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In view of this most challenging spring to serve as a warning to others. for farmers everywhere (except the fortu• Never buy a car you can’t push. nate few in some garden spots), a lesson • Never put both feet in your mouth at on stress is my contribution this time. I’m the same time, because then you won’t not pretending to be a psychiatrist, but I have a leg to stand on. am good at picking up and passing along items from Cyberspace. So please do read • Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. on, especially if you are a recent high Just get up and dance. school graduate.

• Since it’s the early worm that gets A young lady confidently walked around eaten by the bird, sleep late.

LAND MINDS the room with a raised glass of water • The second mouse gets the cheese. while discussing stress management to

By Dick Hagen • When everything’s coming your way, her audience. Everyone knew she was you’re in the wrong lane. going to ask the ultimate question, “half empty or half full?” She fooled them all.

• Birthdays are good for you. The Instead she asked, “How heavy is this more you have, the longer you live. glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 • Some mistakes are too much fun to make only ounces to 20 ounces. once.

She replied, “the absolute weight doesn’t matter. It • A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the depends on how long I hold it. If only for a minute, scenery on a detour. that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm.

• Have an awesome day and know If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to that someone has thought about you call an ambulance. In each case it’s today.

So each the same weight, but the longer I And most importantly ... evening put hold it, the heavier it becomes.”

• Save the earth — it’s the only down all your She continued, “and that’s the way planet with chocolate. I think! burdens.

Don’t it is with stress. If we carry our burThis sums it up neatly: Be the kind carry them into dens all the time, sooner or later, as of person that when your feet hit the the burden becomes increasingly the night. Let floor each morning the devil says — heavy, we won’t be able to carry on. them wait until “Oh crap, he’s/she’s up!”

“As with the glass of water, you tomorrow. And Welcome to ‘your’ world have to put it down for a while and recognize these High school graduations stole the rest before holding it again. When lessons of life. headlines earlier this month. I we’re refreshed, we can carry on applaud you new “citizen of the real with the burden — holding stress world.”

Little do you realize that in longer and better each time practiced.” just a few years it will be your decisions shaping the So each evening put down all your burdens. Don’t destiny of your communities, your state, even your carry them into the night. Let them wait until tomor- nation. We’re presenting you with an incredible chalrow. And recognize these lessons of life. lenge and a “bankruptcy legacy” that will continue to • Accept the fact that some days you’re the pigeon, haunt indefinitely. and some days you’re the statue.

We’re brazenly accepting an entitlement society • Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in that only feeds upon itself. Yet in another 30 years case you have to eat them. this world will have ballooned from 7 1/2 billion per• Always read stuff that will make you look good if sons to 9 billion. And the biggest growth will be among the “under privileged” of China, India, Africa, you die in the middle of it. even Brazil that rapidly are moving into better • Drive carefully ... it’s not only cars that can be incomes, better diets, a desire for a better education recalled by their maker. for their children and a free-market economy for • If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to their farmers. be vague.

What then? Graduates of 2013, it will be your ball• If you lend someone $20 and never see that per- game. Take charge. You can’t mess up any more than we current participants. son again, it was probably worth it.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

5A-8A — World Pork Expo offers swine producers the latest and greatest for their operation

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9A — Soils short course allows students to really dig into the subject 11A — ‘From the Fields’ farmers find it tough going, but all in the same boat 1F-12F — The Land’s Fair-Goer’s Guide

Regulators, shmegulators; You remember right, right?

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OpenSecrets.org, a non-partisan watchdog that tracks money in politics, estimates that the top five bank biz lobbying efforts opposed to Dodd-Frank spent a collective $163.5 million in 2012 to delay, defang and dilute it.

That’s after an estimated $1 billion they spent in a massive, failed attempt to defeat it in Congress in 2010.

The boys are having better luck now; three years after passage, barely half of the administrative rules to enforce Dodd-Frank are in place. The rest are tied up in a foot-dragging Congress and, unbelievably for a law not yet in force, in court.

One of the banking boys’ best friends in Congress is Frank Lucas, R-Okla., chairman of the House ag committee. Like the bankers, he’s perfectly happy to use CFTC reauthorization to re-fight Dodd-Frank.

And he is. In a May 21 ag committee hearing, “The Future of the CFTC,” Lucas lectured colleagues to “keep at the forefront the prevailing issue facing the country: economic growth and job creation,” not the “unrealistic timeline established in Dodd-Frank.”

Most Americans would say the “prevailing issue facing the country” is the safety of the nation, not the success of a bunch bone-headed, bailed-out bankers.

You remember the nation, right?

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If you thought the farm bill fight was to the Institute of Agriculture and Trade bad, you’re gonna’ hate the coming battle Policy, the “Federal Reserve Bank system over the reauthorization of the Commodrescued both U.S. and European OTC ity Futures Trading Commission. (over the counter) broker dealers with more than $19 trillion ... in emergency You remember the CFTC, right? loans” and put up “another $10 trillion in It’s the futures market regulator that loans” for European banks. everyone despises until some brokerage To keep that from happening again, Confirm takes $700 million from customer gress ordered the then-unregulated swaps accounts a day before it belly-flops into market regulated and gave the CFTC bankruptcy (MF Global in 2011) or a FARM & FOOD FILE authority through Dodd-Frank to do it. good-hair commodity broker blows $200By Alan Guebert million-plus of customer cash (Peregrine Some ag committee members, however, Financial Group Inc., 2012) into the Iowa want to limit Dodd-Frank’s reach into the atmosphere. global market. These mostly GOP, antiregulation backers claim the “free” marThe CFTC watches more than Ameriket will reward saints and slay sinners can schemers and reamers. and global money markets will be better with fewer, In 2012, the agency whacked overseas banks whose not more, rules. employees allegedly skinned an estimated $6 billion Not surprisingly, that’s also the view of big bank from American governmental bodies by playing the boys.

London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, like a rigged slot machine. Futures for LIBOR, used in You remember the big bank boys, right? interest rate-setting for the $350-trillion global debt They designed, ran and then ran off the rails the market, trade in Chicago. shadow “swaps” financial system that, in 2008, No one on either the Senate or House ag commitrequired $700 billion of your money to fix. They tees, in charge of CFTC oversight and its renewal, believe — rightly, as it turns out — that if you and I wants to shut down the regulator. Some, however, are going to bail them out whenever they burn want to micro-manage, even strangle, the huge role through a trillion or so bucks on bad bets, they don’t Congress gave the CFTC when it passed the Doddneed no stinkin’ swaps rules.

Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection And they’re working hard and spending heavy to Act. ensure it.

You remember Dodd-Frank, right?

Congress passed the massive reform law in mid2010, two years after global financial giants nearly blew up the global economy through little known, completely unseen market instruments called “swaps.”

When the swaps market tanked in 2008, according

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Sunshine can make the world look a whole lot brighter MINDS, from pg. 2A Perspective depends on location My weather comment: we got 1 1/2 inches of rain the morning of June 12 near Olivia. We definitely needed a good soaker. My gauge showed only 1.4 inches since May 1. Our subsoils were bordering on “dangerously dry.”

Strange talk considering the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest crop report which indicated upwards of 3 million acres of corn nationwide didn’t

get planted.

However, 10 days of sunshine and this crabby, crappy world will take on some startling new dimensions despite a few million acres of prevent plant fields now sprouting across much of middle America.

Thoughts of $5 corn this fall have now rapidly morphed back up to $7.

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OPINION

Huge gains in efficiency, productivity of U.S. swine industry Despite the economic squeeze on U.S. hog producers are

By DICK HAGEN working with better genet- consumer dollars for the food budget, The Land Staff Writer ics, superior nutrition, consumption of pork products has Granted, the seed corn indusreports from improved environments stayed good, Dierks said. He acknowltry deserves tremendous credit and a tremendous adoption edges that poultry and turkey prodfor the incredible genetic exploof new technologies. What ucts have become major competitors sion over the past 25 years. But used to be 3-plus pounds of in most meat counters across Amerjust maybe the U.S. swine indusfeed per pound of gain, is ica, partly because of “taste appeal” try has made even more progress now 2 pounds feed per pound and price. Beef has had some chalin this same quarter century, Neil Dierks it tells an amazing story. Not suggests Neil Dierks, CEO of the to belittle the achievements of gain. Today sows average 10 pigs per lenges, however.

National Pork Producers Council. of seed industry, but the increases in litter compared to 7.7 pigs in 1988. It’s U.S. pork exports are also helping Interviewed at the recent World Pork the efficiencies and productive capac- been a tremendous success story for domestic consumers because the export market is taking much of the Expo in Des Moines, Dierks said, “if ity of the U.S. swine industry is about the industry, and for America.”

Dierks give credit to the American “undervalued” cuts which command you take a look at what the pork indus- three times that of hybrid seed corn. try has accomplished the past 25 years “And this is all happening because consumer for being the key driver in higher prices in export sales. Also the this remarkable growth of the U.S. export market generates more innoswine industry. “The food chain really vation diversity. starts with consumers and their buy“The Japanese require specifications ing habits. Pork continues to be the on a pork belly that are different from protein source of choice with most fam- the bellies we use for bacon,” Dierks ilies and as more pork products get said. He said this diversity within forinto the market place, producers and eign markets is resulting in pork loins Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Loppnow, BOLO Showpigs, Lake City, packers keep responding to this mar- being more abundant and more cost2013 World Pork Expo attracted nearly Minn., was purchased by Hi Point ket demand. competitive in the American market.

20,000 pork producers and leaders Genetics of Chrisman, Ill., for “Today’s genetics are growing a big$100,000.

A crossbred gilt shown by from 39 countries to Des Moines, June This diversity of tastes is often dis5-7. Presented by the National Pork Cody Wolf, Whitesboro, Texas, was the ger, better muscled and leaner carcass. played in America, too. Dierks sugProducers Council, Expo featured the top gilt, selling to Rockin’ G Swine, It just goes to show that with science, gested that in San Francisco’s “China innovations and hard work, you can Town” consumers might be paying world’s largest pork-specific trade Sentinel, Okla., for $17,000. provide tremendous diversity to this more per pound for pig’s feet than show with more than 400 commercial More 25th-anniversary highlights exhibits from throughout the world.

The ever-famous Big Grill returned consumer who, in fact, is demanding Expo’s three days were filled with sem- for its 25th consecutive year. Volun- more diversity in her/his meat choices.” See DIERKS, pg. 6A inars offering the latest management teers from the Tama County Pork Proinsights, free pork barbecue and oppor- ducers Association once again manned tunities for attendees to interact with the Big Grill and served more than fellow producers. In what has become a 10,000 free pork lunches. major youth event, the World Pork For the second year in a row during Expo Junior National set another Expo, NPPC graciously donated $3,000 record for participation in its shows in Domino’s Pizza gift cards to the Food and other competitions.

Bank of Iowa for distribution to area “Overall this year, producers were families in need. Another $1,000 of upbeat, the exhibitors were busy, and Domino’s Pizza gift cards were donated we had great weather and good crowds,” to Des Moines’ Youth Emergency Shelsaid Randy Spronk, NPPC president ter & Services, which provides assisand pork producer from Edgerton, tance to children, youth and families.

Minn. “World Pork Expo is a great place Also popular were nearly two dozen to share ideas and talk business with business seminars and PORK Acadvendors and fellow pork producers. It’s emy seminars, offering the latest a tremendous producer event.” insights in production management, market outlook and strategic planning.

A record junior show From its humble beginnings in 2003 A special session on Wednesday prewith 120 hogs, the World Pork Expo sented a panel of swine veterinarians Junior National now ranks among the and diagnostic experts to update propremier youth shows in the United ducers on the porcine epidemic diarStates. This year’s edition, hosted by rhea virus that has surfaced in U.S. the National Junior Swine Association herds since mid-April. Discussion cenand Team Purebred, set another record tered on PEDV symptoms and infecwith 1,600 pigs exhibited by 678 jun- tion rates, as well as prevention and biosecurity protocols. iors from 26 states.

Looking ahead to next year, NPPC Concluding World Pork Expo was the open show, which involved more than announced dates for the 2014 World 200 exhibitors and nearly 600 hogs. Pork Expo — June 4-6, at the Iowa The top-selling boar, the reserve cham- State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

This article is courtesy of World Pork pion Yorkshire shown by Kari and 37825 Cty. Rd. 63 ❖ Kristin Boyum, and Zach and Katie Expo.

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NPPC’s Dierks: Producers working with better genetics, nutrition and technology

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Some producers getting out, but updating happening DIERKS, from pg. 5A pork loin. He said bacon has enjoyed a “10-year renaissance” of taste experimentations in different dishes, especially salads, because it brings a special taste.

“The profile of bacon matches up very well with the human desire for taste. And that is why we are seeing bacon become the ‘star menu item’ at many restaurants.”

The pork loin continues as a competitive meat product on a nutrition, calorie, and cholesterol level with skinless chicken breasts.

“It’s not about one-size-fits-all. It’s about meeting specific desires in the market place,” said Dierks, adding that the National Pork Board has developed specific nutrition programs for dietitians, nutritional and health professionals dealing with the health benefits of pork, especially when dealing with obesity issues.

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becoming significant across America, it appears that $7plus corn is more likely this fall than the earlier projected $5 corn. And carryover on the short 2012 crop is likely to shrink appreciably. So how does the American pork producer play his cards to meet his feed needs this fall?

“Just too many unanswered questions floating around out there,” Dierks said. “But it would appear prudent to lock in some feed supplies sooner rather than later.” And if feed costs ramp up as a major issue for 2013-14 will the swine industry put the brakes on its projected production? In essence, will swine numbers ramp down?

Said Dierks, “We’ve seen losses this past year of $35-$40 per animal. We have high market prices currently but production costs are such that there’s nothing left for margin. So yes, some producers are getting out — they don’t want to play the game anymore. Some are holding steady. But as always there’s a certain amount of updating going on with established producers; even a few new faces showing up who have credit and capital lined up.

“Lenders are watchful, probably looking even more closely at each individual customer,” he said. “But (economist) Steve Meyers here at the Expo was suggesting that some profitability might be getting back into this industry once we see how this summer plays out. Understandably it’s a guessing game right now.”

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“This gives the Chinese firm access to U.S. technologies as well as the U.S. domestic market for pork products and expertise into China. I think it can have a positive impact for the swine industry simply because the growing Chinese population wants more pork in their diets.

“Last year 23 1⁄2 percent of U.S. muscle cuts were exported but we also have a growing market of pork products that have a higher value in overseas markets than they do here. We refer to these as ‘variety meats’ and with their inclusion, 27 percent of U.S. pork production was exported last year. Our exports last year accounted for $56 of total value of each pig processed in America,” said Dierks.

In 1988, the United States was still a net pork importer. Today, the U.S. is the world’s No. 1 pork supplier, exporting 2.262 million metric tons in 2012 at a record value of $6.322 billion.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Many hog producers remember when diets for pigs were pretty simple. After weaning you started with a growing ration, then when pigs got to about 125 pounds Jim Hedges you switched to a finishing ration the rest of the way to market.

Diets for pigs are a bit more complicated these days.

Jim Hedges, a swine nutritionist for Ralco Animal Nutrition in Marshall, Minn., said, “today we’ve got four diets in the nursing/weaning stage, and six more in the finishing stage. Yes, I’d like to think that more diversity in diets is the primary reason for the significant increase in rate of gain and feed efficiency in recent years. But we’ve got to give credit to the genetic people, too. A lean hog is an efficient animal. Fat hogs aren’t.

“I still facetiously say the only thing a nutritionist can do is ruin a good hog. The point being that if you don’t feed that hog right, you’ll never realize its true potential. So we constantly need to be tweaking the diets to meet the genetic needs of these swine. Also you couldn’t get the feed conversion we have these days with the hogs we were raising back in the ’80s and ’90s. There’s been a world of genetic improvement in the blood lines of these pigs.”

Swine nutrition has gotten more complex, primarily because more ingredients now work their way into swine diets at various stages of growth. Ralco used to mostly concentrate on concentrates — i.e., 500 pounds into the grower ration, 350 into the finishing ration. Then it was mostly a matter of hiring dealers who went out and sold to farmers.

“Today with so many different commodities getting into feed rations, it’s a different ball game,” Hedges said. “For example, depending upon price, corn DDGs are either in or out. Last year we used a lot of wheat and rice bran. We’re using tryptophan now all the way to market because synthetic tryptophan is now affordable, and that’s partly because soy meal prices have gone up considerably. We probably use more synthetics than most feed formulators.

“Today a finishing ration is nearly $300 a ton; a few years back it was $85. The amount of work in formulating a diet today is very complex. We formulate on a net energy basis. Net energy gives corn a lot more credit than it does bean meal. That approach rewards corn and synthetics, and reduces bean meal.”

Ralco does most of their research work in their own lab facilities but most feeding trials are actually onfarm with cooperators in the Marshall area. But things may be changing. Ralco has an ambitious building program launching this summer which will include a 1,200-head swine nursery barn and two 1,200-head swine finishing barns. They buy weanlings from an area sow group.

Getting big play at the Ralco booth at the recent World Pork Expo in Des Moines was a new product called Rally Starter. As the name suggests, it concentrates on nutrition for the young pig with three different Rally Starter feeds used sequentially: a pre-

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By DICK HAGEN ple you could develop a program where ovulation and breeding. JBS United deals in animal The Land Staff Writer you wean on Thurshealth products worldwide, but A new animal drug reports from days, give OvuGel on so far OvuGel is licensed only called OvuGel, develMonday, breed on Tuesfor usage in the United States. oped by JBS United Ani... You could develop day and then come Torrance indicated labeling is mal Health LLC, capback 114 days later pending for worldwide usage tured lots of attention at a program where you (mid-week) so that and distribution. the recent World Pork wean on Thursdays, much of those activities Expo in Des Moines. Using Still in Phase 1 of their launch give OvuGel on Mona special dispenser tool which facilitates positioning of estrus detection, breeding, even farprogram with OvuGel, the firm day, breed on TuesOvuGel directly into the sow’s vagina, it gives pro- rowing, could be mid-week functions has six people specifically hired day and then ducers much better “time management” of the rather than weekend duties.” and trained to work with hog rebreeding of their sow herds following weaning. come back 114 On a sow farm these days, estrus producers across the nation. days later ... so These tech service people proA billboard in the booth read “The Latest Innova- detection is essentially a sevenvide the training and instruction in Swine Reproduction Management.” Trent days-of-the-week observation. But that much of tions to individual sow herd Torrance, JBS United managing director, said, “we get a sow herd on OvuGel, and those activities managers. Training is a one-day gained FDA approval on OvuGel this spring. It con- standing estrus isn’t even a conof estrus detecevent with the emphasis on settains chemistry that stimulates the release of cern. Conceptually if you have 125 tion, breeding, ting up a timing program for luteinizing hormone in the weaned sow. This is the sows, even a sow herd of 250, with this product the entire herd could Trent Torrance even farrowing, weaning and the implementahormone that causes the weaned sow to ovulate. could be midtion of OvuGel into the repro“With this product, the sow herd manager can come be bred in one day which essentially narrows the window of ovulaductive schedules of the entire week functions rather in early the morning of Day 4 post-weaning, give this tion down to a short time.

This in sow herd. than weekend duties. sow a dose of OvuGel which is administered needle Some obvious breeding effifree. The technique is similar to artificial insemina- turn concentrates the farrowing period ciencies occur with this product. tion and takes only about 20 seconds. Then early in into a much shorter time frame.

Perhaps another management bonus is that Instead of an industry average of 2.2 inseminations the morning of Day 5 (approximately 22 hours later) you do a single artificial insemination regardless of because producers schedule ovulation times they can per sow and upwards of 9 billion sperm cells collecschedule their best trained, most skillful people to do tively for each conception, now usage would be 3 bilwhether or not she is in standing estrus.”

Torrance said producers are getting good conception the insemination process. “Two skilled persons work- lion to 3 1/2 billion sperm cells (typically single injeceven with sows not displaying visible signs of estrus. ing in tandem is terrific; one skilled person can also tion AI system), even less if using the cervical AI technique. It does put the emphasis on semen qual“And what this means it enables the hog producer to handle this process very well,” Torrance said.

The cost is $6.75 per dose. At this stage this is the ity and technique since you only get one chance to eliminate estrus detection and generate a fixed-time inseminate the sow when on the OvuGel program.

The literature also says sows should be exposed to a boar during the time of insemination.

JBS United is based in Sheridan, Ind. Torrance can be reached at (800) 503-6288, Ext. 1222 or trent.torrance@jbsunited.com. For more information, log on to www.ovugel.com. ❖

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and how it is the building block of Jodi DeJong-Hughes explains soil characteristics to 4-H members Nathan Gartsoils. She noted how farmers manage ner, Parker Sullivan and Spencer Sullivan. organic matter in their cropping and tillage program to build even better soils — or potentially worse soils especially as it relates to soil structure.

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By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer How to build a soils science short course in three easy steps: Step 1 — Dig a hole 5 feet deep, 4 feet wide and 6 feet long.

Step 2 — Add three students and one University of Minnesota Extension soils specialist.

Step 3 — Educate for 45 minutes.

At a May 18 4-H “Tracking Program,” the soils specialist in this arrangement was Jodi DeJong-Hughes, a U of M Extension educator from the Willmar regional office. The students were Nathan Gartner of the Boone Lake Orioles 4-H Club, and Parker and Spencer Sullivan, of the Birch Coulee 4-H Club.

In addition to this soil science track, these Renville County 4-H’ers could select from vegetable gardening, quilting, pigeons, lefse-making, geocaching, terrariums, video creations or shooting sports.

This track, by far, was the dirtiest.

“This was good,” said Spencer Sullivan. “I learned a bunch, especially about soil structure and what makes up a good soil. I learned that those red streaks in a soil profile are oxidized iron. Also some tillage systems, especially mold board plowing, can create compaction ribbons.

“She (DeJong Hughes) explained why crop rotations help build soil structure, especially when combined with minimum tillage. Also, good soil structure can be clumpy but falls apart quite easily when tilled.And earthworms create a breathing system for soils even down through three feet of top soil. There’s just a world of biological activity in good soils.”

Classroom in a hole DeJong-Hughes enjoys teaching and talking about soils. In that 5-foot-deep classroom, she and her students used metal scallops to get a close-up inspection of the different ingredients to be found in soils. Even though the soil was not yet fully recharged with moisture, she showed her students about ribboning, and the difference between clay loam soils, and silty clay loams, and the red coloration of clay soils in the presence of iron and high pH. “I basically start by explaining that soil is made up of sand, silt and clay,” she said.

“And depending upon how much of each is present in the soil profile determines the soil type and, to some extent, the productivity of that particular soil. When students are in a soil pit with me we all get dirty fingers. We do the soil texturing thing were we squeeze out a ribbon of soil between our thumb and fingers.”

Next she described organic matter

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Students get an understanding of soil’s real value SOIL, from pg. 9A Another student asked if farming soils more intensely affects microbial activity in the soil. Hughes said some microbes like it, but soils host billions of microbes so the more food you can give them, and the less tillage, the more diverse your populations.

“But more tillage and less rotation starts selecting for certain microbes,” she said, “and that’s when we start seeing more root rots, etc. We don’t have the protection of the beneficial microbes so the parasitic microbes start taking over.”

What’s the value of frost in maintaining soil texture? “Not as important as wetting and drying,” DeJong-Hughes said.

“I have to give them the standard University answer — It depends on the situation,” she said in response to farmers asking about the best tillage

system. “Generally my response would favor reduced tillage. And I often suggest vertical tillage as a consideration. It does a nice job of chopping and sizing residue and mixes some air into the soil surface. I like it as a less-aggressive form of tillage.”

Tracks and compaction DeJong-Hughes teaches her students about soil compaction as it relates to tires versus tracks on today’s farm equipment.

“Contrary to most thinking, track tractors exert as much and often more soil pressure. Bogey wheels do exert extra pressure under the tracks, plus often there’s four to six inches of track beyond that base cage so they’re not holding much weight.”

From a flotation viewpoint, however, she told her students that nothing beats a track.

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planting and cool weather could mean a smaller crop this fall.

“Spraying behind the planter, pre-emerge is all done,” he said. “When we do get heat, the crops will grow and so will the weeds.” Warmer temperatures are forecasted in the upper-70s for the remainder of the week. Johnson will focus on cleaning up bins and begin spraying again in the next two weeks.

With planting done, Johnson hopes for sun, sun and more sun to help the crop not only catch up but hopefully flourish.

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Still planting. This is not what Chris Messner thought he would be attempting to do on June 11 but unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans.

“Definitely not where we wanted Chris Messner to be,” Messner said. With continued rain, planting will have to wait. “We’re in a holding pattern” Messner said when The Land spoke with him on June 11.

At that time he estimated that 60 to 70 percent of the corn was planted in the Northfield area with beans progress at 40 percent completion.

On the Messner farm, 120 acres of beans still needed to be planted. Messner believes that he’s still better off trying to plant the remainder of the beans up until the end of next week. After that the only option he may have is prevent planting. “It’s kind of a depressing thought, not planting,” Messner said.

He knows of farmers in the area who are completely done with planting while he also knows of some who just started planting on June 8. Weather patterns have dictated who will have a crop and who may not.

“Some crops out there look pretty good but it’s still far behind,” Messner said. “Most corn doesn’t look too bad.”

Messner does admit, “I’ve never seen a spring like this before.” He needs two to three days to finish planting beans once the ground dries out, but with more rain predicted that just may be a tall order.

“It’s kind of depressing but we’re trying to stay upbeat.”

“It’s rained 11 days in the last two weeks,” was Charlie Laubenthal’s drippy report to The Land on June 10.

While that may be bad, what’s worse is that he hasn’t been able Charlie Laubenthal to be in the field in almost a month. “We haven’t turned the wheels since the 16th (of May).” More rain is forecasted in the days ahead and optimism for finishing planting the crops is quickly fading away.

“We just stay saturated,” Laubenthal said. “Anybody that has the option to take prevent corn has taken the option.” Looking out over the countryside, Laubenthal notes that it seems that every other field hasn’t even been touched. “Everybody is in the same boat,” Laubenthal said. On the bright side, “it gives you plenty of time to visit with the neighbors.”

Laubenthal isn’t optimistic that things will improve this planting season. Even with ideal conditions it would take at least five days for the ground to be fit for planting. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” Laubenthal said. “I don’t think the mindset is to prevent plant a crop, we want to plant.” The decision on what to do or not do will have to be made by Laubenthal and many other farmers in the area fairly soon.

“The whole crop in general isn’t looking nice,” Laubenthal said. But Laubenthal knows what all farmers do: “It is what it is.” For good or bad the 2013 planting season is coming to a close. ❖

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The planting season has finally wrapped up on the Johnson farm, and Scott Johnson will be the first to admit that it “wasn’t perfect planting conditions.” While the crops are in the ground, it is “hard Scott Johnson to get things dried out here.”

When The Land spoke with Johnson on June 12, the Starbuck area was in the midst of cooler-thanaverage temperatures with more rain forecasted for already wet soil.

“Last week was a pretty wet week,” Johnson said.

That, coupled with cooler temperatures, has made this year’s crop less than picture perfect. The corn is yellowing and needs heat to catch up, Johnson said.

While he wishes the crop could have been planted sooner, he also knows that “some of the rain drowned out the low spots,” Johnson said. Late

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Not ideal temperatures and lots of moisture, but Danny Brandt still feels fortunate to have been able to get the crops in. When The Land spoke to Brandt Danny Brandt on June 10, he said his farm received three inches of rain in the last two weeks, with below-average temperatures.

“Nothing wants to grow in these temperatures,” he said. Brandt still has 20 to 30 acres of beans to plant but thinks they’ll be able to get back to it this week.

“For as cool and as wet as it has been you’ve got to count your blessings, it looks pretty good,” Brandt said. While a couple of his fields aren’t growing as well as they should, warmer weather predicted for later in the week may help those fields catch up.

Brandt has sprayed all but 80 acres of corn and will finish spraying that, as well as spraying all the wheat by Wednesday. “So far I feel on track with everything,” he said.

Not too far from the Brandt farm conditions are not as cooperative — north and east of the farm there still are fields not yet planted.

Crops around the farm, though, “are looking good.” This spring is more like the conditions Brandt is used to planting in — “cooler weather” — and being geared up for a short planting window he was able to get the seed in the ground fast and move on to spraying.

Though conditions have not been ideal all spring long, Brandt hopes to just keep getting work done where he can. With many others in the state struggling with decisions of prevent plant, or unable to spray planted crops, Brandt continues to count his blessings.

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Focusing on what’s in the ground and the fact that the planted crops are progressing may be the silver lining in what has turned out to be a gloomy planting season.

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Lilies can be the star of the show, no gilding necessary How often should I have my soil tested?

Every three to four years or so is recommended. Contact your local Extension office for information on soil testing.

What do the numbers on fertilizer packages mean?

Three numbers are prominent on fertilizer packages. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are what the numbers refer to and they are always listed in that order. N (nitrogen) the first number helps the plant growth above ground. P (phosphorous) the middle number helps establish healthy roots.

K (potassium) the last number helps build strong cells in the plant.

Fertilizers that have equal numbers can be used as an all-purpose fertilizer.

An example would be 10-10-10. If you bought a 50-pound bag of this 10-10-10 fertilizer, 5 pounds would be nitrogen, 5 pounds would be phosphorous and 5

pounds would be potassium. The remaining 70 percent is inert filler that helps in getting an even distribution when applying it.

Lawn fertilizers frequently have high first numbers because the high nitrogen content produces lush green grass.

For promoting good fruit and flower production, look for a middle number higher than the first one.

If your plants are stressed or to toughen them up use a fertilizer with a high last number.

When fertilizing don’t think that more is better. Plants can be burned by over fertilizing. If your soil is rich in organic matter, it should have most of the nutrition your plants need.

Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. ❖

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• Don’t give up; the best is “Landon, what are you yet to come. doing?” I asked.

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“Gilding the lily” is a term play plant them about 10 most everyone knows and inches apart in groups of uses occasionally. It origithree or more bulbs. nated in a Shakespearean Lilies are old perennials, phrase and has come to often being referenced in mean, making a perfect the Bible. The lily family thing better. Gilding comhas traditionally repremonly means painting in sented innocence and gold. Lilies need no gilding. purity, and the pink variThe lily pictured is a pink eties are considered symIN THE GARDEN bols of wealth and prosperStargazer Lilium Oriental. It would truly be less beautiful ity. Stargazer lilies are

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Even in times of despair, there’s hope in the heartache PORCH, from pg. 13A and out. It’s Adrian’s voice in Rocky’s head before he steps into the ring. It’s “Top Gun’s” “Maverick” overcoming loss after the fatal training accident that took his best friend “Goose”. It’s after seemingly pointless hours of painting fences, sanding floors and waxing cars, that Daniel, “The Karate Kid”, experiences victory in the midst of injustice.

Feel-good taglines and catchy words that inspire underdogs in the glitz and lights of Hollywood have a deer-in-theheadlights effect to crushed hearts in the pit of despair. When life is darkest,

recently said, “Every time I think it can’t get worse, something new comes down the bend.” She’s in the middle of The reality for Bible heroes and ordinary people like more than she can bear. you and me is that we all go through days and seaNo one is above death, heartache and sons where life is too much to bear. A friend recently trials. We do get more than we can said, ‘Every time I think it can’t get worse, something handle. Adversity and affliction know new comes down the bend.’ no boundaries or limits. The phrase “when it rains it pours” carries bucket loads of meaning to hurting people that the last thing needed is a Pollyanna hearted is like pouring salt in their goes beyond rain gauges and weather voice speaking of what a characterwounds” (Proverbs 25:20). What was forecasts. building gift this pain is to our lives. meant for good only inflicts more pain.

Here’s the hope in the heartache.

The book of Proverbs puts it like this, Think of the phrase, “God won’t give Here’s God’s promise for pit dwellers “Singing light songs to the heavyyou more than you can handle.” This is and window head bangers. Although encouraging, right? The reality is that God may give us more than we can it’s not found in Scripture. The Bible handle, He’ll never give us more than says that God won’t tempt us beyond He can handle. That’s not trite Hollywhat we can bear, but it doesn’t say He wood; it’s Truth. All things are possible won’t give us more than we can bear (1 with God. Will you trust Him with Corinthians 10:13). what’s aching your heart today?

The reality for Bible heroes and ordiLenae Bulthuis is a wife, mom and nary people like you and me is that we friend who muses from her back porch all go through days and seasons where on a Minnesota grain and livestock life is too much to bear. A friend farm. ❖

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Refrigerate.

Add a little extra oomph to your morning pancakes with beer to boost the leavening process, leaving your stack light and fluffy. Cinnamon and nutmeg add their own nuances to make these cakes real eye-openers.

Beer Pancakes Submitted by Cecelia Wittmayer 2 cups Bisquick 2 tablespoons sugar

The Johnson clan gives four ‘yums’ to Taverns for 100 (or 4 as the case may be)

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salad that uses the anti-browning power of citrus to keep it looking nice for a long time. Five ingredients, no measuring!

Annette Kratochvil’s Fruit Salad Submitted by Cecelia Wittmayer 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 2 oranges, peeled and chopped Handful of sunflower seeds Honey Lemon juice Thin honey with lemon juice for dressing. Mix ingredients and refrigerate overnight or for several hours.

Preserve the tomato season’s bounty by making Stewed Tomatoes for Chili (or for soup, casseroles, pasta dishes and anything else calling for seasoned, canned tomatoes). Then just thaw and simmer with ground beef and chili beans for a quick homemade meal anytime.

Stewed Tomatoes for Chili Submitted by Linda Zimmerman Fresh tomatoes, skinned and quartered (enough to fill large kettle) 3 onions 4 green peppers 8 stalks celery 5 jalapeno peppers (or more if you like yours super-hot) 1/2 cup sugar Cook all ingredients until tender.

Freeze in quart portions; or fill canning jars, seal and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Add to following chili recipe.

1 pounds ground beef 1 can chili beans 1 quart stewed tomatoes Summer salads should look and taste bright, just like Patio Corn Salad. The sweetness of the corn is balanced by the tartness of the seasonings and complements whatever’s on the barbecue.

Patio Corn Salad Submitted by Stan Schaefbauer 2 (2-pound) cans corn, drained 1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Dash nutmeg 5 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup beer 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Butter or margarine Syrup or jam Stir together eggs, beer and oil. Add dry ingredients, stirring until moist.

Batter will still be lumpy. Add more beer if thinner pancakes are desired.

Cook on a hot, lightly oiled griddle, about 2 minutes on each side. Makes 10-12 pancakes.

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Celebrating 75 years In Hybrid Seed Corn

ANDERSON SEEDS

RAISING HYBRID SEED CORN SINCE 1938 ON OUR FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FARM

LOCALLY GROWN MINNESOTA SEED AT IT’S FINEST! NOW ACCEPTING SEED ORDERS FOR 2013 GROWING SEASON 37825 County Road 63 • Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-246-5032

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

By SARAH JOHNSON The Land Correspondent Yankton, S.D., was once the home of the Gurney Seed Co., and in my fabled youth I would often go past their famous store in my hometown. If you listened to WNAX Radio, you knew all about Gurney’s seeds, which were rigorously promoted on air. The old building held warped wooden floors and sunlight streamed through high dusty windows. My dad remembers how good it smelled, like a plowed field, from all the nursery stock.

My farmer grandfather was thrilled to learn we were moving to Yankton so he could visit the place where all those catalogs were coming from. And popcorn was always free. The building originally was a true shopping center, housing a retail greenhouse, a barber, a grocery store, a jeweler, a medicine store and a restaurant/hotel.

Gurney’s was founded in 1866, but in 2000, after a couple of decades of business hassles, Gurney’s closed its doors in Yankton, and moved operations to Indiana. The landmark building is now being converted to condos. Gurney’s published a cookbook in the 1980s written by its employees and friends of the company, and here are my favorite recipes.

In Iowa they call ’em Maid-Rites or “loosemeat sandwiches”. In South Dakota, they’re called taverns. Call them what you want but don’t call me late for dinner. I made a scaled-down version of this dish with just two pounds of ground beef and found it very similar to the commercial varieties. My “boys” ate every last dribble, so I guess that’s four out of four “yums” from the Johnson troop. Serve with mustard and sliced pickles, of course. (Some say it is unholy to use ketchup.)

Taverns for 100 Submitted by Anita Anderson 20 pounds ground beef 6 large chopped onions 6 cans chicken gumbo soup 2 soup cans water 1/3 cup salt 1 teaspoon pepper 12 chicken bouillon cubes 12 dashes Tabasco 2 tablespoons Heinz 57 sauce 2 tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet 2/3 cup flour 1 cup oatmeal Brown meat and onion; drain. Add rest of ingredients; simmer overnight.

Here’s a simple, make-ahead apple

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TRACTORS 4WD

TRACTORS AWD/MFD Continued

CIH 600 Quad, '11, 765 hrs ..........................................$355,000 CIH 275 Mag, '09, 1625 hrs ..........................................$159,500 CIH 600 Quad, '11, 870 hrs ..........................................$299,500 CIH 275 Mag, '07, 1100 hrs ..........................................$165,000 CIH 550 Quad, '11, 885 hrs ..........................................$318,000 CIH MX270, '99, 7780 hrs ..............................................$79,000 CIH MX255, '03, 7500 hrs ..............................................$92,000 CIH 245 Mag, '08, 1000 hrs ..........................................$145,000 CIH MX240, '00, 9140 hrs ..............................................$67,500 CIH 225 Mag, '11, 445 hrs ............................................$149,000 CIH 215 Mag, '08, 1235 hrs ..........................................$139,500 CIH MX215, '06, 1850 hrs ............................................$119,900 CIH MX200, '99, 8870 hrs ..............................................$65,000 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 235 hrs ............................................$167,000 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3545 hrs ..........................................$115,000 CIH 200 Puma, '11, 380 hrs ..........................................$141,500 CIH 170 Puma, '11, 545 hrs ..........................................$120,000

TRACTORS 2WD Continued

HAY EQUIPMENT Continued

COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s Ford 1920, '92, 4840 hrs ..................................................$7,900 JD 4610, '04, 4720 hrs....................................................$16,500 JD 4310, '04, 1345 hrs....................................................$21,900 JD 3520, '10, 215 hrs......................................................$29,900 JD 2305, 120 hrs ............................................................$12,500 JD 2305, 495 hrs ..............................................................$8,975 Kubota B7510, '04, 1040 hrs ..........................................$10,500 Kubota B7300HSD, 1265 hrs ............................................$6,500 Kubota BX2660TV, '09, 495 hrs ......................................$11,900

BALERS Continued

Hesston 5500 Rnd Baler........................................

JD 582SS Rnd Baler ..............................................

JD 567 Rnd Baler ..................................................

NH 850, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..........................................

(2) NH BR780A Rnd Baler ..............................start NH BR780 Rnd Baler ............................................

New Idea 486 Rnd Baler ........................................

CIH LBX332 Rec Baler ..........................................

CIH 8575, 3x4 Rec Baler........................................

CIH 8575, 3x3 Rec Baler........................................

CIH 8520 Rec Baler ..............................................

(2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ..............................start

IH 656, '68, 4740 hrs ........................................................$7,250 IH 560D ............................................................................$4,900 IH 454, 2675 hrs................................................................$5,500 Ford TW25, '84, 2870 hrs................................................$19,900 Ford 800, '55 ....................................................................$3,500 JD 4650, '83, 6825 hrs....................................................$30,500 JD 4010, '63, 5050 hrs......................................................$5,900 JD 2755, '90, 7480 hrs....................................................$17,900 JD 2510, '66, 1295 hrs......................................................$8,750 JD 2440, '77, 1565 hrs....................................................$10,900 McCormick 560 ................................................................$4,900

CIH DC132, ‘12 ........................$29,900 JD 265, 8' Disc Mower ......................................................$4,900 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower ..........................................$9,500 Kuhn GMD500HSD Disc Mower ........................................$3,850 H & S TWM12 Wind Merg ..............................................$27,500 (2) H & S TWM9 Wind Merg ..........................starting at $26,500 H & S WMCH30 Wind Merg ............................................$37,500

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CIH 335 Steiger, '10, 1200 hrs ..$185,000 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 825 hrs ..........................................$295,000 CIH 535 Quad, '07, 1620 hrs ........................................$271,500 CIH 530 Quad, '07, 2510 hrs ........................................$230,000 CIH 485 Quad, '10, 1155 hrs ........................................$275,000 CIH 485 Steiger, '09, 1220 hrs ......................................$222,000 CIH 485 Steiger, '09, 2000 hrs ......................................$210,000 CIH STX480, '06, 4860 hrs............................................$120,000 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4235 hrs ........................................$152,500 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4860 hrs ........................................$154,900 CIH STX440Q, '01, 3870 hrs ........................................$156,000 CIH STX440Q, '01, 4125 hrs ........................................$156,000 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 850 hrs ........................................$235,000 CIH 385 Quad, '10, 1825 hrs ........................................$237,500 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 65 hrs ..........................................$235,000 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 375 hrs ........................................$235,000 CIH 350 Steiger, '11, 1590 hrs ......................................$182,500 CIH 335 Steiger, '10, 1200 hrs ......................................$185,000 CIH 335 Steiger, '09, 2100 hrs ......................................$169,500 CIH 335 Steiger, '08, 2280 hrs ......................................$174,500 CIH STX325, '03, 3300 hrs............................................$121,900 CIH 9380, '96, 4850 hrs ..................................................$82,000 CIH 9350, '96, 3720 hrs ..................................................$77,500 CIH 9350, '96, 5970 hrs ..................................................$79,500 CIH 9330, '97, 3875 hrs ..................................................$69,900 CIH 9270, '92, 6415 hrs ..................................................$64,000 CIH 9270, '91, 7130 hrs ..................................................$55,000 CIH 9170, '87, 7335 hrs ..................................................$47,500 Ford 846, '93, 5800 hrs ..................................................$39,900 JD 9630, '11, 1050 hrs..................................................$269,900 JD 9400T, '01, 4370 hrs ................................................$126,500 JD 9620T, '06, 3485 hrs ................................................$195,000 JD 9400, '97, 6200 hrs....................................................$95,500 JD 8440, '79, 9300 hrs....................................................$15,500 NH 9680, '95, 5940 hrs ..................................................$53,500 NH T9.505, '11, 215 hrs ................................................$235,000 NH T9.505, '11, 300 hrs ................................................$235,000 NH T9050, '09, 1350 hrs ..............................................$209,000 NH 9020, '10, 360 hrs ..................................................$165,000 Steiger Cougar, '87, 6920 hrs..........................................$49,500 Steiger ST320, '75, 5000 hrs ..........................................$19,500

NH BB940A Rec Baler ............

CIH 165CVT Puma, '10, 1372 hrs $104,500 CIH 165 Puma, '10, 1450 hrs ..........................................$98,500 CIH 125 Maxxum, '11, 890 hrs........................................$89,000 CIH 95 Farmall, '08, 500 hrs............................................$34,950 CIH 5250, '96, 13745 hrs ................................................$30,500 Allis AC7040, '76, 6005 hrs ..............................................$9,950 Challenger 65E, '01, 5385 hrs ........................................$37,500 Ford 7740, '95, 3000 hrs ................................................$34,500 Holder C9700H, '98, 2245 hrs ........................................$12,500 JD 8760, '90, 6545 hrs....................................................$49,500 JD 7720, '06, 1185 hrs..................................................$120,000 JD 4755, '90, 13940 hrs..................................................$42,900 JD 2555, 8115 hrs ..........................................................$15,500 JD 2520, '08, 450 hrs......................................................$17,800 Kubota M8540HD12, '08, 715 hrs ..................................$33,500 MF 3625, '08, 600 hrs ....................................................$18,900 MF 180, 2445 hrs ..............................................................$7,950 NH 8970, '94, 10080 hrs ................................................$42,000 NH T8040, '10, 1075 hrs ..............................................$179,000 NH T8010, '08, 1900 hrs ..............................................$126,500

TRACTORS 2WD

Millerpro 14-16, ‘01 ..................$24,500 (4) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg ......................starting at $22,500 (2) Oxbo 14-16 Wnd Merg ............................starting at $24,500 (2) Phiber SM848 Wind Merg ........................starting at $28,500 Kubota BX2360T, ‘09, 485 hrs. ......$8,950 Rowse 8' Wing Merg ........................................................$6,500 Kubota BX2360T, '09, 485 hrs ..........................................$8,950 H & S CR10, 10 Wheel Rake ............................................$4,500 Kubota BX2360TV, '08, 135 hrs ......................................$10,500 Kubota BX2350, '07, 200 hrs ..........................................$10,500 Kubota BX2230, '04, 1985 hrs ..........................................$7,750 Kubota BX2200, '01, 565 hrs ............................................$7,900 Kubota BX1800, '00, 1510 hrs ..........................................$6,600 JD 620I, '10, 395 hrs ........................................................$8,500 Kawasaki 650, '06..............................................................$4,500 Kubota RTV1100, '08 ......................................................$11,250 Kubota RTV900, '06, 1015 hrs ..........................................$7,950 Kubota RTV900W, '04, 840 hrs ........................................$8,200 Polaris 500HO, '00, 2340 hrs ............................................$4,995

HAY EQUIPMENT CIH 125 Value, '08, 710 hrs ............................................$59,500 CIH JX95, '07, 950 hrs ....................................................$25,000 CIH WD2303, '09 ............................................................$86,000 CIH JX95, '07, 970 hrs ....................................................$25,000 CIH WDX1701, '02 SP Windrower ..................................$59,500 CIH 7220, '94, 6710 hrs ..................................................$52,500 CIH 8830, '88, 2535 hrs SP Windrower ..........................$17,500 JD 4995, '07, 1345 hrs....................................................$69,500 JD 4995, '05, 1415 hrs....................................................$66,500 JD 4995, '05, 2315 hrs....................................................$53,900 Krone SWADRO0150, ‘01 ............$22,900 TRACTORS AWD/MFD CIH 8340, 9' MowCond ....................................................$7,950 (2) Krone SWADRO Rake ..............................starting at $16,500 Kuhn GA7302 Rake............................................................$8,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1460 hrs ..........................................$206,000 Kuhn GA7301 Rake..........................................................$14,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1700 hrs ..........................................$204,500 Twin Star RA203C Rake ....................................................$9,950 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1750 hrs ..........................................$204,500 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1950 hrs ..........................................$198,000 BALERS CIH RB564P, '11 Rnd Baler..............................................$32,500 (2) CIH RBX562 Rnd Baler ............................starting at $12,500 CIH 8430, 4x4 Rnd Baler ..................................................$7,500 CIH 3650, 5x6 Rnd Baler ..................................................$4,500 Claas 280RC Rnd Baler....................................................$19,500 Gehl RB2880 Rnd Baler ..................................................$10,900

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

CIH 8312, 12’ MowCond ..............$9,500 CIH 5130, '90, 9110 hrs ............$27,500

CIH 335 Magnum, '11, 837 hrs ..$212,000 CIH 335 Mag, '11, 1300 hrs ..........................................$199,500 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 330 hrs ............................................$229,500 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 1450 hrs ..........................................$193,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 625 hrs ............................................$182,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 3585 hrs ..........................................$151,900 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 1710 hrs ..........................................$182,500 CIH 290 Mag, '12, 390 hrs ............................................$192,500 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 730 hrs ............................................$172,500

CIH 5130, '90, 9110 hrs ..................................................$27,500 Farmall C, '48 ....................................................................$2,500 Farmall H, '44 ....................................................................$1,500 Farmall M ..........................................................................$1,650 Farmall 100, '54 ................................................................$3,950 IH 5088, '81, 9600 hrs ....................................................$18,500 IH 1586, '81, 3375 hrs ......................................................$8,950 IH 1086, 7000 hrs............................................................$11,500 IH 1086, '80, 9400 hrs ....................................................$11,600 IH 986, '78, 4425 hrs ......................................................$14,500 IH 966, '73, 5500 hrs ........................................................$7,500 IH 886, 7440 hrs..............................................................$13,500 IH 784D, '80, 2845 hrs ......................................................$8,500 IH 686, 8175 hrs..............................................................$11,750

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(2) CIH 8312, 12' MowCond ............................starting at $9,500 CIH DC132, 13' MowCond ..............................................$24,500 CIH DCX161 MowCond....................................................$20,500 CIH DCX131, '08 MowCond ............................................$22,500 Claas 8550C Plus MowCond............................................$54,000 Claas 8550C MowCond....................................................$54,000 Claas DD520 MowCond ..................................................$48,000 Hesston 1160, 14' MowCond ............................................$5,350 JD 1600A, 15' MowCond ..................................................$5,750 JD 945, 13' MowCond ....................................................$15,000 (2) Krone 9140EV, 30' MowCond ..................starting at $44,000 NH 1475 MowCond ..........................................................$7,500 (2) NH 1431, 13' MowCond ............................starting at $8,900 NH 489, 9' MowCond ........................................................$2,750 NH 415, 11' MowCond ......................................................$5,500 Hesston 1004, 5.5' Disc Mower ........................................$5,800

NH BR780A Rnd Baler ..................$16,800

FORAGE EQUIPMENT Bob Joubert East - (507) 402-314 Randy Olmscheid, West - (320) 583-60

Claas 980, ‘09, 1860 hrs. ........

Claas 980, '09, 1860 hrs........................................

Claas 980, '08, 2540 hrs........................................

Claas 970, '08, 1530 hrs........................................

Claas 960, '09, 495 hrs..........................................

Claas 940, '08, 1435 hrs........................................

Claas 900, '10, 1080 hrs........................................

Claas 900 GE, '09, 1485 hrs ..................................

Claas 900, '09, 1775 hrs........................................

Claas 900, '05, 3205 hrs........................................

Claas 900, '02, 4015 hrs........................................

Claas 900, '01, 3110 hrs........................................

Claas 900, '01, 3980 hrs........................................

Claas 890, '02, 2725 hrs........................................

Claas 870 GE, '06, 2760 hrs ..................................

Claas 870, '06, 3295 hrs........................................

Claas 870, '05, 1930 hrs........................................

Claas 690, '88........................................................

JD 7850, '09, 1300 hrs..........................................

JD 7550, '11, 1055 hrs..........................................

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

NH FX58, '01, 3660 hrs ........................................

NH 1900 ................................................................

Gehl CB1085 PT Forg Harv....................................

Gehl CB1065 PT Forg Harv....................................

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

(8) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ..........................start (8) Claas PU380 Hayhead ..............................start (2) Claas PU300 Hayhead ................................sta (2) JD 640B Hayhead ....................................start NH 3500 Hayhead..................................................

NH 365W Hayhead ................................................

NH 340W Hayhead ................................................

(2) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead ......................startin (4) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead ........................start

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SKIDLOADERS/EXCAVATORS/TLB Cont.

.............$2,995 ...........$21,900 ...........$20,900 .............$3,250 ting at $16,800 ...........$15,900 .............$3,500 ...........$44,900 ...........$33,000 ...........$26,500 .............$7,500 ting at $49,500

Claas 870 GE, ‘06, 2760 hrs. ....$184,500

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NH FP240 PT Forage Harv. ........$23,000 Kemper 6008 Cornhead ..................................................$51,500 Kemper 4500 Cornhead ..................................................$26,500 Krone 6000 Cornhead......................................................$52,000 NH 3PN Cornhead..............................................................$8,500 NH R1600 Cornhead........................................................$42,500

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MISCELLANEOUS

Case SR250, '11, 500 hrs................................................$35,900 Case SR200, '11, 70 hrs..................................................$34,000 (3) Alloway 20' Shredder..................................starting at $5,500 Alloway 15' Shredder ......................................................$11,500 Balzer 2200, 22' Shredder ................................................$9,500 Balzer 5205M, 30' Shredder ..............................................$7,400 Balzer 240, 20' Shredder ..................................................$8,500 Balzer 20' Shredder ..........................................................$5,900 Brady 2166, 30' Shredder..................................................$4,500 Hiniker AR2000, 20' Shredder ........................................$14,500 (3) JD 220, 20' Shredder..................................starting at $7,500 JD 120, 20' Shredder ......................................................$12,500 JD 115, 15' Shredder ......................................................$14,200 Loftness 240, 20' Shredder ............................................$18,500 Loftness 180BP-556 Shredder ..........................................$8,500 Loftness 20' Shredder ......................................................$3,500 Wilrich 22' Shredder........................................................$12,900 Woods 520CD, 20' Shredder ............................................$9,500 Woods 22' Shredder..........................................................$5,500 Gehl 970, 14' Forage Box ..................................................$5,500 Millerpro 9015 Forage Box ..............................................$42,000 NH 816 Forage Box............................................................$8,000 CIH 600 Forage Blower ..............................starting at $4,500 Case SR200, ‘11, 725 hrs...........$31,500 (3) Hesston PK5, 60" Forage Blower ......................................$3,800 Case SR200, '11, 725 hrs................................................$31,500 Brandt 1060 SWD Auger ..................................................$5,500 Case SR200, '11, 1170 hrs..............................................$31,500 Hutch 10x60 Auger............................................................$6,500 Case SV300, '11, 1800 hrs ..............................................$41,500 Mayrath 10x61 Auger ........................................................$1,800 Case 1845C, '96, 6850 hrs ..............................................$10,500 Thielen 3918FL Auger ..............................................call for price Case 1840, '95, 4415 hrs ................................................$10,500 Westfield W130-61 Auger..................................................$5,500 Case 1835C, '88, 4175 hrs ................................................$6,500 Degelman 7900, 14' Blade ..............................................$27,000 Case 445CT, '06, 1470 hrs ..............................................$35,500 Grouser 2200, 12' Blade..................................................$14,500 Case 440, '10, 3105 hrs ..................................................$25,900 CIH 510 Blade....................................................................$1,999 Case 440, '07, 2330 hrs ..................................................$22,500 IH 2000 Loader..................................................................$1,200

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

.........$275,000 .........$219,000 .........$249,000 .........$308,000 .........$219,000 .........$248,000 .........$245,000 .........$242,000 .........$208,000 .........$130,000 .........$138,000 .........$105,000 .........$147,000 .........$184,500 .........$164,900 .........$165,000 ...........$28,000 .........$254,000 .........$247,000 ...........$59,500 ...........$78,000 ...........$28,000 ...........$15,000 .............$4,500 ...........$23,000 ting at $14,500 ting at $12,000 rting at $8,500 ting at $11,500 .............$6,500 .............$7,900 .............$5,000 ng at $111,000 ting at $78,000

SKIDLOADERS/EXCAVATORS/TLB

Case 420, ‘08 ........................$15,900 Case 440, '05, 4230 hrs ..................................................$19,500 Case 430, '07, 415 hrs ....................................................$26,900 Case 430, '07, 1185 hrs ..................................................$25,900 Case 430, '06, 2185 hrs ..................................................$17,900 Case 420, '08 ..................................................................$15,900 Case 75XT, '99, 2705 hrs ................................................$16,900 Case 60XT, '02, 1055 hrs ................................................$16,500 Case 40XT, '02, 2620 hrs ................................................$17,900 Bobcat S-250, '08, 1505 hrs............................................$27,900 Bobcat S-250, '05, 4640 hrs............................................$24,500 Bobcat S-205, '08, 3460 hrs............................................$25,900 Bobcat S-185, 2190 hrs ..................................................$23,500 Bobcat S-185, 5500 hrs ..................................................$13,900 Bobcat S-130, '05, 3750 hrs............................................$13,900 Cat 236B, '06, 1985hrs....................................................$23,500 Cat 232B, '02, 7980 hrs ..................................................$12,900 Cat 226B, '05, 2365 hrs ..................................................$13,500 Gehl 7810E, '10, 1770 hrs ..............................................$38,000 Gehl 5640E, '08, 3900 hrs ..............................................$21,900 Gehl 5640, '06, 1380 hrs ................................................$26,900 Gehl 4640, '05, 3295 hrs ................................................$18,000 Gehl 4625SX, 440 hrs........................................................$9,950 Gehl 4625SX, '97, 2100 hrs ..............................................$9,600 JD CT322, '06, 725 hrs....................................................$28,000 JD 328, '05, 5180 hrs......................................................$19,500 JD 323D, '11, 695 hrs ....................................................$40,900 JD 320D, '11, 450 hrs ....................................................$29,900 JD 320, '05, 855 hrs........................................................$18,900 JD 320, 2240 hrs ............................................................$19,900 JD 318, '11, 2100 hrs......................................................$21,500 JD 250, '01, 1850 hrs......................................................$14,500 JD 250, '00, 1260 hrs......................................................$13,500 Kubota SVL90, '11, 1025 hrs ..........................................$50,000 Kubota SVL75, '11, 1000 hrs ..........................................$42,000 Mustang 2066, 3045 hrs ................................................$18,900 Mustang 930A, '97, 2055 hrs ............................................$9,400 NH L230, '12, 190 hrs ....................................................$42,500 NH LX865, '95 ................................................................$12,500 Kubota KX71ST1T3, '11, 175 hrs ....................................$31,500

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..$49,500

(4) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead ........................starting at $68,000 (19) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead ................starting at $24,500 (2) Claas RU450XTRA Cornhead ....................starting at $42,000 (9) Claas RU450 Cornhead ............................starting at $28,500 Claas 6R30 Cornhead ........................................................$8,500 Claas 4R30 Cornhead ......................................................$11,500 Gehl TR330 Cornhead........................................................$3,500 JD 688 Cornhead ............................................................$62,000 JD 678, 8R30 Cornhead ..................................................$62,500

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Cash Grain Markets Sauk Rapids Madison Redwood Falls Fergus Falls Morris Tracy Average: Year Ago Average:

corn/change* soybeans/change* $6.77 $6.70 $6.75 $6.46 $6.60 $6.81

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Grain Outlook Corn storms in on strong note

Livestock Angles Grain Angles Cattle, hogs study Prepare for of opposites profitability shift

The following market analysis is for the week ending June 20.

CORN — I’m writing a day early this week due to prior commitments. Corn stormed into the week on a strong note with new crop leading the charge higher.

The first heat wave of the season wiggled into the forecasts and reminded the market that the crop is not yet in the bin. The wet beginning this year didn’t require corn to put down deep roots to find water, and any prolonged period of hot, dry conditions may make traders nervous.

Last year’s drought-induced rally began June 19, 2012. PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. December corn’s low this week St. Paul was on Monday at $5.25 3/4 and

by Wednesday December corn had hit a high of $5.71 per bushel. Informa Economics updated their crop estimates at mid-week, noting that they adjusted their numbers from the actual survey results due to condition changes from when they conducted their survey.

They are pegging corn acres at 95.262 million, down roughly 2 million acres from the March U.S. Department of Agriculture outlook and in line with trade expectations. Using a 160.8 bushels per acre yield, they expect the crop to hit a record 14.078 billion bushels. On the June crop report, USDA was using 156.5 bu./acre for a crop of 14.005 billion bushels.

The corn crop is essentially planted and the USDA did not issue a planting progress report this week.

However, conditions improved 1 percent in the good/excellent category to 64 percent. Corn emergence was 92 percent, down 5 percent from the average pace.

Weekly ethanol production was down 11,000 barrels per day to 873,000 barrels per day. This is 3 per-

What a study in opposites for cattle and hogs so far in June. Hogs have been on a strong upward push in prices, while cattle have been spiraling to lower levels.

Demand continues to plague the cattle market, forcing packers to be extremely weary of paying higher prices for live inventory. After reaching new highs in the beef cutout, the past several weeks has seen that beef cutout slump back under $200 per hundredweight basis choice. The volume in boxed beef continues to languish, as reflected in the slow movement in domestic demand.

With cattle numbers on feed beginning to expand, coupled with the weak demand for beef, it is quite JOE TEALE likely that price weakness will conBroker tinue to prevail over the near term. Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn.

Despite what the pundits say about the economy improving, with the upcoming tax increases, domestic disposable income is continuing to shrink putting more pressure on demand. This will continue to put the cattle market on the defensive in the weeks, and possibly months, ahead. Therefore, producers should be cognizant of the market and protect inventories as needed.

The hog market has been on fire since the middle of March as live prices have eventually moved over the $100/cwt. level basis lean in the middle of June. Good demand for pork products has been the main catalyst behind the strength in the prices over this period.

The fact that the packers were showing a strong urge to accumulate inventory helped prices stay strong. At the same time numbers seemed to be in tighter supplies, all of which vaulted prices to the higher levels.

Now the concern is beginning to grow that we may be heading into the normal seasonal high evidenced almost every year in early summer and late-spring.

As I look out my window, it’s another rainy day in southeast Minnesota. Sitting here, I wonder what factors will set successful grain producers apart from the competition. Last year, the southwest part of Minnesota experienced drought conditions and poor growing conditions; this year they have great looking crops.

In 2012, southeast Minnesota experienced a great growing season and enjoyed record yields.

Last year, the yields on my farm near Zumbrota, Minn., were 10 percent better than any crop I have ever grown. This year, we are experiencing a much-different environment, and each day I’m unable to get in the fields and ANDY HUNEKE plant, brings forth another wave AgStar Director, Agbiz & of emotion regarding whether to Trade Credit/Leasing Northfield, Minn. take a prevent plant payment or plant late and hope for the best.

As I look at the grain industry which has experienced great fortune over the last five years, I wonder what will eventually cause the industry to shift to lower profitability. Will it be lower prices for a period of several years, the cost of inputs rising rapidly, or a combination of both? I am not here to forecast what factors will cause the shift, but I am concerned with how we will prepare for the shift.

As a lender in agriculture, we have been preaching margin management and knowing your cost of production in all segments of agriculture for years.

Knowing your costs enables you to make decisions based on knowledge instead of emotion.

In addition to margin management, there are many other factors that will need to be considered in order to remain relevant and be prepared for future growth. Have you evaluated your total business structure and financial picture? Are you prepared for

See NYSTROM, pg. 19A

See TEALE, pg. 19A

See HUNEKE, pg. 19A

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.

Soybean acreage unknowns should limit downside new crop beans to China this week. This week’s meal sales for this year at 26,600 mt are slowing down to the lowest of the marketing year. New crop meal sales were impressive at 144,600 mt.

OUTLOOK: As of the close on June 20, July soybeans were down 19 cents for the week at $14.97 1/2 with November off 13 1/4 cents at $12.85 per bushel. Soybeans traded a moderate range this week, but felt like they were struggling to add any weather risk premium. How many acres will eventually be planted to soybeans is an unknown and should help limit the downside ahead of the June 28 reports. The short-term range in November beans is $12.75 to $13.25 per bushel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week ending June 20: Minneapolis wheat was a dime higher, Chicago up 19 3/4 cents and Kansas City soared 25 1/2 cents higher. August crude oil fell $2.93 to $95.14, heating oil (ULSD) tumbled over 9 cents lower, gasoline (RBOB) was down nearly 11 cents, and natural gas was up 14 cents. The U.S. dollar index was posting a weekly gain of almost 1 1/4 percent.

This material has been prepared by a sales or trading employee or agent of CHS Hedging Inc. and should be considered a solicitation. ❖

TEALE, from pg. 18A

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At this writing the hog market is overbought and vulnerable to some sort of a setback. Be it a shortterm setback or the seasonal high, the futures market is already showing the anticipation of a break by being discount in the deferred contract months.

With pork cutouts now above the $100/cwt. level, the consideration has to be that demand for pork product may also begin to suffer, as evidenced in the other competitive meats due to the increased prices at the retail level. Producers should approach the market with some caution and use the current strength to protect inventories in the months ahead. ❖

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HUNEKE, from pg. 18A opportunities that may lie ahead?

Over that last 20 years, as producers have either retired or exited production agriculture, it usually meant an opportunity for other producers to rent or purchase land in 160- to 320-acre increments. If you were able to acquire land segments of this size every couple of years, it was manageable.

But take a look around at your neighbors’ operations today. Many producers may be farming anywhere from 300 to 1,000 acres. Are you prepared to acquire an operation of this size? What if multiple operations come available in the same year, which could happen if we see a downturn in profitability?

Ultimately, you need to understand your financial picture to know if you are built for growth. Maintaining enough working capital and keeping an eye on your balance sheet will allow you to take advantage of potential opportunities for future growth. Each year, do accrual adjustments on your income to full understand your income related to your balance sheet. Start working closely with your lender now to make sure you have a full understanding of your financial picture.

Once you start to understand the true financial picture by using the accrual method, evaluate your balance sheet so that you can start making educated plans for growth.

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week, the talk of a ridge building in the Midwest faded and, along with it, prices.

Informa’s updated crop forecast didn’t do much to excite anyone with 77.8 million acres anticipated.

This is 630,000 higher than the USDA March forecast, but was in-line with traders’ expectations. They kept their yield forecast at 43.9 bu./acre to come up with a crop of 3.366 billion bushels. USDA was using 44.5 bu./acre and 77.1 million acres for a crop of 3.39 billion on the June crop report.

Planting progress as of June 16 was 85 percent complete, right at the trade guess and 6 percent behind average. Only 66 percent of the beans had emerged versus 80 percent on average. In the first crop condition report of the year, 64 percent of the beans were rated good/excellent.

The monthly NOPA crush at 122.6 million bushels was larger than the trade projection of 117.6 million bushels. The NOPA crush only needs to average 106 million bushels per month to reach the USDA crush estimate. Weekly export sales for old crop beans were just 1.9 million bushels, but were 4 million bushels for new crop. Total commitments have already surpassed the USDA 1.33 billion bushel projection. The USDA announced a 240,000 mt sale of

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NYSTROM, from pg. 18A cent below last year. Since the beginning of the crop year back in September, annualized corn grind equates to 4.63 billion bushels. The USDA is currently using 4.65 billion bushels. Weekly export sales for corn were at the lower end of the estimates at 5.3 million bushels for old crop and 3.1 million for new crop. While old crop sales were the best in five weeks, we need to average 5.2 million bushels for each week through August to meet the USDA export projection of 700 million bushels.

OUTLOOK: July corn filled the gap left from March 28 this week and December corn threatened the June high of $5.73 1/2 per bushel. As of the close on June 20, July corn was 18 1/4 cents higher at $6.73 1/4 for the week with December surging 27 1/2 cents higher to close at $5.60 1/2 per bushel. What the USDA will publish on the Grain Stocks as of June 1 and Acreage report to be released June 28 will keep traders on the edge of their chairs, as will the changing weather forecasts. And don’t forget to toss in month- and quarter-end for June 28 excitement.

SOYBEANS — Old crop soybeans crept into the week while new crop forged ahead with the corn. By midweek, forecasts were again the talk of the trade with the first round of high temperatures moving into the Corn Belt. Old crop basis continued to strengthen with the country selling few old beans and processors trying to extend coverage. Late in the

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FOR SALE: 3 yr old phase 125 BF Schuler Cedar Wagconvertor, 100HP max, on. Always shedded, $3,500 used very little, has con(715)523-2468 trol box. 507-220-7910 or 5072 bottom - 3 pt disc plow; 445-3176 Offset disc; 8' drill w/3 pt hook-up; 3 pt hay rake; GRAIN AUGERS Ferguson 3 pt cultivator, 2 (2) Buhler/Farm King row w/ front gangs, very 1060 (PTO) 10”x61' rare. (715)672-5747 Choice/$4,500.

Straight 3 pt. post hole driller; JD 3 Augers (All PTO): Westpt, 2R, 71 unit planter; D17 field 10”x61', like new, Allis tractor, 3 pt.; Don$2,800; 8”x71', exc cond, ahue 28' trlr; JD 148 & 158 $2,800; 8”x56', $1,100; ldrs; CIH 2255 ldr; 3 pt 5½' SnoCo 8”x61', $800; disc; Dakota 32'8” auger; 8”x54', $800; Westfield JD 4R pull planter; 2 barn 8”x71', $2,600; SnoCo cupolas, good cond.; 8”x61', exc cond, $2,400.

Koestler Farm Equipment Kimmes Enterprises 507-399-3006 Hastings, MN 651-437-8580 7x7 tool bar, 30', folding 2 lift assist, made for tank on lift assist, $1,500/OBO. 712-2608003 Case IH 1830 12x30 folding vibra shank cult, $4,900; Case IH 1820 12x30 folding vibra MC690 Continuous Flow shank cult, $3,750; Case IH Grain Dryer Wet corn? Add 183, 12x30-8x30-6x30 cults, drying capacity. LP, 3-ph, Call; Allied 795 QT ldr w/ 1988 model, good cond, 375 bale spear, will fit JD 4030bu cap. $6,000 (507)674-3660 4455 tractors, $2,900. 320769-2756 Farm Implements 035 Caterpillar 216B skid steer w/ 1600 hrs, excellent shape w/ 4 new tires. 715-743-4262 '69 JD 4520 tractor, 3pt, dual or 715-797-7068 hyd; Frontier finishing mower, 3pt, 6'; 28% nitro- EZ Flo 250 bu. gravity box gen applicator, 3pt, lift ason EZ Trail 10T gear; 200 sist, 500 gal, ground driven bu. gravity box on 8T MN pump. Spring Valley, MN gear; 400 gal. field sprayer, 507-251-2344 42' boom, nice; JD #5 mower; NH 28' bale elev. on '93 R52; 630 CH 3000 Elec whls; JD 27' bale elev. plates; 20' flex 800; w/motor. 320-864-4583 or Artsway 180 chopper. 515320-779-4583 368-4492 For Sale JD auger 8x52 w/ 15 Ft Rhino FR180 Heavy swing hopper, Grain Chief Duty Flexwing Cutter, dryer, holding bin, 1500 gal215HP Gear Boxes. J&M lon water tank, 2" transfer 750 Bu Grain Cart w/ Tarp, pump w/ hose, Ag Chem 500 (New Augers) Real Good. gallon sprayer w/45 ft boom (507) 822-3172 319-347-6138 Can Deliver

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Allows operator to preset ground speed. Tractor will automatically control engine rpm & transmission ratio for maximum fuel efficiency.

1) MF Exclusive: CVT Transmission with no clutch packs.

2) Option of both suspended cab & front axle for a smoother ride.

3) Headland Management: Can operate up to 35 different tractor & implement functions with the touch of one button.

4) Dual Speed PTO: Allows full 1000 PTO rpm at either 1970 or 1605 engine rpm

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PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642

TRACTORS • • • • • • • •

‘13 MF 1705, compact tractor ‘13 MF 8690, 350 hp., CVT ‘12 MF 8660, 225 PTO hp.

‘12 MF 1652, compact, 52 hp., loader ‘12 MF 1529, compact, 59 hp., loader ‘05 MF 451, 45 PTO hp., 400 hrs.

MF 4610, MFD, loader, cab ‘72 IH 656 hydro w/loader & cab, dsl.

CORN HEADS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Geringhoff 1822RD, ‘09 (3) Geringhoff 1622RD, ‘08, ‘07, ‘04 (2) Geringhoff 1230RD, ‘09, ‘08 (5) Geringhoff 1222RD, ‘12, ‘08, 07, ‘03 (5) Geringhoff 1220RD, ‘12, ‘11, ‘05, ‘04, ‘02 (11) Geringhoff 830RD, ‘12, ‘10, ‘08, ‘05, ‘04, ‘01 Geringhoff 822RD, ‘08 (3) Geringhoff 630RD, ‘05, ‘00, ‘97 Geringhoff 630RD, ‘97 JD 893, KR, HDP, ‘04 JD 622, GVL, poly ‘98 CIH 1083 ‘95 CIH 1063 w/crop sweeper MF 883, 8R30”, ‘97

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‘07 MF 9690, duals, LTM, 1300/970 hrs.

MF 8570, RWA ‘86 MF 8560 '98 Gleaner 800, 25' flexhead ‘97 Gleaner R62, duals, 2052 sep. hrs.

‘92 Gleaner R62, 2063 hrs.

MF 9750 PU table MF 9118 bean table MF 8000 30' bean table

COMBINES

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

We pay top dollar for your damaged grain.

We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains.

Trucks and Vacs available.

Immediate response anywhere.

GRAIN HANDLING • • • • • • • • •

Brandt 7500HP, grain vac.

Brandt 5200EX, grain vac ‘09 Brandt 8x47 auger ‘00 Brandt 4500 EX, grain vac.

‘05 Brandt 1070, auger, PTO Drive, w/swing hopper Brandt GBL-10, bagger Brandt 1515, 1575, 1585 belt conveyors Brandt 8x45 auger, 18 hp., Briggs Brandt 8x35, 8x37, 8x40, 8x47, 8x52, 8x57, 8x62, 8x67, 10x35, straight augers

GRAIN HANDLING (CONT.)

• Brandt 1060XL, 1070XL, 1080XL, 1380XL, 1390XL, swing hopper augers • Brandt 20 Series Drive Over Deck • Parker 1039, grain cart, w/tarp • Parker 839, grain cart, tarp, 850 bu.

• Parker 605 gravity box, 625 bu.

• Parker 165-B gravity box • Unverferth 5000, grain cart • Hutchinson, 10x61 auger • A&L 850S grain cart, 850 bu. tarp • Batco 1814 pit stop

HAY & LIVESTOCK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

JD 275, disc mower, 9’ JD 38, sickle mower, 7’ IH 14, 5 bar rake Woods S106 mower MF 2856, round baler, net, twine MF 1745, round baler Gehl 1000 forage harvester, 2R30” MF 1329 & 1330, 3 pt. disc mower MF 200, SP windrower, cab, auger, header ‘11 NH H6750, 3 pt., disk mower, 110” NI 528, 3 pt., disc mower, 94” Sitrex DM 5 disc mower Sitrex MK16, 14 wheel rake Sitrex RP2, RP5 wheel rakes Sitrex 10 & 12 wheel rakes on cart Westendorf 3 pt. bale spear H&S 16’ bale wagon

MISCELLANEOUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

DMI Coulter Champ II, 13 shank Wil-Rich 36’, field cult.

Brillion P10, 161⁄2’ packer '08 JD 520 stalk chopper Loftness 30' stalk chopper, SM Loftness 20’ stalk chopper Melroe 912, 4 bottom plow Loftness 8’ snowblower Mauer 28'-42' header trailers Degelman 6000HD, rock picker 2011 SB Select snowblower, 97” & 108”, 3 pt.

JD 635, 15’ disc 2013 Sunflower 1444-36 disk 2013 Sunflower 4412-07 disk ripper 2013 Sunflower 4530-19 disk chisel

JD 8630, 4x4, 50 Series Eng. ............$19,900 JD 7800, MFD, 740 loader..................$59,000 CIH 8950, MFD....................................$59,900 (3) JD 4440, pwr. shift ..............From $21,900 CIH DX25 w/mower ..................Coming Soon CIH MX270, MFD ................................$69,900 (2) IH 1026 hydro ......................From $12,900 IH 756, gas ............................................$7,900 ‘77 JD 4630, PS ..................................$16,900 IH 460, 560, 560D ..................................CALL JD Loaders, many to choose from ..........................................Starting at $2,495 New Koyker loaders ..............................CALL Gehl 4635 skid loader ........................$12,900 IH 986, w/New TA ..............................$14,900 IH 826, German diesel ..........................$8,900 CIH 5120, MFD w/loader ....................$31,900 JD 4430 Quad ....................................$17,900 JD 4030, open station ........................$14,900 JD 3020 D, pwr. shift ..........................$11,900 JD 720, diesel ......................................$6,900 LOADERS JD 48, 58, 146, 148, 158; Koyker 510, K5 ..............................................................CALL JD Soundguard Cabs, Call for info

KIESTER IMPLEMENT, INC. 110 S. Main, P.O. Box 249 • Kiester, MN

507-294-3387

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FOR SALE: 265 JD loader. FOR SALE: 115 JD stalk chopper, 6R30”. 507-925-4237 Was on 4250 FWA, joy stick, 8' bucket, never in FOR SALE: Wheel house manure, bale spear, pallet generator, 5500 rated watts, forks, etc. Very good condi8500 surge watts; Mction. (920)286-3975 Cormick chopper windrower; (2) JD 100 stackers; '66 FOR SALE: 3 sickle mowers Ford 2T w/ hoist, not MNfor Farmall C, one is good, Dot approved. 952-292-5255 & 2 for parts, $600 for all. or 952-393-0182 651-686-8247 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic ReFOR SALE: 7700 dsl JD pair Repair-Troubleshootcombine w/ heads, 4020 JD ing Sales-Design Custom tractor w/ or w/out JD loadhydraulic hose-making up er; grain truck; (3) grain to 2” Service calls made. trailers. Estate Sale. 507STOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser430-5854 vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320FOR SALE: JD 3pt hitch 609 Gyro mower, Heavy Duty, 634-4360 6' cut, nice shape, IH Pickup Head, 6 belt, plas$1,600/OBO. 507-317-5828 tic fingers, hyd drive, exc cond, $2,200. (651)565-4369 FOR SALE: JD 9200, 4WD, $75,000;Top Air 60' sprayer NH 499 12' haybine, good w/all options, $6,000; JD cond, $5,900; JD 567 round 3010G w/ldr, $8,500; Caterbaler, megawide pickup, pillar D4C bulldozer, $8,000. net wrap, exc belts, 7000 6RN planter, $5,000; $11,500; '05 JD 7520 MFW Owner retiring. 507-330-3945 tractaor, IVT, w/ 741 ldr & 5 tine grapple, 18.4x42 tires, FOR SALE: NH haybine, $69,750; '91 Int'l LoPro 488, 6 yrs old, low hours, truck 7.3 dsl, 5spd, 16' steel mint condition, $8,000. flatbed, nice, $3,900. 320Stored inside. 952-237-6442 769-2756

USED EQUIPMENT

Kubota M5700, 4WD, cab, air, new tires, loader, 3200 hrs. ..................................................................$21,750 Kubota BX25TLB, 25 hp. dsl., loader, backhoe, 350 hrs. ..................................................................................$16,000 Kubota BX2660, 26 hp. dsl., hydro, FWA, 60” mower, 160 hrs. ....................................................................$11,000 Kubota BX2200, 22 hp., dsl., hydro, FWA, pwr. steering, w/Woods QA loader, Woods 52” tiller, 51” Meteor 3 pt. snowblower, pull-type 25 gal. sprayer, 531 hrs. ........$14,750 Kubota T2360, gas, 48” Infinity mower deck, 1-Owner Tractor ....................................................................................$2,895 ExMark Lazer LXS (‘08), Kubota dsl., 72” deck, 870 hrs.$8,500 Rounder L600 skidloader, 2 buckets, replaced engine....$3,200 ‘74 Ford 4000 SU, 50 hp. gas, 8-spd., H.D. loader, 2200 hrs. ....................................................................$7,500 Ford 960 Row Crop, NF, gas, 5-spd., repainted ..............$3,000 Ford 960 Row Crop, WF, gas, 5-spd., pwr. steering ........$3,000 Ford 971 Row Crop, WF, gas, 10-spd. ............................$3,000 Land Pride 8’, 3 pt. mtd. tandem disc, notched blades ..$1,950 Ford 917, 3 pt. mtd. 6’ cut flail mower..............................$475 Ford 909, 5’ cut 3 pt. mtd. rotary cutter............................$425 Bale Rack, 16’x8 bed, cedar lumber, Minn. 6-ton gear......$675

VEHICLES

‘99 Ford Ranger, 4WD, V6, 190,000 mi., white ..............$3,750 ‘99 Polaris 500cc dsl. ATV, 1700 mi. ..............................$3,000 ‘13 Can Am 1000XT, w/windshield & roof, 777 mi., red ............................................................................$14,000

RUNNING GEARS & BOXES

Minnesota 6-ton running gear ..........................................$395 Lindsay 10-ton running gear, 12.5x15 tires ......................$725 Killbros 250 bu. gravity box on Ford 9-ton gear ................$695

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

507-354-3612

Kubota, Land Pride, Vicon, Meyers, Artsway

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'05 JD 7420 MFWD, 1800 act. hrs., 3 SCV's, 18.4x42 Firestone tires, axle duals, very sharp! 651-338-6861

For Sale: Kubota M9540 w/ LA1353 Loader 2010 model MFD w/24 speeds and Ultra Cab, 110 hrs. 2 remote hydraulics and 84" bucket. (507) 847-2230

The Affordable Way to Tile Your Fields 3 Point Hitch & Pull Type Models Available • Walking Tandem Axles • Formed V Bottom on w/425/65R22.5 Tires for Superior Grade Control • Tile Installation Depth Gauge

Buy Factory Direct & $AVE!

Shoe & Boot forms to Tile.

No more Crushed Tile • Paralled Pull Arms, Zero Pitch for the Most Accurate Tile Placement

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JD 7230 MFWD; JD 6430 FOR SALE: 7700 combine, 220 flexhead w/ poly, 643 MFWD; both are premicornhead, all very good, alums with about 3200 hrs, ways shedded, $12,000 for new rubber, exc. cond. 507all but will separate. Call 789-6049 507-227-4392 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, FOR SALE: Case IH 1020 20' flex head, has new 3” cut, 55, 50 Series & newer tracfield ready. IH 856 tractor, tors, AC-all models, Large starts good, nice Firestone Inventory, We ship! Mark tires. IH 766 gas tractor.

Heitman Tractor Salvage 320-300-8062 715-673-4829 We have parts for MM trac- FOR SALE: IH 810 head w/Melroe pickup. 507-524tors & others. River Dale 3486 Farms. (920)295-3278 Harvesting Equip

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'00 Intl 1020 bean head, 3” cut, 20'; early '90's Intl 1020, 1½' cut, 20', both in exc. cond. 507-237-2644

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FOR SALE: '02 Agco White 16x22 planter, dual lift assist, liq fert w/ elec pump, 3 corn & 1 soybean plates, also 4 extra row cleaners.

320-583-5324

FOR SALE: '04 9860 JD combine, new power rear wheel FOR SALE: 5100 White drive, 1402 sep hrs, excelplanter, 4R38”, dry fertilizlent condition. $123,900. 507er, insecticide, herbicide; 964-5548 or 507-327-1903 4R38” Glencoe cultivator; NH hay head to fit 770 FOR SALE: '04 Gehl TR330 chopper. 320-864-5223 cornhead, less than 500 acres, always shedded, For Sale: Case IH 900 paint is still on snouts, like planter 12 row, 30 inch,vernew condition. (651)345-3164 tical fold, lift assist, hyd.

PTO pump, liquid fertilizer, FOR SALE: '96 JD 930 soywith ground driven pump, bean table, fore & aft, new insecticide boxes, Early wobble drive & plastic skid Riser monitor. Corn and in '12, includes Elmers soybean drums. Very good trailer, $8,500.

Michael condition. $14,500 or best ofGinsberg, Hector, MN 320fer. (320) 583-9896 848-2683

NEW DRYERS

DELUX DP3015, 10’ 1 Ph. LP/NG WITH/MOISTURE LINK

BEHLEN 700 3 Ph LP DOUBLE BURNER

USED LEGS

100’ 4000BPH, 40 HP, 3Ph DRIVE & MOTOR, GALV. NEW BELTS & CUPS USED DRYERS MC 690, 16’, 1 Ph., LP, SS 60’ 3000BPH PAINTED, 10 HP, 3 Ph DRIVE & Sheets MOTOR, PAINTED BEHLEN 380, 1 Ph., LP USED AUGERS HEAT RECLAIM BEHLEN 700, 3 Ph., HEAT 12”x71’ MAYRATH SWINGAWAY RECLAIM DELUX DP6030, 20’, 3 PH, 10”x71’ MAYRATH SWINGAWAY LP HEAT RECLAIM SS 8”X62’ MAYRATH BP, PTO SHEETS DELUX DPX7040, 15’ 3 Ph 8”X62’ WESTFIELD TD PTO LP SS OUTER SHEETS 8”X57’ KEWANEE PTO TOP ALUM BTM 8”X52’ MAYRATH BD PTO

We carry a full line of Behlen & Delux dryer parts; Mayrath and Hutch augers parts.

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

LOCAL TRADES TRACTORS COMBINES

‘92 CIH 5240, 2WD, PS - $26,500 ‘06 CIH MX305, MFD - $163,500 ‘11 CIH Farmall 35, MFD w/loader, 50 hrs. - $21,000 New Farmall 31, MFD w/60” ‘09 CIH 485 Quad - Call ‘11 CIH 550 Quad - Call

TILLAGE

‘99 DMI, 32’, 3 bar - $16,500 CIH 4300, 32 1/2’ - $8,950 ‘06 JD 1760, 12-30 - $43,500

PLANTERS

RABE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

1205 Bixby Road (across from fairgrounds), Fairmont, MN 1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726 massopelectric.com

507-235-3358 or 800-813-8300 • Get the Rabe Advantage

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‘05 1200, 16-30 pivot, bulk fill - $56,500 ‘08 1200, 16-30 pivot, bulk fill, 2500 acres - $79,500

‘89 1660, monitor - $24,500 ‘90 1680, duals, - $28,500 ‘93 1666 - $32,500 ‘07 CIH 2588 - Call ‘09 CIH 6088 - Call ‘10 7120 - Call ‘06 CIH 1020, 30’ - Call ‘03 CIH 1020, 30’ - Call ‘98 CIH 1020, 25’ - $7,950 ‘81 JD 983, 8-30 - $4,500 ‘92 CIH 1083, 8-30 - $8,500 ‘95 CIH 1083, 8-30, plastic - Call ‘08 CIH 2608, 8-30 - Call ‘09 CIH 2608, 8-30 - Call ‘06 Geringhoff 8-30 - $45,000 JD 893, 8-30 - $17,500

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'82 Allis Chalmers 8050, 160 hp, 2WD, 5,150 hrs., pwr shift transmission, always FOR SALE: Restored 1947 Avery A tractor, shedded, new batteries, up$2,400/OBO; Int'l 3140 skid dated AC, paint & interior steer, 25HP, snow & dirt exc., nice solid tractor, bucket, $3,300/OBO; '00 $20,000. 507-227-5905 Cadillac STS Sport model, '98 JD 6410L, FWA, ROPS 139K miles, $2,800/OBO. w/canopy, 16.9x38 85%, 9000 Gehl 25HP skid ldr, dirt & easy hrs., $17,400; JD 4030, tine bucket, $2,900/OBO. CAH, 3900 hrs, $14,300 Consider trade for old tracOBO/trade. 320-543-3523 tor. 320-766-3758

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FOR SALE: (10) IH 100 lbs FOR SALE: '06 Geringhoff front end suitcase wgts, 630 cornhead, field ready. $700/set. 320-300-8062 320-352-3720

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JD 336 baler w/ kicker. 2 1954 AC WD45 WF w/loader.

Tires 90%. Conv. to 12v. kicker racks. New Idea hay $3,000/OBO. 515-408-7960 rake. Bearcat 950A grinder mixer. (608)323-2251 FOR SALE: '67 JD 3020 NH 195 spreader, like new, diesel, narrow front, syncro hauled 75 loads; '10 Wilson trans, good tires, runs 7x30 trailer, used 1 year, good, $7,500. Phone 320-327shedded. 507-847-5489 2878 NH 499, 12' haybine, exc.

FOR SALE: Farmall C w/ cond., $5,900; JD 4010D belly mower; 1300 Yanmar tractor, NF, 3 pt, w/Westendiesel w/ all hydraulic loaddorf ldr, $5,900; set of 4 – er & 3pt hitch. 507-235-6109 380-90R-50 tires on rims, $3,750; set of 4 – 320-90R-50 tires & rims, $2,900; pr 320- FOR SALE: Ford 8600, 110hp, factory cab with new 80R-42 on JD FWA rims, interior & seat, 134A air, $1,200. 320-769-2756 new compressor, good conRock picker (Westgo) with dition. 507-250-0452 hydraulic cylinders, $850.

515-852-4241 FOR SALE: IHC 400, PS, TA, 2pt hitch, live PTO, We buy good rubber. 320-239-2791 or Salvage Equipment 320-287-3115 Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910 Woods Dixie cutter weed & brush chopper, 5' 3pt. mount, $750. 515-852-4241

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‘12 CIH Magnum 290, MFWD, ‘00 JD 9550, 4195 eng./2908 590 hrs., , 3 pt., hyd. valves, sep. hrs., 30.5x32 tires, 540/1000 PTO, luxury cab, 19 chopper, chaff spreader, auto hyd. pump, 380x50 tires & header height, bin ext. duals, front duals, complete ..................................$63,000 Auto Guide system ..$175,000 ‘00 JD 9550, 2799 eng./1919 ‘12 CIH Magnum 260, MFWD, sep. hrs., 24.5x32 tires, bin 525 hrs., Deluxe cab, 4 hyd., ext., chaff spreader, chopper 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt., 420x46 ..................................$71,000 tires & duals, complete Auto ‘08 JD 9770, 1380 eng./938 Guide system............$155,000 sep. hrs., 4x4, HID lights, ‘07 CIH Magnum 245, 3050 Contour Master w/hi-torque hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, variable spd., chopper, 4 hyd., 420x46 tires & duals 1250/45/32 tires ......$162,500 ................................$105,000 ‘98 JD 9610, 3578 eng./2379 ‘04 Buhler Versatile 2210, sep. hrs., chopper, 20.8x42 MFWD, 4081 hrs., 18-spd. PS, duals, bin ext. ............$55,000 Super Steer, 4 hyd., 1000 ‘09 CIH 7120, 1065 eng./ PTO, 20.8x42 tires & duals, 816 sep. hrs., Leather seat, also front duals & wgts. tracker, chopper, rock trap, ..................................$75,000 Pro 600 w/yield, moisture ‘94 NH 8770, MFWD, 5242 & mapping, 20.8x42 tires hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 14.9x46 & duals ....................$170,000 tires & duals, 4 hyd.

‘01 CIH 2366, 3254 eng./2509 ..................................$55,000 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, ‘94 JD 7800, 2WD, 8500 hrs., tracker, AFS yield & moisture PS, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd., w/mapping, bin ext. ....$65,000 18.4x42 tires & duals $41,000 ‘99 CIH 2388, 2600 eng./2016 ‘83 JD 2550, 2WD, 4510 hrs., sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, Year Around cab, 3 pt., 540 30.5x32 tires ..............$55,000 PTO w/JD 245 loader..$15,500 ‘94 CIH 1688, 3734 eng. hrs., 4WD & TRACK TRACTORS rock trap, chopper, bin ext., 30.5x32 tires ..............$30,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, 680 hrs., PS, ‘87 CIH 1640, 3468 hrs., rock 4 hyd., 800x32 Michelin trap, auto header, 24.5x32 radials, duals ............$275,000 tires ............................$23,000 ‘10 JD 9630T, 1055 hrs.,

COMBINE HEADERS PS, 30” tracks, front wgts., 5 hyds. ......................$235,000 ‘09 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head ‘12 JD 9510R, 1288 hrs., ..................................$19,000 710x42 tires & duals, power ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head shift, 5 hyds., rear wgts. ..................................$16,000 ................................$225,000 ‘06 JD 635F, 35’ flex head ‘03 NH 425, 3850 hrs., 710x42 ..................................$17,500 tires && duals, 12-spd. gear ‘05 JD 630F, 30’ flex head drive, 4 hyds., Nice Clean ..................................$16,500 Tractor ......................$115,000 ‘05 Lexion C512-30”, 12R30” Check Out Our Large On-line cornhead ....................$24,000 Inventory of Trucks, Semis ‘07 Lexion F540, 40’ flex head & Industrial Equipment ..................................$22,500 @ www.larsonimplements.com

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95

763-689-1179

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COMBINES

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FOR SALE: JD 1780 12-23 1996 Great Plains CPH-20, no-till grain drill, markers, planter, Dawn single trash nice, $15,000. 319-404-3415 whippers, Seed Star, well maintained, $23,500. 507-3607927 Tillage Equip 039 AFTER SEASON Great Plains #1525P Several Used 6-30 TWIN Row (07) No-Til Planter(FINGER Pick up) Mandako Rollers (Have Complete Units For 4 RENTAL UNITS Both Corn & Beans) LoadCAN DELIVER ed Almost New Only 850 Dealer 319-347-6282 Acres!

Less Than Half Price of New. 319-347-2349 FOR SALE: JD 825 6R30” Can Deliver.

Danish tooth cultivator w/ rolling shields, excellent, asking $850. Also Band Duals 18.4x34 w/ spacer for 30” rows, asking $350. 952-4665802

HANCOCK, MN HOPPERS ‘12 Peerless Grain Hopper, New, 43x96x72, AR, Steel Wheels, Roll Tarp............................$32,500 ‘01 Wilson, 41’ AL Hopper, 72” sides, ..AR, Vibrators, Roll Tarp, AL Disc Wheels ......................$23,500 ‘95 Merritt 42’ AL Hopper, 68” sides, ......2-Spd. Doors, Roll Tarp, Disc Wheels ......................$12,500 ‘96 Wilson 41’ AL Hopper, 66” sides, ......AR, AL Disc Wheels, Roll Tarp, Clean ........................$21,750 ‘94 Wilson Convert-a-Hopper, 45x102, 78” sides, 80% Virgin Rubber, AL Wheels, Electric Door Openers ............................$15,000 ‘81 Wilson 40’ AL Hopper, 66” sides, 6 new tires, Sound Trailer................................$13,500

SEMI TRUCKS

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

‘12 NH T8.360, MFWD, suspended front axle, 480/80R50 rear duals, 380/80R38 front duals, 540/1000 PTO, wgts., complete guidance, 340 hrs. ........................................................$173,500 ‘11 CIH Magnum 290, MFWD, 380/90R54 duals, 380/80R38 front duals, high capacity hyd. pump, 5 remotes, wgts., 1425 hrs. ........................$148,500 ‘94 JD 4960, MFWD, 14.9R46 duals, front wgts., 3 remotes, 11,800 hrs., needs cab interior ....$31,000 ‘10 JD 8245R, MFWD, IVT transmission, 1500 front axle, 380/90R54 duals, 380/80R38 single front tires, HID lights, active seat, 540/1000 PTO, wgts., 60 GPM hyd. pump, 5 remotes, 2100 hrs.....$148,500 ‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, PS, 1300 front axle, 380/90R50 duals, 60 GPM hyd. pump, 4 remotes, wgts., 3480 hrs.............................................$138,000 ‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, PS, 1300 front axle, 480/80R46 duals, 60 GPM hyd. pump, 4 remotes, wgts., 4400 hrs.............................................$131,500 ‘11 Schaben SF-8500, 1200 gallon sprayer, 90’ boom, 100 gallon rinse tank, 380/90R46 tires, near new unit ................................................$23,500 ‘08 JD 9670 combine, 20.8R38 duals, Contour Master, 1137 sep. hrs. ..............................................$149,500 ‘11 JD 635F flexible platform, unused, shedded ..........................................................$36,500 ‘11 JD 608C non chopping cornhead..............$40,000

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

GRAVEL TRAILER

‘68 Road King Belly Dump working

gravel trailer, 40’, 4 new tires, 4 tires @50% tread, good paint ..........................$8,500

DROPDECKS

‘03 Wilson, 51/102, SPX/AR, AL

wheels, Clean ..................$24,500 ‘94 Kalyn, 48/102, All Steel, 70% tires, new brakes, AL wheels ..............................$16,500 ‘74 Trailcraft, 42’, Good T&B, Lights & Floor ..............................$10,750

MISC. TRUCKS

‘89 Ford F-700, 6.6L Turbo Diesel, AT, 24’ AL Van Body, Roll-Up Door, 205” WB, Good for moving cross country................................$4,900

VAN/WATER TRAILERS

‘02 Great Dane Reefer, 36’, Curbside & Roadside doors, Sliding Tandem ..................$6,750 ‘89 Dorsey Furniture Van Trailer, 48/102, 22.5 LP Tires, AR, 4 Side Doors ..................................$7,000 Van Trailers, 48/102-53/102; Great for water storage or over the road hauling ....$4,500-$7,500 48’ & 53’ Van Trailers to rent. ........$145.00 per month plus tax. ..$2.00/mile for pickup & delivery

‘07 Peterbilt 386 Ultra Cab, 550 hp.

Cat., 13-spd., AR, 3.36 Ratio, 224” WB, 70” Walk-In Sleeper, Clean ................................$35,000 ‘02 Freightliner, CL12064ST, 410 hp Cummins, 10-spd., 800K, 3.90 Ratio, 230” WB, New Rods, Main & Injectors, New Recaps, 48” Flattop ..............................$15,000 ‘99 Intl. 9400 Conv. Day Cab, 370 hp. Cummins, 10-spd., 3.91 Ratio, 161” WB, AR ..$11,000 single axle ‘97 Mack CH613 Daycab, 9-spd., USED EQUIPMENT AR, 160” WB, 350 hp. eng., New ‘89 Case 688 Excavator on tracks, Paint..................................$12,000 36” bucket, 6400 hrs., 1 owner ‘92 Kenworth T600 Conv., 400,000 ..........................................$14,500 on overhaul ......................$12,000 MISCELLANEOUS ‘74 International 4300, 350 hp Axles, Suspensions & AL or Steel Cum., 10 spd, 8 new tires ..$6,500 For Trailers ..........$1,000 AR/Axle FLATBEDS ................................$500 SR/Axle ‘00 Trailmobile AL Combo, 48/102, Rims - 22.5 & 24.5 steel ........$60 Sliding Tandem ..................$9,500 aluminum..............................$175 ‘95 Transcraft, 45’, AL Floors & Tires: (4) 385 Super Singles Crossmembers, Rebuit Frame, w/polished AL rims; 2 new, 50% Tires, 70% Brakes, 1 @ 50%, 1@ 40% $2,000/set of 4 SPX/AR................................$8,000 Pre-Hung Slab Interior Doors: ‘94 Fontaine, 48/96, SPX/AR $7,900 Oak, Cherry, Maple, Pine.

‘93 Featherlite AL Combo, 48/96, All Sizes. Over 200 doors to SPX/AR................................$8,250 choose from ..............$10-$80 ea.

‘81 Great Dane, 48/96 ..........$6,000 10,000’ of Oak & Maple trim $.50/ft.

CATTLE/HOG TRAILER We can also convert flatbed Barrett 46’, 3 floors – 1 trailers to be used as a bridge. removeable, 50% T 70% B, 24.5 tires ....................................$7,500 See our website.

• All Trailers DOTable •

Will Consider Trades!

Call 320-212-5220 or 320-392-5361

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Tillage Equip

YOUR SPRAYER HEADQUARTERS (B) Belle Plaine, MN • 1051 Old Hwy. 169 Blvd.

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4R Lilliston rolling cultivator, exc shape. (715)3278861

Machinery Wanted

Brillion seeder, good condition. 651-380-6921 Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, Glencoe 7400; Field Cults under 30': JD 980, small grain carts & gravity boxes 300-400 bu. Finishers under 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk choppers; Nice JD 215 & 216 flex heads; JD 643 cornheads Must be clean; JD corn planters, 4-6-8 row.

715-299-4338 Roll over plow, 3 or 4 bottom, 3 pt. (608) 323-7297

WANTED: IH Tractor 8920/8930/8940 FWD in very good condition with low hours. (507) 232-3705 WANTED: Snap Bean Drum for IH 400 planter. (715)8211975 WANTED: White 2-105 or 2110 tractor w/cab, air, heat, 38” rubber, must be low hrs, in exc. cond. 218-4622211 or 218-346-2404 or email: rlriemer@arvig.net 041

FOR SALE: '99 Hardi 550 Navigator, 60', diaphragm pump, low acres, always shedded. 507-632-4519 FOR SALE: Miller Pro nitro 2275, 1400 gal, 60-90 boom, auto steer, $89,000. Also, Miller 4365, 1600 gal, Trimble, 70-120 boom, $185,000. www.okenterprises.com 507-427-3520 Hardi Nav 1000 big wheel sprayer, 60' Eagle booms, w/joystick control, triple nozzles, 540 PTO diaphragm pump, foamer, $12,500. 507-531-0164 045

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Dairy Quality Alfalfa Tested big squares & round bales, delivered from South Dakota John Haensel (605) 351-5760

‘12 JD 4730, 618 hrs., 800 gal.

SS, 90’ boom ..............$209,900

‘10 JD 4830, 934 hrs., 1000 gal. ‘04 JD 9760STS, 1192 sep.

‘05 Harvest Tec 4308C, 8R30”, SS, 90’ boom ..............$203,500 hrs., PRWD ..................$159,900 chopping ........................$33,900

(O)’07 JD 9560, 553 sep. hrs., duals ............................$180,000 (O)’06 JD 9760, 1918 sep. hrs., duals..........................$179,900 (H)’06 JD 9760, 1500 sep. hrs., 20.8x42’s ..................$167,500 (O)’06 JD 9760, 1363 sep. hrs., duals..........................$162,900 (O)’04 JD 9760, 1192 hrs. PRWD ................................$159,900 (H)’03 JD 9660, 1547 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$133,500 (O)’03 JD 9650, 1740 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$114,900 (B)’02 JD 9750STS, 2270 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................$95,900 (B)’98 CIH 2388, 2750 sep., hrs., duals ........................$75,900 (H)’98 JD 9510, 1930 sep. hrs., duals ............................$75,000 (H)’99 JD 9510, 2751 hrs., duals ....................................$69,500 (H)JD 9500, 2812 hrs. ....................................................$49,900 TRACK TRACTORS (B)’82 JD 6620SH, side hill, 3231 hrs.............................$20,900 (O)’11 JD 9630T, 1200 hrs., Extended Warranty ..........$314,900 (B)’82 JD 8820, 5571 hrs., duals ....................................$13,900 (O)’10 JD 9630T, 1650 hrs. ..........................................$287,500 (B)’80 JD 7720, 5000 hrs. ..............................................$12,900 (O)’09 JD 9630T, 1720 hrs. ..........................................$283,000 (H)’79 JD 7720 ................................................................$11,900 (H)’09 JD 9630T, 1110 hrs. ..........................................$279,900 PLANTERS/SEEDERS (H)’11 JD 8335RT, 880 hrs., IVT..................................$258,900 (O)’06 JD 9520T, 3504 hrs., Auto Trac ready ..............$159,900 (B)’10 JD 1770, CCS, 16R30” ........................................$99,500 (O)’03 JD 9320T, 4545 hrs., 36” tracks........................$139,900 (H)’02 Kinze 3600, 16R30”, liq. fert. ..............................$58,500 (O)’06 JD 8230T, 3596 hrs., 16” tracks ........................$127,900 (O)’97 JD 1770, 16R30”, liq. fert.....................................$49,500 (H)’00 JD 9400T, 5160 hrs., PTO..................................$105,000 (B)’01 JD 1780, 24R20” ..................................................$45,900 (O)’98 JD 8300T, 5500 hrs., 16” tracks ..........................$67,900 (H)’98 JD 1850 air drill, 30” @ 10” spacing ....................$36,500 (B)’97 JD 1770, 12R30”, liq. fert. ....................................$29,900

4WD TRACTORS

(O)’12 JD 9560R, 400 hrs., IF tires ..............................$319,900 (O)’12 JD 9560R, 400 hrs., Extended Warranty ..........$312,500 (B)’12 JD 9650R, 400 hrs., Lease Return ..................$312,500 (O)’12 JD 9650R, 400 hrs., Lease Return ....................$312,500 (O)’12 JD 9510R, 400 hrs., Lease Return ....................$289,900 (B)’11 JD 9430, 352 hrs., 710/42’s ..............................$267,900 (O)’06 JD 9320, 2002 hrs., PS......................................$169,500 (H)’97 JD 9400, 5712 hrs., 650/42’s ..............................$99,900 (H)’90 JD 8760, 4330 hrs. ..............................................$67,500 (H)’81 JD 8640, 8572 hrs., 3 pt., PTO ............................$24,500

ROW CROP TRACTORS

(O)’10 JD 8345R, 1732 hrs., IVT, triples ......................$239,900 (O)’11 JD 8235R, 232 hrs., Extented Warranty ............$186,900 (O)’09 MF 7495, 1500 hrs., MFWD, loader ..................$114,900 (O)’91 JD 4955, 7188 hrs., MFWD, PS ..........................$58,000 (B)’84 JD 4450, 10,000 hrs., MFWD ..............................$34,900 (O)’78 JD 4440, 7094 hrs., Quad....................................$26,900 (O)’74 JD 4630, FWA, 18.4x42’s ....................................$19,900 (O)’73 JD 4630, 7948 hrs., PS........................................$19,900 (B)’76 JD 4630, 8105 hrs., Quad ....................................$16,900 (B)AC 7060, 18.4x38’s ....................................................$14,250

UTILITY TRACTORS

(B)’11 JD 5085M, 271 hrs., reverser ..............................$48,900 (O)’07 JD 5325, 320 hrs., loader, OS ............................$36,900 (H)’07 JD 5325, 362 hrs., loader, MFWD........................$35,900 (H)’81 JD 2940, loader....................................................$16,900 (B)’77 JD 2440, 5800 hrs., loader ....................................$9,500 (B)’41 JD “B” ....................................................................$3,995 (B)’41 JD “B” ....................................................................$2,995 (O)Farmall “A” belly mower ..............................................$1,895 (O)Farmall “B” belly mower ..............................................$1,895

COMBINES

(O)’12 JD S680, 511 hrs., Extended Warranty ............$345,000 (H)’12 JD S680, 232 sep. hrs. ......................................$339,900 (H)’12 JD S680, 246 sep hrs. ......................................$329,900 (B)’11 JD 9870, 511 sep. hrs., PRWD, 800/70R38 ......$309,900 (O)’12 JD S560, 231 sep. hrs., 2630 display................$305,900 (O)’10 JD 9870, 671 sep. hrs., PRWD..........................$299,000 (O)’11 JD 9870, 700 sep. hrs., PRWD..........................$294,900 (O)’12 JD S670, 336 sep. hrs., Extended Warranty ....$289,900 (O)’12 JD S670, 263 sep. hrs., duals ..........................$289,900 (B)’10 JD 9770, 328 sep. hrs., PRWD ..........................$275,000 (B)’09 JD 9870, 814 sep. hrs., PRWD ..........................$249,900 (B)’08 JD 9870, 1068 sep. hrs., PRWD ........................$210,900 (B)’10 Gleaner A76, 382 sep. hrs. ................................$199,900

(B)’10 JD 2700, 9-shank, 24” ..........................................$33,900 (H)’10 JD 512, 5-shank ..................................................$27,500 (H)’02 JD 2400, 24’ chisel plow ......................................$26,900 (B)’04 JD 512, 5-shank ..................................................$20,900 (O)’03 JD 2700, 9-shank ................................................$20,900 (B)’05 Wilrich 957, 7-shank ............................................$19,900 (H)DMI 530, 5-shank ......................................................$19,500 (O)’98 JD 510 ripper, 7-shank ........................................$13,900 (H)M&W 1465, 7-shank, 24” spacing................................$7,950 (O)Kent 7333, 34’ disk ripper ............................................$6,875

HAY EQUIPMENT

(O)’10 JD 568, surface wrap ..........................................$33,500 (B)’09 JD 568, surfact wrap ............................................$30,900 (O)’06 JD 567, surface wrap ..........................................$21,900 (B)’06 JD 735, MoCo ......................................................$19,900 (O)’07 JD 458, twine only ..............................................$16,500 (O)’94 JD 535, net wrap..................................................$14,900 (B)’04 NH BR750, 4’ bale................................................$13,900 (B)’03 NH BR740 round baler ........................................$13,500 (B)’84 JD 337 square baler, ejector ..................................$7,500 (O)’08 JD 265, disk mower, 3 pt. ......................................$7,250 (B)’85 JD 430 round baler ................................................$6,500 (B)NH 315 sqaure baler, ejector ......................................$5,900 (O)Hesston 514 round baler ............................................$5,400 SPRAYERS (O)’12 JD 4940, 489 hrs., 120’ boom............................$292,750 (B)Vermeer 605F round baler ..........................................$3,500 (O)’12 JD 4940, 467 hrs., dry box ................................$290,500 (B)H&S Load Master forage box ......................................$1,750 (O)’11 JD 4930, 1343 hrs., 120’ boom..........................$249,750 (B)JD 510 round baler ......................................................$1,595 (O)’11 JD 4930, 1216 hrs., 120’ boom..........................$245,900 PLATFORMS (O)’11 JD 4830, 610 hrs., 90’ boom..............................$220,750 (B)’10 CIH 2162, 35’ draper ............................................$59,900 (O)’12 JD 4730, 800 gal., 90’ boom..............................$210,250 (H)’10 JD 635F, 35’, air tube ..........................................$44,500 (O)’12 JD 4730, 800 gal., 90’ boom..............................$209,900 (O)’08 JD 635F, 35’ ........................................................$35,000 (O)’12 JD 4730, 520 hrs., 90’ boom..............................$209,700 (O)’10 JD 635F, 35’ ........................................................$34,900 (O)’12 JD 4730, 490 hrs., 90’ boom..............................$209,600 (O)’10 JD 630F, 30’ ........................................................$32,500 (O)’10 JD 4830, 934 hrs., 90’ boom..............................$203,500 (H)’08 JD 635F, 35’ ........................................................$29,900 (O)’10 JD 4830, 1104 hrs., 90’ boom............................$201,900 (O)’07 JD 630F, 30’ ........................................................$28,900 (O)’07 JD 4930, 3093 hrs., dry box ..............................$200,000 (O)’06 JD 635F, 35’ ........................................................$28,900 (O)’09 JD 4830, 1818 hrs., 100’ boom..........................$189,500 (O)’10 JD 630F, 30’ ........................................................$25,900 (O)’09 JD 4830, 2400 hrs, 100’ boom ..........................$185,000 (O)’05 JD 630F, 30’ ........................................................$25,900 (H)’05 JD 4720, 1800 hrs., 90’ boom............................$129,900 (B)’06 JD 630F, 30’ ........................................................$25,900 (O)’03 JD 4710, 2000 hrs., 90’ boom ............................$115,000 (B)’10 Agco 8235, 35’, full finger ....................................$24,900 (O)’01 JD 4710, 2400 hrs., 90’ boom............................$109,900 (B)’04 JD 630F, 30’ ........................................................$23,900 (O)’03 Ag Chem 1264, 3770 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$85,900 (B)’08 JD 625F, 25’ ........................................................$23,900 (O)’03 Willmar 8650 Eagle, 3326 hrs., 90’ boom............$61,500 (O)’03 JD 635F, 35’ ........................................................$21,900 (O)’95 Tyler WT, 4612 hrs., 75’ boom ............................$36,900 (B)’08 CIH 1020, 30’ ......................................................$19,900 (H)Tyler Patriot XL, 3500 hrs., 80’ boom ........................$29,500 (H)’00 JD 930, full finger, air reel ....................................$16,900 (O)Patriot XL, 800 gal., 75’ boom ..................................$28,900 (O)’01 JD 925, 25’, full finger ..........................................$15,000 (O)’05 Hardi Navigator 1100, 80’ boom ..........................$19,900 (O)’01 JD 930, 30’ ..........................................................$14,900 (H)Hardi HC950, 950 gal., 90’ boom ..............................$18,900 (O)’01 JD 930, 30’ ..........................................................$14,900 (B)2000 gal., 132’ boom, duals ......................................$14,900 (H)’99 JD 925, 25’ ............................................................$9,500 (O)’97 Hardi Navigator, 1000 gal., 60’ boom ..................$13,000 (O)’96 JD 930, 30’ ............................................................$9,500 (H)’98 Hardi 1000............................................................$12,900 (H)JD 925, 25’ ..................................................................$7,950 (B)Century 1000 gal., 60’ boom ........................................$5,800 (O)’95 JD 925, 25’ ............................................................$7,500 (B)Century 750 gal., 60’ boom ..........................................$3,995 (O)’98 JD 930, 30’ ............................................................$5,900 (H)500 gal., 45’ boom ......................................................$2,995 (O)’94 JD 925, 25’ ............................................................$5,000 (B)’92 JD 930, 30’ ............................................................$4,900 FALL TILLAGE (B)’12 JD 3710, 10-bottom..............................................$57,900 (B)JD 922, 22’ ..................................................................$4,900 (O)’11 JD 3710, 10-bottom..............................................$52,500 (H)JD 920, 20’ ..................................................................$3,595 (O)’11 JD 2700, 7-shank, 30”..........................................$37,900 (B)JD 920, 20’ ..................................................................$2,750

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Farm Services

(507) 889-4221

(O) Owatonna, MN • 3555 SW 18th St.

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All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782

Spraying Equip

(H) Hollandale, MN • W. Hwy. 251

THE LAND, JUNE 28, 2013

(952) 873-2224

Glencoe 9 shank disc chisel, walking tandems, 5 bar harrow, new shanks, very good condition, $7,000/OBO. (715)746-2332 IHC 183, 8R36” flat fold cult., always shedded, like new.

507-764-3609 Sunflower 5034 field cult, 34', new tires, knock on sweeps, $16,000/OBO. 515-291-5530

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

New combine belts for all makes.

Swather canvases, round baler belting, used & new tires.

6 miles East of

CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179 We Ship Daily

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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

NORTHERN AG SERVICE INC 800-205-5751

USED TRACTORS

NEW NH T9.560, 4WD ............................CALL NEW NHT9.450 ......................................CALL NEW NH Boomer 50 w/loader ..............CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ........................CALL NEW Versatile 250, FWA ........................CALL NEW Versatile 305, FWA ........................CALL NEW Massey 5450, FWA, cab, loader ..CALL ‘08 NH 6070 w/cab, 2WD ..................$69,000 NH 8870, SS ........................................$67,500 Ford 5000, diesel, w/cab ..................COMING ‘60 IH 560, WF ......................................$5,200 White 2-105 ......................................COMING

TILLAGE

M&W 9-shank, 24” w/leveler ..............$12,500 DMI Tigermate II, 32.5’ ..........................CALL DMI Econo Champ II, HD, 11-shank....$7,500 ‘05 JD 2700, 9-24 shank ....................$25,000 ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..........................CALL ‘10 JD 3710, 10 bottom ..........................CALL JD 3600, 8 bottom, on land..................$8,000 CIH 4900, 46.5’....................................$12,500

SKIDSTEERS

NEW NH skidsteers on hand ................CALL NH LS170 ............................................$13,750 ‘06 NH L170 ........................................$17,500

PLANTERS

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

CALL US!

We can take your classified ad right over the phone when you use your VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card

NEW White planters ..............................CALL White 6900, 11-row, splitter ................$9,500 White 6700, 12-30, w/res......................$6,500 White 6222, 12-30 front fold ..............$29,500

Call 507-345-4523 or

1-800-657-4665

White 6122, 12-30 ..............................$16,500

COMBINES

‘08 Gleaner R75, loaded, 880 sep. hrs. CALL ‘01 Gleaner R72, just thru shop ......COMING ‘03 Gleaner R65, CDF, lat ......................CALL ‘90 Gleaner R60 w/duals ..................COMING ‘08 Fantini 12-30 chopping cornhead ..........................................................$62,000 NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ..........CALL Gleaner N6 ............................................$6,750

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools On Hand

MISCELLANEOUS

NEW Salford RTS units ..........................CALL NEW Salford Plows ......................AVAILABLE NEW Unverferth seed tenders........ON HAND NEW Westfield augers..................AVAILABLE NEW Rem 2700 vac................................CALL NEW Century HD1000, 60’ sprayers......CALL NEW Hardi 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 REM 2700, Rental ..................................CALL Unverferth 8000 grain cart ................$19,000 Kinze 1050 w/duals ............................$43,000 Pre-owned Sprayers ..............................CALL (DMI Parts Available)

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

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

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Dairy quality western alfal- 4 Fancy young Brown Swiss BEEF UP YOUR CALVES cows due Aug. to Dec. Low w/ Limousin bulls. Red & fa, big squares or small SCC, $1,200 to $1,500. black yearling & coming squares, delivered in semi (715)289-4423 or (715)313-0625 two yr olds. Performance loads. Clint Haensel tested. Mill Road Limousin (605) 310-6653 Free stall herd Holstein & 612-644-6607 (cell) Holstein Swiss X, 63 lb avFOR SALE: All types of hay erage, no protein, motivat& straw tested in round Corrientes For Sale: 3 yr old ed seller. 651-308-8354 bales & lg squares, net or bull, 2 yr old heifers, yeartwine wrapped, delivered in WANTED TO BUY: Dairy ling heifers & steers. (715) semi loads.

658-1618 heifers and cows. 320-235Tim 320-221-2085 2664 FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK 056 WANTED AND FOR SALE Cattle ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & ALL TYPES of hay & yearlings; bred heifers, straw. Also buying corn, 100 Holstein started steers, 4calving ease, club calves & 11 wks old. Vaccinated, dewheat & oats. Western Hay balance performance. Al wormed, dehorned, nice available Fox Valley Alfalsired. In herd improvement cut, implanted.

715-613fa Mill. 920-853-3554 program. J.W. Riverview 2072 Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 12 Reg Black Angus bulls, 55336 Conklin Dealer 320Poultry 053 popular AI sires, low birth 864-4625 weight, (1) three yr old, (1) FOR SALE: 75-80 old hens.

2 yr old & 16 big yearlings, FOR SALE OR LEASE: 320-286-9998 going fast. 920-988-2087 Purebred Registered Tracy Steeple View Farms Charolais bulls, heifers, & Livestock 054 25 Polled Hereford Bulls, fercows. Great bloodlines, excellent performance, baltility tested, delivery availanced EPD's, low birth FOR SALE: Purebred Black able. (715)772-4680 weights. Delivery availAngus bulls, calf ease & larsonherefordfarms.com able. good disposition; also Laumann Charolais Hamp & Hamp-Duroc Angus Bulls. Yearlings & 2 yr olds.

Stout, heavy musMayer, MN 612-490-2254 boars & gilts. 320-598-3790 cled bulls w/ exc performance traits. 33 years of FOR SALE: Pure bred genetic selection.

Dairy 055 Black Angus bulls, Long Sullivan Angus, Kellogg, MN Yearlings & 2 yr olds, great 507-767-3361 or 612-799-7736 12 Jersey Springing Heifers, EPD's. John 507-327-0932 or also cross bred & open. Are you looking for large Brian 507-340-9255.

608-788-6258 or 608-792-4223 JRC Angus Le Center, MN groups of Holstein started steers?

We can raise 2 closeup springing Jersey groups up to 550 head. Call FOR SALE: Reg. Polled heifers. 30 years of AI Hereford bulls. 320-796-0000 for more information. 715breeding. (715)327-8861 Spicer, MN 613-2072

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‘12 CIH Steiger 550 Quad, PTO ................................................$317,500

‘11 CIH Magnum 290, 1700 hrs., susp. axle, full Auto Guide........$174,500

‘04 JD 9520T, 36” tracks, 4838 hrs. ................................................$149,900

‘90 CIH 9170, 5647 hrs., PS ....$59,000

‘12 CIH Steiger 450, 522 hrs. .................................................$249,900

‘01 CIH STX375, 6433 hrs., 710 tires ..................................................$99,800

‘11 CIH Magnum 340, 1153 hrs. ................................................$196,000

‘04 CIH Magnum MX210, 2900 hrs. ..................................................$97,800

‘89 Ford 846, 5145 hrs., 3 pt., PTO ..................................................$39,000

‘12 CIH 9230, track, AWD, 260 sep. hrs. ................................................$359,900

‘00 Bobcat 751, cab, heat ........$11,800

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‘77 IHC 1586, 7368 ENG. HRS. ......................$14,950 ‘76 IHC 886, 4273 ENG. HRS. ........................$12,900 ‘71 IH 966 ........................................................$8,750 ‘79 IHC, IH 84 HYDR, 7435 ENG HRS ............$11,250 ‘79 JD 4840, 7630 ENG. HRS.........................$29,850 ‘74 IHC 574......................................................$6,500 ‘79 IHC 684, 4000 ENG. HRS. ..........................$9,000 ‘80 IHC 986, 8745 ENG. HRS. ........................$14,500 ‘76 IHC 886, 4273 ENG HRS ..........................$12,900 ‘12 CIH MAXXUM, 425 ENG HRS....................$93,500 ‘12 CIH MAGNUM, 309 ENG HRS ................$132,500 IH H..................................................................$2,500 ‘08 CHALLENGER MT525B, 1743 ENG. HRS...$54,950

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Not just any trail

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

W

e’re on a forest trail in the Chippewa National Forest not far from Walker, Minn. We parked the car on a meandering forest road and decided to take a short day hike.

The winding trail starts among large old aspen and red pine. Here it is fairly wide. Below is a swampy emerald green valley with a stream in the middle.

There is a beaver lodge in the stream.

Wolf and bear scats are on the trail, and thrushes, warblers and noisy blue jays are calling from tree branches. As we walk deeper into the forest the hills rise and fall and, although the trail is blazed and cleared, it becomes a foot path that at times is only a narrow green passage through the trees. Then the forest changes from pine and aspen to dark green balsam and spruce. It will no doubt change again and again.

This trail is not just any trail. It is part of the 4,600-mile long North Country National Scenic Trail. It starts in New York and passes through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota before it ends in North Dakota at Lake Sakakawea State Park.

The North Country Trail was established by the U.S. Congress in 1980 and is administered by the National Park Service, managed by federal, state and local agencies, and built and maintained primarily by the volunteers of the North Country Trail Association and its partners. In Minnesota the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota organizes trail cleaning trips each year to maintain and improve the NCT as well as the Superior Trail which connects to the NCT and follows the North Shore of Lake Superior. The two segments of the Superior Trail equal a total of 275 miles of spectacular hiking from near Duluth to the Canadian border.

Although the entire 4,600 miles of the NCT are not passable the Chippewa National Forest boasts over 72 miles of trail. West of the Chippewa the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and volunteers from the Laurentian Lakes Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, just completed a 21mile section of the trail in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge near Detroit Lakes, Minn. To the east, in the Superior National Forest, large segments of the trail are complete also. The interconnected 45-mile long Kekakabic Trail and the 65-mile long Border Route Trail offer hiking access to Minnesota’s canoe country.

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North Country National Scenic Trail, Walker, Minn.

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