsl Peterson Equipment tractor; 2 bottom down lift New Ulm, MN plow, 5-18 JD auto reset plow. 320-219-1367 507-276-6957 or 6958

w/bander boom • Orbit Drive Fertilizer Auger for gravity wagon • Fuel Transfer Tank w/12volt pump • 2-wheel Trailer.

SHOP EQUIPMENT Coleman Magna Force Air Compressor, 5 hp.

• Shop Hoist • Napa 4-ton Floor Jack • Cherry Picker • Drill Press • 20-ton Press • Lincoln Welder • Manual Tire Changer • Trailer House Axle • Spike Tooth Drag Section • Overhead Fuel Tanks • Anvils • Hand Tools • Vise • Oil Pumps • Chop Saw • Battery Charger • Torch Kit • Shop Stands • Chain Saws • Shop Vac. • Tool Box • Jacks • Impact Wrenches • Extension Ladder • Other Shop Supplies & Much More Miscellaneous.

**ACREAGE OFFERED FOR PRIVATE SALE** 5 ACRE BUILDING SITE W/3 BR, 2 BATH HOME - INCLUDES 62’x44’ MACHINE SHED & 30’x30’ SHOP. LOCATED ON ST. HWY. #60.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MIKE ZENDER - 507-380-7087

MIKE ZENDER, OWNER 507-380-7087 Auctioneers: Dar Hall - 507-327-0535 • Allen Kahler • Kevin Kahler • Ryan Kahler • Dustyn Hartung Clerking: HALL AUCTION SERVICE • 507-327-0535

Hall Auction Service WWW.AUCTIONEERALLEY.COM

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Gehl 3pt 10 whl V rake. Exc cond, $1,750. 515-570-5215

Husqvarna CRT53 R tine tiller. 5.5HP industrial pwr Briggs & Stratton CRT53, $400/OBO. 515-955-1462

NEW Rhino 20 Ft #FR240 Flex Wing Cutter, 6 Whls, Chains (250HP Gear Box) List $30,865 Sale Price $24,850. Also Other Sizes.

Dealer We Trade/Deliver Anywhere. 319-347-6282 NH HW365 self propelled discbine, 18' head, 201 hrs., 600 acres. $80,000/OBO. JD 945 hydro swing MOCO, disc cut, impeller conditioner, exc, $12,000. NH 252 pivot tongue w/ pulls, two 9 1/2' bar rakes, triple rubber teeth, $5,500. Miller pro 1100 rotary rake, $2,800.

715-296-2162 Power-Pack 5000T, EL5500, brushless, 11HP Briggs Stratton $200/OBO. 515-955-1462 Snapper front-tine tiller. 3HP Briggs & Stratton. $100/OBO. 515-955-1462 Toro GT2200, 50” cut, Kohler 25 hp, 35 hrs.; Allis Chalmers WD45 w/ldr.; Ferguson 35 w/3 pt. mower.

651-485-7590 Winthrop, MN

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'04 Case IH JX95 tractor, 1400 hrs., exc. cond., $28,500. 631-687-0870 '53 Ford 8N Tractor. New rubber, Runs great, $3,200.

515-227-0702 '57 MF TO35, 3pt blade & 72" Bush Hog mower. $3,500/OBO. 515-955-1462

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 • Cattle 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 Grain Augers, 8” - 10” - 12” • Special Price • 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

DR® POWER EQUIPMENT • Field & Brush Mowers • Roto-Hog Power Tillers • Stump Grinders • Log Splitters • Chippers • Power Graders • Power Wagons • Leaf & Lawn Vacuums • Versa-trailers

‘02 CS/IH MX200, ‘70 JD 3020, 2WD, ‘80 JD 4440, 2WD, ‘92 JD 4760, 2WD, MFWD, 165 hp, 38016.9x34, Syncro, 2 hyd 130 hp, 18.4x38, 175 hp, 14.9x46, 90R50, 3 hyd, 4520 hrs ........................$11,950 2 hyd ..............$21,900 3 hyd, 7682 hrs ........................$85,000 ........................$52,500

‘11 JD 5085M, MFWD, ‘10 JD 6115, MFWD, ‘10 JD 7130, MFWD, ‘11 JD 7330, MFWD, 85 hp, 18.4R30, 118 hp, 18.4x38, 125 hp, 18.4x38, ldr, 150 hp, 18.4x42, duals, 2 hyd, 11 hrs ........CALL 2 hyd, 128 hrs 3 hyd, 300 hrs $97,000 60 hrs ............$129,900 ........................$39,900

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ • H&S 9x16 bale rack w/JD wagon • 6’ Green chopper • Bush Hog 48” GT pull-type brush cutter w/13 hp engine • #206 Vermeer stump chipper, 16 hp. rebuilt engine • Aitchinson 7’ 3-pt. (grass farmer) inter-seeder • Kewanee rock flex disk, 141⁄2’ • IHC 500 plow disk, 12’ w/new front notch blades • Gehl #312 Scavenger II spreader, 260 bu., VG

• Steer Stuffer & Hog Feeders • 225 bu. Meyers poly board spreader w/endgate • Grasshopper 723 Zero turn mower w/52” power fold deck, DEMO unit, 14 hrs.

WANTED TO BUY: • GT (Tox-o-wik) Grain Dryers • 4 & 6 Row Stalk Choppers • Earth Scrapers • Steer Stuffer • Good hog feeders

‘91 JD 8760, 4WD, ‘06 JD 9620, 4WD, ‘11 JD 8260R, MFWD, ‘79 JD 8640, 4WD, 260 hp, 380-90R50, 275 hp, 20.8x38, duals, 300 hp, 18.4x42, 3 hyd 500 hp, 800-38, 4 hyd, ........................$53,500 3154 hrs ........$189,500 5 hyd, 162 hrs ......CALL 3 hyd, 5992 hrs ........................$20,500

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320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

NEW EQUIPMENT E-TRAIL GRAIN CARTS 710 Bu. - On Hand ............................$18,795 510 Bu. - On Hand..........Starting at $10,995 GRAVITY WAGONS 500 E-Z Trail - On Hand ........$7,995-$9,020 400 E-Z Trail............................$6,895-$7,250 HARVEST INTERNATIONAL/AUGERS T10-32 - 52 Truck Auger ........$3,500-$4,950 H10-62 - 82 Swing Hopper ....$8,500-$9,750 H13-62 - 92 Swing Hopper $13,500-$18,500 12 Volt Auger Mover ..........................$1,995 Hyd. Auger Mover ..............................$1,350 HITCH DOC SEED TENDERS 2 Box Tandem - On Hand ..................$9,850 4 Box Tandem - On Hand ................$15,950 6 Box Gooseneck..............................$25,000

NEW KOYKER LOADERS Call For Other Sizes 510 Loader - On Hand............Call for Quote COMBINE HEAD MOVERS E-Z Trail 4-wheel 21’-30’ ....................................$2,550-$3,250 Koyker Stor-Mor Grain Baggers & Bag Unloaders ..............................In Stock NEW ROUND BALE RACKS 10’x23’ - On Hand ..............................$1,995 NEW WHEEL RAKES 14 Wheel, high capacity ....................$8,995 12 Wheel, high capacity ....................$8,495 10 Wheel, V Rake - On Hand..............$3,750 5 Wheel, 3 pt. Rake - On Hand ..........$1,325 Land Levelers, 10’ & 12’ ..............On Hand

USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS ‘05 JD 9320, 3 pt., 3200 hrs. ..........$133,000 ‘01 JD 9200, 3 pt., 8500 hrs. ............$69,500 ‘89 CIH 7140, MFWD, 6100 hrs.......$44,500 ‘90 Ford 946, 6100 hrs. ....................$39,000 ‘90 Ford 876, 6200 hrs. ....................$42,500 GRAIN CARTS Crysteel 650 bu., Like New ..............$10,250 Parker 450 ..........................................$5,250 WAGONS ‘10 E-Z Trail 3400 w/brakes................$6,900 Parker 2500 ........................................$1,850

TELESCOPING FORKLIFT RENTALS

‘09 JD 9630, 4WD, 530 hp, 800-70R38, 4 hyd, 616 hrs ......................$266,900

Melroe Bobcat 530 CS/IH 40XT Skid, ‘11 Kubota L3540, ............................CALL 60 hp, cab, 60” bucket, 4WD, 35 hp, cab, 537 hrs ............$15,500 loader, 72” bucket, 37 hrs ..............$32,900

‘08 JD 315 Skid, Power ‘10 JD 320D Skid, ‘07 JD 325 Skid, ‘06 JD CT322 Skid, Quick Tach, 60” bucket, 68 hp, cab, 76” bucket, 76 hp, cab, 78” bucket, 69 hp, 18” tracks, 1464 hrs ..........$17,500 825 hrs ............$29,900 1091 hrs ..........$26,000 84” bucket, 1333 hrs ........................$35,900

‘06 JD 2210, 58’, ‘95 JD 985, 50’, JD 2700 Mulch Ripper ‘11 JD 3710 Moldboard 7” sweeps, harrow 99 shank, harrow - Several On The Lot! Plow, 10-bottom ........................$59,500 ........................$19,500 ............CALL FOR INFO ........................$45,000

GRAIN BAGGER AND BAG UNLOADER RENTALS GRAIN VAC RENTALS SKID LOADER RENTALS 3 TELESCOPING FORKLIFTS FOR RENT

JD 956 MoCo ......CALL ‘98 JD 566 Round ‘10 JD 637 Disk, 35’4”, ‘06 JD 567 Round Baler, 540 PTO, 61” 24” blades ......$49,500 Baler, net wrap, 1000 width pickup ....$14,950 PTO, 9650 hrs $24,950

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STOEN'S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360 IH 820 20' Flexhead; two small bale conveyers 36', 15'; bale moisture probe; White 2-105 Tractor Cab Duals; Spiedel Weed Wiper.

320-563-8453 JD 212, grain pickup, 4 belt , large auger, very nice. 507220-1419 JD 530 tractor, 3 pt., fenders, restored; JD 158 ldr.; JD 46A ldr.; CIH 2255 ldr.; JD 350, 3 pt. 7' mower; NH 455 pull-type 7' mower; JD 851 hay rake; 3 pt. post hole drill; JD 290, 2R planter; JD 1R, 3 pt. planter; JD Trail Buck 500 cc ATV, 1400 act. miles.

507-399-3006 Koestler Mowers 5, 6, 7, 9, $150 to $1,850; plows 1, 2, 3, 4, 5B, $150 to $950. 712-299-6608

(2) JD 1810E Scrapers ....FOR SALE OR RENT

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Hardi TR500 sprayer, sgl axle, hyd pump, 45' boom; Gehl 600 chopper w/1110 hay head, manual controls & 540 PTO, stored since '87; JD 300 picker w/244 corn head. 763-300-3070

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32 '82 JD 4640, 8 speed pwr shift, 2 hydro, 20.8x38 w/band duals, 14Lx16 front tires, 3 pt., 6,050 hrs., asking $22,000. 507-794-5138 '88 CIH 7120 Magnum MFWD, nice, straight, clean, 18.4-42 w/ duals, 6402 hrs, $49,000. (651)565-4297 1991 J.D. 4755 2WD, 7263 hrs, 3 hyd. New 18.4x42 duals, radar, weights, exc. cond. $37,900. 507-478-4221 FOR SALE: '66 JD 4020 w/ 4440 front end, brand new hood, diesel pump gone through, in good shape, asking $11,500. JD 148 loader, asking $3,500.

507-747-2749 or 507-430-5854

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FOR SALE: '01 Case IH FOR SALE: '95 JD 7700, PS, MFWD, joystick, no loader, MX200 46” rubber, duals, tires 50%, hrs unknown, 2351 hrs, like new, $75,500. uses no oil, $45,000/OBO. 612-790-4191 507-823-4753 or 507-530-1894 FOR SALE: '90 JD 4555, FOR SALE: 310C JD Back 13,300 hrs, HID lights & reHoe 2WD, full cab, 1900 hrs, ally nice tractor; also, Int'l excellent condition. $13,500 1066, 6,000 hrs, really nice firm. 608-412-1692 cond, original hrs.

320-352-3629 or 320-429-0434 FOR SALE: CA Allis Chalmers w/Woods belly FOR SALE: '93 JD 7800, mower & mounted field MFWD, duals, wgts, good cult.; Onan 6500 generator. rubber, 13,000+ hrs, 507-456-6181 $37,900. St. Cloud area.

FOR SALE: H Farmall, one 320-291-2620 owner, needs work, $500/OBO, call 507-329-3759 FOR SALE: 1755 Oliver, cab, or 507-372-2808 3pt, quick hitch, all new rubber, 6361 hrs, 30 hrs on FOR SALE: M5 Moline, 75% OH, excellent original tracrubber, new paint & parts, tor, 2nd owner, $10,000. powershift wheels, 507-213-0600 or 507-451-9614 $5,000/OBO. 608-423-4039

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FOR SALE: '56 520 JD, exc condition, stored inside, asking $4,050. 320-236-2632 FOR SALE: MF 5455, 20 hrs, cab, 4WD, rock box, 2 valves, radial tires, air seat, power shuttle, 16 spd.

List $86,733. Cash $47,500.

952-466-5538 JD 3010, dsl, WF, Hiniker cab, good clean tractor, 4000 hrs, $8,900/OBO. 712-260-6400 JD 7820, 3100 hrs., MFWD, IVT transm., duals, fenders, 3 hyd. outlets, exc. cond. 507-220-5647 JD 8430 tractor, front diff OH'd, new hi low unit, 18.4x38 tires, new of rear, ok on front $12,000.

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

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WILLMAR FARM CENTER a division of aemsco 3867 East Highway 12, Willmar, MN • Phone 320-235-8123 TRACTORS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

‘12 MF 8660, MFD, cab, 225 PTO hp.

‘12 MF 7619, MFD, 140 PTO hp.

‘12 MF 2680, MFD, cab, 83 PTO hp.

‘12 MF 2680, MFD, 83 PTO hp.

‘11 MF 8690, MFD, cab, 280 PTO hp.

‘07 MF 7495, MFD, 155 PTO hp., 2625 hrs.

MF 5460, MFD, cab, 95 PTO hp.

MF 1529 Compact, 29 hp., loader, hydro MF 1652 Compact, 42 hp., loader, cab, hydro MF 1652 Compact, 52 hp., 12x12 Power Shuttle MF GC2400 Compact, 24 hp., 60” deck IH 70 Hydro w/F11 Farmhand loader ‘05 MF 451, 45 PTO hp., 400 hrs.

‘07 MF 3645, MFD, 75 PTO hp., cab, loader ‘78 MF 1085, cab, 83 hp., 365 hrs.

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‘07 Geringhoff 1822, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 1230, RD ‘03 Geringhoff 1222, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 1222, RD ‘07 Geringhoff 1220, RD ‘05 Geringhoff 1220, RD ‘04 Geringhoff 1220, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 836, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘06 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘04 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘03 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘01 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘00 Geringhoff 830, RD ‘07 Geringhoff 820, RD ‘10 Geringhoff 630, RD ‘08 Geringhoff 630, RD ‘07 Geringhoff 630, RD ‘01 Geringhoff 630, RD ‘05 NH 98C, 12R20” ‘99 NH 996, 12R20” ‘04 JD 1290, reg. rolls ‘93 JD 843, LT, OD ‘88 JD 843, LT, OD JD 822 JD 1022 ‘06 CIH 2212, 12R20” w/8010 mounts CIH 1084 CIH 822 White 708N MF 1163, fits MF 8570 combine

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‘06 ‘07 ‘92 ‘98 ‘90 ‘85

CORNHEADS

COMBINES MF 9690, duals, 429 hrs.

MF 9790, duals, 1034 hrs.

Gleaner R62, 2063 hrs.

Gleaner 800, 25’ flexhead MF 8570, duals MF 9720, 3292 hrs.

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MF MF MF MF

9750 PU table 9120 bean table 1858 bean table, 15’, 18’, 20’ 8000, 30’ bean table

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Brandt 1070XL, swing hopper auger Brandt 1080XL, swing hopper auger Brandt 1390XL, swing hopper auger Brandt 7500 hp. grain vac.

Brandt 5200 EX grain vac.

‘05 Brandt 1070XL swing hopper Brandt GBU-10, bagger Brandt GBL-10, unloader Brandt 1515 LP, 1535, 1545, 1575, 1585 belt conveyors Brandt 10x35 auger Parker 605 gravity box, 625 bu.

Parker 505 gravity box, 550 bu., brakes EZ Flow 220 bu. gravity box w/auger, tarp Hutchinson 10x61 auger Wheatheart transfer auger, 8”

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JD sickle mower IH sickle mower IH 5-bar rake Kodiak 60”, 72”, 84” 3 pt. rotary cutters MF 1375 disc mower conditioner, 15’ MF 1328 & 1329 3 pt. disc mowers MF 828 round baler, auto tie MF 200 SP windrower, cab ‘11 MF 1372 disc mower conditioner Sitrex DM7 & DM5 disc mower Sitrex RP2 or RP5 3 pt. wheel rake Sitrex MK 14 wheel rake Sitrex 10 & 12 wheel rakes on cart Sitrex TR 9 wheel rake Westendorf 3 pt. bale spear H&S 16’ bale wagon Chandler 22’, litter spreader Meyer 4620 TSS forage box w/19T gear

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Sunflower 5055-62 field cult., 5-section, 62’ Sunflower 4610-9 disc ripper Sunflower 4412-07 disc ripper Sunflower 4530-19 disc chisel Sunflower 1444-36 disc Sunflower 4511-11 disc chisel Brady 20’ stalk choppper ‘08 JD 520 stalk chopper Loftness 30’ stalk chopper, SM Loftness 20’ stalk chopper Maurer 28’-42’ header trailers ‘12 Degelman LR7645 land roller Degelman 320 rock digger ‘11 SB Select snowblowers, 97” & 108”, 3 pt.

Lucke 8’ snowblower, 3 pt.

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FOR SALE: '62 JD 4010 diesel, 2 hyds. 320-583-5951

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829 NH TN75DA, Blue cab. FWD w/810TL loader. Only 2,000 hrs. $36,000. Call 715-7743989 after 7pm.

White 2-155 tractor, very good cond, AC/ heat work well, 5500 hrs, duals, $10,250/OBO. 515-681-6279 Harvesting Equip

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'03 JD 9550 Combine, 1893 hrs-1187, been thru shop, like new, $92,000.

515-360-7564 '04 JD 635F bean head, sgl. pt. hookup, exc. cond., $18,900. 507-327-1903 or 507964-5548 Can Deliver.

'97 JD 9500 Combine, hrs2979-2126, very sharp & field ready, $52,000.

515-490-9539 FOR SALE: '98 JD 920 flexhead, poly snout, Crary sickle, re-built auger, stubble lights, DAM, F/A, good shape. 507-951-5237

Geringhoff 2002 chopping cornhead, 12R22”, head height sensor, JD sgl pt. hookup, hyd. deck plates, exc. cond., $44,900. 507-3271903 or 507-964-5548 Can Deliver.

Gleaner R60, enclosed rotor.

320-352-2484 IH 210 13' head w/IH 6 belt pickup. Exc. cond. $2,700.

(651)565-4369 Intl 1680 combine, low hrs.; Intl 1020 grain head. 507947-3172 New Idea 324, 2R corn picker; 12' Intl 120 pull-type swather; JD T4 front mount cultivator. 507-6732275 Planting Equip

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FOR SALE: 6100 White planter, 16R30”, 31R15”, no till coulters, very good condition, $40,500/OBO; 2 sets 30” cat belts, $1,200 & $3,800. 701-640-4829

4WD TRACTORS (W)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ..........................................$279,000 (O)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ............................................$279,900 (O)’11 JD 9630, Lease Return ............................................$279,900 (B)’11 JD 9630, 285 hrs., Lease Return ............................$279,900 (O)’11 JD 9530, 207 hrs., Lease Return ............................$264,900 (O)’10 JD 9630, 810 hrs., Extended Warranty ....................$255,900 (H)’11 JD 9330, 475 hrs. ....................................................$245,000 (O)’03 JD 9420, 3982 hrs. ..................................................$129,900 (H)’97 JD 9300, 4343 hrs. ....................................................$99,900

TRACK TRACTORS (B)’09 JD 9530T, 1556 hrs. ................................................$259,900 (O)’11 JD 8310T, 300 hrs., 25” tracks ................................$233,900 (O)’11 JD 8310T, 400 hrs., 18” tracks ................................$226,900 (B)’07 JD 9620T, 2283 hrs. ................................................$209,900 (O)’00 JD 9400T, 6150 hrs., 36” tracks ..............................$109,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS (O)’11 JD 8310R, 356 hrs...................................................$219,900 (O)’04 Case IH MX285, 1183 hrs. ......................................$130,900 (B)’05 JD 7520, IVT, 1414 hrs. ............................................$84,900 (B)’97 JD 8400, 7317 hrs. ....................................................$79,900 (B)’11 JD 6430, IVT, 410 hrs ................................................$74,900 (B)’89 JD 4755, 9781 hrs. ....................................................$49,900 (H)’91 JD 4055, 2WD, PS ....................................................$44,500 (B)’09 JD 5085M, MFWD, 448 hrs. ......................................$43,900 (B) ‘01 NH TM165, 10,136 hrs., MFWD................................$37,900 (W)’93 JD 6200, loader, 3625 hrs.........................................$24,900 (H)’74 JD 4630, FWA ............................................................$16,900 (W)IH 560, loader, diesel ........................................................$5,495 (O)’75 IH 140 ..........................................................................$3,895

COMBINES (W)’10 JD 9870, 295 sep. hrs., PRWD ..............................$325,000 (O)’11 JD 9870, 1467 sep. hrs. ..........................................$314,900 (O)’11 JD 9870, 261 sep. hrs. ............................................$297,500 (O)’11 JD 9770, 213 sep. hrs., PRWD................................$284,900 (O)’11 JD 9770, 256 sep. hrs. ............................................$268,900 (H)’11 JD 9770, 300 sep. hrs. ............................................$265,000 (H)’10 JD 9870, 559 sep. hrs. ............................................$259,900 (H)’09 JD 9870, 490 sep. hrs. ............................................$257,900 (H)’10 JD 9770, 405 sep. hrs. ............................................$239,900 (H)’10 JD 9770, 552 sep. hrs. ............................................$233,500 (O)’10 JD 9570, 419 sep. hrs., duals..................................$206,000 (O)’09 JD 9670, 990 sep. hrs., auto trac ready ..................$199,000 (H)’08 JD 9570, 475 sep. hrs., duals..................................$198,900 (O)’08 JD 9570, 418 sep. hrs. ............................................$196,000 (B)’08 JD 9770, 1011 sep. hrs. ..........................................$188,000 (O)’07 JD 9660, 1032 sep. hrs. ..........................................$179,900 (O)’07 JD 9660, 1185 sep. hrs., duals................................$164,900 (H)’04 JD 9560, 1200 sep. hrs., duals................................$153,900 (B)’04 JD 9560SH, walker, 1525 sep. hrs...........................$139,900 (H)’04 JD 9860, 2121 sep. hrs. ..........................................$136,900

‘05 JD 946, 13’ rotary MoCo ........................................$23,900

(W)’01 JD 9650, 2932 sep. hrs., PRWD ..............................$99,500 (O)’01 JD 9550, 3433 hrs, walker ........................................$86,900 (H)’98 JD 9510, 2284 sep. hrs., PRWD................................$79,900 (O)CIH 1660, 3800 hrs ........................................................$36,500 (B)’83 JD 6620SH, sidehill, 3700 hrs. ..................................$15,900 (B)’79 JD 6620......................................................................$15,900 (H)’80 JD 7220, 4365 hrs. ....................................................$11,900 (H)’79 JD 7720 ....................................................................$11,900 (B)’81 JD 7720, 4590 hrs. ......................................................$9,900

PLATFORMS (O)’09 Case IH 1020 1020, air reel ......................................$33,900 (B)’08 JD 635........................................................................$32,900 (H)’08 JD 635 ......................................................................$29,900 (H)’04 JD 630 ......................................................................$26,500 (W)’04 JD 635 ......................................................................$25,900 (W)’01 JD 930, air reel ........................................................$22,900 (O)’06 JD 630 ......................................................................$21,900 (O)’05 JD 630 ......................................................................$21,900 (W)’04 JD 625 ......................................................................$21,900 (H)’04 JD 630 ......................................................................$21,900 (B)’04 JD 635........................................................................$19,900 (O)’00 JD 930M, air reel ......................................................$16,900 (H)’00 JD 930, full finger ......................................................$15,900 (O)’02 JD 925, full finger ......................................................$14,900 (O)’02 JD 930, full finger ......................................................$13,500 (O)’01 JD 930 ......................................................................$13,500 (W)’00 JD 925, full finger ....................................................$13,500 (B)’03 JD 930, full finger ......................................................$12,900 (B)’02 JD 930, full finger ......................................................$12,900 (O)Case IH 1020 ..................................................................$11,000 (O)’96 JD 930 ........................................................................$9,500 (W)’94 JD 925 ........................................................................$8,250 (H)’97 JD 925 ........................................................................$7,995 (H)’97 JD 925 ........................................................................$7,995 (O)’97 JD 925 ........................................................................$7,995 (H)JD 925 ..............................................................................$7,950 (O)’98 JD 925 ........................................................................$7,900 (H)JD 930 ..............................................................................$7,900 (B)’90 JD 925..........................................................................$6,995 (H)’95 JD 925 ........................................................................$6,500 (B)JD 922................................................................................$2,900

FALL TILLAGE (O)’11 JD 2410, 52’ chisel plow ..........................................$60,000 (H)’09 JD 2700, 7-shank ripper ............................................$39,500 (B)’10 JD 512, 7-shank ripper ..............................................$37,900 (B)’08 JD 2700, 7-shank ripper ............................................$37,900 (O)Krause 4850, 5-shank ripper ..........................................$29,900 (B)’00 JD 680, 27’ chisel plow..............................................$29,900 (B)’02 JD 2700, ripper ..........................................................$29,900 (H)’90 JD 630, 30’ disk ........................................................$27,500 (B)DMI 530B, 5-shank ripper................................................$19,500 (H)DMI 730, 7-shank ripper..................................................$13,500

‘98 NH 644 ......................$6,995

(B)’92 JD 714, mulch tiller....................................................$12,900 (B)DMI 530, 5-shank ripper..................................................$11,900 (O)’98 Wilrich 4830, 15’ chisel plow ....................................$10,000 (H)M&W 1465, 7-shank ripper ..............................................$6,995 (H)’81 JD 2800, 7-bottom plow ..............................................$6,900 (H)Case 14, 7-shank ripper ....................................................$6,500 (B)JD 2700, 5-bottom plow ....................................................$4,950

SPRAYERS (O)’10 JD 4930, 1010 hrs., 120’ boom ..............................$235,900 (O)’10 JD 4930, 1330 hrs., 120’ boom ..............................$228,500 (O)’09 JD 4930, 2213 hrs., 120’ boom ..............................$199,750 (O)’09 JD 4930, 1619 hrs., 90’ boom ................................$189,500 (B)’07 JD 4720, 1305 hrs., 90’ boom ................................$149,900 (O)’07 AgChem 1074, 1700 hrs., 100’ boom......................$142,900 (O)’99 JD 4700, 3525 hrs., 90’ boom ..................................$74,900 (O)’05 Hardi CM1500, 90’ boom ..........................................$23,900 (O)Sprayer Specialties, 110 gal., 80’ boom ..........................$21,500 (O)’06 Hardi Navigator 1100, 90’ boom................................$21,000 (W)Hardi NP1100, 90’ boom ................................................$20,900 (O)Spraymaster, 1100 gal., 80’ boom ..................................$18,500 (B)’99 Redball 680, 80’ boom ..............................................$13,900 (H)Hardi Navigator 800, 60’ boom........................................$13,500 (H)Top Air 1000, 60’ boom ....................................................$6,500

PLANTERS & DRILLS (B)’06 JD 1770NT, 16R30” ..................................................$79,000 (B)’96 JD 1770, 16R30”........................................................$44,900 (B)CIH 1200, Bauer Built bar, 36R20” ..................................$79,900 (H)’03 JD 1790, 16/31 row ..................................................$79,500 (B)’05 JD 1770NT, 12R30” ..................................................$54,900 (O)’97 JD 1780, 24R20” ......................................................$48,500 (H)’07 JD 1760, 12R30”, LF ................................................$39,500 (B)’02 JD 1560, 15’ no till ....................................................$24,900 (O)White 6100, 12R30” ........................................................$15,500 (B)JD Van Brunt drill, 10’ grass ................................................$995

HAY & FORAGE (B)’10 JD 468, silage special ................................................$29,900 (B)’07 JD 568, surface wrap ................................................$29,900 (B)’07 JD 568, surface wrap ................................................$29,900 (H)’08 JD 468, silage special, 6800 bales ............................$25,900 (B)’05 JD 946, 13’ MoCo ......................................................$23,900 (O)’00 JD 466, 10,000 bales ................................................$21,900 (W)’02 JD 567, surface wrap................................................$19,900 (B)’08 NH BR7090, twine only..............................................$19,900 (B)’03 JD 467, cover edge ....................................................$16,500 (B)NH 499, 12’ MoCo ............................................................$8,450 (B)’98 NH 664, 2200 lb. bale ..................................................$6,995 (B)’92 JD 1600, center pivot, MoCo ......................................$5,900 (B)JD 1219 MoCo ..................................................................$4,995 (B)NI 5408 disc mower ..........................................................$3,995 (B)NH 278 square baler ..........................................................$3,500

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'92 JD 7300, 8R30", vacuum, insect monitor, & trash cleaners, $6,400.

712-480-4564 Case IH 5500 30' folding Soybean Special drill.

15” spacing, markers, electric clutches, early riser monitor, w/24 seed sensors, Low acres, excellent condition.

651-463-4521 651-387-2085

‘04 JD 9560 Side Hill, 1525 sep. hrs. ..............$139,900

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FOR SALE: IHC #75 pull type swather, 18', hyd lift, very good shape, always shedded, asking $900/OBO. 507-223-5532 FOR SALE: Lilliston 6200 edible bean combine w/ Pickett pickup; Pickett one step 6R30”; Elmer's 8R30” knifer. 320-562-2178 or 320583-8465 For Sale:IH 943 Corn Head, very low acres, excellent condition. Retiring.

Call 507-438-9553 and leave message.

‘07 JD 9660, 1185 sep. hrs. ......................................$164,900

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USED TRACTORS ‘08 Challenger 665B, 2400 hrs. ............$129,500 Challenger MT645 w/ldr, 1900 hrs ..........$79,500 ‘White 6175, 2WD, 5100 hrs ..................$39,500 ‘02 Agco DT200, 3000 hrs.......................$82,500 Agco-Allis 9690, duals............................$39,500 Agco RT120, CVT w/Miller loader, 2900 hrs. ..............................................$69,500

‘97 NH 8770, 3800 hrs. ..........................$69,500 ‘02 Massey Ferguson 8280, 2800 hrs. ....$87,500 MF 1533 w/loader, hydro, 450 hrs ..........$15,900 ‘79 AC 7020, PD ........................................$8,950 AC 8050, PW, FWD, duals ......................$27,500 AC 7045, PS ..............................................$9,950

USED COMBINES & HEADS ‘03 Gleaner R-75’s, 1100 hrs.................$139,500 ‘02 Gleaner R-72, duals, 1100 hrs.........$129,500 ‘93 Gleaner R72, 2800 hrs ......................$59,500 ‘08 Gleaner R65, 600 hrs ......................$189,500 ‘09 Gleaner R66, 397 hrs ......................$219,500 ‘05 Gleaner R65, duals, 460 hrs ............$159,500 ‘01 Gleaner R62, duals, 1300 hrs ..........$109,500 ‘01 Gleaner R62, duals, 900 hrs ............$109,500 ‘01 Gleaner R62, duals, 1500 hrs ............$99,500 ‘92 Gleaner R-62, 2300 hrs. ....................$39,500 ‘98 Gleaner R52, duals, 1700 hrs ............$69,500 ‘08 Gleaner 8200, 25’ R series ................$24,900 ‘05 Gleaner 8000, 30’ flex w/air reel ........$27,900 ‘04 NH CR970, 1000 hrs. ......................$149,500 ‘02 Gleaner R62, 1500 hrs ......................$89,500 ‘05 Gleaner R75, 1000 hrs ....................$159,500 ‘81 Gleaner N5 ..........................................$5,950 ‘99 MF 8780, Smart track, 1800 hrs. ......$79,500 ‘97 MF 8780, 25’ , 863, 2400 hrs ............$79,500

‘03 MF 8000, 25’ w/Crary air reel ............$24,900 ‘10 Gleaner 8200, 25’ flex w/air reel ........$32,500 ‘95 Gleaner 530 flex ..................................$8,900 ‘96 Gleaner 525 flex w/Crary air reel ......$13,900 ‘97 Gleaner 515 flex ..................................$8,950 (5) Gleaner 8R30 huggers ........$11,900-$39,900 (6) Gleaner 6R30 huggers ..........$9,950-$15,900 ‘93 Gleaner 8R36 hugger ........................$11,900 ‘90 Gleaner, 4R36 hugger ..........................$4,950 ‘80 Gleaner N803A cornhead ....................$2,950 Harvest Tech cornhead, 8R30..................$22,900 JD 843 cornhead, 10R22, Gleaner or JD ..$7,950 JD 843 cornhead, 8R30, Gleaner or MF ....$9,950 ‘99 Gleaner 830C, SCH ............................$15,900 ‘78 Gleaner L2 hydro ................................$4,950 Gleaner N630A, ‘82 & up ..........................$1,500 (15) Used Flexheads ......................................Call Fieldstar II yield monitor for GL, MF, CH ..$3,950

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT ‘10 White 8816, CFS, 16R30, un-used ....$92,500 ‘02 White 8500, 12R30, 2 bu...................$34,500 ‘05 White 8722, 16R22............................$39,500 White 6900, 11R30 splitter........................$8,950 CIH 900, 16R30, rear fold........................$11,900 White 5100, 12R30, VF..............................$3,950 Wilrich Quad X, 55’, 4 bar harrow ..........$34,500 JD 980, 30’ FC ..........................................$9,950 White 6100, 8R36, VF, trash whippers ......$6,950 White 5100, 8R36, VF................................$3,950 CIH 4800, 32’ ............................................$9,950 Rawson dual hyd drive, 2 yrs old ..............$2,950 M&W 1875, 7x3 disc ripper ......................$9,950 Bush Hog 12R30 cult. ..................................$795 ‘05 Krause 7300, 27’ rock flex disc ........$29,900 Wishek 962NT, 22’ disc ..........................$47,500 ‘06 NH 616 disc mower ............................$5,950 ‘08 Hesston 3008 disc mower ..................$6,950 Bush Hog HM2009 disc mower ................$4,450 ‘11 Wishek 862 NT, 26’............................$62,500 Wishek 862NT, 26’ disc ..........................$44,500 ‘06 WilRich V957, 5x30 ..........................$24,900 WilRich V957, 7x30 ................................$24,900

Wilrich V957, 7x30 ..................................$34,900 ‘05 Wilrich V957, 7x30 ............................$17,900 Wilrich Excel, 32’ ....................................$21,500 White 598, 6 bottom on-land plow ............$6,950 Balzer 2000 shredder, semi-mounted ........$5,950 JD 27 shredder ..........................................$2,950 ‘02 Parker 737 grain cart, duals ..............$18,900 NEW 16’ harrow for Wishek disc ..............$3,500 Killbros 490 grain cart ..............................$8,950 Parker 510 grain cart ................................$9,950 Hiniker 1325, 15’ chisel plow ....................$3,950 Feterl 10x60 w/GH hopper ........................$1,995 Feterl 10x60 HF w/hopper..........................$2,950 Westgo 10x71 w/hopper............................$1,950 Feterl 8x46 PTO auger ..............................$2,950 Feterl 8x60 PTO auger ..............................$1,995 Feterl 10x76 HF auger w/hopper................$1,975 Hesston 856, 5x6 round baler ..................$9,950 New Idea 5x4 round baler..........................$2,995 Schweiss 6’ snowblower, 2 auger..............$1,995 Loftness 8’ snowblower, single auger........$2,995 ‘10 Farm King Y840, 84” snowblower ......$2,950 Bradford 225 bu. wagon ..............................$995

NEW RENTAL RETURNS Brandt 5200 EX grain vac ........................$16,500 Krause 4850-18 Dominator ....................$54,900 MF 7490, FWD ......................................$129,500 Wilrich 657-13 ........................................$29,900 Sunflower 4511-11 ..................................$37,900

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

JUST IN Gehl 1340, 4x4 round baler ......................$2,950 ‘09 CIH MD72 disc mower ........................$5,950 Challenger MT655B, 1500 hrs. ..............$129,500 AC 7045 PD ..............................................$7,950 AC 7040 PD, new rubber ..........................$8,950 White 5100, 6R30 w/5 interplants ............$5,950 CIH 955, 12R30 ........................................$9,950 DA 385, 8R30 ............................................$2,495 ‘11 Wishek 826NT, 26’, 1000 acres ........$62,500 ‘08 Wishek 862NT, 30’, w/harrow............$52,500 Wishek 862NT, 16’, w/harrow..................$24,900

Bush Hog PZ3061 Zero-Turn, 70 hrs.........$7,450 JD 737 Zero-Turn, 300 hrs. ......................$5,950 Toro Titan Zero-Turn, 170 hrs. ..................$2,950 ‘07 Feterl 12x72 CSW ................................$9,950 ‘08 Gleaner N6 w/320 flex ........................$6,950 ‘89 Gleaner R-50, 3400 hrs. ....................$14,900 MF 1183 cornhead ......................................CALL ‘09 Challenger or Gleaner 30’ flex w/air reel ..............................................................$29,900 ‘08 Gleaner 8200, 30’ flex w/air reel ........$33,900 ‘10 Gleaner 8200, 25’ flex w/air reel ........$32,500

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

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

AGCO WHITE GLEANER Hesston

The Affordable Way To Tile Your Fields Building Quality Tile Plows Since 1983

Available in 3 Point Hitch And Pull Type Models

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

• Our Design Pulls Straight Through the Soil for Better Grade Control and Easier Pulling • Laser or GPS Receiver Mounts Standard on all Units • Installs Up To 8” Tile Up To 5 1/2 Ft. Deep

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

‘08 Challenger MT765B, ultra wide gauge, 16” tracks, 2300 hrs...........................................$145,500 ‘11 NH T8020 MFWD, 480/80R46 duals, 5 remotes, front & rear wgts., high flow hyds., guidance ready, 1000 PTO only, 840 hrs., Warranty ‘till 11-29-12, Power Train Warranty ‘till 11-14-12 ..................$124,000 ‘07 JD 5625 MFWD tractor, cab, 24-spd. pwr. reverser transmission, 542 loader w/joystick controls, 3 rear SCV’s, 1370 hrs.....................................................$42,500 ‘08 JD 9770STS combine, Contour Master, autotrac ready, extended wear pkg., 800/65R32 single tires, 835 sep. hrs. ......................................................$149,500 ‘03 JD 8420 MFWD, 380/90R50 duals, 4 remotes, front & rear wgts., 5225 hrs., just through service program ................................................................$99,500 ‘11 Case 580SN 4WD tractor loader backhoe, extendahoe, cab, air, ride control, Case controls, 330 hrs. ................................................................$74,000 ‘09 NH BB9060 big square baler, tandem axle, no cutter, Phiber AC3104 3-bale accumulator, also has roller chute, 11,400 bales ......................$58,500 ‘10 JD Gator 825I, 40 hrs. ......................................$9,800 ‘10 JD Z950A ZTrak mower, 60” mulch on demand, deck, 56 hrs. ..........................................................$7,900 ‘95 CIH 7230 MFWD, 18.4R42’s, 4 remotes, wgts., 11,600 hrs. ..........................................................$29,500 ‘95 JD 8100 MFWD, 420/80R46 duals, 11,000 hrs. ..............................................................................$37,500 ‘08 CIH 2020, 35’ flexible platform, full finger auger ..............................................................................$18,500 ‘94 Cat D4C Series III dozer, 6-way blade, ripper, open station, 3800 hrs. ........................................$20,500 ‘06 Sullair 185 CFM portable air compressor, JD dsl., 2194 hrs.....................................................$6,500

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

HANCOCK, MN HOPPERS ‘87 Cornhusker, 42’, 20” hopper height, new brakes/tarp, 80% tires ..................................$12,900 ‘90 Timpte, elec. tarp, 80% tires/brakes, AL wheels, lift kit, Clean ....................$15,000 ‘92 Wilson, 43’ AL hopper, roll tarp, 80% tires, lift kit, new brakes/seals, AL wheels ..$16,500 ‘88 Wilson, 43’ AL hopper, roll tarp, 80% tires, new brakes/seals, lift kit, AL wheels ..................$14,500 ‘85 Timpte, new tarp, new brakes, 80% tires, lift kit ..$12,000 Lift Kits for your existing hopper.

Our Lift Kits will help you achieve a 20” hopper height ........Kit $650 ............................Installed $1,350

‘95 Utility Curtainside, 48/102, steel trailer w/wood floor, sandblasted, new paint ......$8,500 ‘99 Transcraft, 48/102, AL Combo ..........................$9,250 3’-6’ Custom Extensions to fit any trailer back ....................$350 Custom Haysides Standard ..............................$1,250 NEW Tip-In Tip-Out................$1,750

END DUMPS ‘04 Mac, 32’, 72” sides, new cyl., brakes & lights, 50% tires $25,000

DROP-DECKS

‘92 Trailmobile, 48x96, SX/AR ........................................$16,500 ‘87 Transcraft, 48/96, SPAX/AR, 22.5 tires, AL wheels, new brakes, paint & lights ......$16,500 DAY CAB TRUCKS Engineered Beavertail for ‘90 Int’l 9400, 196” WB, Drop Deck ..........Installed $5,500 AR ....................................$11,500 ......................................Kit $3,500 ‘04 Freightliner, CL12042ST VAN TRAILERS Century Class, 350K, 350 Good Selection (over 30) of Van Mercedes, 10-spd., 3.70 ratio, Trailers ‘95-’01, 48/102-53/102, SX ....................................$17,500 great for water storage or over or w/Twin Screw ..............$22,500 the road hauling ....$4,000-$8,250 ‘02 Freightliner, CL12064ST, 48’ & 53’ Van Trailers to rent. – 410 hp. Cummins, 10-spd., $135.00 per month plus tax.

800K, 3.90 ratio, 230” WB, $1.50/mile for pickup & delivery New Rods & Main, New Recaps, MISCELLANEOUS 48” Flattop........................$18,500 Axles & Suspensions FLATBEDS For Trailers..........$1,000 AR/Axle, ‘79 Ravens, 45/96, Winch Rail ................................$500 SR/Axle w/winches, SX/AR ..............$7,250 1/4” Plastic Liner, ‘97 Wilson 48/102, All Aluminum, 10’ Wide ........................$27.50/Ft. Spread Axle, AR ................$10,000 Rims - 22.5 & 24.5 steel & ‘74 Fontaine, 40’ ..................$4,750 aluminum ....$60/steel or $175/AL ‘77 Wilcox, 42’, New Paint, Floor & Lights, 80% Tires & Brakes ..........................................$5,500

• All Trailers DOTable •

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35 FOR SALE: 500 gal sprayer, Custom Hay Baling, 45' boom, hyd pump, $1,200.

Small Squares & 515-291-7721 From Windrow baling process, we JD 6000 hi-cycle sprayer, 60' all. Lee Leiferman hyd. boom, tow hitch, $7,000 507-317-8848 OBO. 507-236-3371

Large & Rounds. through cover it

JD 734 high cycle sprayer, 3 Feed Seed Hay 050 cyl gas engine, front mount tow bar, $950. 515-852-4241 2011 Hay - 80,000 LB. Big Round, Alfalfa, Red Clover Top Air 1000 gal sprayer. & Grass. (715)832-9985 Adjustable width tandems.

Hydraulic drive pump, 45' booms, Raven control. 2011 Hay - 8700 lb. Big Round $2,900. (715) 878-9858 Bales, Red Clover & Alfalfa; also, 2010 (25) 700 lb.

Big Round bales of Alfalfa, Wanted 042 Red Clover & Grass; 15 acres of Red Clover/Grass WANTED: Crowder wheels & Alfalfa to be cut & baled. for 435 JD baler, no junk.

(715)832-9985 218-385-2168

entire or for parts, also JD RWA 12' disk, nice; JD used rolls of gauge wire.

220, 20' disk, field ready; 3 952-955-1181 pt. Ford 216 plow; New Idea 324, 2RW picker. 320- WANTED: IH 820 bean com864-4583 or 320-779-4583 bine head, 15' or 17'. 320387-2615 Remlinger 12R Strip Till folding bar $10,000.

WANTED: Want to find my 712-358-2489 Dad's '68 1750 Oliver gas tractor, Serial# 203401. Call Several Good Used Row 507-317-8103 WANTED: Gooseneck live- Dairy Quality Alfalfa Crop Cultivators 4-6-8 Row stock trailer, steel or aluDanish/C Shank Good Cond.

Tested big squares & round Spraying Equip 041 minum in good condition.

Feterl 12x116 Ft ('05) bales, delivered from South 320-327-2721 Comm Auger w/ Low HopDakota John Haensel (605) 351-5760 per (Original Flighting) '79 Chevy 3/4 ton Pickup WANTED: Roller type drum Sprayer. 454 engine. 500 gal Flighting All Real Good A-1 dryer for milk. Can need Blumhardt sprayer w/ 60' Cond 319-347-6138 Can Del work. 920-982-6783 or 920- Dairy quality western alfalboom. MT3000 Microtrac fa, big squares or small 878-0688 monitor. $2,200/OBO squares, delivered in semi Machinery Wanted 040 Jeff 320-420-9995 loads. Clint Haensel Farm Services 045 (605) 310-6653 All kinds of New & Used For Sale:Top Air, 1100 gal farm equipment – disc chissprayer. Hydraulic pump, Barn roofing, Hip or round els, field cults, planters, Blumhardt 60' boom, roof barns & other build- Sm. squares brome orchard soil finishers, cornheads, electric controls, blue grass mix heavy bales, ings. Also, barn & quonset feed mills, discs, balers, call for price, delivery good condition. $2,950. straightening. Kelling Silo available. 515-571-0171 507-964-5625 507-995-2513 haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 1-800-355-2598

COMBINES ‘94 Gleaner R72 w/new engine ..............$58,000 ‘00 Gleaner R72 w/CDF ..........................$82,500 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ....................................$125,000 ‘95 Gleaner R52, Cummins, Mauer ext. $67,900 ‘08 Fantini 12-30 chopping cornhead....$68,000 NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ..............CALL

TILLAGE M&W 9-shank, 24” w/leveler ..................$14,500 DMI Tigermate II, 5-shank ........................$8,500 Brillion HC 32’ ........................................$13,950 DMI Chisel Champ, 11-shank ..................$2,500 JD 960, 36’ w/3-bar ..................................$6,950 ‘07 JD 3710, 10-bottom..............................CALL White 588, 4-bottm ..................................$1,800 Wilrich 3400, 50.5’ w/4 bar ....................$14,900

SKIDSTEERS NEW NH skidsteers on hand......................CALL ‘06 NH L170 ............................................$17,500 Westendorf WL40 w/IH mts ....................$2,600

HAY TOOLS New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand NH 1412 discmower cond. ..................COMING ‘11 NH BR7090 n/t.500 bales ................$33,900 ‘07 NH BR750A ......................................$20,500

MISCELLANEOUS NEW Salford RTS units ..............................CALL NEW Unverferth seed tenders............ON HAND NEW Westfield augers ......................AVAILABLE NEW Rem 2700 vac ....................................CALL NEW Century HD1000, 60’ sprayers..........CALL NEW Riteway rollers ..................................CALL NEW Lorenz snowblowers ........................CALL NEW Batco conveyors ..............................CALL NEW Brent wagons & grain carts ..............CALL NEW E-Z Trail seed wagons ......................CALL NEW rock buckets & pallet forks .............. CALL NEW Hardi sprayers ..................................CALL REM 2700, Rental ......................................CALL Unverferth 8000 grain cart......................$19,000 Kinze 1050 w/duals ................................$48,500 (DMI Parts Available)

SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT

‘08 JD 9670, 919 eng./1389 sep. hrs., Contour Master, chopper, Premium cab............................................$162,000 ‘99 JD 9610, 3300 eng./2400 sep. hrs., chopper, chaff spreader, 18.4x38 duals ..........................................$59,000 ‘05 JD 9760STS, 1462 eng./1086 sep. hrs., Contour Master, 20.8x38 duals, chopper, header controls ................................................$128,000 ‘04 JD 9760STS, 2358 eng./1612 sep. hrs., hi-capacity unload, Contour Master, chopper, Greenstar yield & moisture monitor, 800x32 tires $119,000 ‘09 CIH 7088, 1235 eng./910 sep.hrs., 20.8x42 duals, tracker, rock trap, Pro 600 monitor w/yield moisture ..$167,000 ‘03 CIH 2388, 3300 eng./2195 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, 18Hx42 duals, AFS, yield & moisture monitor, Maurer bin ext...............................................$82,500 ‘94 CIH 1688, 3734 eng. hrs., rock trap, chopper, auto header, thru shop ..................................................$34,500

‘11 CIH Magnum 275, MFWD, 850 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd., HD drawbar, 18 front wgts., 380x54 duals, 380x38 front duals ..................$152,000 ‘03 CIH MXM190, MFWD, cab, air, PS, 540/1000 PTO, 650x42 rear tires, 7604 hrs., Good Condition..........$50,000 ‘97 CIH MX135, MFWD, cab, air, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x38 tires, 3190 hrs. ....................................$42,000 ‘03 NH TG255, MFWD, 3463 hrs., 3 pt., 4 hyd., 1000 PTO, frt wgts, 18.4x46 tires & duals ................$80,000 ‘95 JD 8100, 2WD, cab, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 3 hyd., 9426 hrs., 18.4x46 tires & duals ..............................$42,500 ‘94 JD 7800, 2WD, cab, air, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 9760 hrs., 14.9x46 duals, front wgts. ........................$42,500 ‘98 JD 6410, cab, air, MFWD, 16 spd. pwr quad, w/reverse, 8795 hrs., 18.4x38 tires ..............................$31,000 ‘89 JD 4755, 2WD, 9500 hrs., 3 pt., COMBINE HEADS 3 hyd., PS, 1000 PTO, 18.4x42 tires & duals........................................$31,000 JD 693, 6R30” cornhead ..............$12,500

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20.8x4 tires ........................$92,000 hrs., Contour Master, chopper, ‘08 NH T7030, MFWD, cab, 1325 hrs., 20.8x42 duals, 28Lx26 rear tires 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, NH 860TL loader ................................................$175,000 w/joystick, 20.8x42 rear tires......$88,000 ‘08 JD 9770, 1216 eng./808 sep. hrs., ‘07 NH T7040, MFWD, cab, 3056 hrs., Contour Master, chopper, 20.8x38 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, NH 860TL loader, duals ........................................$165,000 18.4x42 tires ..............................$78,000 ‘05 JD 9660, 1777 eng./1282 sep. hrs., ‘05 JD 5525, MFWD, 1100 hrs., cab, Contour Master, chopper, 20.8x38 JD 542 loader, 3 pt., 2 hyd., 540 PTO duals ........................................$123,000 ..................................................$38,500 ‘06 JD 8010, 1325 eng./1050 sep. hrs., 20.8x42 duals, tracker, chopper, rock trap, auto header, Sharp!..........$138,000

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8 RW cultivator, hyd. wings, Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, good condition, $1,500.

Glencoe 7400; Field Cults 715-702-2884 under 30': JD 980, small grain carts & gravity boxes FOR SALE: JD 3710 6 bot300-400 bu. Finishers under tom plow, onland hitch, 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chopcoulters, varied widths, pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 $11,500. Mankato MN flex heads; JD 643 corn507-380-7863 heads Must be clean; JD corn planters, 4-6-8 row.

IH 12R30" 183 cult, $1,200. IH 715-299-4338 8R30" cult, $200.

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FOR SALE: Colored & pure 12 Reg. Jersey show cows, Fancy, fresh, Holstein 2 & 3 FOR SALE: Springing all cows are 2 & 3 yrs old, White Homing Pigeons. heifers. 20 Holstein, 10 Jeryr olds. All fresh in the one milking short horn 4 yr 715-246-4784 sey, 10 Jersey Holstein last 2-6 wks. Low S.C.C. old cow, & 1 reg. Jersey Cross. Will trade for steers, Nice udders, good feet & breeding bull. (715)305-0825 beef cows or open Holstein legs. Also, 6 fresh HolsteinLivestock 054 heifers. (507)251-2616 or Jersey crosses. Very genDairy Cows For Sale Herd of (608) 788-6258 tle. Will deliver upon apBlack Angus Yearling bulls: 32 Cows. Half of herd is proval. All are priced reaHamp, Duroc & Yorkshire Holstein, other half are sonable.

608-214-1618. Holstein Steers, 80 acres of Boars & Gilts Crosses. Willing to split Please leave a message. hunting land. (608) 393-8625 Alfred Kemen 320-598-3790 herd. Please call Ron Strommen at 608-214-4551 Milking Shorthorn Bulls for sale. AI sired. Production records on dams. Can Deliver. (715)294-2511

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WANTED TO BUY: Dairy 180 Holstein Steers Vaccinat- FOR SALE OR LEASE heifers and cows. 320-235REGISTERED BLACK ed, dewormed, nice cut, im2664 ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & planted, beautiful group, yearlings; bred heifers, 500-550 lbs. $1.45/lb. Withee, WANTED: Surge Dairy calving ease, club calves & WI. 715-613-2072 Vacuum Pumps. SP11 or balance performance. Al SP22. Also, Zero Bulk sired. In herd improvement Angus Yearling Bulls w/ exc Tanks. 715-665-2706 program. J.W. Riverview performance records. InAngus Farm Glencoe, MN formation on website.

55336 Conklin Dealer 320Cattle 056 Steve Schmalenberger 864-4625 515-570-5215 centuryacresangus.com 6 black Simmental bulls, FOR SALE OR LEASE: good disposition, exc. qualiPurebred Registered ty, steer price; also, 10 Beef Up your herd. Nice seCharolais bulls, Heifers & lection of yearling & comyearling heifers, by the Cows. Great bloodlines, exc ing two year olds. Semen pound, open or we can performance, balanced Tested. View online at breed. Riverside SimmenEPD's, low birth weights. www.millrd.com or call tal, Gerald Polzin, 320-286Delivery available.

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‘89 CIH 7120, 8106 hrs.......$42,500

‘11 CIH Magnum 275, 432 hrs., Loaded................................$174,800

‘11 CIH 9120, Tracks, RWA, 290 hrs. ..........................................$359,000

‘11 CIH 7120, 205 eng./170 sep. hrs. ....................................$257,000

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Registered Texas Longhorn 4 Nubian yearling milkers, BOARS BRED GILTS Large breeding stock, cows, 6#/day, (reg.) 4 Saanan White, YxD, HxD, outdoor heifers or roping stock, top bucklings, dams records cond. 712-297-7644 blood lines. 507-235-3467 38,800# milk, 13.8#/day, for Marvin Wuebker 393 days. (715)933-1715 Semen tested Limousin bulls, FOR SALE: Duroc, Hamp2 yr. olds & yearlings, low shire, Yorkshire, & birth wgts., super growth.

Swine 065 Hamp/Duroc boars. Also John Goelz 507-557-8394 Hamp/York gilts. Genetics WANT TO BUY: Butcher Compart's total program from top AI sires. Exc herd cows, bulls, fats & walkable health. No PRSS. Delivery features superior boars & cripples; also horses, Available. Stan Adelman. open gilts documented by sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 320-568-2225 BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines.

Horse 057 Terminal boars offer lean070 ness, muscle, growth. Ma- Pets & Supplies FOR SALE: 15/16th Arab ternal gilts & boars are gelding, 12 yrs. old, 15 HH, productive, lean, durable. Australian Shepherd puppies.

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123 W. Main St., Luverne, Minn. and author Frederick Manfred — are featured on one postcard. There are historic buildings like the Palace Theater, the stone Hinckley House and the old Carnegie Library building.

The Rock County Fine Arts Association for five years talked about a mural, said Cindy Reverts, A current National Guard soldier stands next to the association’s treasurer. With Legacy Amendthe veteran’s statue in the Veteran’s Memorial Garment funds available for public art, in January den. The current and first hospital buildings are 2010, Reverts agreed to spearhead the project. Ten there, as well as the high school building with formonths later the eye-catching Postcards mural was mer and current Luverne Cardinal logos. unveiled.

“We were fortunate to get Gary Hartenhoff as the The postcard theme came during brainstorming. artist,” Reverts said. Hartenhoff was able to comIt was a way to highlight Luverne landmarks, both bine his sign-painting experience with his fine art the historic and the current. skills to create the 16-by-80-foot scene.

“We want people to look at it and start a converWith the assistance of his professional artist sation,” Reverts said. “We have so much history. We daughter and a talented granddaughter, they put some old and new together.” painted the 40 4-foot-by-8-foot sheets of plywood in Famous sons — photographer Jim Brandenburg three months. Assembled and attached to the build-

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ing with brackets, it will be more permanent and easier to maintain than painting on the brick wall.

A $10,000 Legacy funds grant through the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council was supplemented with $15,000 donated by local businesses, organizations and families. The city donated a crew to install the mural, and construction companies volunteered lift equipment.

Many in the community contributed to this tribute to Luverne and the area — farm fields and Blue Mounds State Park are also represented. Fortunately it is situated above a parking lot where you can stop and study the postcards. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch someone from Luverne and start a conversation on just what it all means.

The mural is easy to spot. It is on Main Street, one block east of U.S. Highway 75. ❖

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