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Farm Safety A moment of caution can prevent a lifetime of trouble
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This is our safety issue and the timing We saw a number of soybean fields couldn’t be much better. Some crop harwhere the plants were yellow from row A vesting is already underway; and once to row Z. At one place, there were two beans and corn are ready, the push will be yellow fields on each side of a green field. on. No one wants to admit it, but in the Nice if you’re a Packers fan, but probably heat of harvest, when that little window of not if you’re a soybean grower. opportunity is getting smaller and smaller, For the most part, overall, everything safety might not be the top concern. looked very green and lush — especially But it should be. The possible life-long for this time of year. Rivers and streams LAND MINDS effects of a farm accident will have a are flowing heartily. Fields in the greater impact on a family than wet Redwood Falls/Olivia area are still showBy Paul Malchow beans or a few acres of corn which ing the after-effects of the massive rain didn’t get out before snowfall. That they received three or four weeks ago. safety guard which just gets in the way There are noticeable pockets which did or is a pain in the patoot to take on not receive as much rain. The corn is and off might just save a finger or an arm or even a drier, soybean plants are a little smaller, road ditchlife. How many times have you heard a neighbor or es are less green. Many people who have hay were friend who had a close call sheepishly admit, “Yeah, out — probably getting the third cut into the barn. I was lucky.” I’ve said it myself. More than once. It will be interesting to see how much grain drying Lucky is all right, just don’t count on it to save your- will be needed this fall. Right now, it seems to me self and your loved ones. Help make your own luck. we are going to want a late, dry fall. On a day when nothing is going right, that part n you need is on back order, you had a fight with your Except for Karen Schwaller’s brief forays into high spouse and a week of rain is in the forecast — don’t school wrestling, The Land never says much about short-cut it, keep your wits about you and live to sports. High school teams are just getting underway fight another day. This is a public service announce- and there was nothing more prized by a football ment courtesy of The Land. coach than a large, strong farm boy. But farm famiOne other thing to keep in mind this time of year lies make sacrifices when their young men and is farm machinery on roads and highways. This women participate in sports. After-school practice piece of advice is for rural and city folk alike. What sessions take school bus transportation out of the ag equipment lacks in maneuverability it makes up picture. If the student isn’t old enough to drive or for in bulk and weight. Use extra caution when you doesn’t have a car available, someone has to drop spy a farm unit (or in some cases, a convoy of units) whatever they are doing on the farm and drive into on the road. Better to be a little late for an appoint- town. Not to mention an extra pair of hands and ment than someone not coming home at the end of strong back is missing from the labor pool. the day. Throw in some school buses and lower light Parents — hooray for giving your children an of day during commuting hours, well ... it’s a jungle option to participate in extra-curricular activities. out there. Please be careful. Sure, in the scope of world peace, sports don’t seem n too important. But hopefully, young people can learn a lot through teamwork, cooperation, leadership, Speaking of being on the road, my wife and I and the dogs took a road trip to Lac qui Parle state park hard work and reward. on Sept. 3. It was quite surprising to see so much Students — appreciate what takes place in order sweet corn still in the field. My wife teased me for you to pursue your interests. Make the most of about being an old grandpa, but I remember sweet the opportunity by giving your best effort, supportcorn being picked earlier. Canning factories lost a ing your friends, and behaving on the field, court, lot of their labor going back to school. My dad grew stage, gym, etc. in a manner which would make for Green Giant for many years. It was very unusu- your family proud. al to be back at school before the field was picked. Finally, speaking of pride, how about those Let me know if this is a weird year or if sweet corn See LAND MINDS, pg. 5 is a later crop now.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
9 — Awareness is key to practicing farm safety 12 — Proper planting points corn in right direction for healthy yields
18 — Farm safety is kids’ stuff for Sleepy Eye FFA chapter 24 — Pierz couple creates market for Minnesota sunflowers 26 — Olivia farmer reports on trade mission to Cuba
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It’s Groundhog Day all over again While Chairman Roberts didn’t point to The calendar may show Labor Day, but any specific regulation whose elimination with another enormous American harvest would deliver more profit to farmers and and its resulting low prices just around ranchers, his committee colleague, the corner, it feels more like Groundhog Nebraska Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, Day. did recommend the elimination of one The movie, I mean, not the shadowy that not only isn’t a regulation now, it holiday. won’t be in your lifetime or mine. The reason why, as Bill Murray’s boor“Fischer said there is a movement by FARM & FOOD FILE ish character learns, is because we’ve some activists,” reported the Columbus been here before. And before and before By Alan Guebert (Neb.) Telegram, “to tie more conservation and before. In agriculture, old-timers see programs into any kind of farm paythese repetitive, big harvest-low price ments. These programs can, in turn, be loops as the proverbial “farm problem.” tied into crop insurance.” After decades of these endless loops, That would be very bad, she said, because “… puthowever, maybe the real “problem” isn’t on the ting an extra burden on our farmers isn’t the way to “farm.” Maybe the real problem is our loopy farm go.” policy that all but guarantees long stretches of lit“Extra burden” is an interesting and revealing tle-to-no profit interrupted by short bursts of (usualphrase for what should be at the very center of all ly) disaster-inspired, low yields and high profits. farm bills: a clear public benefit — cleaner water, That’s our past and it will likely remain our future because farmers, ranchers and taxpayers are less soil erosion, more vibrant rural communities, about to go for another lap in the farm policy hyper- and a safe, abundant food supply (to name but a few) in return for the subsidies received by farmers. loop machine. Congress is back in Washington and Accountability, after all, is how well-deserving its ag leaders hope to finish the 2018 farm bill farmers and ranchers build trust with hungry, helpbefore the snow flies. ful taxpayers. By all accounts, however, the new law will mirror But today, our farm and political leaders often are the old law because old is what our mostly old repso scared of their own shadow (ie. a primary chalresentatives and senators deliver when we mostly oldsters out in the country are asked what we want. lenger, a knee-buckling White House tweet, some New ideas, it seems, are as rare in rural America as awful “activist” with an idea that challenges convention) that few pause to consider what change could they are in Washington. mean for rural America’s economic and cultural That means the well-worn, low-and-going-lower future. price centerpiece of recent farm bills — crop insurAnd yet change is what is needed to make tomorance — will again be the centerpiece of the new row a new day, not another Groundhog Day again (and in all likelihood, really low price) farm bill of and again and again. the future. The Farm and Food File is published weekly Like crop insurance, other tired policy elements won’t even bother to shower and shave before going through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at back into the new law: there will be no meaningful v conservation cross compliance, no program payment www.farmandfoodfile.com. caps, no increases in Land Grant research funds, no needed increase in rural infrastructure spending, and no new money for beginning farmer programs.
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All, either individually or collectively, could be a starting point to meaningful farm policy reform. But, no, no, no, no, and no. We know this because, as Bill Murray finds out over and over in the 1993 movie, no is easy; it carries its own strident righteousness. Here’s how Senate Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) recently explained why the status quo “no” of today will become the status quo “no” of tomorrow: “This is no time to be proposing revolutionary ideas with the farm bill… crop insurance is, for many, the most valuable tool in the risk management toolbox.” Besides, he added, he “doesn’t want to make cuts in crop insurance, but rather reduce regulations that impact farmers and ranchers.”
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LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 Minnesota Twins? In many years, the Twins’ season has been over by now with the team playing meaningless games. Trying to prevent losing 100 games a year might not be meaningless, but you get the idea. The Twins have been fun to watch for a change. I’m hoping this column doesn’t put the big jinx on them and they persevere to qualify for the playoffs. Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land. He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline.com.v
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We have choice of hiding or making change in world Ostriches are not the only ones who so I couldn’t shut my eyes or run. I had stick their heads in the sand. I do, too. to adult again. I got on my knees next to Especially when it comes to health crises. Mike and did the only thing I knew to do. I shut my eyes during movie medical I prayed. And when the same two emerscenes, and on the rare occasion emergency personnel were the first on the gencies happen in my presence, I look for scene I said, “We’ve got to stop meeting the nearest adult. like this.” Which is exactly what happened almost There’s only one nurse on my side of three years ago in our small town Post the family, and she’s not me. But medical Office. I was dropping off my mail; Gloria THE BACK PORCH emergencies are not the only place I try was picking up hers. But before I stepped By Lenae Bulthuis to stick my head in the sand. There’s also back into my car to head back home, she all that is bad, ugly, and twisted in our mis-stepped on the threshold and crashed to the nation and world. I skip over social media rants, sidewalk. She screamed, “I broke my leg.” ignore most of the mainstream news, and carefully choose what sources of media I trust. I looked one direction, then the other. No adults. Where was the coffee crowd when I needed them? But avoidance isn’t improving anything. Changing Poor woman. Looks like I needed to be the adult. the channel doesn’t change the world. And while The postmistress called 911, and I got down on my there are adults voicing options and opinions, it knees next to Gloria and did the only thing I knew seems to me that much of what is being suggested to do. I prayed. And we both thanked God when the will do more harm than good. first responders showed up. And while you need to decide how you will One hopes these things are few and far between. respond to each day’s breaking news close to home Not so that week. or around the world — be it writing letters to the editor, running for office, volunteering to be part of On Saturday night of the same week, my hubby the solution, or sticking your head in the sand, it’s Mike called. He had mis-stepped off the grain cart. twofold for me. An eight-foot drop to the ground with all weight landing on one leg makes for a nasty break. And First, I need to quit looking at screens or for other though there were others there, this guy was mine adults to step in. Instead it’s time to look in my mir-
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green worms that love to eat the leaves on kale and cabbage and all members of the Cole plant family. With the plants high off the ground and supported by a tomato cage it was easy to cover them with netting so the moths couldn’t lay their eggs on the leaves. (I used inexpensive bridal netting purchased at a fabric store.) The moths hang around for several weeks near
Bucket gardening grows bumper crop of Brussels sprouts The report is in about my first adventure in bucket gardening. The Brussels sprouts and the cherry tomatoes were outstanding stars. Jade Cross was the variety of sprouts I tried. I had two plants in one bucket. They thrived and grew to a height of 2-and-a-half feet. The tiny cabbages
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the end of June. After they are gone, it is safe to remove the netting. Brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol. A good source of thiamin, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and copper, and a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, K and B6, folate, potassium and manganese. Another plus is a Photos by Sharon Quale half cup serving has only 28 calories. Sounds like a perfect food! A fantastic way to prepare Brussels sprouts is oven roasting. Preheat oven to 425 F. Combine 2 cups of sprouts with 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large ziplock bag and shake to coat. Add ¼ cup of fine bread crumbs, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. Shake to coat. Spread on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 17 minutes until the cheese is melted and the Brussels sprouts are lightly browned. Tomatoes are well suited to bucket gardening. We tried three types, beefsteak, paste type and cherry. They all did well and produced fantastically. One small problem we encountered was a severe windstorm that toppled one of the tomato buckets off the trough. Larry came to the rescue and put bungee straps on the bucket and anchored it to the trough. The cherry tomatoes are so sweet – like putting a red sugar cube in your mouth. Adding a cup of these to the Brussels sprout oven roast recipe about 5 minutes before it is done makes a colorful, delicious side dish. Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. v
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Farm safety: Take time to prevent catastrophe By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor MORGAN, Minn. — “If only…” Retrospect and accidents often go hand-in-hand. In some cases, accidents are avoidable with a little preparation and caution. In the truest sense, many incidents of injury (or even death) are not “accidents” at all; but rather, an outcome of carelessness or lack of focus. At the Farmfest exposition on Aug. 1, Minnesota Safety Council President Paul Aasen assembled a panel to discuss farm safety, preventing farm accidents, and the enormous cost of injuries on the farm. “Every day in Minnesota, seven people are seriously hurt on the farm,” Aasen said. “Taking into account medical expenses and lost labor, accidents cost farmers over $30 million a year.” And while the monetary impact of farm accidents cannot be discounted, it is the physical and mental trauma of injury which can be the longest-lasting and hardest to overcome. Waseca dairy farmer David Glamm shared an emotional account of a silo accident which cost him half of his left leg in 2005. “The silage unloader was stuck, so I told my girlfriend I’d climb up, have her turn the power on and I’d give it a push,” Glamm recalled. “My leg got wrapped up in the auger and I was trapped. My life changed in that split second.” Glamm estimated the incident took place at about 6:40 p.m. Because of the unique situation and close quarters, first responders had difficulties developing a plan of action. An air ambulance helicopter was called in to transport Glamm to the hospital. But that helicopter had to leave and another was called to replace it. “Luckily, my pant leg acted like a tourniquet so I didn’t bleed to death,” Glamm said. “But I started going into shock. When I heard that helicopter take off (without me), I thought that was going to be it.” It took about two and a half hours to get Glamm out of the silo. After six hours of surgery, he was hospitalized for 10 days. For six weeks after that, Glamm was housebound. Thankfully, a neighbor took over milking and farming. Five months after the accident, Glamm met with his lender, accountant and a University of Minnesota Extension dairy specialist. “I had too much debt to
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workplace safety in a manufacturing setting,” Aasen explained. “It was not focused on farm safety. That dialogue started about two years ago with the Farm Safety Workers Group. “We were able to complete the rollover protection program (legislation reimburses farmers for putting roll bars on farm equipment) and wondered, where do we go next? We looked at engineering and mandating safety features, but enforcement is politically difficult to do. That leaves behavior — getting people to recognize the risks. If we’re going to succeed, we have to get information out there. Everybody is extremely interested in partnering. The Farmers’ Union and Farm Bureau are at the table — the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health.” The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center is a collaboration of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Minnesota Department of Health and the National Farm Medicine Center. Agents visit farms and work with operators to create a safe working environment. “It’s a wonderful point of entry,” Aasen said. “It gives us extra sets of eyes on a site.” For resources, farm safety checklists and more, vist umash.umn.edu. v
Be safe around manure gas AMES, Iowa — The risks of hydrogen sulfide in swine operations have been known for years, but beef operators also need to be aware of the dangers. Increasing this awareness led Dan Andersen, assistant professor and agricultural engineering specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, to create a series of four publications to help farmers stay safe when working with manure. “One breath of hydrogen sulfide at 500 parts per million is enough to render someone unconscious almost immediately,” Andersen said. Information about the importance of monitoring for hydrogen sulfide and the types of monitors is in publication AE 3603, “Hydrogen Sulfide Safety — Monitoring.” Monitors are available from ISU Extension and Outreach agricultural engineering specialists
who have several models for farmers to test. The second publication in the series, “Hydrogen Sulfide Safety — Manure Agitation” (AE 3604), discusses how to stay safe when agitating manure. The final two publications in the series focus on barn ventilation. “Hydrogen Sulfide Safety — Barn Ventilation at Cattle Facilities” (AE 3605) and “Hydrogen Sulfide Safety — Swine Barn Ventilation” (AE 3606) discuss how to set up a ventilation strategy when working with manure. Read more at bit.ly/HSulfide. The publications listed above may be downloaded from https://store.extension. iastate.edu. This article was submitted by Daniel Andersen, ISU Extension agricultural and biosystems engineer at (515) 2944210 or dsa@iastate.edu. v
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Proper planting promises better corn yields in fall By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor HANSKA, Minn. — Little things add up to a lot, and in today’s tight corn market, every kernel counts. That was the message delivered at the AGCO Crop Tour held at Nelson Century Farms near Hanska on Aug. 15. The centerpiece of the day was a 10-acre plot of corn which demonstrated how planting techniques can affect plant health and most importantly, yield. AGCO Senior Product Specialist Justin Remus spoke about proper planting depth. “See this field?” Remus asked, sweeping his hand toward the rows of corn. “I think you’d have to say it’s pretty even. The plants are all at the same height. But … is it evenly good? Or evenly bad?” The test plot had three sections. One was planted with light pressure from the planter’s downforce control, one was standard, and the third with heavy
These cobs show the impact of planting depth. The top cob came from corn planted too deep. Shallow planting can produce better results (middle cob) but ears do not fill out properly. Even though the difference between the middle and bottom cob seems small, Remus estimated the bottom cob will yield 20 more bushels per acre. Photos by Paul Malchow
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Growers have only one chance every year to get it right CROP TOUR, from pg. 12 said, “you’re wasting seed and every seed counts.” Last year’s test plot showed proper plant spacing resulted in eight more bushels per acre.
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Early Morning Update, “So far it appears any impact on the dairy markets as a result of the storms of Harvey are very limited and those we’ve spoken with in Texas on the production side are far away from the flooding issues.” But, a storm of sorts still hit the MIELKE MARKET dairy industry in the form of WEEKLY falling prices, cheese in particular. By Lee Mielke The good news is, the August Federal order Class III benchmark milk price was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at $16.57 per hundredweight. This is up $1.12 from July, but is 34 cents below August 2016. It is the highest Class III price since February 2017 and equates to $1.42 per gallon, up from $1.33 in July. The eight-month average stands at $16.09, up from $14.13 at this time a year ago, $16.07 in 2015, and $22.49 in 2014. Class III futures on Sept. 1 portended a September price of $16.11; October, $16.23; November, $16.08; and December at $15.96. That would result in a 2017 average of $16.09, which is up from $14.87 in 2016 and $15.80 in 2015 The August Class IV price is $16.61, up a penny from July, $1.96 above a year ago, and the highest Class IV price since November 2015. The Class IV average is now at $15.46, up from $13.57 a year ago and $13.53 in 2015. California’s comparable Class 4b cheese milk price is $16.26, which is up 97 cents from July and the highest since December 2016; but is 8 cents below a year ago and 30 cents below the Federal order Class III price. Its eight-month average is at $15.28, up from $13.44 a year ago, $14.58 in 2015, and $20.30 in 2014. The 4a butter-powder price is $16.68, up 27 cents from July and the highest 4a since November 2014 — $2.69 above a year ago. Its eight-month average, at $15.27, is up from $13.22 a year ago and $13.38 in 2015. Western United Dairymen’s Annie AcMoody points out, in Federal Milk Marketing Orders, the Class III price is based on blocks and barrels. In California, the price of barrels does not have an impact on the price cheese manufacturers pay for See MIELKE, pg. 15
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Global butter prices higher than domestic prices MIELKE, from pg. 14 milk. When block prices are so much higher, it increases the price of cheese milk higher than what barrel producers can get on the market. Dairy prices dropped the last week of August as traders weighed the heavy stocks and anticipated the Labor Day holiday. The block cheddar closed Sept. 1 at $1.54 per pound, down 11 cents on the week after losing 10.5 cents the previous week, 14 cents below a year ago, and 24.75 cents below the Aug. 1 level. The barrels closed at $1.52, down 3.75 cents, 12 cents below a year ago and down 14 cents on the month. On the week, 20 cars of block traded hands at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and 21 of barrel. n The lower prices and weakening dollar led many to believe exports should be multiplying. Dairy Market News says milk is “fairly available for cheese processing in the Midwest” and spot milk prices are at $1 under to $1 over Class. Processors report pre-holiday spot milk availability, which is expected to reduce following the long weekend but cheese orders are mixed. Contacts expect with current market prices experiencing downtrends, some buyers are waiting for further declines. The optimism of the markets has diminished. Even with shifts in production and fairly bullish demand, contacts suggest market prices will be negatively affected by the current inventory levels of barrel cheese. Western cheese producers are not having trouble finding milk and cheese output is robust. Cheese demand is mixed and inventories are building slightly. With school startups and the unofficial end of summer at hand, consumer grilling demand is slowing, but cut and wrap demand is solid. Contacts suggest some requests for mozzarella and other pizza cheeses have yet to develop, leading some to speculate that end users bought supplies earlier in the summer. Kurzawski says, “It continues to be the case that we have an adequate to heavy supply of milk in many regions of the United States except for arguably California. Producers have been incentivized to expand following the aftermath of the 2013-14 bull market. Many parts of the country are strug-
gling with an oversupply of milk currently as processing capacity has not kept pace.” n Cash butter was also caught in the downdraft, closing Sept. 1 at $2.5075 per pound — the lowest price since June 9. That’s down 12 cents on the week, 45.75 cents above a year ago, and down 17.5 cents on the month; but the cheapest butter on the planet. On the week, 28 cars exchanged hands. Butter demand reports continue to be positive, says Dairy Market News. Central producers are reporting more interest in unsalted butter, as global prices are markedly higher than domestic rates. Butter production remains active and the market tone has been fairly steady. Even so, contacts who thought the $3.00 CME market price was a near term possibility have tempered their expectations. Domestic demand is strong while imports are lower. As a result, inventories are firming in some areas but remain in good balance in other areas, according to Dairy Market News. Grade A nonfat dry milk saw little change, closing Sept. 1 at 86.25 cents per pound, up 1.75 cents, but threequarter cents below a year ago on seven sales. FC Stone says, “We are still sitting on large (powder) stocks domestically and in the EU which is keeping the market in check. Mexico inquiries are picking up slightly, although competition in the export markets is fierce. Domestically there may be more milk than normal seasonally heading to the dryers as there’s plenty of milk floating around and cheese plants are full.” n President Trump could trip up U.S. dairy exports, according Matt Gould, editor and analyst with the Dairy and Food Market Analyst newsletter. Speaking on the Aug. 28 Dairy Radio Now, Gould referenced Trump’s threat to pull the United States out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, a trade agreement that Gould said is “an extremely important agreement for the U.S. dairy industry.” “About a third of our milk powder exports go to NAFTA countries, Mexico and Canada,” Gould said, “while smaller percentages of other products
end up there.” When asked if ending NAFTA would halt U.S. dairy exports to those countries, Gould said he couldn’t predict how that would unfold but “It certainly would produce disruption as those countries may seek other countries to supply their needs.” He emphasized that, whether U.S. exports are terminated or slowed, “It would be troublesome and that’s why it’s an issue to watch.” Gould adds that, while the United States is renegotiating NAFTA, the other dairying regions of the world are negotiating new agreements. Europe just announced a trade agreement with Japan, he said, and New Zealand is pushing forward with the Trans Pacific Partnership and “What happens in these trade agreements is that it opens market access and demand
possibilities in other parts of the world.” Speaking of trade, Cooperatives Working Together accepted seven requests for export assistance this week from a member cooperative to sell 487,222 pounds of cheese to customers in Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. n Higher corn and soybean prices and steady All-Milk price reversed last month’s upturn in the milk feed price ratio. The July ratio is 2.29, down from a revised 2.31 in June but up from 2.16 in July 2016, according to the USDA’s latest Ag Prices report. The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a dairy ration consisting of See MIELKE, pg. 16
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ProFarmer crop tour estimates lower yields than USDA MIELKE, from pg. 15 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. In other words, one pound of milk today purchases 2.29 pounds of dairy feed containing that blend. The U.S. average All-Milk price remained at $17.30/cwt., unchanged from June, but $1.20 above July 2016. Prices ranged from a low of $16 in Michigan to $22 in Florida. California’s $16.65 was up a dime from June, $1.71 above a year ago, and 45 cents below Wisconsin’s. America’s Dairyland averaged $17.10, down 80 cents from June but 40 cents above a year ago. July corn averaged $3.49 per bushel, up 6 cents from June, but 11 cents/bu. below July 2016. Soybeans averaged $9.42/bu., up 32 cents from June and $78 cents/bu. below July 2016. Alfalfa hay averaged $152 per ton, down $2/ton from June but $14/ ton above July 2016. Looking at the cow side of the ledger; the report shows the July cull price for beef and dairy com-
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Dairy farmers allowed to opt out of MPP in 2018 MIELKE, from pg. 16 farmers” and “is why NMPF has been working with the USDA and Congress to make significant improvements to the program.” “Simply put, the way the program was enacted in the 2014 Farm Bill, it does not meet the needs of America’s dairy farmers today, and declining participation levels amply illustrate farmers’ disenchantment with the MPP,” NMPF stated. Farmers who choose to opt out of the MPP will then be able to enroll in the Livestock Gross Margin program for 2018. “Looking ahead,” NMPF said, “Congress must make more resources available to the MPP, so that the program provides a more effective, affordable safety net — one that provides support when farmers need it. We are currently working with lawmakers to secure program improvements that will restore farmers’ faith in the value of the MPP. We also will continue to work with USDA and Congress to develop additional risk management options for dairy producers.” NMPF also called on the USDA to “ensure that consumers receive clear, accurate information about the foods they eat,” as it prepares to develop a regulatory standard for the labeling of bioengineered food ingredients. In comments filed with USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service, NMPF said it supports a “strict, science-based approach in determining how foods made using bioengineering should be regulated.” “Since bioengineered foods have repeatedly been found to be completely safe by both domestic and international science and research organizations, NMPF said the new standard under review by USDA should focus on providing consumers accurate information, while discouraging misleading marketing tactics or meaningless absence claims.” Meanwhile, the United States and Mexican dairy industries released a unified list of priorities on Aug. 28 that “includes modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement to solidify their strong dairy market partnership, and addressing concerns about Canadian and European dairy policies.” A joint press release says a list of nine shared priorities was agreed upon at a second annual summit meeting Aug. 24 between leaders of the two nations’ dairy industries, collectively called the United States-Mexico Dairy Alliance. “The U.S. dairy industry was represented by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation. Mexican dairy producer organizations included the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas, Gremio de Productores Lechero de la República Mexicana, and the Asociación Nacional de Ganaderos Lecheros, along with Mexican processor organization Camara Nacional de Industriales de la Leche.” “The summit occurred on the heels of the first
round of NAFTA renegotiation talks. As NAFTA talks continue, the European Union is seeking, through direct negotiations with Mexico, to impose new barriers to dairy trade through the abuse of geographical indications. This is a significant concern to U.S. and Mexican cheesemakers because it would give the EU exclusive use of common cheese
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Farm safety isn’t just fun and games for FFA chapter By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — Safety on the farm isn’t a laughing matter; but judging by the smiles and shouts of delight coming from the tent, learning about farm safety certainly can be fun. At this year’s Farmfest exhibition near Morgan, Minn., the Sleepy Eye FFA chapter set up a carnival tent to help youngsters be aware of the dangers on a farm. “When kids go to visit a friend on a farm, they’re not used to the dangers that are there,” said FFA advisor Mary Hoffmann. “Playing in grain is fun. They don’t realize how quickly things can go wrong.” This was the 10th year the Sleepy Eye chapter held its safety-awareness games, but the first year they had a tent all to themselves. “Years before, we
would partner with the Farm Bureau,” Hoffmann said, “but we really thought we could do better if we had a space of our own. (Farmfest organizer) IDEAg was kind enough to give us our own site. It was a great location and I’m hoping we can do it again next year.” The Farmfest site was divided into 11 stations — each featuring a game teaching a specific safety topic. Children completing all 11 stops were given a prize. This year, topics included pinch points (dealing with machinery chains and belts); tractor safety; auger safety; plinko farm safety trivia; gravity wagon safety; chemical safety; and a 911 simulator. “We have jars of chemical look-alikes,” said Hoffmann. “You can’t tell the difference if it’s grape Gatorade or chemicals. We try to impress on the kids, don’t drink it.” Photo by Paul Malchow
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About 400 children completed the FFA farm safety test FFA SAFETY, from pg. 18
Sleepy Eye FFA has 187 members, from grades seven through 12. “Not even half The Sleepy Eye FFA chapter partners live on farms,” Hoffmann admitted. “FFA with an organization called builds leadership and career skills. It’s not RedBrownVille Farm Safety for Just just about farming and animals. The stuKids — a tri-county group which condents do a good job making everyone feel ducts safety activities at county fairs comfortable.” and town celebrations. “The group Led by Sleepy Eye ag instructors meets once a year to organize,” Hoffmann and Nate McMullen, the chapter Hoffmann said. “The kids sign up in is active and successful. This year, 63 stuMay for what events they will help dents competed at the state FFA convenwith. We have about 75 total who help tion and brought home a number of first out. This year we had 40 kids who place finishes. But awards don’t outweigh worked at least seven events. At the rewards Hoffmann sees as students Farmfest we had 34.” Hoffmann estimated about 400 youngsters visited grow and progress through the FFA organization. Joining the Sleepy Eye FFA at Farmfest this year the safety tent this year. “Parents thank us for doing “It’s cool to watch kids excel — kids that don’t excel were FFA chapters from Springfield and Cedar this,” she said. “We see a lot of the same faces year in other things. They find their niche.” v Mountain. after year. The kids find us.” From The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety Every day in the United States, about 33 children are injured in agriculture-related incidents. Every three days in the United States, a child dies in an agriculture-related incident. Of the leading sources of fatalities among all youth, 25 percent involved machinery. In 2014, an estimated 7,469 youth were injured on farms where they live. An estimated 738 hired youth were injured on farms in 2014. Approximately 3,735 visiting youth were injured on farms in 2014. Vehicles were the leading source of injury for household working youth. Animals were the leading source of injury for both household non-working youth and visitors.
Take measures to provide security for your acreage While property crime rates in Iowa have been falling since peaks in the 1980s, securing a rural acreage remains a primary concern and challenge. The main risks include vandalism, trespass, theft and drug activity. An additional concern is that any of these activities can lead to accident liability. While theft from rural properties can include almost any items, from jewelry and firearms to automobiles and farm machinery, the number one category of stolen items is hand tools. Thieves know that tools are easy to carry, seldom marked with recorded identifying numbers, and are very easy to sell. Begin your security planning with an audit. Study your property and belongings to determine where your security is weakest, what is most worth protecting, and where you can get the most security improvement with reasonable investment. An accurate and updated inventory of belongings is important to decision-making and critical for settling a claim if theft or loss occurs. Digital photography and video can make your inventory less time consuming and less daunting. Talk to your insurance agent about tips and details for your inventory and coverage. You may find security improvements can be centered in one part of the property, or you can strengthen your security in logical steps over a period of years. Prioritizing makes sense, but simply having a plan will help guarantee progress. Passive security measures help to deter or prevent unauthorized access, and may include things like improved lighting, signage, fencing, gates and locks. These measures don’t absolutely prevent access, but they will make your property less attractive to thieves and vandals. Even if your property is chosen, these measures will slow down the access, allowing more time for you or neighbors to notice the activity and call for help. Active security devices such as surveillance cam-
eras, alarms, and integrated systems are becoming more sophisticated and more affordable. These can range from very simple forms such as game or trail cameras, to driveway sensors and alarms, to integrated systems which allow you to answer the door and see visitors even when you’re not at home. Visit with a security technology expert to learn what is available and how to best build a security system that meets your needs. Another key benefit of active systems is the ability to record crucial evidence to be used in law enforcement investigations. Getting photos of faces, vehicles, or even license plates can help break a ring of crimes against you and your neighbors. Speaking of neighbors, a good network of concerned neighbors is a great deterrent and information source. Take turns watching each other’s property and notify each other of any suspicious activity. Let law enforcement know when you’re going to be away or if you see anything out of the ordinary. Your little bit of information may be the piece they need to link
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$8.97 +.25 $9.17 +.43 $9.05 +.21 $9.10 +.27 $9.04 +.21 $9.05 +.37
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Grain Outlook Growers sell old crop The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Sept. 1. CORN — December corn set a fresh contract low every day in the first four trading sessions of the week. It finally found support at the end of the month on decent exports and a likely self-fulfilling prophecy. Last year on Aug. 31, the December 2016 corn contract put in its contract low at $3.14.75 per bushel. This year, we are still well above that level; and without a major threat to the crop, we may still have the December PHYLLIS NYSTROM 2017 lows ahead of us. CHS Hedging Inc. Heavy selling of old crop corn St. Paul bushels was seen during the week as growers either threw in the towel or were forced to sell unpriced bushels stored at the elevator. Funds were net short and end of the month profit taking may have also been a contributor to the bounce. Bulls were disappointed with the start of September as corn turned negative once again. For the month of August, December corn skidded 27 cents lower. For the week, December corn gained 1.75 cents to close at $3.55.25 per bushel. Weekly export sales for old crop were the highest since April at 7.4 million bushels, bringing the yearto-date number to 2.225 billion bushels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s figure is 2.225 billion bushels, so we’re there. In the end, exports for the year are expected to hit 2.270 billion bushels. New crop sales were the largest of the year at 31.6 million bushels. This brings total new crop commitments to 274.2 million bushels. The USDA’s export target for See NYSTROM, pg. 23
Livestock Angles Animal numbers outweigh demand Livestock markets have been trying to attempt a change in price direction as we move into the month of September. So far, the struggle continues as numbers of animals still outweigh the demand for product. Competition among all sources of meat protein has been fierce all year and this situation does not appear to be relaxing at the present time. Overall, this does not mean that things can change with little or no notice in the future. The beginning of the new month of September indicates JOE TEALE a real conundrum in the cattle Broker complex. Live cattle continue Great Plains Commodity to be under pressure and the Afton, Minn. feeder market has shown an indication that there is interest in acquiring inventory. Currently, the profit margin of feeding cattle is quite tight (in some cases negative) which makes one believe that the cattle industry is betting on better live cattle prices in the future. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed report did show fewer cattle placed than anticipated. However, the number of cattle on feed appear to be more than demand at the present can absorb. An interesting development is that China has indicated they will buy more American beef in the months ahead. Given the uneasiness in Asia at the present time, this raises some doubts as to the time frame this will commence. One current problem that faces the cattle industry See TEALE, pg. 25
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Using financial dashboards Dashboards are really important tools which we use in our daily lives. Have you considered developing one for your farm’s financial records? Just as the dashboard in our vehicle displays the speed we’re going, monitors our fuel in the gas tank and even tells us when we need our next oil change, business dashboards help us monitor operational performance and productivity at a glance. Farm dashboards include tools like yield monitors, livestock tracking, equipment efficiency MATT LANGE monitors, functions that record AgStar Business input costs, expenditures and a Consultant variety of other utilities. What River Falls, Wisc. about a dashboard that focusses on your financials? Having the ability to quickly assess your business’s cash position — specifically treasury management — and truly understanding your cash obligations are critical to managing your daily business functions. Many companies and service providers offer dashboard software packages which incorporate these stats and more. But you don’t have to be fancy or spend a lot of money in order to leverage a financial dashboard for your business. All it takes to create your own dashboard is a simple spreadsheet with some key items. The very first entry to record on a regular basis is your checkbook balance. Set up a schedule to input that balance on a weekly or monthly basis. Then, as time goes by, analyze trends. Is the balance going up? Is it trending down? Do you see any patterns? See LANGE, pg. 23
Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.
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November soybeans dropped 62 cents in August NYSTROM, from pg. 22 2017-18 is 1.85 billion bushels or down 17 percent from 2016-17. We are currently down 41 percent on total commitments vs. last year. No one seems to be overly worried about sourcing new crop bushels. The USDA did announce the sale of 226,000 metric tons of new crop corn to Mexico in their daily reporting. The impact of Hurricane Harvey will be felt for weeks to come. While grain facilities were mostly unscathed, the transportation sector wasn’t so lucky. Rail logistics are expected to take weeks to return to normal. U.S. refining capacity was cut to a seven-year low which subsequently pushed RBOB prices over $2.00 per gallon for the first time in over two years. Tropical storm Irma was developing in the Atlantic as we headed into the Labor Day weekend. Corn conditions as of Aug. 27 were unchanged from the previous week at 62 percent good/excellent. The corn crop was 6 percent mature vs. 10 percent on average and 44 percent was in the dent stage vs. 51 percent on average. The trade will be closely watching to see whether the Sept. 6 full moon brings a killing frost. A leading farm magazine did a survey of U.S. farmers on 2018 intended acreage. The results showed soybean acres to be down 4 percent from this year at 86.1 million acres; corn acres up 1 percent at 92.8 million acres; and all wheat up 5.4 percent at 48.1 million acres. Outlook: The next World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be released Sept. 12. This report will give us our next insight into acreage and yield. Prices may consolidate into the report. The next resistance level in the December contract is in the $3.65 per bushel area. While the yield is anticipated to be lower than the August 169.5 bushels per acre number, it isn’t expected to fall below the trade’s August estimate of 165.6 bu./acre. In fact, private estimates are moving closer to the USDA’s 169.5 bu./ acre yield forecast. The new contract low in December corn is $3.44.25/bu., but lower prices may be projected without a major threat to the crop. SOYBEANS — November soybeans edged lower along with corn early in the week, and like corn, were able to erase the losses at month end. Month-end profit-taking and good demand pushed prices higher. The USDA announced a total of 461,000 metric tons of new crop soybean sales during the week which helped keep prices on the plus side. For the month of August, November soybeans plunged 62 cents. For the week, November soybeans were up a nickel at $9.49.5 per bushel. Soybean conditions as of Aug. 27 improved 1 percent to 61 percent good/excellent. The crop was dropping leaves at 6 percent compared to 5 percent on average. Weekly export sales were 4.5 million bushels for old crop, bringing total commitments to 2.235 billion bushels. The USDA’s outlook is for 2.15 billion bushels. This sets us up for 75-85 million bushels of old
MARKETING crop sales being rolled over into new crop — no surprise based on recent numbers. New crop sales were 57.3 million bushels. Total new crop sales are 422.5 million bushels, down 39 percent from last year’s 689.3 million bushels on the books on this date. The USDA is pegging soybean exports to be up 3.5 percent from 2016-17 to 2017-18. We have a lot to make up when Brazilian soybeans are currently cheaper than ours. As in corn, it doesn’t feel as if anyone is too concerned about finding and pricing soybeans for the coming year. The newly-released National Agriculture Statistics Service July Crush report showed 155.6 million bushels of soybeans were crushed in July. This was better than the 153.5 million bushel trade estimate. However, the June crush number was revised lower from 154.1 million bushels to 148.2 million bushels. According to a Reuters survey of Brazilian analysts, Brazil’s soybean acreage for 2017-18 is expected to increase 2 percent to 85.7 million acres.
Production is anticipated at 110.6 mmt, down 3 percent from this year’s 114 mmt estimate. The production decline is attributed to the unlikelihood of this year’s near perfect weather. Outlook: Private crop estimates, published late in the week, leaned closer to the USDA’s August 169.5 bu./acre corn and 49.4 bu./acre soybean yields. These numbers, likely, have already been traded. Good soybean demand from China may underpin prices until we get to the Sept. 12 WASDE report. If we avoid an early, damaging frost, the lower seasonal tendency in soybeans should lead to lower prices in September. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ending Sept. 1: Minneapolis December wheat tumbled 37.5 cents, while Chicago gained 3.5 cents and Kansas City rallied 6.5 cents. Crude oil was 58 cents lower for the week at $47.29, but products were sharply higher in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. ULSD was 12.25 cents higher for the week and RBOB soared 20.75 cents higher. Natural gas jumped 14.5 cents higher. The U.S. dollar index was .327 ticks higher for the week. v
Seasonal expenses impact cash flow LANGE, from pg. 22 Other factors to consider is the impact your checkbook balance has on your business. How much is flowing through? What areas of your business require the most cash? Do specific line item cash outflows appear to be proportional on a monthly basis or do they require more cash some months and less other months? Are you able to meet all your bill payments and expenses from your checkbook reserves, rather than through an operating loan? Doing this on a regular basis allows you to better manage your cash flows and if you aren’t cash flowing, knowing how much you actually need monthly to balance your cash requirements. The second item to monitor is your operating loan balance and fund availability. It’s not just what the balance is today; it’s also important to understand how much you have available for the coming months. For example, is the operating loan also coming due? Visiting with your lender about the position of your operating loan and your cash needs going forward is key. Your lender will be looking to you for as much guidance in what you need as you will be looking to them for help. Your dashboard will help you identify whether the amount of the operating loan is appropriate for the needs of your business or if debt needs to be re-evaluated in order to improve cash flows. Next are payables and receivables. Payables are any bills at the end of the month (or end of the period) that were left unpaid. Typically, most vendors — but not all — allow for 30-day payables. Keeping track of those that may have built up over time is imperative. Capture who you owe, the amount you owe them, and payment due dates.
Receivables are the money potentially owed to you for services, commodities and the like. Tracking how much cash may be coming into the business to offset payables, invest in the business or add to your capital reserves will enable you to protect your business when unexpected cash needs arise. Receivables allow you to take advantage of opportunities that come your way, and deliver added peace of mind. Finally, take a look at non-monthly, or seasonal types, of expenses — both incoming and outgoing. These really impact your cash flow. On the positive side, maybe you’re going to sell some soybeans in the next couple of weeks or you’re expecting an insurance payment. These types of receivables can bring in a lot of cash. On the other side of the ledger, perhaps a large custom operating bill or manure hauling invoice comes due or it’s time to pay your year-end cash land rents. Recording cash inflows and outflows help you cross-check with your checkbook and operating loan availability to give you a solid picture of your financial position at any given time. Consistent, reliable information, continuous monitoring, and taking action is essential to any successful business. Sit down with your accountant or bookkeeper to create and customize a dashboard that works for you. Don’t wait until the check engine light comes on to deal with cash issues in your business. Take action now, work with your lender, and monitor your financial performance indicators on a continuous basis. For additional insights from Compeer industry experts or to learn more about our programs, feel free to check out Compeer.com/education. v
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Drought created flood of ideas for Pierz entrepreneurs By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MORGAN, Minn. — Sometimes adversity is adventure. When two years of drought severely impacted his corn and soybean yields in 2007 and 2008, Tom Smude of rural Pierz tried a new crop: sunflowers. He was aware sunflowers thrive in hot weather on lighter soils and with little rain. Plus they have strong root systems which can break through compacted soils. All of which means, here is a remarkably drought-tolerant crop. But Smude also knew that if you grow it, you must market it. No problem with corn and soybeans because local markets were close by. Not so with sunflowers. The closest buyer of sunflowers was Enderlin, N.D., which is about 140 miles northwest of their Morrison County farm. That’s a bunch of trucking expense. And if the bulk market collapses, profits also disappear. Both Smude and wife Jenni were aware of a growing consumer market for high oleic oils. They also knew sunflower oil was a product that fit this consumer demand. But there wasn’t a sunflower processing facility in the area. “So why not build your own?” Smude asked himself. And apparently, his
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answer was, “Yes, why not.” Through a contact in Wisconsin, Smude sourced the primary equipment that would be necessary (presses and filtration equipment) for processing the sunflower oil. Most of it was made in Germany. The remaining equipment, piping and plumbing services were locally obtained. With encouragement and bookkeeping experience from Jenni, Smude’s Sunflower Oil was launched in 2010. The Smudes’ first goal was to sell by-products and bulk oil by semi loads. Three months later, they faced a hard choice when the bulk oil price crashed. Staying positive, their next move was going retail with their sunflower oil. This was March 10, 2012.
Smude was actually looking at sunflower meal as a primary feed source for cattle. He has a 75-head beef herd and thought sunflower meal could entirely replace the nutrition provided by soybean meal. Going this route, sunflower oil was going to be the by-product. But that’s when bulk oil prices plunged so they decided to bottle it instead. The word spread about the Smudes’ new product and soon retailers were calling the couple. Today, Smude’s Sunflower Oil is bottled and sold across the Midwest in many grocery stores including Lunds and Byerlys, Kowalski’s, Cub Foods, Coborn’s, Super Target and others. Thanks to online marketing, Smude’s Sunflower Oil is now being shipped nationwide. “It’s a completely Minnesota grown and made product,” said Jenni Smude. Demand Indeed the Smudes’ sunflower oil has become a genuine business bonanza! The family’s farming acres have shrunk down to 300 acres with about 80 acres of sunflowers. But this year, area farmers from Wadena to North Branch are growing about 1,000 acres of sunflowers for Smude Enterprises. estimates they will need 2,000 to 3,000 acres of sunflowers next year. And as the sunflower oil market keeps expanding, so too does the market for sunflower meal — particularly with the pet food industry and now the equine industry too. Movie theaters are becoming big buyers too. “Sunflower oil is great for popcorn — both flavor See SMUDE, pg. 25
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AURI assisted with testing oil for nutritional qualities SMUDE, from pg. 24
provide bulk storage in separate bins for growers who don’t have farm storand health wise,” said Smude. age, or simply want to get their flowers Preferring only high-oleic sunflower to market as harvested. seed, Smude is enthusiastic about Sunflowers average about 2,000 Mycogen and New Seed brands of sunpounds per acre. At 20 cents per pound, flower seed. Both just seem to crush that’s a $400 crop. “The highest I’ve better, he commented. ever seen was 2,900 pounds,” said Smude. “This year it looks like a good crop, but we’re seeing some drought reductions in the western areas. We plant 22-inch rows but most are at 30-inches. Typical planting rate is right at 26,000 seeds per acre. Much like corn, you can do variable planting rates depending upon your soils.” Smude credits the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute with playing a role in their success. AURI is funded by the Minnesota Legislature. The institute’s purpose is to research new products from entrepreneurs in Minnesota agriculture and explore potential markets. “They did all the nutritional facts and that’s vital in the consumer market,” Photo by Dick Hagen Smude said. “They tested for oleic levJenni Smude proudly displays the finels, fat content, even calorie values. ished product of their sunflower farm. Plus they’re doing some by-product testing on the meal. Pelletizing the Growers get paid by the hundred- meal for the equine market could weight. Prices today are 18-19 cents potentially be a big item I’m told.” per pound, plus a premium for flowers The processing plant is a zero-waste exceeding 42 percent oil (soybeans run only about 18 percent oil content). facility. For instance, the hulls are used Growers get paid after their crop is by area barns. crushed. Smude Enterprises will also
Rally in hog market unlikely TEALE, from pg. 22 at the present time is the fact that cattle numbers are higher than a year ago and weights are rapidly increasing — producing more beef than a year ago. Because of all of these influences on the cattle market, the expectations of price movement appear to be mixed which could erupt into a very erratic and volatile price structure in the weeks ahead. Producers should continue to monitor market conditions and protect inventories as needed. The hog market has shown signs it is in the process of seeking a bottom during the past few weeks. The futures market has continued to reflect a bearish outlook considering the deep discounts to the current lean index. With the October lean contract now approaching 30 days until expiration,
the basis should begin to narrow in the weeks ahead. For the cash prices to stabilize, the pork cutout must also settle, allowing the packer to stabilize their profit margins. The amount of inventory of marketable hogs will still overhang the market until demand for pork expands. Given the amount of competitive meats available at the present time, it will likely be somewhat difficult for a major rally in cash prices to occur. However, futures prices could be the beneficiary of a leveling off of cash prices should it happen. This all gives the outlook for hog prices to be rather choppy and erratic during the upcoming weeks. Therefore, producers are recommended to keep current and protect inventories as warranted. v
Entrepreneurs Marketing the extra virgin cold pressed soybean oil started small. “We decided to do our first marketing of our sunflower oil at farmers markets in our area. It took off and we are now marketing through four distributors and retail locations throughout Minnesota. And we’re launching another new product — microwave popcorn,” said Jenni Smude. The microwave popcorn was a big hit
at Farmfest. Visitors sampled and bought. Smude chuckled, “I lay in bed late at night and some of these ideas keep popping up. My wife is a huge help. We talk about everything before we decide to do anything. Yes, a lot of trial and error, but that’s good learning too.” The Smudes were interviewed at the AURI tent at Farmfest, Aug. 1-3. Visit www.smudeoil.com to learn more. v
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“I would gladly go back to Cuba. It is a beautiful island yet the contrasts are vivid. Some places look like paradise; some places look like hell,” he said. Zenk said he is encouraged about increasing agricultural trade with Cuba, but doesn’t believe it’s likely right now. In addition to growing corn and soybeans, Zenk grew edible beans and served for 12 years on the board of the Minnesota Dry Beans Research and Promotion Council. “It appears to me both governments are at fault — Cuba for their communist influence which just doesn’t permit individual growth; America for our trade injunction. This embargo is 50 years old and it seemingly hasn’t done much. “They aren’t knuckling under and there’s no indication that will happen. They live in poverty yet I didn’t see anybody starving; they have medical care. But they don’t have any idea what’s going on in the rest of the world. They have no cell phones, just pay phones booths like we had 30-40 years ago. They have no access to internet. The only newspaper we saw was a six-page Communist propaganda piece. I couldn’t read it. It’s printed in Spanish,” he said. Agriculture Cuba’s agriculture is known for sugarcane, tobacco, rice and tropical fruits. The country imports the majority of their food, a market Minnesota would like to enter. “We saw some old tractors, Russian made. But since the Soviet Union collapsed in the early ’90s there’s been no new machinery. And they have no access to things like fertilizer and seed. So those few tractors likely dated back to the ’60s,” he said. Zenk noted that the delegation was taken where the Cuban government wanted them to go. They only got about an hour outside of Havana, so they didn’t get into the more agricultural areas. He saw tractors on the road pulling carts of people so it looked like the tractors were being used more to move people than for field work. “The soil looks decent. It’s a tropical climate so things grow vigorously. I saw just a few small fields of corn and some tropical fruits. I didn’t see any edible bean fields yet they are big consumers of beans. We think it could be a market for Minnesota-produced edibles. They’re big consumers of black beans plus navies and pintos; also dark and light kidneys. But they don’t have money. They want to buy on credit. But I don’t know how we could sell Minnesota edibles on credit without a prearranged payment schedule,” he said. Zenk explained that if we were selling to a capitalistic country the normal financial chain would evolve from consumer to grocer to wholesaler to importer to exporter. “But today in Cuba the U.S. exporter would sell to the Cuban government who would give the beans to the consumer,” Zenk said. See CUBA, pg. 27
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Zenk: Trade will open doors to capitalism in Cuba CUBA from pg. 27 Cubans receive food by subsidy. “Every person, regardless your lot in life, gets $55 a month (U.S. dollars converted) plus some rice, some beans and if you have a baby in the house, also some milk. You may get some cooking oil, some laundry detergent and household goods that are part of everyday life,” Zenk said. However farmers markets are becoming common in Cuba, where food is bought with cash. Zenk explained that people have some cash from working in a restaurant or being a tour guide. For instance, their tour guide, a retired history professor from the university in Havana, was paid in cash. Cuba runs on three kinds of currency, U.S. dollar, Cuban universal currency and Spanish currency. “People are very friendly. I wish I could speak Spanish. I would have learned so much more,” said Zenk. “The government controls everything, but we did visit a farm co-op. Organized as a producer co-op, they would bring their products — things like freshcut flowers, melons and other produce to the co-op which would then sell to other people.” Farm land is owned by the government and farm-
ers join cooperatives in order to farm the land. The farmer gives part of the crop to the government for domestic use and exports. “So I thought to myself why would a young farmer walk behind a team of oxen for 40 years and then walk away empty-handed when he was done farming. There’s no incentive for a young person to get excited about farming if that is the end result,” said Zenk. The delegation saw a guy plowing with a team of oxen. “Put yourself in their situation. Fuel is $5 a gallon in Cuba. They don’t have $5 and no place to get $5. With oxen you can just turn them out to pasture when done for the day. Pasture grass is belly-deep everywhere. You don’t need to make hay because cattle and oxen can graze year-round. Upkeep on oxen is next to nothing,” he said. Zenk is unaware of any Minnesota farm products moving to Cuba in recent years. Zenk sees two barriers to trade. First, the United States has to end the trade embargo. The U.S. ambassador to Cuba agrees. Second, the Cuban military takes the profit from the tourism industry. “The army is Raul Castro’s right arm. He retires in
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Mitas offers performance, flotation for equipment By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer BALTIC, S.D. – Being named John Deere 2015 Global Supplier of the Year is prestigious, especially when you are an unrecognized name. Yet that’s the honor of Mitas Agricultural Tires, a Swedish-owned firm now making tires in Charles City, Iowa.
and original equipment to Remember when 2-ply, include John Deere, Case IH, 4-ply even 6-ply figures where Claas and Unverferth. an indicator of the relative thickness of tires? According “We’ve caught on well with to Pleak, that measurement the big iron boys. Check most is no longer applicable. Today, any farm equipment dealertires are chosen based on the ship and you’ll find Mitas load and speed index. tires on some of their equipment. That Global Supplier “Look at our tire manuals. award from Deere was a big Look at the weight, the road boost for us. It takes a lot of speed, and air pressure. quality control criteria to That’s how we measure If we use the right fabrics, win that award. The Global today,” advised Pleak. “If we the right materials, you Supplier designations means use the right fabrics, the right don’t need many plies. you can find Mitas tires in materials you don’t need Visit our Charles City plant Europe, Brazil, anywhere in many plies. Visit our Charles North America,” he said. City plant and you’ll see tires and you’ll see tires that that don’t have 10-ply, but don’t have 10 ply, but These huge tires can take they are hugely robust.” they are hugely robust. the place of duals on comSo how do you utilize Very — Doug Pleak bines. Pleak also indicated Photo by Dick Hagen High Flexion tires to improve that Mitas tires are being Doug Pleak is North America sales used as duals on really big Doug Pleak shows the big Mitas tires which are taking over flotation and footprints? development manager. The company combines. Retail costs on a the big iron industry. Pleak explained that a comhas been building tires in Europe since tire-rim combination of these mon original equipment (OE) the 1930s. In 2004, Mitas bought the big tires runs $20,000 to $22,000. Pleak “We had a lot of success in northern tire combination is 380/85R38 fronts Continental Farm Tire division and reminds you that any $300,000 tractor Iowa last fall when there was a lot of and 480/80R50 rears. Mitas offers a increased production capacity at the or $500,000 combine depends entirely rain going into the harvest season. Our “step-up” tire combination to replace Charles City plant in 2012. Mitas makes on good rubber. larger flotation tires allowed them to this combination. tires for the replacement tire market run in field conditions days sooner than “We offer a 380/95R38 front and a if they had to wait for a combine with 480/95R50 rear. This increases the outduals,” he said. “Time is money to a side diameter of the tire and offers a producer, especially during harvest. So longer footprint, up to 16 percent bigtires take on even higher value when ger in most cases. The next step-up is Flex-Till Rolling Baskets Are Designed To Provide Farmers they permit you to run when nothing the VF version which allows up to 40 With Tomorrow’s Technology Today, For Yesterday’s Equipment. else does,” said Pleak. percent heavier loads and still fits the Pleak is hoping harvest 2017 doesn’t OE wheel/rim. Or you can lower air share the same wet field conditions of pressures up to 40 percent as long as 2016. Recent heavy rains should have the load and speeds remain as the farmers asking themselves “Do you original OE fitment. have the right tire power to move your “In other words, you can decrease airequipment regardless the field condi- pressures to match the field load/speed tions?” requirement. At these lower pressures, Spring Tillage Specifications Fall Tillage Specifications Pleak covers Iowa, Nebraska, the increased deflection or relaxation • 14” basket diameter for ultimate performance • 16” diameter spiraled baskets for ultimate performance Minnesota and the Dakotas. He under- of the tire allows for a longer footprint,” • 1” round bar design • 6 beveled edge high carbon blades • 1-¼” square shaft Ag bearing with triple lip seals • 1-¼” square shaft with triple lip seal stands the value of “puncture-proof” he said. • No center shaft to eliminate plugging • Vertical reinforcing plate mounted every 20” for added stiffness rubber when working corn fields durHave you ever wondered where the • No center shaft allows for better soil and trash flow ing the fall harvest. • Hydraulically adjusted down pressure rubber for big farm equipment tires Features • Larger diameter basket creates a firm, level seedbed Features “We build our tires as durable as any come from? 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Healthy harvest recipes provide good food on the go We’re smack dab in the n middle of harvest. Wheat is Eating three proper meals finished and corn and soya day while in the tractor or bean harvest will be here combine just isn’t a priority before you know it. Harvest for most. Getting the crop isn’t for the faint of heart. off the field is. Here’s anothIt’s full of long days and er quick food option for nights, breakdowns, mechanlunch, dinner, supper or a ical issues, inclement weathmidnight snack. The combiCOOKING er and the list goes on and nation of the sweet WITH KRISTIN on. There’s no time for a leiHawaiian rolls and honey, surely meal when there’s a By Kristin Kveno along with the salty ham crop to harvest. and the tangy Dijon, makes Have no fear, I’ve found some tasty for a tasty meal on the go. recipes for those dining in the comQuick Glazed, Baked Ham & Cheese Buns bine. They’re so good you may forget http://jenieats.com/2015/06/quick-glazed(for a moment) that you’re on hour baked-ham-cheese-buns-a-k-a-funeralnumber 17 of combining. sandwiches.html n 1 pack Hawaiian rolls Starting with the most important Sliced ham meal of the day, this burrito gives you Sliced cheese protein for the long day ahead. It’s the 1/4 cup butter (or a little less) perfect hand-held breakfast. 2 good squirts of Dijon mustard 2 good squirts of honey Breakfast Burrito Worcestershire sauce, several good dashes http://farmwifephotography.blogspot.com/ 1-2 tbsp. grated onion search?q=breakfast+burritos Ground black pepper 10 eggs — scrambled Dash of salt 1 lb. ground pork — browned Slice rolls and fill with sliced ham and cheese. 1/2 package of bacon — cooked and cut into Place rolls in a lightly greased pan or baking small pieces dish or line with foil or parchment. In a small Jar of salsa (or fresh if you’re feeling motivated) bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mustard, Shredded cheese Dijon, honey, Worcestershire, grated onion, black 16 medium flour tortillas pepper, and salt. Taste for seasoning and adjust Place in the middle of each tortilla: a small if needed. Drizzle sauce over the rolls. Bake at amount of scrambled eggs, spoonful of ground 350°F or until the sauce absorbs into the buns pork, a few bacon pieces, spoonful of salsa, and and the tops are golden brown. This should take shredded cheese. Then roll them up. It will take about 20 minutes. a little practice to get the right amount of ingren dients in each tortilla. The views from the combine may be After all burritos are assembled, wrap each one in a paper towel and place in zip-lock bag- beautiful, watching all your hard work come to fruition as the crop comes off gies to freeze. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and microwave wrapped in paper towel the field, but dreaming of the breathtaking islands of Hawaii while munchfor 30 seconds to one minute or until warmed through. If you need to send them warm on-the- ing on this tasty wrap isn’t so bad either. go, you can microwave and then wrap in foil.
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/hawaiianbbq-chicken-wraps/ 1 T. olive oil 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces Salt and pepper 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2/3 cup chopped pineapple fresh or canned 1/4 of a red onion chopped 1 romaine heart chopped 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 4 large wheat or white flour tortillas Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken pieces to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove pan from heat. Add barbecue sauce to the pan and toss chicken to coat. Place tortilla on a plate. Layer with a spoonful of barbecue chicken, cheese, pineapple, onion, chopped romaine and cilantro. Roll, burrito style, and secure with a toothpick. n Let’s not forget something for the old sweet tooth. Here’s an easy recipe that is simply sweet and salty deliciousness. I learned about this candy corn snack mix 20 years ago. My sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta at North Dakota State
University (go Bison) made this tasty creation every fall. With corn in the name, it’s the perfect snack to enjoy during harvest. The combination of the three ingredients taste like a Snickers bar. Give this a try. It’s a scrumptious treat you can grab — one handful at a time. Candy Corn Snack Mix 1 cup peanuts 1 cup candy corn 1 cup M&Ms Mix and enjoy! n Have a safe and successful harvest and may you have a full belly and full bins! If your community group or church organization has printed a cookbook and would like to have it reviewed in the “Cooking With Kristin,” send us a copy to “Cooking With Kristin,” The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002. Please specify if you wish to have the cookbook returned, and include information on how readers may obtain a copy of the cookbook. Submission does not guarantee a review. v
Foundation grant priorities The Organic Farming Research Foundation has released the priority areas for its next grant cycle. The request for proposals and application instructions are available on the OFRF website at www.ofrf.org. Research priorities include: Soil health. Topics of interest include nutrient balancing, crop rotations and fertility management focused on reducing environmental impacts.
Weed control. Topics of interest include weed control related to climate change and changing weather patterns. Management of emerging insect and disease issues. Livestock health. Topics of interest include livestock and crop integration and best practices for grass-based livestock production. This article was submitted by Organic Farming Research Foundation. v
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Where’s the heat? Compiled by The Land Associate Editor Marie Wood
Corey Hanson, Gary, Aug. 28
Larry Konsterlie, Pennock, Aug. 25
On Aug. 25, Corey Hanson was combining spring wheat and finished up on the morning of Aug. 28. The spring wheat harvest has taken two weeks because there haven’t been long days to work. Often it’s been foggy in the morning or misty. Hanson’s farm hasn’t gotten much rain, a half a tenth here and there, but it shuts things Corey Hanson down for a little bit. The quality of the spring wheat looks pretty good. “Decent yields, decent proteins,” reported Hanson. “Our corn and soybeans could use a drink of water. They are going backwards each day,” said Hanson. The alfalfa is blooming and Hanson plans to begin the third and final cutting of hay soon. He also plans to attend one of Gov. Mark Dayton’s upcoming Water Quality Town Hall meetings in his region.
At Konsterlie Farms, Larry Konsterlie has just a few more loads of last year’s corn to haul. His farm received about 5 inches of rain on Aug. 16 and spotty rain Larry Konsterlie showers ever since. “It all just keeps adding up,” said Konsterlie. The corn and beans are green and promising, but the rain can stop. “We just want the heat cranked up. I’m hoping for a nice fall,” said Konsterlie. Konsterlie is building a machine shed which will be big enough to store taller equipment and include a shop for repairs and wash bay. The dirt work is delayed due to rain. Since there’s not much work to do in the field, he will start gearing up and getting equipment ready for fall harvest. “The way it feels outside, fall’s going to be there before we know it,” he said.
At Hultgren Farms, they were opening the sugarbeet fields for pre-pile harvest, reported Nate Hultgren. They received their new 12-row selfpropelled beet harvester made by Agrifac in The Netherlands. The beet harvester will be the only machine, besides trucks, used during harvest. The new harvester will reduce the work force needed. Hultgren noted that they did have “growing pains” and factory problems for a day with the new equipment. “They are such complex machines. There are a lot of moving parts,” he said. Nate Hultgren The sugar in the beets has been diluted due to a recent 7 inch rainfall. “We’ve seen our sugar percentage go down, but our tons are running really well,” he said. His early estimates are about 25 tons per acre. The kidney beans and silage aren’t ready for harvest. Normally they are harvesting these crops just after Labor Day. Hultgren noted that there haven’t been any days over 80 F and lots of moisture in August. They need growing degree units. Crops are still green. “In general everything’s kind of slow,” said Hultgren. They are on their fourth cutting of haylage and unless the weather really cooperates, the Hultgrens are done with hay for the year. On the Friday before Labor Day weekend, Hultgren was hauling loads of tables and chairs for his sister’s outdoor wedding. Hultgren is hoping for no rain on the wedding day or for the family farm.
Bob Roelofs
At the Roelofs corn, bean and hog farm, Bob Roelofs reported that beans are starting to turn, especially his early variety soybeans. Unfortunately, the soybean crop doesn’t look like a bin buster because there wasn’t enough heat, just plenty of rain, in August. Roelofs estimates an average year for beans, but beans can
surprise you. “We could use some more growing degree unit days that’s for sure,” said Roelofs. Corn is looking good. Roelofs noted that there is no tip back on ears and the ears look filled out. “I think the corn is going to be excellent, very good in our area here,” he said. With the forecast looking cool over the next 10 days, it’s likely that farmers will be buying propane for the dryers, predicted Roelofs.
2007 VOLVO VNL62300
1997 TIMPTE
For Sale Price: $15,500
FOR SALE PRICE: 18,900
23774 380th Ave. Hancock, MN 56244 P: (320) 795-2827 F: (320) 795-2892 www.kannegiessertrucksales.com
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120
14L Detroit, 515 HP, 864,530 miles, Freedom line auto, 3:55 ratio, 176” WB, new clutch, wet kit.
For Sale Price: $28,500
Mark Ditlevson, Blooming Prairie, Sept. 6
On Mark Ditlevson’s family farm, he grows corn, soybeans and small grains. He is a no-till farmer who also grows cover crops. He finished Mark Ditlevson harvesting spring wheat. “We seeded some cover crops this last week into where the spring wheat was,” Ditlevson reported. Now he’s moving some grain around and getting ready for harvest. His work on the Steele County Free Fair is wrapping up. And since he also runs an auction company, he held an auction on Sept. 5.
42’ Length, 72” inside ht., 11R 24.5 tires, tandem axle, 60 %ft. tires, new rear tires, 2 rear at 50%, new brakes, clean.
For Sale Price: $18,900
2000 KENWORTH T800
Bob Roelofs, Garden City, Sept. 5
ISX Cummins, 10 spd., 400HP, LP22.5 tires, 175” WB, 814,000 miles
10spd, ISX Cummins eng., 370 HP, 1,236,792 miles, 182” WB, LP22.5 tires
Nate Hultgren, Raymond, Sept. 1
2011 TIMPTE
40’x 96” x 10.5”, 66” inside, 11R24.5 tires, original tires & brakes, very clean.
FOR SALE PRICE: Call
2016 MAURER
38’ x 5’8”, 11R24.5 tires, new painted alum. trailer w/ red tarp & graphics. FOR SALE PRICE: $29,750
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The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located at 10900 270th Ave NE Belgrade, MN. 7 Miles South East Of Belgrade on Hwy #55, Then 2 Miles South On Stearns Co Rd #66, 1 Mile East On Kadiyohi Co Rd #109, 1 Mile South On 107th Street NE. OR 6 Miles North Of New London , MN on Kandiyohi Co Rd# 9 (Georgeville Road), 1 Mile East On Kandiyohi Co Rd #109 and 1 Mile South On 107th Street NE.
No�ce of Upcoming Watonwan County, Minnesota
Saturday, September 23rd 2017 • 10:00 AM
FARMLAND AUCTION
TRACTORS JD 4440 Diesel Tractor Sound Guard Cab, Wide Front, Quad Range, 3 Pt, 1000 PTO, JD 3010 Diesel Tractor w/ Wide Front, 3 Pt, 3930 Hrs, New Clutch, Allis Chalmers 6070 Diesel Tractor, 3 Pt Canopy, Regular Shift , 18.4 Good Rear Rubber, 7132 Hours
HORSE EQUIPMENT
4 Tire Horse Drawn Wagon. Bob Sled. Triple C Horse Cart. Team Bio Horse Harness (800#) With Collars. Single Bio Horse Harness (800#). 16” Trophy Saddle #5072 “NCRA Champion Barrel Racer 1962”. 17” Saddle; Fore Cart. Single Or Team Cart W/ Buggy Wheels. Horse Size (1000#) Leather Single Harness. Metal Evener And Wood Evener. 011 Dip Tank. Fancy Team Harness With Ss Studs, Amish Made. Leather, With Collars. (700#) HORSE TRAILER
MACHINERY JD 2600 5x18 Auto Reset Plow, Kewannee 20 Ft Field Cultivator w/ Mulcher, Massey Ferguson #52 14 Ft Tandem Disc, JD 3800 Forage Chopper w/ Hay Head, New Holland 351 Grinder Mixer, Hesston 500 Self Propelled Sweather w/ Crimper And Wisconsin Engine, Mayers 22 Manure Spreader w/ Hydraulic End Gate, New Holland 311 Square Baler w/ Bale Kicker, New Holland 499 Swing Tongue Haybine, New Holland 36 Ft Bale Elevator w/ Electric Motor, H&S 8 Wheel Bifold Rake Pull Type, Pegua 918 9’x18’ Metal Bale Thrower Rack w/ 8 Ton Running Gear, 18 Ft Metal Bale Thrower Rack w/ Steel Floor And MN 8 Ton Running Gear, Select MK Martin 8 Ft 2 Stage Snowblower, Win Power 25 KW PTO Generator, Gehl 99 Short Hopper Blower, Woods MS 5 Ft Brush Mower 3 Pt, 2- 7 Ton Running Gears
JD 1000 Large Square Baler
Schwartz 18000 QT A11 Hyd Loader
2004 Trailer - ET 4 Horse Slant Goose Neck Trailer w/ Small Living Quarters, Back Tack Storage, Drop Down Windows, Tandem Axle 4 WHEELERS
1995 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4 Wheeler 4x4w/Front Snowplow, 1992 Yamaha Timberwolf 200 4 Wheeler 2 Wheel Drive LAWN & YARD
JD 624 Garden Tiller, Earthway Red Seeder Troy Bilt Trail Blazer Walk Behind Sickle Mower 40”, Simplicity Riding Mower FARM MISC
Square Bale Feeder, 300 Gallon Fuel Barrel On Stand, 100 Gallon Fuel Barrel w/ Gasboy Pump, JD 25 HP Gas Engine w/ Starter, Round Bale Feeder, 4- 16” Used Tires, Misc Tools, 2-3 Ton Bulk Bins, Round Bale Feeder, Horse Feeder, JD 100 Large Square Baler Has 15,000 Bales
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Daniel Eblen Estate Rhea Eblen Owner
AUCTIONEERS Mark Ziemer, Lie. 34-46, New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308
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High Quality 74.69 ACRES +/‐ Odin Township
Friday, September 15, 2017@10:00 AM Sale & Property Loca�on: The auc�on will be held at
the farm loca�on which is located 1‐3/4 miles north of Odin, Minnesota on County Blacktop #19 or from the junc�on of Highway #60 & County Road #5 at Bu�ereld, Minnesota approximately 3‐1/2 miles south to County Road #10, then 2 miles east & 1/4 mile south.
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the South Half of the North‐ east Quarter (S1/2 of the NE1/4) Sec�on 13, Township 105N (Odin), Range 33W Watonwan County, MN. Containing 74.69 acres more or less. The full legal descrip�on will be pro‐ vided in the informa�on booklet at either www.danpikeauc�on.com or at the auc�on.
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OWNERS: Glenda & Don Olfert ATTORNEY FOR THE SELLER: Jan Zender ‐ Sunde, Olson, Kircher & Zender PO Box 506 ‐ 108 Armstrong Blvd S. St James, MN 56081 Phone (507) 375‐3352 Fax: (507) 375‐4483
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Dan Pike ‐ Jackson, MN. 507‐847‐3468 (O) or 507‐841‐0965 (C) Kevin, Ryan & Allen Kahler, Doug Wedel, Dustyn Hartung 410 Springeld Parkway & Darwin Hall Jackson, MN. 56143 507‐847‐3468
Detailed booklet on www.danpikeauc�on.com
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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 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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Brent wagons: 640 red, $6,500 and 440 green, $4,500. Always stored inside. (507) 525-2290 FOR SALE: 2500 Rem grain vac, low hrs, $11,000; Alum line bumper trailer, 6x16 low pro, $5,500. 507-995-9676
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'03 Freightliner Columbia day cab 12.7L Detroit 435hp, 740,500 mi., 10 spd trans w/low hole, A/R, jake, alum rims, fenders, 216WB, auto grease syst $17,500; '07 Cornhusker Ultra-Lite, Black, 42x96x80 A/R, w/gauges, LED lights, Super Singles on alum rims, fenders, 445/50R 22.5, Shurco 3500 tarp opener, hurricane straps. $23,000; '08 Cornhusker Ultra-Lite, White, 42x96x72 A/R w/gauges, LED lights, Super Singles on alum rims, 445/50R 22.5, Shurco 3500 tarp opener, hurricane straps, ag hoppers, $23,000. Call or text 507-822-2203
FOR SALE: Wheatheart (SA 8x36 Westfield, 7½ HP motor, $1,800; Demco 1000 gal 1381), 82'x13” swing hopper sprayer, 60' boom 3405F w/ hyd lift, used only on monitor, Microtrak, EZ 160,000 bushels, like new, guide 250 GPS, $6,000; 1200 $9,500; Harvest Int'l (Tgal water tank on tandem 1032), 10”x32', 10 horse axles w/ transfer FS dump, electric motor, like new, $750. 507-370-2200 $3,900; 507-327-6430
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FOR SALE: Can-Sun 8-17-15 FOR SALE: '14 JD 569 bailcontinuous flow crop dryer. er, net & twine, all options, 2 years on new floor, $6,700. exc cond, $23,750; '09 507-451-4036 Wishek, 26' disc rotary scrapers, HD harrow, FOR SALE:Used grain bins, $32,500; JD 4555 MFW tracfloors unload systems, stitor, PS 18.4x46 tires w/ durators, fans & heaters, aerals, $31,900; Bobcat S770 ation fans, buying or sellskid loader, AC, power bobing, try me first and also tac, 2,09/15/2017 call for very competitive contract rates! Office 500 hrs, $29,500; Brent 876 grain cart, 30.5x32, $15,900; hours 8am-5pm Monday – Parker 605 640 BU grav box Friday Saturday 9am - 12 w/ tarp, $10,500. 320-769-2756 noon or call 507-697-6133 Ask for Gary
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For More info Call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opens August 31 & Closes September 12 Dassel, MN Excess Inventory, Dassel, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens August 31 & Closes September 12 Litchfield Farm Equipment, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens September 1 & Closes September 14 Jim Halstead Farm Retirement, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens September 6 & Closes September 13 September Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations Opens September 6 & Closes September 13 UFC Inventory Reduction, Gaylord, MN, Timed Online Auction Friday, September 8 at 11AM Harvey Peterson Estate, Litchfield, MN, 5± Acre Home, Guns, & Personal Property Monday, September 11 at 10AM Meeker County Land Auction, Eden Valley, MN 200± Acre Multiple Tracts to include a dairy farm Friday, September 15 at 10AM Robert Koehn Farm Retirement, Holdingford, MN Tuesday, September 19 at 11AM Perry & Kittly Ellingson Farm Retirement, Borup, MN Wednesday, September 20 at 10AM Robert “Sonny” Johnson Antique Engine & Collectibles, Enderlin, ND Saturday, September 23 at 10AM WWII Memorabilia & Firearms Auction, Steffes West Fargo facility Friday, September 29 at 10AM Gerry Beck Estate, Long Prairie, MN Opens October 18 & Closes October 25 Doug Halle Farms Inventory Reduction, Devils Lake, ND, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, November 1 8AM-12:00PM Norman County, MN Land Auction, Hendrum, MN, 155± Acres in Lee & Hendrum TWP, Timed Online Auction Thursday, November 9 at 11AM Bottineau County, ND Land Auction, 1,240± Contiguous acres, multiple tracts in Chatfield TWP Thursday, November 16 at 11AM Stearns County, MN Land Auction, 90± Acres, multiple tracts in Paynesville, MN
Reduced Price! XXXX Easy St, Lanesboro, MN • 205 Acres • 196.25 tillable acres • Start new operation or add to existing MLS# 4078914 $1,209,500
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Wheaton, MN
PREVIEW: By appointment / LOADOUT: All items must be picked up by Tuesday, October 3
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: After a long, successful run, and in conjunction with Rick’s retirement, Mathias Grain Farms is dissolving their partnership. Included in this auction is equipment no longer utilized by their operation. Steffes Group is proud to be chosen to help Jon and Rick in their future changes.
LOCATION: Quad, CX, truck, & pickup located at 6035 Co. Ro. 15, Wheaton, MN 56296. Tillage equipment located 2 miles south of the Jct. of MN State Hwy. 27 & Traverse Co. Ro. 15, west side of road.
Tractors / Drills / Discs / Day Cab, Fuel Truck, Pickup Hopper Bottom Trailer / Misc. Farm Support / GPS / Shop Equip. / Tank
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588 White 5x18 plow, very FOR SALE: 2005 1790 16-32 FOR SALE: Amity 2700 sug- FOR SALE: F2 Gleaner ar beet lifter, 12R22” or nice, $2,500/OBO; Nice planter w/ liq. Fert., 500 gal combine, 15 ½' bean head, 8R30” new lifter wheels, Dakon 200 BU gravity wagtank, E-set planting unit, 4R30” cornhead; grain pick newer grab rollers, just on, $900/OBO. 612-701-3186 Yetter trash whippers, flutup; (2) Minnesota 260 gravbeen through shop, comed coulters, smartbox inity boxes; Killbros 375 FOR SALE: '98 JD 9100, 4560 plete field ready, great masecticide, pneumatic down gravity box; 15' Artsway hrs., 12spd bare back, chine, $65,000; Wick 9R22” pressure, inspected annualstalk chopper. 507-439-6889 steering & hinge pins have sugar beet topper, $2,000. ly, & serviced at Kibble been replaced, excellent 701-640-4697 Equipment, $55,000/OBO; FOR SALE: Gehl 99 silage cond., looks like new, 2012 JD 520 stalk chopper, blower, good condition, al$65,000/OBO. 507-359-9045 or lightly used for 2 seasons, 8 FOR SALE: Ashlan 4 yard ways shedded, $300; (4) an507-276-3772 row, $17,000/OBO. 507-456tique stainless steel surge scraper, in good condition, 3007 milker buckets, $20.00/each. $4,500. 507-298-1349 507-357-6380 FOR SALE: 2008 JD 520 FOR SALE: Buffalo 7800 FOR SALE: Glencoe 11 stalk chopper, low acres, round bale wagon w/ quarshank disc chisel, new style $10,750, may trade for JD ter arms; 20' Aerway shanks, walking tandem, 115 stalk chopper, must be tillage unit; 500 gal cart w/ $4,900; JD 1610 15' chisel nice, Montevideo, MN. 320three pt to carry strip till plow, $2,450; JD 235 15' 269-6653 unit. 763-682-1389 disc, $2,450; Westfield 8x61 PTO auger, $875; IH 7x18 FOR SALE: Case IH 34' Tur720 on land spring reset bo disk, model 330, bought plow, $2,900; Parker 4800 or in 2013; Case IH 870 18' subBrent 440, grav box, soiler, bought in 2012; Case 425x22.5 tires, $4,450 IH 50' field cult, bought in choice; NH 658 bailer, 4' 2012. All exc condition. 507wide bails, stored inside, 327-8143 or 507-726-2506 nice, $5,450. 320-769-2756
Jon & Rick Mathias | Jon, 320.760.5075
Scott Gillespie at Steffes Group, 320.760.3066 Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN
Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Randy Kath MN47-007, Shelly Weinzetl MN86-79
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FOR SALE: Fantini chop- FOR SALE: JD 6620 Titan II Sidehill; Cornheads: 843, ping 8R & 12R CH; 70' 643, 925, 216 flex; CIH 1640 Elmer drag, Merritt alum combine; IH 1086; numerhopper grain trailers; '89 ous tires, call for size; JD IH 1680 combine; 24R30” Chisel plow. 320-266-6569 JD pl on Kinze bar; Big A floater; 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 FOR SALE: JD 725 loader, CH & parts; White plows & 8' quick tatch bucket, bolt parts; 54' 4300 IH field culon cutting edge, excellent tivator; JD 44' field cult; condition, will fit 20 to 4455 3300 Hiniker field cult; series 2 wheel tractors, header trailer. 507-380-5324 $6,000/OBO. 507-220-0999
5.99” xSHELL 5” ROCK TWP / FREEBORN COUNTY, MN
Antique Auction
Saturday, Sept. 23rd - 9 a.m. 1201 N. State St, New Ulm, MN
Tractors, Farm Antiques & Equipment: McCormick-Deering Model 15-30, on steel wheels; Massey-Harris 55 Standard, complete wheel weights, fenders, sgl hyd; 2- McCormick-Deering corn binders, one w/ only 10ac of use; JD Model B styled nf; EZ Flow 250bu gravity box on JD 1056A gear; Parker gravity box on JD 10 ton gear; McCormick International #80 pull-type combine; McCormick-Deering steel husker & shredder; Wood Bros threshing machine; McCormick-Deering seed drill; potato planter; buggy running gear; American Seeding Machine Co, walk-behind planter; walk behind sod-buster plow; Fuller Johnson 1.5hp hit & miss eng; Maytag engine; Case Implement brass & cast iron figurines; cast iron planter boxes from Deere & Mansur, McCormick, JD, Case Bros; lg Case threshing machine wrench; vintage sleigh; horse tack; sleigh bells; cow bells; chicken waters, glass & metal; De Laval #15 cream separator; Sturgis butter churn; tabletop butter churn; Crocks, Motorcycle, Toys & Household: 100+ Red Wing cr ocks incl: four oak leaf some w/lids, 30gal, 25gal, 20gal, little wing 15gal, two oak leak w/lids 10gal & 3gal, 15gal w/lids, 12gal, 8gal w/lids, 5gal, 3gal star w/lid, 4gal & 3gal butter churns w/plunger & lids; East India Trading Company molasses crock; crock bowls; chicken waters; NU Dairy crocks; potted lunch cheese crock w/lid; Honda s90 motorcycle; Fairbanks Morris coffee grinder; Valley Buffer elec coffee grider; Winchester items incl: signaling cannon, bushel scale, bullet mold, signs, scissors, padlocks, meat grinder & skates; cast iron items incl: Aunt Jemima figurines, ship, dog, bird, bookends & horse heads; cast iron & oak music stand; Watkins sets; Promotional Items, Collectables & Antiques: 14pc Chief Sleepy Eye Wester n Stonewar e; cone top beer cans; Advance Machine Co 1¢ match vending machine w/ glass globe cover; Royal Crown Cola vending machine; 5¢ candy machine; Moderne “pull forward” vending machine; US Postage in sanitary folders vending machine; Schell’s items incl: wooden kegs w/ tappers, lg outdoor sign, hand painted sign, lighted sign, s&p shakers, pales, trays, wallet, bottles, openers & lures; Hamm’s items incl: plastic bear display, hanging light, bottles & openers; Hauenstein items incl: bottles, pretzel bottle openers, lables, trays & cups; Schmidt’s items incl: teepee lamp, shotgun shell light, hats, openers, coasters, glassware, thermometers & trays; Grain Belt items incl: calendar, clock & s&p shakers; New Ulm area bottles
57 ACRES+/- • 1 TRACT
SALE TO BE HELD AT GLENVILLE LEGION POST #264, 331 WEST MAIN ST, GLENVILLE , MN
SAT., SEPTEMBER 30 @ 10 A.M.
This 57 Acres is the Perfect Size Making it an Excellent Addition for your Farming Operation. Never invested in Farm Land? This would be a great one to start with. Contact Broker/ Auctioneer GREG JENSEN
#1576 CHRISTENSEN FARM
507-383-1067 gregjensen@landproz.com
57 Deeded acres / Section 20 Shell Rock Township / Southeast of Glenville about two miles of HWY 65 / 53.17 acres of tillable / Productive Cropland • Terms: $20,000 down the day of the sale, remainder due on or about Nov. 15, 2017.
Auctioneer’s Note: Few have seen a collection of this magnitude. There are items on this auction you may only see once in a lifetime. Five generations of collecting that you do not want to miss! Be prepared for a two ring auction.
Alice M. Lambrecht, Carla Loock & Ron Lambrecht Auctioneers: Matt Mages 507-276-7002 Lic. 08-17-003
Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm, Lic 08-17-003; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service, LLC. Terms: No Buyer’s Premium Not Responsible for Accidents.
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Broker Greg Jensen - MN, IA / Broker Brian Haugen - MN / Broker Amy Willett - MO LandProz Real Estate, LLC. 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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FOR SALE: JD 740 loader, FOR SALE: 2470 Case M JD 6466 Turbo, Cat 3208 w/raFarmall. 320-573-2332 large bucket, $4,500. Call diator, Parting 6620 - TR85. 715-419-1049 8am to 5pm. 507-845-2850 JD '60 530 tractor; AC 314 FOR SALE: JD 8770, 3740 plow, quick coupler hookup, RETIRING: Case IH 9250, hrs., threw JD shop, always in good cond. 507-399-3006 new tires, PS; 530 DMI ripshedded, very nice; JD 606 per; 1680 Case IH Combine JD 27 chopper, high clearchopping corn head w/ w/ corn & bean head; '69 ance 8' chisel plow, add on stompers, low acres, clean. Ford twin screw w/ 20' box bottoms for plows, plow 507-383-4881 & hoist; Cabover Freightparts, JD 12' disk w/18" liner w/ 40' Timpte hopper FOR SALE: Westfield MK10blades, combine parts, 8am bottom trailer. 320-226-3602 81 Lo-pro swing hopper w/ to 5pm. 507-845-2850 solid tires, 540 PTO, hydraulic lift, Ser. #197062, $8,000. Call or text 507-8222203
Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshooting Sales-Design Custom hydraulic hose-making up to 2” Service calls made. STOEN'S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360
LAND FOR SALE ON BIDS
154.5± Acres • Sibley County, Minnesota
Bids due at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19
Farmers National Company PO Box 882 • Lake Crystal, MN 56055 • Highly productive soil index is 91 of 100 • High percent of clay loam soil - good water holding capacity • Close proximity to grain elevator and ethanol plant For additional sale and bidding information, contact:
Lee Williams, AFM/Agent Business: (507) 341-0097
LWilliams@FarmersNational.com www.FarmersNational.com/LWilliams
Jeanne Williams, Agent Business: (507) 340-6613
L-1700726
GLEANER R-62 Combine '98 Bean picked only last 7 yrs, 2455 sep hrs. Through shop every yr. Bean head 8200, 2 yrs old. Call for questions, $49,500/OBO. (651) 2168559
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JWilliams@FarmersNational.com www.FarmersNational.com/JWilliams Office: (507) 726-2280 • Lake Crystal, Minnesota
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AHRENS BIN SALES - 507-697-6133 www.usedbinsales.com
All Prices are down and loaded in our yard 4,000 bu (bin only) ---------------------------------------$1,950 4,000 bu hopper bin --------------------------------------$6,000 7,000 bu bin, floor, 8” unload, 18” fan --------------$6,450 9,000 bu drying bin w/vents, floor, 8” power sweep, stirator, grain spreader, 10hp, 1ph, fan burner/transition -------------------------------- $13,100 (2) 10,000 bu bins, floors, 8” unloads, 18” fans ---------------------------------------------------$8,450 12,500 bu (bin only) --------------------------------------$5,500 13,000 bu bin, floor, 8” unload ------------------------$8,900 Super B (energy miser) dryer, 3ph w/converter- 500 b/p/h --------------------------------------------------------$6,500 AB 180 dryer, 1 ph - 200 b/p/h -----------------------$2,500 (3) New 30hp, 3ph centrifugal fans ----------- $2,500/ea. (2) New l0hp, lph centrifugal fans & transitions ---------------------------------------------------------- $2,400/ea. 3hp, 3ph centrifugal fan ----------------------------------- $800 5hp, 3ph inline centrifugal fan -------------------------- $750 24” 5hp, 1ph FarmFans fan and burner-------------- $850 24” 7 1/2hp, lphAirstrearn fan/burner/transition (Like New)-------------------------------------------------$1,600 (3) 28” 10hp, 3ph fans -------------------------------- $500 ea. 28” 10hp, 1 ph FarmFans fan & burner ------------$1,000 32” 15hp, 1 ph fan ------------------------------------------ $900 New 10”, 12”, 14” tubing ------------------------- Make Offer ALL PRICES DOWN & LOADED IN OUR YARD
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FOR SALE: '10 9770, 2,300 eng hrs, 1,559 sep. hrs, pro drive, contour master, guidance ready, been through JD shop yearly. 320-226-1455
Pre-Season Sale: JD corn- FOR SALE: 1990 Interna- CIH 1688 combine, 3,900 hrs, head row units, hex shaft. tional 2394, 4,900 hrs; 4400 just inspected, exc cond, 8am to 5pm 507-845-2850 JD combine, 12 ½' bean AFX rotor, 18.4x38s w/ duhead. 320-769-2205 or 320als, RWA, $23,900/OBO; We buy 841-0398 CIH early 90's, 1020 30' Salvage Equipment bean platform, w/ header Parts Available transport, nice, $4,500/OBO. JD A, 1944, slant dash, good Hammell Equip., Inc. 612-701-3186 rubber, $1,500/OBO. 715-658(507)867-4910 1227 CIH 2366 combine, 1,687 sep Tractors 036 hrs, 2,666 eng hrs, specialty rotor, long unloading auger, '98 CIH Steiger 9380 4WD, NEW AND USED TRACTOR field tracker, grain loss PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 4802 hrs, Cummins N14, monitor, header control, 55, 50 Series & newer trac400HP, 24spd trans w/highheavy duty final drives, tors, AC-all models, Large low, differential locks, 4 chain oilers. 605-359-6205 Inventory, We ship! Mark remotes, 20.8-42 triples, Heitman Tractor Salvage rock box, air seat, Outback FOR SALE: '00 JD 893 30” 715-673-4829 auto-steer, tires 50-60%, row cornhead, hyd deck $55,000. (641) 590-1102 plates, exc condition, set up for newer Case combine, 037 FOR SALE: '05 JD 8520T Harvesting Equip $14,000/OBO. 218-791-3400 3,700 hrs., 30” tracks, 3pt, PTO, very clean, $99,900; '04 CIH 1020 30' bean head, '99 Kilbros 1800 Grain cart FOR SALE: '05 CIH 1020 30' 1000 bu, Scale w/printer, flex head, AWS air reel, 3” field tracker, very good Terra tires, roll tarp, 16" cut, $9,500; '99 CIH 1020 25' condition, $8,500, have dual augers, Red, $17,000. flex head, 3” cut, $2,900; header trailer also; (2) (641) 590-1102 CIH 1020 20' flex head, 3” large fuel tanks, together cut, exc cond, $2,900; IH will hold semi transport, 843 4x30 cornhead, $875; JD $2,500. 507-240-0294 1000 Bu KINZE #1040 Auger 443 4x30 cornhead w/ knife FOR SALE: '54 JD 60, WF, Cart w/ Tarp Good Augers rolls, $2,750; JD 643 oil PS, very good rubber, ask& Tires (Gone Thru Shop drive cornhead, $3,450; IH ing $2,600. '52 JD B, very Recently), $17,900. 30 Ft 944 4x36 cornhead, $950; good rubber, asking $1,350; GREAT PLAINS Turbo-Till Killbros 490 500 bu grain all have new paint & decals w/ HR Drag, Blades Meacart, 23.1x26 tires, nice, & 12 volts & run good. Possure 19.5” (20” New) Real $6,900; Parker 525 gravity sible tractors on trade. 507box, 425x22.5 tires, $5,900. Good, $24,500. 319-347-2349 320-769-2756 383-5973
FOR SALE: '81 JD 8820 combine, straddle duals, field ready, $7,900. 507-391-5127 FOR SALE: '84 HD 7720 combine; '82 220 flexhead; '74 643 cornhead;1711 5- belt pick up head. 507-426-7429 FOR SALE: '97 CIH 2188 combine, 3625 hrs, 2736 eng hrs rotor, 1063 6 row cornhead, 1020 25' bean head, 20' Halloway chopper, 1000 RPM, big shaft. 320-583-6967 FOR SALE: (2) JD 8820 Titan II combines; (2) 925 JD flexheads. 507-227-4238 FOR SALE: 1680 Int'l combine, Field Tracker, chopper, extended unload auger, grain bin extension, many newer parts, $12,500/OBO. 507-744-2482 or 612-205-1073 FOR SALE: 1995 Gleaner R52, 2,084 eng. Hrs., 1,250 sep hrs, good condition, very clean combine, w/ corn & bean heads, $40,000. 507-9958110
BELGRAD
E, MN
BELGRAD
E, MN
The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located at 22796 State Hwy 29 Starbuck, MN. 2 1/2 Miles South of Starbuck MN on MN Hwy #29 or 18 1/2 Miles North of Benson MN on MN Hwy #29.
Wednesday, September 20th 2017 • 10:00 AM
TRACTORS JD 4440 Diesel Tractor Sound Guard Cab, Wide Front, Power Shift, Band Duals, 18.4X38 Good Rear Rubber Steiger Cougar ST-251 4 Wheel Drive Diesel Tractor, 2 Speed, 4 Hydraulics, Bareback, Duals. International 966 Diesel Tractor Cab, Wide Front, 3 PT, 1000/540 PTO 18.4X34 Rear Rubber, Hub Duals. GRAIN TRUCKS 1975 Ford F-700 Grain Truck Gas Engine, 2 Speed, 16’ Metal Box & Hoist, 1974 Ford F-700 Grain Truck, Gas Engine, 3 Speed W/ 16’ Steel Box & Hoist, 1974 Ford F-600 Grain Tuck w/ 16’ Wood Box & Hoist. TRAILERS Car Trailer 18’ Tandem Axle, 5 Bolt Hubs, Dove Tail Bumper Pull W Ramps, Utility Trailer, Bumper Pull Stock Trailer 16’ (Needs Repair). GRAVITY BOXES J&M 275 Bushel Gravity Box W/ MN 10 Ton Running Gear, MN 250 Bushel Gravity Box W/ MN 7 Ton Running Gear, Nu-Bill 175 Bushel Gravity Box W/ Lindsay 8 Ton Running Gear, 150 Bushel Gravity Box W/ MN 7 Ton Running Gear.
PICK UPS 2004 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Z-71 Extended Cab Pickup, V-8, Automatic, 4X4, Leather, 6 1/2 Ft Box W/ Cover, 126,500 Miles, 1992 Chevrolet 1500 1/2 Ton Extended Cab Pickup 4.3 Litre Engine, Automatic 4X4, 1976 Ford F-100 Pickup XLT Ranger (Not Running).
AUGERS Westfield W 80-51 8”X51’ PTO Auger, Allied 8”X56’ Auger PTO Drive, Westfield W 60-31 6”X31’ Auger On Trucks W/ Electric Motor, Westfield 8”X51’ Grain Auger PTO Drive, Hydraulic Swing Hopper, Westfield Drill Fill Auger. SHOP EQUIPMENT Shop Press 30 Ton, Forney Arc Welder, 1/2 Ton Chain Hoist, Lincoln Arc Welder, Table Top Drill Press, Car Ramps, Shop Lights, Schumaker Battery Charger W/ Boost, 4” Vise, Tool Cabinet, Socket Set, Air Tools, Open & Box End Wrenches, Misc Tools. COMBINE-HEADS JD 7720 Titan II Combine Diesel 23.1X30 Rubber, 7429 Hours, JD 643 6 Row 30” Corn Head, JD 924 24’ Bean Head W/ Rubber Finger Reel, 2-JD 220 Bean Heads 20’
MACHINERY
White 435, 16’ Slash/ Chisel Plow Pull Type, Conveyair 1955 Grain Vac PTO Type, New Holland 851 Round Baler W/ Auto Wrap, Wilrich 46’ Field Cultivator W/ Mulcher, IH 710 6X16 Auto Reset Plow W/ On Land Hitch, Melroe 600 Rock Picker, Riteway Rock Picker, 6 Ton Running Gear, New Holland 256 RollA-Bar Rake W/ Front Dolly Wheel, New Holland #55 Roll-A-Bar Rake, 5’ 3 PT Rotary Mower, JD 6 Row Stalk Chopper, Melroe 7 Section Spring Tooth On Cart, Glencoe 32’ Field Cultivator W/ Mulcher, International 4700 38’ Vibra Tiller Field Cultivator W/ Mulcher, Int #55 26’ Pull Type Chisel Plow, Inland DA-92 7 1/2’ 3 PT Snowblower W/ Hydro Spout, Melroe 201 Double 9’ Press Drill W/ Transport. Int’l 12’ tandem wheel disc, Int #183 8R 3pt Danish tooth cultivator, New Holland 488 haybine
Many more items too numerous to mention! For complete listing go to www.ziemerauctions.com
RICHARD GREGERSEN ESTATE - Sharon Gregersen - Owner
AUCTIONEERS Mark Ziemer, Lie. 34-46, New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308
Not responsible for accidents Lunch on grounds Number system used www.ziemerauctions.com or midwestauctions.com, click on Ziemer
Ziemer Auction Service, 3176 198th Ave NW New London, MN 56273
Usual Terms of Auction (cash or approved check day of sale). No items removed until settled for. Everything Sold As Is.
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FOR SALE: New, never used Brent 657 Gravity Wagon. Roll tarp, lights, fenders, oil bath bearings, 445-65R22.5 matching tires, $16,600; Also, IHC 720 toggle trip plow 5-18's, $400. Ph. 507-530-2542 FOR SALE: Straw chopper for JD 6600 combine, $500/obo. 651-503-5087
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'02 Great Plains Turbo Till Vertical Tillage unit Model TT 3000 Series I, center weight package, hydraulic wing down pressure, rolling spike tooth and basket harrow, 30' working width, $19,500. (641) 590-1102
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FOR SALE: JD 2410 chisel plow, 31' or 29', used 2 years only, like new condition, w/ JD harrow. Retired. 320-226-4294 Machinery Wanted
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All kinds of New & Used farm equipment – disc chisels, field cults, planters, ALLOWAY stalk chopper, 20' soil finishers, cornheads, fail shredder, pull type, feed mills, discs, balers, good condition, safety haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 lights, big PTO shaft, $3,495/OBO. (612) 791-7077 Wanted 042
JD 12R20 cornhead 12R20”, Clarke Machine poly bi-fold snouts, Headsight header control, 40 series row units, Oil bath end chains, fixed deck plates, std rolls, some FOR SALE: DMI 527 ripper w/ double front disks & rear extra parts & snouts go w/ disk levelers, 1 yr on new unit, $7,000. (641) 590-1102 disks & bearings, field ready, $6,000. 507-291-1180 NH 770 chopper, 2RN & hay head, very good. 262-707FOR SALE: IH model 710 4 0551 bottom trip plow, good condition. 507-835-1248 or 507PIT PUMPING: 15 years ex461-1825 perience. Call to see how we can save you money! FOR SALE: IH model 720 5 507-676-5453 bottom trip plow, 2pt hitch, always shedded, $1,500. Call REDUCED PRICES! 507-726-2506 or 507-327-8143 All New
X-TREME CARTS
By Unverferth #1317-------------------------1325 Bu #1117-------------------------1125 Bu #1017-------------------------1025 Bu Used Grain Carts 600-1000 Bu Reduced Prices on New & Used Big Grain Wagons Dealer 319-347-6282
Tillage Equip
Used parts for IH 720 plows, toggle/auto reset. ½ price of new or less. We ship anywhere. Call Maple Valley Farms Randy Krueger (715)250-1617
Feed Seed Hay
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WANTED TO BUY: Damaged corn, soybeans, other grains. Call Schweiger Cattle LLC. 507-236-5181
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WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Cattle
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Bred Dexter cow & Bred Livestock 054 Heifer, current vacc. Registered ADCA, calm dispoFOR SALE: Black Angus sition, good for small bulls also Hamp, York, & acreage. Call 715-307-8952 Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. or 715-821-7128 320-598-3790
WANTED: JD 4230, 4430, 4240, 4440; Small JD front wheel assist w/ or w/o ldr. 320-760-6050 WANTED: JD model 44, 2 bottom plow. 507-831-1308 Feed Seed Hay
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Canadian wheat straw, 3x4 squares, low potassium, grass hay, 3x3 squares. Ray Leffingwell 763-2862504 FOR SALE: '17 round 5x6 straw bales, wheat straw w/ no weeds, bailed dry, net wrapped, tight firm bales, bailing about 1,000 acres, Felton, MN. 701-371-3972
Fall Is On The Way TRACTORS AGCO DT225CASE FWA TRACTOR, 18.4R46 DUALS, 16.9R30 FRONT 3478 HOURS $67,800 IH 695 2WD PLATFORM TRACTOR 2878 HRS W/ TA26 LOADER & BUCKET .....$13,200 F072O IH MXU 130 FWA TRACTOR, 3700 HRS, 14.9R46 REAR TIRES.........................$48,000 AGCO ALLIS CASE 9635 FWA W. LOADER F005O CASED-14 IH 7120 TRACTOR, 18.4X42 ALLIS CHALMERS WITH FWA 72” ARTSWAY BELLY MOWERREAR W/ DUALS, 6369 HRS ........................$48,000 $4,000 FORD 9N TRACTOR COMING IN MASSEY FERGUSON GC1715 WITH ............................................................................................ 150 HRS, LIKE NEW 2014, R4 IND. TIRES $7,700
E130W NEW HOLLAND 8970A FWA, 18.4X46 DUALS, 16.9 FRONTS, 5468 HRS, 2002 ....... $69,000 COMBINES & HEADS
GLEANER S77 COMBINE 2013, DUALS, 850 ENG, 553 SEP $220,000 COMBINES & HEADS GLEANER R75 COMBINE 2008, DUALS 2443 ENG, 1770 SEP $119,000 E124C GLEANER S77 COMBINE 2013, DUALS, 850 ENG, 553 SEP ................................... $235,000 GLEANER COMBINER75 2003,COMBINE DUALS, 1438 SEP,1976 E 2276 ENG, 1656 SEP ................................ $155,000 $90,000 D108P R75GLEANER 2008, DUALS GLEANER FLEX HEAD $14,500 B151M 8000 GLEANER R7530’COMBINE 2003, DUALS, 1438 SEP,1976 E ....................................... $95,000 CRESSONI CUTTERR62 CORN HEAD, JD1996 MOUNTS $15,000 F075N 6R30 GLEANER COMBINE 30.5-32 TIRES, 2824 ENG, 1826 SEP ...................... $45,000 HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD 8 ROW 30” 2002 GL MOUNTS NICE $36,000 E138S CIH 2206 6 ROW 30” CORN HEAD, ................................................................ $16,500 HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD, HEAD 8 2010 ROW 30” JD NICE MOUNTSHAPE ................................................. $18,200 $28,000 E139S CIH 1020 20’ FLEX VERY HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER ROW 30” NH/CASE IH MOUNT 08 ....................................... $36,500 $36,000 F077H GLEANER 8200CORN 30’ HEAD FLEX 8HEAD 2011 W/CRARY AIR REEL
9107C GLEANER 8000 FLEX HEAD 30’ ............................................................................. $16,000 SKID STEERS E060H 1900R CRESSONI 6R30HRS, CUTTER CORN HEAD, JD MOUNTS ............................................... $19,500 MUSTANG 2014, 2550 CAB HEAT, REAR WEIGHT $22,000 D114D 3300V HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN2 SPEED HEAD 8ROW 30” GL MOUNTS NICE .................. $39,000 MUSTANG 2013, 1800 HRS, CAB, HEAT,A/C, $29,800 B0101T HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD 8 ROW 30” JD MOUNT ............................ $31,000 CASE SR220 SKID STEER CAB HEAT, A/C, 2 SPEED Coming In D097T HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER CORN HEAD 8 ROW 30” NH/CASE IH MOUNT 08 ......... $39,000 NEW HOLLAND L218 SKID STEER, CAB HEAT, A/C, 2 SPEED, 2016 Coming In G001C HARVESTEC 6312C CUTTER CORN HEAD 12 ROW 30” GL MOUNTS 2013 NEW HOLLAND L218 SKID STEER, CAB HEAT, A/C, 2 SPEED, 2016 NEW HOLLAND L225 SKID STEER, 2755 HRS, CAB HEAT/AC. 2 SPEED
Coming In $25,000
SKID STEERS TILLAGE/FIELD CULTIVATORS F080F MUSTANG 1900R 2014, 2435 HRS, CAB HEAT, REAR WEIGHT ................................. $24,000 JOHN DEEREMUSTANG 2600 4-BOTTOM VARI-WIDTH $2,500 C0078B 2060,PLOW, T-BAR, 1996 WITH 6200 HOURS .................................................... $8,500 11850 2070 SKID LOADER 2001HARROW, WITH CAB JOHN DEEREMUSTANG 637 DISC 25’1” WITH 3-BAR COIL TINE NICE& HEAT, 2.450 HOURS ................... $15,000 $24,500 F034L SOIL NEW HOLLAND SKID LOADER, GLENCOE SAVER 7 SHANKLS170 WITH HYDRAULIC DISC CAB & HEAT, HAND/FOOT, 5000 HOURS ........ $13,000 $3,500 GREAT PLAINS 30’ TURBO TILL ROLLING BASKET AND REEL 2010 $29,000 TILLAGE/FIELD CULTIVATORS CASE IH 4800 49 SHANK 28.5’ 3 BAR HARROW $5,900 4800 FIELD 24.5’ WILRICH 657CIH 11 SHANK CHISEL/CULTIVATOR RIPPER COMBO 2014WITH 3-ROW COIL TINE .................................... $6,800 $27,800 DEERE 235 RIPPER DURACUSHION 22’ USED DISC 1W.SEASON REMLINGER 3-ROW COIL TINE ........... $4,200 WILRICH 657JOHN 11 SHANK CHISEL/ COMBO 2013, $25,000 D072L 657GREAT PLAINS 30’RIPPER TURBOCOMBO TILL ROLLING BASKET REEL 2010 ......................... $32,000 WILRICH 11 SHANK CHISEL/ 2012, 2 BAR COIL &AND BASKET $30,700
WILRICH 657 11 SHANK CHISEL/ RIPPER COMBO 2014 .......................................... $27,800 HAY & FORAGE, E051C WILRICHSTALK 657 11 CHOPPERS SHANK CHISEL/ RIPPER COMBO 2013, USED 1 SEASON............... $25,000
Case 806 BALES, SILAGECHISEL/ ROUND BALER WITH CUTTER $33,000 DL IH RB455 WILRICH 6572016, 11 SHANK RIPPER COMBO 2012, 2 BAR COIL & BASKET...... $30,700 HESSTON 8200 SP SWATHER 12’ HEADER NO CAB 1860 HRS $6,200 MF HESSTON 2150 BALER 3X3, CHOPPERS TANDEM, APP., SCALE, ROLLER CHUTE 2012 $74,000 HAY & FORAGE, STALK HESSTON BALER 3X4 25,094 $39,000 F068H 4790 NEW HOLLAND 1431BALES 13’ DISCBINE 2006 ............................................................... $15,000 MAC DON R85 12’ DICBINE HYDRAULIC DRIVE2016, HYDROSILAGE SWING,BALER 2011 WITH CUTTER ............................ $37,000 $14,000 CASE IH RB455 806 BALES, H&S X10/13 15 X RAKE $5,800 E035D MFWHEEL HESSTON 2150 BALER 3X3, TANDEM, APP., SCALE, ROLLER CHUTE 2012 ........ $79,500 H&S BI-FOLDHESSTON 14 WHEEL HIGH CAP. 3X4 RAKE24,300 W/ WINDGAURDS (Hesston branded) Coming In G003G 4790 BALER BALES ............................................................ $41,000 H&S BI-FOLDHESSTON 12 WHEEL 1150 HIGH CAP GOOD CONDITION $9,700 G044B 12’. RAKE PULL2012 TYPEINHAYBINE .................................................................. $2,200 G036H SMALL H&S BI-FOLDHESSTON 12 WHEEL 4600 HIGH CAP . RAKESQUARE BALER Coming In F044D JOHN 702 10 WHEEL RAKE ........................................................................... $2,500 NEW HOLLAND 166 DEERE HAY INVERTER $2,750 TONUTTI 10 WHEEL RAKE ........................................................................................ $2,000 IHD063L 600 BLOWER NICE SHAPE $2,700
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KRONE 881BLOWER RAKE 2-PINT HITCH 540 PTO $14,000 G006LSWADRO IH 600 NICE SHAP ...................................................................................... $2,700 G010M KRONE RAKELIKE 2-PINT AG WAY BF 5000 3PT SWADRO HITCH BALE881 FEEDER, NEW HITCH 540 PTO ................................................ $14,000 $6,600 C011B AG WAY BF 5000CHOPPER, 3PT HITCH FEEDER LIKE NEW............................................... $7,600 MC 180 15’ SHREDDER/STALK 2015BALE IN GOOD SHAPE $12,000
ROW CROP, DRILLS & SPRAYERS ROW CROP, DRILLS & SPRAYERS
GREAT PLAINS 1300 13’ END WHEEL DRILL, 2-BOX WITH 1,429 ACRES $15,500 C162H HARDI TR 1000 60’ BOOM FLUSH AND RINSE, TRIPLET NOZZLE BODYS ................... $7,500 GREAT PLAINS EWD13 13’ END WHEEL DRILL, 7” SPACING SINGLE BOX $5,000 F039H HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000 2013 90’ BOOM,120” AXLE,ISO ....................................... $43,000 GREAT EWD13 13’ END WHEEL 7” SPACING, BOX 2,384 $7,500 D094BPLAINS HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000DRILL, 80’ BOOM 120” 2AXLE, 2009,ACRES 1200 GAL, FOAM ................. $29,000 BRILLION PACKER8202 12P-10 $5,700 E065H 12’WHITE 12 ROW 30” WING FOLD PLANTER, 2001 WITH 4,900 ACRES ............. $35,500 FAST 60’ 3 POINT BOOM $2,600 HARDI NAVIGATOR 550 SPRAYER, FLUSH & RINSE, TRIPLE NOZZLE $9,500 GRAIN CARTS NM & WAGONS HARDI 60’ BOOM FLUSH RINSE, TRIPLET BODYS $6,500 F056KTR 1000 UNVERFERTH 5000AND GRAIN CART WITHNOZZLE 24.5-32 TIRES & LIGHTS GREEN ................. $12,800 HARDI 2013 90’GRAIN BOOM,120” $40,000 G0455NAVIGATOR JOHN 4000 DEERE 500 CARTAXLE, SIDEISO AUGER NICE SHAPE .......................................... $5,500 F003M 550WING GRAVITY 425X22.5 TIRES .............................................................. $9,700 WHITE 8202 DEMCO 12 ROW 30” FOLD BOX PLANTER, 2001 WITH 4,900 ACRES $27,000
E126D CARTS DEMCO GRAVITY BOX, 445 TIRES, ROLL TARP ................................................. $10,200 GRAIN & 650 WAGONS E127D DEMCO 650 GRAVITY BOX, DUAL WHEELS, ROLL TARP ........................................... $10,200
UNVERFERTH 5000 GRAIN CART WITH 24.5-32 TIRES & LIGHTS GREEN $12,800 D088V DEMCO 750 GRAVITY BOX WITH FENDERS 2012 .................................................... $16,000 MEYER FORAGE BOXBOX WITHREAR BADGER TANDEM $5,200 F024VTSS500 H&S16’18’ POWER UNLOAD NOGEAR ROOF, TANDEM GEAR ................................. $5,500 DEMCO TIRES 2012UNLOAD BOX 4 WHEEL GEAR, NO ROOF.................. $9,900 $15,000 F023V750 GRAVITY H&S 18’BOX 7+4W455R22.5 FRONT AND REAR
MANURE SPREADERS
MANURE SPREADERS LEON M425 HYDRA PUSH SPREADER W/TOP BEATER
$9,900
D079M MEYER’S 2425 BOX SPREADER, TOP BEATER, 16.5X16.1 TIRES VERY NICE .......... $14,500 GRAIN EQUIPMENT FARM KINGEQUIPMENT M60 EMD HAMMER MILL W/ HOPPER & MAGNET 6” 3/32” SCREEN. DEMO $1,400 GRAIN GOOD SELECTION USED AUGERS CALL GOODOFSELECTION OF USED AUGERS ............................................................................ CALL MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS BUSH HOG RDTH 60” 3-POINT FINISH MOWER 2014 LIKE NEW $1,400 g028v BRUSH WOLF 90” TWIN ROTARY CUTTER SKID STEER WITH HIGH FLOW .................. $4,000 1,000 GAL FUEL TANK & TRAILER W/ GAS ENGINE FUEL PUMP $2,800 F048B BUSH HOG SQ84T 7’ ROTARY MOWER OFFSET......................................................... $2,500 JD 60” MOWER DECK FOR 4200 JD TRACTOR $950 consign BUSH HOG HMG8 8’ 3PT DISC MOWER SOLD NEW IN 2014 CONSIGNED .................. $5,200 EZTRAIL 12’ FERT AUGER $750 D039E 1,000 GAL FUEL TANK & TRAILER W/ GAS ENGINE FUEL PUMP ................................. $2,800 3-POINT WITH HYDRAULIC CHUTE,WITH MANUAL DEFLECTOR $1,100 D112NSNOWBLOWER GROUSER 7’ 6-WAY 96” DIRT BLADE SKID STEER MOUNT ................................... $2,900 VERMEER TOP CHOPPER BLOWER $9,500 JDGUN 60”BALE MOWER DECKW/FOR 4200 JD TRACTOR ......................................................... $1,350 JOHN DEEREREM 25A FLAIL $1,800 2700MOWER GRAIN VAC 160 HRS 2012 .................................................................... $15,900 BUSH HOG RZ60 ROTARY MOWER $700 G037H WESTENDORF TA46 LOADER .................................................................................... $3,000
38241 County 6 Blvd. Goodhue, MN 55027 Call us: (651) 923-4441 www.lodermeiers.net
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FOR SALE OR LEASE Registered Texas Longhorn Compart's total program FOR SALE: Meyers 750 verbreeding stock, cows, features superior boars & REGISTERED BLACK tical beater spreader, 2 yrs heifers or roping stock, top open gilts documented by ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & of use, $36,500 or offer. 320blood lines. 507-235-3467 BLUP technology. Duroc, yearlings; bred heifers, 808-8453 York, Landrace & F1 lines. calving ease, club calves & Terminal boars offer leanbalance performance. Al WANT TO BUY: Butcher 084 cows, bulls, fats & walkable ness, muscle, growth. Ma- Trucks & Trailers sired. In herd improvement cripples; also horses, ternal gilts & boars are program. J.W. Riverview sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 productive, lean, durable. FOR SALE 1968 Ford F-600 Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320All are stress free & PRRS 330-V8-4-2 spd., 16' steel 864-4625 free. Semen also available box, twin cylinder hoist, Sheep 060 through Elite Genes A.I. truck needs repair, Make 'em Grow! Comparts Gaffney Family Cattle, $1,300/OBO. 320-395-2635 FOR SALE: (1) 3 yo PolyBoar Store, INC. Toll Free: Angus Female Sale; Cows, pay ram; 1 yearling ram & 877-441-2627 Bred Heifers, Calves, Pregram lambs; Suffolk ram & FOR SALE: '67 Chevrolet 70 nancies; September 10, 2017 ewe lambs, lots of muscle, FOR SALE: Quality Chester Series twin screw, 5+4, 12:30p.m.; Barneveld, WI leave message. 507-445-3317 White, Duroc, & Spot boars very good 20' box & hoist, 608-924-1029 & gilts, good selection, call runs good, $2,995. 507-956www.gaffneyfamilycattle.com Tunis buck and ewe lambs, Dale: 651-895-4342 or 2667 Border Leicester buck Steve: 507-456-7746 lambs, white or black. 608FOR SALE: '74 Chevy 90 Se963-5144 FOR SALE: Yorkshire, ries, diesel, air brakes, Hampshire, & Hamp/Duroc 13spd, twin screw w/ 3rd boars, also gilts. Excellent axle, 20' aluminum box & selection. Raised outside. hoist w/ roll tarp, $9,950. Exc herd health. No PRSS. for reading The Land 507-220-2834 Delivery avail. 320-760-0365
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘11 JD 9870 combine, 4WD, chopper w/ power cast tailboard, 76X50.00-32 single tires, 1100 sep. hours ...................................................................$135,000
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USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS
500 Versatile, 963 hrs ..............................................$176,900 9882 NH. 4810 hrs, w/Guidance.................................$74,900 T7.245, 400 hrs. Guidance Ready ............................$144,900 2160 II B.V., FWA, PS, SS, 2850 hrs ..........................$67,500 2145 II B.V., 2WD, 4600 hrs .......................................$54,900 TG255 NH, 1935 hrs ...................................................$94,900 T5060 New Holland w/loader, 1945 hrs......................$49,900 55 Cat Challenger, 5700 hrs .......................................$49,900 8870 NH, 4800 hrs ..................................................Coming In
CORN HEADS
99C NH 12R30 ............................................................$59,900 99C NH 8R30 ..............................................................$39,900 996 NH, 8R30 .............................................................$12,500 974 NH 8R30 ................................................................$4,900 643 JD ..........................................................................$2,750
TILLAGE
50’ Qx2 Wil-Rich. 3 bar/basket...................................$49,900 50’ Quad 5 Wil-Rich, 4 bar .........................................$16,900 46’ Quad 5 Wil-Rich, 4 bar .........................................$16,900 25’ DMI TM, 3 Bar ......................................................$11,900 28.5 4800 CIH, 3 Bar ....................................................$7,900 513 Wil-Rich Soilpro 9-24 ..........................................$43,500 957 Wil-Rich 7-30, Wishek Bearing Kit ......................$24,900 6600 Wil-Rich 7-30, w/ leveler.....................................$6,950 357 Wil-Rich 5-30 ........................................................$9,900 2700X JD 7-30 ............................................................$27,900 5830 Wil-Rich, 25’ Chisel Plow ..................................$31,900 2410 JD 33’ chisel plow w/harrow .............................$39,900
PLANTING
3600 Kinze 16R30.......................................................$49,900 3600 Kinze 16/31........................................................$44,900 12R30 Kinze Econo fold ..............................................$12,900 7200 JD 16R30 ...........................................................$19,900 7200 JD 8R30 w/liquid .................................................$7,900 7000 JD 16R30 .............................................................$9,900 5400 CIH 20’ Drill w/markers, 10” ...............................$3,750
‘05 JD 9760 combine, 520/85R42 duals, 2WD, ContourMaster, chopper through service program every year, 1378 sep. hours, used on my farm for the last 5 yrs, nice ........................................................................$85,000 ‘12 Harvestec 5308C, 8X30 chopping cornhead, JD mounts ..................................................................$19,000 ‘14 JD 825I Gator, 450 hrs, olive color, bed lift .... $7,250 ‘13 Unverferth 8250 grain cart, 850 bushel, 30.5X32 tires, roll tarp, nice condition ................................$22,500
COMBINES
‘14 Nissan Frontier King Cab 4x4 pickup, black, V6, auto, 81,500 mi., I bought it new ..........................$15,000
GRAIN HEADS
‘13 CIH Magnum 235, new 480/80R46 duals, 540/1000 PTO, through service program, 2235 hours ............................................................$89,500
CR8090 NH, 657 hrs .................................................$239,900 CR9070 NH, 915 hrs .................................................$199,900 CR9070 NH, 1395 hrs ...............................................$174,900 TR-99 NH, 1998 hrs ....................................................$54,900 FD70 MacDon, 35’ Nice ..............................................$47,900 74C NH 35’ w/Crary Air ..............................................$26,500 74C NH 30’ w/Crary Air ..............................................$21,900 2020 CIH 30’ ...............................................................$19,900
HAY EQUIPMENT
7450 NH Mower Conditioner.......................................$24,900 88940A NH Square Baler............................................$34,900 BR780 NH Baler, Twine ...............................................$13,900 8480 CIH Baler, Twine...................................................$5,250 435 JD Baler, w/Chopper ..............................................$4,950 660 NH Baler, Net/Twine ...............................................$2,995 616 NH Disc Mower ......................................................$5,950 615 NH Disc Mower ......................................................$3,950 New Tonutti 9 Wheel Rake ............................................$6,950 Gramip 9 Wheel Rake ...................................................$2,000
SKIDLOADERS
C232 NH CTL. Cab/heat/AC, 165 hrs ..........................$49,900 L225 NH, Cab/heat/AC, Hi-Flow, 710 hrs....................$36,900 L225 NH, Cab/heat/AC, Hi-Flow, 800 hrs....................$35,900 L225 NH, Cab/heat/AC, 1008 hrs................................$34,900 L220 NH. Cab/heat, AC/1520 hrs................................$29,900 L220 NH,.Cab/heat, 465 hrs .......................................$28,900 LX665 NH, 3450 hrs ...................................................$10,900
MISCELLANEOUS
850 Kinze Cart, Tarp ...................................................$31,500 750 Demeo Cart..........................................................$15,500 195 NH Spreader ........................................................$13,900 18’ Farm King Finish Mower, .540 PTO ......................$12,900 WL-42 Westendorf Loader, nice....................................$5,500 WL-21 Westendorf Loader ............................................$4,950 2700 Rem Vac, 380 hrs ..............................................$15,900
‘11 CIH Magnum 190, powershift, 380/90R54 duals, New 380/80R38 single fronts, 540/1000 PTO, 3450 hours, just through service program, warranty til 2-2018, 3450 hrs ................................................................$65,000 ‘09 JD 8330 MFWD, powershift, 1500 front axle, 480/80R50 duals, 5000 hours ...............................$81,500 ‘12 JD 608C 8X30 Stalkmaster chopping cornhead ...............................................................................$35,500 ‘16 JD Gator TS 4X2, 556 hours ........................... $5,500 ‘06 CIH MX285 MFWD, 520/85R46 single tires, 9170 hrs, 3pt hitch arms are missing, near new tires...........$29,000
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NEW Versatile 500 w/ PS ....................................... Call NEW Versatile 310, FWA.............................. $157,900 ‘10 Versatile 435, 1050 hrs .......................... $150,000 ‘06 Buhler 2210 w/ auto steer........................ $92,500 NEW Massey GC1715 w/loader ............................ Call NEW Massey 7722 FWA CVT ................................ Call NEW NH T4.75 w/loader ........................................ Call NEW NH T9.645, w/Smart Trac ............................. Call NEW NH T4.120 ..................................................... Call NH T8.275, 495 hrs ...................................... $155,000 ‘12 NH T9.390, approx. 850 hrs. .................. $180,000 ‘08 NH 8010 ................................................. $114,500 Allis 180 D .........................................................$7,250 Allis 185 w/loader .............................................$9,500 ‘12 Challenger MT 665D .............................. $155,000 ‘85 White 4-270, nice ..................................... $29,500
TILLAGE
‘03 Sunflower, 32’, 5-bar spike ...................... $18,000 Sunflower 4630, 11-shank, Demo ......................... Call DMI Tiger Mate II 40.5 w/ 4 bar ..................... $29,500 DMI 530B ............................................................... Call DMI/NH 775, 7-shank .................................... $23,500 ‘08 JD 2210, 44.5’ w/3-bar harrow ................ $29,500
SKIDSTEERS
‘13 NH 220, 170 hrs ....................................... $33,000 ‘07 NH 170 w/ cab ......................................... $18,900 NEW NH Skidsteers - On Hand ............................. Call NH 230 w/ cab & air ....................................... $37,900
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NEW White Planters .............................................. Call ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. ................... $59,000
White 8222, 12-30 w/liq. fert. ......................... $42,000 ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ......................... $85,000
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NEW Fantini chopping cornhead .......................... Call Fantini Pre-Owned 8-30 chopping cornhead ............................................................. Call ‘02 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $85,500 ‘94 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $38,000 ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded ............................. $195,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ........................................... $105,000 Gleaner 3308 chopping corn heads ..................... Call
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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers.
Looking good for his age George Glotzbach, development director for the Hermann Monument Society, describes Hermann as “the George Washington of Germany … but a lot meaner.” In 1875, a huge statue of Hermann was erected at Detmold, Germany, to commemorate the victory. German immigrants to the United
States faced resentment by anti-immigrant groups in the 1840s, so the Order of the Sons of Hermann was founded in New York City to foster understanding of German culture. In the 1880s the then nationwide Order decided to erect a scaled-down version of the Detmold statue. New Ulm was chosen as its location. The monument was dedicated in1897.
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is the 120th anniversary of the dedication of the Hermann Monument in New Ulm. The 32-foot statue standing on a 70-foot pedestal in Hermann Heights Park appears to be taking command of the Minnesota River valley, a proper pose for one who spearheaded independence for German peoples. As son of the chief of the Germanic Cherusci tribe that had been subdued by the Romans, Hermann was taken to Rome, given the Roman name of Arminius, and “Romanized” so he could be returned to lead his tribe as a friend and ally of Rome. It didn’t work. On his return, he saw how poorly the people were treated by the Romans. Hermann organized an alliance of German tribes. In the year 9, they ambushed and annihilated a 25,000man Roman army that was marching through the Teutoburg Forest. Following the defeat, all Roman legions were withdrawn back across the Rhine River.
The base of the monument has an interpretive center with panels giving the history of Hermann and the building of the monument, and a diorama explaining the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. In 1973, the Hermann Monument was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 2000, Congress designated it as “an official symbol recognizing the great contributions by Americans of German Heritage.” When the local Sons of Hermann lodge disbanded, they donated the statue and park to the City of New Ulm. The monument is open daily in the summer plus additional weekends with a small entrance fee. In 2006, the Hermann Monument Society formed to promote the monument. It sponsors a HermannFest celebration the second Saturday in September. Check www. HermannMonument.com for details. Watch an excellent video on YouTube by searching for “Hermann Monument in New Ulm.” v
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