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Coffee conversations at the Chatter Box registered Angus cattle by air to help café in Olivia, Minn., extended around kick-start the cattle industry in the world on the morning of Sept 28.

Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan, situated on the southern “Yes, we could see opportunity,” said boundary of Russia, is rapidly becoming Dan. “There simply wasn’t a cattle indusa significant player in ag production. try. Yet this big country has 16 million Sitting in at the Chatter Box was Ed people and huge Russia is next door.”

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

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

Beibit Yeruboyev, a And the Prices liked the Kazakhstan business developattitude of the Kazakhstan ment specialist in agriculture. people. “At the Moscow airport Yeruboyev worked for seven it seemed everybody’s head years in North Dakota was down,” said Dan. “But Economic Development helpwhen we flew into Astana airing to direct new business port, the people were friendly. opportunities from North They wanted to shake hands.

Dakota to Kazakhstan.

The younger generation espeApparently, it’s working. cially are upbeat and eager. So Yeruboyev told us North we immediately liked the culDakota now exports about one ture of these people.” billion dollars of products, Photo by Dick Hagen Yeruboyev agreed the attimachinery and feed stocks The Chatter Box coalition included (seated, tude of the Kazakhstan people each year to his country. Plus, left to right): Beibit Yeruboyen, Bill and Dan is authentic. “Even though my two significant new industries Price; (standing) Rachel, Ed and Deb country was part of the old Baumgartner. which are coming on strong Soviet regime, today we are an are the development of a corn optimistic culture,” he said. industry, which in turn nurtures a burgeoning cattle “When Russia left, many of my people were left to industry. starve. We just hadn’t developed our own food and Two North Dakota cattlemen, brothers Bill and meat industry. But now, we look forward to a growDan Price, are fifth-generation farmers and ranching and prosperous future. Our agriculture will very ers. Today they run about 7,000 acres of crop and likely see remarkable new growth — both in crops pasture land, raising 1,200 stock cows and another and livestock production. Dairying is getting big. We 15,000 feeders. export already lots of beef and dairy products to Bill Price said limited land resources in their Minot, 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.) tries to handle his Metro Meats beef products.

See LAND MINDS, pg. 6 The brothers have shipped about 12,000 of their

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Secretary Perdue’s killing of GIPSA rule is step backward A joke bouncing around Stockyards the ag grapevine shines Administration — or more light on where rural GIPSA. All were “infuriatAmerica’s politics are than ed,” reported USA Today, where its funny bone actuwhen Perdue, traveling in ally is. The abridged verSpain, officially “withsion goes like this: My dog drew” (read dumped) it. sleeps 20 hours out of 24, Their anger is undereats free food prepared for standable.

The rule was FARM & FOOD FILE him every day, gets free the last best chance they medical care, free housing,

By Alan Guebert had to protect what little and never cleans up any market independence mess he makes. Thinking remains in today’s packabout this it suddenly hit er-controlled livestock me: my dog is either a and poultry markets.

Democrat or a congressman!

Perdue threw that chance on the bone Funnier than the joke, perhaps, is pile without looking back — or forward. that just a week or so ago the cowboys The angry cowboys shouldn’t have who sent it were flooding rural e-mail been surprised. Big Meat, Big Ag and boxes with flaming denouncements of congressional Republicans spent U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny almost 10 years delaying the rule Perdue after he killed the GIPSA rule, a after Democrats pushed it as a key complicated but crucial market reform element of the 2008 farm bill. In midaimed at leveling the meatpacker-domi- 2015, however, Congress allowed it out nated livestock and poultry markets. of the bureaucratic dog house as part Independent ranchers, hog farmers, of a broader budget deal. Tom Vilsack, and poultry growers had spent years Perdue’s predecessor, quickly moved to fighting for the rule, administered by publish an “interim” rule. the Grain Inspection, Packers and

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But on Oct. 17, the day before the rule was to become “final,” Perdue tossed it.

Strangely, just a week later, those GIPSA-hot, Perdue-angered ranchers had all but forgotten that the secretary had crushed their hopes for market reform and now were busy comparing a lazy dog to Democrats or worse, members of Congress.

Really? A Republican secretary of agriculture for a stridently Republican White House kills a desperately needed market reform that was promoted, passed and protected by congressional and White House Democrats (and a brave Republican, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa) for nearly a decade, and these protectors are now freeloading dogs?

Wow. Little wonder Perdue and the Trump administration tossed the rule.

They knew it wouldn’t cost them one ounce of political support in beet-red rural America.

And even if it had cost them, were working farmers and ranchers who, according to some estimates, voted for Trump by a staggering 4-to-l margin, going to cry foul? Democrats in farm and ranch country these days are, after all, as rare as profitable prices.

And yet, despite his anti-farmer/ rancher GIPSA action, Secretary Sonny can’t escape Big Meat’s ugly truth. Two stories published Oct. 30 by meatingplace.com showed where some of these loosely-regulated giants now

are. The first story reports, “A classaction lawsuit filed last week in Benton County, Ark., Circuit Court accuses two rehabilitation programs of violating Arkansas law prohibiting slavery by forcing drug addicts to work for free at chicken processing plants and a plastic manufacturing facility under threat of incarceration.”

The second story, again set in a poultry processing facility, notes, “Authorities in Alabama are investigating the death of a work release inmate yesterday while he was working at a Koch Foods poultry plant in Ashland.”

Are we as a nation, let alone as farmers and eaters, so blinded by everlower costs and ever-higher profits that we now have a system that allows drug addicts to be allegedly enslaved and low-cost prison inmates killed in our livestock slaughtering plants?

These aren’t market failures; they’re human failures. Our food, farms, customers and communities won’t get better unless we demand better.

And, lazy dogs or not, Perdue’s killing of the GIPSA rule makes all of us worse, not better.

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Nov. 16 — American Agri-Women National Convention — Bloomington, Minn. — Convention offers tours, leadership and professional development sessions — Contact aaw@americanagriwomen.org or visit americanagriwomen.org/national-convention/ Nov. 17-18 — Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting — Bloomington, Minn. — Member meeting includes voting, national issues update, general session on economic challenges and keynote speaker Matt Birk — Contact MFBF at (651) 768-2102 or visit fbmn. org/annual-meeting

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Harvest is a blessing when it brings you closer to God It’s the time of year when farmers walk wrong, we may wonder, what next? across their yards in the wee morning How do we respond? hours, climb into their combines, and head In the Bible there’s a story about a man toward fields ripe for harvest. Not today, named Job (rhymes with robe). He feared nor anytime soon. My favorite farmer is God, turned his back on evil, and was a walking across the yard to check the rain farmer of means. He owned seven thougauge before he empties it to make room sand sheep, three thousand camels, five for rain yet to come. hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred When he returned I asked, “How are THE BACK PORCH donkeys. His Christmas card would have you?” pictured his seven sons, three daughters, Our friends and family have been asking, By Lenae Bulthuis one wife, and the word blessed! texting the same question. “How is Mike?

But in a single day it was all stripped away. Every How are you? Things are wet. You doing okay?” child, every animal was gone. Then he got sick. And Mike’s answer? This isn’t my first rodeo! from his unimaginable reality comes an even more unbelievable response. Job falls to the ground in True story. He’s been farming since he was 5, so worship and says, “Naked I came from my mother’s he says. And as the only son of a man who bleeds womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and love for the land, it’s in his bones. But time does the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord more than mark days off a calendar. It also writes lessons into our lives through truth and experience. be praised,” (Job 1:21).

I’d like to think I would respond to disaster like Maybe you’ve heard, read, or said, “It’ll all work Job, but I know better. I’ve stubbed my toe and said out. It always does.” Sometimes that means comnothing worth repeating. pleting the harvest in October. Other times it means November, or even December. But somehow, someAnd as I look at the before and after of Job’s life way, it works out. It always does. and the good days versus the terrible, no good, very Unless it doesn’t. Just keeping it real. Sometimes things don’t work out the way we planned, hoped and dreamed. And when the worse case scenario is our reality, when we’re in the midst of a rodeo-goneLAND MINDS, from pg. 2

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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“Corn production in Kazakhstan is reminiscent to corn production in Back to the Price brothers. Moving a North Dakota 40 years ago. Because of substantial herd of Angus to Kazakhstan was no our natural selection process of working with the small feat. A Boeing 747 was the cattle conveyor, environment, we see great potential for our convencarrying 185 head per load — five heifers per crate tional corn hybrids.

The Kazakhstan farmers are not and 37 crates per plane. The Prices also had to buy ready for GMO trait-enriched hybrids.

They couldn’t these crates (at a cost of $400 each) and then afford them; plus they simply do not need them.” assemble them at the Fargo airport where the 747s Bill and Dan Price endorse the Baumgartner were to be loaded. Special lifts were needed to hoist Agricultural Science and Service package. “We’re the crates into the planes. The Prices also sent a here in Olivia today to get updated on the genetic veterinarian and two hands to help unload the catpackage which best fits our soils and our managetle in Kazakhstan. ment strategy,” Dan said. “Being able to get personWhat does it cost to rent a 747 to haul your cattle to Kazakhstan? $680,000 per flight at the beginning! alized service tailor-made for our soils is the new hybrid service which we appreciate.”

However, the Price guys know about dealing. They The Price brothers are considering putting some contacted other airlines and soon a Korean airline BASS genetics into their corn fields in Kazakhstan was making the flights for $380,000 per flight.

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

So after two hours of chatter and numerous refills Baumgartner sees opportunity for the new agriof coffee, this agriculture opportunity halfway culture developing in this country. He’s aware of the around the world sounded most encouraging to us problems Kazakhstan farmers experienced using locals.

We also learned the world’s largest farm is in Russian hybrids. “The Russian seed sent to Kazakhstan.

It’s about 1 million hectares. And for Kazakhstan was of poor quality and likely older us mathematical geniuses at the Chatter Box, that genetics,” Baumgartner explained. “With poor qualitranslates to about 2.47 million acres — the equivaty you have lower germinations and less vigor. Also, lent of about four Renville Counties! yields of the older genetics would not match up to Dick Hagen is The Land staff writer. He may be the yield levels of modern genetics. reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. v

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Try these different takes on classic stuffing this Thanksgiving in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushHappy National Stuffing Month to you rooms and 1 tbsp. thyme; sauté until mushrooms and yours. What a perfect month to celeare deep brown, about 12 minutes. Add to bowl brate this carb-laden side dish that adorns with onions. Season with salt and pepper. Bring our Thanksgiving tables year after year. It broth, 1 tbsp. thyme, and 2 tsp. sage to boil in seems that everyone has their own take on heavy large, deep saucepan. Mix in wild rice; return stuffing, whether it be baked in the turkey, to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. out of the turkey, from a box, from scratch, Mix in white rice; cover and simmer until all rice is etc. This year though, I want to broaden tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, about 18 your horizons, expand your stuffing reperminutes longer. Stir in caramelized onions and toire and introduce a few tasty but unique COOKING mushrooms, remaining 1 tbsp. thyme, and 1 tsp. stuffing recipes.

WITH KRISTIN sage. Stir in pears, if desired. Cover and simmer 5 n minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper.

This recipe is a personal favorite and one By Kristin Kveno Stir in 3/4 cup parsley. that has become a family tradition at our Thanksgiving table for over 20 years. My Dad first To bake stuffing in turkey: Loosely fill neck and main cavities of served this years ago as a joke, but the joke was on turkey with stuffing. Generously butter baking dish. Spoon remainhim. We loved it and so the White Castle Stuffing era ing stuffing into prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered began. I’ve made this many times and unless you tell side down. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated your fellow diners what’s in it, they’ll never know the through, about 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing. Bake until top of secret. I buy the White Castle sliders at my local gro- stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer. cery store in the freezer section.

To bake all of stuffing in baking dish: Preheat oven to 350 F. White Castle Stuffing Generously butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish, depending https://www.whitecastle.com/food/recipes/recipes/white-castle- on recipe. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Cover with buttered turkey-stuffing foil, buttered side down. Bake until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, 10-12 White Castle sliders, no pickles about 20 minutes longer. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chopped 1 1/2 cups celery, diced Italian parsley over stuffing and serve.

1 1/4 tsp. thyme, ground n 1 1/2 tsp. sage, ground I can’t think of a Thanksgiving meal, ever, that 3/4 tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground didn’t have a basket of crescent rolls somewhere on 1 cup chicken broth the table. It’s a vital element to making the meal In a large mixing bowl, tear the sliders into pieces and add complete. Here’s a twist on the iconic crescent rolls: diced celery and seasonings. Toss and add chicken broth. Toss make them into stuffing and get ready to be the well. Add ingredients to casserole dish, add an additional 3/4 cup MVP of this year’s Thanksgiving. of chicken broth and bake at 350 F for 35 minutes. Or stuff the ingredients into the cavity of the turkey before roasting and cook Crescent Roll Stuffing http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50193/ as you normally would. Makes about 9 cups (enough for a crescent-roll-stuffing-recipe/ 10-12-pound turkey). Note: Allow one slider for each pound of turkey, which will be equal to 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound.

1/2 lb. pork sausage, casings removed n 1 tbsp. butter Wild rice has a long and rich history in Minnesota. 1 onion, chopped It’s woven into the culture of the Ojibwe people even 2 cloves garlic, chopped today. Wild rice is found in so many delicious recipes 1 carrot, finely chopped — why not use it to make your Thanksgiving feast 1 stalk celery, finely chopped even tastier?

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

3 tsp. chopped fresh sage Meanwhile, cut crescent roll triangles into thirds, then roll each 1 1/3 cups wild rice (about one 8-ounce package) piece into a bowl. In a large bowl, combine crescent roll balls 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice with sausage mixture, egg and chicken stock. Transfer to a medi1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped dried pears (about 7 ounces; um casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is optional) golden brown and all the dough is cooked through. If the topping 3/4 to 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley is browning too quickly, cover the dish with foil.

Melt 4 tbsp. butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add n onions; sauté until very tender and caramelized, about 25 minStuffing that’s hand-held? This opens the door to utes. Transfer onions to large bowl. Melt remaining 4 tbsp. butter all new stuffing-on-the-go possibilities: eating stuff-

ing 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! v

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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 IN THE GARDEN hunting and gathering that was once necessary for human

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

Protectors of the Garden of Eden was thought to be the original duty of cherubim. Traditional early notions supposed that cherubim had youthful, human features. In Western Christian tradition, cherubim have become associated with the deity Cupid — resulting in the images of small, plump, winged boys.

Photos by Sharon Quale

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.”

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

Cherub planters and cherub figurines have great appeal to me. I began collecting them over 10 years ago and use them in my garden every year. One year, the cherub reading a book was displayed in the shade garden perched on a stack of old books.

The cherub planters need to have drainage holes Beth Plumley joins The Land drilled in the bottom or the plants will not flourish. sales staff as an advertising repreSmall succulents and tiny-leaved foliage plants suitsentative in the southern Minnesota able for fairy gardens are the best plants to place in territory. She comes from an English these small containers. teaching background and has two This year, the three cherub planters were displayed master’s degrees: one in creative on a mossy bench next to the path through the woods. writing and one in English and literThey only needed watering once or twice a week ature studies. She also worked at because they were in a shady, protected spot. It was Beth Plumley Drummers Garden Center and Floral delightful to come upon this tranquil and innocentin Mankato, Minn., for the past year. appearing collection in the woods.

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.

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.

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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 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

Photos by Marie Wood

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

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 agrono-

mist and banker. This year, he brought soybeans. Then come spring, he will the team together to discuss investing band liquid nitrogen and sulfur in his in a multi-hybrid planter. Going for- corn fields. ward, he plans to bring his advisors Poppel compares strip tillage and together quarterly. banding to creating a flower pot that Soil health will concentrate microbial soil activity Poppel manages the farm from com- and nutrients within the strip. He bining to combining. For 2017 harvest, explained that 100 percent of the he is using a new strip tillage unit, the nutrients will be in an 8-inch root zone.

Kuhn Krause Gladiator 1200.

In the spring, he will freshen the strips “We start managing for 2018 when to fluff the top inch and move the resithe combine rolls in the field,” said due that has blown into the strip over the winter.

Poppel.

“It took me some time and financial This year, Poppel will strip till and investment to get all this put together band his fall fertilizer, which means and the tools that work,” said Poppel. the nutrients will be at the optimum depth for the plants to utilize come He has also updated his 2002 corn spring. In addition, the fertilizer will head with new rollers that can chop be within the strips only instead of the corn residue in 7-8 inch pieces. broadcast across the field. Plus, the This will prevent the corn from blownew unit will save him two to three ing into the ditch and again increase passes in the field to reduce fuel costs, the microbial activity in his soil. The labor and compaction. He will also use crop residue feeds microorganisms fertilizer more efficiently, which is which turn the excess into nutrients good for his bottom line and the envi- for the next crop. Now Poppel doesn’t ronment. need to use a stalk chopper, which He will apply dry potassium and saves a pass across his field. phosphorus in the fall on his corn and See PRECISION AG, pg. 10

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Poppel analyzes data to farm smarter PRECISION AG, from pg. 9 Nutrient management Precision agriculture makes farmers better stewards of the land.

Poppel does split nitrogen applications. He applies nitrogen to his corn crops using the 360 Y-DROP. He also does custom spraying with this method. The Y-DROP hangs on the booms of the sprayer to get between the rows to drip the nitrogen right on top of the root. Again, he’s feeding the flowerpot.

Poppel does three applications of nitrogen. He applies a third of the nitrogen in the spring. Then he applies another third between the V5 and V8 stage. Then he does another nitrogen test to determine From left to right: Kevin Poppel gets wisdom from Larry Blaufuss and how much nitrogen is needed at the hard work from Chandler Blaufuss at Poppel Family Farms. This year, V12 stage. He uses the NitrateNow Poppel will be using a new strip tillage unit behind them. program from Central Farm Service to test and manage nitrates. sion Planting YieldSense monitor.

Testing at V12 determines how much nitrogen is Poppel does variable rate planting for corn. In needed through tasseling. Applying the third appli- 2017, he added multi-hybrid planting to his toolbox. cation of nitrogen is difficult because the corn is In both his corn and soybean fields, the difference in chest high at this point. hybrids is visible. Now he can use two hybrids in a “We won’t over-apply or under-apply because we field — an offensive hybrid and a defensive hybrid are managing throughout the year,” said Poppel.

— depending on the soil.

This year, his data and nitrate tests showed yield He did multi-hybrid planting in every field and loss without a third application. It had been raining, used check blocks to see if he made the right decibut he knew he had to apply a third time and live sion on hybrids. Early results from the check blocks with ruts in the field. show a net gain using the technology. After harHe runs a John Deere sprayer with variable rate vesting the soybeans, he said, “We know for a fact technology. From his precision agriculture service, that it pays.”

CFS Central Advantage GS, he receives a prescripIt was an easy integration. He integrated the tion map and a camera senses the rows, auto-steer- multi-hybrid planter boxes into his 1998 John Deere ing between the rows. Feelers prevent him from run- planter. “We take equipment that works and invest ning over corn. Poppel can work longer and be less in technology to make it more precise.” fatigued.

Analysis Last summer, a woman stopped him in his sprayer When the combine is rolling, the yield monitor is and accused him of spraying all the time and not car- great, but the analysis is just as important. Analysis ing about the land. To which Poppel explained, he is is how he proves that his system is working. He uses using less nitrogen by applying throughout the sea- check blocks to measure results. Working with CFS son when the crops can use it.

Central Advantage GS, Poppel can determine what In 2015, Poppel applied all the nitrogen in the fall, penciled out and what didn’t. using 1-1.2 pounds per bushel for corn on corn. This “My biggest thing is to be sustainable. I want to do year, based on yield projections, he estimates he a great job with the acres I’ve got,” said Poppel. “Are used 0.60 pounds of nitrogen per bushel. That’s a we returning the land in better shape than we got 30-40 percent reduction. In September, he tests tis- it?” sue to see if plants received the right amount of With his systematic approach that relies on data, nutrients. field maps, reduced tillage, soil sampling and plant “People have to understand how hard we work to testing, Poppel is able to increase net profitability make this land produce forever,” said Poppel. and reduce inputs. Essentially, he takes a field and breaks it into smaller zones to farm smarter.

Equipment To keep equipment costs down, Poppel retrofits his “We’re able to treat the land better than we ever equipment with the latest technology. For instance, have before,” said Poppel. v he upgraded his John Deere combine with the Preci-

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

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At Corey Hanson’s family farm, he finished harvesting corn on Halloween night.

“We’ve been doing corn tillage most of the week and putting fertilizer on our corn ground for soybeans next year,” Hanson said.

Snow has been falling every night for the last week — about 10 inches total. The snow has been melting during the day. Still late afternoon Nov. 3, 2 to 3 inches of snow was on the ground. Another 1 to 6 inches was expected Nov. 3 into Nov. 4.

“Our ground is pretty well froze up. There’s very limited tillage hapCorey Hanson pening right now. We are pretty well done,” he said.

He reported that farmers still have corn out there, but it wasn’t cold enough or warm enough to combine the week of Oct. 30. When temperatures are between 20 and 40 F, the combine ices up due to the moisture from the snow in the husks and silk. If there hadn’t been snow, the temperatures wouldn’t have posed a problem.

“Our state is large,” said Hanson. “We have less days to do our work.”

Hanson’s corn yield was highly variable from 130 bushels to 190 bushels on some acres. He estimated his overall average for 2017 was 155-160 bushels per acre. His 10-year farm average is 175 bu./acre, so he came up short.

The beef cows are home from the pasture across the road. They are hanging out in one of their farm fields, where they are foraging on some corn stalks, hay and silage.

After talking with The Land, Hanson planned to drive around, look for deer and get ready for Minnesota deer opener the following day.

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Corey Hanson, Gary, Nov. 3

Larry Konsterlie, Pennock, Nov. 3

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“Plants are standing well; yields are very good. I’m generally happy with the corn harvest so far,” reported Larry Konsterlie.

On Konsterlie’s corn and soybean farm, he was halfway done harvesting the corn. Moisture has been as low as 18 percent to as high as 23 percent. The overall average is 20 percent moisture. The dryers are running as much as possible, which is creating a bit of a bottleneck, he said.

“Things are going well. I’m trying to keep things together and moving,” said KonLarry Konsterlie sterlie. “That’s the main thing.”

Konsterlie reported that field conditions have been pretty good, with just a few soft spots. Driving the grain cart and combine in the field has not been a problem.

“We’ve had some corn come down a little bit with the wind. Not a major blow down, just enough to be a little bit of a hassle,” he said.

Konsterlie estimates his yield average on dry (15 percent moisture) corn bushels is 195 bushels per acre.

As of Nov. 3, he was looking at another eight to 10 days of harvest.

“It’s good to have the bushels coming in because we’re going to need it with the prices,” said Konsterlie.

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“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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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.

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Beet sugar cooperative reports record tonnage for 2017

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 including frequent rains, unseasonably warm temperatures, frost and snow.

SMBSC’s 500 growers harvested 118,000 acres this year.

Todd Geselius, SMBSC agronomist, said 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 mid-October has just

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.

Nate Hultgren “You typically don’t have them on the 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.

“We got a long way to go on tillage.” v

Photo by Dick Hagen

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

improved the crop considerably.”

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 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.

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.

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 condi-

tions 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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Local Corn and Soybean Price Index

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corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $2.77 -.05 $9.04 +.25 Madison $2.80 +.03 $9.03 +.20 Redwood Falls $2.82 -.05 $9.06 +.16 Fergus Falls $2.68 -.03 $8.80 +.07 Morris $2.76 +.02 $8.98 +.25 Tracy $2.89 -.02 $8.97 +.11 Average: $2.79 $8.98 Year Ago Average: $2.80 $9.10

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Grain Outlook Corn export sales continue to lag

Livestock Angles Beef futures look positive

Grain Angles Season to reflect, give thanks

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Nov. 3.

CORN — A topsy-turvy week in corn resulted in just a half-cent loss for the week, closing at $3.48.25 per bushel in the December contract. The July contract was down a half-cent at $3.78.25 and December 2018 corn was off a penny at $3.93.5 per bushel.

The week began on a flat note with nothing fresh to drive the market. Prices eased lower as October came to a close, but prices quickly rebounded on new PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. month fund buying. Lending St. Paul support was Mexico’s one day purchase of 1.356 million metric tons, which was the tenth largest daily corn sale on record. Could this be positioning in case North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations erode? Possibly, but they have made such purchases around this time for the last three years.

The fresh export demand extended the gains on Nov. 2, but selling returned as traders headed into the weekend. The rally was limited on ideas that the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will increase yield and production numbers. On the Commitment of Traders report as of Oct. 31, funds increased their net short position in corn week-on-week by 28,000 contracts, bringing their net short to over 202,000 contracts. This isn’t a record, but it’s approaching it. How much shorter will funds get?

Weekly export sales were disappointing at 31.9 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 670.4

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. 15

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.

• 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. 15

See BENNETT, pg. 19

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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Exports push soybean prices, Brazil’s sales are up NYSTROM, from pg. 14 million bushels or 31 percent behind last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s export forecast is 1.85 billion bushels.

New crop sales for the 2018-19 crop year were 3.5 million bushels. Total commitments for 2018-19 now total 16.7 million bushels compared to 27.9 million bushels last year. New sales this week of 948,000 metric tons for old crop to Mexico, 511,000 mt new crop to Mexico, and 135,000 mt to South Korea will keep expectations for a big weekly report next week on the forefront. World corn exports in October were up 17 percent from last year at 10.4 mmt. The September-October total is up 11 percent from last year at 22 mmt. Unfortunately, the United States’ share has fallen from 50 percent last year to 26 percent this year.

Weekly ethanol production was up 17,000 barrels per day to 1.056 million bpd, the fourth- highest on record. The record for production was 1.061 million bpd in January. Ethanol stocks went from 883 million gallons to 902 million gallons, a historically high figure for this time of year. Gasoline demand for the last four weeks averaged 2.8 percent higher than a year ago.

Ethanol crush margins improved 2 cents per gallon to 11 cents per gallon. National Agricultural Statistics Service released the September crush report this week that showed corn used for ethanol was 447.6 million bushels, which is slightly under the implied expectation based on weekly ethanol production data.

AgRural estimated Brazil’s first corn crop was 49 percent planted compared to 63 percent last year and the five-year average of 51 percent complete. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange pegged Argentina’s corn planting at 34 percent vs. 38.7 percent last year.

As of Oct. 29, the U.S. corn harvest was 54 percent complete vs. 72 percent on average.

Outlook: Corn hasn’t abandoned the $3.42.5 to $3.58 price range it has been in since mid-September, and likely won’t before the Nov. 9 WASDE report. If the

report jumps the yield and production numbers higher, and in turn a higher carryout, December corn may head toward the $3.30 area. The low in the December 2016 contract was $3.31 per bushel in post-harvest trading.

Traders are trying to balance bearish fundamentals against an already big fund short position.

Average trade estimates from the Bloomberg survey for the November WASDE report are as follows: yield 172.4 bu./acre, production 14.327 billion bushels, ending stocks 2.361 billion bushels. The USDA in October used a yield of 171.8 bu./acre, production at 14.28 billion bushels, and ending stocks of 2.34 billion bushels.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans moved sideways until late in the week when an excellent weekly export sales number pushed prices to their highest level since Oct. 20. However, a weaker Brazilian real into the weekend prompted heavy Brazilian producer selling that erased weekly gains. Brazilian soybean planting was estimated at 43 percent complete vs. 44 percent on average, according to AgRural. Rainfall in the driest areas of Brazil has helped with planting progress and improved growing conditions. Brazil’s farmers are thought to have sold nearly 18 percent of this year’s bean crop, compared to an average of 30 percent sold. Argentina’s soybean planting was reported by the BAGE at 7.2 percent complete vs. 5 percent complete last year. The Argentine Ag Ministry pegged the 2017-18 bean crop at 53.2 mmt compared to USDA’s 57 mmt forecast. When the final bell for the week sounded, January soybeans were up a miniscule quarter-cent per bushel for the week at $9.86.75 per bushel. July soybeans were a penny higher for the week at $10.14.5 and the November 2018 beans were up 1.25 cents at $9.98.5 per bushel.

Weekly export sales exceeded expectations at 72.3 million bushels. Total commitments at 1.116 billion bushels are 16 percent behind last year when the USDA is projecting year-on-year exports to increase

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Pork demand fuels October price rally TEALE, from pg. 14 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 at 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

3.5 percent, but are 50 percent of the USDA’s 2.25-billion-bushel forecast. There were also sales of 500,000 bushels for the 2018-19 crop year, bringing total commitments to 5 million bushels — over double what was on the books last year. China has bought 16 mmt of U.S. beans this year, down 3.5 mmt from last year.

We didn’t see any fresh export sales announcements by the USDA in their daily reporting during the week.

Brazilian soybean exports in October were a new monthly record at 2.5 mmt. The trade is anticipating big November exports as well. There is market chatter that Argentina won’t see the 5 percent annual cut in soybean export taxes that President Macri promised.

This could be reflected in lower soybean acreage and tighter grower holding of beans in Argentina.

The September NASS Oilseed Crush report indicated 145.4 million bushels of soybeans were crushed during the month, spot-on with the average trade estimate. Soyoil stocks were slightly higher than expectations at 1.711 billion pounds. We continue to hear that this year’s soybean protein is below last year and lower than normal. Reportedly, processors have lowered their minimum protein levels in soymeal. This could lead to an increase in distillers dried grain demand to make up for the loss of protein in feed. It may also be reflected in lower soybean export demand, which would be bearish.

According to the COT report as of Oct. 31, funds’ net long position declined 8,000 contracts for the week to net long 40,000 contracts. Seasonally, July soybeans tend to rally from mid-November toward the end of January.

Outlook: The $10 per bushel level will likely bring out U.S. farmer selling, but it wouldn’t be surprising for prices to consolidate before the Nov. 9 WASDE report. For a rally to get legs underneath it, the U.S. bean yield may have to come in under 49 bu./acre.

The U.S. cash market remains weak and South America continues to be competitive in what is normally our peak export season. The USDA’s record export forecast may end up being too optimistic.

Brazilian rainfall, or the lack thereof, will also continue to have significant influence over our soybean price. Watch for Brazil’s currency moves to hold greater sway over our price direction.

Bloomberg survey estimates for the Nov. 9 WASDE report are: 49.3 bu./acre, production 4.414 billion bushels, and ending stocks at 425 million bushels. In October, the WASDE used 49.5 bu./acre, production of 4.431 billion bushels, and ending stocks at 430 million bushels.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ending Nov, 3: Minneapolis December wheat rallied 7.75 cents to $6.24.75, Chicago was down 1.5 cents at $4.25.75, and Kansas City was 1.5 cents higher at $4.26.75 per bushel. December crude oil settled $1.74 higher at $55.64. Crude oil traded to its highest level since mid-2015! ULSD gained 2 cents for the week, RBOB jumped 7.5 cents higher, and natural gas was 2 cents higher. The U.S. dollar index was up .109 for the week. v

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Class III milk price is up, but it won’t hold for long This column was written for the marketing week ending Nov. 3.

The nation’s October benchmark Class III milk price climbed to $16.69 per hundredweight, up 33 cents from September and $1.87 above October 2016. It is the highest Class III since February 2017 and equates to $1.44 per gallon, up from $1.27 a year ago. The 10-month Class III average is at $16.19, up from $14.42 at this time a year ago and compares to $15.98 in 2015.

Class III futures portend a downward trend from here with nothing above $16 until August 2018. The November contract was trading late morning on Nov. 3 at $16.59 and December was at $15.67. This would result in a $16.17 average for the year, up from $14.87 in 2016 and $15.80 in 2015.

The October Class IV price is $14.85, down $1.01 from September but $1.19

above a year ago, and the lowest Class IV since May 2017.

By Lee Mielke Its average stands at $15.44, up from $13.65 a year ago and $13.97 in 2015.

California’s October Class 4b cheesemilk price is $16.17/cwt. This is up $1.29 from September, $1.74 above a year ago and 52 cents below the comparable Federal order Class III price.

Its 10-month average stands at $15.33, up from $13.72 a year ago and $14.63 in 2015.

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The Class 4a butter-powder price is $14.51, down 18 cents from September, $1.40 above a year ago, but the lowest 4a price since May 2017. The 4a average now stands at $15.24, up from $13.25 in 2016 and $13.81 in 2015. n The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Dairy Products report was more bearish than expected. The report showed total cheese output at 1.01 billion pounds, which is down 1.4 percent from August but 2.7 percent above September 2016. Year-to-date output stands at 9.25 billion pounds, up 2.6 percent from a year ago.

California produced 194 million pounds of that cheese, down 7.1 percent from August and 4.5 percent below a year ago. Wisconsin, at 271.6 million pounds, was off 0.5 percent from August but 2.2 percent above a year ago. Idaho, at 80.6 million pounds, was up 11.9 percent from August but 1.5 percent below a year ago.

Minnesota was down 3.9 percent from August but 6.6 percent above a year ago. New York was off 0.5 percent from August but 10.1 percent above 2016.

Italian cheese output totaled 435.2 million pounds, down 0.2 percent from August but 1.4 percent above a year ago, with year-to-date output at 4.0 billion pounds, up 1.5 percent.

Mozzarella, at 334 million pounds, was up 0.2 percent, with year-to-date at 3.1 billion pounds, up 0.9 percent.

Total American cheese fell to 393.8 million pounds, down 1.3 percent from August but 4.2 percent above a year ago. Year-to-date, at 3.7 billion pounds, was up 3.4 percent.

Cheddar, the kind traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, totaled 282.8 million pounds. This is down 0.4 percent from August, but 4.5 percent above a year ago, with year-to-date at 2.7 billion pounds, up 4.6 percent.

FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski says, “We keep looking for an improvement in domestic mozzarella demand to boost mozzarella production and take

some milk away from cheddar, but it just hasn’t materialized and now cheddar production jumped higher for September. n U.S. churns produced 134.8 million pounds of butter, up 2.8 percent from August but 0.3 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date totaled 1.38 billion pounds, up 0.7 percent.

California butter totaled 36.1 million pounds, down 6.7 percent from August and 9.7 percent below a year ago. New York output was up 36.3 percent from August and 3.7 percent above a year ago. Pennsylvania was up 48.3 percent from August but 9.1 percent below a year ago.

Yogurt output amounted to 388.1 million pounds, down 5.6 percent from a year ago, with year-to-date at 3.4 billion pounds, down 1.6 percent.

Dry whey totaled 91.3 million pounds, up 20.8 percent, with year-to-date hitting 788.6 million pounds, up 9.6 percent. Stocks were up and HighGround Dairy’s Eric Meyer called it, “the most bearish statistic of all,” as dry whey inventories stand at a record 105 million pounds. This is up 107.5 percent (more than double) from last year.

Nonfat dry milk output totaled 133.4 million pounds, down 1.5 percent from August but 6.2 percent above a year ago, with year-to-date at 1.38 billion pounds, up 3.4 percent.

Skim milk powder totaled 30.4 million pounds, down 33.6 percent from August and 21 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date output is at 417.2 million, up 0.4 percent.

The report pegged September nonfat dry milk stocks at 321.1 million pounds, up 8.2 million pounds or 2.6 percent from August and 10.5 million pounds or 48.6 percent above a year ago.

Meyer says, “Low prices have not yet cured low prices as (NFDM) inventories grew from August to September, an uncommon occurrence that has not See MIELKE, pg. 19

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Milk feed margin remains higher than any MPP payout MIELKE, from pg. 18 happened since 2012.” n Meanwhile, a lower All Milk price and higher hay and soybean prices pulled the September milk feed price ratio lower. The September ratio, at 2.45, is down from 2.49 in August and 2.49 in September 2016, according to the latest Ag Prices report.

The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a dairy ration consisting of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. One pound of milk today purchases 2.45 pounds of dairy feed containing that blend.

The U.S. average All-Milk price was $17.80/cwt.,

down 20 cents from August, but 40 cents above September 2016. California showed the lowest, at $16.45/cwt, down 62 cents from August, but 51 cents above a year ago. Wisconsin averaged $18.30, up a dime from August, 30 cents above a year ago, and $1.85 above California.

September corn averaged $3.27 per bushel, unchanged from August but a nickel per bushel above September 2016. Soybeans averaged $9.35 per bushel, up 11 cents from August but 6 cents per bushel below a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $149 per ton, up $2 per ton from August and $13 per ton above September 2016.

The September cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $69.90/cwt., down $6.40 from

August, after dropping $1 the previous month, and is $4.60/cwt. below September 2016, and $1.70 below the 2011 base average of $71.60.

Dairy Farmers of America points out this is the 15th consecutive month the milk feed margin is above any payout in the Margin Protection Program. n CME block cheddar climbed to $1.76 per pound on Halloween but closed Nov. 3 at $1.7150 per pound, as traders absorbed the September Dairy Products report. That’s down 3 cents on the week, 18.5 cents below a year ago, and compares to $1.7275 on the first trading day of October. The barrels also finished See MIELKE, pg. 20

Define success by how you want to be remembered BENNETT, from pg. 14 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

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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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Pizza keeps cheese sales active in domestic market MIELKE, from pg. 19 at $1.7150. This is up a penny, 14.5 cents below a year ago (when they jumped 26.25 cents) and are 2.5 cents above their Oct. 2 perch. Three cars of block traded hands on the week and 14 of barrel.

Dairy Market News reports that cheese demand has ebbed slightly for some Midwest cheesemakers who had reported upswings in orders in recent weeks. Others report sales remained fairly steady.

Spot milk loads were slightly more difficult to locate and prices ranged from flat to $1 over Class III. Some contacts expect that discounted milk prices will return during the holidays.

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Cheesemakers continue to report that they are using nonfat dry milk to free up storage space and to circumvent the spot milk market. The cheese market tone has improved and the once large chasm between CME block and barrel prices has compressed. Dairy Market News says contacts “generally believe this to be a bullish indicator of general market health.”

The Western cheese market seems to be following its normal seasonal trend for this time of the year.

Contacts suggest that current cheese prices are set at a premium to CME, but are below a year ago and projected to stay firm throughout November.

Cheese production is steady, supplies are substantial, but are not causing major concern. Overall, current international sales are good and manufacturers hope that will help reduce inventories.

Cheese sales are active in the domestic market as the pizza season draws more loads of mozzarella.

The football season at many schools has also created an increased cheese intake, although Papa Johns founder, John Schnatter, claims the National Football League’s national anthem controversy is hurting pizza sales. n Cash butter fell to $2.2225 on Nov. 2, the lowest price since May 10. But it closed the next day at $2.2325, which is down 7 cents on the week but 34 cents above a year ago, with 22 cars finding new homes on the week.

Cream continues to be available for Central region butter producers, according to Dairy Market News. Cream from across the nation is finding its way to upper Midwestern churns at prices reason-

able to buyers. Butter market prices are experiencing downward pressure and contacts suggest weakening European butter markets are bringing U.S. prices down.

Western better makers report holiday orders are upon them. Buyers are still somewhat restrained but processors believe that shoppers will buy according to their holiday needs.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Nov. 3 at 72 cents per pound. This is down 3 cents on the week, 12.75 cents below a year ago, and the lowest spot price since April 14, 2016. On the week, 38 cars were traded at the CME — 24 of those on Nov. 3 alone. n The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 54 percent of U.S. corn has been harvested, as of the week ending Oct. 29. This is up from 38 percent the previous week, but 19 percent behind a year ago and 18 percent behind the five-year average. Sixty-six percent is rated good to excellent, unchanged from the previous week but 8 percent behind a year ago.

The report also shows 83 percent of the soybean crop is harvested. This is up from 70 percent the previous week, 2 percent behind a year ago, and 1 percent behind the five year average. Forty-six percent of the cotton is harvested, up from 37 percent the previous week, 1 percent ahead of a year ago and 1 percent ahead of the five year average. Fiftyfive percent is rated good to excellent, up 1 percent from the previous week, and 6 percent ahead of a year ago.

See MIELKE, pg. 21

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.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v

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Asia, Africa consuming more dairy than they can produce MIELKE, from pg. 20

immigration reform, the fight against misbranded Dryer reported some encouraging news from the dairy imitators, and NMPF’s work this year to recent International Dairy Federation meeting in n achieve a positive outcome in the ongoing North Belfast, Ireland, which stated OUR that STALLS world-wide dairy WE BUILD RIGHT! Dairy producers and industry leaders gathered American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Later consumption is increasing faster than production.

Take a look at the week of Oct. 30 for the 101st annual meeting in the day, NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern Part of that assessment, he said, is based on “selfour with of the National Milk Producers Federation. In a discussed the organization’s work this year to sufficiency.” Can a country support its tubing own citizens unequaled corrosion joint meeting with the National Dairy Board and improve the dairy safety net in the coming farm bill. with its milk supply? the United Dairy Industry Association, the 800 protection! n Dryer cited Asia, a big dairy customer of the attendees heard about “the importance of United States, as an example.

Asia used to behas93 Freudenthal Tubing been The Oct. 31 Daily Dairy Report says the U.S. Food increased collaboration across the dairy communiengineered for your specific percent self-sufficient and only had to import 7 perand Drug Administration may be pulling the health ty, defending the good name of dairy foods, and requirements where strength cent of its dairy needs.

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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 availability; equipment access; animal stall or pen size.

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. They make it hard to use a positive pressure tube system because the tubes hang too low. Low ceilings also 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 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.

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.

This article was submitted by Kevin Janni, University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Program team. v

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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 Photos by Richard Siemers each has a unique focus.

A lifesize bronze sculpture of soldiers storming Utah beach features a portion of a landing vessel. The soldier leading the way was done in Ray Fagen’s image.

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.

The boxcar exhibit features one of the few such boxcars in existance.

“Mine is the exhibits and the overall design of them,” she said. “Evan is our chief pilot, so he flies every aircraft here. Aaron specializes in ground vehicles. Most of those he has researched and brought in.”

The inspiration for the museum is The jeep that Omar Bradley used on Ron’s father, Ray Fagen, who served in D-Day. the U.S. Army and landed at Utah That display gives an inkling of the variety of exhibits covering all aspects If You Go of World War II, but the aircraft are the stars of the show. Built at Lenzen-RoeFagen Fighters WWII Museum Fagen Memorial Airport three miles 2450 540th St, Granite Falls, Minn. south of Granite Falls, the museum is Open year-round: 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Tuesdaythree huge buildings, actual hangars, Saturday from April through November and that focus on trainers, fighters and Thursday-Saturday from December through bombers.

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A 500-pound bomb in a cradle used for arming the planes.

CG-4A combat assault glider. These gliders were used to transport troops, jeeps, and guns into combat 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 Half-Track 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

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 See MUSEUM, pg. 24

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Fagens’ plane restorations have earned national awards MUSEUM, from pg. 23 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 well-known in airplane circles. (It is housed 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 museum’s planes are brought back to life at the restoration hangar. Evan Fagen flies the planes which are on exhibit.

This replica of a Waco CG-4A glider shows the plane’s structure. Some of these gliders were manufactured in Minneapolis.

The restoration of this P-40 Warhawk, “Desert Shark,” earned the Fagens an award.

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 upclose 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.

The JN-4 Jenny was used to train World War II pilots.

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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 of Jewish people being sent to concentration camps, and the other side depicts the arrival of captured airmen and soldiers at a POW camp. It is one of the few such boxcars still in existence. The great effort of the Fagens to bring it to the United States demonstrates their commitment to the mission of the museum.

A B-25 Mitchell bomber.

“People come here to find the real pieces of history, so everything is authentic,” Diane said.

The three hangars also serve as art galleries. Walls are filled with exhibitrelated 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 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 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 exhibited planes, along with others, will be flying in the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow on June 16, 2018. v

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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

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Very Clean Line IH and JD Farm Equipment

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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.

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business coupe: 1952 Chevy deluxe (both cars in need of resto represent Darrell & toration, non running):

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:12We are extremely honored tosetsbe asked IH Suitcase weights: 2- 2pt. hitch draw bars: 2of 2pt. arms: 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.

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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.

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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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FOR SALE: 426 Acres in If you can't hold it, do you FOR SALE: Gehl 1540 silage Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. FOR SALE: 8x66” Feterl, FOR SALE: Fantini chop- Automatic roller mill, 1000 blower, $500. 715-896-1050 Pope County, 26794 180 St. really own it? Buying and 100% financing w/no liens $1,100/OBO; 2700 JD ripper, rpm, 48" rolls, w/ blower & ping 8R & 12R CH; 70' Minnewasa twp, 200+ tillselling Gold & Silver, color red tape, call Steve at 9 shank, exc shape, field hydraulic auger, $7,800. 20' Elmer drag, Merritt alum able; deer, ducks lector coins, diamonds, dol- New Haybuster 2660 bale Fairfax Ag for an appointready, $9,800/OBO. 507-327& Alliance unloader, 2' openhopper grain trailers; '89 shredder, dealers cost. lars, watches, currency, ment. 888-830-7757 6430 turkeys. 651-429-1514 ing, $5,000. (414) 254-0555 IH 1680 combine; 24R30” Used #2100. Price $5795. any gold, silver items. SellJD pl on Kinze bar; Big A 612-719-6524 ing 200+ gold coins. 35 Sell your land or real estate floater; 175 Michigan ldr; Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Re035 Grain Handling Equip 034 Farm Implements years. Kuehl's, Fairmont, pair Repair-Troubleshootin 30 days for 0% commisIH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 Material Handling 032 507-235-3886, 10:30-5:30. sion. Call Ray 507-339-1272 ing Sales-Design Custom CH & parts; White plows & FOR SALE:Used grain bins, FOR SALE: 2005 1790 16-32 hydraulic hose-making up parts; 54' 4300 IH field culplanter w/ liq. Fert., 500 gal floors unload systems, stitivator; JD 44' field cult; to 2” Service calls made. tank, E-set planting unit, Real Estate Wanted 021 rators, fans & heaters, aer3300 Hiniker field cult; STOEN'S Hydrostatic SerYetter trash whippers, flutHay & Forage Equip 031 ation fans, buying or sellheader trailer. 507-380-5324 vice 16084 State Hwy 29 N ed coulters, smartbox ining, try me first and also Looking to retire or transiGlenwood, MN 56334 320secticide, pneumatic down call for very competitive tion away from farming? New Haybuster 2660 bale 634-4360 pressure, inspected annualshredder, dealers cost used contract rates!

Office We are an established ly, & serviced at Kibble $2,100. Price $5795. 612-719- '85 Frac Tank 21,000 gal hours 8am-5pm Monday – Advertise your auction young family farm lookAlso: '86 Heil Tanker Equipment, $55,000/OBO; 6524 Friday Saturday 9am - 12 ing to relocate to a farm in The Land!

Trailer $14,000 & '79 Frue 2012 JD 520 stalk chopper, noon or call 507-697-6133 in Wright, Meeker or Tanker Trailer $13,000, lightly used for 2 seasons, 8 Ask for Gary Stearns counties. All op$10,500/OBO. (320)249row, $12,000/OBO. 507-456Thank you for reading portunities will be ex0448 3007 plored. Our immediate Line Ads Work!

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FARM MACHINERY AUCTION

Monday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.

Opens November 6 & Closes November 15 William McNamara Farm Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Storm date: Monday November 27

Owner: Chuck & Florence Sandberg

Opens November 6 & Closes November 15 Water Jet Machine Shop Auction, Granite Falls, MN, Timed Online Auction

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

Questions on equipment call: Chuck 507-530-2000

Tuesday, November 7 at 11AM Krom Family Cass County, ND Land Auction, Enderlin, ND, 603+/- acres on Hwy 46

paulkrueger@edinarealty.com

(952)447-4700

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

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.

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

Items in BOLD available for online bidding. Visit proxibid.com & search Deutz Family Auctions to register

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

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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

Wednesday, November 8 at 10AM Backus, MN Farm Equipment & Land Auction, Backus, MN, 189+/- acres in multiple tracts in Cass County, MN, RE sells at 10AM followed by small items. Major farm equipment sells at 11:15 Wednesday, November 8 at 11AM Doug & Darlene Spaeth Farm Retirement, Mahnomen, MN Thursday, November 9 at 11AM Bottineau County, ND Land Auction, 1,240± Contiguous acres, multiple tracts in Chatfield TWP Friday, November 10 at 10AM Ray Thorn Estate Farm Auction, North Mankato, MN Opens November 10 & Closes November 16 Kurtis Jahnke Equipment Auction, Durbin, MN, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, November 14 8AM-12:00P Absolute Multi-Family Commercial RE, Kenmare, ND, property formerly known as the Baptist Home & Maple View Thursday, November 16 at 11AM John (Jack) Hennen, Stearns County, MN Land Auction, 90± Acres, multiple tracts in Paynesville, MN November 29 at 10AM AgIron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds West Fargo, multi ring consignment event, Advertising deadline is November 1st!

Thursday, November 30 at 11AM 3rd Annual Alamo Farms Hay Auction, Oakes, ND Tuesday, December 5 at 10AM AgIron Sioux Falls Event, Deadline to Consign is November 6!

Thursday, December 21 at 10AM AgIron Litchfield Event, Deadline to Consign is November 20!

Saturday, January 20 at 10AM Multi-Party Firearm Auction Event, Steffes Group West Fargo, Consignment deadline is December 15!

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FOR SALE: 12' Brent grain drill on rubber, grass seed attachment, hyd lift, good disc; 4x6 2 wheel trailer w/ 12” box ext fenders, factory built in 1942, ball hitch no rust. 507-370-2149

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FOR SALE: JD 512 Disc rip- For Sale: New Idea 40' grain FOR SALE: Grain door kit '98 CIH Steiger 9380 4WD, elevator, double chain, 4802 hrs, Cummins N14, 400 for a rear unload Gruetts per, 7 shank, good condigood condition, Glen Flora, forage box. (715)896-0828 hp, 24spd trans w/high-low, tion, $9,500. (507)438-1632 WI. $500. 715-322-5670 differential locks, 4 reor (507)438-1206 Snow blower, 8', 2 stage, motes, 20.8-42 triples, rockKnight 8118, new in 2011, sold used, hydraulic spout, $800. box, air seat, Outback autowww.thelandonline.com cows 2015, exc. shape, still 414-731-5984 steer, Tires 50-60%, paint on hammers, $16,500. $55,000. (641) 590-1102 We buy 715-284-4485 Salvage Equipment FOR SALE: '54 Super MTA Parts Available diesel, restored, WF, with www.thelandonline.com Hammell Equip., Inc. frame wgts & fenders, (507)867-4910 $12,000; D-21 Allis Series II, 4860 hrs, big rubber, PTO, good condition, $13,000. 507340-3235 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 FOR SALE: Case IH 884 2WD w/2250 quick attach loader, Dual PTO & 4,324 hrs. Case IH 895 4x4, canopy roof, shuttle shift, dual PTO, dual hydraulics, 2,316 hrs w/ 2255 loader, quick attach. 715-896-1050

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

FOR SALE: IH 5088 tractor, 6325 hrs, 3 hyd, 540 & 1000 PTO, used for haying. Call Dan 507-828-6069

‘13 JD S680 combine, 2WD, 520/85R42 duals, 2300 engine hrs, 1500 sep. hrs ..................................$129,000 JD 5400 JD 5400 2WD, cab, air, power reverser, new tires, 68HP, 2500 hrs, excellent shape, $12,500.

(218) 428-9139

’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

**WE SPREAD AG LIME**

R&E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc.

‘16 JD Gator TS, 4X2, 150 hrs ............................. $5,500

’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 & net wrap, 2160 bales............................................$21,000

– AgDirect Financing Available – Please call before coming to look.

Keith Bode Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291 www.keithbodeeq.com

Land Auction

Thursday, November 30th - 10:30 am Auction held at: Hastings Country Inn 300 33rd St, Hastings, Minnesota

‘13 JD 2410, 27’ chisel plow tru-depth standards, coil tine harrow ...........................................................$27,000 ’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

234.88ac of Dakota County Farm Land

Why use R&E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc?

NO STOCKPILING ON THE GROUND • Our trucks deliver ag lime directly to the TerraGator • TerraGators minimize ground compaction •No wasted lime or mess to clean up • No foliage to plug the spreader GPS APPLICATION AND GUIDANCE SYSTEMS • We apply variable and conventional rates • We can spread 1 to 6 ton/acre in a single pass • We have seven units to minimize wait time • We have twenty five trucks to haul lime For more information on Agricultural Lime delivery, spreading and rates, please email us at: evang@randeofmn.com or call 800-388-3320 today!

R & E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc. 1-800-388-3320 aglime@randeofmn.com www.randeofmn.com

Directions to land: From Hastings, head East on Ravenna Trail for 1 mile. Then turn South onto Glendale Rd, travel one mile. Turn East onto 160th St. E, after 1 mile, turn South, 160th St. E becomes Orlando Ave. Land will be on the East side of the road. Watch for signs!

This property will sell as 1 parcel:

Address of land: xxx Orlando Ave, Hastings, MN 55033 Location of property within Dakota County: Section 6, Township 114, Range 16 West Productivity Index: 71.9 234.88 acres with approximately 226 acres tillable.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own acreage close to Hastings, MN. Very good and productive soils.

You will not want to miss this chance!

Note: All acres are published based on survey, Dakota County Online Records and FSA records.

In case of severe weather, listen to 1460AM KDWA at 8:30 the morning of the auction for postponement & rescheduling info. Blizzard Date is December 1st ~ noon

Francis J. McNamara Trust & Marcella C. McNamara Trust

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. magesland.com

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FOR SALE: 7206 Deutz trac- Alloway 20' Stalk Chopper, 4 FOR SALE: 6R30” JD corntor. 608-323-3503 head. 507-383-9565 - Swivel Wheels, 3Pt, $3,500.

715-234-1993 FOR SALE: JD 27 stalk MF 175 Utility tractor, chopper, new hood, new Perkins diesel, multi-pow- Farm King (Buhler) 13x95 paint, 15', 1000 rpm, cylinAuger w/ Power Mover er, newer tires, new clutch, der included, always shedHopper. LANDOLL #1230 9 new tank heater, nice paint, ded, used on 80 acre farm, Shank Coulter Chisel (New 4550 hrs, $6,250. Rice, MN no rocks, $4,800/cash. 320Style) Individual Disk (320)393-2263 983-2593 Blades Hyd Up & Down, Almost New. 319-347-6676 FOR SALE: JD 7720 Titan II NEW AND USED TRACTOR combine, PRWD, 5245 hrs, PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, good condition, 55, 50 Series & newer trac- FOR SALE: '84 HD 7720 $12,000/OBO. 893 JD corncombine, $10,000; '82 220 tors, AC-all models, Large head, 8-30, good condition, flexhead, $2,000; '74 643 Inventory, We ship! Mark $12,500/OBO. Will consider cornhead;1711 5- belt pick Heitman Tractor Salvage pkg deal. 320-630-1598 up head, $1,000. 507-426-7429 715-673-4829

PROPERTY IS 35 MILES NORTHWEST OF MINNEAPOLIS ZONED COMMERCIAL GREAT INVESTMENT Looking to Buy or Sell? Call me today!

LOADER TRACTORS

Port-A-Hut Shelters:

• All Steel Shelters for Livestock & Other Uses • • • • • • • • • •

JBM Equipment:

Feeder Wagons - Several Models Self-locking Head Gates • HD Feeder Panels Self-locking Bunk Feeders Tombstone Horse & Horned Cattle Feeders Skid Feeders • Bunk Feeders Bale Wagons • Bale Thrower Racks Flat Racks for big sq. bales Self-locking Feeder Wagons Fenceline Feeders Several Types of Bale Feeders

Smidley Equipment:

• Steer Stuffers • Hog Feeders • Hog Huts • Calf Creep Feeders • Lamb & Sheep Feeders • Cattle & Hog Waterers • Hog & Sheep Scales – We Rebuild Smidley Cattle & Hog Feeders –

Sioux Equipment: • • • •

Gates • Calving Pens • Haymax Bale Feeders Cattle & Feeder Panels • Head Gates Loading Chute • Hog Feeders Squeeze Chutes & Tubs • Calf Warmer

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Rock Buckets • Grapple Forks • Manure Forks Bale Spears • Hi-Volume Buckets & Pallet Forks Bale Transports & Feeder Wagons, 16’-34’ Adult & Young Stock Feeders & Bale Feeders Land Levelers

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Squeeze Chutes - Head Gates Large & Small Animal Tip Chutes Open Bar Corral Tub Round & Square Calving Pens Tub & Alley Chutes • Crowding Tubs

Notch Equipment:

For-Most Livestock Equipment:

S-I Feeders:

• Mid Size and Full Size Bunks • One-Sided Juniors and Adult Bunks [Arrow Front 4-Wheel Feeders, 12’-36‘] $700 rebate Special Prices •

DR POWER EQUIPMENT

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GT (Tox-O-Wik) Grain Dryers, 350-800 bu.

150 Bu. Steel Calf Creep w/wheels Bohlman Concrete Waterers Livestock Equipment by Vern’s Mfg. Jari Sickle mowers EZ Trail Wagons Boxes & Bale Baskets Taylor-way 3-way Dump Trailer Sitrex Wheel Rakes Skidsteer Brush Cutters (Hayhopper) Bale Feeders Caltel Hutches & Animal Barns R&C Poly Bale Feeders Goat, Sheep & Calf Feeders Ameriag Poly Mineral Feeders ~ Lorenz & Renegade Snowblowers ~ Special Prices

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We can also sell your equipment for you on consignment

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~

• #580 & #380 GT (Tox-0-Wik) Grain Dryers, reconditioned • #7810 78” hydraulic Lorenz snow blower for skid steer, Very Good • Vermeer Trailer type TS44A tree spade • Used and New Parts for GT (Tox-O-Wik) Grain Dryers • Roto King Round Bale Processor SS • 9 shank disc chisel • 4 yd dump type scraper • 60A Hesston Stak-Hand V.G. • (3) 250-350 Bu gravity boxes

~ WANTED TO BUY ~

• Used Smidley cattle feeders & hog feeders • Misc cattle equip, offset disc

COMBINES

‘04 JD 7320 Cab, MFWD, 16 spd., 741 loader, ‘13 JD 660, 4WD, 1598/1066, 2630 display, Contour 6316 hrs .........................................................$55,000 Master chopper, 520x42” duals ...................$153,000 ‘13 JD 6170R, Cab, IVT trans, MFWD, 859 hrs., ‘13 JD 660, 1180 eng/892 sep hrs., cm, HID w/H380 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, ..........$116,000 lights, high torque USD chopper, 520x38” duals ....

‘09 NH 6070, Bi-directional, 3543 hrs., cab air, w/NH ......................................................................$153,000 84lb loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO...................$59,000 ‘12 JD 680, 1436 eng. hrs., 1021 sep. hrs., 2WD, Pro ‘12 Kubota M110, Cab, MFWD, 240 hrs., w/Kubota drive, 5 speed feederhouse, chopper, 26’ unloading LA1953 loader, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO .............$55,000 auger, 520x42” tires & duals........................$149,000 ‘13 JD 6150R, MFWD, IVT tranny, 935 hrs w/ JD 360 ‘04 JD 9760, 3460 eng/2268 sep hrs., Contour Master, loader, electric joystick, 3pt, 580/1000 PTO, 3 hyd 18.4x42” tires ..............................................$103,000 Chopper, 184x42” duals ................................$62,000 ‘11 Challenger, MT 575 B, MFWD, 2242 hrs., ‘06 JD 9560 STS, 3038 eng./2278 sep. hrs., levaland ML98 loader ...................................................$72,000 feedhouse yield, moisture monitor, bin extention, chopper 24.5x32” tires...................................$62,000

TRACK TRACTORS

‘13 CIH, 380 MAG Row Trac 1178 hrs., luxury cab,

‘00 JD 9650TS, 3611 eng./2645 sep. hrs., chopper, 20.8x38” duals ...............................................$45,000

suspended front, 24” tracks, 120 inch spacing 3 pt., ‘01 JD 9650 STS, 4325 eng/3014 sep hrs, Contour 4 hyd. Hiflow, PTO .......................................$180,000 Master, chopper, 520x38” duals ....................$44,000 ‘14 CIH, 340 MAG Row Trac 287 hrs., luxury cab, suspended frt axle, 18” tracks, 76” spacing, 6 hyd remotes, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ............................$195,000

4WD TRACTORS

‘11 CIH 7120, 871 eng./732 sep. hrs., rock trap, chopper, 520x42” duals ...............................$145,000 ‘09 NH CR9060, 2400 eng./1800 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, 520x42” duals .................................$69,000 ‘04 NH CR970, 3138 eng./2186 sep. hrs., tracker, chopper, chaff spreader, 520x42” duals........$49,000

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

‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs., powershift, diff lock, HID lights 480x50” tires & duals .........................$128,000

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WHEEL LOADERS

‘09 CIH 385, 3071 hrs., 620x 46 tires & duals, ‘13 Cat 930K Hi-lift, 5088 hrs, ride control, flex hyd, 4 hydraulics, powershift ...............................$105,000 6.5 yd bucket ...............................................$107,500 ‘90 FORD 876, 8253 hrs., 12 speed tranny, 520x38” tires & duals ...................................................$27,500 ‘15 KOMOTSU WA270-7, 425 hrs, cab, ride control,

ROW CROP TRACTORS

‘14 CIH 260, 605 hrs., MFWD luxury cab, 4 hyd, 3 pt hitch, 1000 PTO, 480x50” duals ..................$115,000 ‘12 JD 8235, 1235 hrs., 2wd, cab air, powershift, 3pt, 1000 pts,

2.75 yd, 6 kt, 20.5x25” Michelin tires ..........$117,000

FLEX HEADS

4hyd. valves, 3 front weights, 18.4x46” tires & duals . $112,000 ‘02 Case IH 1020 30’ flex, fore & aft, set up

‘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

for tracker .........................................................$5,000

CORNHEADS

‘13 CIH 260, 577 hrs., PS, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 4 ‘13 Drago N6TR, Fits JD, 6 row 30” Chopping with hyd., big pump, 420x46” tires & duals ........$110,000 stalk stompers, low acres ..............................$26,500 ‘13 CIH 290, 1250 hrs., 3 pt., PTO, big pump, 480 ‘13 Drago N6, 6 row 30” non chopping, unused fits front duals, 480x50” .....................................$115,000 Case/IH .........................................................$29,500 ‘06 Drago N8TR, 8 row 30” Chopping cornhead to fit ‘02 CASE/IH MX 240, 7472 hrs., MFWD, 4 hyd, 1000 CIH ................................................................$16,000 PTO, 14.9x46 tires & duals ............................$42,000 ‘05 Drago N6TR, 6 row 30” chopping, fits JD combines ‘13 NH 8360, 940 hrs., MFWD, leather seats, 4 hyd., ........................................................................$18,000 1000 PTO, auto steer complete, 480x50” rear tires ‘09 Drago N6TR, 6 row 30” chopping, fits JD & duals .........................................................$119,000 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

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

Lot - Hwy 7 E

763-689-1179

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

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

Office Location - 305 Adams Street Hutchinson, MN 55350

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NEW & USED EQUIP. NEW EQUIPMENT • Sunflower Tillage • Hardi Sprayers • REM Grain Vac • Woods Mowers • J&M Grain Carts • Westfield Augers • Summers Equipment • White Planters USED EQUIPMENT • Wilrich Tillage • White 8524-22 planter • Alloway 22’ shredder • Tebben land roller, 45’ • Brent 1194 grain cart • J&M 750 Grain Cart • Sheyenne 1410, 10x70 hopper • Westfield MK 10x71 • Woods 22’ Shredder • EZEE-ON 8T00, 30’ Disk • Wishek 862, 26’ disk • JD 2700 9-24 Ripper

• Wilrich Soil Pro 13-24 • Tebben 5-30 Deep Till • Case IH 9300 9-30 • DMI 50’ crumbler • Wilrich Quad X2, 60’ F.C., rolling basket • JD 2210, 58-1/2’ F.C. • CIH 200, 55’ F.C., rolling basket • Wilrich 42’ F.C. • Hardi HC950 60’ • Hardi Nav. 1000, 88’ • Hardi CM 1500 132’ • Hardi Comm 1200 132’ • Red Ball 690, 120’ • ’13 Amity 12-22 • ’12 Amity 12-22 • Amity 8-22, (3) • ’13 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ’10 Artsway 6812, 12-22 • ’06 Artsway 6812, 8-22 • Alloway 12-22 folding topper • (2) Alloway 12-22 topper, St. Ft. • REM 2100, Vac

Harvesting Equip

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Tillage Equip

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#5111 GREAT PLAINS 11 Shank Turbo-Chisel Spraying Equip 041 (Heavy Duty) w/ Reel. 850 Bu Unverferth #8250 Grain '94 Terragator Model 1903, 4465 hrs, 85' boom, 2000 gal Cart (2010)w/ Scale & Tarp, SS tank, Cum L10 Eng, Very Good. 319-347-2349 18spd torque boost trans, '10 Great Plains Turbo-Till Raven controller, Outback Model TT3000 HD vertical Auto Steer, $23,000. (641) tillage unit, 30' width, Hyd 590-1102 down pressure, wgt kit, Rock flex gangs, Rolling FOR SALE: '86 Freightliner Liquid Tender Truck Day spike & basket rear attachcab, black, air ride, Tanment, $26,500. (641)590-1102 dem axle, Cummins eng, 10spd trans, 1650 gal HD el'97 DMI Field Cultivator liptical tank, 30 gal & 60 gal 40.5' Tigermate I, Blue, chem mix tanks, 120 rinse Tandem wheels, 3 bar harwater tank, 2" bottom fill, row, double fold, narrow 5hp x 2" transfer pump. center frame, gauge Call or text for more info or wheels, nice unit, $12,500. pictures, $13,200. (641)590(641)590-1102 1102 FOR SALE: JD 714 mulch tiller, coulter type disk, hyd Feed Seed Hay 050 control, 11 shank, 13' wide w/ depth control, $9,000. IH ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass 490 disk, 21', 19” blades, 7” hay & feed grade wheat spacings, $4,800. Cash only straw, med. square or on both. Both items used on round bales, delivery avail80 acre farm, no rocks, able. Thief River Falls, MN owned for 15 yrs, always Call or text LeRoy Ose: shedded. 320-983-2532 (218)689-6675

ACQUISITION LIQUIDATION SALE SPFH

2013 JD 9770 sts #2449400 1607/1186 hrs ......$125,000 2013 JD 7980 #1496522 1234hrs 2wd 48 knife.$224,000 2007 JD 9660 2wd #2449410 2324/1653 hrs.....$78,000 Other 2013 JD S660 2wd #1627748 657/523 hrs........$199,000 2014 JD S660 #1509014......................................$24,500 2013 JD 569 #1597629 round baler..................$26,500 2012 JD S670 2wd #1509010 1296/905 hrs......$139,000 2013 JD 569 Premium #1508461 round baler..$29,500 2013 JD S670 2wd #2015433 1357/932 hrs......$175,000 1994 JD 510 #2566656 7x30 disk ripper............$6,500 2009 JD 2310 25’ #1585920 combo finisher....$32,500 Heads 2003 JD 726 #2017918 27’ combo finisher........$22,500 2006 JD 635F #2332523 35’ 3” sickle...................$13,000 2012 NH C232 #1251479 track skidloader.........$27,500 2014 JD 612C #1701818 12x30 hyd deck............$55,000 20 2011 JD 328D #1192732 wheel skidloader........$25,000 2008 JD 612C #1627863 12x30 straight rolls.......$30,000

Tractors 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017

JD JD JD JD JD JD JD

6155R 6155R 6175R 6175R 8345R 8370R 6155R

Rotary Heads

New Demo Discount Units

#2836927.................................$119,500 #2836928.................................$145,000 #2836923.................................$129,500 #2836921.................................$129,500 #1721312.................................$255,000 #1745133.................................$269,000 #2836929.................................$000,000

2012 JD 690 #1494261 10x30..............................$54,000 2013 JD 692 #1475200 12x30 folding, sm drums $65,000 2013 JD 692 #1486668 12x30 lateral tilt...............$49,500 2012 JD 770 #1608328 10x30 22’ rotary head......$39,500 2009 JD 770 #1089907 10x30 lateral tilt lg drum..$39,500 2013 JD 778 #2017090 8x30 big drum fits 7000...$65,000

Planters

1996 JD 1760 #3584437 12x30 vac..................$17,500 1998 JD 1760 #1592109 12x30 vac meters......$19,000 1997 JD 1760 #1586374 12x30 vac, 250 mon..$17,500 2013 JD 1770 #5586909 12R30 CCS...............$62,500

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5 locations in NW Iowa!

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

JD 512 disc ripper, 9-shank, SEED CORN SALE! Yield leading conventional hyvery good condition, brids start at $117! (20 unit $15,000; Brillion 7-shank Vorder by Dec. 1) RR/GT, ripper, unused, $4,500. (612) Double & Triple Stack hy390-6886 brids also available. ManM&W 5 or 7 Shank BLACK age your weed problems w/ #1710 EarthMaster w/ proven ”KLEENACRES” Crumbler, (Heavy Duty Sesolutions. Big yields, great ries). PARKER #6250 Grain pricing, proven satisfacWagon, 4 Wheel Brakes, tion! Free catalog: Excel Cond. 319-347-6138 320-237-7667 or

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Combines

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Int'l 843 cornhead, 4RN, All kinds of New & Used $3,000/OBO. 715-450-4102 or farm equipment – disc chis715-743-2210 els, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, JD 920 bean head, good confeed mills, discs, balers, dition, good poly, $5,500. haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 715-234-1993

2013 JD 2623 #1209 36’ tandem disc.................$68,358 2014 JD 2720 #15578 5x30 disk ripper.................$37,375 2014 JD 2720 #15580 5x30 disk ripper..............$37,375 2012 JD 512 #1215 7x30 disk ripper..................$36,600 2013 JD 2720 #4310 9x30 disc ripper..................$57,000 2014 JD 4630 #46173 self-propelled sprayer......$167,645 2015 JD R4038 #582479 self-propelled sprayer..$268,350 2016 JD 6135E #707803 8hrs Cab MFD...............$34,420 2014 JD 3039R #528064 5hrs open station...........$21,900 2015 JD 3046R #598426 9hrs Cab........................$31,800 2015 JD 4052M #598421 21hrs.............................$23,775 2016 Brent 3750 #P0177562 seed tender...........$22,300 2014 Brent 782 #P0930161 grain cart.........$25,800 2015 JD 649 #596251 windrow pickup...........$28,900 2015 JD 690 #596253 SPFH rotary head.............$107,200 2015 JD 690 #544452.......................................$107,200 2014 JD 692 #544448.......................................$124,600 2014 JD 692 #244454......................................$124,600 2016 JD 946 #706959 disc mow co.................$32,200 2014 Kuhn Knight PS150 #P0238206 spreader..$23,500

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FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts.

320-598-3790 Dairy

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200 Holstein steers, approx.

275 lbs., vaccinated, wormed, dehorned, nice cut. Delivery available. 715613-2072 800 gallon Mueller bulk tank, compressor, automatic washer, complete. 507-5233305 or 507-450-6115 FOR SALE: Registered Holstein springers. AI sired & bred. 25,000 lbs herd average. Free stalls & dirt lot.

715-897-1544 FOR SALE: Registered Holstein bulls. 715-255-9242 WANTED TO BUY: Dairy heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Cattle

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FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & yearlings; bred heifers, calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Angus Farm Glencoe, MN 55336 Conklin Dealer 320864-4625

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3 yr old Registered Black Minnesota Bred Ewe Sale, Saturday, Nov 25, 2017, loPolled Irish Dexter bull, cated at Rochester, MN proven easy calving, DNA fairgrounds, 9am Show, Black Red Dun. $3,000. Call 1pm Sale. For catalog, call 218-206-3463 507-760-0949 or go to www.mnhampshires.org.

Hereford Bull, Real gentle, 18 months old. Elk Mound, Swine 065 WI. 715-879-5766 Compart's total program features superior boars & Purebred Shorthorn Heifers. open gilts documented by Weanlings & Breds. Maple BLUP technology. Duroc, Crest Meadows. (715)425York, Landrace & F1 lines.

8353 Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. MaRegistered Texas Longhorn ternal gilts & boars are breeding stock, cows, productive, lean, durable. heifers or roping stock, top All are stress free & PRRS blood lines. 507-235-3467 free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. Make 'em Grow! Comparts WANT TO BUY: Butcher Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: cows, bulls, fats & walkable 877-441-2627 cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, & Hamp/Duroc boars, also gilts. Excellent Horse 057 selection. Raised outside.

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PLANTERS

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

NEW White Planters .............................................. Call ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. ................... $59,000 White 8222, 12-30 w/liq. fert. ......................... $42,000 ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded ......................... $85,000

TILLAGE

MISCELLANEOUS

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

HAY TOOLS

New Hesston & NH Hay Tools - ON HAND

NEW Salford RTS Units ......................................... Call NEW Salford Plows................................................ Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders ............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers .......................................... Call NEW REM 2700 Vac. ............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers.............................................. Call NEW Riteway Rollers ............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers .................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors .......................................... Call ‘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 ‘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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EARLY ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Friday, Nov. 24 issue: Classified line ads due Thursday, Nov. 16 Display ads due Wednesday, Nov. 15 Friday, Dec. 1st issue: Classified line ads due Wednesday, Nov. 22 Display ads due Tuesday, Nov. 21

ADVERTISER LISTING Arnolds ....................................................................16, 17 Courtland Waste Handling ..............................................19 Dairyland Seed Co., Inc. ..................................................5 David Gass ....................................................................27 Deutz Auctions ..............................................................27 Doda USA, Inc. ................................................................6 Double B Manufacturing ..................................................7 Duncan Trailers ..............................................................28 Factory Home Center ......................................................13 Fruedenthal Dairy & Mfg Co. ........................................21 Gehl Company................................................................22 Henslin Auctions ......................................................25, 26 Holland Auction Co. ......................................................25 Homestead Sales, Inc. ....................................................27 K & S Millwrights, Inc. ....................................................3 Kannegiesser Truck Sales ..............................................12 Keith Bode ....................................................................28 Keller Williams ..............................................................29 Larson Implements....................................................26, 29 Mages Auction Service ............................................25, 28 Minnwest Bank ................................................................8 MN Ag Expo ..........................................................4, 9, 24 Mustang Mfg Co.............................................................18 Pioneer Soybeans ......................................................10, 11 Pruess Elevator ..............................................................28 R & E Enterprises ..........................................................28 Randy Buntjer Auction & Realty ....................................26 Schweiss, Inc. ................................................................28 SI Feeder/Schoessow Inc. ..............................................20 Smiths Mill Implement ..................................................31 Sorensen’s Sales & Rentals ............................................29 Steffes Group ................................................................27 Wearda Implement ..........................................................30

All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing

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

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

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

A

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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