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Coffee conversations at the Chatter Box The brothers have shipped about café in Olivia, Minn. extended around the 12,000 of their registered Angus cattle by world on the morning of Sept 28. air to help kick-start the cattle industry Kazakhstan, situated on the southern in Kazakhstan. boundary of Russia, is rapidly becoming “Yes, we could see opportunity,” said a significant player in ag production.

Dan. “There simply wasn’t a cattle indusSitting in at the Chatter Box was Ed try. Yet this big country has 16 million Baumgartner, Olivia native and now people and huge Russia is next door.”

20-year veteran of his own seed firm, Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country LAND MINDS Baumgartner Agricultural Science and in the world. It is an oil-rich country with Service. Baumgartner is looking for his

By Dick Hagen generous amounts of resources including hybrid corn to become a significant productive soils. Organic matter runs aspect in the new and rapidly-developabout 7 percent and rainfall averages ing corn industry of Kazakhstan. about 16 inches per year. “So irrigation A key component in this new potential looks great,” said agriculture in central Asia is Dan, “and they do have lots of Beibit Yeruboyev, a groundwater we are told.”

Kazakhstan business developAnd the Prices liked the ment specialist in agriculture. attitude of the Kazakhstan Yeruboyev worked for seven people. “At the Moscow airport years in North Dakota it seemed everybody’s head Economic Development helpwas down,” said Dan. “But ing to direct new business when we flew into Astana airopportunities from North port, the people were friendly.

Dakota to Kazakhstan.

They wanted to shake hands.

Apparently, it’s working.

The younger generation espeYeruboyev told us North cially are upbeat and eager. So Dakota now exports about one we immediately liked the culbillion dollars of products, Photo by Dick Hagen ture of these people.” machinery and feed stocks The Chatter Box coalition included (seated, Yeruboyev agreed the attieach year to his country. Plus, left to right): Beibit Yeruboyen, Bill and Dan tude of the Kazakhstan people two significant new industries Price; (standing) Rachel, Ed and Deb is authentic. “Even though my Baumgartner. which are coming on strong country was part of the old are the development of a corn Soviet regime, today we are an industry, which in turn nurtures a burgeoning cattle optimistic culture,” he said. “When Russia left, industry. many of my people were left to starve. We just Two North Dakota cattlemen, brothers Bill and hadn’t developed our own food and meat industry.

Dan Price, are fifth-generation farmers and ranchBut now, we look forward to a growing and prosperers. Today they run about 7,000 acres of crop and ous future. Our agriculture will very likely see pasture land, raising 1,200 stock cows and another remarkable new growth — both in crops and live15,000 feeders. stock production. Dairying is getting big. We export Bill Price said limited land resources in their Minot, already lots of beef and dairy products to Russia.”

N.D., area are hampering future growth of their And Beibit Yeruboyev may soon be the next domestic cattle business. But as they became aware Burger King of Europe. Thanks to internet technoloof Yeruboyev’s efforts to promote agriculture in gy, he and friends built their own meat processing Kazakhstan, the two brothers visited the country. (It’s facility which now processes about 25 head per day. not a quick and easy trip. It involves about 16 hours And he’s contracted with a food service firm that total air time connecting to Amsterdam, then Moscow, deals with about 800 stores in 25 European counthen Astana, the 10-year-old capital of Kazakhstan.)

See LAND MINDS, pg. 5

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

14 — CommonGround uses social media to build bridges to agriculture 18 — Fifth graders are all ears to learn about corn

19 — Free heifers give youth handson experience in raising livestock 21 — Iowa program encourages raising small grain 23 — Coates cattle breeder finds Charolais to be a good producer

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The Land welcomes new staff Beth Plumley joins The Land sales staff as an advertising representative in the southern Minnesota territory. She comes from an English teaching background and has two master’s degrees: one in creative writing and one in English and literature studies. She also worked at Drummers Garden Center and Floral Beth Plumley in Mankato, Minn., for the past year.

Plumley was born in South Dakota, raised in Iowa, and has lived in Minnesota for the past six years while attending graduate school. She and her husband, Reid, recently moved to a farmhouse near Pemberton.

“We have so much more space out there,” she said.

“I can have so many hobbies now.”

Plumley still loves reading and writing, but these days she is more likely to be found baking bread, playing with any of her nine nieces and nephews, trying to keep her pet parakeets quiet, or caring for her 100-plus houseplants.

Beth Plumley can be reached at (507) 344-6379 and at bplumley@thelandonline.com.

Deb Lawrence joins The Land staff as an office/advertising assistant. Born and raised in Madelia, Minn., she grew up on a farm and still lives in Madelia today.

Prior to joining The Land, Lawrence was an office manager for a chiropractor’s office in Mankato.

Deb Lawrence She worked there for 27 years.

She has three grown children and four grandchildren. She loves spending time with her grandchildren.

Her hobbies are reading and working jigsaw puzzles. She has a dog named Chloe and a cat named Casper.

She is settling into her job at The Land and really enjoys working with the staff and answering phone calls from readers and advertisers. Every day, she is learning new things.

“I’m gaining more computer skills,” she said.

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Lack of capital limits Kazakhstan growers LAND MINDS, from pg. 2

“Corn production in Kazakhstan is reminiscent to corn production in tries to handle his Metro Meats beef North Dakota 40 years ago. Because of products. our natural selection process of working with the Back to the Price brothers. Moving a substantial environment, we see great potential for our convenherd of Angus to Kazakhstan was no small feat. A tional corn hybrids. The Kazakhstan farmers are not Boeing 747 was the cattle conveyor, carrying 185 ready for GMO trait-enriched hybrids. They couldn’t head per load — five heifers per crate and 37 crates afford them; plus they simply do not need them.” per plane. The Prices also had to buy these crates Bill and Dan Price endorse the Baumgartner (at a cost of $400 each) and then assemble them at Agricultural Science and Service package. “We’re the Fargo airport where the 747s were to be loaded. here in Olivia today to get updated on the genetic Special lifts were needed to hoist the crates into the package which best fits our soils and our manageplanes. The Prices also sent a veterinarian and two ment strategy,” Dan said. “Being able to get personhands to help unload the cattle in Kazakhstan. alized service tailor-made for our soils is the new What does it cost to rent a 747 to haul your cattle hybrid service which we appreciate.” to Kazakhstan? $680,000 per flight at the beginning!

The Price brothers are considering putting some However, the Price guys know about dealing. They BASS genetics into their corn fields in Kazakhstan contacted other airlines and soon a Korean airline too.

The Kazakhstan government provides a 49-year was making the flights for $380,000 per flight. lease to farmers rent-free. In addition to starting “Figuring all the expenses, it was costing about $1 their own cattle program overseas, Bill and Dan million per load,” said Bill. “But the Kazakhstan also intend to start growing corn and corn silage for government was very helpful. They subsidized our these cattle. costs considerably once we got the cattle overseas.”

So after two hours of chatter and numerous refills said Bill. of coffee, this agriculture opportunity halfway Baumgartner sees opportunity for the new agriaround the world sounded most encouraging to us culture developing in this country. He’s aware of the locals. We also learned the world’s largest farm is in problems Kazakhstan farmers experienced using Kazakhstan. It’s about 1 million hectares. And for Russian hybrids. “The Russian seed sent to us mathematical geniuses at the Chatter Box, that Kazakhstan was of poor quality and likely older translates to about 2.47 million acres — the equivagenetics,” Baumgartner explained. “With poor quali- lent of about four Renville Counties! ty you have lower germinations and less vigor. Also, Dick Hagen is The Land staff writer. He may be yields of the older genetics would not match up to reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. v the yield levels of modern genetics.

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Is Perdue’s USDA reform a plan or an obituary?

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By Alan Guebert over. Sometimes reform follows, other abroad. times revolution.

So what do we know?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture On May 11, just two weeks after would be wise to take note of this difunpacking his socks in Washington, ference because it is smack in the middle of what it D.C., Perdue announced changes within USDA. The calls a “broader on-going review of the Department two most sweeping were the creation of the Under based on the President’s ‘Comprehensive Plan for Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Reorganizing the Executive Branch.’” (per the 2014 farm bill) and the elimination of the That effort, and a 2014 farm bill mandate for Under Secretary for Rural Development, an office USDA to establish an “Under Secretary for Trade that manages a $216 billion rural loan portfolio.

It’s not known if Perdue arrived at the USDA with mailand Foreign Agricultural Affairs,” will deliver a department, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue the reform plan or if he was handed it upon arrival. promises, that maximizes “customer satisfaction” Nor is it known who wrote it, USDA staff or outsidand will be an 3.7461 “unapologetic THE LAND x4” advocate” for U.S. ag ers; and who paid for the work, taxpayers or special exports. interests. (Capitol Hill rumors strongly assert it was The plan hit a pothole on Oct. 19 when Senate Ag non-USDA outsiders backed by a large farm lobbyCommittee leaders asked Perdue not to swear in a ing group.) newly-approved under secretary because — well, The plan’s author is important because their view this is embarrassing — the office he was to fill shaped the plan’s overall theme: what you see in 4 gosh, under the USDA reform plan does not actually American agriculture today is what you’ll see for exist. Not yet, anyway. decades to come — increasingly large, export-driven, Glitches like that should have been expected biofuel-centered commodity production with ever because few (in fact, no one that I could find) have fewer suppliers, farmers and ranchers competing for seen an actual copy of USDA’s reform plan. To one lower prices and more taxpayer subsidies.

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American agriculture won’t be the same a generation or even 10 years from now. It will be different because it’s always different, never static. In the last generation alone, U.S. farmers have adopted GMOs, drones and GPS. It’s anyone’s guess what the next generation will bring.

But it won’t be more of the same. Electric vehicles will dent (and maybe even run over) the ethanol industry. Climate change will continue to move production and markets to levels and places once unimaginable. And technology will continue to remove people from both farms and rural communities.

Yet the unpublished, unseen USDA reform “plan” doesn’t account for any of these highly likely events.

Instead it looks backward 40 years, not forward even 10.

As such, it’s more an obituary than a reform plan.

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Nov. 6 — What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement — Waseca, Minn. — Review historic and projected rental trends, input costs, rental agreements, worksheets and flexible rental agreements. Meetings held throughout Minnesota at various dates — Contact David Bau at University of Minnesota Extension at bauxx002@umn.edu or (507) 372-3900 Nov. 8 — Mowing/Haying in Ditches Listening Session — Marshall, Minn. — Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public comment regarding mowing and haying in ditches and other rights of way along state roadways. Other sessions taking place at various locations — Visit www.dot. state.mn.us/mowing/index.html

Nov. 9 — AgriGrowth Annual Meeting and Conference — Minneapolis, Minn. — Meeting will focus on issues, economic outlook and governor candidate forum — Contact info@agrigrowth.org or visit www. agrigrowth.org Nov. 15 — Passion for Pigs Seminar and Trade Show — Mankato, Minn. — Contact (660) 651-0570 or visit www.passionforpigs.com Nov. 16 — American Agri-Women National Convention — Bloomington, Minn. — Convention offers tours, leadership and professional development sessions, speakers — Contact aaw@americanagriwomen.org or visit www.americanagriwomen.org/ national-convention/ Nov. 17 — Pro Ag Outlook Meeting — Mason City, Iowa — Market outlooks and economics with Iowa State University Extension experts — Contact JoAnn Bartusek at (641) 423-0844 or visit www.extension. iastate.edu

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Harvest is a blessing when it brings you closer to God It’s the time of year when farmers walk way, it works out. It always does. across their yards in the wee morning Unless it doesn’t. Just keeping it real. hours, climb into their combines, and Sometimes things don’t work out the way head toward fields ripe for harvest. Not we planned, hoped and dreamed. And today, nor anytime soon. My favorite when the worse case scenario is our realifarmer is walking across the yard to ty, when we’re in the midst of a rodeocheck the rain gauge before he empties it gone-wrong, we may wonder, what next? to make room for rain yet to come.

How do we respond?

When he returned I asked, “How are THE BACK PORCH In the Bible there’s a story about a man you?” named Job (rhymes with robe). He feared

By Lenae Bulthuis Our friends and family have been askGod, turned his back on evil, and was a ing, texting the same question. “How is farmer of means. He owned seven thousand sheep, Mike? How are you? Things are wet. You doing three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen okay?” and five hundred donkeys. His Christmas card Mike’s answer? This isn’t my first rodeo! would have pictured his seven sons, three daughters, one wife, and the word blessed!

True story. He’s been farming since he was 5, so he says. And as the only son of a man who bleeds But in a single day it was all stripped away. Every love for the land, it’s in his bones. But time does child, every animal was gone. Then he got sick. And more than mark days off a calendar. It also writes from his unimaginable reality comes an even more lessons into our lives through truth and experience. unbelievable response. Job falls to the ground in worship and says, “Naked I came from my mother’s Maybe you’ve heard, read, or said, “It’ll all work womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and out. It always does.” Sometimes that means completing the harvest in October. Other times it means the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised,” (Job 1:21).

November, or even December. But somehow, someI’d like to think I would respond to disaster like Job, but I know better. I’ve stubbed my toe and said nothing worth repeating.

Farm rental workshops scheduled

Determining a fair profitable farm rental agreement is a challenge in today’s economy. Landlords, farmers, agribusiness professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across central and southern Minnesota. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension.

Topics covered at the meetings will include local historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farm land values and sales, and a worksheet that will help determine a fair rental agreement.

Input costs for 2018 will be presented along with current 2018 corn and soybean prices. Worksheets will examine 2018 costs, what is affordable rent that a farmer will be able to pay in 2018, the rate of return to the landlord at current market values, and flexible rental agreements.

The meetings will be held in Ada, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Albert Lea, Benson, Blue Earth, Buffalo, Caledonia, Chaska, Clearbrook, Cold Springs, Cologne, Crookston, Elko New Market, Faribault, Farmington, Foley, Gaylord, Hutchinson, Jordan, Le Center, Litchfield, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Madison, Mankato, Grygla, Olivia, Owatonna, Pipestone, Preston, Red Lake Falls, Rochester, St. Charles, St. Peter, Slayton, Sleepy Eye, Waseca, Willmar and Worthington. Check out the calendar at www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/business/ for specific times and locations.

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And as I look at the before and after of Job’s life and the good days versus the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days in our lives, I wonder what to do with the word blessed. What does it mean to be blessed?

Is blessing good health, great commodity prices, and everything harvested before Thanksgiving? Yes, no, maybe so. Is it sickness, $2.50 corn, and most of the crop harvested by Christmas? Yes, no, maybe so.

What is it to be blessed? Hashtag blessed is most often used when things are going the way we want, when we want. Unless it doesn’t.

But this is what is real and true: A blessing is anything that draws you closer to God. Blessing may be health, but it could be sickness. Blessing may be wealth, but it could be bankruptcy. Blessing may be ideal harvest conditions, but it could be battling the mud for every bushel.

I know what I want for my farmer husband.

Sunshine and safety, please! But more than that I desire true blessing — a harvest season that draws us closer to God. May your harvest and holidays be truly blessed!

Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or @LenaeBulthuis. v

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Try these different takes on classic stuffing this Thanksgiving Melt 4 tbsp. butter in heavy large pot over mediHappy National Stuffing Month to you um heat. Add onions; sauté until very tender and and yours. What a perfect month to celecaramelized, about 25 minutes. Transfer onions to brate this carb-laden side dish that adorns large bowl. Melt remaining 4 tbsp. butter in same our Thanksgiving tables year after year. It pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 seems that everyone has their own take on tbsp. thyme; sauté until mushrooms are deep stuffing, whether it be baked in the turkey, brown, about 12 minutes. Add to bowl with onions. out of the turkey, from a box, from scratch, Season with salt and pepper. Bring broth, 1 tbsp. etc. This year though, I want to broaden thyme, and 2 tsp. sage to boil in heavy large, deep your horizons, expand your stuffing repersaucepan. Mix in wild rice; return to boil. Reduce toire and introduce a few tasty but unique COOKING WITH KRISTIN heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Mix in white stuffing recipes. rice; cover and simmer until all rice is tender and n

By Kristin Kveno almost all liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes lonThis recipe is a personal favorite and one ger. Stir in caramelized onions and mushrooms, remaining 1 that has become a family tradition at our tbsp. thyme, and 1 tsp. sage. Stir in pears, if desired. Cover and Thanksgiving table for over 20 years. My Dad first simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. served this years ago as a joke, but the joke was on Stir in 3/4 cup parsley. him. We loved it and so the White Castle Stuffing era To bake stuffing in turkey: Loosely fill neck and main cavities began. I’ve made this many times and unless you tell of turkey with stuffing. Generously butter baking dish. Spoon your fellow diners what’s in it, they’ll never know the secret. I buy the White Castle sliders at my local gro- remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until cery store in the freezer section. heated through, about 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing. Bake until White Castle Stuffing top of stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes lonhttps://www.whitecastle.com/food/recipes/recipes/white-castle- ger. turkey-stuffing To bake all of stuffing in baking dish: Preheat oven to 350 F. 10-12 White Castle sliders, no pickles Generously butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish, depending 1 1/2 cups celery, diced on recipe. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered 1 1/4 tsp. thyme, ground foil, buttered side down. Bake until heated through, about 40 1 1/2 tsp. sage, ground minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, 3/4 tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground about 20 minutes longer. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chopped 1 cup chicken broth Italian parsley over stuffing and serve.

In a large mixing bowl, tear the sliders into pieces and add n diced celery and seasonings. Toss and add chicken broth. Toss I can’t think of a Thanksgiving meal, ever, that well. Add ingredients to casserole dish, add an additional 3/4 cup didn’t have a basket of crescent rolls somewhere on of chicken broth and bake at 350 F for 35 minutes. Or stuff the the table.

It’s a vital element to making the meal ingredients into the cavity of the turkey before roasting and cook complete. Here’s a twist on the iconic crescent rolls: as you normally would. Makes about 9 cups (enough for a make them into stuffing and get ready to be the 10-12-pound turkey). Note: Allow one slider for each pound of MVP of this year’s Thanksgiving. turkey, which will be equal to 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound.

Crescent Roll Stuffing n http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50193/ Wild rice has a long and rich history in Minnesota. crescent-roll-stuffing-recipe/ It’s woven into the culture of the Ojibwe people even today. Wild rice is found in so many delicious recipes 1/2 lb. pork sausage, casings removed 1 tbsp. butter — why not use it to make your Thanksgiving feast 1 onion, chopped even tastier?

2 cloves garlic, chopped Wild Rice Stuffing with Wild Mushrooms 1 carrot, finely chopped https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/wild-rice1 stalk celery, finely chopped stuffing-with-wild-mushrooms-105886 1/4 cup minced fresh sage leaves 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves 8 tbsp. (1 stick) butter 2 tubes crescent rolls 4 large onions (about 2 3/4 pounds), halved, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 1/4 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as crimini and 1 egg, lightly whisked stemmed shiitake), sliced 3 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme Preheat oven to 375 F. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet 5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth until browned all over, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain fat 3 tsp. chopped fresh sage and clean skillet. Return skillet to stovetop over medium heat.

1 1/3 cups wild rice (about one 8-ounce package) Melt butter, then add onion, carrots and celery. Stir in fresh herbs 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice and return sausage to the skillet. Season mixture with salt and 1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped dried pears (about 7 ounces; optional) 3/4 to 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

pepper. Remove skillet from heat to let mixture cool slightly.

Meanwhile, cut crescent roll triangles into thirds, then roll each piece into a bowl. In a large bowl, combine crescent roll balls with sausage mixture, egg and chicken stock. Transfer to a medium casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and all the dough is cooked through. If the topping is browning too quickly, cover the dish with foil. n Stuffing that’s hand-held? This opens the door to all new stuffing-on-the-go possibilities: eating stuffing while waiting for the kids in the carpool lane, eating stuffing while walking the dog, eating stuffing while driving the tractor. All are possible now with this delectable recipe.

Stuffin’ Muffins http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50139/ stuffin-muffins-recipe/ 4 tbsp. butter 1 lb. pork sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups celery, diced 1 egg, lightly whisked 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tsp. ground sage 8 cups bread cubes (about 1 loaf) kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 2 cups chicken broth nonstick cooking spray Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Add the onion and celery and continue to sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat to let cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, sausage mixture and chicken broth. Check for seasonings and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Divide stuffing mixture between muffin tin cups. Bake until warmed through and golden on top, about 25-30 minutes. n We know it’s not the food that makes Thanksgiving so special. Rather, it’s the people we share the food with. But having some tasty stuffing on the table is pretty good second to that. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

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Cherub planters delight on woodland path and in home The hobby of collecting includes seeking, acquiring, storing and sometimes displaying items in a collection. I confess to being a collector and my collections are usually related to gardening. The appeal of collecting has been thought to be connected to the hunting and gathering that was once necessary for human

survival. Thrift stores and yard sales are collector hangouts. If a sought-after item is present, it stands out and begs to be purchased.

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The cherub planters need to have drainage holes drilled in the bottom or the plants will not flourish. Small succulents and tiny-leaved foliage plants suitable for fairy gardens are IN THE GARDEN the best plants to place in these small containers.

By Sharon Quale This year, the three cherub planters were displayed on a mossy bench next to the path through the woods. They only needed watering once or twice a week because they were in a shady, protected spot. It was delightful to come upon this tranquil and innocent-appearing collection in the woods.

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These planters can be brought inside over the winter and placed in an area of indirect light. They also can be used as table centerpieces.

Starting or maintaining a collection can be a relaxing activity that counteracts stress. Large or small, the scope of collecting is unlimited. An old adage says: “If something exists, somebody somewhere collects it.”

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Farmers ask Walz for more support for new farms

By TREY MEWES The Free Press LE SUEUR, Minn. — If the United States wants to encourage more people to become farmers, the federal government needs to do more to ensure people have access to farm programs that could help them succeed.

That’s what farmers with the Land Stewardship Project told Congressman Tim Walz on Monday.

“There’s so many people who are trying to get into farming,” said Betsy Allister of Spring Wind Farm in Northfield.

Allister was among 20 or so farmers and farm advocates who spoke with the Mankato Democrat at a farm outside of Le Sueur. As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, the 1st District representative will soon introduce legislation related to next year’s farm bill that deals with the federal Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.

Beginning Farmer is a nationwide grant program to fund courses, training, mentorships and even business help for aspiring farmers. It’s based on a similar program developed by the Land Stewardship Project in Minnesota, and members here hope to expand more local efforts nationwide.

Those efforts will be needed to get more people interested in farming. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the average age of a U.S. farmer is 58, which experts say is a sign fewer younger workers are getting into the industry. A 2015 legislative study on Minnesota farmer demographics identifies high land prices and difficulty obtaining loans as key barriers for people who didn’t grow up on a farm to break into agriculture.

Aside from help in marketing, budgeting and business skills, some of those local programs offer matching grants to help farmers get off the ground without getting into debt.

Josh and Sally Reinitz utilized a matching savings program when they

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U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-1st District, speaks with farmers at Tom Nuessmeier’s farm near Le Sueur on Oct. 30. Farmers with the Land Stewardship Project urged Walz to protect and expand programs that help new farmers establish themselves. got their 20-acre farm going near Henderson.

“We put money inside every month, and it was matched, 1 for 1,” Josh said.

“At the end of this two-year program, we not only had to have a plan and a budget for that money, but we were able to draw that money ... It helped us to put up a 6,000 square-foot greenhouse and high-tunnel growing structure.”

Both Josh and Sally Reinitz, as well as other Land Stewardship Project members, urged Walz to help create a national matched savings program for farmers.

Farmers also urged Walz and Congress to protect and expand farm conservation programs that pay farmers to leave some of their property as natural prairie, wetlands or other types of environments. Walz noted the amount of land under the Conservation

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Reserve Program fell from 40 million acres at the time of the 2014 farm bill to about 24 million acres this year.

“Those are things we can work on together, and that’s what we’re supposed to do,” Walz said.

Though the farm bill is a largely bipartisan affair, farmers and agribusiness experts are worried the 2018 farm bill will cut funding for so-called farmer safety programs. President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, released earlier this year, called for cutting more than $28 billion out of crop insurance programs over the next 10 years.

Area farmers hope continued pressure on Congress, as well as more public discussions about how the bill helps small-business farmers across the country, will stem future budget cut discussions.

“Once you really tell those stories, then it’s not a bipartisan issue any more,” Allister said.

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Precision farming makes grower better steward

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MADELIA, Minn. — Kevin Poppel’s most trusted tool is his iPad. That’s because precision agriculture is the basis for every decision that he makes at Poppel Family Farms between Lake Crystal and Madelia.

“Today we don’t plant or fertilize or spray without some sort of precision type recommendation,” said Poppel.

Precision agriculture uses farm data and satellites to map out fields. Farmers can respond to soil and field variabilities in choosing seeds, planting and fertilizing rates. The goal is to be profitable and sustainable.

County Line Ag, a 360 Yield Center dealer in Madelia, sends Poppel custom crop reports based on a GPS map of his fields throughout the growing season. On his iPad screen, he can see what’s happening in his fields. With this custom report, Poppel can track the same area every year and identify spatial variability. The result is an actionable plan based on scrubbed data.

“Our goal is to manage as tightly as we can,” said Poppel.

Real-time data is sent to his iPad, where he can manage and use it. He can drop a pin anywhere in his field map and walk right to a trouble spot.

Come harvest, he notes the pins as he combines. He can see if yields were affected in those areas.

“Now it’s all at our fingertips,” said Poppel. “What it can show you is just amazing.”

Poppel takes a systematic approach to managing the farm. Grid maps and soil samples prescribe variable rate

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Kevin Poppel of Poppel Family Farms relies on his iPad to use and analyze precision farming data to manage his farm.

fertilizing, variable rate planting and multi-hybrid planting. Still, Poppel looks to his uncle Larry Blaufuss for advice because nobody knows the ground better. He scratch started farming on this land in 1976.

“There’s no technology that can give you the wisdom of 42 years,” said Poppel.

When Blaufuss retired in 2015, Poppel became the transition plan. Come planting and harvest, Blaufuss will help out in the field. Chandler Blaufuss, Blaufuss’s grandson, is working and apprenticing on the farm.

In retirement, Blaufuss observes how the next generation is farming.

When Blaufuss farmed, he would try one new thing a year, but now precision farmers like Poppel are doing five to seven new things a year. “I think it’s the right approach,” he said.

In the late 1990s, Blaufuss was variable rate fertilizing using a 2.5 acre grid sample. In 2011, he bought a John Deere tractor with GPS and auto steer.

“It’s a huge step in technology from when I was farming,” he said.

Poppel graduated from the University of Minnesota, Crookston, in 2003 with an agribusiness degree with an emphasis on agronomy. He also took many precision agriculture classes. He worked in retail agronomy for six years and managed the precision farming program. For several years, he was senior technology sales manager for Mosaic fertilizer company. Throughout his career, he worked for Blaufuss, especially during planting and harvesting.

In 2005, precision agriculture was a luxury, but today with low commodity prices and high input costs, precision agriculture is a necessity, said Poppel.

Poppel relies on trusted advisors including his seed dealer, precision equipment dealer, precision agronomist and banker. This year, he brought the team together to discuss investing in a multi-hybrid planter. Going forward, he plans to bring his advisors together quarterly.

Soil health Poppel manages the farm from combining to combining. For 2017 harvest, he is using a new strip tillage unit, the Kuhn Krause Gladiator 1200.

“We start managing for 2018 when the combine rolls in the field,” said Poppel.

This year, Poppel will strip till and band his fall fertilizer, which means the nutrients will be at the optimum depth for the plants to utilize come spring. In addition, the fertilizer will be within the strips only instead of broadcast across the field. Plus, the new unit will save him two to three passes in the field to reduce fuel costs, labor and compaction. He will also use fertilizer more efficiently, which is good for his bottom line and the environment.

He will apply dry potassium and phosphorus in the fall on his corn and soybeans. Then come spring, he will band liquid nitrogen and sulfur in his corn fields.

Poppel compares strip tillage and banding to creating a flower pot that will concentrate microbial soil activity and nutrients within the strip. He explained that 100 percent of the nutrients will be in an 8-inch root zone.

In the spring, he will freshen the strips to fluff the top inch and move the residue that has blown into the strip over the winter.

“It took me some time and financial investment to get all this put together and the tools that work,” said Poppel.

He has also updated his 2002 corn head with new rollers that can chop the corn residue in 7-8 inch pieces.

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Poppel will analyze data, measure results to farm smarter

on hybrids. Early results from the check blocks PRECISION AG, from pg. 12 show a net gain using the technology. After harfor the next crop. Now Poppel doesn’t need to use vesting the soybeans, he said, “We know for a fact a stalk chopper, which saves a pass across his that it pays.” field.

It was an easy integration. He integrated the Nutrient management multi-hybrid planter boxes into his 1998 John Precision agriculture makes farmers better Deere planter. “We take equipment that works stewards of the land. and invest in technology to make it more precise.”

Poppel does split nitrogen applications. He Analysis applies nitrogen to his corn crops using the 360 When the combine is rolling, the yield monitor Y-DROP. He also does custom spraying with this is great, but the analysis is just as important. method. The Y-DROP hangs on the booms of the Analysis is how he proves that his system is worksprayer to get between the rows to drip the nitroing.

He uses check blocks to measure results. gen right on top of the root. Again, he’s feeding the Working with CFS Central Advantage GS, Poppel flowerpot. can determine what penciled out and what didn’t.

Poppel does three applications of nitrogen. He “My biggest thing is to be sustainable. I want to applies a third of the nitrogen in the spring. Then do a great job with the acres I’ve got,” said Poppel. he applies another third between the V5 and V8 stage. Then he does another nitrogen test to deter- From left to right: Kevin Poppel gets wisdom from Larry Blau- “Are we returning the land in better shape than we got it?” mine how much nitrogen is needed at the V12 fuss and hard work from Chandler Blaufuss at Poppel Family Farms.

This year, Poppel will be using a new strip tillage unit With his systematic approach that relies on stage. He uses the NitrateNow program from Cendata, field maps, soil type, reduced tillage, soil tral Farm Service to test and manage nitrates. behind them. sampling and plant testing, Poppel is able to Testing at V12 determines how much nitrogen is In both his corn and soybean fields, the difference in increase net profitability and reduce inputs. Essenneeded through tasseling. Applying the third applihybrids is visible. Now he can use two hybrids in a tially, he takes a field and breaks it into smaller cation of nitrogen is difficult because the corn is field — an offensive hybrid and a defensive hybrid zones to farm smarter. chest high at this point.

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“We’re able to treat the land better than we ever “We won’t over-apply or under-apply because we He did multi-hybrid planting in every field and have before,” said Poppel. v are managing throughout the year,” said Poppel. used check blocks to see if he made the right decision This year, his data and nitrate tests showed yield loss without a third application. It had been raining, but he knew he had to apply a third time and live with ruts in the field.

He runs a John Deere sprayer with variable rate technology. From his precision agriculture service, CFS Central Advantage GS, he receives a prescription map and a camera senses the rows, auto-steering between the rows. Feelers prevent him from running over corn. Poppel can work longer and be less fatigued.

Last summer, a woman stopped him in his sprayer and accused him of spraying all the time and not caring about the land. To which Poppel explained, he is using less nitrogen by applying throughout the season when the crops can use it.

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CommonGround volunteers talk about farming

By CAROLYN VAN LOH The Land Correspondent WELCH, Minn. — The gap between rural and urban living continues to widen as the number of people with no direct connection to agriculture increases. CommonGround Minnesota seeks to narrow that gap by developing relationships with consumers — starting with social media. CommonGround can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or YouTube. Check out the blog at findourcommonground. com/blog/ and read up-to-date stories about farming and farm life in the 21st century.

CommonGround Minnesota is part of a movement developed by the National Corn Growers Association. Meghan Doyle is state coordinator for CommonGround at the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. She helps volunteers make connections with those who want to learn more about agriculture.

“Volunteers from across the United States work with the national CommonGround staff on posts for the blog,” said Doyle.

Katie Brenny, who farms in Goodhue County near Mazeppa, likes connecting not only with other farmers, but also with consumers.

“When you spend time with other like-minded women involved in agriculture, you can get a lot of ideas and you feel like you belong with other women who know the language and the struggles that you face,” she said.

“When connecting with consumers, I love their questions and their curiosity.

Every question makes me step back and think about why they asked me that and what led to their question.

This has really helped me share my farm story with others.”

The four women interviewed for this story all discovered CommonGround through a friend or associate.

When Barb Liebenstein, a dairy farmer from Dundas in Rice County, heard about CommonGround from her Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership classmate, Krista Willis, she knew the organization was a good fit. “Krista described CommonGround as a relationship first, educate second organization. I knew this would align with how I look at agriculture,” said Liebenstein.

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CommonGround volunteers answer questions from guests during the Q&A session following dinner at the Anderson farm near Welch.

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CommonGround volunteers joined the conversation at the Field-to-Fork dinner. From left to right is CommonGround State Coordinator Meghan Doyle, volunteers Bekah Gustafson, Barb Liebenstein, Katie Brenny, Wanda Patsche and Lauren Biegler.

Patsche learned of CommonGround from her daughter. “It was exactly what I was looking for,” said Patsche, “so I contacted the coordinator at the time and said I wanted to join.”

Lauren Beigler, from Lake Wilson, farms in Murray County and grew up in Iowa. She learned about Iowa’s program from a friend who volunteers in CommonGround. “I had started noticing all the misconceptions and bad information surrounding food and agriculture. I thought this was a perfect way to help make a difference and to get the truth out about what we do,” she said.

Katie Brenny, an Olmsted County cattle farmer from Mazeppa, observed a Nebraska friend and mentor volunteering in the Nebraska CommonGround group. “It seemed like a great fit for me to be able to use my skills and share my farm story with others,” said Brenny.

Field-to-Fork The four women participated in a CommonGround Field-to-Fork farm dinner in September at the Les and Jeanne Anderson farm near Welch.

Social events such as this provide opportunities for farm women to share personal experiences with consumers looking for accurate food information.

Special invited guests to the Anderson farm event belong to the Twin Cities Moms Blog. Host Les Anderson led a tour of the farm site, which included an 1883 barn and smoke house used for preserving meats. Another point of interest was the comparison of a modern combine with a 1970s model.

Anderson also explained that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are a big part of increased yields. The result, he said, is “more crops and less chemicals.”

Small signs scattered around the pic-

nic area displayed a variety of informative farm facts. One sign states, “Federal regulations prohibit farmers from giving hormones to chickens and hogs. So there are no added hormones in chicken and pork products.”

After the 90 F temperatures on Sept.

22, cool breezes in the evening contributed to an enjoyable atmosphere for a picnic dinner on the Anderson lawn.

Slow-roasted beef short ribs with roasted sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables accompanied by artisan breads and fennel and apple salad was followed by old-fashioned bakery bars.

The evening concluded with a panel of CommonGround volunteers eager to answer questions about agriculture and food posed by their new friends.

The CommonGround women all agreed: the best part of the experience was the relationships with other farm women and consumers.

Patsche put it this way: “Definitely the best part is the people. Not only the other volunteers from Minnesota, but also those from other states. I love the mission of CommonGround — answering questions other moms have about how their food is raised or grown.”

Biegler’s answer was similar. “I love helping people understand what we do out here in fly-over country. One of the best parts is the relationships we get to make. We have an amazing group of women to work with.”

Liebenstein agreed. “The best part is the ability to make relationships, first with people who just want to know more about what’s happening in agriculture.”

Brenny replied that she had a hard time determining just one best thing.

“There are so many best parts!” she said. “Connecting with people is my highlight of CommonGround — from other women volunteers to the consumers. Consumers really just have questions and are looking for information to help them make decisions about their food.”

Currently, 34 Minnesota farm women volunteer in CommonGround.

Rural women interested in joining Minnesota’s program can contact Meghan Doyle at hello@Common GroundMinnesota.com. Visit www.

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Farmers battle rain, snow, wind to harvest corn Compiled by The Land Associate Editor Marie Wood

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After a misty morning, Corey Hanson was combining corn in full sunshine on the afternoon of Oct. 23.

The stalk quality is very dry. “Because it’s so dry, there’s a lot of stalk breakage so I combined it very slowly,” he said.

Hanson should finish up corn harvest by Oct. 27. Corn yield is not too bad for the year he’s had. He estimates his farm will be at 155-165 bushels per acre. His farm average is 170 bu./acre.

That’s below break-even. “At 150 bushels corn, I need better than $4 cash in my pocket. Right now I can only get close to $3 for it.”

Corey Hanson He noted that seed variety made a big difference in standability and yield this year. Some of the newer corn varieties have a drought-tolerant trait and use water more efficiently, he said. One variety was in the 190-bushel range.

“Those varieties are doing much better this year when I was having a droughtstressed area. Those are paying big dividends for me this year,” he said.

He finished up soybeans earlier in October. His yield will be close to the Norman County average of 35 bu./acre.

“When I hauled some beans to the elevator, the dockage was 2 percent,” he said.

The dockage was due to unfilled beans, which is a result of the drought.

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Corey Hanson, Gary, Oct. 23

Bob Roelofs

Bob Roelofs, Garden City, Oct. 27

Bob Roelofs caught up on his work in the hog barns at his soybean, corn and hog farm on Oct. 27. Snow was flying.

The cash hog market has rallied and many pork producers are surprised by its strength in late fall, he said.

“That’s nice to see that,” he said.

Now that the pigs have new crop corn fresh from the field, they will start gaining weight a little faster, he reported. That means he will be getting a few loads of hogs to market at a faster pace.

He has gotten about a quarter of their corn out of the field.

“We’ve seen moistures from 17 to 21 percent. It seems to be yielding very similar to last year,” he said.

The soybean harvest is complete. “For us it was a stellar year. They were really good.”

They finished up applying most of the manure on Oct. 26. They had been using a nitrification inhibitor up until this week when the soil cooled down. The manure was also spread on heavy, black ground.

Since it’s been a late harvest, Roelofs hired someone to help out with tillage to get the job done before Old Man Winter hits.

“We had the tillage cut up right behind the combine. We are trying to keep the tillage as current as possible,” said Roelofs.

Larry Konsterlie, Pennock, Oct. 23

Larry Konsterlie was enjoying a sunny morning when he talked with The Land. “We’re well into harvest now,” he reported.

On his corn and soybean farm, he finished the soybeans late into the night on Oct. 22. The soybean harvest took about 10 to 11 days. Rain caused him to stop and start a couple times, but for the most part the weather was sunny and warm.

“We really got a lot of beans done in a short amount of time,” he said.

Larry Konsterlie Soybean yields came in around 50 bushels for his average. He noted more white mold than he expected. Beans also dried down quickly from 13-13.5 percent to 10 percent due to a warm, sunny and windy day.

“I was very surprised how well the beans did. Outside of white mold, it was a good crop,” said Konsterlie.

Now he’s switching over to corn. In his area, people are talking yields in the 200 bushel range.

“Looks like field conditions aren’t too bad,” he said.

Field checks are showing that his corn is still in that 22 to 25 percent range, so wetter than the last few years. “That’s what we’ve got dryers for.”

“Hopefully we get a good amount of acreage done every day,” he said.

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Mark Ditlevson, Blooming Prairie, Oct. 30

“I’m tired and cold,” said Mark Ditlevson on Oct. 30.

Many farmers can relate to that statement.

“We got our soybeans harvested. I’m waiting for my guy to come and pick corn for me,” said Ditlevson.

The soybean harvest ended the week of Oct. 23.

“Bean yields were down from what they were last year,” he said.

“I had a little white mold that I’ve never ever had before. That probMark Ditlevson ably had something to do with it.”

In his area, farmers were saying the same thing: “The yields were off from last year.”

Ditlevson has opened his corn fields and hopes to get started the week of Oct. 30.

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Beet sugar cooperative reports tonnage for 2017 harvest

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer RENVILLE, Minn. — Steve Domm, president and CEO of Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative indicated excellent quality with yields average to above average. But the 2017 harvest has seen some challenges, reported Domm on Oct. 17.

“We’ve struggled with the frequent rains. Now we’ve got higher than normal temps this week and rain predicted this weekend and frost warnings next week. So it’s going to be a challenge to get every acre out of the ground and into storage,” he said.

SMBSC’s 500 growers planted at 118,000 acres this year with about 55 percent harvested by Oct. 17.

“Our intent is to harvest everything, but there are instances when bad weather simply shuts us down with a few acres yet to be lifted. We don’t think that will happen this season,” Domm said.

By Oct. 23, Todd Geselius, SMBSC agronomist, said the harvest reached 85 percent complete. This will be the

highest yielding crop in the co-op’s history.

“You can comfortably say 30-plus tons (per acre) this year. Previous record was 29.9 tons. And yes, it could be our best sugar content crop too. The prolonged good weather into midOctober has just improved the crop considerably,” Geselius said.

But Geselius said the cooperative will leave a few acres unharvested because processing capacity can’t handle this massive 2017 harvest.

Many growers sprayed six and seven times to manage cercospora leaf spot.

“This year they got it under control.

Last year it was more an issue because we lost one mode of chemistry. There are three modes of chemistry, but the disease became resistant because of that loss. So every third spray was much like we were spraying water,” Domm said.

“This year, because of the record low sugar content last year, our growers did a great job getting on cercospora control early and staying on it,” Domm added. “Cercospora is a big issue that

From The Fields

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Nate Hultgren, Raymond, Oct. 27

At Hultgren Farms, they got dark red kidney beans and sugarbeets wrapped up on Oct. 25 before the wind and snow arrived.

The kidney bean harvest was late.

“You typically don’t have them on the Nate Hultgren ground at this point,” Nate Hultgren said.

Kidney bean yields ranged widely due to heavy summer rains and drown-out spots. He estimates the farm average to be just below average.

They were docked for high moisture content which affects the net yield.

“The quality was tough because it stayed so wet for so long,” he said.

The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative had their biggest crop yet at just over 30 tons per acre. At Hultgren Farms, they were in the 27-ton range.

“That’s our biggest beet crop ever too,” Hultgren said.

The factory is at maximum production, so the cooperative will have to plow under about 6,000 acres. Still, they will be processing beets into May 2018.

“We got our first year of experience with our self-propelled harvester. That went well so we were happy with that,” said Hultgren.

Soybeans came in at an average of 52 bushels per acre, which is good for Hultgren Farms.

“We still have a few acres left in a muddy spot we’ll try and go get after the ground freezes.

We’re kind of calling it done,” he said.

The Hultgrens began combining corn on Oct. 26 and expect to be harvesting for another couple weeks. So far the corn yields have been above average as well. “The frost really turned the moisture down on the corn,” said Hultgren.

Since they didn’t get too much precipitation on Oct. 27, Hultgren said they may be picking corn that day and doing tillage.

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Photo by Dick Hagen

Sugarbeet harvest is wrapped up for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative growers.

we need to deal with through improved genetics. Ground application is preferred over aerial because you can get more spray directly into the leaf structure of the sugarbeet plant.”

Industry SMBSC is the largest beet processing company. Domm said the second biggest is a cooperative in Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar Company.

Domm indicated three suppliers dominate the beet sugar seed industry.

They are Beta, SESVanderHave, and Hilleshog. “We’re the only country in the world that produces Roundup Ready sugarbeets. And Beta is the number-one seed supplier.”

If the market were demanding more sugar in the future, Domm indicated the cooperative couldn’t handle more acres. “We’re running at capacity. We have to be done processing by early spring because once it starts warming up we all know what can happen to a beet pile.”

About half of the co-op’s 13 piling sites are ventilated with the goal of being 60 percent ventilated next year.

Ventilated refers to metal tubing being placed at the bottom of beet piles. Ventilation enhances storage conditions so sugarbeets can be stored for longer periods.

Due to the machinery involved in the sugar extracting process, maintenance is an everyday issue at the plant.

“You never get to the point where you don’t have to do any maintenance.

We’re pushing real hard on a preventive maintenance program. You’re always going to have stuff that breaks.

Once we crank up each harvest, we’re operating 24/7 so more preventative

and less triage is always the goal,” Domm said.

Self-propelled beet harvesters are gradually coming on the scene. Costing upwards of $800,000, these engineering monsters reduce equipment in the field. But growers say they also demand dryer field conditions than with the conventional defoliate and lifting process. Growers would prefer a 12-row unit rather than the 8-row machines coming from Germany.

Harvest Domm wouldn’t speculate on the profit of the 2017 harvest and what pay out to co-op growers would be after this harvest season wraps up.

“Sugar is a commodity. It’s speculation to try to throw a dollar amount out there, but right now the sugar market is firm. We’ve had a lot of hurricanes down in sugar cane country this season. Mexico’s domestic sugar price is higher than ours right now so that is slowing some imports from Mexico, which is giving a firmer tone to the sugar market,” Domm said.

The co-op’s first harvest dates back to 1975. Today, during the nine-month processing campaign approximately 400 full-time employees keep this factory operating. Slicing about 15,000 tons per 24-hour shift, this crew will slice about 3.6 million tons this year.

The end result is sugar, refined sugar, liquid sugar, beet pulp and molasses.

Harvest should be wrapped up by Nov. 1. All in all, sugarbeet harvest is a complicated process. Fitting harvest schedules to delivery schedules and trucking allocations while doing battle with rain delays make for a challenging harvest. v

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Fifth grade class learns ‘amaizing’ lesson on corn

By DICK HAGEN Pollen grains land on the silks of each ear The Land Staff Writer and move through this tiny tube to the developing new ear of corn. Each pollen BIRD ISLAND, Minn. — Fifth grade fertilizes and produces a single kernel. students at St. Mary’s School Bird Island There are always an even number of kergot a crash course in maize, the botanical nel rows. Each silk fertilizes two kernels,” word for corn.

Frank said.

Webster’s Dictionary describes maize as a Frank briefly discussed the decrease in tall, widely-grown American cereal grass pollinators in nature. Pollinators, be they bearing seeds on long ears. Indian Corn is birds, animals, people, winds, insects, and the common nomenclature. especially bees, are vital for flowers and Julie O’Halloran, fifth grade biology food crops. His students sensed the instructor, thought her students should impact upon world food production if polknow more about this “amaizing” crop. After linators disappear. all, Renville County is the largest corn proThey also were aware of genetically ducing county in Minnesota. And Olivia bills modified organisms issues. Frank assured itself as the Corn Capital of the World and his students there is absolutely no health has a big ear of corn monument to prove it.

Photo by Dick Hagen concern about GMO plants and GMO O’Halloran also knows Todd Frank, Olivia Scientist Todd Frank taught a lesson on corn to Julie O’Halloran’s fifth grade grains being fed to livestock. resident and Monsanto corn geneticist. So biology class at St. Mary’s School Bird Island.

“Genetically modified organisms is simon Oct. 17, Frank talked corn to students ply a process for making good plants even Lainey Braulick, Felipe Medina Palma, like structures called chromosomes. And here is better through gene manipulation of the DNA to proGrayson O’Neill, Jacob Remer, Miraya Ryberg and where genes are located. duce specific proteins to do specific benefits such as Daylen Weber. With Todd as their teacher for a day, These students already knew about cells being the disease control, weed resistance, insect tolerance these six youngsters learned a whole lot about corn. building blocks of all living things, both animal and and so forth,” said Frank.

First a bit of history: Modern-day maize began at plant life. But from Frank they also learned that in Since he was speaking to a Catholic school class, the dawn of human agriculture, about 10,000 years the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packFrank addressed faith and our responsibility as ago. Ancient farmers in what is now Mexico took the aged into thread-like structures called chromosomes. stewards. first steps in domesticating maize. These farmers And the nucleus is the cell’s command center, sendnoticed not all plants were the same; some grew ing directions to grow, mature, divide or die.

“You students are in a tremendous school. You are larger, some had better tasting kernels, some were He pointed out that people have 23 chromosomes; learning every day to keep God in your lives. God easier to grind. They saved kernels from plants with corn has 10 chromosomes. However, there are about gives us phenomenal gifts here on Planet Earth. We desirable characteristics and planted them for the 35,000 genes located across these 10 chromosomes. are blessed with tremendous resource,” said Frank. next season’s harvest. And that was the start of Then he mentioned sequencing of genes to identify “And as you are learning here in your biology class, selective breeding. specific functions within the corn plant. For example, the world of genetics and plant biology keeps expandUsing the electronic chalk board, better known as sequenced pairs of selected genes produce 10 addi- ing. Agriculture is such an amazing industry. Thanks to creative scientists and ambitious students just a smart board, Frank talked and drew symbols illus- tional inches of plant height. like you, we can make this an even better world for trating the difference in plant cells versus human The students learned corn has flowers. all mankind. Your positive thoughts about your Lord cells. This led to a few thoughts on DNA and chlorohelp make this all possible.” v “These are the pollen grains in the tassel.

There plasts. What’s the function of a chloroplast? Two stucan be upwards of 1 million pollen grains per tassel. dents volunteered that they produce chlorophyll.

They even knew that chlorophyll combined with the presence of sunlight is what makes plants grow, corn plants too.

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Youth become cattle producers when they receive heifers

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. — Each October at the Minnesota Beef Expo, the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program awards heifer calves to young people so they can achieve their dreams of entering the beef business.

Katie Fitzgerald, 2016 winner of an Angus heifer donated by Purfeerst Farms, summed up being a MYBEP winner this way: “Over the course of our time together, Eli, my heifer, has become one of my best friends and always puts a smile on my face.”

Young people ages 12-16 involved in FFA, a junior breed association or 4-H from the five-state area of Minnesota and surrounding states are eligible.

Recipients also get an Andis clipper, two straws of semen from Select Sires, a show stick, a clipper bag, halter and neck rope, and 200 pounds of grain from Purina. This year almost 90 individuals applied for one of the 11 MYBEP heifers.

Claudine Goodrich is MYBEP coordinator. She said, “This program very effectively helps young people fulfill their dreams to become beef people and helps advance their goals to someday become part of this essential and great industry.”

Applicants must meet certain criteria including a commitment to agriculture, defined goals, financial need and a proper setting to raise the animal. They write a letter of intent and garner two recommendations. Judges review applications.

Getting a heifer calf is a big responsibility. Each recipient is responsible for raising and breeding the heifer. They must maintain records and provide reports, prepare a scrap book of highlights, compete in several shows and communicate with the coordinator and mentor several times a month.

The idea for this program grew from Minnesota Beef Expo board members. They realized each had a mentor who helped guide them in raising cattle.

Therefore, the board members wanted to generate a program that provided a heifer to a young person and encouraged the young person to connect with a knowledgeable cattleperson.

“Some great examples of the impact of MYBEP on recipients are Matthew Pearson and Adam Anderson. Pearson of Pearson Cattle received a Simmental heifer in 2005 from Gramms Farm, and now 12 years later is giving a heifer to Grace Britton. Adam Anderson of Sleepy Eye Creek Farm won an Angus heifer donated by Joe Hammel of Freeburg Ridge Farm in 2008. Now nine years later, Adam is donating a heifer to Kodi Bunderman. These two young men are unselfishly paying it forward,” said Goodrich.

The motto of MYBEP is “inspiring youth in agriculture by helping dreams come true.” Goodrich estimated at least 90 percent of the participants stay in agriculture.

Another feature is the MYBEP Achievement Award. One winner is selected from the youth who

Photo by Dick Hagen

Claudine Goodrich is Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program coordinator.

received a free heifer the previous year. This winner returns to the expo with their bred heifer and competes in showmanship and interview. The winner of this award receives a $750 check from Minnesota Farmers Union, an embroidered gift from Sanctified Designs and a 2017 Achievement Award belt buckle.

A previous Achievement Award winner was Valerie Earley, who won an Angus heifer donated in 2012 by Bruce and LeeAnn Waugh. Earley is currently one of the six National FFA officers. She has been on the road for over 300 days, visiting 33 states, inspiring youth to pursue agriculte. She went to the White House, speaking to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue regarding the future of agriculture.

The 2017 heifer donors and recipients are: Adrienne Lipinski, Eden Valley, received the Charolais heifer sponsored by the Minnesota/Wisconsin Charolais Association and the mentor will be the Chad Zehender family.

Ezra Buck, Owatonna, received the Charolais heifer sponsored by RJB Cattle, Rodney and Jolen Balvitsch, Cassy and Caleb Buch, and Cole Balvitsch from Ellendale of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Charolais Association.

Haley Mouser, Tenstrike, received the Hereford heifer sponsored by JMF Herefords and SimAngus, Jared, Makayla, Jaelyn, Tayton, and Ty Flower from Holloway of the Minnesota Hereford Breeders.

Julia Biscoe, Cottage Grove, received the Limousin heifer sponsored by Wulf Cattle from Morris of the Minnesota Limousin Association.

Bryce Skiba, North Branch, received the Red Angus heifer sponsored by Compeer Financial and mentored by Steve Pomerenke of Compeer Financial.

Abby Thompson, Grove City, received the Shorthorn heifer sponsored by Auburnview Farms, Dan, Trisha, Kyle, Zack, Zoe and Jase Wanous from Glencoe, of the Minnesota Shorthorn Association.

Grace Mortenson, Danvers, received the Simmental heifer sponsored by double E Cattle Company, Ed and Ethanie Schmidt and family from Tracy, of the Minnesota Simmental Association.

Grace Britton, Janesville, received the Simmental heifer sponsored by Pearson Cattle, Neil and Sheila Pearson and Matt and Brianna Pearson, Grove City, of the Minnesota Simmental Association.

Aliana Chute, Aitkin, received the South Devon heifer sponsored by Valley Hill Farm, Todd Leonard and Lance Brantner, Ellsworth, Wis., and members of the Northern States South Devon Association.

Kodi Bundermann, Alexandria, received the Angus heifer sponsored by Sleepy Eye Creek Angus, Jay and Adam Anderson, Springfield, and the Minnesota Angus Association.

On Oct. 19, MYBEP hosted the Beef Ideas and Insights Symposium, featuring Kevin Oschner, host of RFD TV Cattlemen to Cattlemen, at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The workshop covered nutrition, breeding, handling, financial needs, transportation and breed profiles. Industry and educational professionals and leading cattle producers conduct these sessions.

The final heifer, sponsored by Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, was awarded that evening.

Gavin Rohner was the lucky 14-year old from Pennock who received the Simmental heifer purchased earlier at the Beef Expo sale. His mentor will be Dar Giess and Ashley Kohls. v

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Minnesota Beef Expo continues to grow in youth activities

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. — The 2017 Minnesota Beef Expo, held Oct. 19-22 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, was the biggest yet in terms of cattle numbers, entries, vendors and youth participation.

Kent Thiesse is junior show coordinator. He coordinates all the junior activities including knowledge bowl, judging contest and showmanship. He is also an advisor of the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program. He reported the total entries in showmanship was about 1,400, 1,000 just in cattle. The Junior Show had over 950 cattle, some having multiple numbers.

“The numbers have been up in all the junior activities. We had 16 teams in the youth knowledge bowl, the most ever. We had about 300 youth in the judging contest this morning. And I’m sure we’ll have over 300 in the showmanship contest this afternoon,” he said.

Q: Is there a logical explanation (for the growth)?

Thiesse: I think it’s a combination of things out there. It does appear that we have more youth getting involved in cattle showing and livestock activities statewide. Part of it is educational development.

A lot of parents recognize what that can mean to their youth. Part of this showing is learning about the particular industry whether that be cattle, horses, hogs or sheep. But part of it also is individual skills these youth develop when they get involved.

This sort of learning can help them in life, regardless of their work.

Q: So how does the Beef Expo gear itself to

this broadening youth program?

Thiesse: What we try to do here at the expo is provide a wellrounded program. It’s not just the showing of your heifer or your calf.

It’s the knowledge bowl, which really does teach and test on speKent Thiesse cific awareness of the beef industry and consumer trends within this industry. It’s the team fitting contest where four to five team members in a given time frame in the big coliseum work to see which team is best at preparing their animal for the judges — and preparing themselves too. Plus we have a symposium where we have industry experts talk about different aspects of the beef industry. Plus we have a beef cattle judging contest; a showmanship contest. We’ve just got a lot of different experiences and activities for the youth once they get here.

Q: And you even had the remarkable experience of last year’s Beef Ambassador meeting with President Trump?

Thiesse: Valerie Earley, who was winner of our 2016 Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program, had the opportunity to join with our USDA Ag Secretary, Mr. Perdue and a few other ag leaders in this private session with the president. I remember Valerie when she won that heifer and first started out.

She was pretty green at that time with little background experience in agriculture and the beef industry. But she was the winner in 2011 and has already gone on to a fantastic career in 4-H and FFA. This past season she was a National FFA Officer and won the honor of representing the National FFA when President Trump had his first round table for agriculture. She got invited as the youth member and ended up seated between President Trump and Ag Secretary Perdue. We’re proud of her and one of the things she first mentions is that getting started in the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program was one of her cornerstones.

Q: Lots of black animals in the cattle barn, yet lots of other breeds too. Is there getting to be more diversity in this Beef Expo?

Thiesse: I think there is more diversity. Breeds with the biggest numbers are the Black Angus, the Simmental, the Hereford breed and the Shorthorn breed. The Charolais isn’t far behind. Of course we have a lot of commercial heifers and they can be any size, shape or color. There’s good cattle in all those breeds so it’s good that we have this much diversity.

Q: You are aware of a Renville County beef producer who is now marketing direct to some Twin Cities restaurants. Is this a new trend?

Thiesse: We’re seeing it at all levels and all species — beef, pork, or whatever. You see the consumer surveys and they want to know where it was sourced from, how it was raised, how the animal was treated at the farm all the way to the table. So what we’re

seeing is a lot more cooperative efforts between producers and processors and retailers.

Q: And producers are mostly OK with this process?

Thiesse: Mostly yes, I would say. It isn’t for everyone. When we do these processes there is more cost involved. Sometimes the consumer has to pay a premium for these products and that doesn’t suit all consumers. I think there is room for all types in the industry, but there certainly are some marketing opportunities for the right producer who gets contracted through the entire food chain to make that happen.

Q: Is grass-fed beef a misnomer? Is some grain in the finishing period a necessity?

Thiesse: I grew up on a cattle farm. If you like high quality, well-marbled beef, I think you need some grain in that ration. But that’s not to say there isn’t a market for grass-fed beef. Grass-fed beef is going to be a little leaner. And recognize there is a lot of consumer preference for the naturally-raised products. So as long as there is a market for it, I’m certain people will continue to grow for that market and fill that market niche.

Q: Can the United States continue to remain dominant in beef or will South America, specifically Brazil, soon become number one in world beef production?

Thiesse: Recognize my bias, but I still have a lot of faith and confidence in the American cattle producers. Our producers have changed a lot in recent times. They’re providing a product the industry wants. South America is going to be a competitor, but I’m confident the U.S. cattle producers and our U.S. economy can compete in the worldwide stage. We’ve got a lot of research, technology and just top-notch management within our total industry to compete with the rest of the world.

Q: Will the North American Free Trade Agreement survive and what changes are needed for that survival?

Thiesse: We look at NAFTA from an agricultural perspective; but there are a lot of other goods and services affected by NAFTA. But strictly from an agricultural standpoint, I think it’s imperative that we continue NAFTA. If tweaking is needed, let’s be certain it doesn’t hurt U.S. agriculture and potentially enhances our agriculture — be that in the crops or the livestock segments.

In a true trade agreement there has to be some give and take by all participants. We grow tremendous amounts of corn here in the Midwest, so I know many Canadian cattle get fed out here in our upper Midwest feedlots. Also I know many of the carcass rudiments that don’t appeal to the American consumer get sold into the Mexican market. So accepting some trade from them is logical too. At the end of the day, I hope all three countries have agreements fair and acceptable to each. v

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By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor Practical Farmers of Iowa is enrolling farmers in a Small Grains Cost-Share program for 2018 and 2019 growing seasons.

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa farmers can earn $40 per acre cost share on up to 80 acres by diversifying a corn and soybean rotation with a year of small grains, followed by an underseeded or summer planted legume cover crop. Eligible small grains include barley, cereal rye, oats, triticale or wheat that will be harvested in summer 2018. The small grains must be conventionally raised or in transition to organic but not yet certified. Organic grains are not eligible.

In 2018, Practical Farmers will cost share a total of 1,325 acres. PFI is in the process of collecting data for the 2017 season, said Alisha Bower, PFI Midwest cover crop associate.

Participants must do data reporting on their costs and production practices for the year of small grains and the crop that follows the small grain. For each year, farmers fill out the same survey.

“We are finding farmers are seeing it makes their whole system more profitable,” said Bower.

“Their farming operation is more resilient.”

Andy Linder of Easton, Minn., had 20 acres of oats in the PFI program in 2017. This was his third year growing oats. Next year, he plans to grow 85 acres of oats. He will also enroll in the cost-share program for 2018.

“We’re getting involved in cover crops and trying to expand our rotation beyond corn and soybeans,” said Linder.

He harvested the oats the first week of August. His oats made food grade and he sold them to Grain Millers in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Over the winter, he will investigate getting his fields certified for seed production.

Linder also sells cover crop seed for Saddle Butte.

He recently purchased a high clearance cover crop applicator. This past summer and fall, he custom seeded cover crops for his clients. In addition, he handles the logistics of aerial seeding for clients.

After he took his oats out, Linder planted a cocktail mix of about eight to 10 different cover crops. He sees the benefits in both expanding the rotation and using cover crops.

“You get a bump in your corn yield the following

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Farmers can enroll small grain acres in cost share • Practical Farmers of Iowa • $40 per acre cost share on up to 80 acres to plant a small grain followed by a legume cover crop • To register acres, visit practicalfarmers.org/smallgrains-cornbelt • Contact Alisha Bower at (515) 232-5661 or alisha@ practicalfarmers.org year,” said Linder.

Linder also heard from a neighboring dairy farmer that soybeans do better after a small grain too.

Bower at PFI is hearing the same things from farmers who plant small grains.

Weed pressure changes too.

“I’ve had a really good experience on weed control with the small grain. Then planting the cover crop after it tends to keep the weeds down,” said Linder.

Adding a third year of small grains assists in weed suppression.

According to PFI, diverse rotations can control weeds effectively with up to six times less herbicide.

“You are hitting your problem weeds at a different point and it’s easier to manage,” said Bower.

Take giant ragweed. “You are harvesting and cutting straw off in July. You can get it out of the field before the seed head is set,” she said.

The program also requires participants to become a PFI member and attend one learning opportunity which can be as easy as a shared learning call.

Linder found the conference calls helpful because growers, agronomists and seed people shared information about growing better crops.

In addition to working with farmers, PFI also works with companies that buy small grains to help famers access this market, Bower explained. For instance, Albert Lea Seed buys seed while Grain Millers buys food-grade small grains.

Small grains — barley, cereal rye, oats, triticale or wheat — are a lower input crop so farmers spend less money than growing corn or soybeans. One goal is to determine input costs and budgets for small grain rotations.

“The perception is that ‘I can’t make any money on growing oats or wheat.’ I’m finding if we take as good of care of our oat crop as corn and soybean crops, we’re almost doing just as good net-profit wise at the end of the day,” said Linder.

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We are following this soil health movement of putting rotation back into our farms and trying to improve our soil health and our yields at the same time.

— Andy Linder Growing small grains also benefits soil health.

According to PFI, 31 percent more particulate organic matter carbon and 24 percent more microbial biomass is measured in three-year rotations versus two-year rotations. Microbial biomass are the fungi and bacteria that work in soil to release carbon dioxide and nutrients for plants. In addition, 88 percent less mineral fertilizer is used in a three-year rotation.

“We are following this soil health movement of putting rotation back into our farms and trying to improve our soil health and our yields at the same time,” said Linder.

The bottom line, according to PFI: A three-year rotation benefits farmers and the environment. It can reduce inputs like herbicides, insecticides and fertilizer while spreading a farmer’s work load throughout the year. v

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Cody Nelson mixes cover crops, cattle at Beef Expo ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cody Nelson, of Belview, multi-tasks between cattle and cover crops at the Minnesota Beef Expo.

On his farm near Belview, he runs a 45-cow beef operation called Bar N Cattle Company. He also sells cover crop seed mixes as business development manager for Prairie Creek Seed in Cascade, Iowa.

For 10 years, Nelson has been growing cover crops and teaching cover crop strategies to cattle producers who are also row crop farmers.

Nelson recommends mixtures. He rattled off mixes of radishes, turnips, clovers, legumes, even various brassicas including winter rye and annual rye.

“We want a minimum of at least three species and we’ll do as many as 14,” Nelson said.

Any fields are fit for seeding cover crops. The goal is that the soil is not bare, he said. And with “ponds” dotting the landscape of Minnesota over late summer and early fall, Nelson remained optimistic: “It gave us a good opportu-

nity to use an airplane.”

How does tillage fit in? It doesn’t!

Nelson explained, “We use cover crops in place of tillage. The cover crops help open up that soil, break up compaction and improving water infiltration into the soil profile. Plus of course, an associated benefit is cover crops scavenge some of those nutrients hidden deeper into the soil.

We can definitely cut back on all fertilizer nutrients and build a healthier soil profile in the process.”

Prairie Creek Seed has done many studies on nutrient credit from cover crops. The studies looked at nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and several micro-nutrients in different soil types, working with radishes and brassicas.

“In essence, the bigger the cover crop we’re going to grow the more nutrients we are going to gather which simply means a bigger credit to that particular cover crop,” he Photo by Dick Hagen said.

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“I like radishes in the mix, but I would never do just straight radishes because they can complicate some things. But if we get into the fields before the 15th of September, I want radishes as part of that seed mixture,” he said.

Cover crop seeds costs upwards of

$30 to $40 per acre depending upon seed sources and mixture. It pays to shop because cover crop seed is becoming competitive. But Nelson indicated he has many customers who have cut their total fertilizer costs by 30 percent.

Farmers can always find a cover crop that will do the job.

“Whenever we plant a mix we always have something that works.

For instance, if you have an herbicide issue that doesn’t allow oats to work, some of the brassicas will work. Or if the brassicas don’t work, then the grasses will work and that is why diversity in your seed choices is a smart decision,” Nelson said.

Nelson recommends using cover crops after vegetable acres, be that sweet peas or sweet corn.

“We’re seeing a lot of cover crops after sugarbeets now too. But biggest usage is into corn fields. Soybeans are a lesser choice. All the small grains should have a cover crop,” he added.

The growth of cover crop use has been faster than expected, noted Nelson.

“There is still some pushback from growers not willing to change because they’re not buying into what cover crops are all about. But many are now beginning to understand what this new cropping culture is,” said Nelson.

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Scholarship entries due ST. PAUL, Minn. — Applications are now being accepted for the Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Scholarship contest.

The scholarship is sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and administered by the American Lung Association.

High school seniors in any public or private school in Minnesota may submit either a brief (1,000 words or less) essay or a brief (three minutes or less) video about biodiesel to the American Lung Association in Minnesota. Rules and online applications are available at www.CleanAirChoice.org.

Two scholarships will be awarded: a

first place award of $1,000 and a second place award of $500. All essays and videos must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 30.

Biodiesel will play a larger role in reducing Minnesota’s air pollution starting May 1, 2018, when virtually all of the diesel sold in the state will contain a 20 percent biodiesel blend known as B20. Minnesota is the first state in the nation to require B20 in the warm weather months. In the winter, the blend will return to five percent.

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Charolais breeder spreads the word at Minn. Beef Expo ST. PAUL, Minn. — Joe Marthaler, of Coates, showed three heifers and a young bull at the Minnesota Beef Expo to get a few more cattle producers aware of his Charolais breeding program.

Emma, his 15-year-old daughter is his main helper at Marthaler Charolais. She was grooming Bayonce, a 1-and-a-half-year-old heifer to be shown in the expo’s junior show.

Marthaler has been breeding Charolais cattle for 15 years. Why the Charolais? A southern Minnesota cattlemen told him to visit the Wakefields, who were breeding Charolais.

“So I went to their farm. Just great people and that’s when and where I also fell in love with the Charolais,” he said.

Marthaler was already feeding out crossbred cattle at the time. He bought a few Charolais and began building his herd.

Joe and Emma Marthaler

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He has learned the Charolais cow is docile and long lived. “I’ve got a cow that is now 11 years old. She’s a good cow; drops great calves and has a good udder.

She’s got good disposition. When she drops her calves we’re able to tag them right there alongside her. In fact, she’s more likely to be licking us as we’re working on her newborn calf.”

He calves in February and March. He usually cuts the young bull calves and sells them as feeders. He also keeps a couple bull calves that he especially likes. At breeding age, he sells them to other Charolais producers or cattle producers who want to put more muscle and size in their current herds.

As for the beef business: “The breeding business is strong. The fat steer market is taking a little hit right now,” Marthaler said.

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Pocket guide promotes clean water practices MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Land Stewardship Project’s “Soil Health, Water & Climate Change: A Pocket Guide to What You Need to Know” provides an introduction to the latest innovations in science and farming related to building soil health, and how implementing such practices on a wide-scale basis can make agriculture a powerful force for creating a landscape that is good for our water and our climate.

The pocket guide includes mini-profiles of farmers in the region who are utilizing cover cropping, managed rotational grazing of livestock, no-till and other methods to protect the landscape’s surface while increasing biological activity below, thus creating a resilient, “soil smart” type of agriculture. The key to these farmers’ success is their ability to build soil organic matter, a resource that can sequester an immense amount of carbon while increasing the land’s ability to efficiently manage precipitation and runoff.

“It turns out the twin problems of polluted water and climate change share a common solution: the building of soil organic matter, which makes up just 5 percent of the soil profile but controls 90 percent of its functions,” said guide author Brian DeVore, who has interviewed dozens of farmers, scientists and conservation experts that are part of recent efforts to build and maintain functional biological activity in soil. “We have farmers right here in the Midwest who are proving you can build organic matter in a matter of years using practical, financially viable methods.

It’s an exciting time for agriculture.”

Utilizing easy-to-understand graphics and summaries, this pocket guide shows how building soil organic matter can sequester massive amounts of greenhouse gases. Combined with energy conservation and alternative energy sources, making agricultural soils a net carbon sink could play a major role in helping prevent disastrous changes to the climate. In addition, healthy, biologically active soil has been shown to dramatically cut erosion levels, as well as the amount of farmland fertilizer and other chemicals flowing into our rivers, streams and lakes.

For example: • Some farmers have doubled their soil organic matter in less than 10 years. Scientists long thought that such a change in organic matter could not be brought about in a typical lifetime.

• The potential for soil to store carbon is tremendous. When soil organic matter levels were higher than they are today, the land held much more carbon; it could do so once again, according to scientists. One estimate is that 5 percent to 15 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions could be sequestered by building organic matter utilizing soil smart farming practices.

• One soil-friendly farming method, cover cropping, has the potential to reduce nutrient and pesticide runoff by 50 percent or more, slash erosion by 90 percent, reduce the amount of soil sediments in

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water by 75 percent and cut pathogen contamination in water by 60 percent.

• During the 2017 growing season alone, several farmers in the region reported that their efforts to build healthier soils paid off when their fields resisted severe erosion, flooding and runoff during torrential rains.

“This is practical, on-the-ground stuff,” said DeVore.

“Farmers are proving they can get real results, and scientists and conservationists are helping to lead the way. In fact, it’s becoming clear that without healthier soils, other efforts to clean up our water and mitigate climate change will fall far short of the goals we need to meet in order to maintain sustainable communities and a sustainable planet.”

“Soil Health, Water & Climate Change: A Pocket Guide to What You Need to Know” is available as a pdf and online mobile app which can be found at http://landstewardshipproject.org/smartsoil. Free paper copies are available from the Land Stewardship Project’s offices in Lewiston (507) 523-3366, Montevideo (320) 269-2105, or Minneapolis (612) 722-6377.

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Museum offers authentic experience of WWII history

By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — For one of the best experiences of World War II history, one need go no farther than the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum near Granite Falls. Starting with their own collection of World War II airplanes — all of which are restored and fully operational — Ron and Diane Fagen have built a museum that goes far beyond the display of a personal collection.

It is actually the work of four Fagen family members — Ron and Diane, who oversee the museum, and two sons, Aaron and Evan. While they work together on everything, Diane said each has a unique focus.

“Mine is the exhibits and the overall Photos by Richard Siemers design of them,” she said. “Evan is our A lifesize bronze sculpture of soldiers storming Utah beach features a portion of a chief pilot, so he flies every aircraft landing vessel. The soldier leading the way was done in Ray Fagen’s image. here. Aaron specializes in ground vehicles. Most of those he has researched and brought in.”

The inspiration for the museum is Ron’s father, Ray Fagen, who served in the U.S. Army and landed at Utah Beach when the allies invaded Europe.

“He passed away in 2010 and never saw any of this come to fruition,” Diane said, “but he continues to be the inspiration behind it.”

Honoring Ray Fagen and his comrades is a life-size bronze sculpture of troops dashing off a landing ship onto Utah Beach. The display’s sand was brought from Utah Beach.

That display gives an inkling of the variety of exhibits covering all aspects of World War II, but the A 500-pound bomb in a cradle used for arming the planes.

aircraft are the stars of the show.

Built at Lenzen-Roe-Fagen Memorial Airport three miles south of Granite Falls, the museum is three huge buildings, actual hangars, that focus on trainers, fighters and bombers.

You enter the museum through the Trainer Hangar. Along with planes that were used to train pilots in WWII sits a bright yellow bi-plane, a JN-4 Jenny. It is the only “out of period” exhibit, but is described as the plane that trained the trainers of WWII pilots. The Jennys have an interesting history of their own for their use as mail planes and in the failed attempt to capture Pancho Villa.

The trainer planes are dwarfed by an authentically built replica of a Waco CG-4A combat assault glider.

These gliders were used to transport troops, jeeps, and guns into combat

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zones, and some of them were built in Minneapolis. The 83-foot, 8-inch wingspan allows only one wing to be displayed. Also look for an M-16 HalfTrack equipped with anti-aircraft guns.

Moving to the Fighter Hangar, you walk among the primary fighter planes used in WWII: the P-40 Warhawk, P-51D Mustang, P-38 Lightning, and FM-2 Wildcat. The P-40 is a Fagen specialty. Fagen Fighters Restorations has rebuilt and restored these and many other planes.

The P-40 named “Desert Shark” won them the Warbirds Grand Champion Gold Lindy award at Oshkosh, Wis. Their restoration business is wellknown in airplane circles. (It is housed See MUSEUM, pg. 27

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Fagens’ plane restorations have earned national awards MUSEUM, from pg. 26 alongside the museum. While not open for public tours, the work area can be viewed from a doorway.)

Authenticity One unexpected highlight was getting an inside look at a fighter plane’s guns. A P-51 (named “Twilight Tear” by its pilot) has a wing opened for a fascinating view of how the .50 caliber guns and the ammunition belts are situated inside the wing.

Along with the bronze sculpture mentioned above, this hangar also has a field ambulance, an M4 Sherman tank, and General Omar Bradley’s D-Day Willys Jeep.

The Bomber Hangar has as its centerpiece a B-25 Mitchell bomber. A stalwart in the WWII fleet, B-25 bombers were the plane of the

Doolittle Raid that took off from the deck of an aircraft carrier and bombed Tokyo, as featured in the 1944 movie, “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.” With this up-close look, one can see that these bombers bristle with .50 caliber machine guns protruding from the top, sides, nose, and tail.

There is a display of the bombs dropped by these planes, demonstrating a 500-pound bomb resting in the cradle which was used to safely transport it to the plane for loading.

Among all the machinery of war is one exhibit that may be the most emotional for many visitors — a railroad boxcar that was used for human transport in Germany. It is situated so that one side re-enacts the loading See MUSEUM, pg. 28

The museum’s planes are brought back to life at the restoration hangar. Evan Fagen flies the planes which are on exhibit.

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Plane hangars also feature murals and framed fine art and soldiers at a POW camp. It is one sion of the museum. of the few such boxcars still in exis“People come here to find the of Jewish people being sent to concen- tence. The great effort of the Fagens to tration camps, and the other side bring it to the United States demon- real pieces of history, so everydepicts the arrival of captured airmen strates their commitment to the mis- thing is authentic,” Diane said.

The three hangars also serve as art galleries. Walls are filled with exhibit-related murals and framed fine art, as well as information on the progress of the war. On the personal side, one can view taped oral histories of veterans.

In addition to the three hangars, one can explore a WWII control tower, sit in a Quonset An M-4 Sherman tank Hut replica where pilots were briefed for air raids, and observe a German gun emplacement.

Tribute While the museum honors Ray Fagen and all who served and is an excellent vehicle for the Fagen family to share their interest in WWII history, it is also a tribute to all who designed, built and maintained the machines that helped win The JN-4 Jenny was used to train World War II pilots. the war.

This is not a place where one comes and quickly browses through. There is much to experience and learn, much that catches the eye and piques the interest and causes one to investigate further. All of the The boxcar exhibit features one of the few such exhibited planes, along with boxcars in existance. others, will be flying in the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow on June 16, 2018. v MUSEUM, from pg. 27

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Report shows cheese, butter stocks above 2016 The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Oct. 27.

September U.S. milk output was up for the 45th consecutive month, but not as much as expected. Preliminary U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows output in the top MIELKE MARKET 23 producing states at 16.2 WEEKLY billion pounds, up 1.2 percent from September 2016, with

By Lee Mielke the 50-state total at 17.2 billion pounds, up 1.1 percent. Revisions added 8 million pounds to the original August 23-state estimate, now put at 17.0 billion pounds, up 2.2 percent from a year ago.

Milk cow numbers totaled 8.74 million head in the 23 states, down 3,000 from August but 73,000 more than a year ago. The 50-state total, at 9.4 million head, down 4,000 from August but 69,000 above a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,851 pounds in the 23 states, up just 6 pounds.

California output was below year-ago levels for the ninth consecutive month and down considerably at 3.4 percent, due to 12,000 fewer cows milked and a 50-pound loss per cow. Wisconsin was up just 0.8 percent, on a 15-pound gain per cow. Cow numbers were again unchanged from a year ago.

Texas took top honor as having the biggest increase, up 10 percent, thanks to 30,000 more cows and a 65 pound gain per cow. Idaho was up 0.2 percent, on 4,000 additional cows but output per cow was off 10 pounds. Michigan was up 3.4 percent, thanks to a 40 pound gain per cow and 6,000 more cows. Minnesota was up 3.2 percent on a 70 pound gain per cow, but cow numbers were down 4,000 head. New Mexico was up 4.0 percent, thanks to 13,000 more cows milked. Output per cow was unchanged. New York was off 0.4 percent on a 20 pound loss per cow but cow numbers were up 4,000.

Pennsylvania saw a 1.7 percent increase, thanks to 35 pounds more per cow offsetting a loss of 2,000 cows. Washington state was down 0.7 percent on a 15 pound loss per cow. Cow numbers were unchanged.

Most analysts viewed the report as slightly bullish. n That bullish sentiment was countered somewhat by the latest Cold Storage report. While Americans continue to chew through U.S. butter and cheese supplies, it wasn’t as much as expected and cheese stocks remain well above those a year ago.

Sept. 30 butter stocks stood at 256.9 million pounds, down 23.3 million or 8 percent from August and 12.2 million pounds or 4.5 percent below September 2016.

American type cheese, at 777.8 million pounds, was down 23.2 million pounds or 3.0 percent from August but 35 million or 4.7 percent above a year ago.

The “other” cheese category showed stocks of 502.4

Cash butter fell to $2.2550 per pound Oct. 24, lowmillion pounds, down 3.3 million pounds or 1 percent est price since May 11, then climbed back to $2.31 from August but 35.8 million or 8 percent above a Oct. 26, but closed Oct. 27 at $2.3025, down year ago.

See MIELKE, pg. 30 The total cheese inventory stood at 1.31 billion pounds, down 27.8 million pounds or 2.0 percent from August but 70.2 million or 6.0 percent above a year ago. Pundits view the report as bearish on butter and neutral on cheese.

Cash dairy product prices took the reports in stride and ended Oct. 27 mixed. The block Cheddar closed GREAT DEALS GREAT PRICES NOW! at $1.7450 per pound, up 7.5 cents on the week and 1.5 cents above a year ago. The barrels finished at $1.7050, up 6.5 cents on the week and 10.75 cents above a year ago. On the week, 16 cars of block traded hands at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and 10 of barrel. n Midwestern cheese contacts tell Dairy Market News that mozzarella and provolone sales are meetHIGH STEEL INSERT IN 20’ ARROW FRONT FEEDER ing and/or exceeding expectations, while Cheddar and traditional cheese makers report that demand is steady to slightly higher. Milk is available for cheese processing, according to Dairy Market News, and some contacts report that cheese makers are using nonfat dry milk to fortify cheese and “that is putting some pressure on milk prices. Cheese inventories remain long, but there seems to be some relief in sight, as strong demand and discounts on aging LARGE BALES IN A 30’ TANDEM AXLE ARROW FRONT FEEDER inventories have helped clear a bit of storage space.”

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Dairy broker warns of high milk powder stocks in Europe MIELKE, from pg. 29 4.75 cents on the week but 37.75 cents above a year ago, when it jumped 16.5 cents to $1.9250. On the week, 44 cars exchanged hands at the CME. Retail butter reports were mixed this week, according to Dairy Market News.

Some producers reported that demand continues robustly, while others say sales are slightly under expectations.

Butter production remains active, but some producers have been selling excess cream in lieu of churning.

Cream is available for Central butter makers and cream offers from South and mideast sellers are noticeably up.

Cream supply seems adequate, butter output remains active ahead of the holidays, and demand is generally solid.

CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Oct. 27 at 75 cents per pound, up a penny on the week but 10.5 cents

below a year ago, with 16 cars sold on the week. n The Daily Dairy Report’s Sarina Sharp wrote in the Oct. 20 Milk Producers Council newsletter that the European Commission added further pressure to the milk powder market by selling 40 metric tons of skim milk powder out of its Intervention program. Sharp says “the volume represents a drop in the bucket relative to Europe’s immense SMP stockpile,” but the Commission accepted a bid well below the maximum price for Intervention purchases.

She adds that “Until now, the Commission has been so reticent to depress the milk powder market that it has offered product at laughably high prices. The Commission has clearly lowered its sights. This week’s sale rep-

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We talked about it on the Oct. 30 Dairy Radio Now broadcast with Highground Dairy broker Eric Meyer. Meyer said the EU’s Intervention program has over 800 million pounds of skim milk powder in storage and we compete with that, plus New Zealand, for powder sales so “prices are back to historic lows.”

The bright side, he said, is that butter prices remain high and global stocks are relatively tight. He adds that, while European prices are coming off dramatically high levels of $3.80 per pound two months ago, a “market correction,” similar to what has happened at the CME has occurred, but he believes we could be seeing more years ahead of a bull market for butter.

Meyer’s biggest concern, as we head in 2018, is the amount of milk that is going to be coming out of Europe over the next six months. He reported that output was up over 3 percent in August and he fears that we may be seeing increases of 4 or 5 percent ahead and “that has the potential to really weigh down our prices here in the first half of next year.” n Meanwhile, Cooperatives Working Together continues to move product offshore, accepting 14 requests for export assistance on the week from Dairy Farmers of America, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) and United Dairymen of Arizona to sell 1.7 million pounds of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese and 144,403 pounds of butter to customers in the Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

The product has been contracted for delivery through January and put CWT’s 2017 exports at 57.895 million pounds of American-type cheeses, and 4.7 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat) to 21 countries on five continents. The sales are the equivalent of 640.15 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis. n FC Stone echoed some of Eric Mey-

er’s concerns in its Oct. 25 Early Morning Update, reporting that combined milk production from the world’s top five exporters was up 2.3 percent in August, which is diminishing the importance of the lower than expected U.S. production numbers released by the USDA.” It adds however that “Chinese imports were much stronger than the plus 12 percent that we expected.

Looks like whole milk powder volume from New Zealand dropped off significantly, but a bump up in product from Australia (U.S. and Singapore too) helped make up for it. It’s very tempting to point to this and call it bullish, but how bad does demand have to be elsewhere to have China consistently hitting plus 30 percent while prices are falling?” n Back home, the USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 38 percent of U.S. corn has been harvested, as of the week ending Oct. 22, up from 28 percent the previous week but 21 percent behind a year ago and 21 percent behind the five-year average. Of the corn crop, 66 percent is rated good to excellent, up 1 percent from the previous week but 8 percent behind a year ago.

The report also shows 70 percent of the soybean crop is harvested, up from 49 percent the previous week, 4 percent behind a year ago, and 3 percent behind the five year average. n In politics; The American Dairy Coalition and the National Milk Producers Federation gave a thumbs up to the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. and the Judiciary Committee for moving forward Goodlatte’s AG Act (HR 4092).

The bill would create a guest worker program that NMPF says “provides a new opportunity for immigration reform in agriculture” by establishing a new visa program, dubbed the H-2C visa, to allow farm employers to hire foreign workers on a year-round basis.

A NMPF press release stated that “although not ideal,” president and CEO Jim Mulhern says the AG Act “helps advance our efforts to assure a stable, dependable and legal workforce See MIELKE, pg. 31

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House bill will allow schools to offer flavored milk MIELKE, from pg. 30 for America’s dairy farmers, now and in the future. The AG Act is the first step in a long process of establishing a workable solution for dairy farmers’ labor needs. It recognizes that we must improve on the current system by pursuing a new approach to matching the supply and demand for workers in U.S. agriculture.”

National Milk and the International Dairy Foods Association applauded the introduction Oct. 24 of a bipartisan bill to help reverse the decline of milk consumption in schools.

The School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017, introduced by Representatives G.T. Thompson, R-Pa., and Joe Courtney, D-Conn., would allow schools to offer low-fat and fat-free milk, including flavored milk with no more than 150 calories per 8-ounce serving, to

participants in the federal school “Congressmen Thompson and Court- comments about the need for strong lunch and breakfast programs. The ney recognize the nutritional role that federal oversight of food labels. A bill allows individual schools and milk plays in helping school-aged chil- NMPF release stated it’s WEpress BUILD OUR STALLS RIGHT! school districts to determine which dren to grow and develop to their full “exactly what is needed to address the Takebranding a look at of milkfat varieties to offer their stupotential,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., misleading labeling and our tubing with dents.

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Minnesota grants fund on-farm livestock projects ST. PAUL, Minn. — Livestock producers may apply for a portion of $1.9 million in Livestock Investment Grants. Funds are provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation program and may be used for on-farm improvements.

“Livestock Investment Grants help farmers stay

competitive and reinvest in their industry,” said MDA Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “Last year, 105 livestock farmers received grants to improve their operations.”

With Livestock Investment funds awarded during the 2017 fiscal year, Jordan Daugherty of Raymond purchased feeding and fencing equipment, which

will enable him to raise more sheep.

In Hartland, Brady Jensen used grant funds to construct a 2,400 head swine facility to increase profitability and allow a young farmer to start farming full time.

Joseph Hemmesch of Paynesville used the grant funds to update a manure pit and feeding equipment and add more stalls to his barn. These improvements will help grow his dairy herd and protect the environment.

Qualifying producers are reimbursed 10 percent of the first $500,000 of investment, with a minimum investment of $4,000. Qualifying expenditures include the purchase, construction or improvement of livestock buildings or facilities. Fencing, feeding and waste management equipment are also eligible.

Producers who suffered a loss due to natural disaster may also apply. The grant will not pay for livestock, land purchases or debt refinancing. Projects must begin after January 1, 2018.

Past applicants who did not receive an award must reapply for the 2018 program. Applications for beginning farmers, farmers transitioning into livestock, and those with a positive environmental impact receive priority.

Details and grant guidelines are available at www. mda.state.mn.us/livestockinvestmentgrant. The application deadline is Dec. 15.

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The September 2017 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $9.08/bu., was up $0.20 from the August price but $0.06 lower than the September 2016 price.

The September 2017 price for spring wheat was $5.71 per bushel, down $0.44 from August but up $1.55 from September 2016.

All hay prices in Minnesota averaged $86 per ton in September, up $14.00 from the August price and $21 per ton more than September 2016. The alfalfa hay price was $98 per ton, up $12 from August and $29 above a year ago. The other hay price was $67, up $10 from August and $14 above a year ago.

The September average price was $17.90 per hundredweight for milk, down $0.10 from August and even with one year ago. Prices for replacement milk cows averaged $1,560 per head as of Oct. 1.

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Remodeling, repurposing a building for dairy production A structurally sound barn in a good location is a good candidate for remodeling and repurposing.

Are you wondering if it is worthwhile to remodel an existing building you have on your farm to make it more useful? The answer depends on many factors including the existing building location, condition and size, and the purpose of the remodeled building.

When building a new barn you start with a clean slate. When remodeling you start with an existing building at a specific location and given characteristics, which may limit your options or require expensive changes.

The key to successful remodeling is making sure that the remodeled building provides useful space that fits your management plan and is easy to use.

Consider the cost An old rule of thumb recommends building new if the remodeling costs exceed two-thirds of the cost of a new building. I recommend being very wary when remodeling costs begin to approach 50 percent of the cost of a new building.

The amount to spend on a remodeling project will depend on how useful the final space will be, how long the remodeled space can be used for its new purpose, and how easy the space is to work in. If a remodeled building will be used for many years and the space is very useful, more can be spent on the project. If the remodeled space doesn’t add to your operation and is hard to use, it is hard to justify investing in it.

Thoughtful planning can ensure you end up with a space that is easy to work in and provides the environment animals and people need to do well. And that represents time and money well spent.

Plan accordingly Remodeling and repurposing require just as much planning as new construction, if not more. In many cases, the project requires making tough decisions between what would be ideal, what is practical and available finances.

Before remodeling a building, consider its structural soundness and location. Location affects labor requirements, traffic patterns, ventilation, manure management and other activities. Do not spend time and money on buildings in inconvenient, low or wet areas. Remodeled buildings that will house animals should meet the same expectations as a new barn.

The space needs to have clean, dry and comfortable areas for the animals, plenty of fresh air and easy access to clean fresh feed and water. Remodeled buildings should also be easy to work in.

When planning a useful remodel, consider: animal movement into and out of the building; bedding and manure handling; ventilation in hot and cold weather; people access and labor efficiency; feed preparation and handling; water and electric avail-

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ability; equipment access; animal stall or pen size.

An unsolvable problem or expensive solution might make remodeling a bad option. Be careful when compromising on a remodeling project, especially if you plan to use the building for more than a few years.

Structural decisions Structural soundness is a critical consideration.

One time I visited with a producer interested in remodeling a two-story block dairy barn on a slight slope. Unfortunately the barn had a large crack in the wall above a section of the foundation that had shifted because of erosion. The building was not structurally sound and repair costs were expected to make remodeling very expensive. I could not support remodeling the building.

Ceiling height Ceiling height can pose challenges when remodeling. Old barns with eight-foot ceilings or less can make skid loader and other equipment access, ventilation and lighting difficult.

Low ceilings: • require more hand labor for adding bedding and manure removal.

• make it hard to use a positive pressure tube system because the tubes hang too low.

• make it difficult to install lighting without the risk of damage from animals and equipment.

The ceiling in some two-story barns can be removed and replaced with structural members mounted higher to provide more height and maintain structural integrity. Floor removal will require a structural engineer to design the bracing needed to maintain the building’s integrity. Care must be taken to maintain structural integrity if new doorways are installed or load-bearing posts are moved during remodeling.

Ventilation Proper ventilation is critical to providing an acceptable environment for animals housed in a remodeled building.

The ventilating system needs to distribute plenty of fresh air uniformly throughout the animal occupied areas without creating drafts.

Mechanically ventilated barns need adjustable inlets, exhaust fans and controllers.

Buildings can be successfully remodeled into useful spaces after careful planning and evaluation.

Remodeling can breathe new life into an underutilized building. The key to a successful building remodel is good planning to ensure that the remodeled building will be labor efficient and provide a useful space.

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Grain Outlook Corn sees key reversal higher

Livestock Angles Beef futures look positive

Grain Angles Season to reflect, give thanks

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Oct. 27.

CORN — Corn started the week off with a bang and a key reversal higher! It extended its gains until mid-week as funds unwound bean/corn spreads by buying corn/selling beans. Corn traded to its highest level since Oct. 2 ($3.5525 on Oct. 25) on fund buying before it reversed and returned to its recent trading range and harvest moved forward. Fresh news was scarce as the markets seem to be run by PHYLLIS NYSTROM money flow. The U.S. dollar was a CHS Hedging Inc. negative force as it surged higher St. Paul to levels not seen since July.

Third-quarter gross domestic product came in at 3 percent compared to projections for a 2.7 percent increase. The European Central Bank also said their quantitative easing will not suddenly end. December corn has traded between $3.425 and $3.58 since the Sept. 12 crop report. Funds remain short, but we have a significant percentage of the corn crop yet to harvest. As of Oct. 22, harvest was 38 percent complete compared to 59 percent on average. The report as of Oct. 29 should show huge progress ahead of weekend precipitation. The estimate is for 50 percent complete vs. 73 percent on average.

South American weather forecasts gained in confidence for improving planting conditions. Brazil’s soybean planting progress needs to move forward to avoid their safrinha corn crop pollination being pushed into a hotter, drier time frame. The Buenos

The month of October has been a typical Halloween month. Sometimes scary, sometimes slow and nightmarish. But in the end, the trick turned into a treat for livestock producers. The live cattle, feeder cattle and the hogs all close higher for the month. The question for the month of November remains: will these markets continue their upward momentum into the winter months?

The cattle market has been streaking higher for the past several weeks as packers move to acquire inventory reaching levels JOE TEALE not seen since July. During this Broker time, the futures prices have Great Plains Commodity moved from a discount, to cash, Afton, Minn. to now a premium — reflecting a positive sentiment toward future prices. Export demand has been good which has been the main catalyst behind the improving market prices. When looking at the recent fundamentals released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one needs to wonder if this current rally can persist for an extended period of time.

The last two USDA Monthly Cattle on Feed reports suggested cattle on feed were expanding greater than anticipated. The cold storage reports continue to show expanded supplies of beef in storage and the boxed beef movement in the domestic market is below the normal levels seen over the past several years.

As we move into the month of November, packers formula and contract cattle appear to be greater than the month of October. This by no means is to See TEALE, pg. 36

As another growing season draws to a close, we are offered the opportunity to reflect on our many blessings and give thanks for a bountiful harvest.

While profit margins have been suboptimal and this year’s harvest weather has been a challenge, the privilege of being a part of American agriculture remains, and opportunities for success lie ahead for those with staying power.

In the recent past, I have had the honor to work with some of the best producers in the busiAL BENNETT ness and gain insights as to how Compeer Principal they achieve and measure sucLending Consultant cess. In this article, I offer a few Mankato, Minn. of the lessons they shared.

First, success means far more than bottom-line “profit” in any given year. While some producers may use different tools to measure their outcomes, they all use multiple approaches to assess their personal performance: • Without exception, they all exhibit a passion for the work they do and seem to have fun doing it, even when the going gets tough.

• They commit to constant improvement and network with the best, while continuously asking valuable questions to gain insights they would not have otherwise have.

• They are students of research and digest data that really matters, while implementing new practices and embracing change.

• The three “C’s” of courage, conviction, and com-

See NYSTROM, pg. 35

See BENNETT, pg. 35

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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Soybean futures slipping, exports exceed expectations NYSTROM, from pg. 34 Aires Grain Exchange estimates Argentina’s corn crop is 32 percent planted vs. 31 percent on average.

The International Grains Council increased its world corn production number 5 million metric tons to 1.034 billion tons, but below last year’s record 1.079 billion tons.

Weekly export sales were better than expected and the second highest of the marketing year at 50.7 million bushels of old crop and 3.8 million bushels for the 2018-19 crop year. Total 2017-18 export sales commitments improved to only 30 percent behind last year compared to 34 percent behind last week.

Total sales are 35 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s target compared to 42 percent on average. The USDA is anticipating a 19.4 percent decline in year on year exports, so we still need to see bigger numbers. There were no fresh corn export sales announcements from the USDA until Oct. 27 when a sale of 132,000 metric tons to Spain was announced.

Weekly U.S. ethanol production increased 5 million gallons to 305 million gallons per week, the largest in six weeks. Ethanol stocks dropped from 902 million gallons to 883 million gallons, but are a record for this week. Crush margins improved a penny to 9 cents per gallon. The US attaché in China is forecasting their ethanol production to hit 1.043 billion gallons in 2018 vs. 938 million gallons this year.

China’s ethanol imports are predicted at zero with the 30 percent import tax still in effect.

Outlook: There are huge carries in the futures (spreads are wide) and cash markets, indicating the market doesn’t need the grain nearby. There’s an old saying that carries are only good if they’re sold. For the week, December corn gained 4.25 cents to $3.4875, July was 3.5 cents higher at $3.7875, and the December 2018 contract rallied 3.75 cents to

$3.945 per bushel. December 2018 corn stalled midweek at the $4 level. Corn may be setting up a downtrend as we head into the second half of harvest.

Spreads were also wider, which is normally not bullish to prices. We need demand to pick up, but end users are in no hurry to pay up at this juncture. I would expect further rangebound, lower markets as we head to November.

The November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be published Nov. 9.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans confirmed the key reversal lower from Oct. 20 by edging lower throughout the week. November and January soybeans traded to their lowest levels since report day on Oct. 12.

Harvest, technicals, a stronger U.S. dollar, Brazilian farmer selling, and improving weather forecasts for South America were the headlines for weaker prices.

For the week, November soybeans were down 3.5 cents at $9.7525, January was 2.75 cents lower at $9.865, and the November 2018 contract was off 0.75 cents at $9.9725 per bushel. China’s soybean market was under pressure all week also. They traded lower in 11 out of 12 sessions for over a 40-cent loss to their lowest prices in at least 18 months. U.S. soybean harvest was 70 percent complete as of Oct. 22 vs. 73 percent on average. As of Oct. 29, it is estimated to be 80 percent complete compared to 84 percent on average.

Weekly export sales were well above the highest pre-report expectations. Sales at 78.2 million bushels were the largest of the marketing year. Total commitments at 1.044 billion bushels are 15 percent lower than last year. Total sales are 46 percent of the USDA’s outlook compared to 60 percent on average.

The USDA is projecting a year on year increase in exports of 3.5 percent to 2.250 billion bushels. We continued to hear about new soybean sales to China from the United States and South America this

week, but the only announcement came on Oct. 27 with a sale of 238,000 metric tons to China. China has bought 14.4 mmt of U.S. soybeans in this marketing year compared with 17.4 mmt last year at this time. High vessel freight is a contributing factor to China’s hand to mouth purchases. Brazil’s weakening currency encouraged grower selling, keeping them competitive with U.S. beans. The real fell over 3 percent during the week. The IGC left its world soybean production unchanged at 348 mmt, which is slightly below last year’s 350 mmt production.

Effective Nov. 1, the Chicago Board of Trade will adjust the daily trading limits for soybeans and meal. The daily trading limit for soybeans will go from 70 cents per bushel to 65 cents/bu. and soymeal will go from $25 per ton to $20/ton. All other limits will remain unchanged. The new limits will be in effect until the first trading day of May 2018. Daily limits are adjusted twice a year by the CBOT on the first of May and November.

Outlook: A big U.S. crop, South America’s competitive exports, slow buying from China, improving weather forecasts in Brazil, and weak export values all weighed on prices this week. Spreads were wider, which is usually a bearish indicator. End users don’t seem to be inspired to push for bushels and growers are more likely to sell beans and save space for corn.

Bean prices are edging lower into the final stages of harvest and extra bushels get priced off the combine.

End users are waiting for buying opportunities and sellers are waiting for any rally to sell.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ending Oct. 27: Minneapolis December wheat was 5.75 cents higher at $6.17, Chicago managed a 1.25 cent gain to $4.2725, and Kansas City wheat was up 2.5 cents at $4.2525 per bushel. Crude oil jumped $2 higher to $53.90 and natural gas dropped 16.25 cents. v

Define success by how you want to be remembered BENNETT, from pg. 34 mitment are part of their personal brand.

• As leaders, they invest in their people and take great pride in developing others.

• They are great listeners and demonstrate a sincere interest in others.

• They resist the temptation to judge prematurely and are extremely careful with their words before reacting emotionally.

• They view failure as an opportunity to learn.

• At the end of the day, providing value and serving others is the fuel that propels them forward.

Beyond these foundational characteristics, there are additional areas they focus on when describing success and questions they ask themselves, including: • What is within their circle of control and where should they invest their time?

• How are they actively working to improve as a

partner to their spouse, a parent to their children, a steward of the environment and a member of their community?

• What steps are they taking to protect their personal health, financial, spiritual and mental wellbeing, including choices around diet and exercise?

• How do they spend their time and how well do their activities align with their mission, vision, personal goals and core values?

Given the questions above as a baseline and turning the attention inward, I would offer the following challenge for your consideration: Let’s imagine you’ve lived a fulfilling, rewarding life and it is now your 80th birthday. Many of the people you love are there to celebrate with you and pay you tribute. There are people from your personal and professional life, friends and neighbors from the community, your spouse and children. They have been asked not to bring gifts but instead to say

a few words about their experiences shared with you. What would you imagine them to say? In other words, what do you want to be remembered for?

Document what you would hope to hear, consider how you show up today and be honest with yourself about the probability of being remembered as you hope. If the gaps are considerable, consider what adjustments you might make and what lessons for success you might implement to ensure a different type of experience at your 80th birthday party. How will you best navigate the pursuit of happiness?

What will you do today to build lasting memories that become part of your legacy?

The 2017 growing season is drawing to a close and the lessons we share from it will propel us toward being the best that we can be in the future.

May your holiday season be filled with precious memories and the winter’s cold not dampen the flame you have for production agriculture. v

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USDA publishes average land rental rates by county The National Agricultural Statistic Service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the county farmland rental rate estimates for 2017.

After increasing continuously since 2007, statewide average rents went down for the third year in a row.

The state average cropland rental rates declined from $185 in 2014 to $180 in 2015 to $170 in 2016 to $166 in 2017. This represented a 2.4 percent decrease from 2016 to 2017 and 5.5 percent decrease from 2015 to 2016 and 2.7 percent decrease from 2014 to 2015 Previously, rental rates had a 4.5 percent increase from 2013 to 2014, 18 percent from 2012 to 2013 and 11.1 percent from 2011 to 2012.

Statewide, irrigated rental rates declined from $210 in 2015 to $185 in 2017, which is almost a 12 percent drop.

Pasture rent average increased from $26 per acre in 2014 to $28 per acre in 2015 to $30 in 2016 and 2017 or an increase of 7.1 percent.

The table lists the actual farmland rental rates by county from Adult Farm Management Records.

Since farmers and landlords are starting to negotiate 2018 farmland rental rates and the last actual numbers available are for 2016, estimated rental figures for 2017 and 2018 are included. A 2.5 percent decline in rental rates from 2017 to 2018 was

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estimated due the continued decline in corn prices.

The column third from the right is the latest 2017 USDA county estimate. Property taxes look to increase, although assessed values are starting to decrease and the Minnesota Legislature passed a subsidy to offset some school referendum costs. Profits continue being squeezed by low commodity prices that do not cover all of their costs.

This article was submitted by Dave Bau, University of Minnesota Extension. v

Average County Farmland Rental Rates from 2007 to 2017 County Blue Earth Brown Cottonwood Jackson Lincoln Lyon Martin Murray Nobles Pipestone Redwood Rock Watonwan

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 163 133 143 146 120 119 133 120 132 110 122 153 148

171 148 139 145 152 137 158 143 140 121 140 168 146

174 154 148 157 163 140 177 154 146 136 158 180 165

194 173 164 167 167 168 181 168 168 150 173 193 177

222 207 174 209 168 185 210 237 182 223 187 232 218

229 208 196 219 165 218 254 265 207 219 211 202 256

240 211 200 223 168 223 274 268 202 236 213 205 239

228 205 192 213 159 222 272 238 200 213 207 195 238

2016 221 210 196 214 155 197 255 230 201 229 198 190 225

USDA 2017 2018 2017 Est. Est. 232 215 210 197 205 200 202 191 186 202 209 203 171 151 147 183 192 187 242 230 213 177 224 219 189 196 191 180 223 217 187 193 188 212 185 180 213 219 214

Pork demand fuels October price rally TEALE, from pg. 34 say that cattle prices will turn lower, but it does remain a possibility if demand for beef begins to weaken. Producers should keep an eye on market information and current market conditions and protect inventories as needed.

The beginning of October signaled the end of the long downturn in hog prices and that has continued into the last of the month. The demand for pork products in the domestic and export markets contributed to the month-long rally in prices. The fact that the pork products represented good value to the consumer versus all other sources of meat protein assisted in the upward turn in prices over the month.

The recent USDA reports, as with cattle, were suggesting increasing numbers of hogs as well as good supplies of pork in cold storage. As of late, in the

recent cash and futures trade, the hog market appears to be slowing the ascent which began in the beginning of October. In recent days, the futures market has moved from a premium to a discount — suggesting some reluctance by the trade that the upward move in prices may be nearing an end or a least a slowing in the advance.

Pork cutouts have leveled off in the past several weeks, suggesting some reluctance by pork end users that demand for pork in slowing because of the higher prices. Packer margins have also narrowed in recent weeks which could bring a less aggressive approach by packers to acquire live inventory. The start of November could set the tone and direction of hog prices for the entire month. Producers should monitor current market conditions and protect inventories should it require there attention. v

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LATE MODEL LOW-HOUR ONE-OWNER JD TRACTORS, KAGE SNOW PLOW 2014 JD 5085M, MFWD, cab, AC, heat, radio, 418 act. 1-owner hrs. left-hand reverser, joy stick, 3-pt. dual hyd, PTO, 16.9x30, 11.2x24 frt. fenders, wheel weights, very sharp - 2015 JD 4066R, MFWD, hydro, 416 act. 1-owner hrs. W/JD H180 Hyd loader, 3-pt. hyd. PTO, like new - JD pallet forks, loader mnt. - 8 1/2 Ft. bucket, loader mnt.

- Kage 10.5 ft. front tractor mnt. snow plow - Tractor quick hitch - JD 5425 MFWD, cab, AC, heat, radio, 778 act. hrs. left hand reverser, joy stick, W/JD 563 hyd. loader, 3-pt. dual hyd, PTO, 16.9 x 30, 11.2 x 24 frt. fenders, wheel weights, very very nice - 2016 JD 3046R, MFWD, hydro, 240 act. 1-owner hrs. joy stick, 3-pt. hyd. PTO, like new.

JD GATOR, JD FRONT-MOUNT MOWERS, LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT, POLARIS SNOWMOBILE & ATV JD 825i Gator, 4x4, EFI, 828 hrs. 3,368 miles - 2016 JD1570 Terrain Cut, dsl. 4x4, 243 act. 1-owner hrs. 7 Iron Pro commercial 72" frt. mnt. deck, dual tires, like new - JD 1445 Series II, dsl. 4x4, 965 1-owner hrs. 7 Iron Pro II commercial 72" frt. mnt. deck, dual tires JD F935 dsl. 682 hrs. 60" frt. mnt. deck - JD 425 all wheel steer, 800 hrs. hydro - Trac Vac 11 hp lawn vac - 200 Gal. sprayer, 15 ft. boom, hand wand, Honda gas eng. Tee Jet controls - 140 Gal. sprayer w/ boom, tandem axle turf tires - JD 60 HD Broom (fits frt. mnt. mower) - JD 60 HD blade (fits frt. mnt. mower) - Jacobson 3-pt. 6.5 ft. aerator - Ryan lawn aerator, walk behind - Land Pride 3-pt. 6 ft. land leveler w/roller - Land Pride 3-pt. 72" landscape rake - Vicon 3-pt. seeder Thatcher - Bed edger, Honda eng. - 2001 Polaris XC500 snowmobile, 2,373 miles- 2012 Polaris Sportsman 570 ATV, 700 mils, 4x4 EFI. JD SKID LOADER & ATTACHMENTS 2011 JD 326D, cab, AC, heat, radio, 1,430 act. hrs. hyd. latch- Kage 9.5 ft. hyd snow plow, skid loader mnt. - JD 84" bucket - 100" Bucket - Virning land plane - Virning pallet forks - Bale spear - Danuser hyd. post hole auger & bits - Notch 68" hyd. grapple.

HAYING EQUIPMENT & FARM MACHINERY 2015 JD 630, 9 ft. discbine, nice - 2002 JD 567 Round baler, surface wrap, approx. 20,000 bales - Rhino WR4, 3-pt. 4-wheel rake - Notch 9' x 16' metal bale wagon, JD 720 gear - Buhler Farm King 3-pt. 8 ft. hyd. back blade- Parker gravity wagon w/hyd. fert. auger - Kory gravity wagon, MN 10-ton gear - JD 4-row planter, dry fertilizer - JD 25A, 3-pt. 80" flail mower - Kubota FL1271R, 3-pt. 50" tiller - 12.5 ft. field cult, 3-bar harrow - Buhler Farm King 3-pt. 8.5 ft. disc - JD MX8, 3-pt. 8 ft. rotary mower - (3) 7' x 14' Barge box, hoist - JD RM, 3 pt., 6-row cultivator - 9.5' x 15.5' Wooden wagon - Gravity wagon, MN gear - Leo 11 Ft. snow plow - (2) 125 Gal. poly tanks - 550 & 300 Gal. poly tank - JD 13 ft. disc - Int 470, 14 ft. disc.

FUEL BARREL & TOOLS 500 Gal. fuel barrel w/Gas Boy elect pump - 500 Gal. fuel barrel w/12 volt pump - PU fuel tank - Banjo water pump w/Honda gas eng. Jonsrud 2150 chainsaw- Rears Mfg. Co 50 gal. alum. tank sprayer w/Honda 5.5 hp, hand wand - Stihl pole saw - DeWalt chop saw Craftsman air compressor - Fiberglass ladders - Craftsman socket & wrench sets - Hand power tools - Schumacher battery charger - Chain hoist - Chains & binders - Plus more related items.

LIVESTOCK PORTABLE HANDLING SYSTEM, NEW HOLLAND MANURE SPREADER, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Tuff Equipment portable handling system, head gate w/squeeze chute & corral tub system on transport - NH 185 tandem manure spreader, hyd. end gate - SI fence line feeders - (2) Notch 20 ft. fence line feeders - SI bale feeder - Round bale feeders - Large assrt. of very nice tube gates - Easy Way cattle oiler - Guard rail - Fence post - Wooden feed bunks - Fencing equipment - Elect. fencers - Water tanks - Plus more related items.

TRAILERS 2017 Hull 7' x 14' hyd. dump trailer, tandem ax., like new - 2004 Kerr gooseneck 30 ft. tri axle trailer, dove tail, ramps w/center ramps - 1993 DCTI 7' x 20' tandem ax. trailer, ramps w/10'x20' metal deck welded on top.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Make your plans to attend. Very nice one owner, low hour equipment, quality from start to finish Check our website for pictures. TERMS: Cash, check, major credit cards

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651-764-4285 www.houghtonauctions.com

Todd Houghton, MN Lic. #25-47, WI Lic. #181 Red Wing, MN - 651-764-4285 Brian Sander, Lic. #25-89, Red Wing, MN - 651-301-2344

This will be a 2-1/2 to 3 hour auction

From Leland-5.75 miles north on Hwy. 69 From Lake Mills-5 Miles west on Hwy. 69

Grain Handling Equip

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FOR SALE: 8x66” Feterl, FOR SALE: 12' Brent grain FOR SALE: JD 512 Disc rip- FOR SALE: Grain door kit FOR SALE: Woods S22CD $1,100/OBO; 2700 JD ripper, drill on rubber, grass seed per, 7 shank, good condistalk shredder, good condifor a rear unload Gruetts 9 shank, exc shape, field attachment, hyd lift, good tion, $9,500. (507)438-1632 tion.

Photo available, forage box. (715)896-0828 ready, $9,800/OBO. 507-327disc; 4x6 2 wheel trailer w/ or (507)438-1206 $6,500. 320-295-0706 JD 220 20' stalk chopper, 12” box ext fenders, factory 6430 We buy $4,450; JD 643 low tin CH, built in 1942, ball hitch no For Sale: New Idea 40' grain Salvage Equipment elevator, double chain, $3,450; Wishek 862NT 26' rust. 507-370-2149 Farm Implements 035 Parts Available good condition, Glen Flora, disc w/HD Harrow rotary Hammell Equip., Inc. WI. $500. 715-322-5670 scrapers, $32,500; new FOR SALE: Fantini chopFOR SALE: 2005 1790 16-32 (507)867-4910 Brandt 10x35 PTO auger, ping 8R & 12R CH; 70' FOR SALE: Schwartz WF planter w/ liq. Fert., 500 gal $2,900; IH 770 HD 14' offset Elmer drag, Merritt alum off JD, HD hubs, center Tractors 036 tank, E-set planting unit, disc, $3,900; new 9' meter 2 hopper grain trailers; '89 steering arm bolts, new Yetter trash whippers, flutauger snowblower, $3,750; IH 1680 combine; 24R30” paint, nice, $450.

(320)285ed coulters, smartbox in'12 Bobcat S770 skidloader, Farmall Super M w/loader, JD pl on Kinze bar; Big A 5433 snow bucket & tire chains. secticide, pneumatic down 2400 hrs, heat & air, 2spd, floater; 175 Michigan ldr; Roscamp roller mill pressure, inspected annualHydrostatic & Hydraulic Re80” bucket, $29,500.

(320) IH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 w/blower. 715-874-5605 ly, & serviced at Kibble pair Repair-Troubleshoot769-2756 CH & parts; White plows & Equipment, $55,000/OBO; ing Sales-Design Custom FOR SALE: '54 Super MTA parts; 54' 4300 IH field cul2012 JD 520 stalk chopper, hydraulic hose-making up M&W 5 or 7 Shank BLACK diesel, restored, WF, with tivator; JD 44' field cult; lightly used for 2 seasons, 8 #1710 EarthMaster w/ to 2” Service calls made. frame wgts & fenders, 3300 Hiniker field cult; row, $12,000/OBO. 507-456Crumbler, (Heavy Duty SeSTOEN'S Hydrostatic Ser$12,000; D-21 Allis Series II, header trailer. 507-380-5324 3007 ries). PARKER #6250 Grain vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N 4860 hrs, big rubber, PTO, Wagon, 4 Wheel Brakes, good condition, $13,000. 507Glenwood, MN 56334 320Excel Cond.

319-347-6138 340-3235 634-4360

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FARM MACHINERY AUCTION Monday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.

Storm date: Monday November 27

Owner: Chuck & Florence Sandberg

2378 Cty Rd 67 Marshall MN From 3 miles off Hwy 23 on Cty Rd 67

Questions on equipment call: Chuck 507-530-2000

COMBINE • 2004 2388 IH RWA 2474 sep. hrs 2005 Michelin tires 800/65/R30 tires • 2007 Geringhoff 6x30 corn head chopping and True Sight auto steer • 2010 IH 1020 bean head 30’ full length fingers • Unerferth head mover trailer • Corn reel TRACTORS • IH MX 255 FWA 2004 1663 hrs 4 hyd 480/80/46 tires end of row function • 1996 CAT 85C 5106 hrs 36” tracks new 825 hrs ago auto farm monitor, 4 hyd • 4630 JD 1976 like new Koyker 585 loader, 8’ buckets & forks Michelin 18R42 tires duals & hubs, like new • 1966 JD 3020 diesel needs work SEMI & TRAILERS • 1998 Ford semi 550,000 miles, new 5th wheel plate, new battery & DOTed • 1993 IH semi 1,226,000 miles & DOTed • 2010 Jet 34’ Aluminum grain trailer Ag hoppers • 1998 Jet 34’ steel bottom & side dump grain • 800 bu homemade trailer dolly wheels & tarp • 2000 Great Dane refer 3x1700 gallon tanks 30 gallon induction cone, 5.5 Honda motor, pump & hoses WAGONS • 1 Parker 5500 grain wagon & tarp • 2 Harvest King 550 bu & tarp • 2 Harvest King 500 bu • 2 Dakon gravity wagons 325 bu • 1 Parker gravity w/brush auger hyd. drive • CIH disc mower MDX 81 • Parker 739 grain cart & roll tarp 30.5x32 tires • 2015 Unverferth 2750 seed tender, tarp & scale • Rock wagon & hoist

GUIDANCE SYSTEMS • 700 Pro IH monitor • 2013 Ag leader GPS Guidance System on Trac 2 plus GPS steering, auto steer, never used AUGERS • 2011 Westfield MK 13x71 swing hopper low profile & swinger hopper mover 1 remote • 2011 Westfield MK 10x71 swing hopper low profile MACHINERY • 2014 Planter IH 1255 12x30 1350 acres planted auto shut offs & thrash whippers central fill & air down pressure • Sprayer 742 Fast 90’ 1300 gallon tank Raven SCS 450 monitor, Sky-Trac GPS Velocity sensor • 2011 Tiger-Mate 200 digger 44.5’ new knock on shovels & 4 bar drag • 2009 IH 870 ripper 7 shank hyd disc leveler 5 bar spike drag • IH disc 3900 33’ • Balzer 1500 stalk chopper 15’ • 2007 Rite-Way roller 31’ • IH 183 folding cultivator 12x30 • Agri speed hitches 1 hook up 7 hitches • 3 JD cylinders • Fuel tank extra 4630 • Pick up tool box • Electric grease gun • 550 gallon diesel tank & pump • 550 gallon gas tank & pump • 100 gallon pick up fuel tank 12V pump • Electric fencer, battery 10 mile • 100 electric posts, 250 insulators • 2 Culti vision mirrors • Century welder • Tow rope 2 1/2x30’ • 2 air compressors • Misc tools • #10 10 JD suitcase weights & brackets • 6 round weights

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Tractors

OPENS: Wed. Nov. 1 / CLOSES: Wed. Nov. 8

FOR SALE: 18.4x38 axle duals; 15.5x38 axle duals. 952873-5566

Machinery Auction

Thursday, November 16th - 11 am 12169 280th Ave, Comfrey, MN

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300 Lots!

Tractors & Machinery: IH 766, Cab, Diesel, 2 hyd, quick hitch, rock box; Allis-Chalmers D-15 w/ loader, 2 pt w/ hitch and 3rd arm; Farmall Super-M, wide-front, rear axel weights; Gleaner F2 combine, 3376 total hrs, 1828 separator hrs; Ford Grain truck; JD 7000 6x30 planter w/ Kinze planter units; JD 6-row planter; Farm King snow blower, 2 stage, hyd; JD F 1350-1450 4-bottom plow; JD 3pt blade; No small items, this will be a quick auction, be on time!

Owner: Richard Helget

Auctioneer: Matt Mages ~ 507-276-7002 Lic. 08-17-003

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Auctioneers & Clerk: Steffes Group, Inc.

West Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND 701.237.9173 701.203.8400 Ames, IA Sioux Falls, SD 515.432.6000 712.477.2144

Litchfield, MN 320.693.9371

Mt. Pleasant, IA 319.385.2000

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Scott Steffes ND81, MN14-51, WI2793-52

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 11AM

2017

Farm Retirement

LOCATION: 2518 190th Avenue, Mahnomen, MN. From Mahnomen, MN, 3 miles south on Hwy. 59, 3 miles east on County Road 11, 1/4 mile south on 190th Avenue.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: After 44 years of farming, Doug and Darlene have decided to retire from production agriculture. This is a clean line of equipment with major pieces inspected and serviced by local dealers. There will be very few smalls. Major equipment begins selling at 11:00AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

Tractors & Loaders / GPS Equipment Harvest Equipment / Grain Cart & Gravity Box / Planter / Tillage Equipment Semi Tractors / Trailers / Sprayer & Chemical/Fertilizer Equipment / Bins Grain Handling Equipment / Other Equipment / Van / Tires & Parts

SPAETH CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST OF 2017

DOUG, 218.766.2390

or Tadd Skaurud at Steffes 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644

Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E West Fargo, ND 58078 Scott Steffes MN14-51

701.237.9173 | SteffesGroup.com

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

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FOR SALE: '93 JD 6300 2WD, power quad, open station, 6200 hrs, $13,900; IH 684 dsl, w/ QT ldr, bucket & forks, $6,995; Farmall Super M, PS, live hyd, NF, $1,995. Can Del. 320-543-3523

MELJESTIC DAIRY FARM COMPLETE REGISTERED HOLSTEIN DISPERSAL AUCTION, BLOMKEST, MN FRIDAY NOV. 17TH, 2017, 11:00 AM 122 OUTSTANDING REGISTERED OFFICIAL DHIA HOLSTEINS SELL UNDERCOVER

FOR YOUR CATALOG PH. 320-352-3803 OR SEE ONLINE AT: www.midamericanauctioninc.com FANCY SET OF THIRD GENERATION, HOME-BRED, HOME RAISED REGISTERED HOLSTEINS. OFFICIAL DHIA, 2 X 25,053 M, 3.6 881 F, 3.1 757 P, 84 # TANK AVG FROM BEAUTIFUL UDDERS. SCC AN AMAZING 85,000. MANY 1ST THROUGH THIRD LACATION. MANY RECORDS OVER 30,000 #, INDIVIDUALS OVER 140# PER DAY. EXCLUSIVELY AI SIRED & BRED USING LEADING TPI & NM SIRES. CLASSIFIED REGULARLY, BAA 105.8%, EXCELLENT HERD HEALTH PROGRAM, ALL PRE SALE TB TESTED. INCLUDES: 62 YOUNG EXTREMELY WELL UDDERED MATURE FEMALES, 7 RED & WHITES, TIMED PERFECTLY W/ MANY JUST FRESH W/ 30 DUE BEFORE JAN 1ST. 2 EXCELLENTS & SEVERAL VERY GOOD COWS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: RUBY

BY REDBURST, 4-H GRAND CHAMPION KANDIYOHI CO. FARM. SISTER TO THE BIG 88 DEUCE, SHEL SHELLS FRESH IN FEB. & MILKING 105 #, SHE HAS TWO RED & WHITE DAUGHTERS THAT SELL EX-91 ALEXANDER, 4-6, 305D, 30,326, 3.6 1100 F, 3.1 944 P, HER HEADLINER DAUGHTER SELLS, PLUS MANY MORE. ALSO SELLING 35 FANCY SPRINGING & BRED HEIFERS, DUE SALE TIME THROUGH EARLY 2018. 35 OPEN HEIFERS & CALVES BY LEADING SIRES & OUT OF TOP MELJESTIC DAMS. FARM MACHINERY & DAIRY EQUIPMENT JD 3970 FORAGE HARVESTER, JD 7’ HAY HEAD, JD 3R22” CORNHEAD; (2) H&S HD TWIN AUGER 16’ FORAGER BOXES ON HD H&S TANDEM GEARS; MUELLER 1250 GALLON BULK TANK, 6 DELAVAL MILK MASTER ATO’S, DELAVAL 2” PIPELINE, OSWALT APPROX. 3000 # STATIONARY TMR, PLUS OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

MELJESTIC DAIRY FARM 20171 30TH ST. SW, BLOMKEST, MN JAN AND JOLENE ZUIDEMA OWNERS, PH. 320-905-3242 MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. INC.

AL WESSEL #77-60 PH. 320-760-2979 KEVIN WINTER 320-760-1593, ALLEN HENSLIN 320-979-1808 STEVE PETERSON 218-849-2238

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JD 5400 JD 5400 2WD, cab, air, power reverser, new tires, 68HP, 2500 hrs, excellent shape, $12,500.

(218) 428-9139

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: Case IH 884 PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 2WD w/2250 quick attach 55, 50 Series & newer tracloader, Dual PTO & 4,324 tors, AC-all models, Large hrs. Case IH 895 4x4, Inventory, We ship! Mark canopy roof, shuttle shift, Heitman Tractor Salvage dual PTO, dual hydraulics, 715-673-4829 2,316 hrs w/ 2255 loader, quick attach. 715-896-1050 Harvesting Equip 037 FOR SALE: CIH Magnum, Alloway 20' Stalk Chopper, 4 FWA, duals all around; - Swivel Wheels, 3Pt, $3,500.

STX 375 HD, CIH disk rip715-234-1993 per. 218-458-2248 CIH 2366 combine, 1,687 sep hrs, 2,666 eng hrs, specialty FOR SALE: IH 5088 tractor, rotor, long unloading auger, 6325 hrs, 3 hyd, 540 & 1000 field tracker, grain loss PTO, used for haying. Call monitor, header control, Dan 507-828-6069 heavy duty final drives, chain oilers. 605-359-6205 FOR SALE: Used Oliver & White tractor parts for FOR SALE: '84 HD 7720 combine, $10,000; '82 220 most models or will buy flexhead, $2,000; '74 643 your Oliver or White traccornhead;1711 5- belt pick tor, any condition. 218-639up head, $1,000. 507-426-7429 0315

50297 405th Ave, North Mankato, MN

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 | 10AM

2017

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AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

Tractors & Attachments Combines / Heads / Planters Drill / Field Cultivators Chisel Plows, Plows & Other Tillage Equipment Shredder & Row Crop Cultivators / Gravity Boxes Skid Steer Loaders Tractor Loader Backhoe & Attachment / Forage & Livestock Equipment Belt Conveyors & Augers Bins & Grain Handling Semi Tractors, Truck, & Pickup / Trailers / Other Farm Equipment / Lawn & Garden / Recreation Parts & Farm Support Items Shop Equipment & Tools Building to be moved

RAY THORN ESTATE Bev Thorn, Owner

For info contact Randy Kath at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.429.8894 Steffes Group, Inc. 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN

320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com Randy Kath MN47-007 TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed.

Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

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Retirement Farm

Auction

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 9:45 am

LOCATION OF SALE: 1 mile North of Odin, MN on Cty. Rd. 19. From Butterfield: 3 miles East on Hwy. 60 then 5 1/2 miles South on Cty. Rd. 19. From St. James: 4 miles West on Hwy 60 then 5 1/2 miles South on Cty. Rd 19. From Ormsby: 1 1/2 miles North on Hwy 4 the 2 1/2 West on Cty Rd. 7, then North 1 mile on Cty Rd. 19. Lunch stand will be available TRACTORS Case IH 8940 MFW A 480-42 rubber 75 %, w/ duals, 4Hyd. Outlets,6475 hrs, 1000 PTO, Serial No. J1A0372814; Case IH 5288 18.4-38, w/duals, 3 Hyd. Outlets, 1000PTO, 2000 hrs. on new Engine, Serial No. 513; Bobcat 773 Turbo Level lift, Cab & heat, 941 hrs; dirt bucket w/ tines; 6ft. -8ft. Snow bucket; pallet forks; 1066 IH-1 owner; IH Super M; IH M w/3 pt.-good rubber; IH F20-w/hand brakes; 8940 wts. & extended bracket PICKUP & TRAILERS 89’ Chev. 3500 Dually 4 x 4 Auto 454 Ext. cab-ag hitch-5th wheel plate- Hinicker 9 ft. snow plow; Bri-Mar 7x l2 dump trailer-7500 lb. axlesElec. Over Hyd hoist; Mauer 16 ft. Hyd. Tilt-10,000 lb. axles w/ rubber top-chains & binders; 7xl2 machinery trailer w/ winch tiltbed; Towbar; Fuel tank trailer-175 gal. w/ 12 volt pump15gpm pump WAGONS & LIVESTOCK EQUIP. Parker 6250 w/ lights & brakes; (4) Killbros 385 gravity Boxes -3w/ brakes & truck tires; Killbros 350 w/ Lindsay gear; Parker 170 bu.

Gravity box w/ gear & tarp.; Westfield brush auger; Parker fert.

Auger; Ext. for Kill bros wagon; JD 34 Manure spreader; 5 wheel rake; Powder River Squeeze chute; New rolls of barbwire; 20’ Bale elevator; Water tanks; Wood & steel fence posts; (4) 16’ pipe gates

COMBINE Gleaner R62 98’, 42” tires & duals, long auger, 600 hrs. on new motor, Sonnybrook rotor-Mauer Ext.; Gleaner 825 25’ beanhead w/ Crary air reel; Gleaner 6x30 Huggerhead; Header trailer for 25’ platform MACHINERY Wishek disk 1862-14 ft.; IH 900 cyclo 12 x 30 w/ Kelderman frontfold bar-yetter trash cleaners; 4800 IH 27 1/2’ Field cult w/ 3 bar mulcher; JD BWF 191/2’ Disk; IH 133 6-36 Vert. fold-20 ft. bar; IH 133 12x30 vert. fold cult; IH 133 -20ft. Bar vert. Fold; Case grain drill w/ grass seed on rubber; Flat-bed w/ JD gear; 10 ft. Soil Pulverizer; 250 gal. fuel tank; (4) 500 gal fuel tanks w/ pumps; Loftness 962 Snowblower-1000 or 540 PTO; Feteral 10-66 auger w/ Hyd. Swing hopper hyd. Lift; Hutch 53 ft. 8” Auger PTO; JD 14A W Disk; IH 7 section drag-hyd. Lift; 2 section drag; rollover scraper; Hutch 6” 32 ft. Auger elec. drive; Snowco jump Auger 8” 2hp Elec; 1400 gal. steel Watertank on trailer; Winpower 18/30 PTO Generator; 3 pt. one-row planter; 3 pt. Post Auger; Snoco Screaner; Flarebox; w/ gear; 12 Yetter trash cleaner; JD 603 6’ 3pt.

Rotary Mower; JD 3 pt. blade; 18.4 x 38 duals (2)sets for 1066

ANTIQUES Wards platform scale; Walking plow; Potatoe plow; Flare box on steel wheel gear; Rotary Hoe wheels; Steel wheels; Mobile gas can; Tires & rims; 14.9 x 38 for IH 300; 2 Row Ford cult.; Adams road grader; Wis. Motor; Belt pulley for F20 & M; Steel fanning mill; Speedjack; Cupalos; Fenders for M; Wheel weights; 2 pt. digger MISCELLANEOUS & TOOLS 3/4” Socket set; 3/4 Jumbo socket set; 220 chords; 110 volt winch; Makita chop saw; Miller 225 AC welder; Lincoln welder; Powerhack saw; US 2 hp. Air compressors; Engine stand; Cement mixer; Hyd. Press; Jeffers quick hitch; Snow bucket; Impact wrenches; IH 2 pt. adapt; Alum. Ext. ladder; Step ladders; Shelving; Bolts; Loader forks; McCulloch generator; Receiver hitch for Chevy pickup; Hyd. Cylinders; 60 gal Fuel tank w/ hand pump and much much more ..

INSPECTION: Nov. 16th & 17th-9 am to 4 pm or by appointment call Lyle (507)227-1652 AUCTIONEER NOTES: We are proud to conduct this farm retirement auction for Lyle & Mary. Their machinery was used on only 400 acres and was well maintained. Combine work done at Midway Farm Equip. Mt. Lake. Tractors were worked on

by Randy Ammann. Tractors and combine will be used for 2017 harvest- so the hrs. sale day will be higher.

USUAL AUCTION TERMS: Cash or bankable check, all items sold “as is” it is buyers obligation to inspect items prior to purchase. Announcements sale day take precedence over printed material. All items must be settled for sale day and before removing items. Bidders must register for bidders number prior to bidding. All sales are final. The information given is believed to be true and correct to best of the owners and sales staff ability, but makes no warranties whatsoever. Owners and Auction staff not responsible for accidents on premise or with items during or after removal. We hope to see you at the auction. BE PREPARED TO DOUBLE RING.

WWW.AUCTIONEERALLEY.COM

LYLE & MARY ANDERSON, OWNER AUCTIONEERS Darwin Hall Butterfield, 507.327.0535 Allen & Kevin Kahler, Sherburn Dustyn Hartung, Fairmont Dan Pike, Jackson Dylan Kallemeyn, Lewisville Doug Wedel, Fairmont

Hall Auction Service Clerking Hall Auction Service

Fairmont • Jackson

923 North State Street, Fairmont

507-238-4318

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“YOUR #1 AUCTION PROFESSIONALS” ABSOLUTE RETIREMENT AUCTION 7 - TRACTORS • VEHICLES SKID LOADER • MOWERS • SEMI • TRAILERS WELDER • MACHINERY • GUNS • TOOLS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 • 10:00 A.M.

Location: From Hartland, MN, 1 mile north on State Hwy. 13, then 1 1/2 miles east on Cty. Rd. 35 ( or 325th St.).

WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS. Auctioneer’s Note: Bruce has retired and will be heading to a warmer climate. If you're in the

market for some very low houred, low mile farm items, you'll want to be sure to attend this auction.

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DODGE TRUCK • JEEP • SKID LOADER • SEMI • TRAILERS

• 2004 Jeep Liberty, V-6 engine, auto., 142,000 miles • 2003 Sterling semi, 400 Cummins, 10-speed, new clutch & starter, 275/80R-22.5 tires, 375,000 miles • 2002 White Keene grain trailer, 38', ag hoppers, six new tires, roll tarp, never used in winter, one owner • 2016 B&B triple-axle trailer, three ramps, 7' x 20' 21000GVW, like new, less than 1,000 miles • 6 1/2' x 16' tandem-axle car trailer (no title) • 5' x 10' 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, HD truck, Cummins single-axle trailer w/tool box & fuel tank • turbo diesel, 4x4, auto., 4407 actual miles, 5' x 7' single-axle tilt-bed trailer never driven in winter, one owner

2015 Mustang 1650R skid loader, 2-speed, Power-a-tach, pilot controls, 60' bucket, only 10 hours, like new

OLDER FARM MACHINERY & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ATVs • MOWERS • TOOLS • WELDER • MISCELLANEOUS

• I.H. 710 4-bottom x 18" plow • Oliver 3 pt. 16' digger w/3-bar harrow • I.H. 710 3-bottom x 18" plow • Oliver 2-bottom x 16" plow • I.H. 2-bottom x 16" slat plow • J.D. 2-bottom x 14" slat plow • A-C 3-bottom x 16" snap coupler plow, trip bottom • International 13' tandem-axle disc • J.D. 6-row x 30" cultivator • 4-section coil tooth drag on cart • 2 - Loftness 7 1/2' snowblowers • 1991 Freightliner semi, 3406 Cat, 15-speed (salvage) • 1970's Case 880 excavator, 38" bucket (needs work) • 2959 Caterpillar D-7 dozer (needs work) • 1961 LaCrosse-Hyster triple-axle low boy trailer (no title) • 1989 Yamaha Bear Tracker ATV • Honda Rancher ES ATV • 2007 Toro Z-master commercial lawn mower, 27 HP, 2,000 hrs., 60" deck • Old Snapper mower, 30" deck w/bagger • Arctic Cat 440 Panther snowmobile • Arctic Cat 340 Cheetah snowmobile • Skid loader forks • Skid loader grapple bucket • 7' skid loader bucket • 3 pt. for 460 Farmall • 500-gal. fuel tank w/12-volt pump • Set of 18.4-38" chains • Lincoln Ranger 250 welder/generator, 28 hrs. • Cast Air portable twin-cylinder air compressor • New 9 HP transfer pump • 5 - IH wheel weights • 14 - A-C suit case weights • 30" x 20" steel culvert • Livestock water tank • Round hog feeder • Stihl gas pole sawAuctioneers: • Bench grinder • Lots of misc. tools

HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE GUNS (507) 684-2955

Tracy Holland & Associates 7 - TRACTORS

#7405002 • Ellendale, MN

1990 Case IH 9130, 4x4, bare back, PS, 4854 hrs., tach replaced at 3500 hrs., SN • Remington Wingmaster 12 ga. pump • Remington FOR870 FULL COLOR PICTURES & LISTING (507) JCB0005368 • International 3588, 3 pt., PTO, 2+2, 684-2955 hrs. unknown, S.N. 04432 552 Speedmaster semi Website 22 rifle • Remington 76 Sportsman Visit Our www.hollandauction.com • 1975 J.D. 4230, quad, new air comp., unknown, S.N. 4230H026731R or hrs.

(507) 456-5128 (cell) • A-C 7040, new A.C., 18.4-38" tires, 5242 hrs., w/J.D. 148 hyd. loader • Farmall pump 30-06 w/4X scope •Full Winchester 1897 12 Company ga. pump • A Professional Service Auction 856, new radiator & hyd. pump, rebuilt injector pump, new tires, W.F., S.N. • Remington 870 Express pump, vented rib (never • Member of State410 & National Auctioneer’s Association 19099 • Farmall 460, N.F. electronic ignition, new tires • Farmall Super MTA, fired • Escort self-defense 12 ga. pump (never fired) new radiator, clutch & TA, W.F., rear weights • 1990 Case IH 9130, 4x4, bare back, PS, 4854 hr, tach replaced at 3500 hrs., SN JCB0005368

Celebrating 30 years!

MANY ITEMS! TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION!!!

BRUCE P. LANGLIE - OWNER - 70823 325th St., Hartland, MN • (507) 845-2827 (Leave Msg.) HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE (507) 684-2955

FOR FULL COLOR PICTURES & LISTING Visit Our Website www.hollandauction.com • A Professional Full Service Auction Company • Member of State & National Auctioneer’s Association

Where farmers buy, sell and trade.

Auctioneers:

Tracy Holland & Associates #7405002 • Ellendale, MN (507) 684-2955 or (507) 456-5128 (cell)

Celebrating 30 years!

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194.86ac of Prime Nicollet County Farm Land

Land Auction

Tuesday, November 14th - 10:30 a.m.

4.417” x 4”

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Auction held at: St. George Parish Center 63128 388th Lane, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073 Directions to land: From St. George travel 4.8 miles West on Old Fort Rd., turn South onto 667th Ave. go 1.2 miles, land will be on the East side of the road. Watch for Signs!

This property will sell in 3 parcels including:

Parcel # 1: 80.54 acres with approx. 80 acres tillable.

Parcel # 2: 74.32 acres with approx. 72.5 acres tillable.

Parcel # 3: 40 acres with approx. 40 acres tillable.

Total of Farm: 194.86 acres with approx. 192.5 acres tillable.

Note: All acres are published based on Nicollet County Online Records and FSA records.

In case of severe weather, listen to 860 AM KNUJ at 8:30 the morning of the auction for postponement & rescheduling info. Blizzard Date is November 16th ~ noon

Nosbush Farm

Listing Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002 Lic 08-17-003 Auctioneers: Lar ry Mages, Lafayette; J oe Maidl, Lafayette; J ohn Goelz, Fr anklin Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Broker: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium. Everything sold in “AS IS” condition.

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FOR SALE: '98 CIH 2366 13 Shank GLENCOE combine 3218 E 2422R field STRETCH Soil Saver, New tracker chopper, Ag Leader Coulter Blades Recently, w/ monitor, yield & moisture H Duty Leveler Real Good. monitor, rock trap. 612-508MC #180SB 15 Ft Shredder 1194 Very Good. 319-347-2349 FOR SALE: 6R30” JD cornFOR SALE: IH 700 5 bottom head. 507-383-9565 16” auto re-set plow; IH 710 FOR SALE: 963 IH corn5 bottom 18” auto re-set head, very nice, always plow. Both with like new shedded, wp bearings, moldboards. 952-873-5566 straight tin, field ready, $2,475. 507-533-4620 or 507FOR SALE: IH 710 418 auto951-5071 matic re-set plow, very FOR SALE: JD 27 stalk good shape. 507-835-1248 or chopper, new hood, new 507-461-1825 paint, 15', 1000 rpm, cylinder included, always shed- FOR SALE: JD 714 mulch ded, used on 80 acre farm, tiller, coulter type disk, hyd no rocks, $4,800/cash. 320control, 11 shank, 13' wide 983-2593 w/ depth control, $9,000. IH 490 disk, 21', 19” blades, 7” FOR SALE: JD 7720 Titan II spacings, $4,800. Cash only combine, PRWD, 5245 hrs, on both. Both items used on good condition, 80 acre farm, no rocks, $12,000/OBO. 893 JD cornowned for 15 yrs, always head, 8-30, good condition, shedded. 320-983-2532 $12,500/OBO. Will consider pkg deal. 320-630-1598 REDUCED PRICES ON Int'l 843 cornhead, 4RN, NEW GREAT PLAINS $3,000/OBO. 715-450-4102 or Turbo-Chisels 7-9-11-13 Shank 715-743-2210 On Hand. Also, TurboJD 920 bean head, good con- Maxes 15-18-24-30 Ft Hyd dition, good poly, $5,500.

Turn Blades (0-6 Degrees) 715-234-1993 Dealer 319-347-6282 Can Del Tillage Equip

Machinery Wanted

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WANTED: JD 8770, good shape. 507-523-3305 or 507450-6115 Feed Seed Hay

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ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay & feed grade wheat straw, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN Call or text LeRoy Ose: (218)689-6675 SEED CORN SALE! Yield leading conventional hybrids start at $117! (20 unit order by Dec. 1) RR/GT, Double & Triple Stack hybrids also available. Manage your weed problems w/ proven ”KLEENACRES” solutions. Big yields, great pricing, proven satisfaction! Free catalog: 320-237-7667 or WWW.KLEENACRES.COM

Fertilizer & Chem

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Why Buy Lime? When Bio Liquid Calcium is cheaper and more effective tan lime! Let us help fix PH and Hardpan problems!

Also Avail. Organic certified Products. Call Gary at (715)533-0174

039 Machinery Wanted 040 '10 Great Plains Turbo Till Vertical Tillage unit Model All kinds of New & Used Livestock 054 TT 3000 Series II HD, cenfarm equipment – disc chister weight package, hyels, field cults, planters, FOR SALE: Black Angus draulic wing down pressoil finishers, cornheads, bulls also Hamp, York, & sure, rolling spike tooth and feed mills, discs, balers, Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. basket harrow, 30' working haybines, etc.

507-438-9782 320-598-3790 width, nice unit, $26,000.

(641) 590-1102

magesland.com

CALL NOW TO CONSIGN!

320.693.9371 | Litchfield@SteffesGroup.com Advertising Deadline: Monday, November 20

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Farmland For Sale

Equipment

113 Acres +/- Blue Earth County, MN.

OPENS: November 6 / CLOSES: November 15

2017

Shelby Twp. No buildings

PREVIEW: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM. LOADOUT: All items must be picked up by Fri., December 1, 2017.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: William has decided to retire from crop farming. Most of his equipment was purchased new and is field ready. Complete terms, lot listings & photos at SteffesGroup.com

LOCATION: Steffes Group facility, 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield MN

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 | 10AM This is a large multi-ring event with many items already consigned.

Tractors, Combines, Heads, Trucks, Semis, Tillage, Construction Equipment, Hay & Livestock Equipment & much more!

Live online bidding with registration & details at SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy. 22 S, Litchfield, MN, Ashley Huhn MN47-06, Randy Kath MN47-001

COMBINE & HEADS GPS EQUIPMENT TRACTORS PLANTER & SPRAYER TILLAGE EQUIPMENT GRAIN CART HAY EQUIPMENT SKID STEER LOADERS ENGINE & TRAILER OTHER EQUIP. & PARTS

Call Carl, Agent. 952-944-8737 or 612-240-5770 www.FladeboeLand.com If you’re having a Farm Auction, let other Farmers know it!

Upcoming Issues of THE LAND

Litchfield, MN Facility

William McNamara

Contact Bill at 612.819.7025 or Randy Kath at Steffes, 320.693.9371 or 701.429.8894 Steffes Group, Inc. 24400 MN Hwy 22 S Litchfield, MN 55355 Eric Gabrielson MN47-006

(108.58 Tillable acres)

320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com

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AUCTION AUCTION Large IH Collector Tractors, Cars and Shop Tool Auction

Friday, November 17th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.

“Your future is now” Tour

&

2nd Annual Seminar & Trade Show November 15, 2017 l Mankato, MN

The event will be at the Country Inn & Suites

MUST RSVP to Julie @ 660-651-0570

Julie.nevets@nevetsrv.com l www.passionforpigs.com

HUGE TWO-DAY FREEPORT, MN AREA DAIRY CATTLE & EQUIPMENT FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9TH & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2017 STARTING AT 11:00 AM BOTH DAYS

LOCATION: EXIT INTERSTATE 94 AT THE FREEPORT, MN EXIT (EXIT #140) THEN 2/10 MILE NORTH ON COUNTY # 11 INTO FREEPORT, THEN 7/10 MILE WEST ON COUNTY 157, THEN 5 MILES NORTH ON 167 TO ST. ROSA, MN THEN FROM ST. ROSA 2 MILES NORTH ON COUNTY 17 & 35, THEN 6/10 MILE EAST ON #37, 1 MILE NORTH ON 285TH AVE. THEN 2/10 MILE EAST ON 450TH ST. TO FARM #28243.

NOTE: OWNERS ARE RETIRING FROM FARMING, EXCELLENT HERD OF TOP DAIRY CATTLE & CLEAN LINE OF FARM MACHINERY, FOR CATTLE CATALOG OR MACHINERY LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com OR PHONE 320-760-1593.

SELLING DAY ONE, THURSDAY NOV. 9TH, 11:00 AM 210 OUTSTANDING OFFICIAL DHIA HOLSTEIN CATTLE WILL SELL UNDERCOVER HERD FACTS: 2 X 28,672 MILK, 3.71% 1068 FAT, 3.2% 893 PROTEIN, 84 #TANK AVG FROM BEAUTIFUL UDDERS, SCC AN AMAZING 120,000. COWS MILKED IN DOUBLE 8 PARALLEL PARLOR & HOUSE IN FREE STALL FACILITY. OVER 50 YEARS OR AI USING LEADING TPI & NM SIRES. EXCELLENT HERD HEALTH PROGRAM. BANGS VAC. INCLUDES: 110 FANCY YOUNG WELL UDDERED DAIRY COWS, 56 FRESH SINCE JUNE 1ST. W/ANOTHER 20 DUE

BY SALE TIME. 33 DUE BY 3-1-8. MANY FIRST & SECOND LACTATION. 50 BRED HEIFERS FANCY SET OF LARGE FRAME HEIFERS DUE SALE TIME THROUGH EARLY SPRING OPEN HEIFERS AND CALVES 52 HIGH POWERED AI SIRED OPEN HEIFERS FROM BABIES THROUGH BREEDING AGE SELLING DAY TWO, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10TH, 11:00 AM NOTE: ONLINE BIDDING ON MAJOR ITEMS ON FRIDAY’S AUCTION THROUGH PROXIBID (877) 505-7770 CLEAN NEW HOLLAND & FORD TRACTORS ‘11 NH T8.275 MFWD DSL TRACTOR, P SHIFT, DELUXE CAB, 3 HYD REMOTES, 540/ BIG & SMALL 1000 PTO, Q HITCH, GOOD 46” RUBBER W/HUB DUALS, SHOWS JUST 1311 HRS. PURCHASED NEW FROM LOCAL DEALER; ‘90 FORD 7710 SERIES TWO DSL, CAB, 3PT, 4HYD. REMOTES, 34” RUBBER, 5540 HRS; FORD TW-10 DSL, CAB, TURBO, 4SPD HI LOW, DUAL POWER, 38” RUBBER, DUAL HYD., 3800 HRS ON OVERHAUL. SKID LOADER ‘08 NH MODEL-175 DSL SKID LOADER, POWER TACH BUCKET, 2SPD, 72” BUCKET, 5194 HRS, PALLET FORKS, BALE SPEAR, MANURE FORK SELL SEPARATELY. TMR & FARM MACHINERY TRIOLLET 1-1000L SINGLE SCREW TRAILER TYPE TMR MIXER, SCALE, ONE OWNER; NH H7450 13’ HYDRA SWING DISCBINE , ONE OWNER; NH 5410 HAY MERGER W/2’ EXTENSION, HYD. SELF CONTAINED; HARMS BUILT 10X18 STEEL BALE RACK ON 10T WAGON; NH 195 TANDEM AXLE MANURE SPREADER, DOUBLE APRON, UPPER BEATER, ONE OWNER, VERY NICE; SANDS 6’X10’ TANDEM AXEL ROCK TRAILER; NOTCH 10’ PULL RIPPER, LAND WHEELS, DISC LEVELERS, LIKE NEW; KENT 18.5 FT. DISC-O-VATOR; WHITE 588 4X18 SPRING RE-SET PLOW; PLUS OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT. LIVESTOCK FEEDING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT 7 & 3 TON BULK FEED BINS; VAL METAL SELF PROPELLED BEDDING CHOPPER W/13 HP ENGINE; 12’ X 18’ BORK SUPER HUT; (18) BIG FOOT POLY SQUARE CALF HUTS; (17) WARMER; STEEL FEEDERS; GATES & RELATED ITEMS. FEED 10X250’ BAG OF 2017 HAYLAGE, 9X100’ BAG OF 2016 CORN SILAGE; 10X250 BAG OF 2016 CORN SILAGE.

DAN & LISA AUSTING OWNERS PH. 320-290-4307 28243 450TH ST. FREEPORT, MN (CERTAIN GPS SYSTEMS MAY NOT ACCURATELY FIND THIS LOCATION) MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. INC.

AL WESSEL LIC # 77-60 PH. 320-760-2979 & KEVIN WINTER 320-760-1593, AUCTIONEERS

Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

In case of inclement weather listen to KJOE or K-101 Radio, makeup date will be

Monday 20th @ 11:00 **Two auction ringsNovember will be running at times duringA.M. the sale.

Lunchon ongrounds groundsby: by: Countryside Adrian, Lunch Countryside InnInn Adrian, MN.MN.

The auction will be held on the Vis Farm at 20921 Read Ave. Worthington, Minnesota, which is located From I-90 exit The auction will be held on the Berglund 114 which is located #43 in Worthington, MN. 3 ½Farm miles located North on at Hwy. 59,100th then 1Ave. milesIona East Minnesota, on 210th Street ** For pictures visit our web on sitesCounty at randybuntjerauctionandrealtyllc.com midwestauctions.com/duanemulder.

From Chandler, MN. 4 Miles East Road #4 then 4 Miles or South on County Road #29/l00th Ave, or from Iona, MN 4 Miles West on County Road #4 then 4 miles South on County Road #29/100th Ave.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: We are extremely honored to be asked to represent the Larry Vis, Estate and Marilyn Vis with the sale of the following Property. Larry took great pride in his tractors and cars; all the tractors have been restored by Larry and are in excellent condition. If you are an IH Tractor collector or Car enthusiast this is the auction to attend, you will not be disappointed. Thank You, Randy

Collector Cars, Trucks, Custom Built Tractors or midwestauctions.com/duanemulder. **For pictures visit our websites at randybuntjerauctionandrealtyllc.com Oliver 1850? This tractor has a 5.7

Parts & Accessories

diesel engine, 6 speed automatic This auction will also be telecast live forliter online bidding.

For live online bidding1952 goChevy to Deluxe 305 engine, new trans, 66x43.00-25 rears and 15.5x16 fuel pump and carburetor this car Tractors fronts, W.F, Weights, this tractor will has ancatalog older interior and exterior randybuntjerauctionandrealtyllc.com and click on the tab for registering, and go approximately 50 mph: restoration (sharp): (Note-all tractors have been repainted) Internet buyers auction terms.

IH 4586 5,556 Hrs. 20.8x38 rubber, duals, 3 remotes, serial#2980003u000754:

Chevy Approximately 10 minutes of small items1952? only Tractor Accessories

business coupe: 1952 Chevy deluxe (both cars in need of res-

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:12We are extremely honored tosetsbe asked represent Darrell & toration, non running): IH Suitcase weights: 2- 2pt. hitch draw bars: 2of 2pt. arms: to of newof and this used front tractor fenders: Several IH trac- line of farm equipment.

LaVonne Berglund withseveral thepairsale exceptionally clean tor hubs: Schwartz Loader w/IH mounts: Flat top rear tractor fendDarrell has taken great ers: pride in his6-new farm so please don’t miss out on the Quick Hitches: after equipment, market steps for JD tractor: Tractor 10,954 Hrs. 1955 Ford F-500 Truck with flat bed: of 8.3x24 Tireswell and rims (like new): IH Narrow front: opportunity to buy someChains; very2-Sets clean and kept farm machinery.

Thank You, Randy duals with

IH 1206 Diesel 18.4x38 w/axel new inside rubber, Fenders, 2pt, W.F. weights and new seat, serial#14769:

Ford F-100 Pickup (for parts): 1952?

IH Split rear weights: set of M-M Flat top fenders: Set of Clam Shell

Chevy sedan (parts car): 1949 & fenders: plus a large assortment of other tractor related parts and Darrell & La Vonne Berglund, Owners 1950 Chevy Deluxe 1-w/visor (both are parts cars):3-sets of fender accessories: skirts: 1989 GMC 8’ pickup box: 2-9” ford rear ends: 1-ford 8” rear For more information contact Darrell @&507-360-1018 IH 1206 Diesel 9,823 Hrs. FendTrackhoe, Backhoe end: 1-Chevy 8” rear end: Numerous Car and Pickup parts and ac-

ers, W.F. New 18.4x38 rubber, cessories: Telescoping Liftfrom 10:00 Viewing will be2ndWednesday & Thursday a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2pt, weights, owner tractor, serial#11728: Farm Equipment Note: these are all pre-harvest hours so hours are subject to change slightly.

Poclain Model SC150 Trackhoe w/Duetz 6

cyl. Engine: (like new blades): CIHN.H. 4600 24’ Fld. Cult. w/3 15kw barPTO harrow: 270 Sq. Baler: 3 Pt. fork lift: Onan generator:IH DemIH 1066 Diesel 5,845 Hrs. Moco 135 gal. booms: IHPlow 2400 Round Baler:reset: IH 100 2pt.

5500 13 Shank Chisel Plow: IHSprayer 720w/30’ 5 bottom w/auto 2010 MFWD 1,106 Hrs, Serial #JD 008439, Rock Box, tor & RearJD End 8225R were completely 300D Backhoe, 1,956 Hrs. 2wd, 7’ sickle mower: Endgate seeder: Belly Mower off Cub Farmall: 5’ gone through approximately serial#T0300DA792147: BellyCult. mountw/rolling sickle mower:shields One bottom plow: 2 row cult (Both fit Quick Hitch, 18.4x46 rears with hub duals, 380/85R34 fronts, CIH 183 8m Vibra Shank 100 hrs ago, New 18.4x38 rubSnorkel lift Model A60RD, Duetz 4 cyl.

Cub farmall): M-M Grain drill w/grass seed: N.H. Hay Rake: JD 4-remotes, Active seat, very clean 1 owner tractor: JD 4640 8,366 ber, Fenders, W.F. 3pt, 2 reDiesel engine w/3,500 Hrs, 60’ reach, serial#865131286: #21 Crimper: IH #45 18’ 3Pt. Fld. Cult. w/3 bar harrow. motes, Hrs.serial# with2610159u014697: an under haul at 6,000 Hrs. serial# 0221018, power

Tractors and Accessories

Planter

JD 1750 Max Emerge XP, 8m, serial#730410, Dry Fertilizer, Herb Pickup shift, 20.8x38 rubber w/hub duals, 3-remotes, has water filter: Trailers IH 856 Diesel 5,340 Hrs,18.4x38

& Insect, Trash whippers and JD 350 computer tract Monitor JD 4240 5,860 Hrs. rubber serial#030112, Quad (like new), rock box, range, 2-remotes, rock 540/1000 pto, W.F, 2-pt, 1999 Ford F-250 Ex. cab 198,745 miles, 2005 P&J 32’ 5TH wheel tandem axel trailer w/duals and Beaver box, 18.4x38 rubberfenders, w/hub duals: IH 1086 Approximately 5,019 Serial #2610142u027729: 7.3 diesel,Wagons 4x4, auto, new glow plugs & tail (like new): 6 ½ x 10 utility trailer w/fold down ramp: Trailer Hrs. 18.4x38 rubber, 2-remotes, I-Owner: IH 756 Diesel 8,697 relay, (SHARP) axels: 8.5’x29’ Bumper hitch flat bed triple axel trailer.

Hrs. serial#15810, Cab, 3pt, 540/1,000 PTO, 16.9x34 rubber 2015 Demco 650 Bu. w/cement truck tires (like new): Demco IH 806 Diesel 5,882 Hrs, 18.4x34 365 Bu. w/cement truck tires: Demco 365 Bu. w/11.00x20 tires: (I-owner): IH batteries, 666 Diesel 10,615 Hrs. W.F, Rock Box, Fenders, rubber, W.F, 2pt, new seATV & Go-Cart Semi Tractor & Trailer rial#5505: 3pt. wheel weights, 2-remotes: IH “M” serial# 72544 12 volt: IH Demco 325 Bu. w/12.5x15 tires: J&M 350 Bu. w/12 ton gear and 16.5L x 16.1 tires: 18’ Bale rack w/JD gear “H” serial # 181697 N.F 12.4x38 Rubber has cracked block: Pair IH 706 Diesel, W.F, Fenders,

1973 IH 4070 Cab over w/sleeper and 425 hp. Detroit engine: EZ-

of 16.9x34 hub Duals: Cat. III Quick hitch: Cat. II drop Quick hitch: IH 2pt, serial#32220: Trail 43’ deck semi trailer: 86 series front fenders: Pair of 18.4x38 hub duals

Combine, Heads and Head Movers

IH 560 Diesel, 4,846 Hrs, 20.8 x 38 rubber, W.F, 2pt, Fenders, CIH 1666 Axial Flow weights:

Skid Loader

2013 CF Moto ZX6 600 Side by Side only 71.6 miles, 4x4, wench: DR. Pepper go-cart:

Tiling & DirtBobcat Moving 610, 1,223 Hrs. serial#18062, w/Wisconsin 4 cyl. Gas engine and 54” bucket Equipment Shop Items

Combine, 3,740 Hrs. serial# 0104887, Letourneau Westinghouse Mod-Misc. Farm Equipment Coats Model 3030 tire changer: Buffalo 8” metal band saw: upright Chopper, Spreader, replaced unloading auger recently, specialty el#90823 dirt scraper, holds approx. metal band saw w/welder: South Bend 4 ½’ metal lathe on cart: Jack 11 yards: the shop every JD 115 RN Stalk Chopper, 1,000 PTO, 4 wheels: IH 1000 Sickle rotor: Rock trap, this combine has been through Stands: Lincoln Stick welder: Sandblaster: Misc. auto body tools: mower w/7’ bar: IH #80 Snow new)of wrenches and socket sets: Dewalt Chopblower saw: Large(like assortment year: CIH 2206 RN Com polyHrs,snouts, Serial#024295: IH 460 Head Diesel, 6,972 W.F. Control Instruments Laser CIH transit w/ Air tools: 2-Tap & Die sets: Carolina 30 ton Press: 3-Hy-lift jacks: high output hyd. tripod: Older Transit measuring poles: 6’Tren1020 20” Bean HeadFenders, serial#0222091: Unverferth HT25 25’w/tripod: Head2-Tiling plus many more items Augers Pump, serial #23302: cher w/Wisconsin gas engine: Gas Powered dirt Tamper: New PlasMover: Quick Fit 25’ Head Mover tic and cement tile: Westfield 10”x61’ Auger w/swingLawn hopper: Mowers Sudenga 8”x60 & Auger: IH 460 Gas, N.F, Weights: 4-Sudenga 8”x60’ Augers w/swing hoppers Grain Truck Engines Lawn Items

1979 Chevy C-70 single axle with 79,132 Miles, 350 Gas engine, Misc. Items Cub Cadet 1330 hydro w/32” cut: Woods 6160 zero turn lawn 460 High output engine: Duetz Diesel engine, several other car and mower w/16hp. Briggs engine and 60” cut: Lawn aerator: Home16’ wood box and 5x2 transmission.

Alkota 320AX4 3 gal. made per gas min.

2,000 PSI,Garden hot tools: water pressure IH 300 Gas, N.F, after market 3pt, pickup motors (needing work): powered lawn roller: new batteries, serial#18919: washer w/diesel motor, serial #243112 completely rebuilt by Tillage Equipment Livestock Equipment Misc. Items 2015 JD 2700 5 Shank Disc Ripper w/rear leveling gang, PSI in 2014: Snapper Rear engine lawn mower with 14.5 Briggs IH 2404 Industrial w/belly mounted sickle Diesel barrel with electric pump: 300 serial#755160 (doneandless I-owner: CIH wire: Tiger engine, 30” cut: 550 Gal. mower, 18.4x16 rubber w/duals, set of than 500 acres) 8 ton Bulk bin: fencing 125 gal. Pickup Fuel tank w/hand pump: Several electric motors: 15’ Pickup Bin Sweep: turf tires II will be included, needs Several Tractor, and Car tires10” (some Bin are likeSweep: new): TransMate Model 2004th 28’gear Fld. Cult. w/ 2 bar harrow and rolling basket, Gal. Overhead Gas Barrel: work: fer pump: Hyd. Cylinders: 12’x11’ new garage door: Misc. Lumber: 2-11.00x20 wagon tires Antiques & Collectibles serial# 073152 (like new): CIH 496 Disc 21.5’ Serial#0154631 IH Cub, near new rubber serial#24053:

Homemade airplane wind vein: Wash tub: Cream Cans: Cistern Pump.

Belting: Knipco Heater: Bin Fans: 2-36” notched dick blades (new): 500 gal. S.S. Bulk tank, 8’x16’ portable building (must be removed within 30 days): plus many more items to numerous to mention.

Darrell & LaVonne Berglund, Owners Larry Estate, Marilyn Owner For more Vis, information, contact Darrell Vis, @ 507-360-1018 For more information contact Randy Michelson @ 507-329-3526 Auctioneers:

Randy Buntjer Auction & Realty, LLC 10330 310th Street Ellsworth, MN 56129 Phone 507-360-2650 Auctions • Real Estate • Appraisals

AUCTION TERMS: or bankable bankablecheck check payable of auction. the auction.

AUCTION TERMS:U.S. U.S.funds funds -- cash cash or payable the the day day of the Owners & Owners & sales staffresponsible are not responsible forAll accidents. items as is or with sales staff are not for accidents. items are All being soldare as being is with sold no stated implied made theStatements day of the auction taken precedence over any & all printed material. nowarranty. stated orStatements implied warranty. made the day of the auction taken precedence Theany information given is believedThe to beinformation true & correct to best the owners & sales ability,tobut IS over & all printed material. given is of believed to be truestaff’s & correct NOT Buyer staff’s assumes full responsibility all items upon purchase.

Buyer shall best of GUARANTEED. the owners & sales ability, but IS NOTforGUARANTEED. Buyer assumes fullmake all inspections items priorupon to purchase and relies their judgment as to condition, hours, responsibility forofall items purchase.

Buyersolely shallon make all inspections of itemsage, prior mileage and any safety or other defects.

All out of the area buyers shall provide letter of credit to purchase and relies solely on their judgment as to condition, age, hours, mileage andto the to purchasing. All buyers must register for buyer’s number prior to bidding. All anyauction safetycompany or otherprior defects.

All out of the area buyers shall provide letter of credit to the sales are final, Not responsible for accidents, Restroom on grounds.

J.J. VonHoltum Lic. 67-80 auction company prior to purchasing. All buyers must register for buyer’s number prior to bidding. All sales are final, Not responsible for accidents, Restroom on grounds.

Phone 507-227-8029

Auctioneers: RandyBuntjer Buntjer 53-18 Randy Lic.Lic. 53-18 Phone Phone507-360-2650 507-360-2650 Duane Mulder Lic. 67-44 Duane Mulder Lic. 67-44 Phone 507-220-3558 Phone 507-220-3558 Jim VonHoltum Lic. 53-10 Phone 507-220-3556 Jim VonHoltum Lic. 53-10 J.J. VonHoltum Lic.67-80 Phone 507-220-3556 Phone 507-227-8029

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‘04 JD 7320 Cab, MFWD, 16 spd., 741 loader, ‘13 JD 670, 853 eng/606 sep hrs., Contour Master, 6316 hrs .........................................................$55,000 Chopper, 520x42” duals ..............................$165,000 ‘13 JD 6170R, Cab, IVT trans, MFWD, 859 hrs., ‘13 JD 660, 4WD, 1598/1066, 2630 display, Contour w/H380 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, ..........$116,000 Master chopper, 520x42” duals ...................$153,000 ‘09 NH 6070, Bi-directional, 3543 hrs., cab air, w/NH ‘13 JD 660, 1180 eng/892 sep hrs., cm, HID 84lb loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO...................$59,000 lights, high torque USD chopper, 520x38” duals .... ......................................................................$153,000 ‘12 Kubota M110, Cab, MFWD, 240 hrs., w/Kubota LA1953 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO .............$55,000 ‘12 JD 680, 1436 eng. hrs., 1021 sep. hrs., 2WD, Pro drive, 5 speed feederhouse, chopper, 26’ unloading ‘13 JD 6150R, MFWD, IVT tranny, 935 hrs w/ JD 360 auger, 520x42” tires & duals........................$149,000 loader, electric joystick, 3pt, 580/1000 PTO, 3 hyd 18.4x42” tires ..............................................$103,000 ‘11 JD 9770, 1822 eng/1212 sep hrs, Contour Master, ‘11 Challenger, MT 575 B, MFWD, 2242 hrs., ML98 loader ...................................................$72,000

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4 hyd. Hiflow, PTO .......................................$180,000 ‘00 JD 9650TS, 3611 eng./2645 sep. hrs., chopper, 20.8x38” duals ...............................................$45,000 ‘14 CIH, 340 MAG Row Trac 287 hrs., luxury cab, ‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., rock trap, suspended frt axle, 18” tracks, 76” spacing, 6 hyd

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‘13 JD 9360, 1799 hrs., powershift, 1000 PTO, ‘11 Claas Lexior, 740, 1466 eng/899 sep hrs., 4x4 620x42 tires & duals ....................................$162,000 520x42” duals ..............................................$105,000 ‘13 JD 9460, 1086 hrs., 5 hyd., hi-flow, 5 valves, 480x50”, triples ............................................$185,000

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‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs., powershift, diff lock, HID lights 480x50” tires & duals .........................$128,000 ‘13 Cat 930K Hi-lift, 5088 hrs, ride control, flex hyd, 6.5 yd bucket ...............................................$107,500 ‘09 CIH 385, 3071 hrs., 620x 46 tires & duals, 4 hydraulics, powershift ...............................$105,000 ‘15 Case 621F, 360hrs, 2½ yd bucket, ride control, aux hyd, WARRANTY ...................................$107,500

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‘14 CIH 260, 605 hrs., MFWD luxury cab, 4 hyd, 3 pt

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hitch, 1000 PTO, 480x50” duals ..................$115,000 ‘02 Case IH 1020 30’ flex, fore & aft, set up for tracker .........................................................$5,000

‘12 JD 8235, 1235 hrs., 2wd, cab air, powershift, 3pt, 1000 pts,

4hyd. valves, 3 front weights, 18.4x46” tires & duals . $112,000

‘12 CIH 260, 1784 hrs., Deluxe cab, 19-spd., PS, susp. front axle, 3 pt., 4 hyd., Hi-Flow, 1000 PTO, 480x50” duals, MFWD .................................$110,000 ‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4

‘07 Case IH 2020 35’ flex, fore & aft, full finger auger ....................................................$11,000

CORNHEADS ‘13 Drago N6TR, Fits JD, 6 row 30” Chopping with stalk stompers, low acres ..............................$26,500

hyd., big pump, 420x46” tires & duals ........$110,000 ‘13 Drago N6, 6 row 30” non chopping, unused fits Case/IH .........................................................$29,500

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front duals, 480x50” .....................................$115,000 ‘06 Drago N8TR, 8 row 30” Chopping cornhead to fit CIH ................................................................$16,000 ‘13 NH 8360, 940 hrs., MFWD, leather seats, 4 hyd., ‘05 Drago N6TR, 6 row 30” chopping, fits JD combines 1000 PTO, auto steer complete, 480x50” rear tires

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& duals .........................................................$119,000 ‘09 Drago N6TR, 6 row 30” chopping, fits JD combine .........................................................$22,000 ‘13 NH T8.300, 801 hrs., MFWD, 4 hyd., 3 pt., ‘02 Case IH 2208, 8 row 30” hyd., deck plates.. ...........

540/1000 PTO, 480x50” tires & duals .........$105,000 ........................................................................$13,000 ‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD, 690 hrs., 4 hyd., 3 pt., 1000 ‘05 Geringhoff, roto disc 830 8 row 30” chopping, fits PTO, HID lights, front wts, fender ..................$99,000 JD combine ....................................................$19,000

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‘13 JD S680 combine, 2WD, 520/85R42 duals, 2300 engine hrs, 1500 sep. hrs ..................................$129,000 ’13 JD 7230R, IVT transmission, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 650/85R38 single rear tires, 540/65R34, Premium cab w/suspension, 1520 hrs., warranty .............$116,000 ’10 JD 9330, powershift, 620/70R42 duals, 2055 hrs., diff. locks, auto trac ready..................................$125,000

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‘16 JD Gator TS, 4X2, 150 hrs ............................. $5,500 ‘16 JD Gator HPX, 4X4, 150 hrs .......................... $6,900 ’13 JD 8260R, powershift, 1300 front axle, 380/90R50 duals, front duals, 540/1000 PTO, HID lights, 60 GPM hyd. Pump, 4 remotes, 2,000 hrs. .....................$116,000 ’13 CIH Magnum 235, new 480/80R46 duals, 540/1000 PTO, through service program, 2235 hours ........$89,500 ’12 Harvestec 5308C, 8X30 chopping cornhead, JD mounts, single pt hook-up..............................$19,500 ’14 NH BR7090 specialty crop round baler, twine & new wrap, 2160 bales ..........................................$21,000

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200 Holstein steers, approx. Registered Texas Longhorn 275 lbs., vaccinated, breeding stock, cows, wormed, dehorned, nice heifers or roping stock, top cut. Delivery available. 715blood lines. 507-235-3467 613-2072 WANT TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable 25 COWS For Sale Take Your cripples; also horses, Pick. 715-537-3940 sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 800 gallon Mueller bulk tank, 057 compressor, automatic Horse washer, complete. 507-523Marg Horse Company Buy3305 or 507-450-6115 ing horses of all kinds.

Please call. (715) 896-2213 FOR SALE: Registered Holstein springers. AI sired & Sheep 060 bred. 25,000 lbs herd average. Free stalls & dirt lot.

FOR SALE: 2 lambs (1) 715-897-1544 young black Southbond, Baby Doll $250. (1) Suffolk FOR SALE: Registered Holcross $150. 715-507-0533 stein bulls. 715-255-9242

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Sparta. (608)633-4109 13' Farm Dump Trailer, Hydro Hoist, $5,000. 715-2341993 WANTED: 1950 Ford F1 pickup restorable, will pay fair price. Call 608-776-3873 Miscellaneous

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USED TRACTORS

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 CAT 55 4,000 hrs ........................................... $67,000 CIH 3394 FWA................................................ $29,500 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 ‘12 Challenger MT 665D .............................. $155,000

TILLAGE

‘03 Sunflower, 32’, 5-bar spike ...................... $18,000 Sunflower 4610, 9-shank ............................... $45,000 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

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‘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

COMBINES

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 12’ Gleaner S67, 532 sep hrs ...................... $235,000

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NEW Salford Plows................................................ Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders ............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers .......................................... Call NEW REM 2700 Vac. ............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers.............................................. Call NEW Riteway Rollers ............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers .................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors .......................................... Call ‘13 NH 220, 170 hrs ....................................... $33,000 NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ........................ Call NEW NH Skidsteers - On Hand ............................. Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons ................................. Call NH 230 w/ cab & air ....................................... $37,900 NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ........................ Call REM 2700, Rental .................................................. Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart .................................. On Hand

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

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Larson Brothers Implement ....42, 45

Blethen Gage & Krause ................12

Mages Auction Service............40, 42

C & C Roofing ..............................18

Maring Auctions ............................44

Carl Myers ....................................42 Courtland Waste Handling ............33 Curt’s Truck & Diesel Service ......10 Dairyland Seed Co., Inc...................9 Dan Pike Clerking ........................39 David Gass ....................................38 Deutz Auctions ..............................39

Mid-American Auction Co.37, 40, 43 Mike’s Collision ..............................7 Minnwest Bank ..............................13 Mustang Mfg Co. ..........................30 Northland Building, Inc. ..................6 Peterson Farms Seed......................15

Diers Ag & Trailer Sales, Inc. ......19

Pioneer ........................................4, 5

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Property Brokers ............................38

Double B Mfg ................................26

Pruess Elevator, Inc. ......................46

Duncan Trailers..............................46

R & E Enterprises ..........................46

Factory Home Center ....................21

Randy Buntjer Auction & Realty ..43

Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg Co. ......31

Rush River Steel & Trim ..............27

Gehl Company ..............................32 Hall Auction Service......................41 Hawkeye Auction ..........................38 Henslin Auctions............................39 Holland Auction Co. ......................41 Houghton’s Auction Service ..........38 K & S Millwrights, Inc. ..................3

Ryan Mfg Flex Til ........................22 Schweiss, Inc. ................................46 SI Feeder/Schoessow, Inc. ............29 Smiths Mill Implement ..................47 Southwest MN K-Fence ................23 Steffes Group ....................37, 40, 42

Kannegiesser Truck Sales ..............16

Wahl Spray Foam Insulation..........11

Keith Bode ....................................46

Wingert Realty ..............................37

Land Proz.com ..............................37

Wyffels Hybrids ......................24, 25

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

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Avian high-rise living

s you drive north out of Granite Falls on Yellow Medicine County Road 5 (also called Grandview Street), you drive by what looks like a subdivision for the birds. The yard stretching back to Jerry Thorstad’s house is dotted with birdhouses of all shapes and sizes sitting on poles.

Building birdhouses is like a second career for this semi-retired 80-year-old. It wasn’t at all planned.

“It happened after my mother’s 90th birthday,” Thorstad said. “Right there in front of the house is the little one that started the whole mess.”

His cousin made that birdhouse as her birthday gift. It has a welcome sign and a shelf for a flower pot. His mother really loved it and thought Jerry’s brothers might like to have one. So his cousin built two more.

Then his mother said, “I’ll bet the grandchildren would really like one.” She came up with a list of 13 names, which Jerry thought was too much to ask of the cousin.

“I was retired and had nothing to do, so I bought equipment and built them,” he said.

“As soon as I built the first few, I wondered how it would look if I had two birdhouses on the post. That’s how it all got started.”

Once he had the basics down, he let his imagination lead him all over. He put some of the houses out in the yard and people purchased them.

Granite Falls, Minn.

He has put multiple birdhouses on one post, but most are one house with multiple rooms.

He built one that was eight feet long, had two stories on each end and four stories in the middle. It had 96 nests. A 12-foot long, twostory “apartment house” on his lawn has 72 separate holes. He has yet to replace the roof blown off by the wind.

“I had two that were 8-foot tall, each with 32 houses,” he said. “I just build them and if someone likes them, they buy one. I doubt if I’ve ever made a dime.”

The shelves in his workshop are filled with various styles, and he will sell those in his yard. He builds mostly Martin houses, but also Wren, bat, and duck houses, as well as bird and squirrel feeders.

“It’s been a pretty spendy hobby, but not as bad as golf,” Thorstad said. “If people want a birdhouse, I’ll tell them how to build it. It’s not a big deal to build one of these things.”

And if you don’t want to build, you can buy one of his.

“I go from one hole to as high as 50 or 100,” he said.

The birdhouses and Thorstad are at 102 Grandview St. on the northeast side of Granite Falls. He has parttime work, so it’s best to call ahead, (320) 564-9251. v

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