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I just returned from a wonderful family rose quartz. As she grabbed it, she said, adventure to the Badlands and Black “You are lucky you are here and won’t ever Hills of South Dakota, which culminated be mined.” with a family wedding in Denver.

Thank you Teddy Roosevelt for teaching We loaded up the minivan with tents, us to preserve our treasures for future sleeping bags, cooking gear, tarps, duffle generations. bags, backpacks, coolers, hiking boots, We drove the Wildlife Loop at Custer, bathing suits, charcoal and a little Weber where we saw herds of bison — bulls headgrill which, thanks to my husband, Dan, butting, cows nursing calves and all was the source of delicious dinners. munching on prarie grass. We imagined LAND MINDS Our trip showed us an American experiwhat the land looked like to pioneers. ence we will never forget.

By Marie Wood As we left Custer State Park for Denver, The corn and soybean fields of Minwe were slowed by a bison herd crossing nesota gave way to the cattle and grazthe road. We ate a trucker’s breakfast ing land of South Dakota. and drove through cowboy country in Wyoming. Pronghorns and cattle roamed.

We camped in Badlands National Park. Our evening hike gave us amazing views of a terrain that By 5 p.m., we arrived in Denver, where a Colorado looked like the moon with its rocky crags and peaks. Rockies baseball game was letting out. Our drive We settled into our tent only to be awoken around ended in a snarled traffic jam. midnight to a spectacular thunderstorm that lasted Bison, cowboys and Indians, presidents, chiefs, hot into the early morning hours. The kids slept on. I got dogs, s’mores, camping, farms, ranches, baseball, a glimpse of lightning crack over the Badlands as cities, truck stops, mountains and fields of grain — is Dan climbed out to better secure the rain fly. this a great country or what?

The sun shone in the AM and we headed to a Marie Wood is the associate editor of The Land. She campground just outside of Custer State Park. We may be reached at mwood@TheLandOnline.com. ❖ met many families camping and seeing the sites.

We visited Mount Rushmore, where we watched Native American hoop dancers. We saw four of our greatest presidents carved into stone: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The memorial honors the founding, expansion, preservation and unification of the United States.

Next we headed to the Crazy Horse Memorial, To the Editor: where Korczak Ziolkowski began his carving of The editor’s note — at the end of the June 19 letter Lakota leader Crazy Horse in 1947. We learned that “Farmers paying for buffers” — using the wording of carving mountains really means blowing up the rock with dynamite. Ziolkowski had 10 kids, and the five “public ditches” is not correct. boys worked alongside their father on the mountain.

County ditches are paid by the landowners for To this day, his family carries on his life’s work. building and repairing. The title of county ditch is in name only. The county board has the legal responsiThe memorial includes The Indian Museum of North America, where we marveled at artifacts that bility to protect the landowners, and in this ruling of buffers the state is taking landowners’ property showed how America’s original people hunted, cooked, dressed, lived and worshipped. The commit- without paying. ment of a white man to preserve this culture is Let’s see what happens when lakeshore owners inspiring. have to give up 50 feet of shoreline property. Mowed grass is not a buffer.

In Custer State Park, we hiked up Little Devil’s Tower. The Black Hills spread out all around us.

Dennis Mikkelson During the climb, my daughter pointed out a vein of Lake Crystal, Minn.

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Letter: County ditches public in name only

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Letter: Harvey tribute lauds farm wives’ role

Letter: Annie’s Project helps empower women

perfectly good plane To the Editor: over Normandy so hopeI hope I’ve not been fully we wouldn’t mess wrong all this time Paul’s tribute it up and I could write about Paul Harvey’s fits everyone this several years later. tribute to the farmer. no matter what For me as a farmer I’ve As a farm wife you always thought it’s your walk in know the work and presabout everyone who life is ... sures a farmer faces and loves, respects, and the overpowering uses their talents for demand time plays. Four our gift of life. of the great words — have to wait lunch Personally in recent weeks it’s about — tell of the respect for the great value of a couple of black guys I had the gift of others in our life. Those words about the talking to for a short time in life’s trav- wife are at the end of the day’s work and els. One at a continental breakfast and hunger, and says how important her role the other at a church, both times a few is that all should stop while she does years ago. They grew up in big city something as unimportant to the farm poverty and when old enough to be on as feeding visiting ladies. their own worked their way out. A task Paul’s tribute fits everyone no matwe can’t comprehend and to not have ter what your walk in life is, if you fit hatred or look at the Confederate flag the way of the farmer’s honor in the or slavery with anger but as the past tribute. and excitement for the sunrise.

Lester Rydeen I think it’s about my farmer cousin Marine, Minn. from Pine City who jumped from a

To the Editor: Every farm woman knows operating a family farm is complex, but tremendously rewarding. It is no secret that women play a huge role on farms. There are so many challenges facing families in agriculture, from financial decision making on the farm to estate planning.

Annie’s Project is a nationwide program that strives to empower women to become improved business partners through networks by managing and organizing critical information. This six-week course aims to educate women in the areas of risk of production, financial, marketing, legal and human resources; every rural woman should consider attending.

As a past participant, I can say Annie’s Project gave me the tools to start conversations with my family about what we do on our farm. I was able to learn about several topics in short periods of time, which allowed me

have a further understanding of what we do. I am very proud of all the participants in Annie’s Project for taking the time out of their very busy lives to collaborate and share what life is really like when you farm. There has not been a day that has gone by that I regret the time I put into Annie’s Project. It has given me the baseline understanding of general farm production topics, something I feel is important to continue farming the land just as my family has done for many, many generations.

If you’re a woman in agriculture and want a comfortable setting to expand your knowledge base of the farm, please consider attending an Annie’s Project workshop. Course will take place Tuesdays from July 28 through September, from 12-3 p.m. in Mankato, Minn. Registration is available at agstar.com/anniesproject.

Angela Guentzel Mankato, Minn.

OPINION

$45 billion question: Why does Monsanto want Syngenta?

OPINION

sell Syngenta’s seed business (Bayer AG’s CropScience unit is seen a potential buyer) as a key to almost certain regulatory approval both in the United States and abroad.

Still, it’s not completely clear what Monsanto is up to in its torrid wooing of Syngenta. Because of the chase, however, their combined market value now approaches $100 billion.

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BIN or AUGER REPAIR

To the Editor: This refers to the letter to the editor “Farm groups’ buffer talk ‘silly,’ ‘hookey’” in The Land’s June 5 issue.

The letter writer wrote that farmers are squealing that there is too much government oversight and not enough government help.

When you run out of food, will you then squeal for the farmer to put food

on your table?

Will there be any farmers left on the farm to even raise your food?

We do not make that much wealth on the farm that we can pass our farms on easily to the next generation. The average age of farmers is the late ’50s.

Dolores McClernon Tintah, Minn.

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On the mid-1970s, southposition now to profit ern Illinois dairy farm of my most then. youth, we viewed Monsanto That view will be Monsanto seems to be betting Co.’s new, systemic weed seen by critics as proof that tomorrow’s farmers will killer, Roundup, as a miracle they were right about rotate chemicals more than cure to our biggest perennial GMOs from the get-go: crops. headache, Johnson grass, the GMOs are more about hard-to-kill weed still listed transnational chemical as one of the 10 worst weeds companies making such hot pursuit of its key in U.S. agriculture. money with clever bells and loud whisFARM & FOOD FILE rival if it doesn’t want both tles than groundbreaking science making The new herbicide wasn’t the cow and its cream, Syn- more and better food with less chemicals. cheap — $70 per gallon, if

By Alan Guebert genta’s ag chemical business memory serves — but it was Monsanto vows to continue its hotand its global GM seed far safer and just as effecfooted chase of Syngenta. Many market business? tive as my Uncle Honey’s watchers view its early June offer to Market analysts guess standard Johnson grass Monsanto’s big interest lies treatment: dousing the wispy, tall plants with a 50/50 mixture in its long-term need to find new chemistry to combat growing plant resistof gasoline and diesel. ance to its flagship Roundup weed And unlike Uncle Honey’s “cure,” killer. Monsanto’s purchase of SynRoundup never left spot after Superfund spot of sterile ground all over the genta, a company better known for its herbicides and pesticides than its GM farm for years. seeds, meets that key corporate need.

Monsanto rode its breakthrough Roundup chemistry into agronomic his- If pesticides are the fuel behind Monsanto’s hot drive to capture Syngenta, a tory. It was and remains the basis of combination of the two then would hold the company’s pioneering, super-profitable genetically modified seeds, often 42 percent of the North American pesreferred to as GMOs. Today, Monsanto ticide market, 25 percent of the Euroremains the world leader in GMO crop pean market and, overall, 26 percent of the world market, according to a June technology with almost $11 billion in 8 story in the Wall Street Journal. sales in 2014.

Additionally, that “yes-chemistry, noIn the last two months, however, the Call Us First... seeds” approach to the deal is someSt. Louis-based seed giant is looking for Best Prices more and more like it wants to return what confirmed by a quick review of input prices paid by farmers in the 20to its chemical roots. In early May and, & Service! year adoption of GMOs. According to again, in early June, Monsanto made two, very public offers to buy Syngenta, U.S. Department of Agriculture data quoted by the Journal, the average cost its Swiss rival in the global GM seedof farm seed has tripled since 1995. ag chem business. The offers weighed Chemical costs, by comparison, have in at a fat $45 billion. climbed only 11 percent.

Syngenta rebuffed both almost outSpecial In short, if grain production remains MK 13” x 71’ of-hand even though the second conhigh and grain prices low, the market tained a Monsanto pledge to sell Synwith the most blue sky for ag suppliers genta’s seed business and give it a $2 will be crop chemicals, not crop seeds. billion parting kiss if U.S. and EuroAlso, Monsanto seems to be betting pean antitrust regulators ordered a corporate divorce within 18 months of that tomorrow’s farmers will rotate chemicals more than crops. If correct, it their marriage.

Call MK 10” x 71’ is willing to pay a premium to get into So what gives? Why is Monsanto in

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Bed bugs and fleas? How to evict critters you can’t see That’s some fancy footwork you’ve got there.

You see a bug, and you do a two-step on its torso. A beetle gets the Bossanova and you perform a little do-si-do on any drainflies you might see. But bed bugs? Ugh, they could bow to your corner and you’d never know — until you start to scratch. So what can you do about unwanted visitors this summer? Read “Infested” by Brooke Borel and “House Guests House Pests” by Richard Jones and know what’s afoot.

Come on over, you’ve told your friends. Your family knows that the welcome mat is out any time. You’ll open your door aplenty all season long but, unfortunately, that could mean a few visitors that didn’t get invited.

In this, you’re not alone. Says Brooke Borel, the pharaohs in Egypt battled bed bugs; in fact, it seems that the bugs have “shadowed us throughout history.” They’ve adapted to our physiology, too: a bed bug’s mouth is eight micrometers across, while our red blood cells are seven-point-two in diameter.

We’ve even helped them out by becoming “an efficient vehicle to spread” the bug around.

The same, says Richard Jones, happened with fleas because our ancestors “returned, night after night, to sleep in the same shelter.” That gave fleas a reason for “a human-based flea community” we could share with other hearths. Ick. Overall, the reason we have little visitors we don’t want is because our homes offer four things: shelter, warmth, food, and protection from the pest’s natural enemies. This goes for six and eight-legged nasties, as well as those of the four-legged variety. (No word on the two-legged pests. That’s probably another book ...)

So what can you do about such unpleasant company? Says Borel, it’s tempting to use “whatever means possible” against bedbugs but move cautiously and remember that bed bugs are disgusting but no

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Jones advises to “Identify the visitor;” keep things clean; use barrier methods, natural repellents or man-made traps; and if all else fails, “make a decision about whether it is acceptable or not to share your home …”

“We do love nature,” he says, “and we do want to see it up close, but not that close.”

Are you squirming yet? Scratching your neck, or the back of your arm? You will be, once you’re done reading “House Guests House Pests” and “Infested.”

Thanks to an investigator’s mien (Borel) and mean curiosity (Jones), there’s plenty to learn about varmints in these two books, including where they could have possibly come from and how to get them to go. Both authors touch upon natural methods of ridding your home of pests (and the lack thereof, in

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Beetles and bed bugs and flies!

Oh, my! Whether you’re a homeowner or an apartment dweller you need “House Guests House Pests” and “Infested.” Get ’em now. And step on it.

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

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

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Annual corn crop is every farm family’s field of dreams Dreams take shape as the corn grows, and financial decisions are made as the combine rolls across fields of gold.

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today’s knowledge of the safety issues related to playing in grain — especially flowing grain.

We used to head out to the corn crib on a hot summer afternoon, climb that very tall, straight-up-and-down ladder that took us to the overhead bins, and jump into that waiting pool of wonderfully cool corn that was up there. You could burrow in up to your neck if you wanted. Only a farm kid can know how much fun that could be. It was a great way to cool off in a dry way when you lived out in no-man’s land, many miles from a municipal swimming pool.

It’s a wonder we survived growing up in the 1960s and ’70s with little adult supervision. Parents just knew we were out playing somewhere on the farm. I guess we were the original “Children of

the Corn.”

In 1989, Hollywood created the story of an Iowa farmer who kept hearing a whispered voice saying, “If you build it, he will come.” He not only heard the voice distinctly, but pursued it against the wishes of his bankers — and with judgmental looks from his peers, family members and people in his community.

Most all farmers follow the very same logic — if he builds it (the farm and the dream), there’s a chance that his children will follow him. His quiet whispering is there for the hearing — if only his children will pursue it.

By the end of the movie we understood the majesty that an Iowa corn field is, when one of the movie characters asked, “Is this heaven?” And the farmer replied, “No. It’s Iowa.”

How does Hollywood get off comparing being in an Iowa corn field to being in heaven? Just ask any corn farmer. They’ll tell you it’s real.

Now that’s big.

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

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way of life to pass on to chilLet’s be honest. Corn is big business. dren. It’s the miracle of new life happening in plant fashAnd it doesn’t even matter ion — and when those what kind of corn you’re plants begin to emerge from talking about — field corn, the black gold that is rich sweetcorn, candy corn, Iowa soil, there is great acorns, popcorn, corn chips, pride in seeing those justcorn silage, corn-based fuel, visible rows of green that corn sweeteners, DDGs, hold the future of the farm corn-based plastics and family within its new and TABLE TALK fibers — even the corns on very tender roots. Dreams our feet are big business for

By Karen Schwaller take shape as the corn someone. grows, and financial deciI love the tongue-in-cheek sions are made as the comjoke about the vegetable industry cry- bine rolls across fields of gold. ing over the fact that it didn’t further For a young farm kid, a little corn can pursue the candy industry’s notion to produce a vast amount of entertainmake a sweet confection named and ment.

Toy wagons are filled with it via designed after kernels of corn. Even so, I wonder what kid (or even grown-up) toy elevators, which dump the golden would purposely consume candy broc- kernels into the wagons below while they watch “Sesame Street.” It’s good coli? experience for children, who will most I’m sure there’s a reason that never likely do the real thing someday, with caught on. elevators powered by more than a hand Whether the consumers of corn have crank. two legs or four, it seems there’s a cerI remember playing in the corn when tain amount of appeal that corn holds we were growing up. Back then we didto them, because corn affects our lives n’t know or understand the dangers of in a lot of ways. playing in grain bins or wagons, and For the farmer it’s a livelihood and a we did it all the time. Thank God for

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Vintage aircraft soar at World War II airshow

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — The population of Minnesota’s western prairie community of Granite Falls swelled from 2,760 to nearly 15,000 on June 20. The extra visitors came for the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow and witnessed “History in the Sky” as World War II-era planes took to the skies.

Hosted by the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum and Ron Fagen and associates at the Lenzen-Roe Memorial Airport, the air show was a tribute to all military veterans and a special tribute to Ray Fagen, a WWII infantry man who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

“This is an absolutely tremendous turnout,” Ron Fagen said. “I’m told at least 12,000 people with hundreds shuttled from the Casino to the air field because we simply ran out of room. We’ve got aviators from across the country who flew in with their special aircraft. The weather is about perfect. We are indeed blessed.”

Fagen, CEO of Fagen Inc., an industry leader in the construction of ethanol plants, is Ray’s son. He noted that every plane in the air show was powered with ethanol fuels.

World War II aircraft included a B-25J Billy Mitchell twin engine bomber called Lady Luck, a B-25J called See AIRSHOW, pg. 9

Dick Hagen

Visitors to the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow crowd around a B-17 Flying Fortress called Aluminum Overcast. An estimated 12,000 people flocked to Granite Falls, Minn., on June 20 to view spectacular WWII-era aircraft.

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AIRSHOW, from pg. 8 World War II ramped up in Europe and the Pacific Theater. Brandt’s Maid in the Shade from the Arizona plane is powered by a 300 horseWing of the Commemorative Air Force, power Lycoming engine but he noted and a PV-2 Harpoon Navy bomber. The that the original Stearman were fighter group included three P-51 Musequipped with Continental 220 hp tangs, a Bell P-63 Kingcobra, two FM-2 engines.

Wildcats, an F4U Corsair and a Japanese Zero. To demonstrate the Pacific “After the war crop dusting with Sean Elliott Tony Buechler Bill Ufkin Calvin Brandt Theater, the Japanese Zero engaged in Pete Blood biplanes started catching on,” said a dogfight with the Corsair and lost.

Brandt, “so Stearman started installing 300s, 450s, even 600 hp With 8,500 hours of pilot time, Sky diving The Japanese Zero is a fighter plane Pratt & Whitney engines. This airBill Ufkin, mayor of Minneota, with amazing agility in the skies. War- Elliott has been flying since 1983, soloing on his 16th birthday. Lucky for Minn., opened the air show with a sky plane really was the popular choice ren Pietsch piloted the Zero at the air him, this old bird is extremely reliable dive from 4,000 feet. As he was getting back in the ’50s and ’60s as agriculture show, but before the show Pete Blood and capable. into his jump suit, he said, “I’m scared turned to airplanes for pest control.” was sitting beneath the wing and to death!” shared this bit of history on the Zero.

Brandt and Ron Fagen are longtime “In wartime, the B-17 grossed out at almost 70,000 pounds with bomb load Not to worry — Ufkin has made over friends, growing up together as farm “They built them very lightweight,” kids in the Maynard, Minn., area. In and extra fuel,” Elliot said. “The war 2,000 jumps at air shows and events said Blood. “They skipped on the selffact, Ray Fagen, Ron’s dad, flew out of birds had two exterior fuels tanks across the nation, but he’s not an sealing fuel tanks and armor plate.

Brandt’s father’s alfalfa field. called Tokyo Tanks which would Army-trained Airborne soldier.

That lightened the plane giving it increase total fuel capacity to 2,800 more agility. But just get hit by a cou“That’s what gave me the flying “I started late in life, in my mid-30s, ple of rounds and the Zero exploded in gallons. That would provide at least in sport jumping,” he said. “It’s a blast. bug,” said Brandt.

10 to 12 hours flying time.” a fireball.”

I still enjoy every jump. Skies today In 1968, he left the farm for vocaFuel consumption on this B-17 is are beautiful with lots of big puffy Like many of these World War II tional school in Granite Falls were he clouds up there. I’ll do some twisting birds, this particular Zero was a wreck about 200 gallons per hour. The four received fluid power training and got engines have been turbo-charged so and turning on the way down. Putting a job in the Twin Cities. Still, he when Pietsch and his two partners the plane can fly up to 30,000 feet. At on a bit of a show is what this is about always wanted a Stearman. found it. Pietsch operates Pietsch Airthat altitude, the plane cruises at 280 today. So as a young lady sings the craft Restoration and Repair and coBrandt found his plane in Texas mph, but at lower elevations it hits National Anthem I’ll be sailing founded the Minot Aero Center in where it was part of a crop dusting 210 mph. through the sky planning to land North Dakota. This Zero, however, cadre. directly in front of the stage.” along with the F4U Corsair, is part of Flying the big bird coast-to-coast, “It was pretty much a basket case,” the Texas Flying Legends group. from air show to air show, is expenUfkin jumped from a 1943 Stearman he said, “so we had to haul it up here sive. Break-even funding comes from owned by Calvin Brandt of Delano, Blood said maintenance is imporpiece by piece.” the sale of Living History Flights.

Minn.

The Stearman was built as a tant on these older birds. trainer for young would-be pilots as See AIRSHOW, pg. 10 Elliott noted that the B-17 doesn’t “After a show we pop the tins off the like cross winds so the runway at this engine, check for oil leaks, etc.,” he field is “barely enough” and joshed said. “It’s still a high intensity fighter FAST that the 4,300-foot long runway is a even though it’s now 70 years since sidewalk for this plane.

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Sean Elliott. “A total of 12,731 B-17s rinse tank, 2” quick fill, 20” spacing ........................................$19,000 Buechler’s career as an anesthesiolowere built. There’s about 13 left worldRedball 565, 1000 gal., 60’ hyd. front folding boom, single nozzle bodies, gist at a Milwaukee hospital helps wide that are airworthy; only eight in Raven 450 controls, hyd. Ace pump ........................................$17,000 finance his hobby. the United States that still fly.”

Fast 9518 1800 gal., 90’ boom, 380 tires, triple nozzle, Raven controls $29,000 “I couldn’t afford one of these birds The B-17 handles like a 45,000Miller Pro 1000 gal., 60’ front folding boom, foamer, big wheel, chem. today,” he said. “Thirty years ago they pound Piper J-3 Cub, a simple light inductor, Raven controls ......................................................$16,250 were much less expensive. The P-51 had aircraft built between 1937 and 1947, Miller Pro 500 gal., 45’ boom, tandem axle....................................$5,000 not yet become a prized possession.” known for its yellow color, Elliott said.

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Built as WWII trainer, Stearman now stunt plane AIRSHOW, from pg. 9 Howard Cronin of Clara City, Minn., rebuilt the plane.

“The wings are completely new; the fuselage is rebuilt,” said Brandt. “It had a 450 engine; I wanted a 300 with a constant speed prop. For me, this airplane works great; cruises at about 115 mph with 75 percent horsepower.”

Brandt, now crowding 70, has fun with his Stearman.

“It was built for stunt flying,” he said. “I do loops, stalls, hammer heads, barrel rolls. It’s a very easy stunt plane. The hardest thing about this airplane is landing it. It wants to ‘squirrel’ all over the place but we get along okay.”

Apparently the Stearman is a good plane for launching sky divers, too. When Bill Ufkin dove from Brandt’s plane at the air show, his pilot was Dan Barber, who started flying in 2006.

Barber used to work at Flying Cloud Airport, which has two Stearman planes available for air rides.

“One year back in 1995 my daughters bought me a ride for Father’s Day,” Barber said. “The pilot knew I had some ‘tail wheel’ time so he said ‘As soon as we’re off the ground it’s your airplane.’ This was supposed to be a 20-minute ride but we flew for about 45 minutes having all sorts of fun. And that hooked me on the fun of flying a Stearman.”

Barber and Brandt also grew up together.

Dick Hagen

A 1943 Stearman owned by Calvin Brandt (left) and piloted by Dan Barber (center) took to the air for a skydive

by Bill Ufkin (right) at the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow June 20 in Granite Falls, Minn.

“We milked cows together when we were young guys at Sebring Dairy down here in Granite Falls,” said Barber. “When I was born we lived on this land where this airport now sits. So I always appreciate the opportunity to fly Cal’s Stearman and today we’re the sky dive crew.”

In 2012, the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls was opened by Ron and Diane Fagen, and sons Aaron and Evan, to connect the latest generation with the Greatest Generation. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on national holidays.

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The Lees McIntosh, Minn.

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The Haarstads Rothsay, Minn.

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The Thorpes Canby, Minn.

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The Pagels Winthrop, Minn.

Corn, soybeans, wheat, kidney beans The Kemps Sibley, Iowa Corn, soybeans

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Corn, soybeans, hogs

Andy Pulk Wannaska, Minn.

Roseau County June 19: “The corn looks fair (but) it’s definitely behind due to cold/wet conditions.”

Joan Lee McIntosh, Minn.

Polk County June 19: “Wheat looks good; it’s been sprayed. ... For the most part, things are looking good.”

John Haarstad Rothsay, Minn.

Otter Tail & Wilkin Counties June 18: “The corn-on-corn ground is really suffering (but) corn-on-bean ground is looking good.”

Rodney Froemming Garfield, Minn.

Douglas County June 19: “Corn is looking good, knee-high or a little better (and) the wheat is about 100 percent headed out.”

Dale Filzen Renville, Minn.

Renville County June 19: “The crops are starting to shape up, (although) a shot of rain wouldn’t hurt any.”

Nathan Thorpe Canby, Minn.

Yellow Medicine County June 25: “The corn is between knee high and waist high; It’s beautiful. ... We’re about in as good as conditions as you can get.”

Delayne Pagel Winthrop, Minn.

Sibley County June 26: “Spraying a second shot of Liberty (and) thinking about spraying beans three times.”

Harlan Marble Mapleton, Minn.

Blue Earth County June 25: “We had winds up to 70 miles per hour... 80 acres of corn flat on the ground.”

Nate Heusinkveld Wykoff, Minn.

Fillmore County June 28: “It’s kind of been a perfect growing season to say the least. I can’t complain.”

Brian Kemp Sibley, Iowa Osceola County June 26: “We’ve had adequate rain to keep the crop going.”

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Pulk has sprayed all the corn, The Pulks wheat and soybeans in the Wannaska, Minn. last two weeks. In just over a The planting season is complete for Andy Pulk. month, they’ve seen eight to The Land spoke with Pulk on June 19 as he 10 inches of rain fall on the explained he was basically done planting Pulk farm. What the crops sunflowers. He is dealing with “some emergence need is some heat — “That’s issues with the sunflowers,” due to planting in the main thing now,” he said, adding that his “definitely not ideal” soil conditions. “The corn looks fair,” said Pulk, but “It’s definitely behind crops are “as a whole average, definitely not better than average.” due to cold/wet conditions.” He will be side dressing corn next week as well as cutting hay.

The Haarstads Rothsay, Minn.

The Land caught up with John Haarstad on June 18 as he was getting ready to side dress corn. Haarstad estimated that “it should take us about two days.” He was hoping to get the side dressing done quickly to “try to beat a rain system coming.” Haarstad did finish spraying corn and soybeans. As for the how crops are

hauled out. “I’ve cleaned out The Filzens three bins this week,” he Renville, Minn. said, with more to go.

“The crops are starting to shape up.” That was Overall, “Things look as good Dale Filzen’s report to The Land on June 19, as can be expected,” said adding that “a shot of rain wouldn’t hurt any.”

Filzen. He expects that the Regarding his sugar beets, Filzen said “The crops will continue to do well majority are getting close to row closing,” putting “as long as we keep getting rain once in a while, them slightly ahead of average. The corn is “actually pretty good,” he said, and the soybeans and warm temperatures.” and navy beans are doing “pretty good” as well.

Filzen continues to clean out bins and get corn The Pagels Winthrop, Minn.

Everything seems to be growing well on the Pagel farm — unfortunately that includes the weeds. The Land spoke with Delayne Pagel on June 26 as he was “spraying a second shot of Liberty” and said he is “thinking about spraying beans three times.” The soybeans aren’t bad, he said, but they do have “lots of iron

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doing, he said “The corn-on-corn ground is really suffering,” while the “corn-on-bean ground is looking good.” The beans are “looking nice,” he said, but all of the crops “still need some heat.”

The forecast was music to Haarstad’s ears — “It’s supposed to be nice and warm next week.”

Overall, he said “everything is progressing nicely” on their farm.

said the corn is “starting to The Lees come around.” Lee said that McIntosh, Minn. her husband, Mark, “had Joan Lee is still surprised by how much you dragged the soybean field” can get done on the farm when you don’t have to and that “the beans are stop and do chores and milking. The Land spoke starting to pop up nice.” with Lee on June 19. She had finished getting Meanwhile, “Wheat looks the “chopping done on the first (hay) crop. It went well, nothing too major.” The corn has been good; it’s been sprayed,” Lee said, noting that overall “for the most part, things are looking cultivated again. Lee had some issues in one of good.” the corn fields with cutworms but thankfully they’re “not too bad right now.” In general, she The Froemmings Garfield, Minn.

Rain has been hanging around the Froemming farm for the last two weeks, with close to two inches of rain falling in that time. The Land spoke with Rodney Froemming on June 19 as he had started making hay and “still had some left.”

The heat has arrived, with “highs up in 70s, close to 80s,” he said. “Corn is looking good, knee-high

sprayed before the rain, and The Thorpes Thorpe said he’s “very happy Canby, Minn. with what I see; good color.”

Nathan Thorpe is back from his Canada fishing Meanwhile, he is cutting hay excursion and reported that “the bugs were bad as well as getting equipment (but the) fishing was good.” He got back in time ready for fall. With to witness two to five inches of rain fall in an temperatures in the 80s the hour and a half on the farm. When The Land spoke with Thorpe on June 25, he was happy that weather is “pretty ideal for here,” Thorpe said. the crops are doing well in spite all that moisture. “We’re about in as good as conditions as you can get.”

“The corn is between knee high and waist high; It’s beautiful,” he said. The soybeans were

chlorosis.” The wheat took some heavy rain and fell down, but is coming back up now. Meanwhile, the corn is “waist high,” and kidney beans are “coming along real good.” Pagel said he just got done spraying those for leafhoppers. Wheat harvest is just around the corner; he’s getting equipment ready to go. He’s also getting ready for a vacation to Michigan for the Fourth of July as well as eagerly awaiting the birth of his first grandchild, due any day now.

The Marbles Mapleton, Minn.

On June 22, Harlan Marble’s crops took a beating in a havoc-wreaking storm.

“We had winds up to 70 miles per hour,” he said.

When The Land caught up with Marble three days later, he reported that he had “80 acres of corn flat on the ground” and the soybeans “all took some wind damage.” Marble said it felt like déjà

cutting the hay crop, he’s working on “some construction projects here; working on some calf barns.”

For Heusinkveld, “It’s kind of been a perfect growing season to say the least. I

The Kemps Sibley, Iowa A little snapped corn isn’t keeping Brian Kemp down. The Land spoke with Kemp on June 26 after a storm that went through on the 22nd snapped off a little of his corn. That damage aside, the “crops look good.” In fact, the corn is “growing like crazy,” said Kemp, and the soybeans are also looking good. He’ll be scouting his crops the next two weeks, “monitoring what’s going on.” Kemp is thankful for the moisture that

The Heusinkvelds Wykoff, Minn.

“Moisture is really good.” That was Nate Heusinkveld’s report when The Land spoke with him on June 28. “Got our peas and barley done (on June 21)” he said, and “started on second crop.” The corn is looking “really good,” said can’t complain.”

Heusinkveld, evident by the dark green/blue leaves. “It’s waist high.” The soybeans are “starting to take off,” he said, thanks to the crops finally getting some heat. Besides finishing

or a little better,” said Froemming, and “the wheat is about 100 percent headed out.”

Meanwhile, the soybeans are four inches tall and “look pretty good.” When the rain fell, Froemming started working on the combine; he anticipates that rye harvest will begin in four to five weeks.

“That’s a little bit earlier than normal.”

vu — a June 23, 1981 storm “took everything we had” — but fortunately this time the storm did far less damage. The farm sustained two inches of rain in less than two hours, with hail sprinkled in there as well. The ground is too wet to spray, so for now Marble is looking ahead to harvest: “We got the combine out this morning, washed it all off. This Blue Earth County farmer is looking to brighter days ahead for the crops. “I’m optimistic,” he said.

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we swing gates, meaning open the gates and let them load.”

When asked if he had a good eye for sorting the pigs, Schultz chuckled and said that he should, but the contractor comes in and marks the hogs to be sold.

Once the pigs are gone and the buildings are empty, a few days of intensive labor happens.

“You break the feeders down; you pre-soak for half a day; and then you just start power washing. We used to do that chore ourselves but now we hire some kids to do the power washing,” he said.

“We let it dry, then disinfect the entire structure; let it set for another half day; then put the feeders together again. We’re never down more than five or six days.” ❖

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Schultz is also a corn and soybean producer

By DICK HAGEN in the rolling topography of Allamakee The Land Staff Writer County. He does some corn-on-corn depending Kent Schultz, a contract swine finisher in upon the fields available and price of corn.

Postville, Iowa, attended the World Pork Expo in Des Moines for the first time this year.

Swine business Schultz checked out the expo in part because Schultz has no immediate plans to retire his daughter works for Kemin Inspired Molefrom contract finishing, but there is an end in cular Solutions, an animal nutrition and sight. health firm exhibiting there.

Kent Schultz “I’ve probably only got 10 years left in “I am tremendously impressed with the this aging body,” he said, “but I’ve got two scope of this event — people from all over sons, both wanting to farm. They each the world and the most exhibitors I’ve actually already have built a barn and ever seen at an ag show,” said Schultz. that’s a good way to get into this phase of the swine industry.”

For the past 11 years Schultz has been a contract finisher of hogs.

Obviously hog markets aren’t a concern “I didn’t feel we were big enough to survive on our for Schultz but he’s encouraged about the outlook for own,” he said. “This takes the guess work out of pork. And his integrator is doing OK, he said, being a hog man. We get paid for our barns based on because they keep wanting to expand. the work we do and we get the manure. That alone is “I want to see them making money because if a bigger item each year.” they’re making money, we’re making money,” said His operation has 11,500 spaces which makes his Schultz. production output roughly 28,000 to 30,000 hogs per Bigger pigs tend to be the marketing reality these year. His three oldest barns are 2,000 pig capacity, days. He said a 300-pound butcher has been the but the two newer barns are 2,500 head. standard for the past five years, but he noted a drop His integrator handles a lot of maternal lines in down to that 290-pound pig the past 4-5 months. their sow population so Schultz sees a variety of Do a good job as a contract finisher and there can breeds and genetics in the feeder pigs delivered to be some rewards. his barns every 145-150 days. He indicated the “We get a print-out at the end of every turn showmaternal lines are a bit slower gaining; a little bit ing exactly where we finished in the group,” Schulz touchier to work with. said. “They run a bonus program that closes every 28 Schultz isn’t concerned about feeding rations, days on every barn that closes out. All it takes is a deliveries, even feed costs. That’s an overhead tenth or two difference to be in the top one or two expense of his pig provider. within your group, to being the bottom one or two.

“I just know that about every two-and-a-half to Get in the top category and you can get up to $2.25 three weeks, our feeding system in our barns gets per pig space. So that’s a nice deal but you’ve got to have good pigs in that batch going in.” reloaded with a different ration,” he said.

Daily labor may be only a half hour per barn if Like most contract finishers, he pumps manure in there are no problems, but other days it could be an the fall. hour to an hour-and-a-half in each barn, explained “But last year our custom guy couldn’t get there on Schultz. time so one barn didn’t get pumped till this spring so “The big labor is when we sell,” he said. “It’s called we had to save 40 acres of cropland for this spring application,” Schultz said. “I prefer fall application topping a barn. You’ve got to sell four to five pigs out of each pen. You do that four, maybe five times before because there are less soil compaction issues.”

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Permits for feedlot starts, expansions on rise

By NANCY MADSEN Mankato Free Press South-central Minnesota has seen an increase in feedlot starts and expansions during the last few years.

About halfway through 2015, the region has 27 new permits for creation or expansion of feedlots, up from 25 in 2014 and 18 in 2013.

The permit number doesn’t reflect the total number of animal farms in the counties, just those that are new or expanding in each year.

County officials from several counties expect a few more permits to start or expand feedlots yet this year.

“It was the most we’ve had in a while,” Brown County feedlot officer

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Amy Beatty said. “We had four last year, and this year is more so far.”

In Watonwan County, Planning and Zoning Department Director David Haler said several potential applicants are discussing plans with state and county officials.

“A lot of people start looking at the possibilities and then decide it’s not the right time,” he said. “But I think we could have three or four more this year.”

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Pork and beef producers each have reasons for starting up or adding to their stock.

Paul FitzSimmons and his brother own a hog farm near Good Thunder.

He said sows have borne more piglets, meaning established pig farms have had to add space.

“Both the born number has increased and the ability of females to carry them to the weaning process has improved,” he said. “So we went from 10 pigs to a litter to 11 or 11 1/2.”

This was the process of breeding, he said, not genetic modifications.

“That created a situation for a farm that used to put out 1,000 pigs, now it’s 1,100, so you had to add 10 percent of space,” FitzSimmons said.

Prices last year helped encourage the growth, he said. This year, the expectation is that hog production will be profitable through the third quarter but tougher in the fourth quarter.

“There will be a lot of pigs coming into the market in 2016,” he said.

Hog producers would like to see more open trade in Asia and they’re watching the fallout from the avian influenza outbreak both for feed prices and meat prices.

Nicole Kenney Rambo, assistant Extension professor in feedlot nutrition and management at the University of Minnesota, said farms all over the Midwest are starting up or expanding beef feedlots.

“Really, the big piece is the fertilizer value of manure,” Rambo said. “The price of commercial fertilizer has

increased.”

Using the cow manure for fertilizing crops could save $30 to $80 per animal unit per year if the animals are in a confinement building, Rambo said. And the price of fertilizer isn’t expected to fall dramatically anytime soon.

The other piece is the price of corn.

“Now, corn prices are low, while cattle-fed prices are high,” she said. “So selling the farm’s production as beef as opposed to selling it as corn is better.”

While traditional beef production has been in Kansas south to Texas, more beef cattle farms have started in the Upper Midwest since 2010.

“The cattle inventory is historically low — it’s the lowest since the 1950s,” Rambo said. “And the greater demand for less cattle has led to record-high prices.”

One other boon for cattle farmers during the last few years has been improvements in confinement barns.

“They have made the production system a lot more attractive,” Rambo said.

“There are a lot of improvements, like improved ventilation, that help the health of animals and performance.”

Combined, it has led to a slew of positives for starting or adding to a beef cattle herd.

“There is a lot of renovating and expanding,” Rambo said. “Traditionally cattle feeders who have been on a smaller scale have increased pretty dramatically over the last few years.”

Nancy Madsen is a reporter for The Free Press of Mankato, Minn., a sister paper to The Land under The Free Press Media. Madsen can be reached at nmadsen@mankatofreepress.com. ❖

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• Overall land costs per crop acre — Depending on

See NYSTROM, pg. 16

See TEALE, pg. 16

See LARSON, pg. 16

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

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The month of June has not produced a very positive atmosphere for livestock prices. The month has seen both cattle and hog prices slump, in futures and in cash.

The cattle market has seen another rejection at the highs of the trading range that this market has been entrapped in for months. Both cash and futures markets are now testing the lows of this range once again.

There has been a battle going all spring between the short supply of cattle and the demand for beef. So far it has been nothing more than a standoff in the marJOE TEALE ketplace. This standoff between Broker supply and demand may be comGreat Plains Commodity ing to a conclusion in the weeks Afton, Minn. ahead.

The economic conditions will likely be the catalyst to break this trading range that has been in place so long. The disparity in price between beef and all other competitive meats is way too wide for contracting disposable incomes to bear.

As a result the demand for beef will continue to suffer. This has been an ongoing struggle for months as beef cutouts have increased the boxed beef movement contracts indicating a continued reluctance by the consumer because of price.

With ample supplies of these competitive meats which have a lower cost per pound, the value is now pointing away from beef. So despite the fact that numbers are likely to remain tight in the months ahead, prices are not likely to follow the supply as much as they follow the demand.

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The following market analysis is for the week ending June 26.

CORN — Corn staged a significant rally this week in trading leading up to the all-important Planted Acreage and Grain Stocks reports due out June 30.

Weather was the major driver as the view that “rain makes grain” crossed into concerning territory as heavy rain pounded the eastern Midwest. While this may have a bigger impact on soybean acres than corn at this point in time, a rising tide lifts all boats.

Support also came from funds covering short positions ahead of the approaching month and quarPHYLLIS NYSTROM ter end reporting period.

CHS Hedging Inc. Corn closed higher in four out of St. Paul the five trading sessions this week. July corn rallied 31 3⁄4 cents for the week to close at $3.85 per bushel. The December corn contract soared 33 1⁄4 cents higher to settle at $4.02 per bushel. This is the first time the December contract has closed above $4.00 since April 20.

Comparisons to 1993, when we experienced heavy summer rains, will likely begin to pop up. The December 1993 contract traded to its contract low on June 14 at $2.25 1⁄4 per bushel before rallying to a high of $2.61 by July 9, 1993, for a 35 3⁄4 cent gain.

The rally in December 2015 corn from the contract low of $3.62 1⁄2 set on June 15 to this week’s high of $4.06 1⁄2 totaled 44 cents per bushel.

Eleven of the 20 wettest summers since 1895 have occurred after 1960. The corn yield was above trendline in eight of those 11 years, with the biggest set-

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Soybean prices rise sharply on thunderstorms NYSTROM, from pg. 15 back in 1993 when the yield was 21 bushels per acre below trendline. It is yet to be determined how this year’s acreage and yield potential will be impacted by recent weather events.

The statistic for soybeans in this scenario was above trendline yields in seven of those 11 wettest years, in 1993 and 2008.

The average trade estimate for the June 30 Grain Stocks as of June 1 report is 4.555 billion bushels. This compares to last year’s 3.852 billion bushels on hand June 1. On March 1 of this year, we had 7.745 billion bushels of corn in inventory. The average trade forecast for corn acreage is 89.292 million acres. The March 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture number was 89.199 million acres and last year we planted 90.597 million acres.

Taiwan bought Brazilian corn this week for September/October shipment, a time slot they would normally buy from the United States. Reportedly, they were able to buy it $8 per ton cheaper than U.S. corn for that same shipment time.

Safras in Brazil pegged their safrinha corn crop at 55.7 million metric tons, up from their 52.8 mmt estimate in April. If correct, this would put their total corn crop at 86 mmt

versus USDA’s last forecast for 81 mmt.

Our new crop sales commitments are already running behind last year. Weekly export sales for old crop were 19.6 million bushels and on the lower end of expectations, but above the 11 million bushels of sales needed per week to hit the target of 1.825 billion bushels. New crop sales were 11.7 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 111.4 million bushels. Last year we had 134 million sold for new crop by this time of year.

Weekly ethanol production was higher than anticipated at 292 million gallons per week, up 4 million gallons. This was another new weekly production record.

We only need 280 million gallons per week to achieve the USDA forecast.

Ethanol stocks fell from 870 million gallons to 833 million gallons, the biggest weekly decline since October.

OUTLOOK: Direction now rests with the Planted Acreage and Grains Stocks as of June 1 reports and what they will say on June 30 and how weather patterns develop. Was last week’s rally our summer rally? How bullish must the reports be for the market to extend the uptrend? Basis levels declined this week as growers rewarded the rally with heavy selling.

SOYBEANS — Rising concerns over

LARSON, from pg. 15 your APH, how competitive is this? If your corn APH is greater than 185 bushels per acre, is your overall land cost less than $250 per acre? At what land cost level are you no longer profitable?

• Land debt per crop acre — Depending on the quality of the land, less than $2,000 land debt per crop acre could be considered a competitive advantage, giving you the potential to grow your business should more land come available at a competitive price.

• Machinery and vehicle investment per crop acre — Less than $575 per acre. The thriftier you are here, the better return on your investment.

Can you out-farm someone who is at greater than $1,000 machinery and vehicle investment per crop acre?

• Working capital position — Grain producers who have working capital per adjusted gross income greater than 30 percent or greater than $500 of actual working capital per crop acre have a competitive advantage

over producers with limited liquidity who cannot weather multiple years of crop losses.

• Marketing — It doesn’t have to be a complicated plan to get good results, but in order to be competitive you do need a written thought-out plan.

• Risk management — Not only can you sleep better at night knowing your crop and business are protected, it also allows you to potentially market at higher levels.

Establishing what your competitive advantage is and emphasizing that management strength in your business can give you the best chance of having future success.

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the prospect that fewer unplanted soybean acres than previously thought will eventually get planted and the detrimental effect of recent thunderstorms on planted acres spurred prices sharply higher this week. Funds also were big buyers, reversing their net short position into a net long position. July soybeans staged a 30 1⁄2 cent rally to close at $10.02 per bushel. The leader, however, was the November contract which settled 46 1⁄4 cents higher at $9.86 per bushel.

While close attention will be paid to the upcoming acreage report, many wonder if the USDA will resurvey bean numbers ahead of the August monthly crop report. While no decision has been announced, most of the weather effects occurred after June 1.

The USDA acreage survey is conducted in the first two weeks of June.

Adding to the unknown for the acreage report is the quandary over what happened to some 3 million acres. Total acreage for corn, beans, wheat, sorghum and cotton on the USDA’s March prospective planting report was 246.5 million acres compared to 249.3 million acres in 2014. Could it be possible to have lost soybean acres to the weather, but actually see an increase in acres from the March report?

The average trade estimate for June 1 soybean stocks is 670 million bushels. The USDA indicated there were 1.334 billion bushels of soybean in inventory on March 1 and last year on June 1 there were 405 million bushels on hand. For planted acreage, the average projection is 85.171 million acres, which is higher than the USDA March report that forecasted 84.635 million acres would be planted to soybeans. Last year, we planted

83.701 million acres to soybeans.

With most of traders’ focus on the U.S. situation, don’t forget that South America has record production this year that we will have to compete with for some time to come. Abiove increased their soybean production estimate for Brazil from 93.0 to 93.7 mmt. The last USDA forecast was 94.5 mmt. They also pumped up the exports to 48.7 mmt compared to USDA’s 45.65 mmt projection.

There were rumors this week that Brazilian meal had traded into the United States and U.S. meal business was being switched from the United States to Brazil. Brazilian meal premiums were tumbling throughout the week, but nothing has been confirmed.

U.S. weekly export sales were at the lower end of estimates at 4.4 million bushels for old crop, bringing total old crop commitments to 1.856 billion bushels when the target was 1.810 billion bushels. Typically, 60 million bushels are rolled from old crop to new crop, suggesting we could still see an increase in exports on this year’s balance sheet. New crop sales continue to disappoint the trade, coming in at 7.4 million bushels for the week, bringing total commitments to 221 million bushels compared to 395.5 million on the books last year by now.

OUTLOOK: November soybeans may hold the contract low of $8.95 3⁄4 ahead of the June 30 reports, with new resistance at $10.04 3⁄4 per bushel, then $10.39 3⁄4 per bushel. Much attention will be paid to the June 30 USDA reports on planted acres and grain stocks. Did they overestimate last year’s crop? Are the soybeans out there in tight hands, or not there at all? ❖

TEALE, from pg. 15 Producers would be wise to follow these market conditions and protect inventories as needed.

The hog market has continued to slide throughout the month of June.

Current numbers have been more than adequate to offset the fairly decent demand for pork. This has given the packer the luxury of being selective in the pricing of live inventory.

On June 26, the USDA released a Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report which stated that all hogs and pigs as of June 1 was 109 percent. This was on the high side or estimates prior to the

report. The kept for breeding number was 101 percent which was lower than anticipated, while the kept for marketing number was 109 percent in line with the pre-report estimates.

Overall the report was seen as neutral to slightly negative in the short term and neutral in the long term.

Therefore the short term outlook appears to be determined more by the supply of hogs and longer term by the demand for pork.

Producers should monitor market conditions closely and protect inventories when the opportunities present themselves. ❖

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Farm operators in Minnesota, TABLE 1: New farm program sign-up details (2014-18 crop years) Iowa and other Midwestern Corn Soybeans states overwhelmingly selected 2014 farm program enrollment 2014 farm program enrollment the Agricultural Risk CoverState B.A. change B.A. change age-County farm program # of farms Base acres from 2013 # of farms Base acres from 2013 choice for corn and soybeans for Minnesota 92,625 8,835,554 +1,093,606 78,657 5,926,223 +748,452 the 2014-18 crop years. The Iowa 153,008 15,570,529 +957,785 124,851 6,788,767 (691,228) other farm program choices Illinois 163,723 13,215,392 +1,404,613 143,917 7,137,248 (706,609) were the Price Loss Coverage Indiana 107,252 6,718,150 +407,816 95,318 3,747,454 (123,441) or Agricultural Risk CoverageNebraska 80,997 10,579,073 +1,218,173 57,742 3,112,125 +588,822 Individual Coverage programs.

FARM PROGRAMS North Dakota 26,661 3,081,710 +1,788,971 24,343 4,116,755 +2,834,545 The U.S. Department of AgriSouth Dakota 48,443 5,925,297 +1,405,034 40,040 3,886,312 +340,309

By Kent Thiesse culture recently Wisconsin 83,377 4,051,943 +218,737 44,500 827,559 (50,386) released the results of U.S. total 1,363,342 96,768,447 +12,835,146 1,062,142 54,514,972 +4,668,378 farm program sign-up, which ended on March plete farm program enrollment data for payments again for the 2015 crop year, 31. It appears that the higher likelihood • Grain Sorghum — depending on the final county average of corn and soybean ARC-CO payments 230,382 farms; 8,979,430 base acres; 66 all crops and all states can be found on the following U.S. Department of Agriculyields. The result was a very high enrollfor the 2014 and 2015 crop years in percent ARC-CO; 33 percent PLC; less ture website: http://goo.gl/kvAr7K ment rate in the ARC-CO program for many states probably leaned the choice than one percent ARC-IC corn, especially in the Midwestern Enrollment data observations toward the ARC-CO program.

• Barley — 111,277 farms; 5,185,717 The 2014 benchmark price for the ARC- states. If lower price levels continue, the Farm program sign-up results base acres; 22 percent ARC-CO; 75 per- CO program is $5.29 per bushel for corn, ARC-CO benchmark prices for corn will Following are the results of the new cent PLC; four percent ARC-IC likely decline significantly for the 2016, which will also likely be the ARC-CO farm program sign-up for the entire • Oats — 49,356 farms; 2,020,243 2017 and 2018 crop years, lowering the benchmark price for the 2015 crop year.

United States, listing the total number base acres; 32 percent ARC-CO, 67 perARC-CO guarantees, and the likelihood As a result, there was a very high likelifarms enrolled, total base acres enrolled, cent PLC; one percent ARC-IC of ARC-CO payments. hood for significant ARC-CO payments and percentage of crop base acres The farm program enrollment for most for the 2014 crop year in Minnesota, Benchmark price for the ARC-CO enrolled in each farm program option: of the major corn and soybean producing Iowa, South Dakota and portions of other program for 2014 is $12.27 per bushel • Corn — 1,363,342 farms; states in the United States is listed in states that had average or below-average for soybeans, which will also likely be 96,768,447 base acres; 93 percent ARC- this column’s accompanying tables. The corn yields in 2014. If corn prices remain the ARC-CO benchmark price for the CO; 7 percent PLC; less than one perfirst table lists the number of farms at current levels or lower, there is also a cent ARC-IC enrolled in the new farm program in high likelihood for significant ARC-CO See THIESSE, pg. 18 • Soybeans — 1,062,142 farms; each state, and the total number of crop 54,514,972 base acres; 97 percent ARC- base acres enrolled, as well as the 2014 23774 380th Ave. CO; 3 percent PLC; less than one perchange in base acres, as compared to the Hancock, MN 56244 cent ARC-IC 2013 crop base acres. The second table P: (320) 795-2827 • Wheat — 802,482 farms; 63,699,144 lists the farm program enrollment choice F: (320) 795-2892 base acres; 56 percent ARC-CO; 42 per- (PLC, ARC-CO or ARC-IC) for 2014-18 for corn and soybeans in each state. Comcent PLC; two percent ARC-IC www.kannegiessertrucksales.com

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Benchmark prices, guarantees could decline in future THIESSE, from pg. 17 2015 crop year. ARC-CO payments for soybeans for the 2014 crop year will be much more variable than with corn, and will occur primarily in areas of the Upper Midwest that experienced below average soybean yields in 2014.

Soybean ARC-CO payments for the 2015 crop year could be much more prevalent, if soybean prices stay at current levels or drop even lower. Similar to corn, the enrollment rate in the ARC-CO program for soybeans was extremely high. Just as with corn, it should be noted that the ARC-CO benchmark prices and guarantees could decline in future years, if soybean prices remain low.

The market year average price that is used to calculate potential PLC, ARC-CO and ARC-IC for corn and soybeans is calculated from Sept. 1 in the year of crop harvest until Aug. 31 the following year.

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TABLE 2: New farm program enrollment choice (2014-18 crop years) Corn Soybeans State % of base acres % of base acres PLC ARC-CO ARC-IC PLC ARC-CO ARC-IC Minnesota 1 99 0 1 99 0 Iowa 3 97 0 1 98 0 Illinois 2 98 0 2 98 0 Indiana 2 98 0 2 98 0 Nebraska 4 96 0 2 97 0 North Dakota 2 97 1 1 98 1 South Dakota 2 98 0 1 99 0 Wisconsin 2 98 0 2 98 0 U.S. total 7% 93% 0% 3% 97% 0%

Actual farm program payments are made in the year following the year that the crop was produced. (Example: Any ARC-CO or PLC payments for the 2014 crop year for corn and soybeans will be made in October 2015.)

The current USDA estimate for the 2014 MYA price for corn is $3.65 per bushel. Based on that estimate, there would be a small 2014 PLC payment ($0.05 per bushel, or approx. $5.00-$8.00 per corn base acre in Minnesota). The estimated 2014 ARC-CO payment for corn in Minnesota ranges from $55.00-$80.00 per corn base acre, with the higher payment levels in the southern por-

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The current USDA estimate for the 2014 MYA price for soybeans is $10.05 per bushel. Based on that estimate, there will not be a 2014 PLC payment for soybeans.

The estimated 2014 ARC-CO payment for soybeans in Minnesota ranges from zero

• PLC is the Price Loss Coverage Program, based on the Market Year Average price only.

• ARC-CO is the Ag Risk Coverage Program, based on average county yields and the MYA price.

• ARC-IC is the Ag Risk Coverage Program, based on individual farm yields and the MYA price.

• Farm Program payments are paid on 85 percent of crop base acres for PLC and ARC-CO, but on only 65 percent of base acres for ARC-IC. • Farm Program enrollment data in these tables is from the USDA ARC/PLC website.

Tables prepared by Kent Thiesse

to $50.00 per soybean base acre, with about two-thirds of the counties getting either a partial or maximum payment, depending on the 2014 average county soybean yield compared to the five-year average yield. USDA has a preliminary MYA estimate of $8.25-$9.75 per bushel for the 2015 crop year, or an average of $9.00 per bushel. At that MYA price level, the potential for receiving a partial or maximum ARC-CO payment for 2015 would again be quite high; however, the MYA price would need to drop below See THIESSE, pg. 19

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Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. ❖

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However, the fact that ARC-CO payments are made on 85 percent of crop base acres, and ARC-IC payments are made on only 65 percent of crop base acres, was probably a big factor in the low enrollment in ARC-IC. The ARC-IC program also required farmlevel yield documentation, and calculated payments based on production and price levels for all program crops together, rather than for individual crops.

It appears that many farm operators maximized their corn base acres, based on their planted corn acres from 2009-12, rather than gearing their crop base acres to more closely match their likely crop production acres for the coming years. Nationally, the corn base acres increased by over 12.8 million acres from 2013 to 2014, which is an increase of approximately 15 percent. Soybean base acres increased by nearly 4.7 million acres from 2013 to 2014, for an increase of about 9 percent. Wheat base acres dropped by nearly 9.9 million acres 2013 to 2014, barley base acres dropped by over 3.5 million acres, grain sorghum base dropped by over 2.6 million acres, and oats base dropped by almost 1 million acres. The reason that producers opted to maximize their corn base acres, at the expense other crop base acres, was that corn base had a higher farm program payment potential, especially for the 2014 and 2015 crop years.

Another interesting point from the USDA farm program enrollment summary was the number of producers who chose to update their farm program payment yields, when there was an advantage to do so. The farm program payment yields are used to calculate PLC payments, but are not used to calculate ARC-CO payments; however, farm program yields were updated on two-thirds of the corn base acres that were entered into the ARC-CO program. The average increase in the farm program corn yield from 2013 to 2014 was just over 27 percent. Most producers enrolled in the ARCCO program updated the farm program yields for later use, in case future farm program payments are based

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THIESSE, from pg. 18 $8.40 per bushel before any 2015 PLC payments would be earned for soybeans.

It appears that most farm operators in major corn and soybean producing states opted for the “most sure thing” with the new farm program choices — that for many included fairly substantial 2014 ARC-CO payments for corn, as well as 2014 ARC-CO soybean payments for some producers, together with a high likelihood of substantial ARC-CO corn and soybean payments again for the 2015 crop year. It does not appear that producers widely bought-in to the concept of taking the PLC program on some of their corn and soybean acres as a risk protection tool against the really low commodity prices, or to sign-up for PLC in order to access the Supplemental Crop Option insurance coverage. For farm operators already utilizing 80 percent or 85 percent crop revenue insurance policies, as many corn and soybean producers do, the SCO option was not that attractive.

It appears that the PLC program choice was a bit more popular with crops other than corn and soybeans, and in other areas of the United States, outside of the Corn Belt. Total PLC enrollment in the United States was at 42 percent for wheat, 75 percent for barley, 32 percent for oats, 33 percent for grain sorghum, 97 percent for canola, and nearly 100 percent for peanuts. The likelihood of PLC payments in the next few years for some of these crops was higher with the PLC program than with ARC-CO. For wheat, it kind of depended on location, average yields and price expectations, when making the choice between PLC and ARC-CO. The ARC-IC program did not attract much interest as a farm program option, with most major crops having one percent or less enrolled in the ARC-IC program. Some felt that using farm-level yields with ARC-IC would be attractive, compared to the countylevel yields used to calculate ARC-CO payments.

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JD 9560RT, '14, 670 hrs ........................................................$338,500 JD 9560RT, '12, 660 hrs ........................................................$321,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 1005 hrs ......................................................$302,900 JD 9560RT, '12, 1040 hrs ......................................................$319,900 JD 9430T, '08, 3270 hrs ........................................................$199,000 JD 9400, '98, 9370 hrs ............................................................$75,000 JD 9330, '11, 435 hrs ............................................................$224,900 JD 9200, '00, 4150 hrs ............................................................$89,900 JD 9200, '98, 5135 hrs ............................................................$79,900 JD 8960, '94, 7130 hrs ............................................................$39,900 NH T9.560, '11, 1100 hrs ......................................................$215,000 NH TJ325, '05, 10,125 hrs........................................................$69,500 Steiger Panther, '89, 11,190 hrs ..............................................$39,500

CIH MX240, '99, 5060 hrs ........................................................$64,950 CIH MX240, '99, 7080 hrs ........................................................$63,500 CIH MX240, '99, 7215 hrs ........................................................$58,500 CIH 215 Puma, '11, 3100 hrs ..................................................$99,000 CIH 200 Puma, '11, 655 hrs ..................................................$134,900 CIH 180 Puma, '08, 2105 hrs ..................................................$85,500 CIH 170 Puma, '12, 3355 hrs ................................................$112,000 CIH 140 Maxxum, '13, 170 hrs ................................................$79,900 CIH 140 Maxxum, '13, 1590 hrs ..............................................$80,000 CIH 140 Pro, '08, 3955 hrs ....................................................$695,000 CIH 125 Maxxum, '11, 1365 hrs ..............................................$79,900 CIH 125 Pro, '10, 1605 hrs ......................................................$77,500 CIH MXM155, '05, 2685 hrs ....................................................$56,500 CIH 8950, '98, 5980 hrs ..........................................................$55,900 CIH 7220, '94, 10,720 hrs ........................................................$59,500 CIH 7140, '90, 5080 hrs ..........................................................$58,900 CIH 7120, '92, 10,450 hrs ........................................................$49,900 JD 9630T, '10, 2770 hrs ........................................................$227,500 JD 9200, '00, 4150 hrs ............................................................$89,900 JD 9200, '97, 4125 hrs ............................................................$86,500 JD 8360RT, '12, 1630 hrs ......................................................$229,000 JD 8345RT, '10, 1115 hrs ......................................................$224,900 JD 8345RT, '10, 1475 hrs ......................................................$225,000 JD 8320RT, '10, 905 hrs ........................................................$209,500 JD 8320RT, '10, 1600 hrs ......................................................$209,500 JD 8100, '96, 5300 hrs ............................................................$69,500 JD 7230, '11, 335 hrs ..............................................................$87,500 JD 4555, '89, 8000 hrs ............................................................$42,500 Kubota M9660, '13, 400 hrs ....................................................$41,750 NH TM155, '06, 9550 hrs ........................................................$45,000 NH T8040, '10, 1145 hrs ........................................................$149,900 NH T8010, '08, 2095 hrs ........................................................$109,900 NH 8.360, '11, 2050 hrs ........................................................$170,000 NH T7.210, '11, 740 hrs ........................................................$117,500

TRACTORS AWD/MFD CIH 340 Mag, '13, 345 hrs......................................................$239,000 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 760 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 1255 hrs....................................................$199,900 CIH 340 Mag, '13, 1125 hrs....................................................$219,900 CIH 340 Mag, '12, 785 hrs......................................................$219,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2100 hrs....................................................$179,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 1905 hrs....................................................$182,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2315 hrs....................................................$179,900 CIH 340 Mag, '11, 2735 hrs....................................................$174,900 CIH 335 Mag, '11, 1000 hrs....................................................$189,500 CIH 335 Mag, '09, 2055 hrs....................................................$160,000 CIH 335 Mag, '08, 3510 hrs....................................................$129,900 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 395 hrs......................................................$225,000 CIH 315 Mag, '13, 545 hrs......................................................$229,500 CIH 315 Mag, '12, 2150 hrs....................................................$205,000 CIH 315 Mag, '11, 1535 hrs....................................................$155,000

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CIH 535 Quad, ‘08, 1955 hrs. ....$244,900

CIH 310 Mag, '14, 410 hrs......................................................$207,500 CIH 305 Mag, '10, 1825 hrs....................................................$169,500 CIH 305 Mag, '09, 2015 hrs....................................................$149,900 CIH 305 Mag, '07, 3600 hrs....................................................$134,500 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 405 hrs......................................................$197,500 CIH 290 Mag, '14, 725 hrs......................................................$199,000

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CIH 485HD Steiger, ‘10, 1000 hrs...$219,900

TopAir 1200R90, ‘09 ................$27,500 Demco 1200 Nav ......................................................................$14,900 Fast 9500, 1850 Gal ..................................................................$34,900 (3) Hardi Commander, 1200 Gal ..............................starting at $19,900 Hardi CM1500 ..........................................................................$23,900 Hardi NP1100, 90' ....................................................................$23,500 Redball 680, 1350 Gal ..............................................................$16,500 (2) Redball 670, 90' ................................................starting at $12,500 Redball 570, 1200 Gal ..............................................................$15,900 Spray Air 3600, 120' ................................................................$29,700 (2) Summers Ultimate, 90' ......................................starting at $18,500 Top Air 1600, 120' ....................................................................$32,500 Top Air TA1100, 60' ..................................................................$10,500

HAY & FORAGE EQUIP.

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CIH 290 Mag., ‘14, 160 hrs. ......$209,900

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Claas 970, ‘08, 1914 hrs. ........

Claas 960, '13, 430 hrs ...............................................

Claas 960, '13, 1400 hrs .............................................

Claas 960, '12, 825 hrs ...............................................

Claas 960, '12, 850 hrs ...............................................

Claas 960, '12, 1250 hrs .............................................

Claas 960, '10, 2200 hrs .............................................

Claas 960, '09, 1825 hrs .............................................

Claas 960, '08, 3710 hrs .............................................

Claas 930, '13, 1235 hrs .............................................

COMPACT TRACTORS/RTV’s JD 3520, '09, 390 hrs ..............................................................$23,900 Kubota B7300HSD, 1280 hrs ......................................................$5,900 Kubota B3030, '10, 980 hrs ......................................................$16,950 Kubota B2620, '10, 85 hrs ........................................................$16,400 Kubota B2320HSD, '11, 125 hrs ..............................................$18,500 Kubota BX2650HSDC, '13, 55 hrs ............................................$30,600 Kubota BX2350, '07, 1215 hrs..................................................$10,500 Kubota L3240HST, '13, 55 hrs..................................................$32,500 Kubota L2800, '08, 665 hrs ......................................................$13,950 NH TC33D, '00, 1715 hrs............................................................$9,650 NH TZ25DA, '06, 595 hrs............................................................$7,500 Artic Cat 700EFI, '11, 1450 hrs ................................................$13,000 Coleman HS500, '13, 85 hrs ......................................................$7,900 Ez-Go 1000, '12 ..........................................................................$4,995 Honda Foreman, '01, 585 hrs ....................................................$2,250 Kubota RTV1100, '07, 865 hrs..................................................$14,250 Polaris Sportsman 450, '06, 110 hrs ..........................................$4,200

SPRAYERS SELF-PROPELLED

CIH 290 Mag, '14, 160 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 290 Mag, '13, 430 hrs......................................................$209,900 CIH 290 Mag, '13, 515 hrs......................................................$195,000 CIH 290 Mag, '12, 900 hrs......................................................$179,000 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 750 hrs......................................................$177,500 CIH 290 Mag, '11, 1780 hrs....................................................$149,900 CIH 280 Mag, '14, 235 hrs......................................................$185,000 CIH 275 Mag, '10, 2435 hrs....................................................$152,500 CIH 260 Mag, '12, 405 hrs......................................................$165,000 CIH 260 Mag, '11, 1305 hrs....................................................$159,500 CIH 245 Mag, '10, 2135 hrs....................................................$148,900 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 335 hrs......................................................$179,900 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 1610 hrs....................................................$125,000 CIH 235 Mag, '13, 1770 hrs....................................................$125,000 CIH 225 Mag, '14, 110 hrs......................................................$169,000 CIH 190 Mag, '14, 455 hrs......................................................$155,500 CIH 190 Mag, '11, 1915 hrs....................................................$111,900 CIH 190 Mag, '09, 3835 hrs......................................................$99,900 CIH 180 Mag, '13, 2090 hrs....................................................$119,500 CIH MX305, '06, 2785 hrs ......................................................$137,900 CIH MX285, '04, 5145 hrs ........................................................$97,500 CIH MX270, '99, 6940 hrs ........................................................$66,900

SELF-PROPELLED FORAG

Claas 980, '13, 960 hrs ...............................................

Claas 980, '12, 1195 hrs .............................................

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

Claas 980, '08, 2945 hrs .............................................

Claas 970, '13, 1010 hrs .............................................

Claas 970, '08, 1410 hrs .............................................

Claas 970, '08, 1875 hrs .............................................

CIH JX70, '07, 1655 hrs ..........................................................$22,900 CIH 7250, '95, 5910 hrs ..........................................................$59,500 CIH 885, '88, 6350 hrs ............................................................$12,900 CIH 485, 1405 hrs ....................................................................$11,500 Case 2390, 6670 hrs ................................................................$13,900 Case 400 ....................................................................................$1,950 IH 656, '66, 8555 hrs..................................................................$6,950 IH 574, '78, 3480 hrs..................................................................$6,950 IH 300, '56, 6935 hrs..................................................................$3,500 JD 6200L, '95, 7100 hrs ..........................................................$24,000 JD 5520, '04, 2440 hrs ............................................................$25,350 JD 5310, '99, 4025 hrs ............................................................$11,900 JD 5055D, '12, 270 hrs ............................................................$18,500 JD 4000, '71, 9000 hrs ............................................................$13,500 NH T5070, '08, 1100 hrs ..........................................................$35,500

CIH 310 Mag., ‘14, 410 hrs. ......$207,500

NO. MANKATO, 507-387-551

Bob Joubert, East - (507) 402 Randy Olmscheid, West - (320) 5

TRACTORS 2WD

CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1945 hrs ..................................................$259,900 CIH 535 Quad, '08, 1955 hrs ..................................................$244,900 CIH 530 Steiger, '07, 2425 hrs................................................$199,000 CIH 500 RowTrac, '14, 505 hrs ..............................................$344,900 CIH 500 Steiger, '12, 1205 hrs................................................$235,000 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1430 hrs ..................................................$269,900 CIH 500 Quad, '11, 1580 hrs ..................................................$282,900 CIH 485 Quad, '09, 1950 hrs ..................................................$246,500

CIH 485HD Steiger, '10, 1000 hrs ..........................................$219,900 CIH 485 Steiger, '10, 1635 hrs................................................$203,900 CIH 485 Quad, '09, 2650 hrs ..................................................$219,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 2160 hrs ..................................................$235,900 CIH 485 Quad, '08, 1585 hrs ..................................................$235,900 CIH 480 RowTrac, '14, 640 hrs ..............................................$339,900 CIH 450 RowTrac, '13, 545 hrs ..............................................$329,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 935 hrs..................................................$217,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '10, 1820 hrs................................................$184,900 CIH 435 Steiger, '09, 1850 hrs................................................$184,900 CIH 350 Steiger, '12, 1115 hrs................................................$200,900 CIH 350HD Steiger, '11, 795 hrs ............................................$191,500 CIH STX500Q, '05, 3990 hrs ..................................................$198,000 CIH STX480, '06, 3110 hrs ....................................................$145,900 CIH STX450, '05, 3885 hrs ....................................................$142,500 CIH STX450Q, '02, 2705 hrs ..................................................$145,900 CIH STX450Q, '02, 3765 hrs ..................................................$152,000 CIH STX450Q, '02, 4980 hrs ..................................................$142,900 CIH STX325, '03, 5665 hrs ......................................................$99,000 CIH 9280, '92, 8180 hrs ..........................................................$57,500 Challenger MTC965C, '09, 1390 hrs ......................................$189,900 Challenger MT855B, '07, 4420 hrs ........................................$169,900 JD 9630T, '10, 2770 hrs ........................................................$227,500 JD 9630T, '09, 2390 hrs ........................................................$226,000 JD 9560R, '14, 545 hrs ..........................................................$309,900 JD 9560, '14, 565 hrs ............................................................$312,000 JD 9560R, '12, 320 hrs ..........................................................$299,900 JD 9560RT,'14, 595 hrs ..........................................................$341,500 JD 9560RT, '14, 610 hrs ........................................................$340,900

SPRAYERS PULL-TYPE

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CIH SPX3200B, ‘01, 3825 hrs. ........$79,000 CIH 3330, '14, 570 hrs ..........................................................$226,500 CIH SPX3200B, '01, 3825 hrs ..................................................$79,000 Ag Chem 1074SS, '07, 2200 hrs ............................................$136,000 Ag Chem 854 Rogator, '02, 2080 hrs ......................................$65,500 Ag Chem 854 Rogator, '99, 4140 hrs ......................................$69,900 Hagie STS12, '12, 550 hrs ......................................................$259,000 JD 4920, '05, 2425 hrs ............................................................$99,500 JD 49830, '13, 4000 hrs ........................................................$239,500 JD 4830, '09, 525 hrs ............................................................$219,900 Miller 5240HT, '13, 190 hrs ....................................................$269,000 Miller 4365, '10, 825 hrs ........................................................$245,000 Miller 4365, '09, 2055 hrs ......................................................$199,500 Miller 4240HT, '10, 2005 hrs ..................................................$159,000 Millerpro 2200TSS, '05, 1820 hrs ............................................$95,900 Miller Condor A75, '08, 1740 hrs............................................$149,000 Rogator 1084SS, '09, 2380 hrs ..............................................$149,500 Rogator 854, '98, 3490 hrs ......................................................$46,000 Rogator 854, '97, 5125 hrs ......................................................$37,500

Class 8700, ‘04, 2015 hrs...........$98,500 Claas 8700, '04, 2015 hrs ........................................................$98,500 NH H8080, '12, 340 hrs ..........................................................$102,500 NH H8080, '11, 790 hrs ............................................................$89,000 NH H8080, '11, 800 hrs ............................................................$89,000 NH H8060, '12, 290 hrs ............................................................$98,500 (4) CIH DC132, 13' MowCond ................................starting at $27,900 CIH 8370, 14' MowCond ............................................................$2,900 Claas 9100C MowCond ............................................................$58,000 Claas 8550C MowCond ............................................................$54,000 (2) Claas 8400RC MowCond....................................starting at $48,000 NH 1475, 14' MowCond............................................................$11,900 NH 1441, 15' MowCond............................................................$16,750 NH 1431, 13' MowCond..............................................................$9,950 (2) CIH FXH300 PT Forg Harv..................................starting at $29,000 Gehl 1075 PT Forg Harv..............................................................$5,950 NH FP240 PT Forg Harv............................................................$18,500 NH FP230 PT Forg Harv............................................................$34,000 NH FP230 PT Forg Harv............................................................$29,500 CIH MDX81 Disc Mower ............................................................$6,900 Gehl DM162, 8' Disc Mower ......................................................$4,500 Kuhn GMD800 Disc Mower ........................................................$7,900 Kuhn GMD700HD Disc Mower....................................................$9,500 Gehl WM2109 Wind Merg ........................................................$13,500 (2) Millerpro 14-16 Wind Merg................................starting at $34,000 Oxbo 14-16 Wind Merg ............................................................$49,500 Phiber SM848 Wind Merg ........................................................$28,500 Rowse 8' Wind Merg ..................................................................$6,500 H & S CR10, 10 Wheel Rake ......................................................$3,900 Krone 1010, 30' Rake ..............................................................$16,900 Pottinger 185A Rake ................................................................$15,000 CIH RS561, 5x6 Rnd Baler........................................................$10,750 Claas 280RC Rnd Baler ............................................................$19,500 Claas 255 UNI Rnd Baler ..........................................................$31,000 Claas Rollant 62, 4x5 Rnd Baler..................................................$4,000 JD 854 Rnd Baler......................................................................$26,900 JD 568 Rnd Baler......................................................................$27,000 MF 2856A Rnd Baler ................................................................$33,000 NH BR7090 Rnd Baler ..............................................................$33,500 NH BR760 Rnd Baler ................................................................$22,600 NH 848, 4x5 Rnd Baler ..............................................................$3,950 Vermeer 605H, 5x6 Rec Baler ....................................................$2,500 (2) CIH LB333 Rec Baler..........................................starting at $59,000 (2) NH BB940A Rec Baler ........................................starting at $49,500 NH 311 Rec Baler........................................................................$2,500 JD 100 Rec Baler ......................................................................$19,750 (4) CIH 600 Forage Blower ........................................starting at $1,250

Claas 930, ‘10, 3630 hrs. ........

Claas 930, '10, 3630 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '09, 1890 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '09 .............................................................

Claas 900, '08, 4220 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '08, 3770 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '05, 3390 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '02, 3950 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '01, 3985 hrs .............................................

Claas 900, '01, 4205 hrs .............................................

Claas 880, '99, 4720 hrs .............................................

Claas 880, '96, 1285 hrs .............................................

Claas 870, '03, 2880 hrs .............................................

Claas 860, '96, 4365 hrs .............................................

Claas 850, '05, 3400 hrs .............................................

Claas 830, '03, 1400 hrs .............................................

Claas 830, '03, 2880 hrs .............................................

JD 7980, '14, 605 hrs .................................................

JD 7980, '13, 1375 hrs ...............................................

JD 7780, '14, 350 hrs .................................................

JD 7780, '13, 365 hrs .................................................

JD 7500, '04, 2840 hrs ...............................................

JD 6850, '98, 3980 hrs ...............................................

JD 5730, '90 ...............................................................

JD 5730, '87 ...............................................................

NH FX38, '01, 2120 hrs ...............................................

(2) Claas PU380HD Hayhead ..................................sta (12) Claas PU380 Hayhead ......................................sta (2) Claas PU300 Hayhead ..........................................st JD 645A Hayhead.........................................................

JD 645C Hayhead.........................................................

JD 7' Hayhead .............................................................

(7) Claas Orbis 900 Cornhead................................start (7) Claas Orbis 750 Cornhead..................................sta (9) Claas Orbis 600 Cornhead..................................sta (12) Claas RU600, 8R30 Cornhead..........................sta (3) Claas RU450 Cornhead ......................................sta Claas RU450XTRA Cornhead .......................................

(3) Claas 6 Row Cornhead ...........................................

JD 692 Cornhead .........................................................

(2) JD 690 Cornhead ..............................................sta JD 688 Cornheaad .......................................................

JD 686, 6R30 Cornhead...............................................

JD 3R30 Cornhead.......................................................

Kemper 6008 Cornhead ...............................................

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$239,000

ALDEN, MN 507-874-3400

ST. CLOUD, MN 320-251-2585

SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE Cont.

COMBINES Continued

(4) Kemper 4500 Cornhead ....................................starting at $19,500 NH 360N6 Cornhead ................................................................$16,900 NH 3PN Cornhead ......................................................................$8,500

CIH 2388, '03, 2425 hrs ........................................................$109,900 CIH 2388, '03, 2940 hrs ........................................................$105,900 CIH 2388, '03, 3500 hrs ..........................................................$89,900 CIH 2366, '98, 3445 hrs ..........................................................$74,500 CIH 2188, '96, 3025 hrs ..........................................................$59,900 CIH 2188, '96, 3745 hrs ..........................................................$54,900 CIH 2188, '95, 4400 hrs ..........................................................$42,500 CIH 2166, '97, 3300 hrs ..........................................................$52,000 CIH 2166, '96, 4155 hrs ..........................................................$42,500 CIH 2166, '95, 3095 hrs ..........................................................$60,000 CIH 2166, '95, 3665 hrs ..........................................................$62,500 CIH 1660, '90, 4565 hrs ..........................................................$19,500 CIH 1660, '88, 4635 hrs ..........................................................$18,500 JD 9610, '98, 4030 hrs ............................................................$59,000

COMBINES CIH 9120, '12, 535 hrs ..........................................................$292,900 CIH 9120, '11, 640 hrs ..........................................................$274,900 CIH 9120, '11, 920 hrs ..........................................................$258,900 CIH 9120T, '11, 1220 hrs........................................................$306,900 CIH 8230, '14, 440 hrs ..........................................................$335,000 CIH 8230, '13, 685 hrs ..........................................................$295,000 CIH 8230, '13, 850 hrs ..........................................................$279,500 CIH 8230, '12, 500 hrs ..........................................................$314,900 CIH 8230, '12, 645 hrs ..........................................................$269,900 CIH 8230, '12, 790 hrs ..........................................................$278,500 CIH 8230T, '12, 1000 hrs........................................................$341,000 CIH 8120, '10, 820 hrs ..........................................................$268,500 CIH 8120, '10, 1240 hrs ........................................................$240,000 CIH 8120, '10, 1275 hrs ........................................................$239,500 CIH 8120, '10, 1405 hrs ........................................................$217,000 CIH 8120, '09, 1195 hrs ........................................................$235,900 CIH 8120, '09, 1555 hrs ........................................................$229,500 CIH 8010, '08, 1350 hrs ........................................................$179,900 CIH 8010, '08, 1480 hrs ........................................................$179,900 CIH 8010, '06, 2125 hrs ........................................................$149,900 CIH 8010, '05, 3100 hrs ........................................................$125,000 CIH 7230, '14, 675 hrs ..........................................................$309,000 CIH 7230, '13, 370 hrs ..........................................................$305,900 CIH 7230, '12, 570 hrs ..........................................................$268,900 CIH 7230, '12, 685 hrs ..........................................................$277,900 CIH 7230, '12, 750 hrs ..........................................................$258,000 CIH 7230, '12, 895 hrs ..........................................................$259,900 CIH 7120, '10, 1205 hrs ........................................................$219,900 CIH 7120, '09, 1230 hrs ........................................................$225,900 CIH 7120, '09, 1440 hrs ........................................................$212,500 CIH 7120, '09, 1715 hrs ........................................................$209,500 CIH 7088, '10, 1525 hrs ........................................................$189,500 CIH 7088, '09, 1380 hrs ........................................................$197,900 CIH 7010, '07, 1840 hrs ........................................................$165,000 CIH 7010, '07, 2355 hrs ........................................................$145,500 CIH 6130, '14, 150 hrs ..........................................................$269,000 CIH 6130, '14, 185 hrs ..........................................................$269,000 CIH 6130, '14, 200 hrs ..........................................................$269,000 CIH 6130, '14, 350 hrs ..........................................................$269,900 CIH 6130, '14, 450 hrs ..........................................................$259,900 CIH 6130, '13, 385 hrs ..........................................................$253,000

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SKID LOADERS/EXCAVATORS/TLB Case SR220, '12, 700 hrs ........................................................$36,900 Case SR220, '12, 785 hrs ........................................................$33,900 Case SR220, '11, 3060 hrs ......................................................$27,000 Case SR200, '13, 490 hrs ........................................................$34,500 Case SR200, '13, 775 hrs ........................................................$33,900 Case SR200, '13, 1035 hrs ......................................................$31,900 Case SR200, '13, 1500 hrs ......................................................$34,500 Case SR200, '13, 1660 hrs ......................................................$27,400 Case SR200, '13, 1980 hrs ......................................................$27,400 Case SR200, '12, 1330 hrs ......................................................$31,900 Case SR200, '11, 1300 hrs ......................................................$30,000 Case SV300, '12, 2100 hrs ......................................................$34,900 Case SV300, '12, 2180 hrs ......................................................$33,900 Case SV300, '11, 2270 hrs ......................................................$37,500 Case SV250, '12, 3005 hrs ......................................................$29,500 Case SV250, '11, 335 hrs ........................................................$35,500 Case SV250, '11, 1170 hrs ......................................................$30,500 Case 445CT, '06, 1630 hrs........................................................$35,500 Case 420, '08, 1375 hrs............................................................$19,500 Case 410, '05, 310 hrs..............................................................$22,900 Case 60XT, '04, 3430 hrs..........................................................$16,200 ASV SR-80, '06, 3090 hrs ........................................................$22,900 Bobcat S570, '13, 345 hrs ........................................................$35,900 Bobcat S300, '09, 1120 hrs ......................................................$34,900 Bobcat 610, 5835 hrs ................................................................$4,500 Deere 332CT, '06, 4340 hrs ......................................................$26,000 Deere 326D, '12, 355 hrs..........................................................$36,900 Deere 323D, '13, 240 hrs..........................................................$48,500 Deere 260, '02, 3920 hrs ..........................................................$16,750 Deere 250, '00, 8840 hrs ..........................................................$12,900 Gehl 7810, '10, 1860 hrs ..........................................................$39,500 Gehl 5640, '04, 3900 hrs ..........................................................$19,900 Gehl 5240E, '11, 2775 hrs ........................................................$22,900 Gehl 4840E, '07, 4945 hrs ........................................................$15,500 Gehl V330, '12, 640 hrs ............................................................$42,500 Gehl V330, '12, 910 hrs ............................................................$38,900 Kubota SVL90-2HC, '12, 1650 hrs............................................$42,900 Mustang 2044, '10, 3020 hrs ..................................................$17,900

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GLENCOE, MN 320-864-5531

MISCELLANEOUS

$179,000

CIH 6130, ‘13, 390 hrs. ............$259,900 CIH 6130, '13, 390 hrs ..........................................................$259,900 CIH 6130, '13, 515 hrs ..........................................................$254,500 CIH 6088, '12, 695 hrs ..........................................................$227,900 CIH 6088, '11, 415 hrs ..........................................................$239,500 CIH 6088, '10, 1270 hrs ........................................................$189,900 CIH 2588, '08, 1450 hrs ........................................................$169,900 CIH 2588, '08, 1805 hrs ........................................................$169,500

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Cold Storage report shows high butter, cheese stocks This column was written for the marMarket News. (Sales were not adjusted for keting week ending June 26. calendar considerations).

There is no fear of running out of dairy April sales of conventional products products any time soon. The U.S. Departtotaled 3.9 billion pounds, down 1.4 perment of Agriculture’s latest Cold Storage cent from a year ago; organic products, at report shows sharp gains in May butter 206 million pounds, were down 0.2 perand cheese stocks. The butter inventory cent. Organic represented about 5.0 perstood at 264.3 million pounds on May 31, cent of total sales for the month. up 31.9 million pounds or 14 percent January to April, total packaged fluid MIELKE MARKET from April and 54.8 million pounds or 26 milk sales, at 16.7 billion pounds, were WEEKLY percent above May 2014. down 2.0 percent from the same period a American cheese, at 664.5 million year earlier. Year-to-date sales of convenBy Lee Mielke pounds, was up 20.4 million pounds tional products, at 15.9 billion or three percent from April and 8 pounds, were down 2.0 percent; million pounds or one percent above organic products, at 825 million a year ago. The total cheese inventory pounds, were down 0.5 percent. amounted to 1.1 billion pounds, up 23.6 million ■ pounds or two percent from April and 44 million Cash cheese lost more ground the last full week of pounds or four percent above a year ago.

Dairy Month. The Cheddar blocks closed Friday at FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski viewed $1.64 per pound, down six cents on the week and 38 the report as bearish versus expectations and wrote cents below a year ago. The barrels were down 3.5 in his June 23 Early Morning Update that May but- cents, to $1.6250, 38.5 cents below a year ago. ter stocks were at levels not seen since 2012. He Twenty cars of block and 29 of barrel traded hands explained that “We are not exporting butterfat any- on the week. where near the pace we were last year. Another facFC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski points out tor accounting for the inventory builds is that plant that this is the sixth week in a row that barrel managers are diligently working to keep inventories in line to prepare for the late year demand season.” cheese has traded double digit volumes and he expects more cheese to come. The ever lagging We’re not drinking our milk either. April packaged National Dairy Products Sales Report-surveyed U.S. fluid milk sales totaled 4.1 billion pounds, down 1.3 average block price was up 4 cents, to $1.7362, while percent from April 2014, according to USDA’s Dairy the barrels averaged $1.7284, up 2.4 cents.

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Milk is readily available for cheese manufacturers but surplus milk priced below Class is less available, reports Dairy Market News. Plant schedules remain very active and in a number of cases, are still at full production.

More milk is entering the cheese vat due to schools closing, putting pressure on prices, but cheese production will not follow normal seasonal declines, according to the June 19 Dairy and Food Market Analyst.

“With more-than-enough milk in the Midwest and Northeast, cheese plants will continue to operate near capacity far-longer than typical. Cheesemakers will be adding nonfat solids (dry milk, nonfat dry milk or condensed skim) back into the vat as soon as capacity opens up. As you probably remember, ‘fortifying the vat’ helped U.S. nonfat dry milk usage (or cheese plants purchasing for future use) to increase 39 percent year over year during First Quarter 2015.

Total cheese output averaged up 2.5 percent during the period.”

The good news, according to Dairy and Food Market Analyst, is that “domestic demand is growing too and finally, at retail. After sluggish performance during the first 16 weeks of the year, retail natural cheese sales shot up 6.1 percent (an additional 12 million pounds) during the four weeks ending May 17, according to International Research Institute data; the largest year over year increase since January 2014. One year ago, sales were off 2.7 percent.

Processed cheese sales decreased just 2.2 percent this period. Interestingly: Natural cheese sold at an average price of $5.26 per pound; down just 11 cents versus one year ago and up 8 cents from the previous four-week period.”

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He points out that 2015 exported volumes have represented 6.8 percent of total cheese production in the United States. “That’s a very small margin compared to nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder of which more than 50 percent of total production was exported in 2014,” Meyer says, “Therefore, domestic demand can have a significant influence over market direction and it has!”

But, he warns that “History tells us domestic cheese demand cannot sustain itself anywhere close to 8 percent growth so we fully expect those gains to roll back to the mean. The high cheese price (and to a certain extent, dry whey) has kept farmgate milk prices above the cost of production, which means the signal has not yet been given to farmers to make less into the summer months.”

■ Cooperatives Working Together accepted 20 requests for export assistance this week to sell 3.261 million pounds of cheese and 1.157 million pounds of butter to customers in Asia and the Middle East. The product has been contracted for delivery through November and raises CWT’s 2015 cheese exports to 38 million pounds plus 30.4 million pounds of butter and 20.1 million pounds of whole milk powder to 28 countries on five continents.

Looking candidly at the international market, Rabobank’s Dairy Quarterly warns that the world is producing more milk than the market needs.

“This imbalance is unlikely to be substantially corrected in Second Half 2015. The seeds of an eventual price recovery are now being planted, with producers and consumers finally getting the signal that the world has too much milk and starting to respond to that. But the price recovery itself is unlikely to emerge till late 2015 at best, ensuring a difficult period for many of the world's producers,” says Tim Hunt, Rabobank global dairy strategist.

■ As to cost of production, the USDA’s latest data shows April total costs were down slightly from March and down from April 2014.

Total feed costs averaged $11.88 per hundredweight, down 43 cents from March, down 38 cents from February, and $1.35 below April 2014. Purchased feed costs, at $6.13/cwt., were down 66 cents from March, down 72 cents from

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MIELKE, from pg. 22 drop six cents Tuesday following the May Cold Storage data and lost 1.75 cents Wednesday. It regained a penny Thursday and 2.5 cents Friday to close at $1.9150 per pound, unchanged on the week but 47.5 cents below a year ago when it jumped 15.5 cents. Eight cars traded hands on the week. NDPSR butter averaged $1.8864, down a nickel.

Butter output in the Central region is trending lower, according to Dairy Market News. Some producers report they are running into competition from Class II manufacturers for local cream supplies as ice cream/frozen dessert production gears up. Butter inventories vary from plant to plant.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk, on Thursday, fell to the lowest level since the Chicago Mercantile Exchange opened the spot market for powder on Sept. 1, 1998, but regained two cents Friday to finish the week at 83 cents per pound, down 4.5 cents on the week, and 97.75 cents below a year ago.

Twelve cars were sold on the week.

NDPSR powder averaged 92.92 cents per pound, up 0.4 cent, and dry whey averaged 42.31 cents per pound, down 0.9 cent.

■ Writing in the June 19 Cheese Market News, HighGround Dairy’s Eric Meyer provided insight into the resilient cheese prices. He says “It was a widely held view that once global prices collapsed at nearly the same time the U.S. dollar exploded higher against a basket of currencies, dairy exports (including cheese) would drop significantly.

“While volumes have trailed below the prior year, they were well above our expectations with total cheese down just 10.5 percent through April versus the prior year. Cheddar exports have been the laggard, down nearly 48 percent year-to-date and representing a 42 million pound decline. ...

“However, the ‘fresh’ (think pizza and cream cheeses) and the ‘grated/powdered’ categories have seen strong percentage gains to date with a sharp uptick in total cheese exports to South Korea (up 11.7 million pounds) and Mexico (up 8.6 million pounds) versus January through April 2014.

“Kudos to U.S. manufacturers and marketers that have spent years building long-term relationships that prioritized product quality and consistency over price. Those efforts paid off in 2015, a year that could have been much worse due to negative currency fluctuations.”

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Women’s workshop teaches value of soil health

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MELROSE, Minn. – Rosie Spanier owns about 100 acres in Belgrade, Minn. She has 60 acres of woods, fruit trees and thousands of flowers. With her husband, Urban, a long-time board member of the Stearns County Conservation Board, she raised five sons and a daughter on their farm of about 600 acres.

“I ended up doing all the farming in my coveralls,” said Spanier. “I was a born farmer and will always be a farmer.”

Spanier was one of eight women who attended the Women Caring for the Land workshop in Melrose on May 21. The workshop, sponsored by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network and Renewing the Countryside, was hosted by Stearns County

Soil Water and Conservation District and other agencies.

Spanier, who rents 40 acres of cropland to a farmer who gets chemicals on her fruit trees, came to learn how to convince her renter to stop spraying.

Another, Joanne Cymbaluk, came because her mother was recently widowed and managing a large tract of farmland.

Throughout the day-long workshop, women landowners learned about soil health and conservation practices. In the process, they connected with local resources and each other.

They met Lisa Baker who, with her parents, has turned her 15-acre property into a Community Supported Agriculture farm called Baker’s Acres in Avon. The family markets vegetables to Twin Cities restaurants and

Melissa Wenker, left, was one of eight women who attended the May 21 Women Caring for the Land workshop in Melrose, Minn.

local co-ops. They have eight acres in pasture for beef cows.

Baker’s dad, an old-fashioned farmer, works the land, tills and plows. Baker needs help explaining no-till in a way

that will make her dad say “A-ha.”

“I’m still learning so I can’t override him,” said Baker.

She was an added resource to the participants as a local contact for the Sustainable Farming Association.

“I’m here as a friend as well for all of you who want to reach out,” said Baker.

Lessons Carol Schutte of WFAN and colleague Jean Eells led the morning session. With lectures and simple experiments, they showed how important soil structure is in Marie Wood keeping water from running off cropland. The chemistry, biology and structure of soil is essential to good crop production.

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going to make money or not.”

Tiling is an expensive solution for farmers to improve drainage, but by improving soil structure both heavy and sandy soils will be able to drain and hold water better.

“There is hope here, ladies,” said Niehaus.

Nutrient loss Schutte compared soil to cake with frosting. Where water is leaving the field, the farmer discs over it so you don’t see it. It’s like a cake with frosting when someone swipes a finger full. You smooth it out, but if you keep doing it, pretty soon all the frosting is gone.

“Same thing in your fields,” said Schutte. “Even though discing makes that soil disappear that soil is moving where it shouldn’t be.”

As soil particles erode, so too are nitrogen and phosphorous.

“That’s why we have the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Schutte.

One pound of phosphorous equals 500 pounds of algae in our waters.

“I love the land,” said Linda Wenker.

“I see water quality going down. The grasslands are so important.” Linda and daughter Melissa Wenker came to learn how to care for the family’s 80 acres in Melrose and waterfront property on Morrison Lake.

“I care about farming and what’s happening to our water quality,” said Melissa. “It’s emotionally draining and sad.”

The family has 80 acres in the Conservation Reserve Program. They have planted grassland for pheasant habitat, but 20 acres of trees are being overrun with thistle and buckthorn.

University of Minnesota Extension soil specialist Jodi DeJong-Hughes directed her to an herbicide that won’t kill Echinacea.

Linda, who grew up on a farm with five brothers, hopes their conservation efforts will be an example to neighboring farmers.

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WORKSHOP, from pg. 24 last 30 to 40 years is the absolute vitalness of the structure of the soil and the biology of the soil,” said Schutte. “We can move toward less chemical use.”

For farming, improved soil structure means increased yields. Preventing soil and nutrient runoff also improves water quality.

The soil structure has been degraded in the last 40 years due to corn and soybean crops and tillage — an artifact of our farming practices, said Eells.

Using three canning jars, clumps of dirt and netting from a frozen turkey, she demonstrated drainage. She encouraged the women to use this experiment to start the conversation that something needs to change in our landscape.

Eells used three soil samples: worst soil in the sacrifice zone where you pull in equipment; soil from a roadside ditch underneath grass; and most productive soil in the field. Each clump was placed over the net and water was dumped over it.

“There’s our good black soil in a rain storm washing away,” said Eells.

When Eells was growing up, her father planted oats and hay — cool weather crops to cover the land after harvest. Now the land is bare from October to June and soil particles and nutrients can move in rain or snow melt.

The soil from under the grass did not wash away.

“Living roots, they glue that soil back together,” said Eells. “You can build the soil back up.”

Participant Barb Niehaus, who has a 30-acre farm east of Sauk Centre, Minn., is currently raising 25 calves.

She also drives a school bus and notices the farmland is disced and has little past crop residue. Water sits in puddles on top of the hardened fields.

The soil looks dead.

“I wonder if there are any worms in that ground,” said Niehaus.

Soil that’s tilled and disced makes a hard pan cement layer. That’s why the water sits on top when it rains. By reducing tillage and planting cover crops, dead residue and plants will wick water into the soil.

“It drains better, but also holds on to water that is plant available in the most critical time of the year when your yield is being set. It holds onto water and gives it up to your crops in August when your plants are filling out,” Eells said. “That’s when you are

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Carol Schutte and Jean Eells travel the countryside to facilitate Women Caring for the Land Workshops.

They teach women how they can make a difference in our farms and environment.

Carol Schutte It all comes down to the soil and they can improve it.

Schutte, a country girl from Clear Lake, Iowa, lives on five acres. A retired environmental science teacher, she would cry when she taught climate change and found students that didn’t care.

She has discovered life after teaching by educating women landowners on soil health.

Together, Schutte and Eells, who have become friends, hosted 35 meetings in seven states across the Midwest. When Schutte sees farmers plowing in the fall, clouds of dirt trailing them, “It’s like a knife to the heart,” she said.

As a program assistant for Women Food and

Agriculture Network, she preaches land stewardship and is encouraged by all the women she’s met at her workshops.

“You feel some hope for the future,” said Schutte.

Eells, of Webster City, Iowa, is a subcontractor Jean Eells with E Resources Group.

Besides traveling and teaching, she also writes the grants to secure funding.

The focus of this program is on women landowners because many widows inherit farmland. In fact, nearly half the farmland in the United States today is owned by women.

“Women don’t talk about farming together.

Conservation is even more restrictive,” said Eells.

Women Caring for the Land can help open up the conversation between women, their farming families and tenants.

— Marie Wood

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Building organic matter WORKSHOP, from pg. 25 “When we till we break up the fungi and worms. We have compacted the soil so much that there’s no room for them,” she said.

The good news — cover crops put living roots in the soil longer and improve soil biology.

Jill Sackett, University of Minnesota Extension educator, talked cover crops and resources including the online Cover Crop Decision Tool from the Midwest Cover Crops Council, as well as the book “Managing Cover Crops Profitably.”

Participant Lee Peltz, of Holdingford, Minn., was interested in learning about cover crops that her goats could graze on, as well as plants that have medicinal qualities. A cover crop seed catalog and resource guide was available at the workshop.

For farmers new to cover crops, Sackett recommends oats because they die in winter so come spring farmers do not need to spray and kill it before they plant their cash crops.

“The use of cover crops affect everything,” said Sackett. “Start small on your own farm.”

Start in drown-out spots, added DeJong-Hughes.

Field trip In the afternoon, the group took a bus to nearby CRP and cropland. In the CRP land, a large pit was dug in order to view the soil profile. DeJong-Hughes jumped in.

“When I jump into a soil pit, it tells a different story,” she said.

When we plant corn or soybeans, we are opening a big wound in the land and deep tillage creates a bigger wound, said DeJong-Hughes.

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how it was building organic matter beneath the grass surface. The women felt the rich soil.

“You can’t change the sand, silt and clay, but you can change the organic matter in your soil. This is the IQ of your soil,” said DeJong-Hughes.

Schutte sloshed some soil in a bucket of water and to the top floated white foamy stuff — the biological glue that holds the soil together.

“This is good, well-taken-care-of soil,” she said.

The rich topsoil of western Minnesota was built by prairies and was once 40 feet deep. Today, the topsoil is 10 to 12 feet deep, noted Schutte.

The group also held soil from a corn field. The soil was covered with a hard crust and the soil fell apart in their hands.

“There’s nothing holding it together,” said DeJong-Hughes.

Change Women landowners can make a difference in changing the landscape, said Schutte, especially if they have tenant farmers. She suggested offering a longterm lease of three to five years with the caveat that they try cover crops.

Maybe the first year, the landowner pays for cover crop seeds and the next year the landowner pays half the cost.

After year three of cover crops, farmers get excited about soil improvements, and by year five, cover crops become a religion as they reap the rewards of lower production costs and higher yields.

“There are many renters out there who will rent the way you want them to,” said DeJong-Hughes. “You have choices.”

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Excelsior Homes ........................7 Smiths Mill................................36 Gary Garst Auction ................28 Southwest MN K-Fence ..........19 Greenwald Farm Center ........34 Steffes Group ............................31 Haug Implement ......................32 Syntex ........................................13 Hewitt Drainage ......................19 United Farms Coop..................10 K & S Millwrights....................23 Versatile ....................................26 Kannegiesser ............................17 Wagner Trucks ........................19 Keith Bode ................................35 Wahl Spray Foam Insulation ..17 Kiester Implement....................38 Wearda Implement ..................32 Larsen Industries ....................38 Westman Freightliner ..............22 Letchers Farm Supply ............13 Wingert Land ..........................27 M S Diversified ........................38 Woodford Ag ............................34 Mages Auction ..........................27 Ziegler ........................................3 Maring Auction ............29, 30, 31 Ziemer Auction ........................28

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Larson Bros. ......................34, 36 Willmar Precast........................10

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Anderson Repair Auction 105 Main St. • Frost, MN 56033

Saturday, July 11, 2015 – 9:30 a.m.

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The following described property will be sold at farm located at 1510 279th Ave NW, Belgrade, MN being 4 miles south of Belgrade, MN, on US Hwy 71, then 3 miles west on 285th Ave NW, becoming 279th Ave NW

SATURDAY, JULY 18 • 10:00 a.m.

TRACTORS

MACHINERY

VEHICLES

• ‘90 Ford 8630 dsl. tractor, 6 cyl. dsl. eng., power shift, cab w/AC & heat, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyds., radar, 18.4x38 rear rubber, band duals, 14 front end wgts., 4666 hrs.

• ‘74 Ford 7000 dsl. tractor, 8-spd. w/dual power, 3 pt., 3 hyds., WF, 540/1000 PTO, rock box, 18.4x34 rear rubber w/duals • ‘63 Oliver 1600 gas tractor, WF, 2 hyds., 18.4x34 rear rubber w/Allied 590 all hyd. loader, Quicktach 27’ material bucket • ‘55 Farmall 300 gas tractor, NF, 3 hyd., rear wgts., 12.4x38 rear rubber (one owner) w/Paulson trip bucket, loader, 80” snowbucket, manure bucket • ‘50 Farmall C gas tractor, NF, 11.2x36 rear rubber (one owner) • FarmAll 460 gas industrial tractor w/loader & shuttle shift Butler 24’ Drying Bin w/fan & burner, w/6” unloading auger & 5 HP electric motor (to be moved)

• ‘02 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax dsl., regular cab pickup, LS, auto., loaded, 5th whl., gooseneck hitches, 4x4, & 33,000 actual miles • ‘09 Ford Focus, 4 cyl., auto., 98,000 miles (salvage title) • ‘99 Ford Escort SE, 4 cyl., 5-spd., 4 door, 248,000 miles

5000 Watt Generator w/Briggs gas engine

• NH 489, 9’ haybine • Kewanee 500, 40’ flight elevator • NH 56, 9’ roll-a-bar rake • Bale fork, 3 pt. w/2 needles • JD RG630, 6 row cultivator w/rolling shields • IH 8’ tandem disc • IH #55, 12’ chisel plow • Minnesota 125 flare box w/running gear • 10 row MT anhydrous side dresser • Flat rack w/running gear • Bradford gravity box w/1’ extension on Bradford running gear • Allied 7’, 2-stage snowblower (like new) • 16’ truck tire packer • JD 7000 planter w/monitor, 6R30” dry fertilizer, insecticide, herbacide, finger pickup, bean cups • IH 11’ grain drill on rubber w/grass seeder, 6” spacing • NH 273 hayliner small square baler • IH #45, 20’ Vibrashank field cultivator w/3 bar harrow • IH #45, 18’ Vibrashank field cultivator w/2 bar noble harrow • IH #720, 4x18 plow w/coulters, high clearance • Lindsay 5 section drag on cart • Minnesota running gear • Brandt 8”x52’ auger, PTO drive, on transport • GilmoreTatge 6”x50’ PTO auger on transport • JD running gear w/Midwest hoist & flat rack • EZ Trail 340 bu. Model 3400 on Kaston running gear • Kory 250 bu. gravity box w/NH running gear • 7’ sickle mower (was mounted to Farmall C) • Mounted cultivator for Farmall C or 300 • MN #110 PTO manure spreader • NH #512 PTO manure spreader w/new floor • JD #110, 16’ tandem disc • Bale fork, 3 pt. w/4 needles 13.5’ Kayak

(2) 24” Butler Bin Fans (1 w/burner)

Some Household Items – to be added

Barn Cupola - 9’ w/horse weather vane & glass lightning ball

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

11’ Bin Sweep - w/electric motor 14’x17’ Slant-roofed Shed (to be moved) w/new steel roof & sides, sliding door

LOWELL HAUGEN ESTATE

FARM MISC. • (9) 14’ cattle gates • (1) 12’ cattle gate • (13) cattle & hog panels • 18.4x34 rear tractor chains • Ford Ranger pickup topper • 300-gal. fuel barrel on stand • 100-gal. 12 volt truck fuel tank • Pickup 5th whl. camper hitch • 3 HP electric motor • 300-gal. fuel barrel • (100) steel fence posts • Lincoln stick feed welder • 4”x15’ auger w/electric motor • Dole 400 grain moisture tester • 10’ Bi-fold ladder • 24’ extension ladder

LAWN & GARDEN • JD X300 lawn tractor w/42” mower deck 320 hrs. w/bagger • (2) pull-type lawn sprayers • Snapper 30” rear engine riding lawn mower w/12.5 HP gas engine w/electric start • JD LT-105C gas weed whip • Pull-type fertilizer spreader

See all photos in color online at: www.ziemerauctions.com or www.midwestauctions.com, click on Ziemer

ROXANNE HAUGEN, owner

Number system used AUCTIONEERS Usual Terms of Auction (cash or approved check day of sale). No items removed until settled for.

Ziemer Auction Service, Clerk Mark Ziemer, Lic 34-46 New London MN sales tax laws apply where necessary.

320-354-4312 Not responsible for accidents Everything sold as-is.

Brian Ziemer, New London Lunch on Grounds by Crow River Lutheran Church Ladies

Note: Brian ran a welding and truck repair shop for 21 years. He has sold his building and will offer tools, shop equipment, and inventory at public auction.

For information call Brian (507) 236-2280.

Tractors: 1935 JD “B”, GP, newer paint; Add'l rear steel; Ford 8N, Dual hyd loader, newer paint. Forklift: Hyster Model S60B, 5000-lb., propane, 3-stage mast. Trailer: 15' tandem axle trailer. Snapper Snowblower. Shop Equip.: Edwards 55-ton iron worker, 3-ph; Hobart EXCEL ARC 6045CV & Hobart EXCEL ARC 8065CC/CV wire feed welder 3-ph; Thermal Arc PAK 10XR 100amp plasma cutter, 3-ph; Hobart TR-250 AC/DC stick welder; Miller Bobcat 225 CC/CV AC/DC 8000-watt portable gen. & welder, 208 hrs; Ellis 1500 metal band saw; Delta floor drill press; All America hot water pressure washer; Continental 30T press; 10T Port-a-power; 150-lb Anvil; OTC semi #519 lowlift transmission jack; 4T & 10T floor jacks; 110-gal Portable diesel tank; Purox torch set & tank cart; Plus more. Tools: 1” CP air impact; Snap-On air frame drill, VAC-Force 2000, thumb control; OTC semi truck puller set, w/sleeve puller. Service Manuals: Cat, Cummins, Detroit, JD, Chilton. Shop Supplies, Inventory, and Steel: All you’d expect from a full service welding & heavy truck shop. B&F Farms will sell: ‘76 Chevy C65 grain truck, 48k, 366, elec tag, 18' Scott box, Clean; ‘69 GMC 5500 grain truck, 117k, 350, 14' box; 550-gal dsl barrel & pump; Galv flare box, JD gear. For info call Duane (712) 229-0677. Also Selling: ‘78 Harley Davidson Shovelhead, 1200 cc, custom paint, 27,816 mi.; ‘81 Sylvan 14’ alum boat, 40-hp Envinrude, EZ loader trailer.

For info call Steve (712) 229-1765.

Managed and conducted by:

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LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY Sell your land or real estate in 30 days for 0% commisBEEF, SHEEP & GOAT sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 YOUTH SHOW. Madison, MN, July 11, 2015, Ages: 8Selling or Buying Farms 21; Scrapie Tag or Tattoos or 1031 Exchange! required on Sheep & Goats.

Private Sale or Look us up on Facebook: Sealed Bid Auction!

Lac Qui Parle County Beef, Call “The Land Specialists!”

Sheep & Goat Youth Show.

Northland Real Estate 612-756-1899 or 320-894-7337 Real Estate 020 www.farms1031.com 300-600 Ac. FOR SALE: 120 acre farm, WANTED: w/bldgs. Or bare land; W or PO Box 108 Eben MI. Barn S of metro area.

Call machinery, building broodNorthland RE for details! er house, sauna, pond 612-756-1899 or email creek. Beautiful home 4-5 beltzrealestate@gmail.com.

BR, much road frontage, $390,000. 906-439-5533 We have extensive lists of Land Investors & farm buyFOR SALE: 143 acres farmers throughout MN. We alland, Dodge County MN ways have interested buyEllington Twp, pattern ers. For top prices, go with tiled, CPI 89, $9,200/acre. our proven methods over 972-291-5992 thousands of acres.

Serving Minnesota Mages Land Co & Auc Serv FOR SALE: www.magesland.com Farm north of Alexandria: 800-803-8761 100+ acres + incl tillable, pasture, woods, 021 barn, smaller outbuild- Real Estate Wanted ings & an attractive oldWANTED: Land & farms.

I er home. This is a lake have clients looking for country beauty! dairy, & cash grain operaMany resorts/camptions, as well as bare land grounds incl 3 in Alexanparcels from 40-1000 acres. dria & Fergus Falls area.

Both for relocation & inLake Miltona home on 2 vestments.

If you have lake fronts & backlots w/ even thought about selling great storage buildingcontact: Paul Krueger, that's FOUR lots in one Farm & Land Specialist, property on a premier Edina Realty, SW Suburban 5800 acre lake!

Office, 14198 Commerce Lot (2.85 acres) on AlexanAve NE, Prior Lake, MN dria's Chain of Lakes— 55372. rare find-call today! paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (952)447-4700 Lake homes in all price ranges!

Hay & Forage Equip 031 Call Glen Agent/Owner 320-491-9069 Minnesota Lakes Realty 2009 NH BR7090; of Alexandria, Inc Round Baler (3100 bales), Plastic Wrap, Twine, Mon, Etc., Shedded, Like New. REDUCED $22,500 319-347-6676 Can Deliver.

Gary Garst Auction & Clerk

41578 20th Ave. • Buffalo Center, IA 50424 • 641-561-2739 Usual auction terms. MN license #22-41.

For full auction bill see www.midwestauction.com

Annual Comfrey Area Farmer Consignment Auction Saturday, July 18, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M. SALE LOCATION: The sale will be held at the Tom Veerkamp farm, which is located 1/2 mile north of Comfrey, MN. Lyman Caldwell Estate Items: ‘97 JD 8400 MFD tractor w/6,108 hrs.; JD 2700 disk ripper; JD 2210 34’ field cultivator; Parker 737 grain cart; JD 120 20’ stalk chopper; JD 915 V-Ripper; Buhler 1080 snowblower.

Ron Lindeen Estate Items: ‘75 IH 1066 tractor w/2,971 indicated hrs.; ’68 IH 656 (G) hydro tractor; ‘69 IH 756 German diesel tractor w/6,409 indicated hrs.; ‘57 Farmall 450 (G) w/Koyker loader; ‘50 JD B; Other farm equipment items and Antiques & Miscellaneous.

Tractors - Skidloader - Loaders & Equipment: ‘97 Cat Challenger 65D w/only 1,371 hrs., Very nice local 2 owner tractor; ‘94 JD 4960 MFD w/8,492 hrs., Nice local tractor; IH 966 Black Stripe; JD 2630 w/JD 145 loader; AC 7000; JD 60; IH Cub; ‘49 Ford 8N w/loader; ‘92 Case 1818 skidloader; ‘00 JD 240 skidloader w/2,500 hrs. Also Including: Combines & Heads, Trucks, Manure Tankers, Trailers, Vehicles, Motorcycle, Boats, Field & Livestock Equipment – Silo Unloaders & Hay Equipment – Grain Carts – Wagons & Augers – GPS Items – Nursery Stock Items & Other Items – Bin & Grain Equipment – New Skidloader Attachments.

• “ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE” • Normal Auction Terms. Check our web site for more details. www.danpikeauction.com – For information about equipment contact Tom Veerkamp at 507-227-2352 SALE CONDUCTED BY:

Office Location

410 Springfield Parkway • Jackson, MN 56143 507-847-3468 www.danpikeauction.com “Serving auction clients since 1975.”

DM7 Rhino 9 ft.-3Pt. Disc Mower (2008). 20 ft. Rhino SR240 Flex Wing Cutter, 6 Wheels-Stump Jumper, Well-Maintained.

Both Real Good. 319-347-2349 FOR SALE: Gehl 940 & 920 silage wagons, shedded, excellent condition. 507-8475489 FOR SALE: Hesston big square baler, excellent condition. 419-654-3228 FOR SALE: JD 100 baler, 9100 bales, $30,500. 320-8280433 FOR SALE: JD 328 square baler w/ #42 thrower w/ electric controls & preservative applicator, $9,900.

715-273-3191 FOR SALE: NH 60 blower, same as CIH 600, nice, $4,000. 320-249-8556 FOR SALE: NH hay inverter, model 166, exc condition, $4,000/OBO. 320-8941406 Willmar MN Material Handling

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FOR SALE: '13 JD 320D skid loader, foot controls, c/a/h, 2spd, 12/16.5 tires, radio, less than 100 hrs, 78” bucket, like new, $34,900/OBO. 320-295-7000

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SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm stainless fasteners hardware available.

(800)222-5726 Landwood Sales LLC

Information — Education — Insight

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BUILDING FOR SALE: FOR SALE: H&S bi-fold FOR SALE: Hay rack, 14' FOR SALE: Hesston 1170 FOR SALE: IH 470 20' disk, long, 8' wide, new wood, Mower conditioner, swing rake, 8 wheel, very good 20'x20', calf 20” blades, nice shape, $775; 450 gallon plastic watongue, 1 steel/1 rubber shape; small bale throw hutch/garage/hunting $1,600; JD 12' Van Brunt ter tank, 20' hose, water roll, $4,950; 2013 Maschio rack, 5T running gear. 651shack, rollup door, 12' wide, grain drill, low rubber, valve, intake shutoff w/ 12-wheel high capacity 433-5494 9' tall, portable, Delivery if grass seeder, 2 disc opener, float, $325. 320-220-3114 rake, $8,500. 507-430-5144 possible, $3,700. 320-220-3114 hyd lift, nice shape, $600.

507-276-3753 FOR SALE: 3500 bu Stormor wet holding bin. 507-236-5550

Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment. 888-830-7757 Grain Handling Equip

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15' diameter holding tank, 1500 bu, with 6' 6” auger, 3ph 3 hp electric motor $1,700. 641-425-9035 Ag-Bagger, 10' diameter, grain w/conveyor, plus hopper $10,700; Terragator 2505 tandem axle, 4,000 gal., vacuum tank w/app.li or 8-30 strip tillage unit.

320-226-5253.

FOR SALE:Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stirators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competitive contract rates!

Office hours 8am-5pm Monday – Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary

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FOR SALE: DMC 1700 5” air system, 40HP, 3ph, 500' pipe, dead heads, bin mounts, couplers, like new; JD 10 bolt duals w/ hubs, Firestone tires, 40%. 507822-0508

REDUCED PRICES! ON NEW X-TREME GRAIN CARTS #1115 – 1125 Bushel #1015 – 1025 Bushel #1315 – 1325 Bushel FOLDS Across Front CORNER AUGER NEED YOUR TRADE-INS We Trade – Del. Anywhere Dealer. 319-347-6282 Farm Implements

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FOR SALE: Case Skid 1825 water-cooled 25HP; 2 JD 8' blades; Ford 800 P-ST 5speed; Ford 2-bottom plow, digger. 2 running gears, ball rack. Satchell 8x8x55 auger, gravity wagons, packer 600 bu.; 2 J & M 350 trk tires, 7'&9' Loftness snowblowers.Peterson Equipment 507-276-6958 or 507-276-6957.

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

EZ Trail 510 grain cart, tarp & light kit, like new, $7,900; JD 328 baler w/ 40 bale thrower, $5,750; JD 568 round baler, net wrap, large tires, $15,900; JD 2800 6, 7, & 8 bottom onland plows, $3,450/choice; Case IH 5800 31' chisel plow, $9,750; Dolly wheel type round bale trailer, 11 bale, $2,750; JD MX8 3pt brush cutter, $3,450. 320-769-2756

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FARM LAND • NEW LISTING - 151+/- Tillable Acres in Dale Township Cottonwood County. Crop Productivity Index (CPI) is 93.2.

SEALED BID AUCTION - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th, 2015 • NEW LISTING - 68 Acres of good farmland West of Windom, MN in Springfield Township. CPI is 83.

Priced To Sell.

• 160+/- Tillable Acres FOR SALE in Kimball Township Jackson County. Crop Productivity Index (CPI) is 93.5, CER is 81.78. – Sale Pending –

HUNTING LAND

Several parcels of excellent hunting land available.

Great pheasant and deer habitat.

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

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• 155 Acres FOR SALE near Heron Lake, MN. PRIME HUNTING TERRITORY – Surrounded by 493 Acres of DNR owned land. Receiving CRP payments through 2018 • $198,500 - Price Reduced: $184,000.

• 28.1 Acres FOR SALE near Arco, MN. $45,000.

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FARMFEST PREVIEW WILL BE IN YOUR JULY 31 ISSUE!

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FOR SALE: JD 856 row-crop FOR SALE: JD 800 swather, Gleaner CH 4R 30” for F Secultivator, 16x30, rolling ries; JD #50 mid mount 7' exc cond, 15' draper head, shields & lift assist; good sickle mower; (20) cement w/ bat reel, used every condition. $16,000; cattle “H” bunks, 6' & 8'; year, stored inside, $2,650.

Blumhardt pickup sprayer, '69 F600 Ford trk 16' Hanover MN 763-300-3070 300 gal. & 40' boom $850.00. box/hoist, 51K miles; '73 320-583-2008 FOR SALE: Merritt alum Ford 5000 dsl tractor, 8spd, hopper grain trailers; '89 WF, 3pt; Dahlman 2R PTO FOR SALE: JD model 237 IH 1680 combine; 690 Killdrive potato digger; Case 2R mounted picker w/ bros grain cart; 24R30” JD A-6 pull type combine; Cse grease bank, real good pl on Kinze bar; Big A 770 dsl tractor, P/S, NF, shape; JD model 43 sheller, floater; 175 Michigan ldr; 3pt; Case 970 dsl tractor, PTO, on rubber transport.

3000 Gleaner CH parts; IH P/S, ROPs, 1900 orig hrs; Jerry Schendel 507-234-5612 964 CH; White 706 & 708 CH (2) Case 870 dsl tractors for & parts; White plows & parts or restoration; Case FOR SALE: JD60 $3,450; '52 parts; (3) 4WD drive pick730 dsl com, WF, eagle JDB, all new rubber $2,250; ups ('78-'80); JD 44' field hitch; '79 Ford F150 4x4 JD328 baler, nice $5,450; cult; 3300 Hiniker field 351, 4spd, restoration CIH720 4x18 automatic recult; IH 260 backhoe; headproject; Case 5x18 semi set plow w/coulters $2,350; er trailers. 507-380-5324 mount plow. 507-525-5556 Retirement. 507-828-8951.

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31 NOTICE OF UPCOMING JACKSON COUNTY, MN. 153 Acre +/- ENTERPRISE TOWNSHIP FARMLAND - FARM EQUIPMENT VEHICLE & HOUSEHOLD

AUCTION

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015 @ 3:30 P.M. Sale Location: At the Censky farm @ 85703 580th Avenue Jackson, MN. The farm is 5-1/4 mile north, 4 east & 3/4 north of Jackson.

This auction will include bare farmland consisting of 153 acres +/in NE1/4 16-103N-34W Enterprise Township Jackson County, MN.

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JD 435 4' round baler, Tuck- Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Re- JD '10 318 D, 1300 hrs, en- FOR SALE: '62-'65 Ford FOR SALE: 1943 Allisclosed cab, good condition, pair Repair-Troubleshooter wheels, bale kicker, 4000, gas, wide front, 95% Chalmers Model C Tractor, $2,000/OBO. (608)792-8051 shedded, $5,900; Case IH ing Sales-Design Custom rear tires. $2,995.

Serial #:19296; factory wide 183 8x30 Vibra tine cult, Call 507-327-3932. hydraulic hose-making up front, 60” Artsway mower, $950; 12x30, folding, Vibra good paint & tires. $2,700. to 2” Service calls made. NH BR 7070, 7100 Bales Rota tine cult, $875; JD 336 507-642-8391 STOEN'S Hydrostatic Sercut, silage 4X6 baler, mois- FOR SALE: '99 Case IH baler, $2,450; Pair IH 35 vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N ture meter, wide pick up, MX200, MFD $55,000; DMI hyd drive rakes w/ hitch & oiler. Make offer. 715-572Glenwood, MN 56334 320530 disc ripper $10,000; FOR SALE: IH 560 diesel, dolly wheels, $2,450/set; Allis Chalmers 190 gas 5678 Case IH 955 12-row narrow, 634-4360 Rowse 3pt sickle mower, tractors. 507-720-6523 or 507vertical-fold corn planter, JD 7730, IVT Trans.

4200 hrs, excellent condition, $3,750.

340-2333 We buy liquid fertilizer $16,500.

Greenstar ready, front 320-769-2756 Salvage Equipment 507-259-9583.

FOR SALE: JD 8400, fenders, duals, dependable, Parts Available MFWD, good tires, always $88,000. Fertilizer spreader Hammell Equip., Inc. shedded, excellent condi5 ton, row crop, $6,000. 715(507)867-4910 tion. 440-812-8446 572-1234

For complete details check our website: www.danpikeauction.com

OWNER: Harry Censky Estate SALE CONDUCTED BY 410 Springfield Parkway Jackson, MN. 56143 507-847-3468

ATTORNEY FOR THE SELLER Ashley J.P. Schmit of Costello, Carlson & Butzon, LLP Law Office Jackson, MN 507-847-4200

Steffes Auction Calendar 2015 For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com

Opens Wednesday, July 1 & Closes Wednesday, July 8: July Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations

Opens Monday, July 6 & Closes Thursday, July 16: Dahlman Seed, Dassel, MN, Excess Inventory Auction Opens Tuesday, July 7 & Closes Friday, July 17: Park River Implement, Park River, Rolla & Cando, ND, PreHarvest Auction Opens Friday, July 10 & Closes Tuesday, July 21: Kibble Equipment, Redwood Falls, MN

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Opens Monday, July 6 & Closes Wednesday, July 15: Sand Prairie Trucking Retirement, North Branch, MN

Monday, July 13 @ 10 AM: Lahr Family Homestead Auction, Watkins, MN Wednesday, July 15 @ 11 AM: Green Family Farms LP, Fairmount, ND, Retirement Auction Thursday, July 16 @ 10 AM: Wayne & Sandra Knudson, Larimore, ND, Farm Retirement Wednesday, July 29 @ 9 AM: AgIron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds Wednesday, August 5 @ 9 AM: Cass County, ND Land Auction, Steffes Facility, West Fargo, ND, 160+/- acres in Lake Township Opens Wednesday, August 5 & Closes Wednesday, August 12: August Timed Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Advertising Deadline: July 15

Friday, August 14 @ 10 AM: Whispering Pine Relocation Auction, Kimball, MN Tuesday, August 25 @ 11 AM: KD Farms Inc, Valley City, ND, Farm Retirement Thursday, September 3 @ 10 AM: AgIron Litchfield Event, Litchfield MN, Advertising Deadline: August 6 Friday, September 11 @ 10 AM: Meeker County, MN Multi-Tract Farmland & Farmstead Auction, Watkins, MN

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Tuesday, August 11 @ 9:30 AM: Russell Hohbein Estate, New Salem, ND, Farm Equipment & Land Auction

Bought It Because You Saw it in The Land?

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‘08 Gehl 4240 Skid, 46 hp, 66” bucket, ROPS, 335 hrs ........................$19,900

E Hwy 12 - Willmar • 800-428-4467 Hwy 24 - Litchfield • 877-693-4333 www.haugimp.com

WANTED

‘13 JD 326E Skid, 74 hp, 2-spd, cab, joystick, 84” bucket, 426 hrs..$47,500

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TRACTORS ‘01 JD 4200, 510 HRS, 2WD, 26 HP, DSL, HYDRO ..........................................$9,250 ‘83 JD 4650, 6775 HRS, MFWD, 165 HP, 14.9X46, DUALS, 2 HYDS ..............$34,000 ‘05 JD 4720, 276 HRS, MFWD, 58 HP, 1 HYD, LOADER ................................$28,000 ‘13 JD 4720, 671 HRS, MFWD, 66 HP, 16.9X24, 2 HYDS ..............................$37,900 ‘13 JD 5075E, 1534 HRS, MFWD, 75 HP, 16.9X28, 2 HYDS ..........................$36,000 ‘14 JD 5085E, 42 HRS, MFWD, 85 HP, 18.4R30, 2 HYDS ..............................$42,500 ‘13 JD 5100E, 2948 HRS, MFWD, 100 HP, 18.4X30, 2 HYDS ........................$38,000 ‘11 JD 5105M, 375 HRS, MFWD, 105 HP, 18.4R30, 2 HYDS ..........................$55,000 ‘12 JD 6125R, 349 HRS, MFWD, 138 HP, 460-85R38, 3 HYDS, LOADER ....$108,000 ‘13 JD 6170R, 767 HRS, MFWD, 170 HP, 380-90R50, DUALS, 3 HYDS ......$129,000 ‘13 JD 7200R, 517 HRS, MFWD, 200 HP, 380-90R50, DUALS, 4 HYDS ......$177,000 ‘14 JD 7210R, 106 HRS, MFWD, 210 HP, 480-80R46, 3 HYDS ....................$169,000 ‘12 JD 7230R, 788 HRS, MFWD, 230 HP, 480-80R46, DUALS, 4 HYDS ......$179,900 ‘04 JD 7420, 2330 HRS, 2WD, 115 HP, 480-80R42, 2 HYDS..........................$60,000 ‘11 JD 7430, 4057 HRS, MFWD, 166 HP, 480-80R42, 3 HYDS, LOADER ....$110,000 ‘93 JD 7800, 7403 HRS, 2WD, 145 HP, 14.9R46, DUALS, 3 HYDS ................$45,900 ‘08 JD 7930, 4148 HRS, MFWD, 180 HP, IVT, 380R50, DUALS, 3 HYDS ............CALL ‘02 JD 8220, 556 HRS, MFWD, 190 HP, 380-90R50, DUALS, 4 HYDS ........$104,000 ‘07 JD 8230, 2295 HRS, MFWD, 265 HP, IVT, 380-90R54, DUALS ..............$158,000 ‘12 JD 8235R, 809 HRS, MFWD, 235 HP, 380-90R54, 5 HYDS ....................$162,000 ‘11 JD 8285R, 315 HRS, MFWD, 285 HP, 380-90R54, DUALS, 4 HYDS ......$206,000 ‘13 JD 8335R, 738 HRS, MFWD, 335 HP, 380-90R54, DUALS, 5 HYDS ......$250,000 ‘14 JD 8360R, 166 HRS, MFWD, 360 HP, 380-90R54, DUALS, 5 HYDS ......$285,000 ‘13 JD 8360R, 558 HRS, MFWD, 360 HP, 380-90R54, DUALS, 5 HYDS ......$285,000 ‘02 JD 8410T, 5686 HRS, TRACK, 270 HP, 24" BELTS, 4 HYDS ......................$85,000 ‘05 JD 8420, 3800 HRS, MFWD, 235 HP, 480-80R50, 4 HYDS ....................$135,000 ‘13 JD 9460R, 450 HRS, 4WD, 460 HP, 800-70R38, DUALS, 5 HYDS..........$295,000 ‘14 JD 9460R, 244 HRS, 4WD, 460 HP, 800-70R38, DUALS, 5 HYDS..........$295,000 ‘12 JD 9510R, 546 HRS, 4WD, 510 HP, 76X50 ............................................$390,290 ‘10 JD 9530T, 1189 HRS, TRACK, 475 HP, 36" BELTS, 4 HYDS ....................$289,000 ‘13 JD 9560R, 734 HRS, 4WD, 560 HP, 800-70R38, DUALS, 4 HYDS..........$319,000 ‘14 JD 9560R, 187 HRS, 4WD, 560 HP, 800-70R38, DUALS, 4 HYDS..........$332,000 ‘13 JD 9560R, 178 HRS, 4WD, 560 HP, 850-42, DUALS, 4 HYDS ................$333,000 ‘13 JD 9560RT, 601 HRS, TRACK, 560 HP, 36", 4 HYDS ..............................$345,000 ‘10 JD 9630, 958 HRS, 4WD, 530 HP, 800-70R38, DUALS, 4 HYDS ............$277,000 ‘13 KUBOTA M135, 279 HRS, MFWD, 135 HP, 3 HYDS, LOADER ..................$75,000 ‘13 CAT CHALLENGER, 832 HRS, TRACK, 285 HP, 30" BELTS, 5 HYDS........$247,500

‘14 JD 328E Skid, 86 hp, 2-spd, cab, 84” bucket, 716 hrs..............$45,500

‘13 JD 1810E Ejector Scraper, 1810E fixed blade ..............$102,620

‘12 JD 333DT Skid, Tracks, 91 hp, 17.7’, cab, 1571 hrs ............$52,500

‘14 Thundercreek Fuel Trailer, 750 gal, 35’ hose reel ..........$11,900

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COMBINES

Super Deals on Select Post-Season Planting & Pre-Season Fall Parts

‘05 JD 9760STS, 3150 ENG/2450 SEP HRS, 18.4-46, TRIPLES, CM ............$128,000 ‘10 JD 9770STS, 1012 ENG/682 SEP HRS, RWA, DUALS ............................$289,000 ‘11 JD 9870STS, 965 ENG/689 SEP HRS, PWRD, 800R38, DUALS..............$299,000 ‘13 JD S660, 256 ENG/183 SEP HRS, AWD, 710-70R38 ..............................$330,000 ‘12 JD S670, 195 ENG/158 SEP HRS, 650-85R38, DUALS, AWD ................$340,000 ‘14 JD S680, 171 ENG/123 SEP HRS, AWD, 800-70R38, DUALS ................$389,000 ‘13 JD S680, 683 ENG/493 SEP HRS, 650-70R38, DUALS ..........................$350,000

– Grade 5 Standard Bolts – As Low As: $2.69/lb.

SPRING TILLAGE

‘95 JD 980 FIELD CULT, 44.5', FOLD, HARROW ................................................$9,900 ‘08 JD 2210 FIELD CULT, 50.5', 101 SHANKS, HARROW ................................$55,000 WILRICH 2500 FIELD CULT, 28', 7" SWEEPS, HARROW ..................................$2,995

CONSTRUCTION & UTILITY

‘00 JD TC62H WHEEL LOADER, BUCKET ........................................................$49,000 ‘12 JD 326D SKID, 734 HRS, 74 HP, 2 SPD, FOOT CONTROLS, BUCKET ......$37,000 ‘10 JD 328D SKID, 647 HRS, 83 HP, 2 SPD, CAB, POWER QUICK TACH ........$42,900 ‘02 BOBCAT SKID, 3393 HRS, 78 HP, CAB, DIESEL, 84" BUCKET ..................$28,500 ‘12 CAN-AM UTILITY VEHICLE, 235 HRS, 4WD, WINCH, HITCH ....................$12,000 ‘13 JD GATOR UTILITY VEHICLE, 32 HRS, 4WD, 62 HP, GAS, SPORT............$12,800

OTHER EQUIPMENT

‘06 FAST 743P SPRAYER, 60' BOOM, 3 PT, 20" SPACING ..............................$13,900 ‘04 REDBALL SPRAYER, 60' BOOM, 1000 GAL, RAVEN MONITOR ..................$5,900 ‘12 LANDPRIDE AFM4211 FLEX MOWER, 11', 540 PTO, REAR DISCHARGE $10,250 ‘14 TEBBEN ROTARY CUTTER, 540 PTO, MACIK ..............................................$3,750 ‘13 JD 569 RD BALER, 540 PTO, MEGA WIDE, SURFACE WRAP....................$37,900 ‘90 JD 535 RD BALER, TWINE, 2 MONITORS, 540 PTO....................................$9,900

Hardi Sprayer, 66’ folding boom, 1000 gal tank..........................$7,900

‘04 Redball Sprayer, 80’, 4-section, 1200 gal tank........................$16,900

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

FALL TILLAGE

‘13 CS/IH 870 DISK RIPPER, 13 SHANK, 26', HARROW ................................$82,000 ‘10 CS/IH 870 DISK RIPPER, 13 SHANK, 6" POINTS, HARROW......................$62,000 ‘12 JD 2623 DISK, 33' 7", 24" BLADES ............................................................$49,000 ‘13 JD 2625 DISK, 33' 7", FOLDING, HARROW ..............................................$64,000 ‘06 JD 2700 MULCH RIPPER, 18', 10" POINTS, 9 S ........................................$33,500 ‘12 JD 2700 MULCH RIPPER, 18', 9 SHANK ..................................................$49,900 ‘11 JD 2700 MULCH RIPPER, 7 SHANK, 10" POINTS......................................$29,500 ‘12 JD 2700 MULCH RIPPER, 9 SHANK, 10" POINTS......................................$46,000 ‘11 WISHEK DISK, 26', ROTARY SCRAPERS ..................................................$54,500 ‘13 JD 3710 MOLDBOARD PLOW, 10 BTM, COULTER ....................................$52,500 ‘13 JD 3710 MOLDBOARD PLOW, 8 BTM, COULTER ......................................$34,500 ‘13 SALFORD 8212 MOLDBOARD PLOW, 12 BTM, 18" ..................................$57,500 ‘13 SALFORD 8214 MOLDBOARD PLOW, 14 BTM ..........................................$63,000 ‘09 SALFORD RTS41, RTS, 41', 13 COULTERS, HARROW..............................$51,000

‘07 JD 2210 Field Cult, 45', 91 shanks, 7” shovels ..........$36,500

Unverferth 1225 Rolling Basket, 55’, double............................$31,000

Tell Advertisers WHERE You Saw it!

‘97 JD 980 Field Cult, 36.5', 73 shanks, harrow................$17,500

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We pay top dollar for your damaged grain.

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

Trucks and Vacs available.

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Tractors

JD 4650, MFWD, power shift, exc rubber, nice tractor, $3,250/OBO. (608)792-8051 JD 530, complete 3pt, 2413 show hours, new tires, $6,800. (920)428-4141 JD 620 power steering, runs nice, $3,850; JD 2240 diesel 145 loader, $9,850; JD 2030 145 loader row guard, rear blade, $7,900. (715)837-1310 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829 WANTED: IH Hydro Diesel tractor in very good working condition.

FOR SALE OR TRADE: IH 656 gas tractor w/ Buehler loader in excellent condition. 320-8393338.

Harvesting Equip

PRUESS ELEV., INC. USED EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE: '81 JD 6620 turbo combine, 215 bean head, 443 cornhead grain pickup.

507-451-1600

1-800-828-6642

NEW EQUIPMENT • JD 2410, 41’ chisel

• Wilrich 5856, 39’ chisel • DMI crumbler, 50’ • Wilrich Quad X2, 50’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 55’, rolling basket • Wilrich Quad X, 50’ F.C. • Wilrich Quad 5, 44’, 4-bar harrow • JD 2210, 581⁄2’ F.C. USED EQUIPMENT • CIH 200, 55’, rolling basket • CIH 200, 50’, rolling basket • White 8524-22 planter • Hardi Comm. 1500, 132’ • Pickett thinner, 24-22 • Hardi Comm. 1200, 90’ • Alloway 22’ shredder • Hardi Comm. 1200, 88’ • Alloway 20’ shredder • Hardi Nav. 1100, 90’ • J&M 1131 grain cart • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • J&M 1151 grain cart • Top Air 600, 3 pt., 90’ • Killbros 1810 cart, tracks • ‘13 Amity 12-22 • Killbros 890 cart • ‘12 Amity 12-22 • Mandako 45’ land roller • Sheyenne G520, 10x50, EMD • Amity 8-22, (3) • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • Sheyenne 1410, 10x66 • ‘10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 hopper • ‘11 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Sheyenne 1410, • ‘06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 10x70/hopper • Artsway 898, 8-22 • Westfield MK 13x71 • Artsway 692, 8-22 • Hutch 13x71, swing • Amity 12-22 topper, St. Ft. • Westfield 8x31, EMD • Alloway 12-22 folding topper • CIH 870, 13x24, deep till • Wilrich 957, 9-24 w/harrow • (2) Alloway 12-22 topper, St. Ft • Wilshek 862, 26’ disk • Artsway 12-22 topper • EZ-On 4600, 30’ disk • Sunflower Tillage • Hardi Sprayers • REM Grain Vac • Woods Mowers • J&M Grain Carts • Westfield Augers • Summers Equipment • White Planters • Wilrich Tillage

FOR SALE: '91 JD 9400 combine, thru JD shop in 2013, 2600 sep hrs, 3600 eng hrs, nice. 320-987-3152 FOR SALE: 1020 flex head, F&A tracker, $3,500; kit to put 2600 series cornhead on 2300 Series combine; 10 bolt 20” ext for duals. WANTED: 2020 or 3020 flex head for 7010. 763-227-3037 FOR SALE: CIH 1680 combine w/ Cummings engine.

320-293-8086 FOR SALE: Gleaner E combine, Baldwin, built by Allis Chalmers; JD 350 50' elevator; 8R bander sprayer, mounted 3pt, 300 gal tank; 8R Glencoe Danish tooth cultivator. 507-828-2170 FOR SALE: IH 715 combine, 2500 hrs, always shedded, 843 cornhead, 820 bean head. 320-283-5351 Planting Equip

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FOR SALE: 1230 JD 7000, front fold Yetters, insecticide boxes, bean meters, like new monitor and harness, very good, $8,500 firm. 712-845-4344 White 5100 12RN vertical fold planter w/row cleaners and always shedded, $3,000. 515851-0802 Tillage Equip

Paal

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4400 gas combine, runs great, used every fall, 3R cornhead 40 series, could be used on silage chopper, 30” spacing, everything works. $2,100. Ron 507-830-1376, rpmaurer@yahoo.com

‘07 JD Gator Utility Vehicle, 888 hrs, 4WD, 23 hp, box dump ..$7,500

www.haugimp.com

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FOR SALE: Oliver 660 gas tractor w/ WF, dual hyds, Live PTO, good tires, good paint and tin work, runs great, $6,950. 218-564-4273

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

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FOR SALE: '01 Case IH 530B, 5-shank ripper w/4 lead shanks, x-frame double front disc, hydr. rear leveler $21,500. 763-286-5166

Your Sprayer Headquarters (952) 873-2224 (B) Belle Plaine, MN

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‘12 JD 9560RT, 960 Hrs., Ext. Power Guard Warranty ..$314,900

‘13 JD 4630, 950 Hrs., 600 Gal., 80’ Boom ................................$139,900

‘12 JD 4940, 982 Hrs., 120’ Boom ................................................$239,900

TRACTORS 4WD Tractors

Row Crop Tractors

(H) Holland, MN

(OW) Owatonna, MN

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‘11 JD 4930, 1725 Hrs., 120’ Boom on 20” ....Was $215,000 NOW $189,900

‘12 JD 4730, 1316 Hrs., 100’ Boom........................$179,900

(B) ‘10 JD 8225R, 473 hrs., PS ..................................$169,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 7200R, 200 hrs., IVT ..............................$169,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 7215R, 641 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ......$169,500 (B) ‘09 JD 7930, 1078 hrs., IVT ..................................$149,900 (H) ‘13 JD 6170R, 568 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$142,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 397 hrs., IVT ................................$138,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 621 hrs., IVT, duals ......................$132,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 639 hrs., auto quad......................$129,900 (B) ‘14 JD 6150R, 390 hrs., auto quad......................$126,900 (H) ‘06 JD 8130R, 4742 hrs., 540/1000 PTO ............$112,500 (OS) ‘13 JD 6125R, 111 hrs., IVT ..............................$108,900 (N) ‘14 JD 6115M, 93 hrs., PQ ....................................$74,900 (B) ‘04 JD 7820, 2WD, 4448 hrs., PQ ..........................$74,900 (H) ‘05 CIH MXU135, 1875 hrs., loader ......................$66,950 (B) ‘09 JD 5105M, 1600 hrs., loader............................$59,900 (N) ‘93 JD 7800, 4600 hrs., 2WD, loader ....................$56,500 (B) ‘78 IH 1486, 7400 hrs. ............................................$11,900 (B) ‘80 White 2-85, 6904 hrs., Recent OH ....................$8,595 (H) ‘75 IH 1066, 3166 hrs. ..............................................$8,500

SPRAYERS

SPRAYER LE A S E PAYMENTS ...AS LO W AS: • $19,925 - 4730 • $22,935 - 4830 • $29,997 - 4940

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(OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 52 hrs., 120’ boom ......................$329,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 4940, 405 hrs., dry box ........................$274,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4940, 1067 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$259,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 387 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$248,900 (B) ‘12 JD 4940, 768 hrs., 120 boom ........................$239,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 982 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$239,900 (N) ‘13 JD 4830, 384 hrs., 90’ boom ........................$234,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4830, 552 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$229,900 (OW) ‘13 CIH 4530, 568 hrs., dry box ......................$229,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4940, 1680 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$209,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4830, 744 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$199,900 (B) ‘11 JD 4930, 1215 hrs., 120’ boom......................$199,900 (N) ‘11 JD 4930, 1725 hrs., 120’ boom ....................$189,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4930, 1720 hrs., 120’ boom ..................$189,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4730, 888 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$189,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 637 hrs., 100’ boom ....................$184,900 (N) ‘13 JD 4730, 182 hrs., 80’ boom ........................$179,900 (OW) ‘12 Ag-Chem RG1100, 90’ boom ....................$179,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 4730, 1316 hrs., 100’ boom ..................$179,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 4830, 1815 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$169,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4830, 2050 hrs., 100’ boom ..................$159,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 4730, 2050 hrs., 90’ boom ....................$144,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 4630, 950 hrs., 80’ boom ......................$139,900 (H) ‘07 JD 4720, 1580 hrs., 90’ boom ......................$125,000 (OW) ‘05 JD 4720, 2400 hrs., 90’ boom ..................$109,900

PLANTERS/SEEDERS (N) ‘12 JD 1770NT, 24R30”, liq. fert. ........................$149,900 (B) ‘07 JD DB40, 24R20”, “Tracks” ..................$139,900 (H) ‘13 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ..............................$119,900 (OW) ‘15 JD DB60, 36R20”, tracks............................$282,500 (OW) ‘12 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ............$109,900 (B) ‘12 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert.................$109,900 (H) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert...................$99,900 (N) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ................................$97,000

‘12 JD 4830, 744 Hrs., 90’ Boom ........Was $236,500 NOW $199,900

~ 24 MONTH WAIVER ~

Followed By: 3.25% Interest on all Used Planters (OS) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ..............................$89,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ............................$89,900 (N) ‘10 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ................................$89,900 (N) ‘07 White 8524, CCS, 24R30”, liq. fert. ................$88,900 (OS) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30”, liq. fert. ..............$84,900 (OS) ‘07 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30” ..............................$79,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 1790, CCS, 23R15” ..................................$79,900 (N) ‘09 JD 1770NT, CCS, 16R30” ................................$79,900 (OS) ‘05 JD 1770NT, CCS, 24R30” ..............................$69,900 (B) ‘05 CIH 1200, 31R15” ............................................$55,900

HAY EQUIPMENT (N) ‘13 JD 569, round baler, surface wrap ..................$39,500 (B) ‘11 JD 568, round baler, 4500 bales ......................$36,500 (B) ‘13 JD 569, Silage Special......................................$35,900 (OS) JD 568, round baler, 8600 bales ..........................$29,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 568, round baler, surface wrap ..............$26,900 (OS) ‘10 MH BR7090, surface wrap ............................$24,000 (OS) ‘05 JD 457, surface wrap ....................................$15,900 (B) ‘09 Hesston 3312 MoCo ........................................$14,900 (OW) ‘96 JD 535, surface wrap....................................$14,900 (B) ‘01 JD 567, round baler, surface wrap ..................$13,900 (B) ‘13 JD 275, 9’ disc mower ......................................$8,750 (B) ‘99 NH 499, 12’ MoCo ..............................................$8,250

COMBINES (B) ‘14 JD S680, 264 sep. hrs., Loaded ....................$359,900 (OW) ‘14 JD S680, 370 sep. hrs., duals ....................$339,900 (H) ‘14 JD S680, 278 sep. hrs., Ext. Warranty ..........$339,900 (B) ‘13 JD S680, 338 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$319,900 (N) ‘14 JD S670, 215 sep. hrs. ..................................$319,900 (OS) ‘14 JD S670, 270 sep. hrs., duals ....................$309,900 (N) ‘14 JD S660, 159 sep. hrs., Ext. Warranty ..........$289,900 (OS) ‘14 JD S660, 162 sep. hrs., Ext. PT Warranty ..$289,500 (OW) ‘12 JD S660, 145 sep. hrs., Ext. Warranty ......$279,900 (H) ‘13 JD S670, 374 sep. hrs. ..................................$278,900 (OS) ‘13 JD S660, 363 sep. hrs., Ext. Warranty ........$269,900 (N) ‘12 JD S660, 292 sep. hrs., duals ........................$259,900 (OW) ‘12 JD S670, 475 sep. hrs. ..............................$254,900 (H) ‘11 JD 9870, 947 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$239,900 (N) ‘01 JD 9670, 491 sep. hrs., duals ........................$225,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 9770, 758 sep. hrs., PRWD ..................$219,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9670, 732 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$219,900 (OS) ‘11 JD 9570, 521 sep. hrs. ................................$199,950 (B) ‘09 JD 9770, 856 sep. hrs., PRWD ......................$189,900 (OS) ‘08 JD 9570, 571 sep. hrs., duals ....................$182,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 9770, 1173 sep. hrs., duals ..................$179,900 (H) ‘08 JD 9570, 940 sep. hrs., duals ........................$162,900 (N) ‘08 JD 9570, 775 sep. hrs., singles ....................$159,900 (H) ‘11 JD 9770, 1978 sep. hrs., duals ......................$156,900 (H) ‘08 JD 9570, 984 sep. hrs., duals ........................$154,900 (H) ‘07 JD 9660, 1364 sep. hrs. ................................$139,900 (B) ‘04 JD 9760, 1365 sep. hrs., PRWD ....................$134,900 (H) ‘05 JD 9860, 2034 sep. hrs., PRWD ....................$132,500 (OS) ‘06 JD 9660, 1509 sep. hrs., duals ..................$129,900 (OW) ‘07 JD 9760, 1815 sep. hrs., duals ..................$125,900 (H) ‘05 JD 9660, 1792 sep. hrs., duals ......................$119,900 (N) ‘05 JD 9560STS, 1454 sep. hrs., duals ..............$119,500 (OW) ‘06 CAT 580R, 2100 sep. hrs., duals ..................$99,900 (H) ‘04 JD 9760, 1962 hrs., duals ................................$98,900 (N) ‘03 JD 9550, 1444 sep. hrs., walker ......................$89,900 (OS) ‘03 JD 9450, 1734 sep. hrs., walker ....................$88,500 (H) ‘02 JD 9550, 1652 sep. hrs., walker ......................$84,900 (OW) ‘01 JD 9550, 1857 sep. hrs., walker ..................$79,900

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

(OW) ‘14 JD 8370R, IVT, ILS, Rental Return ............$292,900 (B) ‘14 JD 8345R, 353 hrs., IVT, ILS ..........................$279,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8360R, 350 hrs., IVT, ILS ..........................$269,900 (H) ‘14 JD 8320R, 355 hrs., IVT, ILS ..........................$268,900 ‘14 JD 6115M, 92 Hrs., Power Quad, (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 371 hrs., IVT, ILS ......................$267,900 Warr.....Was $81,000 NOW $74,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 377 hrs., PS, ILS ......................$255,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, 361 hrs., PS, ILS ......................$255,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8320R, PS, ILS, Rental Return ............$253,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310R, 412 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty......$244,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 8310R......................................................$239,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8295R, 340 hrs., PS, ILS ......................$234,900 (H) ‘14 JD 8295R, MFWD, PS, Rental Return ..........$221,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8310R, 916 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty......$217,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8260R, 274 hrs., IVT, Ext. Warranty ........$210,000 (OW) ‘13 JD 8260R, 372 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty......$202,900 (N) ‘14 JD 8235R, 134 hrs., PS, Ext. Warranty ........$186,500 (OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 949 hrs., PS ..............................$179,900 (OS) ‘12 JD 7260R, 1000 hrs., IVT ............................$174,900 ‘11 JD 8130RT, 1886 Hrs., PS, 30” Tracks, Leather ........$214,500 (OS) ‘11 JD 8235R, 855 hrs., PS ..............................$169,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 8235R, 950 hrs., PS, front duals ..........$169,900

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(N) ‘14 JD 9560R, 250 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$339,900 (B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 456 hrs., Rental Return................$334,900 (B) ‘14 JD 9560R, 419 hrs., 800/38’s ........................$329,900 (OS) ‘13 JD 9560R, 250 hrs. ......................................$324,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9510R, 573 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$299,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460R, 513 hrs., PTO, Ext. Warranty ..$289,900 (N) ‘14 JD 9460R, 349 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$284,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 9560R, 887 hrs., Ext. Warranty ............$279,900 ‘14 JD 9460R, 513 Hrs., PTO!, (B) ‘12 JD 9560R, 920 hrs., Ext. Warranty ................$279,900 Ext. Warranty ..................$289,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 608 hrs., Ext. Warranty............$279,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9510R, 526 hrs. ....................................$279,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9410R, 571 hrs., PTO............................$259,900 (OW) ‘10 JD 9630, 1360 hrs., 800/38’s......................$234,900 (B) ‘11 JD 9530, 1260 hrs., 800/70R38’s ..................$225,900 (B) ‘11 JD 9330, 617 hrs., 620/70T42’s ....................$219,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630, 2138 hrs. ........................................$212,900 (H) ‘09 JD 9530, 2751 hrs., 800/38’s ........................$199,900 (N) ‘09 JD 9330, 2050 hrs., PTO ................................$189,900 (OW) ‘07 JD 9620 3890 hrs., PS ................................$169,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9200, 4722 hrs., 710/38’s............................$79,900 (OW) ‘98 JD 9400, 5128 hrs., 710/70R38’s ................$89,900 (OW) ‘97 JD 9400, 7138 hrs., 710/70R38’s ................$79,900 ‘06 JD 8130, 4742 Hrs., PS, Track Tractors 540/1000 PTO ..................$112,500 (N) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 300 hrs. ......................................$354,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9560RT, 173 hrs., Ext. PT Warranty ....$354,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 9460RT, 358 hrs., leather......................$319,900 (H) ‘12 JD 9560RT, 950 hrs., PS ................................$314,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 9460RT, 739 hrs., leather......................$294,900 (OW) ‘14 JD 8335RT, 567 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ........$269,900 (OW) ‘11 JD 9630T, 1544 hrs.....................................$249,900 (OW) ‘13 JD 8310RT, 430 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ........$249,900 (B) ‘97 JD 9630T, 1431 hrs. ......................................$249,900 (N) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1765 hrs., leather ..........................$246,000 (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1202 hrs., IVT, 18” tracks ......$245,900 (B) ‘10 JD 9630T, 1907 hrs. ......................................$244,900 (OW) ‘09 JD 9630T, 1737 hrs.....................................$239,900 ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1647 Hrs., 25” Tracks ........................$235,900 (OW) ‘12 JD 8335RT, 1157 hrs., IVT, 25” tracks ......$235,900 (B) ‘11 JD 8310RT, 1883 hrs., PS, 25” tracks ..........$214,500 (OW) ‘10 CIH Quad Track 535, 4100 hrs. ................$209,900 (N) ‘04 JD 9520T, 3268 hrs. ......................................$157,000 (H) ‘06 JD 9520T, 3874 hrs. ......................................$149,900 (H) ‘05 JD 9620T, 3014 hrs. ......................................$134,900 (OW) ‘00 JD 8410T, 4140 hrs., 25” tracks ..................$86,900 (OW) ‘99 JD 8400T, 5958 hrs., 30” tracks ..................$56,900

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• 40’ Roller - $28,000 • 45’ Roller - $34,000 - Both 1 Year Old -

• 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter • 4”x8” frame tubing 1/4” thick • Auto fold New Rock Wagons AVAILABLE! ROLLERS

MANDAKO

12’-60’ LONG

Midsota Rock Trailers Available

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DELUX 15’ MODEL 7040, LP/NG, 3 PH, 700 BPH DELUX 20’ MODEL 6030, LP/NG, 3 PH, 600 BPH

New ones are always arriving!

USED DRYERS

Sitrex Rakes Available

USED EQUIPMENT

LARGE SELECTION OF WHEEL RAKES IN-STOCK

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FOR SALE: Case IH 3950 IH #53 6R30" rear mounted Disc chisels: JD 714 & 712, cultivator, w/rolling shields, disk, 32' 6”, 9” spacing, Glencoe 7400; Field Cults 3pt quick hitch, $500/OBO. cushion gang, harrow, under 30': JD 980, small 712-786-3341 $19,500. 507-383-3447 grain carts & gravity boxes 300-400 bu. Finishers under 20', clean 4 & 6R stalk chopJOHN DEERE #2700 Machinery Wanted 040 pers; Nice JD 215 & 216 5 Shank Ripper w/Leveler flex heads; JD 643 corn(low acres), Like New. All kinds of New & Used heads Must be clean; JD JOHN DEERE 15ft. #1518 farm equipment – disc chiscorn planters, 4-6-8 row.

Batwing Cutter, Chains/ els, field cults, planters, 715-299-4338 Six Wheels/Real Good. soil finishers, cornheads, 319-347-6138 – Can Deliver.

Spraying Equip 041 feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 FOR SALE: Demo sprayer w/ Raven 440 controls. 42' boom span, just right for 8R planters, $1,500. Call 507-380-6001 DELUX 10’ MODEL 2515, LP/NG, 1 PH, 300 BPH

USED DELUX DRYERS

We carry a variety of USED Demco Gravity Boxes –

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Tillage Equip

CIH 8950 Magnum, FWA, 4900 hrs. ............................................................$74,000 CIH 8920 Magnum, FWA, 5000 hrs. ............................................................$69,000 CIH 7230, FWA, 3500 hrs. ............................................................................$75,000 CIH 7140, FWA, 3975 hrs. ............................................................................$62,000 CIH 7120, FWA, 5000 hrs., Sharp! ................................................................$57,000 CIH 7110, 2WD, 6800 hrs., 14.9-46 tires ......................................................$36,000 CIH 5240 Max, 2WD, 3138 hrs. ....................................................................$38,000 CIH 5240 Max, FWA, 6600 hrs. ....................................................................$39,500 CIH 5488, FWA, 18.4-42, 9600 hrs., Nice ....................................................$36,000 IH 1256, New Clutch, New Paint - Recent Head Job, Nice ........................$17,500 IH 1566, 2WD, dual PTO, 6800 hrs., Nice ....................................................$17,000 IH 826 w/cab, New Motor ..............................................................................$16,500 IH 766 w/cab ..................................................................................................$10,500 CIH 4800, 24’ field cultivator ..........................................................................$9,500 CIH 4800, 26’ field cultivator ..........................................................................$9,500 CIH 3950, 25’ cushion gang disk ..................................................................$23,000 JD 980, 26’ field cultivator ............................................................................$17,500 CIH 527B ripper..............................................................................................$20,500 CIH 530B, w/lead shank, cushing & disk gang ............................................$23,000 DMI 530C, w/lead shank, Nice......................................................................$25,000 DMI 530B ........................................................................................................$21,000 DMI 527B ........................................................................................................$17,500 DMI Tigermate, 18’........................................................................................$13,000 CIH 496, 24’ ....................................................................................................$16,500 White disk chisel, 14- & 12- & 9-shank............................................................$9,500 CIH 6750, 6-shank w/lead shank, w/hyd. lever............................................$16,500 CIH 3950, 25’ cushion gang disk w/mulcher ..............................................$22,000 CIH Tigermate II, 26’ ....................................................................................$26,000 DMI Tigermate II, 26’ ....................................................................................$22,000 Artsway 5165 grinder, 1000 PTO..................................................................$21,500 NH 355 grinder, w/scale ................................................................................$17,000 NH 355 grinder, w/scale ..................................................................................$8,500 Roto Grind 760 tub grinder ..........................................................................$10,500 J&M 385 box ....................................................................................................$5,500 J&M 385 box, New ..........................................................................................$8,000 (2) Demco 365 boxes, 0New..........................................................................Coming (6) Demco 365 boxes ..............................................................From $4,500-$6,500 (4) Demco 450 box, Red & Black, Green & Black..........................................$9,500 New Demco 365 box ......................................................................................$7,700 Demco 550 box..............................................................................................$12,500 Sitrex QR 12 rake, 1-year old..........................................................................$6,500 NH BR7070 baler ..........................................................................................$26,000 NH 60 blower, Nice ..........................................................................................$4,000

New Sitrex Rakes Available Many New & Used Rakes Available

GREENWALD FARM CENTER Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles So. of Sauk Centre

KANSUN 1025 215, LP, 1 PH BEHLEN 380, 1 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM BEHLEN 700, 3 PH, LP, HEAT RECLAIM

USED AUGERS

12x72, SWING AWAY 10x62, SWING AWAY 8x62, PTO 8x62, PTO

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

Large inventory of Welda sprockets, hubs, bearings, chains & pulleys

1409 Silver Street E. Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3726 massopelectric.com

FOR SALE: HARDI 1,000 gallon sprayer w/80 gallon rinse tank and 60' all hydraulic boom. Exc. condition. $6,800 507-273-1906

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.

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Dairy Quality Alfalfa Tested big squares & round bales, delivered from South Dakota John Haensel (605) 351-5760 Dairy quality western alfalfa, big squares or small squares, delivered in semi loads. Clint Haensel (605) 310-6653 FOR SALE: 40 round bales of wheat straw, 5'x 5', plastic twine $35/each; Also 1st & 2nd crop Alfalfa baleage.

218-564-4273 FOR SALE: Certified organic hay, 2014 & 2015 crop, 5x6 round bales, mature alfalfa, clover, orchard grass, timothy, brome & June grass. Test is 14%-16% protein. Relative feed quality 114+. Smells great! $120 per ton/OBO. 500+ bales.

Urban Warnert St. Joseph MN 320-492-8527 WANTED AND FOR SALE ALL TYPES of hay & straw. Also buying corn, wheat & oats. Western Hay available. Fox Valley Alfalfa Mill. 920-853-3554 Livestock

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FOR SALE: Black polled registered purebred simmental Bulls. John Volz, Elmore, MN. 507-520-4381 Dairy

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Custom Heifer raising available. All free stall raised with TMR. $2.35/ day. Call Ben for more info. (715) 495-0481

6 miles East of

WANTED TO BUY! USED BULK MILK COOLER ALL SIZES 920-867-3048

We Ship Daily

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664

CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179 Visa and MasterCard Accepted

THINK SPRING!! SEED TENDER SPECIALS!

* ’15 TruAg 2-Box Seed Tender, extended platform, New ................$11,750 *************** USED EQUIPMENT ***************

CIH 260 Magnum tractor, Loaded, Like New ......................• NOW: $139,500 ‘01 JD 1780 planter, 16/31 row, 3 bu. boxes, Seed Star mon. ......................................$27,500 JD 930, 30’ flex head ......$4,750 JD 510 ripper, 7-shank ....$9,500 IH 720 plow, 7-18” ............$5,500 CIH 3900, 30’ disk ..........$19,500 CIH 4700, 481⁄2’ field cult...$7,250 ‘15 USAGear 7’ backhoe..$5,960 Alloway-Woods 20’ stalk shredder, pull type ..........$7,500

Feed Seed Hay

EZ Trail 860 grain cart, red ......................................$17,500 Unverferth 470 grain cart $6,500 J & M 350 bu. wagon ......$2,700 Westfield 1371 auger w/swing hopper walker, PTO ........$6,500 Hutch 8x60 swing hopper, Nice..................................$3,000 Hesston 1170 mower cond., swing tongue, 1 steel/1 rubber roll ......................• NOW: $4,950 ‘13 Maschio 12 wheel high capacity rake ..................$8,500 Woodford Ag bale racks, 10’x23’ ............................$2,195

Young 35 head of Holstein dairy cows For Sale. Tim McKeon 608-214-0600 Cattle

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BULLS – (2) long yearlings black, Simmental, Polled, good disposition, AI Sired by $50,000 Upgrade, most used bull in Simmental breed, $2,500 for choice. 45 Years of Simmental Breeding. Riverside Simmental Gerald Polzin Cokato 320286-5805 FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625 FOR SALE OR LEASE: Purebred Registered Charolais bulls, heifers, & cows. Great bloodlines, excellent performance, balanced EPD's, low birth weights. Delivery available.

Laumann Charolais Mayer, MN 612-490-2254

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Two 2-year old Highlander heifers for sale or trade for younger Highlander heifers/bulls. (715)472-2491

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‘10 Kuhn Knight 8124, 13⁄8 1000 PTO, 425 truck tires, 2400 gallon • $21,700

FORAGE BOXES

FARM SYSTEMS 2250 Austin Road • Owatonna, MN 55060 800-385-3911 • 507-451-3131 www.northlandfarmsystems.com USED SKIDLOADERS

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291

‘13 Gehl 5240E P2, T-bar controls, sgl. spd., counter wgt., manual all-tach • $26,900

SPREADERS⁄PUMPS

Balzer 3350, injectors, hyd. drive ....................$7,895 ‘04 Kuhn Knight 8118, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, tandem axle, F&R splash guards ................................$6,900 (3) Kuhn Knight 8140, 13⁄8” PTO, 28Lx26.1 tires ............................................................Call For Price Kuhn Knight 8118, 540 PTO, 16.5x16.1 tires $11,500 Kuhn Knight 8024, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, 425 tires..$14,900 NI 3739, 540 PTO, 385x22.5 tires, 390 bu. ....$10,500 NI 3739, 540 PTO, 275/80R22.5 tires ..............$7,500 ‘08 Kuhn Knight 8132, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, 425 tires, front & rear splash guards ..........................$23,500 ‘02 Knight 8040, 13⁄4” PTO, hyd. lid, hinged on left ......................................................................$21,500 Kuhn Knight 8132, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, 425 truck tires, 3200 gal ........................................................$20,500 ‘08 Balzer V6, liquid manure pump, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, TELEHANDLER 2-pt. hitch, 6” discharge, 8’ pit depth, agitate option ..............................................................$6,500 Lull 644-34, 2-stick, 2-spd., block heater, auxiliary hyd., 4WD ....................................................$14,900 ‘07 Kuhn Knight 8124, 13⁄4” 1000 PTO, 2400 gal.

‘05 Gehl RS6-42, 13x24 tires, 2800 hrs. ........$36,000 ......................................................................$17,900 ‘96 Knight 8018, 540 PTO, 16.5x16.1 tires, ‘07 Gehl CT7-23T, joystick controls, cab, heat ......................................................................$31,900 1800 gal...........................................................$8,100 N-Tech manure pump, 3 pt. 6”x8’, impeller, ‘09 Gehl CT5-16T, steering wheel/joystick, 75 hp.

1000 RPM ......................................................$5,250 Perkins dsl. eng., std. hyds., hydrostate drive, 5 CAH, radio, susp. seat, 12 ⁄8”-18 tires, 5000 lb. lift ‘95 Knight Mfg. 8018, 540 PTO, 295-75x22.5 tires, 1800 gal., new flighting ..................................$9,200 capacity, 16’2” lift height, 4175 hrs., SN:6034 ......................................................................$36,500 HAY & HARVEST EQUIPMENT ‘06 Gehl RS5-34, JD 99 hp. dsl. eng., 15x19.5 tires ......................................................................$34,200 ‘10 Teagle 8080WB, 540 PTO, 10/75-15.3 tires, ‘05 Gehl RS6-42, 4WD, 13x24 tires................$35,000 processes 5’ wide x 6’ round bales, spout controller, self loading, SN:1038..................$24,500 ‘06 Gehl RS6-42, JD 115 hp. dsl. eng., 13x24 tires ......................................................................$34,900 ‘12 Teagle 8080WB, 540 PTO, 10/75-15.3 tires, processes 5’ wide x 6’ round bales, spout TRACTORS controller, self loading, SN:1146..................$25,900 Vermeer Top Gun, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, processes ‘45 International H, 26 hp., 540 PTO................$1,995 5x6’ bales......................................................$15,500 ‘72 International 666, 2WD, 69 hp. gas eng., ‘07 Haybuster 2564, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, 12.5x15 tires, front tires 7.50-16, back tires 15.5-38, 7823 hrs., SN:1281 ..........................................................$7,900 5x6’ bales......................................................$18,200 NH 144, standard cross conveyor, ground driven Ford 2N, 23 hp. Ford eng., 11.2-28 rear tires, 4.00-19SL front tires, SN:3795 ......................$3,900 ........................................................................$3,900 NH 855, 540 PTO, Bale Command monitor, Ford 1000, 2WD, 25 hp., 540 PTO, front tires twine tie, SN:8860 ..........................................$3,350 5.00-15, rear tires 11.2-24, 2563 hrs., SN:0212 ........................................................................$3,900 Gehl 800, 11⁄3” 1000 PTO, w/hay head..............$2,995 Gehl 910, 540 PTO, 16’ box, MN 12-ton tandem TMR’s⁄MIXERS Gehl gear ........................................................$3,500 ‘08 Penta 2020SD, 540 PTO, left hand 4’ conveyor, Gehl 920, 540 PTO, 16’ box, 12-ton tandem Gehl EZ 400 scale ................................................$15,000 gear ................................................................$3,500 ‘11 Patz V500, 13⁄4” 1000 PTO, right hand conveyor Case IH 600, 60” blower ..................................$2,100 ......................................................................$24,500 Gehl 960, 540 PTO, 16’ box ............................$2,500 ‘97 Knight 3300, 540 PTO, 300 cubic feet ......$5,500 Gehl 980, 540 PTO, 16’ box w/1⁄2 ton tandem gear, Knight 3036, 540 PTO, slide tray, Digi-Star EZ210 H&S 6-12 running gear ..................................$6,950 scale, SN:0397..............................................$12,900 Gehl CB1250, 13⁄8” PTO, hay head only............$3,950 ‘04 Penta 5600, 540 PTO, EZ 2000V scale, ‘09 Haybuster 2564, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, w/curved spout corner door ..................................................$17,500 ......................................................................$15,900 ‘13 Penta 1420, 13⁄4” 1000 PTO, 6’ tip-up conveyor, Valmetal H5600, 540 PTO, process bales up rear door, EZ 2500V scale ............................$73,900 to 5x5 bales ..................................................$18,900 ‘07 Penta 6720HD, 540 PTO, front right corner ‘06 Woods S20CD, 13⁄8” 1000 PTO, 9.5x15 tires, door del., Digi-Star scale, Tornado auger’s, 20’ width ......................................................$12,500 2-spd. gear box ............................................$26,500 ‘13 Kuhn SR110, 10-wheel rake w/kicker wheel ‘08 NDE 2802, 13⁄8” CV PTO, flat cross conveyor, ........................................................................$4,900 EXV 2500 scale, 2 spd., step down floor, rear ‘13 H&S BF16HC, 6.7”x15 tires (6), 16-wheel rake, discharge & front conveyor discharge ........$31,500 hyd. opening ................................................$13,250 RotoMix VXT425, 540 PTO, left hand discharge H&S Super 7+4, 540 PTO, 12.5x15 tires, 16’ box ......................................................................$18,500 ........................................................................$6,300 RotoMix VXT425, 540 PTO, 385/65R22.5 tires, Badger BN2054, 540 PTO, 54” forage blower ..$895 left hand discharge ......................................$18,500 ‘05 Sovema WRV10H, 10-wheel rake, high capacity style ................................................................$4,950 MISCELLANEOUS Teagle 8080WB, 540 PTO, spout controller, self Whatcom 850, 540 PTO, 850 cu. ft. ................$9,500 loading ..........................................................$20,500 Bobcat concrete hammer, universal skid mount, (2) JD 640 pull-type rakes, 9’ raking width flat face couplers, rebuilt charge system, ..................................................................Ea. $1,800 SN:0483 ..........................................................$4,200 ‘11 Tonutti RPT10, 10-wheel rake ....................$3,500 Berlon BSC lifts full size round bales ................$450 Farm King Y60SD, 540 PTO, 60” tiller ............$1,995

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

‘13 CIH Magnum 315, Lux. cab, cab susp., susp. front axle, 480/80R50 duals, front duals, wgts., HID lights, 670 hrs., Warranty, Lease Return Tractor......................$139,500 ‘11 JD 9630T, 36” tracks, 5 remotes, wgts., 4250 hrs., Powertrain Warranty till 5-16-16 or 5000 hrs. ....................................$139,000 ‘00 JD 8410, 480/80R46 duals, 380/85R34 single fronts, all new Firestone radials, 4 remotes, 3-pt. w/quick hitch, 9940 hrs., Just Through Service Program........$66,000 ‘11 JD 8285R, powershift, 1500 front axle, 380/90R54 rear duals, 380/80R38 front duals, 60 GPM hyd. pump, 5 remotes, front wgts., 3250 hrs., Powertrain Warranty till November 2015 or 4000 hrs. ........$120,000 ‘12 NH BC5080 small square baler, 16”x18” bale, 3 tie, 1/4 turn bale chute, hyd. bale tension ..............................................$15,000 ‘99 JD 8400, 380/90R50 duals, new 380/85R34 fronts, 4 remotes, 3-pt. w/quick hitch, instructional seat, 12,190 hrs., Just Through Service Program................$53,000 ‘97 JD 8100, MFWD, 18.4R46 single tires, 4 remotes, 3-pt. w/quick hitch, 10,250 hrs. ..........................................................$33,000 ‘13 NH L230 Skidsteer, cab, air, 2-spd., 255 hrs...............................................$36,000 ‘13 CIH 3408 Cornhead, 8x30..........$26,000

‘14 Gehl RT175, ISO variable speed controls, PQ tach, counter wgt., ETC ........................$42,800 ‘14 Gehl R220, joystick/hand controls, std. hyd., cab, heat, 2-spd., PQ tach, radio, susp. seat ......................................................................$29,500 ‘01 Gehl 7600, Gehl T-bar controls, cab, heat ......................................................................$15,900 ‘11 Gehl 4640, T-bar controls, cab, heat, sgl. spd. ........................................................$21,500 ‘95 Gehl 3725, Gehl T-bar controls, gas eng. ..$7,700 ‘14 Gehl R220, Gehl hand controls, std. hyd., cab, heat, 2-spd. ..........................................$26,800 Gehl 3000, Gehl T-bar controls, gas, sgl. spd. $3,750 ‘12 Gehl R210, joystick controls, cab, heat, PQ tach, radio, etc. ......................................$39,990 Gehl 5620, Gehl hand controls, cab, heat, Gehl All-Tach-Q-Tach ..............................................$9,800 ‘12 Gehl 5240 P2, Gehl hand T-bar controls, 64 hp. Yanmar dsl. eng., 12x16.5 tires, 1900 lb. lift capacity, sgl. spd., wgt. kit, 2526 hrs., SN:3595 ........................................................$21,900 ‘13 Gehl R220, Gehl hand controls, std. hyd., cab, heat, 2-spd., counter wgt., susp. seat ........$27,250 ‘11 Gehl 5640E, Gehl T-bar hand controls, 84 hp.

Yanmar dsl. eng., 12x16.5 tires, 2200 lb. lift capacity, std. hyds., sgl. spd., 2600 hrs., SN:2742 ........................................................$20,500 ‘13 Gehl 5240E P2, pilot joystick controls, std. hyd., cab, heat, 2 spd., PQ tach, radio, counter wgt., susp. seat, block heater ..............................$27,500 ‘11 Gehl 5240, joystick controls, cab, heat, 2-spd., cold weather PQ tach, block heater, counter wgt., susp. seat ....................................................$25,900 Gehl 4625, Gehl T-bar hand controls, sgl. spd., standard hyd...................................................$7,850 ‘13 Gehl 5640E, Gehl hand T-bar controls, cab, heat, 2-spd. PQ tach, counter weight, susp. seat ......................................................................$24,950 ‘12 Gehl 5640E, Gehl hand controls, sgl. spd., PQ tach, counter wgt., susp. seat ..............$19,900 ‘13 Gehl 4640E P2, T-bar controls, std. hyd., sgl. spd., counter wgt., susp. seat, engine block heater ............................................................$22,900 ‘13 Gehl 190R, T-bar self/level, sgl. spd., counter wgt., susp. seat ............................................$24,950 ‘13 Gehl 190R, Pilot-joystick (hand), cab, heat, 2-spd., standard hyd. ..................................$33,900 ‘13 Mustang 1900R, H/F controls, std. hyd., cab, heat, 2-spd., PQ tach, radio, susp. seat ....$32,500 ‘07 Mustang MTL20, joystick controls, 2-spd., cab, heat ..............................................................$29,900 ‘12 Mustang 2700V, H/F controls, cab, heat, radio, 2-spd., PQ tach, counter wgt. ..........$32,300 ‘05 Mustang 2109, H/F controls, cab, heat, air, 2-spd. ............................................................$28,900 ‘99 Mustang 2050, T-bar controls, sgl. spd.....$7,800 ‘13 Mustang 2056II, Case all hand controls, standard hyd., cab, heat, 2-spd., PQ tach, counter wgt., susp. seat ..............................$26,500 ‘13 Mustang 2056, H/F controls, cab, heat, radio, 2-spd., PQ tach, counter wgt. ..........$28,900 ‘00 Mustang 2050, Gehl T-bar controls, sgl. spd. ......................................................................$11,300 ‘02 Mustang 2074, dual lever/foot controls, standard hyd., cab, heat, sgl. spd., counter wgt., susp. seat ....................................................$18,750 ‘05 Mustang 2054, hand⁄foot controls, 46 hp.

Yanmar dsl. eng., 10x16.5 tires, 1650 lb. lift capacity, 1990 hrs., SN:6526 ......................$15,500 ‘08 Mustang 2054, cab, heat, sgl. spd. ........$19,700 ‘10 Mustang 2044, T-bar controls, sgl. spd., 765 hrs., SN:6822 ........................................$18,900 ‘11 Mustang 2056, H/F controls, cab, heat, 2-spd. ............................................................$17,900

Mustang 940, T-bar/F controls, heat, sgl. spd. ......................................................CALL FOR PRICE ‘11 Mustang 2044, T-bar controls, cab, heat $18,700 ‘08 Mustang 2054, Case controls, 49 hp.

Yanmar dsl. eng., 10x16.5 tires, 1650 lb. lift capacity, sgl. spd., 2533 hrs., SN:8360 ......$15,500 ‘08 Mustang 2041, Gehl controls, cab, heat $15,750 ‘11 Mustang 2041, Gehl hand controls, cab, heat ..............................................................$19,200 ‘13 Case SR175, hand controls, standard hyd., 2 spd., PQ tach, counter weight, susp. seat, side windows ................................................$19,800 ‘98 NH LX565, H/F controls, cab, heat ..........$12,800 ‘11 JD 326D, H/F controls, cab, heat, sgl. spd. ......................................................................$24,200 ‘81 Case 1816B, Case hand controls, Kohler gas eng. ..........................................................$4,900

‘14 Mustang 2600R, H/F controls, cab, heat, 2 spd., PQ tach, counter wgt. • $39,900

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‘13 Kuhn Knight VT144T TMR, Maxx mixer, Digi Star 2500V scale, side disch. • CALL

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Limousin & Red Angus Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, Bulls. Delivery avail. Hamheifers or roping stock, top mond, WI. 715-821-3516 blood lines. 507-235-3467

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‘12 JD 9410R, 675 hrs., 3 pt. hitch, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd., hi-flow, 480x50 tires & duals..$225,00 ‘12 JD 9560RT, 859 hrs., 1000 PTO, 36” tracks ........................................$249,000 ‘13 JD 8360RT, 402 hrs., 25” tracks, 4 hyd., hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 3 pt., front wgts. $215,000 ‘12 JD 9560R, 921 hrs., 800/70/38 duals ........................................................$232,000 ‘12 JD 9410, 1259 hrs., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., duals ................................................$190,000 ‘13 JD 9410R, 640 hrs., hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 5 hyds., 480x50” tires & duals ........$210,000 ‘13 JD 8360RT, 295 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 5 hyd...............................$220,000 ‘97 JD 9200, 8239 hrs., 24-spd., 1000 PTO, 520x42” tires & duals, 3 hyd. ............$59,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 366 hrs., Luxury cab, hi-flow, 1000 PTO, 6 hyd., 480x50 tires & duals ........................................................$195,000 ‘02 CIH STX425, 12-spd. manual, 4 valves, 710x38 duals, 3465 hrs. ....................$99,000 ‘12 CIH 350HD Steiger, 1630 hrs., Luxury cab, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd. valves, big pump, 520x42” duals ................................................$145,000 ‘13 NH T9.615, 670 hrs., powershift, 800x38 duals, HID lights, w/complete auto steer ........................................................$205,000 ‘12 CIH 400HD, 318 hrs., 4 hyd., big pump, 520x46” tires & duals ......................$185,000 ‘05 CIH STX375, 6675 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 710x38 duals ......................................$89,000 ‘09 Challenger MT765C, 3363 hrs., 30” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ................................$120,000 ‘13 Cat 765D, 790 hrs., 25” tracks, 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., front wgts. ..........$185,000 ‘09 Versatile 485, 1704 hrs., 12-spd., 4 hyd., 800x38 tires & duals ........................$145,000

‘10 CIH Magnum 275, 1385 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 18.4x46 tires & duals, front duals ..........................$110,000 ‘13 CIH Magnum 260, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, big pumps, 420x46 duals, Auto Steer ........................................$137,000 ‘12 CIH 315, MFWD, 481 hrs., Luxury cab, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd., big pump, 480x50” rear tires & duals ....................................$155,000 ‘12 CIH 290, MFWD, 390 hrs., Luxury cab, 5 hyd., big pump, HID lights, front & rear duals, 480x50” rear tires ..................$155,000 ‘06 CIH 245, MFWD, 5100 hrs., 4 hyd. valves, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 14.9x46” tires & duals ..........................................................$75,000 ‘03 CIH MX210, MFWD, 5550 hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 4 hyd. valves, 380x46” tires & duals ..............................................$63,000

COMBINES

‘09 JD 9870, 1895 eng./1233 sep. hrs., Pro-drive, 5-spd. feederhouse, chopper, 520x42” tires & duals ......................$139,000 ‘08 JD 9770, 1380 eng./938 sep. hrs., chopper, Contour Master, 20.8x42 duals ........................................................$135,000 ‘09 JD 9570, 1496 eng./904 sep. hrs., Contour Master, chopper, 30.5x32 tires, Very Clean ........................................$128,000 ‘98 JD 9610, 3578 eng./2379 sep. hrs., chopper, bin ext., 20.8x42 duals ........$40,000 ‘02 JD 9750STS, 3359 eng./2271 sep. hrs., updated feederhouse to 60 Series heads, Contour Master, chopper, duals, $29,000 repairs in February..............................$65,000 ‘12 CIH 8230, 4WD, 969 eng./777 sep. hrs., well equipped, 520x42” tires & duals ........................................................$205,000 ‘11 CIH 8120, 934 eng./729 sep. hrs., Pro 600, well equipped, 520x42 tires & duals ............................................$180,000 ‘13 CIH 290 Magnum, 1249 hrs., Luxury ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., cab, 18-spd., powershift, 4 hyd., big pump, Pro 600, well equipped, 520x42” tires 480x50 duals & 480x34 front duals, Extended & duals ............................................$180,000 Warranty Until 02/05/17 or 4000 hrs.

‘09 CIH 7088, 1193 eng./895 sep. hrs., ........................................................$137,000 rock trap, chopper, lateral tilt feeder, ‘12 CIH 260 Magnum, 1784 hrs., 19-spd. power bin ext., 30.5x32 tires ............$139,000 powershift, suspended front axle, 4 hyd.

‘08 NH CR9060, 1782 eng./1332 sep. hrs., 1000 PTO, 480x50 tires & duals, also front 4x4, terrain tracer, chopper, rock trap, duals & wgts.....................................$115,000 620x42 duals ......................................$99,000 ‘10 JD 8270R, MFWD, 3888 hrs., powershift, ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 3 hyd., 18.4x46 duals tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals ........$68,000 ........................................................$110,000 ‘09 CIH 245 Magnum, 1785 hrs., Deluxe cab, 3 pt., 4 hyd., big pump, 540/1000 PTO, ‘05 Geringhoff Roto Disc 830, 8R30” ..$28,000 Trimble RTK auto steer system, 380x54” tires ‘07 CIH 2020, 35’ flex head ..................$12,500 & duals ..............................................$99,000 ‘05 JD 630, 30’ flex head......................$13,000 ‘14 JD 8285R, 1255 hrs., powershift, 4 hyd., ‘07 Geringhoff Roto Disc 600, 6R30” ..$29,500 3 pt., 1000 PTO, 480x50 duals, front wgts.

‘95 JD 893, 8R30” w/pixall rolls ..........$13,500 ........................................................$148,000 ‘13 JD 6190R, 585 hrs., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, IVT trans., 18.4x46 tires & duals......$118,000 ‘07 JD 512, 9-shank disc ripper ..........$19,500 ‘94 NH 6640SLE, MFWD, cab, air, 3 pt., w/loader & grapple ............................$27,000

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COMBINE HEADS

TILLAGE

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179

Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings www.larsonimplements.com

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WANT TO BUY: Butcher Jackson Hillside Farm for FOR SALE: (2) 2 month old sale Suffolk & Suffolk cross male pups. Red Heeler & cows, bulls, fats & walkable yearling ewes, ewes & Blue Heeler, $100/ea. 920cripples; also horses, rams.

Home of the 2014 394-3408 sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 Wisconsin State Fair wether ram. Scott 920-229- Livestock Equip 075 Horse 057 4997 FOR SALE: New steer Selling reproduction single 062 feeders, calf & finisher horse Dr's buggy. Brown & Goats sizes 1T to 8T cap. 920-948tan, has brakes, like new 3516 www.steerfeeder.com condition. Must see to ap- 69 Organic Alpine & Saanen Doelings born this spring, preciate. Asking $2,500.

James Way belt bunk feeder, top genetics, from a herd of (715)632-2577 56' long w/ motor. Fore250, including 80 yearlings, Team of Halflinger mares, most automatic head gate w/ an 11 lb bulk tank aver18 years old, experienced w/ squeeze shute. Behlem age. 507-875-2736 driver, good home only, crouting tub w/ palp cage. $1,400. 715-213-2142 Loyal 9"x26' elevator on Swine 065 transport. 715-532-9904 Exotic Animals 058 Compart's total program Silo Unloader 20' Supertrac features superior boars & Registered Suri Alpacas For Hanson Unloader, Excelopen gilts documented by Sale. All colors/both males lent condition, $3,250/OBO BLUP technology. Duroc, & females. Prices starting (or best offer) (320) 295York, Landrace & F1 lines. at $100. Riverview Ridge 9589 Terminal boars offer leanAlpacas. (715)834-3652 ness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are Sheep 060 productive, lean, durable.

All are stress free & PRRS FOR SALE: 20 Registered free. Semen also available Suffolk ewes, including through Elite Genes A.I. tried ewes & yearling ewes, Make 'em Grow! Comparts also, ewe & ram lambs.

Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: Martens Suffolks 507-380877-441-2627 1828

USED TRACTORS

NEW NH T9.505, 4WD................................CALL NEW NH T7.200, FWA ................................CALL NEW Massey 4610, FWA, w/loader ..........CALL NEW Versatile 450, 4WD ............................CALL NEW Versatile 310, FWA ............................CALL ‘12 NH T9.560, 4WD............................$210,000 NH TD80 w/loader ................................$36,500 NH TV6070 bi-directional......................$84,000 Versatile 895, 4WD ................................$18,000 ‘12 Cat MT945C, 480 hrs. ..................$257,000

TILLAGE

Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ............CALL Sunflower 4412-07, 7-shank ................$26,000 Sunflower 4412-05, 5-shank ................$25,000 Sunflower 4233-19 w/3-bar harrow ..........CALL Wilrich 957, 7-shank..............................$16,000 Wilrich 513, 5-shank, Demo ......................CALL ‘09 Wilrich QX2, 55.5’ w/basket ..........$48,500 ‘12 JD 3710, 10 bottom ........................$48,000 ‘08 JD 3710, 10 bottom ........................$30,000 CIH 4900, 46.5’ ........................................$7,500 ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar....................$35,500

Trucks & Trailers

FOR SALE: '79 Chevrolet truck, box & hoist, single axle. 507-720-6523 or 507-3402333 FOR SALE: 1974 IH 1950A tandem grain truck, 18' box & tarp, gas engine, 5x3 trans., 4 new tires in back, recent DOT & service, nice running truck. $10,000.00.

507-381-7097.

FOR SALE: Ford Truck, 1994, Tri-Axle, 20' box & hoist. 507-720-6523 or 507340-2333.

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COMBINES

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MISCELLANEOUS

NEW Salford RTS Units..............................CALL NEW Salford Plows ....................................CALL NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders ..................CALL NEW Westfield Augers ..............................CALL NEW Rem 2700 Vac ..................................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 SKIDSTEERS NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks............CALL NEW NH Skidsteers – On Hand ................CALL REM 2700, Rental ......................................CALL ‘11 NH 225 h/a, Loaded ............................CALL Unverferth 8000 Grain Cart ........................CALL Kinze 1050 w/duals ....................................CALL PLANTERS Pre-owned Snowblowers, 7’-9’ ................CALL NEW White Planters ..................................CALL Pre-owned Sprayers ..................................CALL ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded................$92,000 White 6122, 12-30 ................................$14,900 White 6100, 12-30 w/twin row ..............$15,000 ‘09 JD 1790, 24-20” w/liq. Esets 20-20$92,000 JD 1780, 24-20, 3 bus., res 20-20 ........$38,500

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SMITHS MILL IMPLEMENT 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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400 KW generator, 540HP, Detroit engine, 1500 hrs, built in '77. 320-522-1685

NEW Fantini Chopping CH ........................CALL Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 Chopping CH ....CALL ‘10 Gleaner R66, Loaded....................$200,000 ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded....................$210,000 ‘01 Gleaner R72, Just Thru Shop ........$95,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ..................................$115,000 ‘90 Gleaner R60 w/duals ......................$18,000 ‘96 Gleaner R62 w/CDF rotor, exc. ......$58,000

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FOR SALE: '75 Ford LN700, single axle truck , 16' Midwest box & hoist, new floor in box, very good condition, $4,200. 507-354-3987

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O PPORTUNITIES Three-Year ‘Walk Away’ Leases

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• 2015 Steiger 580 Quad • 300 hrs./yr.

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‘12 CIH Steiger 600Q, 1155 hrs., Full auto steer, Luxury cab, big hyd. pump ..................................$269,900

• As low as $1,452.95 parts and labor • Minimize Downtime!

• Be ready for the upcoming season

‘05 CIH MX255, 1885 hrs., Full auto steer, 380R50 tires ..............................................$99,900

‘14 CIH Steiger 550, 288 hrs., PTO, Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer ............................................$277,900

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• Includes: • Roller wheel & idler wheel cap removal • Visual inspection of bearings, seals, wheels, hubs and shafts • Reinstall caps with new O rings and fill with 50W synthetic lubricant • We can install Clear View Caps for an additional $442.00 Note: Additional parts and labor may be required if any problems are found as a result of the visual inspection.

‘92 CIH Magnum 7130, 4267 hrs., 380R46 tires..........................$59,900

$174,500

‘12 CIH Magnum 235, 325 hrs., Luxury cab, auto steer ready ............................................$139,900

‘12 C-IH 3330

605 hrs., 90’ boom, standard spray, active suspension

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‘12 CIH Magnum 290, 674 hrs., Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer, high capacity hyd...............$178,500

USED COMBINES Interest Waiver Available Thru Case Credit* • Call For Details – 2010 & NEWER MODELS QUALIFY FOR 12 MONTH PT WARRANTY – ‘13 C-IH 7230, 380 eng. hrs. ..................................................................................................................................................$239,900 ‘10 C-IH 7120, 1504 eng./1149 sep. hrs., duals, HID lights ..................................................................................................$159,500

‘09 ‘11 ‘14 ‘12 ‘10 ‘08 ‘04 ‘14 ‘12 ‘10 ‘09 ‘10 ‘04 ‘05 ‘95 ‘03

COMBINE PLATFORMS & HEADS

C-IH 2608, 8R30” chopping cornhead ..............................................................................................................................$39,900 Geringhoff, 8R chopping cornhead ....................................................................................................................................$59,900 CIH 4408, 8R chopping cornhead ......................................................................................................................................$66,900 C-IH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ................................................................................................................................................$44,900 C-IH 3408, 8R30” cornhead ................................................................................................................................................$31,000 C-IH 2208, 8R30” ................................................................................................................................................................$28,500 C-IH 2208, 8R30” ................................................................................................................................................................$24,500 C-IH 3162, 35’ flex draper platform....................................................................................................................................$66,900 C-IH 3020, 35’ w/in-cab cutter bar suspension ................................................................................................................$37,500 C-IH 2020, 35’ platform ......................................................................................................................................................$28,000 C-IH 2020, 35’ platform w/Crary air reel ............................................................................................................................$28,000 C-IH 2020, 25’ platform w/Crary air reel ............................................................................................................................$26,800 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................................................................................$10,900 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ..................................................................................................................................$13,900 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife, rock guard ....................................................................................................................................$9,900 C-IH 1020, 30’, 3” knife ........................................................................................................................................................$7,500

Call TODAY and make an appointment!

USED 4WD TRACTORS

Interest Waiver or Low Rates Available* • Call For Details ‘14 C-IH Steiger 620Q, 224 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, big hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto guide, PTO, COMING IN AFTER THE SEASON ....................................................................................................................................$379,900 ‘12 C-IH Steiger 600Q, 1155 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto guide, Very Nice Tractor ..............................$279,500 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 580Q, 932 hrs., Lux. cab, HID lites, auto guide ready ..........................................................................$289,900 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 550, 289 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 710/70R42 duals, PTO, high cap. hyd. ................................................$277,900 ‘12 C-IH Steiger 500Q, 964 hrs., Lux. cab, big hyd. pump, HID lites, Full auto guide ..................................................$249,900 ‘13 C-IH Steiger 500, 445 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 710/70R42 tires, PTO, HID lites, Full Pro 700 auto steer....................$249,900 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 350RCQ, Row Crop Quad, 870 hrs., PTO, 16” tracks, auto guide ready ............................................$209,900 ‘96 C-IH 9380, 20.8x42 duals, powershift, 9,999 hrs., PTO ................................................................................................JUST IN Steiger Tiger, 525 hp., Cummins eng., Allison auto trans., Like New 520/85R42 triples ..................................................$89,000

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USED 2WD TRACTORS Interest Free • Call For Details

‘14 C-IH Magnum 315, Lux. susp. cab, susp. front axle, auto steer ready, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites..........$199,900 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 290, 674 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, 360 HID lites, 480/50 tires, front & rear duals, high cap. hyd. pump, Full Pro 700 auto steer ......................................................................................................................................................$178,500 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 260, 533 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites $156,500 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 235, 325 hrs., Lux. susp. cab, auto steer ready, HD drawbar, high cap. hyd. pump, 360 HID lites $139,900 ‘05 C-IH MX255, 1800 hrs., Full Pro600 auto steer, front & rear duals ..............................................................................$99,900 ‘03 C-IH MX255, 3135 hrs., rear duals..................................................................................................................................$84,000 ‘92 C-IH 7130, 4267 hrs., MFD, 3 hyd. remotes, radar ........................................................................................................$59,900 ‘14 C-IH Puma 160, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader ........................................................................................COMING IN ‘14 C-IH Puma 145, MFD, powershift, cab, C-IH 765 loader............................................................................................$109,900 ‘12 C-IH Puma 185, 705 hrs., MFD, CVT trans., duals, C-IH loader ................................................................................$139,900

USED SPRAYERS

‘12 C-IH 3330, 605 hrs., 90’ boom, standard spray, active suspension ..........................................................................$174,500 Top Air T1200, 80’ boom, foamer, Ag Leader control ..........................................................................................................$25,000

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‘13 CIH Steiger 500, 445 hrs., PTO, Luxury cab, Full Pro 700 auto steer ............................................$249,900

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6" x 30' Moulten irrigation pipe, 70 lengths. (715)4950757 PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand. Call Minnesota's largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320974-8990 Cell – 320-212-5336

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RANGER PUMP CO. Custom Manufacturer of Water Lift Pumps for field drainage Sales & Service 507-984-2025 or 406-314-0334 www.rangerpumpco.com

EQUIPMENT

JD 4410, w/cab & loader..............$20,900 JD 4100 Compact ..........................$7,900 JD 4030, Syncro, open station ....$10,900 IH 1026, Hydro ..............................$14,900 IH 856, 1256, 1456 ..........From $10,900 (2) IH 560, gas & diesel ........From $2,900 Allied Buhler 695 loader................$4,900 IH 560, gas, New T/A ......................$4,900 IH Super MTA, New T/A ................$4,900 IH A, “Restored” ..............................$3,400 LOADERS - ON HAND - CALL “New” K510, JD 148, JD 158, JD 48, IH 2250

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‘75 Transcraft Drop Deck, 40/96, HOPPERS New Floor, Tires, Brakes ....$10,900 ‘02 Farm Master, Steel AG Hopper, 36’, 80% T/B, Clean! ..........$10,500 ‘99 Fontaine, 48’ Mechanical RGN Low Boy, 102”, 35-Ton Capacity, ‘97 Wilson Commander, 43/66, 29’4” Well, AR, 22.5 Low Profile AR, 80% T/B, Elec. Roll Tarp, 20” Hopper Height ............$17,500 Radial Tires........................$20,500 ‘87 Transcraft 53/102, Drop Deck, ‘94 Wilson AL Hopper, 41’, Closed Tandem, Beavertail, 66” Sides, 20” Hopper Height, 80% T/B ............................$15,500 New Recap Tires, Alum. Wheels, New Paint, New Floor, LED Lights FLATBEDS ..........................................$16,750 ‘97 Wabash 48/102, AL Floors & ‘92 Fontaine Drop Deck, 53/102, Crossmembers, SX, AR, 80% Tires New Paint ..........................$13,750 & Brakes..............................$8,750 END DUMPS ‘97 Wilson, 45/96, AL Floor & ‘06 Aulick Belted Trailer, 48’, Crossmembers, SX, AR, 54” Belt, 68” Sides, Roll Tarp, Sandblasted, New Paint, New Brakes ........................$7,000 Sandblasted, Painted ........$25,750 ‘94 Cobra, 34’, New Rubber, 3/8” ‘02 Great Dane, Curtain Side, 48/102, AR, Closed Tandem $7,250 Plastic Liner, 2-Way Tailgate, Roll Tarp, AL Polished Wheels, ‘94 Wabash, 38/102, New Brakes/ Clean! ................................$22,500 Drums, 80% Tires, New Floor, Sandblasted & New Paint....$5,500 ‘90 Load King Belly Dump, 40’, New Brakes & Drums, 80% Tires ‘95 Transcraft, 48/102, AL ..........................................$11,500 Crossmembers, Wood Floor, MISCELLANEOUS Closed Tandem Slider, AR, Paint ..........................................$8,250 (30) Van & Reefer Trailers, 48/102-53/102 - Great For Water ‘90 Great Dane, 48/96, Closed Storage Or Over The Road Tandem, Steel, 80% Tires, ................................$3,500-$5,500 New Brakes, Sandblasted & New Paint ............................$6,500 Custom Haysides: DROPDECKS/DOUBLEDROPS Stationary ..............................$1,250 Tip In-Tip Out ........................$1,750 (1) ‘07 Fontaine Drop Deck, Suspensions: 53/102, Air Ride, Steel, Spread Air Ride or Spring Ride Axle, Wood Floor, Sandblasted & Painted, Beavertail ........$24,500 ........$500 SPR/$1,000 AR per axle Tandem Axle Off Road Dolly ..$2,500 ‘80 Transcraft Double Drop, 53’, TRUCKS/CARS 33’ Well Non-Detachable, AR, ‘06 Dodge Caravan, Stow-n-Go, Polished AL Wheels, New New Tires, State of Iowa vehicle Hardwood Decking, 80% T/B, Clean ................................$11,500 ............................................$3,250 ‘96 Kenworth Day Cab, N14, Engineered 5’ Beavertail: 10-Spd., 70% Tires & Brakes, Kit Includes Paint, LED Lights Jake Brakes ........................$9,750 & All Electrical ............$3,750 Kit/$5,750 Installed ‘99 FLD 120 Day Cab, 12/7 Detroit, 13-Spd., 70% T/B ..............$10,750

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FOR SALE: Several balls of Loftness 8' snowblower, 3pt, small grain binder twine.

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PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT

'13 JD S680, 325 Hrs., Pro-Drives, 5-Spd. Rev., GS3 2630 Display, 20.8x42's, 28LX26 Rears, Chopper, Bin Ext. ..................$229,500 '08 JD 9670STS, 1136 Hrs., CM w/Hi-Torque Rev., 20.8X42's, 600/65R28 Rears, Chopper, Thru Combine Program, Nice! ..........$115,000 '13 JD 6170R, 230 Hrs. w/New H-380 Loader & Grapple, 20-Spd. Auto-Quad, Premium Cab, 540-1000 PTO, 520/85R42's, 420/90R30 Fronts..................................................$134,500 '12 Case-IH Magnum 180 MFWD PS, 436 Hrs., 18.4x46's w/Duals, Front Fenders., Luxury Cab (Leather), 3-PTO's, Guidance Ready ....................................................$99,500 '11 JD 8360RT, 1280 Hrs., 5500 30" Belts., Big Pump w/5-Remotes, 22 Front Wgts., Leather Trim ......................................$190,000 '13 Case-IH 35' Flex Head (Terra-Flex), Double Drive, In Cab Cutterbar Suspension, (New-0 Acres) ......................................$31,500 '13 Case-IH 35' Flex Head (Terra-Flex), Single Drive, Manual Cutterbar Suspension, (New-0 Acres) ......................................$28,000 '12 JD 612C (12R-30"), Hyd. Deck, Knife Rolls, HHS, Row Sense, Low Acres! ..$45,000 '10 JD 608C, Hyd. Deck, Straight Fluted Rolls, HHS ......................................................$29,500

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Festival of kites

This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers

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his summer will be the 25th Independence Day that kites speckle the sky above Independence Park in Marshall, Minn. For a quarter of a century a large intergenerational crowd has gathered in the 51-acre park for the Festival of Kites.

While other activities come and go, two staple activities have anchored the community’s Fourth of July celebration — fireworks filling the sky after dark, and kites filling the sky in the afternoon.

Why kites?

“Because the wind always blows,” said Doug Goodmund, Assistant Director for Community Services in Marshall.

Goodmund said that the Marshall Hy-Vee had already been sponsoring a fireworks display when the city joined with them to create a community celebration in the then newly-developed Independence Park. For many years, Goodmund and fellow staffers and their families put on the celebration. In recent years the Marshall Kiwanis Club has provided the workforce. Hy-Vee is still a major sponsor.

The goal was a family-friendly celebration with free activities, so they decided to have a community kite fly. They purchased 500 kites and handed them out.

People are encouraged to bring their own kites, but the nucleus of the Festival of Kites is still the 500 free kites that are distributed. They begin handing them out at a specified time. Folks assemble the kites and let the wind carry them aloft. Goodmund said the record time for handing out 500 kites is eleven minutes.

The trees in the park were young and small for the first Festival of Kites. They have grown to full-sized trees over 25 years, but the park is still utilized for the festival.

For the first 10 years they brought kite expert Bob Klein to demonstrate his “phenomenal kites,” as Goodmund described them. There are other activities each year, too, along with food vendors and a community band concert.

“F” is a failing grade in school, but this is summertime. On the Fourth of July in Marshall, “F” is a superior mark standing for Family Fun, Food, a Festival of Kites, and Fireworks. ❖

Independence Park, Marshall, Minn.

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